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It is our position that portions of the Monon Trail are an eyesore. In one section just south of Main Street in Carmel, for example, one can see rusted, abandoned buildings which have been untended for decades, and there is unsightly trash dumped behind a dangerous barbed-wire chain link fence. An old grain elevator, its paint peeled and dulled by time, towers above a misshapen fence.

Twisted metal, rust and debris stare back at hikers and bikers, providing a stark contrast to the rejuvenated Carmel nearby. Warm weather is upon us, inviting residents and out-of-towners alike to spend time outdoors.

Great pains have been taken in recent years to beautify not only Carmel, but other parts of Hamilton County. What should be an inviting stretch of public hiking and biking trails is an embarrassment in many places, and certainly not the impression we want to give to visitors to Hamilton County.

We challenge property owners along these walkways to either clean up their property or tear down the offending structures, removing this blight on our image. The many improvements to Hamilton County are breathtaking, but we do not want our breath taken away by the presence of a ghetto in our midst.

Season of surprises

It is our position that the only thing that the storms over the last couple of weeks have proved, is that you have to be ready for anything. One minute we’re expecting 70-mile-per-hour winds with tornadoes, and the next, strong winds with heavy rain. We can watch the Weather Channel all day and still get surprised with what Mother Nature brings.

That being said, we need to be prepared, whatever the case may be.

With the tornado sirens going off more than usual now, we need to be sure not to give them the “boy that cried wolf” treatment. We believe that everyone should take preventative actions to create a safe environment.

Some preventative actions include; creating a plan so you can find cover within seconds; having a storm kit with flashlights, batteries, bottled water, food and a first aid kit; and recognizing the signs of a potential tornado. For more tips on how to prepare for a tornado, you can go to www. spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/safety.html.

With all of the weather tracking technology and tornado warning information available to us, there is no excuse to not being completely aware and ready for any kind of bad weather.

The views in these editorials are of reader participants. They do not represent those of Current Publishing ownership and management.

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

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

Section 3. Chief Justice. The Chief Justice of the State shall be selected by the judicial nominating commission from the members of the Supreme Court and he shall retain that office for a period of five years, subject to reappointment in the same manner, except that a member of the Court may resign the office of Chief Justice without resigning from the Court. During a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice caused by absence, illness, incapacity or resignation

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all powers and duties of that office shall devolve upon the member of the Supreme Court who is senior in length of service and if equal in length of service the determination shall be by lot until such time as the cause of the vacancy is terminated or the vacancy is filled.

The Chief Justice of the State shall appoint such persons as the General Assembly by law may provide for the administration of his office. The Chief Justice shall have prepared and submit to the General Assembly regular reports on the condition of the courts and such other reports as may be requested.

(History: As Amended November 3, 1970).

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Bennett, Cosby and Peters, oh, my!

It’s a beautiful thing, our network of spies.

They always mean well, and they almost always hit the mark. So, it is with extreme confidence in multiple sources – all of which shall remain nameless – that we tell you it’s no longer a secret: Tony Bennett, indeed, is coming to The Palladium this fall. THE Anthony Dominick Benedetto, that vocal icon of pop music, standards, show tunes and jazz, will grace the stage once and for all. (Last year, we wrote that he would be on hand for the Gala in January; our source was deep inside, more like family, you might say, but it just didn’t happen. We’re confident that’s not the case this time.) So, for those of you still thinking artistic director Michael Feinstein isn’t worth the money, think again.

In all honesty, we were told about this and other shows well more than a month ago in an off-the-record conversation. We stayed quiet, true to our word, and we were committed to remain so, until we heard about it from a handful of others. When word traveled that quickly, we decided, at press time, to start typing. Our spies also tell us that Bill Cosby will delight what we hope will be a packed Palladium sometime in 2012, and

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg this summer’s schedule will feature shows by Indigo Girls, Goo Goo Dolls and Miranda Cosgrove, star of iCarly on Nickelodeon.

Wait, there’s more: We also hear that Feinstein will pair with Bernadette Peters and Sandi Patty, respectively, for concerts featuring the Great American Songbook. Can you feel the momentum that joint is gathering? It is becoming a magnet venue for Central Indiana, which is exactly what it was designed to be – and which is exactly as it should be.

We urge you to pack the house for these shows. Tickets? Try 843.3800 or tickets@ thecenterfortheperformingarts.org for more information.

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DISPATCHES » City Hall closed – City Hall will be closed in observance of Election Day on Tuesday May 3. » Senior health fair – American Senior Communities and St. Vincent Health at a senior health fair for seniors. The Spring Senior Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 9am to 1pm at the St. Vincent Medical Center Northeast (13914 E. State Road 238 in Fishers).

Healthy cooking, in home safety, and other topics will be discussed, in addition to free health screenings. For more information visit www.AmericanSrCommunities.com. » White belt certification – Franklin University’s Center for Professional Training & Development (CPTD) will host a free LEAN Six Sigma White belt certification workshop on Tuesday at its Castleton location. The workshop is ideal for HR professionals to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to dramatically improve productivity and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Team members, executives, managers, and project leaders are encouraged to attend this workshop in which they will learn the tools used to streamline and strengthen both manufacturing and service industries. For more information or to register, e-mail indy@franklin.edu or call 429-3100. » The Scene, the young professionals group with the Center for the Performing Arts, has planned a Monday MixerDate for Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel at Grill 39. It’s a casual event with no cover, no RSVPs and starts at 6 p.m. Visit BeInTheScene.org for details.

How to celebrate the perfect Mother’s Day COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson Mother’s Day, 2002 … ah, the memories.

Puking 10-month-old twins, parties for inlaws, my husband ditching me with said twins and a precocious 3-year old for five hours to attend his brother’s graduation. I’m telling you, nothing says “we love you” like vomit and abandonment.

Luckily, I was able to call a “redo” and celebrated a lovely Mother’s Day the following Saturday. More importantly, I learned a good lesson: If I want to enjoy Mother’s Day, I need to plan, in advance, a whole day just for me.

No kids, no in-laws, no husband. If this is the only day all year that I get to celebrate the joys of motherhood, then I’m going to spend the time pretending I’m not a mom.

With that in mind, I’d like to share with you my Mother’s Day schedule of events for this year, my ninth annual “It’s Great Being Childless Again” extravaganza.

