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Carmel's Ron Giedt (near) and Jim Dodds (far) are among several local dads in this unofficial group.

Local dads meet every Tuesday with one thing in common – the loss of a child. / P2

With heavy hearts

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By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel

At 7 a.m. on Feb. 9, a snowstorm rendered most roads impass-able.Many schools and organizations canceled the day’s events, but a handful of local men still made the tough commute for a meeting in the Hilton Indianapolis North hotel. The morning’s agenda included little more than sports chatter and a few cups of coffee, but its significance was much greater.

May 23, 2004 was the beginning of what is now this unofficial, yet growing club. That morning, at 7 a.m., two strangers met for coffee at a hotel. They had one thing in common: the loss of a child. Though initially skeptical about the meeting, the dads soon found that talking with another father was their most effective form of grief management. Word spread, and slowly the group grew. Now the group is up to 18 regulars, and several of them reside in Carmel.

“There’s no judgment in the group,” said Carmel resident Jon Pavey. “We’re just a bunch of dads who’ve lost a kid.”

Just as varied as the dads in the group are their children’s re-spective stories. The sons and daughters of these men didn’t all die from illness or in any other common manner. Their stories range from being shot on duty as a police officer to self-inflicted damages, but Pavey said this has been discussed before. He said the group concluded that, regardless of the details, the hole in each of their hearts is the same.

Pavey lost his son JR in 2005 at age 39. He said he would give anything to be as smart as his son, but JR suffered from addiction issues, which ultimately led to his death. Pavey joined the group several months later and said it has helped him deal with the trag-edy as best as possible.

“It’s kind of like having your arm amputated,” he said. “You get better at dealing with it but it’s always going to be with you.”

After JR’s death, Pavey said some friends became awkward around him. Unsure of how to act and what to say, some of them

became distant. Others, he said, would unknowingly make igno-rant, upsetting comments such as “I know exactly how you feel. My dog just died.” But this group of dads has shared the same experiences, and Pavey said they just “get it.”

Jim Dodds of Carmel is another one of those dads. He lost his daughter Jenny in 2001. He said he doesn’t enjoy joining groups, but after a few years he eventually concluded that he needed to speak with other dads about his situation. Sharing feelings and emotions, he said, is easier with a group of men, especially when

they’ve experienced the same ones.“When I was thinking I was an odd ball or crazy, I wasn’t,”

Dodds said. “It was something other people had gone through, and what I was feeling was normal.”

Fourteen of the dads recently wrote a book to share their families’ respective stories and the history of the group. “Tuesday Mornings with the Dads” contains a foreword by former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, who also lost a child. Attendance at the weekly meetings has increased to nearly 20 – when snow isn’t an issue. A second group of similar size recently started meeting in Greenwood for dads living on the south side in Indianapolis, and the two groups are discussing getting together for an evening this May.

“I decided I would go one time, and that was seven years ago,” Dodds said, adding that he would feel a new void in his life if he was suddenly unable to attend each Tuesday. “We always say it’s not a group we ever wanted to belong to, but it is something important to us.”

For more information on the group, Tuesday morning meet-ings or the book, visit www.tuesdayswiththedads.org.

Local dads meet every Tuesday with one thing in common – the loss of a child.

With heavy hearts

John Pavey said the consensus of the group is that Christmas is one of the most emotionally difficult days of the year after losing a child. The group often gets together for an extra meeting that day. However Pavey said every Tuesday meeting is important to the group. Working as a commercial insur-ance salesman, he said he schedules his meetings around the Tuesday morning sessions. “If I have a big commercial client call trying to meet on Tuesday, I'd probably ask if we can move it to Wednesday,” he said.

high priority, even on holidays

» Open to everyone: The dads of this group stress that their Tuesday meetings are not exclusive. Any man who has lost a child under any circumstances is invited to attend. The group meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday in the Hilton Indianapolis North hotel. When newcomers are present, the regulars in attendance take turns sharing their stories.

Up to 18 local dads attend each Tuesday's meeting, including (from near left) Ron Giedt and Jim Dodds of Carmel, Anthony Pokorny of Fishers, Mike Laird of Noblesville, Carmel's Jon Pavey and Jerry Toomer of Indianapolis.

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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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It is our position that a move to consider further expansion of regional taxation must be accompanied with a discussion about the expansion of real representation to correspond with new taxes in Hamilton County. Any time government proposes tax, it is incumbent upon it to not only make a case for the use of the new tax but to ensure those bearing the burden are in a position to fairly vote on the use and management of those proceeds (and the elected officials who advocate and oversee these new programs and projects).

