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14-year-old Hannah Carroll has gone from novice to professional pianist in just five years.

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield Five years ago, Hannah Carroll had never played an instrument. Now she’s mastering concertos.

In the short span between ages nine and 14, the Westfield teen has transformed from complete novice to part-time professional pianist.

She’s graced many local venues with her talents, playing at weddings, funerals and retirement homes to name a few, but that doesn’t begin to describe how far Carroll’s come in her young career.

For instance, she’s already played solo at Carnegie Hall – twice. She’s accompanied the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and has even traveled to Russia to showcase her talents.

Some of her local performances have been on volunteered time. Many of her large-scale shows came about from winning contests. But Carroll is making money from her talents, and playing piano is a large part of both her short and longterm plans.

“I just think of it as my job, even though I’m not really old enough to have a job,” she said.

But neither Carroll nor her parents envisioned a musical career just a short time ago. In fact, it was by accident that she started playing at all. Five years ago, her uncle had a number of small keyboards that he was giving as Christmas gifts. One came to the Westfield family, and Desiree Carroll said her daughter “really took to it.” The family soon upgraded to a hand-medown upright piano before purchasing a grand piano about two years ago. As quickly as the instrument quality ascended from toy to top notch, Carroll’s skill level had climbed even faster, and Desiree attributed the success to her daughter’s work ethic.

“I think a lot of it is dedication,” she said.

major time commitment Hannah Carroll said her daily practice increases when nearing a competition, but she actually prepares for months beforehand.

Prior to her last competition, she said she practiced the same concerto for about six months before finally perfecting it.

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“People can have talent but you still have to put in the practice.”

Carroll said she practices about three hours each day – four if she’s nearing a competition.

Being so dedicated, she said, isn’t easy, but that’s what makes her a great player. Most teens of Carroll’s skill level begin playing five or six years earlier. In half the time, Carroll’s developed to the point where she’s consistently winning or finishing near the top in competitions against talented fields. But just because she’s competing against pianists her own age doesn’t mean that the average 14-year-old appreciates what she’s accomplished.

“Most of them can’t comprehend it,” she said.

“Some of them haven’t even heard of Carnegie Hall.”

Carroll worked to enlighten a few other

children two years ago, when she began giving lessons herself. She said the minimal difference in age between teacher and pupils was a bit awkward, and her parents had to drop her off at her students’ homes. However those reasons aren’t why she’s no longer teaching. Her rigorous practice and performance schedule, combined with schoolwork, left little time for giving lessons, yet Carroll said she hasn’t lost interest.

“I’d like to teach again,” she said. “I’d like to do that when I grow up.”

Teaching may be Carroll’s focus after completing college. She’s currently considering several prestigious music schools with her career ambitions in mind. Whether she continues to play professionally, teaches full time or combines the two, Carroll said the last five years have just been the beginning for her, as she

a long way from "chopsticks" Carroll’s short-term goal is to perfect “La Campanella” by Franz Liszt before graduating high school. Though not long in length, Carroll said it’s a very complex piece.

“Having small hands isn’t good for it, but I can do it,” she said.

plans to continue making a career from her prodigious gifts.

“I see myself playing the piano the rest of my life,” she said.

“People can have talent but you still have to put in the practice.”

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It is our position that the hardworking folks responsible for keeping our streets and sidewalks clear are to be commended for their dedication. All throughout this tough winter, individuals with both the city and private companies have been working tirelessly to make sure our streets and sidewalks are safe.

We applaud the city of Westfield and its leaders for making snow removal a priority. Clearly, they recognize the importance transportation plays in our lives and our inability to put things on hold while waiting for the snow to be cleared.

We understand that in the frustration of driving on slick roads it can be easy to blame the streets department for not getting the infrastructure cleared quickly enough. The reality is there are a limited amount of trucks and a significant number of miles that need to be addressed. When we include the ever-expanding number of residential streets, it can seem a daunting task. We believe the department does a great job with limited resources. To it, we say thank you. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns regarding snow removal, you can contact the Public Works Department at 317- 804-3100.

Supreme decorum

It is our position that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was out of line when he reacted visibly to President Barack Obama’s (also inappropriate) comments regarding the high court in the recent State of the Union address. Jurists are (and should be) held to a higher standard. Tradition and decorum dictate that they don’t stand, applaud or otherwise react to the politics of the arena.

They sit and listen. The impartiality of the Supreme Court justice is first and foremost, leading some justices to forgo these speeches altogether.

In this instance, Obama directly blasted the court’s decision on campaign spending limits for corporations, determining they held a First Amendment right the same as any individual and should thus be able to support candidates without restriction. The president believes this decision will “open the floodgates” of influential campaign spending. Justice Alito shook his head several times and visibly mouthed “not true.”

Regardless of his right of speech, the etiquette of his office should have prevented the outburst. Still, it is highly unusual for a president to publicly attack the court. Instead, Obama might have shown reverence to the separation of powers, and if he felt it necessary, worked privately to seek an alternative resolution.

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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 U.S. Constitution..

Article. III. Section. 1. The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

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Section. 2.

The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; — to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls; — to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction; — to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party; — to Controversies between two or more States; — between a State and Citizens of another State [Modified by Amendment XI]; — between Citizens of different States; — between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.

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From the backshop Quiet the rumors, wait for facts The rumors are getting out of hand in the wake of the so-called “bullying” incident involving three senior members of the Carmel High School boys’ basketball team.

Our sources tell us, flatly, this was no bullying incident. They say it went far beyond that and, in the process, state laws were violated, to speak nothing of the purported freshman victim. We hear there was another victim, too. The Carmel Police Dept. is undertaking an investigation and can make no prediction as to when it will be completed.

The accomplished principal, John Williams, and his underlings are all but mum. The new superintendent, Dr. Jeff Swensson, has more of a full plate - just a little more than one month into the job - than he probably ever imagined he would. The purported freshman victim is said to have transferred to another school; it also is said that his tuition to the new school is being paid by a parent of one of three accused players, all of whom have been expelled from school.