12 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Sleep in. My husband can get up with the kids and plough through the breakfast melee and pre-dawn battle for the Xbox on his own.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Shower. For the entire hour. And enjoy every warm, quiet, peaceful minute of it.

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Blow-dry my hair, put some makeup on, and get dressed – all without leaving the confines of my bedroom to find the missing gecko or break-up a fight over whose turn it is to play Club Penguin.

10:30 a.m. to 10:33 a.m. Say “good

morning” to my family, let them present me with my Happy Mother’s Day cards and/or hand-made ceramic gifts, rhyming poems, etc.

Say “good-bye” to my family and sprint for the door.

10:35 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Head to the Barnes & Nobles for a Starbucks venti latte breve (decaf, of course− I’m too jacked-up on the glory of being on my own to need caffeine!) and a scone.

Peruse the magazines, books and CD selections at my leisure.

11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drive over to Stein Mart and search for a bathing suit (one-piece or extra-long tankini, of course) and possibly some cute espadrilles.

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Hit Panera for a cup of broccoli-cheese soup, a large sourdough roll and a sweetened iced tea. Call my mom in Kentucky and my

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1:30 p.m. Roll into Regal Cinemas for the 1:45 showing of “The Rom-Com My Husband Will Never Take Me To Even If He Were Being Tortured ‘Casino Royale’ Style” or possibly “Lincoln Lawyer.” Matthew McConaughey is simply delicious.

4 p.m. Swing by Dairy Queen for a vanilla cone. Nothing cuts the too-much-butter-onmy-large-popcorn-induced nausea like synthetic ice cream. Trust me on this one.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk the aisles at Target. Heaven.

5:40 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Walk the aisles at WalMart. Cheaper Heaven.

7 p.m. Fly by McDonald’s for my Mommy Happy Meal: a cheeseburger, small fry and Diet Coke, hold the annoying plastic toy.

7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Settle in at Starbucks with a vanilla crème and finish my new most favorite book, “A Discovery of Witches.” (It’s like “Twilight,” but you don’t have to wait until the fourth book for some good stuff!)

8:40 p.m. Return home to wish my beloved offspring “goodnight.” What’s that?

Their bedtime was 8:30?

Alleluia! The perfect end to a perfect day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there. Even if you can’t do a whole day, try to take a moment for yourself. I’m certain you deserve it! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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

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summer or shopping on a Saturday BY ? afternoon, the Downtown Westfield Current in Westfield Neighborhood Association will bring The city of Westfield is making everyone together no matter what its downtown the community’s their interests. backyard for families, businesses and Pointer explained the park is a events. simple investment with tremendous Anne Pointer, president of the benefits.

Westfield Downtown Neighborhood “It will be an economic developAssociation, said the park will unite Pointer ment for the community and build a Westfield. nice base so everyone benefits,” Pointer said. “It “We don’t have a central gathering place, but will pitch a different strategy to businesses and with the development of the Grand Junction we’ll be the meeting place for people walking on encourage a rich climate with organic growth the Monon and the Midland trails, home to our for businesses and residents.”

The Downtown Westfield Neighborhood community’s annual events that will connect association said it will bring more people downbusinesses with our residents,” she said. town and will showcase downtown’s restaurants The Grand Junction is close to Westfield’s inand shops being a collective area for all to enjoy. tricate Grand Sports Park campus and designed Pointer said it’s a small setup, which won’t to host numerous events while attracting new require a high-dollar investment and will utilize businesses and increasing local spending. space in a creative way.

Annual events are currently scattered “It will create the kind of space that brings throughout the town, but when the Grand people together and fills a need for our commuPark is complete it will be the heart of the comnity, it won’t be another large building it will be munity’s favorite activities. People will have a gathering place to go all year round, whether it’s the center of our community,” she said. ice skating in the winter, farmers market in the

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DISPATCHES » Notre Dame is best investment? – Bloomberg Businessweek and PayScale conduct an annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities to determine which schools provide the best return on investment. In the most recent rankings, Notre Dame had the best ROI of all Indiana schools and ranked it No. 10 in the country. After financial aid, graduates pay an average of $94,120 for their degrees. The average 30-year net return for graduates is $1,513,000. The state’s runner-up was Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

-www.businessweek.com » Scholarship fundraiser – The Lebenslust/ Joy of Life Foundation, also known as Anna’s Joy of Life Foundation, has been established in memory of Anna McCullough, a graduate of Noblesville High School, who lost her battle to cancer last year. The foundation seeks to provide sponsorships for student participation in Noblesville High School’s German exchange program. The Sagamore Golf Club is hosting a scramble on May 2 to benefit the scholarship foundation. Visit www.annasfoundation.org for details. » Students don’t seek help - Research shows that high school students are often reluctant to

ask for assistance when encountering a problem, resorting instead to random searching or giving up altogether, Education Week reports.

According to a series of studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, only 25 percent of students asked for help after failing to answer a question on the first attempt, and many instead chose to get the answer by cheating.

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Tastes great, less filling GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney I’m very comfortable talking in front of people. Five people or 500 people, it’s of little difference. But even my comfort with public speaking doesn’t save me from occasionally struggling with one particular speaking pitfall: verbal fillers.

Some verbal fillers, like um, er, uh, and ah, are quite natural. Although there’s no hard and fast explanation as to why we use these fillers (they differ from language to language), they are a verbal cue to the listener that the speaker isn’t quite finished with what he or she is saying or that the speaker is in the process of formulating a response. Speakers who are uncomfortable with silence use them often to fill the silent void – even if that void is only two or three seconds long.

Just because they’re natural doesn’t mean you want to use them all the time. The more frequently you use verbal fillers, the less certain or articulate you will sound to your audience.

In casual conversation with friends, this is not a big deal. In interviews, presentations, or other formal speaking opportunities, fillers can become a problem. Use them once or twice in formal speaking, and chances are good no one will notice. Use them with great frequency, and chances are good that your audience will start

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counting the number of times you say, “um,” rather than listening to what you’re really saying.

The problem amplifies when your fillers are more complex. Common complex fillers are you know, it’s like and I mean. While the occasional um or er will probably fly under the radar of most listeners, the more complex fillers often do not. Especially if you us them all together: “Um, you know, I mean, it’s like really obvious to the listener that you don’t know what you want to say.”

