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It is our position that we must exercise extreme caution when interacting with strangers on via web. The internet has changed the way we live in many positive ways. However, the anonymity of the internet has opened a Pandora’s box of dangerous behavior. Pedophiles and sexual predators have learned to use technology for their own evil purposes. Recently, a young Hamilton County resident was murdered by a stranger he met on an online dating website. The reality is that danger may lurk not just outside your door, but maybe now within your doors through the family computer. However, we can reduce the risk of being victimized. We can talk to our kids (including college age children) about online safety. We can utilize parental control software. Follow age limits on social networking websites. Monitor our children›s usage of chat rooms. A child’s computer should be out where you can see it, not in the child’s bedroom. Beware of private email addresses for young children. Use family email addresses and/or email filters. Even as times have changed, some things remain the same. The old rule, never talk to strangers, now includes strangers on the internet.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 4. Legislative. Section 9. The sessions of the General Assembly shall be held at the capitol of the State, commencing on the Tuesday next after the second Monday in January of each year in which the General Assembly meets unless a different day or place shall have been appointed by law. But if, in the opinion of the Governor, the public welfare shall require it, he may, at any time by proclamation, call a special session. The length and frequency

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So long, synthetic marijuana (also known by the trade name of Spice), at least in these parts, and good riddance! We heartily commend the Carmel City Council for its quick work to ban the sale of mock weed, which was available in certain convenience stores around the city. By the time you read this, the law signed last week, should be in full force. Carmel police officers were said to be moving in to grab up the product from stores that still had it in stock. Councilman Ron Carter sponsored the legislation, and his colleagues followed in support. We’re told smoking that crap was akin to smoking potpourri. It has claimed lives elsewhere, caused significant medical issues for some and landed a Carmel Clay Schools student in the hospital. We like the way Carmel took the lead on this, but we would have preferred the state to long ago ban sales all across Indiana and make possession illegal. That didn’t happen in time, so our city’s leaders moved forward on their own. Bravo! ••• We’re told the former Pizza Hut, long since shuttered at South Range Line Road and East Carmel Drive, is coming down soon and

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COMMENTARY By Terry Anker Now that the last autumn leaves are finally falling from the trees and the turkey has been ordered, our thoughts shift from the halcyon days of summer to the short, cold days ahead. But even as we brace for blustery winter, we anticipate happy prospects of joining family and friends in celebration of the various holidays of our own tradition. While we do not make merry in the same way (or even for the same reason), Americans are, in unison, preparing to rejoice. The mailbox is stuffed with catalogs and magazines, paving the way for seasonal revelry. One such periodical arrived on our doorstep slightly before Halloween – its cover proclaiming a return to the simple joys for the season. Inside a calendar layout proclaimed the important holidays and milestones to be remembered in the upcoming final month of the year. December 1, it said, initiates Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights recalled by Jews around the world. December 4, National Cookie Day, will no doubt be a day of great joy to my nine-year-

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I guess I’m not so bad after all COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson My Current email account has been down for a few months due to some technical difficulties resulting from our move. While I’m sorry I’ve been unable to hear from and respond to my fans, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the absence of hate mail, although the powers-to-be (read: Steve Greenberg) have occasionally passed along some of the more potent letters. About once every six months, I defend myself to these folks, but this time, with Thanksgiving upon us, I’m taking a new approach. Here’s why you should feel thankful for my column: 1. I make you feel better about yourself. I’ve been called a “sinner,” “drunk” and “child abuser,” I’m apparently going to hell, and I will supposedly be divorced by 2012 because of the way I treat my husband. I’m also rarely funny and consistently cross the stupid line. How great you must feel in comparison to me! 2. I help you burn calories. Because of the significant increases in both your blood

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Local nonprofit finds success in mission By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Big things are happening at the small, unassuming white farmhouse at the corner of Rangeline Road and Old Meridian Street. For a staff of just three, Chaucie’s Place is becoming a prominent child advocacy centers in the area. Celebrating their 10th anniversary next spring, the new executive director Toby Stark, who has moved here from Texas, will help lead the growing nonprofit to a new location, further develop programming for the community, and kick off a major capital fundraising campaign. “When I first learned about Chaucie’s I think it was love at first sight,” said Stark. “I think with our ten year coming up it will really be a chance to shift our eyes back on the ball and remind the community of our story.” Chaucie’s Place is one of 21 child advocacy centers in Indiana, and offers a safe, home-like space for the interview process for children who have been physically or sexually abused and neglected. The organization is named and founded for Chaucie Quillen, a Carmel resident who had been sexually abused by her father and after years of silence and a court battle that ended badly, Quillen committed suicide. And while the story of the founding is difficult, it’s clear the staff love the mission of the organization. “I just really love this place,” said Jennifer Cutcliff, who works at Chaucie’s. “As I observed DocterFlyer_2.ai 1 10/18/10 8:43 PM the work that was happening here I knew that