Fact or fiction? We’re told some among the school’s parent contingent simply believe “these things happen. They happened when we were here years ago.” That’s just sick and irresponsible, in our opinion. Where is the leadership that keeps a kid from being forcefully violated, as is being widely discussed? What of the coaches, whose control of the situation is being questioned? We’re told none of the coaches knew of the socalled “ritual.” What’s the old expression, “you can’t fire the players, so you might as well fire the coaches”? Not so fast; let the facts first be known and understood. What of the athletic director and the assistant principal, whose jobs encompass not only oversight of athletics at the school but the comportment of the student-athletes? Can you imagine what will happen if these kids appear in court in Noblesville? If the facts

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg are what they’re purported to be, it’s a black eye that won’t soon disappear. It’s a public relations-and-branding nightmare at best – as if those elsewhere needed more antiCarmel or anti-Hamilton County fuel. And they’re going for a referendum? Everyone, like it or not, is under the microscope now.

Bear in mind, this easily could have (or possibly has) happened at Westfield and/or at Noblesville. We hope it hasn’t, and we hope it won’t. This is a learning opportunity for all. Entitlement is a dangerous weapon, especially when one (or more) incorrectly believes he or she rightfully wields it. Athletics and club programs everywhere should have zero-tolerance policies where this kind of behavior – regardless of whether it’s proved in this case – is punished to the maximum allowed by law. For the meantime, shut off the rumor mill – although, sadly, it does make for breathless theatre on the 10 o’clock news - and await the results of the CPD investigation and resulting comments from the school’s administrators. One thing of which we’re fairly certain: At least one kid’s life has been changed, never to be the same, and that – if we’re correct - is horribly wrong.

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COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker Of the many pushes of labor from one source to another, perhaps none has been as extensive as the transfer precipitated by our collective embrace of personal electronics. Once, there was a centralized person whose responsibility it was to make the telephone work or keep the computer (if one existed) updated. Now, it seems a significant portion of my day is dedicated to the care and feeding of these many labor-saving devices.

What is “reg” file? And why is it causing my printer to fail to recognize the graphs I just spent four hours creating? At this point, I think that it would have been more effective to draw a picture and make copies. But because we “can” create these artificially generated masterpieces, we now routinely believe we “should” create them.

If I am being completely honest, I like the control that comes from maintaining one’s own gear. At conferences, I am the guy who rescues the flustered PowerPoint junky whose

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» Competition deadline extended – The deadline for applications for the 2010 Great American Songbook High School Academy and Competition has been extended to March 15. All enrolled high school students are eligible. Ten finalists will be chosen by the end of April and invited to the Great American Songbook Academy and Competition at the University of Indianapolis June 2-6. » Congressional candidates file – Republican candidates John McGoff, Brose McVey, Luke Messer, Mike Murphy and incumbent Dan Burton have all filed candidacy papers for the Congressional seat of Indiana’s Fifth District.

Democratic candidate Nasser Hanna has filed as well.

Burton has served in Congress since 1982. » New officers hired – Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush announced the hiring of three new officers. Eric Grimes, Samuel Newlin-Haus and Samuel Dexter Laughlin will spend the next 14 weeks in the Westfield Police Department’s Field Training and Evaluation Program.

Commentary

By Danielle Wilson Shoo! I am exhausted. And stressed out and excited and physically beaten down. And surprisingly, neither my husband nor the kids have much to do with it. I owe my current condition to the real estate market and the fact that we have decided to sell our 4 BR/2.5 BA house. Do we have a place to go? No. Are we crazy?

Perhaps. But there’s not much we can do about it now. Here’s what’s been happening.

A favorite pastime of mine has always been looking online at homes for sale. I like to see how other people decorate and what we could get if we could afford a million-dollar mortgage. About six weeks ago, a foreclosure property that I had been eyeballing was reduced to within our price range. We called our realtor and went to check out the monstrosity. It needed tons of work and was super outdated, but we loved it. We made an offer and learned that because it had been vacant for over two years, no one had filed mortgage and homestead exemptions, resulting in astronomically high taxes. Consequently, we couldn’t get pre-approved unless we had sold our 2,800 SQ FT house. So we made a lowball offer with that contingency.

The bank returned the offer saying, “Come back when you sell your house.”

After much deliberation, we decided to go for it. We REALLY wanted this house. We’ve been listed now for about 10 days and I’m not kidding when I say I have spent every single waking moment of every single one of those days either painting, organizing, hauling, fixing or scrubbing something, like our GRANITE TILE COUNTERTOPS or ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS. I’ve also cleaned spaces that probably haven’t seen Endust since 1989 and consequently, now sport knee calluses, neck strain and

carpel tunnel. I don’t sleep, forget to eat, and question our decision as often as men think about sex.

The real crux of it is that with four kids plus the two I babysit, and now a cat, running around in snow boots like crazed yetis (not the cat, of course, though she’s playing havoc with my carefully placed plants), trying to keep the house show-ready is driving me to the cooking sherry. But I’d been holding on, because I know that if we can quickly sell our house, which has a UNIQUE OPEN FLOORPLAN in a FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEIGHBROHOOD, we can get the one of our dreams. So I suffered through eight showings and an open house in a week filled with two winter storms and several school cancellations/delays. Then I found out …

Our poo-box Dream House sold. To someone else. Who I’m sure will suck as homeowners. ARGH! Now I can add depressed and bitter to all the emotions expressed above. But we’ve already committed to sell, and frankly I can’t fathom EVER going through this process again. We filled an entire pod in under a week with just stuff from our FINISHED BASEMENT, for Pete’s sake.

So what to do? Everyone keeps telling us that another house will come along – that as spring approaches, more and more homes will come on the market and more and more people will be looking to buy. And I guess we can always live in an apartment for a while. Can you imagine the articles I could get from that experience? God, I’ll have to invest in a sherry distributer. I just want this all to be over soon so that I can finally get some rest in our large MASTER BEDROOM W/ WALK-IN CLOSET. Peace out.

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

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CarmelFest Has Talent seeking judges, singers

By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield CarmelFest Has Talent doesn’t have its talent just yet or it judges to score it, but that will soon change.

The annual vocal competition held during early July’s CarmelFest is currently accepting applications from undiscovered singers and those interested in judging them. Effective today, the registration forms for both prospective singers and judges are available online at www.carmelfest.net after clicking the CarmelFest Has Talent link at the bottom of the homepage.

This year, all singers statewide are eligible to apply. In past years, only Hamilton County residents could participate, but the event’s chairperson, Daris Reno-Blickman, said a high level of outside interest prompted the change.