So what’s the solution? First, get comfortable with silence. Three seconds may seem like an eternity to the speaker, but it’s not much to the audience. And it’s better to have a few pauses than stumbling with multiple fillers. Another solution is to know your subject very well. The more confident you are, the fewer fillers you will be inclined to use.

Remember, too, that if you use fillers a lot, it takes time to filter them out. Be patient and persistent. As I said before, I’m comfortable speaking in front of groups, and I’m still, like, trying to, um, weed them all out of my speech.

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

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Moving to Westfield means big thing for the nonprofit organization Indiana Bulls

By Lindsay Eckert Current in Westfield A field of dreams has come true for young Indiana baseball players. Although the grass isn’t planted, bases wait to be filled, and you can’t hear the cracker-jack eating crowds in the stands, that vision will become a reality in 2012 as part of Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.

The 300-acre development will have nearly 60 sporting fields and 26 being baseball fields, and the Indiana Bulls Baseball League is the first to put its name on one of them.

Indiana Bulls is a non-profit team sponsored by Indianapolisbased Hat World, Inc. and designed to build more than just a pitching mound for young sluggers. The 20-year-old travel team builds the foundation for players to develop their skills and swing their talents for a chance to make their favorite game a career.

Dave Mundy has been a coach since the program first started in 1991. Although the program is designed to send its players to college and even professional baseball, Mundy said baseball isn’t the only thing they teach their players “Our purpose is to open the doors of opportunity for these young men,” Mundy said. “Therefore, it becomes part of our responsibility to make sure we are working with them to be more than just baseball players, but outstanding citizens as well.”

The traveling team plays at many teams’ venues, but unlike most LIDS’ teams, they have also traveled to a different home field, never having one of their own. For the past two decades, the non-profit team has played at multiple high schools, Butler University and University of Indianapolis. But, with the creation of Westfield Grand Park Sports campus, they will finally be able to sink their cleats into their own turf.

Coach Mike Mundy says the new venue is more than just a home field: it’s a land of opportunities for players and the city of Westfield.

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“We will be able to host tournaments now, which attract more players, more college scouts and fans,” Mundy explained. “The enhanced facility can only bring positives along with an economic advantage for the city.”

Despite the hectic traveling and efforts to find a venue for their team each week, Dave Mundy said it makes the core of the team stronger and makes each field feel like home because of the strong bond the coaches and players share with one another and the impact of experiences while traveling together.

“The organization is an extended family: There have been so many coaches, parents, and players that I have remained friends with because of the time spent together playing baseball each summer,” Mundy said. “Plus, there have been so many cultural experiences for us through tournaments; we toured New Orleans after the hurricane and the damage done after the Mississippi flooded several years back.”

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the importance of uniting players to work together as a family and respect one another. The father-son duo has been coaching together for 19 years and Dave Mundy said because of the Indiana Bulls, his strong respect for his father has made him a stronger mentor.

“My father has always been a mentor and best friend to me and getting to work with him each summer has just added to the relationship we have with one another,” Mundy said. “We have had a lot of great times together because of the Indiana Bulls, and it has added tremendously to our relationship.”

The Bulls will host more than 1,500 teams from every state along with teams from Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The team says the new sports campus will be a premiere location to showcase players’ talents to college and professional scouts, which is the main goal for their players.

Coaches and directors have helped a tremendous amount of players reach that goal. Eighty-five percent of players receive college scholarships, 81 are currently active in the NCAA, and 28 players are active in major and minor leagues. Indianapolis native and former Indiana Bulls Player Tommy Hunter brought extra attention to the team when he pitched the Texas Rangers into their first World Series this year.

Indiana Bulls’ Executive Director Dan Held said while this is a new step for the team, it is also the start to making constant progress for now and the future.

“This opportunity has inspired us to grow as an organization,” Held said. “We may add teams and more age groups, and we will increase the development of players a lot quicker with more practices at the new venue.”

The park will provide more than just money for players and coaches.

“We truly love the game of baseball; when it comes to a bright and sunny day, there is no better place to be than on a baseball diamond enjoying our national sport,” Dave Mundy said.

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WESTFIELD Mayor Andy Cook, Republican (Incumbent) Background: Cook was elected first mayor of Westfield in 2008 and served on the Westfield Town Council prior.

Personal: He has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 37 years. He has three children and eight grandchildren, and is the founder and owner of Tradewinds, a transportation and logistics corporation.

Information: www.andycookformayor.com Russell Cameron, Republican Background: Cameron worked in professional auto racing, and served on the Westfield-Washington Plan Commission. He is now a small business owner in Westfield.

Personal: Cameron is married and has two children and is the owner and operator of Horizon Motorsports.

Information: www.cameronformayor.com Kurtis Maddox, Democrat Background: Served in the U.S. Navy for six years Personal: Maddox graduated from Westfield High School in 1997 and has a degree in broadcasting from Vincennes University. He currently lives in Westfield with his family.

WESTFIELD CLERK TREASURER Cindy Gossard, Republican (Incumbent) Background: Gossard has served in Westfield government since 1993 and as clerk-treasurer for 15 years. She is certified from Ball State as IAMC, CMC, CPFA, MMCA and she has been accepted to the MMC Academy.

Personal: Cindy attends continuing education courses since becoming clerk-treausrer.

Ken Kingshill, Republican Background: Kingshill served on the Westfield City Council startging in 2008, and was the first City Council president in 2008 and again in 2009.

Personal: Kingshill has a law degree from Loyola Law School and is now a real-estate broker with Carptener Realtors. He moved to Westfield in 1997 and is married to his wife, Erin, and has two sons.

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Westfield City Council Robert Stokes, Republican, District 1 Background: Stokes was elected in 2008 and represents District 1.

Personal: Stokes moved to Westfield with his wife Cindy in 2003. He has a degree from Purdue University and works for Ingersoll Rand as an IT Projects Manager and has been with the company for 15 years.

Steven K Hoover, Republican, District 2 Background: Steve was actively involved with Westfield’s new comprehensive plan, became a member of the Grand Junction Task Group and is a member of the Westfield Rotary Club and WestfieldWashington Historical Society.

Personal: Steve has a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and moved to Westfield in 1998 when he took a job with Thomson. He is married to his wife Kris and has two daughters.

