January 27, 2009

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Keystone: How Did We Get Here? / p6

OBJECTIVES

Mayor Brainard’s Top 12 goals for ‘09 / p2

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By Tracy Line Current in Carmel

Statistics show four out of 10 people make New Year’s resolutions. Mayor Jim Brainard is among them, at least when it comes to his goals for Carmel. In fact, when asked for a top 10 list of plans for Carmel, Brainard went all out and listed 12. Read on to see the mayor’s to-do list for 2009.

Park and continue work on the Monon Bridge and pedestrian pathways.

Total Cost: Funds are allocated.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: Parks and trails enhance residents’ quality of life.

Increase economic development The Plan: Brainard will strive to attract

businesses and jobs to Carmel.

Total Cost: None.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: It brings revenue to the city. “It’s a

quality-of-life issue” Brainard said. “We want to make sure our schools, library and parks are supported.”

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Recoup federal tax money The Plan: “We pay a lot of money to the

federal government,” Brainard said. “Part of my job is to see that we get as much of our money back as possible.”

Total Cost: None.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: It’s our money.

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Road and Ditch Road and add a roundabout at 131st and Clay Center Road.

Total Cost: No additional costs, money has been budgeted.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: “We want our roads to be safe, beautiful and help maintain property values” Brainard said.

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Investigate public transportation The Plan: Seek public/private funding for

public transportation to and from downtown.

Total Cost: Undetermined.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: Public transportation could be an asset for residents.

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Improve drainage systems The Plan: Maintain existing drainage systems

and improve problem areas.

Total Cost: Funds are already allocated.

Cost to residents: No additional costs.

Why it’s necessary: Proper drainage is necessary for

health and safety.

Improve roads in recently annexed areas The Plan: Rebuild 131st Street at Spring Mill

Continue City Center and Arts & Design District redevelopment The Plan: Brainard’s goal is to “see these two

areas of redevelopment connect.”

Total Cost: Funding comes from public/private part-

nerships supported by TIF (tax incremental funding).

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: To improve an area that now has abandoned buildings.

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Develop the park and trail system The Plan: Develop Founders

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Complete work on the City Center and the Regional Performing Arts Center The Plan: Complete the RPAC for 2010 and con-

tinue work on the condominiums at 126th Street and Range Line Road.

Total Cost: Funds come from TIF. Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: Brainard says creating economic activity brings in jobs and investments.

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Streamline trash/recycling pickup The Plan: Privately contract citywide trash

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Maintain a budget surplus.

The Plan: “We finished

pickup.

Total cost: Undetermined, companies will bid for the work.

Cost to residents: “The goal is for no one to pay more,” Brainard said.

Why it’s necessary: Contracting with one company will save taxpayers money.

’08 with $37 million,” Brainard said.

Total cost: None.

Cost to residents: None.

Why it’s necessary: Finish Keystone Avenue The Plan: To get the project done.

Total Cost: The state contributed $90 million.

Carmel will need to provide about $35-40 million to finish the project.

Cost to residents: Brainard says money allocated to other road projects will fund this one.

Why it’s necessary: Brainard believes the improved road will reduce accidents and save time and fuel.

“The fact remains that this is still a very good deal for Carmel taxpayers,” he said.

“Keeping strong reserves is important in times of economic uncertainty,” Brainard said.

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Keep taxes low The Plan: “The bottom line is we want to

be sure nobody pays more than they did last year,” Brainard said.

Tracy Line is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. Contact her at Tracy.Line@comcast.net.

OUR TAKES It is our position that the expansion on 146th Street from Spring Mill Road to the Boone County Line is imperative and should remain a top priority for the Hamilton County commissioners.

The design is complete and the project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2011. The plan calls for a reconstruction that will make 146th Street a fivelane road with a center median. It will be a limited-access road with parallel frontage roads and no drives or curb cuts between mile points. Roundabouts are planned at each main intersection.

The first mile – from Spring Mill to

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Ditch Road – is the only portion currently funded. The Hamilton County Highway Department will not produce a timeline for the rest of the project until funds are in place.

Development adjacent to 146th Street exacerbates traffic volume, and no end is in sight. The county commissioners must continue to push for funding. The public’s safety is at stake.

A public meeting is tentatively scheduled for this spring. Homeowners in both Westfield and Carmel have much to lose or gain from thoughtful attention to this important project.

It is our position that we should work to reconnect seasonal shopping with the season in which we shop. We find ourselves shopping for Christmas before Thanksgiving and planning for Valentine’s Day on New Year’s. Attempting to get a jump on the competition, retailers are merchandising for holidays weeks before the traditional windows.

And as the consumer dollar becomes even more precious, we should expect goods to arrive on the shelves even earlier this year. Only a few short weeks have passed since the last holiday shopping extravaganza, and we are already inundated with calls for

Valentine’s Day spending.

We certainly advocate a healthy consumer economy. It is good for the nation, and it is good for the community. But what happened to the days when a homemade card was more romantic than anything in a store? Do we need six weeks to buy chocolates and order flowers?

Goods are ordered from China months in advance and shipped around the world, so timing is becoming more of an issue. But we must manage the process. We don’t want to shop for the Independence Day fireworks on Groundhog Day.

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ANOTHER TAKE It’s hard to stay flexible

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Our calendar allows for little flexibility, omewhere around the time but it provides a great sense of stability. when my second kid took up What are we doing March 6? Check the basketball – and then Cub calendar. When will the boys be home Scouts – it became clear that from school? It has been posted for our family calendar is officially months. full. I don’t lament it. In fact, Much like a German train many whose opinions I greatly schedule, it all runs tight. That respect have told me I should is, of course, until someone revel in these halcyon days. tries to insert some “flexibility” They will, I’m told, pass more into the operation. It seems quickly than I can imagine. no matter how much we plan, And someday I will miss much of the world likes to them. Perhaps. avoid committing to a calenBut just returning from a dar. The sublime flow of our long, adults-only weekend, I comings and goings are often am reminded of how nice it is disrupted by a 3 p.m. e-mail to awaken to a hot coffee and announcing a last-minute the day’s newspaper, rather than launching a Saturday with gathering later that same day.

Terry Which meetings are canlost shoes and a mad dash to Anker celled? Who will stay home? my 8-year-old’s sporting event.

How can we be two places at Thanks to Grandma, the same time? Somehow, we’ll find a way.

Carolyn and the troops, the house runs well. Everybody manages to get where Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current they need to be (approximately) when Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at they need to be there. But we live and terry@currentincarmell.com. die by the weekly plan.

FROM THE BACKSHOP hammer is deserving of better treatment A few of our loyal spies tell us there is a move afoot to remove Bill Hammer from his position on the Carmel Development Commission. From what we understand – and we could be mistaken here (wink, wink) – someone wants to exert no small amount of external control over that position (no, it’s not Mayor Jim Brainard) and doesn’t believe Hammer, the CRC’s vice president, would be a willing participant in such an exercise. We wouldn’t blame him. Look, we get it; it’s politics. But Hammer has done an exemplary job with the CRC, and putting him out to pasture by any means other than one of his own choosing would be, in our opinion, a mistake and a horrible deed.

••• Are the Bidens, America’s Second Couple™, loose canons? First Jill spills the “secret” on Oprah’s show that hubby Joe could have had the secretary of state job instead of caddying for President Obama.

Then last Wednesday, Joe, to the president’s obvious disappointment – if not complete aggravation – mocked the botched presidential swearing-in ceremony by Chief Justice John Roberts. To be safe, Roberts

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg re-administered the oath last Wednesday in the Oval Office. He got it correct that time.

We wonder whether the Bidens can get it correct. There are no do-overs for them.

••• We’re relieved to know Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has been released from the hospital after suffering a seizure at an Inauguration Day luncheon. His absence from the rest of the festivities is clearly understood, and we wish him good health.

As for his colleague, Robert Byrd (D-W. Va.), who skipped out on lunch to return to his office, we suspect he believed the time would be better spent raising cash for another monument to his, um, greatness.

Perhaps a statue? Maybe a state-highway naming to go along with the eponymous West Virginia Turnpike? He’ll figure it out.

Revolutionary Learning

can’t start a revolution without revolutionpeeked into the classroom. Attentive ary leaders who find poor student perforfaces with exceptional posture mance insufferable,” Robinson says. watched the teacher, closely taking In its first year, Tindley had 160 students, notes. Later, the kids changed classes almost silently, with no running, yell- and only 41 percent met proficiency levels on the ISTEP. Four years later, ing or locker-slamming. The the school has more than 400 25 adults touring the school children, and nearly 80 percent (including myself ), were the met that mark. Revolutionary disruptive factor – a fact not improvements from a revolutionmissed by the students. ary model, indeed.

