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Adamson’s Karate reopens at new location By Jordan Fischer • jordan@youarecurrent.com After 25 years at Merchant Square, Adamson’s Karate Studios has moved itself to a new location on Rangeline Road. The Carmel location, operated by John Adamson, is a spinoff of the 35-year-old family business started by his father, Doug. Its new home formerly housed Grape Inspirations Winery, which closed after the nearby Dunkin’ Donuts caught fire in 2010, damaging much of the Carmel Walk strip mall. “My father’s school was one of the first to open in Indianapolis,” Adamson said. “He was training with a guy named Bill Wallace in the mid 1960s. Bill left town to teach karate to Elvis Presley, and that left the dojo to my father and one other guy.” Since then, the business has opened six locations, including studios in Avon, Brownsburg and Noblesville. The younger Adamson decided to follow his father’s footsteps and pursue a career teaching karate after finishing a seven-year run on the U.S. Karate Team. He remains an assistant coach for the AAU national team.

John Adamson, left, with students at his new location. Adamson said the business took advantage of the move to install wide-screen TVs for fight-tape reviews, and to provide an expanded family viewing area. Adamson’s Karate is one of several businesses to uproot a longstanding Merchant Square location in recent months. “A lot of the stores have gone out of Merchant Square, and the traffic is a lot

slower,” Adamson said. “We feel like Rangeline Road is the new up-and-coming place.” Adamson’s Karate Studios 1307 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel Phone: 844-0657 Web site: www.adamsonkarate.com

Salon 01 helps grant child’s wish By Jordan Fischer • jordan@youarecurrent.com Salon 01 opened its doors, and its pockets, on Monday to help out the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Twenty percent of all sales that day went toward granting the wish of Erin Mayhugh, 16, a leukemia patient from Greenfield. Mayhugh also received a manicure and pedicure from Salon 01 beautician Kayleigh Brown, as well as a visit from members of the Indiana Pacers Girls. Mayhugh’s wish was a trip to Disneyworld for herself and her family, so that her infant niece Kaylee could experience it. “I’ve been there before, and it’s a fun place to be,” Mayhugh said. Mayhugh is the daughter of Jeff and Hope Mayhugh. Salon 01 owners Micki and David Stirsman have been involved with the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund for more than a

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just for Indiana children,” Micki said. “We found it a worthy cause.”

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Carmel history to be topic of Hoosier History Live! Radio show – Historian Katherine Dill, executive director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society, and longtime Carmel residents Nancy Childs and Karla Katterhenry will be guests on the nation’s only live with call-in talk show about history, “Hoosier History Live!” with Nelson Price, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on WICR 88.7 FM or online at www.HoosierHistoryLive.org. Price’s guests will share insights about the community that got its first boost in the 1880s when the Monon Railroad opened a Carmel depot. You can call in with your questions or comments during the live show at 317-788-3314. Carmel artists win in 88th Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition – Two Carmel artists won honors in the Hoosier Salon 88th Annual Exhibition. The annual juried competition promotes Hoosier artists and their art by identifying the best works by Indiana artists, showcasing them in the annual exhibition and making them available for sale. Mary Grace Corpus won the prize for Best Up and Coming Artist Under 30 for her oil painting, “Three Spaces.” This is Corpus’ first time being accepted into the Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition. Nancy Kruse won the prize for Best Contemporary work for the oil painting “A Young Mr. Peabody in the Library.” Two additional Carmel artists were among the 93 whose works were selected: J.D. Naraine for the oil painting “Silent Night” and the pastel piece “Young Dancer;” and April Willy for the oil painting “Expectation.” LeAnn Rimes concert rescheduled for Sept. 9 – The LeAnn Rimes concert at the Center for the Performing Arts has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 9 at 7 p.m. Rimes previously canceled her July 27 Palladium appearance due to an emergency root canal. Available tickets for the Sept. 9 concert may be purchased via the box office at 317-8433800 or TheCenterPresents.org. Tickets for the July 27 concert will be valid for the rescheduled performance. Gayla Hodson on display at Renaissance Gallery through Aug. 31 – Local Indianapolis area artist Gayla Hodson is now on display with her "Poppy Fields: The Serendipity of Gayla Hodson” exhibit at the Renaissance Fine Art and Design Gallery in Carmel. Hodson is one of 100 artists included in the recently published “100 Artists of the Midwest.” Renaissance Fine Art and Design Gallery is located at 1 S. Rangeline Rd. For more information about Gayla Hodson, visit gaylahodson.com. Drug task force makes arrest for dealing and neglect of dependent – On Aug. 6, members of the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force arrested Steven Reyna, 31, of Indianapolis on charges of dealing and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance (Xanax), along with neglect of a dependant, as Reyna is alleged to have dealt a controlled substance with his child present. Reyna was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for dealing in a controlled substance issued out of Johnson County. Reyna’s arrest is part of a month long investigation into the sale and distribution of pills into Hamilton County.

