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It is our position that the minority party has the right and the responsibility to do what is legally and ethically possible to affect the actions of the majority party, but in a democracy (representative republic) it is the majority that prevails. The tactic of exiting our sovereign State specifically to prevent business from progressing is an outrage. Legislators must work to make such tactics illegal or adjust rules on quorum to reflect the intent of the democratic election process. The minority party must be content to try to persuade more voters that particular positions on various legislative issues are the preferred ones. This may be accomplished by modifying a dogma or point-of-view and/or by educating the voters to better understand their current positions, but it is unlikely to ever be accomplished by coercion, blackmail and extortion. We would suggest that if the financial contributions from special interests were eliminated from campaigns the current legislative impasse facilitated by the questionable “remote hot tub” tactic would be unlikely to recur. We stand firmly behind the concept that the majority may not always be correct, but it remains the majority until the minority displaces it. Elections do have consequences special interests or not.

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Where all the effort proves well worth it Westfield Washington Schools should take a bow. Maple Glen Elementary School, Oak Trace Elementary School, Shamrock Springs Elementary School, Westfield Middle School all were named Four Star Schools by the state Department of Education for finishing in the top 25 percent of ISTEP testing. We “blame” solid parenting and accomplished educators for the success. Nice job! ••• No plans tonight? Here’s something different to occupy your time, expand your horizons and offer a diversion from American Idol Think (gasp!): At 6 p.m., the Westfield Washington Public Library will initiate the 2011 Hamilton County Reads program with popular Celtic music group Traveler’s Dream. Denise Wilson and Michael Lewis draw from the musical traditions of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, French-Canada and early America. It’s a free show. Kudos to the library for bringing back the West Lafayette duo. ••• On the subject of education, listen to what Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, had to say the other day: “There are hundreds of millions of Americans that grew up without a (federal) Department of Education. And certainly, an argument can be made that they're better educated than

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As to the community, our souls are lifted by the COMMENTARY joy of music, the lessons of youth sport and the By Terry Anker expansion of mind shared by school and library. These past many years, our family has worked With those in our midst who have, because of to better understand the role of giving in our infirmity, addiction or circumstance, not been everyday lives. We give through church. We give able to keep pace with through community orthe herd, we show mercy ganizations. We give to support the arts. And, we Yet, we wonder how much at the reminder that we easily one day be give of ourselves to the to take and how much to could amongst those in dire needy. But, we also take. give? I am humbled by need. And we take much. Our Yet, we wonder how existence has been full and those who fully dedicate much to take and how bountiful. We are blessed much to give? I am with a tremendous opporthemselves to service. humbled by those who tunity to grow, learn and fully dedicate themselves live in a place and time to service. And, I am fearful to become one of likely envied. While our tax burden might to a those who give scantly. Why we give is a comfew be giving enough, we have benefited from plex and perhaps never fully answerable quanthe roads, institutions and governments that it dary. But that we give must be as certain as that supports. Please don’t misunderstand; I have no we take. Isn’t keeping that balance essential to desire for our hard-earned dollars to be spent in earning a life well-lived? Isn’t that our humanity? any way other than the most frugal, thoughtful and efficient. Yet somehow, it just seems like we should give. Terry Anker is an associate editor At church, we share not as an early payment of Current Publishing, LLC. on an admittance ticket to heaven, but because You may e-mail him at terry@ our lives are better when filled with spirituality. currentincarmell.com.

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Being right vs. being loved COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson One of my New Year’s resolutions is to be less critical of my husband. Whenever I feel the urge to do so, I ask myself, “Do I want to be right, or do I want to be loved?” Though it’s only March, I’m already struggling with the love part, and if this past weekend is any indication, I’m in serious trouble. Here’s what happened. Friday was a surprise snow day, which means I was already heading towards the ledge come Friday night, when I slept like poo. Then Saturday morning, we had to go to my in-laws for a farewell pancake breakfast (they’re off for their annual six-week hiatus in non-snowy Florida) before rushing back to our house to prep for our youngest’s birthday party extravaganza. (And by “extravaganza” I mean “descent into hell.” She invited 20 of her besties to come make crafts and eat sugar, and lucky us, they all accepted.) I still had to run some errands for it, and asked Doo to take care of the kitchen, garbage and laundry room while I was gone. When I returned, nothing had been done. Nothing. I found him sitting in the exact same spot as when I’d left, downloading music and pretending to “work.” But I wanted to be loved, so I bottled my frustration and calmly reiterated my request for help. To his credit, he did so. Marital crisis averted, we survived the party with mini-

mal alcohol intake, and I felt pretty good about sticking to my resolution. So I went upstairs for a quick shower and makeover, excited to be fluffing for a black-tie fundraiser with Doo. Unfortunately, the fatigue was starting to catch up with me, and I didn’t enjoy anything after the initial cocktail / silent auction hour. When we arrived home to a complete disaster and all the children awake, I went immediately to bed, searching for a happy place.

I fell off the New Year’s resolution wagon and cut loose. I hadn’t found one by morning. I actually felt sick to my stomach from another crappy night’s sleep and was not impressed when I came downstairs to find Doo at my desk again, singing some stupid song, the house still a sty. His cheerful mood was aggravating me to no end, and I had to restrain myself from saying as such. So I stomped around and yelled at the kids to get ready for church, and of course they ignored

me, which fueled my flames even more. Then Doo started in: “Every week I have to listen to you complain about going to church, and then you want my help, and blah, blah, blah.” I couldn’t hear the rest for the steam pouring from my ears. I just wanted to yell. “You’ve been selfish and inconsiderate and totally oblivious to my needs, this entire weekend, you expletive! You may not be Catholic, but our kids are!” Screw being loved; I wanted to be right. I knew my bad mood was born entirely from lack of sleep, but I seriously didn’t care. I’d been with my bratty kids all day Friday, other peoples’ bratty kids Saturday, and a disengaged husband throughout. I was done. So I fell off the New Year’s resolution wagon and cut loose. It wasn’t pretty. But, as people in recovery programs will tell you, setbacks only mean failure if you don’t learn from them. So I’m using my tirade as an example of how not to handle fatigue and hoping the next time I hit the motherload of exhausting weekends, I’ll want to be loved more than I’ll want to be right. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Local family has seen four generations of Girl Scouts By Jordan Fischer Current in Westfield Deirdre Gengenbach’s Girl Scout troop bounces around her home, jumping from one project to the next with the boundless enthusiasm mustered only by 13-year-old girls on a mission. Two of the girls are her own daughters, Adrienne and Haley – representing the fourth generation of Gengenbachs to continue the Girl Scouts tradition. However, Gengenbach says her daughters’ Girl Scouts is a much different organization the one she and her two sisters participated in when they were kids. “In the past, the badge areas ranged through cooking, sewing, basic fire skills,” Gengenbach said. “Now there are badges on stress reduction, technology, and a lot of science and math opportunities.” The iconic badge sashes are still the same, and they still sell cookies, but the Girl Scouts in Gengenbach’s home were also learning how to edit audio files to create stress-relieving music mixes while two of their peers practiced yoga in the living room. “With girl input, they’re creating programs that are relevant to the girls today,” Gengenbach said. Gengenbach’s grandmother Caroline Adams first got involved with the Girl Scouts in the early 1930s. She served as a volunteer with the national Girl Scout Headquarters, and helped

research a song book called the Ditty Bag. After moving to Indianapolis, Adams continued her work with the Girl Scouts, serving as Indianapolis Marion County Council president and helping with the production of the Girl Scout Brownie handbook during the 1960s. Adams also assisted in finding the location for the National Center West in Wyoming, and oversaw the archaeology program for 10 years, which included more than 100 dig sites. In honor of her service, the lake at Camp Gallahue in Morgantown is named Caroline Adams Lake and Wildlife Refuge. Adams’ daughter, and Gengenbach’s mother, Georgie Perkins, followed in her mother’s footsteps. Perkins was the first waterfront director at Camp Gallahue in 1960, and served on the local council’s board for 15 years. She too was honored for her service with the naming of Camp Gallahue’s Hillcrest “Georgie’s Place” two years ago. Perkins also offered her daughters the opportunity to travel to Europe. After saving money for four years, the troop was able to travel overseas for 10 weeks, including a double overnight at Camp Lachenwald in Germany. Perkins’ daughters Tara (Rousu), Maeve (Van Hoorde) and Deirdre (Gengenbach) were all able to join their mother on this or similar trips, either as scouts themselves or junior counselors. All three of Perkins’ daughters still live close by, and remain active in the Girl Scouts, as do