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Keystone speed limit up to 50; synthetic marijuana banned By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel This article first appeared on currentincarmel. com Nov. 15. The city of Carmel now allows faster driving on Keystone Parkway but no longer permit the sale of synthetic marijuana. Last week, the City Council voted to increase the speed limit on Keystone to 50 mph and prohibit the sale of synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or spice. The respective ordinances passed unanimously. Before the meeting, the city’s engineering department informed the council that the construction zone speed restrictions applied to Keystone could be lifted. Mayor Jim Brainard signed the ordinance into law immediately after the council’s vote, and street department crews, on standby, were alerted to begin changing the posted speed limit signs. Brainard also signed into law an ordinance banning the sale of synthetic marijuana, which is legal in many other parts of the state. Councilman Ron Carter added the ordinance to the agenda with several co-sponsors after a student of Carmel Clay Schools was recently hospitalized after using the substance. Carter said the

owner of the convenience store that sold the substance to the student was asked to stop carrying the product but refused because it was not illegal to do so. Carmel police officers were expected to begin removing the K2 from stores as soon as last Monday night. “The pro-marijuana people won’t even touch this stuff,” Carter said. “They say it gives marijuana a bad name.” The council also unanimously voted to override Brainard’s veto of an amendment that prohibits council members from serving on the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Carter, who is president of the CRC and the only council member currently serving on the panel, recused himself from the vote. Unless he opts to step down from the council, he will no longer be on the CRC effective Jan. 1. Brainard said he’ll begin looking for an appointee to replace Carter on the panel. Though a selection does not have to be made until the first of the year, Brainard said he plans to select a new appointee prior to the end of 2010. As for his veto, he said he knew it would be overridden by the council. “I think it is important to do what you think is right,” Brainard said.

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An Indy company is developing the world of private air travel By Christine Bavender Current in Carmel Imagine flying the friendly skies without the hassle of crowded airports, long security lines or a horrible seatmate. It is possible to have the quiet oasis of your own, private flying experience in central Indiana. Founded in 1999 in Omaha, Neb. and with locations in three other cities, including Indianapolis, Jet Linx offers a more personalized approach to private jet travel that has survived the down economy. “It’s all about time, time for the meetings or time for the family, and for most it’s the combination of both,” said Casey Blake, president, Jet Linx Indianapolis. “We allow people to get more done and to be more successful at getting it done whatever they are prioritizing their time to do.”

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Though one-time flights are offered, Jet Linx primarily works on a membership basis. A $25,000 deposit is required upfront. That guarantees access and availability to a private jet with a 48 hour notice. Once a jet is booked, the member is then billed the applicable hourly rate for the aircraft based on the flight. These rates can be about $4,500 per hour of flight time for a medium-sized jet, though the number of passengers does not affect the price. According to Blake, because of the “guarantees of service and simplicity of our programs,” Jet Linx attracts not only the business traveler but the leisure traveler as well. Carmel residents are among those who call themselves “regulars” as Jet Linx customers.

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Despite fluctuating numbers and the recession, Jet Linx has worked hard to get ahead of the curve and become a business for what Blake calls the new economy. Currently, Jet Linx has 25 members locally, with one new member typically added each month. “The thing about flying privately is yes, it is expensive and we understand that,” he said. “But if you look at our program on national scale you will find the deposit we have is the smallest cash investment and we offer the lowest hourly rates, therefore providing the best value.” That’s not to say Jet Linx is the only on-demand operator in the state or across the nation. “But Jet Linx is the only one that guarantees these services 24/7/365 on a local scale and has the depth of organization we do,” Blake said. “Our fleet is 30 aircraft plus between the four locations. So, we essentially have the infrastructure of a national organization through our corporate office and four locations.” That, coupled with a continued focus on giving clients the best customer experience possible, will help ensure Jet Linx keeps flying far into the future. “If we can create an experience where our existing clients are so happy with our service that they talk about it with their friends and business associates, we’ve accomplished two goals, we’ve exceeded our clients’ expectations and we’ve put ourselves in a position to win new business.”

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Local student supports U.S. Army COMMENTARY By Jeff Worrell Trick-or-treat night for 9-year-old Cooper Walchle was fairly typical: cool costume and a bag full of his favorites. It’s what Cooper did with his candy the next day that has set off a chain of events that is quickly turning a small act of kindness into an international story. He decided to donate his loot to the U.S. Army, which started a chain of people willing to contribute to his cause. Christy Walchle was the first link in the chain and she set off to figure out how she could get Cooper’s bag of candy to an Army guy. Christy pulled up to the Fort Ben Finance Center, leaned out her minivan window and called out to the first person in uniform she saw. Lucky for her, SPC Anthony Edward Lewis, Army National Guard Soldier and a member of the 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry out of Fort Wayne responded to her call. Meanwhile, back at Cherry Tree Elementary School, Cooper worked his friends to see if he could get a few more bags of candy. By Tuesday, he told his mom to come to Cherry Tree to pick up the 130 bags of candy for the Army. When Christy got there, 130 bags actually were 180 pounds of candy, thanks to everyone at Cherry Tree including teacher Caroline Schlobohm. Back at Fort Ben, Chain link SPC Lewis remembered his buddy SFC Andrew D. Bowman in Afghanistan asking for gifts from home that

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could be given to the local children suffering in the hospital from their war related injuries. On the list was candy; of course. I have had the privilege of reading the correspondence from Bowman and Lewis to Cooper. They are not only touched by the thoughtfulness of Cooper and his classmates, but they are very proud Americans and remarkably motivated to do much more than just their jobs as soldiers. A week or so later, 180 pounds of candy has grown to 318 pounds. The chain will be complete when a man in uniform shares Cooper’s candy from Carmel with an injured child in Salerno, Afghanistan. Jeff Worrell is a local businessman. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@advantagemedical.com

Local business sponsors arts and philanthropies Current in Carmel Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Care is hosting a fundraiser and special event the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Just a few months old, the Wittmann has hosted several youth performing arts groups, and this Saturday, Nov. 27 will have several Carmel High School students performing Christmas carols in costume. Any patrons who bring in old eye glasses for the Lions Club or a non-perishable food item for Third Phases Women’s and Children’s shelter will be entered for a drawing for credit for a visit. There will be free hot beverages to warm up chilly shoppers and the performances last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Care is located