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Boy Scouts attend conference, volunteer Commentary by Jeff Worrell Chris Nardi is a member of the esteemed and highly respected Boy Scout Press Corps. He was on location for the recent Boy Scout National Order of the Arrow Conference. A 7th grader at Clay Middle School and a dedicated Boy Scout, he was willing to file a report for the benefit of our Current in Carmel readers. I am happy to bring you an eyewitness account by CIC Special Contributor Chris Nardi. Six Boy Scouts from the Carmel area attended the National Order of the Arrow Conference from July 31 to August 4 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The Order of the Arrow is the Boy Scout National Honor Society. The conference’s theme was “United, We Leave a Legacy.” More than 7,000 Boy Scouts and adults attended the conference. The conference helped attendees develop a deeper understanding of the Order of the Arrow through classes on topics such as Native American dances, costumes, Scouting, and programs about how they can make a difference. The six Scouts from the Carmel area who attended were Adam Aldrich, Stephen Bernard, Daniel Goldberg, Chris and Joseph Nardi, and Andrew Roher. Additional themes were unity, service, leadership, the 100th Anniversary of Eagle Scouts, and sacrifice. In the last 100 years, an aston-

ishing 100 million hours of service have been performed on Eagle Scout Projects, with 3 million additional hours of service being completed each year. The Order of the Arrow performs many service projects, ranging from small ones such as volunteering at the Indiana State Fair, to large ones such as ArrowCorps5, which was performed in 2008 in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. There were many fun activities all week, such as sports, geo-caching, an Amazing Race, Adventure Central, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) experiences. The National Order of the Arrow Conference 2012 was a great experience, and everyone is looking forward to the next one in 2015. In the meantime, Boy Scouts and their adult leaders will continue to perform cheerful service in their communities. I am thankful to Chris and his Scouting brothers for the ongoing service that the Boy Scouts provide to our community. And Correspondent Chris reminds us, “Not just service; but cheerful service.”

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A last farewell to Carmel Commentary by Marnin Spigelman

It was rather bittersweet for me to read the Indianapolis newspaper’s article regarding the City Council work on the potential refinance of the Redevelopment Commission debt. For over six years I warned the people of Carmel that, in the end result, the City would find itself in a quagmire over Mayor Brainard’s excessive if not frivolous spending of taxpayer money. Alas, very few chose to listen. The City Council is composed of all your representatives who are supposed to ensure that you are protected against such scenarios. In my opinion, they have utterly failed as the fiscal body of Carmel by allowing the Mayor to uncontrollably spend your money on pretty buildings laden with unsupportable debt. Now your supposed representatives are negotiating a deal where all of the debt will be put on the shoulders of the resident taxpayers of Carmel. Up to this point, debt has solely been paid by commercial taxation. They are apparently still in a state of denial, or else they do not have the courage to admit that it is Mayor Brainard who must be stopped cold in his actions that are bankrupting the City. The mayor and his entourage have wholly failed in fundraising efforts, and now he is asking the resident property owners of Carmel to pay for his leading the City into a financial

black hole. The people of Carmel should rise up from their apathy and denial, and urge their Council representatives to cease and desist in this effort to cover up the mayor’s folly. If such refinancing occurs, I believe that all will see a Carmel bankruptcy in the future. In my opinion, it is better that the CRC default on its debt rather than have the city property owners be strapped to repay it all. It is time for the mayor to be held fully accountable for his errant actions, which have been devoid of a conservative fiscal view for a growing municipality. Six and a half years ago, my wife Norma and I dreamed that the city of Carmel would be the place we would spend the balance of our retirement years. However, with the actions of this government in those years, and the continued stasis of the populace to important political concerns, it has been proven to us that Carmel may very well not be that place. Accordingly, we have sold our home, and will be leaving Carmel forever. I can only wish the best for those good people who listened to my warnings in the past, all of which have come to fruition, and I urge others to wake up from their stasis and riseMarnin up toSpigelman ensure that taxpayers is a Carmel here are not burdened with mayor’s Resident andthe former mayoralmiscandidate. takes. God bless you all.

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By Jordan Fischer • jordan@youarecurrent.com The bass guitar wasn’t Jon E. Gee’s first instrument. It wasn’t even his second. It is this instrument, however, that has taken him around the world in a 30-plus year career, backing up artists like Ted Nugent and John Mellencamp. Fresh off a tour with Mellencamp, Gee sat down with Current at his teaching studio in Carmel to talk music, touring, and making it big. Current: You picked up the bass in 1974, but it wasn’t your first instrument. How did you find your way to it? Gee: “I played other instruments before. You

know…your basic school instruments. I played tuba for a while, but that was too big for me. I played trombone, but the whole time I wanted to be a drummer.” “I was playing drums in a band and it seemed to me that our bass player wasn’t playing the parts right. So I picked up a bass and started fooling around. As it happened, a friend of mine asked me if I played bass. I just said, ‘Yes.’ A week later I was playing bass in a band.”

