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It is our position that the errant Democrat lawmakers vacationing in Illinois are well within their constitutionally provided rights to stall the movement of government. While the citizens of Indiana might not support the decision to run away rather than stand and fight, we believe Representative Pat Baurer’s leadership to be within the letter of the law. That said, we wish that the errant would-be lawmakers had taken a more civil approach to resolving their disagreement with the election that put them in the minority at the statehouse.

We hope and expect that those who believe that they were ethically bound to desert their elected posts in favor of Wisconsin solidarity in of the land of budget deficits and notoriously corrupt politicians will reimburse the citizens of our good state for their actions. With leader-ship comes cost. If one is compelled to lead a protest against perceived injustice, is it correct to take money (in this case, the payroll checks have already been cashed by the Urbana protesters and the ongoing cost to we taxpayers for delays and extensions will easily exceed six figures) from those you protest? Regardless, isn’t the suffering of leaders is more authen-tic if suffering actually occurs?

Stall tactics PrioritiesIt is our position that our Indiana House of

Representatives had many more important issues to address than spending its precious time on a measure to create a state constitutional amendment aimed at banning same-sex marriage. The august body hopes to advance a definition of a marriage that is restricted only to be defined as that between one man and one woman. Moreover, it hopes to prevent civil unions. In 2005, a similar proposed amendment failed to pass the required second vote.

While we understand that many believe this issue to be the most impor-tant of all matters – beyond education reform and economic development – the a majority of Hoosiers, tolerant or otherwise, would prefer to focus on other issues until our state is no longer near the bottom of education perfor-mance while still suffering from its rust-belt locale. Can we say that our legisla-tors, whether at home or resting in Illinois, are focused on the electorate’s top priorities? Or, are we caught up in the misplaced priorities of a supermajority? Regardless of our views on gay marriage, do we agree that Indiana deserves legislators focused on improving our economy and educational system before advancing a panoply of social reforms?

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ARTICLE 5. Section 14 continued. (D) In the event of a veto after final adjournment of a session of the General Assembly, such bill shall be returned by the Governor to the House in which it originated on the first day that the General Assembly is in session after such adjournment, which House shall proceed in the same manner as with a bill vetoed before adjournment. The bill must be reconsidered and voted upon within the time set out in clause (C). If such bill is not so returned, it shall be a law

notwithstanding such veto.(3) He may refuse to sign or

veto such bill in which event it shall become a law without his

signature on the eighth day after presentment to the Governor.(b) Every bill presented to the Governor which is signed by him or on

which he fails to act within said seven days after presentment shall be filed with the Secretary of State within ten days of presentment. The failure to so file shall not prevent such a bill from becoming a law.

(c) In the event a bill is passed over the Governor's veto, such bill shall be filed with the Secretary of State without further presentment to the Governor, provided that, in the event of such passage over the Governor's veto in the next succeeding General Assembly, the passage shall be

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attempted and then finalized a community-wide survey about door-to-door solicitation in Westfield. We twice publicized it. With more than 9,500 homes able to be represent-ed in the results, a mere 794 participated. That is shocking. Solicitation in city neigh-borhoods long has been identified as an

irritant and as a possible gateway to commis-sion of residential crimes, to speak nothing of abusive sales techniques. The city did the correct thing by asking for residents’ input. Percentage-wise, the city got little in return. So now the Westfield is left to revise an ordi-nance that deals with the issue but without roundly representative opinions from resi-dents. Between Dec. 3 and Jan. 24, there was a chance to be heard. We commend those who responded, and to those that didn’t, yet moan about their tiring of answering the continual doorbell rings, some by shady characters, understand this: You had your chance. It’s local government’s call now.

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I come from a big, extended family. Mom is one of 10 children and Dad is one of six. Over the years scores, of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren have added to the abundant population of this planet. And as citizens scattered across our fine state, very few of us have managed to pursue much higher education or to achieve even modest financial success. In fact, some would be called by our federal government “poor.” But most of us would identify ourselves as en-tirely middleclass. In fact, I come from a fam-ily where folks work hard to pay taxes, raise a family and, well, generally watch as much television as their fellow Americans.

So when my son’s fourth-grade class was prevented from making its fieldtrip to the statehouse because of fear for the kids’ safety amidst the protests, I was surprised to hear the news reporters call these temporary dome-dwellers representative of average Hoosier families. Even in my exceedingly large Indi-ana clan, we count only a few card-carriers –

all good folk, hard-working and patriotic but certainly a distinct minority.

If the total population of Indiana (accord-ing to the 2010 Census) is 6,483,802 with the percentage of unionized workers at 10.9

percent (the Bureau of Labor Statistics) of a total of roughly 3,127,554 workers, there are 286,931 union jobs. Statistics on how many of those

jobs are supported by taxpayers (teachers and other government employees) are much more difficult to uncover. Is some tiny minority (less than 4 percent) being given significantly disproportionate advantages to the rest of us Hoosier families? Government workers in Indiana make more than private workers. So, are the majority of us footing the bill for the few? While we can and should debate the merits of this arrangement, isn’t the rhetoric of worker versus oppressor misplaced?

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» Fundraiser for AYS – The annual DIVA fundraiser on Thursday March 10 at The Mansion at Oak Hill, returns supporting the AYS Before and After School Program throughout Indianapolis. Local artists and artisans, and local food and bever-age distributors will be on hand for an evening of art and good food and friends. Tickets are available on line at www.ay-skids.org or by calling 317.283.3817, Ext. 23. Individual tickets are available for $50 or $85 per pair. To learn more about AYS, visit www.ayskids.org.

» Fish fry - The Knights of Columbus at St. Elizabeth Seton Church will be hosting their annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, beginning March 11 and continuing through April 15. All-you-can-eat fried fish will be served along with salmon, crabby cakes, and a children’s menu. Serving hours will be 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the church, 106th & Haverstick Road.

» 2011 Autism expo - March 26 the Au-tism 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 [email protected].

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» Food bank donations - Carmel-Clay and Hamilton Southeastern school districts, plus several other preschools, collected 24,732 pounds of food in the 2010 Holiday Food Drive for the Ham-ilton County Harvest Food Bank, Inc. The Hamilton County Farm Bureau for their generous donation of $1450 and 800 pounds of food during their Farmers Feed Us Food Drive. HCH Food Bank, Inc. works with the food pantries in Hamilton County to help keep their shelves stocked throughout the year. To learn more please call 317-439-9875 or [email protected].

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COmmEntaRYby Danielle Wilson

Have you ever thought about why some women have great body image and some don’t? I was recently looking at pictures of my twin sis-ter Suzanne and myself back when we were kids. We were not attractive to begin with, given our ginger status, but we also had the unfortunate coincidence of growing up in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Dorothy Hamil haircuts and tube socks did little to improve our appearance. Added to this, my mom had somehow decided that I would be the daughter forever dressed in blue.

I have a vivid memory of eating dinner out with my parents and four sisters while vacation-ing in Florida. An older gentleman approached our table, smiled, and then said to me, “It must be hard being the only boy with all these girls!” From that moment on, Dorothy was out and Rapunzel was in. I also convinced my mom to let me pierce my ears and wear more feminine-colored clothes (though to her credit, I did look fabulous in blue).

Despite this awkward incident, both Suzanne and I always thought we were the most beau-tiful girls in the world. Even in high school, when neither of us could land a boyfriend, we assumed it was because guys were intimidated by our loveliness, intellect and talents. Look-ing back at those pictures though, I’m quite certain why we were frequently reduced to

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

Now that I’m a parent, I want to know how my mom and dad instilled such a high level of self-confidence in my sister and me when clearly we should have been headed to, maybe not Plas-tic Surgery-ville, but certainly the salon. I have two daughters, and let’s face it, girls in particular are susceptible to what the media tells them is beautiful.

I’m not worried at all about our youngest. She’s your stereotypical blond, blue-eyed cutie. But our other daughter? Not so much. Some-times, when she is clean and the light catches her just so, she is flat-out stunning. But usually, her mismatched outfits are either too big or too small, her fine hair is stringy with dirt and oil, and her narrow face sports silly passing-gas-like expressions. She’s a lot like me as a girl.

And yet, she has just as much self-confidence as her sister when it comes to her appearance. She heads off to school in high-water sweat-pants, a dressy cardigan and snow boots, think-ing she is truly hot stuff. She wears glasses with pride, ignores the fact that she will need braces, and brags about becoming a redhead.

At her advanced age of nine, our daughter has figured out what sadly, some women never will – that it’s her strengths, like her artistic talents, nurturing personality, and organizational skills, which make her beautiful. And anyone who says differently can go suck an egg.

How did this happen? Well I truly believe she feels this way because Doo and I have al-ways told her she is gorgeous. Kids will believe anything if they hear it enough! And continual praise and acceptance generates self-confidence just as constant criticism leads to poor body im-age. This ain’t rocket science, baby.