their own daughters. Gengenbach, who now lives in Fishers, where she leads a troop of her own, counts it as one of the most important experiences of her life. “It’s all about providing opportunities for girls to participate in activities that might be new to them, or a little scary, in a safe and comfortable environment,” she said. “Through them, they gain courage, confidence and character.” Gengenbach recalled a “survival camp” she took her troop on one year. The girls learned survival skills, including fire-building, signaling, and how to deal with hypothermia. Then, the councilors simulated a plane crash by blindfolding the girls and scattering their gear through the woods. The scouts then had to survive through the night. “I think, at 5 o’clock in the morning, when that first thunderbolt hit is what I remember most,” Gengenbach said, recalling the downpour of rain which continued through the night. “It’s not very likely that you’re going to be stranded in the woods someday,” she added, “but you may be stranded at a train station in Europe, and you’ll remember those skills that you learned in survival camp.” On Friday, March 25, the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana will host the second annual Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon. The event, which is the primary fundraiser for the organization, will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

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Chaucie’s Place offers hope, safety for abused children child-friendly, home-like environment where a single, comprehensive investigative interview can take place, this group formed a board of directors, procured needed funds, and ultimately opened Chaucie’s Place on Main Street in the very community where Chaucie’s abuse took place, and where one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually molested by their 18th birthday – even in Hamilton County. “Sometimes, people forget why we are here, since we’ve been here so long. This tenth-anniversary year, we want to remind everybody why we are here. Abuse does happen,” said Stark. Those involved with Chaucie’s Place are also looking forward to the coming decade and how to better serve the Hamilton County community. “We still have a long way to go in helping reduce child sexual abuse in our community. In the coming years, we will stay focused on meeting the continuing and evolving needs of the children and families in Hamilton County,” said Chaucie’s Place Board President Dave Schnase. h a n g e Vi ew

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That future focus includes the organization’s outreach Body Safety and new Stewards of Children programs. Body Safety is a child sexual abuse program focusing on helping children differentiate between good and bad touching, knowing they can say no, telling an adult and understanding that such situations are not their fault. Stewards of Children reaches out to the adults children will come to with such disclosures, helping them deal appropriately with the situation. The year 2011 also holds a major move for the facility itself. The current home will be removed in the US-31 widening project, leaving Chaucie’s Place looking for a new place to make hand prints. They hope to relocate to Noblesville to be more centrally located in the county seat. With funds to raise (the center is nearly 100 percent privately funded), a facility to find, the big move and settling in, the beginning of the next decade will be busy. To learn more about Chaucie’s Place, their programs and happenings visit www.chauciesplace.org or “friend” Chaucie’s Place on Facebook.

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Enter the driveway to Chaucie’s Place and along a fence you see colorful, playful handprints – making it easier for the children arriving there to feel at home, safe and among friends. Enter the cozy homestead that has for 10 years been a safe haven for children victimized by abuse and similar handprints cover the walls, nooks and crannies. Each set of the more than 2,600 prints bears a personal message as well. Some are angry, some hopeful and encouraging. It’s a powerful visual created by those who have often felt powerless. “When children place their hands on the wall here,” said Chaucie’s Place Executive Director Toby Stark, “they know they are seen, that they matter, and that their story is real. They are also sending a message to the children who will walk through the door behind them. When the next child does come, they are always drawn to the message they need to see.” There’s one set of prints that does not grace the place, however - the handprints

of the young girl who, after ten years of dealing with familial sexual abuse and a judicial system that failed her, took her life to end the struggle and end the pain. Chaucie Quillen had been repeatedly raped by her father, a prominent Carmel real estate developer, from age 10 to age 18 when in 1992 she garnered the courage to confront him, leave home and file charges. Though Philip Quillen went to trial on 26 counts of child molestation, a juror’s failure to disclose he had a family member once falsely accused of sexual abuse, resulted in a hung jury and mistrial. After repeated delays scheduling a retrial, Chaucie, weary and defeated, watched as her father plea-bargained his way to probation. It was June, 1995. Chaucie committed suicide the day after Christmas that same year. She was 21. Powered by devastating grief for this brave young soul and anger at the flawed system that let her down, a group of dedicated founding individuals took on the task of righting this tragic wrong. Following the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model of providing a neutral,

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Hamilton County kids join to feed hungry By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Children from across Hamilton County are up for a big challenge with this year’s Kids Against Hunger Pack-a-Thon. In past years, kids have been asked to put together 200,000 bundles of food to fight hunger at home and abroad. This year, the goal is 500,000. “It’s a big undertaking for us this year, especially since we have grown so much since 2007,” said Angie Mollenkopf, director of development and the program director for Kids Against Hunger in Indiana. “We are here to really teach kids about hunger and offer them a hands-on learning experience.” Kids Against Hunger is a national nonprofit organization that reached Indiana in 2007 when Carmel residents Dan and Nancy Hintz decided it was an opportunity to serve the community. The Indiana chapter has distributed 2.5 million meals since 2007, 1.3 million of which were from 2010, and the organization operates year round through the Noblesville Red Cross. This year’s Pack-a-Thon is scheduled on April 16, which is Global Youth Service Day. In conjunction with area schools and organizations, Kids Against Hunger hopes to package 500,000 meals for Gleaners and the Midwest Food Bank, and also send packages to orphanages and schools in Africa and Haiti. The mayors of Westfield, Carmel and Noblesville have all declared April 16 to be Kids Against Hunger Day

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to promote the Pack-a-Thon. Each meal packaged is a carefully researched and developed series of ingredients to support immune systems and get vitamins to those who are malnourished. Mollenkopf described the “medicinal” blend of soy, dehydrated vegetables, rice and the “secret scoop” of vitamins as crucial to support those receiving the meals. This year’s event seeks not just to feed the hungry, but also educate students about hunger and malnutrition around the area and world, as youth from Indianapolis and Hamilton County will be together at the Pack-a-Thon. “This urban and suburban youth working together will be a chance to kind of develop a fellowship between them,” said Mollenkopf. “This is a community-wide event to raise awareness and get kids working alongside kids and with adults too.” To register for Kids Against Hunger’s Pack-aThon on April 16, visit www.kidsagainsthunger.net