Current: You played with a number of acts through the ’70s and ’80s, notably Roadmaster and Henry Lee Summer. Your career really took off in the ’90s when you joined Ted Nugent. Get us up to speed with that. Gee: “After Henry, I ended up in Florida and

for John’s band. John ended up actually hiring someone else at first, but when the smoke cleared, I was the one left standing. “It was a big adjustment for me, musically. One, we were a power trio in Ted’s band. In John’s band we had eight members. And the music in Ted’s band was louder, rockier. John’s music was more organized. Everyone had a certain role.”

that transition been like from your end? Gee: “The band has made a pretty drastic

Current: You’ve played with Mellencamp since 1999, and on all of his records since “Cuttin’ Heads” (2001). He’s gotten a lot of press during that time for how his sound has evolved. What’s

Current: Off the road, you’ve also been teaching lessons since the ’90s. What prompted you to jump into the instructor’s chair? Gee: “Back in the ’90s when I was traveling,

change, as far as musical direction. And for a lot of us, it meant moving into an area that wasn’t our specialty. For me, it meant I had to learn upright bass.” “People say he’s gone country now, but I don’t think that’s what it is. I call it ‘acoustic roots’ music.”

toured with some bands. None of those bands became famous, but I met a lot of people who worked for famous bands.” “I was talking to Michael Lutz, who was the bass player for Ted Nugent at the time. I said, ‘If you ever come off the road, you tell Ted that’s my gig.’” “Well, Mike left to run Tasmania Studio, so they had Ted call me. Back then, I had a friend who always called people pretending to be Ted Nugent. So I hung up on Ted Nugent. He called me back laughing, of course.”

Current: From 1996 to 1999, you toured with Ted Nugent, and then you got another call. This time it was from John Mellencamp’s drummer, Dane Clark. Gee: “(Clark) said that the bass player was

leaving the band. So I went and auditioned

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I noticed there weren’t a lot of bands. People were trying to be rappers or singer shows. There wasn’t a lot of focus on musicianship. I thought, ‘Man, it would really suck if we looked up one day and there aren’t any musicians.’ I thought, ‘I can’t allow that to happen.’” Current: Part of your instruction, beyond just musicianship, is teaching bands how to move onto the national scene. What do you tell them? Gee: “First, nobody can absolutely guarantee

you that you’ll be a star. Anyone who tells you that, run as fast as you can.” “Second, being in a local band and being in a national band don’t have a lot in common. In my program, I teach that if you’re going to be a national act, you have to set your life up to be in a national act. There are some people who are just not designed for that level of success. A lot of them can’t deal with the off-stage presence.”

Current: You’ve already said that you got into teaching because you weren’t a fan of a lot of contemporary music in the ’90s. Do you see the industry the same way today? Gee: “I see it changing now. In the ’90s I hat-

ed the music industry. The music to me didn’t have any heart and soul.”

Current: Any advice for aspiring Jon E. Gees? Gee: “Bass players are in demand. Actually,

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musicians period. There are a lot of ways to make a living. Don’t let people tell you that if you’re not a star it’s a waste of time. It’s not. Go for it with all you’ve got. I think it’s a great life. It’s only a hard life if you’re not supposed to be there.” For more information about Jon E. Gee and his music, visit www.jonegee.com or jonegeesmusicroom.com. August 21, 2012 | 15

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Back to school ’12 It is our position that just as students are getting back into the routines that are associated with the school year, those who have moved on from going to school must do the same. First off, school zones are back in effect. While they are a pain, they’re there for a reason and can help save lives. Even if there doesn’t appear to be anyone remotely close to the road, please continue to follow the posted speed limit. Not doing so is irresponsible (and against the law.) Second, school buses will be back out on the streets. While it is another hassle for these on the rush to get to their destination, it’s important to be watchful and stop when the stop arm on the bus is displayed. Bus drivers have enough to deal with without other drivers being a major concern. Gone are the warm (maybe too warm) summer mornings where the kids could sleep during the morning traffic rush. Now, they’re going to be right there in the middle of it with everyone else. We need to remind ourselves some of the finer points of driving during the school year.

Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. The easiest is to e-mail it to info@ currentincarmel.com. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Carmel, 30 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification. 16 | August 21, 2012

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Commentary by Terry Anker

There are many ways to measure success. But chief among them is to know that we are tops on a list where it is good to be tops and near the bottom, where the opposite standard applies. This past week, we Hoosiers moved in the opposite direction on both measures. We ballooned on lists that measure our obesity per capita compared to fellow states. And, we tumbled on lists that quantify personal activity in contrast to citizens in other locales. It seems clear that the two are related, but some would rather not consider the connection. In my own fight against age and a slowing metabolism, it pains me to admit that it is the dressing on my salad that expands my waistline and not the salad itself. But the dressing is so very tasty; it can’t be hiding fat and calories behind its silky goodness. And, water is a great thirst quencher, but there is something about that curvy bottle and red label that makes one need an afternoon soda – or two – or three.

Yet self-deception alone doesn’t account for our burgeoning selves. We routinely drive around the lot looking for the closest space. How can walking be better than driving? And, the escalator is just plain fun to ride. At day’s end, we relax with television – not a long walk. And too often, restaurants measure by the pounds served not the quality of provision. A quick survey of local dining establishments shows numerous salads exceeding in one portion the allowable healthy dietary intake for an adult. The super-sized burgers, fries and other dietary staples can easily make a single meal surpass by many times the 24 hour maximums allowed for a healthy existance. Is being a member of the Clean Plate Club killing us? Let’s have dinner and discuss.

