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HELP DEFEAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE All three Carmel middle schools are joining forces with the Carmel police and fire departments to raise money for the Julian Center Shelter for Battered Women, 2011 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis.

There are numerous ways to help.

• Charity basketball game: Faculty teams from Clay, Carmel and Creekside middle schools, as well as a team composed of members of the Carmel police and fire departments, will play basketball to raise money for the center.

The event will be at Creekside Middle School Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.

• Red Robin gourmet burgers: On Feb. 18, Red Robin will donate $1 for every burger/ sandwich ordered at both restaurants in Carmel.

• T-shirts: Purchase a Charity Basketball T-shirt at any of the middle schools for $10 and wear them to the game to support your favorite team.

For more information on the Julian Center or to donate money or canned food/ household supplies, visit www.juliancenter.org or call 317-941-2200.

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“We are always fighting this belief system – this paradigm that domestic violence isn’t really happening.”

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel

Amy• had long considered leaving her husband. Their 20-year relationship had spiraled out of control into physical and sexual violence, emotional manipulation and financial control. But Amy just could not bring herself to get out.

It took her daughter’s revelation that she had been molested by her father for Amy to make her move.

“I was not happy with him and the way he treated me for years,” Amy said. “But I just couldn’t seem to leave. Fear certainly kept me from doing that.”

A Hamilton County resident, Amy’s story is not as uncommon as many believe. Domestic violence is not typically associated with the area’s suburban, familyoriented image, but it still occurs throughout Carmel and the county.

“I think in general people have a hard time understanding domestic violence isn’t just a woman who is battered physically

and covered in bruises and bloody,” Amy said. “There is a lot more to it than that.

It is about control and verbal abuse and psychologically twisting things around.”

Victims of domestic violence do have one option for help in the area. Prevail, Inc. (1100 S. 9th St. in Noblesville) is the primary victims’ advocacy group in Hamilton County. Offering counseling and support groups through outpatient services, Prevail deals with hundreds of abuse victims. In 2008, the nonprofit helped 3,485 victims.

Carmel Police Department Lt. Jeff Horner said the city has not seen a significant increase in domestic violence. But Shirley Cecil, director of client services CECIL at Prevail, disagrees.

“Through the years, I think we have seen more severe cases of domestic violence than we ever have,” she said. “I have been here almost 19 years, and when I started everybody knew the clients who came in. Now it is very rare to know ev-

Cecil believes the domestic violence problem will continue to worsen before any improvements are made. She sees the general lack of awareness of Prevail and the silent victims of domestic abuse as a serious problem.

“We are always fighting this belief system – this paradigm that domestic violence isn’t really happening,” Cecil said.

While institutions like Prevail work to fight ignorance of domestic violence, recovering victims face many other challenges. Legal representation is expensive, and finding pro-bono lawyers is difficult.

Further, establishing financial independence and finding a home takes time.

In Hamilton County, the lack of a victims’ shelter presents another challenge.

The closest shelters are in Marion County and Anderson, and Cecil says that is why many women are hesitant to end abusive relationships.

Amy considered going to a shelter several times.

“I certainly may have considered (going to shelter) a lot more seriously because there were not that many options in the area,” she said. “It was certainly an issue.”

Cecil believes a needs-assessment would show what she knows is a clear need for a shelter and transitional housing for Hamilton County victims.

But for now, she directs her focus on increasing awareness and preventing do-

mestic violence. Prevail hopes to expand into other areas of the county someday to make it more accessible for all victims. But without funding and in a slow economy, expansion remains unlikely.

A location in Carmel doesn’t appear to be an option, and city-level preventative programming seems unlikely as well. The police department recommends Prevail, but it does not conduct prevention programming, and City Council member Luci Snyder said city government does not usually focus on domestic violence awareness.

Awarness, education needed

With only 14 arrests in Carmel last year for domestic battery, Horner said the police department understands domestic abuse is a significantly underreported crime.

And while Prevail continues to work against the perception that domestic violence is not an issue in Hamilton County, Amy agrees awareness and education are the best tools to fight the cycle of violence.

“There is a big image factor here, and I don’t think people see beyond that image a lot of the time,” she said. “There are abusers who are making six figures and are VPs at companies. It’s just not recognized or acknowledged at all.”

For more information about Prevail, call 317-773-6942. Its crisis hotline is 317-776-3472. *To protect the victim’s identity, her name has been changed and other identifiable information omitted.

OUR TAKES It is our position that the city of Carmel should be lauded as the host of the 2011 Transportation Research Board’s National Roundabout Conference. Beating out the other finalist, Seattle, Wash., Mayor Jim Brainard’s presentation persuaded the group to bring the international event (and its expected 600 attendees) to our own Renaissance Indianapolis North hotel.

What began as a peculiar array of unique intersections has developed into national leadership. Carmel’s implementation of roundabout intersections (60 by 2011) has reduced municipal expenses, physical and property accident damage

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and traffic flow.

Quirky or not, we have assumed a leadership position. But leadership brings with it responsibility … and scrutiny. During the recent heavy storms, some complained plows were less effective in circles. And inconsistent signage has been a problem. Further, roundabouts near traditional stoplights can become overloaded during rush hour.

Criticism aside, Carmel has stepped out in front of the nation, and it serves as an example of forward-thinking design. It is better to have exerted leadership and been challenged than to have never attempted to lead at all.

take the lead It is our position that President Obama should focus his energy on providing a vision to lead the country through a world fraught with turbulence and financial risk. He ought not to expend precious resources reminding the American public that he was not in charge over these past several years. Our president must show tremendous maturity in assuming the mantle of responsibility, without resorting to the tired political chicanery of blame-shifting and name-calling. He is no longer a political candidate; he is the president.

Campaign promises aside, Mr. Obama

is facing no easy task. Many important issues have been ignored or poorly managed – even during the last Congress, of which he was a member of the majority party.

Clearly, he has had little time as chief executive. Much of his behavior could be the result of inexperience. Perhaps he is merely adjusting to the “buck stops here” role of the American president. But now, much like those first few hours and days following Sept. 11, the country is longing for a demonstration of leadership from its elected officials. Blaming others about so-called inherited programs is not what we want.

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procrastinating on the prostate

with the news that his nine-year battle ver the past few weeks, I’ve has taken a nefarious turn. His attitude is had to discuss a part of the human anatomy – specifical- good; his health is not.

As luck would have it, I had my rouly, the male anatomy – that tine physical this week as well. Each I would have been happy to time I have one, I dread (and live my life without ever conultimately endure) the awktemplating: the prostate. This ward moment when I’m told sometimes cantankerous male I will feel “a little discomfort.” reproductive gland generally Yikes. But at least I know I’ve operates without fanfare, but protected my children’s father in a surprisingly high number another day. of instances, something goes So as a somewhat straightwrong and it becomes a killer. forward guy, I often ask the Perhaps it is a function of aging men who populate my age. Perhaps I am spending too daily life whether they “get much time talking about perchecked” (because prostate sonal matters and not enough cancer can be treated with time cleaning the garage. But I count among my friends many high success if identified).

Terry Many do not. who are addressing the all-toAnker Man up, I say. At least we common cancer or are living can take comfort in the fact in its aftermath. One recently that we don’t have to do the checking. faced the devil and looks to be on the road to recovery. His attitude and health Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current remain strong. But the emotion of it all Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at will no doubt take time to process. terry@currentincarmell.com.

