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It is our position that the errant Democrat lawmakers vacationing in Illinois are well within their constitutionally provided rights to stall the movement of government. While the citizens of Indiana might not support the decision to run away rather than stand and fight, we believe Representative Pat Baurer’s leadership to be within the letter of the law. That said, we wish that the errant would-be lawmakers had taken a more civil approach to resolving their disagreement with the election that put them in the minority at the statehouse. We hope and expect that those who believe that they were ethically bound to desert their elected posts in favor of Wisconsin solidarity in of the land of budget deficits and notoriously corrupt politicians will reimburse the citizens of our good state for their actions. With leadership comes cost. If one is compelled to lead a protest against perceived injustice, is it correct to take money (in this case, the payroll checks have already been cashed by the Urbana protesters and the ongoing cost to we taxpayers for delays and extensions will easily exceed six figures) from those you protest? Regardless, isn’t the suffering of leaders is more authentic if suffering actually occurs?

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It is our position that our Indiana House of Representatives had many more important issues to address than spending its precious time on a measure to create a state constitutional amendment aimed at banning same-sex marriage. The august body hopes to advance a definition of a marriage that is restricted only to be defined as that between one man and one woman. Moreover, it hopes to prevent civil unions. In 2005, a similar proposed amendment failed to pass the required second vote. While we understand that many believe this issue to be the most important of all matters – beyond education reform and economic development – the a majority of Hoosiers, tolerant or otherwise, would prefer to focus on other issues until our state is no longer near the bottom of education performance while still suffering from its rust-belt locale. Can we say that our legislators, whether at home or resting in Illinois, are focused on the electorate’s top priorities? Or, are we caught up in the misplaced priorities of a supermajority? Regardless of our views on gay marriage, do we agree that Indiana deserves legislators focused on improving our economy and educational system before advancing a panoply of social reforms?

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Hawaii, it is illegal to appear in public wearing only swimming trunks. Source: Weird Laws (iPhone application)

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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 U.S. Constitution. Article. I. Section. 6. Continued ... and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his

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Continuance in Office. Section. 7. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, . . .

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FROM THE BACKSHOP It's one breakfast well worth attending Chaucie’s Place, created in 2001 by the Hamilton County community after it was devastated by Chaucie Quillen’s suicide, is having its second Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. on April 28 at The Ritz Charles in Carmel. U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), a survivor of child abuse, and will share his story and powerful journey of recovery. Chaucie had been sexually abused by her father for years, but the case against her him was pleabargained because Chaucie couldn’t emotionally stand trial. These days, the child advocacy center reduces trauma to child victims of sexual or physical abuse by requiring the child to tell his or her story only once, rather than repeatedly to each investigating organization. We’re telling you this, because we’re proud to help sponsor the event. Please, if you’re able to attend, we urge you to do so. For more information, call 582.8251. ••• We don’t know whether to salute or offer heated blankets to a gathering of 33 Fishers High School souls that took a dip in Eagle Creek Reservoir the weekend before last as a way to raise $9,100 for the Hamilton County Special Olympics. Since it’s a little late for the blankets, we simply shall heartily congratulate the students and teachers for their efforts,

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg which were recognized with awards for most funding collected by one team and one person (Connor McCalley), and for having the largest team. ••• Here’s a chance to enrich your children’s lives: Enroll them in Recreation and Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve summer camps run by the town’s parks and recreation department. It’s one way for the kids to have summer memories that do not include TV, video games, iPods, chips, soda and candy. We believe in learning on the go, and these camps are the ticket. Registration began last week at the department’s offices at 11565 Brooks School Road.

Commentary By Jordan Fischer About once a month, a friend or otherwise loose acquaintance will start a new blog, accompanied by a lot of gusto and Facebook posting. Sometimes they’ll leave a link to it on my wall, like a little breadcrumb trail leading me to their corner of the Internet. Sometimes I visit for a minute or two. What mostly happens, though, is it passes under my radar until I get an email or a message or text, or maybe even roped into an actual conversation, inviting me to contribute to the blog. The idea, I think, is that I’m a “writer” and thus would be “good at it.” The e-mails I tend to ignore as long as there are other recipients (there usually are). The texts get a smiley face in return … maybe a winky face if I’m feeling sassy. The problem with real conversations is that you have to think of something clever to say, and I just don’t have a lot of one-liners prepared to dodge writing for the “Rhubarb Times.” (I suppose that’s a gardening blog? I went straight to pie. It’s my favorite kind.) The reality is I just fundamentally don’t get blogging. I don’t really read them unless I get linked from somewhere else, and I have no compulsion to write one. I know I’m 23, and thus

The idea, I think, is that I’m a “writer” and thus would be “good at it.”

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COMMENTARY By Terry Anker I come from a big, extended family. Mom is one of 10 children and Dad is one of six. Over the years scores, of children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren have added to the abundant population of this planet. And as citizens scattered across our fine state, very few of us have managed to pursue much higher education or to achieve even modest financial success. In fact, some would be called by our federal government “poor.” But most of us would identify ourselves as entirely middleclass. In fact, I come from a family where folks work hard to pay taxes, raise a family and, well, generally watch as much television as their fellow Americans. So when my son’s fourth-grade class was prevented from making its fieldtrip to the statehouse because of fear for the kids’ safety amidst the protests, I was surprised to hear the news reporters call these temporary domedwellers representative of average Hoosier families. Even in my exceedingly large Indiana clan, we count only a few card-carriers –

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all good folk, hard-working and patriotic but certainly a distinct minority. If the total population of Indiana (according to the 2010 Census) is 6,483,802 with the percentage of unionized workers at 10.9 percent (the Bureau of Labor Statistics) of a total of roughly 3,127,554 workers, there are 286,931 union jobs. Statistics on how many of those jobs are supported by taxpayers (teachers and other government employees) are much more difficult to uncover. Is some tiny minority (less than 4 percent) being given significantly disproportionate advantages to the rest of us Hoosier families? Government workers in Indiana make more than private workers. So, are the majority of us footing the bill for the few? While we can and should debate the merits of this arrangement, isn’t the rhetoric of worker versus oppressor misplaced?

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should be compressing my life into 140-character snippets to be uploaded for momentary comic relief … but I just don’t want to. And this goes for all the myriad forms of blogging out there. One of my friends has a blog just about cats. Not even her cat. Just photos of other people’s cats she finds on the Internet. And it’s not that I don’t see blogging as an important or legitimate means of communication. Obviously it’s been instrumental in both the organization and transmission of protests worldwide, but especially recently in the Middle East. Maybe I’m just callous to the minutiae of other people’s daily lives. Maybe I’m a little too un-excitable. I mentioned I was writing this piece about blogging to aforementioned cat friend. She seemed pretty enthusiastic about it. Then she asked if it was online, which brings this whole thing to some perfect circular conclusion that I would understand if only I just made that Twitter account our Carmel editor keeps encouraging me to.

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Teachers were unfairly criticized Editor, I stopped reading your publication last year, after Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg commented numerous times on the school referenda on the local ballot in Noblesville. Their statements were so far from the truth, it made me sick to think that local readers would recognize the information as fact. However, recently I thought I would give your newspaper another try. Much to my chagrin, these two were again passing along their amazingly misinformed opinions. Did Mr. Kelly or Mr. Greenberg actually call the local schools to see if after-school activities were canceled due to the teacher’s rally at the Statehouse? Tell me, how many students suffered because their tutoring was canceled? Where is the data to support this accusation? On another note, when did it become a crime for American citizens to express their collective voices to the legislature?