Inside this school, every child But in a world filled with works at least one grade level collaborative learning and best ahead. Seniors graduate with 30 practices, would it surprise you college credits, earned free-ofto learn that exactly zero other charge from Anderson University schools have come to see how during their last two years of high Tindley is making such bold school. All of last year’s graduatstrides? Maybe it’s the neighboring seniors are attending a fourhood, or maybe it’s the teacheryear college or university.

Sue led afterschool care or the 7:30 An impressive culture with Finkam a.m. to 5 p.m. school days. Who impressive results, located knows. But Tindley leaders are smack-dab in the middle of one committed to adhering to a challenging of Indianapolis’ worst neighborhoods. curriculum, hiring educational leaders with The Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School, just east of 38th Street & Keystone a vision, and producing results.

How can we not root for a program like Avenue, is a charter school. Parents are this one? And how can we not learn from required to volunteer 50 hours each year, its success? and the school also benefits from a lack of unions and geographical boundaries and Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference freedom from most state regulations. in the community through healthy conversaThe neighborhood isn’t pretty, but the results are. And Principal and CEO Marcus tion. You can participate in the conversation by posting a comment on her blog at www.

Robinson is bent on proving that given the youarecurrent.com. right environment, kids will flourish. “You

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Volunteers rock! I’m just asking you to olunterrorism. Ever heard of it? tone down your recruitment techniques Probably not, as I have just invented the term. But trust me, if and understand that there are, in fact, people out there who would love to volyou work full time and/or have unteer, but simply cannot. For whatever young children at home, you’ve reason. felt its stress-inducing effects.

It’s not fair, nor is it right, Let me state this right now: I for you to judge them based on strongly believe in volunteerthat decision. It’s also wrong ing; it’s one of the things that to pressure someone into volmakes our schools, churches unteering when she clearly and neighborhoods wonderful has her plate full. Conversely, places to live, work and raise no one should feel bad about families. But it really burns my declining when asked to partoast when certain supermoms ticipate. The most important and dads think less of those who thing having twins taught me do not have the time, energy (besides having back-up diapers or ability to volunteer. Hence, and wipes in every room of volunterrorism. the house) is knowing it’s OK Here’s how it works: Danielle to say “no.” We’re all human, A group of stay-at-home Wilson and our days are only 24 hours moms gets together to organize long. Knowing your limits and a fund-raising event. All of their staying within them is a valuable trait, and children are in school, so they have some it shouldn’t be questioned or ridiculed. It free time to volunteer. They work hard to should be applauded and envied. recruit other volunteers through nonstop So class, what have we learned from e-mails, phone calls and flyers, all the our lesson on volunterrorism? For one while bad-mouthing parents who don’t thing, it’s alive and well in the Indianapolis respond or, heaven forbid, actually say ‘burbs. For another, we are all contributors “no.” If they encounter someone on the – either through insensitive peer pressurfence about whether or not to volunteer, ing or unrealistic “yes ma’am-ing.” But we they step up the campaign, using face-tocan end this! Supermoms, I encourage you face requests and low-brow bribery. As a to continue your volunteer efforts (which last resort, they even prey on said fenceare amazing!), but be more sympathetic wobbler’s fear of not being a good person. to those who cannot take part. Employees Rarely do they bother to wonder why and stay-at-home parents, don’t be afraid somebody would decline to help, to conto say “no” if you don’t have the time. sider for a moment that their would-be Hate-mailers, please re-read this article volunteers might have other commitments. Instead, the self-proclaimed “super- before sending me your nasty thoughts and observations. moms” just label everyone who declines As I mentioned above (and highlighted a horrible mother who doesn’t care about in bold), I am a huge fan of volunteerher kids or community. And then they ing, and I truly value its importance. pat themselves on the back for being extra But I won’t sit here and tolerate this curawesome. rent reign of volunterrorism! Peace out.

OK, I’m going to stop for a moment to let everyone calm down. I am in no way implying that committee chairs, classroom Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at liaisons and Junior Leaguers are terrorists. danielle@currentincarmel.com.

(That was an example of exaggeration.)

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By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel

The Monon Bridge across West Carmel Drive is open for Monon Trail users.

City officials say the bridge makes the trail safer and continues Carmel’s commitment to environmental awareness.

Initially opened in November, finishing touches on the bridge will continue this spring, including added street access.

City council member Ron Carter said the bridge was always a part of the city’s plans for the Monon.

“It was part of the overall infrastructure improvements,” he said. “Because of the two curves and traffic, it was problematic for safety and especially for Monon users.

We needed a greater and better crossing.”

Valerie Luzadder, owner of Carmel Cyclery, believes the bridge was an important step, and she hopes it will help her business become a destination.

“I think it will be a really awesome addition for people who walk or bike,” she said. “We will be there to help with flat tires, a location for water or a better seat, with easy access to the shop.”

Among a list of future Monon Trail improvements is a crossing at 146th Street.

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Keystone: HOw did we get here?

By Lily Tsay Current in Carmel

tional $52 million to complete the project.

He blamed the increase on rising construcTouted as a $90 million project, tion and petroleum costs.

Keystone Avenue has turned into a much In a December interview on more expensive lesson for the city of “Connecting with Carmel,” City Engineer Carmel.

Mike McBride said the relinquishment Last spring, Mayor Jim Brainard anstudy provided to the state in project nenounced the city was taking control of gotiations was based on 2005 cost data.

Keystone Avenue. As part of the agreeEngineers had estimated an inflation rate ment with the state, the city was promised of 4.5 percent between 2005 and 2008, he $90 million. Brainard said the city could said. Instead, it was 12 percent. convert six intersections (106th, 116th, In December, city council got its first 126th, 131st, and 136th streets and chance to weigh in on the project.

Carmel Drive) into roundabout-style in“In the initial stages, little concrete was terchanges for that sum. known about the cost of the project,” Construction Sharp said, “and began on 106th what was known and 126th streets in was not fully shared May. And according with the council. to council member What we are atRick Sharp, rumors tempting to do is had already begun make certain we do Artist’s rendering of 106th to circulate about not repeat the misStreet roundabout the project’s lack of takes that led to the funding. current situation.”

“We were off Facing pressure $20 million before from council memwe moved a speck bers and residents, of dirt,” he said in Brainard agreed to October. an amended $28.5 In November, million proposal Brainard said he Dec. 1. During the 106th Street on Jan. 18 would need an addimeeting, speak-

tainly not booming. ers criticized the He’s doing what he project, calling it a can to make sure the “laughingstock.” state doesn’t go into If city council debt.” chooses to adopt the “We have a projamended proposal, ect here that was officials say they Artist’s rendering of 126th supposed to cost the would probably Street roundabout taxpayers nothing,” move forward with she said.

116th Street and The process began Carmel Drive and Jan. 15, when three revisit 131st Street in consulting com2010. panies interested The council transin performing the portation committee audit presented gave the amended 126th Street on Jan. 18 pitches to the fiproposal a positive nance committee. recommendation Photo by CW Photography At press time Jan. 12. The finance (Jan. 23), the committee was interviewing committee must also give a positive recommendation before city council votes on two of the companies: the Kenrich Group and KPMG. Both are large national and the issue next month. international firms. KPMG estimated it To dissect the escalated price tag, counwould charge $50,000 to $100,000 for an cil voted 5-2 earlier this month to hire an audit, which would take three to six weeks. outside consulting firm to audit the projKenrich did not have an estimate. ect. Finance committee Chairperson Luci On Jan. 19, the second phase of the Snyder said the audit is important because project began, with construction crews Carmel residents expect the council to clearing right-of-way at the intersection verify project costs. She said she looks at of Keystone and 136th Street. The state is Keystone much like Gov. Mitch Daniels funding the interchange with its second looks at the state budget. installment of $20 million to the city.

“It’s an entire package,” she said. “We are in an economy right now that is cer-

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By Danny O’Malia Current in Carmel

Seventy-seven-year-old Gil Kett is seriously ill these days.

But that didn’t stop him from sitting down with me at his Brookshire Village home to tell me how he led the charge to save Carmel’s Flowing Well, 5100 KETT E. 116th St., and how it eventually became the lovely green space we know today.