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PARENTING By Becky Kapsalis Radio Commentator Paul Harvey wrote this The famed poet, Robert Frost, attributes his resilience and much of his success to the hardships and sacrifices he endured during his childhood. While most of us do not want to pass on any hardships to our children, we indeed have a responsibility to teach them to sacrifice and respect the things provided for them. Beyond the materialism is a plethora of nontangibles that contribute to the overall well being of our children. It has been said that children are much more resilient than adults. Unless we teach them what it takes to be resilient, they may never experience the sense of accomplishment sacrifice begets. We can live, teach and learn from our own sacrifices. Our children’ s adversities may come in different forms, but the attitudes towards these adversities are one in the same. For example, we can shape their attitudes and teach them resilience by … 1. Living within our means, and wanting only those things we can afford or have earned. 2. Sharing, without complaint, our time, talent or treasure.

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GRAMMAR LESSON By Brandie Bohney Thursday is Thanksgiving, if you haven’t noticed, and the next day – Black Friday – is the biggest shopping day of the year. I will be doing my part to stimulate the economy on Black Friday by getting up at an ungodly hour to try to nab some deals on gifts for friends and family, and I presume many of you will be doing the same. I’ll be hitting up some of my major favorites: Target, Wal-Mart, and Meijer. Did you notice that I wrote Meijer, and not Meijer’s? There’s a reason for that. The store name is Meijer, not Meijer’s. But if I had a quarter for every time I heard someone say he or she was going to Meijer’s, I’d be able to stop writing this column and retire to Tahiti. I’m not sure exactly where this issue stems from, but there are a number of store names – particularly those that are or sound like a last name – that people nearly automatically assign possessive status to. Think about it: JCPenney, Nordstrom, Meijer, Eddie Bauer. How many times have you heard someone (yourself included) say JCPenney’s, Nordstrom’s, Meijer’s, Eddie Bauer’s? The whole issue arises because many people, when they don’t have the store name directly in front of them, simply don’t remember which stores are plural, possessive, or both. So they add the “S” sound to the end of any store that sounds like it could be that way. The error tends not to happen with certain

stores, though. Take my earlier mention of Target and Wal-Mart. Ever hear anyone add the “S” sound to the end of those? I’m guessing not. While I don’t generally think this is a big deal in casual conversation or even ultra-casual writing (such as a list of stores you need to hit on Black Friday), in any formal documents or speaking engagements, it is important to be correct. I can remember a meeting in which a mall representative kept using JCPenney as an example, but she kept saying, “JCPenney’s will be open late,” or “JCPenney’s and other anchor stores.” Is it a huge deal? Not really. But it did make it seem that she didn’t know the actual name of the store, and for a mall representative, that’s not so good. The end-all-be-all of the situation is this: Know your audience. If you’re chatting with friends or writing an informal email to friends or family, you probably don’t have to be as careful with how your say or write the store names. But if you’re writing anything that is to be published or speaking to a group, it’s always wise to use care. And if you see me Friday morning, please don’t judge me by my appearance. Three a.m. is mighty early. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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Decisions, decisions: making the right college choice COLLEGE PREPARATION By Tanna Hanger Every day, you are bombarded with choices, and some are quite simple. Will it be the white chocolate mocha or black coffee for that daily pick-meup? Will you text or tweet to keep up with family and friends? Other decisions are more complex and affect your future. As you progress into this unchartered territory called college, here are some factors to consider when weighing your options. Public or private? Public schools usually offer lower tuition costs, particularly for in-state residents. However, do not rule out pricier private schools that may provide a better financial aid package. While cost is an important consideration, don’t let that govern your college choice until you see the bottom line. Large or small? Larger schools can provide countless degree programs and televised sporting events, but participating in bigger classes and cutting through the red tape can seem overwhelming. Smaller schools pride themselves on a smaller student-faculty ratio, but activities and course offerings may be more limited. When sizing up colleges, find a good match that fits your personality and academic goals. Rural, urban, or suburban? Do you want to stay close to home or experience some new scenery? Do you see yourself tackling a big city or preferring starry skies to city lights in a rural

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Frog and Toad the musical is entertainment for all ages Current in Carmel The Actors Theatre of Indiana is presenting its annual holiday production, “A Year with Frog and Toad”. They have presented this Broadway Musical at the Pike Performing Arts Center since 2006, and it is expected for another successful run this year. “A Year with Frog and Toad” is a bestselling children’s book series, and the play was nominated for a Tony Award in 2003. “A Year with Frog and Toad,” conceived by Adrianne Lobel, is very true to the story told in the books. This production is well attended by families, and gets great responses from both adults and children. “It follows through all the seasons and is a really great story about friendship and what makes us all different. It’s really close to the heart,” Judy Fitzgerald, director of the musical, said. It takes its viewer’s through a journey of two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. This musical has been said to be enjoyable for people of all ages. A coloring contest will be held for all participating attendees 12 and under. Children entering the contest will receive and immediate five dollars off their ticket price and are entered in a contest for the grand prize basket full of “A Year with Frog and Toad” books and keepsakes. Simply download and print the picture off website www.actorstheatreofindiana.org, then color and

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Santa Landing/ ICC concert What: The arrival of Santa Claus at the Indiana State Museum and a performance by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir When: Friday. ICC performs at 11 a.m.; Santa arrives at noon. Where: Great Hall, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis Price: Admission to the hall is free Info: www.indianamuseum.org Details: Be first in line on Friday at 9 a.m. when the Santa Claus Express begins its journey through the village of Celebration Crossing. At 11 a.m., the Governor Frank O’Bannon Great Hall will fill with the voices of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir in anticipation of Santa and Mrs. Claus’ grand entrance. The North Pole duo, this year accompanied by Raggedy Ann, make their entrance via helicopter on the front lawn of the museum at noon and will remain in their house on Level 3 of the museum through Dec. 24. At 1 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the 92 County Tree which features ornaments from Indiana’s 92 counties, each crafted to represent the natural and cultural history of that county.

