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It is our position that we must push for no tolerance of bullying at home, school, or on social networks. Carmel High School has been the poster child of bullying abuse for over a year.But, bullying is widespread. At a basketball game between central Indiana rivals, a spirited group from one parochial school called out the name of a member of the opposing team’s spirit group then held up their middle fingers to express their point of view. Sadly, the ill-mannered girls group planned, colluded and bragged about their harassment later on Twitter and Facebook. In addition to face-to-face victimization, digital abuse is a growing danger. An AP-MTV survey of 1,267 14 to 24 year olds revealed 50 percent have experienced some form of cyber bullying.

Victims can suffer long-term psychological effects, such as low self esteem, depression, anger, school failure, school violence or suicide. Bullying in all forms should be taken seriously, not ignored. Parents, teachers, and school administrators need to create a culture of accountability. Bullies should be held responsible for their actions. Parents should be vigilant about their children’s usage of social networks. We need a rebirth of empathy and tolerance-- a return to civility.Civility is taught in the home. Isn’t it?

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It is our position that so far this season, the street department has been doing an outstanding job keeping the roads safe across our community. We can imagine the challenges that come with salting, shoveling and other maintenance that comes with snowfall, but, in spite of meteorological challenges, our thoroughfares have remained passable and largely secure. Moreover, we have managed to accomplish this formidable challenge in a creative and cost-effective fashion.

Making use of city-owned vehicles as part-time snowplows not only allows for a greater flexibility in providing services, it also reduces the capital expense for buying purpose-specific snow equipment. Moreover, it allows existing city employees to earn overtime. The overall effect is a more affordable, more detailed and more citizen-pleasing (and employee-pleasing) snow removal operation.

Yet with ever-changing weather forecasts, it can be difficult to make a plan of action in terms of the appropriate measures to take to keep the streets safe. And, weunderstand the frustration when mid-day arrives and our street still has not been cleared. But, we believe that with the resources and man power available to that they do a great job. We advise patience first – then a call to the city.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 5. Section 10: (b) Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor, the Governor shall nominate a Lieutenant Governor who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote in each house of the General Assembly and hold office for the unexpired term of the previous Lieutenant Governor. If the General Assembly is not in session, the Governor shall call it into special session to receive and act upon the Governor's nomination. In the event of the inability of the Lieutenant

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Governor to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the General Assembly may provide by law for the manner in which a person shall be selected to act in the Lieutenant Governor's place and declare which powers and duties of the office such person shall discharge. (c) Whenever the Governor transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives the Governor's written declaration that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, and until the Governor transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Lieutenant Governor as Acting Governor. Thereafter, when the Governor transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Republican friends that we need to take a wait-and-see approach. After all, we know what happened the last time Republicans controlled the House. Although we’ve heard and offered a lot of criticism about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we can’t help but admire her management skills. Let’s face it; she pushed through a radical agenda, much of which was opposed by the majority of Americans. Yet she forged ahead anyway, stayed focused, twisted arms, and got what she wanted. We hope there is a conservative version of Ms. Pelosi leading the House, and we’re not yet convinced Speaker John Boehner can fill her shoes. We’ll see.

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state businesses was just as important.

“This may not make a big difference right away, but in a few years when they’re looking to expand or relocate, it will,” she said.

More than 100,000 people will come into the Indy area for the 2012 Super Bowl, but only a fraction of them can fit inside Lucas Oil Stadium (legally). The rest will be here just for the football-crazy atmosphere or even to get some work done.

Conferences, I’m told, are big in Super Bowl cities this time of year, and places like the Ritz Charles in Carmel, for example, will be filled with businesspeople from all over the country. It’s too bad that Noblesville doesn’t yet have a facility like this. But there will be people staying here, and it will give the city a chance to promote itself in ways that a Web site or pamphlets cannot.

Just by being near Indianapolis, Noblesville and the rest of the county will take home quite a few tourism dollars from this event. That’s great, but by making a good impression, the city could be reaping benefits beyond next February.

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Noblesville likes to keep it CLEAN, and, as a result, the city has been honored as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s latest CLEAN community. The city is keenly focused on its goals under the Comprehensive Local Environmental Action Network Challenge. The idea is to reduce or eliminate possible environmental negatives associated with running the city. In the next three years, the city wants to target the Hague Road Nature Center and reduce its impermeable surface by 25 percent. It wants to pump up use of recycled materials and products by 15 percent. It wants to reduce dry and liquid agricultural fertilizers by 9 percent and it wants to increase recycling by 15 percent. These are all laudable and attainable goals. Next time you see a city worker, encourage him or her to keep fighting the good fight in Noblesville’s green movement.

••• Contrasted against the cutting political discourse we’ve been hearing out of Washington is a lot of optimism here about the new Republican-controlled House. Business owners and managers are less “freaked out”

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By Kevin Kane Today’s cover story is on the potential financial impact of Super Bowl XLVI on Hamilton County – if it isn’t cancelled, that is.

As you’ll read in the article, this event will mean big bucks for the county at a time when tourism is, well, almost nonexistent. But as I talked to people about this topic from both this state and others, I found that there’s much more that comes with hosting a Super Bowl than most of us likely realize.

Repeatedly, I heard how this event will be an opportunity for Hamilton County to strut its stuff and show off its goods to CEOs and other corporate execs who will be in the area even without game tickets. We all know how great this county is. Do people from Massachusetts, New York or Texas? Probably not. But they will.

When I spoke with Maureen Krauss, economic development director for Oakland County, Michigan, she spent most of our time on the phone talking about this specific benefit that comes with being a neighboring county of a Super Bowl site. And while I had already heard this from people here, I didn’t bring this up with Krauss. I primarily wanted to talk dollars. You know, tangible benefits.

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By Terry Anker The recent murder of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore, killed during a routine traffic stop at age 28, reminds us of the personal risk assumed by those who will stand between us and harm’s way. Officer Moore is widely lauded by fellow officers, friends, family and all who knew him as one of the best among us. From his earliest days, he followed the rules, worked hard and succeeded the old-fashioned way.

There are scores of others like him who will perish in our service, either in military or civil uniform, across the country and on foreign soil in the months and years to come. Why are they willing to make those sacrifices? And are we doing enough to protect and honor their commitment?

Philosophers and religious thinkers have long attempted to unravel the motivation that brings a human being to put his or her life in peril to the benefit of others. Most of us immediately understand how one could step into danger to

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protect a loved one. We have a particular interest in preserving that relationship. Yet others risk protecting strangers without a need for any individual or specific return. And, thank heaven for them. Absent the ones among us who will jump a gunman in Arizona, stabilize a government in Afghanistan or stop a felon on the streets of central Indiana, we would slip into isolated anarchy.

There are many who postulate. Perhaps glory – some call those who serve needy of attention.

Perhaps power – some call those who serve needy of authority. Personally, I believe they’re called to protect. I believe they feel it their mission to help provide for a community to which they identify – state, city, country.

Regardless of motivation, we would be lost without them. And for that alone, we should be grateful.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

Why are they willing to make those sacrifices? And are we doing enough to protect and honor their commitment?

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DISPATCHES » Breakfast for Scouting – The 16th annual Noblesville Mayor’s Breakfast for Scouting will be held Feb. 10, beginning with social time at 7 a.m., at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds at 2003 E. Pleasant Street. There is no charge to attend, but all attendees will be asked to make a donation to help fund local Scout programs. County Commissioner Steve Holt, serving as the event chair, will be one of the morning’s featured speakers. RSVP by Friday via e-mail to cculp@ noblesville.in.us or phone to 776-6367. » City receives grant to plant trees – The Noblesville Street Department will begin planting 75 trees in various vacant public spaces this spring, thanks to a Department of Natural Resources “Put the Trees Back” urban forestry grant. The grant was made possible from the DNR’s Division of Forestry thanks to an award from the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area. The division was able to fund sixteen projects totaling $121,203. » Noblesville named CLEAN community – Noblesville became the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM’s) newest “CLEAN” community following a presentation last Monday night.

The CLEAN (Comprehensive Local Environmental Action Network) Community Challenge is a voluntary recognition program for local Indiana government entities that make significant commitments to environmental management.

Laying out birthday expectations

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By Danielle Wilson Today’s my birthday. (Not today, of course.

