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We support Bowen in race for county sheriff We’ve moved our press time up to deliver to those challenges – or, opportunities, depending on how you choose to view them – with you a broader editorial snapshot of what is at steely determination and an eye on keeping stake in this year’s primary election as well as the county so safe that it remains the most where to vote. The May 4 edition of Current is scheduled to arrive in your mailbox May desired location in the state. He has shown 1 – close enough to Election Day, but not on himself to be completely approachable, one trait that befits a true public servant. We Election Day, which means you’ll have ample don’t believe he’ll give in to anything other time to get familiar with the candidates and than that which is necessary to ensure public issues. Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg safety and the fiscal responsibility the position 5124.17.MQ.Current Magazine(Island)-04:Layout 1 4/13/10 4:58 PM Page 1 demands in today’s economic climate. ••• Next week’s newspaper will arrive a bit earlier than usual.

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Get to the PowerPoint COMMENTARY By Terry Anker The Microsoft PowerPoint deck has become ubiquitous in business presentations across our land. For those uninitiated, it allows for the creation and display (either via a computer monitor or overhead projector) of a series of single sheet slides that can, and often do, include graphs, bullet-point lists, photos and even video. Routinely, these slides are used to ensure continuity of presentation when many repetitions of the same information are required. And they can enhance and add drama to the mundane and soften the impact of a less-than-stellar results report. But somehow, I have grown weary of the “look what I’ve done” ethos of PowerPointers. It reminds me of the hours-long slide shows of a generation ago. Friends of my parents would have just returned from their family summer vacation at the Grand Canyon, and we’d all be summoned to eat their “famous” chicken casserole followed by a photo presentation. After some fun with the inevitable upside-down slides and the impossibly

difficult portable screen, we would settle in to the banal (if not mindnumbing) recounting of each and every factoid they deemed worthy. I have often wondered if the slides were in the carousel simply because they had spent the money to develop the film and were unwilling to throw away the 15 nearly identical shots of Old Faithful. Where are the raconteurs? Where are those people willing and able to captivate without the benefit of 19 slides? Shouldn’t we be able to convey the grandeur of America’s parks with a picture or two and a well-turned phrase? Isn’t it required by the teller that the story carry our attention? PowerPoint is a tool to supplement and not replace the crafting of a dynamic and living message. A picture may be worth a 1,000 words, but 1,000 pictures is a long night. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmell. com.

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With the primary election looming May 4, we’re poised to make a number of endorsements. This week, we’re pleased to announce that Maj. Mark Bowen has gained our nod for Hamilton County Sheriff. With 18 years of department experience – to speak nothing of his CEO-like mind and thought processes – we find him to be the best answer to replace the outgoing Doug Carter. Bowen knows full well what he would face at the helm of the county’s top law-enforcement division, not the least of which is an overcrowded correctional facility, shrinking budgets and new types of crime entering our county. We believe he is imminently prepared to tackle

Wilson’s parenting advice off the mark Editor: I was disappointed to read Danielle Wilson’s article in the April 13 Current issue titled “It’s OK to teach your kids to fight back.” She encouraged her 5-year-old to punch his friend as hard as he could if his friend were to hit him. So where does it stop? If someone threatens her son with a gun at school, will she give him a gun to threaten him or her back? The school her kids attend have a “no-fighting rule,” and she agrees with it in most circumstances. But if no teacher or parent is around, she says her daughter has the right to fight back. I would

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tell my children to go find a teacher or parent and not fight back, because the answer to violence is not more violence. We need to teach our children that there are people who are mean and nasty and who have no morals and values, but that we do not behave in this way. We are above that. We teach our children to be caring, forgiving and non-judgmental. I would never tell my children to hit someone or call someone a bad name. Greg Clark Carmel

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It is our opinion that the state of Indiana should reconsider its decision to significantly cut funding to the Healthy Families Program, considered by many to be highly successful child abuse prevention program. The state has decreased by one-third its funding compared to levels seen as recently as the beginning of the year. Healthy Families works with moms (especially from young, single or at-risk categories) before – or closely after – the birth of a child, and the group is designed to educate parents on responsible children rearing and the importance of developing and enhancing parenting skills. Moreover, these simple skills training sessions have been shown to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. While we understand, and even agree, that it is important for our government to use extreme caution as it considers the distribution of our hard-earned tax dollars, we believe work to prevent child abuse is a good long-term investment – and it is simply the right thing to do. Most child abusers were abused as children themselves, and it is time we take the step to end that vicious cycle.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution.. Amendment 10 – The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Amendment 11 – The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

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Amendment 12 – The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; …

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Problem solver Westfield’s Machelle Hartford makes a living identifying families’ needs and finding a solution

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Machelle Hartford works as a unique type of matchmaker. When area families need help at home, she pairs them with the right people to better the situation. Hartford offers a service that is popular in big cities but isn't common in this area. Through her business, Solutions Home Staffing, the Westfield resident identifies and addresses the needs of some of the area's busiest and sometimes wealthiest families. Whether she's finding a personal cook, a live-in nanny or a household manager, Hartford must employ her good judgment and staffing savvy to identify a safe, reliable candidate capable of meeting her clients’ needs, no matter how unusual they may be. Hartford spent years in marketing before starting her business four years ago, but her experience in nanny screening goes back to her marketing days. Because she was working long hours, Hartford said she needed someone to look after her children, but her search to find the perfect person was very time consuming. Despite the hassle of placing ads, reviewing resumes and screening candidates, Hartford said she always found great people to work for her and was often asked by friends for help in this process. While traveling on the East Coast, she saw that many others were making a living through those same efforts, and she began thinking about offering similar services back home. “I thought, 'There's a niche for that. We have the demographic for it. Why isn't someone doing it?'” she said. So Hartford began researching the idea, combining her past experiences in nanny searches with business models used in cities such as Boston and Washington, D.C. But rather than specializing in one area of staffing, Hartford decided to assist families in finding any type of help. That versatility has helped her business and is keeping her very busy. “There are a lot of specifics to families' needs that I am matching candidates to exactly,” she said.