The latest of many groups to advocate for expanding the tax base of Marion County into adjacent ones is the Central Indiana Transit Task Force. Led by Indianapolis businessman Al Hubbard, the group, comprised of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and the Central Indiana Community Foundation, hopes to add rail, bus and toll road transit options to Central Indiana (costing $150 per household per year).

While we look forward to fully reviewing the proposal, moves towards regional taxation demand caution. Do votes come with dollars, population or political boundaries? Is it time to talk about Unigov II?

Regional taxation Citizens unitedIt is our position that the recent Supreme Court

decision regarding campaign finance law reaffirms a fundamental liberty guaranteed by our Constitution – freedom of speech. The high court determined “Congress shall make no law abridging free speech” stating, “Speech is an essential mechanism of democracy – it is the means to hold officials accountable to the people.” The decision also determined “the right of free speech did not discern between individual or corporate identity,” or the “financial ability to engage in public discussion.”

While we are attentive to assertions made in the recent State of the Union Address, we believe sufficient restrictions remain intact regarding foreign entity influence. And in recent years, nonprofit and for profit corporations and unions funneled money to campaigns through political action committees, 527s, or through individual donations. With the new ruling, the source of campaign donations will be more transparent, assuring sufficient checks and balances.

No doubt, we will be inundated with even more political advertizing in the upcoming midterm elections; but the preservation of unfettered speech is worth the inconvenience. As two Iranians were executed last week for protesting against their government, we are reminded of the role of speech in preserving liberty.

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Article. II. Section. 1. continuedBefore he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following

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Section. 2. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called

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COMMEntaRYBy terry anker

In parlance of real estate, the preservation of resale value loosely translates into an admonish-ment that homeowners avoid modifying their property in a fashion that might not be appeal-ing to the largest group of potential buyers. Basically, if a homeowner loves purple but purple doesn’t sell well, that homeowner should avoid purple in the decorating of their home to make the property easier to market should the homeowner ever chose to move. Think beige. Think basic. Think common.

While one could certainly make an argument that over-customization could be a risky finan-cial decision if a homeowner’s circumstances change and an unplanned move is required, what are we losing when we restrict ourselves to the mainstream? How does innovation and per-spective suffer when we all strain to look at the world from the same point of view?

Arguably, the immense pressure of the politi-cal correctness movement of the last 20 years has carried with it a loss of many of the vibrant

colors and points of view. While perhaps in-tended to increase vibrancy, it is often used to quiet dissent. Is America’s red, white and blue being revamped in Navaho white and sandy beige? Why do we fear high contrast?

But today, technology has provided a much needed antidote to the preservation of resale value. With the Internet, we can read scores of differing points of view. We have the ability to contribute to the discourse in almost every aspect.

But as the world becomes a more intercon-nected place, are we becoming more individual or more homogeneous? In reading (and think-ing) about only one perspective, are we limiting ourselves? For me, I like the mix of views. I like the mix of color. And as such, I am willing to sacrifice a little resale value.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at [email protected].

It took more than three decades of intense government study and scrutiny to come up with this? Handing it over to the private sector? And having that sector crack open a plan that would create a regional transportation system for Central Indiana by raising taxes? We’re not kidding, and we’re flatly against it. The plan would be fueled by a $180 per person tax. Now, we’re confident the Central Indiana Transit Task Force did all the due diligence required of a project that could top $7 billion, but, really? Another tax? We’re already paying an additional restaurant tax to help fund Lucas Oil Stadium (which, it seems at this writing, is destined to lose the 2012 Super Bowl, courtesy of another labor dispute that could scotch the 2011 season). Why is another tax almost always the answer? Because we’ve been cultured to believe it’s always the correct answer. And it isn’t.

• • •From the week that was (Snow

Department) – Are you as amazed as we were that while Al Gore continues to rake in millions via his global warming theory, we nearly froze our buttockular regions off last week and all but broke our backs shoveling snow and chipping ice? Our near-term weather is forecast – just as

was the case last winter – to be colder than aver-age. Perhaps ol’ Al should invest in a truckload of lip balm, because he certainly needs to pucker up. And, as you might have guessed, the line forms here.

• • •We don’t get it – It’s gratifying to see the city

administrations of Carmel and Westfield get behind the communitywide initiative on fitness and wellness, which is being driven by Clarian North Medical Center, and it is puzzling to see Noblesville on the sidelines. Certainly, that topic and its aims rate highly with the residents. Yet, administrators chose not to participate.