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THEATRE Alice in Wonderland

Directed by Connie Murello-Todd, the musical with book and lyrics by Jim Eiler, takes its viewers on a trip through the rabbit’s hole and into wonderland, Nov. 26-Dec. 12, at the Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave. Meet all the characters: Alice, the cheshire cat, the march hare, the mad hatter, the queen of hearts and more. Reservations are required for all performances. Call 317.773.1085. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for ages 12 and younger. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Redneck Christmas

Main Street Productions at Westfield Playhouse is bringing a little Redneck to Christmas. "A Good Old Fashioned Country Redneck Christmas" opens for a limited engagement on Thursday, December 2. Show dates are December 2 – 5, and 9 – 12. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. curtain for Sunday matinees. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors. For reservations, call 896-2707. For details, visit www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010

Inspired by the Golden Age of television, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, is taking a fresh approach to its own original holiday extravaganza, "A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010", opening its 18th edition, Nov. 26 and continuing through Dec. 23. The new version is styled after the classic variety shows of Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. For reservations, call 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. For complete show schedule, visit www. beefandboards.com.

A Carol of Christmas

The Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, is presenting two dinner theater performances of "A Carol of Christmas," a musical adaptation of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3 and 4, and a free Community and Family Day performance Dec. 5. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:45 p.m. Reserved-seat tickets are $15. The free family performance is at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 317.773.4630 or visit www.familypraisecenter.com.

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LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Wednesday-Barometer Soup, Jennie DeVoe and Jimmy the Doorman play in support of a fundraiser for breast cancer research. (7-11pm) Friday – Endless Summer Band Saturday – Living Proof

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. Nov. 26 – Forte Nov. 27 – Greta Speaks Dec. 3 – Sour Mash Dec. 4 – Through Being Cool

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The following musical acts will be playing at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 773-0339. Nov. 26 – Steve Newby.

HOLIDAYS First Friday

The downtown shops and restaurants will be featuring special sales, Santa Claus will be in his house, and other fun events will be taking place at the monthly First Friday event, sponsored by Noblesville Main Street and the City of Noblesville, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. This will be the last first Friday event until May. For information, call Noblesville Main Street at 317.776-0205.

Stoneycreek Farm Country Christmas

Continue a family tradition and take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day, through Dec. 21 at Stoneycreek Farm, 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. Visitors will also find a wide selection of freshly cut trees, fresh wreaths and garland at the greenhouse. Sip hot cider and browse through the gift shop featuring custom-made wreaths and other unique items. Info: 317.773.3344, www. StonycreekFarm.net.

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But I want to wear the holiday sweater Commentary By Missy Chapman The holidays are approaching, and with the season comes something else ever so predictable: the return of the “holiday sweater”. Now, depending on your taste, history, family traditions, etc., this is either a good thing, or a shudderinducing thing. I am one who has always loved it when all of the holiday paraphernalia starts coming into stores. I look at it and think how there is always such a mix of the tasteful and the cheesy, the elegant and the tacky. From home décor to clothing, we always have plenty to choose from. So now take into account that I am an image consultant. It it’s my job to teach women how to look and dress their personal best. Combine that with my insatiable sentiment about the yearly arrival of Christmas sweaters and we have the potential for real problems. Let me be really vulnerable here. I WANT a Christmas sweater. I DESIRE a Christmas sweater. I LONG for one! The problem is, I can’t find one that I would be caught dead in. Now please hear me on this. I am NOT saying ALL Christmas sweaters are hideous, although I will tell you that there must be many with this opinion. In preparation for this article I found two shocking, albeit entertaining websites: www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com and

www.mahalo.com Both sites have photos of what have been deemed the ugliest holiday sweaters imaginable. Interestingly, when Grandma puts one on, it magically becomes cute. But Rudolph or a Jolly Snowman on me is not cute. And honestly, it’s not always the design that I’m not interested in, it’s the boxy way they fit. When you add the bulk of a loosely woven sweater with a straight cut from the armpit to the waist, you get the “gift” of looking like you gained 10 pounds. No thank you. So far this year, the most, although short lived, hope I have had at finding my perfect sweater was when I saw some fitted T-shirts with sayings on them. I pranced over to the rack only to have my shoulders slump in despair as I read the front: “Dear Santa, Define ‘Naughty’”. Not a conversation I want to have with our four kids. So on the search I continue for a tightly woven fitted sweater with maybe fuzzy snowflakes or a snazzy little Christmas Tree on the front. Something that doesn’t swallow me up or have tassels on it.

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Missy Chapman is the owner of Sublime Today, a personal image consulting firm with a new studio in Broad Ripple. For more information visit www. sublimetoday.com.

