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It is our position that the resurgent trend of local breweries here and around the Unites States is good thing for our communities. Known as micro or craft breweries, these operations are loosely defined as ones which create limited amounts of exotic, high-end beer. These brewers, which are riding a wave of generous public support, have afforded Brew Masters the opportunity to innovate, creating new flavor profiles while giving us a chance to exercise our taste buds – the ultimate win-win situation.

One such brewer, Flat 12 Bierwerks, is set in the near East downtown Indianapolis Cottage Homes’ area and has quickly become a lynchpin of local life. Unlike distant commercial manufacturers, these micros invest deeply and locally often hosting community events and charities. With deep Hamilton County connections including active local ownership, Flat 12 is now filling growlers at The Brockway Public House on Old Meridian at Carmel Drive. And, Barley Island has been serving fine suds for a decade at its home in Noblesville. If you enjoy an occasional fine malt beverage, grab a growler and support the local guy. Do it responsibly, of course, but enjoy and make the calories count in both quality beer and local impact.

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It is our position that the horrific events in Japan should not sideline current US applications for new nuclear power generating plants. Instead, engineers must promptly apply the lessons learned from the failures in Asia. The naturally occurring 9.0 earthquake and ensuing colossal tsunami were disasters, while unpreventable by man, able to be imagined. The resultant failure of the cooling systems in the stations was and is potentially preventable. The standby generators that were supposed to provide electrical power to cooling pumps during power outages survived the earthquake, but failed when the tsunami flooded them. Are there solutions to ameliorate this risk? Is it necessary (or wise) to disregard nuclear power generation as an option because of the present crisis?

Among the most unique of human qualities is the ability to assimilate knowledge from our surroundings and the errors of other. This should be no exception. We believe the United States should use the data collected from this terrible failure to ensure no reoccurrence. And, we continue to believe that nuclear power can be an important part of our goal to attain energy independence and carbon free emissions in the near future. Isn’t now the time to adapt and not to panic?

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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.

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Section 24. Neither the Governor nor Lieutenant Governor shall be eligible to any other office, during the term for which he shall have been elected.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Westfield needs an Estridge comeback By now you probably know that The Estridge Group has shuttered its sales office after battling a horrific economy and its aftereffects. It’s a blow to one of Hamilton County’s pioneers in the real estate sector, but it’s also a blow to the city. As the sales office closed – we hope VERY temporarily – the company was forced to sideline its Symphony project here for the time being. We know Paul Estridge’s determination will not allow for an idle moment, and we anticipate the Symphony project will be revised and submitted to the city’s planning commission.

That revision could take up to a handful of months, we’re told, but the time pales in comparison to losing the chance at the project for good. We’re also hopeful that Estridge will emerge from its crisis as a stronger and more stable player. Westfield’s immediate future could be solidified on multiple levels with a successful comeback. ••• The city’s $45 million Grand Park Sports Campus at 191st Street and U.S. 31 could open as soon as 2012, we’ve been told. It would be part of a $2.3 billion, 1,700-acre project that would include retail and commercial enterprises. Westfield officials are

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg working on acquisition of eight parcels for that approximately 350-acre project. Get it done and become the Mecca for youth and amateur sports you’re envisioning, folks! ••• Election season is gaining momentum. We know this because we have received phone calls and e-mails from residents complaining that their candidates’ yard signage has been defaced or otherwise trashed or stolen. Come on, people. Put down the Sharpies and box cutters and grow up. Every candidate has a right to expect his or her signs will remain unscathed. These acts should be viewed as violations of personal property and the right to free speech.

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By Terry Anker headmaster, David Hardesty, a dedicated board Much has been said in these many long days since dissenting members of our state legislature of directors, a talented teaching staff and a zealous parent constituency. They have, in very took their leave to neighboring Illinois. While short order, shown that a the newly popularly can come together elected legislative majorPerhaps no subset of this group to focus on education ity decries their striking issue has garnered more and produce swift and counterparts as overtly in results. dereliction of duty, adattention than the current positive Of course, this school, vocates claim moral high consideration of changes like any other, is not ground, holding that perfect for all children. it is they who stand in to the status quo in the But how can promotprotection of unionized education industry. ing the opportunity to teachers, auto workers provide alternatives be and others seeking collective advocacy. As expected, bloggers and pundits a bad thing? Critics might argue that any shift from our present system would strip it of the have exacerbated the debate by holding up exmost competitive pupils, leaving a diminished treme points of view. student body behind. Perhaps, yet isn’t it right Perhaps no subset of this issue has garnered to encourage competition in a system where the more attention than the current consideration ultimate product benefited by that very struggle of changes to the status quo in the education is the enormous potential of a young mind? Coindustry. Talk of charter or voucher alternatives ram Deo (www.coramdeo-in.com) shouldn’t be raises the furor of some, while consideration of the only choice, but it is a good one. unionized public employees too often provides cover for some of the most cruel and inappropriate attacks against hardworking rank-and-file Terry Anker is an associate editor educators and administrators. of Current Publishing, LLC. It was in this atmosphere that I was introYou may e-mail him at terry@ duced to Coram Deo Academy. currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Women’s club meeting – Westfield Woman’s Club will meet on April 12th at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Friends Church, 324 South Union St. The guest speaker will represent Decorating Den Interiors.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, August through December and March through June. Come join us and get involved with your community. » City council meeting – The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for April 11 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 130 N. Penn Street. For more information visit www.westfield.in.gov. » Hospital renovations – St.Vincent Hospital Carmel has announced plans to significantly renovate the 28,000 square foot, 124 bed maternity unit. The construction of phase I will be complete in the summer of 2011, phase II will start July of 2011. For more information on the renovation, classes and programs that are offered for soon-to-be mothers and families, visit monogrammaternity.com. » New stores at Clay Terrace – Three new stores are coming to Clay Terrace according to a release from Simon Property Group. Charming Charlie, Ann Taylor and Soma Intimates will be opening over the next few months at various places throughout the lifestyle center. » Food drive – From now through April 2, the Westfield Washington Public Library is collecting non-perishable kid’s food as part of the Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club’s new annual “Food for Kids” drive. The purpose is to assist the Good Samaritan Network in Noblesville that serves all 13 of the food pantries in Hamilton County. Anyone wishing to learn more may contact Golden K Secretary Fred Lindsey at 317-844-4481. » Register for festival – The deadline for film submissions is March 31 for the 2011 Indianapolis International Film Festival (Indy Film Fest), hosted July 14 – 24 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Filmmakers of all genres, backgrounds and skill-levels are invited to submit their work to this highly-anticipated annual event. Entry fees meeting the extended deadline of Match 31 are $50 per film and $35 for Withoutabox (WAB) members. All entry fees are non-refundable. Films interested in submitting must utilize Withoutabox. com (http://www.withoutabox.com/ login/4101).