By the way, during my two hours with Gil, no fewer than a half dozen people came by to visit (not counting family). It was a pleasure to be hosted by my “significant other” of 12 years, Jeannine DeRoy, who was a fantastic host to everyone.

Gil grew up on Indy’s North side and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1949. After 1 ½ years at Indiana University (from which he eventually graduated in ’57), he joined the Marines during the Korean conflict. He’s had more than his share of tragedy. After marrying

his college sweetheart, Nancy, and having two children, Cindy and Eric, Gil lost Nancy to cancer.

A career employee of Rynearson Steel, a division of Inland Steel, Gil moved to Carmel (Eden Forest) in ’71. He moved to his current home in ’77.

The Flowing Well? As Gil tells it, he was driving home from an IU football game when he noticed an “overflow crowd” at the wall. They overflowed so much that he “was afraid someone would get hit by a car on 116th.” Gil decided to do something about it.

Quite the artist, he drew up a sketch of his vision and took it to then-Mayor Jane Reiman. She told him the city was about to close the well but she loved his idea.

She got the city engineer, the president of American Aggregates (who owned the property and eventually donated it), and Chamber Director Nancy Blondin together for a meeting. They all loved the idea.

Jane said, “We’ll get everything donated.

Gil, you’re the Chairman of the Flowing Well Committee.!”

And Gil began a literal labor of love.

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them in this column. Therefore, I hereby ot your typical scruffy, smelly, salute the young volunteers and repeat male shepherds, the tallest their names in bold print: Reagan Ricker, of the group stood no higher Raley Ricker, Sophie Zachary, Julia than 4 ½ feet. Though not Goodin and Carre Owens. Furthermore, tall in stature, they sure were I proclaim their unselfish act of an energetic and fun bunch of volunteerism richly appreciated girls. Whether they looked the by all those in attendance, and part or not, their energy, enthuI wish them grand memories in siasm and willingness to help exchange for their service.

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital We all know a living nativity tell the story during its annual includes more than just shepnativity pageant was what made herds, so to St. Vincent and the meeting them so entertaining. entire cast of citizens-turnedEach December, as a gift to the actors, our thanks for contributcommunity, the hospital erects a ing to the spirit of Christmas. huge tent on its parking lot and reenacts the story of Mary and Narrator: Jim Simmons, WFYI, Joseph travelling to Bethlehem Camel Community Players for the birth of Christ. All parJoseph of Nazareth: Michael Jeff ticipants are volunteers, and by Long giving up a couple evenings each Mary: Hannah Osborne Worrell year, they contribute to the true Innkeeper: Ann Boyer meaning of Christmas. On special assignAngel of the Lord, Heavenly Host: Morgan ment for the Bright House Channel 16 Cavanaugh, Tricia Schiro Long, Anna Judy, show, “Connecting With Carmel,” I was Grace Judy, Annie Rogers, Grace Davis there to interview the shepherds before one King Herod, Herod’s priests, Herod’s solof their four performances. diers: Ron Schafer, William Jones But why am I just now telling you about Wise Men: Brian Edwards, Smokey the December volunteerism of fifth-gradMedeiros, Fermin Akers ers Reagan Ricker, Raley Ricker, Sophie Director/Producer: Lori Raffel, Carmel Zachary, Julia Goodin and Carre Owens?

Community Players Mostly because the video camera malfunc- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Gloria Dei Choir tioned and the interview we thought we Alan Jordan & Rex Rund, directors captured for all eternity turned out to be Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He nothing but a big blank screen. recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Since their dreams of fame and notoriCarmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at ety were dashed by an inept camera technician (me), I have decided to memorialize jworrell@advantagemedical.com

KINDERGARTEN MEETING – Towne Meadow Elementary, 10850 Towne Rd. in Carmel, will host a meeting Jan. 28 from 8:45-10 a.m. for the parents of students who will attend kindergarten at the school next year. The session will begin in the school cafeteria. Principal Ryan Newman, as well the school’s counselor, nurse and PTO volunteers, will provide information about kindergarten schedules and programming, offer school tours and answer questions.

No reservations are required. For more information, contact Newman at 317733-2645 or rnewman@ccs.k12.in.us.

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BLOOD DRIVE – Carmel residents are invited to the Jan. 29 “Blood for Love” drive at Prairie Trace Elementary School, 14200 N. River Rd in Carmel. The thirdannual drive will be in the school’s gymnasium from 3-7 p.m. Donors need a photo ID, and they must be at least 16, weigh at least 100 pounds and meet certain other health requirements. For more information, call 800-632-4722.

BUTLER SCHOLARSHIPS – Thirteen Carmel natives were included on Butler University’s list of endowed and annual scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. They are Brent Freed, Mark Giacomantonio, Whitney Haas, Rebecca Johnson, Rosalyn Lederman, Kristen Lohe, Ashley Merryman, Angela Muir, Abbas Rizvi, Emily Stewart, Jacob Such, Melanie Thornton and Alexey Uversky.

Each year, Butler donates about $32 million in gifts and institutional monies to help students cover the expenses of their education.

DEPAUL DEAN’S LIST – Three Carmel residents are among DePaul University’s 2008 dean’s list honorees for the autumn quarter. They are Kaleigh Robbins, Danielle Havel and Michael Skoog. To receive dean’s list commendation, fulltime students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

PRIMROSE DONATION - Primrose Schools will mark its 200th school franchise growth milestone with a $200,000 donation to Reach Out and Read, a nationwide nonprofit that seeks to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care.

The school’s Carmel location is in the Village of West Clay, 13096 Moultrie Street in Carmel. The money was raised by students, staff and families from Primrose Schools nationwide. To learn more, visit http://www.primroseschools. com/200wishes/. For more information about the Carmel location, contact owner Julia Bowman at 317-873-0123 or jbowman@primrosewestclay.com.

By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel

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Why is spelling so difficult?

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Prepare for a rant.

Why can’t people spell things correctly? Before you think I’m some sort of spelling lunatic, let me explain: I understand misspelling toughies like anthropomorphic and chrysanthemum, but what about quick, country and holidays?

And why do people spell things incorrectly intentionally?

Especially as a name of a business? Oy vey!

When I was growing up in northern Indiana, we were about a 20-minute drive from just about anything except water and farm fields. There was, however, a small convenience store about five minutes from our house. We could even ride our bikes there. It was called the Kwik Mart.

Kwik? Really? How about we just tell our kids they can spell any word any way they please as long as it sounds phonetically correct?

If that’s not bad enough, on my way to my in-laws’ house for a Christmas celebration, I was dismayed – as I always am – by a sign for an in-home hair salon: Jenny’s Kuntry Kurl. Not only is the spelling atrocious, but it also borders on vulgar. Ugh. And this past holiday season brought with it an onslaught of holidaze. I get that this is supposed to be a play on words – with the holidays putting most people in a daze – but come on, people.

Before I get letters about how hard it is to get a business

name approved, let me assure you I understand that. It’s the reason my father doesn’t own a real estate company called Horizon Real Estate. That name was taken in 1978. It is probably still taken today. I understand that sometimes business owners have a name in mind that is taken or otherwise not acceptable. But using an intentional misspelling of that name is not a good solution. Be creative.

For example, there’s a cute little pottery store in Winona Lake, Ind. called Pottery Bayou. Maybe Pottery By You was taken – or maybe Pottery Bayou was the original intention – but the name is completely non-offensive (to me, anyhow), because instead of choosing a terrible misspelling (think: Pottry By You or Pottery By U), the owners came up with a creative solution.

The bottom line is this: Misspelling things to be cute or original is, well, stupid. It’s much more original to be original. Intentional misspellings make owners and writers look like buffoons, and they are aggravating in a variety of ways.

Imagine trying to look up the Kwik Mart or Kuntry Kurl in the phone book or online. What a nightmare.

And we all know a misspelling of the misspelling Kuntry Kurl could be plain disastrous.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher who developed a mastery-learning system of teaching grammar to high school seniors. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

Misspelling things to be cute or original is, well, stupid.

Intentional misspellings make owners and writers look like buffoons, and they are aggravating in a variety of ways.

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God: “Didn’t I just tell you NOT to ust about the time you’re pulling your hair out because your children eat the forbidden fruit in this Garden of Eden? I’ve provided you with everything are just not listening to you, you’ll you need. The one thing I asked you not get a chuckle when you consider to do is exactly what you’re doing now. this conversation God might have How could you? Why did had with Adam and Eve in the you?”

21st century.