So it’s our job as parents to embrace the quirky and sometimes embarrassing attributes of our children so they can learn that beauty truly comes from within. And definitely not from crimping irons or parachute pants. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

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Show choirs inspire, give back

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VOlUntEERS by Jeff Worrell

Sparkling in sequined dresses or distinguished looking tuxedos, this week’s volunteer spotlight literally shines on the finest performers Carmel High School has to offer. Both show choirs, Carmel Ambassadors and Carmel Accents are committed to give back to the community by producing a first time ever “Concert For The Community.” Some 93 young men and women will own the stage and show off the fruits of their practice, after months of preparation getting ready to present to the community the work they plan on taking to competition. All of the money raised from this special concert’s ticket sales will go directly to Janus Developmental Services.

The concert is an opportunity for the com-munity to experience the competition sets both groups will take before the judges during the March and April contest season. But more importantly, 93 students who have been encour-aged by their teachers, parents and supporters to find their natural talent will help do the same for individuals with disabilities at Janus.

Beth and Phil Anderson serve as co-chairs of the Ambassador Parent Club and Phil said, “Once we decided that we wanted to give back in some way, Janus became the obvious benefac-tor. Our children work hard to develop their talents, and that is exactly what we hope the funds raised for Janus will do for their clients:

develop their hidden talents as well.” There seems to be a great deal of talent dis-

covery occurring because of “A Concert For The Community.” Teams of current and past choir moms have practically taken up residence in the sewing rooms backstage at CHS. They are busy fashioning the multiple costumes that make up the wardrobe ensemble each choir requires for competition. Almost like a full-time job, they have been sewing every day for weeks. The dads, although not found in the sewing room, are generally building sets, loading, packing and organizing the equipment, thus making it a truly family affair.

For only $5, you can be part of “A Concert For The Community” on March 16 at 7:30 pm in the CHS Dale E. Graham Auditorium. The music will be inspiring and brilliant. Each dance step perfectly choreographed and expertly ex-ecuted. Brightly colored costumes, lights, clap-ping, humor and fun for just a five dollar dona-tion. All that plus someone at Janus will move closer to discovering a talent they didn’t know they had. Call Olga Keegan 317-332-6590 for more information.

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The Carmel Arts Council held the 13th an-nual Young Performer’s Showcase as a chance for local youth to show their talents to the public. The annual showcase features elementary through high school musicians and vocalists across the area.

Competitive and non-competitive events help young artists become comfortable with the per-formance atmosphere and also receive feedback to further improve and grow. This year’s event was very well attended by 136 young perform-ers, and took three full days to hear each young musician.

Two $1,500 scholarships were awarded to Carmel High School seniors for outstanding achievement on the piano and in performance. Jingxuan Zhang, a senior at Carmel High School, won the $1500 piano scholarship, while Alexandra Dierkman, also a senior at CHS, won the other scholarship for vocal performance. Dierkman plans to attend Indiana University in the fall and has not decided a major, but plans to take music classes with the scholarship.

Zhang, who has performed in Carnegie Hall, on the radio program From the Top, and with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, plans to also attend Indiana University and will use the scholarship to help pay for piano lessons and further instructions.

For younger performers just getting comfort-able on stage, the Showcase is a very exciting opportunity. According to Izabelle Black, a 12-year-old singer who performed Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment’s song “Wherever I Go” with her friend Liv Moloy, the pair’s friendship helped spawn the idea for participating in the event.

“We’ve always sung together, and we were looking through songs and saw that this one was a duet, and it was already split into parts,” Black said.

Julia Clark, a second grade student at Carmel Elementary, sang the song “The Seahorse” at the event. Clark said that she practiced often to get ready for the performance.

The Young Performer’s Showcase is sponsored by the Carmel Arts Council and Piano Solu-tions in Carmel.

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Urban wildlife truly calling Carmel homeby margaret SutherlinCurrent in Carmel

Spring is around the corner, and just as family and friends are eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine after a long, snowy winter, so, too, is the wildlife in Carmel.

Urban wildlife is all around. As cities develop, wildlife from songbirds to deer, fox to 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.

In CARMELWildlife in Carmel especially is prevalent since there still are

remnants of farms and larger areas of open land in the city, leav-ing the city and residents in a situation where interactions with wildlife are inevitable, and where wildlife populations are encour-aged in certain areas, such as parks.

Gary Doxtater, former Indiana DNR Fish and Wildlife director, current director of development for the Indiana Wildlife Federa-tion, and member of the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee, said urban wildlife in Carmel 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,” he said. “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.”

Creating areas of wildlife habitat, such as recent wetland, prai-rie and forestry developments at Central Park, and making sure all parks are certified for urban wildlife are important initiatives that control and monitor populations. Working with residents to help them develop a backyard habitat that responsibly responds to animals’ needs helps also to mitigate potential problems between people and animals.

Rick Peercy, the Hamilton County biologist with the DNR, said that food for pet and garbage outdoors is the quickest way to attract some unwanted wildlife, so re-searching and recognizing the kinds of wildlife you seek to attract is important. Feed-

ing the birds is one

thing, but feeding the raccoons can also bring along other con-sequences, like inviting unwanted animals in your house because they like the food source.

MITIGATInG COnFLICT BETWEEn PEOPLE, AnIMALSAccommodating 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 at-tacking pets.

Bryan Poynter, a Westfield resident and chairman of the In-diana Natural Resources Commission, people often find themselves in tough situations for trying to handle wildlife on their own. He said what often may 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 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 ques-tions when you have them, and recogniz-ing 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.

Your Big Backyard Where to Call and What to Do 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 [email protected].

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 317-571-2580, 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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Technology’s rapid advancement of e-communication continues to improve the speed and variety of ways we can keep connected via tele-phone and the web. This technology has impacted family law as well, with many parents now utilizing cy-

ber technology to stay more connected with their children, especially in situations where distance is a factor. More states and family courts now ac-knowledge “virtual visitation” as a means for parents to inter-act with their children through the use of technology. “Virtual visitation,” (also referred to as “e-visitation”) is the common term to reference various forms of internet technol-ogy such as video-enabled phone applications (i.e. Skype) as well as video phones, social media, email and text messaging.

The concepts of virtual visitation have ap-peared in several family law cases, dating back to 2001. However, Utah was the first state to adopt virtual visitation laws following a court order in a case where a divorced father of a then-four-year-old asked the judge to require his ex-wife to allow him to use Skype to maintain contact with his son.

The Utah legislation prompted a surge in requests for virtual visitation. Non-custodial parents relayed their own experiences that interactions with their children via phone were often limited and short. In contrast, reports have shown that video calls via the internet last as much as 3 times longer than telephone calls. This information has led to advocacy for legislation and permitting virtual visitation is becoming a growing trend. Since 2004, 6 more states have adopted legislation, and while none exists in Indiana, a pre-draft bill has been pro-

posed and is awaiting legislative support.

Even without legislation, many judges consider proposals for virtual visitation by deter-mining whether this type of contact is in the best interests of the child. Virtual visitation can be used to encourage increased

contact between a non-custodial parent and the child, and the face-to-face interaction improves bonding in comparison to traditional telephonic contact, especially with younger children who have limited verbal skills. However, parents should remember that virtual visitation is not a substitute for in-person parenting time; the internet simply provides some extra tools, to be used carefully. If you have a parenting time or other family law issue and need legal advice, contact JHDJ Law at 317-569-0770 to schedule a consultation

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While mediation and arbitration have become more familiar, few people, including family law therapists, are familiar with collaborative law. This emerging practice area stresses the in-terests of children and promotes cooperation among the parties rather than confrontation in the courtroom. In collaborative divorce, the separating couple and their specially-trained attorneys pledge at the outset to try to work things out through open communication, using other collaborative experts such as counselors, financial advisors, and divorce coaches as necessary to assist in the details.

They commit not to go to court or use the information shared in collaborative discus-sions in litigation. Parties have more control to work out settlement details and find cre-ative solutions for their problems, which they understand better than a judge or third party. Positive outcomes are best reached through respectful communications, not courtroom battles.

Retention of a collaborative attorney does not change the nature of the attorney-client relationship, but instead changes the attitudes and tasks both lawyer and client take as they manage the divorce case. The focus on settlement requires parties to move out of their corners and into a discussion focused

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Chemotherapy is exhausting. Radiation is exhausting. Cancer is exhausting.

Jacob McConahay, a 7-year-old student at Westfield’s Monon Trail Elementary School, was diagnosed late last fall with stage four alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer that affects muscles attatched to the bones.

No one would blame him if his exhausting treatments left him with neither the time nor energy to do much of anything. But Jacob is do-ing far from nothing.