Would any other professional organization have been criticized as harshly for such activity? I think not. We have wonderful teachers in our local districts, and throughout the state of Indiana. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Greenberg obviously promote the vilification of the public education system; however, they seem incapable of constructive comments. They should forgo writing editorials from now on and replace their column with a “My Man Mitch” advertisement. It would be a more straightforward approach to their agenda. I am disappointed in the integrity of your publication. It seems that fact-checking is not regarded as an esteemed quality. From now on, Current in Noblesville will only be “reaching out” to the trash can in my home. Carrie Cooley 46062

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DISPATCHES » Remodeling seminars – Case Design/ Remodeling will offer two free kitchen and bath remodeling seminars for Geist area residents to attend. The first seminar will be held at Michael’s Southshore at Geist, 11705 Fox Rd, on Thursday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The second seminar will be held on March 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist, located at 12900 Fall Creek Rd. For more information, or to register, e-mail caseadmin@ indy.rr.com or call 317-846-2600. » Firefighters honored – Fishers firefighters were recognized for their acommplishments at an award ceremony on Feb. 19. The recipient of the “Roy Holland” Officer of the Year award, presented for outstanding performance, leadership, moral courage and acceptance of greater authority and responsibility, was Deputy Chief Steve Orusca. Firefighter Justin Lowery was named Member of the Year, and firefighter Will Ortiz was named Rookie of the Year. More information and a complete list of award recipients is available online at www. fishers.in.us.

Tell your kids that they are beautiful COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson Have you ever thought about why some women have great body image and some don’t? I was recently looking at pictures of my twin sister Suzanne and myself back when we were kids. We were not attractive to begin with, given our ginger status, but we also had the unfortunate coincidence of growing up in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Dorothy Hamil haircuts and tube socks did little to improve our appearance. Added to this, my mom had somehow decided that I would be the daughter forever dressed in blue. I have a vivid memory of eating dinner out with my parents and four sisters while vacationing in Florida. An older gentleman approached our table, smiled, and then said to me, “It must be hard being the only boy with all these girls!” From that moment on, Dorothy was out and Rapunzel was in. I also convinced my mom to let me pierce my ears and wear more femininecolored clothes (though to her credit, I did look fabulous in blue). Despite this awkward incident, both Suzanne and I always thought we were the most beautiful girls in the world. Even in high school, when neither of us could land a boyfriend, we assumed it was because guys were intimidated by our loveliness, intellect and talents. Looking back at those pictures though, I’m quite certain why we were frequently reduced to

inviting “neighbors” to dances. Honest to God, my freshman yearbook photo is a lesson on why day-walkers with Flock of Seagulls mullets should never be allowed to wear navy weskits.

I have two daughters, and let’s face it, girls in particular are susceptible to what the media tells them is beautiful. Now that I’m a parent, I want to know how my mom and dad instilled such a high level of self-confidence in my sister and me when clearly we should have been headed to, maybe not Plastic Surgery-ville, but certainly the salon. I have two daughters, and let’s face it, girls in particular are susceptible to what the media tells them is beautiful. I’m not worried at all about our youngest. She’s your stereotypical blond, blue-eyed cutie. But our other daughter? Not so much. Sometimes, when she is clean and the light catches her just so, she is flat-out stunning. But usually, her mismatched outfits are either too big or too small, her fine hair is stringy with dirt and oil, and her narrow face sports silly passing-gas-like expressions. She’s a lot like me as a girl.

And yet, she has just as much self-confidence as her sister when it comes to her appearance. She heads off to school in high-water sweatpants, a dressy cardigan and snow boots, thinking she is truly hot stuff. She wears glasses with pride, ignores the fact that she will need braces, and brags about becoming a redhead. At her advanced age of nine, our daughter has figured out what sadly, some women never will – that it’s her strengths, like her artistic talents, nurturing personality, and organizational skills, which make her beautiful. And anyone who says differently can go suck an egg. How did this happen? Well I truly believe she feels this way because Doo and I have always told her she is gorgeous. Kids will believe anything if they hear it enough! And continual praise and acceptance generates self-confidence just as constant criticism leads to poor body image. This ain’t rocket science, baby. So it’s our job as parents to embrace the quirky and sometimes embarrassing attributes of our children so they can learn that beauty truly comes from within. And definitely not from crimping irons or parachute pants. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

» Swim club – Southeastern Swim Club will be holding tryouts for prospective new members for the spring/summer season on March 14th, 15th and 16th and April 14th from 6:00-8:00pm. Tryouts will be held at the Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium. 13910 E. 126th St. For more information, e-mail ssccoachheather@southeasternswim.org or call 317-579-0164.

March 11-13, 2011 • Indiana State Fairgrounds • Blue Ribbon Pavilion » MOMS Club – The MOMS Club of Fishers will be hosting “Zumba for a Cause” on Saturday, March 19th, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Fall Creek Community Church, 10401 E. 116th St., Fishers. Participation is $5, and all proceeds go to the Megan S. Ott Foundation, who’s mission is to provide women, men and their families resources and support in the struggle against breast cancer. » Freedom festival – The Fishers Freedom Festival announced its 2011 T-shirt design contest, open to any Hamilton Southeastern district student grade K-8. The two winners will receive a free T-shirt bearing their design, a trophy, and will be featured in the festival main parade. For more information, visit www.fishersfreedomfestival.org, or call 317-595-3195.

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“Obviously they’re looking for folks who aren’t home,” McFarland added. On Jan. 25, the FPD arrested two Indianapolis teens on charges of burglary in the Geist area. An apparently unrelated burglary resulted in the theft of a 2004 Lexus and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee from a Geist residence. According to McFarland, law enforcement agencies across the county are working together to determine a relationship, if any, between recent crimes. Currently, FPD detectives suspect at least two to three separate individuals are involved in incidents in Fishers. A witness in Fishers reported seeing a “light colored” Chevy Monte Carlo or Lumina with missing hubcaps on the driver’s side at a burglarized home. A witness to a burglary on the 3000 block of Warren Way in Carmel observed a white GMC Yukon backed up to the building. The suspects were described as black males, both around 6’0”. One was further described as being slightly taller than the other, weighing between 230-250 lbs., in his twenties and wearing a greenish-gray hooded jacket and blue jeans. Sgt. McFarland urged residents to raise their sense of awareness about their neighborhood. “We’ve been appealing to the public,” McFarland said. “Now is a good time to think about the security of your home.

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during annexations was that the town changed their addresses to Fishers,” Huff said. “It does cause confusion among residents about where they live and who they send payments to.” Citizens who received the revised survey on Feb. 25 will have until March 25 to respond. Residents of the 46250 ZIP code received the correct survey Feb. 18, and will have until March 18 to respond. Huff encouraged residents to respond, noting that all addresses in each ZIP code will be changed based upon the majority response in that area.

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers A rash of burglaries across Hamilton County, including seven in Fishers, has law enforcement agencies warning residents to be on the alert. On March 1 and 2 alone, four burglaries occurred in Carmel. All four burglaries occurred during daylight hours, and involved forced entry to the residence. Jewelry and electronics were the most commonly targeted items. Westfield police have also received a number of reports of burglary since the beginning of the year. Since Jan. 18, the Fishers Police Department has received seven reports of residential burglary, and one attempted burglary. Five of the seven burglaries occurred between Feb. 9 and 14. Nearly all of the burglaries occurred during daylight hours, and in residential neighborhoods along Cumberland Road between 96th Street and 131st Street. According to Sgt. Randy McFarland, of the Fishers Police Department, the burglaries appear to be crimes of opportunity. “The vast majority of them are situations in which someone is going up to the front door and knocking, then waiting and watching the home,” McFarland said. “When they don’t see anything, they approach again and kick in the front door.” er

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The U.S. Postal Service and the Town of Fishers are hoping to clear up some residential confusion with a simple survey, sent out Feb. 25. The survey asks residents in the 46040, 46055, 46236 and 46256 ZIP codes to choose whether they would like the last line of their address changed to Fishers. Currently, some residents and businesses in those ZIP codes retain McCordsville, Fortville, Indianapolis or Noblesville addresses, despite residing within the incorporated area of Fishers. A printing error in the first instance of the survey, sent out Feb.18, indicated that residents’ ZIP codes would be changing. Fishers Town Manager Gary Huff wanted to stress that this is not the case, and only the last line of residents’ address will be changed – from Fortville to Fishers, for example. “One of the requests we’ve had from citizens

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High water: Fishers responds to flooding By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Public works employees were out in force Monday barricading streets overflowing with water from heavy nighttime rains. Significant flooding occurred south of 116th Street, and east of I-69, especially along Cumberland Road, and Florida Road in the Geist Reservoir area. Portions of these roads were still underwater on Tuesday. “We urge residents to use caution when

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driving home this evening,” said Fishers Town Council President Scott Faultless. “If there is significant water on a road, the best judgment is to avoid it completely.” The town of Fishers made available online a live map of flooded areas and road closings. Information was also dispatched to Fishers Alert members. The public works department advises residents against attempting to pass roads that have been flooded.