Meanwhile, a favorite uncle called

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don’t cut foreign language Editor: As a Carmel resident, mother and educator, I was deeply concerned to learn that the Carmel Clay school board is proposing to eliminate Spanish at the kindergarten and early elementary levels.

Research says early childhood is an optimal time to begin learning a second language. Indeed, the human brain is hard wired to acquire language during these early years, enabling children to hear and produce sounds in a way not possible during subsequent developmental stages.

In addition to the well-publicized linguistic benefits of early language learning, young students make measurable gains in listening skills, memory, and critical thinking abilities through world language study, and such study increases understanding of the structure of their native language. Early language learning is linked to higher scores

on standardized tests and increased achievement in other disciplines. Perhaps most importantly, world language study provides young children with an appreciation for other cultures, an acceptance of diversity and an expanded worldview that should be an essential part of education in a global society.

Carmel schools have a well-deserved reputation for excellence, which makes these proposed cuts all the more disappointing. Budget cuts are an unfortunate reality in these challenging economic times.

However, they should not come at the expense of the cognitive needs of our youngest students.

Molly S. Murphy President Indiana Network for Early Language Learning

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FROM THE BACKSHOP smoking ban fodder for red-hot reaction The Public Policy Committee of the Indiana House of Representatives passed a revised smoking ban last week for most public places across the state. There are exemptions for bars and casinos. Businesses with liquor licenses are free to let people fire up as long as proper notice is posted.

Casinos will need to cordon off 20 percent of gaming areas for non-smokers, which reminds us of the former smoking sections on commercial aircraft, which similarly were a combined joke. So, here we go again with government inserting itself into our lives – at work and at play. These legislative giants can’t balance a budget, build an interstate highway from here to Evansville or achieve any of myriad other objectives, but they can – and they will – be happy to control our rights. Five words: Get out and stay out! If business owners want a smoking environment (we don’t here), let them have it. If patrons want a smoking atmosphere, provide it. If workers want to toil in smokefilled joints, let them, and if they don’t wish to do so, they needn’t apply. No one is forcing anything – except for the government.

And that’s wrong!

••• Striking back at business: It’s an

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg out-of-control freight train, and we fear it never will be stopped. The Indiana House of Representatives, controlled

by Democrats, soon will vote on a measure to help repair Indiana’s flat-broke unemployment-insurance fund by increasing taxes on employers. The plan would increase both taxable wage base and tax rates. It’s yet another stunning example of how government punishes businesses for actually hiring people. We sense these bozos are unfit to run a lemonade stand in the middle of the Sahara Desert! And they wouldn’t pay the taxes if they could.

••• Somber note: Please keep our sales executive, Dennis O’Malia, and his wife, Jill, in your thoughts and prayers. Jill’s daughter died at age 28 last week. We’re tremendously sorry for their loss.

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finding that DVRs and fragmented viewer urbulent times set up opportunipatterns are infinitely reducing the effecties for revolutionary inventions, improved efficiencies and, in some tiveness of TV ads, and they are instead opting to purchase product placements, cases, changed value systems. on-screen graphics and celebrity endorseWhat don’t we know that will ments. Big print media budgets change forever the way we live, are being replaced by interactive work and play? marketing such as e-mail marIs credit dried up for the keting, search engine marketing next decade? If so, millions of and Web site presence.

Americans will have to learn to Will the auto industry as we reduce spending and work off know it continue to exist? It of cash. This is a tough lesson seems that the wholesale and to learn all at once if you’re retail portion of the industry is set used to leveraging loans against to radically change. Will we see non-liquid assets like investdealerships with only used cars – ment properties and business and just a few to test drive – with investments. How will this new cars available online direct affect our burgeoning small from the factory? Will consolidabusiness economy?

Sue tion occur in the industry?

Will retail establishments Finkam Some legislators are hinting and malls survive this downthat paying higher taxes to help turn? As Americans reduce others out of this economic mess is the spending to pay off debts and build up patriotic thing to do. That image certainly cash reserves, large retailers like Circuit isn’t as inspiring as “baseball, hot dogs, City – who were carrying huge debt loads apple pie and Chevrolet.”

– cannot continue to operate. Will those What’s the new normal? that survive take this opportunity to pour money into their online infrastructure and Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference distribution network, and subsequently in the community through healthy conversareduce their retail presence? tion. You can participate in the conversation Is traditional media on its way out? by posting a comment on her blog at www.

Television and radio stations and daily youarecurrent.com. newspapers are struggling. Advertisers are

DISPATCHES

CLARIAN FIRST WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY – Clarian North Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit is the first in the Hamilton County and one of the first in the United States to incorporate a new patient safety technology called the RF Surgical Detection System™.

This technology scans, and signals an alert if any Radio Frequency Detect-tagged surgical sponges or raytecs remain in a mother following birth. According to “The New England Journal of Medicine,” retained surgical sponges are one of the leading patient safety concerns in hospitals.

HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORY – Hamilton County historian David Heighway will make history come alive with interesting facts about our county’s heritage Feb. 24 from 7-8 p.m. in the Carmel Clay Public Library’s program room. For more information, call the library at 317-844-3362.

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t’s an hour-and-a-half before the bus comes to pick up three of my kids for elementary school, and my oldest is sitting at the dining room table writing notecards for a presentation he has to give today.

He hasn’t rehearsed his speech, hasn’t even practiced with his props, and he just now told me he also has a book report due this morning on a book, no surprise, he hasn’t read yet. ARGH!!!!!! I don’t know whether to strangle him or hug him as the tears of stress pour out of his little 10-year-old eyes.

Part of the problem is he is in the advanced class and probably shouldn’t be. He didn’t quite meet the levels on his placement test, but since they needed more warm bodies, he was invited to try it. That was last year, and though he struggled to the Danielle point where we wanted to pull him, Wilson he absolutely loved his classmates and the coursework and insisted we give him another chance. We grudgingly agreed, but only on the condition that he get his act together and start being more responsible in the homework department.

At the beginning of this school year, he failed three tests in the first two weeks. Again, we questioned our decision to leave him in the class. After some serious discussion about expectations, we allowed him to stay. Now here I am, five months later, watching him struggle with mountains of assignments and an inability to manage his time.

What should we do? Initially, we opted to go medieval strict on his sassafras. No Wii, DS, TV, or fun until all homework was complete. It didn’t go so well. A slow

reader, he would literally spend hours each day trying to finish his assignments and become frustrated when he lost focus. Then we’d feel guilty because our once curious and personable son was beginning to hate school and learning.

So we tried a different approach. We left it up to him to decide when and for how long he would work on homework. If he missed assignments or turned them in late, he would have to face the consequences of pink slips, detentions, and poor grades. But that didn’t last long either, because as a fourth-grader, he hasn’t yet acquired much selfdiscipline or many time management skills, and as parents, we couldn’t bear to watch him flounder.

(The joy ride continues: He just walked into my office as I am literally typing this column to tell me he also has a spelling test today that he just remembered. Serenity now!)

So I guess my real dilemma is this: At what age do you allow your child to fail so that he will learn responsibility?

Is 10 too young? Should we still be holding his hand every step of the way? Or is it time for him to step up to the educational challenges he has enthusiastically placed upon himself and either sink or swim?

We don’t want to be overbearing when it comes to homework, but at the same time, we know he still needs guidance and structure to be successful. Finding that balance is the hard part, and we haven’t been able to manage very well yet. Clearly, we are still learning as well.