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Get started now on your holiday decorating plan HOME DECORATING By Sue Pelley I don’t know about you, but it always seems like I have plenty of time to prepare for the holidays. Unfortunately, the reality is that they will be here before we all know it. So, it’s not too early for you to start sparking your holiday creativity. Here is Part 1 of my 10 Holiday Must Haves for 2010: Let there be light. Soft glowing light is complementary to you and your holiday guests. Once you’ve turned the lights down low, bring out the candles by the boxful. From tall and tapered to short and stout, candles set a celebratory tone. For the most dramatic impact, group candles just as you would any other collectible, and consider display them on a silver platter for even more light and shine. Haul out the holly. When choosing plants to help add a bit of holiday cheer to your home, think beyond traditional poinsettias. Why not consider filling metallic vases with bouquets of fresh flowers and holly? Or choose beautifully shaped topiaries covered with pepper berries or dried cranberries. Even a sprig of holly could be incorporated into your window treatment design as a creative and unusual tie back holder. Precious metals. Silver still ranks as one of the most popular choices of metal, and you can incorporate it into your holiday plan in a number of ways: candlesticks, picture frames, even

decorative boxes. But, by all means, don’t hesitate to mix things up a bit for even more visual interest. In formal rooms, why not combine your silver pieces with gold or polished brass accessories. And in a more casual room, try blending silver with pewter, copper and/or brass. A east for the eye. The dining room itself should be a visual feast. Your table décor should be festive and exciting and alive with the color and sparkle of the season. Mirrored chargers will definitely add even more drama and excitement to your tablescape. Chandeliers can be transformed by simply adding a bit of garland, holly or metallic ribbon. Have you ever considered surprising your guests by adding a small beautifully wrapped gift on their salad plates? What a great table accent and memento. Ornamental cccents. Christmas tree ornaments are not just for trees. A simple holiday accent can be created by placing ornaments in a crystal bowl or glass urn. Round glass balls can even be used as table place cards when you write each guest’s name on them. Noblesville residents and business partners Sue Pelley and JoAnne North operate Decorating Den Interiors. Design segments featuring Pelly have aired on HGTV. Pelley can be contacted at: suepel@ sbcglobal.net.

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Vitamin D-3: A boost to your body’s immunity during the winter NUTRITION By Laura Marenco More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold alone, and every year we will likely spend a few miserable days and lose work time while battling the flu. While there is no cure for the flu or the common cold, we can take steps to boost our body’s immunity to prevent succumbing to cold and flu viruses. Getting enough vitamin D, particularly the vitamin D-3 form, may be one of the best ways to make sure your immune system stays strong through the winter. Studies are confirming the link between blood vitamin D levels and susceptibleness to the cold and flu. Vitamin D is sometimes termed the

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Further research into the link to our immune system has shown that vitamin D is important for the production of an antimicrobial peptide called hCAP-18. It essentially helps our immune system cells be better equipped for killing viruses inside our body once we are exposed. When it comes to boosting your immunity in the winter months, there may not be a more important vitamin than Vitamin D-3 to supplement our diets. Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@pointblanknutrition. com.

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Plastic surgery: the latest addition to the smartphone craze

COMMENTARY By Dr. Berry Epley Smartphones have undoubtedly taken over our lives. Spend time in any crowd or shopping mall and notice how many people are doing something on their phones. Plastic surgery is no different in being swept up in the smartphone craze. There are now numerous iPhone and Droid apps designed to give your body a total makeover. People contemplating some type of surgical metamorphosis can now get to know what their post-procedure look may be thanks to these apps. One of my favorites is called the iSurgeon game. It combines a game mode that enables users to try their hand at surgery. (Sounds pretty accurate, doesn’t it?) People can modify images ranging from lip enhancements, breast augmentations and many other improvements. Users can quickly simulate plastic surgery by easily modifying face and body features on their phone including, such operations as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, Brazilian buttlifts and tummy tucks. With clever and unusual names like BodyPlastika, Modiface and FaceTouchUp, morphing a body part is becoming as easy as nuking a frozen dinner. With some of the apps, you can even turn your phone around, take your own photo and email them to the doctor with your questions.

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There is a lot to be said for seeing the potential outcomes of cosmetic procedures. This is common practice in plastic surgery during a consultation and is of the greatest value in understanding what changes will occur in one’s own face. The public’s interest in this kind of personal “modification” is great, even if one is never going to embark on a surgical journey. While some plastic surgeons may criticize the concept of allowing patients to make changes to their own body parts – which may be wildly unrealistic and usually are – it is certainly a fun “test drive.” Having patients simulate what they want creates an informed dialogue. While the smartphone and electronic manipulation can make plastic surgery like a fun game, it is largely just that. Let us never confuse Photoshop plastic surgery with real plastic surgery. While most people would quickly acknowledge that, a few do forget during the recovery process. In the spirit of continual smartphone distraction, I must run now to answer an inquiry that just came in on my own iPhone app, Ask My Cosmetic Surgeon. Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon. Comments can be sent to info@ eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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DISPATCHES » Three now-or-never funds – These three funds with a strong track record are open to investors now but have closed in the past. 1. Wasatch Small Cap Growth (WAAEX) - It now has $1.2 billion in assets, in part because it boasts performance better than 74 percent of the funds in its category for this year. 2. Bridgeway MicroCap Limited (BRMCX) - The fund closed to new investors in 2003 with about $55 million in assets. It reopened in October 2008 after some large institutional investors pulled out but will close again soon. 3. Vanguard International Explorer (VINEX) - With an expense ratio of 0.45 percent, it's the cheapest fund in a pricey category, where the average expense ratio is 1.48 percent. -www.moneycentral.msn.com » Small businesses more optimistic about economy - In October, the Discover Small Business Watch – a poll of 750 business owners with fewer than five employees -- posted its biggest one-month gain since April. The four-year-old monthly index leaped 10.4 points from September, to 84.2. Over a quarter of small-business owners (28 percent) said they thought business would pick up in the next six months, up from 20 percent in September. -www.inc.com » Affluent misappropriate insurance dollars? - Ace Private Risk Services recently surveyed 600 independent insurance agents. These pros said affluent folks typically carry too little insurance for personal liability, the total destruction of their home and damage to collectibles, while wasting dollars on too-low deductibles and too much coverage for ordinary personal property like furniture. Customers also have a habit of failing to ferret out special discounts, such as for having burglar alarms. -www.forbes.com