By all accounts, the future of the direction of arts and entertainment for our region, with regard to the Center for the Performing Arts, is in good hands. Tania Castroverde Moskalenko is at the helm of the organization and campus as its new chief executive officer. She began her job Aug. 13, taking over for interim CEO Frank Basile, who did a stellar job. We had an opportunity to chat up her and her husband, Alexi, at a recent private gathering. And let us tell you… She is one confident woman with a track record of success. We believe she will add to that here and for all the right reasons that will benefit Central Indiana residents for years to come. Coming from Germantown, Tennessee (in suburban Nashville), as the ranking officer of its performing arts center, she turned around a fiscally-challenged facility, elevated the quality of performing acts, and got nose-deep in fundraising. She told us last week that fundraising here is one of her primary objectives. She is so genuine, so embracing of the region and its hospitality thus far, and she clearly is excited and grateful for the opportunity before her. So, the question becomes: When will she begin to put her own stamp on the Center? We assume that’s going to come after she is able to locate the conference room. Once she gets settled, arts patrons will see subtle – and maybe not-so-subtle – changes, all aimed at enhancing the experience, to speak nothing of boosting education opportunities through the Center and the Michael Feinstein Initiative. It should prove truly enjoyable to watch it all unfold, and we wish her success in her endeavors. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Editor, Finally, a common sense article exposing a major problem with our congress and their inability to solve America’s most pressing problems. Jim Blessing may be the only Democrat in Carmel (NOT!) but he certainly is not the only Moderate. As a Moderate, I believe the polarization of our society on political issues is extremely dangerous, resulting in family members, neighbors, relatives and church members creating harmful relationships and resentment, instead of love, toward each other. Our churches may espouse love thy neighbor, but when it comes to political issues it is every

right winger for themselves and damnation to you if you do not “go along to get along”. Heaven forbid if our congress actually practiced the art of bi-partisanship in the interest of governing. Bi-partisanship, or “horse trading” as it was called in those days, is exactly how our U.S. constitution was created. The media, especially talk radio/TV, is fueling this polarization. Polarization on political issues would be reduced if the ego driven talk radio hosts suddenly came down with a good case of permanent Laryngitis. Way to go Jim!! Peace and Semper Fi! Jerry Rolinski, 46033

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Aflutter over Chik-fil-A Editor, At the Main Street Barber Shop the whole Chik-fil-A thing has brought more jokes and conversation than I care to discuss, so I thought I’d bring in a different point of view. I’m glad someone still has biblical principals as I do, but I also know that as humans we can be hypocrites. Remember the saying in the Holy Bible advising not to tell your brother there’s a splinter in his eye when there’s a plank in yours? We all sin, it’s just how we choose to do

it. I admire someone who speaks out – I do it myself – but you can’t tell gay couples they’re wrong and sinful when you sin yourself in a different manner. So it seems to me that everyone else should leave everyone else alone unless it is harming or damaging others. The best bet is just to teach your kids your beliefs and hope they make the right decisions. I myself love Chik-filA; and as long as you wash your hands I don’t care who serves me. Jason Peek, 46032

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Bedside manners Commnetary by Dick Wolfsie This is an article about my one night stand. No, I didn’t have a one night stand. I bought one. (I’m making this worse, aren’t I?) Let me try this: I purchased one night stand at a local mega-hardware store. It was packaged in several parts, but the box said, “Assembly Very Easy.” I was suspicious. That was exactly what my third grade teacher said before she made me sing in front of the entire student body at Roosevelt Elementary School. I remember swearing that was the last assembly I’d ever do. Of course, I have broken that pledge a couple of times already. About two years ago, I tried to put a wall unit together, but I stressed out when the shelves didn’t fit properly. I walked away frustrated, but the cat liked what she saw. We now have the world’s most expensive kitty litter box. Overall, this should have been an easy task. Every piece in the kit was assigned a letter. All the grooves were numbered and there was an actual picture of all six kinds of screws and four types of nails. I once saw a guy on YouTube complete the Rubik’s Cube blindfolded using only his feet. Some guys get all the easy gigs. The first problem was that the directions were in three languages: English, Spanish and French. This was an immediate distraction to me because the phrase “Avec precaution, retourner l’element sur ses chants avant,” sounds a lot saucier than “Carefully turn your unit over and onto its front edges.” 18 | August 21, 2012

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“Premium Rush” – In theaters Friday, a Manhattan bike messenger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop (Michael Shannon), who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

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Local chefs, local restaurants and local food at Dig IN: A Taste of Indiana By Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com

for Hoosiers what all is grown and produced within Indiana. We’ve picked what we consider to be the state’s best chefs, farmers and producFor the last three years, Indiana’s greatest ers, not just those from Indianapolis,” said Eric chefs, breweries and wineries have gathered Freeman, director of Dig IN. at White River State Park to showcase much The event acts not only as an opportunity of what the state has to offer, culinarily and to taste more than 30 chefs’ dishes, but also as agriculturally. This event, Dig IN: A Taste of a way to tie local food enthusiasts directly to Indiana, started in 2009 as a private gathering farmers and food producers. of local food enthusiasts. After finding interest “When you enter Dig IN, you get a passport. in the surrounding community for a larger-scale event, Dig IN became the outdoor festival that It includes the chefs’ names and restaurants as well as the farmers and farms that produced the it is today. “The whole point of the event is to highlight food. In many ways, the farmers are just as important as the chefs,” said Freeman. Local food sourcing is just one of the many Dig IN: A Taste of Indiana is taking things Dig IN is hoping to communicate to place from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunevent goers this weekend. Eight seminars will day at White River State Park (801 W. cover a wide variety of topics including everyWashington, Indianapolis). A ticket thing from national farming legislation to local wine production. includes tastes of all the food and In the years since the first private event, Dig drinks available at Dig IN, although IN has garnered a sizeable following throughadditional alcohol is available for out the state, one that has forced it to raise purchase. Tickets are available online the number of “tastes” available to those in now for $30 at DigINdiana.org, $10 attendance. The 34 chefs, artisans, breweries less than on the day of the event. and wineries each will be preparing 3,500 two-

