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My name is Vicki Hinkle. I have struggled with foot pain for many, many years. I have had treatment and surgery from several very experienced, sympathetic doctors over the years with some results. As time went on the foot pain increased to the point to cause life style changes. I enjoyed outdoor hiking, long walks with loved ones and occasionally a day of shopping with friends. I had accepted with sadness; the reality those days were gone. A family member had gone to Dr. Srinivasan for back pain and had experienced wonderful results. I was encouraged to inquire about possible help with my foot pain. I had wonderful results in less than a week after my treatment by Dr. Srinivasan. It has now been several months; I am still pain free. I am able to exercise, accomplished weight loss and enjoy outdoor activities once again. I encourage anyone dealing with pain of any kind to schedule a consultation with Dr. Srinivasan and decide for yourself. The options available to you may give you some of your life back too!

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It is our position that the resurgent trend of local breweries here and around the Unites States is good thing for our communities. Known as micro or craft breweries, these operations are loosely defined as ones which create limited amounts of exotic, high-end beer. These brewers, which are riding a wave of generous public support, have afforded Brew Masters the opportunity to innovate, creating new flavor profiles while giving us a chance to exercise our taste buds – the ultimate win-win situation.

One such brewer, Flat 12 Bierwerks, is set in the near East downtown Indianapolis Cottage Homes’ area and has quickly become a lynchpin of local life. Unlike distant commercial manufacturers, these micros invest deeply and locally often hosting community events and charities. With deep Hamilton County connections including active local ownership, Flat 12 is now filling growlers at The Brockway Public House on Old Meridian at Carmel Drive. And, Barley Island has been serving fine suds for a decade at its home in Noblesville. If you enjoy an occasional fine malt beverage, grab a growler and support the local guy. Do it responsibly, of course, but enjoy and make the calories count in both quality beer and local impact.

Nuclear issue

It is our position that the horrific events in Japan should not sideline current US applications for new nuclear power generating plants. Instead, engineers must promptly apply the lessons learned from the failures in Asia. The naturally occurring 9.0 earthquake and ensuing colossal tsunami were disasters, while unpreventable by man, able to be imagined. The resultant failure of the cooling systems in the stations was and is potentially preventable. The standby generators that were supposed to provide electrical power to cooling pumps during power outages survived the earthquake, but failed when the tsunami flooded them. Are there solutions to ameliorate this risk? Is it necessary (or wise) to disregard nuclear power generation as an option because of the present crisis?

Among the most unique of human qualities is the ability to assimilate knowledge from our surroundings and the errors of other. This should be no exception. We believe the United States should use the data collected from this terrible failure to ensure no reoccurrence. And, we continue to believe that nuclear power can be an important part of our goal to attain energy independence and carbon free emissions in the near future. Isn’t now the time to adapt and not to panic?

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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 5.

Section 21. The Lieutenant Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be President of the Senate; have a right, when in committee of the whole, to join in debate, and to vote on all subjects; and, whenever the Senate shall be equally divided, he shall give the casting vote.

Section 22. The Governor shall, at stated times, receive for his services

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Section 23. The Lieutenant Governor, while he shall act as President of the Senate, shall receive, for his services, the same compensation as the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and any person, acting as Governor, shall receive the compensation attached to the office of Governor.

Section 24. Neither the Governor nor Lieutenant Governor shall be eligible to any other office, during the term for which he shall have been elected.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Tonight’s the night to ‘taste’ city business The businesses of our city are the key component in helping to keep our property taxes low. In order for them to succeed – and you to maximize – it is important to keep them at the fore of your thoughts when it comes to your needs for goods and services.

No organization knows this better than the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, which represents the interests of many of those businesses. Under the direction of its president, Sharon McMahon, it is playing host tonight to more than 80 businesses at its 10th-annual Taste of Business event at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. With only a $5 fee for entry, it’s a win-win-win. You’ll learn and experience, businesses will get exposure and the chamber, which must generate all funding for operations, gets support. Call 773.0086 for more information. ••• Congratulations to physical education teacher Beth Hewitt of White River Elementary School. She has been rewarded for championing a transformation in fitness attitudes and atmosphere of WRE students by being given the 2011 National Project Fit America All Star Teacher honor. ••• We’re suckers for the arts scene, so it

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg heartened us to learn the other day that the Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission raised in excess of $27,000 at its 11th annual fundraiser a week ago Saturday. Nearly 300 guests converged at the Ritz Charles in Carmel to help support the commission’s events, chief among them Law Day and Art Fair on the Square, Sunday summer band concerts and Shakespeare in the Park. Everyone gets a pat on the back for this effort. ••• Election season is gaining momentum.

We know it because we get complaints about candidates’ signs being defaced. Come on, people. Put down the Sharpies and grow up.

Every candidate has a right to expect his or her signs will remain unscathed.

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By Kevin Kane This week’s cover story is on the prevalence of identity theft in this area and the latest trends and tactics of personal information thieves.

When I first started looking into this issue, I was skeptical that I would find much new or surprising information. I thought, when talking to experts on the subject, I would primarily hear about phishing schemes and lost wallets, but that wasn’t the case at all.

The number of new tactics and the creativity used in creating some of them was quite alarming, and I learned (and reported) on schemes I, for one, would have never seen coming. Perhaps even more alarming, though, was what I found when looking for identity theft victims.

I contacted some members of our staff, city employees and other friends of mine in the area in hopes of finding at least one local victim of identity theft. After just the first few replies to my request for a contact, I had more names than I could possibly fit into the article. So many people knew not just one, but multiple victims of identity theft living right here in Hamilton County.

This is a smart county. Tips like shredding personal documents and being overly reluctant to give out a Social Security number have long been old news to the people living here. Still, identity thieves have found ways to obtain the information of so many of our neighbors, often

Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

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Thank you for ‘marriage’ article Editor, Thank you for Terry Anker’s well-written article on the protection of marriage (“Marriage is the ultimate commitment,� published March 1). It was refreshing to see such a polite and logical discussion that raised several great points in such a brief article. I appreciate hearing someone at a local level

without their knowledge.

Of all the interesting information I learned while working on this article, the thing that stuck out the most to me was the need to be overly protective of my personal info. The day of my first interview, I logged in to my Facebook account and removed whatever details were not necessary.

My profile still jokingly says I’m a big fan of Tom Jones, but my hometown, date of birth and other identifying facts have been removed.

I always knew identity theft is a significant threat but, until recently, I had been ignorant for thinking I was doing enough to protect myself. ••• Gardening season is under way, which is why we’re very fortunate to have Holly Lindzy as a contributing writer.

I know many of you appreciate her expertise, too, because in the last week alone we’ve received a high number of e-mails from Noblesville green thumbs seeking her advice. And Holly says she’s happy to help, as reader questions often help her generate ideas for future columns.