I had to submit this article a while back!). In exactly two hours and six minutes, I will officially turn 39. Yeah, I said it. The big 3 – 9! I’m thrilled to be nearing 40 and I’ve enough selfconfidence to let everyone know. Middle age?

Bring. It. On. That was fun. Actually though, I’m writing about something entirely different than a fear of growing older. Yesterday, see, I contemplated not reminding my friends and family that it was my birthday. A part of me wanted to test them to see who really loved me. Kind of silly, I know, but when I imagined the righteous indignation that I would be entitled too if Doo and the kids forgot, I have to admit it was a tad bit alluring.

Me, standing in the kitchen, my red hair aflame, tears running down my cheeks . . . I could already feel my inner drama queen rehearsing her lines. The Oscar would so be mine.

But because I have now lived a third of a lifespan, I know better. (Experience and maturity are certainly two benefits of surviving your twenties, along with a grocery card and

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tail?” “No fighting, complaining or disobeying!”

“Excellent! Now run along, my precious children. Momma’s gotta plan a shopping spree.”

I also sat down last night with Doo and organized a lunch date. We decided together that a big dinner out would be too hectic and expensive, but an 11:00 a.m. Cheesecake Factory rendezvous would work perfectly into our schedules and budget.

I may not be able to plan for everything that happens today (My twin sister just called to tell me that her morning began with a traffic ticket), but I have at least laid the groundwork for a few pleasant moments, and chances are, I won’t be throwing a pity party come evening. I have also given my family the opportunity to feel good about celebrating my birthday. It’s a win-win situation, at least in these almost-40 eyes (that still don’t need glasses, thank you very much).

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

I may not be able to plan for everything that happens today but I have at least laid the groundwork for a few pleasant moments.

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» Prairie Lakes luncheon – Prairie Lakes Health Campus will host a Valentine’s Senior Executive Club luncheon Wednesday at 1 p.m. following a special Valentine’s bingo with door prizes and a chance to win a $100.00 gift card. The event will take place at 9730 Prairie Lakes Blvd. East.

Current SEC members and members of the community are invited to attend.

RSVP today by calling 770-3644. » Free softball clinics – The Noblesville Girls Softball Association is offering free softball clinics for the girls of Noblesville Township at the Noblesville Freshman Campus Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Time is 1 to 3 p.m. on all dates, and player evaluations for a league will take place on Feb. 19 and 26. NGSA also is accepting league registrations until Feb. 26. For more information, visit www.noblesvillesoftball.com.

zoo membership.) I’ve made the mistake of not forewarning someone about an important date before, and it didn’t play out so well. Not only was I disappointed, but said someone felt terrible about forgetting. He also felt betrayed that I hadn’t reminded him: “You keep the calendar so I don’t have to!”

The fact is, we all want to be thoughtful and considerate when it comes to celebrating special times with loved ones, but we are also busy people. Sometimes it’s hard enough to remember to pay the mortgage or to send in lunch money.

Worrying about anniversaries and birthdays that only occur once a year is just too stressful.

At some point Doo and I had a conversation about all of this and made a deal. We would always remind one another about important dates, at least a few days ahead of time, and would also clearly lay out any expectations we had regarding that special day. Then everyone enjoys the moment and no little hearts are crushed.

So yesterday I unabashedly prepped my kids.

“Whose birthday is tomorrow?” “Yours!” “And what will you give me for my present?” “Peace and quiet!” “And what does peace and quiet en-

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Dillinger: More jobs could be cut

By Brandie Bohney Current in Noblesville Hamilton County faces significant challenges in the coming year in spite of an enviable cash position. County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said in his 2011 State of the County Address last Wednesday that, although Hamilton County remains an outstanding place to live, 2010’s budget cuts and possible projected cuts for 2011 could significantly impact services in the county.

“Our financial situation in the county is very stable, but it’s also very challenging,” Dillinger said.

He noted that the county currently holds over $12 million in a rainy day fund and over $15 million in cash reserves. While many counties would envy that position, he said it’s a less favorable position than the one to which the county is accustomed.

In 2010, the county was twice directed by the state to make significant budget cuts. Cuts of $4 million were required in May, and those cuts were made without reducing staff. Then, however, the state came back in the fall and required an additional $7 million in reductions. The total of $11 million represented 13 percent of the general fund budget for the county, and the second round of cuts had a more significant impact on the county than the first. Supplies and travel were cut enormously, county employees’ health insurance costs went up in order to lower the amount the county had to pay, and overtime

Dillnger and raises were eliminated.

But those cuts weren’t enough.

“The heart-rending thing was eliminating 27 positions on Dec. 10,” he said. “We had a lot of sleepless nights over that because it was the last thing we wanted to do. Even with the cuts, $3 million still had to be funneled from the rainy day fund in order to cover costs.

In 2011, those funds will not likely be recovered. In fact, Dillinger said the county’s financial advisor has predicted a possible additional $4 million in cuts.

“Our only alternative may be to cut as many as 40 jobs,” he said.

Those jobs would most likely be in the sheriff’s department and highway department, but the county would also look at possibly reducing the courthouse operation to four days a week.

“Those are not good alternatives, and they’re not acceptable to us. And we will do everything in our power to avoid them,” Dillinger said. “It is the price you pay for paying lower taxes.”

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Going green: The road less traveled Commentary

By Krista Bocko I feel like an eco-freak a lot of the time.

Sometimes it’s pretty easy to forget when I’m in my own little world here. My little world is an oasis, an environmentally friendly oasis. I feel kinda good, like I’m making some sort of difference: recycling everything I can, reducing and reusing, collecting wine corks that would otherwise be thrown away, and on and on.

Eco-consciousness colors everything I do.

And then I get a jolt. Recently I went on a trip and was acutely aware of waste at every turn—from the large, bleached paper napkins the size of hand towels to the auto flush toilets that trigger three times per trip on average. At least they’re low-flow, right? And then there were the non-existent recycling options. It was enough to make me crazy!

I felt so guilty at every turn, from the jet fuel spewing over the landscape on the flights to the 56-seat charter bus for our meager tour party of 17. The bus idled during the times we weren’t on the road. You know I’m anti-idling.

Twist the knife again!

I did what I could. I asked for a real mug instead of the typical polystyrene cup when we stopped at the local coffee shop. I wiped my

hands on my pants in the restroom as opposed to paper towel usage when there weren’t auto hand dryers, and I declined maid service during our hotel stay because we didn’t need daily fresh towels and sheets.

I brought my own stainless steel water bottle and travel mug along with me, so that also helped assuage my guilt a tiny bit.

And I wondered: What did the hotel do with the heaps of extra food left after the breakfast buffet? The perfectly good scrambled eggs, potatoes, and bacon didn’t go into the dumpster, did they?

I saw all this waste and I felt like an island.

An eco-freak island. “Does anybody else care?”

I wondered. I know there are other eco-freaks out there. Where are you? Treading lightly on the Earth, inasmuch as we can, should be a priority. If your complaint is that it’s too hard, the only way it will get easier is to practice it daily and together.

Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

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By Brenda Alexander Recently, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban announced the addition of a baby girl to their family. The word choice the couple used in making this joyous announcement, however, left me oddly repulsed. Apparently the couple had engaged a woman to carry their baby to term. In their announcement, they acknowledged “everyone who was so supportive…in particular our gestational carrier.”

So this is how kids today refer to other human beings…as gestational carriers. Isn’t that special?

If this is what they call a woman who unquestionably does them a favor, what do they call someone who does them harm – a mortality manager or a white light guide? But whereas manager and guide connote sentient beings, “carrier” evokes things like avian pandemics or the mail.

The term “gestational carrier” strips their surrogate of her humanity. While I can understand the parents wanting the focus to be on their role in all of this, would their relationship to their child be diminished one iota if they had simply referred to her by name?

“Gestational carrier” is dehumanizing and confusing and evokes images of luggage and

petri dishes.

I’ve since learned that other popular terms in the global baby-production industry (yes, this is how some refer to potential bundles of joy) include suitcase, baby capsule, oven, and incubator. Rather ironic how the nurturer of human life in this equation is reduced to an object by people who obviously feel human life is precious enough to employ extreme measures to have a child.