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Westfield home to plenty of urban wildlife By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Spring is around the corner, and just as family and friends are anxious to get outside and enjoy the sunshine after a long, snowy winter, so too is the wildlife in Westfield. Urban wildlife is all around. As cities grow and develop, wildlife from songbirds and squirrels to deer, fox and coyote are adapting to living closer to people. Knowing how to respond to and responsibly interact with urban wildlife can help make accepting and enjoying the wildlife in your own backyard a bit easier. Wildlife in Westfield is especially prevalent, as there are still remnants of farms and larger areas of open land surround the city, leaving the city and residents in a situation where interactions with wildlife are inevitable, and where wildlife populations are encouraged in certain areas, such as parks. Gary Doxtater, former Indiana DNR Fish and Wildlife Director and current director of development for the Indiana Wildlife Federation, said urban wildlife is something that people need to be aware of so that they also can enjoy the benefits of wildlife around them, whether by bird watching or getting to observe cycles in nature. Doxtater said understanding how to live with the wildlife is easier than trying to make drastic changes to get rid of it. “One of the things I do with the Wildlife Federation is to help people understand what is habitat: It is a food source, a water source, shelter and a place for wildlife to raise their young,” said Doxtater. “Without one of these things populations suffer or animals move on, but helping people understand that having a wildlife-friendly habitat is not a bad thing.” Rick Peercy, the Hamilton County biologist with the DNR, said that putting up bird feeders, creating butterfly gardens and other things are good ways to encourage urban wildlife, but he also said that with any kind of wildlife others are sure to follow. He also said that simple things that people do and don’t think about might bring unwanted for bad interactions between people and animals. Leaving garbage and feeding pets outdoors is the quickest way to attract some unwanted wildlife, so researching and recognizing the kinds of wildlife you seek to attract is important. Feeding the birds is one thing, but feeding the raccoons can also bring along other

consequences, such as inviting unwanted animals in your house because they like the food source. Mitigating conflict between people and animals Accommodating wildlife for residents to enjoy and for the health of parks and other ecosystems also means striking the right balance between encouraging and managing wildlife populations. While many people may enjoy the urban wildlife, often people hear about problems and conflicts with wildlife: Raccoons getting into the house, deer and rabbits eating gardens, and coyotes attacking pets. Bryan Poynter, a Westfield resident and chairman of the Indiana Natural Resources Commission, people often find themselves in tough situations for trying to handle wildlife on their own. He said what often might start out as a philanthropic action of protecting injured wildlife or orphaned animals ends up being illegal. “I always tell people the best course of action is to just leave the wildlife alone,” said Poynter. “Common sense should prevail here. If there is a problem call a Poynter conservation officer to answer questions or call a pest-control company to remove an animal you don’t want. Especially with protected or regulated species, such as eagles and Canada Geese, you don’t want to misstep and end up in trouble or getting fined, so ask questions and get assistance.” Asking questions when you have them, and recognizing that urban wildlife is more prevalent now more than ever can help residents enjoy the animals that live among them naturally, and also discourage those they do not want.

The DNR – When you have questions regarding urban wildlife, whether how to encourage backyard songbirds or get rid of rabbits eating your garden, the DNR can answer your questions. Visit www.In.gov/ dnr/fishwild for tips and information regarding specific species, or call the Hamilton County DNR representative Rick Peercy at (765)567-2152 or email him at rpeercy@dnr.in.gov. Animal control – Tom Rogers with Hamilton County Animal Control said that his department relies on local police agencies to enforce and handle stray pets. Animal Control does not come and remove urban wildlife, but only domesticated animals. To report a stray cat or dog, call the Carmel Police Department at 317-5712580, or Hamilton County Animal Control at 317-773-1282. Sick/Injured animals or a wildlife emergency – If an animal is acting strangely or you think it is sick, Peercy suggests reporting the animal to DNR (765)567-2152 at to ask for help. Raccoons with distemper or animals who have survived being struck by a car are concerns for the DNR to handle, and you should not approach the animal. Often times a wildlife rehabilitator through the DNR will be able to help if it is a scenario where an animal is either injured or orphaned. In case an animal is loose inside your house or taken up residence in an attic or crawl space, calling a pest control service is the best option. The DNR does not remove those animals and must be done by the homeowner. Being aware of your outdoor space and structure of your home is crucially important to preventing animals from getting inside. The Canada goose – A federally protected migratory bird, dealing with Canada Geese on your property is not easy, and can be illegal. The birds are paired off and nesting, and become particularly aggressive during springtime, and can be a nuisance for all property owners. Strategies to handle the geese and also permits to destroy nests are available here: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2351.htm. Protecting your pets – Rick Peercy with the DNR said that it is not unusual for coyotes or other wildlife to harm, and kill pets. “Just as you wouldn’t let a little kid outside to play alone, you shouldn’t let your pet outside by itself. Go out with your pet and bring them inside with you,” he said. Urban hunting and poachers – More and more often now, hunting near urban areas is allowed to help manage wildlife populations. Without natural predators, population control is necessary. Bryan Poynter said that hunters need to be aware of state and also local ordinances when hunting, and residents need to be aware that often the hunter is in the right and has permits to be out. If for some reason you feel unsure if a hunter is doing something legally call 1-800-TIPINDNR, a confidential hotline to catch poachers and handle other environmental issues.

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Meeting a mission to feed the hungry COMMENTARY By Ken Kingshill Recently, the Westfield Rotary Club spent a day volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank. In lieu of our regular Tuesday noon meeting, we met at the food bank on the south side of Indianapolis and donated our time and labor. It was a very rewarding experience. Midwest Food Bank’s mission is to gather large food donations from nationwide corporations and distribute them to social service organizations, as well as national disaster sites, at no charge. In order to accomplish that mission, they are in constant need of volunteer labor. I worked the morning shift on the day we volunteered, arriving at about 8 a.m. After a brief orientation and overview of what we would be doing, it was off to work. We lifted, pushed, pulled and generally strained. There was much loading of boxes onto trucks and into vans. A representative of the food bank would lead the person from the customer social service group along a long row of pallets describing what each pallet contained and how many they could take. We would follow along and lift the requested number of boxes onto a rolling cart. When that cart was full, we loaded the haul

into the customer organization’s vehicle. It moved along with the precision and efficiency of a welloiled manufacturing plant assembly line. The neat thing was that we had the opportunity to work alongside our fellow Rotarians and bond with each other outside the context of our regular weekly luncheon meetings. There’s something about shared hard labor that helps you get to know someone better. When our shift was over they served us lunch. It was good, homemade comfort food, and it really hit the spot. Midwest Food Bank very much appreciated our efforts that day. The following week they sent our club a thank-you card and suggested we come back and help out again sometime. I know we will. Check out their Web site at www.midwestfoodbank.org. They provide an easy opportunity for you or your organization to participate in a few hours of community service. And they really appreciate it. City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor. You may e-mail him at kkingshill@ westfield.in.gov.

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DISPATCHES » Reciprocal borrowing turns one – The first year anniversary of the Hamilton County library reciprocal borrowing agreement is in March. The agreement between Carmel Clay, Hamilton East, Hamilton North, Sheridan and Westfield Washington allowed 3,024 new borrowers countywide to check out a total of 184,768 items from the new inter-library system and ability to check out materials at any library using their “home” library card. » Backyard birding – Do you want to attract beautiful birds to your backyard? Don’t miss this free program at the Westfield Washington Public Library featuring Rob Ripma from the Indiana Audubon Society. On Saturday, March 26, you can find out all about backyard birds in Indiana and how to identify the species of birds that visit your birdfeeder. This free program begins at 11 a.m., and one of Indiana’s bird experts will teach you how you can best use feeders and birdhouses to make your backyard a better bird habitat.

» 2011 Autism Expo – March 26 the Autism Society of Indiana and Easter Seals Crossroads will host the 2011 Autism Expo in Carmel. Learn about autism and programs available to families and those affected by autism. The event is at The Fountains in Carmel (520 E. Carmel Drive) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The expo is free to the public. Register online at http:// support.autism-society.org or contact Dana Renay at 800-609-8449 or by email at dana@ inautism.org. » Learn to use the Internet – Learn to access the vast world of electronic information at a free computer class called “Welcome to the Internet” at the Westfield Washington Public Library. Learn how to navigate the Internet with basic searching skills, along with an introduction to the library website and its various resources. Previous mouse and keyboard experience is recommended. The class will be offered on Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m., and again on Thursday, March 24, at 3 p.m. Space is limited, so please register by calling Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391.