In December, while on one of then-daily trips to Riley for radiation treatments, Jake’s mom, Tosha, asked him what he thought kids battling cancer at Riley need.

“He said, ‘I think they need Pillow Pets,’” Tosha said.

Jake’s first Pillow Pet was a T-rex from his aunt, who Jake calls Rexi, and the stuffed ani-mal has accompanied him for every procedure, treatment, and check-up. His mother said, “He said that kids need Pillow Pets because there are times that they don’t feel good, the doctors don’t always tell them good news, and it’s scary.”

So the McConahays started taking donated Pillow Pets to Riley for cancer patients. They started with family and friends. It wasn’t long until their church – Northview Christian in Carmel – publicized their efforts on the church

blog and became a collection site. From there, Jacob’s Pillow Pets project took off. Helped by organizations such as K-Love Christian Radio Network and Applebee’s, the McConahays have collected more than 1,700 Pillow Pets so far. In addition, the Pillow Pets parent company, CJ Products, has donated 840 of the plush toys, 35 cases of which were sent directly to Riley, and the company is working with Tosha to possibly match what Jake collects.

In the meantime, Jake’s school, church and parents are getting calls and donations from across the country.

“Now they’re coming in from all over,” said Tosha. “What was once a thought is now a dream come true.”

“I want to collect millions of Pillow Pets,” Jacob said. “I think that is my goal.”

Jake currently travels to Riley once a week for chemotherapy, and every week he and Tosha pack as many of the comfort creatures as they can in their car.

“We load them up and take them down, and [the staff at Riley] hands them out that day. By the time we leave [Riley], they’re gone,” Tosha said.

Jake and his family have heard from patients thrilled with their new companions: “The kids just love them … it’s rewarding for them and rewarding for us.”

The McConahay family knows the feeling of needing comfort well. Jake’s cancer is a rare one, and it has metastasized from his leg into his lungs and abdomen.

Tosha explains, “It’s a very aggressive cancer, and right now, they can’t find anything to help him.”

But in spite of the prognosis, Jake continues to forge ahead with the Pillow Pets collection, showing compassion and maturity well beyond his seven years.

“Especially for a kid facing what he’s facing right now, for him to reach out to all of the

other kids going through similar things to what he’s going through is just unbeliev-able,” said Monon Trails school counselor

Therisa Seymour. She adds that for a

child facing such an uphill battle to give so much of what little time and energy he has to comfort others, “is a tribute to his entire family … for them to start something – con-sidering the time that

he has – they’re still letting him touch the lives of so many other people.”

Shanna Banks, a children’s ministry director at Northview Christian Church, said helping Jake with his mission to comfort sick kids was an easy decision.

“We have kind of walked this journey with them from the beginning,” Banks said. “We’re always looking for projects where kids can be involved in serving, and the Pillow Pets was such a natural fit; it was a practical way to teach kids about giving.”

And Jacob McConahay seems to be just the person to do the instructing.

Young cancer patient brings comfort to Riley kids

If you would like to donate a new Pillow Pet for Jake to deliver to Riley hospital, you may drop it off in several locations:

northview Christian Church (through the end of March)

12900 Hazel Dell Parkway (Carmel) 317-846-2884

Area Applebee’s locations (through March 10) Including Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville locations

among many others in central Indiana

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shopping center on Range Line Road is slowly but surely opening back up for business. Zacky’s Hot Dogs and mini mart have both recently reopened, and The Fineberg Group, which owns the building, expects that by late March or early April Donatos Pizza and the Sansui Sushi Bar will be open.

The Nov. 11 fire damaged several businesses in the shopping mall, completely destroying Dunkin Donuts and Grape Inspirations, and damaging Donatos Pizza and several other businesses. Since then, The Fineberg Group has been working with state and local govern-ment for the rebuilding process, which owner Brian Fineberg said has been slow going for permitting and approval of changes.

“We are planning on updating the façade,” said Fineberg. “We are planning on painting the brick and also creating a kind of edifice that is much more attractive. It’ll be a much nice, more updated building for our old and potentially new, tenants. But it will be several more months before it is back all the way.”

Current in CarmelRegistration for kindergarten in Carmel

Clay Schools has been set for March 17 at all CCS elementary schools.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. parents can register children who are age 5 by Sept. 1 to start classes in August. For those who cannot at-tend the earlier registration, Towne Meadow and Woodbrook Elementary Schools will be open from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are only a few days this summer when registra-tion will be available, so parents are strongly encouraged to visit their child’s school on March 17 and sign up. To see elementary school boundaries, visit http://myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/district/boundaries/.

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Carmel City Councilman John Accetturo and Carmel resident Marnin Spigelman are challenging current mayor Jim Brainard in the Republican mayoral primary.

Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray is running unopposed for her current seat.

John Garman Jr. and Kurt Snyder have filed to run for Carmel city judge. The position is current-ly held by Brian Poindexter, who was appointed to the position in 2008 by Gov. Mitch Daniels.

Michael Casati and current councilman Rick Sharp are both running for the northwest dis-

trict of the Carmel City Council. Former Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman filed to

run for city council in the central district against current councilman Eric Seidensticker.

Sue Finkam and John Koven have both filed to run for the northeast district of the Carmel City Council against current councilman Joe Griffiths.

In the southeast district councilwoman Luci Snyder will face Tom Kendall. Four candidates filed for the at-large seat including current councilman Kevin “Woody” Rider and Ron Carter. Ron Houck and Wayne Wilson will also run for the two at-large seats.

In the newly created southwest district after last year’s annexation was finalized, Carol Schleif and Paul Wonch will seek the new council seat.

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On Friday, March 4, the Indiana Supreme Court delivered e-ticket scanners and printers to the Carmel Police department. This delivery correlated to a demonstration for the public to show how the new e-ticket equipment will affect drivers and the police alike.

With the new e-ticketing system, trial courts will be given traffic tickets on a purely electronic basis. While tickets are still printer for violating drivers via the police officer, at the same time the ticket is sent straight to the court, where it can be printed.

This system came after the Supreme Court for the state applied for federal grants for $54,000 to finance the new equipment. E-tickets have been in effect with the Carmel Police Department and Carmel City Court since June 2010. The recent demonstration of the equipment correlated with the Supreme Court procuring enough equipment for all police in the Carmel Police force.

According to the court, the new system will not only streamline the process of traffic ticket-ing, but will also reduce costs as well, especially those associated with the travel time for police to deliver tickets to the courts.

The new e-ticketing system is an important step in the efforts to bring the Carmel Police

Department into the 21st century and fully integrate all police equipment together. This integration, called Odyssey, will help the court manage cases more efficiently. Odyssey is a pub-lic service that is provided free to the Carmel Police Department and the city itself.

According to Brian Poindexter, Carmel City Court Judge, this increases the safety level from the current traffic ticketing system, as it more effectively manages the time Carmel police offi-cers. With the new e-ticketing system employed by all members of Carmel Police Department, police officers will spend less time writing up tickets while exposed to traffic.

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» Science team wins first – The CHS Sci-ence Olympiad teams participated in the Pur-due Regional competition this past Saturday. Team A came in first place, which qualifies them to go on to the state level competition on April 2 at Purdue Calumet. Combined, the two teams took first place in 13 out of the 23 competition events. They placed in the top three in 22 out of 23 events!

» Cinderella story – The First Annual County-wide Prom Dress Event will be held at Nobles-ville High School March 12th from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Donate a clean, gently-used prom dresses and men’s suits at Carmel High School in the

counseling office with Jane Wildman, Student Assistance Counselor. If you have questions, call Jane at 846-7721. Then on March 12, Hamilton County students will be able to purchase these items for less than $20. For drop off locations and more details contact [email protected] or [email protected].

» Scholarship for high school students – Carmel Tri Kappa is accepting applica-tions for its annual college scholarships. Four $1,500 college scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be female, senior high school students, attend any area high school, live in Carmel-Clay school district, and dem-onstrate financial need. Applications, includ-ing scholarship criteria, are available at area high school counseling departments. Ap-plications are due March 25, 2011. For more information, you may contact Candace Beidl, Carmel Tri Kappa President, at 733-3613.

» Students losing hope - Three in five young Californians, ages 16 to 22, now express sharp worries about finding a job or working long hours to pay for college, according to an eye-opening poll out last week. These students also feel that unrelenting state budget cuts are damaging their schools and colleges, jeopar-dizing their ability to get ahead.

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Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at [email protected].

gRammaR lESSOnby brandie bohney

It sounds like a surgical procedure or garden-ing propagation technique: the comma splice. Since I’m neither a surgeon nor a successful gar-dener, I think you probably already realize that the comma splice has to do with grammar.

Comma splices are a basic punctuation error. In fact, my grammar guru – I have a guru of my own – would tell you that if you use comma splices, you are only barely literate. I wouldn’t go that far. At least not all the time.