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My latest parenting blunder COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson Our oldest son is twelve. He plays travel soccer and alto sax. A few nights ago, he had the Spring Concert and a mandatory soccer practice, both scheduled for 7 p.m. I was reminded of the concert a week before, and learned of the practice less than 48 hours prior. Obviously, I felt that band was the priority, given that soccer was just a practice. My husband, however, thought Geoffrey’s commitment to his team was more important. Since we couldn’t come to an agreement on which activity to attend, we left the decision up to our son.

Naturally, he chose soccer. What? But that’s a terrible decision! “Are you sure?” I asked. “You’re missing a concert for a practice.” “I know,” he replied, “but we have to do well this weekend in our tournament if we want to win.” Knowing it was the wrong choice, but respecting my son’s wishes, I emailed the band teacher about Geoffrey’s impending absence.

Minutes before we were headed out the door for soccer, I received a reply. It seemed the teacher was NOT impressed. He requested a parent-teacher-student conference ASAP to discuss. Frick.

I pleaded with Geoffrey to change his mind.

“Jeeze, Mom! What’s the worst that could happen?” “Um, you could get an F or get kicked out of the class or, worse yet, I could get yelled at for poor parenting.” But it was all to no avail.

He wouldn’t budge. So I drove him to soccer practice, feeling sicker and sicker with anxiety, knowing I was allowing my son to make a huge mistake.

As soon as I dropped Geoffrey off, I went in search of a distraction. I found a small one in the sleeveless blouse collection at Goodwill, but I simply could not shake the feeling that I had royally screwed the pooch. I needed someone to talk to, someone other than my husband, who felt I was overreacting. So who could

I call? Who did I know who would understand my stress? Ding, ding, ding! Got it. My mother-in-law.

As expected, she validated my concerns and confirmed what I already knew. “Yes, it sounds like he made the wrong decision. And yes, you probably shouldn’t have let him make that choice to begin with. But more important than either of those is the fact that you followed through with your commitment to your son.” I suppose that was something.

But I still felt terrible. What kind of mom puts her middle-schooler in the position to choose between a sport that he loves and a required school performance? Is it any surprise he chose the game? Why didn’t I just put my big size-nine foot down and tell him how it was going to be? Stupid, stupid, stupid! And now it was too late.

When the conference arrived two days later, I was extremely nervous. There’s just something about being back in a junior high – feeling like you’re headed to the principal’s office for a lecture you deserve – that makes you want to vomit in a locker.

But guess what? Geoffrey’s band teacher was amazing. He wasn’t upset at all; he merely wanted to understand Geoffrey’s reasons behind his decision and to explain why choosing the concert would have been the smarter move. He didn’t make me feel like a bad parent, but rather a partner in Geoffrey’s education. I’m convinced Geoffrey learned a lesson.

And I learned one too: Always trust your motherly instincts. So, sorry youngest child! By the time we get to you, you’ll have no fun at all!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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This attractive, well maintained 5BR.2.5BA Centennial home is situated on a beautifully landscaped lawn. The rare main level 5th bedroom provides an ideal space for den/ library or office. You’ll appreciate the dramatic 2-story entry that sets the mood and provides a seamless transition to spacious living, dinning and family rooms and kit. The breakfast area accesses screened porch, patio and backyard with partial privacy fence. Other thoughtful features include French Doors opening to front porch.

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Westfield in Bloom returns with new, bigger goals

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Spring has sprung in Westfield, and Westfield in Bloom is way ahead of warmer weather, planning several new activities for the community this year.

Modeled after America in Bloom, an organization that encourages community involvement and spirit through participating in community beatification projects, Westfield in Bloom has many new plans for 2011, including a new committee and color theme for the year.

“People recognize us for our floral projects, but we’re doing so much more this year that the flowers and such are only part of what we have planned,” said Melody Jones, Westfield Parks and Recreation director and leader of Westfield in Bloom.

This year’s competition for designing garden and entryways is all about the color yellow, according to Jones. She said last year’s competition garnered more than double the participation they’d seen before, and she expects a high turnout again this year.

In addition to the competition and beautification projects throughout the city’s downtown and parks, Westfield in Bloom

this year is also hosting a Westfield historical walk, expanding the Plant-A-Row project to provide fresh produce to the Third Phase and Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s food pantries, and also including several new environmental projects with the newest Westfield in Bloom committee, the Environmental Awareness committee.

The new committee is a part of the larger goals of America in Bloom, and according to Jones, will further help develop not just the aesthetics of the area but also build on the community spirit and sense of pride in the city. While the new committee is very exciting, Jones is also anxious to have more people involved with the projects so Westfield in Bloom can grow further to find other ways to get involved in the community.

Community Plant Day is May 21 and a major effort to plant an entire garden in Quaker Park for the season. In addition, Arbor Day and National Trails Day are also important days for Westfield in Bloom. Any individuals or groups who want to get involved should contact Stephanie Fix with the parks department at sfix@westfield.in.gov or 317-384-3184.

Estridge closing sends ripples across county

By Jordan Fischer Current in Westfield The announcement Monday that Carmel-based Estridge Group will be shuttering its sales department has homeRupp owners like Steve Rupp wondering about the status of their warranties, and in some cases, whether their half-built homes will be finished.

Rupp lives in Estridge’s Centennial neighborhood in Westfield – his second Estridge-built home. His home recently received a yearly “check-up” covered under Estridge’s highly regarded three-year HomeLife warranty, but may be one of the last to do so.

The Estridge Group, one of the last homebuilders based in the Indianapolis area, has a number of communities in various stages of completion across the north and west side of the metropolitan area – including Anderson Hall and Somerset Woods in Fishers, and Carmel’s Lincolnshire and Grandin Hall.

Rupp, who is also broker associate at Prudential Indiana Realty Group, said homeowners with incomplete homes may have to look to third parties to finish construction jobs Estridge can’t, or to the still-functioning Estridge Custom Galleries, which is financially separate from the beleaguered production builder.

“Short term, it’s going to be a black eye,” said Rupp.

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NEED HELP? For homeowners still covered under Estridge’s HomeLife warranty, President Paul Estridge Jr. encourages those in need of repairs to contact HomeLife support at 317.582.2444.

pointed to banks being unable or unwilling to provide lines of credit to homebuilders as one of the primary causes of the company’s shutdown.

“One thing that confuses me, is if you have a builder who is so well known, and is so personally invested financially in his business… that to me would mean a lot to a bank, because they want to see some skin in the game,” Rupp said.

The company’s financial woes also has ripples across the subcontracting industry. Estridge is just the latest in a line of homebuilders like C.P. Morgan, Gunstra Builders and Hansen & Horn to close operations. The effect of this, Rupp said, is that businesses and workers who provide electrician, plumbing, tiling and other services to the builders are suddenly finding themselves without the majority of their workload.