“We received a lot of interest from people in Indianapolis and other parts of the state,” she said. “This year we’ve opened it up to everyone, as long as you live in Indiana.”

Auditions for singers will be held in May, and applications will be accepted for each day of

auditions until all slots are filled. Consequently, applications will only be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis, so there’s little time to waste. A non-refundable $25 fee is requested at the time of application. Additionally, audition sites and dates may change, so applicants are encouraged to visit the site frequently for updates.

The semi-finals of the competition will be held July 4 at CarmelFest with the finals taking place the next day. In each age group, prizes will be awarded to first, second and third-place finishers. As for judges, Reno-Blickman said the number will be reduced this year but that should result in a better competition.

“Hopefully we can rock it out this year,” she said.

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By Robin Chaddock Not everyone loves Facebook, but I do. I like conducting “research” on Facebook. I think it is fun to throw out a question and see what kind of response I get.

My firm belief is hospitality is the backbone of community. Because I am deeply interested in Westfield being known as a hospitable community, I asked my Facebook friends what they think of when I say “hospitality.”

Here are some of the responses: • A warm welcome • A personal welcome • Someone ensuring I’m comfortable • Open doors, light streaming, warmth, fragrant smells, hands reaching out, hugs, smiles, laughter • Coffee and conversation • A place where one can nod off I find it sort of curious these days how many songs I’m running into that are about going home. Several different artists across diverse genres are singing about wanting to go home, or finding home, or rediscovering home. Home in its very best sense encompasses all the things mentioned above in hospitality.

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“It’s been 30 years since I even touched a musical instrument. I used to love to play, but life kind of got in the way. I just didn’t have the time- you know how that goes. I recently retired and thought this is the perfect opportunity to rekindle my dream. Lowrey made it all happen in minutes.”

the reality of hospitality?

Maybe we can just all start to smile at each other in a genuine way more often. My family recently spent a day on a college campus. My eighth-grade son said, “I think I would like to come here to college because everyone I have smiled at today has given me a genuine smile back.” That’s impressive.

What if we said hello to people we don’t know, but wanted to greet simply because we’re all part of the human family and neighbors in the bigger sense of the word?

I wonder what would happen we made a concentrated effort to be warm and welcoming, starting in our own homes and radiating from that base.

It was clear to me from the responses of my Facebook community that hospitality is a felt experience. It has to do with sensory delights, connections, an experience of someone being happy we’re alive.

What does hospitality mean to you?

Robin Chaddock is the executive director of the Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association. She welcomes comments and can be reached at RobinCoaches@aol.com.

“Monday nights just allow kids to be kids but also allows the opportunity to tell them about the gospel,” said Joe Snyder, Westfield Young Life leader. “Everything we do has a purpose.”

In addition to Monday’s activities, Snyder hosts a Bible study group at his home each Thursday. The group, called Campaigners, provides a forum where teenagers can discuss everyday issues taking place in their lives. The group is discussion oriented and much smaller, consisting of about 40 to 50 high school students.

“Kids want their voices to be heard,” Snyder said. “They like to be able to share experiences.”

On March 11, Young Life will be hosting its annual fundraising banquet dinner at IMMI East Street Studio building E from 7-8:45 p.m. There, the public can come experience and see what’s happening with the organization, including the upcoming summer camp trip to Rockbridge in June. For more information about Young Life or its upcoming activities, visit sites.younglife.org/sites/westfieldyl.

By Haley Vannarsdall Current in Westfield Westfield Young Life is working with many of the community’s youth to help them both make lasting friendships and improve their personal spirituality.

Young Life is a global high school outreach program consisting of numerous adult volunteers concerned about the wellbeing of kids. The goal of the organization is to simply be there for kids and show them that their lives have great worth. To do this Young Life offers a variety of activities and gatherings during which kids can get to know others as well as be themselves.

One such activity is Young Life Club, which meets on Monday nights at the Village Farm Clubhouse. During those metings, youth can participate in a high-energy atmosphere with games, skits, music and raffles. Every night features a different theme where youth can dress the part. At the end of the night, a leader will explain the story of Christ as well as share his or her own experiences.

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Legendary performer Ben Vereen to share tales and talents

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel Ben Vereen said he doesn’t know how to describe his upcoming show at Carmel High School, because he doesn’t quite know what exactly will happen.

The Legendary, Tony Award-winning performer is perhaps best known for his roles in “Pippin,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Wicked” and “Roots” among many others. He has entertained millions during a career spanning decades, and when he comes to Carmel March 7, he’s going to share his stories of show business and a life within it.

The show isn’t just a musical recount of Vereen’s success on the stage and screen, though.

He said he takes the opportunity to candidly discuss both the triumphs he’s overcome and his ongoing difficulties, including his current struggles with diabetes and the 1992 accident in which he was struck by a car. For Vereen, the session is very much therapeutic. He said he has to “tell it to heal it,” but added that he also hopes some in attendance can benefit from this openness as much as he will.

“I hope it brings some inspiration,” Vereen said. “Maybe, just by chance, it will help someone in a similar situation. I’m not saying I have the answers, but at least my story will help people find something there.”

“An Evening with Ben Vereen” will include much more than the details of one man’s adver-

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'An Evening with Ben Vereen' Sunday, March 7; 7 p.m. at Carmel High School Tickets range from $34 to $69 and can be purchased by calling 317-815-9387. Tomorrow is the final day for a ticket giveaway presented by Carmel Community Players and Current Publishing. To register, go to www. currentincarmel.com and click on the link on the right of the page.

sity. Vereen said the performance may be emotional at times but will also contain a great deal of energy and excitement coming from a man who’s never short of it in supply. He’s bringing along his accompanist Nelson Kole and said there will likely be some singing and dancing.

How much and which numbers might be performed, however, Vereen couldn’t say for sure.

“I don’t know, but I’m going to have a good time,” he said. “It just depends on where the evening takes us.”

Vereen said the mood and energy of the 1,400-plus in attendance will essentially determine what happens during the show. He said the audience is free to ask anything, and he’ll adjust the performance to appeal to the interests of the people. That level of showmanship is one

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of the many reasons why Carmel Community Players’ Brian Koning worked to bring Vereen to Carmel. The relationship between the two goes back several years, and having seen similar shows from Vereen in the past, Koning said he knew it would be something the crowd here would enjoy.

“He’s had a great career but he’s a very downto-earth person who’s gone through the same life experiences,” Koning said. “His job is different but he is one of us.”