In addition to being dehumanizing, the phrase rendered the entire “announcement” unintelligible.

Anyone who heard it was left puzzling over what it meant. Do we really want to make announcements that convey nothing? Using clever phrases to obfuscate or confuse rather than communicate or clarify seems rather pointless.

I believe one should eschew obfuscation and I believe in using ironic oxymorons to make my point. Well then, I’ve made my point and I’m certain it is as clear as coagulated sludge.

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville.

You can contact her at AlexanderInk@comcast.net.

Boot Camp helps seniors look good, feel good

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville “The Baby Boomer generation started the running craze and the aerobics craze,” said fitness coach Trish Smaltz-Franciosi. “And now they’re finding new ways to keep their bodies young.”

One of those ways is with Franciosi’s Baby Boomer Boot Camp, the newest offering in the Noblesville Parks Department’s lineup of fitness and exercise classes. With 10 participants – ages 57 to 66 – signed up for her first Thursday night at the Forest Park Inn, Franciosi was enthusiastic about the prospects.

“I love watching class members their first night and then seeing their progress six weeks later,” said Franciosi, once voted one of Hamilton County’s Best Personal Trainers. Franciosi has a familial interest in this particular class as it includes her parents, who were a large part of her inspiration for the camp.

Having watched her mother and father diligently walking as the years went by, but struggling to keep up with gym class sessions when they tried to introduce strength training and variety to their workouts, Franciosi decided to take the popular boot camp formula and reformulate it for seniors.

The workouts – which Franciosi deemed “rigorous but not military” – are geared toward the 55-plus group with the emphasis on low impact cardiovascular work, stretching and resistance

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The Baby Boomer Boot Camp is geared towards people ages 55 and up and focuses on low-impact cardiovascular work.

training. Muscle toning, balance and flexibility are important components, too.

“All fired up!” is the way class member Kathy Hines described her post-workout status. “I really liked it,” she said. “It feels good and I’m looking forward to more.”

Hines, who already walks and visits Curves, came to the camp for something different. “I saw it and thought it looked like fun, and it was.”

The group will be carefully monitored and measured as weeks progress, tracking their gains as well as their losses. All will be asked to do more than they think they can, to push their bodies that little extra bit, because, as Franciosi puts it, “that’s what boot camp does.”

For information on Baby Boomer Boot Camp visit www.cityofnoblesville.org/Parks or call 770-5750.

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City issues bonds to continue sewer project

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville The city now has funds for the next phase of a 15-year sewer project.

Last week the City Council unanimously approved the issuing of bonds not to exceed $12 million dollars as it prepares to begin Phase 3 of five in its Long Term Control Plan. The program, mandated by both the state and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requires communities to drastically reduce or eliminate combined sewer discharges into receiving waters.

The city is allowed 15 years to complete this $63 million project, beginning with September 2007. However, the mandated changes are not funded by the state or federal government, forcing communities like Noblesville to pick up the entire tab.

“At the end of the plan, the city will be able to store and then treat the untreated combined flow through the treatment plant,” Utility Director Ray Thompson said in an e-mail. “In the areas where storm sewer separation is the best method, the storm flow will also receive some form of treatment prior to being released to

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The project must be completed by December 2022, but Noblesville Administrative Officer Mike Hendricks said more than half of the total work involved was in the first two phases, which were completed in just three years. Most communities were only given five years to make the changes.

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big game bonus Hamilton County stands to benefit greatly from the 2012 Super Bowl – if it’s played

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Compression has a different, almost opposite meaning when used in the tourism industry.

This is the term used to describe the overflow of visitors from a downtown area into surrounding cities and towns as a result of a major event. When an influx of travelers make lodging, dining and other services unavailable near the location of an event, visitors spread outward.

In the Indianapolis area, places like northern Johnson County and southern Hamilton County benefit from this spreading of the wealth. But Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the recent construction of new hotels in the capital city has nearly eliminated this economic boost to Hamilton County. February of next year, however, will be a different story.

“We get very little compression from downtown Indianapolis anymore, but the Super Bowl is obviously an exception to that rule,” Myers said. “We have 3,000 hotel rooms in that reach.

We will definitely see an impact from the Super Bowl, and at a time when we normally don’t. [February] is one of our weakest periods.”

Super Bowl XLVI is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2012 at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, and National Football League officials esti-

Noblesville out of reach?

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According to Maureen Krauss, Oakland County, Michigan’s director of economic development, cities like Auburn Hills, which like Noblesville are about 30 miles away from the stadium hosting the Super Bowl, saw a number of visitors in 2006. “Those pockets of hotels were about 30 to 40 minutes away and did very well,” she said. Krauss added that visitors stayed even farther north in Oakland County, too.

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mate that a local economic impact of $350 million to $450 million comes with hosting this event. Officials from Hamilton County say municipalities like Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville will each get their share.

How much, exactly? Myers said the HCCVB doesn’t yet have estimates but added that they expect nearly 100 percent of the county’s 3,094 hotel rooms to be booked at Melangton a time of year when only 40 percent of the rooms are filled. On average, three to four persons are in each travel party to the county, yet Myers said that stat – along with others such as length of stay and daily spending per person – are expected to be increased for the Super Bowl.

For more specific numbers, the county can learn from the experiences of Oakland County, Michigan. Directly north of Wayne County and Detroit and also one of the most affluent counties in its state, the county’s media officer Bill Mullan said Oakland County is the most like Hamilton County in the Detroit area. Five years ago, Detroit was the last cold-weather city to host a Super Bowl, but despite the frigid temperatures, the Big Game had a big financial impact.

Following an impact study, Michigan State University estimated that Oakland County’s share of the Super Bowl tourism dollars would be $96 million, with nearly one-third of the more than 120,000 travelers staying in the county. In total, Super Bowl XL brought $274 million to the Detroit area, with each traveler spending an average of $363 a day aside from lodging, airfare and game tickets.

“Any time you have a big event like this in Detroit, it’s great for the whole region,” said Oakland County Director of Economic Development Maureen Krauss. “It was great for Oakland County and it will be great for Hamilton County, too.”

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season, the 2011-2012 campaign and its biggest, season-ending game are potentially in jeopardy.

The current collective bargaining agreement between the two sides expires in one month, and the NFL Players Association has said its players won’t play without a deal in place. But Allison Melangton, a Hamilton County resident and the President and CEO of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, said she isn’t concerned about a potential cancellation. The NFL’s biggest game has never been cancelled.

The committee, she said, is frequently in talks with the league, which has said the odds of a strike lasting the entire season and Super Bowl are “very low.” Additionally, Melangton said the NFL has essentially guaranteed the city that, if the 2012 game is cancelled, Indianapolis would get the next available date – in 2015.

This has not been announced by the league.

“They haven’t said that to the public because that’s speculating that the lockout will happen,” Melangton said. “I think the chances of there not being a season and not being a Super Bowl are very slim.”

If Melangton is right and the game is played as planned, HCCVB Deputy Director and co-chair of a satellite host committee Karen Radcliff expects Super Bowl XLVI to bring 150,000 people to the area, and she said regional counties like this one will be needed to help accommodate them.

“This is going to be a kind of event that we’ve never experienced here before,” she said.

studying up Allison Melangton and Karen Radcliff are two of many individuals currently in north Texas studying the Dallas area’s techniques for hosting this year’s Super Bowl. The group is studying the handling of public safety and traffic flow, among others. Radcliff is specifically focusing on how perimeter areas similar to Hamilton County accommodate guests.

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» American students struggle with science – Two-thirds of fourth-graders and four-fifths of high-school seniors fail to reach proficiency levels in science, according to a new Department of Education report.Students who excelled in science at their grade level were even rarer, the report revealed. Only 1 percent of fourth-graders, 2 percent of eighthgraders and 1 percent of 12th-graders performed at an advanced level in science. The results are from a nationally representative sample of more than 300,000 fourth and eighth-graders and 11,000 high-school seniors who took standardized science tests in 2009.

-www.livescience.com » Survey shows teacher education delay – The Center for Education Policy released a survey recently that suggests a uniform standard system for teacher education is years away. Of 42 surveyed states, 30 responded they wanted to reform their professional development programs and requirements for teachers, but wouldn’t have the funding or manpower to begin making those shifts until 2013.