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DISPATCHES » Silver Key – Fishers High School student Nick Vare was recently recognized with a Silver Key award for his short story “The Forgotten Churchyard” in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of Central and Southern Indiana. The Exhibition of Gold and Silver Key winners runs through March 20, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. » Echocardiograms – Representatives from Heart Partners of Indiana will be offering $20 echocardiograms (cardiac screenings) at HSJH again this year for current 7th-12th grade student athletes on Monday, March 14th from 5 - 8:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a screening, simply go to www. heartpartners.net/hamiltonsoutheastern.html. » Awareness night – The second Parents in Partnership Awareness Night will be held on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Fishers Junior High Large Group Instruction (LGI) room. The topic for the night is “Stop the Meanness, Spread the Kindness,” featuring nationally known speaker Kimber BishopYanke, the found of Boys, Girls, and Kids Empowered. The presentation is for parents only. » Make-up day – Hamilton Southeastern Schools has added June 3 as a makeup day after cancelling school Friday, Feb. 25. Students have missed six days as a result of weather this winter. One was made up on the “flex” day Feb. 22. Others will be made up when students attend May 27, May 31 as well as June 1, 2 and 3. » Gold musicians – Ruth Xing (Fishers Junior High Orchestra) and Kashi Wallace (Fishers Junior High Choir) earned a gold, the highest performance rating, at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state piano solo and ensemble contest Feb. 19. » HSE Foundation – The Hamilton Southeastern School Foundation will present “One Step at a Time,” with Indianapolis Colts community spokesman Josh Bleil on Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the FORUM Conference Center, 11313 USA Parkway. Registration and cash bar open at 6:00 p.m. For information, e-mail hsefoundation@hse. k12.in.us.

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(and, but, for, or, nor, yet, so) can partner with GRAMMAR LESSON a comma without continuing to create a comma By Brandie Bohney splice. And that’s where it gets tricky. It sounds like a surgical procedure or gardenMany people think the adverb however can be ing propagation technique: the comma splice. used in place of but in such a situation. It can’t. Since I’m neither a surgeon nor a successful garThe following sentence is still a comma splice: dener, I think you probably already realize that Mark went to the store, however he didn’t find the comma splice has to do with grammar. what he wanted. Comma splices are a Many people think the adverb If you want to use basic punctuation error. In fact, my grammar guru however can be used in place of however, you need a semicolon or a period, – I have a guru of my but in such a situation. because however isn’t a own – would tell you that coordinating conjunction: if you use comma splices, you are only barely Mark went to the store; however, he didn’t find literate. I wouldn’t go that far. At least not all what he wanted. the time. Mark went to the store. However, he didn’t find So what is this error? Comma splices are crewhat he wanted. ated when the writer uses a comma instead of Most grammar check programs will catch a a period or semicolon to separate two indepencomma splice and give you the wavy green undent clauses: derline to let you know it may be incorrect. Many Mark went to the store, he didn’t find what he people, however, don’t see the error even with the wanted. underlined suggestion. While I don’t suggest that You can easily correct this problem by replacyou ever just make every grammar- and spell-check ing the comma with a semicolon to keep the recommended change, take a moment to look one-sentence format or divide the clauses into two sentences separated by a period. Easy, right? them over. Now that you know what comma splices are, you’ll be in a better place to correct them. Sort of. What if you use a conjunction such as but? Great! Now you can use the comma: Brandie Bohney is a grammar Mark went to the store, but he didn’t find what enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarhe wanted. related question, please email her at The only thing you have to remember in bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com. this case is that only coordinating conjunctions

Students should be aware of scholarship options By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The abatement of winter weather means the arrival of paperwork season for high school seniors across the country looking to apply for state, federal or school financial aid for college. For students in Indiana, the deadline for the free application for federal student aid is midnight March 10. Students at Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School should be aware of the options available to them, especially locally. Alumni from the Citizen’s Police Academy offer an annual scholarship for seniors interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field. This year, that scholarship amounts to $1,500. The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation is currently offering eight scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year. Among them are the Walter F. Kelly Scholarship for students majoring in business or politics, the Chastity Bradford Memorial Scholarship for a senior on the HSE High School girls’ track team, and the Fishers Dental Alliance Scholarship, available to a senior at either high school planning to major in a field related to dentistry. “I would encourage students just to apply,” said Lisa Allen, executive director of the HSSF. “We often don’t get as many applications for

Tips for Scholarship Applications Proofread: Look over your work thoroughly, and have a friend or relative do so as well. Stay positive: Highlight the positive aspects about your achievements, goals and school and community involvement. Organize: Know when your scholarship applications are due, and everything you will need to apply. Don’t ask for a letter of recommendation the day before a deadline. Research: Learn about what the scholarship committee is looking for, and what characteristics past winners had, if possible. Apply: The best advice is to apply for all scholarships you are eligible for. Even small amounts add up.

scholarships as we think we should or could.” Information and scholarship applications are available online at http://www.hsefoundation. org. The application deadline for all scholarships is March 28, save for the Carrie Colglazier Memorial Scholarship, which is due April 15. Scholarships are also available through the Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Lilly Endowment, as well as online at www. fastweb.com.

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School board hears online P.E. proposal By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The Hamilton Southeastern School Board met Feb. 28 to discuss an online physical education course option for summer school students. A presentation on online course options, specifically one allowing students to complete state mandated physical education credits, was presented to the board by Mary Branson, from the Central Indiana Educational Service Center. “To be an active person in life, you need to develop certain skills,” Branson said. “This course is designed to teach students the important of good nutrition and health and teach them lifelong fitness skills.” The course would consist of a weekly activity log – signed by a parent or legal guardian –augmented by weekly online conversations with teachers monitoring students progress. There would also be coursework, including the determination of resting and active heart rate, and calculating body mass index. “In some ways it is more beneficial than a P.E. class taken in school,” read an endorsement from a parent, presented by Branson. “This class is done at home and establishes exercise routines and eating habits that can become part of their lifestyle and ours as a family.” Board members questioned how the program would prevent students from simply entering their data each week without having actually done physical activity. “I go back to … the parents are at work all day, and the kid says he’s going to ride a bike,” board President Katrina Hockemeyer said. “At the end of the day, they put the piece of paper in front of their parents and they sign it. How do we know they actually rode the bike?” Branson answered that trained instructors will examine the heart rate logs of each student to look for disparities, and there will also be a physical fitness examination at the end of the course. Still, she said, it’s not a foolproof method. “But if you talk about if they’re cheating, they’re only cheating themselves,” Branson said. The board also approved a bid recommendation for replacement of the Hamilton Southeastern High School pool liner. The accepted bid was for $47,865 from RenoSys Corporation. Finally, Superintendent Brian Smith invited a representative from Performance Services to update the board on progress in the Guaranteed Energy Savings initiative. To date, HSE has saved more than $670,000 on electricity and gas costs, compared to expenditures in 2008.