Lordy, I hear the bus. I’ll wish my son good luck, remind him to wear the fake mustache I created an hour ago, and encourage him to do the book report this weekend. That’s the best I can do for now.

Peace out.

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NEW CHAMBER CHAIR – Jeff Salsbery has been elected the 2009 board chair of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce.

Salsbery, president of Salsbery Brothers Landscaping, becomes the chamber’s 41st chair. Salsbery Brothers celebrated its 25th year in business in 2008. Chamber officers for 2009 in addition to Salsbery are Randy Sorrell, Surroundings by Salsberry NatureWorks+, chair-elect; William Redman, First Merchants Bank, treasurer; and Gary Everling, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.

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Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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By Lily Tsay Current in Carmel

CLARIAN’S GOALS FOR ‘09

Ryan Moore’s adventures with Clarian Health began when he broke his finger in a car accident.

“How far out of the way (the Methodist Hospital staff) went to make sure I was healthy,” More said, “made a lasting impression.” (Methodist, Indiana University and MOORE Riley hospitals united in 1997 to form Clarian Health Partners.)

The Butler alumnus is now the manager of marketing and public relations at Clarian North Medical Center, 11700 N. Meridian St. in Carmel.

“My goal is to increase community involvement and awareness of Clarian North,” Moore said. “And to communicate all the wonderful things we do in the community.”

Moore’s transition to healthcare marketing from a communications firm specializing in energy, healthcare and finance came when he realized he wanted to be closer to the human experience.

“I wanted experience closer to the patient,” he said, “One of the great things about working in the (hospital) industry is that everybody cares.”

Before he started the position in January, he worked within the Clarian

Expansion of services: The center recently opened an intensive care unit to focus on the critically ill, and Clarian North CEO Jonathan Goble said the emergency department is expected to grow as well. He said the center will also expand and improve bariatric, cardiovascular and pediatric services.

Continued community involvement: The hospital will provide free educational seminars and screenings throughout the year and continue its emphasis on community involvement.

“A lot of this is wrapped into the Carmel Mayor’s Wellness Challenge,” Goble said, “and we’re absolutely delighted we’re in our third year with more than 3,000 participants throughout the years.”

Health system in downtown Indianapolis for five years. During that time, Moore was in charge of spreading the word about the transplant and gastroenterology programs, both of which have been ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Rebecca Carl, chief marketing and community relations officer for Clarian Health, supervised Moore for three years.

“He has a fantastic sense of humor and worth ethic,” Carl said. “He’s a very professional and engaging young guy.”

CARMEL RESIDENT RELEASES ‘MOUSE’ AT CCPL

By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel

Jeff Stone, Carmel resident and author of the Five Ancestors book series, released the series’ sixth book, “Mouse,” last week at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

The event was unlike most book releases. It included a book-signing element, sure, but the kung fu element played a larger role.

“All my presentations for kids have a significant interactive component,” Stone said, “I invite kids from the audience to learn different animal kung fu poses that represent each of the different series characters.”

Stone holds a black belt in Shaolin Do kung fu, an accomplishment he completed with a 2005 trip to the Shaolin Temple in China.

He describes his Five Ancestors series as “middle-grade martial arts action adventure for reluctant readers.” The pace and action, he says, keep even kids who don’t enjoy reading involved and interested in the series.

“Mouse” was not one of the series’ originally planned books.

“Originally, the sixth book was going to be called ‘Mantis’ and follow the point of view of a 29-year-old character,” Stone said. “But my editor gave me a call and said he’d been thinking. They weren’t sure

Stone teaching kung fu at the Carmel Clay Public Library Feb. 10

kids would want to read an entire book from the point of view of a 29 year old.”

Stone eventually decided to use a barely mentioned street urchin character from book five as the sixth book’s focus.

“What that meant was me going back and literally rewriting the end of the fifth book,” he said, “to give (him) enough substance to be able to carry one-seventh of the series.”

Many kids will be looking for “Mantis,” but Stone doesn’t think that will be a problem.

“Kids who’ve read ‘Eagle’ really appreciate this Mouse kid and are looking forward to hearing his adventures,” he said.

For more information about Jeff Stone and the Five Ancestors series, visit www.readjeffstone.com.

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By Chelsie Lanning Current in Carmel

A new organization has taken the place of the defunct Old Town Arts & Design District Merchants Association (OTADMA), and Simply Sweet Shoppe co-owner Jill Zaniker is its first president.

The new group, ZANIKER the Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel (ADDBAC), will involve the same businesses, but Zaniker is looking to change the association’s focus.

“I really wanted to change the direction to embrace all of the businesses down here,” she said. “So I changed the name to ‘business association’ rather than ‘merchant association,’ because we’re not all merchants here. I wanted it to be all encompassing.”

ADDBAC is a non-profit organization geared toward the growth and development of the Arts & Design District through events, promotions and advertis-

ing. Zaniker said she wants to broaden the group to benefit all district businesses.

Zaniker will hold the organization’s first meeting March 4 from 8:30-11 a.m. She plans to change a few things, including membership dues, positive referrals and legal entities.

She is pushing a new concept, ADDBAC Plus membership, which gives members voting privileges in the meetings (held every first Wednesday) and discounts. If members sign up in March or April, they will receive a 20 percent discount on their dues. Members also receive 15 percent off at Simply Sweet Shoppe (30 N. Range Line Rd.) and Artisan Masterpiece (19 E. Main St.).

“This will benefit the businesses and add value,” Zaniker said. “It gets all business owners shopping in the district and doing business in the district. It will promote a lot of referrals.”

For more information, contact Zaniker at 317-818-9866 or jillzaniker@hotmail. com.

This story originally appeared Feb. 11 at www.currentincarmel.com.

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house director, had no problem lamenting t is probably a secret that wonderful story after story about why Beth was the things are happening inside the nonobvious person to receive the descript white house on recognition.

Roherer Road in Carmel.

“On one occasion, Beth even Not by design, but because took a toddler into her home people are busy, and not many for an extended stay while mom of the motorists whizzing past was delivering her baby,” she the two-story sanctuary realize said. that on the other side of those That is true dedication to the walls, young lives are being cause. drastically changed.

The O’Connor House meets For the last four or five years, a unique need – giving support expectant mothers with no to unwed, pregnant mothers place to turn have come to the who already have children, usuO’Connor House for respite ally toddlers. Young boys and before and after giving birth. In girls, not just babies, make the most cases, the women come to Jeff house a lively and active place. the house with other children Worrell Beth is constantly attending to in tow, family support systems the kids’ needs by playing with in ruins and, frankly, nowhere them, mentoring them and freely giving else to turn. It is an amazing place with her love. remarkable staff, volunteers, supporters Things are tough right now for the and residents.

O’Connor House as the economy sours, Last Saturday, the O’Connor House but the babies and moms keep coming. family gathered for their yearly fundThe folks responsible for keeping it going raiser, Hope, Help, Home. The festivities are not deterred, and they continue their included a talk by local obstetricianmission to save mothers and their chilturned-medical-missionary Dr. Paul dren and turn them into families. If you Jarrett and a moving witness by one of the would like more information about the house’s success stories. Board Chairman O’Connor House, visit www.theoconnorBill Bussick also rose to recognize the house.org.

O’Connor House Volunteer of the Year, Beth Hartauer.

Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He Surprised, gracious, humble and hardrecognizes volunteers on “Connecting with working, Hartauer accepted the award Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at given annually to somebody who positivejworrell@advantagemedical.com ly impacts residents’ lives. Mandy Teeter,

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TOWNE MEADOW KINdERGARTEN MEETING –The information meeting for the parents of next year’s Towne Meadow Elementary kindergarten students has been rescheduled to Feb. 25 at the school, 10850 Towne Road.

The session will take place from 8:45-10 a.m. in the school cafeteria. The original meeting was canceled because of a snow day. Principal Ryan Newman, along with the school’s counselor, nurse and PTO volunteers, will provide information about kindergarten schedules and programming, offer tours and answer questions. No reservations are required.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO DEAN’S LIST – Three Carmel natives were among the 253 full-time students named to the Indiana University Kokomo dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester. Scott Jason Hood, pre-secondary education; Tori Jacklynn Leising, nursing; and John Wesley Yeary, psychology, earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.

By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield

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When I was a kid, I loved those three-legged races at family reunions and school field days – you know, the ones where you find a partner, tie your left leg to his right, and run together. For one thing, I had (and have) really long legs, so if was paired with an adult, I was good to go. And I have rhythm. Sort of. And I love to run.

But more than all of that, I really enjoyed the cooperative effort in the three-legged race. I think that’s also why I really like the hyphen. Not only is it versatile, but it’s a very cooperative punctuation mark. It brings things together.

It’s also widely misused. And I completely understand why: There are quite a few uses for hyphens, so it’s easy to get confused.

My favorite use of the hyphen is to connect adjectives of two or more words that precede their antecedent. Did I lose you there, or are you still with me?

Take a look at the very first sentence of this column. See the hyphenated word three-legged? It’s two words serving as a single adjective modifying the antecedent races. Threelegged describes the type of races. And because it’s made up of two or more words, it’s hyphenated. Cool, huh?

The rub, though, is that if the compound modifier follows the antecedent, it doesn’t earn the hyphen. Consider these examples:

Stephen King is a well-known author.

Stephen King is an author who is well known.

My friend Beth has a five-year-old, bug-eyed, bat-eared dog.

My friend Beth’s dog is five years old, bug eyed and bat eared.

Also, if the first word of the compound modifier ends in -ly, you shouldn’t use a hyphen whether it comes before or after the antecedent.

Another widely ignored use of the hyphen is in writing out numbers. Compound numbers such as twenty-six, fifty-three and ninety-nine get hyphens. You don’t, however, hyphenate one hundred, five thousand or nine million.

Think of it this way: If the little number comes first (like in two hundred), no hyphen; if the bigger number comes first (as in seventy-two), hyphenate. And another guideline for writing out numbers: Generally, if you can’t do it in two words, use the numerals instead.

There are other uses for hyphens, but that lesson will have to wait. Do keep in mind, however, that hyphens are not the same as dashes – dashes are longer and serve as an interruption or separation in a sentence.

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.

My favorite use of the hyphen is to connect adjectives of two or more words that precede their antecedent.

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SMOKY ROW SCIENCE FAIR – Smoky Row Elementary invites individuals with a science background to serve as volunteer judges at the school’s Feb. 24 science fair. The school, located at 900 W. 136th St., attracts at least 30 projects annually, submitted by fourth and fifth graders. Judges arrive at 5:30 p.m. and evaluate student work from 6-7:45 p.m.

No judging experience required. For more information, call PTO volunteer Layla Spanenberg at 317-319-3515 or e-mail her at lspanenberg@indy.rr.com.

CCEF TELETHON – The Carmel Clay Education Foundation will host its annual telethon from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19.

The high school’s TV station will air the program on Carmel Bright House Network’s Channel 99. The foundation’s annual fundraiser provides money for scholarships for Carmel High School graduates and instructional grants for Carmel Clay teachers. To make a pledge during the three-hour broadcast, call 317-571-4646.

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f all the areas of concern from my readers, raising our children and teaching them to be responsible is No. 1. I’ll begin with the literal definition of responsibility, as it pertains to accountability.

Encarta dictionary defines responsibility as “the state, fact, or position of being accountable to somebody or for something.”

Responsibility begins with us.

Ask yourself, “Do I follow through Becky Kapsalis with my commitAsk YiaYia ments?” “Do I own up to my actions and not make excuses?” “Do I take care of my own matters?” “If someone tells me something in confidence, do I keep it to myself?” “Do I usually make good choices?” “Do I do things on time?”

When you can answer these questions with 100 percent certainty, then – and only then – can you begin to understand whether you’re raising and teaching your

children to be responsible.

• It is unrealistic to expect your children to learn to be punctual unless you are always on time.

• It is unrealistic to expect your children to learn to be trustworthy unless they can rely on you to keep your word.

• It is unrealistic to expect your children to be open and honest unless you make no excuses for your actions.

• It is unrealistic to expect your children to make good decisions unless you are making good choices.

• It is unrealistic to expect your children to follow through on anything unless you do not procrastinate

Looking at ourselves before expecting our children to act in a certain matter can be a bitter pill to swallow. Change does not come easily, but pre-determined change must happen if we want our children to be accountable for their actions.

We need to practice what we teach. It’s the responsible thing to do for our children.

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Muscular imbalance – when one side Do you believe strength training of the body is stronger or less flexwill get you bulky and cardio is ible than the other – seems to the only answer? Should people be getting more common. You avoid resistance training after age may just write it off, but I truly 50 or 60? Is it only for athletes? believe this is something that These are a few of the questions will cause orthopedic problems I have gotten through the years. if left unchecked.

Facts are facts and many of these Metabolic rate increases things are simply wrong. Here with muscle tone. are some interesting facts you The older you get, the should know: more strength training will One statistic that has help you. As you age, you lose always stood out to me: bone density and motor skills.

People who do some form of reStrength training will increase sistance training have 50 percent both. I commonly see people John Karesh greater bone density than those in their 60s and 70s and someFitness who do nothing. That is the best times 80s. Strength training is way to treat osteoporosis, and it’s not just for the young. not a drug.

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GO GRAY THE RIGHT WAY - More and more women are choosing to show off their gray rather than hide it. Here’s a tip to make it work for you: Wait until your roots are at least 60 percent silver before giving up your dye job, so your new gray hair hue will look symmetrical and natural as it grows in, suggests colorist Jennifer J., owner of Juan Juan Salons in Beverly Hills, Cal. But don’t give up color altogether just yet. “The contrast in texture and tone as your hair grows can look unkempt,” she notes. During this phase, which can last up to a year, get a do-it-yourself highlighting kit or ask your colorist to weave in a few fine highlights or lowlights (darker streaks) to add dimension and blend in roots.

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FREE ACUPUNCTURE – As part of its grand opening celebration, Acupuncture of Indiana (300 E. Main St. in Carmel) will offer free acupuncture treatments, allergy testing and elimination treatments and therapeutic massage sessions Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, e-mail Thomas Hammett, R.N. at balance@ acupunctureofindiana.com or call him at 317-946-6767.

REAL A-PEEL - Many fruits and veggies contain more health-boosting antioxidants in their skins than in their flesh. Try these four peels that pack a potent punch: Apple peels contain 87 percent more cancer-fighting compounds than in the sweet “meat” inside. Eggplant skin is packed with nasunin, a cancer fighter that also preserves memory. Summer squash skin is rich in eyesight-enhancing nutrients. Cucumber peel contains silica, crucial to the growth of wrinkle-plumping collagen.