Fast, don't think DOUGH By David Cain Do you know the feeling of just knowing you are going to fail? Like when you stand over a four-foot putt and just know you are going to miss it? Or something as simple as you are about to throw a wad of paper into the trashcan but know you’re going to miss? How about as you stand in front of a group, prepared to speak, but you feel failure looming? We all know what it’s like to predict when you are about to choke, but is there a shared theme in all those instances and a way to avoid it? Human instincts are a funny thing. When you trust your instincts, the result is often better than when you spend time thinking about how to perform. If you know your topic and have put in the time practicing and refining, you’ll often outperform if you don’t think about the process. Let your instincts prevail and run the show, and you generally see superior results. I was standing in front of a group of 125 people recently and found myself thinking of exactly what I wanted to say before I spoke. The practice in my head, the echo of what I should be doing dictated a performance that

was subpar. Once I let go and let what I knew take over, the performance soared higher. Too much thinking was killing the show. Choking is commonly thought of in a sports scenario but it happens everywhere. If you think about the mechanics of what you are about to do, you’ll be primed to choke. If you stop thinking, your chances of success are greater. This is not to say preparation isn’t important; it is critical. However, if you have prepared, it’s more common to succeed if you stop thinking about what you are doing and just do it. Think about operational process in your business. While necessary, it feels like guidelines that are too inflexible, and all about the process seems to invite below average performance. If you trust what you know and how you know it should be done, often you’ll find a better outcome with less thinking and more acting. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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MONEY MATTERS

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Will you be shopping on Black Friday? Why or why not?

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I will not be shopping because of the crowds. I usually shop online. Edward Drum Carmel

No. I do all my shopping online. Amy Drum Carmel

The crowds make me not want to shop. I get all my shopping done before Thanksgiving and I do it all online. Deb Ebberhart Carmel

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Age: Built 1991 Location: North from 136th Street on Gray Road to Spruce Drive Neighborhood: Smoky Knoll Square Footage: 3,900 (including basement) Rooms: This four-bedroom home with 2.5 baths has great curb appeal. The two-story entry is very inviting as your guests and family enter through the front door. The large kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. If you have to do some work at home or catch up on the bills, the office is a nice size, and then when you are ready to kick back, the family room with gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves is a very warm place to relax. The master suite has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, private bath with dual sinks, whirlpool tub and full-size separate shower. If you want to be outside during the summer, the in-ground pool and screened-in porch will keep your family entertained for hours. Strengths: Desirable neighborhood, location, and curb appeal. Home has an attractive price point, and at $108 per square foot, is a much better value than building. Challenges: The inventory of homes in this area, two-car, side-load garage.

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Brain Balance provides specialized instruction and behaviorial support to children with learning disabilities. Focusing on the improvement of a child’s physical health, social and behavioral health, and academic potential, Brain Balance has been a successful program for hundreds of children, according to current center director and owner Brad Ralston. In the Brain Balance program, children and parents are evaluated before hand to let Brain Balance know how they tailor the program to effectively improve the weakest hemisphere. “By integrating physical and cognitive exercises with dietary change, we are able to correct the underlying imbalance, improve function and reduce or eliminate the negative behaviors caused by one hemisphere being weaker than the other,” Ralston said. Ralston says that this is a very contemporary way of approaching these disorders. “The research we have that proves this works has been collected over 10 years,” Ralston added. Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo is a good way for someone to find out about the Brain Balance program. The neuro-academic teachers, sensory motor coaches and nutrition coaches at Brain Balance use the ideas in the book during the 20-hours of in center training they have with children and parents. 9510 N. Meridian St. Suite D Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-843-9200 | Website: www.brainbalancecenters.com

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DISPATCHES » Is an app malware? – One of the most reliable litmus tests for whether an app is a goodwill gesture or serious production from a determined developer, or just cruftware, is to scroll down to the "About the developer" section after first selecting an app in the Market, then hit "View more applications." If it looks like the developer doesn't have much breadth or depth in their efforts, you might not want to jump in, even at the cost of free. You won't necessarily get hit with spyware or viruses, but you'll likely find pop-up requests, a tricky definition of "free," and other disappointments. -www.msnbc.com » FBI makes new friends to better monitor you – Last week FBI Director Robert Mueller met with companies like Facebook and Google in an ongoing campaign to expand the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Companies like Comcast have to comply if the FBI wants to tap your phone or Internet access, but entities like Facebook do not. -www.msnbc.com » Myspace-Facebook mash up - Myspace announced a new feature last week that'll let you "mash up" your Facebook profile on Myspace.com. The feature, creatively called Myspace Mashup with Facebook, basically gives you a way to pull your likes and interests from Facebook into Myspace. The benefit? Myspace can then use that data to offer you personalized "recommendations" for entertainment content. -www.pcworld.com