On March 7, Vereen’s job will be not only to entertain but also to raise money for CCP. Proceeds from the event will go to the community theater, and Vereen said that being able to give back to the arts community was important to him.

“We need our arts now more than ever,” he said. “That’s what’s going to keep people singing and dancing.”

Vereen said any singing and dancing he’ll be doing March 7 will be in celebration of life. He invited all to come celebrate with him on that evening, to get up close and personal and see a side of him that most fans haven’t experienced.

But he doesn’t want the show to be completely one-sided.

“I want to hear about Carmel,” he said. “So many people in Carmel prayed for me in ’92.

This is my chance to come to them and say ‘thank you’ because their prayers worked.”

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This April 1 no laughing matter for address-challenged residents Commentary

By Ken Kingshill April 1 will be a significant day for Westfield. No, not because it’s April Fool’s Day (although I can’t help but be somewhat suspicious that what I’m about to discuss is really a colossal April Fool’s joke.)

It’s a significant date because that day the U.S. Postal Service will mail surveys to Westfield residents with zip codes other than 46074. Those surveys will ask whether the recipient would like to have their official mailing address changed to reflect Westfield, IN (the zip code would not change). Thus, a person living in Westfield but having a Carmel, IN 46032 address would be asked if they would like to have their address changed to Westfield, IN 46032.

Those of you who have followed this space since the inception of Current in Westfield know I have written often about the address issue and that I am a champion of address reform in Westfield. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the issue, it boils down to the fact that homes and businesses in Westfield may have any of seven different zip code and city name combinations as their mailing address. This has caused confusion about what city people live in, what school their children attend, where certain businesses send their food and

beverage taxes, what jurisdiction will respond to an emergency, and to whom this newspaper is delivered each week.

After two years of lobbying the postal service and our elected representatives in Congress, there finally is some movement on the issue.

The first step in the process is the survey. If you are one of the address-challenged recipients, you will have 30 days to respond. The postal service will not act unless a majority of those who actually respond to the survey within a particular affected zip code wish to have their address changed. Each of the six non-46074 zip codes in Westfield will be surveyed, and the result of each one will stand alone.

If you care about this issue (and I hope you do), and you have a non-Westfield address, please keep your eyes peeled for the survey. It will be unfortunate if the issue is ultimately resolved by a small number of responses. The more people make their wishes known, the more legitimate the result will be. No joke.

City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor.

You may e-mail him at kkingshill@ westfield.in.gov.

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• Flatten chicken breasts for even cooking • Grind nuts without a food processor • Crush spices for the freshest flavor -Good Housekeeping » Gardening jobs for March – Plant deciduous trees and shrubs this month. Trim out the old canes from the rows of berry bushes; the bramble fruits are borne on new wood of last year's growth. Prune fruit trees until spring buds swell; maple and birch should not be pruned until they leaf out. Sprinkle wood ashes around berries and fruit trees; the potash will enhance the sweetness of the fruit. Remove mulches from snowdrops and crocuses so the shoots can come through.

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Bronze sculpture creator to visit CCPL Haley Vannarsdall Current in Carmel On March 5, the Carmel Clay Public Library will host artist and sculptor Paul Oestreicher.

Oestreicher’s Native American sculptures are featured throughout the library, eighteen to be exact, and include “Touching Leaves Woman,” “Golden Morning,” a bronze dog statue and “Matthew’s Journey” which depicts a young boy reading a book. These statues are the only ones featured in Carmel created by Oestreicher.

Since the age of 16, Oestreicher, a New York native, has lived intermittently with Unami-Delaware Indians in Oklahoma where he sculpts and draws the traditional tribe in hopes to preserve the culture as well as the oral history. His pen and ink drawings have been published in Native American books around the United States. Oestreicher has worked with almost every medium from bronze sculptures to oil and acrylic paintings and has even composed music for piano and orchestra.

Sculpture Works, an organization that represents sculptors and takes their artworks to different libraries, recommended Oestreicher to the

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“They recommended Oestreicher because he also enjoys working handson with children,” said Beth Smietana, communications manager at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

He will be featuring a hands-on session March 5, from 3:30-5 p.m. open to middle-school students during which Oestreicher will be working with clay and teaching students how to sculpt. From 6:30-8:30 p.m in the Program Room, he will present a PowerPoint speaking about his experiences with the Native American culture, how he became a sculptor/artist and the place that art has in people’s lives. The event is open and free to the public. For more information contact the Carmel Clay Public Library at 317-571-4292.

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By Chef Michael Vlasich If you‘re enjoying the Olympics as much as me, you are probably marveling at the beauty of that part of the continent. Having spent a week in the Seattle once, I was fortunate enough experience the ferry across the sound to Vancouver. I barely scratched the surface of what that magnificent city has to offer.

Vancouver is a major seaport, with a fertile valley bordered by extreme mountainous wilderness to the north. Because of its geography, it hosts the best of all worlds from oceanic seafood to beautiful fruits and vegetables, large open-prairie lands for cattle and dairy farms and mountainous regions for raising and hunting all types of game, cultivating mushrooms and making extensive types of cheese.

As a major port, it has always been a trading destination, with goods arriving from around the world and people from all walks of life arriving on ships, creating a melting pot of cultures.

The city boasts more than 3 million residents, a large portion coming from different parts of Asia and India. According to the trivial broad-

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casts on the Olympics, the two most consumed commodities are coffee and sushi. However, if you were to dig deep and look for real Canadian cuisine, you would find it is regional, just like any country.

The first inhabitants were natives called Salish, and from there came Captain George Vancouver in 1792 and then the Hudson Bay Company Trading Post. Along the way, there was every type of settlement imaginable: Italian, British, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Mennonite, French, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, even Aboriginal.

Because of the makeup of all these ethnic societies, the basis still relies on seasonal fresh foods. However, unlike most cuisines, a large section is made up of preservation methods because of the extreme weather conditions and long winters.

As spring begins, a rare delicacy becomes available in the extreme northern United States and southern Canadian provinces. They grow on the edges of the creeks beds and only are good in late March and April. Fiddle head ferns can be found fresh in specialty stores during this time only. As they continue to grow, they will become woody, tough, and unappetizing after a couple weeks, so get them while you can.

Included is a recipe to cook them so you will not be intimidated.

Chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, AAC, is a Carmel resident and the executive chef at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. You may e-mail him at chefmichael@ currentincarmel.com

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THEATRE ‘All Shook Up’

From Feb. 19 through March 7, Carmel Repertory Theater will present “All Shook Up,” a musical featuring the sweets sounds of Elvis. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, and a special performance will take place Feb. 20 in conjunction with the Carmel High School Dance Marathon.

Call 317-767-3973 for details.

‘Sunlight’

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announced the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of “Sunlight.” Written by Sharr White, this play starts Feb. 25 and runs through March 20 on the Phoenix Mainstage. For more information on tickets and show times call 317-635-PLAY or visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

‘Nunsense’

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “Nunsense” March 3-28 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace. All Wednesday and Thursday night performances are only $20. For details on tickets and specific show times, call 317-669-7983.

‘Alice in Wonderland’

Creekside Middle School is proud to present “Alice in Wonderland” on March 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and March 14 at 2 p.m. in the Creekside auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and are available now at the Creekside bookstore and at the door on performance dates.

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THEATRE ‘Carousel’

The hauntingly poignant Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Carousel” takes a ride at the Indianapolis Civic Theatre, playing March 12 through March 28. Show times are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Prices are $25 (Thursday) and $32 (Friday-Sunday). Go to www.civictheatre.org for tickets and details.

‘An Evening with the Ambassadors’

The nationally ranked Carmel High School Ambassadors Show Choir, with their special guests The Accents and The Ambassador Brass, are will present “An Evening with the Ambassadors” March 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at the Carmel High School Bookstore during regular school hours and will also be available at the door. Ticket prices are $15, $12 and $10.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club

The acclaimed Purdue Varsity Glee Club which has wowed audiences around the world and has performed at five presidential inaugurations and Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues will perform in Carmel Saturday, April 24th at 7:30pm Reserved seats are $15. For tickets, call 317-582-0127.

Ben Vereen coming to Carmel

Carmel Community Players (CCP) is bringing Tony award-winning Broadway entertainer Ben Vereen to Carmel High School for its major fundraiser for 2010.

Vereen will present his educational, entertaining and inspirational Broadway lecture/performance at Carmel High School's Dale E. Graham Auditorium at 7 p.m. on March 7. Tickets are $34-$69 and are on sale now at www.carmelplayers.org. Visit www.youarecurrent.com for a link to register for free tickets.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: March 5: KJ & The Jester Kings March 6: The Late Show

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

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By Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows When author Juliet Ashton receives a letter postmarked from a Guernsey farmer, it sparks a friendship with the island’s natives, inspiring her to visit in person.

During WWII, a small band of Guernsey residents have formed a secret reading society, initially as an excuse to escape punishment by the Nazi soldiers who occupy their villages, but now as a testament to how reading brings people together. With Juliet as their new leader, the group performs small acts of heroism that will help their neighbors carry on during this tumultuous period in history.

The vivid characters and unlikely setting will charm readers, while the story certainly makes a case for the way that books can nourish the soul during hard times.

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DISPATCHES » Riley welcomes two new physicians – In January, Kenneth Lazarus, MD, and Sandeep Batra, MD, began caring for patients and families affected by cancer and Lazarus blood diseases at the Riley Hospital Clarian North facility in Carmel. » Randall Dermatology attends seminar in Hawaii – John K Randall, MD, and 12 staff members of Randall Dermatology and MedSpa Day Spa attended the 34thAnnual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar 2010 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Hawaii. » Boot camp for new dads – Get connected with other men that are also facing the challenges and opportunities related to becoming a new dad.

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Many factors contribute to chronic pain COMMENTARY

By Dmitry Arbuck M.D. Several factors are involved in the appearance of any disease, including pain. One of them is genetics. We know many painful conditions, including headaches and back pain, run within families.

Others are social and environmental factors.

For instance, with somebody is prone to back pain, if they do not perform hard labor, they are less likely to have a back pain, though it doesn’t mean they will never have it. Psychological factors are important as well. Those who are more optimistic will have fewer problems, including pain, than people with the same genetic composition but who are more pessimistic.

Social factors are so important that in some countries, the pain prevalence may differ significantly. For instance, in the Czech Republic, up to 80 percent of population experiences significant pain in its lifetime, and only about 42 percent of Italians ever complain of pain. About 50 percent of Germans complain of pain, and about 70 percent of Great Britain residents are troubled by pain.

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Docs can’t let patients dictate treatment COMMENTARY

By Dr. Barry Eppley As if Michael Jackson’s stunning death this past summer was not tragic enough, last week, his personal physician was formally charged with manslaughter.

Dr. Conrad Murray, a cardiologist who was with Jackson at the time of his death, is accused of medical behavior that led to his demise.

Murray is claimed to have administered the sedative Propofol to help Jackson sleep. Shortly thereafter, Jackson was found unresponsive and was declared dead after arriving at the hospital.

These charges against Dr. Murray are sure to be the prelude to another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.

Until this event occurred, most people had never heard of Propofol. Known as the “milk of amnesia” amongst anesthesiologists, this liquid sedative has undoubtedly performed perfectly during millions of surgical procedures. Propofol is intended to be administered only by an anesthesia professional in a medical setting, because it depresses breathing and heart rate while lowering blood pressure. Propofol is absolutely not an insomnia medication. So how did the “milk of amnesia” come to be in use at a private residence?

It is my belief that the thing that killed Michael Jackson is the very same thing that led to his facial disfigurement from multiple plastic surgeries. The “fame” monster and the opportunity to rub shoulders with a pop star are

capable of making anyone, let alone a physician, cross the line between appropriate behavior and irresponsibility. Dr. Murray will ultimately pay a steep price for his short time as a celebrity’s physician, but the deceased is not a guilt-free victim. A lifetime of privilege and asking for the “extraordinary” created a pattern of behavior that ultimately proved fatal.

Ultimately, the doctor should have used better judgment. The use of Propofol at home can not be defended at any level. We are certain to hear in court testimony, however, a fantastic story that will justify his actions.

Even in a small, Midwestern practice, our best judgment as physicians is tested. When a friend or family member asks for a Vicodin prescription for a “bad back” or a patient expects us to write off her co-payment, we’re expected to uphold our professional standards and do the right thing. We’re supposed to say no. Because when you don’t refuse, you’ve opened the door to further indiscretions. And before you know it, you’re saying “yes” more often than not, and over time you allow the patient to dictate the course of treatment. And sooner or later, you wind up like Dr. Murray.