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High school seniors engage the Constitution in state competition By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Amidst half-eaten burritos and food court lo mein, a debate rages about the English literacy requirement for naturalization as a U.S. citizen. Besides the food, and the omnipresent clicking of smart phones constantly scanning news headlines, the debate could be anywhere, any time. The debate shifts to the social contract theory. Locke and Rousseau get dragged out of the 17th and 18th centuries and into the fray. Then the music video for Justin Bieber’s “Baby” comes onto television monitors bolted to the ceiling, and all discussion stops – save for about how cute he is. John Hunzicker, Caroline McKinney and Jessica Anania The setting is the competition for the top “We the People” from Hamilton Southeastern High School helped take Grace Drascic shows off the Unit 2 award won by HSE Constitutional debate teams across the state of Indiana, held this High School students. home trophies for first place in Units 1, 2 and 6. year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Union Station, in downtown Indianapolis. Students from both Hamilton Southeastern “Motivation for this program has spilled over to motivation for bates, held in 1787 and 1788. and Fishers High Schools earned spots in the competition, which “It’s very cool to talk to people who are judges and lawyers and school and studying,” Huisman said. “He’s always been a natural consists of multiple rounds of congressional hearing-style queshave them say, ‘I never thought of it that way,” said Julie Thomas, born debater, but now it’s in a constructive way.” tion and answer sessions. The “senators,” also the judges, are a senior at Fishers High School. “A lot of times people think we’re On the Senate floor pulled from legislators, attorneys and professors across the state. teenagers who don’t know anything.” The actual competition is something to see. Many are “We the People” alumni themselves. And lest the subject matter be forgotten, students say they Students compete against themselves to provide the most thorJust another high school senior gain an immeasurable respect for the Constitution through their ough, well-supported answer possible to questions posed by the The temptation is to say this is an atypical group of students. participation. judges. Responses are judged on a number of categories, including Certainly they are very intelligent and motivated – according to understanding, constitutional application, and supporting evidence. “It’s amazing how the Constitution is still relevant today, even Fishers coach Liz Bailey, the team meets twice a week, sometimes The judges don’t lob easy questions at them, either. Among though it’s such an old document,” said Grace Drascic, who spepracticing until 10 p.m. The students also meet on their own at other things, students were asked to describe the differences becializes in the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Debates for HamilStarbucks to discuss material. ton Southeastern High School. tween classical republicanism and natural rights philosophy. The Still, there’s nothing out of the ordinary about any of these The keynote speaker at the state competition was Chief Justice of next question was about the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Destudents – which might be what makes them so special. They are the Indiana Supreme Court Randall Shepard. simply a group of high school seniors who He said he was very encouraged to see so were given the opportunity and encourmany students still participating in the proagement to explore the fundamental issues gram, which has seen more than 28 million of how the U.S. works. participants since it began in 1987. The “We the People” team is composed “It’s a basis for optimism to see such of students who take the associated AP a wide level of interest,” Shepard said. government course offered at both high “Whether we learn about and understand schools. Each student eventually develops the importance of the role of law is the key a specialty area: government philosophy, to whether America continues to succeed federalism, etc. In the process, they also or not.” learn rhetoric, how to build and support For student participants from both HSE an argument, and gain a fair amount of high schools, it seems clear that they will confidence, according to students. continue contributing to Shepard’s opti“It’s definitely intimidating at first,” said mism. The Hamilton Southeastern High Jessica Anania, a senior at Fishers High School team took home three first place School. “But, secretly I think we’re all hisunit awards, and the team from Fishers tory nerds. We may not know as much as High School made it into the final round (the judges) do, but I think we represent of the competition, eventually finishing it well.” third overall. Time management is another key skill For more information about the “We the team develops, according to Rhonda the People” program, visit new.civiced.org. Rep. Mike Pence met with “We the People” members from Fishers High School to discuss Huisman, whose son Ian is on the Fishers government and Constitutional issues. team.

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DISPATCHES » Ribbon cutting – Platinum Living, a Noblesville-based interior design retailer, will hold a ribbon cutting Wednesday at 4 p.m. for its new location, 960 Logan Street. Learn more at www.platinumlivingllc.com. » New Salinger bio out – J.D. Salinger is a biographer's nightmare. He refused interviews, banned his photo from his book jackets, cut off anyone who spoke about him to journalists and implored friends to destroy his letters. But barely a year after Salinger's death at age 91, a new biography is here – “J.D. Salinger: A Life” by Kenneth Slawenski. The author’s prose is serviceable at best, but he's an energetic researcher. He doesn't solve the impossible puzzle that was Salinger, but he does find some important pieces. -www.time.com » Students urged to avoid Mexico – College students in Texas who are planning to celebrate spring break have been advised to stay away from Mexico because of the dangers of drug violence. In the warning, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw cited violence near the border and throughout the country. "Our safety message is simple: Avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break and stay alive," he said. -www.msnbc.com » Airline hikes cut in half – Two weeks ago, the big network airline carriers including United, Continental, Delta and American raised many domestic fares by $20 a round trip but cut them to $10 last week because of pressure from discount carriers. The airlines have already attempted five broad-based price increases this year, with most of them sticking. They have also twice imposed bigger increases — up to $60 a round trip — on high-priced tickets favored by business travelers. -Associated Press » Prevent bogus charges – A reader of the San Francisco Chronicle claimed in a letter to the paper’s travel expert, Christopher Elliot, that an agent at an Avis branch continuously tried to sell her rental insurance. After the reader repeatedly declined, the agent allegedly charged her for the insurance anyway and said her credit card only would be charged for the car. The reader said that wasn’t the case. Elliot recommends writing “I decline rental insurance” on the form, with the date, to ensure you can fight any unwanted charges. -www.sfchronicle.com

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Studio opens for up-close, diverse performances By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Fishers The Studio Theater may not be as grand inside as the Palladium, but as a part of the Center for the Performing Art campus serves an equally important role. The opening of the first theater at the Center is a small, intimate and flexible setting for a variety of performances. The black box theater seats around 250 audience members and can be rearranged so the audience surrounds the stage or traditionally faces the performance. The degrees

in which the stage and theater can be rearranged allows for a kind of tailor made experience. For artistic director Michael Feinstein and president Steven Libman, the Studio is an opportunity to feature emerging, young artists in a professional and also engaging space. “This will be an opportunity for performers to really test original work of all genres and breathe life into many artistic repertoires,” said Libman during an emerging artist showcase featuring country music singer, songwriter Joanna Smith. “This is really a chance to showcase new artists.”

In addition to presenting emerging performers, the Studio is also an opportunity to host local theater groups and resident companies with the Center for the Performing Arts in a space that allows them to be creative and also suit their needs. “I can’t believe that it is finally open and we’re here,” said Cynthia Collins of Actors Theatre of Indiana, one of the artistic directors of the resident company. “We are so elated, so happy. We are so happy to have a real home here in Carmel.” To learn more, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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The Fantasticks by Carmel Repertory Theatre Join Carmel Repertory Theatre as they open the new theater The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts. The inaugural production The Fantasticks features favorite songs and dance from the longestrunning musical, and famous off-Broadway production. The musical features two childhood friends as they discover the world around them and also fall in love after some rather bothersome match-making from their parents. At The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts For tickets call (317) 843-3800 or visit carmelrepertorytheatre.com Show Times: March 11-12, 17-19, 24-26 at 8:00 p.m. March 13, 20, 27 at 2:30 p.m.

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Manager at Luca Pizza Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: Hairspray Now-March 27, 2011, Show times vary Beef and Boards, 9301 N. Michigan Road Tickets $36-59; Call (317) 872-9664 Join Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin as they fall in love and dance the night away in this hit Broadway musical set in the 1960s. Tracy becomes an overnight sensation on a local teen dance television show, and uses her fabulous dance moves, curves, and forward-thinking to make some major changes to her Baltimore home.

March 10 The Indianapolis Museum of Art: Hard Truths -The Art of Thornton Dial Now-September 18, 2011 Indianapolis Museum of Art 3000 Michigan Rd. Tickets $8.00 Public, Free for members; for more information visit www.imamuseum.org Thornton Dial is an extraordinary American artist, whose work addresses social issues in innovative and thoughtful ways.

