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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 use 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 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, we understand the frustration when mid-day arrives and our street still has not been cleared. But, we believe that with the resources and manpower available that workers do a great job. We advise patience first, and then a call to the city.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

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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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From the backshop Cook will run again as if a first-timer

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg 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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As we previously reported would be the case in this space, Mayor Andy Cook formally announced at the recent Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon his candidacy to retain the position in the coming primary and general elections. To nobody’s surprise – least of all, ours – his declaration elicited vigorous applause from the packed room at The Bridgewater Club. Knowing Cook and his personality, we will bet he’s going to treat this campaign as if he’s a first-timer – as it should be, in our opinion. We believe most would give him a favorable rating, but he is taking nothing for granted as campaign season gets under way. … And speaking of the chamber, Julie Sole and her staff did a wonderful job of packing the house for the event, and our humorist/columnist, Mike Redmond, had us laughing into the afternoon.

••• 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 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?

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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 » Heart fundraiser – William K. Nasser 20th Annual Dining A La Heart Fundraiser is scheduled on February 27 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel from 5-8 p.m.

Guests can sample heart-healthy appetizers, entrees and desserts created by 20 top chefs from the Indianapolis metro area while participating in a raffle and super silent auction items, all to raise money for The Reviving Hearts Program, which puts automated external defibrillators in high schools. Tickets may be purchased by calling Margie Fougeron at (317) 338-6080 or by e-mail mfougero@ thecaregroup.com » Chinese New Year celebration – The Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc is ringing in the Chinese New Year on Sunday Feb. 6 with an afternoon carnival, dinner, and performance at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale $5 for ICCCI members, $10 for nonmembers on Jan. 22 and 29 in the Carmel High School Auditorium. The events start with a carnival at 1 p.m. and a stage show at 4:45 p.m. » Holly's Hope Inc. – Holly's Hope is a newly established charity asking for donations to aid Holly Jones, the 20 year old Forest Park sledding accident victim.

Holly's Hope has established an account with First Merchants Bank to accept monetary gifts to aid Holly and her family with medical costs and long term care.

Donations can be mailed to or made at the Westfield First Merchant Bank location at 3002 E. State Road 32, Westfield, IN, 46074.

Laying out birthday expectations

COMMENTARY

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

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-

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 Hamilton County 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.

» Joint networking breakfast – The next Westfield and Carmel Chamber of Commerce joint networking breakfast will be February 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carmel. Reservations requested and breakfast is $10 for chamber members, $20 for non members. RSVP to 317-804-3030 or events@ westfield-chamber.org » Marketplace to benefit GSN – Bring a canned-food item and get free admission to the Hamilton County Marketplace show this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food items will be donated to the Hamilton County not-for-profit, Good Samaritan Network (GSN), which serves at-risk individuals and families. The Marketplace will be held at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall at 2003 Pleasant St. For more information, visit www. hamiltoncountymarketplace.com.

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Dillinger: More jobs could be cut

By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield 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 impactameriana.10.375x5.4.moneygrow:Layout 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. are not goodPMalternatives, 1 “Those 1/27/11 2:44 Page 2 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.”

Westfield Mayor to run for second term

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Westfield Mayor Andy Cook announced his plans to run for mayor at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce January, appealing to local business leaders and the business community as Cook seeks to help the growing city find its niche in Hamilton County and the greater Indianapolis area.

After leading Westfield through the initial stages of its transition from town to city, Cook said the decision was one that stemmed from his intensive planning during his term for Westfield’s future, and commitment to economic development.

“The underlying thing with the Grand Junction, downtown, Youth Assistance Program, and sports park, is all economic development.

While the economy has been in recession, we and others did hurt, but it was also a time for Westfield to develop and have plans in place for when the economy does return, which it is about ready to do.”