So what is this error? Comma splices are cre-ated when the writer uses a comma instead of a period or semicolon to separate two indepen-dent clauses:

Mark went to the store, he didn’t find what he wanted.You can easily correct this problem by replac-

ing the comma with a semicolon to keep the one-sentence format or divide the clauses into two sentences separated by a period. Easy, right?

Sort of.What if you use a conjunction such as but?

Great! Now you can use the comma:Mark went to the store, but he didn’t find what he wanted.The only thing you have to remember in

this case is that only coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for, or, nor, yet, so) can partner with

a comma without continuing to create a comma splice. And that’s where it gets tricky.

Many people think the adverb however can be used in place of but in such a situation. It can’t. The following sentence is still a comma splice:

Mark went to the store, however he didn’t find what he wanted.If you want to use however, you need a semi-

colon or a period, because however isn’t a coordi-nating conjunction:

Mark went to the store; however, he didn’t find what he wanted.Mark went to the store. However, he didn’t find what he wanted.Most grammar check programs will catch

a comma splice and give you the wavy green underline to let you know it may be incorrect. Many people, however, don’t see the error even with the underlined suggestion. While I don’t suggest that you ever just make every grammar- and spell-check recommended change, take a moment to look them over. Now that you know what comma splices are, you’ll be in a better place to correct them.

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by lauren burdickCurrent in Carmel

For Clay Middle School students participat-ing in the school’s production of “Annie,” the show encompasses more than a performance. Those involved in the show have been working with Kingdom’s Kloset and Agape Families, each of which help serve children in need and/or fos-ter children. According to those working with the show, this allows the cast and crew to more fully understand the concepts associated with “Annie,” which follows a girl as she transitions from an orphanage to wealthy adoptive parents.

“We always try to do something that is rel-evant to the play,” Becky Schmelz, parent vol-unteer coordinator, said. “This year we thought, ‘Annie:’ orphanages. We made some contact with this local group that helps foster children.”

In preparation for the show, students sorted bags of donations for children in foster care for Kingdom’s Kloset, which provides a week’s worth of essentials for children in need. Ad-ditionally, the cast and crew hosted a lunch and arts and crafts with the children of the Agape Home. Speakers also spoke with ‘Annie’ mem-bers about the foster care/adoption process.

June Clair, producer of ‘Annie,’ said that add-ing an educational component to its shows is a long-running tradition for Clay Middle School. To coincide with last year’s production of “The Music Man,” the students ventured to the Indi-ana State Fairgrounds.

“To give the kids a flavor of turn-of-the-cen-tury small town, we took them to the old Hook’s drug store in the fairgrounds,” Clair said. In pre-vious years, students went to the Morris-Butler House for high tea in preparation for “Pirates of Penzance” and studied the Nazi takeover of Aus-tria to prepare for “The Sound of Music.”

Schmelz said that educational component as-sociated with Clay Middle School’s productions not only helps the cast and crew understand the show, but it offers another layer of learning.

“Even as they’re learning their lines, there will be parts in the play that they don’t under-stand. They’ll stop and explain to them what that meant. So it’s almost like they’re getting a history lesson and they don’t even realize it, and then they take that home. It’s neat to see that,” Schmelz said.

For the cast and crew of “Annie,” Schmelz said that volunteer activity brought a new di-mension to the context of the show.

“We’re trying to get them to portray anger, and that feeling of what it’s like to not have family to back you up,” Schmelz said. “I think seeing these kids and trying to understand that they don’t have anything kind of gave them more of a feeling for that. It just seems to give them an idea that life can be different than what they’re living.”

“Annie” runs March 11 and 12 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Clay Middle School. Tickets range from $6 to $10 and are $5 for students and can be purchased at Clay Middle School.

Middle school play combines art, real-world issues


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2010-11 SeasonAward-winning and world-renowned guest artists. Our 35th anniversary celebration. The beginning of a new era for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra... Welcome! to our new home in the Palladium.

Celebrating the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

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by Jordan FischerCurrent in Carmel

More than 1,200 students packed into Car-mel High School on Feb. 26 to participate in the sixth annual Dance Marathon.

The event is a six hour fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. The hospital provides medical care for more than 245,000 pediatric patients a year.

Over the last five years, Carmel students have donated more than $500,000 to Riley. This year, the Carmel Dance Marathon raised $230,000 for the hospital.

“I’ve been asked why our event is so successful

by other Dance Marathons,” said faculty advisor Sarah Wolff. “I would like to say that I think our kids are very community service-oriented. And, it’s also just fun. At the end of the night, it’s impactful, and you combine those things and I think our students just get it.”

Carmel freshmen Ana Rose and Jenna Voris were first-time participants this year.

“It’s so fun, and it’s for a great cause,” Voris said.

For Rose, her decision to participate was a bit more personal.

“One of my cousins was at Riley Hospital,” Rose said, “so I decided to contribute.”

Carmel students raise $230K for Riley

High school students dance for Riley



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Join Carmel Repertory Theatre as they open the new theater The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts. The inaugural production The Fantasticks features favorite songs and dance from the longest-running musical, and famous off-Broadway production. The musical features two childhood friends as they discover the world around them and also fall in love after some rather bothersome match-making from their parents.

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by margaret SutherlinCurrent in Carmel

The Studio Theater may not be as grand in-side as the Palladium, but as a part of the Center for the Performing Art campus serves an equally important role.

The opening of the first theater at the Center is a small, intimate and flexible setting for a vari-ety of performances. The black box theater seats around 250 audience members and can be rear-ranged so the audience surrounds the stage or traditionally faces the performance. The degrees

in which the stage and theater can be rearranged allows for a kind of tailor made experience. For artistic director Michael Feinstein and president Steven Libman, the Studio is an opportunity to feature emerging, young artists in a professional and also engaging space.

“This will be an opportunity for performers to really test original work of all genres and breathe life into many artistic repertoires,” said Libman during an emerging artist showcase featuring country music singer, songwriter Joanna Smith. “This is really a chance to showcase new artists.”

In addition to presenting emerging performers, the Studio is also an opportunity to host local theater groups and resident companies with the Center for the Performing Arts in a space that al-lows them to be creative and also suit their needs.

“I can’t believe that it is finally open and we’re here,” said Cynthia Collins of Actors Theatre of Indiana, one of the artistic directors of the resi-dent company. “We are so elated, so happy. We are so happy to have a real home here in Carmel.”

To learn more, visit www.thecenterfortheper-formingarts.org.

Studio opens for up-close, diverse performances

» Ribbon cutting – Platinum Living, a Noblesville-based interior design retailer, will hold a ribbon cutting Wednesday at 4 p.m. for its new location, 960 Logan Street. Learn more at www.platinumlivingllc.com.

» New Salinger bio out – J.D. Salinger is a biographer's nightmare. He refused interviews, banned his photo from his book jackets, cut off anyone who spoke about him to journalists and implored friends to destroy his letters. But barely a year after Salinger's death at age 91, a new biography is here – “J.D. Salinger: A Life” by Kenneth Slawenski. The author’s prose is serviceable at best, but he's an energetic researcher. He doesn't solve the impos-sible puzzle that was Salinger, but he does find some important pieces.

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» Students urged to avoid mexico – College students in Texas who are planning to celebrate spring break have been advised to stay away from Mexico because of the dangers of drug violence. In the warning, Texas Department of Pub-lic Safety Director Steven McCraw cited violence near the border and through-out the country. "Our safety message is simple: Avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break and stay alive," he said.

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» Airline hikes cut in half – Two weeks ago, the big network airline carriers includ-ing United, Continental, Delta and Ameri-can raised many domestic fares by $20 a round trip but cut them to $10 last week because of pressure from discount carriers. The airlines have already attempted five broad-based price increases this year, with most of them sticking. They have also twice imposed bigger increases — up to $60 a round trip — on high-priced tickets favored by business travelers.

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» Prevent bogus charges – A reader of the San Francisco Chronicle claimed in a letter to the paper’s travel expert, Christopher Elliot, that an agent at an Avis branch continuously tried to sell her rental insurance. After the reader repeat-edly declined, the agent allegedly charged her for the insurance anyway and said her credit card only would be charged for the car. The reader said that wasn’t the case. Elliot recommends writing “I decline rental insurance” on the form, with the date, to ensure you can fight any unwanted charges.

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Photos by Margaret Sutherlin



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The thought of spring break makes us think of how we all look so pale, pasty, and tilt the scale a little on the plus side. All of us probably wished we had indulged a little less and paid attention a little more of the labels specifying the contents of the foods we’ve consumed. The big problem is giving into temptation without a second thought of consequences. This time of year it hits home in a drastic way - first in the mirror and then on the beach.