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Researchers are cool, right? They think of Watson has the capability to hear and internew stuff that makes life easier. So that’s good. pret a question, search for the answer, buzz in, And we have them, in part, to thank for all of technology we live with every day that takes and tell Alex Trebek what it came up with.

That’s freaking scary. a lot of unnecessary time and effort out of just Really, IBM researchers? Really? Have none about everything. of you seen “The Matrix”?

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And because today is the first day of February, let’s induct the second month of the calendar year to the prestigious society of oft-misspelled words.

I have already discussed at length the myriad misspellings of probably, including prolly (my personal favorite), and the tragedy of should’ve, would’ve, and could’ve being spelled should of, would of, and could of just because of the way they sound. Cavalry and nuclear are less-often used, but they’re great examples (remember Homer Simpson: “Nucular. It’s pronounced nucular.”). I’ve decided to focus today on February.

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By Debbi Bourgerie My family loves chili and it’s definitely chili weather. There are as many chili recipes as there are families but when you’re looking for something a little different and a little healthier than traditional beef chili, White Bean Chicken Chili is a great choice. Although lower in fat and calories, you won’t be disappointed in the heartiness of this soup. It’s loaded with protein and fiber, so it’s a filling meal on its own.

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Add cornbread and a simple salad, if you feel the need to have something more than tortilla chips with it. I love to make this recipe for football Sundays. It always gets rave reviews, is easy to double without any trouble and is even better the second day.

Debbi Bourgerie is the owner of Rosie’s Place in Noblesville. Contact her by e-mail at debbibourgerie@ aol.com.

white bean chicken chili Ingredients • 2 cups dried great northern beans, rinsed and picked over • 3 whole chicken breasts • 2 Tbls olive oil • 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced • 2, 4 oz. cans chopped mild green chiles • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp oregano • ¼ tsp ground cloves • ¼ tsp cayenne • 3 cups chicken stock or broth • 1 tsp salt • 2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese Directions 1. Place beans in a large pot and cover with water and soak for one hour.

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Before serving add shredded chicken and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.

Garnish with sour cream and scallions If you want to substitute canned navy or great northern beans for dry, I use four cans, drained and rinsed.

If you don’t have time to cook the chicken breasts, use a rotisserie chicken from the grocer and add two more cups of chicken broth or stock

Hoopers converge for workshop in Noblesville movement, resides in Carrboro,

By Krista Bocko North Carolina, and travels worldCurrent in Noblesville wide teaching the HoopPath style More than 30 hoopers from all of hooping in a series of three-day around the Midwest “hooped it workshops, emphasizing techup” on Jan. 21 through 23 at the niques that strengthen the mind, Boys and Girls Club in Noblesspirit, and body connection. ville. Attendees honed their skills Students came away with a at a HoopPath Indy workshop, the deeper level of understanding of first workshop of its kind in this not only their current hoop pracarea.

Scott Nelson tice but the levels to which they Hoopdance is a unique, meditaNoblesville could take their practice. tive and relatively new phenom“I went to learn and learned more than I enon that has been catching on worldwide for around 10 years, incorporating spins, tricks, and expected,” Noblesville resident Nikki Goodwin said. a core and full-body cardio workout. In hoopWeekly hoop classes are held Tuesday evedance, also known as “hooping,” larger, heavier nings from 7 to 8 p.m. in downtown Noblesville hoops are used. by hoop teacher Lynn Nelson. Classes run in “I love hooping because it makes me feel like a four-week sessions for $45. The current session real dancer,” Bloomington resident Clara Kallner is full, and the next session begins Feb. 15. said. “I went to HoopPath to work on opening Newcomers can try the first class of the up into that dancer identity, and I came away new session for $15. Hoops will be provided. with a whole new understanding and appreciaContact indyhoopers@live.com or visit the Intion of my body and mind. Nothing makes me dyHoopers page on facebook for more informafeel as free as spinning with my hoop.” tion on local classes.

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By Tracy Line Feb. 14 is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to plan a romantic getaway. Area hotels are offering some sweet deals, so read on for ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.

Hampton Inn-downtown Indianapolis: You’ll get all kinds of extras with this deal. The A D Heart M I toSHeart S Ipackage O Nincludes a donation to the American Heart Association in your name, AY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY dinner for two, a 20,000-point game card at Jillian’s, your night’s stay, breakfast and more, all for just $149.00. Valid Feb. 11 through 14.

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Omni Severin-downtown Indianapolis: It’s all about romance: Think champagne, truffles and turndown service with mood lighting, music and robes. Couples getting engaged during their stay receive a certificate for another night’s stay. Packages start at $160 plus tax and include breakfast. Visit www.omnihotels.com and look for the Sweet Rendezvous package.

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Renaissance-downtown Chicago: It’s cold outside but your heart will melt at the Renaissance. Your escape! Romance package includes your room, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and breakfast for two. Rates start at $194. Call 888-236-2427 for information.

Trump International Hotel-Chicago: Stay Trump style with the “Be Mine” package.

For a mere $625 plus tax, you’ll get a Grand Deluxe King Riverview room, complete with champagne, truffles and breakfast in bed. Call 877-458-7867 to reserve your room.

Stonebridge Inn & Spa-Batesville: Probably wasn’t your first thought, but this inn is worth checking out. You’ll receive luxurious accommodations, a couples massage, $50 spa gift card, champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries, turndown service and breakfast.

What’s not to love? Call 812-933-1000 to reserve.

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13-Year-Old Juggles His Way to Fame — Jack Denger has won first place prizes in both the Beginning and Intermediate divisions at the World Juggling Federation competition — and he’s only 13 years old.

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By Chris Lloyd “Let Me In” is a better adaptation of the Swedish vampire film “Let the Right One In” than I had any reason to expect. Writer/director Matt Reeves kept the original’s creepy atmospherics, although he did punch up the action beats, as one might expect.

The American version, which bombed at the box office, is unnecessary but undeniably wellmade. It features two of the best child actors Hollywood has to offer, Chloe Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee as, respectively, an ancient bloodsucker trapped in a girl’s body and the boy who befriends her.

Nine times out of 10, an American remake would tone down the violence and sexual innuendo of a daring European film. But this time, they preserved everything that made the

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original such an unnerving, makes-your-feetitch experience.

Smit-McPhee is Owen, a slight, bullied lad who’s intrigued by Abby, the new girl who moves into his snow-straddled apartment complex with (she assumes) her father. But soon these two lonely souls cement a connection that grows into the unlikeliest of affections.

If there ever were a romance between a human and a vampire, it would not be the stylized, sanitized Gothic splendor of the “Twilight” series. It would be like this: Disturbing, smelly and increasingly unpleasant as time goes by.

Movie: B

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Photography

By Leslie Webber Before you can learn the basics of photography, you need a camera.I can make a few recommendations. I don’t work for anyone, aside from my family, so mine is an unbiased opinion.

If you are interested in convenience and want something compact, a point and shoot is an obvious choice. These cameras have come so far. The first digital point and shoot I had, used floppy discs for memory storage and didn’t have a screen on the back. Yes, I’m serious.

Today’s point and shoots use tiny memory sticks and many models offer users advanced shooting controls. Sony has done a really nice job with their line. Their lenses are quality, the cameras have less shutter lag, and they are user friendly. The Canon Powershot line is also a good bet, but a little pricier. Nikon is another quality brand worth considering. You can purchase a quality point and shoot for around $200.

DSLRs are a more serious investment.

Don’t be intimidated, just make an informed purchase and you won’t regret it.

In full disclosure, I am a Canon girl. Why? Canon has a reputation for high-quality lenses. If you want images that are tack-sharp and a camera that can keep up with a kid on the soccer field, Canon offers some terrific

choices. The Canon Rebel line is a great place to start. The cameras are rather easy to operate and affordable, starting around $600.

Just as many photographers and enthusiasts swear by Nikon. Their cameras are currently the gold standard for people who shoot in low light situations frequently. Many of my photography friends rave about Nikon’s D3000 and D500 lines. Those cameras are priced comparably to the Canon Rebel.

Sony is a newer entry in the DSLR market.