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COMMEntaRY By Danielle Wilson

This has been the most amazing, wonderful morning I have had in a very long time, despite the fact that today’s my birthday. I mean let’s face it, turning a year older these days isn’t that amaz-ing or wonderful.

No, advancing towards geriatrics is definitely not why I’m on the verge of tears and laughter and so much excitement I might pee my pants. I’m bordering hysterics because one hour ago my best friend from high school called.

You may remember an article I wrote about her a few months back. She’d been struggling with infertility for about three years, gotten pregnant, and then miscarried around eight weeks. She wasn’t able to conceive again and decided not to try IVF or adop-tion. We assumed they would never be parents.

It’s been a strain on our friendship to say the least, with my life revolving entirely around children and her life around no chil-dren. Anyhoo, SHE’S PREGNANT! Thirteen weeks along, per-functory morning sickness intact, and a confirmation ultrasound under her soon-to-be expanding belt. Hallelujah!

I told her this news was the absolute best birthday present I could have received, but guess what? Quite unexpectedly, I received an even better piece of news 20 minutes later when my twin sister called, presumably to talk about our friend’s upcoming baby. But no, she hadn’t talked with her yet and just wanted to wish me a happy birthday. Oh, and to deliver this enigmatic message: “There might be a potential baby in my future.” What the … ?

See, my twin and I are very different. She lives in L.A. with her awesome British husband, has no children, is finishing up a grad degree in art restoration and conservation, and just spent the last six months working and traveling in Egypt, Chile, Switzerland, France and England. Not exactly a Midwest soccer mom kind of

gal. I’ve often teased about not wanting children and had all but given up on any chance of Hollywood nieces and nephews.

But my mom, a proven psychic, had heard Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young” two times the weekend before and knew someone was pregnant, possibly with twins. She’d even made the comment that those Carmelite nuns in Chile (whom my sister had stayed with in September and who told her they would pray for her fertility) were really good pray-ers. (They’re cloistered, so seriously all they do is make soap and pray.) Maybe the omen was meant for Suzanne.

Mom was right. My twin is pregnant! So who cares that I’ve taken one step closer to that forty-ledge and that my kids will probably get off the bus ready to murder each other with me-chanical pencils and juice box straws? Not this birthday girl! ‘Cause my sister and my best friend are going to be mommies! What better presents are there? Peace out.

P.S. Turns out there was one more present, though I received it ten days later. On a weekend getaway to Orlando with my husband, we quite randomly ran into my other best friend from high school. Yep, you guessed it. She’s pregnant too, due right in between the other two. I can only hope that the streak ends soon, ‘cause if I’m up next, I’ll never make it to 40.

P.P.S. I just found out that my sister miscarried. But despite the terrible sadness I feel for her now, I know that I will always cherish both those precious minutes when she shared her won-derful news with me and the day-long elation her news inspired. It was still the best birthday ever.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

» Ash Wednesday service – King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel invites you to join one of its three Ash Wednesday Services Feb. 17 (7 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.) as it begins its six-week Lenten series message/study, “Won By One.”

» Celebrate The King’s birthday – Carmel Repertory Theatre will celebrate Elvis’ 75th birth-day Feb. 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m., just two days before the opening of “All Shook Up,” which is based on Presley’s music. The event will be held at Buffalo Wild Wings at 146th St. and feature Elvis imperson-ator Doug Peet.

» CCP, Current present Ben Vereen – Carmel Community Players recently announced Current Publishing as its title sponsor for “An Evening with Ben Vereen.” Register to win tickets to Vereen’s March 7 lecture at www.currentincar-mel.com.

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By Brandie Bohney Current in Carmel

In late 2009, the Carmel Fire Department asked resi-dents to take a fire-safety quiz online to help the department win a $10,000 grant. Not only did Carmel receive one of the grants because of resi-dents’ participation, but the number of participants was greater than even the win-ners in the large-city category (cities of 100,000+ residents).

“We were feeling pretty good that we were going to get one of the six prizes [for medium-sized communities],” said fire mar-shal Bruce Knott but when we found out that we beat the large cities, that was just kind of a feather in our cap.”

Knott said the grant will be used for a piece of educational equipment: a new Hazard House.

“It is basically a scaled-down replica of the inside of a house,” Knott said. “It’s another tool to help explain to people getting out of the house and all kinds of hazards: poisons, fire-related, shock-related . . . so [they] can see it instead of just hearing you talk about it.”