Chefs/Restaurants • Alan Sternberg, Albatross Grille – Carmel • Brad Gates, Brad Gates Catering – Carmel • Brandon Canfield, The Loft at Traders Point Creamery – Zionsville • Craig Baker, Local Eatery and Pub – Westfield Artisans • Boyd’s Fudge – Westfield Breweries • Barley Island Brewing Company – Noblesville Farms • Bison World – Noblesville ounce portions to feed the growing crowd. “Dig IN grew by six hundred people from year one to year two. Last year, we hosted 3,700 people, and it seems to have only grown in popularity since. This year, we are anticipating 5,000 and that’s when we will have to shut the gates,” said Freeman, laughing. “We already have the ‘Sold Out’ banners prepped.”

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Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band • Known for playing Dr. Gregory House on the hit TV show “House,” Hugh Laurie also has an impressive musical side. • 7:30 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $45 to $150 • 843-3800

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Westfield Farmers Market • Come and see what all of Westfield’s best farmers and artisans have to offer, featuring local music and weekly events. • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. • North Union Street, one block north of Main Street by City Hall (130 Penn St.), Westfield • Free • dwna.org Dog Day Afternoon featuring Woofstock • A day full of shopping, entertainment and family fun featuring live bands playing throughout the day and delicious food • 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Carmel Center Green, 5 Center Green, Carmel • $5 per person, free for children under 10 • carmeldogday.com

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Zionsville Farmers Market • Come see Zionsville’s greatest farmers and local artisans at the weekly farmers market. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Parking lot at Main and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Free admission • ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org

Gipsy Kings • The Gipsy Kings vigorous guitar work and passionate vocals are the trademarks of an indigenous musical tradition known as “rumba flamenca.” • 7:30 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $45 to $123 general, $18 to $83 student • 843-3800

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“Celebrate the Colors” • The latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association • Thursday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278 Fishers Movies in the Park: “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” • Watch a movie on the big screen under the stars at Fishers Heritage Park. • 9:15 p.m. • Fishers Heritage Park, 10595 Eller Road, Fishers • Free • 595-3150

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Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmers markets in Indiana, featuring more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162 Fishers Farmers Market • Showcases more than 35 high-quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, meat, cheese and handmade gifts. • 8 a.m. to noon • Fishers Farmers Market, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free admission • 578-0700 Noblesville Farmers Market • Shop local. Pick up farm-fresh produce, vegetables and much more at the market. • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Riverview Hospital Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205 Dig IN, A Taste of Indiana • The third annual event showcases Indiana’s top chefs, growers, producers, brewers and vintners. • Noon to 5 p.m. • White River State Park Celebration Plaza, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • $40 general, $10 children under 10, $60 VIP ticket • DigINdiana.org

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The B-52s • Dubbed the “World’s Greatest Party Band,” the B-52s remain among the most beloved rock stars ever. • 7 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $23 to $123 general, $18 to $73 student • 843-3800 Symphony on the Prairie: Diamond Rio • Come enjoy the weather and listen to great music. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $22 adult, $10 child, $20 parking • 639-4300 20 | August 21, 2012

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By Zach Dunkin • editorial@youarecurrent.com It’s a good bet most of the crowd packing the Palladium on Aug. 1 to hear pop-rocker Kenny Loggins stroll through hits from yesterday had no idea they would be walking into a: 1. Country music show 2. Kenny Loggins dream 3. Surreal arrangement in which Loggins actually opened for himself At age 63, Kenny Loggins is “pursuing another dream,” as he explained of his new country band, Blue Sky Riders. “My music advisor said I was too old to start over,” Loggins said. “He is no longer my music advisor.” Displaying brilliant harmonies, the threesome of Loggins and Nashville singer-songwriters Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman opened a magical, two-and-a-half hour evening with a set of country originals. Then, it took Loggins just 30 seconds into his own set to have the crowd under his command as it chimed in on the chorus to “Danny’s Song.” It was just the first of a number of singalongs as Loggins seduced the crowd with a phenomenal offering of clean and powerful vocals. Sharing songwriting stories along the way, Loggins eased through the old favorites like “Return to Pooh Corner” (“It was the first book I ever read”), “Whenever I Call You Friend” (“I dedicate this to Stevie Nicks who inspired me”)

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Café iSushi The Scoop: Are you a fan of sushi? If so, then you will definitely want to pay a visit to the Café Isushi. You’ll find a menu loaded with a variety of sushi dishes, but that’s not all! You will also find a number of other entrees featuring steak, chicken, and seafood. Most of all, you’ll want to check out the Café iSushi sushi bar. Be sure to save room for one of the tasty desserts like the Bomba “Exotic” or the Chocolate Tartufo. Type of food: Japanese cuisine Price of entrees: $6 to $24.50 Specialty: Sushi Reservations: Not accepted Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Address: 820 E. 116th St., Suite #140, Carmel Phone: 569-1997 Website: www.isushicafe.com