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Robert (Bob) Smith, Republican, District 3 Background: Bob served in the U.S. Army and became a volunteer for the Westfield-Washington Township Fire Department in 1974, and was appointed fire chief in 1989. He is now the Assistant Fire Chief of Westfield and member of the city council, and appointed on the Westfield-Washington Township Advisory Plan Commission.

Personal: Bob lives in Westfield with his wife Jane and has a daughter, step-son and three grandchildren.

John Dippel, Republican, District 4 Background: Dippel was elected in 2008 and serves as the current vice-president of the City Council. He is a U.S. Army veteran and served previously on the Westfield Town-Council.

Personal: John and his wife, Marcyann, have five grown children and nine grandchildren. He worked for Indiana Bell/Ameritech for 34 years.

Robert (Bob) L. Horkay, Republican, District 5 Background: Bob served on the WestfieldWashington Township Plan Commission for 6 years, including 2 years as vice-president and as president.

He served on the Westfield Town Council and was elected to the City Council in 2008 and served as vicepresident in 2008 and 2009.

Personal: Bob is married with four children who attend Westfield schools.

Jim Ake, Republican, At-Large Background: Ake has served as the president of the Westfield-Washington Township Public Safety Building Corporation, was chair of WeCAN Trash and Recycling Committee, was president of Centennial HOA, is the Foundation Chair for the Westfield Rotary, member of the Grand Junction Task Group, and serves as a mentor for the Westfield Youth Assistance Program.

Personal: Ake is married to his wife Mary for 27 years and moved to Westfield in 2000. He owns a financial planning and tax preparation business in Westfield.

Tom Smith, Republican, At-Large (Incumbent) Background: Smith was a special agent with the Federal Bureau fo Investigation for 23 years. He came out of retirement in 2008 to serve on the Westfield City Council. He is the President of the City Council in Westfield.

Personal: Smith grew up in Marion, Ind. He has five children and eight grandchildren. He is a small business owner.

Cindy L Spoljaric, Republican, At-Large Background: Spoljaric holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and was a Senior Comprehensive Planner in Indianapolis under Mayor Goldsmith.

She serves on the Westfield-Washington Township Advisory Planning Commission as the current VicePresident and served on the Board of Zoning Appeals from 2005-2007.

Personal: She is married with children and moved to Westfield in 2003. Spoljaric grew up in northern Indiana.

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DISPATCHES » What moms want – The Mother Company polled 250 moms to find out what they want this Mother’s Day. The overwhelming response (54 percnet): “Wellbehaved kids.” Meanwhile, 29 percent said they wanted time for themselves.

You can skip the trip to Tiffany’s too. One thing moms don’t want this year is excessive spending. Some 14 percent said they would be pleased with a home-made card, and only 3 percent said they wanted a purchased gift like roses, chocolate or Sunday brunch.

-ForbesWoman » May gardening tips – 1. Weed perennial beds with special care to avoid pulling up precious self-sown seedlings. When you can tell for sure what’s what, pull the weeds and top-dress the plants with compost or rich soil -- just before a rain, if possible. 2. Provide support for flowers that need it before they start to fall over. Try twiggy prunings or pea stakes for sweet peas and ramblers. Put Grow-thru rings in place for bushier plants such as peonies, balloon flower, and globe thistle. 3. Spread a little lime or wood ashes around delphiniums and peonies.

-www.almanac.com » Real prices shown – The Department of Transportation officially unveiled a series of consumer protections rules aimed at increasing transparency and fairness in the airline industry. Among the new rules, which won’t take effect until this summer, is that the advertised price you see is the price you’ll pay (prior to tacking on ancillary charges, such as bag fees). This rule applies to any ticket seller, whether it’s the airline, an online travel agent, or a human travel agent. Travel agents also will have to disclose bag fee information both before and after the consumer purchases their ticket.

-www.travel.yahoo.com » Storing frozen foods – Although the Department of Agriculture says that food can be safely kept at 0 degrees indefinitely, here’s how many months it says you have before taste starts to degrade: bacon and sausage: 1 to 2 months; casseroles: 2 to 3 months; frozen entrées: 3 to 4 months; ham, hot dogs and cold cuts: 1 to 2 months; meat, uncooked roasts, steaks, chops: 4 to 12 months; uncooked ground meat: 3 to 4 months; cooked meat: 2 to 3 months; uncooked whole poultry: 12 months; uncooked poultry parts: 9 months: soups and stews: 2 to 3 months.

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Piano brings family, music academy together

By Jordan Fischer Current in Westfield A long time ago, Doug Whisman says, he got the idea to buy a piano, and signed himself up for lessons. Though he’s still not a musician, he did meet his wife, Ji-Eun Lee, after she began teaching him to play.

The two own Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers, which has grown since its incorporation in 2004 to encompass 14 professional, degreed instructors and hundreds of music students. Lessons are offered on a variety of instruments, from piano to violin, guitar and voice.

“Basically, we got married, had two kids, and got this idea to start a music school,” Whisman said. “We both have an entrepreneurial spirit, and we wanted to do something with an art or cultural impact on the community.”

Recently, the academy decided to dispose of a few pianos. Rather than getting rid of them altogether, Whisman has begun shopping around town for locations interested in making them available to the public, in a project he’s tentatively calling, “I am piano. Play me.”

The project takes a cue from British artist Luke Jerram’s street piano artwork, titled “Play Me, I’m Yours.” The original exhibition featured 30 pianos placed around streets, public squares, train stations and markets in London for members of the public to “play and engage with.” The

project has gained ground internationally, with street pianos being featured in Barcelona, Sydney and New York.

Whisman said the Ambassador House, located in Heritage Park, has expressed interest in featuring a piano, and continues to search for other public venues for the project.

“Arts organizations need to get involved in the community and be an advocate for (the arts),” Whisman said. “There’s been no problem in public funding of sports in Fishers. But there’s almost nothing available for arts.”

Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy currently offers a

youth orchestra geared toward students in the 9-12 age group, although younger and older students do play. Call outs for the second session, which will be held during the summer, are ongoing.

Whisman said he and his wife also hope to add an adult orchestra soon. The academy recently moved into a new 7,000-squarefoot facility located at Cumberland Road and 126th Street, which includes a 225-seat concert hall.