Now nearly three years into his first term, Cook said he’s ready to help bring the plans for the revitalized downtown, Grand Junction Project, Westfield Youth Assistance Program and sports complex to fruition, and to help design the kind of financial infrastructure and support Westfield needs to continue to grow. Prioritizing restructuring the tax base, primarily so business property taxes become

the source of revenue for the city, would be a major focus of his administration in another term said Cook.

“Our tax base is too reliant on residential property taxes. We need to diversify our tax base,” said Cook.

Moreover, Cook said that in his next term, it would be about making plans to further develop initial plans for the downtown, the sports park, and trails system, and create similar private and public partnerships that have been successful elsewhere in the county. With the announcement of a tenant at the sports park, Cook said this was just the start of what was going to be a revenue maker for the area.

And while Cook is confident that following a smart business plan, and continuing to seek the input of the community is what made his first several years successful, his opponents seem unsure.

In a statement released for his mayoral candidacy, Russell Cameron said, “I believe that Westfield is at a crossroad. The direction we choose over the next four years will define this city for the following half century.” Cameron cited a loss of “trust” and fair communication to the public while watching the projects coming together, and serving in 2009 on the Township Planning Advisory Committee.

Both candidates will be on the Republican primary ballot in May.

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Visit eases Honduran adoptions

By Lacey Nix Current in Westfield Thanks to a visit from officials with the Honduras’ National Family and Health Agency last week, international adoptions from the country will soon become much easier for Indiana families.

Last week Director Maria Suyapa and Secretary General Ivonne Torres of the INHFA from Honduras visited local adoption firm MLJ Adoptions. The visit to Indiana was a first by officials from the Honduran government and meant to help expedite the adoption process from the country.

Currently MLJ Adoptions in association with JHDJ (Jocham Harden Dimick and Jackson) Law is the only Indiana law firm with adoption rights in the Central American country.

JHDJ Media Specialist Amber Burton Small said the visit will help streamline the process and ease the orphan crisis in the impoverished country.

According to Small there are 143 million orphans across the world, 7,000 of which are currently in Honduras. The problem, Small says, is that many orphans in the country are undocumented and living on the streets, therefore making it impossible to give an accurate accounting of the crisis.

She said, “In an impoverished country parents who can’t care for a child don’t have the resources that American’s do, they might abandon the child.”

Along with Director Suyapa, the IHNFA is working with MLJ adoptions to fix a government system that has time consuming flaws.

Small said, “Currently every single adoption from the country has to go through a rigid single approval process.”

She added, “By having the Director visit we are hoping that our agency will continuously be approved.”

MLJ adoptions has handled 3 Honduran adoptions in the past year, with 20 more in the approval process. An average adoption from the Honduras takes 9-18 months.

“Adoptions from the country have been taking place, just not in the numbers we would like,” Small said.

During her visit, Director Suyapa met with some of the Honduran children who have been adopted into families in Indiana. Small said, “She is truly committed to the well-being of the country’s orphans. She wanted to see what kind of life the children would have in Indiana.”

Michele Jackson founded MLJ adoptions and is also a founding partner of JHDJ. Jackson has personally visited the Honduras and developed partnerships in the country to help with the adoptions. MLJ Adoptions is a Hague-Approved Licensing Child Placing Agency with intercountry adoptions in the Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua, Bulgaria, Haiti and the Honduras. To learn more about the agency contact Nicole Skellenger at nicole@ MLJadoptions.com.

Mended Hearts to meet Feb. 16

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Westfield 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

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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.

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Sports park has a tenant

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield The first steps to bring business around the Grand Sports Park Campus are starting to take shape in Westfield with the announcement that the Lids Indiana Bulls, a top amateur baseball organization.

The move to make the Lids Indiana Bulls’ permanent home a part of the sports complex is the kind of economic development and investment promised by Mayor Cook and the sports commission charged with developing the plan.

“Today’s announcement marks a monumental day for the LIDS Indiana Bulls organization,” said the organization’s President Ken Kocher in a statement. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with the City of Westfield on this project because of all the very positive opportunities it will afford our players, their families and this central Indiana community.”