Her contact information has changed. You can now reach her directly at hollylindzy@gmail.com.

discuss marriage as a solemn contract between two committed adults, regardless of gender, and bring into question the usefulness of the actions being taken by the government under the guise of “protecting� marriage.

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Why didn’t I just put my big size-nine foot down…

As soon as I dropped Geoffrey off, I went in search of a distraction. I found a small one in the sleeveless blouse collection at Goodwill, but I simply could not shake the feeling that I had royally screwed the pooch. I needed someone to talk to, someone other than my husband, who felt I was overreacting. So who could I call? Who did I know who would understand my stress? Ding, ding, ding! Got it. My mother-in-law.

As expected, she validated my concerns and confirmed what I already knew. “Yes, it sounds like he made the wrong decision. And yes, you probably shouldn’t have let him make that choice to begin with. But more important than either of those is the fact that you followed through with your commitment to your son.” I suppose that was something.

But I still felt terrible. What kind of mom puts her middle-schooler in the position to choose between a sport that he loves and a required school performance? Is it any surprise he chose the game? Why didn’t I just put my big size-nine foot down and tell him how it was going to be?

Stupid, stupid, stupid! And now it was too late.

When the conference arrived two days later, I was extremely nervous. There’s just something about being back in a junior high – feeling like you’re headed to the principal’s office for a lecture you deserve – that makes you want to vomit in a locker.

But guess what? Geoffrey’s band teacher was amazing. He wasn’t upset at all; he merely wanted to understand Geoffrey’s reasons behind his decision and to explain why choosing the concert would have been the smarter move. He didn’t make me feel like a bad parent, but rather a partner in Geoffrey’s education. I’m convinced Geoffrey learned a lesson.

And I learned one too: Always trust your motherly instincts. So, sorry youngest child! By the time we get to you, you’ll have no fun at all! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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» Taste of Business – The Hamilton County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall will be the site of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Taste of Business” expo on Tuesday, 4:30 to 7p.m. Cost is $5 per person. The event, now in its tenth year, has grown annually to host 80 exhibitors and over 500 members of the public who attend to see what is new in business in Noblesville and to enjoy samples of local restaurants’ fare. Call 773-0086 for more information.

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» INDOT schedules bridge work – The Indiana Department of Transportation has given its contractor, Milestone, the notice to proceed for replacing the 75th Street bridge that spans Interstate 465 on the city’s northeast side—and for reconstructing the 75th Street roadbed from Shadeland to Binford Avenue. As early as April 11, crews will demolish the 75th Street bridge. I-465 traffic with be shifted, but all lanes should remain open. There will be occasional nighttime lane closures as Milestone constructs the center pier and other bridge components.

of the class or, worse yet, I could get yelled at for poor parenting.” But it was all to no avail. He wouldn’t budge. So I drove him to soccer practice, feeling sicker and sicker with anxiety, knowing I was allowing my son to make a huge mistake.

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» Mayors deliver meals – Mayor John Ditslear joined Carmel and Westfield mayors Jim Brainard and Andy Cook last week in personally delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors in their respective communities. Ditslear, driven by volunteer Ken Nurkiewicz, made two deliveries to Noblesville residents last Tuesday.

COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson Our oldest son is twelve. He plays travel soccer and alto sax. A few nights ago, he had the Spring Concert and a mandatory soccer practice, both scheduled for 7 p.m. I was reminded of the concert a week before, and learned of the practice less than 48 hours prior. Obviously, I felt that band was the priority, given that soccer was just a practice. My husband, however, thought Geoffrey’s commitment to his team was more important. Since we couldn’t come to an agreement on which activity to attend, we left the decision up to our son.

Naturally, he chose soccer. What? But that’s a terrible decision! “Are you sure?” I asked. “You’re missing a concert for a practice.” “I know,” he replied, “but we have to do well this weekend in our tournament if we want to win.” Knowing it was the wrong choice, but respecting my son’s wishes, I emailed the band teacher about Geoffrey’s impending absence.

Minutes before we were headed out the door for soccer, I received a reply. It seemed the teacher was NOT impressed. He requested a parent-teacher-student conference ASAP to discuss. Frick.

I pleaded with Geoffrey to change his mind.

“Jeeze, Mom! What’s the worst that could happen?” “Um, you could get an F or get kicked out lic

» Parks department receives grant – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has awarded a grant to provide scholarships for Noblesville Parks and Recreation exercise classes for children and adults.

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By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Noblesville The lemonade stand is a familiar sight in many (Carmel,Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville) neighborhoods in spring and summer, but on Sunday May 1, don’t be surprised if there are a few more than usual.

Lemonade Day is a national program that teaches children the entrepreneurship and how to run a business, all through the model of the lemonade stand. Sponsored by Carmel resident and entrepreneur Scott Jones, Lemonade Day is hosted on May 1 this year across the Central Indiana area.

“Last year over 7,000 kids signed up for Lemonade Day in the area,” said Jami Marsh, who directs the Central Indiana Lemonade Day. “This year our goal is 10,000 and we really want to reach a much larger area of kids this year too.”

Once children have their official Lemonade Day backpacks, workbooks and other help inside can help them make the most of the experience. Kids have their own workbooks which guide them through designing the stand, picking a good location, advertising their stand and setting goals, and eventually operating their own lemonade stand. Parents and adults also have their own guide to help supplement the process.

“Lemonade Day is great for kids to learn not just business but also important life skills,” said Marsh. “We always encourage at the end of

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Lemonade Day kids learn to spend a little, save a little, and share a little to teach them about the money they’ve earned.”

One of the other opportunities with Lemonade Day are a variety of workshops and classes for kids to further help them develop their concept and learn about business, from handling money to marketing. And competitions for the best tasting lemonade, best stand design, and most successful stands help encourage kids in the area to go all out for the big day.

For children interested in participating, visit any local library or a few other select sites in the area to sign up and receive your backpack and workbook and visit http://indianapolis.lemonadeday.org/ for further information.

COMMENTARY

By Krista Bocko I surprised myself recently when a stranger asked me what I do and I heard the words “I’m a writer” come out of my mouth.

I had never summed myself up in those words before, and it felt good to say. The only reason I did is because I’ve been doing this writing gig. But even if I wasn’t writing for publications, I hope I would have realized that I’m still a writer, simply because I love to write.

I recently read a great little article by James Altucher titled “33 tips to be a better writer,” so here are some of them. If you’re a writer too maybe some will grab you. And if you’ve never considered yourself a writer but love to write, maybe you’ll shift your thinking a little. I’ve added my thoughts after each.

Write whatever you want. Nothing is off limits. Let go of “what’s proper.”

Bleed in the first line. Writing should grab people by the heart.