Since the academy’s move to the new facility in October of 2010 alone, the student base has grown by 25 percent. Whisman points to this as evidence that, despite a recession, arts and art education is still a high priority for Fishers residents.

“We got nervous as any business owner (when the recession hit),” Whisman said.

“We figured we’d be cut… be the last thing a parent would want to pay for. Turns out that’s not true.”

“What it came down to was 100 percent of parents I asked told me that education was the last thing they would consider cutting,” he added. “So that was encouraging to us.”

Information about the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and class offerings can be found at http://www.jlma.net/. More information about Luke Jerram’s “Play Me, I’m Yours” street piano project can be found online at http://www. streetpianos.com/.

Local Mother’s Day events Current in Westfield Tea Time with Mom – Touchpoint, a program of Community Health Network and the network’s women’s and children’s services, will host “Tea Time with Mom,” a mother-daughter tea and fashion show, on May 7. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at The Ritz Charles in Carmel. Attendees will be treated to a white glove afternoon tea service, luncheon, presentation and fashion show. Register today by calling 1-800-777-7775.

••• Mother’s Day Buffet – The Mansion at Oak Hill will present its annual Mother’s Day Buffet designed for the entire family celebrating your mother and grandmother, May 8 with seating available beginning 12:15 p.m. and lasting until 2:45 p.m. Cost is $27.50 for adults and $18.50 for children 12 and under. Make your reservations by calling 843-9850.

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May 1 CYT: Seussical The Musical At Westfield High School April 29-May 1 Pre-order tickets: $11 adults; $9 kids and seniors At the door: $13 adults, $11 kids and seniors For more information visit www.cyt.org.

May 1 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Sylvia McNair and The Four Freshman April 29 through May 1.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis www.indianapolissymphony.org She’s one of great operatic sopranos of the last quarter century, but Grammy winner Sylvia McNair can also bring the audiences at Feinstein’s and The Regency to their feet with her sultry interpretations of the American songbook. Formed at Butler University 61 years ago, The Four Freshmen are still the kings of vocal jazz after all these years.

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May 6 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940s Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis May 6 through 21. Times: 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets are $21 for Thursdays and $28 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and can be purchased by calling 923-4597 or visiting www.civictheatre.org.

This kooky play features a motley crew of characters that gather in a mysterious mansion to pitch a Broadway musical to potential backers. Complete with revolving bookcases, trap doors, secret passageways and cases of mistaken identity, the show is a riotous homage to the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday.

May 8 Beef and Boards: Annie Get Your Gun Through May 8, Showtimes vary Beef & Boards 9301 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis Tickets: (317) 872-9664 or www.beefandboards. com. Join Annie Oakley and Frank Bulter as they compete for the top spot in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street.

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May 7 Actors Theatre of Indiana: Chicago The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Friday, April 29 – May 22 Tickets available by phone at 317-8433800 or online at actorstheatreofindiana.org/.

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by Bob Fosse, no wonder the show has wowed audiences all around the world. Join Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and the rest of the “Merry Murderesses” as they vie for the spotlight and the headlines during that era known as the roaring twenties.

May 7 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel May 7, 7:30 p.m.

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May 13 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: G2 in concert The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel May 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., May 15 at 2 p.m., May 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and May 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

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DISPATCHES » Design seminar – Case Design/Remodeling will hold a free kitchen and bath seminar on May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Indiana Design Center at 200 Range Line Road, Carmel.

Case president and owner Larry Greene will discuss current kitchen and bath trends and how to budget for and complete a renovation in these areas of your home, among other topics. Register by e-mailing caseadmin@indy.rr.com or calling 846-2600. » Mom’s Nite Out - Clay Terrace is hosting the second annual National Mom’s Nite Out from 6-9 p.m. on May 5.

This event is a chance for area mothers to be treated to an evening of pampering and relaxation - and a chance for area businesses to showcase their products and services to moms in attendance. For more information, visit www. momsniteout.com.. » Official shoe for summer – The return of the 1970s ushered in new silhouettes for clothes, and also some fun new trends for accessories. For shoes, the wedge is the official shoe of warm weather, so try a pair with a wood base to reflect the contemporary twist on the 70s. These at Banana Republic are interesting, modern, and not so trendy you won’t be able to wear them in the future. Visit www.bananarepublic.com to buy.

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By Vicky Earley With flip flops poised for service, I am pleased to announce we are just weeks from moving our families back to that ultimate family room where kids can play unfettered, dogs can be dogs and tracking dirt is quite proper … the patio.

This is that part-time living space where the ceiling is painted sky blue and changes minute to minute depending on the time and weather. It is that coveted outdoor room where walls are as close as we build them or as far off as the horizon. It is our backyard haven, our deck, our patio, our veranda and our porch.

Yes, this year we have survived some of nature’s most challenging weather offensives, so we have truly earned our time in the sun. It is time to start thinking and planning this hallmark of leisure as a part of our living space.

Whether your outdoor space is a multi-level deck complete with pool and cabana or a tiny apartment balcony, the patio really is part of our living space and can be decorated with the same deliberation as our interior space.

One of my favorite accessories for this seasonal annex is the outdoor rug. This versatile decorating tool provides a grounding element for an outdoor living space, defines a conversation area, or can simply disguise a tired patio surface.

When selecting a rug for the outside area, select colors and designs that will bring life to the space and mirror the vibrant colors

in the adjacent gardens. This is an opportunity to decorate with your alter ego in charge and play with colors and designs you would be too timid to try indoors!

When selecting an outdoor rug, verify that it is mold and mildew proof as well as fade resistant. Most outdoor rugs are fabricated from polypropylene or acrylic, which have qualities that help them withstand the outdoor elements. As with any rug, determine the area in which you plan to use it. If it is a high-traffic area, a flat weave is a good choice to help avoid tripping.

Because of the rising popularity of outdoor rugs, manufacturers are busy introducing new product lines that mimic traditional indoor rugs. Carefully blended synthetics fibers that are weather resistant make it possible for you to have an outdoor rug with the plushness and comfort of an indoor handwoven beauty.

The best part about an outdoor rug is it can be hosed off and returned to service looking fresh and new. Dogs, kids and dirt are no threat to this decorating champ!

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

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Kitchen remodel: Removing a wall to create space REMODELING

By Larry Greene ORIGINAL BASEMENT: This home, located in the Avian Glen subdivision on the east side of Carmel, was built in the ‘90s and included the original kitchen.