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Rules are for kindergarten; this is life

COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Descriptive words are the key to good design, in my obsessed view. Shape, color, form and function are all critical elements of creating an incredible outdoor living space, but not nearly as valuable as the adjectives used to describe the look and feel of the future space.

Is it formal, organized, tight, fit and clean? Often, that leads toward a more linear sort of space with straight lines gently touched with well-spaced, controlled plantings. Expect patios and decks that are rectilinear (actually a real word) or squares and rectangles with a symmetrical tone. Some of the most amazing spaces we’ve created are very simple with a clean message – but not vanilla! By doing less, we actually say more.

Or is your dreamy outdoor space natural, open, flowing, sustainable and organic? Natural stone, curvilinear lines, texture, perennials and abundance is the message here. Expect asymmetrical variety, controlled chaos, lots of color and a woodsy feel to the space. It’s like a walk through nature, only better because you have a glass of Cabernet in your hand and a handy restroom nearby.

How about edgy/aggressive/unique? All suggest certain plant

classes, stone or wood combinations and even synthetic materials.

Fortunately, these diverse feels can be combined. Often a linear patio can include a few curves or be visually softened with naturalized plantings that spill over, blurring harsh patio lines. Consider it a collaborative effort. Of course, the space needs to coordinate somehow with the home, environment and even the neighborhood. Repeating architectural elements can … well, be best left for a future conversation.

And all are absolutely perfect for your home. So to heck with resell value, let’s focus on the “here and now” value! Sure resell is important and experienced designers will shelter you from doing something embarrassingly horrific.

Design rules? Rules are for kindergarten, and this is LIFE. Let’s get fueled about creating buckets of incredible moments that you and those you adore will carry for the rest of your lives. That’s how you create crazy “ROI!” Many of our family’s best afternoons and lazy evenings have developed randomly in our backyard while Mellancamp motivates the moment and the grill sends smoke signals to visiting neighbors.

Have fun and enjoy your outdoor living space like never before. Enjoy life like never before.

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.

Lower taxes, lower bills, more comfort COMMENTARY

By Craig Todd The federal government’s economic stimulus program signed into law last February includes generous tax credits in both 2009 and 2010 for energy-efficient home improvements.

If you purchased in 2009, don’t forget to file for the credit on the tax forms due April 15.

If you didn’t, then the good news is you still have the rest of 2010 to take advantage of the 30-percent tax credit.

Note that this is not a “deduction,” but a straight tax credit – a direct reduction in the taxes you pay. A deduction only reduces your net taxable income. This credit allows you to subtract 30 percent of qualifying purchases – up to $1,500 – off your bottom-line tax bill.

You get lower energy costs, better home comfort, and a nice decrease in your taxes. Not bad.

For purchases Feb. 1, 2010 and after while $6.1 million in funding lasts, Indiana is providing rebates up to $500 on HVAC purchases and rebates up to $1,000 on geothermal heat pumps.

The federal tax credits apply to new furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, propane, boilers, biomass stoves, insulation, windows, roofs, water heaters … it’s a long list. On geothermal units, the 30 percent tax credit runs through 2016 with no cap.

Hopefully the worst of winter is behind us,

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but it is a great time to start shopping to replace a faltering system that, so far, has survived “one more year.”

Everyone in the energy-efficient home improvement industry is well aware of the “Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency” program and can help you maximize your benefit with this fairly uncomplicated program.

Yes, there are some limits and exceptions, but not many. Things that don’t use energy – windows, doors, insulation – allow the tax credit for the purchase price of materials only. For an air conditioner, furnace, heat pump or other unit that uses energy and meets energy-efficient guidelines, both the unit and installation costs are included.

And, it must be for your primary residence where you currently live, not new construction, and only one credit per taxpayer is allowed. This covers dozens of projects, and you deduct up to $1,500 off of your income tax bill.

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See details on our Web site, or call us. We know this stuff cold.

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Don’t forget the comma!

COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney Let’s face it: There are oodles of rules governing comma usage. Oodles, I tell you. Some of the rules are fluid from one style of writing to another; others are more static. Some of the rules will make you look like a fool if you fail to follow them; misuse of others will barely be noticed by most readers.

But there’s one comma rule that can make you look especially, um, strange.

Before I get into that, though, let’s look at the rule. The rule is that if you are writing dialogue in which you are speaking to someone and you use that person’s name either before the statement or request of after it, the name should be set off by a comma. Take this popular example: Aunt Lucy, let’s eat.

Let’s eat, Aunt Lucy.

Get it? Good.

Now let’s get to the strange part. Look at that second sentence again. Imagine how the meaning of the sentence changes when you take out the comma: Let’s eat Aunt Lucy.

Either that’s a family starving after getting

stranded on a desert island, or Aunt Lucy is very disliked in her family of cannibals.

All kidding aside, though, while the omission of the comma in these cases won’t usually make it appear that you have unusual taste, it can change the meaning of the sentence.

Do you want to walk, Danny?

Do you want to walk Danny?

In the first sentence, I’m asking Danny if he’d like to walk. In the second sentence, I’m asking if someone would like to walk a dog (or horse or llama or whatever) named Danny.

This rule is also the reason that, when addressing someone with a salutation other than dear, you use a comma.

Hello, Susan.

Hey, you.

Greetings, humans.

And that’s that, readers.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

Avoid ‘always’ and ‘never’ with your kids

COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis Quoting from a previous article of mine …

“Unless you are using the words ‘always’ or ‘never’ with, ‘I will always love you’ and, ‘I will never stop loving you,’ you are, most likely, telling a white lie.

Think about it. A child will say, “You always make me do the vacuuming” when, in fact, you know there are plenty of times you do it or ask another family member. Or how about the times you might have said, “You never listen to me?” I’ll bet there are plenty of times your child listens to you.

Using “never” and “always” as a statement of fact is misleading. On the surface, this may appear to be a nonsensical reference, but I guarantee we send mixed messages to our kids when we inappropriately use the words “never” and “always.”

We are very transparent to our kids. They look to us to be truthful. When we see them as “always” or “never” being or doing something, they get a sense that we don’t understand or know them.