Don’t ask for permission. Leave out “in my opinion.” Just say what you want to say.

Write a lot. Writing is like exercise – daily or at least a few times a week is the goal.

Read a lot. Expose yourself to great writing. Be a fixture at the library.

Don’t be afraid of what people think. If you feel it, write it. There are bound to be others who feel the same. Connect with those people through words.

Be opinionated. Have strong feelings on at least a couple subjects.

Risk. When you put your strong opinions out there, you’ll open yourself up to criticism, and sometimes that’s hard, but ultimately that is the best thing about writing: evoking emotions in people.

Take what everyone else thinks, and explore the opposite. Question the status quo – I love to do this.

Paint. Or draw. Explore other artistic endeavors. Because I love hoopdance, that is what I often do.

Let it sleep. Come back to it. Tweak it.

Coffee. Lots of coffee.

See my blog for link to the full article.

But even if I wasn’t writing for publications, I hope I would have realized that I’m still a writer, simply because I love to write.

Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

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Getting there is all that matters We enact decisions without ever knowing COMMENTARY all the causal factors and results. The butterfly

By Brenda Alexander Life routinely requires decisions from us with- effect in chaos theory identifies small changes in complex systems that have large effects elseout providing full disclosure. where. Air moved by a butterfly’s wings becomes In quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg unthe catalyst for a hurcertainty principle states thousands of miles that the more precisely I finally have proof that ricane away. you measure one propleaving early will not “Chaos theory� is erty, the less precisely one of my favorite another can be measured. guarantee arrival prior to oxymorons, implying a In atoms, you can know someone who leaves from the systematic approach to the position of an elecconfusion. Traffic tron, but not the mosame position much later. pure is a prime example of a mentum. Recently, I was system that should be confronted head-on by studied through the prism of chaos theory. And this principle during my morning commute. we can all agree there are a lot of oxymorons on Philosophers say it doesn’t matter when you the road. arrive. They say it’s the journey that counts. I Experience is the only thing that allows us to say bah humbug. Recently, my husband left the make decisions in chaotic systems that more ofhouse at 7:49 a.m. I left for my job just blocks ten than not get us where we intend to go at the from his office at 8:19 a.m. As I approached time we intend to arrive. That’s why children the State Fairgrounds, I spied his car in the left and teens make poorer decisions on average lane waiting for the accordion effect of a newly than adults. The process of acquiring experience changed green light to free his momentum. I is risky and sometimes lethal. But that’s life. No honked and waved as I passed him by. one gets out alive.

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Estridge closing sends ripples across county

By Jordan Fischer Current in Noblesville The announcement Monday that Carmelbased Estridge Group will be shuttering its sales department has homeowners like Steve Rupp wondering about the status of their warranties, and in some cases, whether their halfbuilt homes will be finished.

Rupp lives in Estridge’s Centennial neighborhood in Westfield – his second Estridgebuilt home. His home recently received a yearly “check-up� covered under Estridge’s highly regarded three-year HomeLife warranty, but may be one of the last to do so.

The Estridge Group, one of the last homebuilders based in the Indianapolis area, has a number of communities in various stages of completion across the north and west side of the metropolitan area – including Anderson Hall and Somerset Woods in Fishers, and Carmel’s Lincolnshire and Grandin Hall.

Rupp, who is also broker associate at Prudential Indiana Realty Group, said homeowners with incomplete homes may have to look to third parties to finish construction jobs Estridge can’t, or to the still-functioning Estridge Custom Galleries, which is financially separate from the beleaguered production builder. “Short term, it’s going to be a black eye,� said Rupp.

Estridge Group President Paul Estridge Jr. has pointed to banks being unable or unwilling to provide lines of credit to homebuilders as one of the primary causes of the company’s shutdown. “One thing that confuses me, is if you have a builder who is so well known, and is so personally invested financially in his business‌ that to me would mean a lot to a bank, because they want to see some skin in the game,â€?

Rupp said.

The company’s financial woes also has ripples across the subcontracting industry.

Estridge is just the latest in a line of homebuilders like C.P. Morgan, Gunstra Builders and Hansen & Horn to close operations. The effect of this, Rupp said, is that businesses and workers who provide electrician, plumbing, tiling and other services to the builders are suddenly finding themselves without the majority of their workload. “A lot of these subcontractors really built their business around Estridge, and now they don’t have any work,� Rupp said. “It’s pretty pervasive.�

Estridge has maintained that he will look for ways to continue construction on homes in progress, and to support homeowners in need of repairs.

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Club, school board still negotiating

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville is still in talks with the Noblesville school board regarding its offer to purchase the Conner Learning Center from Noblesville Schools.

The organization presented an offer of $320,000 to the board on Feb. 15 and the two sides have remained in negotiations since that time. The offer includes the purchase of the former elementary school at 1700 Conner Street, Conner Courts, and the current community center property. The club currently owns the community center but leases the

property from Noblesville Schools.

Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Becky Terry said the property would expand programming space and reduce long-term operating costs. In the original offer, the $320,000 would be divided into five equal payments of $64,000 – one at closing followed by four annual payments, plus 3 percent interest.

Terry said some minor changes have been made to the deal but the dollar amount has not changed.

“We should hear something from them at the April (15) school board meeting,” she said.

NAC to sponsor first Harbour Walk Current in Noblesville When the owner of Noblesville Athletic Club, Bob Habig, was presented with the idea of sponsoring a walk affiliated with a well-known national organization, he instead wanted to plan an event to raise funds and directly benefit an organization closer to home.

NAC is sponsoring the first annual Harbour Walk, which will be a fundraiser for two organizations in Hamilton County that continually strive to beat hunger on a daily basis: Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County and Food Rescue.

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The Harbour Walk will take place on April 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. It will start and end at NAC, which is just inside the entrance to the South Harbour subdivision at 411 South Harbour Drive.

Walkers and runners will follow 5K and 10K routes through the scenic neighborhood of South Harbour. After the walk, participants can enjoy food, a ballet, hip hop and tumbling demonstration, a tour of NAC and booths from sponsored by local businesses.

To register for the walk, go to www.getmeregistered.com/harbourwalk.

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By Krista Bocko and provide help for residents by doing Current in Noblesville whatever landscaping or upkeep work that The daffodils that have bloomed in is needed. previous springs at the corner of S.R. 37 Volunteers or Groups are welcome to and S.R. 32 were a result of the efforts of committed volunteers of Keep Noblesville help with the Highway 37 Cleanup or Beautiful (KNB), an organization working the Spring Blitz. KNB also is growing its membership. Dues are $20 annually for to improve the community through educational and community action programs. an individual or $25 for a family. Visit www.keepnoblesvillebeautiful.org for KNB’s daffodil initiative, which began in the fall of 2009, will eventually encom- more information. pass gateways to the city as well as major thoroughfares. More daffodil plantings should be visible this www.thatsgoodhr.com spring at the gateway at Hamilton 317.469.4141 Town Center on East 146th St. KNB has several upcoming events, starting with the Highway 37 Cleanup on April 16, which will focus on the section of S.R. 37 from S.R. 32 to 191st St. On April 29, KNB will celebrate Arbor Day on the southeast side of the Courthouse Square by giving away 400 small Red Oak trees.