The Lids Indiana Bulls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping support outstanding high school baseball players interact with both college and professional scouts, receive top notch coaching and help younger ball players reach professional leagues.

While the promise of having an amateur baseball organization is certainly something for entertainment, Cook said the main interest he had was that by having the Lids Indiana Bulls in Westfield; tournaments bringing in 100,000

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visitors for the season were of economic interest.

“These visitors are coming to Westfield and won’t just want to be at the baseball game, but will need shopping, hotels and restaurants,” said Westfield Mayor Andy Cook. “This is going to be an industry for Westfield. Westfield makes its money from the area around the sports park, it is important to keep that in mind.”

While the Indiana Bulls are just the initial organization to make the move to invest in the complex, the city hopes now that other organization, industry and businesses make the private investment around the park and downtown and trail system between each to bring in economic development and revenue. It was this first step however that needed to happen for the other development and added the necessary credibility to the project for private investment to happen, Cook said.

In Westfield, some have hotly contested the sports campus project, questioning the investment and how big an impact it would actually have economically. Cook insists however that the investment is a part of a strategic business plan and financially responsible, and over the next few years, these incremental investments will allow for more partnerships in the sports park to develop.

“When the City of Westfield makes investments,” Cook said, “they are made in segments. We intend to show tangible return on our investments and will proceed when we can show that return on investment during each segment of the project.”

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High school music program offers steel drum and other percussion courses

By Lacey Nix Current in Westfield While most of Indiana is hearing the sounds of crunching snow and melting ice, sounds from Westfield have gotten a bit more tropical, thanks to a steel drum class offered at Westfield High School.

Twenty-five students are enrolled in the class which is offered once a trimester to all grade levels within the high school. Instructor Jeff McLaughlin said the class is becoming increasing popular.

Freshman Jennifer Evans said, “I’ve always loved the sound of the steel drums and am glad the school offers it. I’ve always wanted to learn how to play.”

“There is a novelty to it because the steel drums are unique instruments.

It makes the course naturally engaging.” McLaughlin said.

Also adding to the appeal of the course is the fact that unlike other music courses, the steel drums course does not require any prior music experience and is open to all levels. McLaughlin said, “We start with nothing and we end up with kids playing music together that have never played before in their lives. It is amazing.”

The playing of steel pans originates from island of Trinidad, traditionally the music is taught orally or by modeling. McLaughlin admits that although it is traditionally taught by ear, he uses sheet music and notes to aid his students.

Half of his students have played some type of instrument before, McLaughlin uses that experience to further his teaching. “Many of the musical skills transfer over to the drums, I rely on those students to be my anchors.” he said.

Freshman Issac Kissel is one of those anchors and has played the guitar in the past. “I like this kind of music,” he said. “It’s a lot different than playing the guitar, but my experience helps me keep up with the rhythm.”

Students have already learned how to play the popular 1960’s song “Wipe Out”, “Under the Sea” from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid, native steel drum piece Tobago and Prelude in E Minor by Chopin. They will perform their work on Tuesday, February 7th at Westfield High School.

McLaughlin and his students hope that the community will come to support the only steel drum program in the county. He said, “To see the students involved in something totally unique is amazing. It’s the only high school program of its kind in the county. I hope that a lot of people will come.”

The Westfield School District has invested over $30,000 in its steel drum program. “We are blessed and fortunate to have that kind of support, especially during these economic times,” McLaughlin said.

Westfield students practice the steel drum and other Caribbean and African influenced instruments during their music classes.

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Area hospital gets new identity

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield The lengthy process of the Clarian rebranding finally took effect last Monday, as Clarian left their old, red horn logo and name behind to become Indiana University Health.

Clarian’s rebranding process to Indiana University began last autumn when the health company announced that they would be changing their name to highlight their longtime partnership with the university. Though the name is changing at Clarian North Hospital to Indiana University Health North, hospital leadership says the commitment to quality care won’t.