March 12 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Gold, Silver, Bronze Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at www.carmelsymphony.org Join the Carmel Symphony and the medalists of the 2010 International Violin Competition Indianapolis for a night of spectacular classical music.

March 13 Going Solo: In Acting Shakespeare March 10: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., March 13: 2 p.m. Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46024 Tickets $36 regular, $42 premium Call 317-635-5252 or visit www.irtlive.com In this humorous memoir, DeVita exposes the many challenges he experienced on the path from Long Island fisherman to celebrated classical actor and playwright. On the way he performs passages from a dozen of Shakespeare’s plays with dexterity and wit.

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Center for the Performing Art: Tango Buenos Aires March 16, 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Tango Buenos Aires enjoys worldwide acclaim for its authentic and uncompromising interpretations of Argentina’s national art form. The Tango is renowned for its impeccable precision and its sensuality. Performed by the brilliant dancers of Tango Buenos Aires, it will take your breath away.

March 18 Civic Theatre: Cabaret March 11-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Showtime varies. Tickets $25-32, Call 317-923-4597 or visit www.civictheatre.org Civic Theatre at Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road On the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, a Cabaret singer, an American writer and the citizens of Berlin are caught in the swirling maelstrom of a changing society. This provocative Broadway show features a macabre emcee and phenomenal cabaret dance numbers.

Where I Dine “I love going to a steakhouse, like Texas Roadhouse.” What I Order “I always order a 16 oz. T-bone steak, with a loaded baked potato and a large beer.” Why I Like It “I like the quality. Good quality beats any price, and if you want good food, you have to pay for it.” 12950 Publishers Drive Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-585-5020

The scoop: From traditional Cantonese pan fried noodles to the highly-recommended pepper steak, this local restaurant offers a wide variety of choices – at a reasonable price. Buffet-style dining is available during lunch and dinner hours, and to-order dishes are available throughout the day. Patrons with kids will find a great deal here as well – 7-10-year-olds eat at a discounted rate, and kids 3-6 eat at half price. Type of food: Chinese Price: The lunch buffet is $7.25, while access to the dinner version will cost you $9.25. Specialty and take-out prices most often run $5.45 for a small order, and $8.25 for a large. Specialty menu items: “Sea Wind and Fire:” shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork with vegetable in a wine sauce. “San See in Garlic Sauce:” shredded beef,

pork, chicken and vegetable in hot garlic sauce. “Green Jade Scallop & Beef:” fresh scallops and beef sautéed with mushroom, broccoli and house sauce. Dress: Casual Reservation: No Smoking: No Hours: Mon – Thurs: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday: Noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday: Noon – 9 p.m. Address: 7260 Fishers Crossing Dr. Phone: 317-594-8663

March 20 The Storytelling Ability of a Boy March 11 – 27 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tickets $15 Thursdays, $25 for adults, $15 for ages 20 and under Call 317-635-7529 or visit phoenixtheatre.org. The story of two dangerously smart teenagers and the teacher struggling to help them, armed with humor and compassion. No matter how smart or talented any of us are, each of us has felt at some point in our lives that we didn’t belong. In perhaps the toughest world of all – high school – Peck and Dora have each other and their friendship can endure anything the bullies or the teachers or society can throw at them.

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Dealing with Ear Pain and Infections

Being small comes with a lot of benefits (piggie-back rides and a complete absence of deadlines, to name a couple) but it also means tiny eustachian tubes and therefore ear infections — sometimes big ones. Dean James Trigg, M.D., is a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Ear, Nose and Throat Center at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. He explains that the eustachian tube is a small channel that connects the back of the nose and the middle ear. It’s the thing that enables you to “pop” your ears, as you probably do when you’re on an airplane or scuba diving. The eustachian tube also allows fluid to drain; when the tube becomes blocked because of a cold, the middle ear fills with mucus and can become infected with a virus or bacteria, causing considerable pain. Children’s eustachian tubes don’t open as frequently as adults’, so ear infections are more common. Initial signs of an ear infection include severe ear pain and fever. In children too young to articulate their pain, common indications of an infection are pulling at the ear lobe and significant overall discomfort.

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Dean James (DJ) Trigg, MD Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat

The pain associated with most earaches can be treated at home and does not require medical attention. The following are ways to help diminish your child’s ear pain: • If your child is old enough to do so safely, suggest that he or she chew gum to help relieve inner ear pressure. For younger children, nursing or drinking fluids may help. • Rest in an upright position because lying down may increase the pressure on the eardrum. • For children over the age of six months, use ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory medication. Your child may need to see a doctor if new symptoms such as dizziness, severe headache, swelling in the area around the ear, pus coming out of the ear, weakness of facial muscles or pain persist for more than 24 hours. Most often, children are referred to the Ear, Nose and Throat Center by their primary care provider. If you’re concerned about your child’s ear pain, however, call us at 317-338-6815 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. DJ Trigg is a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Ear, Nose and Throat Center at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, the largest and most comprehensive pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat program in the state of Indiana. Dr. Trigg sees patients at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, offering convenient access to ENT services and outpatient surgery to the community. He provides family-centered care to children with a range of ENT conditions from chronic ear infections and recurring tonsillitis to hearing loss, cochlear implants, and traumatic injuries to the ear, nose and throat. Children can generally be seen within two weeks, and for more urgent needs, same-day appointments are available. This access to pediatric specialists is unmatched in the state and adds up to better outcomes for young patients. Call 317-338-6815 to schedule an appointment.

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Fever: How high is too high?

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Your infant is extra fussy and decidedly warm. You may want to rush him to the hospital, but a fever (a temp higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) isn’t always a sign of something dangerous. A fever is more than likely not serious if your child is still playing, eating and drinking well, or smiling or laughing. A fever in a well-appearing child is not a reason for a trip to the emergency room. Contact your child’s pediatrician if: • Your child’s temperature is over 101 degrees for 3 days or 72 hours. • Your infant is under the age of 3 months, and her temperature peaks above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit at anytime. • Your infant’s fever is accompanied by any of the following: earache, cough, sore throat, rash, pain with urination, fussiness, trouble sleeping or any other worries. Need answers to your kids’ health questions? Just call 317-338-KIDS, 24/7 or visit KidsHealthLine.com.

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Saturday, March 12 8:00am – 5:30pm Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds & Conference Center

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Family Conference is for all family members and caregivers caring for children with diagnosed hearing loss. For more information, call 317-605-3885.

Joint Replacement Seminar Saturday, March 12 9am Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Mordoh Art Gallery A25

Linda Sinclair, MSN, RN, ONC explains how joint replacement surgery can help you live without pain. Register at MedicineAndMovement.com/LearnMore or by phone at 317-338-CARE (2273).

Advancements in the Treatment of Arthritis Wednesday, March 16 11:30am – 12:30pm Primelife Enrichment Center 1078 Third Avenue Southwest

Each month a St.Vincent physician speaks on a relevant topic for older adults. All sessions are free and reservations are necessary. Call the CareLine for reservations, 317-338-CARE (2273).

No parent wants to think that his child is falling short of developmental milestones. The reality is that some kids do, and for a variety of reasons that are better addressed as soon as possible. Maybe your 3-year-old still has a hard time holding a spoon or putting on shoes. Maybe she puts both feet on a step before climbing the next one. Or your 5-year-old can’t pedal a bike. Speech and hearing is another area that often requires attention. If your child has a history of ear infections, for example, or seems to constantly ask you to repeat yourself, getting a hearing test is a good idea. The staff at St.Vincent Pediatric Therapies can help uncover and treat issues with motor skills or speech and hearing. Call 317-415-9135 to schedule an appointment with Pediatric Therapies, located in Suite 309 at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast.

The Hamilton County Health Task Force, in partnership with the Good Samaritan Network, wants you to know your social service options and how to get the help you need.

Hamilton County Resource and Information Fair St.Vincent is proud to be a sponsor of “Know Your Options”

Thursday, March 17, 2011 2 to 7pm Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 Service agency representatives are available from 2 to 7pm to answer your questions. Special guest: Senator Luke Kenley with a 2011 Legislative Update at 5pm Please join us for this FREE event. For more information, call 317-776-7289.