Strict screening Machelle Hartford thoroughly checks every applicant before sending a short list of candidates to her clients, and while most appear great on paper, the screening process sometimes indicates otherwise. For example, one hopefully nanny had an impressive resume including relevant certifications, but a background check revealed she had recently been released from prison. “I’m not going to leave any stone unturned seeing that this person is really who they say they are on paper,” Hartford said. Solutions Home Staffing can help clients find almost any type of hired help from personal assistants to livein nannies. Learn more about the company online at www.solutionshomestaffing.com, or contact Hartford at SHSagency@gmail.com.

The majority of Hartford’s clients use her to find a nanny or household manager, but she’s also helped families find chefs, personal assistants and even nurses for elderly care. She’ll even make free referrals for other service providers, including painters, cleaning crews and handymen. But the bulk of her business comes from finding nannies, especially ones who can meet particular requirements. Carmel resident Julie Weaver needed much more than just a nanny when she first contacted Hartford for help. She needed someone who could not only watch her children but who also had a teaching degree and could assist with tutoring and occasional cooking. Weaver said she gave Hartford a “tall order” but was amazed by the great results. “She was lining up interviews for me within 24 hours,” Weaver said. “Everyone she put in front of me was actually more qualified that I could have hoped for.” No matter how specific a client’s needs are, Hartford does whatever it takes to meet or exceed their expectations. When one family, for example, required that she find a nanny skilled in cooking traditional cuisine using recipes from the family’s home country in the Middle East, Hartford said she presented five candidates fitting that description. In most cases, Hartford said she has a short list of candidates for her clients to interview within a week, but that’s following days of intense screening. Prior to presenting them to her clients, Hartford puts each applicant through the same screening process she used when looking for her own nanny years ago, calling references, performing background checks and conducting multiple interviews. As a working parent herself, Hartford said she knows how important it is to find the right person for every situation. If done properly, her work can put her clients at ease and provide more time for the more important things. “I really see a need for families to find a balance between work and family,” she said. “I have many families who just need someone like Alice from ‘The Brady Bunch.’” Photo by Shane Rodimel

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Commentary By Danielle Wilson As most of you know, the last few months here at Chez Wilson have been nothing short of mayhem. The usual chaos from four kids, babysitting and cabin fever quadrupled when we decided to sell our house. (Quick update on that: Our first offer fell through, but we received a second, and better, offer three days after we relisted. We should be homeless by the end of this month, as we still haven’t settled on another place. Good times, goooood times.) One positive and unexpected result, however, in addition to the cleansing and therapeutic process of purging the basement, storage room, attic and garage of all unneeded crudola, was the realization that I’m OK without a man. Yah, I said it. I’M OK WITHOUT A MAN. Let me clarify. My husband has been slammed at work for most of this experience, leaving me to fortify and defend the home front. I’ve had as little as two hours notice before a showing, and projects I would have otherwise left for Doo to take care of, I’ve been forced to deal with on my own. In the last eight weeks, I’ve unclogged toilets; painted, caulked and spackled walls and trim; dissembled a bunk bed with an Allen wrench; installed kitchen and bath cabinet hardware; hung sliding closet doors; and climbed ladders to clean goop-filled gutters. I’ve organized electricians, contractors, movers and roofing specialists and handled much of the mortgage application process. I’ve also packed a great deal of heavy items, including but not limited to coffee tables, mattresses, boxes of hardback books, and swivel bar chairs. All of the tasks that are normally left for the man, I’ve successfully completed by my lonesome. And I have to say, it feels pretty good. Not that I EVER want anything to happen to Doo; Lord knows I would not survive long

» Get confident – Westfield has a new Toastmasters club and those interested in improving their public speaking skills and overall confidence are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting. The group meets every Tuesday night - 7;00 to 8;00 pm at the Westfield City Services Building at 2728 East 171st Street, Westfield. » HCLA hires new director – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy announced the hiring of Westfield’s Jill Doyle for the position of HCLA executive director. Doyle replaces Kristi Williams, who served as HCLA’s executive director for seven years. » Community Plant Day – This Saturday is Community Planting Day at Quaker Park (17501 Dartown Rd.) sponsored by Westfield in Bloom. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be many projects to replant and beautify the park going on simultaneously. If you would like to get involved and help, dust of your gardening gloves and contact Kathy Gray at kgray@westfield.in.gov or 804-3184. » Mystery at the library – “An Unsuitable Job for a Woman” introduces P. D. James’s courageous but vulnerable young detective, Cordelia Gray, in a first-rate puzzle of peril that holds you all the way to the end. This gripping thriller will be the topic at the Westfield Washington Public Library’s Mystery Book Discussion Group on May 5 at 1 p.m. Call 317-896-9391 for details. Current Westfield Ad 4-10.pdf 1 3/27/10 10:09 PM

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i love you mommy You Deserve It Mom! Thanks Mom!My mom is the BEST! By Aaron Cummins Current in Westfield The Total Mom Rejuvenation Contest has 12 entries with votes coming in heavily now that the contest is fully underway. “The moms appear to come from widely diverse backgrounds, having in common the appreciation of family and friends for their selflessness.” said Andréa Bradley-Stutz, one of the owners and director of Ology. “Entries have come in from the husband of the mom on more than one occasion, and these are touching in their appreciation.” Bradely-Stutz said. “The husbands seem to want to offer public appreciation for all that these moms do for their families, and admit they don’t say it often enough.” “We have a few entries from the children of moms, and these are quite cute. One in particular is a wonderful ‘letter of thanks’ to a mom from her son for sacrificing so much of her time to drive him to his various activities.” Bradley-Stutz said. Entries for the contest are being collected through April 27, and the winner will be decided by an online vote. Below are some