MOTIVATION FOR REMODELING: The homeowners moved into the home about one and a half years ago and picked the home because of the overall openness. According to the owner, “After living in the house a while, we noticed when we entertained that everyone loved to congregate in the kitchen and our kitchen was feeling too small and congested with large groups of people.” They then began thinking about ways to enlarge the kitchen. Since the dining room was hardly ever used, they started to think about what would happen if they took out the wall between the kitchen and dining room. They just weren’t sure if it was feasible or what it would look like.

CONSTRUCTION FEASIBILITY: The design phase determined that the wall to be removed was non-load bearing. While this saved cost, it was also determined that the wall contained major HVAC ductwork. A creative solution was to reroute the ductwork over into an adjacent wall.

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Before The homeowner relied heavily on the designer’s use of 3D modeling software to help them visualize what the kitchen could look like with the wall removed.

FINAL RESULTS: The homeowner said, “We absolutely love our new kitchen. I know it’s a little crazy, but one of our favorite parts is how we made the refrigerator look built-in. I think the biggest difference from the old kitchen is of course the wall being removed. It gives us a lot more room in the kitchen and great counter space for the island.” The homeowner contin-

After ued, “The backslash, paint color, as well as the continuation of the crown molding and wainscoting from the old dining room completes the look of the kitchen we were going for. Overall, we are very happy with the outcome.”

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How not to grow a garden 101 GARDEING

By Holly Lindzy Normally, I’m not much for rules – especially when it comes to gardening. I believe garden design is a personal expression. But there are some gardening practices that will lead you down the path to the gardener’s graveyard faster than you can say “compost.”

Thusly, these are the most crucial acts not to commit in the garden, lest you be doomed to gardening failure: “IF A LITTLE IS GOOD, MORE IS BETTER!” Subscribing to this method of thinking is not recommended in many cases, but especially not in the garden. For example, if a little fertilizer does the job, more will either grow enormous plants that outgrow their space, or the excess fertilizer could very well burn your plants. And excess water will have your plants drowning in no time. So, excess does not make for good gardening. The same is true for people and potato chips.

TO WATER OR NOT TO WATER Believe it or not, more plants die from watering issues than diseases or pests. While many plants will die from drying out, more will die

from too much water – or sitting in a saucer of water for an extended period. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry (that’s right, stick your finger in the soil), and then don’t water again until the top inch dries out again.

USE MULCH WISELY By all means, mulch your garden. Organic mulches, versus synthetic mulches (i.e. rubber, plastic), protect against moisture fluctuations in the soil, smother and prevent weeds and are aesthetically pleasing. However, too much mulch too close to the base of a plant or tree is not a good thing. The darkness and moisture can cause disease issues, and besides that, it just looks bad.

You see? A few simple steps not taken now can save you a lot of grief later, especially if you are a part-time green thumb. For the most part, it is best to let nature take its course. And let gardeners enjoy gardening.

Believe it or not, more plants die from watering issues than diseases or pests.

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville.

Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to hollylindzy@gmail.com.

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DISPATCHES » IU Health wins award – Indiana University Health North Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have determined that this facility has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs. » Healthier pizza – You can still eat pizza on a diet. Always order your pizza with double tomato sauce and light cheese because tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Reducing the mozzarella by just one-third (you won’t miss it) will save you 20 grams of fat per pie. That’s as much as in a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder.

-Men’s Health » Free seminar – Join Otolaryngologist, Dr. Brad Bichey, on May 12 to learn more about common sinus issues and treatment options including a new surgical now offered at the Riverview Sinus Center. The event, including dinner, will take place at 6 p.m. in the Krieg DeVault

Conference Center in the lower level of the Riverview Women’s Pavilion, entrance 11. To register, visit riverview.org or call 770-5835.

Dieters fooled by labels – A new study claims that dieters are frequently tricked into eating less-healthy meals as a results of misnamed foods. The study, published last week in the Journal of Consumer Research, found that dieters are often misled into purchasing foods comprised of unhealthy ingredients because it is labeled as healthy. For example, a majority of participants chose to eat a product labeled “salad” over the exact same product when it was labeled “pasta.”

-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com » PFCs in your clothes – Clothes labeled as “no iron” or “wrinkle-free” often contain perfluorochemicals (PFCs), which are extremely long-lasting in the body because they cannot be broken down and eliminated. They accumulate in the body’s cells and have been linked to reproductive and developmental toxicity, as well as cancers of the liver and bladder. The chemicals in clothing may be absorbed through the skin or inhaled when they outgas from the fabrics. Numerous cycles through the washer may release some, but not all, of the PFC coating from the fabrics.

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Rose hips may help naturally alleviate pain from arthritis HEALTH

By Laura Marenco Arthritis of the joints affects many of us as we get older, and although there are 100 identified types of arthritis, common to all types is inflammation of the joints that can be very painful.

Rose hips show some potential for relieving arthritis pain naturally without the side effects associated with anti-inflammatory medications that are commonly prescribed.

Rose hips is the fruit produced by the common rose plant. This bright orange, orb like fruit is high in Vitamin C and is a healthy source of other vitamins as well as antioxidants.

It’s frequently consumed as a fragrant tea and can be found in dietary supplements. In the world of alternative medicine, it has been touted for it’s anti-inflammatory properties.

Some clinical studies have been conducted that show rose hips have some effect with pain reduction for different types of arthritis. A study conducted in Denmark published in Ostearthritis Cartilage Journal published in 2008 found it was twice as effective as placebo in reducing pain osteoarthritis patients. The study confirmed safety of the supplement and called for longer term studies.

A study published in Phytomedicine Journal in 2010 looked at its effect in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Patients were given rose hips powder daily for 6 months. Physical symptoms were shown to improve in the group of patients receiving the supplement and worsen in the control group. The studies showed that rose hips positively affected the patients with benefits that included reduced pain as well as increased joint functionality and range of motion.

If you do experience pain from arthritis, you may want to consider a rose hip supplement as a safe and natural alternative to medication with lesser negative side effects. Rose hips can be found in teas as well in powders or in extractions that can be taken in supplement form. It is another option to go along with omega 3’s and turmeric to fight inflammation and the associated joint pain. Of course, always consult with your doctor if you are taking other medications before taking a new dietary supplement.