Education Foundation annual fundraising race announced Current in Westfield The Westfield Washington Education Development Foundation’s annual Underground Railroad Run, Fitness Walk and Health Fair is scheduled for March 26. A variety of activities will be available throughout the day, along with several options for runners and walkers. The 5K race begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by the 3K fitness walk at 9:20 a.m. All money raised will benefit the Westfield Washington Education Development Foundation. The foundation supports teachers and students through scholarships and also grants for teachers to develop programs in the classroom and encourage learning. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the foundation has provided around $139,000 in grants to teachers and more

A ‘little bit’ pregnant? GRAMMAR By Brandie Bohney While at church, my husband overheard the following question: ”How pregnant is she?” Now, I realize, as I’m sure you do, that the intended inquiry had to do with how many weeks or months pregnant the woman was, not the degree to which she was pregnant. Because as you know, a woman is either pregnant or she is not. There is no sort-of pregnant or a-little-bit pregnant. You’re either pregnant or you aren’t. Pregnant is not the only word for which there are no degrees. Take for example the word favorite. Frequently given terms of degrees, favorite implies the superlative (the highest degree) and therefore should not be used in phrases such as “most favorite,” or “more favorite.” Another such word is unique. Abuse of unique is rampant. I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard people refer to something or someone as “rather unique,” or “kind of unique,” or “very unique.” But the truth is, something is either unique – existing as the only example or having no equal – or it is not unique. Degrees of uniqueness simply do not exist. Just like pregnancy: it is or it isn’t. There is no more or less. There are several other words without degrees. Consider dead. Can you be sort of dead? No.

You’re dead or you’re not. Even in cases of technicality, dead is dead. What about perfect? Just like favorite, perfect implies the superlative. And just like favorite, you should not add a comparative or superlative adverb to perfect. Think about impossible or infinite. If something is not possible, it is simply not possible. You can’t tie a rainbow. It’s impossible. It’s an extreme. The same is true for infinite. So before you add an adverb to one of these words of extremes, take just a moment to determine if that adverb is really necessary. Because if your adjective implies the superlative or either is or is not, it doesn’t need any help. ••• This Thursday is the first live Grammar Guru class. The topic will be “punctuation saves lives.” Come out at 7 p.m. to Carmel Lutheran Church (4850 E. Main Street, Carmel), room 101A, to learn a few ways to say what you mean and mean what you say with proper punctuation. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

than $500,000 to graduating Westfield High School students. “This is by far our largest and most important fundraiser,” said Jan Skinner, the foundation’s executive director. “College costs are increasing each year and with budget cuts in the classroom, we can really help support Westfield schools. We owe our participants, sponsors and volunteers a lot for this event.” Registration for the race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the health fair lasts from 8:00-11:30 a.m. Awards are presented at 10:15 a.m. For more information, contact Jan Skinner, foundation executive director, at 867-8085 or visit www. wws.k12.in.us. To race in the 5K registration is $15. The 3K walk is $3 for students and $6 for adults.

Westfield schools achieve 4-star status Current in Westfield Four Westfield schools have earned the state’s 2009-10 Four School Award. Westfield Middle School, Maple Glen Elementary, Oak Trace Elementary, Shamrock Springs Elementary were recognized by the Department of Education for outstanding test scores and student achievement. The award recognizes excellent performance of a school by measuring student achievement in math and English exams and attendance. “We’re pleased that four of our schools have received this recognition, but at the same time, after analyzing the data, that four of our other schools were within either one, or two students

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of qualifying for the recognition,” said Dr. Mark Keen, Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent in a statement. “This recognition is the result of teachers, administrators, staff, students, parents and the community working together.” This year marks the first use of new requirements and benchmarks to be considered a Four Start School. Schools that rank in the top 25th percentile for each grade tested in English and Math could qualify for the award, along with several other qualifications including attendance rates. Out of 1,808 public schools, 188 were given this distinction statewide.

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Looking back over the years (Clockwise) Indiana University Basketball Coach Bobby Knight with Larry Snapp, Sharon Wright and Ron Wright Larry Snapp was the Chamber of Commerce president in the 1990s. Past President of the Chamber Jack Ahern and long-time Chamber member Ron Wright. Wanda Lockrem was the first executive director of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce in 1982. The Hardees Basketball competition in 1989 and 1990 was organized to raise funds for local charities.

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Business Name: Kelties Restaurant and Catering Owner: Keltie Domina Address: 110 South Union St Phone: 317867-3525

Business name: Wesley’s Landscape & Lawncare, Inc.

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How long has your business been a member of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce? Seven years What is the benefit of being a member? The many friends, business contacts and up to date information I gain. How do you measure your business success? My Accountant John Schaaf would like me to say the bottom line, and that’s good, but I personally measure it by how many people we can help and how many new guests we meet. What are your “words to live by” in business? If you have time to lean you have time to clean! And: To always live by the golden rule

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Owners: Dave and Becky Weiss

How do you measure your business success? “We love to meet the needs of our customers and appreciate their words of encouragement supporting our businesses. We too are celebrating our 30th year of business this summer, and we can only thank our community for liking our service and goods and keeping us in business!”

Address: 101 S. Union St. Phone: 317-867-2525 How long has your business been a member of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce? “We are charter members and have been with the Chamber since it was founded, so 30 years.” What is the benefit of being a member? “The benefit of the chamber is meeting with other business professionals and sharing ideas and giving one another encouragement. The chamber is also

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How long has your business been a member of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce? “This is our first year. We were members a few years back as well.” What is the benefit of being a member? “Networking and keeping up with economic changes. We love building relationships and using vendors in the local area as well as meeting new prospects.” How do you measure your business success? “Our mission statement is to enhance our client’s properties while exceeding their expectations to the point of a referral. We measure our success by the relationships we build and the referrals we get.” What are your “words to live by” in business? “Deliver ‘wow’ in service.”

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DISPATCHES » Pairing wine and cheese - Don't be afraid to experiment or feel like there are rules to which you have to adhere. Just keep in mind that the intensity of the wine should match the intensity of the cheese. A terrific bottle of wine can be dragged down by a boring cheese, but a terrific cheese can make your ordinary wine taste terrific. It's all a matter of taste. Stop worrying about "official" winecheese duos that supposedly exist. -www.thenest.com » Boost flavor with leeks - Hold the onions! When a recipe calls for onions, consider adding leeks instead to create a subtle, sweet flavor that won't overpower the dish — or your date. Their light green hue also adds a pleasant hint of color to salads, soups, or side dishes. -www.delish.com » Cruise lines suggest bigger tips - Royal Caribbean is recommending that guests leave larger tips, starting July 1. The line recommends $11.65 per person per day in gratuities for dining and housekeeping staffs, up from $9.75. The breakdown: waiter $3.75, assistant waiter $2.15, head waiter 75 cents and housekeeping staff, $5. Carnival suggests $10 per person daily and Norwegian Cruise Line recently upped its recommendation from $10 to $12. -www.miamiherald.com » Selecting fruit trees - When choosing fruit trees, remember that apple, apricot, and pear trees need two varieties present to ensure pollination. If space is limited, try peach, nectarine, or sour cherry, which will bear fruit on a single tree. Prune existing fruit trees now until spring buds swell. Maple and birch should not be pruned until they leaf out. -www.almanac.com » Movies through Facebook – Last week, Warner Bros. announced it would make movies available to rent or purchase through Facebook. It's as simple as clicking the "rent" icon on a movie's official Facebook page. The first feature on offer is 2008's “The Dark Knight.” Renting a movie costs $3 (or 30 "Facebook credits"), and viewers are given two days to watch it. In reaction to the news, Netflix's stock dropped more than 5 percent on the morning of the announcement. -www.theweek.com

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‘The Fantasticks’ opens new Studio Theater By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield The Studio Theater is ready for opening night: The seats are ready, the lights are installed and the stage is set for the audience and inaugural performance. The Carmel Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Fantasticks” opens the theatre for a show that is family friendly and famous for its comedy and outstanding music. “We are at our heart a community theater,” said Larry Creviston, chairman of the CRT Board and founding member. “We came together years ago for this, and we’re still here. We’re about community and people getting involved and see an affordable show. We are a community organization.” The production is the first official one in the new black-box theater, which is a part of the Center for the Performing Arts campus. The 250-seat theater is very flexible and intimate in design, and for CRT, the perfect fit for the show and company. “The Fantasticks” is a famous off-Broadway production, and the longest running musical in the world. The simple production and stage set up, and also timeless story has made it a hit in the past for CRT and the opportunity to perform it again was exciting for all involved. The storyline revolves around two young teenagers, Luisa and Matt, who fall in love despite their feuding fathers. After learning the feud was

Actors prepare for the Fantasticks during a vocal rehearsal. an act to get their children to fall in love, because teenagers do the exact opposite of what their parents want, Luisa and Matt go their separate ways, and eventually come together again, a little older, wiser and ready to be truly in love. For young actress and singer Jessica Lempereur, 15, the chance to play the female lead as Luisa is an opportunity to continue to grow and develop as a performer. A sophomore at North Central High School, Lempereur is excited about her role in the production. “I’ve loved acting since the sixth grade when I was in ‘Annie,’” said Lempereur. “The excite-

ment of opening night just stuck with me. Now I get to work the CRT, and they are such great people and supportive.” The vast variety of local actors helps give “The Fantasticks” plenty of personality. For CRT veteran Dick Davis, the chance to perform the first show in the Studio is so exciting. “It’s so great to have a place we can call home and have as our own to grow in,” said Davis. “The community groups and performing arts organizations are going to really benefit from this space.”