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Identity thieves are discovering new ways to become someone else

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Jeff Lawrence became a victim of identity theft in the mid1990s, long before such crimes became a widespread concern.

It was days before Christmas, Lawrence recalled, when he accessed his banking information online and found an unwanted surprise.

“All of our money was gone,” he said.

Lawrence, a Hamilton County resident, said he was angry at himself, assuming he must have forgotten to record the family’s mortgage payment, but that wasn’t the case at all. His identity, and money, had been stolen by a teller from his own bank.

He had been mailed new checks earlier in the month but, because the printed address included the wrong city name, he returned them to the bank. The bank teller’s boyfriend, Lawrence later found, worked at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and used equipment there to create a fake driver’s license, matching his picture with Lawrence’s name and information.

The two worked together to withdraw funds from Lawrence’s account and use the returned checks, stealing about $5,000 from Lawrence before his accounts could be closed.

To some extent, Lawrence considers himself lucky, largely because this didn’t happen in today’s world.

“Technology wasn’t what it is today,” he said. “If it would have happened today, I think it would have been a lot worse.”

Last year, there were 1,397 reported cases in the greater Indianapolis area alone in which a person assumed someone else’s identity using stolen information. That figure ranks Indianapolis and its suburbs in the Federal Trade Commission’s top 140 most affected areas. Thousands more in the area, like the city of No-

blesville’s Grant Coordinator Amy Shankland, had their personal information stolen, but the FTC says many cases go unnoticed and unreported.

Though many still circulate, today’s identity thieves have moved beyond phishing scams to tactics that can be much more serious.

Tami Nealy, an identity theft specialist Shankland with LifeLock, said this time of year, many individuals are learning that their personal information has been compromised when attempting to file their tax returns.

“We’re seeing a large increase in tax return fraud,” she said.

“The IRS may tell you that they’ve already issued you a refund check or that you’ve already filed a return.”

Stolen information, which Nealy said is sometimes obtained simply by stealing W-2 forms from mailboxes, is used by thieves to create a fake tax return for the victim. Donations and other write-offs will be fabricated to generate the biggest refund, which is typically directly deposited into an account created by the criminal.

Sybesma Thieves are using similar methods to illegally collect benefits from the government. That’s what Michelle Sybesma found to be the case when her information was stolen.

While she was living in Noblesville, someone else was receiving government aid and even had an Illinois home in her name.

Since her long battle to reclaim her identity and undo the damage, Sybesma has worked as an advocate for identity theft victims and warns others how they can stay out of her past situation.

“I’ve heard people say, ‘Well that doesn’t happen here. It’s Hamilton County,’” she said. “Not true.”

How is stolen information being used?

In addition to filing bogus tax returns and using others’ credit for houses, phones and utilities, Sybesma said there are a number of new types of identity fraud that are often hard to detect.

Synthetic identity fraud – This occurs when information is taken from two or more individuals and used to create a new identity of a person who does not exist.

But for those whose information is being used for this, it can be difficult to identify. “If they’re using your Social Security number with a different name, you won’t have access to that,” Sybesma said. This type of activity won’t show up on a credit report, but one solution might be to request a Social Security statement at ssa.gov.

Identity theft of children – Sybesma says the SSNs of children are being used in fraud more commonly because adults often only focus on protecting their own information. She said she knows of examples of local 16-year-olds attempting to obtain a driver’s license only to be rejected because one is already issued in their names. The easiest way to check this: Request a credit report for children. Unless credit has been issued to fraudsters, they should not have one.

Medical identity fraud – There are many motives and methods associated with this, Sybesma said, but it is typically committed by uninsured individuals seeking free medical treatment. One overlooked step, she said, is to destroy labels on prescription bottles.

“The people who are doing this, you don’t want them to know where you and your family live.”

- Jeff Lawrence, identity theft victim Strip down your Facebook page – Sybesma said adults and children alike post too much personal information on Facebook. Though not mandatory, the site asks for users’ birth dates, hometown and current residence. “I bet I could go on Facebook and, in a matter of minutes, get enough information to cause a problem for someone,” Sybesma said.

Most people now know to be on the lookout for phishing e-mails and to shred personal documents, but there are many more methods of protection that are often overlooked.

Guard your documents – Sybesma said e-mails are an easy way for tech-savvy thieves to steal information. If personal or confidential business information is ever distributed via e-mail, attached documents should always be password protected, she said.

Preemptive strikes – Credit freezes can be placed after information is stolen, but moves can be made before that occurs.

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Get off of the lists – Call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT. “Part of the credit reporting agencies’ profit comes from selling mailing lists of names to companies looking for people in certain demographics,” Sybesma said. This call will get you off of their lists and reduce potentially dangerous junk mail such as preapproved credit cards.

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Look for the ‘s’ – “Https” does not need to be present before the domain name on all websites. Many will only say “http,” but Sybesma said it is important that the “s” is there only on a page taking a credit card number or other information.

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Nominations can be submitted through April 1. » Report: Increase teachers’ status - To improve its public schools, the United States should raise the status of the teaching profession by recruiting more qualified candidates, training them better and paying them more, according to a new report on comparative educational systems. Andreas Schleicher, who oversees the international achievement test Pisa, says in his report that top-scoring countries like Korea, Singapore and Finland recruit only high-performing college graduates for teaching positions and support them with mentoring.

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Myriad uses of myriad GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney When I first started working with Current, it was as an editor. While editing one piece, I changed myriad to a myriad of. In doing so, I changed the part of speech from an adjective to a noun. My editor questioned the choice, so I provided evidence to back up my change. Then I forgot about it.

I forgot about it until the next week, anyhow.

After the piece printed, Current got an email from a reader who wanted to know why we had misused myriad. Now, nearly three years later, I’m addressing myriad here. Let’s clear up the misconceptions.

The word myriad, which means of great or indefinite number or a great or indefinite number, can function as either an adjective or a noun. It is grammatically correct as either an adjective or a noun. The definition is virtually identical whether used as an adjective or a noun. The only thing that changes when switching from one part of speech to the other is how the word is structured in the sentence. Take a look: Japan faces myriad problems following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan faces a myriad of problems following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

In the first sentence, myriad functions as an adjective modifying problems. Because it is an adjective, it needs no additional words. It could easily be replaced with another adjective such as many, various or numerous.