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DISPATCHES » European cars are less reliable – These are good times for people in the market for cars and trucks for $30,000 or less. But for people who like expensive, European luxury models, things aren't quite as rosy. "The Europeans aren't doing too well," David Champion, head of automotive testing for Consumer Reports, told the Wall Street Journal. Mercedes-Benz and BMW placed 10th and 11th in the magazine's ranking of 13 major auto makers. Where European brands are falling down is reliability, Champion said. Many of the problems have to do with electronics and controls drivers find difficult to operate easily. -www.wsj.com » Backup your Gmail – Gmail Backup is a good once-in-a-while program to run that'll back up all your messages to a folder on your computer. If the unthinkable happens, you can restore everything back to Gmail. The program is free, but it only runs on Windows. Backupify is another good service with free and paid plans. Backupify lets you back up data from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and several other online services. -www.techland.time.com

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Is your PC safe enough to do your taxes? TECHNOLOGY By Gary Hubbard Millions of U.S. taxpayers will turn to their own computers once again this year to prepare and file state and federal tax returns. The ease of use and sophistication of the tax programs have made them a compelling option for many taxpayers (an estimated 35 percent did so in 2010). With many Internet-connected computers compiling sought-after information by ID thieves, you can bet that attempts to exploit U.S.-based computers are in full force. A virus could open the door for the actual program that would hide itself in your computer, but simply scanning for viruses is no longer sufficient. Malware (malicious software) comes in so many forms these days and can sneak into your computer from virtually any activity you likely engage in every day. A complete virus scan of your computer is certainly a good start, but since most malware is pretty good at sneaking past antivirus programs these days, I would highly recommend you do an additional self-check of your computer, especially if you are running older versions of Windows like XP. Start by rebooting your computer so it’s starting clean; if your computer takes a long time to

start up, that’s the first sign that extra programs are likely loading every time you start your computer. Once it has fully booted, launch the Task Manager by hitting Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same time (or you can right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager). When the Task Manager opens, it should be in the “Applications” window, which should be empty. In the bottom left corner will be a display of the “Processes” that are currently running. On a well-maintained computer, this number will be in the 30-40 range for desktop computers and 35-45 on portable computers (laptops and netbooks). The higher the number is over these benchmarks, the more you should be concerned about what unnecessary programs are running in the background of your computer. The next check is accessed by clicking on the Performance tab, which will display the CPU and Memory meters. With no programs open, the top set of graphs (CPU Usage and History) should be low and stable. If you see the CPU Usage meter jumping up and down and the history graphs shows a lot of up and down activity, you would be wise to avoid doing your taxes or even any kind of online banking until you have the system evalu-

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ated for potential hidden malware. The process of tracking down the extra processes, understanding what they do and removing them if they are unnecessary or malicious can get quite complicated, especially for those who don’t have a good working knowledge of the Windows Registry. Lots of tools exist for scanning for malicious programs on your computer (Malware Bytes is one of the best) but knowing which tool or manual process to use under which circumstances is a constantly moving target. If you’re not very technical, find someone that you trust that is, as this isn’t an area of computing you should take lightly. And if you think those slick TV ads for automated computer cleanup services are an option, you should really take a few minutes to think about it. The most common thing scam artists try to do is to trick you into giving them your data. Don’t make it easy for them by handing them the keys to all your personal data. It is worth it to take it to someone you trust. Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

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DISPATCHES » New procedure at IU Health – A scar-free procedure for treating acid reflux and heartburn is now available in the Indianapolis area. Don Selzer, MD, and Dan McKenna, MD, recently began offering the new procedure – Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure (TIF) – at Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel. The procedure uses the innovative EsophyX device for the treatment of GERD. » Light fights depression – As we spend more of our time indoors we are becoming increasingly deprived of the bright light that is essential to our health and well-being. Our eyes have special light receptors, connected directly to the middle of the brain, that respond only to the brightness of outdoor light. That light, absorbed by the eyes, stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that regulate mood, sleep, and energy. Without it, our natural sleep-wake cycle goes awry and our mood and energy suffer. -www.health.msn.com » Diabetes fair – Join Riverview Medical Group’s Diabetes Center for a free Diabetes Fair on March 19, 8 to 11 a.m, in the lower

level of the Women’s Pavilion, entrance 11. Find out if you are at a high risk by getting a free A1C screening at the event. An A1C is a test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past two to three months. For more information, call 770-5835. » Eat fresh, not dried fruit – Dried fruit is nutritious, but by weight it has more than twice the calories of fresh. And because its water content is lower, you have to eat more to feel satisfied. In fact, fresh fruit beats any other fruit product, including juice. -www.fitbie.msn.com » Stop dieting, ladies – A new study indicates that for marital happiness, a woman only needs to be thinner than her mate. Researchers monitored 165 newlywed couples over four years, tracking their marital satisfaction via questionnaires. Results showed that men’s satisfaction wasn’t connected to their wives’ actual weight but did closely track to whether their wives were thinner than they were. The women also were happier in these cases. -The Week

Have healthier skin, hair and nails a protective layer of cell. FITNESS Taking care of our skin can reduce the By Laura Marenco amount of keratin our body needs, as the harder Many women, and men as well, desire ways we are on our skin, the faster we show signs of to have firmer skin, more resilient hair and aging. We can also supplement our body with stronger nails. The answer may be from within, additional sources of kerawith biotin and keratin. tin to have smoother skin Biotin is a vitamin B and fuller hair. The difficomplex that helps the Keratin is an important culty has been in obtaining body metabolize protein. This vitamin is necessary structural component of keratin that is both soluble as well as functional, and for healthy skin and hair, our skin, hair and nails. processed animal sources as our hair and nails are such as hooves have not made up of proteins, and provided much benefit for it helps build thicker nails skin care. as well as stronger hair, increasing the elasticity A unique source of keratin has been develof the hair’s cortex, preventing breakage. It also oped from the wool of sheep in New Zealand. thickens cuticles and the diameter of the hair As it does not have to be processed significantly, shaft, as well as promotes hair growth. it is retained in a natural bio-available form. Biotin has been well recognized for improving Clinical studies have shown decreases in hair nail strength, with results of 25 percent increase loss and improvements in hair strength and in nail thickness with supplementation. It is imbrightness by supplementing with the keratin portant to note that it is not absorbed through the source over a 3-month period. skin or through our hair, and needs to be ingested So if you are looking to improve hair, skin through diet. A shampoo with biotin doesn’t really and nails, don’t overlook the building blocks of have any benefit to hair strength. biotin and keratin. Keratin is an important structural component of our skin, hair and nails. It is a protein that helps hold skin together firmly and prevent sagLaura Marenco is a certified ging, and also forms layers of our nails. Keratin is personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. formed by keratinocytes, the living cells below You may e-mail her at laura@ our outer layers. The cells slowly push their way pointblanknutrition.com. upward as needed, eventually dying and forming

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DISPATCHES » Save on home projects – Ask a tradesman if he has a hole in his schedule, then inquire about a discount if you book during that time. Learn their lingo, too. Before calling a contractor, check out sites like moneypit.com and diynetwork.com. You'll be better informed-and less likely to get taken-if you can speak his language. -www.cbsnews.com » Overlooked deductions for volunteers – If you work with a charity, be sure you take a deduction for the miles you drive related to your charity work. For 2010, the mileage rate remains unchanged at 14 cents per mile. If this little-used tax break applies to you, take advantage of it. Plus, don't forget your other charitable out-of-pocket expenses, like food donated to soup kitchens, for example. -www.walletpop.com » Invest in HCN - While many real estate investment trusts – firms that own or operate income-producing properties -- are overpriced and beset by poor fundamentals, Health Care REIT (HCN) isn't one of them. This REIT, which manages senior living and

INVESTMENT AUTOS medical office buildings, offers stability with very little debt coming due before 2012. And only around 2 percent of the firm's leases are set to renew before 2012, so occupancy levels will be steady. -www.money.cnn.com » $5 million in stolen groceries? – Safeway claims one sticky-fingered Oregon duo stole $5 million worth of merchandise over many years. Like normal shoppers, the duo allegedly had a list of targeted items which often included small but pricey items like batteries and Rogaine. In less than two months that they were under surveillance, the couple made 103 thefts that were captured on camera, hitting multiple stores a day. Safeway security officers estimate the duo stole about $400,000 annually. -www.time.com » Free financial seminar – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will host a free financial seminar Mar. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monon Community Center in Carmel titled "Retirementology: Rethinking the American Dream in a New Economy." This workshop is ideal for anyone thinking about retiring in the next 20 years. RSVP to joel@goarmicus.com.