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TOFU: GOOD FOR YOU Tofu is not only a concentrated source of high-quality protein, but it is also a very good source of iron. While this important mineral plays many roles in the body, it is most wellknown one is being at the core of hemoglobin, a molecule essential to energy production because it is responsible for transporting and releasing

oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin synthesis also relies on copper. As is often the case with whole foods, nature supplies complementary nutrients: Tofu is a good source of copper as well. So for a boost of energy, try some tofu!

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Unless you have a couple of crossed wires or a genetic glitch in your brain cells, most of the emotional turmoil you experience is directly related to your attempts to try to control those around you with these seven deadly habits, says psychiatrist William Glasser, MD, president of the William Glasser Institute in Chatsworth, Calif. and author of “Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom.”

The seven deadlies: • Punishing • Complaining • Blaming • Threatening • Nagging • Criticizing • Bribing So how do you stop?

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LOCAL MORTGAGE COMPANY EXPANDS – Carmel’s MAK Mortgage (650 E. Carmel Dr., Suite 280), has announced an alliance with Access National Mortgage, a division of Access National Bank of Reston, Va. MAK has served residents of Carmel, Indianapolis, Fishers and Zionsville for 12 years. It will remain locally and independently operated, but it will add direct, immediate access to national banking funds at a time when many mortgage lenders are having trouble securing mortgages. For more information, visit www.MAKmortgage. net or call 317-846-1250.

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Reagan and both Bushes; and Neuhaus (1936-2009) was a was a confidante and advisor to pastor, theologian, philosopher, Pope John Paul II in Rome. intellectual, commentator, counNot bad for a guy who never selor and prodigious writer. He completed high school. was a Canadian by birth, who Neuhaus pumped greatly moved to America at age 15 and Bob Walters needed religious light and intel…

Spirituality lectual heat into the modern • Pastored a black church American faith conversation. in Brooklyn in the 1960s; His remarkably perceptive, deep, witty, marched arm-in-arm with Martin and entertaining commentaries on reliLuther King as a soldier in the civil gion, culture, sociology, politics and literarights movement; zealously protested ture are preserved in his 30 books and at the Vietnam War in the late 1960s; and www.firstthings.com. was arrested during the 1968 Chicago As First Things editor Joseph Bottom riots outside the Democratic national writes, “Our great, good friend is gone convention. … he has been gathered by the Lord he • Broke with his leftist roots after Roe v.

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It’s hard to imagine going your whole life and never visiting a dentist; the results could be detrimental and could lead to problems including gum disease and cavities. The same applies to pets. Our furry friends need routine dental care to keep their pearly whites in tip-top shape.

Petland stores nationwide, including Petland of Carmel, are recognizing National Pet Dental Health Month this February by offering tips and advice on pet dental health and overall hygiene.

“Proper dental hygiene is equally as important for our pets as it is for us,” said Juan Lopez, Petland Carmel owner.

“While we typically brush our teeth twice a day, we tend to ignore the oral hygiene of our pets. At Petland, we’re committed to offering advice to our customers on all aspects of their pets’ health.”

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, roughly 80 percent of dogs

pets of the week Brody is a 4-year-old male brindle and white American Staffordshire terrier. He is an active and playful boy who is also extremely intelligent.

He knows the commands “sit,” “down,” “stay” and “shake.” Brody is a good boy who likes people, but he can get a bit carried away sometimes when he’s playing, so he would be best suited in a home with teenage children. Continuing his training would be very beneficial to help keep him focused and ensure he understands he’s not in charge.

Hi! My name is Dee Dee, and I am a 2-yearold female black and white DSH. I am a friendly little kitty looking for someone to cuddle and play with me.

How can you resist this little face and my black-and-white spots? My foster mommy said I was the cutest thing in the world. I got along with my foster dog and my foster sister, Addison, who was recently adopted, so now I say it’s my turn!

I am looking for someone who will give me lots of attention and a loving home.

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

and 70 percent of cats display indications of oral disease by age three, which can result in bad breath, tooth loss, and receding gums. Serious infections caused by oral disease also can enter a pet’s bloodstream, causing potential issues of the heart, kidneys and liver.

Lopez recommends pet owners adhere to the following tips on a regular basis to ensure proper dental health for their pets: Look for signs of tooth decay and oral disease by routinely inspecting your pets’

teeth. Bad breath, discoloration and tartar are all indications of problems that could lead to serious health risks, with the potential for not only damaging teeth and gums, but internal organs as well.

Brush your pets’ teeth daily or at least weekly. Toothpaste made for people should not be used for pets. Your veterinarian can recommend proper pet-safe toothpaste.

Feed your dog or cat crunchy food. The abrasive texture of hard food can help keep teeth clean, while soft food can cling to your pets’ teeth and lead to decay. Also consider crunchy treats, which help clean pets’ teeth.

Chew toys for dogs and chewable rope toys for cats are not only immensely entertaining for your pets, but also keep their teeth clean and breath smelling fresh.

Article courtesy of Petland, Carmel. For more information, contact Juan Lopez at 317-569-PETS.

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By Barbara E. Cohen Current In Carmel

BOOK SIGNING FOR CARMEL AUTHOR Borders Books (116th Street and Range Line Road) will host a book signing Feb. 21 from 1-3 p.m. for “Getting to the Heart of Complimenting,” written by Anne Paluszny and illustrated by Lori McDonough. The book is the first in the Carmel residents’ “Blooming Heart Books” series.

WATERING WOES - Overwatering is the leading killer of houseplants. Know when to water by sticking a finger about one inch into the soil: If it’s dry, it’s time to water. Do the watering in the morning for best absorption and use lukewarm or room-temperature water. Also, watering too often but a little at a time will weaken your plants’ roots. Instead, water them more thoroughly, less frequently.

-Household Magic

LAST-MINUTE TRAVEL - If you’re looking to get away next month, here are a few destinations where you might save some cash by traveling in March: Hawaii. The big waves have subsided, along with winter beachgoers; resorts are bringing down rates. Rio de Janeiro. Carnival has come and gone, so hotel rooms are easier to find and much less expensive.

Ireland. It’s warming up and beginning to bloom – a perfect time for exploring the countryside.

-Travel + Leisure

What: “Down on the Bayou” When: Feb. 20 & 21, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2 p.m.

Where: The Performer’s Edge, 12955 Old Meridian St., Carmel Cost: $35, including concert, beverages and food Details: Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s February cabaret-style show gives audiences the unique pleasure of seeing a dance performance “up close and personal.” Kick back and enjoy Cajun and Creole food (provided by YATS) and drink, as GHDT presents works inspired by an eclectic array of New Orleans music, including Cajun, Creole, Zydeco, Dixieland, jazz, blues, folk and Santeria. Reservations required.

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says Café Patachou is a perfect setting to achieve her goal, compared to a show in a traditional art gallery.

“Customers can look around and enjoy the artwork while having a meal, which is great,” Hodson said. “Café Patachou really supports arts in our community, and I hope people will be inspired and feel hopeful about love after seeing my works there.”

Barbara E. Cohen covers the arts for the Current community newspapers. Please send comments or story ideas to barbara@i-writersstudio.com.

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SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED - The unfortunate thing about hosting a cocktail party is trying to decide between neglecting your guests (having them make their own cocktails at your bar) and masochism (trying to field requests for drinks and make them all throughout the evening). Fortunately, there is middle ground: the cocktail list. Choose two to four cocktails, print a card with the offerings, and batch them up in advance. Measure everything, and taste for sweetness. All you’ll have to do come party time is shake and strain.