The second sentence is altered slightly by the addition of two words: a and of. When myriad is used as a noun, the sentence must be constructed to accommodate it. Again, myriad could be replaced by a number of synonyms: number, mountain, bunch. But as a noun, it needs an article and the preposition of in order to make sense in the construction.

Both uses are grammatically correct. The first is a little tighter and less wordy, but to me it sounds foreign and a bit awkward. So I continue to use myriad almost exclusively as a noun. But you can use it as an adjective if you like. It’s a great word, so I’m happy if you use it correctly one way or the other.

••• This week’s grammar lesson at Carmel Lutheran Church (7 p.m. on Thursday, check Door #6 for the room number) will be, “Object or Subject? Get Your Pronouns in Order.”

How would you spend $1 million?

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By Jenna Larson If you were given $1 million, what would you do with it? It’s a tough question, right? The way I see it, there are two types of possible answers.

On one hand, someone could go all “good Samaritan” and do something charitable and generous with the money. If I were to take that particular route, I would donate a lot to the Salvation Army; I drop my change from the whole year in its modest red bucket each December, but I think a larger contribution would put a smile on the face of the jolly bell-ringer.

Then, I would buy a bunch of cows through Heifer International, an organization that uses money donated by patrons to purchase useful animals to help poor villages in other countries. Cows give villagers milk, a valuable source of nutrition for children who are often malnourished. Plus, you know, cows are just really goofy and adorable, so I’m sure the kiddos would appreciate that aspect of my theoretical gift, too.

On the other hand, if generosity is a little foreign, someone could take the more selfish path: a huge, fancy home, a posh car, an extravagant vacation…something along those lines.

If I had to go down that specific road, I would start by hiring my favorite bands (The Cab , The Maine, The Summer Set, A Rocket to the Moon, Forever the Sickest Kids) to play a private concert for my friends…scratch that, my entire

school. It would be the perfect way to kick off spring break, and, of course, ensure that I’m jamming out in the front row. Dream come true.

Then, I would buy a ridiculous supply of iced tea, sweetened. Worst addiction ever.

I would set aside $200,000 for college. Education is important to me, and I know degrees don’t come cheap.

My final act of business? I would fix up my beloved Ford Escort ZX2. I’d find it a new headlight for the driver’s side, finally replacing the one that’s been busted since my slight mishap while armed with little experience and a new permit over a year and a half ago.

Now, if I were handed this make-believe $1 million check tomorrow, there’s no telling what I would actually do with the money. I could have a sudden urge to accomplish the most good possible, and take the charity route.

I might be tempted, instead, to spend what I could on more personal items. My hope is that I would experience a lot less of the second than of the first. Granted, the situation as a whole is a bit far-fetched. But, if the day ever comes where I’m handed a couple briefcases full of cash, I want to be prepared.

Jenna Larson is a junior at Noblesville High School and is opinions editor for The Mill Stream. View Jenna's blog at jenna-larson.tumblr.com.

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Cruise industry news for 2011 COMMENTARY

By Tracy Line On March 13-17, more than 10,000 guests and industry experts gathered together for Cruise Shipping Miami, the cruise industry’s largest annual conference.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t among them, but I did get the lowdown from those who were. Here’s a round up of what’s happening in the cruise world.

New ships. It’s a banner year for new ships; 15 debut this year. Disney’s Dream first sailed in January, and Oceania’s Marina debuts in April. Carnival is adding the Magic to its fleet, and Celebrity will soon debut the Silhouette. In addition, four European lines have new ships, and there will soon be seven new river cruisers sailing through Europe.

New destinations. The newest hot spots for cruising are – drum roll, please – Europe, South America and Australia. According to MSC CEO Pierfrancesco Vago, “Europe is the new Caribbean.” OK, that may be a stretch, but European cruises are growing in popularity. Next on the horizon, according John Tercek, Royal Caribbean’s VP of commercial development, is north-

eastern Brazil. While largely unknown, the area has great potential. Tercek also believes South Africa, India and Asia will blossom as new cruise destinations.

The good news. The cruise business is booming. CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) predicts more than 16 million people will take a cruise vacation this year. Three-fourths of those will be from North America. This is a 6.6 percent increase over 2010.

The not-so-good news. Cruise rates are going up. Alas, we knew as the economy began to perk, the days of deals would end. We just hoped to snag a few more trips before it did. Even so, quality and value are on the minds of cruise ship execs as they gather data on what people want from a cruise.

So while you may pay more, chances are good you’ll enjoy more too.

Alas, we knew as the economy began to perk, the days of deals would end. We just hoped to snag a few more trips before it did.

Tracy Line is the owner of Noblesville Travel and a travel writer. Contact her at tracy@noblesvilletravel.com. For travel tips and information check out her blog at www.noblesvilletravel.com.

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How to utilize ISO settings PHOTOGRAPHY

By Leslie Webber In my last column, I mentioned there were three components that really make a big difference when shooting images in manual mode.

Last time, we discussed aperture. This go around, I’m going to talk about ISO. Remember when you went to the store to buy film for you camera in the pre-digital age? There were several different “speeds” of film to choose from. You could usually pick from 100-to800-speed film. The speed of film is a pretty close cousin of ISO; the less light you might be shooting in, the higher speed film you needed.

In digital photography, ISO refers to how sensitive the camera’s sensor is to the amount of light present. As a rule of thumb, the less available light, the higher the ISO. ISO starts at 100 and can go up well into the thousands depending on the camera .

So, let’s say you’re shooting a picture of your daughter on stage at a ballet recital and they will jail you if you use a flash. You would use a higher ISO setting to increase your sensors sensitivity to light.Your image will be better

exposed.

There are some drawbacks to shooting in a higher ISO. The most obvious is camera “noise” or grain in images. Camera sensors are getting better and better at handling low-light situations, but the images become less sharp as you shoot in a higher ISO. Sometimes, it provides an interesting texture and mood, but if that’s not what you’re going for, you want to stick to the lowest possible ISO setting.

The other reason to shoot in a lower ISO possible is color saturation. The higher the ISO, the less color your image will have. So, if you’re shooting the richness of the fall foliage, you don’t want to lose color by shooting in a high ISO unnecessarily.

ISO works in conjunction with aperture and shutter speed to properly expose images. In my next column, we’ll delve into shutter speed.

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I mean it – this delightful mix of music, adventure and romance was the finest princess movie since 1991’s “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s loosely based on the Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm, but has been jazzed up and modernized by screenwriter Dan Fogelman and co-directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard.