Based on ease of use and price, I recommended Sony to friends looking for their first “big girl” cameras. In fact, Sony specifically created their line with women in mind. Turns out, two of those friends are currently waiting to have their cameras returned from the company after experiencing mechanical issues.

I haven’t lost faith in Sony’s commitment to making photography less intimidating, but I think they are working out some bugs.

Once you decide what camera suits your needs, you’ll need to think about lenses. It’s easy to become frustrated by a low-quality lens, so I’ll cover choosing the right lens next time.

Leslie Webber is a Noblesville resident, wife, mother of two very young children and a professional photographer.

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Ingredients • 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Aged Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon paprika • 25 large pimiento-stuffed green olives Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

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The Ben Roethlis-burger Ingredients • 1 lb ground beef • 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage • 6 onion hamburger buns • 18 slices cooked bacon • 6 slices cheddar cheese • 6 slices provolone cheese • Barbecue sauce • Ranch dressing Directions 1. Combine beef and sausage, mix well.

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Wisconsin cheese wings Ingredients • 3/4 cup finely crushed cracker crumb (like Ritz) • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper • 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Combine cracker crumbs,

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Ingredients • 10 oz Midori melon liqueur • 5 oz vodka • 2 oz orange juice Directions 1. Recipe makes a large quantity. For individual servings decrease to 2 oz Midori, 1 oz vodka and a splash of OJ. Combine Midori and vodka first and then add in orange juice.

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THEATRE The Diary of Anne Frank

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” through Feb. 24.

Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

A Nice Family Gathering

Carmel Community Players will present "A Nice Family Gathering," a comedy by Phil Olson about a man returning as a ghost to the first family Thanksgiving after his death, through on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Carmel Community Playhouse, Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 140 in Carmel. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and students.

Visit www.carmelplayers.org or call 815-9387 for tickets or details.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” through Feb. 5. This 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry, author of “Driving Miss Daisy,” has an illuminating message filled with humor, romance and revelations. Tickets are $28 Friday through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. For tickets, show times or other details, call 923-4597 or visit www.civictheatre.org.

Fiesta

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fiesta” each weekend from Feb. 11 to 27 - Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. at 329 Gradle Drive in Carmel. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and are non-transferable to different dates for this event. Tickets are $35 (includes the concert, light snacks and beverages). For reservations, call 844-2660.

Girls Night

Kari “K.J.” Johll, co-host of “The Smiley Morning Show,” will be written into the script of “Girls Night: The Musical” for the show’s 2 p.m. Saturday performance at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre. “Girls Night” is a touching and comedic “tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of a group of female friends. Show times are 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $42 or $39.50 each. Visit www.livenation. com for tickets or details.

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LIVE MUSIC Mickey's Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey's Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Henry Lee Summer and Friends Saturday – Loo Abby

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Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be performing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Greta Speaks Saturday – Through Being Cool

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Moon Dog Tavern

The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Living Proof Saturday – Big Daddy Caddy

Slippery Noodle Inn

The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com.

Thursday – 28 North The Band Friday and Saturday – Trevor Reynolds Band; Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys

Symphonic Hits

One of the pre-eminent cellists of his generation, Zuill Bailey returns to Indianapolis to perform one of the crown jewels of the cello repertoire, the Dvorák Concerto in B Minor, Thursday through Saturday at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Ticket prices for the Thursday 11 a.m. KeyBank Coffee Classical concert are $20 to $45 each, and tickets are $15 to $50 each for the 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday. Call 639-4300 or visit www.IndianapolisSymphony.org for details or tickets.

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EVENT DETAILS • The William K. Nasser, MD Dining A La Heart 20th Annual Fundraiser is endorsed by The Care Group, a member of St.Vincent Medical Group, a statewide group of cardiologists and primary care physicians and proceeds benefit The Reviving Hearts Program to place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into area high schools.

• To date we have placed over 35 AEDs with training and follow up procedures in local high schools. Two high school student’s lives were saved this year because of the availability of an AED, which was presented to their high schools through our fundraising efforts.

• The 20th Annual Dining A La Heart Fundraiser features over twenty area chefs presenting samples of delicious, heart-healthy entrees and desserts. The event will also include a raffle of a 2-year car lease and other fabulous items.

COMEDY Morty’s Comedy Joint

The following acts will be performing at Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th St., Indianapolis. For show times or other details, visit www.mortyscomedy.com or call 848-5500.

Thursday through Sunday – The Best of Boston, Dan Boulger and Mike Whitman

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DISPATCHES » Ask the expert – Larry Greene, president of Case Design/Remodeling and Current contributor will be at the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis booth (No. 001) on the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday for the Indianapolis Home Show. He will offer a free presentation titled “Planning Your Kitchen/ Bathroom Remodeling Project” from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Case Design/Remodeling will be in booth No. 322. Home Show Admission is $13 while kids aged 6-12 can purchase tickets for $3.00. Children under five enter at no charge. For more information, e-mail caseadmin@indy.rr.com. » Design Center signs new tenant – OneTouch Automation will occupy a studio suite on the second level of the Indiana Design Center in Carmel. The new One-Touch Automation location is set to open in February 2011. Owned by Rachael and Ryan McDaniel, the firm provides high-quality, affordable automated systems that homeowners can control from anywhere. Systems range from home security to controlled lighting, to custom home theaters. » Heavier is better – A heavier razor that weighs about two and a half ounces or more, such as the classic Merkuror or the Edwin Jagger 89L ($35), is less likely to nick because you won't be tempted to press into your skin to get a close shave.

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Commissioning an original DESIGN

By Vicky Earley There comes a day in one’s decorating life when they realize that art can be more than a replica of an old masters painting. It can be an original that is about you and your emotions.

I received a letter from a Carmel reader and artist, Carolyn Martens, that offered some outstanding suggestions for anyone contemplating making that leap into art that is commissioned for a specific home and need.

1. Know what you want. Find examples of art you like, gather fabric swatches of your furniture, take pictures of the room where the painting will be hung.

2. Find an artist who matches the style you are looking for. Don’t ask artists to paint in a different style than what they naturally do or the results won’t meet your expectations.

3. Meet with the artist and share your vision.

Decide how involved you want to be in the painting and set up in advance at what stages you want to approve of the paint-

ing’s process. Discuss pricing in detail.

4. Ask the artist to come up with several thumbnail ideas sketched out on paper. When the artist is finished with thumbnail sketches, pick one and sign off on it. Speak up at this point if it is not what was hoped for.

5. At this stage, the artist can rough in painting, take photos and e-mail it to client.

Depending on what you agreed to up front, this can be done at several different stages of the painting.

6. Final approval should hold no surprises, especially if you have been a part of the creative process. One thing that flies in the face of any artistic endeavor is to change your mind past a crucial stage in the painting.

Carmel artist, Kathleen O’Neil Stevens, recommends that you check track record of the artist doing the commission. Looking in to the previous performance of an artist could eliminate pitfalls. Nothing is more frustrating that paying a down payment and having the work sit on the easel for years without progress.

A few other things she recommends asking: Do they have references? How much of a down payment is expected? What happens if you are unhappy with the final result?

She added: “I like to have an in-depth interview in the home of the client that I am doing a commission for...There are so many things involved in a work of art that has yet to be seen. The client may not think to ask many things that are relevant to their home environment. Likes, dislikes, colors, design and the feel of what they have already been collecting.

“This new work needs to either set the tone of the design they are working on, or be an integral piece of the puzzle that completes it. The most rewarding part of my job is helping the client learn what it is they are looking for, and providing them with just that.”

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

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Gray is the new power color for men’s wardrobes this season. There is a classic connotation to gray, yet it is a color that looks sleek and modern.

Any shade of gray will do, light, medium or dark, it is a hard color to go wrong with. Men’s Health gives four tips when thinking Gray: 1. Choose a shade: Gray is an elegant color that goes with anything. Pair gray shoes, a belt or tie with any color suit or shirt.

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DISPATCHES » Community announces new leadership – Community Health Network Foundation announced new officials elected to its board of directors. Patricia Keiffner succeeds George Geiger who led the board for the past two years. Other elected appointments include: Frank Hancock, vice chair; Cheryl McLaughlin, secretary; Robert Shortle, treasurer. » Nutrition info coming to front – The Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute last week announced the industry's voluntary new "Nutrition Keys," which will list calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugars per serving on the front of packages to name ingredients consumers should emphasize and those best to limit. Most food makers will add Nutrition Keys icons to most of their packaging by the end of 2011.