The following are some basic guidelines for publishing labels regulated by the government. The top five concerns which food categories affect health are for weight or health monitoring, like high blood pressure, and cholesterol. These terms are to help us understand the real meaning.• Sugar – for it to be considered “sugar free”

it must be less than .5 grams sugar per serv-ing. To be called “reduced sugar” is must be 25 percent less sugar per exact reference portion than the regular item compared. “No Sugar added” means no sugar was added during processing or packing includ-ing even ingredients that contain sugar.

• Calories – to be considered “Calorie free” it must be less than five calories per serv-ing. “Low calorie” is 40 calories or less per serving and “reduced or fewer calories” is at least 25 percent fewer calories per serv-ing to the exact reference portion than the regular item compared.

• Sodium – to be “sodium free” is less than five milligrams of sodium per serving. “Low sodium” serving is 140 milligrams or less per serving. “Reduced sodium” is at least 25 percent less per serving to the exact reference portion than the regular item compared.

• Fiber – “high fiber” is five grams or more fiber per serving. “Good source of fiber” is 2.5 to 4.9 grams fiber per serving. “More or added fiber” is 2.5 grams per serving more to the exact reference portion than the regular item compared.

• Cholesterol – to be “cholesterol free” is less than two milligrams of cholesterol and two grams or less saturated fat per serv-

ing. “Low cholesterol” is 20 milligrams or less cholesterol and two grams or less of saturated fat per serving. “Reduced or less cholesterol” is at least 25 percent less cholesterol and two grams or less saturated fat as compared to the exact portion being referenced to a similar food.

Instead of opening a can of a well-known soup, I've included a recipe for tomato bisque.

Pale and pasty or beautiful and bronze?

Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel resident and the executive chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may e-mail him at [email protected]

Ingredients:• 1 Medium Spanish onion, chopped• 1 carrot, chopped• 1 stalk celery, chopped• 4 cloves garlic, chopped• 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, • 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled

tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped

• 3 springs fresh parsley• 3 fresh thyme sprigs• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning• 1 cup half and half

Directions:Heat a medium size stock pot with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant. Pour in broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil. Meanwhile tie thyme, parsley, and bay leaf together and add to pot. Then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes. Let the soup base cool and then add to a blender and blend until smooth and then strain. Return strained soup to heat and add half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper.

tomato bisque



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The scoop: From traditional Cantonese pan fried noodles to the highly-recommended pepper steak, this local res-taurant offers a wide variety of choices – at a reasonable price. Buffet-style dining is available during lunch and dinner hours, and to-order dishes are available through-out the day. Patrons with kids will find a great deal here as well – 7-10-year-olds eat at a discounted rate, and kids 3-6 eat at half price.

Type of food: Chinese

Price: The lunch buffet is $7.25, while access to the dinner version will cost you $9.25. Specialty and take-out prices most often run $5.45 for a small order, and $8.25 for a large.

Specialty menu items: “Sea Wind and Fire:” shrimp, chick-en, BBQ pork with vegetable in a wine sauce. “San See in Garlic Sauce:” shredded beef,

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The Storytelling Ability of a BoyMarch 11 – 277 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fri-days and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. SundaysThe Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202Tickets $15 Thursdays, $25 for adults, $15 for ages 20 and underCall 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 be-long. 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.

Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: HairsprayNow-March 27, 2011, Show times varyBeef and Boards, 9301 N. Michigan RoadTickets $36-59; Call (317) 872-9664Join Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin as they fall in love and dance the night away in this hit Broad-way musical set in the 1960s. Tracy becomes an overnight sensation on a local teen dance televi-sion show, and uses her fabulous dance moves, curves, and forward-thinking to make some ma-jor changes to her Baltimore home.

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

The Indianapolis Museum of Art: Hard Truths -The Art of Thornton DialNow-September 18, 2011Indianapolis Museum of Art 3000 Michigan Rd.Tickets $8.00 Public, Free for members; for more information visit www.imamuseum.orgThornton Dial is an extraordinary American art-ist, whose work addresses social issues in innova-tive and thoughtful ways.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Gold, Silver, Bronze Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, CarmelTickets at www.carmelsymphony.orgJoin the Carmel Symphony and the medalists of the 2010 International Violin Competition India-napolis for a night of spectacular classical music.

Civic Theatre: Cabaret March 11-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Showtime varies. Tickets $25-32, Call 317-923-4597 or visit www.civictheatre.orgCivic Theatre at Marian University 3200 Cold Spring RoadOn 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 phenom-enal cabaret dance numbers.

Center for the Performing Art: Tango Buenos Aires March 16, 7:30 p.m.The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at thecenterfortheperformingarts.orgTango Buenos Aires enjoys worldwide acclaim for its authentic and uncompromising interpreta-tions 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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» Free remodeling seminars – Case De-sign/Remodeling will offer two free kitchen and bath seminars this month. The first will be held at Michael’s Southshore at Geist, 11705 Fox Road, Indianapolis, on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The second will be held Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the India-napolis Yacht Club at Geist, 12900 Fall Creek Road. Call 846-2600 to register.

» Whale of a Sale consignment event – The spring Whale of a Sale children’s consignment event is Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at Eagle Church in Zionsville (5801 S. 650 East). Admis-sion is free. Sale hours are Friday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many items are half price on Saturday.

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DISPatChESCOmmEntaRYby Vicky Earley

Wood floors create a warm and timeless ex-pression for a home that other floorings can’t match. They are durable, and with the variety of finishes available, they have become the flooring of choice for most designers.

Changes and improvements in the hardwood flooring industry have ushered in more selection than ever before. With increased choice comes the need for more background information than ever.

One option that is sure to present itself in the dense forest of hardwood choices is engineered wood flooring. This product is a cousin to solid hardwood but proffers a list of independent pros and cons.

Engineered wood flooring typically has three or more core layers in addition to the top hard-wood veneer. This layer of hardwood veneer is the same genuine hardwood enjoyed in solid hardwood floors. This is generally a thin layer of the show wood, typically 0.6mm to 4.5mm or more in thickness.

Once you have installed an engineered wood floor, the only visible difference will be your bill, as engineered is generally a less expensive option.

Engineered products constructed with three to five layers and a top layer of premium hard-wood counteract the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, making engineered flooring dimensionally stable.

Most engineered wood floors are prefinished at the factory, which eliminates the mess, time and vapors associated with applying the finish coats at the job site. Prefinished floors are ready to be walked on right after the installation is complete. Most factory applied finishes are UV-cured with ultra violet lights, which creates a much harder finish than a job-site finish. In ad-dition, the manufacturer can apply more coats of finish as well as giving added protection.

Engineered wood is an ideal choice in an area where humidity is an issue. Where solid wood might warp and wave, engineered wood has the best chance for remaining flat.

The big question that usually accompanies the choice of an engineered wood product is, “Can I refinish an engineered floor”?

The answer? It depends entirely upon the thickness of the hardwood layer. The reality is that due to the high quality of finishes offered, 95 percent of engineered hardwood surfaces are never refinished. If sanding is desired, typically the professional sanding procedure removes 1/32 of an inch. Therefore, if an engineered wood floor has a 2mm layer it can be sanded 1-2 times.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact [email protected].

Engineered wood flooring has come of age …

Engineered products constructed with three to five layers and a

top layer of premium hardwood counteract the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract .


Fake Fresh!Tired of hearing “you look tired” after a night without as much sleep as you had hoped for? Try these few steps to make sure you glow, even if you don’t feel like it.1. Instead of matte foundation, use a light tinted moisturizer. This will hy-drate your skin, combating the dry, worn out look.2. Don’t opt for your black eyeliner when you are tired. This is too harsh. Try a navy blue liner which will help open up your eyes.3. Use a light pink blush instead of mauve. This color brightens up your skin and creates a fresh look.4. Rememberthatlipglosshelpsbringlighttoyoursmilewithitsreflectivenature. Try a shimmery peach, which also gives the impression of plumping your lips.

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Yes, it’s cold outside now, but spring will be here sooner than you think. As with every season, there are certain ‘it’ items for the fashionable guy to keep on his radar.

We realize guys have personal tastes and habits, but here are our top spring fashion trends for men interested in adventuring and distinguishing themselves:

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Your stylist understands your hair type and texture, so it is pertinent to get a professional recommendation for which shampoo works best for your hair needs. Whether it is color protecting, such as Brocato’s VibraColor shampoo or Aquage’s Volumizing shampoo that you need, your stylist will be able to recommend the perfect bottle for you.Shampoos also can help prevent and reverse damage to your hair caused by chemicals or the elements. Healthy hair begins with the proper products and regimen for at-home maintenance

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COmmEntaRYBy Daniel McKenna, MD and Don Selzer, MD

As physicians, we often get questions from friends, fam-ily members and, of course, patients, about a variety of medical questions. One com-plaint we hear quite often is in regard to heartburn and acid reflux. Numerous individuals suffer from what they believe is heartburn, often experiencing a sensation of burning or pain in the esophagus soon after a meal. However, the truth is that what they’re suffering from could actually be acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

GERD is a medical condition that affects nearly one-third of Americans. It is caused by stomach acid that abnormally travels backwards up into the esophagus.