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In need of a late-winter pick-me-up?

Head to Café Patachou (4733 126th St. at Gray Road, Carmel) for a refreshing lift provided by Gayla Hodson’s “Feel the Love” exhibition.

Nine of Hodson’s bright abstracts hang at the popular eatery, part of series dedicated hodson to Hodson’s mother, who died from breast cancer seven years ago. The show is both a celebration of her mother’s life and a universal expression of the many forms love can take.

“Although the show is a tribute to my mother, it’s also about global love,” Hodson said. “All of the images are meant to convey feelings of warmth, love, happiness and romance.”

Hodson began painting hearts shortly after her mother passed away, but this is her first exhibition on the theme. The motif plays well in February, given the month’s association with Valentine’s Day and national efforts to promote breast cancer awareness.

The exhibition is a departure for Hodson, who is most widely known for

bold images that incorporate flowers and cityscapes, using vibrant colors and energetic, fluid lines.

Her first heart painting, “A Mother’s Love,” has a big red heart floating on a bright yellow background, which Hodson says signifies her mother’s love. A small black heart represents the piece of her heart that was missing after her mother’s death.

In anticipation of the Café Patachou show, Hodson returned to the hearts motif, evolving the images into more abstract and colorful versions.

“Love as Deep as the Ocean” shows a blue heart emerging from a darker background. “Two of Hearts” pairs a smaller yellow heart and bright red one. In “Summer Love,” a red heart breaks free from a background of yellow and blue strokes, like a helium balloon rising.

All of the images, which Hodson paints in acrylics on wood, convey a happy feeling, rather than focusing on any particular narrative about love.

Hodson’s goal is to make the world more aesthetically pleasing, rather than telling a story or preaching a message. She

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I love wine. There, now you know a little something about me. After a long day’s work, I often enjoy relaxing with a good glass of wine to unwind from the day.

For me, wine is so much more than a drink. It involves all the senses – as does food (and, from a chef ’s perspective, what more could Richelle Rider you ask for?)

Chef Inspired Good wine is presented much like a beautiful meal. Let me break it down.

“SIGHT”

• The shape of the bottle (dependent upon the type of wine) • The artistic label (usually with a creative significance behind it) • The wine glass (I have a fetish for unique wine glasses.)

• The color (from beautiful gold hues to bright, vibrant reds and deep, dark purples)

“SOUND”

• The cork popping out (I always keep the cork as a souvenir.)

• The smooth “whooshing” noise of pouring wine (relaxing, like rushing water)

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“SMELL”

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Stanley’s New York Deli marries large portions and New York-style deli items.

Stanley’s proudly serves corned beef and pastrami from United Meat & Deli in Detroit. These meats are made only from USDA Choice or higher grain-fed beef. Phosphates or fillers, such as soy, gluten or dry milk, are never added.

“If you don’t see corned beef on the menu, it really isn’t a deli,” said Greg Abes, managing partner. Abes says the deli is based on fond memories of his fathers’ favorite delis in New York City. “This is the only Stanley’s Deli in the country,” he said. “Every day I meet new people through this restaurant.

It’s my favorite part of the job.”

• The bouquet or “nose” of the wine (Smelling wine is almost as fun as tasting it!)

• Examples: dusty, earthy, grassy, fruity, chalky, etc. The list is endless.

“TOUCH”

• The “feel” of the wine (in your mouth) • Examples: round, soft, heavy, thick, fuzzy, smooth, etc.

“TASTE”

• Last, but surely not least, the way wine comes across your individual palette.

• Flavors from exotic fruits to earthly soil, wet cement , leather, smoke,

grassy fields and oak, not to mention common notes like berries, citrus fruits, vanilla, butter and pepper.

What other food or drink can give you all of that in ONE sip?

Wine transports you: It can tell a story. It connects you to where the grapes came from, how it was made, and who it was bottled by. All of these things come together to produce a work of art.

It takes a lot of great work, time and passion to create a good meal, and the same goes for wine.

Ah, the similarities. Do you gulp down a beautiful gourmet meal, or do you savor it?

Life should have those exquisite moments. Take the time. Appreciate. You’re worth it.

Wine is social: Like a good book, it wants to be talked about. It wants you to share the experience with someone. It’s a uniter.

Wine is inspiring: The grapes that go through the most hardship while growing produce the most spectacular wines. I admire that.

Wine is healthy: Say what? Yes, in moderation of course. This has become a “hot topic” in the past few years. Extra bonus in my book.

You don’t have to be an expert about wine. Why? Because it is a matter of taste.

That is personal. You are not right or wrong about what you like or dislike – it is up to you. However, once you explore wine and further it with food pairings, a whole new world can be opened up to you. So, at the end of the day, relax, “un-wine-d” and pour yourself a little “get away and strike up a conversation.”

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Carmel Junior Girl Scout Troop 241 held a Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 5 for the children at Coburn Place in Indianapolis. The event was the final phase of the troop’s bronze project. Coburn Place is a multi-unit residential facility where women and their children can escape from domestic violence. Left to right: Emma Johnson, Ryan Dooley, Emily Abshire, Leah Dooley, Haley Hurlbert, Priscilla Conners, Kaitlin Vahle, Ellen Myers, Kelley Conners and Lucy Allan.

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With animated hearts blazing and lights raining from the sky, pioneering Carmel entrepreneur and inventor Scott A. Jones is lighting up Indy hearts with a dazzling Valentine's Day lighting display at his home (1150 W. 116th St). The patent-pending SmartLEDs are a product of his newest company, Galaxia (www.GalaxiaLighting.com). They are on display from dusk to dawn through Feb. 23.

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CarmelFest 2009, which continues to evolve, will feature a new offering this year, CarmelFest Has Talent.

Gena Hout, who originally came up with the idea for the talent show, presented it to CarmelFest Chairman Gary Frey.

After researching the FREY market, the pair decided to follow through. With the help of Co-Chair Daris Blickman, the team ironed out the details for the contest.

“We had to format the rules and regulations, figure our where to hold the event and audition site, decide the criteria for judges, choose our judges, and pick age categories,” Blickman said.

Hamilton County residents interested in showing off their vocal talents are urged to apply at www.carmelfest.net beginning March 1. Registrants will be slotted for auditions on a first-come, first-served basis.

The format allows for only vocal participants, who may choose to sing a capella or with an instrumental CD. Vocalists will be placed in age groups: 12-and-under,

13-to-17 and 18-and-older. Applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable $20 audition fee.

There will be 10 semi-finalists for each category, and they will complete July 3 on the main stage. Winners will be determined July 4. First place in each category wins $500, second place $250 and third place $100.

Although judges won’t be announced until the contestants make it to the finals, Frey said he hopes to have some celebrity judges.

Blickman said the criteria used to choose judges were based on musical ability and other talents, such as acting.

“We may even try to get a recording studio involved,” she said. “We just really want people with personality who understand the talent of singing.”

Frey said he believes the new event will have a big turnout, and he encourages those with talent to step forward.

“We anticipate hundreds and hundreds of applications,” he said. “We hope this will cause tremendous excitement and buzz in the community.”

The two-day CarmelFest has served as the community’s annual Fourth of July celebration for almost 30 years. Last year, an estimated 50,000 people attended.