-Associated Press » Bottled water companies fail test – The Environmental Working Group analyzed product labels and called companies producing more than 170 varieties of bottled water to see if they would disclose where their water comes from, how it is treated, and whether the results of purity tests are revealed. More than half failed the transparency test. Almost 20 percent didn't say where their water comes from; 32 percent did not disclose information on treatment or purity. Only three brands earned the highest grade possible: Gerber Pure Purified Water, Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, and Penta Ultra-Purified Water.

-www.mercola.com » Get out of bed to fight insomnia – For insomniacs to get better sleep, spending less time in bed may be a key part of a short-term behavioral therapy, according to a study. The recently published study claims that insomniacs worsen their likelihood of falling asleep by trying to sleep when they are not tired and therefore associating lying in bed with being awake.

-Reuters » Weaning sooner could prevent allergies – Feeding solid food earlier and not relying solely on breastfeeding for the first six months might benefit babies, a team of researchers say in a new study. Waiting to wean a baby could increase the occurrence of food allergies and iron deficiency, the BBC reported. The researchers said weaning could begin as early as four months, instead of the current recommendation of six months.

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Mended Hearts to meet Feb. 16

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville February is American Heart Month and for those with heart health issues, the significance of focusing on the heart takes on special meaning.

A group exists in Hamilton County focusing not only on the heart, but on those who love someone with heart disease – Mended Hearts.

Mended Hearts is a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, offering the gift of hope and encouragement to heart patients, their families and caregivers. Riverview Hospital is the meeting point for the Hamilton County chapter of Mended Hearts.

This local chapter of Mended Hearts offers services to heart patients through support group meetings, visiting programs and educational forums. This program is open to anyone in the community including those with heart disease as well as their friends and family members.

Because Mended Hearts is made up of the very kinds of people it serves—heart patients, their families, and others impacted by heart disease, its members draw on personal experience as they help others. Mended Hearts support groups help people understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life after heart disease.

Members listen, share their experiences, learn from healthcare professionals and volunteer to talk to other heart patients about what they may face including lifestyle changes, depression, recovery, and treatment.

Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers for 60 years and partners with 460 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics. More than 21,000 members take part in ongoing programs, operating mainly through 285 communitybased chapters across the United States, with two in Canada.

The next meeting of the Hamilton County Chapter of Mended Hearts will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 12 to 2 p.m. and is hosted by Riverview Hospital (395 Westfield Road, Noblesville) in Classroom A/B in the Professional Building, entrance 13. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, call 776-7377.

Visit www.riverview.org/ClassesAndEvents for upcoming Mended Hearts group meeting information.

FITNESS

By Laura Marenco Everyone these days has some body fat they want to lose. Perhaps it’s those extra pounds following pregnancy that stuck around, or maybe it’s the midlife spreading waste line. It all comes back to making some dietary changes, and adding coconut oil to your diet is one way to help drop pounds.

So how can coconut oil help you lose weight? For one, it’s primarily made up of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), also called medium chain triglycerides. Unlike the typical long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) in our diet, MCFAs are easily broken down immediately for use rather than stored. Basically, the MCFAs from coconut oil produces almost exclusively energy, whereas, LCFAs found in other dietary fats produce some energy, but are more likely to end up as body fat.

And because the medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) found in coconut oil are rapidly absorbed for energy, they have thermogenic effects, which subsequently increases metabolism and helps burns your fat stores. One study, published in Metabolism found that the calories burned shortly after consuming MCFAs

were almost twice as high as from LCFAs: 120 calories versus 66 calories. The researchers concluded that the excess energy provided by fats in the form of MCFA would not be efficiently stored as fat, but rather would be burned Also, unlike hydrogenated coconut oils from the past, virgin coconut oil is not hydrogenated and has zero cholesterol. In fact, it’s one of the healthiest fats to have in your diet.

It also has other health benefits, such as lauric acid. Lauric acid is documented to have amazing antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties.

You can use coconut oil for all frying and stir frying. It is heat stable and has a shelf life of over one year. You can also use it as a direct substitute for butter, ghee, margarine and other culinary oils. When warmed (it needs to be liquefied, it solidifies at 70 degrees) and combined with a culinary vinegar and herbs, it makes an excellent salad dressing.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition.

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One study found that the calories burned shortly after consuming MCFAs were almost twice as high as from LCFAs.

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DISPATCHES » Affects of health care reform on businesses – The Hamilton County-based Entrepreneurial Advancement Center will present a seminar titled “Health Care Reform: What Are the Impacts on My Small Business?” Feb. 9 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Baker and Daniels, 600 East 96th Street, suite 600. Price is $12 per person. For tickets and details, visit www. hcreform.eventbrite.com. » Overlooked state tax deduction – If you paid any state income taxes in the spring because you owed taxes when you filed your returns, remember to count it toward your 2010 state income tax deduction. Here's another often-overlooked deduction relating to your state taxes: the state sales tax deduction. The state sales tax deduction has been extended through 2011. So you can choose whether to deduct your state and local income tax, or your state sales tax.

-www.walletpop.com » Credit card data sold online – “There are people like waitresses and waiters with handheld skimmers who steal the (credit card data) that way. Then they sell the data online,” a former credit card thief told

creditcards.com. “I'd pay $10 to $50 for the information from one card. Then I'd use an encoder to put that data on a fake card, go into a store and purchase stuff.” He also said thieves prefer American Express cards, which have no limit, and he recommended not using debit cards.

-www.finance.yahoo.com » Install a steel door – Easily add value to your home with a new front door. You can expect a 129 percent return on your investment with a steel door, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2009–10 “Cost vs. Value Report.” Fiberglass models, which can cost three times as much, recoup only 65 percent of their cost. Buy a qualifying energy-efficient door and reap a tax credit of 30 percent of your cost.

-www.kiplinger.com » Pick DuPont for the future – With its mix of seeds and enzymes acquired by buying Pioneer Hi-Bred and Danisco, DuPont (DD) could be targeting two of the biggest technology opportunities -- and challenges -- of the next decade. Those are growing more food and producing more energy from plants without making the first challenge more difficult.

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The delights are in the details BUSINESS

By David Cain I was in New York at a business lunch. The woman I was meeting was discussing items we had to cover and then began to ramble a bit on a tangent. Offhandedly, she mentioned her birthday was Jan. 20, said she would be turning 41 next year – in 2011. She continued talking and we finished the lunch. On my way out of the restaurant, I added her birthday to my phone’s contact list. I’ve got an application on my phone that fishes through my phone’s contact list and delivers me a text alert when a date of importance is near. On Jan. 20, I got the alert that it was her birthday.

It was good timing. I just had a conversation with someone at the office about the details of a relationship. How the little things make a big difference. I’ve noticed at the office that it is far too common for people to ignore the details of a relationship. And people you work with can be more than a little miffed if they don’t feel like you care. It’s easy to forget that a big part of caring is in the details. For example, saying “thank you” when someone turns in a long night of work. It’s all too common to just think, “That’s their job.” The same thing seems to apply at home. All too often we don’t pay attention to the details of a relationship. We don’t recognize

the small stuff. We don’t show the appreciation and recognition that lets people know we care.

I notice I’m different with my kids and clients. With my kids, I always show a high degree of recognition of their work. I exaggerate the appreciation and I recognize every detail. I know their birthday. I know their favorite things. I appreciate that they give their best. I feel like I act the same way in my relationships with customers and clients. I strive to provide special treatment.

I was talking with that friend from the office about how we could all be better at recognizing and appreciating those closest to us – at home and work. Kelly’s birthday was great timing. He worked with her, too, so I sent him a text to let him know he should drop her a note, saying something simple, “Hi Kelly, I think today is your birthday. Make it a great day!” He thought it a joke at first but sent the message. Her enthusiastic and totally impressed response says it all. There are delights in the details.

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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Address: 19157 Pierson Ct. (Roudebush Woods) Style: Traditional American Two Story Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bonus Room, Laundry Room.