Adam: Pointing to Eve. “She After the exhausting effort started it.” of creating heaven and earth Eve: “I did not. You did.” and the Garden of Eden, God Adam: “I did not. You did.” wanted company so he created Eve: “You’re so mean Adam.

His son Adam and created Eve You just want me to get in for Adam. This conversation trouble, don’t you?” might sound familiar to you.

Adam: “Better you than me.

God: “Adam, there is only Girls get off easier than guys one thing you cannot do in this do.”

Garden of Eden.”

Sick of both of them, God Adam: “What’s that?” decided the only way to teach God: “Don’t eat the fruit in Becky Kapsalis them a lesson was to send them this wonderful Garden I have Ask YiaYia off to have children of their own. provided for you.”

Thus, the birth of parenting.

Adam: “Why not?”

The moral of this story is to thank God God: “It is forbidden fruit” for our children. If the Father of all creAdam: “We have forbidden fruit in this ation couldn’t get His children to listen to Garden of Eden? Cool!”

Him, we can take heart in knowing ours God: “It is not cool. It is forbidden and probably won’t listen to us all the time you must not eat it.” either. Hugs!

Adam: “Why not” God: “Because I am your Father and I Have a parenting topic or question? Submit said so.” it to Ask Yiayia, aka Becky Kapsalis, Certified Several minutes later, God noticed Parent Coach, at askyiayia@indy.rr.com or call Adam and Eve eating an apple off from a 810.9358. tree in the garden. He was very upset.

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Not just another fad

By Clay McAtee Current in Westfield

Anti-oxidants: Acai berries posses the strongest antioxidant properties known to man. They are 10 times more antioxidant than red grapes. Antioxidants fight off toxins and free radicals inside the body.

Free radicals are linked to more than 60 diseases. In a 2004 cell culture study, the acai berry destroyed 86 percent of Leukemia cells.

Omega acids: The acai berry is rich in omegas 6 and 9. Omegas greatly improve cardiovascular health by reducing

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“With every step, I become more capable, powerful and successful.”

“I've done this before, and I can do it again.”

-www.prevention.com GREAT SKIN FROM MODERATION More is not always better. Moisturizer, for example, is the most overused product in America. We've been bamboozled by cosmetic companies telling us every square inch of our body has to

hypertension, lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL cholesterol. Omegas also increase and balance energy levels, unlike a stimulant, which will spike, then crash, energy levels. Omegas are also known to cause dramatic improvements in skin quality.

Fiber: The acai is rich in fiber, which plays an important role in a healthy digestive system. Fiber attracts water and expands in the stomach, making you feel fuller and controlling weight by reducing overeating.

Amino Acids: Acai berries provide numerous essential amino acids. Amino acids are the key building blocks of muscle tissue, and they can also help repair damaged tissue.

Clay McAtee is the owner of Nutrition Redefined on 146th Street in Carmel. Have a nutrition question? Call Clay at 317-566-0178. be slathered. And it's simply not true.

Exfoliators are another thing to be careful with. Used too often, they overacidify and irritate your skin.

- www.lhj.com SEA VEGETABLES - No food group serves as a better source of iodine than sea vegetables (like kelp).

According to the Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences, adults need 150 mcg of iodine each day to meet their health needs. Depending upon the specific sea vegetable, this guideline is normally met with two-thirds to one teaspoon of sea vegetables.

-The World’s Healthiest Foods OOPS – It has come to our attention that the Jan. 6 Anti-Aging dispatch titled “Indy Mom’s ‘Dynamic Duo’ Diet” contained misleading information. The products offered at aubreysdiet blog.com – supposedly the blog of an Indianapolis mother – were purported to be free.

However, readers have reported that shortly after receiving their free trial, the site began sending automatic shipments and deducting money from their credit cards.

Please use caution with this Web company.

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WALKING MOTIVATION - Run out of steam in the middle of walking? University of Illinois researchers say you should adjust your mindset. Women who believed they could complete their workout reported less fatigue and discomfort than women who weren't as confident – and that can mean the difference between quitting and persevering. To sail through a walking repeat these motivating mantras from California-based walking coach Janna Clark:

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The ever-rising popularity of an oddsounding fruit called the acai berry (pronounced “aa sigh ee”) is one of the few dietary fads with some validity.

The acai berry is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, and it was first introduced into the mainstream marketplace as an ingredient in MonaVie juice products.

After receiving an endorsement from Oprah herself, the berry is on the fast track to stardom. Already labeled the “fountain of youth,” this small South American berry has some very large expectations.

So will this berry change the human race as we know it? Maybe not, but it is a major stride in the right direction. Here’s why: Science of the acai

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HELP A QUITTER You can gently encourage someone who smokes to quit. Think of your comments about smoking as only one event that moves a person toward quitting.

• Start any discussion about quitting in a gentle way.

• Let the person know why you want him or her to quit. Give the person reasons that are as important to him or her as they are to you. (Try “I want you to be with us for a long time,” not “I’m tired of cleaning your dirty ashtrays.”)

• One good way to begin is to mention a new treatment option you have heard or read about.

• Make it short (less than five minutes).

• Ask whether there is a way you can help him or her quit.

• Repeat your attempt every six to 12 months.

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Proper cleaning and maintenance is necessary to ensure the humidifier stays in good working order. The water should be changed every day, and the air filter should be changed regularly.

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Curing posterior Heel Pain

By Dr. David Sullivan Current in Westfield

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In my Jan. 13 column, I discussed plantar fasciitis, which typically manifests itself as bottom-of-the-heel pain that is especially aggravating on the first few steps after rest.

One can also experience posterior or back-of-the-heel pain, which can become debilitating. The posterior part of the heel is where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone. Pain can result from several things: • Excessive pull of the Achilles on the heel bone.

• Development of bursitis.

• Heel-spur formation.

• Any combination of the above.

There are other causes of back-of-the-heel pain, but these are the source in the vast majority of cases.

When the Achilles tendon pulls excessively on the heel, the body reacts by accumulating a bony substance along the path of the pull, resulting in a heel spur. The skin gets irritated, as do the underlying soft-tissue structures. This can lead to bursitis – the inflammation of one of the fluid-filled sacs

the body produces in areas of friction. The excessive friction causes inflammation and subsequent pain – typically an intensely localized burning sensation.

Achilles tendonitis usually results from repetitive, low-grade trauma like wearing high heels throughout the week, then going barefoot or wearing sandals during the weekend.

The tendon contracts and gets accustomed to being in a shortened position in the heels, then it must elongate when heel height is at zero. This action alone puts excessive stress on the tendon. If ignored, the inflammation accumulates, leading to degeneration of the tendon, which puts it at increased risk of rupture.

Obesity also contributes to posterior heel pain because of the decreased range of motion and increased stress it puts on this area.

In the next installment (Feb. 10), we will discuss the various treatment modalities for posterior heel pain.

Dr. David R. Sullivan is a board-certified foot surgeon and certified wound specialist with Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. He can be reached at drs@westfieldfoot.com or 317-896-6655.

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Michael Fritton will speak at the program, themed “Good to Great and Build to Last.” Taking discussion points from two books by James C. Collins, he will examine the common practices of exceptional companies. The research included in the books sheds light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. The program is part of a series of complimentary monthly seminars. For more information, visit www.somersetcpas.com or e-mail seminars@somersetcpas.com.

STEADY STOCKS – With the economy on everyone’s priority list, Milton Keynes, chairman of Montrose Advisors, suggests owning shares in business that do well in any economic climate, such as Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

They rarely fly out of the park, but provide long, steady gains that get you where you want to go. They often have huge cash hoards, e.g. Cisco (CSCO), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK), whose war chests exceed $20 billion. Or HewlettPackard (HPQ), Google (GOOG), Intel (INTC), or IBM, all in the $10 billion league.

Everything is reviewable, and most people are influenced by customer reviews. found what I thought was a must-read. As always, I checked out the ratings – those submissions from people who own the book – and found that this book was considered a disappointment. Well, a disappointment if you aren’t into reading books with three reviews describing the author as “self-involved, promotional, or just plain dumb.” I was so intrigued by their collective distaste for the book that I almost bought it anyway, just to judge for myself.

Almost.

Ratings and unaltered customer feedback continue to impact online shopping.

But that’s no surprise. Trusted friends are always more influential. And online, it’s seems it doesn’t have to be a trusted friend.

I, like many others, listen to just about anyone willing to write a review. It’s how I buy my books, find my recipes, discover new music and choose which movies and television shows to watch.