“I have really notice a pride developing with the people here,” said President and CEO of Indiana University Health North. “I think we feel like a team and part of the larger Indiana University network. This was a decision made for the patients, and at the system level, we have the same objectives for a premier level of care.”

Beyond the new logo and name, Indiana University Health has implemented new standards throughout their hospitals, such as uniforms for particular departments, to add consistency between hospitals, and there will be plenty of time spent continuing to adjust to the new name for patients and staff alike.

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the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country, and our systems and excellent standards go us to that level,” said Goble.

Around the hospital there are new signs, plenty of Indiana University color and a renewed atmosphere for the mission of Indiana University Health.

Among other changes on the horizon for the Indiana University Health North, one of the potential changes for the hospital is changing the North hospital to a nonprofit, 501c3 status.

Currently the Indiana University North and West hospitals are both for-profit, but provisions in the new healthcare law are a cause to consider whether being a nonprofit or not. One provision makes it impossible for Indiana University Health to expand services and building structure unless they are of nonprofit status.

“We haven’t decided to make the change to nonprofit quite yet, but what precipitated it was a little known provision in the healthcare reform act which prevents for profit from expanding, which prevents us from continuing our growth to serve our community,” said Goble.

Goble said no changes to the nonprofit status will be announced until either later this quarter or later. But with a new name and identity there is plenty to do for now around Indiana University Health.

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DISPATCHES » Scholarships for high school students – Williams Comfort Air is sponsoring their annual ExtraordinAIRy Treasures scholarship program again this year. Visit www.extraordinairytreasures.com to nominate an Indiana high school senior who has done outstanding things for the community. Applications are accepted from now until April 13. » Tons of Tomes – The Friends of the Westfield Library will have a book sale open to everyone during regular library hours from Saturday, February 5, through Saturday, February 12. Come and find some great reading at great prices, with proceeds going to support library events and materials. Westfield Washington Public Library is located at 333 W. HooverSt., across from the high school. » Valentine Fun – Don’t miss out on the fun at School Age Stuff, the free program that offers something new every week.

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February: A victim of mispronunciation-based misspelling GRAMMAR

By Brandie Bohney Probably. Should’ve (and would’ve and could’ve). Cavalry. Nuclear. All members of the Mispronounced Therefore Misspelled Club.

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.

February is a perfect example of why pronunciation really does matter. How do you say the second month of the year? Feb-yoo-air-ie or Feb-roo-air-ie?

If your answer was the first pronunciation, you aren’t alone. You’re wrong, but you aren’t alone. And if you pronounce February with –yoo- instead of –roo-, chances are good that you’re misspelling it as well as mispronouncing it.

Fortunately for so many Febyooarians, word processing programs are keen to the frequent

misspelling Febuary. Auto-correct on iPhone probably fixes it for you without your input. Of course, auto correct also fixes scores of words that aren’t actually misspelled, so relying on it isn’t such a great plan.

What’s unfortunate, though, is that even with modern technology to guide us through our mispronunciation-based torture of the spelling of certain words, most people don’t seem to learn from their mistakes. I still hear people mispronounce February on a regular basis. And unlike probably, the mispronunciation doesn’t even save you a syllable. Unless you’re grossly mispronouncing February (Feb-rare-ie? Feb-ree?

Yikes.), it really won’ take any more effort to say it correctly than it does to muck it up.

So this month, let’s all make a February Resolution to pronounce February correctly. It sounds better, it’s worth it, and with any luck at all, it will help you spell it correctly the first time so that you can avoid those pesky red zigzags under your words. And auto correct would probably change it to febricula or febrifuge or febrility, all of which make me feverish.

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Towne Meadow Students last fall recorded a few songs from the Great American Songbook available for purchase on CD, with all proceeds from the fundraiser sent to several nonprofit organizations across Hamilton County. The success of the project was much greater than anticipated and students really continued to enjoy the music, even after the recording was made, an indication for music teacher Andy Himelisk that this was something students were relating with.