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them say “you never” or “you always” treat me unfairly, for example, we tend to become defensive and feel the need to dispute their statement.

Meanwhile, the job doesn’t get done, and a power struggle might ensue.

Even in a positive sense, it’s a white lie. “You always say the nicest things.” Does that mean that person has never said anything unkind?

Using words such as usually, often, sometimes, seldom, typically, unlikely or mostly is much more effective and honest. Using the above words (avoiding “always” and “never”), fill in the blanks with the word that most fits your circumstances, or write your own example.

“You ________ pay attention.”

“You _______ behave this way when you’re tired.”

“I __________disapprove of your choices.”

This helps us say what we mean and mean what we say, adding to our credibility. Hugs!

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@ askyiayia.biz

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DISPATCHES » KeyBank to open new branch – KeyBank was scheduled to open a new Meridian Midtown branch at 930 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis on Feb. 22. It will be Key’s fifth new branch in the Indianapolis area in the past year. Key will open six more branches in the area in 2010. » Financial skills for teens – This seminar hosted by Larry Dykes will teach lessons to help teens learn about making money, money management, investments, the stock market, credit and much more. The free seminar takes place March 13 from 9:15-11:30 a.m. at the Somerset Conference Center, 3395 River Crossing Parkway in Indianapolis. » Two stocks to buy now 1. Canadian National Railway (CNI) Generates the highest operating margins among North American railroads.

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The birds are returning; better days are on the horizon COMMENTARY

By David Cain The overweight robin plunged in the snow and glanced around. He was living the painful reminder that he might have come back too soon. While the term “snowbird” is typically used to describe a person who leaves for the winter, this chubby little fellow was living the true definition of the term. He sat in a pile of snow and looked around, probably thinking, “How will I find a worm in this mess?” And this little bird isn’t alone. I’ll wager there are businesses thinking the same thing.

The sounds in the air on this cold winter day suggested other birds were back. The optimistic sounds of chirping birds in the midst of the final days of winter are warming. The last month of winter is no different than the first; it just seems more taxing, because you’ve already endured the other months. Even so, as the weather continues to be cold and blustery, the returning birds remind me that it can all change in a month.

Thirty days can change your whole perspective.

The red-breasted robin is the ambassador for backyard grilling, cocktails on the patio, swimming and sunshine. I see that little guy sit in the snow and know better times are right around the corner. I see the robin and feel better about the business climate too; I’m reminded things

Old coin collections worth more than you believe COMMENTARY

By Anthony Cardone Years ago, many part-time coin collectors would send off and buy coins from the U.S Mint or pull them from circulation only toss them into a closet and forget them.

Skip to the present, when increasing numbers of coin collectors are looking for those same coins many baby boomers had tucked away.

In 2009, the U.S. Mint sold a record amount of its American Silver Eagle series. Newer collectors need the older coins to fill their books and complete their collections. It’s probably one of the best times to potentially sell an old coin collection – no matter how small or large – because the coin market is hot.

Those old silver quarters, dimes and half dollars that used to be made of silver (if produced before 1964) are highly sought-after commodities today. They could be worth, literally, hundreds of dollars each, depending on their condition. Remember those old wheat-back pennies? Some of the earlier dates also go for hundreds of dollars now.

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from the wars of the 20th century all have a steep value to certain coin collectors. Many coin shops are always willing to purchase old collections for the purpose of resale. Most will tell you no collection is too large or small, so it may be well worth the time to look through your old coins to determine whether you have any “hidden” gems.

Anthony Cardone is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

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MONEY MATTERS What's the biggest purchase you've made on a whim?

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DISPATCHES » Second-Annual Wags and Whiskers event – On March 5 from 7-11 p.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill will host the second-annual Wine, Wags & Whiskers event benefiting the Humane Society of Hamilton County, featuring Jennie Devoe live in concert, more than 30 of the finest wines to please your palate, delicious hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction.

Come mingle with friends human, canine and feline for a great cause. Purchase your tickets ($55 per person in advance or $65 at the door) at the shelter, Monroe Bank in Noblesville, or by phone at 317-2194630. You must be 21 years old to attend.

Does your pet suffer from food allergies?

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What is a food allergy?

A food allergy is an allergy to any protein contained in food. This can be a particular meat (chicken, beef, lamb, etc.) or any protein, such as those found in carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, wheat, etc.) vegetables and fruits.

What are the symptoms of food allergies in pets?

• Chronic ear infections • Biting, chewing, licking, scratching anywhere on the body (especially the feet, face and belly) • Chronic skin infections • Skin redness, and in some cases, bumps

» HSUS Pet Photo Contest – To support Spay Day, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International host the Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest, presented by VISA and Zazzle – a great opportunity to How is a food allergy diagnosed? celebrate our pets, raise funds for spaying There is unfortunately no good test available and neutering, and win great prizes! Enfor food allergies. This leaves us with the only tering the contest is easy and free – simoption of performing a “food trial.” The purpose ply upload a digital photo of your pet and of a food trial is to eliminate common allergy tell the HSUS a little about him or her. Go sources from your pet’s diet to see if there is an to photocontest.humanesociety.org for improvement in clinical signs. It typically takes more information or to enter. a minimum of eight weeks of a strict dietary RareRoastBeefAd_CurrentCarmel.qxd 7/30/09 5:18 PM Page 1 pet is suffering -www.humanesociety.org trial to find out whether your

from food allergies. It is crucial during this phase to avoid any treats or medications that may affect the result of the test. There are pill formulations of heartworm prevention that can be substituted during the trial. There are a variety of prescription diets available for the purpose of a food trial that can be obtained through your veterinarian.

What is the treatment for food allergies?

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We will continue our discussion on allergies in pets in my next article, “Bert goes to the specialist,” in which I take my own dog to the dermatologist for skin testing.

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Angel is spayed and house trained, and she also qualifies for the shelter’s P.A.W.S. Trace is a 7-year-old male tabby DSH. Trace has a very mellow personality, and his calm demeanor would fit nicely in a quiet and relaxed home environment.

He became separated from his happy home and ended up at the shelter Oct. 28. He will make a great lap cat and loving companion. Trace qualifies for the shelter’s P.A.W.S. (Partnering Animals With Seniors) program.

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They say the problem with your wonderful invention is waste. Heat is not light, and the purpose of the light bulb is light, so all the energy spent creating the heat is unnecessary. Mr. Edison, I can’t believe I am repeating these words to you, but I have even heard it said that your incandescent bulbs are quite inefficient.