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Education is all about connections COMMENTARY By Robin Chaddock The most remarkable and admirable people I know are the ones who take something they love to do in life and marry it with doing something good for others. This past week, I had the opportunity to paint a ceramic bowl at the invitation of Washington Woods Elementary School. Every year, they have a school-wide art project that creates something permanent, a visual testimony to everyone working together. This year, their project benefits Empty Bowls, an organization dedicated to erasing hunger one bowl at a time. Every student, youngest to the oldest, has crafted a bowl using a different style of art, usually connected to learning about another culture or time period. Teachers have made bowls, school administrators have made bowls, city officials and business owners have made bowls. There are more than 500 bowls in all! On April 29, the bowls will be available at Washington Woods Elementary the Westfield community to view and to take home for a donation. From 5:30-7 p.m., a soup supper will be served and participants can learn more about the Empty Bowls project and do something

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tangible to help. Everyone who donates will be able to choose a bowl to take with them. You know what? Not everyone who has made a bowl feels like their work is primo art, but they are all proud to offer a work of heart to a cause that brings such relief to others in this world who are in such need. My deep admiration goes to the administration and art department of Washington Woods Elementary School who have shown that education at its finest is all about connections –connecting students to their community and vice versa. It’s about taking something that the school offers as a matter of course – art – and helping the students (and consequently the rest of us) see that all talents and interests can be used to make something good happen for others. I hope you’ll make it to Washington Woods Elementary this Thursday. Look for a green bowl with leaves around the top. I’m no artist, but I definitely care that people eat. See you there. Robin Chaddock is a freelance author, speaker and life coach in Westfield. She welcomes comments and can be reached at RobinCoaches@aol.com.

Commentary By Ken Kingshill I’ve written often that one of the things that makes Westfield so special is the quality of its residents and municipal employees. The Westfield Rotary Club recently experienced this phenomenon first hand at our regular lunch meeting. We are hosting a “Group Study Exchange" team from South Korea this week. This is a group of young professionals visiting Central Indiana Rotary Clubs to learn more about how we do things here in America. In preparation for their visit, we were treated to a primer on Korean culture from one of our own city employees. Micha Farrar, one of our deputy clerk treasurers, is originally from Korea. Dressed in traditional Korean clothes, Ms. Farrar regaled us with humorous tales of cultural differences and instructed us on various “dos” and “don’ts” when it comes to hosting Koreans. For instance: Do respect your elders. Don’t be seated or begin eating before the eldest person in the room. When beckoning someone, do extend your arm palm down and move your fingers toward you in a scratching motion. Don’t ever point with your index finger. It’s very rude to do so. Do use a person’s title or status when addressing them. Don’t call them by their first name, rather, call them Mr. or

Mrs. Smith. When entering a Korean home, do remove your shoes. The number four is considered unlucky. You won’t find a fourth floor in a Korean hospital. Koreans will avoid saying “no.” So, “yes” may not necessarily mean “yes.” Do refuse something the first time it is offered. You may accept the next time it is offered. Traditionally, Korean society is very male dominated. The father is the head of the family and provides food, clothing and shelter. He approves marriages of family members. Eldest sons have a special place in the family. The eldest son owes familial obligations to his parents, brothers, sons, wife, sister and daughters. In that order. Mothers are generally not referred to by name, but as “Johnny’s Mother.” Of course, Johnny is always the eldest son. It’s clear that we will have our work cut out for us when hosting the group from Korea. However, thanks to Ms. Farrar’s thoughtful guidance, I’m hopeful that we won’t unwittingly cause an international incident. 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 » Deadline extended – The registration deadline for the CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition has been extended to April 30. Registration is open to nonprofessional Indiana vocalists in three age categories: ages 12 and under, 13-17, 18 and older. A non refundable $25.00 fee is requested at the time of the application. Eligibility rules, registration forms and event details are available at www. CarmelfestHasTalent.com.

» Cinco de Mayo recipe – Here’s a new twist on quesadillas: Soak a small, thinly sliced onion in ¼ cup balsamic vinegar for five minutes, then discard the vinegar. Place 2 tortillas in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (they will overlap); warm for about 45 seconds, then flip. Pull the tortillas up the edges of the pan so they are no longer overlapping. Working on one half of each tortilla, sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded sharp Cheddar, cover with 2 slices of thin-sliced smoked deli turkey and top with onefourth of the onion. Fold the tortillas in half, press gently with a spatula to flatten and cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. -www.delish.com » Audition announcement – Carmel Repertory Theatre announces open auditions for its upcoming 2010 Summer Musical "The Pirates of Penzance." Auditions will be held May 2 at 2:30 p.m. and May 4 at 7 p.m. Auditions will be held at Clay Middle School, 5150 E. 126th Street, Carmel. » Bands sought – There are still slots available to audition for Westfield Rocks the 4th's Battle of the Bands. Apply today at www.westfieldrocksthe4th.com and invitations will go out to bands that make it into the first stage of finalists. Band members must be between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age.