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Foerster, McLean and Harris Purdue Varsity Glee Club The Purdue Varsity Glee Club, which has drawn acclaim from audiences around the world, is coming to Carmel High School Feb. 21. The group, sponsored by the CHS PTO, will perform at 7:30 p.m.

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in the auditorium. Three CHS alumni are members of the Glee Club, including junior Ryan McLean and freshmen John Foerster and Tim Harris. Known as goodwill ambassadors for the university, the Glee Club has performed at five presidential inaugurations and on legendary stages, such as the Crystal Cathedral and Carnegie Hall. The 110-year-old group also has been on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” live radio variety show. Reserved ($15) and general admission ($10) seats are available for the performance. Tickets are available at the door, or by sending a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to Judy Van Houten, Glee Club Tickets, 3705 E. Carmel Dr. For more information, contact Van Houten at 317-566-0355 or vanhouten@aol.com.

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Remove the battery and SIM card, then wipe everything off. If it fell in a nonwater liquid, rinse it quickly with water before drying. Use a vacuum to suck out moisture, then let it air-dry for a day or two before reassembling. Don’t power up until then to avoid shorts. It may still not work, but what do you have to lose?

-Good Housekeeping

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We find there are often several different anti-virus or spyware programs running on a computer, Gary Hubbard and only one (if Technology any) is up to date.

Many people get good protection programs like CA, Norton, McAfee or one of many others, and when these expire, they change to a different program instead of renewing their subscription.

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communication is essential Do not bring up the past. Stay focused on the issue at hand. Listen (Don’t sit and think about your next comeback.)

Don’t be defensive. (It’s not a contest.)

There is no winner or loser. Compromise is the answer. You’re not trying to sway someone to your side; you’re listening to hear their needs and concerns.

If a couple is arguing all the time, is it a sign that it’s time to end the relationship?

Alice: One of the things I help couples try to figure out while Is it healthy to fight? they’re dating is whether they Alice: A little tiff here and there are compatible. Before maris normal. But “fighting” is the riage, it is essential to find out inability to compromise and see the other person’s point of view, Rachael Noble if your partner is a good fit for and it is not OK. When you are you. Also, what is the real issue?

DATING This is the time to figure these fighting more than you are communicating, there is a problem. If you and things out and work on good communicayour date are arguing about little things, it tion skills, rather than just waiting until marriage to work on things. is a symptom of a bigger issue. If you are These are certainly some tips I will take not able to come to a healthy agreement, it into account in my life. If you and your may be time to seek counseling. partner could benefit from practical apHow can we learn to communicate proaches to communication, feel free to better? give Alice a call at 317-654-6372.

Alice: Refrain from interrupting, speak in a calm voice, and avoid name-calling. (I Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and know, it’s fun to revert back to childhood contributing columnist. She can be reached at name-calling, but let’s grow up, shall we?) nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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fter hundreds of conversations with homeowners in our cool Italianthemed outdoor living space at the 2009 Indianapolis Home Show, I’ve discovered several emerging attitudedriven trends.

Refreshingly, most homeowners remain upbeat and inspired about their lives. They are fed up with the “doom and gloom,” though they acknowledge many are swimming in ugly financial circumstances. Inspiring stories of success, health, prosperity and perseverance were common.

Gratitude is our newRandy found virtue. We are Sorrell grateful for our jobs. We are grateful for our health, faith, families and friends, and we continue to pursue dreams and aspirations for improved homes and lifestyles.

So how do you “invest in your nest” while respecting your budget and the realities of the world? Moderation is certainly a strategy.

Avoiding the urge to rip out your patios, decks and landscapes and replace them with the latest and greatest is another. More people are choosing to make upgrades and improvements to existing structures, and they are beginning to take action

on their pent-up demand.

Several recently phased projects are examples of this strategy. One had a deck in great shape, but it was unwelcoming and out of context with its elegant surroundings. A few smart alterations transformed this stale structure into a primary respite.

The 4”x4” posts were wrapped with 1”x6” cedar and enlarged to 6”x6” columns. Previously naked handrails were similarly enlarged to accommodate the custom feel the customer hoped for. Although not completely necessary, the pine decking was replaced with the fresh look of Trex.

Exterior fascia was expanded and arched to echo interior architectural elements. Now, the previously benign deck feels like an incredible, wellplanned porch ready for entertaining.

You can employ this same strategy for sterile concrete walks, brick patios, tired landscapes and even screened porches, basement upgrades and other home improvement projects. Bigger, better, faster is not always the best strategy. Staging things over several seasons can be more enjoyable and easier to budget.

Looking for a way to improve your surroundings and stay mindful of the “B” word? There are plenty of ways to smartly invest in your nest.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@ choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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Consider: • While February is still too early to start most seeds indoors, it’s the right time to prepare for seeding by purchasing seed flats, containers, and peat pellets, as well as check your cold frame for needed repairs.

• This is the time to start small-seeded flowers such as begonias and petunias.

• If you potted bulbs for forcing last fall, check their progress. Soil should be barely moist. If tips have sprouted and have a few inches of growth, bring the pot into a cool, bright room (50 to 60 degrees F). Gradually expose the plant to increasing warmth and indirect sunlight. Increase waterings. Feed once a week with half-strength houseplant fertilizer.

• Check your perennial plants. An “open winter” like this one demonstrates the

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Although it is too late to undo any damage that’s done, mulching now can prevent additional damage caused by spring fluctuations in soil temperatures.

• You also should take a walk around the garden to check for ice and snow damage to shrubs, evergreens, and trees.

Look for damage by rabbits and rodents, too.

Install hardware cloth around stems to protect against further damage.

• Think about the birds. In addition to keeping the feeders full, you can attract them to your yard and garden next spring by building a birdhouse now.

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Consumer Reports – a pretty reliIf you drink the stuff in the unaltered able source on most things – a panel state, it can be pretty harsh – and mind determined the best-tasting coffee in you, I’m no coffee sissy. I was raised on oldAmerica was (drum roll, please) ... fashioned mom-and-dad coffee, Eight O’Clock Coffee. The percolated over a roaring burner very same coffee my granduntil it resembled black lava. mother bought every week at The best description of it would the A&P, back when we had be “stiff.” Or maybe “chewy.”

A&Ps around here.

Looking back, I can honestly OK, I have to admit say it was godawful, especially the winner was not exactly the mornings I made it. (What Grandma’s coffee. Consumer did Mom say? Three scoops of Reports liked Eight O’Clock coffee? Let’s try six!) So you can 100 percent Colombian, see I know bad coffee when I which comes in a brown bag. taste it.

Grandma bought the original Except they don’t call it that, version, in the red bag. (Though of course. They call it “our once she got wild and went for Mike Redmond custom roast,” also known as the black bag, the Bokar Blend.

Humor “burned.”

The daredevil.)

Now, there’s a certain doughBokar, by the way, was the nut shop that has great coffee, in my opincoffee company’s way of paying tribute ion. There’s no mistaking it – it’s coffee, all to the Columbian cities of Bogota and right, with a certain amount of that coffee Cartagena. I had wondered about that for kick we all know and love – but it’s also years. Isn’t the Internet grand? quite mellow and smooth, as they used to Anyway, I think the fact that the panel’s say in the cigarette commercials. And no, first choice was a grocery store coffee, and it’s not the doughnut shop you’re thinking not some designer coffee, supports someof. It’s Tim Horton’s, which we don’t have thing I’ve been saying for years: around here. Someone should do someMost designer coffee is overrated.

For purposes of this discussion, designer thing about that.