Heartburn is one symptom of acid reflux dis-ease, but it isn’t the only symptom. Those with GERD may also experience the following:• hoarseness or sore throat• frequent swallowing• chronic cough• asthma or asthma-like symptoms• burning in the mouth or throat• pain or discomfort in the chest• intolerance to certain foods• yellow fluid or pillow stains after sleep• dental erosions or therapy resistant gum

disease or inflammationAcid reflux disease differs from heartburn in

that disease symptoms persist for two or more days each week, despite efforts to pursue a more active lifestyle and healthier diet. Once diagnosed with GERD, individuals may choose treatment options like over-the-counter and prescription antacids, acid suppressants and proton pump inhibitors.

While these may relieve symptoms, there is now a groundbreaking procedure that helps to resolve acid reflux more permanently. The pro-cedure – Transoral Incisionless Fudoplication (TIF) – is simple and life changing. Clinical tri-als show that, after having the procedure, most people can eat and drink foods they avoided for many years and 79 percent remain off their daily reflux medications two years later. Because the procedure is performed through the mouth with no incisions, there is little pain and risk, no scars and minimal time away from work and regular activities.

To learn more about acid reflux and the latest treatment options, you’re invited to attend an informational seminar March 9 at 6 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel. To schedule a personal appointment with us, call 317-274-0931 or 317-688-4880.

Acid reflux or heartburn?

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» New procedure at IU Health – A scar-free procedure for treating acid reflux and heartburn is now available in the Indianapolis area. Don Selzer, MD, and Dan McKenna, MD, recently began offering the new procedure – Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure (TIF) – at Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel. The procedure uses the innovative EsophyX device for the treatment of GERD.

» Light fights depression – As we spend more of our time indoors we are becom-ing increasingly deprived of the bright light that is essential to our health and well-being. Our eyes have special light re-ceptors, connected directly to the middle of the brain, that respond only to the brightness of outdoor light. That light, ab-sorbed by the eyes, stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that regulate mood, sleep, and energy. Without it, our natural sleep-wake cycle goes awry and our mood and energy suffer.

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» Diabetes fair – Join Riverview Medi-cal Group’s Diabetes Center for a free Diabetes Fair on March 19, 8 to 11 a.m, in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion, entrance 11. Find out if you are at a high risk by getting a free A1C screening at the event. An A1C is a test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past two to three months. For more information, call 770-5835.

» Eat fresh, not dried fruit – Dried fruit is nutritious, but by weight it has more than twice the calories of fresh. And because its water content is lower, you have to eat more to feel satisfied. In fact, fresh fruit beats any other fruit product, including juice.

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» Stop dieting, ladies – A new study indicates that for marital happiness, a woman only needs to be thinner than her mate. Researchers monitored 165 newlywed couples over four years, track-ing their marital satisfaction via ques-tionnaires. Results showed that men’s satisfaction wasn’t connected to their wives’ actual weight but did closely track to whether their wives were thinner than they were. The women also were happier in these cases.

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DISPatChESFItnESS by laura marenco

Many women, and men as well, desire ways to have firmer skin, more resilient hair and stronger nails. The answer may be from within, with biotin and keratin.

Biotin is a vitamin B complex that helps the body metabolize protein. This vitamin is necessary for healthy skin and hair, as our hair and nails are made up of proteins, and it helps build thicker nails as well as stronger hair, increasing the elasticity of the hair’s cortex, preventing breakage. It also thickens cuticles and the diameter of the hair shaft, as well as promotes hair growth.

Biotin has been well recognized for improving nail strength, with results of 25 percent increase in nail thickness with supplementation. It is important to note that it is not absorbed through the skin or through our hair, and needs to be ingested through diet. A shampoo with biotin doesn’t really have any benefit to hair strength.

Keratin is an important structural compo-nent of our skin, hair and nails. It is a protein that helps hold skin together firmly and prevent sagging, and also forms layers of our nails. Kera-tin is formed by keratinocytes, the living cells below our outer layers. The cells slowly push their way upward as needed, eventually dying

and forming a protective layer of cell. Taking care of our skin can reduce the

amount of keratin our body needs, as the harder we are on our skin, the faster we show signs of aging. We can also supplement our body with additional sources of keratin to have smoother skin and fuller hair. The dif-

ficulty has been in obtaining keratin that is both soluble as well as functional, and pro-cessed animal sources such as hooves have not provided much benefit

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oped from the wool of sheep in New Zealand. As it does not have to be processed significant-ly, it is retained in a natural bio-available form. Clinical studies have shown decreases in hair loss and improvements in hair strength and brightness by supplementing with the keratin source over a 3-month period.

So if you are looking to improve hair, skin and nails, don’t overlook the building blocks of biotin and keratin.

Have healthier skin, hair and nails

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

Keratin is an important structural component of our skin, hair and nails.


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For those parents whom have a child that loves to throw things then you can relate to Carolyn Carter, mom of three and inventor of Clingy CordTM.

“In 2007 after realizing that my first born, then a toddler, loved to throw anything she could get her hands on. I created a product that would secure the items to her stroller and highchair.” states Carter.

She was constantly concerned with the germs on the floor in which her toddlers’ toys would land. Out of this concern became one of the hottest and most sought after products, Clingy Cord TM. The Clingy Cord takes all the fun out of throwing because it is fully adjustable to secure a variety of objects like sippy cups, bottles, toys, pacifiers and more, to the stroller, high chair, car seat etc. So, when the child throws the item it stays attached and never hits the dirty floor. This eliminates the need to retrieve those items over again; you no longer have to worry about losing their belongings or cleaning them while you are out with your chil-dren. We are all concerned about germs and when our children throw their items that they put into their mouth without cleaning them we are exposing them to harmful bacteria.

Being a stay-at-home-mom of three and a business owner does create its’ own challenges. Carter decided from the start that she would grow her business organically, without taking on debt to do it, as least until she could prove that it is a financially viable concept.

“As a mom-entrepreneur there are many opportunities that I am presented with – PR, advertising, expos, TV and print ads, and making the right risk/reward decisions on these opportunities can be very daunting to a small businessperson.” states Carter. Most recently Carter will launch their first television commercial for the Clingy Cord, scheduled to begin airing nationwide on Comcast channels in February 2011.

Carter has learned that being a mompreneur is hard work which equals late nights of work-ing after her children are in bed. She also lives by the motto: “Never be afraid to ask for help.”

Carter is currently working on her latest in-vention Lunch Box Scribbles. Scribbles are re-usable chalkboards in fun foam shapes and are the perfect way to remind your children that you are thinking of them throughout the day.

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COmmEntaRYBy David Cain

A room full of people looked out the win-dow. There was a man about 80 years old run-ning by. It was impressive to me to see a guy that age running in 34-degree weather that felt like 27 degrees. It was really more like a run-walk, but he was out there nonetheless. He was making his way and doing his thing.

I’m 43 years old and I run, too. Just as I watched this enterprising older gent pass by the window, someone in the office said, “That’s probably how Dave looks run-ning.” Ouch! Rough crowd! Thanks. What are you? 22 years old? Actually, she is. It was the remark of a 22-year-old woman.

It got me thinking about age and percep-tion. While I don’t consider myself old, younger people do. My 80-year-old friend likely would think I’m a kid. My co-workers fresh from college think of me as an older man. My kids, well they’re too young to know, I thought. I went home and asked my three-year-old how old she thought I was. Her answer, “You’re old.” I answered quickly with, “Are you serious?” She responded again, “You’re old and I’m new.” Okay, that’s fair. I decided I’d fare better with my five-year-old. I posed the same question to her. She quipped, “I think you are 10, Daddy!” I wasn’t sure if my feelings were that of relief or confusion. Was she saying I must be twice her age, which to a child probably seems ancient?

I decided then and there I should resolve the situation myself. I’m 43 and proud of it. I’m 43 and feel 23 sometimes and 63 other days. Hey, if the weather can offer an actual temperature and a “feels like” temp, why can’t we do the same with age? It’s my actual age ver-sus my effective age.

I decided today that I would let my own per-ception form my perception. I’m not going to be jaded by others. Despite working in an office of Generation Y (Millennials), I’m going to con-tinue being Gen X. Even though my exercising might resemble a run-walk too, let’s see if a Y can keep up with an X.

Running with the 80s

While I don’t consider myself old, younger people do.