“A lot of these subcontractors really built their business around Estridge, and now they don’t have any work,” Rupp said. “It’s pretty pervasive.”

Estridge has maintained that he will look for ways to continue construction on homes in progress, and to support homeowners in need of repairs.

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Lemonade Day teaches important lessons

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By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield The lemonade stand is a familiar sight in many (Carmel,Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville) neighborhoods in spring and summer, but on Sunday May 1, don’t be surprised if there are a few more than usual.

Lemonade Day is a national program that teaches children the entrepreneurship and how to run a business, all through the model of the lemonade stand. Sponsored by Carmel resident and entrepreneur Scott Jones, Lemonade Day is hosted on May 1 this year across the Central Indiana area.

“Last year over 7,000 kids signed up for Lemonade Day in the area,” said Jami Marsh, who directs the Central Indiana Lemonade Day. “This year our goal is 10,000 and we really want to reach a much larger area of kids this year too.”

Once children have their official Lemonade Day backpacks, workbooks and other help inside can help them make the most of the experience. Kids have their own workbooks which guide them through designing the stand, picking a good location, advertising their stand and setting goals, and eventually operating their own lemonade stand. Parents and adults also have their own guide to help supplement the process.

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Brand new stage, brilliant new season

By Cheri Dick, executive director of the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll, please.

It is with much anticipation, expectation and sheer joy that I officially announce the line-up of shows for Civic Theatre’s inaugural season at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

This year’s series of shows, “Brand New Stage, Brilliant New Season,” has something for everyone. Whether you like jazz music or show tunes, searing drama or hilarious comedy, stories brimming with life lessons or bubbling with laughs, Civic’s 2011-12 season promises entertainment for all our patrons — including you.

Civic will open our first season at the Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 8 with “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a charming story about a jazz-age enthusiast whose favorite musical bursts into life in his living room. When virtually all we hear about these days are problems and challenges, this evening of whimsy promises some welcomed relief.

“Amadeus,” our second show of the season, explores the dramatic rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and court composer, Antonio Salieri. Based on history and enhanced by artistic license, this riveting testimony of Mozart’s

musical genius will thrill you.

You’ll want to celebrate the holiday season by bringing the entire family to our winter production of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka.” However, get your tickets early, as our holiday shows are always extremely popular.

It’s zany, it’s nutty, and it will be a toasty way to spend a blustery evening next winter. “Lend Me a Tenor” promises a delicious dose of everything you need to get your New Year off to a happy start. By the way, you’ll really appreciate the covered parking that is adjacent to the Tarkington Theater, regardless of how nasty or nice the weather might be.

Finally, we’ll end the year with an all-time Broadway classic, “Guys and Dolls.” You’ll stroll out of the theatre with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Remember these six words: “Brand New Stage. Brilliant New Season.” I’ll be telling you much more about both in columns to come.

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Grace McClelland publishes a book to speak for kids with differences and forwarded it to a fellow

By Margaret Sutherlin the gift of grace hand surgeon in Florida, who Current in Westfield eventually forwarded it to Grace McClelland has Wild Onion Press publisher done many things kids her To purchase Grace’s book in either Shelley Mickle’s husband, who age haven’t: She wrote her paperback or hardback version, visit www. brought the story to his wife. first book at age five, has been wildonionpress.com.

Publisher Shelley Mickle, published at the age of nine, children’s and young adult including a publishing party “Teenagers and adults have different stories author, founded Wild Onion and book signing, and seems to tell too because things always change,” said only a few years back to introto have a much more mature, Grace. “So I think I’ll write more then too.” duce characters with physical positive outlook on life than differences. many grownups.

“This is an area of literature So while many special things that was neglected,” said Mickhave been happening for this le, who herself was affected by young Westfield resident, it is polio in the 1950s and could surprising when Grace shows Artist Nancy Moskovitz understand the bullying and you the little hand that is makused this picture of Grace as teasing a difference could bring ing a big impact. an illustration in the book. on a child.

“It makes me really sad when The opportunity to share Grace’s story was somepeople say rude things. They don’t know I have a thing she knew she was interested in. good heart and good inside,” said Grace. “All peo“When I got her manuscript off that FedEx truck ple have their differences, not only a few.”

I knew it was the most exciting day,” said Mickle.

Grace, born with only a few fingers and small, “It was such an exciting day because as soon as I misshapen hand knows that a difference like hers finished it, I knew my life was changed forever by can be difficult for some people to understand. this incredible little girl. When you’re in her presDoctors cannot explain what caused Grace’s hand ence you know you’re in the presence of a special to grow in such a way, but it hasn’t prevented her person. Grace is amazing – almost a star from from trying to use the difference to educate others. another world because of her drive, wisdom and “The Gift of Grace,” her picture book, was pubmaturity. She is a natural poet.” lished this month by Wild Onion Press, based in Shelley contacted the McClelland’s immediateFlorida, to address her own difference, but also how ly, and over a year the book came together. Illusdifferences aren’t about the things differences keep people from doing, but the choices differences offer trator Nancy Moskovitz created art for the story, directed under the watchful eye of Grace, who them. was quite adamant about the pictures being just The story behind Grace’s book started one afso. Mickle did little to revise Grace’s language or ternoon when Amy McClelland went to pick up word choice, and if she did, Grace was careful her twin children from school, Patrick and Grace. to make sure her intent was not changed.

Patrick was visibly distressed, and Grace seemed “We’re so proud of her,” said Amy. “She’s unhappy also. been given a voice and she has something to say “It was actually Grace’s twin brother Patrick that will impact other people. She didn’t write who was most upset that day,” said Amy. “A kid in this to be published but to share her message.” preschool had called Grace stupid because she had As for Grace, the publishing party and book a stupid little hand. We talked about it as a family, signing were highlights of being an author, though and Grace decided the solution was to share the she is also excited to start work on other books. story.”

“He just didn’t know how smart I really am,” said Grace a second later, grinning.

So rather than be sad or sulk, she took action.

Grace, who was only five at the time, dictated the story she wanted to tell other kids to her mother, with the goal to help others understand why she had a little hand and that having differences were just a part of anyone. Over several weeks, Grace refined her story, adding to it and making a few changes until she had it just right.

“I took it to school with me to share with my classmates and friends,” said Grace. “That way they were comfortable, and wouldn’t stare or make fun of me. They knew it was a difference.”