Fishers resident wants people moving at their desks By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers After years on the road as a salesman, Jerry Carr was looking forward to transitioning to a desk job. Two months in, however, the need to stretch his legs had him all but ready to quit. Carr is the founder of TreadDesk, Inc., a Fishers-based company which sells specially designed treadmills for office workers who would otherwise be stuck at a stationary desk. The genesis of the idea came from Carr’s attempts to incorporate more movement into his otherwise motionless job. At first, he simply put a standard treadmill in the corner of his office, and would get up to use it for a few minutes every hour. Eventually, he tired of having to interrupt his work to move, and modified the treadmill so that it would fit under his desk. “Then I was off and walking,” Carr said. “Immediately I felt great.” After searching online for a more refined version of his makeshift desk treadmill, and finding nothing, Carr saw an opportunity to venture out on his own. Carr worked with manufacturers to design a treadmill which would hug the ground closely, and which would be suited to remain on for hours at a time. Unlike standard treadmills,

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The 2002 of the Future: the E30 3 Series AUTOS By Shawn Miller This will be the first in a series of bi-weekly columns on the collector car hobby and, more specifically, what I call “future classics.”Used cars that one can buy now can become collector cars in the future. BMW’s 3 Series contains some of these future collectibles. The 3 Series was considered the entry-level BMW, but many believe it is the best car BMW makes. The E30 BMW, produced from 1982 to 1990, is widely considered the best all around 3 Series ever produced and it is quickly becoming to collectors today what the 2002 is to collectors of earlier cars. The E30 spawned the Legendary M3, an instant classic that still holds a big chunk of its original value some 25 years later. Four body styles were produced, a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a five-door wagon (marketed as the “touring”), and a two-door convertible. A Baur Cabrio was also available. A variety of 4 and 6 cylinder engines were employed over the run of the E30 all of which are solidly reliable and good for 200,000 miles or more if properly maintained. Parts are readily available, not expensive, and the cars are easily maintained by the hobbyist mechanic. Prices vary widely from entry level 318i’s in the under-$2,000 range to low mileage and

Above: BMW M3s are typically priced in the mid-$20,000 range. Below: The BMW 318i can be purchased for around $2,000 or less.

show ready M3’s in the mid-$20,000 range. A nice 325i Convertible is typically in the $3,000-$5,000 range today. I believe these cars should steadily increase in value over the next decade and beyond. Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

which rotate at anywhere from 3-10 mph, the TreadDesk moves at 1-1.5 mph. Carr said this pace allows for constant, comfortable movement without disruption of work activities like using a computer or telephone. “I’ve got people who are walking up to 10 miles a day on these things,” Carr said. Carr said the average person will burn 120 calories per hour while walking at this pace. And, he said, there are benefits to productivity as well. “Once you get the blood flowing, it opens the mind and you operate at a much higher level,” Carr said. “You become more alert and focused, and more productive as a result.” Although the company is located in Fishers, Carr said his business comes almost entirely from online purchases. Demonstrations at product and home shows in Indiana have generated curiosity, he said, but not sales. “Indiana is just not a healthy state, and it’s a hard sell here,” Carr said. “It hurts me to say that – I’m a born and bred Hoosier – but we just don’t see any interest here.” The treadmill part of a TreadDesk runs $820 per unit, and will function with any stand-up desk. More information is available online at www.treaddesk.com.

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As wedding season approaches, Lucy’s Bridal has opened its doors as a full service bridal boutique in Carmel. An intimate space, Lucy’s Bridal focuses on creating a very personalized, low-pressure experience for brides and their party. One-on-one appointments and high expectations for customer service also help distinguish this small, locally owned bridal store. Though Lucy’s Bridal is new to the area, those who work in the store are not new to the business. Experienced in alterations and design, Lucy Qi of Carmel expanded into wedding gown design and decided to open the boutique to service her many loyal customers. A diverse number of styles that can be custom altered and also custom designed, as well as a number of accessories and dresses and tuxes for everyone makes it a bit easier to coordinate and bring style to a wedding. Not only are the dresses at Lucy’s Bridal unique and of high quality, but they are also carefully selected for a bride or bridal party on a budget. In addition to well-recognized labels, experienced seamstresses and designer Lucy Qi also has created her own line of dresses. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred to best serve client needs. Address: 480 East Carmel Drive, Carmel | Phone: 317-848-4588 Hours: Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sun: Closed Web site: .lucys-bridal.com | E-mail: info@lucys-bridal.com

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Does anybody remember me? HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie I hired a tutor to teach me about the intricacies of Facebook, blogging and tweeting. The original plan was to take a class on all this, but I get very distracted in large groups and can’t concentrate. Christine, my able instructor, spent a great deal of time with me. She discussed privacy settings and asked if I was OK just having friends, or whether I wanted to have communication with people who were friends of friends. I went for broke and opted for friends of friends of friends because before computers, that’s the very method I used to select a doctor to do my first colonoscopy. Oh, and find a wife. At one point, Christine asked me to publish something on my Facebook wall, just to give me an idea of how the process worked. For lack of anything prepared, I typed the following: Thanks to Facebook, I have located three old high school girlfriends. Two of them don’t remember me. Within minutes, my Facebook page was abuzz with commentary about my post from former classmates. “Post,” by the way, is a new term I learned, and I’m trying to get the hang of using. Christine will be so proud. So here are some of the posts that were posted in response to my post:

Dear Dick, I was an old girlfriend. Can you find out how the others managed to forget you? God knows I’ve been trying for 45 years. Charlene Hi, Dickie, Try not using your maiden name. Ginny Hello, Dick, I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think we went to the Senior Prom together. Does that make you feel better? Barbara Wolfsie, Your name rings a bell. Oh yeah, you used to copy my homework, steal my pen and call me chubby. Gee, thanks for reminding me. Andrea Dick, We graduated in l965. We’re lucky we even remember high school. Carol Hi, Dick, I remember you very well, but we never went out. Maybe it’s the dating part that makes you so forgettable. Sara I was a little embarrassed about all these responses suggesting I didn’t make much of an impression on women, but I hadn’t progressed far enough in my instruction to know how to delete them, so I called my Facebook coach ... “Hi Christine, it’s Dick Wolfsie.” “Who?”