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We are conditioned by our culture to be-lieve that God – especially the person of Jesus Christ – is merely one of life’s extracurricular activities, not the full-time source and center of our humanity and life itself.

There is doubt. God is OK but organized religion is a pain. Yeah I suppose there is a God but until He proves to me he or she exists I’m looking out for No. 1. When I sincerely tried to pray, I got no answer. What’s God ever done for me?

There is reason. Survival depends on my abil-ity to reason, to choose and to judge right and wrong. I’m supposed to deny my powers of reason and “believe” in a God I can’t see? Who allowed his own son to be killed? Who needs a father like that?

There is precedent. I’m free, aren’t I? Don’t Bible-thump me with that Jesus nonsense. Arose from the dead? Loves sinners? Forgives even the stuff I’ve done? C’mon. I’m too smart for that. I know things. And don’t mix faith with public schooling. It’s my God-given right to have church and state separated!

“God-given?” Alas.Truth is, people generally accept the exis-

tence of God. Survey after survey pegs “athe-ist” as identifying only four percent or so of the U.S. population. Not that God tracks his ratings, He’s there whether we believe in Him

or not. But our culture of media and personal esteem makes it far too appealing and easy for us to seek reality elsewhere.

I did that for about 30 years. I never thought God didn’t exist. Nor did I

think Jesus, the Bible and the church were all that important. Just a bunch of old characters, old stories, old thinking. Jesus was a good man, the Bible has lots of good advice … but, the center of all life?

I just wasn’t that into God.Thing is, I realize now, I wanted to BE

God. As I grew to understand that the job was already taken, Jesus – our human-divine connection with God – suddenly became very important.

Lent, the church season of Christ’s passion and sacrifice, begins tomorrow and ends at Easter. Traditionally, many Christians give up something for Lent.

To take the critical step of putting Christ in the center of our lives and recalibrating / downsizing popular culture, let’s give up try-ing to be God.

That job’s taken, and it’s a full-time gig.

I’m just not that into God, part 1

Bob Walters (www.believerbob.blogspot.com, email [email protected]) will look at non-believers through Lent, urging believers not to give up on them.


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Warning: These next few columns are a series on men cheating. I will be sharing openly and not holding back on opinions. So fasten your seatbelts!

I’ve received much e-mail about this topic I’ve been covering in this series on cheating, and I’m amazed at how many women have come out of the woodwork to tell their stories of relation-ships torn apart by infidelity. What is to be done about this common epidemic of cheating? I have some ideas of how both men and women can contribute to fixing this problem, so gentle-men, please consider the following:

The world will tell you that you are a “stud” if you play a basketful of women. But is this truly what you believe makes a good man? Does hurting so many women and destroying their trust make you a good person? Take some time to think about what you believe makes a man a man. Is it cheating and causing misery to so many gals? Was your goal in life to grow up to be someone who caused havoc in women’s lives? I know you want to strive for excellence. And excellence requires honesty. So c’mon, guys! We want you to be our superhero – the man who will stand by us and be faithful to us!

If you’re in a relationship and you are unable to resist temptation to cheat, then I say get out of the relationship and also get some counsel-ing to see if this is a one-time deal or something that needs some work on your part. Doesn’t it seem natural that if you don’t like someone, you shouldn’t drag them on? But I literally think that some men don’t know how to end a relationship for fear of being hurtful. So listen up, dudes. It is far more hurtful to cheat on a woman than to leave her. I know, deep down in-side, you don’t want to disappoint her. And I’m sure you hate the idea of being alone. But when you cheat, YOU – her hero and the man who is holding her heart in your hands – are taking her self esteem, crushing it and making it much harder for her to recover than if you had just told her bluntly and clearly that you no longer wish to be in the relationship.

More to come on how I believe men can change and put an end to the cheating epidemic in my next column.

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Had a grand time the other night watching two-thirds of a hockey game. The other third I was not so grand, seeing as how I spent it in a line at the concessions stand.

Basically, I spent the entire second period (two goals, three fights and three penalties) in line to get a Coke.

For those of you who are not in the know, hockey is played in three periods of 20 minutes each. And these are sports minutes, not real life minutes, which means they can be up to 30 times longer than minutes anywhere else. This explains why the last two minutes of an NBA game take about an hour to play.

Do the math and I spent 30 minutes of my life waiting to get refreshed.

And why did it take so long?Because everyone else in the line was a

moron.I’m talking about people who would make

it to the front of the line and then decide they needed to start studying the menu. Never mind that they had half an hour to do while THEY were waiting. Oh, no. They had all been too busy talking on their cell phones and texting people back in the arena, or rolling their eyes and sighing noisily while complain-ing about the slow service.

So they get to the front of the line and start

reading the menu. Slowly. Out loud. This, too, takes far longer than it should, seeing as how the bill of fare is what you might call limited: Pre-fab pizza, microwave-thawed pretzels, vin-tage popcorn, cardboard nachos with library paste cheese sauce, beer, wine, pop and water. How anyone can stretch this into three min-utes of reading (with lips moving) is beyond me, but they do.

The order is finally made (dinner for two, which means four of everything on the menu) and delivered fairly quickly. I want to make that point clear: The concession workers that I saw were friendly and efficient. No blame there.

Comes time to pay. Is this a fast, easy cash transaction? Of course not. This will be paid in plastic, which means another several minutes

lost to rooting around in wallets and purses looking for credit cards. And then another few putting things back in their places again. After which, the person notices that he or she is going to need considerable help getting all this snacky goodness back into the area and so whips out a cell phone to call in reinforce-ments – all while standing at the head of the line so as to best hold things up.

And then the next person does precisely the same thing.

Result? You miss the goals and fistfights, and all the players are so dog-bone tired by the time you get back to your seat that the third period is really just a skate-around. It’s enough to make you buy Pacers tickets.

Okay, that’s an exaggeration. But it’s enough to make you re-think the whole business of go-ing out, with all its attendant headaches, from finding a place to park to chasing squatters out of your seats to wasting time in lines, when you could just as well stay home and have your grand time and your hockey moron-free.

The popcorn’s fresher, too. By about a decade.

Is everyone at hockey games an idiot?

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at [email protected] or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

hUmOR by Dick Wolfsie

I hired a tutor to teach me about the intrica-cies of Facebook, blogging and tweeting. The original plan was to take a class on all this, but I get very distracted in large groups and can’t concentrate.

Christine, my able instructor, spent a great deal of time with me. She discussed privacy set-tings and asked if I was OK just having friends, or whether I wanted to have communication with people who were friends of friends. I went for broke and opted for friends of friends of friends because before computers, that’s the very method I used to select a doctor to do my first colonoscopy. Oh, and find a wife.

At one point, Christine asked me to publish something on my Facebook wall, just to give me an idea of how the process worked. For lack of anything prepared, I typed the following:

Thanks to Facebook, I have located three old high school girlfriends. Two of them don’t remem-ber me.

Within minutes, my Facebook page was abuzz with commentary about my post from former classmates. “Post,” by the way, is a new term I learned, and I’m trying to get the hang of using. Christine will be so proud.

So here are some of the posts that were posted in response to my post:

Dear Dick, I was an old girlfriend. Can you find out how the others managed to forget you? God knows I’ve been trying for 45 years. Charlene

Hi, Dickie, Try not using your maiden name. Ginny

Hello, Dick, I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think we went to the Senior Prom together. Does that make you feel better? Barbara

Wolfsie, Your name rings a bell. Oh yeah, you used to copy my homework, steal my pen and call me chubby. Gee, thanks for reminding me. Andrea

Dick, We graduated in l965. We’re lucky we even remember high school. Carol

Hi, Dick, I remember you very well, but we never went out. Maybe it’s the dating part that makes you so forgettable. Sara

I was a little embarrassed about all these responses suggesting I didn’t make much of an impression on women, but I hadn’t progressed far enough in my instruction to know how to delete them, so I called my Facebook coach ...

“Hi Christine, it’s Dick Wolfsie.”“Who?”

Does anybody

remember me?

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at [email protected].


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ORIGInAL BASEMEnT: This home was built in 1988 in the Smokey Ridge subdivision. The current homeowners had big plans when they moved in to start with a kitchen remodel and then remodel the basement. However, in 2010, their basement flooded, and their priorities quickly reversed.

HOMEOWnER’S FAVORITE DESIGn CHAnGES: The homeowner commented, “We used to have a wood-burning stove in the base-ment, and now we have a vent less fire place. It’s the best! Also, we had this big clunky bar right in the middle of the room that took up a lot of space. Now, the new bar has been totally redesigned up against the wall, and it opened up so much more usable space.” The homeowner contin-ued, “We also had a small half bath with a little closet down here before. Now, we have a full bathroom with a tub, better lighting and more closet space. It’s really cozy now. We love it.”