Everything is reviewable, and most people are influenced by customer reviews.

So how many of those reviews are for real?

There are stories – recent ones – of companies paying people to positively review things they don’t own and mark negative reviews as “not helpful.”

Even so, it’s easy to believe that most reviews are legit, and that helpful folks like you and me are happy to provide their opinions. Though it appears some companies have to pay for them, positive customer reviews and referrals are still more compelling.

Customer service is the new marketing department.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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ho made David Cook famous? Anyone who watched American Idol last season and texted in a vote for him had a hand in it. Armed with his own record deal, he’s now making his way through the marketplace and competing against more well-known artists.

On iTunes, I have to ask tough questions, like, “Do I want to pay $9.99 for his album or buy Tom Jones for David Cain the same price?”

Marketing And in the real marketplace – the one where it takes more than text-message votes to move up the ladder – reviews and recommendations rule. I’ll buy Cook’s album, or just a couple songs, if enough people give it positive reviews.

Who hasn’t made a purchase because of a friend’s referral? Friends’ thoughts provide that little piece of confidence needed to seal the deal.

I was shopping for a book on Amazon. com recently, and judging from the title, I

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR OPENS NEW OFFICE – Kelly Hindman of the financial services firm Edward Jones has opened a new office at 39 W. Main St. in Carmel.

The office opened for business Jan. 16. The phone number is 317-8432455. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom.

For more information, visit www. edwardjones.com.

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became something I looked forward to armel lost a gem recently. Bill Crumley passed away in his front every Christmas Eve thereafter.

Many people attended the funeral and yard while putting up Christmas spoke of his giving spirit and selflessness. decorations – one of his favorite They talked of the hundreds of hours he holiday rituals. spent at church, lending a hand Death is viewed in many differwherever he could. They spoke ent ways. It’s generally regarded as of his love for his wife and sad, even though most religions family. They said they hoped say the deceased go to “a better one day they could grow up place.” Funerals are a mixture of and be like Bill. laughter and tears, and they offer The past Christmas Eve, we a chance to celebrate somebody’s went back to the Crumley’s. Bill life – to acknowledge their body wasn’t there, and it wasn’t quite of work, if you will – and rejoice the same. I had a Tom and in being privileged enough to Jerry, silently offered it up to have known them.

Bill, and rejoiced in being priviI met Bill many years ago leged enough to have known when my brother-in-law inhim. He falls into the category vited me to Bill’s home on Kent Burns of “a life well lived.” I will miss Christmas Eve. It seemed a bit On Success him, and so will many others in odd for someone to entertain on Carmel.

Christmas Eve, and I felt awkward as I arrived. But to my surprise, the Kent Burns is a Carmel resident, investor and house was full of people, and Bill’s warm cofounder of CrossConfirm. He is also a prowelcome set me at ease. He served me fessional speaker and author of What’s Your my first “Tom and Jerry,” a warm drink Why? He can be reached at kent@currentin(with a little kick) that is a tradition in carmel.com. the Crumley house on Christmas Eve. It

I will miss him, and so will many others in Carmel.

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in need. We could use a little inflation. y first Current article dealt Bankers are not giving loans on property with George W. Bush and because they don’t know how much it’s the 100-day Democrats worth. Businessmen don’t know how (remember how the much it’s worth. Tenants thought to be Democrats were going credit-worthy are worthless. to get “a lot of things acLehman Brothers is a perfect complished” in the first 100 case-and-point. Millions were days after they took control of invested in the firm, and now Congress?) waking a sleeping millions are without money. bear in a cave that started the What will happen to their leases current bear market. Now we and employees? This will create have President Obama and the less value.

100-day Democrats trying to How many office supply lure it back into the cave by feedstores do we need? Do we need ing it with money. The bear likes Staples, Office Max and Office food (and money), and it will Depot? They all do the same grow worse until its belly is full thing. and we are broke.

How many car companies I give Obama credit for Brian do we need? Those with market throwing the kitchen sink at the Shapiro share will fight to keep their recession, but this country has share. endured so much damage that it Unfortunately, the 400-day Democrats will take years to put it back together. The are heading down the wrong path. Cash biggest mistake Obama and Bush have made is forgetting about the entrepreneur- is king today, but in the future it will be devalued. Magellan, watch out for that ial strength of Americans. The solution is monster. always to make the federal government bigger. Milton Freidman proved this to Brian Shapiro is a Carmel resident and conbe a mistake, but the political arena has tributor to Current Publishing. You may e-mail changed the game. him at brian@shapiros.com Make no mistake, we have to feed the hungry and provide shelter to those

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CARMEL UNDER BUDGET The city of Carmel was $6.3 million under budget in its general fund at the end of 2008, bringing that fund’s balance to $13.4 million. According to officials, the majority of the $6.3 million surplus was the result of under-spending by city departments. The remainder was from revenues coming in above projections. City officials expect residential taxes to decrease in 2009.

NEW CHAIN IN CARMEL Dallas-based sandwich chain Which Wich will lease 1,600 square feet in the Meijer Outlet Shoppes at 1286 W. Carmel Drive in Carmel. This will be the company’s first Indianapolis location. Larry Davis of Sitehawk represented the landlord, Thomas English Retail Real Estate.

Bart Jackson of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co. represented the tenant. The restaurant, known for its simple ordering process, $4.75 sandwiches and hip atmosphere, is expected to open in early summer.

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purpose is to bring Him glory. That’s not a he familiar Lord’s Prayer from sexist thing; it’s a very, very major God thing.

Matthew 6:9-13 has seven petiAnd when we pray – however we pray – our tions (or requests), but never unfirst aim should be to address God as who derestimate the importance of its He truly is: our Creator who desires a perone salutation: sonal relationship with each of us.

Our Father who art in Heaven.

Jesus, the Lord, taught us this Where God is concerned, prayer that begins by calling God “what” we are asking for is “Our Father.” While capital-F never as important as “who” we “Father,” because of Christ the are asking it from.

Son, is a common title for God “Our Father” describes a in the New Testament, in the unique relationship with God Old Testament only Isaiah 9:16’s that only Christ, His incarnate prophecy of Christ refers to God Son, makes possible. God the as Father.

Father, Christ the Son, man“Our Father,” then, is an exkind the saved. pression of our trust and faith Understanding that relationin Jesus; that He is who He says ship is the key to salvation.

He is – Christ – and that He has God, of course, is neither a described God as God should man nor woman. He is God. Bob Walters truly be understood: as the one “Mother” – while certainly a Spirituality Creator who created us, loves us, loving title – is never used in gives us freedom, and sent his the Bible as a title or reference Son to give us eternal access to eternal felto God likely because of the multiple, lowship with God in Heaven. confusing earthly/pagan mother-deities You have all that just by saying, “Our worshiped in Biblical times.

Father who art in Heaven.”

Besides, as Pope Benedict XVI points After that, what more do you really need out in his 2007 book, “Jesus of Nazareth,” the implication of a mother’s womb would to ask for? be that mankind is “of God” – a continuation of the Creator – and not a completely BobWalters (rlwcom@aol.com) will outline the seven petitions next week. Please don’t separate creation from the Creator. spend much time on the Jerry McGuire/Tom So why are we here?

Cruise “Hello” line.

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What destinations are popular right now?

One of the places that we continue to sell is Hawaii. It’s a great destination that doesn’t require a passport, which can save couples time and money. People are looking for a place they haven’t been before, and Hawaii is further away then places like Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean from Indiana, so it’s a great getaway. Mexico, St. Lucia and Jamaica are also popular right now. With the economy, there are currently a lot of great

travel deals. We recently recommended a cabin in a beautiful area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is priced reasonably and still offers the escape people are looking for.

How can a couple personalize their trip?

We work hard on finding the couple the best place for their honeymoon for their budget. We ask them two questions: What activities do you want to do on your honeymoon; and what is your budget? We do a lot of research on all different places so we know which are better values than others so we can design the best trip. With couples who are active we can place them somewhere that has a lot going on and those who just want to be together we can find a more secluded destination.

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Destination weddings might seem like a distant dream for local couples. The idea of standing on white, sandy beach with a setting sun in the distance doesn’t seem plausible when you’re residing in the Midwest. Almost 9 years ago, Halley Whorrall opened her business to make that dream wedding possible for Midwesterners. Today, Beach Bum Vacation Inc. works with couples across the United States with the same friendly, local service it began with. “It’s an exciting, wonderful, magnificent thing to be able to send someone to a destination for their wedding and be able to inform them with everything they need to know so they can go confidently,� said Robert Whorrall, the marketing and sales director of Beach Bum Vacation, and husband of the owner.