“It’s been great for the kids to really build a connection with this music and the history of the time period,” said Himelisk. “The kids have even picked up on some of the language of the music and are using it in everyday speech, like ‘What’s peaches’ from ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band’.”

Last Wednesday, Michael Feinstein stopped by to see the children perform their songs, and also answer their questions about music, and perform a few musical numbers for them. Feinstein is both a performer and music historian, whose nonprofit organization, The Michael Feinstein Foundation, seeks to preserve and educate about the Great American Songbook. Answering everything from the schools he attended, what his parents did, and how long he played the piano, Feinstein and Towne Meadow students alike were happy to have the Songbook music being performed.

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The Second City Comedy troop from Chicago makes a stop this week at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The show is improvisation and comedy sketches, and poke fun at nearly everyone and everything. The “Fair and Unbalanced” show is for one night only and tickets are $15 at the door, $12 if purchased ahead of time. Call (317) 8733355 ext.12940 or visit www.tix.com or the Marsh at Boone Village and Michigan Road.

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Black bean and gold mango salsa

Cheddar olive pops

Ingredients • 2 c. fully cooked black beans • 2 mangoes, diced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 2 T. lime juice • 2 T. cilantro, minced • 2 t. salt • 1 t. cumin Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. You can eat this right away, but the flavor is best when it’s prepared at least a few hours in advance.

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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).

2. 1. In large bowl, blend together cheese and butter with electric mixer.

Add flour and paprika; mix well.

3. 2. Shape 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture around each olive, dipping hands in flour, if necessary, to prevent sticking. Arrange on parchmentlined baking sheet.

4. 3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until golden. Remove from baking sheet and serve immediately.

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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.

2. Form six burger patties out of the meat mixture. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.

3. Grill patties to well done, 170 degrees.(There’s pork in there!).

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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,

Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in shallow dish and set aside.

3. Spread mustard on chicken pieces, coat with crumb mixture and place on a greased baking sheet.

4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once.

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Ingredients • 2 oz Blavod vodka • 1 oz Goldschlager Directions 1. Pour the Blavod into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with Goldschlager.

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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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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 Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders

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

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

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Logan’s Roadhouse What do you like to eat there? “I get their steaks, most of the time.”

What do you like about Logan’s? “The service and the food and it’s a good environment.”

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The scoop: Mancino’s is a family restaurant featuring freshly made pizzas and a variety of grinders, ranging from the Sweet Baby Ray Grinder (a BLT with sweet onions and barbeque sauce) to the House Specialty Italian Grinder (ham, sausage, salami, mayo, mozerella cheese, and a variety of vegetables).

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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.

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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Simple Valentine’s Day Décor: Felt Topiary INTERIOR DESIGN

By Ashley Phipps As an interior designer I find a lot of joy in making my house a home. I especially love decorating for the holidays, but I often find seasonal décor sold in stores to be expensive. So I like to find simple, easy and affordable ways to decorate for the holidays.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, I want to share with you a simple but fabulous item you can create to help decorate for Valentine’s Day without spending a lot of time or money: a Felt Topiary.

You will need: • (2) 3” styrofoam balls • wooden dowel • a pot or metal container of your choice • ½ yard felt • approximately 80 straight pins • Spanish moss • good scissors • hot glue • brown craft paint and a foam brush (optional) • ribbon (optional) Directions 1. Insert the wooden dowel into a Styrofoam ball and secure it with hot glue.

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2. If you desire, paint the wooden dowel with brown craft paint and let it dry.

3. Cut approximately 70-80 3”-diameter circles out of felt.

(Hint: Trace and cut one 3” circle, then use that as a template to cut out the remaining circles. These do not need to be perfect. Also, if you cut multiple layers of felt together you will save time.)