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Temporary art gallery will be geared towards new collectors By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield This summer, a new art gallery will open in Carmel’s Arts & Design District, at least temporarily. Garvey Simon Art Access has leased the space at 27 E. Main Street to display two exhibitions of art. The first, featuring the work of James B. Moore, a contemporary still life painter, will run from June 15 through July 3; the second will showcase the work of Tara Donovan and Ingrid Calame and will begin July 8. Elizabeth Garvey and Catherine Simon are sisters who were raised in Indianapolis and now live on opposite coasts. Earlier this year, they decided to start Garvey Simon Art Access as a way to make art more accessible and less intimidating to the average buyer. Garvey has an extensive background in art, and Simon is a young collector of art, so their perspectives blend well. “I’ve been an art dealer in New York for twenty years,” Garvey said. “I’ve met with so many people [who visit a gallery] ... and they feel very alone and disconnected from the art

about it, who the artist is,” she said Garvey Smith Art Access also has a Facebook page dedicated to answering questions about art, and Garvey adds that anyone thinking his or her question might be too ridiculous for Facebook can email it to her directly. “We want to establish a broad FAQ component on our website where people can go,” she said. “We’re a source for people to buy art, but we’re also a source for people to really become educated about art.” The exhibits Garvey Smith intend to Gravey Simon bring to Carmel this summer are a type because there is no one that usually facilitates of experiment to test the waters in this area for a any kind of dialogue between the visitor and the possible permanent gallery. artwork.” “I love the Carmel Arts & Design District,” Garvey hopes to alleviate that disconnection Garvey said. “So we thought we’d come out this by exhibiting art in comfortable spaces rather summer, see what happens, and kind of let it go than stuffy ones and by making either herself or from there.” the artist available for questions and educational To contact Garvey with an art quespresentations. tion, check out Garvey Simon Art Access on “We’re trying to have events ... that really Facebook or email her directly at liz@gsartaceducate people who are interested in what cess.com. they’re looking at: how it’s made, what’s special

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COMMENTARY By Chef Michael Vlasich Last June, I wrote a column about the basic history of popcorn. The recipe that accompanied the article – for popcorn salad – was among the most well-received I have printed. Since that time, the recipe has lived in infamy. When we recently put it on an open-faced crab cake sandwich at Circle City Bar & Grille, (one of my restaurants at the Marriott downtown), it received the same results: love and infatuation. With that, a few people suggested I do a second article on popcorn and publish the recipe again. So, here are some more popcorn facts. Corn was first discovered in the highlands of Mexico more than 7,000 years ago. One of the first recorded uses was that of popping. By the first century BC, it was a staple crop of most Native American Indians. They used two methods: popping whole on the cob, or heating sand and then stirring in kernels, which popped them. Once popcorn caught on in the new American culture, it became a household favorite. By the mid 1800s, boys and men were selling popcorn in the streets. In the beginning, you could buy a ball of popcorn for a penny or a bag of popped corn for 5 cents. For home use you could buy a home popping machine for 8 cents and get a 25-pound bag of kernels for 5 cents. The first known cook to feature popcorn was in 1846. For the 100-year period afterward, it was the favorite snack of America, both salty and sweet. There are two basic types of kernels used: the “snowflake,” which is the larger kernel used in theaters and ball parks, and the “mushroom” which is smaller and used for candies and snacks. Another interesting little known fact: The first food deliberately cooked in a microwave oven was popcorn, in 1946 by Dr. Percy Spencer. He was testing a new vacuum tube for the Raytheon Corporation when he noticed a chocolate candy bar in his pocket had melted. Curiously, he proceeded to place popcorn kernels in it to see what would happen, and pop went the corn. He next tried an egg, which exploded everywhere however, this made him realize there was something to the new magnetron, and so he continued to develop it. As it turned out, he invented the microwave

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THEATRE Hello, Dolly!

Through May 2, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical “Hello, Dolly!,” the winner 10 Tony Awards. Renowned Chicago actress Iris Lieberman stars in the show. Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include a meal. Call 317-872-9664 for details.

Yankee Tavern

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will present “Yankee Tavern,” written by Steven Dietz, from April 8 through May 1. Tickets are $15 for Thursdays and Sundays, $20 for Fridays and Saturdays. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.phoenixtheatre.org for details.

Little Shop of Horrors

University High School will present the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" on April 29, 30 and May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available at the door. For information contact Nancy Webster at 733-4475, ext. 102.

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The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a new show to its stage this season. “Always… Patsy Cline” opens for the first time at Beef & Boards on May 6, continuing through June 6. For ticket information, call 872-9664.

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The Carmel American Legion will host a performance by The Second Wind Trio this Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at 825 W. Main St. Come and dance to covers from the '60s to today. All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event. For details, call 846-0001.

Pure Prine

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announced the World Premiere of “Pure Prine: The Music of John Prine.” This musical presentation will be on the Phoenix Mainstage for seven performances: May 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Tickets for all performances are $20. Show times are Thursdays at 7:00 pm; Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Visit www.phoenixtheatre.org for details.

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. April 29 – The Travelers April 30 – Greta Speaks May 1 – Daniel Joseph Band May 6 – Moe Z & The Bizness May 7 – The Bishops May 8 – Jester Kings

Noblesville Moose Lodge

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Identity theft comes in many forms COMMENTARY By Dr. Barry Eppley Identity theft is a growing problem that now threatens just about everyone. Many estimates say Americans have as much as a 1 in 4 chance of being victimized in the next five years. With credit card and social security numbers flying around in cyberspace by the billions, it is a wonder that those risks are not even higher. Plastic surgery faces its own identity theft problem, but of a different nature. In the most noteworthy case of plastic surgery identity theft to date, an American in the Middle East was arrested posing as a renowned U.S. plastic surgeon. Shockingly, he had operated on scores of patients in his Dubai villa. There, he allegedly performed numerous cosmetic surgery procedures with primitive surgical equipment and lack of any sterile conditions. To no surprise, several of his patients (victims) have suffered serious complications requiring additional surgery and medical care. This former Oregon physician was impersonating and using the good reputation of a plastic surgeon in Washington, D.C. who performs several surgeries per year at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Dubai. Aside from facing legal charges in Dubai, this fake plastic surgeon is wanted in the U.S. by the FBI on charges of drug trafficking and numerous other crimes from when he held a medical license in Oregon. While this identity-theft story seems remote and far from the American medical scene, plastic surgery identity theft occurs more regularly here – though it is of a more subtle and insidious nature. With the ongoing erosion of medical fee reimbursements and increasing practice revenues