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While destination weddings were traditionally trendy for second or third marriages, they are becoming increasingly popular for the first, he said. “People want to do something original and different than their friends,� he said. “A destination wedding can also be a wonderful option for couples who have religious or ethnic differences.�

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Aaron Mitchell is the director of Capture Hour Productions in Indianapolis. He shares tips and information on having a videographer at your wedding:

Q: Why would you suggest a wedding video along with photographs?

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Q: What tips do you have for couples being filmed?

A: We always place a wireless microphone on the groom before the ceremony, and most of the time, he forgets that he’s wearing it. At one particular wedding, the groom was by himself in a back room waiting for the ceremony to begin, and he quietly said to himself “I don’t want to marry this girl, I can’t stand her.” I recorded him saying that, but decided to never tell the bride. (Don’t say that.)

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If you want to completely reduce waste, be tech-savvy and e-mail your invites.

Carpool: Reduce vehicle emissions by having your guests carpool or hire a bus to transport the wedding party. Leave your wedding with style with a trendy smart car instead of a gas-guzzling limo that transports the bride and groom to the reception.

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Pick flowers that are in season, at the time of the wedding. Also, while it may be some extra work, find flower decorations that could be used for both the ceremony and reception.

Don’t spend too much money decorating the ceremony site. Money should be mostly spent on the reception.

Make sure it is clear that the wedding party is responsible for their own attire. Find bridesmaids’ dresses at the same place the wedding gown was purchased for discount opportunities. Also, find a trustworthy tuxedo vendor to ensure the tuxedos’ arrival before the rehearsal.

The reception should be within 30 minutes from the ceremony site. If decorations are inserted in invitations, make sure to have extra copies to pass out at the ceremony.

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Caitlin Galligan and Vince Cavallaro met at Ball State University. Four months after they began dating, and a week before Galligan left to study abroad in London, Cavallaro proposed.

“After I returned home, Vince brought me to Chicago for the Brad Paisley concert,” Galligan explained, “During the song ‘Shes Everything’, which is our first dance song, the words ‘Caitlin will you marry me” came up on the big screen.

He got down on his knee and in his hand was a brand new diamond ring.”

The two have been engaged for two and a half years, and plan to get married on May 15, 2009 at the St. Elizabeth Seton in Carmel. “I’m really looking forward to walking down the aisle to the person I know loves me the most,” Galligan said.

How important is managing the expenses and staying in budget for your wedding? Is there a creative interesting tip you have to make that happen?

No matter what your budget is for a wedding, I think it’s important to come to an agreement on the expenses before you start the actual wedding planning. We were fortunate enough to have my parents paying for most of the wedding, but we still found it necessary to keep a budget that wouldn’t make all of us go broke.

Since the economy is bad, Vince and I decided to take on the project of doing all the paper stuff for the wedding, instead of having my parents pay for them. So, we are doing the invitations, programs, save the dates, name cards, seating chart, and table numbers, as well as a few other things. I have definitely found that I can be incredibly creative and have done a lot of doit-yourself projects. I also frequent the website theknot.com, which has a ton of innovative ideas to do things yourself and save money. Even

Prepare a budget with your to-be spouse Search for do-it-yourself ideas when developing invitations, name cards, table numbers and decorations Take the opportunities to get to know your fiance better and learn from the experience though you have a budget, it does not mean you can’t have the wedding of your dreams!

Are you attending pre-marriage classes/ workshops and do you think such a thing is important?

Yes, we have attended pre-marital classes.

In order to get married in the Catholic church you must attend Pre-Cana, which for us was an all-day retreat that focused on the main aspects of a marriage (compatibility, faith, sex, money and all issues that you will face when you get married). On top of the pre-cana class we attended, we also have six meetings with our pastor. We took a 200 question scantron before we started our meetings with him. It was more of a compatibility test, you answered questions and your fiance answered the same questions, then you would meet with your pastor and go over what you agreed or disagreed on. I found it incredibly helpful because a lot of the questions were things that maybe you and your fiance had not talked about or were unsure about. It gave you a good idea of what you both value and find important in your relationship. Even if it was not mandatory to do to get married, I would have done it anyways. Vince and I both found it rewarding and learned a lot about each other throughout this time.

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Charles commemorates the Jan. Submitted Photo 25 birthday of Scottish writer Both will be on hand Jan. 31 when the Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band Robert Burns. It will begin with a whis2008 (see photo). accompanies the revelers at this year’s key-tasting, gourmet dinner and musical Chandler describes the bagpipes as Burns Supper, which starts at 6 p.m. at the no harder than any other brass instruprogram, including songs by Pat Grant, Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. in along with a special children’s program. It ment. She says the biggest challenge is the Carmel. will end with a Highland dancing exhibigrace notes, which her father describes as “My favorite song is ‘Banjo Breakdown,’ “embellishments.” tion and a Gaelic social dance accompabecause it’s really fast,” said Chandler, 13, nied by the Caledonia Pipe Band.

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Their recent performance at the Learning new tunes and perfecting Barbara E. Cohen covers the arts for the Current University of Notre Dame alongside Kevin piping skills are top priorities for everyone community newspapers. Please send comments Conneff and Paddy Moloney, of the Irish in the band, even necessitating trips to or story ideas to barbara@i-writersstudio.com. band The Chieftains, was a highlight of other cities for weekend workshops, master

What: Midwest premiere of Joe Marshall’s “A Night in Las Vegas” When: Jan. 30 & 31, 8 p.m.

Where: Stage two at the Theatre on the Square, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis Cost: $25 adults, $20 full-time students, military personnel and seniors (62+) Details: A series of mostly gay comedies taking place in the same cheap hotel room in a nondescript hotel in Las Vegas over a few weeks’ time. Caution: Contains male nudity.

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CLOWES SHOW CLOSING – Artist Sofiya Inger’s two-month show at Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. in Indianapolis, comes to a close Feb. 2. The show includes acrylic paintings on canvas and freehanging fabrics, ranging in size from several inches to several feet. The new, experimental work features threedimensional elements. Inger will host a “closing of show” meeting tonight at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. ingerart.webs.com or www.cloweshall. org/art.

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GARDENING RECORD - January is a great time to start keeping track of your plants. Start a garden record book now, allowing space to record the dates of first and last frosts, sowing seeds, planting, transplanting, time of bloom, first fruits, fertilizing, problems with pests, and other information. Over a period of years, this will be an invaluable record.

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Adventures in Food Dear Reader, Go on. Live a little. Be adventurous in the new year. I am.

How, you ask? By writing this column.

A writer I am not … a chef, well yes.

Let’s just say writing is outside my “norm.” Just a few words and a recipe.

Hmmmmm. Easier said than done.

••• My passion is to cook. Following recipes is a challenge because I do not quite “go by the book” so to speak.

I mix, whisk, Richelle Rider create, taste, feel, Chef Inspired smell, etc. to make it my own, and I rarely follow an exact format. Restaurant recipes are for much larger quantities, and some are top secret. I figure that is what the food network is for.

What I CAN do is share what I have learned in my years in this industry. I’ll be honest, I am an information junkie. Food to me is much more than cooking. It is researching, creating, learning, sharing, tasting and experiencing. So I will do my best to pass some of these things along to you (with the occasional recipe here and there for those who just need that fix).

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lunch): Mudbugs Cajun Café

For my debut article, I was trying to think of something to whet the reader’s palette, and I thought I would cover the two questions everyone asks when they meet me:

Share a “big ugly” with some friends (just to say you did it): Bub’s

What is your specialty?

As a chef, where do you eat out?

Sweet treats (mini gummy bears are the best): Simply Sweet Shoppe

Well, to answer the first, it depends. I play no favorites really. As a chef, there are so many creative avenues and such a variety of food choices that narrowing it down is simply impossible. I love it all.

And as for choosing the “best” item on the menu, well, that is like choosing your favorite child. Can’t be done. It’s all a matter of personal taste, and if I suggest something you aren’t really in the mood for, it just won’t seem that special to you now will it. If I must answer, then it would be “all of the above” (that seemed to be the best answer in school anyway). My specialty is loving what I do … that’s my answer.

For the second question, not to be repetitive, but it depends. I truly go by the “variety is the spice of life” motto here. I’ll admit, I do enjoy the occasional fast food fare and I like some chain restaurants.