Grace’s hand doctor who monitors her hand’s Amy , Grace and Tom McClelland growth and development and heard about the story

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DISPATCHES Âť Spring break dates – Spring break lasts April 1-8 for all Westfield Washington Schools. Classes resume on Monday April 11, 2011. For details visit www.wws.k12.in.us Âť WWS Staff Volleyball Tournament – Oak Trace Elementary Staff is hosting the 7th Annual Relay for Life WWS Staff Volleyball Tournament on March 29, at 6 p.m. in the Westfield High School Multi-purpose Instructional Facility and Gym. Admission is $2 per person or $5 for families. The event honors Spencer Lancaster, Oak Trace second grader, and Jacob McConahay, Monon Trail first grader, who are battling cancer. Come out and see teachers, bus drivers, staff and administrators have fun and raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Relay for Life will be held at the WHS Track on May 13 and 14. Âť Hamilton County Reads Book Discussion – The Westfield Washington Public Library, in cooperation with the other county libraries, is participating in “Hamilton County Reads,â€? a countywide program when everyone is asked to read the same book. The title of the book that has been chosen is,â€? To Kill a Mockingbirdâ€? by Harper Lee. Join us at the Westfield Washington Public Library on Thursday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m., for an engaging discussion of this timeless classic. First published in 1960, the social and racial issues within this book are still relevant today. Âť Spring Break Pottery Camp – On Friday, April 1, the Westfield Washington Public Library will have a Spring Break Pottery Camp. Create many works of dinnerware art on and off the pottery wheel including bowls, plates, cups, pitchers and more! The cost is $30 per child with two time slots to choose from: 10:15a.m. to 12:45 p.m., or 1:30 to 4 p.m. Please contact Children’s Services at 317-896-9391 for registration information. Âť Sign up for summer camp – Westfield Washington Schools are now registering students for summer camps. Over 85 special interest camps and traditional day camps staffed by our own WWS teachers, staff and WHS Coaches. Registration is open to families who reside in the Westfield Washington School District. Register for camps online through Westfield Washington Schools’ website www.wws. k12.in.us by clicking on Summer Camp ParentPoint icon found under “Quick Linksâ€? on the left hand side.

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Myriad uses of myriad GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney When I first started working with Current, it was as an editor. While editing one piece, I changed myriad to a myriad of. In doing so, I changed the part of speech from an adjective to a noun. My editor questioned the choice, so I provided evidence to back up my change. Then I forgot about it.

I forgot about it until the next week, anyhow.

After the piece printed, Current got an email from a reader who wanted to know why we had misused myriad. Now, nearly three years later, I’m addressing myriad here. Let’s clear up the misconceptions.

The word myriad, which means of great or indefinite number or a great or indefinite number, can function as either an adjective or a noun. It is grammatically correct as either an adjective or a noun. The definition is virtually identical whether used as an adjective or a noun. The only thing that changes when switching from one part of speech to the other is how the word is structured in the sentence. Take a look: Japan faces myriad problems following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan faces a myriad of problems following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

In the first sentence, myriad functions as an adjective modifying problems. Because it is an adjective, it needs no additional words. It could easily be replaced with another adjective such as many, various or numerous.

The second sentence is altered slightly by the addition of two words: a and of. When myriad is used as a noun, the sentence must be constructed to accommodate it. Again, myriad could be replaced by a number of synonyms: number, mountain, bunch. But as a noun, it needs an article and the preposition of in order to make sense in the construction.

Both uses are grammatically correct. The first is a little tighter and less wordy, but to me it sounds foreign and a bit awkward. So I continue to use myriad almost exclusively as a noun. But you can use it as an adjective if you like. It’s a great word, so I’m happy if you use it correctly one way or the other. ••• This week’s grammar lesson at Carmel Lutheran Church (7 p.m. on Thursday, check Door #6 for the room number) will be, “Object or Subject? Get Your Pronouns in Order.â€?

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Dance team wins state Current in Westfield Members of the Westfield High School dance team won a first-place victory at the state competition for intermediate hip-hop dance.

“I have seen such tremendous growth from all the girls on the team,” said senior and co-captain Kate O’Connor.

“We have several new girls on the team this year who are new to dance and the sport, and it was such a great moment as a team to come together and win state.”

To compete at the Indiana High School Dance Team Association state championships, the Westfield team had to place within the top four at regional competition, where they also took first. Once they won first at regionals, the team got to work with coach Rossi Mills and choreographer Stacie Mills to learn a new routine and perfect it in just a few weeks to take to the state competition.

At state the team competed against eight other dance teams.

Lady Jamrocks “I have really seen such growth from my daughter over the past several years as not just a dancer but leader,” said Cindy O’Connor, Katie’s mother and also an active booster parent. “The team has really grown on the school level to include more booster parents and help the dance team become a lettered sport. I have seen so much development this year from all of the girls.”

Children’s author makes stop in Westfield Current in Westfield Author Jim Aylesworth read and talked with students at Carey Ridge Elementary. A children’s literature author, Aylesworth has written favorites such as “Naughty Little Monkeys,’ “The Mitten” and “The Completed Hickory Dickory Dock.”

Originally from Ohio, Aylesworth lived all over the country as a child, and spent his summers in Indiana on his grandparents’ farm, a source for some of his stories and characters.

For more information on Jim Aylesworth, visit http://www.ayles.com/ index.html.

Jim Aylesworth and Margie Ramey’s fourth grade class.

Lily grants awarded to three WWS educators Current in Westfield Three Westfield Washington educators were awarded grants from the Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

Dawn Knight, Laura Mulligan and Scott Williams are a part of a select group of 120 Indiana teachers and administrators who help encourage a creative outlet for educators and an opportunity to continue studies. The grants are for $8,000.

Dawn Knight, an English teacher at Westfield High School, was awarded a grant for “If These Stones Could Talk: Lessons of a Journey into Family WWII History in Europe.” Dawn will travel with her son to retrace family members’ experiences in Europe during World War II. Laura E. Mulligan, a German teacher at Westfield High School, will complete her project, “Following Her Footsteps: A Journey of

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Survival.” She will trace her grandmother’s journey through Poland, Russia and Germany.

Scott A. Williams, Principal at Washington Woods Elementary School was awarded a grant for “Telling Their Story: Shedding Light on Puente Azul, El Salvador.” Williams will complete a solar panel project and write a children’s book about it, while enhancing his skills in conversational Spanish.

“We never cease to be delighted at the response to this popular program,” said Sara B. Cobb, endowment vice president for education, in a statement. “Among other things, good teaching also requires a high degree of energy and motivation. We regularly hear that these renewal experiences have helped hard-working Indiana educators regain their enthusiasm for their profession.”

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WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 30TH ANNIVERSARY

We hope that in these past weeks you have enjoyed looking at photos that represent past and current Chamber activity. These photos merely scratch the surface of the many events, celebrations, and programs that are organized and sponsored by the Westfield Chamber.

We invite you to learn more about the Westfield Chamber by visiting www.westfield-chamber.org.