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Managing location data in pictures TECHNOLOGY By Gary Hubbard EXIF data is a type of “metadata” that is embedded in photographs and that records a number of details. Metadata is essentially data about the data (how confusing is this getting?) that is common to many digital file formats, including most of the documents you generate. In the case of photographic images, the EXIF data can contain any or all of the following: • Date and time the picture was taken and any subsequent edits • Camera settings such as make, model, ISO speed, aperture, shutter speed, focus length and whether flash was used. • Any software that was used to edit or touch up the photo • General description of size, resolution and copyright info • Longitude and latitude The list of potential data that can be mined from photographs is actually too long for this column, but some recent stories have created some fear of this extra information. EXIF data is not some evil plot to undermine mankind; it was created more than a decade ago as a way for really valuable information about a photograph to be captured. (An easy-to-use online EXIF viewer is available at http://regex.info/exif.cgi.) For instance, a photographer can compare various settings on images they like or don’t like to improve their photos in the future, or an amateur photographer can study what settings a pro is using to create some of the magnificent imagery on the Internet. The location issue (or “geotagging,” as it’s often called) came into play when smartphones that were equipped with GPS, and a camera became popular. Depending on your smartphone, the

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location data may be automatically captured on your photographs and available to anyone who knows how to view the EXIF information. While this could be of concern in some obvious situations, not all pictures taken by a smartphone and posted on the Internet contain this information. Facebook, for instance, removes any of the user-generated EXIF data when you upload images. Flickr (and most photo-sharing sites) also strips out EXIF data for any picture that it resizes and only allows EXIF data to be retained on originals for those with paid accounts, which means you have to pay and purposely want that info on your network. (Professional photographers want this ability for copyright purposes.) If you take a picture with your GPS-enabled smartphone and email the picture from your phone to others, the location information will generally be included. The easiest way to eliminate location information from your smartphone photographs is to turn off the location services while you are taking the picture. (Airplane mode will do it.) Frankly, I’m not too concerned about much of anything that I take a picture of and share with others and like the fact that I’ll be able to go back to old pictures years from now and pinpoint where I was when I took it. (To each his own!)

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school or even at the local Starbucks whom you RELATIONSHIPS haven’t gotten to know in the past. Listen careBy Rachel Noble I’m so excited about the upcoming holidays – fully to hear if they have any needs. You’d be surprised, when you have your thinking cap on, great food, visiting with family and friends and how much need you’ll find out there. reflecting on things we are grateful for! I’ve been part of a single-parent group for I’d like to remind us all that this is a time to several years now. We used to volunteer our not just think of ourselves, but to think about time helping our community. And although we others out there: families who have loved ones still volunteer in our community on occasion, fighting for our country, singles who may not have family nearby, those less fortunate and peo- we realized we had many needs within our own group! We’ve been overwhelmed with helping ple who could use a smile and an encouraging our own to do things such as packing and movword during these difficult economic times. ing, raking and bagging leaves, fixing indoor Whether it’s saying a prayer for someone, appliances, babysitting each other’s children, reaching out to offer your emotional or monpainting and more. It’s amazing what needs etary support or whatever it is the spirit moves you to do, don’t forget to take some time to give you’ll find if you just ask! One more thing: I’d like to give a quick shout back during this special time of year. of thanks to my loved ones: my daughter, God, And although giving from your pocketbook my friends, my family, my readers and my work is certainly needed, may I also encourage you to family. Thank you all for your love, support and consider offering something just as valuable and friendship. I am TRULY blessed. And here’s sometimes harder to give? How about donating wishing you all the very best in life. May you be your time? Would you consider putting in your filled with love, happiness 110 percent and helping to serve food to the s and peace! e • suitOC ion homeless, mentoring a child of a single parent c a w E t home, baking a meal for a needy family, raking • R• Lay • E mina ts A re isAa single Carmel ri cNoble leaves for a single mother or doing something AD VII anc cRachael E e and contributing • le gn Dis resident s • S r else that actually goes beyond writing a check? AD htbetreached e A at e Tit re e • decolumnist. She can • g d i e s R p • • P ac ra e n syou! L Don’t know where to start? Look around e nobleadvice@yahoo.com. M m l g T G ge ce • R • r ivi -co • F es • a Pick a few people at your work, at your child’s a s C n s ag • ce A W an A h t

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person.” It’s easy to get this one confused, because we plainly see the world’s mayhem, chaos, evil, inequity, tragedy, disease and disaster. Let’s be clear: Satan is the engineer of the bad and eschews peace because he is against God. Jesus Christ “himself is our peace” (Ephesians 2:14), because He is God. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let’s note that in the Bible thanks is almost always directed at God. Let’s also note that faith, hope, love, truth, salvation and mercy – the Good News of the Gospel – are centered in Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving is a public holiday but grounded in the Christian faith. The persecuted Puritans in Great Britain arrived in America on the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock in 1620. A year of hard survival later, they celebrated a bountiful harvest by thanking God. Abe Lincoln made Thanksgiving official in 1863. While there are lots of ways to tell our historical Thanksgiving story, it is God’s grace and peace that enable loving relationships and compose the true spirit of thanksgiving. Please remember to thank Him.