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Concert to raise money for abuse prevention You can still enjoy festive drinks and dishes this St. Patrick’s Day even if you’re making them at home. Add blue food coloring to light-colored beers to turn them green or try these themed cocktail and food recipes.

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Guinness and onion soup Ingredients • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 5 cloves minced garlic • 8 cups thinly sliced onions • Gray salt • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar • 1 1/2 cups dark beer (recommended: Guinness) • 6 cups beef stock • 6 slices country bread cut 1/2inch thick, toasted • 1/2 pound Irish Cheddar, sliced thin Directions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and cook briefly to release aroma. Add onions, season with salt and cook for about 5 minutes stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are golden brown. 2. Add the thyme, vinegar, and beer. Reduce

beer by half and add the beef stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes. 3. Preheat the broiler. Transfer soup to an ovenproof serving dish or individual ovenproof soup bowls. Top with toasted bread slices and sliced Cheddar. Broil until cheese melts and starts to brown slightly. Serve piping hot. -www.foodnetwork.com

Current in Westfield Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will be in town April 1 to play good music for a good cause. Rye will perform at Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, in Noblesville for two concerts during a day billed as one full of music, humor and entertainment. Rye also will perform twice the following day at Lamberts Music Center in Anderson. Both locations are owned by Phil and Judy Lambert. Proceeds from both days will be used to help prevent child abuse in Hamilton and Madison Counties. Tickets are $10. A self-taught musician, Rye has been playing the organ since the age of five. He’s also adapted some new-age ideals for his shows, including the use of video cameras on both his hands and his feet. “It’s completely different with me than anyone else,” he said. “I carry tiny video cameras. I show my hands, my feet, everything to the audience. It’s a complete AV show that accompanies my show.” Rye is a self-described comedian but said he does not tell jokes. “I play and I have fun with the audience. It’s not a church concert, so I won’t make it one.” In fact, Rye stressed that playing the organ does not go hand in hand with a church or a funeral. Instead, he prefers to play popular songs by artists such as Michael Bublé Each of his concerts begins with an opener of his choice, but from there he lets the audience decide. For more information, call 773-2002.

Creating the team, cast Following CHICAGO By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield The musical “Chicago” is about jazz and dance, celebrity and crime, and sensationalism and scandal. With complicated subject matter and character development, music that is well recognized and difficult to perform and the intricate and expected dance style of Bob Fosse, mounting the production is no easy undertaking. For Actors Theatre of Indiana, the process began almost a year ago when the executive and artistic directors, in anticipation of their first season in the new Center for the Performing Arts, decided to take the long shot at getting the rights for the show. “We were told that virtually 99.9 percent of all applicants for the rights didn’t get them, and if they did, it took months. We knew this was an impossible show to get, and that it was the perfect show for us to open at The Studio [at the Center for the Performing Arts],” said Judy Fitzgerald, one of the artistic directors with ATI.

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Imagine her and the rest of ATI’s surprise when the rights for “Chicago” came through within a week. With the show rights unexpectedly in their hands, ATI began the process of conceptualizing the production and bringing together the strongest team they could to pull off what Fitzgerald called a “not great, but phenomenal show.” One of the key elements for any show’s success is bringing together the best possible production team early on. or ATI this meant finding a choreographer who understood the nuances in famous choreographer Bob Fosse’s style and someone who understood the integral role dance plays in the musical Chicago for character development, story and staging. The answer was in professional choreographer, Ball State University dance professor and experienced actor and dancer Michael Worcel. “I have done so many shows, but this is al-

cept the challenge in “Chicago,” for dancing, singing and acting. During casting, Fitzgerald and Worcel said being picky was not just a luxury, but a necessity for this particular production, where nearly everyone in the ensemble and with significant parts has a very specific role. “This show is a triple threat sort of production,” said Fitzgerald. “We are lucky to have a cast who are all on the same page and anxious to grow and learn throughout the process, but are Director Judy Fitzgerald and Choreographer already at such a high level of Michael Worcel discuss casting performance.” But there is much work that ways one I have wanted to do, so it was an imwill go into production before rehearsals even mediate ‘yes,’” said Worcel. “People are expectbegin in April. ing Fosse’s style, and I am excited to interpret Actors Theatre of Indiana is Hamilton County’s equity it. The dancers in this show have characters to theater company and a resident company with the Center perform and are truly a part of the cast. Ready to take on Fosse and interpret it for the for the Performing Arts. For the next several weeks, read and learn about how their inaugural production at the production, Mike arrived at auditions for the Center is created from ideas to opening night. For more cast ready to choose the performers ready to acinformation, visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org.

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non-fat cooking spray. Sear scallops, turning until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Peel cucumber and remove seeds; slice on the bias. Sauté tomato, onion and cucumber for 20 seconds. Add tomato mixture to mixed greens and toss with ¾ cup dressing. Add hot scallops to top of salad. Sprinkle remaining dressing on top and garnish with lemon wedge, dill and cilantro. Serve immediately. Yield = 4 servings Recipe by: Chef Paul Jones Indiana Convention Center Nutrition Information for 1 Serving: 280 calories, 2 gm fat, 0 gm saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 285 mg sodium

This recipe is from the event Dining A La Heart, which supported the The Reviving Heart Program. This program places automated external defibrillators (AED) into local area Indiana high schools, making schools safer for everyone who walks through the door.

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March 19 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.

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.

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March 18 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.

March 18 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.

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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 26 The Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Generations of Divas: Diane Reeves, Jane Mohneit and Nikki Yanofsky March 26, 8 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts. org It promises to be a pitch perfect evening when Dianne Reeves and Jane Monheit, join forces with 16-year old phenomenon Nikki Yanofsky to bring their considerable talents to the Palladium. These three remarkable vocalists are following in the footsteps of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, even as they blaze brilliant paths of their own.