HOWEVER, my answers feed into both my creative side and my independent business point of view.

Some of my top picks would be: Morning breakfast (to start the day right): Michael’s Family Restaurant Bowl of gumbo (to spice up your

Meet a friend for afternoon tea (to break up the day): Serendipity

Get some steaks and grill out like it’s summertime (yep … even in the snow): Joe’s Butcher Shop Create a home “carpet picnic” with gourmet items (even put a blanket down): Vine & Table Sushi party with friends (the more the merrier): Sansui Take home a warm dinner (avoid the cooking tonight): Shapiro’s Deli Lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch (I am a bit biased on this one): Woody’s

Library Restaurant Be bold, try something new. Carmel treasures await you. Step outside your “norm” and support local business in our city. Make some fun food memories this year. Be creative in your choices.

Sometimes all it takes is a suggestion (or a little inspiration).

I hope you enjoy mine!

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RECIPES FOR THE PERFECT SUPER BOWL PARTY Peterson’s Restaurant Crisp Chicken Wings with Chili Lime Butter

Ingredients: • 4 pounds chicken wings • Extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened • 1 big, fat rounded tablespoon Thai red curry paste • ¼ cup honey • ¼ cup soy sauce • 1 lime, halved • Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse the wings under cool water and pat dry. Put them in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat with the seasoning. Then spread the wings out on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until the skin gets crisp and brown, and the meat is tender. While you wait, throw the butter, red curry paste honey and soy sauce into a blender. Season with salt and puree. Scrape into a big bowl.

When the wings come out of the oven, add to the bowl with the curry butter. Squeeze the lime juice over the wings. Give it a toss and you’re done. Garnish with cilantro.

A Good Seafood Dip

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced • 1 medium onion, diced • 2 stalks celery, diced • 1/2 of a 10 and 3/4ounce can cream of shrimp soup (discard top half and use bottom part of soup) • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 pound freshly grated parmesan • 1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat, picked free of any broken shells, drained • 6 ounces shrimp, fresh or canned, drained • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and celery and sauté for 2 minutes. In a bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, parmesan, crab meat, shrimp and pepper.

Stir the sautéed vegetables into the seafood mixture and spoon this mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 11-inch casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with toast points or crackers.

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CHINESE CELEBRATION The Indianapolis Chinese Community Center (ICCCI) ushered in the Chinese New Year Jan. 17 at Carmel High School.

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El Dorado Hot Chocolate Ingredients: • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons • 8 ounces finely chopped milk or semisweet chocolate • 6 cups milk • 6 ounce cinnamon-flavored liqueur (recommended: Goldschlager) • 3 ounce golden rum Directions: Stir the sugar and two tablespoons of the water together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and continue to cook, swirling the pan, but not stirring, until the sugar is a dark golden caramel (7 to 10 minutes).

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Ruby Red Rocket Martini Ingredients: • 1 1/2 ounces citrus-flavored vodka, or vodka • 1/2 ounce triple sec • 3 ounces red grapefruit juice blend • 2 teaspoons crème de cassis or raspberry liqueur • Coarse brown sugar crystals, optional garnish to coat rims of the glasses • Candied orange slices, optional garnish Directions: If desired, wet the rim of a tall martini glass, then dip in the coarse brown sugar crystals.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, triple sec, and juice with crushed ice. Shake well for 30 seconds, then strain into the prepared martini glass. Gently add the crème de cassis, allowing to fall to the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a candied orange slice, if desired, and serve.

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How have different composers influenced each other when dealing with the topic of war? Discover the answers to these questions when Paul Phillips, director of orchestras and chamber music at Brown University, joins the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for a discussion of music and war Jan. 31. The concert, part of the ICO “Conversations” series, will feature a unique format that allows – and caters to – input from the audience. For more information, call 317-940-9607, visit www.icomusic.org, or e-mail info@icomusic.org.

‘Peter Pan’ at Carmel High Carmel High School’s performing arts department has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Peter Pan.” Tickets, priced at $7 and $10, are on sale in the high school bookstore, open on school days from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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CCP AUDITIONS - Carmel Community Players will hold its final audition for the “Mystery of Irma Vep” tonight at 7 p.m. at the CCP warehouse, 222 W. Gradle Dr. in Carmel. The group is looking for two actors, any age (20-50, older if VERY physically fit) for the production, scheduled to begin in early May. Actors must be capable of speaking with multiple foreign accents and performing lightning-quick costume changes while reciting dialogue.

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ROAD MICE - Here’s something really frivolous but great fun for the car aficionado: Road Mice, designed by Four Door Media – wireless optical car-shaped computer mice, officially licensed by some of the biggest auto manufacturers. Utilizing the latest RF and optical technology, all of the sleek car mice designs feature the look of a replica automobile, down to the functioning headlights. The mouse uses a USB receiver and has 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision. All Road Mice are PC and Mac compatible, cost $44.95 and include a six-month limited warranty.

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The Fueltank can charge two mobile devices simultaneously, and it acts as a through-put charger when you are near an electrical outlet. This mobile charging system uses the same adapters as the company’s ChargePod charging system.

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MagicJack is a cheaper service ($20 per year plus $40 for the device), but in addition to high-speed Internet connection, it relies on your computer (it plugs into a USB port) and special software. This means that if your computer is turned off, you can’t place or receive calls with MagicJack.

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The Smallest Projector Optoma Technology hopes to release its new mini-projector in the U.S. early in 2009. Using digital light-projection technology, the handheld tool can project images up to 100 times their original size.

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prospect, so let’s get on this one, people! adies, you’re always asking me • This may surprise you. Arthur Murray where the single men are hangDance Studio is also a good place to find ing out (aside from bars). Well, single men. This is what the boys are tellI polled the men and received ing me, girls. Men are learning to dance, answers that might surprise you! and they’re looking for dance Here’s what I found. partners. So put on your dancWhere the boys are: ing shoes and take some lessons!

• Charity fundraisers, es• I know from experience pecially any that supply food. there are single gentleman on Wouldn’t you know? They do the Monon Trail during the say a way to a man’s heart is warmer months, and I hear through his stomach! from guys this is a good place to • Art gallery open houses. meet singles. I’ve been running • Wine tastings. and walking there for years, and • Sporting events seem to I’ve never been approached. So be the No. 1 place. So grab a here is my call to action: Guys, friend, buy a ticket (even if it’s if you see a gal you think might in the nosebleed seats) and go be single, go ahead and chat watch some sports!

Rachael Noble with her. And ladies, be open • Coed soccer leagues (check DATING to it! out Off the Wall Soccer in • The gym. I even had a marCarmel). ried gal tell me this would be her No. 1 • I hear through the grapevine that place to meet a man. a lot of single dudes play tennis at the Well, ladies, I hope this helps you out.

Indianapolis Racquet Club, 8259 Dean Notice none of the suggestions mentioned Road (on the North side). Wink, wink! sitting at home and waiting for men to Most Carmel Racquet Club members are come to you. So put on your smiley face married people and families, but think and get out there and meet people! You about going there as well. It’s not too late go, girls! to start a singles trend!

• Volunteer venues. Google “volunteer Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and opportunities in Carmel, Ind.,” and you’ll find some opportunities. This is a win-win contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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SINGLES NIGHT Singles of the North side enjoyed a fun night of bowling Jan. 16 at Woodland Bowl, 3421 E. 96th St., and then headed to Bistro de Paris, 11 W. Main St. in Carmel, for appetizers and prizes (compliments of Bistro) and drinks and gourmet food. As one of the largest, growing young-and-middle-aged singles groups on the North side, the crowd was delighted to have an alternative to the typical singles hangouts. In this setting, they enjoyed business networking, good conversation and fine French delicacies.

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Start the Gardening Process Now The ground is still frozen, and there may still be snow, but planning for spring gardening is already underway.

The trick is waiting. Especially in Indiana, where frosts can come well into May, holding off until the ground is warm and the last freeze is gone is the key. Now is a good time to start planning.

In the house, you can plant a few flowers or veggies in pots and transplant them later. Winter is also a good time to design your flower beds and decide which big projects to start when the weather is better.

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investigate – and possibly begin – the composting process. Purchasing a composter or finding a good spot for a compost pile is ideal so there is fertilizer and soil available for spring gardening.

Sprinkling fertilizer just as the spring rains begin is also beneficial. A slowrelease fertilizer will last much longer in the spring downpours.