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COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell It’s official. The stodgy Wall Street Journal is belatedly reporting what savvy Hamilton County basement groupies have known for years: Over-reported “man caves” are in fact, NOT just man caves. They are chick / family caves too. Sure, there are exceptions where dudes rule, slain beer cans scream forgotten fraternity days and the bar and pool table obnoxiously consume the majority of space. But the testosterone-starved reality is that most hairy guys can’t wait to share their theoretical man cave with those of the opposite gender and their Wii-toting kiddos. In fact, most in our Palladium-endowed ZIP codes already have spectacularly loaded lower levels. And while we may have diminished spending appetites, our hunger for stimulating home improvement projects and the associated cocooning is greater than ever, in a Pavlovian response sort of way. As the WSJ reported Nov. 12, “The struggling housing market is partly behind the evolution of the man cave into a multipurpose space” and is “prompting a welcome mini-surge in lower level upgrades,” according to me. Appropriately named, these retrofits / facelifts are an ecoenviro-friendly way to transform a potentially existing stale space into one that

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connecting in their new exercise room are encouraging. Inspiring retrofits often initiate with the basics of a new paint color palate, light fixtures and crown molding. Advanced retrofits can lead to any preplanned phase-two implementation in which a bathroom or bar is installed, formalized storage lockers are built or dedicated space for the consuming craft brew hobby is found. These luxury features are designed to squeeze as much valuable space out of our loved homes as imaginable. Of course, any room is a candidate for these updates. My man cave was never really intended to be one, which is convenient, because the resident females promptly consumed 90 percent with cute crafts, dog toys (yep, female too), flowery stuff and potpourri-smelling things that I am not entirely comfortable with. So, now MY garage is in the process of becoming a galvanized steel Mecca with shiny tools in full display, drenched in manly colors and smells. Now I just have to figure out how to use the tools. Help!

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challenge to direct all that running, falling and splashed water down the drain and nowhere else. As for grout vs. caulk, knowing when and where to use which and what kind is critical in keeping water where you want it. I suggested they remove the door, caulk the curb to the tile and reinstall the door. Invited over to see the work in progress (with the door off), it looked like that was the right advice. I also recommended a new, more “downward” shower arm so water would hit more shower floor than wall tile. Consulting a professional first would have saved these good people time, money, and, of course, that case of the DIYer blues. David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www. affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@affordablekandb. com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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Don't ruin the most precious of holidays HUMOR By Mike Redmond My sister Amy is a dedicated Black Friday shopper. On the day after Thanksgiving, she arises in the pre-dawn, straps on her helmet and charges headlong into full-out assault and hand-to-hand combat, all in the name of Happy Holidays and Peace On Earth. I wonder, then, what she will make of the plans by two rather large retail concerns to kick off the Christmas shopping season on Thanksgiving afternoon itself. Bad idea. Here’s why: Thanksgiving is a feast day devoted to the consumption of rich, dense foods. It only stands to reason, then, that what you’ll find shopping on Thanksgiving afternoon will be Food Zombies, waddling aimlessly down the aisles as they fill their carts with Chia Pets and Inside-The-Eggshell-Egg-Scramblers. Black Friday being replaced by Gray Thursday Afternoon also is just another encroachment on one of the best truly American holidays, Thanksgiving, in the name of the Almighty Christmas Dollar. It gets worse all the time. This year, the Christmas catalogs began showing up in my

mailbox in September. By October I’d seen my first “holiday greetings” commercial on television, and we hadn’t yet gotten to Halloween. Now, let’s get something straight. I am about as big a Christmas nut as you’re likely to find in the bowl. Every horizontal surface of my house will soon be covered by Christmas knick-knacks. But it isn’t going to happen before Thanksgiving. That is just wrong. Thanksgiving is the one holiday we can all celebrate, regardless of who we are, where we worship (or don’t) or what we look like. And it deserves more respect than to make it into nothing more than the kickoff for a retail spend-a-thon. I guess you can tell I won’t be out there on Thanksgiving. I’ll be home, sleeping in front of a football game, same as always. And as for my sister, you’ll have to ask her yourself. I called, but she wasn’t in. She was shopping. Or, as my brother-in-law called it, warming up. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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DISPATCHES » Study defines exactly how cats drink It was previously thought that when cats lap, they extend their tongues straight down toward the bowl and curl the tip of their tongues. A new video created by an MIT professor shows that, instead of scooping liquid with its tongue, a cat dips just the tip of its tongue into its drink, then quickly flicks its tongue back to its mouth, making a "column of liquid" that it pinches off with its mouth for a drink. -www.pawnation.com » Steer clear of onions - The dangers posed to pets by onions are less well-known than the dangers from other foods, but the reactions that onions cause can be just as severe. In any form, onions can lead to anemia in both cats and dogs, so steer clear of feeding your pets any leftovers or scraps that contain even tiny bits of this food. -www.zootoo.com » Pets have spiritual experiences? Animals (not just people) likely have spiritual experiences, according to a prominent neurologist who has analyzed the processes of spiritual sensation for more than three decades. Research suggests that spiritual experiences originate deep within primitive areas of the human brain — areas shared by other animals with brain structures like our own. -Discovery News

Making the difficult decisions with your pet PETS By Dr. Greg Magnusson It’s not like I’m hoping to advertise this service, per se, but Leo’s Pet Care did our first veterinary house call this past Saturday afternoon, and we were asked to euthanize a dog. I believe the owners of this ancient pooch were very grateful for the service, as was the poor dog herself. She was obviously suffering, and moving her even slightly caused her pain. Euthanasia is performed via a lethal injection of barbiturate anesthesia into a vein, and it is usually quick and painless, as it was for this dog. Worthy of mention was that these clients seemed genuinely relieved to have found someone who would be willing to drive to their home, as they had called all over the city and found no veterinarian who would take on the job. They were new clients to us, and so agreed to pay in cash. Apparently Leo’s Pet Care is now in the house-call business. Now you know! The decision to put your treasured companion “to sleep” is difficult in all cases, but some are worse than others. It’s easier to choose to end your pet’s misery when they are clearly in distress, but not so easy when you’ve watched them struggle with a chronic illness for weeks or months beforehand. Combine this with our tendency to humanize our pets, and it’s easy to see how euthanasia might remind us of our own mortality. If euthanasia is in your pet’s near future, consider these questions: Will I be taking my pet home with me to be buried, or do I want

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