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White Gazpacho Ingredients: 1 cup 1/2-inch stale crustless white bread cubes, 1 cup white grape juice, 1 1/4 cups blanched sliced almonds, 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber, 1 peeled and chopped Granny Smith apple, 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 clove garlic, 3 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup buttermilk, salt, ground pepper, shredded mint leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, soak bread in grape juice for 5 minutes, pressing to soften. Spread the almonds in a pie plate. Toast for 6 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool. Transfer 1 cup of the almonds to a blender. Add bread, cucumber, apple, grapes, garlic, vinegar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Purée until smooth. Strain soup through into a bowl, pressing on solids. Whisk in buttermilk. Season with salt

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Three Ds’ Pub and Café: 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel – threedspubandcafe.com Friday – Toy Factory Saturday – Whiskey Biscuits Wolfies Grill: 1162 Keystone Way, Carmel wolfiesgrill.com Friday – Lemon Wheel Mo’s Irish Pub: 13193 Levinson Lane, Noblesville – mosirishpub.com Thursday – Steve Smith Friday – The Bishops

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Uplifting answers: Understanding facelifts Commentary by Dr. Barry Eppley Q: I am a 55 year old woman who is a little overweight. At 5’4” and 190 lbs, I wouldn’t call myself fat – just above my ideal body weight. The reality is that my weight is very stable and has been relatively the same for almost 20 years. I exercise and eat reasonably, and this is just the way it is. I am fine with that as I am otherwise healthy. My face has always been al little plump, but otherwise firm, until the past few years. I have noticed that there is some jowling appearing along the jawline, but the real problem is my neck. It has gone to hell in the proverbial hand basket. It has gotten so droopy and saggy that I know it is time for some type of necklift. My question is; am I too fat to get a facelift? A: Your question is a good one and would be a

lot more relevant if you were younger. But as you have gotten older, regardless of your weight, the skin in the neck has begun sag. This sagging is the result of the skin stretching and loosening and no longer being able to support the weight of the fat it contains. Many men and women with similar situations and face shapes actually get great benefit from neck reduction/tightening. Until proven otherwise, it may be that you may get a greater benefit from a necklift than someone who is thinner with less loose skin. Delaying a necklift may make sense if you are planning to lose more than few pounds of weight, but that clearly is not the case.

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Two apples a day… – Eating two apples a day can help older women lower their cholesterol levels, according to a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Postmenopausal women who ate 75 grams of dried apple a day, equivalent to two medium-sized apples, for six months experienced a 13% decline in total cholesterol levels and a 24% drop in low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels, researchers found. - r.smartbrief.com

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Brooke Faw of Earth Fare hands out shopping bags and informs the public about the store’s November opening in Hamilton Town Center. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

Kids Community Day

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For the fifth consecutive year, Community Health Network hosted its Kids Community Day at Hamilton Town Center. The 2012 Kids Community Day featured a multitude of fun activities including face painting, juggling, games, and more near the Community Health Network playground within the Noblesville shopping center. Children in attendance also enjoyed a laughter-filled live entertainment lineup of comedy, animal and music shows.

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American Academy of Pediatrics launches free app – The physicians at Fishers Pediatrics are recommending a new smart phone application for parents – www.Healthychildren.org. The website was launched earlier this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parents can register with the site, download the app and receive relevant, pediatrician recommended information on a variety of health topics. Areas include ADHD, asthma, nutrition, behavioral issues, sleep, general development and more. There are also tools for tracking appointments, immunization schedules and more. For more information, visit www.healthychildren.org.

Local senior community holds caregiver relief contest editorial@youarecurrent.com Clare Bridge of Carmel, a Brookdale Senior Living retirement community, is holding an essay contest for caregivers as part of their Caregivers Relief Program. The winner will receive a two-week respite stay at the community for their family member or loved one. To nominate the caregiver and their loved one, tell their story in an essay not exceeding 1,000 words in length. To submit a story or to read the rules and qualifications, visit www.

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Kids clothing store moves to new location By Robert Herrington • robert@yoaurecurrent.com When Elena Vaughner opened the new location of her kids clothing resale store, The Dotted Lime, a month ago she faced a difficult realization. Previously, the store had 3,000 sq. ft. of space, but the new location at the old Masonic building in downtown Westfield is only 700 sq. ft. “I focused on what I had and made it a boutique shop,” she said. “I have better brands, I’m focused more on style and not being a big warehouse of stuff.” Vaughner said her store carries American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, etc. – all the big brands that children are wearing today at considerably lower prices. “People don’t want to pay $40 to $80 for a pair of jeans,” she said. “I’ve noticed that it’s not just the people who don’t have a lot of money – everyone is shopping wiser; it’s not looked down upon.” With the space change, Vaughner no longer has infant clothing and now carries toddler (3T) to teenager sizes. “I like having teens because nothing around here has teen clothing,” she said, “with prices mom and teens can deal with.” The Dotted Lime buys new and like new clothing – from casual wear to Sunday’s best and formal dresses, and sportswear like sports cleats and football pants. “I try to carry as much as I can. A lot of the stuff we get in is new because kids outgrow their clothes before they can wear it,” Vaughner said. “We’re clean, organized and I am very picky on what we take. . . Anything I can get that I think is awesome, I will carry.” In addition to children’s clothing, The Dotted Lime

Elena Vaughner and her daughter, Isabella Smith, inside The Dotted Lime Resale, 203 E. Main St., Westfield. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

sells purses, shoes, jewelry, Vera Bradley, books, games and DVDs. Isabella Smith assists her mother with the fashion. The Westfield Intermediate School student said she also gets all of her clothing from the store. “It’s cool because you don’t have to worry about how much prices are compared to what other stores are when you get the same thing,” Smith said. Vaughner has lived in the Westfield area for 45 years. Her father was a longtime preacher in the city and the family lived in Westfield before moving to Noblesville, where Vaughner graduated from Noblesville High School in 1985. The Dotted Lime Resale is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The store is located at 230 E. Main St. in Westfield.