Strengths: Rare lot in Roudebush Woods on a cul-de-sac that backs up to park. Unique features include glass front cabinets in kitchen, all new light fixtures, new dishwasher, open staircase, second-floor laundry, three-car garage, fenced backyard, and 24-foot-by-16-foot patio with stone fire pit. All appliances stay including washer and dryer.

Weaknesses: Includes homeowner association fees of $80 quarterly.

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Located on Main Street in the Carmel Arts and Design District, Carmel Tattoo Ink feels more like a rock and roll hair salon than a tattoo parlor. Michelle French, who co-owns the shop with her husband Michael, says the idea was to create an inviting and unintimidating tattoo shop.

“The people that are coming in here are the people that were always too afraid to go into other tattoo shops,” French said. She says the biggest difficulty associated with starting the business was finding space a tattoo parlor would be allowed to occupy. “It took us four or five months to find a place to rent,” French said.

Despite mixed reviews from some community members about the presence of a tattoo parlor in the Arts and Design District, French says her shop is an apt addition to the area. “This is the oldest form of art.

It was the one thing that was missing down here.” French said. She says the shop is doing mostly custom work. “Let someone design something that’s an original piece.” French said.

The artists employed by the shop underwent an extensive interview process before they were hired. “We went to great lengths to get highly qualified artists. It took me forever to find them,” French said. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are welcome. Free temporary tattoos are offered to kids.

In the actual shop itself, the décor features local artists. Joseph Gubocki’s work will consistently be featured while the other artists’ work will rotate in and out. All of the art on display is for sale. The shop is open Monday through Thursday from noon until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon until 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call (317) 571-8282 or visit www.carmeltattoo.com.

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Pruning brings new life to tired shrubs

GARDENING

By Holly Lindzy One of the questions I hear most often is, “Why won’t my such and such shrub bloom?”

And many times the answer depends on a number of variables: lighting, exposure, age of the plant and so on…

But most often, the plant needs a little boost after years of growth without pruning, or in some cases, over-pruning. And although it can be mildly intimidating to approach a large, overgrown shrub with the purpose of rejuvenation, with your head held high and a little bit of confidence, you can easily thin an overgrown and tired shrub and the result will bring new life to your landscape.

With a good, clean, sharp bypass pruner, kneel down at the base of your shrub and get a gander through the center of it. Notice that some stems are thicker than others and consequently older. These stems are not the ones producing lush growth. The younger stems carry most of the green.

Now, for the fun part (my life is not terribly exciting, you see). For every three stems, prune out the largest and thickest stems, down to the very base of the shrub. (Yes, you CAN

do it.)

Continue this for every three stems until you have removed a third of the growth. The young stems can now grow with less competition and crowding. The result will be a shrub with new vigor and increased growth.

And though it seems scary or intimidating, it is a far better practice for the health of the plant than the constant shearing a hedge takes.

The natural shape of the shrub can remain while increasing the health of the plant, and it is something that you need to do every three years or less versus the continual shearing of a hedge.

Use the practice of rejuvenation on any shrub that is overgrown or lacking life and I promise, you will not be disappointed and feel a grand sense of accomplishment…you may even enjoy it! (Because your life is not terribly exciting, either.)

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville.com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

‘Wingin’ it’ doesn’t fly REMODELING

By David Decker There is a funny scene in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle” in which a construction supervisor (Rob Reiner) informs the architect (Tom Hanks) that the socialite client homeowner – well into a high-end kitchen building project – suddenly wants an enormously upsized refrigerator.

The change will take out a load-bearing wall causing weeks of delay but the double-wide monster fridge will be able to store party trays.

What some people see in that scene is a fussy homeowner. What I see is an inadequate design process that – from the start – should have been more attuned to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the kitchen’s intended function.

I know … it’s just a movie and I’m not criticizing Tom Hanks. But the value of working with a professional designer should be in always knowing what happens next.

Not knowing what happens next is called “winging it.”

People hesitate to spend money on design and instead “wing it.” I’ll grant you, winging it can be exciting but when it involves rebuilding part of one’s home it is a recipe for extra expense,

Avoiding DIY blues REMODELING

BY Randy Sorrell Have you ever had a DIY project go bad?

Me, too. Frustration mounts, palms sweat and #@$&!! words fly as I reach for a glass of personal ointment. Here are a few steps to avoid DIY blues and rescue a project gone bad.

1. Research before you start, not at the peak of disaster. There are plenty of online resources as well as how to books and generous suppliers. Invest in research.

2. Get a professional contractor on your side and ask for specific steps to take.

Offer to compensate them for on-site guidance. Ask questions and take notes.

Be grateful and pay handsomely, you may need them again later.

3. Tools. Get the correct ones and rent if necessary. If it calls for a straight-edge spade, 20-pound sledge hammer, plate compactor, laser level or miter saw, get it.

And do not buy the cheap ones. The correct tools are essential to avoiding sloppy results and will complete the task more timely than a shortcut will.

4. Take your time, take an Advil and take a knee (to pray). Quality is not a race.

5. Being realistic regarding your talent level is critical. The bummer behind DIY

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disaster recovery is that it often will cost more than what you would have spent had you hired a professional initially.

Recovery Let’s hypothetically say that you need help.

Follow these strategies for a hopeful recovery: 1. Take a break. Often a few days off will cause the issue to seem approachable.

Revisit your research and suppliers for troubleshooting ideas.

2. $100. Remember that friendly contractor you bribed in the DIY TIPS phase? Give him a call, admit your state of frustration and plead for grace. Let them know you are determined to finish, but need help.

Mention that you can’t wait to compensate them for their knowledge and time. Have their favorite refreshment on hand when they arrive, as well as cash.

OR…punt and hire them.

Happy hammering, digging, painting, framing and happy trails.

time and frustrations, not to mention shortterm headaches and long-term disappointment.

This makes no sense. Proper design allows accurate bids and the security of knowing that the money being invested isn’t a gamble. Design is insurance that a home improvement will function well, is on budget, fits your time frame and is what you want.

A homeowner in the movies may be able to say, “I’m not worried about the walls” or time or expense, but in real life, design and project planning set a realistic course for a happy home improvement experience.

Are you ready to take off on building a new kitchen or bathroom? Make sure you know where a unique home improvement is going before launching the project. Winging it is no design for success.

David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www. affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@affordablekandb. com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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Time for a good read – online or on loan GENEALOGY

By Darla Kinney Scoles Before digging any further into a four-generation family search – or any genealogical endeavor for that matter – it’s always a good idea to gather some information on the process from those who have gone before.

A source of information I don’t think I’ve mentioned in this column yet is Cyndi’s List (www.cyndislist.com). Fully titled “Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet”, the online resource has been around for almost fifteen years and is a valuable tool for all research. While Internet browsing this week, I came across the “Cyndi’s List No. 1 Genealogy Tip” and thought this would be a good point at which to pass it on to readers. Here it is.

“Whether you are a novice or a veteran, take some time to read beginner’s material for genealogy. An article, a tutorial, or a book can make a big difference in pointing you down the right research path.”

Ninety-seven people on Facebook liked this tip, with many more adding comments to the post, pointing out such things as the fast-changing world of genealogy, rekindling enthusiasm, and learning something new through review.

The first time I sat down with an experienced genealogist, she immediately handed me two books to read on my own time. They have been invaluable. So check a book or two out of the library; visit a few Web sites or read online articles this week to help get your research off to a good start and save time and energy in the future.

Cyndi’s List itself has several good reads that I will be reviewing as well: Cyndi’s List Beginners, http://www.CyndisList.com/beginner.htm ; Education, http://www.CyndisList.com/educate. htm ; How To, http://www.CyndisList.com/ howto.htm ; and How To ~ Tutorials & Guides, http://www.CyndisList.com/howtotut.htm .

There won’t be a quiz when you’re done, but the knowledge is always more important than the grade anyway, especially in the world of family history.

Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville. Her most recent work involves the creation of “Stories”, an individualized writing service helping people get their personal histories down on paper. Contact her at darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com.

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By Bob Walters Does our eternal salvation depend on doctrine?

Recall that Jesus was crucified between two robbers (Luke 23:32-33, 39-43), one of whom has ever since been known as “the good thief.”