The mission of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic development of the Westfield community, and to be active in all aspects of community life. The Chamber strives to enhance the educational, recreational, spiritual, and cultural development of the community through the participation of its business, professional, and community members. This mission is based on the goal to promote a favorable business climate and a positive quality of life.

The Chamber board and staff along with Chamber volunteers, work faithfully to provide the entire community with programs of value.

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The Westfield Young Professionals organized in 2010. A networking event was held at the Westfield Ameriana Banking Center.

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DISPATCHES » March gardening tips – 1. Set out pansies as soon as the ground is ready. They’ll happily withstand cold weather and will bloom steadily if the spent blossoms are kept picked.2. Remove the mulch from your perennial beds gradually. Take it off as the season progresses and add it to your compost pile.3.If your compost pile has been frozen all winter, add some manure now and turn it frequently.

-www.almanac.com » Tips for buying wine online – Check vintages carefully. Remember that most wines these days are meant to be drunk young, so you want to make sure, in those cases, that you get the newest vintage.

If the site has a “comments” section, tell them that you don’t want vintage substitutions. And be sure to read the fine print about substitutions. Some sites say they can substitute a different wine if it’s under a certain price — say, $15.

-www.nyt.com » Arts center launces ‘The Scene’ – The Center for the Performing Arts will unveil plans for The Scene, a new social and civic group focused on connecting young professionals with the arts community, on April 1 with food, dessert and craft beer pairing. One hundred tickets for the launch event – including the preceding Savion Glover performance - are available by calling 843-3800 or visiting www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org. Use the promo code “thescene” for online orders. » Garlic-roasted asparagus – A great, healthy side. Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper.

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Local artist finds regional success through travel and shows

By Lauren Burdick Current in Westfield With upcoming art shows in New Jersey and Minnesota, Mary Johnston, artist and partner at the Magdalena Gallery in the Carmel Arts and Design District, is making big waves with her art, despite her career as an artist happening by coincidence.

“I have painted and drawn ever since I was a little kid. I was so interested in art that my mom put me in a special art program as a kid, so that’s what I did in my summers when I was really young,” Johnston said. “I’ve always participated in some sort of artsy thing.”

After graduating with communications and English degrees, Johnston found herself working in graphic arts. It was not until her children were born that Johnston began considering painting as a career.

“I ended up being at home, wondering what I could do part time, and I started working with my paints again. I started working with watercolors, and before I knew it I was out there showing and selling watercolors.”

It was Johnston’s move to Indiana in 2003 that brought her to the Magdalena Gallery after meeting Magdalena Hoyos-Segovia. While her studio may be situated in Carmel, Johnston still frequently travels to art shows, displaying her works in the Midwest, East and South.

in Florida, and her schedule for the rest of the year includes Rose Squared Productions Spring Fine Art & Craft Show in New Jersey on April 9 and 10 and shows in Minneapolis and Edina Minnesota, including a solo gallery show in May. Johnston will also be participating in outdoor and indoor shows in Chicago in the coming months. Johnston also has a publishing contract with the Hadley House in Minneapolis, which does wholesale reproduction work. Johnston has 35 paintings that can be purchased as reproductions through the Hadley House.

Johnston’s work, though she frequently travels, is still visible in Carmel. The Magdalena Gallery and Johnston’s own studio above the gallery are open during the Arts and Design District’s Gallery Walks that take place on the second Saturday of each month from 5 to 10 p.m. These walks, according to Johnston, help bring the arts to Carmel and central Indiana.

“The vision for this area was to be this magnet and hub for people to come to and Johnston in her studio celebrate art, buy art. We’re trying to make it a great community,” she said.

“It’s crossed a lot of boundaries,” Johnston The Magdalena Gallery is open from 10 a.m. said. “Our market is not just Carmel, and certo 5 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday and tainly with me doing personal shows, my mar10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The ket is not just Carmel. I travel a lot doing these Gallery is located at 15 E. Main St. shows.”

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The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts April 1, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets Online at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org or by calling the box office 317.843.3800.

It will be a night to remember when Savion Glover’s SoLo in TiME takes over the Palladium. More than 15 years after he ignited Broadway with his wildly acclaimed show Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk, the gifted dance impresario continues to thrill audiences with his technique, footwork and blinding speed.

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Mo’s Irish Pub. What do you usually order there? I order a chicken sandwich and French fries with cheese.

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The scoop: El Palenque, translated as “the arena” in Spanish, is a fairly new Mexican restaurant in Noblesville and aims to be both family-friendly and affordable. El Palenque serves fresh, authentic meals in large portions at comparatively small prices for dine-in or carry-out.

Type of food: Mexican Price: Large platters/dinners for around $10, lunches for around $6 Specialty menu items:

Chimichangas (chicken or ground beef), a variety of enchiladas (including shrimp, beef, and chicken), Tamales (hand-made in corn husks) Dress: Casual Reservation: Accepted Smoking: None Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Address: 2313 Conner Street Phone: 770-1972

Feinstein and Hamlisch perform at the Palladium

Hamlisch wows at Palladium, Feinstein gives surprise performance Current in Westfield Composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch performed at the Palladium to a very enthusiastic crowd March 20 and in the encore, Center for the Performing Arts artistic director Michael Feinstein surprised the audience with a dueling piano performance with Hamlisch.

Hamlisch was happy to interact with the audience creating several off-the-cuff musical numbers referencing the proper pronunciation

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of Carmel, and used song-title suggestions from the audience to create a song also.

Hamlisch wrote the music for Broadway shows “A Chorus Line” and “They’re Playing Our Song”, and also several films including “The Way We Were” and “The Sting.” Hamlisch won a Tony and Pulitzer Prize, several Oscars and Grammys, and also Emmys for his works.

To learn more about the Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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April 1 Seth Rye in concert April 1, 2 and 6 p.m.

Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville Tickets: $10.

Call 773-2002 for details.

Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will perform twice in Noblesville on April. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fight child abuse in Hamilton County.

April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m.

The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

April 8 Westfield Playhouse-Tuesdays with Morrie Westfield Playhouse 1836 State Road 32 West, Westfield, IN (Eagletown) Fridays and Saturdays - April 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays - April 10, 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8.00 ($2.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to the ALS Foundation); Reservations Recommended: www.westfieldplayhouse.org, 317-896-2707 “Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling ALS/Lou Gehrigs Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.

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April 9 Carmel Community Players: I Hate Hamlet Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd Suite 140, Carmel March 31-April 10; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults; Seniors (62+) $12, and $12 for students. Tickets at the door or in advance at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling CCP’s box office at 317-815-9387.

This comedy is sure to be fun for those who either love, or love to hate, Shakespeare. The plot is that of a successful television actor who relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his.