Rapunzel is no blushing maiden eagerly awaiting her rescuer, but a feisty teen (voice by Mandy Moore) hungry for adventure beyond the tall tower in which she’s been locked away her whole life. Little does she know, evil enchantress Gothel (a terrific Donna Murphy) kidnapped her as a babe from her parents, the

king and queen, to exploit the magic of her flowing golden hair.

When Flynn Ryder (Zachary Levi), a charming cad of a thief, hides in Rapunzel’s tower, she knocks him cold with a frying pan. Soon they’re off on a quest and – of course – falling in love.

The movie starts out all fun and games, but gains unexpected heft and emotional resonance as the plot unspools.

Coupled with a handful of Broadway-style showstopper musical numbers, “Tangled” is an old-fashioned charmer.

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April 1 Seth Rye in concert April 1, 2 and 6 p.m.

Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville Tickets: $10.

Call 773-2002 for details.

Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will perform twice in Noblesville on April. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fight child abuse in Hamilton County.

April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m.

The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

April 8 Westfield Playhouse-Tuesdays with Morrie Westfield Playhouse 1836 State Road 32 West, Westfield, IN (Eagletown) Fridays and Saturdays - April 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays - April 10, 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8.00 ($2.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to the ALS Foundation); Reservations Recommended: www.westfieldplayhouse.org, 317-896-2707 “Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling ALS/Lou Gehrigs Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.

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April 9 Carmel Community Players: I Hate Hamlet Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd Suite 140, Carmel March 31-April 10; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults; Seniors (62+) $12, and $12 for students. Tickets at the door or in advance at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling CCP’s box office at 317-815-9387.

This comedy is sure to be fun for those who either love, or love to hate, Shakespeare. The plot is that of a successful television actor who relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his.

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April 15 Indianapolis Repertory Theatre: The Gospel According to James The Indianapolis Repertory Theatre 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis March 22-April 10; Showtime vary Tickets available online at www.irtlive.com This world premiere performance is certain to make audiences reflect on their own and country’s history. Written by Charles Smith and commissioned by the IRT, “The Gospel According to James” follows James Cameron and Mary Ball as they look back at the racial crimes in Marion, IN when they were teens in the 1930s. Past and present intermingle to create and incredible performance and story.

April 16 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: A Thousand and One Nights The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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Carmel Symphony performs Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov in what is sure to be a fantastic musical evening for the entire family. information, call 770-9020.

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DISPATCHES » Too much cardio bad for heart? – A study conducted a few years ago found that professional marathon runners and some Olympic athletes had suffered heart muscle scarring. Now a new study, this time in laboratory rats, provides solid evidence of a direct link between certain kinds of prolonged elite-level endurance exercise and heart scarring and structural changes. The research effectively shows that years of strenuous cardiovascular exercise – such as marathon training – can damage one’s heart.

-www.mercola.com » Baldness drug affects sex drive – A new study from George Washington University indicates that men who take the drug finasteride (sold as Propecia and Proscar) may report an ongoing reduction in sex drive. In some cases, men in the study experienced prolonged periods of erectile dysfunction several months after they stopped using the drugs.

-Newswise » Straws cause wrinkles? – Constant puckering can bring on premature wrinkles.

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to form over time, dermatologists say. The solution: Lose the straw and drink directly from the glass, bottle or can.

-www.msn.com » Antiviral breakfast – Research shows that the right morning meal can help quash the cold virus. In a recent study from the Netherlands, researchers analyzed the impact that consuming a 1,200-calorie breakfast has on a man’s immune system, versus eating nothing at all. They found that eating big and eating early increased blood levels of gamma interferon, a natural antiviral agent, by 450 percent. (Going hungry actually caused a 17 percent decrease.)

-www.menshealth.com » Widowhood may lead to dementia – Being widowed and never remarrying may nearly double the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

The results of the research, presented March 19 to the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, are preliminary and questions remain about the role of other life stressors.

But research on animals suggests that accumulated stress over a lifetime may speed cell death in the hippocampus, one of the brain’s memory centers, perhaps making it more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Fight inflammation and reduce risks for heart disease COMENTARY

By Laura Marenco Generally, we may think of cholesterol as the primary culprit in cardiovascular disease, but nearly half of all heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. What researchers are finding is that another factor is at work in our body: inflammation.

Inflammation causes a flood of white blood cells and chemicals that our immune system unleashes to ward off damage or infection.

When we have an injury, such as a scraped knee, inflammation is an important part of the healing process. But when it comes to chronic inflammation, it is system-wide response that does more harm than good.

Cholesterol still is the key villain, as it is the formation of clots that cause strokes, but inflammation works as its sidekick. As cholesterol occurs in the bloodstream, excess LDL begins to seep into the inner wall of the artery, and our inflammation levels speeds up the process. And it is a deadly cycle. As cholesterol is absorbed, it produces more inflammation, continuing the cycle.

It’s likely the reason that people with normal cholesterol levels can be at risk for heart attacks.

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that may be more effective in gauging our risks.

There are dietary ways we can deal with the risks. Typical diets are no longer balanced when it comes to essential fatty acids. Omega 6’s are plentiful in our diet and found in refined

vegetable oils, and prevalent in the American diet. Unfortunately, Omega 6’s increase inflammation. What we lack are Omega 3’s, which reduce inflammation response. Primary sources of Omega 3’s are cold-water fish, and

we can obtain more by eating more salmon or taking a high quality fish oil supplement.

Another way we can fight inflammation is through the herb turmeric, which is well know for it’s anti-inflammatory properties. The health benefits of turmeric lie in the active ingredient called curcumin, which has been found to reduce inflammation by lowering levels of inflammatory enzymes, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Fighting inflammation may be one of the most important ways we can live healthier and longer lives.

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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DISPATCHES » Two good stocks under $5 – Pacific Sunwear of California (PSUN) once saw its stock soar above $25 several years ago. Now, CEO Gary Schoenfeld is charged with turning the retailer around after revamping Vans in in the ‘90s and producing a fourfold sales increase. Crown Media (CRWN) has the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, which has more than 40 million subscribers.

Advertisers love the demographics these channels deliver: women ages 24 to 59.

-www.money.msn.com » Don’t own Google? – Forbes writer Eric Jackson last week warned readers against owning Google (GOOG) during the next six months as Larry Page takes over for Eric Schmidt as the company’s CEO. “They can deliver strong results over time,” Jackson wrote. “But I expect a short-term bumpy ride for Google’s stock price until at least October.”

-www.forbes.com » Who are the millionaires? – About 7 percent of households have seven figures.

Of them: 14 percent say their parents were wealthy; 83 percent say they became wealthy

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Golf 365 opened earlier this month and is Indiana’s newest indoor golf entertainment and training facility.

Located in the Hamilton County Sports Complex, the facility is open seven days a week to meet the needs of the serious, business and recreational golfer. The center features PGA Tour simulators, a 2,000-squarefoot putting green and Automatic Tee Up bays to enable golfers to repetitively practice driving.