FIREPLACE DETAILS: The existing brick fireplace hearth and surround was removed and hauled away, and the area was framed to fit the new firebox opening. After a gas line was roughed in, Eldorado Limestone York stone veneer was installed on the fire-place surround, hearth deck and hearth face with mortar joints. New semi-custom maple cabinets in taupe paint with café colored highlights (that match the new wet bar) were installed on each

side of the fireplace. Finally, prefin-ished engineered maple wood floor-ing in an alternate pattern with a 4”, 5”, and 6” wide planks was installed in a glue-down method.

FInAL RESULTS: The homeowner was pleased with the overall results and commented, “It’s all usable space now! So much more lighting! Before, no one wanted to go down there; it was just a basement. Now we use it for our family movie nights, and there’s play space for the kids. Now, we’ll come down here to watch movies on our nice big TV.”

Basement remodel in 1980s-built home

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» European cars are less reliable – These are good times for people in the market for cars and trucks for $30,000 or less. But for people who like expensive, European luxury models, things aren't quite as rosy. "The Europeans aren't doing too well," Da-vid Champion, head of automotive testing for Consumer Reports, told the Wall Street Journal. Mercedes-Benz and BMW placed 10th and 11th in the magazine's ranking of 13 major auto makers. Where European brands are falling down is reliability, Cham-pion said. Many of the problems have to do with electronics and controls drivers find difficult to operate easily.

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» Backup your Gmail – Gmail Backup is a good once-in-a-while program to run that'll back up all your messages to a folder on your computer. If the unthink-able happens, you can restore everything back to Gmail. The program is free, but it only runs on Windows. Backupify is another good service with free and paid plans. Backupify lets you back up data from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and several other online services.

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DISPatChEStEChnOlOgYby gary hubbard

Millions of U.S. taxpayers will turn to their own computers once again this year to prepare and file state and federal tax returns. The ease of use and sophistication of the tax programs have made them a compelling option for many tax-payers (an estimated 35 percent did so in 2010).

With many Internet-connected comput-ers compiling sought-after information by ID thieves, you can bet that attempts to exploit U.S.-based computers are in full force.

A virus could open the door for the actual program that would hide itself in your comput-er, but simply scanning for viruses is no longer sufficient.

Malware (malicious software) comes in so many forms these days and can sneak into your computer from virtually any activity you likely engage in every day.

A complete virus scan of your computer is certainly a good start, but since most malware is pretty good at sneaking past antivirus programs these days, I would highly recommend you do an additional self-check of your computer, especially if you are running older versions of Windows like XP.

Start by rebooting your computer so it’s start-ing clean; if your computer takes a long time to

start up, that’s the first sign that extra programs are likely loading every time you start your computer.

Once it has fully booted, launch the Task Manager by hitting Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same time (or you can right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager). When the Task Manager opens, it should be in the “Applications” win-dow, which should be empty. In the bottom left corner will be a display of the “Processes” that are currently running.

On a well-maintained computer, this number will be in the 30-40 range for desktop comput-ers and 35-45 on portable computers (laptops and netbooks).

The higher the number is over these bench-marks, the more you should be concerned about what unnecessary programs are running in the background of your computer. The next check is accessed by clicking on the Performance tab, which will display the CPU and Memory meters.

With no programs open, the top set of graphs (CPU Usage and History) should be low and stable. If you see the CPU Usage meter jumping up and down and the history graphs shows a lot of up and down activity, you would be wise to avoid doing your taxes or even any kind of online banking until you have the system evalu-

ated for potential hidden malware.The process of tracking down the extra pro-

cesses, understanding what they do and remov-ing them if they are unnecessary or malicious can get quite complicated, especially for those who don’t have a good working knowledge of the Windows Registry. Lots of tools exist for scanning for malicious programs on your com-puter (Malware Bytes is one of the best) but knowing which tool or manual process to use under which circumstances is a constantly mov-ing target.

If you’re not very technical, find someone that you trust that is, as this isn’t an area of comput-ing you should take lightly.

And if you think those slick TV ads for auto-mated computer cleanup services are an option, you should really take a few minutes to think about it. The most common thing scam artists try to do is to trick you into giving them your data. Don’t make it easy for them by handing them the keys to all your personal data. It is worth it to take it to someone you trust.

Is your PC safe enough to do your taxes?

Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services - www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to [email protected] to BUILD THE WORDS: PISCES, NORDSTROM, MARISA TOMEI,

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Ritchie is a two-year-old male white and black Dalmatian/Retriever mix. Ritchie is a very social boy and loves to meet new people. He is very playful and loves to play fetch as much as he loves to get belly rubs. He is very gentle when taking treats, but he does tend to jump up a bit when he wants to play. Ritchie would love to find an active family who will give him plenty of daily exercise and also take him to obedience classes so he can learn proper manners. Until he completes training, he would be best suited in a home with children age 13 who can handle his energy level and playful-ness.

Molly is a five-year-old female dilute torbie DSH. Molly is a sweet little girl who adores human companionship. She was surrendered by her owner in February after caring for her for two years due to allergies. Molly hasn’t handled the stress of shelter life very well and has been in and out of foster homes try to recover from an upper respiratory infection. This is a condition that she overcomes each time she is in a home setting, but shortly after coming back to the shelter she becomes ill. This loving little girl sim-ply needs a home to call her own and so she can relax and become the lap cat she wants to be.

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» Keep pets out of your bed – A recent study by the University of California Davis veterinary professors Ben Sun and Bruno Chomel showed that letting your pet sleep in your bed may increase your chances of contracting a parasite or other illnesses. The study showed that in some cases parasites and that kisses from your dog or cat can lead to serious health problems, including transmission of staphylococcus, cat-scratch, and other diseases that can be transmitted through fleas and ticks.

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DISPatChESPEtSby John mikesell

If your dog seems to always have gas, make an appointment for a veterinary examination to rule out serious problems

If you haven’t already, switch from that bargain basement food to a high-quality food rich in animal proteins.

Keep track of the ingredients – at least the major sources of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in each food you give your dog – and whether his gas improves or worsens with each. It may be that his problem is with one type of grain.

Some unfortunate dogs are banished to the outdoors because they produce such volumes of noxious gas – and it’s not their fault! Some of these dogs also produce giant volumes of sloppy feces. These are two huge indications that their food is low-quality, indigestible product. Improving the diet will reduce all malodorous emissions.

When dealing with a chronic farter, do not free feed. Whether you choose to feed your companion once, twice, or several times daily, it is best not to leave food on the floor all of the time. Allow at least a few hours between feeding to allow complete digestion of each meal. This by itself has cured many cases of chronic flatulence!

Several safe and accessible herbs come to mind for effective relief of flatulence and in-digestion. But remember this: All these herbs do is relieve symptoms. They do not repre-sent a silver bullet solution.

Feeding your dog table scraps or broccoli doesn’t help. Be sure to check with your local pet store for ideas and remedies for this prob-

lem. No sense in clearing the room during the holidays (as much as you might like to with some unwanted guest that might drop in).

We have found that food can make a dif-ference. Not just a better brand, but the meat base and composition (mix of ingredients) can make a difference. It takes a little time, but is well worth the trouble.

I have been very lucky with both Isabelle and now Karma, as I have never had that problem. If I do, I know immediately that she got into something she shouldn’t have, and I will pay in clean up later on.

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Across1. Westfield Antique Mall LP player5. Fishhook feature at Orvis9. Dirty campaign tactic by the Indiana Democratic Party14. Russia’s ___ Mountains15. State firmly16. San Diego baseball player17. McDonald’s Happy ___18. Decorate anew19. Halloween prankster20. Tick off22. Hoosiers school24. Part of an IRT act27. Capri, for one29. Jogged around the Monon Cen-ter track30. Indiana State Museum piece32. Half a score35. Derisive cry36. Feathery wrap at a Broad Ripple second hand store37. Spellbound40. Puzzle theme and hint to an-swers at 22- and 60-Across and 4- and 53-Down (3 wds.)45. Al Capone facial feature46. Deliverer in a brown truck47. David & Mary Salon, e.g.49. Tournament pass51. Woody’s Library Restaurant

measurement54. Doctrine: Suffix57. Noblesville High Schooler59. Brazen woman60. Michigan State player63. Part of MPH at IMS64. Sharply hit ball at Victory Field65. Shapiro’s ___68. Facts and figures72. Wear away the bank of Morse Reservoir73. Black cat, to some74. “Once ___ a time...”75. To the point76. Herron School of Art and De-sign subject77. Sicilian volcano

Down1. Sing with closed lips2. Intense anger3. Indianapolis International Air-port govt. overseer4. Illinois player5. Hamilton County Humane Soci-ety kennel sound6. Keystone, e.g.7. Fishers HS color8. Puccini’s oven setting9. Went fast on I-6910. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___”11. Indiana governor, ___

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