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LED has its own set of problems with the type of light it produces. None of these have the brilliance, warmth and aesthetic beauty of your original invention.

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Contemplating my plans for my post-retirement years COMMENTARY

By Dick Wolfsie Lately, I’ve been giving some thought to what I want to do when I retire. TV and newspaper jobs are stressful. My boss at Channel 8 and all my editors place a great deal of emphasis on telling the truth. When I stop working full time, I want to get out of the accuracy rat race.

Several years ago, I wrote about becoming a tour bus driver. Tour bus drivers don’t really have to know anything. They can make up the wildest stories, because people on a bus will believe anything they tell them and no one will remember it, anyway.

Not only that, the people on the bus have no idea where they are going – that’s why they took a bus. So if we got lost, I could make up some outrageous story about how it was in this very isolated area, over 300 years ago, where three monks saved this tiny piece of coastland by staying awake for four days and nights to man the lighthouse with only dried cranberries to eat.

Fascinating, huh? I made it up. I don’t relish the idea of actually driving the bus, but a microphone and a captive audience are not something I could easily turn down.

As I watched the Winter Olympics, I started to reconsider what I would do in my golden

years. I don’t see myself as a snowboarder, crosscountry skier or speed skater, but there is an aspect of the games that intrigues me: judging.

I’ve always considered myself a good evaluator of people. Even my wife, who is not usually quick to flatter me, often tells me how incredibly judgmental I am. I once considered being a Wal Mart greeter, but the employment contract contains a clause that requires you to be nice to everyone. What a waste of judgmental skills.

The more I looked into this judging thing, the more obvious it became that to be a real expert – let’s say in figure skating – requires gaining knowledge. This is the kind of additional effort I am desperately trying to avoid. Then I watched two highly paid TV analysts as they blathered about the Biathlon.

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Oh, he just fell behind.

WOW! Let’s go to a commercial break.

This is more like it. Except for that one pesky Russian name, I think I could step into that job with virtually no training. The heck with judging. That’s the gig for me: snowy sports analyst.

Then I took a break from the Olympics and started watching the Westminster Dog Show.

Here again, it looked like the judges knew what they were doing as they pranced around the arena with the contestants, while the TV pundits were tossing off snappy remarks about the dogs.

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Curlers put the gray matter to work — and I’m hooked COMMENTARY

By Mike Redmond Like many of you, I’ve been transfixed by the exciting Winter Olympics.

OK, that’s a lie. I’ve given it at most a few hours, and most of those have been here and there, not continuous viewing.

It’s not that I don’t like to watch winter sports. After all, you never know when you’re going to see one of those Agony Of Defeat guys fly out of his skis and go pinwheeling down the side of a mountain, and I’m always rooting for one of those tippytoe skaters to do a face plant. It’s just that you have to wait around for these things to happen and right now I have other, more pressing things to do, such as have a life.

The other day, though, my life went on hold for an Olympic event. Really. I spent hours — I’m not kidding, hours — on the edge of my seat, glued to the tube, watching …

Curling.

Also known as “sliding big rocks on the ice.”

If you’ve never seen this sport, let me explain it to you. Some guys stand on opposite ends of a rink and slide 42-pound rocks at each other, in slow motion. While the rock travels down the ice at a blistering two feet per hour, other guys come out with brooms and sweep like crazy, allowing the rock to increase its speed to two and one-eighth miles per hour. Thus the rock has a great deal of momentum when it crashes

into another rock down at the target area, and sends them both off the ice, which can be either a good thing or a bad thing. Sometimes it’s hard to tell.

This goes on for about 12 days, at which point, someone is declared the winner and everyone goes for refreshments.

Now, at first glance, it’s hard to see these folks as athletes, in the same way that it’s hard to see horseshoe pitchers or pinochle players as athletes. It’s also difficult to see them that way at second glance, and third. You don’t exactly hear the theme from “Rocky” ringing in your head while you watch a curling stone go moving — glacier-like — down the ice.

I’ll tell you what they are, though. I finally saw it after watching them for a few ends, which

is curling-ese for innings.

They’re chess players and pool sharks rolled into one.

Really. It was like a veil lifting. I was sitting there making fun of them and all of a sudden I began to see how carefully they were placing the stones on the target area so as to influence the other side’s strategy two, three, four shots down the line.

Blocks, caroms, curving shots — these guys are thinking all the time.

To there you go. I got hooked on curling in spite of myself. I thought I was watching iced-over shuffleboard and found something really interesting. I found the Brainiacs of the winter games. You really have to put the ol’ gray matter to work if you’re going to be a world class curling-type person.

Which, now that I think about it, may be why they chose curling to begin with. No crashes. No face-plants. Smart choice.

Really, there doesn’t seem to be much potential for injury at all, unless they drop one of those stones onto their shoes.

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Come check us out and see if you can catch a Leprechaun, a pot of gold, or a St. Patrick’s Day Special. We offer 1-2 and 3 BR apartments with several floor-plans to choose from. Affordable Housing and Market Rate apartments available.

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Located off I-69 N at exit 19– just 8 miles from Noblesville’s exit 10.

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Pay range $12-13 hr. Fax resume to 317-773-2645, attn. Michelle.

Stylist Space Available First Month Free

NOW HIRING Looking for a part time offer where you can earn $1400 to $2400 every two weeks? Are you dedicated? Over 18?

Computer literate? And have access to the internet one to two hours a week? If you answered yes then we have your career waiting for you! Canes Ultralights Inc. is currently seeking store managers, assistant managers, payroll reps and payment clerks to work at your own flexible schedule! And it only takes a little bit of your time! If you think you have what Canes Ultralights is looking for :contact us with your resume @ mklopez999@gmail.com...that’s mklopez999@gmail.com@ googlemail.com.

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Make It Fit Now Now is when nutrition, activity and good habits can fit into your daily routine. No schedule is too busy to improve your wellness, and with the support of Clarian North Medical Center and the cities of Carmel and Westfield, you can access the resources you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

The Make It Fit Now wellness challenge is underway, offering participants a progressive, 12-week plan in addition to screenings, educational opportunities, key health resources, classes, seminars and other free health events. Participants receive free health journals at our events to keep them motivated. Join the challenge by registering online at www.MakeItFitNow.com

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