4. Fold each felt circle in half, and then fold it in half again.

5. Put a pin through the bottom tip of the felt circle and pin it into the Styrofoam ball. Continue inserting the felt circles in this manner until the entire Styrofoam ball is covered.

6. Trim the second Styrofoam ball until it fits securely into your pot or metal container. Insert the other end of the wooden dowel into the foam and secure it with hot glue.

Cover the Styrofoam with Spanish moss. Add a ribbon.

Enjoy!

This project could also be done using any color of felt that you desire to match the décor of your home. And one of my favorite parts about this project is that if you pick a neutral container, you can use this as decoration for other holidays or even leave it up all year long!

I love finding home décor items that are simple to make and look fabulous!

Happy Designing!

You can find this and other simple décor ideas at www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com.

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‘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, 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.

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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.

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.

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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Easy Jesus, diffucult doctrines SPIRITUALITY

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

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.

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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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Tips to help prevent heart disease HEALTH

By Angela LaSalle According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease has surpassed all forms of cancer and is now the number one killer of women in the U.S. It is essential that women learn about heart disease, especially given the fact that 64 percent of women who died of a fatal heart attack had no previous symptoms. Here are some points that you might want to discuss with your physician about your own cardiovascular health.

Know your family history. Share with your physician whether cholesterol issues, stroke, heart attacks or diabetes in your family.

Know your numbers. Women’s cholesterol tends to run slightly higher than men’s, perhaps due to the effect of our estrogens or use of birth control pills. Having low HDL, or good cholesterol, is particularly problematic. High insulin levels, upward trend in fasting blood sugar or blood pressure issues are also important numbers to look at for cardiovascular risks. In fact, 50 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes already have significant coronary artery disease at the time their diabetes is diagnosed.

Make the changes. There is no way to get around the necessary exercise and dietary changes needed to reduce cardiovascular risks. Limiting processed fats and decreasing sugar is very important, and is getting at least 30 minutes of activity on a daily basis. If your doctor has recommended medications for control of blood pressure, heart rate or blood sugars, it is important to take your medications regularly.

Know the warning signs. Chest pressure, arm or jaw pain, nausea and shortness of breath that can herald a heart attack or can have a more subtle presentation and feel like heart burn, shoulder or upper back pain. A common symptom is fatigue. Needing to sit down or rest after stairs, housework or other day to day activities should prompt you to have an evaluation by your doctor.

Taking the initiative and discussing your risk factors with your doctor can go a long way in the prevention of a broken heart.

Coconut oil: The ultimate fat-fighting fat 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.

You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

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

Angela LaSalle, MD is board certified in family medicine and practices integrative medicine with Indiana Health Group in Carmel, IN. 317-8439922. www.angelalasallemd.com

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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

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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.

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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.

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The fifth bedroom and full bath can be found in the walkout basement that also features a theater room, wine cellar, family room, bar and acid stained floor. The basement is really a lower level as it is about five feet below grade and has multiple windows allowing for plenty of light.

Finally, home has a three-car garage, deck and covered patio.

Strengths: Curb appeal, floor plan, amenities, “green construction” and can be built on any lot.

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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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Goens recently moved back to central Indiana from Chicago where he worked as a commodities broker specializing in precious metals. “I’m a Zionsville native. I wanted to operate this business near my hometown.”

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The Gold Standard deals only with actual physical precious metals: gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Those metals can then be quickly and easily positioned into IRAs. The business’s space is on the first floor with a storefront on Range Line Road. During the warm months, Goens says the pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk will be a good means of getting his business’s name out in the community.

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Many people are singing the praises of this invention on the Internet, but there are always critics. One woman is threatening a lawsuit, not because it didn’t work, but because it did: She caught some great zzz’s, but her purse, iPhone and carry-on luggage were all stolen while she snoozed, and they could be spending the rest of their lives in Tahiti.

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By Mike Redmond Once again I am swept up in a fierce lovehate 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 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, 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.”

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?

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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 thendaring 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 317-721-7387 (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.

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