The house is very portable and can be easily brought into a classroom or other location and

set up for a demonstration. Knott said that with the grant money, the department will be able to get the best model available with all the options and accessories necessary to best educate both children and adults about poten-tial hazards in the home. He added the depart-ment had held off on getting a new hazard house for a while, but the grant money allows one to be purchased without using money from the budget.

Knott stressed that the Carmel Fire Department wants to thank residents for their participation.

“The Carmel community did this,” he said, “We appreciate that everyone participated.”

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The Carmel Fire Department will use its $10,000 grant for educational pur-poses, including buying a hazard house like the one shown here.


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On Feb. 11 it was announced that the 1,600-seat concert hall currently under construction in Carmel has been named The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

The name, determined by the Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation, was decided upon after much discus-sion and research, including the input of focus groups which were conducted with residents living in both Indianapolis and Carmel. The architectural design of The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts was inspired by a villa designed by Andrea Palladio. While not specifically named for the famed architect, The Palladium, nevertheless, represents an important homage to his work.

In addition to The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts will include a 500-seat pro-scenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and an outdoor amphitheater. It is expected to open in January 2011.

Current in CarmelCarmel has received $3,081,275 in additional

County Option Income Tax (COIT) distribu-tion. Each year, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) calculates anticipated COIT distributions. When more tax revenue is collected than estimated, these additional funds are then distributed.

Hamilton County’s portion of additional COIT, more than $13 million, was second only to Marion County’s distribution. The amount Carmel received was the highest of any city or town in Hamilton County. The additional COIT was deposited in Carmel’s Rainy Day fund at the end of January, bringing the total in the fund to more than $7 million.

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By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel

Fifth District GOP congressional candidate Brose McVey held a town hall-style meeting at the Monon Center Feb. 10 to warn voters of what he calls “the coming storm.”

McVey said that over the past decades, the U.S. government has created a system of over-spending, unfair taxing and congressional paci-fism that is unsustainable. The “coming storm” refers to the growing $12.3 trillion debt, the grim futures of Social Security and Medicare and the threat of additional taxes to pay for coming deficits.

“This is the legacy of your government in the last 20, 30 years. This is what they have left for you,” he said. “We can handle it, but it will probably take a crisis to get us to wake up.”

To solve these problems, McVey said there were four things that needed to be done, begin-ning with a change in the political climate. He said too many people in congress are followers more concerned with being reelected than fight-ing on behalf of their constituents, and this attitude has helped lead to excessive, unchecked federal spending. Once the political climate begins to change, McVey said the other changes can be made, including preventing new public debt, making real cuts in spending and trigger-ing explosive economic growth.

McVey said he believes the way to jump start the economy is to enact a payroll tax holiday,

which he said would allow employers to keep more of their money and, in turn, create more jobs. He said a simple flat tax is also needed to ensure everyone pays his or her fair share – no more, no less. After his presentation, McVey said while he was bringing news of a country in a tailspin, h added that something can still be done about it.

“It’s going to the ground; there’s no doubt about that,” McVey said. “We can either bring it down softly or we can nose this baby right into the ground.”


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COMMEntaRYBy jeff Worrell

The e-mail from Lauren, a Carmel High School sophomore, described simply her desire to know if I would help promote a worthy cause. After spending just a few minutes on the phone with her, I immediately was compelled to assist as though a full-fledged member of her committee. I am in charge of compelling you to help Lauren Miller.

Haiti. The broken buildings and broken bodies no longer lead the nightly news-cast. Some evenings, the Haiti earthquake is not even mentioned. But for Lauren Miller, Haiti is practically all she thinks about. Her goal – no, her mission – is to collect enough supplies to create 500 health kits to help ease the suffering of weary Haitians. She freely admits 500 is a big number but quickly follows up with, “I think our community can do it.”

The stuff she needs for her kits include combs, fingernail clippers, toothbrushes, Ziploc bags and bath soap. Band Aids and items ap-propriate for covering wounds along with hand towels would be most appreciated. Cold, hard cash works well when you can’t let go of a toothbrush or comb. All items should be new and delivered to CUMC on Range Line Road to collection bins or Lauren will gladly make a house call for pick up.