April 15 Indianapolis Repertory Theatre: The Gospel According to James The Indianapolis Repertory Theatre 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis March 22-April 10; Showtime vary Tickets available online at www.irtlive.com This world premiere performance is certain to make audiences reflect on their own and country’s history. Written by Charles Smith and commissioned by the IRT, “The Gospel According to James” follows James Cameron and Mary Ball as they look back at the racial crimes in Marion, IN when they were teens in the 1930s. Past and present intermingle to create and incredible performance and story.

April 16 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: A Thousand and One Nights The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available by phone by calling 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787. Visit www.carmelsymphony.org for more information.

Carmel Symphony performs Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov in what is sure to be a fantastic musical evening for the entire family.

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DISPATCHES » New IDC tenant – Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs will soon occupy a nearly 5,000-square-foot retail showroom in the Indiana Design Center. The new showroom is set to open in May and will be dedicated to the latest in home fashion, offering carpet, area rugs, ceramic and stone tile, hardwood flooring and resilient flooring. » Women wear the pants – Printed sheaths not for you?

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Spring moss topiary DESIGN

By Ashley Phipps The bit of warm weather we experienced a couple weeks ago has me longing for spring to come. As a recent transplant to Indiana, it has been 10 years since I have lived in a place where it snows. I love the snow, don’t get me wrong, but I am ready for spring.

I decided that if have to wait a bit longer for it to feel like spring outside, I would start by bringing spring into my home. So I decided to start on a few spring décor projects for my home.

But I also wanted to create something that would be able to stay up in my home for a while, not just for a few weeks. Thankfully, I had a few things lying around the house that inspired this creation!

To make this spring moss topiary you will need the following: • A Styrofoam cone • Extra Styrofoam for the base • Moss (I used a spring-green colored moss) • A hot glue gun and several hot glue sticks • Small wooden dowel • Terra cotta pot • Brown craft paint

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• Ivory craft paint (or whatever color you want the pot to be) • Foam paint brush • Ribbon (optional) How to: 1. Use hot glue to adhere the moss to the Styrofoam cone. You do not want any bare spots so be generous with the amount of moss you use.

2. Use brown craft paint and a foam paintbrush to paint a small wooden dowel. Let it dry.

3. Use ivory (or other) craft paint and a foam brush to paint the terra cotta pot with one coat of paint. Let it dry. (Hint: save time and paint by only painting the exterior of the pot; no one will see the inside.)

4. Fill the painted pot with extra Styrofoam and hot glue moss onto the top of the Styrofoam.

5. Glue one end of the painted wooden dowel into the Styrofoam cone and glue the other end into the Styrofoam in the pot.

6. If you like, add a ribbon of your choice on the pot.

I love how simple it is to add a bit of spring into my home!

Happy crafting!

You can find this and other simple, fun craft, food and décor ideas at www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com and www.facebook. com/simplydesigning and at Twitter @SimplyDesigning.

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Outdoor living spaces – A la carte features COMMENTARY

By Mark Skipper In previous articles, I have shared with you the different options available in planning your outdoor living space. It can be a bit overwhelming through the planning process, but let’s look at each “feature” (a la carte) and the advantages to consider with each.

Patios: Considered the “foundation” of an outdoor living space, patios can be constructed with pavers, concrete or natural stones. Patios are definitely the first phase of any outdoor living space.

Water features: Water features create a tranquil setting that can soothe the mind after a long day at work. Nothing is better than sitting outdoors with your significant other, enjoying a beverage and enjoying a water feature. Two advantages in having a water feature are the relaxing ambiance and the noise created by the “splash.”

Fire feature: Let’s face it, evenings in Indiana can be cool in April, May, June, September, October and November. These “ideal” months for the

warmth of a fire feature help extend the comfortable hours, thereby enhancing your enjoyment. Cuddling with your loved one, mesmerized by the dancing fire, can create unsurpassed romantic evenings. Another huge advantage is the memories created with your family making s’mores and cooking hotdogs for that perfect family-time event.

Grills/smokers: Yes ladies, not only is there a “man cave” indoors (basement or garage), but the ultimate man-cave is the “grill cockpit.”

Your honey wants to be the Captain Kirk of grilling! If you give your man this area, the rest of the outdoor living space becomes all your own! When designing the grill space, we use the industry standard for the grill opening, therefore allowing easier replacement in the future. The most important elements in the grill built-in are the “landing zones.” Designing adequate landing zones to the left of the grill for uncooked products and to the right for cooked products is important.

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Bathroom floors: Something new underfoot COMMENTARY

By Dave Deckker From the ground up, even the most private, function-specific areas of any home – the bathrooms – can be both very comfortable and highly stylish.

Bathroom flooring takes a special kind of beating, subjected to moisture, cosmetic spills, bacteria and stains. It serves a special kind of purpose securing bare, slippery wet feet. And it presents a special kind of design challenge covering typically tight spaces.

Well-installed porcelain or ceramic tile generally constitutes the shortest distance to cover all these points. It’s plentiful in terms of colors, design, quality and budget variations, repels water and germs, cleans well, usually has enough texture to abate wet-foot slippage, and especially with low-energy radiant heat underneath, provides a warm and inviting surface.

If the preference is for a softer feel, cork is sturdy, water resistant, skid-resistant, easy on the feet and comes in many colors. Also, because it’s plentiful in nature and quickly reconstitutes itself, cork is a good “green” flooring choice.

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is another ecofriendly (75 percent limestone composite), comfortable and wonderfully versatile flooring material. It comes in virtually every imaginable color and look – stone, ceramic, natural and geometric designs, even wood planking – and is

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soft and pliable to walk on. It can be installed with or without grout depending on the desired look, and has the water and stain resistance of vinyl.

Glass accent tiles are wonderful design enhancers, and great-looking pebble shower floors are currently very popular. Natural stone tiles, granite and marble flooring are beautiful and occupy the upper end of the budget options.

Traditional materials like wood, when prop-

erly treated, can be a great choice because of its beauty. I’ve yet to find a carpet option that really works, so if soft and fuzzy is your preference, throw rugs are the solution.

Is your bathroom comfortable … or confining? The floor space may be small, but the flooring decision is huge.

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Can your smartphone get a virus?

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By Gary Hubbard When you combine the popularity of smartphones with the fact that average usage is extremely high (because of their mobility), you can bet that the attempts to exploit users is going to continue to grow in 2011.

The biggest exposure point for smartphone users at this point is in the installation of apps (browser-based exploits are uncommon and easily blocked so far).

We have already seen several cases of smartphone apps laden with malware (malicious software) sneaking their way into both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Marketplace.

The term “virus” really needs to be replaced with “malware,” because the exploitation attempts we are seeing don’t have the ability to spread smartphone-to-smartphone as a computer virus can.