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Marking crystal shamrocks with your kids COMMENTARY By Ashley Phipps With the gloom of March upon us, it is often too cold and rainy to go outside. But I find it is also hard to keep children entertained inside this time of year. The result is that cabin fever is reaching an all-time high around my house. My solution is to find fun and easy crafts for my children to do! This craft is actually part craft / part science experiment, so it is a great way to have fun and teach your children. And the great part about this craft is that you can let your children decide what shape they would like to create. But in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we decided to make crystal shamrocks at our house. You will need … • Borax (you can find this in the cleaning aisle of your local grocery store or super store) • Boiling water • Nylon thread or clear fishing wire • Pipe cleaners (your choice of colors) • Pot and/or additional container • Large spoon / pencil / etc. that is large enough to sit across the top of your pot How to: 1. Shape pipe cleaners into the shape of your choice. Let your kids have fun creating whatever shape they want! Note that the crystals are actually clear, so the color of pipe cleaner you use will determine the color your crystal appears. (To make shamrock shapes, make three heart shapes and a stem. Then twist them all together.) 2. Tie clear nylon thread or clear fishing wire to the top of your pipe cleaner shape and tie the other end of the thread

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onto a large spoon or pencil, etc. (something long enough to sit on top of the container or pot). 3. Boil water in a large pot and then add borax until it will no longer dissolve (about three tablespoons per cup of water or more). 4. Either pour water / borax mixture into smaller containers or keep it in the pot. 5. Hang pipe cleaners in water / borax mixture so that they do not touch the sides or bottom of the container. 6. Let them sit in the mixture at least overnight until crystals are sufficiently formed on the pipe cleaners. You should see a few crystals start to form within a few hours. If you don’t, re-boil the water and add more borax. Don’t be discouraged, though; sometimes these can take several days to fully crystallize, especially if you have more than one pipe cleaner in the mixture. (You can use this as a teaching moment about patience for your children!) 7. When they are completely crystalized, you can use the fishing wire to hang these anywhere. But if you hang them close to a window, your children will love to see how they sparkle in the sunlight! So let’s beat the winter blues by helping our children create something fun! Happy crafting! (Note: Although these resemble rock candy, they are not, in any way edible!)

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Outdoor living spaces: Avoiding headaches LANDSCAPING By Mark Skipper I will never forget a very nice couple in Zionsville whose outdoor living space I had the opportunity to create. The result was fantastic, but this couple had a very bad experience before we even met. Another “landscaping contractor,” a term that will be used loosely, started their project, worked only one day and took the $8,000 down payment and never showed up again. These situations can and should be avoided. In my last column, I talked about all of the unique options available as you plan your own outdoor living space. Options such as fireplaces, water features, pergolas and built-in grills can become a reality in any outdoor living space. In this article, I want to share the steps that you should follow in selecting a professional to build your outdoor dream space. 1. Check references: Not only ask for 3-5 past clients to call, but also ask to see at least one completed project. The No. 1 reason we built an outdoor living space at our garden center is to provide future clients an opportunity to see one of our projects firsthand. Be sure to ask a lot of questions when checking references. 2. Check insurance: I am absolutely amazed that almost every new client NEVER asks for a copy of our general liability or workers compensation insurance policies. Accidental damage to your house or an injured worker can become a nightmare to you and your family. Get a copy of the contractors insurance before any work is started. 3. Check certifications: Cutting grass is one thing, but installing an outdoor living space can be complicated and requires a much greater skill set. The national certification for paver

patios is ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) and retaining wall certification is NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association). Contractors are required to follow strict installation processes as well as annual continued education to maintain these certifications. The two photos show a before and after outdoor living space located at our garden center. The first photo gives a great cross section of the paver installation with the second photo the finished look. Depending on the type of paver or the special feature installed, the sub-base material and/or foundations need to meet the specifications from the manufacturer. The wrong sub-base or installation techniques can cause problems for many years. Using a certified, knowledgeable and trustworthy landscaping professional will ensure many years of enjoyment in your outdoor living space.

Mark Skipper is the president of Mustard Seed Landscapes & Garden Center and Weddings at the Metsker Plantation in Noblesville. Contact him at mark@ mustardseedlandscapes.com.

What’s cooking with kitchen floors? REMODELING By David Decker Kitchen flooring is an expanding business, because the biggest trend in kitchen design is … larger kitchens. With more floor area, taller ceilings and expansive adjacent living spaces, today’s kitchen floors – with their unprecedented size and presentation – are on display as never before. Keeping up with that trend is an ever-growing abundance of flooring materials and design options that can – with the right design input – help define and balance these often-complex spaces. And while kitchen space and flooring display may be growing, there are still the same old practical issues to address – slip, stain and water resistance, repelling bacteria and mold, foot comfort, noise absorption, environmental concerns, and durability. Often, time-honored materials are the proven solution. Wood’s warmth and richness has become wildly popular in kitchens the last 10 years or so, and now bamboo, which grows faster than trees, is a less-expensive but viable substitute for wood. Linoleum, now made with linseed

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Hardwood adds texture and warmth to a kitchen. oil instead of chlorine, is environmentally friendly and remains among the most versatile, inexpensive and easy-to-install flooring choices. Laminates are durable and available in endless patterns. Porcelain tiles are making a comeback as highly durable, indoor-outdoor stone lookalikes. Modern radiant heat technology economically takes the “chill” out of tile flooring, and slip-resistance is enhanced with scoring and finish applications. Cork flooring is also making a comeback, for its environmental sustainability and softness, which provides foot comfort, thermal insulation and sound-deadening. And, it’s waterproof to boot. In high-end applications, pattern-colonized

concrete joins slate, stone, terrazzo, glass, marble – even steel – in providing highly unique, luxurious, stylish and functional kitchen flooring. Appearance is just about always our clients’ No. 1 design parameter for kitchen flooring, but it’s the job of the professional flooring expert and unique home improvement designer to help arrive at the best mix of appearance, function and cost. These days, that’s a really big decision.

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We are all crazy for daisies GARDENING By Holly Lindzy I have the fondest memories of traipsing through fields with my dad when I was little, searching for wild daisies. We’d bring home a fistful for my mom, and she’d put on a smile, as if a wilted bunch of daisies was just what she always wanted. Something so simple would bring lots of cheer to the house. We carry these kinds of things with us into adulthood, and it often influences what goes into our own gardens. My garden is teeming with bright white daisies in June. I’m sure it’s those memories that spark my fondness for all daisy type flowers. There is one for just about every color you desire. The “annual” black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a garden powerhouse. It is fuller and brighter, with a longer bloom period than its perennial cousin, Rudbeckia fulgida “Goldsturm,” which is readily available in all the nurseries. They reseed all over and pop up in the coolest places. I have gobs of them everywhere and I swear that the first one I ever planted is still in its same spot. Annual – phooey. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is wonderfully attractive with purple petals curved slightly downward and contrasting orange eye. It is a butterfly magnet and the seed is a finch favorite. Reliably perennial, it also reseeds and is now available in exciting shades of orange and

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yellow, though the contrast of the eye is not as attractive. I plant it with tall tiger lilies (common daylily) and the orange of the daylily is superb with the orange and purple coneflower. It is the perfect low-maintenance perennial. I’ll cut a big bunch of daisies for my daughter to give to my dad for Father’s Day. I know the memories are with him as well. And I’ll keep the tradition going by including my daughter. It’s funny how things have come around full circle ... all because of the magic of flowers. Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville. com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

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Fact finding vs. faith finding FAITH By Bob Walters Some people just aren’t that into God because they are so busy fact finding that they ignore, shun or ridicule faith finding. Look at our educational system. Look at our legal system. Shoot, look at several aspects of our church system. Our modern culture is wired, networked, satellite-linked and surfing for a universe explained by facts. Educationally, we shun faith, and I don’t mean prohibiting public-school prayer. Schooling at every level, K through college, institutionally asserts that faith has no part of functioning intellect. Rubbish. Faith is, precisely, a function of intellect. Legally, we expend enormous energies assessing the facts of various cultural conveniences, bringing our judicial system to the opinion that while it is not necessary to protect live, unborn fetuses or the “this-man-take-this-woman” institution of marriage, it is indeed necessary to protect itself from faith. Ten commandments? Adios. Faith, you see, is “non-factual opinion.” It’s also the ultimate “inconvenient truth.” Churches that are faith-based, faith-directed and faithful to the Gospel truth of Jesus Christ are awesome. Churches that survey the expediencies of current society and rewrite the truth of Jesus Christ into fashionably inoffensive – or incredibly fear-inducing – facts to better “market”

or “sell” religion to “a non-believing world,” are awful, not awesome. Why go to church to find the “truth” if church is just as treacherous and self-serving with the facts as the rest of the world? Truth is, the world’s game of facts is stacked against “the truth.” And by truth, I mean Jesus Christ. He’s the lightening rod of all lightening rods, and He’s the source of all truth, all light, and all joy that is truly worth having. That His “truth” doesn’t rise to the adequate level of “fact” in our public institutions is what day-by-day gives Satan hope. Yet no matter what facts we find, the truth stays the truth 24/7/365: For His glory God loves us, Jesus Christ has saved us, the Holy Spirit is here with us, and the Bible tells us so. Amen. Faith in just that much truth changes the complexion of every fact we can ever discover. Thinking we can reflect our own glory with facts is Satan’s most powerful weapon against us. Knowing in faith that all Glory is God’s, we discover the vast and true love, grace and beauty of God’s Kingdom – and it’s all around. That’s the power of faith, and that’s a fact. Find it today. Bob Walters (www.believerbob.blogspot. com, email rlwcom@aol.com) notes that cell phone texting and surfing has us all bowing our heads. How hard would it be to throw in a prayer of thanks to God once in a while?