In Lauren’s world, 500 kits is possible. That’s

because she has a generous spirit and a “help mankind” attitude that is a natural in-stinct. Reverend Patti Payntor from Carmel United Methodist sent out an e-mail asking for someone from the church family to take charge and coordinate a special project through United Methodist Committee on Relief. All Lauren’s mom, Jana Miller had to do was bring the e-mail to Lauren’s attention. Lauren said, “I will,” and talked her friend, Jessica Keys, into helping out.

Think seriously about offering Lauren some help. She will diligently collect through March 6. On that day, kit assembly takes place, and if you can help with that, send her an e-mail. If you are a local business, a financial request letter is heading your way. Give it a second look and consider helping Lauren.

To get connected with Lauren and her health kit for Haiti project, e-mail [email protected] or call 317-580-0595. To learn more about the UMCOR group, go to www.UMCOR.org. Because Lauren can’t go to Haiti herself, creating health kits is the next best thing.

Jeff Worrell is a local business owner. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at [email protected]

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I actually recall the “ah-ha” moment when I realized just how easy it was to recover the seats of dining room chairs.

The real key to success is to recognize which dining room chairs are fair game for a novice. Even today, if there is welt (cording) involved, I turn to the pros. If the seat boasts a simple rolled side, the skills required are “cut and staple,” and even the most inexperienced can achieve success!

Start by selecting a textile that works for your dining room decor. At times, you might want your chair seats to be a focal point, and at others, you might think the chairs should just blend. Regardless, consider the amount of use the chairs will receive. If the dining room table doubles as a homework station, go for durability as well as appearance. If the chairs are used once a year, don’t be intimidated by the elegance of silks and velvets!

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chair bases and the seats could vary from chair to chair, even if the chairs are identical, so keep the origi-nal seat with its base.

Next, dig in and pry those staples loose! The old cushion fabric should lift off easily. Don’t remove any of the seat fluff! In fact, this is an opportunity to add a bit of softness by cutting a piece of Dacron and positioning it before attaching the new cover.

The old seat cover will act as your template for cutting.

If your fabric has a pattern, determine what you want to see in the middle of the seat and position that point in the center of the tem-plate. Pay attention to the grain (direction of the weave). If you place the fabric crooked, your new fabric will begin to stretch and pucker over time. A solid fabric or random pattern is best for your first try. Stripes and plaids can be non-forgiving if not placed properly.

Cut your new seat cover still ensuring the same pattern is isolated in the center. Larger patterns can be visually dramatic, but more

fabric is required to ensure the same place in the pattern is centered. You will need anywhere from a half yard of a solid fabric up to a full yard if the fabric has a large medallion pattern.

Place the fabric over the cushion positioning it properly and then turn it over without shift-ing the fabric. This will reveal the underside of the seat.

Using an electric staple gun will save your hands but if you have a manual one, it is not a deal breaker. Start by firmly securing a corner. I have had the best luck treating this like I would change a tire. The concept of securing opposing sides in succession works beautifully for chair seats. By stapling opposing sides and pulling the fabric tight across the seat, you are preventing the fabric from twisting.

Once you have secured all four corners, con-tinue to staple around the edges still working with opposing sides. Trim or turn in any loose flap of fabric.

Return the newly recovered chair cushion to the frame while lining up the screw holes on the underside of the seat cushion. Secure the seat with the screws and turn the chair back over.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact [email protected].

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COMMEntaRYBy Becky Kapsalis

It pains me to write about child abuse, but if my article will save one child from the trauma of emotional abuse, it will have been worth it.

All abuses are ugly, whether they are physical or emotional. Unfortunately, we can’t see the scars of emotional abuse as readily as we see the scars from physical abuse. Experts believe the emotional scars last well into adulthood, creat-ing a vicious cycle. Our parenting inheritances kick in when we become parents. If we were emotionally abused as children, we’re likely to abuse our children. It is up to us to break the cycle.

Awareness is the first step in correcting emo-tional abuses. We are perpetrators of emotional child abuse if we …

• Make a child feel unimportant or unde-serving of respect by belittling them.

• Respond in opposition to a child’s com-ments and continually point out errors and mistakes.

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child to participate in family matters.• Shift the blame – scapegoat – to make our

child take the blame for others.• Criticize, correct and are relentlessly find-

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• Express criticism or disapproval of them through name-calling tactics.

• Lash out angrily by yelling and screaming or issue demands.

If we see ourselves displaying any of the above, it becomes imperative that we notice what we are doing so we, and our children, have the chance to overcome any emotional abuses of parental inheritances. It’s never too early or too late to affect the change needed to offer emotional stability to our most precious com-modities. If any of the above mentioned emo-tional abuses are intentional, seek professional help. Our children deserve the right to a life of emotional security and freedom. Hugs!