Locals help patent Delphi Technologies product – Westfield’s Craig A. Tieman and Carmel’s Lev M. Vitkin teamed up with Fiean Liem and Curtis Paul Houllion of El Paso, Texas to invent a “vehicle locator key fob with range and bearing measurement” which has been patented by Delphi Technologies of Troy, Mich. The invention is described as “an apparatus and method of determining bearing and distance measurements between a mobile device and an object using Rf based measurements.” “The mobile device communicates with a control in the object to determine the relative bearing between the mobile device and the object with respect to magnetic north and, optionally, the distance between the mobile device and the object,” stated an abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. “An indicator on the mobile device aid in directing s the user of the mobile device toward the object as the mobile device is moved relative to the object. The mobile device can be a key fob and the object can be a vehicle.”

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SEPTEMBER 22–23 SATURDAY 10am–6pm SUNDAY 10am–5pm MAIN STREET IN THE CARMEL ARTS & DESIGN DISTRICT Free Admission • Entertainment on 2 stages This annual Art Festival brings together 130 juried artists, competing for top honors in their media fields with works in: Fiber/Mixed 2D, Photography, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Ceramics, 2D Traditional, Printmaking, Jewelry, Wood and 3D Traditional. Sponsored in part by:

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Movies and business Commentary by David Cain

Great movies are the quintessential entertainment. With a good story line, one can be mesmerized for hours, completely forgetting about the hardships of the real world. Combined superb acting or music, a movie can be transformed to a classic that is worth watching over and over again. Movies work because, unlike real life, they follow a script, which omits mundane incidents and are edited to create an illusion of sequence. Characters move from one important scene to another without the normal restrictions of time and place. The audience follows the drama to conclusion with great amusement. In one sense, businesses can never be like the movies because they require intense day-to-day work to create the goods or services to be offered. There is no script and no editing to eliminate the routine events. Good or bad, each moment must be endured. A day in the life any business may be a good story to tell, and even involve good characters, but there is usually little entertainment

value in the sequence of the day. Marketing a business, on the other hand, is an entirely different thing and can be exactly like a movie. A good marketer will create a plan or script to be followed that will capture the essence of the business and then deliver the story about the products or services to the audience in a seamless and compelling message, thereby creating goodwill for the company that inspires customer loyalty. It is paramount to have the right team to deliver the message to the audience. A great movie is created by artists who merge their individual talents and efforts into a collaborative masterpiece. Similarly, a successful marketing group combines the expertise and skills of professionals to develop an impactful story. To quote a classic movie: “Choose wisely.” David Cain works at Magnitude, a sales and marketing company. Contact David at David.Cain@ MarketMagnitude.com.

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God’s gift is really a present Hilliary Commentary by Bob Walters

I’ve been a writer my entire career: newspapers, sports, public relations, corporate communications, magazine articles, speeches, publishing a book, etc. And my wife just retired from 34 years of teaching English. She’s an expert at English mechanics, while I “just do it” (write) without knowing the finer points of grammatical rules that I should probably know. So it’s not the least bit unusual, though maybe a bit weird, for us to discuss grammar: verb tenses, punctuation for possessive pronouns (such as ‘its’ vs. ‘one’s’), subject-predicate contractions (you’re), dependent clauses, compound sentences, and (yawn) on and on. Bet you wish you could have dinner at our place. Anyway, a handful of things recently colluded in my mind regarding past, present, and future verb tenses to shed light on the uniqueness and distinction of God’s eternity. To wit: This summer I reread 1942 classic The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, wherein senior devil administrator Screwtape coaches a junior devil trainee on how to entrap a human being into Hell. Chapter 15 discusses the importance of keeping humans focused on the past (sin, guilt, shame, pride) or the future (fear), but steering them clear of the present. That’s because God is in eternity and, Screwtape writes, “the present is the point at which time touches eter-

nity.” Because there is neither past nor future in eternity, it’s always the present for God. That’s where mankind finds God, in the present. Our congregation recently commissioned a new pastor, Dr. Rick Grover, whose opening sermon series “Legacy” focuses on the past, present, and future of our church My wife was scheduled to present an early August worship service communion meditation, but due to voice troubles traded for my October date. My “aha!” moment came while preparing the August meditation when I learned that the communion intro hymn was “There Is a Redeemer.” See? It’s present tense. When Moses asks God’s name (Exodus 3:14), what is God’s answer? “I AM who I AM!” Not “I was” (past), not “I will be” (future). I AM. Present tense. There are no wasted words in the Bible, and the specificity of complex verb tenses in Greek, far beyond those in English, assure us that the present tense, as it is recorded throughout the Bible, is grammatical truth. It is not coincidence or accident. When we feel God’s presence, it is a divine piece of eternity. How could any present be more of a gift than that?