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

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DISPATCHES » Amazon overvalued – Amazon’s (AMZN) revenue has increased 32 percent a year since 2008, but Jake Lynch of TheStreet.com says this stock is overvalued, as there are signs that its growth trajectory is tapering. Sales expansion remains brisk, hitting 36 percent in the seasonally strong fourth quarter, but profit growth was marginal. “Amazon, with an $83 billion market value and $34 billion of 2010 sales, is a large-cap trading like a fastgrowth small-cap,” Lynch writes, adding that it also is far more expensive than superior tech stock Apple (AAPL).

-www.thestreet.com » Sale prices decrease – Statewide, when comparing March 2011 to March 2010: The median sale price of homes decreased 2.8 percent to $105,000; and the number of closed sales decreased 13 percent to 4,599, according to the Indiana Association of Realtors’ latest report. » Beware fake certifications – When it comes to paint, Greenguard and Green Seal, environmental certifications based on VOC content and the presence of hazardous substances, are issued by independent orga-

nizations. But GreenSure and Green Promise are self-awarded by manufacturers SherwinWilliams and Benjamin Moore, respectively.

-Consumer Reports » Have a business plan? – Enter the Entrepreneurship Advancement Center’s (EAC) 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for a chance to pitch your business idea to local business professionals. You could win a consulting package valued at $15,000. For $50, all participants receive a half-day business planning workshop, access to an online business plan development course and feedback on your plan from local experts, among other perks. To enter, visit wwww.buscomp.eventbrite.com. » Negotiate medical bills – Patients usually assume that the cost for various medical procedures and tests are set in stone, but often they’re not. For example, the price for an MRI of the right knee can range from $400 to $1,500. Who to talk to: The billing administrator. What to say: “This is a significant expense for me. Is there a discount for paying upfront or in cash? What other kinds of discounts might be available?” You can save 50 percent or more, and an Angie’s List poll found that 74 percent of respondents who negotiated their medical bills were successful.

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Single tasking COMMENTARY

By David Cain My phone has been bewildering me. It runs out of battery in a third of the time it used to.

One minute it’s fine and then out of seemingly nowhere there are just minutes of battery life remaining. I’ve restarted, rebooted and recharged, all to no avail. Finally, I tapped my solution center – I Googled it. The search results landed me on a page with several comments suggesting that I might have a program running in the background draining battery power.

Sure enough, there it was, an application running in the background draining the life out of my little handheld friend. There was a small paper-airplane looking feature in the upper right corner signifying an application was still working away even though I wasn’t using it. My confusion had ended.

As I thought about my phone, I realized this discovery had larger implications as well. I’d been feeling especially tired lately. My batteries were drained and I commonly felt like I’d blown through a full day’s charge by noon.

I made a list: a list of things I needed to do.

Not a simple ‘things to do’ list, but instead a comprehensive list of problems I was dealing with, both things undone and things headed my way. That list included my applications that were running in the background.

These things weren’t actively on my agenda, but they were hidden in my subconscious gobbling up precious energy like Pac Man eating glowing dots. This list included those things that I’d think of once in a while. The things that would spark me to say in a loud whisper, reflective of my conscious mind being startled, “Shoot!” When someone in the room would respond with, “What?” I’d say, “Nothing, just remembered something I have to do.” Those things. They’re running in the background.

I took the list and decided I was going to tackle it with a two-pronged assault – delegate or do. I started by noting which it was going to be and then blocked the time for the ‘do’ list. I did the “do” list until I got it down to three things. Pilling up the tasks can cut your productivity drastically at a time when you need it most. Thankfully my phone reminded me of that. I need to keep the list small and try some single tasking for a refreshing break. The same can be said for my business too. Keep focused and turn off all the things that are in the background.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce. com.

Stratford opens new wing Current in Carmel The Stratford in the Village of West Clay opened a new rehabilitation and skilled nursing center last week. The new Horn Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Services will provide the community with access to in-house rehabilitation and wellness programs.

“We are aggressively challenging industry norms by raising expectations for the services we provide,” Shelly Lockhart, executive director, said. “Two of our wellness programs,

C.L.I.M.B. and WAVES, have been awarded ‘Best of the Best’ recognition by the Assisted Living Federation of America in 2010 and 2011 for their innovative approach to improving health outcomes among older adults. This national recognition is hard-earned, and we believe there’s nothing in the industry that compares to what we’re doing, combining healthcare with wellness.”

Learn more at www.Stratford-Living.com.

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International insurance company Mapfre Insurance, an American Commerce Insurance Company has opened their first store front insurance branch in the U.S. in Carmel.

Specializing in home and auto insurance policies, Mapfre’s new store front location is a major first step for the company which is growing in the U.S. market. Senior Vice President and regional Manager Jeffrey Alexander said that the move to Carmel is not just a good market for their business but a growing and developing city. “We are excited this is our first location in the U.S.,” he said. “We hope to provide a high level of service for our customers and become a part of the Carmel community.”

Focused on tailored and an exceptionally high level of customer service, the Mapfre Insurance has international experience and a wide range of experiences to best find policies for clients.

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Would you like a Big Mac with that?

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By Dick Wolfsie Belated congratulations are in order for Irwindale, California – although I do question what it is they order. In 1998, they were officially recognized as the city in the United States that consumes the most Big Macs per capita.

I found this little McNugget of information in the lower left-hand corner of a very old USA Today in their daily feature, Snapshots. I had clipped it out 15 years ago thinking it might be an idea for a story. I’ve been busy, OK? The fast-food honor accorded to this tiny town of 11,000 was not based on total Big Macs consumed, but rather the average number a carnivore in Irwindale polished off in a year –a whopping 337 it turns out – or about 4/5 of a Big Mac each day. This shows great willpower at the end of the meal and also results in a lot of disgusting car ashtrays.

Hungry patrons ordered Big Macs at the Irwindale drive-thru more tham 20,000 times in 1998, but Burger King executives are skeptical, claiming that at least half the time the order probably got screwed up and customers drove away with a fish sandwich and a chocolate parfait. One McExecutive further explained the huge per capita number by noting that it also includes the thousands of interstate travelers who “rolled into town and then rolled out.” He

later regretted use of the term “rolled.”