Smartphone exploitation generally centers around getting at the private information that makes the smartphone a target-rich environment for hackers (contacts, passwords, e-mail accounts, etc.).

There are significant differences between how iPhone and Android users access apps to install on their smartphones, but how and where you get your apps can greatly increase your chances of being exploited.

Apple only allows apps to be installed via

iTunes and the App Store (unless you “jailbreak” or remove the controls) and they are very particular about what they will allow in the App Store. This controlled “walled garden” approach is one of the reasons many techies prefer Google’s Android platform, but it does provide a pretty significant level of security.

Android is a much more open platform that allows users to install apps from Google’s Marketplace or from lots of other places, but this openness also exposes users to more risk.

Both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Marketplace have had apps with hidden malware sneak past their review processes and make it onto user’s smartphones, but in general it’s rare.

Google recently removed more than 50 apps from the Google Marketplace that were found to have malware hidden in them and then did something very interesting: They flipped on their remote kill switch to delete the apps from the affected smartphones (Apple also has this ability).

The reality is, however, once an app gains access to your information, it can send it off to a remote server, which means even if the app is removed, the damage could already be done. iPhone users who “jailbreak” their phones and install apps from third parties stand a much higher risk of installing a rogue app, because the review process by Apple is bypassed and there would be no remote removal if a rogue app is

discovered.

Novice Android users should stick to getting their apps from the Marketplace and in general avoid apps that are very new and have very few reviews (from any resource).

If you have an Android-based smartphone and love to experiment with apps, you may want to consider installing a free security program called Lookout (http://goo.gl/3COld).

Not only will it warn you of potential spyware and malware, but it offers backup, a lost-phone locator and remote wiping features.

Mobile security experts also recommend that you get in the habit of clearing your smartphone’s browser history and cookies to minimize the exposure should you install an app with malware (it also helps if you lose your phone or it gets stolen – check in the Settings menu for your options).

The best way to protect your smartphone is to make sure to install updates as quickly as you can (the latest protection is usually a big part of an update) and avoid installing apps from sites you don’t know much about.

Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services – www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors. com

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Trust in God trumps understanding SPIRITUALITY

By Bob Walters Some people are just not that into God because He’s too big to fully understand.

He’s infinite, eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent … and we’re not.

We seek the truth, chase the good, and pursue righteousness. God actually is all those things.

He’s the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The “good” is all that resides in and with Him. His righteousness is the final answer.

In our humanness, we require an intellectual middle ground for discussion, rationale and knowledge. We crave to learn, but we need context. We strive to form an opinion, find the logic, or settle an issue. God is different. Way different.

“My thoughts are not your thoughts,” God tells mankind plainly in Isaiah 55:8. God is so big, He hides from knowledge as we define it.

“God,” theologian Joseph Bottum notices, “reveals himself only to faith.”

As people, we have a contradictory mix of good and bad in us. Our human truths have limits and conflicts. We debate righteousness. We divide our loyalties on a sliding scale of convenience between human concerns and divine providence.

On truth, good and righteousness, God is everything, but He’s not a mix of anything. He’s an absolute, not a sliding scale. We want logical answers, and God wants obedient faith. When

we trust with faith, God makes sense. When we trust with logic, we trip over syllogisms.

For example, if God is everything, and evil exists, then God is evil. Blame God. Wrong answer. Try it again with discernment and faith.

When we encounter evil – and evil assuredly exists – it is because something is in disharmony with the perfection of God. The starting point is this: God is good and created a perfect world.

Since the sin of Adam, “… the whole creation has been groaning,” we read in Romans 8:2123. We’re in “bondage to decay.”

Examples are everywhere: an earthquake in Japan, a ruthless dictator in Libya, my friend’s baby granddaughter diagnosed with cancer. Our faith must surpass all understanding, trusting God to shoulder every tragedy borne of a fallen world, earthly sin or human mortality, and ultimately make the world right.

Make the world right. That was the work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Trust in that, and God starts to makes sense. His ultimate, eternal compassion isn’t about the greatness of our understanding; it is about the greatness of God’s faithfulness.

Now that’s big.

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) predicts that if we understood God, we’d want a bigger God we didn’t understand.

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DISPATCHES » Too much cardio bad for heart? – A study conducted a few years ago found that professional marathon runners and some Olympic athletes had suffered heart muscle scarring. Now a new study, this time in laboratory rats, provides solid evidence of a direct link between certain kinds of prolonged elite-level endurance exercise and heart scarring and structural changes. The research effectively shows that years of strenuous cardiovascular exercise – such as marathon training – can damage one’s heart.

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to form over time, dermatologists say. The solution: Lose the straw and drink directly from the glass, bottle or can.

-www.msn.com » Antiviral breakfast – Research shows that the right morning meal can help quash the cold virus. In a recent study from the Netherlands, researchers analyzed the impact that consuming a 1,200-calorie breakfast has on a man’s immune system, versus eating nothing at all. They found that eating big and eating early increased blood levels of gamma interferon, a natural antiviral agent, by 450 percent. (Going hungry actually caused a 17 percent decrease.)

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The results of the research, presented March 19 to the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, are preliminary and questions remain about the role of other life stressors.

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Fight inflammation and reduce risks for heart disease COMENTARY

By Laura Marenco Generally, we may think of cholesterol as the primary culprit in cardiovascular disease, but nearly half of all heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. What researchers are finding is that another factor is at work in our body: inflammation.

Inflammation causes a flood of white blood cells and chemicals that our immune system unleashes to ward off damage or infection.

When we have an injury, such as a scraped knee, inflammation is an important part of the healing process. But when it comes to chronic inflammation, it is system-wide response that does more harm than good.

Cholesterol still is the key villain, as it is the formation of clots that cause strokes, but inflammation works as its sidekick. As cholesterol occurs in the bloodstream, excess LDL begins to seep into the inner wall of the artery, and our inflammation levels speeds up the process. And it is a deadly cycle. As cholesterol is absorbed, it produces more inflammation, continuing the cycle.

It’s likely the reason that people with normal cholesterol levels can be at risk for heart attacks.

And it is levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), released by cells during the inflammation process

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that may be more effective in gauging our risks.

There are dietary ways we can deal with the risks. Typical diets are no longer balanced when it comes to essential fatty acids. Omega 6’s are plentiful in our diet and found in refined

vegetable oils, and prevalent in the American diet. Unfortunately, Omega 6’s increase inflammation. What we lack are Omega 3’s, which reduce inflammation response. Primary sources of Omega 3’s are cold-water fish, and

we can obtain more by eating more salmon or taking a high quality fish oil supplement.

Another way we can fight inflammation is through the herb turmeric, which is well know for it’s anti-inflammatory properties. The health benefits of turmeric lie in the active ingredient called curcumin, which has been found to reduce inflammation by lowering levels of inflammatory enzymes, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Fighting inflammation may be one of the most important ways we can live healthier and longer lives.