and regulation demands, some physicians search for methods of cash-only services. No seemingly “riper fruit” currently exists than that of cosmetic services. While many of these cosmetic surgery “adopters” are largely involved in office-based injection and laser treatments, some perform invasive surgery, which is within their legal right as a licensed physician. As long as you hold a valid medical license, you can do almost anything in your office. A great illustration of this phenomenon can be read in the April 7 issue of the New York Times, in which a California physician was interviewed, touting his breast augmentation surgery technique under local anesthesia. Claiming patients can now have a say in the breast implant selection process, he teaches weekend courses to physicians of any background. The argument that women want to be awake and watch their surgery being performed is fundamentally flawed. I know of no female patients who want to sign up for that experience. But the underlying premise for such surgery under local anesthesia was not revealed in the article. Without proper training and credentials, an unregulated office environment is the only place he could ever perform such procedures. And without an anesthesiologist, the only option is local anesthesia. Identity theft in plastic surgery is more than flagrant impersonation. Just remember, equality in service is not the same as equality of education and experience.

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The side of effects of opioid pain medication COMMENTARY By Dmitry M. Arbuck It is important to remember that all medications have side effects, opioid narcotic pain medications especially. Some side effects are well known, for instance, constipation. It is a class effect, and all narcotic pain medications may cause such a problem in many patients. Another unfortunate and dangerous problem associated with narcotics is inhibition of respiratory drive. This is why overdose, intentional or accidental, may kill a patient via cessation of breathing. There are many less known side effects of narcotics. For instance, lower leg swelling. It may be so severe that patients develop inflammation, so-called cellulitis, and end up in the emergency room or even in surgery for such a condition, which may be repeated. Sweating, itching and rashes are common with patients who take pain medications. Narcotic pain medications in high doses may cause personality changes, memory impairment

and dementia-like symptoms associated with socalled “encephalopathy,” which is basically toxic poisoning of the brain. Dry mouth with teeth decay is common with patients who take pain medications. Vision problems are common enough in some patients that many require glasses when they are treated with narcotic pain medications. Opiate pain medications may cause muscle twitching, jerking, bone pain, as well as sneezing, tearing, coughing, change in voice (specifically hoarseness), urinary retention, dry skin, premature aging, and many, many other problems. Many of those side effects are manageable by different means, and patients need to consult their doctors in case they think their medication causes any problems.

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Spring is in the air, and it’s time to spruce up your yard COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell Established Hamilton County neighborhoods are beginning to experience maturing issues that echo old-world Meridian Kessler. Oncewimpish shade trees have suddenly developed dense, inviting canopies. They may look fantastic, but they can result in weak lawns or difficult planting environments.

Q&A QUESTION: Why are all the trees and shrubs flowering at the same time this year? ANSWER: The heat spell a few weeks ago fooled many of the late-spring and earlysummer plants into flowering now, causing a magnificent show. Lilacs and crabapples that often bloom in May and June are already showing off.

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So, what are the solutions? For starters, “Don’t fight the sight.” While many grass seed varieties claim to sustain themselves in dense shade, they simply do not perform for prolonged periods. Fortunately, most of these neglected areas are capable of supporting a prolific variety of colorful groundcover perennials, shrubs and small trees. Caution: Tree root systems will compete for critical moisture, so be prepared to help out Mother Nature and select drought-tolerant varieties. Searching for something a little more refined than a fading patch of mulch? Start with the predictable hosta/liriope/ferns/astilbe route jazzed up with some edgy beauties for pizzaz! Try some 3-4’ monkshood for a little vertical blue accent or black snakeroot for deep color intrigue and showy white spiky flowers. These are both strong performers, just like hellebore, considered one of the aristocrats of spring, and ligularia, a meaty sort of summer

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shade lover with a yellow rocket flower exploding from the top and a purple under-leaf. For texture and intrigue, sprinkle in native sedges or grasses. We’ve had great success with blue sedge carex and my favorite, northern sea oats. Spots of purple ajuga, generous waves of pachysandra and crevices filled with vinca are absolutely plants to include.

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Intriguing shade-loving shrubs are forsythia planted on the edge to absorb a little sun, sweetspire, and oak leaf hydrangea (5’x5’) for their huge white pinnacle flowers produced in the summer that persist through their spectacular burgundy fall foliage. If you want to go wild, try going native with woodlands, which we will

review next article. Nothing finishes a once-forgotten shade garden like partially buried sandstone boulders “growing” from the earth’s crusty surface and a dusty pea gravel path wondering to a cozy nook where an old iron bench waits or great grandma’s wooden swing lustfully hangs from a mammoth oak limb. That’s how you create a shade garden to remember, and that’s how we create destinations, memories and springs that we never want to end. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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There’s more to a day than emptying your inbox COMMENTARY By David Cain It’s 11 p.m., and I relax in front of the television to enjoy a mindless 30 minutes before calling it a day. My sleep-inducing glass of wine is half full, but my e-mail inbox is empty. An empty inbox gives me great satisfaction and always feels like a cause for celebration. I recently noticed my e-mail inbox had been conspiring with my cell phone to plan my day. It seems like it has become routine that my day’s schedule changes priority based on what’s delivered in my inbox. I never know what’s coming until it shows up in the inbox. That derailing technology is in cahoots with the phone to ensure my day is always focused on firefighting. Each day ends with an empty inbox, but throughout the day how my schedule was prioritized might not have been the best use of my time. To make advancements, a certain portion of your time has to be devoted to the bigger picture, to your vision. It’s always been apparent that successful people make the time to look at the bigger picture rather than waiting for that