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DISPATCHES » St.V rebrands – St.Vincent officials recently unveiled the new brand for its neuroscience services – St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute. The new name is represented on the outside of St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital at 8333 Naab Road, entrance 6. St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute specializes in areas of brain and spine tumors, cerebrovascular, epilepsy and seizure, movement disorders, neuromuscular and sleep. » Beer is good for you – “Beer is good for you, as is any alcohol, as long as you don’t overdo it. Alcohol is cardio-protective,” Kathleen Zelman, an Atlanta-based nutrition consultant told the Miami Herald. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines agree, and define moderate drinking as one drink a day for women and two a day for men. Nondrinkers should not start drinking for health benefits, though. -www.miamiherald.com » Diabetes fair – Join Riverview Medical Group’s Diabetes Center for a free Diabetes Fair this Saturday, 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. For more information, call 770-5835. » Beware of reduced fertility – Everyday chemicals may be lowering your sperm count. Bisphenol-A (BPA), for example, has been linked to fertility problems and low sperm count and quality, but 40 percent of cash register receipts are coated with this. Metal food cans often contain BPA, too. Phthalates, linked to cancer, allergies, birth defects, and infertility, are commonly found in scented soaps, shampoos and vinyl shower curtains. Additionally, heated car seats and heating pads increase testicular temperatures enough to decrease sperm production. -www.mercola.com » Lack of sleep leads to optimism – People who do not get enough sleep tend to make overly optimistic decisions and may be more prone to risky gambling, a recent study says. Scientists used magnetic resonance imagining to examine the brains of people who had spent a night of disturbed and shortened sleep compared to their better-rested counterparts. The scans showed increased activity in the parts of the brain that assess positive outcomes, and decreased activity in the areas that process negative outcomes. -www.foxnews.com

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Heal your brain with exercise WELLNESS By Angela LaSalle M.D. We understand the calorie-burning effect of exercise, but did you know regular exercise is good for your brain? A 2008 study of factors affecting cognition in the elderly showed that regular exercise was a factor in the prevention of dementia and decline of neurological function. This may be in part due to the release of growth factors, decrease in inflammation and increased release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and glutamate. Exercise also releases endorphins, which act as natural antidepressants for the body. Studies have shown that both serotonin and endorphins are increased by exercise and may be maintained at higher levels for several days. Milder cases of depression can respond well to regular exercise leading to increased self-esteem and a decrease in stress and anxiety.

Studies have shown that both serotonin and endorphins are increased by exercise and may be maintained at higher levels for several days. John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of Psychiatry at Harvard, recently wrote about exercise’s effects on the brain in his book “Spark: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain.” According to his writings, exercise helps to increase our stress tolerance, improves learning, combats symptoms of ADHD and improves the brain’s repair mechanisms by elevating a chemical called BDNF or brain derived neurotropic factor. By elevating the neurotransmitters and neurologic growth factors, the connections between the neurons are improved, promoting a quality of brain function known as synaptic plasticity. Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco monitored 6,000 women’s exercise habits and cognitive function over an eightyear period. They found that those in the most active group had the best cognitive function. Even small increases in exercise showed benefit. For every extra mile walked per week, the team noticed a 13 percent smaller chance of cognitive decline. There are numerous studies linking improved brain function with exercise. With that being said, the only decision left to make is when to get moving.

The beauty of the ‘mommy makeover’ BODY BEAUTY By Dr. Barry Eppley Pregnancy and childbirth can wreak havoc on a woman’s body. Few women would cast doubt on a phenomenon that they have probably seen or experienced. Throw in the strain of a few months of breast-feeding, and a bunch of sleepless nights, and a woman’s body is sure to suffer. To reverse some of these changes, plastic surgery has come up with a variety of cosmetic procedures to help restore a woman’s body. Dubbed the “mommy makeover,” it has become popular as both a marketing concept and a treatment strategy for the post-pregnancy female body. A mommy makeover is a collection of bodyreshaping procedures that focus on the breasts and abdomen – the two body areas most affected by pregnancy. These can include breast procedures, such as a breast lift, breast implants or a breast reduction. Abdominal and waistline options include various forms of tummy tucks and liposuction to eliminate unwanted pockets of fat from the stomach, hips and thighs. None of these plastic surgery procedures are new, but combining them all at once in a single surgery is. Combining breast and abdominal reshaping can create the most dramatic changes ever seen in a woman between the shoulders and the hips. Some women can never return to exactly the way they looked before children, even with the best of plastic

surgery, but others end up looking shapelier than before pregnancy. While many women get stellar results with a mommy makeover, it is not right for everyone. The best candidates are women who are finished having children and are done with breast feeding. One should have made a good effort with diet and exercise to get the best body possible before surgery, and have sufficient time off and support to allow for an adequate recovery. While some women are anxious to begin the process of a mommy makeover shortly after giving birth to their last child, it is often better to wait for at least 6 months to a year. Most mommy makeovers are done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. No really significant breast and abdominal changes can be done within the limits of local and sedation anesthesia. Real body changes require real surgery … and recovery. While some women bounce back from pregnancy like nothing ever happened, other women struggle with feeling their bodies have been ravaged after pregnancy. Mommy makeovers can reverse years of damage to a woman’s body in just a few hours. Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon. Comments can be sent to info@ eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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» Free financial seminar – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will host a free financial seminar Wednesday 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. » Weak AOL on the verge? – On the daily chart, the 50-day moving average just crossed over the 200-day to the downside, a signal that the trend is now down. Price broke below the 52-week low of 21 a few sessions ago — not good. On the weekly chart, price has downtrended now since November, a serious divergence from the market as a whole. -www.forbes.com » Avoid business killers – The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center will guide attendees in learning about the six common mistakes business owners make and the impact of those mistakes during its program “Business Killers: Avoiding the 6 mistakes that can destroy your business and future.” The program will be held April 19, 7 to 9 a.m. in the first floor conference center at 10333 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at buskillers.eventbrite.com.

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Noblesville Travel, a full-service travel agency, is now open and ready to serve customers’ various vacation needs. The company assists with honeymoon planning, family vacations, anniversary trips, family reunions, girlfriend getaways and group travel. Noblesville Travel works with customers to book vacation rentals, cruises, tours, all-inclusive packages and more. According to Tracy Line, owner of Noblesville Travel, the benefits of using a travel agency are numerous. Line believes travelers get more for their money when working with an agent versus booking via the Internet. “There’s a myth out there that it costs more to go through a travel agency,” Line said. “In fact, most travel agencies offer prices comparable to anything you can find on the Internet.” Addition, many agency suppliers offer a price-beat guarantee, she said. Line has worked in the travel industry for more than 10 years. She began her career at RCI (Resort Condominiums International) where she worked in sales and service, assisted with customer check-in issues, and later worked in servicing RCI’s resort clients. She left RCI in 1997 to raise her children and pursue a career in freelance writing, something she continues to do now as a travel writer. Line re-entered the travel industry in 2010 and is excited to offer her services to the public. “I love to travel and I love to help others plan their trips” she said. “There is a joy to knowing you’ve helped someone have a great vacation.” Phone: 414-3840 | E-mail: Tracy@noblesvilletravel.com