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Is everyone at hockey games an idiot? HUMOR By Mike Redmond Had a grand time the other night watching two-thirds of a hockey game. The other third was not so grand, seeing as how I spent it in a line at the concessions stand. Basically, I spent the entire second period (two goals, three fights and three penalties) in line to get a Coke. For those of you not in the know, hockey is played in three periods of 20 minutes each. And these are sports minutes, not real life minutes, which means they can be up to 30 times longer than minutes anywhere else. Do the math and I spent 30 minutes of my life waiting to get refreshed. And why did it take so long? Because everyone else in the line was a moron. I’m talking about people who would make it to the front of the line and then decide they needed to start studying the menu. Never mind that they had half an hour to do while THEY were waiting. Oh, no. They had all been too busy talking on their cell phones and texting people back in the arena, or rolling their eyes and sighing noisily complaining about the slow service. So they get to the front of the line and start reading the menu. Slowly. Out loud. This, too, takes far longer than it should, seeing as how the bill of fare is what you might call limited: Prefab pizza, microwave-thawed pretzels, vintage popcorn, cardboard nachos with library paste

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cheese sauce, beer, wine, pop and water. The order is finally made and delivered fairly quickly. I want to make that point clear: The concession workers that I saw were friendly and efficient. No blame there. Comes time to pay. Is this a fast, easy cash transaction? Of course not. This will be paid in plastic, which means another several minutes lost to rooting around in wallets and purses looking for credit cards. And then another few putting things back in their places again. After which, the person notices that he or she is going to need considerable help getting all this snacky goodness back into the area and so whips out a cell phone to call in reinforcements – all while standing at the head of the line so as to best hold things up. Result? You miss the goals and fistfights, and all the players are so dog-bone tired by the time you get back to your seat that the third period is really just a skate-around. It’s enough to make you buy Pacers tickets. OK, that’s an exaggeration. But it’s enough to make you re-think the whole business of going out, with all its attendant headaches, from finding a place to park to chasing squatters out of your seats to wasting time in lines.. 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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Basement Remodel in 1980s-built home

REMODELING By Larry Greene ORIGINAL BASEMENT: This home was built in 1988 in the Smokey Ridge subdivision. The current homeowners had big plans when they moved in to start with a kitchen remodel and then remodel the basement. However, in 2010, their basement flooded, and their priorities quickly reversed. HOMEOWNER’S FAVORITE DESIGN CHANGES: The homeowner commented, “We used to have a wood-burning stove in the basement, and now we have a vent less fire place. It’s the best! Also, we had this big clunky bar right in the middle of the room that took up a lot of space. Now, the new bar has been totally redesigned up against the wall, and it opened up so much more usable space.” The homeowner continued, “We also had a small half bath with a little closet down here before. Now, we have a full bathroom with a tub, better lighting and more closet space. It’s really cozy now. We love it.” FIREPLACE DETAILS: The existing brick fireplace hearth and surround was removed and hauled away, and the area was framed to fit the new firebox opening. After a gas line was roughed in, Eldorado Limestone York stone veneer was installed on the fireplace surround, hearth deck and hearth face with mortar joints. New semi-custom maple cabinets in taupe paint with café colored highlights (that match the new wet bar) were installed on each

Before side of the fireplace. Finally, prefinished engineered maple wood flooring in an alternate pattern with a 4”, 5”, and 6” wide planks was installed in a glue-down method. FINAL RESULTS: The homeowner was pleased with the overall results and commented, “It’s all usable space now! So much more lighting! Before, no one wanted to go down there; it was just a basement. Now we use it for our family movie nights, and there’s play space for the kids. Now, we’ll come down here to watch movies on our nice big TV.”

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Crabgrass prevention for control freaks cific to the crabgrass seed itself. It will actually GARDENING prevent any seed from germinating. So if you By Holly Lindzy Now that we can actually see the grass, it’s ap- plan to plant grass seed, or over seed your lawn, well … you’ll need to wait at least a month propriate to start planning for the care of it. before doing so. The best March is the time to think ahead to when you Crabgrass is hard to control time would probably be early May. are cursing the lawn you with herbicide, once it has And the earlier you get walk on for crabgrass, the control freak’s nightmare. germinated and developed, the crabgrass preventer the better, because Nasty, old, coarse-looking so that’s why the granular down, since the lawn treatment crabgrass … shudder. Crabgrass is an annual preventative is essential. you purchase has fertilizer in it, if the crabgrass seed weed that gets its start early has germinated, you’ll only in the season by germibe fertilizing the bad boys. And, well, that’s definating when the soil temperature is around 50 nitely what we want to do, now is it? degrees. And I’m here to tell you that if you had So, off to the lawn and garden aisle you go, ANY crabgrass at all last year, the seed is abunpreparing for what will be your best lawn yet. dant, and it has a great rate of germination. That is if the grubs don’t get to it first. More on So, with that in mind, it’s time to set about that later … preventing that seed from germinating with a crabgrass preventative, such as Scott’s with Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited Crabgrass Preventer. Crabgrass is hard to control horticulturalist and advanced master with herbicide, once it has germinated and degardener residing in Noblesville. veloped, so that’s why the granular preventative Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville. is essential. com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the One caveat to the preventative: It is not spesubject line).

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The American pit bull terrier: Fact versus fiction

CANINES By Rebecca Stevens March is pit bill awareness month at the Humane Society for Hamilton County, so I would like to take a few moments to share my thoughts, and the facts, on the world’s most vilianized and abused breed. This month is about educating the community about the history, characteristics, trials and tribulations of this breed, so we are offering a free mythbusting seminar March 26, where you’ll learn things you likely never knew. For example, American pit bull terriers have been a part of American culture for more than 200 years and are revered as one of the most loving and loyal breeds in existence. You’ll learn that “pit bulls” have consistently scored better on temperament tests conducted by the American Temperament Testing Society than collies, boxers, Dalmatians and many more breeds that might surprise you. You’ll learn that “pit bull” is actually not even a breed, but rather a catchall term used to describe dogs with big heads, broad chests or cropped ears—a dangerous assumption that has contributed to many dogs involved in bite cases being identified as “pit bulls” that were actually other breeds or mixes. And you’ll learn why “pit bulls” have become the most abused, and feared, dogs in the world, as criminals like Michael Vick have used their strength, resilience and unwavering loyalty against them.

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In addition to the free seminar, March 26 will also be a day to celebrate the breed with our annual pit bull parade featuring grand marshal, Hector. Hector was rescued from Vick’s compound and has gone on to become a certified therapy dog traveling the country as an ambassador to his breed. Hector has survived the unthinkable, but he lives every day disproving the stereotypes associated with “pit bulls,” alongside his owner, Roo Yori. I have seen thousands of “pit bulls” enter our doors over the years that have been neglected, used and abused. Their stories, like Hector’s, have been shocking and heart breaking. But of any breed of dog I have ever encountered, they also have the greatest propensity to love and forgive. I am inspired every day by their resilience and loyalty. For more information about the American pit bull terrier, our myth-busting seminar and our pit bull parade, please visit our Web site at www.hamiltonhumane.com. Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County . You may contact her with questions, solutions and story suggestions at hamiltonhumane@yahoo.com.

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Pets of the week Ritchie is a two-year-old male white and black Dalmatian/ Retriever mix. Ritchie is a very social boy and loves to meet new people. He is very playful and loves to play fetch as much as he loves to get belly rubs. He is very gentle when taking treats, but he does tend to jump up a bit when he wants to play. Ritchie would love to find an active family who will give him plenty of daily exercise and also take him to obedience classes so he can learn proper manners. Until he completes training, he would be best suited in a home with children age 13 who can handle his energy level and playfulness. Molly is a five-year-old female dilute torbie DSH. Molly is a sweet little girl who adores human companionship. She was surrendered by her owner in February after caring for her for two years due to allergies. Molly hasn’t handled the stress of shelter life very well and has been in and out of foster homes try to recover from an upper respiratory infection. This is a condition that she overcomes each time she is in a home setting, but shortly after coming back to the shelter she becomes ill. This loving little girl simply needs a home to call her own and so she can relax and become the lap cat she wants to be. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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42. Attempt 43. Clay Terrace store sign 44. PanAmerican Games chant 48. “___ questions?” 50. Butler fraternity letter 52. Ewe or sow at the Indiana State Fair 53. Boilermakers school 54. Little bit of land on Geist Reservoir 55. Our Lady of Mount Carmel topper

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56. Hamilton County country estate 58. ___ a high note (2 wds.) 61. Cincinnati nine 62. Hoosier National build the Forest words unit 63. Eagle Creek Park tree with cones 66. Indianapolis Zoo big bird 67. Was ahead in the Brickyard 400

69. Downtown Indy address abbr., often 70. Carter Truck Lines shipping weight 71. Start of an Anderson University cheer: “Gimme ___!” (2 wds.)

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