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time to find them. My inbox mentality is proving to be no way to run a day. You end up satisfied at the end of the day, but usually all you accomplished was a daily list of emergencies. It’s a lot like my workouts used to be. I’d feel good at the end, but I wasn’t making much progress on getting in better shape. The reason: I didn’t have a strategy to make my daily activities work toward a bigger goal. My dilemma is not that uncommon. It’s tough to plan ahead and commit to that plan, even though fires pop up that need attention. The name of the game, however, is prevention. Taking a few steps to understand where I’m heading and how I’m going to get there. That very step is my next step to dumping my inbox agenda and finding a new way to prioritize. After all, if you don’t know where you are going, you’ll never get there. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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Wine and Canvas, a local business started by owners Tamra and Tony Scott, features a unique concept in which wine and art are incorporated into a three-hour event. Through step-by-step instruction from a local artist, friends come together and create a masterpiece based off the featured painting of the Tony and Tamra Scoot night, ranging from impressionist to abstract pictures. According to Tamra, she and her husband started the business after seeing this kind of business in other states and decided it would be a good way to integrate their love for fine art. “We believe everybody has some artistic talent,” she said. “Maybe after they paint, they discover they have some hidden talent.” Wine and Canvas is a mobile business, moving around three different companies a week; however, Scott said they plan to add a fourth venue in May. The company also does private events, from corporate events to birthday parties. For events, it provides all the supplies needed to create a painting, as well as aprons. The cost is $35 dollars per person, although this price can change for private events, for which the price is determined by venue size.

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Keeping it positive in the Internet age COMMENTARY By Gary Hubbard Have you received an e-mail from a company that claims it found negative comments about your company on some Web site and can get them taken off for a fee? This service is referred to as “reputation management,” and it is an emerging industry in the social-tech-dominated Internet world we are living in today. While there are certainly legitimate companies offering such services, those that directly solicit you via “scare tactics” should be avoided. Look at it this way; if a company claims it can help you with your online reputation, you should be able to find out about its reputation by searching “reputation management” or searching the company name to see what it is doing to maintain its own reputation. Another thing to clearly understand is that you should avoid anyone who tells you they could have all negative comments about your company removed from the Internet. Today’s Internet has made it very easy for anyone voice any opinion from anywhere in the world. Unless the comments about your company are considered libel or slander in the legal

context (this is where you should consult your own legal counsel), no one can force the author or hosting Web site to remove the comments just because they are negative. In general, what reputation management firms do is create new information, blogs, forum entries, YouTube videos, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and a host of other content to “push down” the negative content in search engine results. Without question, all companies should be routinely monitoring their “online reputation” so they understand how they may be perceived by others. This will also give you a better understanding of whether you should consult a professional or not. Your basic choices when you find negative information on your company are to ignore, post a comment, post a rebuttal or take formal action (legal or otherwise). Typing your company name in Google (with quotation marks if more than one word) is a good start in monitoring your companies online reputation, but there are a number of other free tools you should consider using. Google Alerts (http://google.com/alerts) will monitor news stories, blogs, video sites, forums and the Internet in general and e-mail you alerts

when new information about your company has been indexed by their search engine. Another great resource for monitoring lots of different social media sites is Addictomatic (http://addictomatic.com), as it’s a quick way to see what a wide variety of sites have to say about you and your company. If your company has not started a Twitter account or Facebook page, uploaded some videos to YouTube or pictures to Flickr, or started a WordPress blog, you should consider doing them all soon. If your only Internet presence is your company Web site, that means of the 10 links that l come up when someone searches your company in Google, you only control one of them. If you don’t have the time or motivation to start creating your own content, then pay someone to do it for you. Doing nothing is no longer an option if you want your business to be relevant in the Internet age! Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com

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COMMENTARY By Brandie Bohney Have you ever come to the end of a sentence and said to yourself, “Huh?” Of course you have. Sometimes it’s because the writer just doesn’t make any sense, and sometimes it’s because the sentence itself sort of falls apart or is too lengthy to follow easily. And sometimes it’s because you don’t know exactly who the writer is talking about because of modifier placement: Ludwig Van Beethoven was the son of a musician who was a child prodigy. Hmmm. So was Beethoven a child prodigy, as we assume, or was his father the prodigy, as the sentence suggests? Modifiers are funny things. Used correctly, they complete, clarify, or embellish a sentence. They give you more information than you would have had without them. Used incorrectly, however, they can be just plain funny. I’ve covered dangling modifiers before (Having eaten our lunches, the waiter brought the bill.), but there is another way to misplace a modifier without dangling it. Take, for example, these gems I found at www.educationoasis.com: 1. We saw dinosaurs on a field trip to the natural history museum. (Really? I didn’t realize dinosaurs were so interested in natural history.) 2. I found my missing baseball glove cleaning my room. (Could I borrow that baseball glove? My house is a wreck!) 3. A young woman knocked on the door wearing a suit and a hat. (Is that what fashionable doors are wearing these days?)