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Golf 365 opened earlier this month and is Indiana’s newest indoor golf entertainment and training facility.

Located in the Hamilton County Sports Complex, the facility is open seven days a week to meet the needs of the serious, business and recreational golfer. The center features PGA Tour simulators, a 2,000-squarefoot putting green and Automatic Tee Up bays to enable golfers to repetitively practice driving.

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By Dick Wolfsie My good friend Patty Spitler is the host of “Pet Pals” on WNDY-TV every Saturday morning. She asked me to join the show’s fan Web site, where I could view photos of dogs and cats and post digital shots of my own furry friends.

I logged into the “Pet Pals” sign-up page and after entering some preliminary data came face to face with a CAPTCHA. A CAPTCHA is the security feature that requires you to re-type a series of hard-to-read letters and numbers exactly as they appear on the screen before being issued a password or given permission to access a Web site. It ensures a real human being is taking advantage of the various promotional opportunities: Without CAPTCHA, renegade software programs could amass a boatload of $10-off coupons to Bucca de Beppo, creating a scarcity of spicy meatballs right here in Indiana.

On the “Pet Pals” site I carefully hunted and pecked the curious series of letters into the box.

Let’s see: was that two V’s in a row or was it a W? Was that KLo or Kb? I had no idea, so I took a wild guess. INCORRECT, the prompt berated me.

I took out my reading glasses and peered onto the screen. I typed with only one finger to increase my accuracy. There were two words this time with a squiggly line through them. Some letters looked like caps and others didn’t, but

some you couldn’t tell because they were back-to back with another figure. Some of the numbers appeared as if they were doing the tango together. Why was this so difficult?

INCORRECT repeated the prompt. Or was it InCorRecT? I became so frustrated that I tried the audio CAPTCHA, intended for folks with vision issues, which clearly included me. In this version of CAPTCHA you hear a cacophony of indistinguishable sounds, much like in a crowded restaurant, then suddenly a recognizable word emerges like ORANGE, then more murmuring, then another, maybe BATHTUB, just as an example.

I enunciated each word I heard into my computer’s microphone, not aware my wife was listening at the foot of the stairs: RETREAT … ALAMO … VIOLIN …

CHRYSTANTHMUMS … SWITCHBLADE Mary Ellen was frightened by my incoherent rant. She inched back up the steps without making a sound.

I finally got into the “Pet Pals” Web site, and I also managed to convince my wife I had not totally lost my mind. How did I do that? Do I have to spell everything out for you?

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By Mike Redmond And now it’s time for that semi-regular question-and-answer feature, “A Dip In The Mailbag.” As usual, I’ll be the Dip. Let’s begin.

How’s your mom?

I have no idea. This is March, which means the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, so my basketball-crazed mother is incommunicado.

With her satellite dish and her DVR, it is now theoretically possible for my mother to watch 48 hours of basketball in a 24-hour period.

From what I hear, she is doing all she can to move this beyond theory and into reality.

What does your mom do when college basketball season is over?

She sleeps. Until her birthday. May 29.

Are you following the NCAA tournament?

To a point. I always enjoy the first round because there’s something so delightfully truant about watching college basketball on a weekday afternoon when you should be working.

It’s slightly reminiscent of those bygone days when teachers would wheel big black-and-white television sets into the classrooms to watch the World Series, which was a heck of an improvement over geometry.

After the first round, though, I tend to limit my watching to the Indiana schools that remain in the tournament (unlike, say, a certain little old lunatic lady you might have heard about),

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Do you fill out a bracket for a tournament pool?

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All 310 million of you.

Do you still lift weights?

Well, they’re not going to lift themselves. If you mean do I still work out, the answer is yes, although I really just started up in earnest again, and believe me, Earnest is happy to see me. I was laid up for a while there with a bum hip. I was out of commission for about 30 pounds.

So you’re trying to lose weight?

Yes. It takes time, lifting weights to lose weight, but I find it’s worth the wait. And on that weighty note, you must excuse me. I have to go exercise and watch some basketball. Then, most importantly, I have to not call Mom.

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By Gregory Magnusson Let’s talk about parasites. In my mind, there are three basic kinds of pet parasites. Those that live in the intestines (intestinal worms), those that live on the skin (fleas, ticks) and a third group – those that live in the blood and heart (heartworms).

It’s a little tough for some clients to wrap their heads around that last type. It’s not just a figure of speech; heartworms literally attach themselves to the inside of your dog’s or cat’s lung arteries and heart, and that’s where they live out their adult life.

The thing about parasites is that they don’t really want to kill the host. Well, not initially at least. For a few years, heartworms prefer to stay in your pet, reproducing little baby worms, that float around the body waiting to be sucked out by a mosquito. Those little vampires then buzz along to the neighbor’s dog, stick her, and inject baby worms into her during a blood meal. The baby worms grow up, attach themselves to the heart, and the cycle goes on.

Worms taking up space inside your pet’s arteries leads to heart enlargement and, in later stages, heart failure. They can also cause blood to back up into the liver, leading to liver failure.

Eventually, so many adult worms develop in

the first dog’s heart that the dog dies.

All of this can be prevented, of course, by killing the baby worms before they have a chance to grow up. This is done with prescription drugs.

The original dog heartworm preventive, diethylcarmazine (Filaribits) had to be given every day during heartworm season, and for six weeks afterwards, to prevent heartworm babies from turning into grownups.

In 1974, ivermectin was isolated from a routine screen of naturally occurring soil organisms taken from a golf course in Japan. And luck have it, ivermectin (and several followup drugs) do horrible things to all kinds of parasites without (generally) affecting the host.

The best part is it only has to be given once a month!

So please, don’t let your dog or cat die of heart parasites. Please purchase heartworm preventive from your veterinarian NOW and keep your pet safe throughout the year.

And always obtain a negative heartworm test before starting preventive administration.

Worms taking up space inside your pet’s arteries leads to heart enlargement and, in later stages, heart failure.

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 Dooley is a one-year-old male black and white Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Dooley is very loving and playful boy who has a wonderful personality and disposition. He arrived at the shelter with a bad case of demodex mange (non-contagious) and he received treatment while in a foster home and he looks and feels so much better that he’s ready to find his forever home. His foster home reported that he is housetrained, well mannered and very affectionate and an absolute joy to have in their home.

Eva is a four-year-old female white with gray patches DSH. Eva has a very outgoing personality; some staff even refers to her as “the party girl.” She gets along with people of all ages, she is good with other cats and she even tolerates considerate dogs. Eva likes to play in water, so a water fountain might keep her entertained for hours. She also is quite the talker (what party girl doesn’t like to talk?) and she is also affectionate and gives hugs to anyone who will let her.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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