Expert golf instruction is available from registered PGA Tour teaching professionals, including Indiana’s only Credentialed PGA Tour Instructor Sam Foley. Golf 365 also offers customized fitness training programs.

The business, owned by Scott Diehl, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. To celebrate its recent opening, Golf 365 will hold a ribboncutting ceremony tomorrow at 4 p.m. at 9625 E. 150th Street, Suite 101, Noblesville.

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in part because of smart investing; 81 percent credit frugality; 90 percent have college degrees but only 5 percent have law degrees; 3 percent went to med school; $39,300 is the amount that millionaires say they save or invest annually, on average.

-Money » Many facing chronic stress – More than a third of U.S. employees (36 percent) say they’re experiencing chronic work stress, according to this year’s American Psychological Association survey. And 32 percent of the survey’s 1,546 respondents say they plan to seek employment elsewhere within the next year.

Respondents cited salary concerns, lack of opportunities for advancement, heavy workloads and long hours as sources of their stress.

-Fortune » Food prices highest in 36 years - Wholesale food prices spiked 3.9 percent from January to February, the biggest jump in 36 years, the Labor Department said this month.

Most of the increase was because of a sharp rise in vegetable costs, but meat and dairy prices also jumped. The USDA forecast says consumer food prices will rise 3 to 4 percent this year.

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Bathroom floors: Something new underfoot

The beauty of lichen

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By Dave Deckker From the ground up, even the most private, functionspecific areas of any home – the bathrooms – can be both very comfortable and highly stylish.

Bathroom flooring takes a special kind of beating, subjected to moisture, cosmetic spills, bacteria and stains. It serves a special kind of purpose securing bare, slippery wet feet. And it presents a special kind of design challenge covering typically tight spaces.

Well-installed porcelain or ceramic tile generally constitutes the shortest distance to cover all these points. It’s plentiful in terms of colors, design, quality and budget variations, repels water and germs, cleans well, usually has enough texture to abate wet-foot slippage, and especially with low-energy radiant heat underneath, provides a warm and inviting surface.

If the preference is for a softer feel, cork is sturdy, water resistant, skid-resistant, easy on the feet and comes in many colors.

Also, because it’s plentiful in nature and quickly reconstitutes itself, cork is a good “green” flooring choice.

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is another eco-friendly (75 percent limestone composite), comfortable and wonderfully versatile flooring material. It comes in virtually every imaginable color and look – stone, ceramic, natural and geometric designs, even wood planking – and is soft and pliable to walk on. It can be installed with or without grout depending on the desired look, and has the water and stain resistance of vinyl.

Glass accent tiles are wonderful design enhancers, and greatlooking pebble shower floors are currently very popular. Natural

GARDENING

By Hally Lindzy I’ll be the first to admit that it can be rather alarming to walk around your yard and stumble upon something funky looking growing on the bark of your tree or shrub. Sometimes, though, it can be a good thing … no need for panic.

For example, the crusty, greenish, scaly growth commonly found on tree bark can, at first glance, look like mold or fungus.

In actuality, the growth called lichen is harmless and quite interesting in its growth habits.

It is a fungus that actually contains at least one species of algae, too. The combination is a symbiotic relationship that creates its own survival and thus does not cause any harm to our trees and shrubs. And in fact, it’s pretty cool lookin’ if you get up close and personal with it, and some people even consider it ornamental.

What’s really cool about it is that in can be an indicator of pollution levels in a given area. For instance, lichen catch and store excess carbon dioxide in the air, so in essence it filters the air we breathe. Bonus.

And in areas where the air is thick with pollution, lichen will actually die off and be scarce. So in areas where tree bark is absent from lichen, chances are the air quality is quite poor.

So the next time you take a trip outside to have a look at your trees, take some time to appreciate the simple beauty of the lichen. And be thankful that your air is cleaner because of it.

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Porcelain tile is both fashionable and timeless stone tiles, granite and marble flooring are beautiful and occupy the upper end of the budget options.

Traditional materials like wood, when properly treated, can be a great choice because of its beauty. I’ve yet to find a carpet option that really works, so if soft and fuzzy is your preference, throw rugs are the solution.

Is your bathroom comfortable … or confining? The floor space may be small, but the flooring decision is huge.

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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Family history festival stay-cations re-enactments are great history-related activities too – and who can resist a Renaissance fair?

Our family has spent time at many such celebrations, and we are richer for it. We’ve learned games and dances at Celtic festivals, discovered our family coat-of-arms, mingled among those dressed as our ancestors dressed and, of course, come home with many souvenirs of our places of origin, including plaids, flags, hats, jewelry, wall décor and food, food, food! Best of all, the day kindled our interest in our ancestors’ lives.

Since most families are a blend of many such heritage places, visiting several festivals is a must. We’ve put this stay-cation idea to the test and found it a great way to spend time together, and after such richly ancestral days, I’m always newly enthusiastic about continuing my family history research as well.

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The psychology of Facebook RELATIONSHIPS

By Kristen Boice Facebook. What comes up for you when you hear this word? Do you feel excited, afraid, annoyed, irritated, thankful, unworthy, anxious, or a combination of emotions?

Facebook certainly continues to be a heated topic of conversation that brings much debate. There are many different feelings and thoughts about Facebook and its impact on our culture. I am fascinated by it from a psychological perspective.

On one hand, it can be a nice way to connect with others you have not seen in a while or that live far away. It allows us to see family and personal photos and hear the latest news in others’ lives. Facebook can be a quick way to share information to large groups of people.

Facebook brings out curiosity factor. Learning about others can be fun and interesting.

It also has some drawbacks. It sometimes causes feelings of unworthiness when comparing ourselves to others in terms of looks, traveled destinations, spouses, families, number of friends and so on. You can create a false picture of what is really happening in your life and the lives of others – people can wear masks. By what people post, it can create a picture of a “perfect” world when their life is quite the opposite in reality. It creates a false sense of connection.

Facebook can be seen as exploiting the ache to belong. Have you or someone you know been in a situation where you were asked, “Really?

You don’t have an account on Facebook? Why

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By Darla Kinney Scoles Spring seems to finally be here, and with the warmer temperatures and longer days come … festivals!

If you are working on a four-generation pedigree chart, you might be far enough along in your research to know where your first family members came from when they headed to America. Perhaps your roots are from Europe, Africa or the Middle East.

Even if you have yet to document your family homeland, you probably have a clue or two from verbal lore or your surname itself.

Wherever your ancestors hail from, there is a festival for that place, and you don’t have to travel far to find it. With gas prices predicted to rise for the summer season, why not go local and visit the heritage festivals related to your family history?