4. Many people watched the Fourth of July fireworks in their cars. (Seems dangerous, but I guess it would be exciting.) 5. We saw several monkeys on vacation in Mexico. (I’ve heard of monkey business, but never monkey vacations.) Granted, several of those sentences aren’t particularly confusing. I don’t think too many people thought the dinosaurs were the ones on the field trip or the monkeys were on the vacation, but the modifiers are misplaced nonetheless, and being able to recognize and correct those errors is important to real clarity in writing and speaking. In most cases, the correction merely requires the addition of a few words or some rearrangement of phrases. Sentences one and three need a little rearrangement, sentences two and five would be fine with the addition of the word while, and sentence four would make more sense if from replaced in, or it could be corrected entirely with some rearranging. The thing is, modifiers need to be close to the things they modify. They’re clingy. If you take them away from what they modify, they’ll get angry and make you look like a fool. The best advice I can give you is to reread your work carefully to make certain you are saying what you mean and not implying something you don’t mean. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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Many of my readers have indicated to me that my advice is being viewed with obscure vision because the parents who could benefit the most from my parenting advice are the same parents who, most likely, never read my column. This is probably true although we have no way of knowing. My response is a line from the Mother Teresa Poem, “Anyway.” She says, “The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Maybe my message doesn’t reach beyond the obvious, and maybe my readers find a small bit of information to help them become aware of their parenting styles, skills and techniques. In either case, the message is irreconcilably consistent: Without parents, there would be no kids. The buck starts and stops with us! We are here to raise children and develop human beings. We do this through our own life styles. We know that when parents judge, blame, make excuses or pass the buck on to everyone or everything else when kids misbehave, we are raising and developing kids to judge, blame, make excuses and point fingers

at everyone and everything else, diminishing their opportunity to become responsible people. It’s no secret that kids mirror their parents. What we see when we look in the mirror is how our kids see themselves. It is essential that we be the people we want our kids to become. How we talk to our kids is how they talk to themselves and how they talk to others. How we treat our kids is how they treat others. What we teach our kids is what they learn. Another line from Mother Teresa’s poem: “Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.” We are the best of what our kids have. It may not be enough, but give them your best anyway. Hugs! Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@indyparenthelp. com

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Volunteers play an important role in making CarmelFest successful. More than 200 community volunteers will be needed in a variety of areas during the two-day Festival, July 4-5. Individuals and groups who want to volunteer together as a “team” are encouraged to sign up early. Teams can be made up of families, neighbors, community organizations or just groups of friends. Volunteers work in two-hour shifts, and hours are flexible. Register as a volunteer today and help make CarmelFest 2010 the best celebration ever! Visit our Web site, www. carmelfest.net, or contact us at info@carmelfest.net

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The SpiriT of CommuniTy fuelS CarmelfeST By Gary Frey Chairman of CarmelFest Welcome to Carmel Fest 2010, “The Greatest Festival in Indiana.” For more than 20 years, the Carmel community and its neighbors have come Gary together to celebrate our national and local heritage. This year’s festival scheduled on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 will include a two-day festival, the Independence Day Parade, the Fireworks Display, an interactive KidZone, CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition, the Freedom Ball and the CarmelFest Freedom Run. CarmelFest is the largest gathering

each year of the entire Carmel community and its neighbors. The CarmelFest celebration will offer two great, packed days of fun, music, excitement and entertainment for families, neighbors, friends and kids of ages. Once again, we are frey all proud to have St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana sponsor our parade, with the theme, “Celebrating American Heroes.” Additionally, B105.7 and Firestone are teaming up to present our dazzling fireworks. CarmelFest also will feature new games, events, exhibitors, and the Civil War Reenactment Campground. Add to that our great music venues and acts, our wonderful food offerings

and a lively atmosphere, and you have the makings of a terrific festival. In anticipation of the opening of The Palladium, Carmel’s new performing arts center, in early 2011, CarmelFest also will be partnering with the arts to showcase “The Great American Songbook”. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will play an integral role in this year’s festival as it performs pieces from the songbook. Please check our Web site, www.carmelfest.net, often for event updates and schedules. And thank you to our partners at Current Publishing, LLC for their continued support. If you need any specific information, please contact us at info@carmelfest.net.

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CarmelFest 2010 will take place on Sunday, July 4, from noon to 10:30 p.m. and on Monday, July 5, from Noon to 10:30 pm at Carmel Civic Square. Mark your calendars for the parade and fireworks on Monday, July 5. The St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana Parade is set for 10:30 a.m. In the evening, the spectacular fireworks display will launch at 9:45 a.m. The fireworks are sponsored by Firestone and will be simulcast to music on B105.7.

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Reporting live from the Mecca of interior design Commentary By Vicky Early Last week, the world had its eyes on a tiny town on a hill in North Carolina. With more than 121 buildings and 12 million square feet of showrooms, High Point is a Mecca of interior design that brings in more than 75,000 credentialed buys. If crowds are the indicator, the economic cloud of 2009 is beginning to part. This spring 2010 show was alive with incredible energy, probably fed in part by pent-up demand for beautiful homes and interior spaces. Design celebrities have returned to tout their namesake products, and the parties have been nightly. Candace Olsen, Ty Pennington, Rachel Ashwell, Barclay Butera and Thomas O’Brien were spotted chatting with buyers and press. Without question, spring 2010 is all about color. Textiles, bedding, rugs, pottery and dishes were outfitted in shocks of turquoise tangerine and chartreuse. They were displayed against walls equally as intense. There was an abundance of accessories, which will arrive later this spring with a singular mission of bedazzling subdued rooms. Everywhere we looked, old was new. Vintage Britain was fashion forward and transposed easily into a young desire for a cleaner look. The romance of European influence was stronger than ever with rich accoutrements.