Meanwhile, the mayor of Irwindale was so happy, he was beside himself, which is what it sometimes looks like when you eat too many Big Macs. The mayor noted that this was a great day for his city. “In many ways Irwindale looks like a cross-section of America,” he beamed. I think he meant midsection. One more piece of data: The population density of Irwindale was 155.7 inhabitants per square mile, but that was the 1990 Census. By the year 2000, they could barely squeeze in 140.

I have not been able to find an update on this story. Apparently, no city has surpassed this 1998 milestone, and McDonald’s has opted to wait until this record is topped before crowning a new champ. Other cities want their 15 grams of fat fame, but there are demands by weight-conscious consumers for healthier choices on the menu.

Leave it to McDonald’s to brilliantly deal with this conundrum by arming their staff with an appropriate message at the counter: “Yes, we have the new delicious low-cal, low-fat chicken fiesta salad. Would you like a Big Mac with that?”

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Not exactly the craziest made-up game HUMOR

By Mike Redmond Maybe you saw the story about hundreds of college and high school students taking up an exciting new sport, Quidditch.

Yes, Quidditch. As in “game from the Harry Potter books and movies.” As in “witches and wizards flying around on broomsticks trying to score goals and, occasionally, beat the bee-gonias out of one another.” As in “made up.” “Imaginary.” “Not real.”

But still they play, running around (instead of flying over) Quidditch pitches with broomsticks between their legs, thowing the quaffle, dodging the bludgers and seeking the ever-elusive golden snitch. One change: There being a shortage of magical flying golden balls these days, the snitch of the books is replaced by a person. Presumably, a speedy person dressed in yellow. I’ll bet they think they’re doing something unusual.

Those of us with some wear on our tires know that made-up sports are nothing new, nothing new at all, and we need only point to our own lives to prove it.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you 43-Man Squamish, a game first brought to light by Mad Magazine in 1965.

The game is played on a field called the Plutney, in seven 15-minute periods called Ogres (eight Ogres if it’s raining.) Each team has 43 players – one left Inside Grouch, one right Inside Grouch, one left Outside Grouch, one right Outside Grouch, four Deep Brooders, four Shallow Brooders, five Wicket Men, three

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We never had enough people in the neighborhood to play a full game of Squamish, but we did attempt to play Fizzbin, a card game played once on Star Trek. The rules are so complex (each player gets six cards, except for the player on the dealer’s right, who gets seven; the second card is turned up, except on Tuesdays; two jacks are a “half-fizzbin” and must be completed by a king and deuce except at night when it becomes a queen and four) that it took an entire lunch period just to get all the hand dealt. So much for Fizzbin.

Unfortunately, the greatest made-up game came along after I was done playing made-up games. I speak, respectfully and lovingly, of the Calvin and Hobbes’ comic strip by Bill Watterson, which gave us Calvinball. The rules? You can make up new rules any time you like, no rule is too ridiculous, and you can never play the same way twice. Now THAT’S a game.

So let the kids have their Quidditch, I say. Is it silly? It has people running around pretending to fly on broomsticks. Of course it’s silly.

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

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MarketPlace – Something for Everyone When CarmelFest kicks off on July 3rd – volunteer Kay Thompson will have the MarketPlace area filled with over 90 booths offering something for everyone. The Carmel Civic Square Fountain with be surrounded with an array of vendors, Kay & Doug Thompson artists, informational areas and displays.

Shoppers will enjoy perusing the square to view (and buy) handmade arts & crafts, specialty goods, jewelry, toys and more. When you need a little relaxation, find a health and wellness area to enjoy a shoulder massage and gather tips on leading a healthy lifestyle. If you wander west from the Civic Square fountain, be prepared to fall in love with a potential new pet in the area dedicated to animal rescue groups.

Whether you enjoy browsing or buying - sampling or trying – CarmelFest’s MarketPlace is the spot for you.

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DISPATCHES » Bark for Life – The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life is a Relay for Life fundraising event that honors the care-giving qualities of canine companions and provides an opportunity to honor cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their fight with the disease. The event will take place June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dr. James A Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the event is followed by a dog walk and other entertainment activities. » Removing pet hair from chairs – Don’t waste your time with a lint roller. Instead, don a pair of clean rubber gloves. Run your hands over the arms, seat, and back of the furniture, gathering and tossing the fur as it balls up.

For water-safe upholstery (which doesn’t change or transfer color when blotted with a damp cloth in a hidden spot), wet the gloves for better pickup.

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Diet and the older dog: Protein for senior dogs COMMENTARY

By John Mikesell Here is a quiz: Which of the following are the most important reasons for feeding a lower-protein diet to senior dogs?

A. Senior dogs need less protein than younger adult dogs.

B. Lower proteins diets help protect the kidneys, especially in older dogs.

C. Replacing protein with carbohydrates helps prevent older dogs, which may be less active, from gaining weight.

D. Carbohydrates help dogs being fed a lowercalorie diet feel full, so they won’t be hungry and crave more food.

Answer: None of the above.

The truth is that there is no reason to feed lowerprotein diet to senior dogs.

While lower protein diets have traditionally been recommended for senior dogs based on assumptions such as those above, we now know that a proteinrich diet is especially important for older dogs, because of the fact that their systems are less efficient at metabolizing protein. Recent studies show that healthy older dogs may need as much as 50 percent more protein than their younger adult counterparts.

Protein is valuable for many reasons: It supports the immune system and the central nervous system, contributes to wound healing, helps build lean mus-

cle, and is required for skin and coat health.

When dogs are not fed enough protein, their bodies will break down their own muscle tissue to get what they need, leading to muscle wasting and other serious problems.

What you can do: Feed your senior dog a high-protein diet, but reduce her daily quantity of food (and perhaps the amount of fat, if needed) to help her stay lean Select foods that contain high quality animal protein: A meat source should be first on the list of ingredients.

If you notice changes in your senior’s dogs sleeping or eating habits, or if your dog is slowing down, schedule a vet exam. He may be ill, not just old.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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Betsy is a 10-year-old female orange and white tabby DSH. Betsy is very loving and wants nothing more than a human lap to keep warm and a window sill to watch the day go by. She is a very petite girl, only weighs about 5 pounds and she would prefer a quiet home with adults or with respectful children. Betsy qualifies for the PAWS Program – Partnering Animals with Seniors. Anyone age 55 or older can adopt Betsy for a reduced fee.

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

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