Until then, I guess I’ll drink Eight coffee means any coffee that requires its O’Clock Coffee, which you can get withown storefront, sometimes two or even out traveling to the northeast and the three to a city block. It goes by several few remaining A&P stores. Just about names – one after a character in Moby Dick, another after a reindeer, several with everybody carries it now. And tomorrow I’ll head out to ... Oh. Wait. I just rememvariations on phrases including “Seattle,” “java,” “cup,” and the mixture of earth and bered something. I quit drinking coffee three years ago. Drat. water commonly known as “mud.”

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hate to charge friends for books I’ve written. And with my latest, “Mornings with Barney,” the problem has gotten worse. Now, even people I don’t know have a personal story about the famous beagle, and each account is just so heartwarming that when folks reach for their wallets, I’m tempted to say, “Ah, forget it.”

Here’s how a good businessman would handle this: “Oh, hi, Dick. I heard you have a new book Dick Wolfsie about Barney. You Humor wouldn’t remember me, but about 12 years ago, I rescued the little guy when he escaped from Market Square Arena and got caught in traffic downtown. What do you say to that?”

“I say $21.95.”

But see, that’s not how I handle it.

What’s the opposite of cha-ching?

My wife looks at the issue like the MBA she is: “People who hate you aren’t interested in buying a book, and you’re uncomfortable charging your friends and the fans who suck up to you. That covers just about everybody. This is not a good business model. You have to be strong.”

I promised her I would try – and I did for about a week – but it was soon evident that I needed a way to wiggle out of this agreement with my wife. And I figured it out over lunch with my friend, Jim. “I’d like to get one those new books, Dick. How much?”

“Gee, Jim. I hate to charge you; we’ve known each other for 25 years, but Mary Ellen has this crazy notion that we have to actually save money for retirement.

“No problem, I’ll just get out my checkbook.”

“No, I can’t do it. Wait, I have an idea.

You buy the book, and I’ll buy you lunch.

How’s that?”

“I don’t want to nitpick, but that Reuben I’m eyeing is only $8.95. The book is $21.95. You’re not trying to scam me, are you?”

“Get something to go, as well. Maybe a nice Greek salad and a bowl of minestrone. Come on, work with me.”

We carefully examined the menu for the right combinations. One Barney book for a steak sandwich and a side of fries, plus a ham and cheese on rye to go and a $3.78 tip for the waitress. $21.95 on the nose.

But Jim has a big mouth and blabbed my dilemma to the whole world. Later that day, I got a phone call…

“Hey, Dick. It’s Tony, your old buddy.”

“Tony? Tony Garwin? I haven’t talked to

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you in ages.”

“Just seems that way, Dick. Look, my wife’s birthday is coming up and I think she’d love your book.”

“So how is Angie?”

“No, it’s Coleen now. Boy, it has been a long time. Here’s my idea. How about you come over to the house, clean out the garage, detail my car and paint the cellar door?”

“Huh? Why would I do that?”

“Well, Jim said you feel guilty about charging friends for your book, so I thought that would make you feel better about things.”

“You want me to do all that stuff just because I’m charging you for one book?”

“No, I need three. Mom and Dad are big fans, too.”

I spent most of last Saturday at Tony’s house doing a variety of odd jobs. I swept the basement, fixed the toilet and cleaned the mudroom. Let me tell you something from personal experience: Being a writer is hard work.

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

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• Shoulders cannot be altered. If the jacket doesn’t fit there, it never will.

• A small, high notch on your lapel, right at the collarbone, is a minor detail that makes an off-the-rack suit look closer to bespoke.

• Before you wash your jean shorts, pretreat them by throwing them away.

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Creating a Balanced Room

Vicky Earley

• Balance heavy furniture pieces with other large objects or groupings of smaller items.

• Don’t place all furniture against walls.

Instead, use the middle of a room to generate depth and interest and to create functional areas, such as conversation or work spaces.

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• Look at the height of your furniture pieces and try to create multi-levels within the space. If you have a shorter piece and need to add height, hang a larger piece of art on the wall above, elongating the space and allowing the eye to travel upward. This will actually make the room feel taller!

• Use colors and patterns to your advantage. Strong, vibrant colors can make a room come alive, but remember not to overuse a particular color or pattern.

• As with color, a variety of textures can add depth and interest. Try varying textures in pillows, rugs, drapes, and throws.

The use of marble, wood and metal can provide grounding, while glass, breezy fabrics and wicker create an airy feel.

Before Arranging a Room • Consider how traffic will flow through the room. Most passages require two feet of space. Flow leading to personal space, such as a bedroom, can be reduced. This provides a subtle message that the area is closed to visitors.

• Arrange furniture before hanging pictures or mirrors.

• Arrange major pieces of furniture first, then smaller items such as end tables, chairs and floor lamps. Remember to leave enough room to open doors and drawers.

• Think about lighting and how it will function in the room, and place tables that will hold lighting accordingly.

• If placing a television in a room, consider the distance required between the screen and the viewer. Most sofas should be at least eight feet away from a standard television screen, but with rapid technology changes, this is not a hardand-fast rule.

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One way to determine whether your room is balanced is to listen to your instincts. If a room feels top heavy or out of proportion, it probably is. Another way is to check for a sign in your front yard announcing that more than one million visitors have been mystified by the gravitydefying feats in your home.

If either happens, it is probably time to adjust the placement of your furnishings!

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

One way to determine whether your room is balanced is to listen to your instincts. If a room feels top heavy or out of proportion, it probably is.

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Last but not least, don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen about every two hours. Reapply even more frequently if doing something active—even if the label on your sunscreen of choice says it is waterproof.

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By Christi Thompson Most young women are obsessed with makeup but they often don’t have the knowledge or confidence to make it work. Teens love trying trendy colors and textures, but a fresh, young face should never be smothered in makeup.

Teens should skip an all over foundation. Cover blemishes with a blemish stick and then dab on powder in the oily T-zone, but avoid slathering on a heavy, liquid foundation.

Makeup should also not be used to look older. This can result in an unnatural, harsh look. Keeping colors light and sheer will ensure the fresh, youthful glow still shines through.

Trick of the Trade: To avoid drawing attention to braces, skip bright lip colors!

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8:39:46 a.m., traffic stop, East 116th Street/North Meridian Street 8:26:01 a.m., investigation, Meeting House Road/Hoover Road 8:52:09 a.m., vin check, 434 S. Rangeline Rd. 8:26:01 a.m., investigation, Meeting House Road/Hoover Road 9:00:45 a.m., traffic stop, East 131st Street/Garnet Boulevard 9:04:30 a.m., battery, 3525 W. 126th St. 9:04:45 a.m., theft, 14163 Charity Chase Circle 9:11:47 a.m., traffic stop, 1100 W. 116th St. 9:17:37 a.m., f als serious, 2079 Finchley Rd. 9:14:21 a.m., f alarm commercial, 10291 N. Meridian St. 9:46:23 a.m., traffic stop, East 126th Street/South Rangeline Road 9:43:53 a.m., traffic hazard, East 146th Street/Lowes Way 10:01:19 a.m., traffic stop, East 96th Street/Lakeshore Drive East 10:03:57 a.m., juvenile complaint, 495 Arbor Dr. 10:16:16 a.m., traffic stop, East 96th Street/Lakeshore Drive East 10:16:44 a.m., investigation, 3000 E. Carmel Dr. 10:18:42 a.m., traffic stop, 116th

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