A visit to the Web site www.festivals.com reveals more than 20 different heritage-themed festivals with date and location listings for each. The Indianapolis area is home to many such events, including offerings for Greek, Polish, German, Italian, Hispanic and Celtic festivals among others. Native American Pow-Wows and Civil War

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April is national heartworm disease awareness month

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By Rabecca Stevens Spring has arrived, which means the mosquitoes won’t be far behind. Most pet owners have heard of heartworm disease, but what many don’t realize is that the cause of heartworm disease starts with a simple mosquito bite. Heartworm disease is more prevalent in dogs than cats, but both can contract the disease.

Heartworm disease is a silent killer.

Dogs don’t typically show signs of the disease until it has progressed to the latter stages. Without treatment, a dog will suffer and eventually die from the disease.

Heartworm disease is not directly transmitted from dog to dog, cat to cat, or to humans. Heartworms can only be transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young heartworms called microfilariae enter into that mosquito’s system.

Within two weeks, the microfilariae develop into infective larvae inside the mosquito; these infective larvae can be transmitted to another animal when this mosquito bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

The infective larvae mature into adult heartworms in approximately six months. The worms damage the blood vessels and

reduce the heart’s pumping ability, resulting in severe lung and heart disease, and eventually death. Heartworm disease is treatable, but expensive. Animals typically have a full recovery from the disease once treated, but they continue to be susceptible unless a monthly heartworm preventative is given.

The cost to prevent heartworm is much more affordable than treating the disease, not to mention the best thing for your pet! Heartworm preventatives may be purchased from your veterinarian, pet stores or even online, and should be given to your cats and dogs monthly.

If your pet is not currently on a preventative, please make an appointment with your veterinarian so your pet can be tested for the disease. It is important to ensure an animal doesn’t currently have the disease before a preventative is started.

Without treatment, a dog will suffer and eventually die from the disease.

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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.

Pets of the week Dooley is a one-year-old male black and white Hound/ American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Dooley is very loving and playful boy who has a wonderful personality and disposition. He arrived at the shelter with a bad case of demodex mange (noncontagious) and he received treatment while in a foster home and he looks and feels so much better that he’s ready to find his forever home. His foster home reported that he is housetrained, well mannered and very affectionate and an absolute joy to have in their home.

Eva is a four-year-old female white with gray patches DSH. Eva has a very outgoing personality; some staff even refers to her as “the party girl.” She gets along with people of all ages, she is good with other cats and she even tolerates considerate dogs. Eva likes to play in water, so a water fountain might keep her entertained for hours. She also is quite the talker (what party girl doesn’t like to talk?) and she is also affectionate and gives hugs to anyone who will let her.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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My mother has a case of March Madness HUMOR

By Mike Redmond And now it’s time for that semi-regular question-and-answer feature, “A Dip In The Mailbag.” As usual, I’ll be the Dip. Let’s begin.

How’s your mom?

I have no idea. This is March, which means the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, so my basketball-crazed mother is incommunicado.

With her satellite dish and her DVR, it is now theoretically possible for my mother to watch 48 hours of basketball in a 24-hour period.

From what I hear, she is doing all she can to move this beyond theory and into reality.

What does your mom do when college basketball season is over?

She sleeps. Until her birthday. May 29.

Are you following the NCAA tournament?

To a point. I always enjoy the first round because there’s something so delightfully truant about watching college basketball on a weekday afternoon when you should be working.

It’s slightly reminiscent of those bygone days when teachers would wheel big black-and-white television sets into the classrooms to watch the World Series, which was a heck of an improvement over geometry.

After the first round, though, I tend to limit my watching to the Indiana schools that remain in the tournament (unlike, say, a certain little old lunatic lady you might have heard about),

and even then I have to be careful. My cardiologist does not appreciate last-second victories, if you get my drift.

Do you fill out a bracket for a tournament pool?

No. I am the only human being in my office, so it would be a fairly shallow pool. Besides, gambling on basketball tournaments is illegal, and one of these days the cops are going to come down hard on you tournament gamblers.

All 310 million of you.

Do you still lift weights?

Well, they’re not going to lift themselves. If you mean do I still work out, the answer is yes, although I really just started up in earnest again, and believe me, Earnest is happy to see me. I was laid up for a while there with a bum hip. I was out of commission for about 30 pounds.

So you’re trying to lose weight?

Yes. It takes time, lifting weights to lose weight, but I find it’s worth the wait. And on that weighty note, you must excuse me. I have to go exercise and watch some basketball. Then, most importantly, I have to not call Mom. 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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OBITUARIES Elsie S Fahrenkamp, 101, of Noblesville, passed away March 15 in Noblesville. She was born on Jan. 3, 1910 in Hamburg. Her parents, Clifford Smith and Francie (Lockwood) Smith Reasor precede her in death.

Elsie will be remembered first as a mother, wife and homemaker, but she will be best remembered for her many careers. She was a clerk for JC Penney and a longtime secretary for PCA and Dale Snelling Real Estate. In the evenings, she worked for the Diana Theater, ABC Drive-In, The Wooden Key and Randall & Roberts Funeral Home. She also logged more than 2,000 hours of volunteer work at Riverview Hospital.

She is survived by a son, Larry A (Shirley) Fahrenkamp; daughters, Ritabeth (Jerry) Baker and Suzanne (Dale) Snelling; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is prededed in death by her husband, Carl August Fahrenkamp.

••• Alison M. Tuttle, 98, of Noblesville, passed away March 13 in Noblesville. She was born on Nov. 26, 1912 to David and Florence (Leeming) Nichols in Kalgoorlie, Australia.

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She is survived by one son, Kenneth (wife, Nancy Goss) Tuttle of Noblesville; granddaughter, Nicole Tuttle Oehler (husband, Mark) of Carmel; grandson, Andrew Tuttle of Milpitas, Cali.; and granddaughter, Kristy Tuttle of Noblesville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband.

••• Jean L. Hanna, 69, of Noblesville, passed away March 13 in Noblesville. She was born on Aug. 17, 1941 to Robert and Betty (Kincaid) Daubenspeck in Indianapolis.

Jean worked in accounting for Penske Honda, retiring in 2007. She was a member of the American Sewing Guild, and the O.E.S. Chapter of Eastern Star, Fishers.

She is survived by her parents; one daughter, Lisa (husband, Robert) Burris of Noblesville; two sons, Mark (wife, Sherrie) Hanna, and Jerry (wife, Rudi) Hanna; one brother, James (wife, Karen) Daubenspeck; and seven grandchildren, Nicholas (fiancee, Megan Buell) Hanna, Christopher Hanna, Jacob Hanna, Kenny Hanna, Sherilyn Hanna, Emily Burris, and Tracie Burris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hanna, in 1994; and one grandchild, Marcus Hanna.

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