That’s because in Luke 23:42 he said, while hanging on the cross next to our Lord, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

No doctrine, no church, no tracts, no conversion, no baptism, no weekend prayer retreats, church golf outings or even mission trips. The good thief simply recognized Jesus for Who He was and what He could do. He professed faith, in so many words, that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, trusting him as Lord and Savior.

The good thief thus established a relationship by expressing the truth, and Jesus gave him paradise. The first human Christ “saved” had faith, not doctrine.

So in light of that, I’m going to go with no, doctrine is not the key to salvation. Salvation has everything to do with recognizing the person of Jesus Christ as the son of God. Salvation is about professing the truth of our relationship with God. A smart friend of mine wrote: “What we call doctrine is in fact how we are related to God the

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Father in his Son because of how God came in Christ to bring to us His Kingdom. If we think of eternal life as a doctrine or a statement the message of Jesus is lost, but if I take eternal life as the Father’s gift then there is a reception of a gift rather than having merely an ‘idea’ called the doctrine of eternal life.”

In other words, Jesus, and our relationship with God the Father through Jesus, is real. It’s not just a concept, idea, doctrine, explanation or vaporous opinion. It’s real.

Notice the good thief ’s literal proximity to the body of Christ. We are taught that the church is the body of Christ (Colossians 1:18 and elsewhere), and that it is only by being part of the body of Christ, the church, that we can follow Jesus’ instruction of both equipping ourselves with faith, and sharing that faith with others (Matthew 28:18-20).

So, don’t go it alone; join a church.

But Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6). Like the sign says, “Jesus Saves.” That’s all the doctrine we really need.

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) figured out years ago you can’t hide anything from Jesus. Confess, repent, worship, try to do better.

Above all, have faith.

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2011 is World Veterinary Year PETS

By Gregory Magnusson So, here’s the story. In 1740, an outstanding French horseman named Claude Bourgelat received his warrant as the Grand Equerry (horse guy) of France and was made Director of the Lyon Academy of Horsemanship. The Academy at that time was a school where young noblemen learned the equestrian arts and swordsmanship, together with mathematics, music and “elegant manners.”

Bourgelat was a scientist at heart. Over the next 20 years, he studied horses from a unique perspective. His stroke of genius was the concept of “comparative pathobiology,” the then-daring suggestion that studying animal biology and pathology would help to improve our understanding of human biology and pathology. He studied dissection techniques with local human surgeons and taught himself the anatomy of the horse.

Fortunately for us, Bourgelat also was a writer.

Through over 250 articles, he documented his findings and discoveries about animal biology, and all aspects of horse care. He became an internationally known writer, and pretty much single handedly invented the science and study of veterinary medicine.

In 1761, King Louis XV decided that it would be a good idea to promote the prevention of cattle disease, the protection of grazing land, and the training of farmers. Bourgelat was the natural choice to head this project, and on Aug. 4, 1761, an order of the King’s Council authorized Bourgelat to “open a school

in which the principals and methods whereby livestock diseases may be cured will be taught in public,” and the Lyon Veterinary School was created.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of that order, which started not only veterinary education, but also the veterinary profession itself.

Our profession has been serving humankind for 250 years.

Modern veterinarians are not only animal doctors and animal welfare advocates. They also are key public health stakeholders because of their crucial role in promoting food security and quality, controlling the spread of disease from animals to humans, biomedical research, and protecting the environment and biodiversity.

As the official Web site for World Veterinary Year 2011, www. vet2011.org states, “the entire world should join with us in celebrating our veterinary profession, which has been working to improve both animal and human health for the past 250 years.”

Basically, we’re in charge of not only keeping your cats and dogs healthy, but also keeping the world’s food supply safe, learning how to keep you healthy by studying animal biology, and keeping you free of exotic animal diseases.

So yeah, you’re welcome! Hug a vet today!

Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College. Contact Dr. Magnusson at DrM@LeosPetCare.com or 317-7217387 (721-PETS).

Pets of the week Bo is a one-year-old male black and white Border Collie/ Shepherd mix. Bo is an active and veary outgoing boy who loves to romp and play. He can play fetch and he would make a great jogging partner or excel in agility competition. Bo is house trained and though he is good with children, his energy and enthusiasm may be too much for younger children to handle. He does well with other dogs, but he will need a home without cats. Bo loves toys, especially balls, so he hopes his new family will have lots of tennis balls for him.

Kong is a five-year-old female black and white DSH. Kong is a gorgeous girl with beautiful gold eyes and sweet and gentle personality. She is a petite girl, only weighing 7 pounds, so she will easily fit on anyone’s lap. Kong really enjoys human companionship and she would make a wonderful low-maintenance pet. She is litter box trained and qualifies for the PAWS Program – Partnering Animals With Seniors. Anyone age 55 or older can adopt Kong for a reduced fee.

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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Battling the allure of seed catalogs

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By Mike Redmond January rolls around and once again I am swept up in a fierce love-hate relationship with seed catalogs.

I love browsing through a seed catalog. It’s so full of hope. When the temperature is struggling to get above zero, and the wind is howling down from the north at a thousand miles an hour, and the snow is turning the streets into ski runs, there’s nothing quite like settling into your easy chair, warm and safe, with the Horticultural Wish Book.

Every page is full to the margins with photographic possibility: Perfect red tomatoes, glistening slices of melon, dew-covered strawberries, fresh crisp lettuce, juicy ears of sweet corn. Did I say corn? Porn is more like it. Garden porn.

This is where the hate part comes in, as in “I hate that I live in the city on a lot where the soil is composed mostly of crushed brick, glass, old bones and pop-tops, and I can barely grow crabgrass, much less vegetables.”

And while we’re at it, you might as well throw in the fact that even with the best conditions there’s only so much horticulture you can do within the confines of a yard near downtown Indianapolis. For me to grow everything I checkmarked in the Johnny’s Selected Seeds Catalog, I would need a significantly larger space. Another 35 acres ought to do it.

This is the curse of having, as one who knows me well recently put it, a rural soul trapped in an urban environment. It should be noted, however, that I had similar feelings when I was a kid trapped in a rural environment. Even at that tender age I knew that seed catalogs were a come-on, a wink and a promise, designed to lure gardeners into spending too much and, as a result, expecting too much. Perfect, crisp, juicy?

In your dreams, maybe. In reality you were probably looking at misshapen, rubbery and bug-eaten.

Well, my reality, anyway. I wasn’t a very good gardener back then. I’m still not, but I have arrived at a solution, which I’ll explain in a minute.

Part of the problem in kidhood may have been my attraction to the most unusual plant varieties. Blue potatoes, black turnips, chartreuse cauliflower -- if it was weird, I wanted to grow it. The stranger, the better -- which, I realize, is simply a case of the produce reflecting the producer.

I guess this gets us back to the love side of the equation, or at least headed in that direction. Seed catalogs give us license to dream, to indulge that trapped rural soul, to imagine the world as it will be in a fresh, warm spring that seems so far from the snow-mantled dead of winter. Of course, it also allows us to forget just how much work is required just to grow a decent salad, but remember this is garden porn.

We’re not dealing with reality.

And that brings up the solution I mentioned.

If you have the same problem you can do as I did and get a job working for a produce farm, showing the place to visitors and telling them where their food comes from. Someone else does the actual work and you get to be outside in the fresh air and warm sun. Plus you get really good vegetables at the employee discount.

No blue potatoes, though.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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OBITUARIES Charlotte J. Hardgrove, 90, of Noblesville, passed away Jan. 27 in Noblesville. She was born on Jan. 21, 1921 to C.H. "Stubby" and Ruth (McClure) Hardgrove in Akron, Ohio. She attended Noblesville First Church of the Nazarene. Charlotte resided many years at Noblesville Nursing Home, and Harbour Manor.

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John Henry Nighbert, Jr., 71, of Noblesville, passed away Jan. 24 in Noblesville. He was born on Oct. 17, 1939 to John and Marge (Cooley) Nighbert in Indianapolis. John was self-employed and was a Korean War Navy veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post

Tommy Joe Sutton, 39, of Sheridan, passed away Jan. 22. He was born on Dec. 21, 1971 to Otis and Cynthia (Earlywine) Sutton in Noblesville. Tommy worked as a brick mason for several years. He attended Noblesville Schools and was an avid outdoorsman.

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