The Halo showroom featured vintage typewriters that were lined up and displayed on a two-story brick wall. We attended an event at this showroom and experienced a room full of 30-yearolds swooning over these black manual machines emblazoned with a Royal logo. Hotel memorabilia was so abundant that I had to wonder who ran off with all the room keys from Paris hotels in the ‘30s. Some of the items were reproductions, but there was plenty of the real thing to go around. Linen and burlap for upholstery, bedding, pillows and lampshades are still inching their way to the Midwest from the coasts. While this look is strong on the coasts, I predict it will not be embraced in our region for the long term. Shells were found on tables, chandeliers and mirrors and in art. I found a piece of sculptural coral that captivated my attention. It had been

colored a sun-bleached indigo blue, and it begged me to order it. The big wood finish was natural. Some of it was reclaimed and proudly wore an eco-friendly badge. Other woods appeared grayed with time, which was the preferred finish of the Europeanstyle furnishings. One small chair manufacturer introduced indoor furniture made to outdoor specifications. The idea of the comfort of parson-type dining chairs for the patio leads me to hope their outdoor modifications really stand up to the elements. I was impressed by the number of “made in America” vendors and made a point of selecting them first. Something has to be admired about a small startup that has the courage to open its doors when our economic path is so uncharted. The number of vendors, in general, appeared to be up giving credence to the claim, “If you can’t find it in High Point, it probably doesn’t exist!” High Point, N.C. will go back to sleep later this week after successfully debuting the styles that will be hitting the retail floors later this spring. I just might sleep for a few days, too! Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Taking all the pain out of cracking an egg COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie I’m inherently lazy, so if there’s something on the market that can make my life a little easier, you can count on me to try it. That’s why my interest was piqued the other day when I saw on Amazon.com the EZ Cracker, a nifty little mechanism that (the manufacturer claims) takes all the work and mess out of cracking eggs. In the past, I’ve always had a pretty good relationship with eggs. I’m an over-easy kind of guy, and as a kid, I really kicked butt on Easter morning. But now I was starting to worry. According to the Web site, breaking raw eggs on the sides of bowls and countertops has had some tragic consequences. But for a mere $17.95, you get a product that guarantees you will never find eggshells in your food again. Here’s how it works: You simply place the egg in this hand-held appliance and squeeze the handles. Before you know it, it has sliced the egg cleanly in half and deposited the liquid contents in a bowl, yolk intact. I’ll wait while you grab your credit card. The ad also says it will take all the drudgery out of making meals. With Mother’s Day coming up, you men out there should give

this gift idea some serious consideration. Isn’t your wife just a little bit tired of chocolates and gift massage certificates? Here’s the best part: There is also a tiny spindle attached to this kitchen tool that you can insert into the raw egg, and through some kind of witchcraft, the egg can be scrambled while it is still in the shell. Why is the iPad getting all the good PR? The Web site listed testimonials from recent customers, real people whose lives of eggcracking despair had led them to this once-ina-lifetime purchasing opportunity. Some of the buyers were pleased, but many were carping about how the razor blade in the device meant it couldn’t double as a toy for their toddlers. I’m not a child psychologist, but Tickle Me Elmo sounds like a lot more fun to me. One disgruntled woman wrote, “A huge waste of money … poorly designed … it just mangles the egg. The edge is dangerous. I’m throwing it in the trash.” I guess you can’t please everyone. I wonder if she’s happy with her Toyota. Here’s another complaint: “I would love to give this five stars,

but I find that it doesn’t work with free-roaming eggs.” I’m no expert, but I think the eggs have to be stationary in order for the thing to operate properly. One customer said the EZ Cracker was “OK,” but that she probably wouldn’t order another one. Was she thinking of putting one in the extra bedroom? For marketing purposes, Amazon.com wants you to know about other products that were purchased by the same people who bought the EZ Cracker. Many opted for the $5.99 Egg Yolky, the state-of-the art way to divide the yellow from the white in order to make cholesterol-free dishes. I’m thinking that people too lazy to crack their own eggs are not real interested in a healthy diet. There were other purchase options for egg lovers including a round wire thingamajig that cuts the top off of soft-boiled eggs. One husband was angry his wife left it out where the kids could find it because he thought it was her IUD. I wish I were making this up. I’m going to just stick to the old standard methods of food prep. What would eggs Benedict be without a little crunch?

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I’ve lived here 12 years. In all those years, I have seen this plant bloom once, and that’s now. And before you begin carpet-bombing me with gardening tips (not that I don’t appreciate them) let me tell you I have followed every wisteria tip I could find. I have trimmed it back severely in July and again in February. I have severed some of the roots. I have fed it all the appropriate fertilizers. I even removed a trashy silver maple that was blocking the sunlight (and, coincidentally, threatening to fall on the house). I have done everything short of burying a white chicken at midnight, under a full moon, while chanting “Farley Farley Farley” and dancing the Charleston. Nothing. I would explain my plight to fellow wisteria owners. I use the word “owners” instead of “lovers” because I found quite a few whose frustration dwarfed my own. Generally, this was because they had once known the delight of a blooming wisteria and now hoped in vain for a return engagement. At least I had the advantage of never seeing mine in bloom. You can’t miss what you haven’t known. Usually, they suggested all the things I mentioned above, including the one about burying

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My years of hard work finally pay off COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond Forgive me if I seem a little giddy. I can’t help it. Something really gid-inducing happened. My wisteria bloomed. I know what you’re thinking: “This man is easily amused.” Either that or, “Of course it bloomed, you moron, it’s spring and that’s what flowers do in the spring – they bloom.” Well, it’s not quite that simple. Let’s start with the plant. Wisteria, which many mistakenly believe was named for Owen Wister, author of “The Virginian,” is a flowering vine that actually comes from the same plant family as peas. The flower stems flow down from the vine in a sort of cone-shaped cascade of sweet-smelling blossoms. The vine can grow to enormous lengths and will, over time, develop a tough, woody trunk. Meanwhile, the green shoots grow extremely fast and have been known to pull down trellises, engulf small animals and camouflage entire neighborhoods. What it does not do readily is bloom. At least, mine doesn’t. I’m beginning to think the name,= wisteria is actually from a Latin word that means, “I’ll bloom when I’m good and ready and not a second before.”

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