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A Nat King Cole love song reciting the splendors of the Taj Mahal is entitled “Magnificent Obsession.” That is an apt description of the story about what many consider to be the world’s most beautiful building, and its builder who, for years, could not look at another. Shah Jahan, ruler of the Mughal Empire of northern India, built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz, who died during the birth of their 14th child in 1631. The design of the Taj Mahal and its surrounding gardens evoked the beauty and serenity of Islamic ideas of paradise. An alternative view of the afterlife is on display nearby, along the sacred Yamuna River on which the Taj Mahal sits. On the banks of this river, Hindus have long cremated their dead, sending their souls back to the gods to be used again. In 1658, shortly after Shah Jahan had com-

pleted the Taj Mahal, he was deposed by his third son, Aurangzeb, who threw his ailing father into the Agra Fort (a picturesque fortress along the Yamuna River). Looking out the single window in his room, Shah Jahan could see only the wide expanse of the river and the Taj Mahal downstream to the right. And so, day after day for eight years, the once powerful emperor stared at his masterpiece, remembered his favorite wife and dreamed of paradise. When he died in 1666, his body was laid in the Taj Mahal next to Mumtaz. Today, more than three million people travel each year to Agra to gaze upon Shah Jahan’s magnificent obsession and look through the window from which he longed for it. Don Knebel works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com. For the full column and more photos, visit currentzionsville.com.

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stories of entering clients’ homes, only to discover a dog cling to life on the edge of the pool or worse. Lesson Learned Many dogs benefit from a swimming lesson or two. A common misconception is that all dogs can “dog paddle” and keep themselves afloat in the water. Inexperienced (or panicked) swimmers often concentrate their efforts on the front legs, forgetting to fire up the back end. Front - end – only swimming is rather ineffective and uses a tremendous amount of energy. As a result, dogs end up near-vertical in the water, with lots of splashing. Getting in the pool (lake) with the dog and supporting his back-end as he swims a short distance is often a great way to prompt him to begin effectively using his back legs. Using a dog life jacket to help keep him afloat can help anxious swimmers relax enough to paddle with all four legs.

Just say ‘no’ to floating pool covers. Floating covers are extremely dangerous in homes with children and pets. Countless dogs, and even accomplished swimmers, have lost their lives following an unexpected tumble into a covered pool. I would also suggest anytime you take your dog on a boat, even a good swimmer, put a life vest on the pet. What you can do • Teach your dog a proper swimming technique and make sure he knows how to safely exit the backyard pool. • Learn the signs of heatstroke which can occur even when enjoying water play. • Have an emergency plan, which includes knowing the location of the nearest emergency vet and CPR for pets and people. John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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Learning the hard way Commentary by Vicky Earley What am I to do when a client presents an idea that I know, from past experience, is destined to fail? In spite of a firm warning, their urge to move forward is so strong that I have to simply step aside and let them learn from their mistake. Experience can be an expensive teacher, but the lessons are never forgotten. Since designers see it all, there is a wealth of information that lives within them, helping them to avoid obvious mistakes. If you are more prone to heeding advice rather than “learning the hard way”, this list is for you. • Consider scale when purchasing furniture. Tape out the dimensions and fill the space with cardboard boxes. • If you are redecorating, don’t paint first! Magazines promise a quick, cheap update with a gallon of paint. It is far more difficult to develop a room of furnishings around an arbitrary color than it is to find the perfect color for a developed room. • Don’t test paint color on the wall … regardless of how eager your painter is to do it. Test on poster board as it is far easier to consider the color if there is no color next to the new hue. • Consider the style of the structure as well as your personal style. A contemporary

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New outdoor living space works with existing landsacping Commentary by Larry Greene Original deck: This home is located in the Ashbrooke neighborhood on the west side of Carmel, and was built in 1992. The homeowners were ready to replace the existing deck. “We had two reasons to remodel the deck. First, it was falling apart and we were piecing it together. Second, we had just renovated the kitchen, knowing that we will stay in the house longer. We wanted to be able to enjoy the deck area, too.” Budgeting decisions: The design team presented three different levels of upgrade. “Once we discovered the cost of our original vision for the deck, we realized it was out of our budget range. The final design gave us the space we were looking for within our budget. We were originally talking about multi-levels and mixing stone and wood. In the end, we felt that the multi-level Trex decking made the most sense for us.” Working around existing trees: “It was important to keep the trees. Having to work within the parameters of the trees made it challenging, especially with the root systems and the shape of the existing bushes. I felt if we removed

Before bushes and trees, I was not going to enjoy the deck as much. So, the design worked within the existing landscaping.” Deck details: The deck was constructed with Trex Transcend decking with “tree house” as the main color and “vintage lantern” as the perimeter trim color. A Trex railing system was also installed, including powder-coated aluminum balusters. Trex low voltage riser lights were also installed on each stair riser. A concrete stoop at the garage door and a niche for the garden hose were also part of the final construction. Favorite features: “My favorite part of it is just sitting on the couch and looking into the

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2 licensed Loan Officer needed for selling FHA, VA, USDA, DU Refi, or LP open access loans from our phone center in Noblesville. Must love phones, people and mortgage business. Licensing assistance available for qualified candidate. $1500/ week potential. Health insurance available. Call Chris 317-759-5637 or email resume to jobs@1stsl.com.

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