Yard work is fairly minimal now, and it should be until plants actually start to come up. So delaying planting and spending time prepping is ideal if you want to grow a better garden.

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Don’t look for or put your faith in a silver-bullet antioxidant. It doesn’t exist.

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Feed your dog the above foods especially in times of increased physical stress.

Some examples: ARTHRITIS: Antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, are vital to any arthritic therapeutic program. Vitamin C is involved in the building and healing of joint and

Pets of the week Peyton is a 7-year-old male black and cream husky. He is a very sweet and gentle boy in need of lots of TLC! He arrived at the shelter when his previous owner could no longer keep him. He was very underweight, so he immediately went into a foster home because the stress of the shelter would have caused him to lose even more weight. Peyton is neutered and very social. He is playful and very gentle when taking treats. He gets along well with people of any age and would make a loyal and loving companion.

Shadow is a 2-year-old female tortie DMH. She is a very playful girl who can even play a good game of tug-o-war.

She arrived at the shelter after being abandoned in a Noblesville home in mid-August. Shadow has gorgeous markings and a very soft coat. She enjoys human interaction, and if she can find a family to give her a few toys and lots of love, she’ll be a happy camper.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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bone structures, and it plays an active role in the immune system.

CANCER PREVENTION: Antioxidants protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals. They also slow tumor growth and help cellular DNA retain its normal configuration.

VISION AND EYESIGHT: The antioxidants leutine and zeanxabthin are particularly supportive of good eye health.

IMMUNE FUNCTIONING: Antioxidants are known to enhance healthy lymphocyte production, and they offer proactive factors for other immune system components as well.

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a protective effect from long-term exercise.

When exercising produces an excess of free radicals, over time the body learns how to produce an excess of antioxidants. This helps the body develop the ability to respond to excess free radicals in the future.

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FRESHWATER ICH - Ich is a common disease for fish, and if one of yours gets it, you will have to treat the entire tank.

The disease is a much easier to prevent than to treat, so heed this list of suggestions to prevent ich in your tank: • Only purchase healthy fish free of all signs of disease.

• Never buy fish from a tank with dead or diseased fish.

• Always place new fish in a quarantine tank for at least two weeks before introducing them to your tank.

• Never buy plants from a source that keeps them in a tank with fish. If you do, make sure to quarantine the plants for at least four days.

• Purchase fish from as direct a source as possible to reduce shipping and handling stress.

• Remove any fish that shows signs of disease and place it in a quarantine tank.

• Avoid any fluctuations in temperature, pH, or ammonia levels, as these are all very stressful to fish and can result in an ich outbreak.

• Always feed a variety of properly stored food including freeze-dried, frozen and flaked.

• Do not overstock your tank. Most tanks have too many fish and not enough cover, which leads to stress, disease and increased mortality.

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DISPATCHES ADOPTION SPECIAL - The Humane Shelter of Hamilton County is offering a special adoption package for some of its long-time residents. The special started in December, and it ends Jan. 31. The shelter has chosen 25 cats and 25 dogs to represent its ‘featured fifty’ animals.

Along with each featured cat, adopters will receive a $50 gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. Adopters will receive a $150 training package from Dog Dayz Playhouse & Retreat with each featured dog. The “featured fifty” are listed on the HSHC Web site at www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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8:15. We also put in too many aroma pelave you waited long enough lets, so in the morning we’d spend the first to return those mis-be-given 10 minutes coughing and wheezing. We Christmas gifts? In the past, brought our old stand-by back up from the Wolfsies have tried to wait the basement. Now we have two clocks: at least a month; then we’d one that’s for the birds and one hightail it back to the store and that works. buy what we really wanted.

I also gave my wife a Sudoku That’s pretty much how board game. She used to get things went up until this year, home from work and unwind when Mary Ellen and I decided by doing a puzzle or two in that no matter how much we the newspaper. So I decided to hated our gifts, we were going ruin that entire relaxing ritual to keep them. And use them. by buying her a clunky, hardEven if it killed us – which one to-handle wooden box with almost did. dozens of ceramic tiles. Now For just $39.95, I ordered instead of kicking back and fidthis high-tech alarm clock from dling with a pencil, she spends the Hammacher Schlemmer the evening hunched over the catalog. It was the perfect prescoffee table, while the dog ent for Mary Ellen. Instead of Dick Wolfsie chews game-solving numbers an annoying buzzer or blaring Humor that have fallen on the floor. music, it awakens you with the Last week, he swallowed the soothing sounds of chirping last piece needed to solve a high-difficulty birds. Not only that, but tiny, aromatic puzzle. Now, Mary Ellen is keeping a real pellets produce fragrances reminiscent close eye on Toby when he’s out on the of a tropical paradise. You go to sleep in front lawn, if you know what I mean.

Indiana, and you awaken in a Hawaiian My wife’s big gift to me was a Shiatsu rain forest. mat. When I first saw the box, I thought The directions were so confusing that she had made a mistake because we don’t we’d set the alarm for 8 a.m. and somehave a Shiatsu. We have a beagle. And times the birds would start squawking at I just didn’t think I could teach him to 7:30. Other times they’d get up around

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Are you Rilly Axing Me?

you pronounce “real.” As in, “For rill?” was asked the other day if I have any I hear the same sort of thing with the pet peeves. I said no, seeing as how I’m such a nice, non-judgmental kind word “mail,” often pronounced “mel.” of guy. And if you believe that, I have As in, “I have to check my e-mel.” I keep wanting to ask, “E. Mel who?” a bridge over White River I’d like to I’m not sure why these things sell you. stick in my craw the way they I do have pet peeves, lots of do. It’s not like I’m Professor them – so many, in fact, that Language Man. I have my own they have to be categorized by pronunciational foibles, owing type and level of peevitude. to my northern Indiana backI have behavioral pet peeves. ground. For instance, I tend For example, if we are talking, to answer the affirmative “yah” please don’t put your hand in instead of “yeah” or, more propthe air like a cop stopping traferly, “yes.” fic and take a cell-phone call.

Why? Beats me. I’m not Excepting, of course, emergenGerman. I think it’s because my cies. I’m not THAT peevish. grandmother, a descendent of I have dining-out pet peeves.

Swiss Mennonites, said it that Waitperson, please don’t say Mike Redmond way. Maybe “yah” was passed “excellent choice” after I order.

Humor down through the generations I highly doubt you are speaking along with the dessert recipes. from the heart. I could order a I also have a tendency to lapse into slab of lard with anchovy cream sauce, and the manner of speech I call the “Great I’ll bet half the waitpeople in town would Lakes Gargle.” It’s the accent of people murmur, “Excellent choice, sir,” just as a who live where it’s so cold that they don’t matter of reflex. Don’t worry, though. I’ll really want to commit their tongues to still tip you. any unnecessary exposure. They tend to And I have linguistic pet peeves. One in particular has really been getting on my pronounce things in the backs of their nerves lately: rill. I hear this a lot, especial- throats: “No,” for example, almost sounds like “nole.” Does it come out of my mouth ly from young people. It’s how they think

that way? Yah, sometimes.

At least I can blame my pronunciation on geography and genetics. I don’t think you can say the same for “rill” and “mel.”

Oh, and “ax” for ask. I’m sorry, but there’s no excuse for anyone over the age of three to mistake “ax” for “ask.” Or chimbley. I talked to a guy last year – had to be at least 40 years old, not stupid – who kept saying chimbley instead of chimney.

I hadn’t heard that once since the second grade. Just about drove me nuts.

Which, of course, is precisely what pet peeves are designed to do. All you can do is remind yourself you can’t really do anything about them. Some things, I’m afraid, just have to be lived with.

That doesn’t mean you have to go along with them. But it would be best for you to keep your annoyance at peeve level, because unchecked, a peeve can grow into something that will put you on top of a building with a high-powered rifle. And we certainly don’t want that. Rilly.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244. For information on speaking fees and availability, visit www.spotlightwww.com.

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There is also a switch that lets you direct the massage to a particular area. I pushed “lower back,” but I’ll never do that again because if it had gotten any lower, I would have returned it to the manufacturer for inappropriate conduct. You can also select “heat,” which lights up the golf balls, warming your sore muscles. They must get pretty hot because the directions say to “enjoy” the mat only with clothes on. This is followed by a fire safety warning. Hint taken.

Finally, my wife gave me this viewfinder that tells you the distances on golf courses, so you know how far it is from your ball to the green. It’s winter now, so I’m not playing golf. I’m using it see how far I am from that scary Shiatsu thing.

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