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Ready for spring, not yardwork HUMOR By Mike Redmond Spring has not yet sprung, at least not officially, but it’s out there, coiled up and ready to go “kaboing” right in our faces. You might assume I am not 100 percent in favor of this arrival-of-spring-thing, and you would be right. Oh, I’m as tired of winter as you are – and I’m a person who actually likes winter. How could you not like a season that has Christmas, Groundhog’s Day and National Pancake Day in it? But this year’s winter has been, to use the meteorological term, a lulu. Snow, ice, cold, kids home from school for months at a time … it was almost as bad as the winters our parents used to tell us about where they had to walk five miles through raging blizzards just to get a Hershey Bar. So yes, I’ve had about enough winter, too. But that does not mean I am ready for spring. Spring, after all, means yard work, and I detest yard work. A little while ago I took a look around the back yard to determine what must be done to get it into some reasonable semblance of shape. Here are my notes: 1. Scoop up dog bombs. Get BIG scooper and bucket. Cut down size and frequency of dog’s meals. 2. Hire landscaper? 3. Talk to dog about big hole where Japanese lilies used to be. 4. Consider planting artificial flowers. 5. See if guy down street who keeps asking for money wants to earn it performing dog bomb removal. Doubt it. Even winos have SOME standards. 6. Landscapers expensive. Maybe just get quotes. 7. See if family of possums is still camped out under back porch. Assuming they

are possums and not Ginormous Mutant Sewer Rats. In either case, call exterminator because dog has already said she has no intention of going under porch, the big weenie. 8. Look online to see if there is any chance of using dog bombs to solve energy crisis. 9. Also go online for landscaping tips; bypass landscaper fee entirely. 10. Forget previous task. Preliminary search indicates cost of necessary equipment and products about double that of hiring professional. Also way more work than I want to do. 11. Remind self to write essay about how yards might look better if left in natural state. 12. Go online. Search “teach dog to Use bathroom.” 13. Calculate amount of grass seed needed to patch bare spots in what is jokingly referred to as “lawn.” 14. Wow. Get estimate from paving company on cost of green concrete. 15. And then I had a stroke of springtime genius pop up (“kaboing”) and hit me right in the face: Forget grass. Forget paving. Forget landscaping. Rent large rototiller. Plow back yard. Plant cantaloupe. See what terms dog will require for fertilizer contract. I know what you’re thinking. I’m an idiot. Raising cantaloupe IS a lot of work. True. But it isn’t yard work. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

Nothing says friendship like a Facebook birthday wish HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie I’d like to sincerely thank all my “friends” who last week wished me a happy 64th birthday. More than 400 people, who set their Facebook accounts to notify them of birthdays, posted greetings on my homepage that said, “Hi Dick, happy birthday.” I did receive a few congratulatory posts that were more personal, like, “Hi Dick, have a great Saturday,” “Hello, Dick, have fun, despite the rain,” and my favorite: “Happy birthday, Richard. Are you interested in term life insurance while it’s still affordable?” The big problem is that I receive an e-mail alert from Facebook whenever anyone posts on my page, which is very annoying. Why don’t I change that setting, you might ask? I’ll tell you why, as if it’s any of your business. I haven’t a clue how to do that. OK? As I write this, the salutations are still pouring in, about 15 or 20 an hour. I would not even bother reading them, but I’m afraid that embedded in this avalanche might be an important message. Like a request for one of my books or a substantial inheritance from one of my Nigerian relatives. YOU’VE GOT MAIL! Hold on, there’s one now. It’s from Tom, who told me to have a great day and then added, “How old are you? Has your birth certificate expired, yet?” As a kid, I used to display selected fingers to show how old I was. If Tom were here, I’d select ... YOU’VE GOT MAIL! That was from JP. He’s never remembered my birthday before. JP has owed me 50 bucks for two years. Well, at least he remembered something, that no good ... YOU’VE GOT MAIL! Hold on, this could be important. Perfect ,it’s good wishes from Meals on Wheels. I was wondering where I’d have my birthday dinner. I’m also going to ask all of my friends to fiddle with their Facebook account and start

sending me messages that will have a more direct benefit to me in my disordered existence. Thanks for helping me manage my life. Here’s your message to forward to me (by the first letter of your last name): A-C: Hi, Dick, quit procrastinating and schedule that periodontal exam. (April 3) D-G: Hey, Dick. Avoid the slammer. TAXES! (April 15) H-L: Hi, Dick. Isn’t it time to shell out eight bucks for a car wash? (May 9). M-S: Hello, Dick. It’s your anniversary. Don’t screw it up like last year. (June 14) T-Z: Hi, Dick. Saw you on TV. Get a haircut. (Send first of every month) One day I’ll change my Facebook configurations so they no longer show the day I was born. But for now, I’m going to go down to City Hall tomorrow and convince them to change my name and the year of my birth. I have a feeling that will be much easier. YOU’VE GOT MAIL Oh, shut up! Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Open five days a week PETS BY Dr. Greg Magnusson For me, spring is a time to look back at what has worked and what has failed, and renew my vision for the future. Let’s shake off the dust, open some windows, and take a deep breath of this gorgeous Indiana air! The last seven months have been quite an adventure, at Leo’s Pet Care. We have made so many new friends, and look forward to meeting many, many more of you this year. Starting a brandspanking new business during this recession has been quite a challenge as you might expect, but I’m proud to report our doors are still open!! Not only that, I am super excited to announce that beginning Friday, April 1st, Leo’s Pet Care will now be open five days a week! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, we will open 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am2pm (still closed Wednesdays except by early morning or evening appointment, for now). I’d like to remind everyone that, if you haven’t already got your dogs and cats on flea and heartworm prevention, now is definitely the time. Most veterinarians require yearly heartworm testing before dispensing heartworm pills, so keep that in mind when you’re budgeting for

this season. Of course, Leo’s Pet Care recommends year-round flea and heartworm control. Because really, who wants worms in their pet’s heart and bugs on their fur? If the only critters you want in your home are the ones you can see, please see your veterinarian today to protect your pet, your kids, and yourself, from doggy and kitty parasites. Spring is also a very common time for pets to be vaccinated, and for good reason. All that fresh air means we take our pets outside to explore, and meet new friends! Truly, nothing makes a veterinarian sadder than seeing a dog or cat get sick from something we could have easily prevented with a couple of inexpensive shots. Please vaccinate your pets. Then, once your pets are vaccinated, parasiteproofed and heartworm-protected, you can rest easier knowing you have made their outside time as safe as possible.

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Pets of the week Malichi is a nine-year-old male chocolate American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Malichi is a very affectionate boy who adores humans of all ages. He is house trained and knows the commands sit, shake, stay and roll over. Malichi is still very playful and outgoing and would do well in most any home, but he would prefer a family who will make him the center of their attention and not have to share them with other pets. He also qualifies for the PAWS program and can be adopted for a reduced fee by anyone age 55 or older. Butterscotch is a three-year-old female orange and white tabby DSH. Butterscotch is a very sweet tempered girl who loves to cuddle and snuggle right into your neck. She is spayed and litter box trained and would make a wonderful lap cat. Butterscotch arrived at the shelter in need of surgery to repair a hernia and she received the necessary medical attention, so now she is looking for a loving forever home where she can finish recuperating and begin her happily ever-after. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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Answers to BUILD THE WORDS: PAC MAN, FLOWING WELL, SPRING BREAK, POTHOLES, HONG KONG Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Nations: AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, ITALY, POLAND, SPAIN; Machinery: BALER, COMBINE, PLOW, TRACTOR, TRUCK; Players: FOSTER, GRANGER, HIBBERT, RUSH; Governors: BAYH, KERNAN, ORR; Butterflies: MONARCH, PAINTED LADY; Age: TWENTY-ONE Answers to INDIANA WORDSMITH CHALLENGE: CORE, CROC, RICE, ICE, IRE, ORE, REC, ROC, ROE

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