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail [email protected]

COMMEntaRYBy Brandie Bohney

When people misspell or mispronounce my name, I understand. My parents spelled my first name with an –ie ending so that it wouldn’t be spelled like the booze or like so many other Brandis or Brandys at the time. Growing up, I couldn’t wait to get rid of my maiden name (Grawcock), but in some sort of cosmic joke, I fell in love with a man whose last name was Bohney. There’s just no hope for me.

Plenty of other words out there are frequently misspelled because their pronunciations are dif-ferent that their phonetic spellings (like colonel, for instance). But there are a number of words that are frequently misspelled because they are frequently mispronounced. Take February, for ex-ample. February is the most misspelled of all the months of the year, and I chalk that entirely up to the fact that most people pronounce it without the first r. So people often misspell it Febuary. If we were all pronouncing it correctly, I’m guessing the spelling error would mostly disappear.

Pronunciation is important, folks. It’s not just for the sake of better spelling (though I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t a big factor in my encouragement). Mispronouncing certain words can make you seem lazy, or worse, uneducated.

Take, for example, the word supposedly. Great word. Very useful. Often mispronounced. How often have you heard someone switch out the d

for a b? I’m guessing it’s been at least a couple of times, and there are probably a few of you out there beating your heads on the nearest hard surface because of the frustration this mispro-nunciation causes you (Hi, Mom!). Not only is supposebly not a word, but it’s one of those mis-pronunciations that sounds simply, well, stupid. I’ve covered it before, but probably is another of these oft-mispronounced words, and it has a variety of ugly counterparts: probaly, probly, and my personal favorite, prolly.

It isn’t just multi-syllabic words that get all the rotten attention, either. As reader Susan points out, prepositions to and for are often lazily pronounced tuh and fur. And while some people may chalk those pronunciations up to certain regional accents, most people make this mistake when in casual conversation. But as always, when you’re conversing in a formal set-ting – job interviews, presentations, client meet-ings, or State of the Union addresses – paying attention to even the smaller aspects of pronun-ciation is important.

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» Woody's Wine Tasting – Woody’s Li-brary Restaurant is hosting a wine tasting on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The first 60 people to register and prepay will reserve a spot for the event. Eight courses of foods with complementing wines will be served. The cost is $60 per person; call 317-573-4444 for more information or to make your reservation.

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Local Carmel and Westfield residents will perform in Disney’s Alladin Jr. which will come to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre on Feb. 19 through March 20.

One local Carmel family is very involved in the performance. Doug Stark, owner of Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, will be able to watch the hard work of his two children, Josh and Elizabeth Stark as Elizabeth will be direct-ing the show while Josh will play the role of the Genie.

Josh is a Carmel High School graduate and a current Carmel resident. Beyond acting, he at-tended Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Ky.

to become a professional wrestler. “Our children’s theatre program has pro-

vided the opportunity for many local actors to perform while also maintaining careers outside of the theatre,” said Patricia Rettig, public and media relations coordinator for Beef & Boards.

Danny Kingston will play Razoul, the Captain of the Guard in the upcoming pro-duction and is a Westfield High School alum. After pursuing a career in theatre in New York, Kingston came back to Indiana to continue acting. The Pyramid Players, Retting said, provides a great opportunity for local actors to practice at the highest level.

“Beef& Boards Dinner Theatre has built a reputation of quality productions by top-notch

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The stage adaptation of the popular Disney movie opens the 2010 Live Theatre for Kids series. These one-hour shows take place on Fridays at 10 a.m. and again on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The audience has the opportu-nity to meet the cast after each show for pictures and autographs. All tickets are $12.50 and in-clude a snack. For reservations, contact the box office at 872-9664.

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COMMEntaRYBy Chef Michael Vlasich

During these months of gray, overcast skies, gloomy, short days and frigid, long nights, we wonder if the days of sunshine and warmth will ever reappear. Already, we have transitioned from the holidays to the icicles of January – glimpsing sunlight, anxiously waiting spring and the distinguishing scents of blossoms.

One scent that personally evokes thoughts of the tropics and summer is that of lemons. I re-cently caught myself coming in from the outside deep freeze, entering a room with that subtle aroma. I immediately fell into a daydream of lying in a hammock under a lemon tree with bees busily collecting the sweet nectar of the blossoms over my head, where we used to live.

Lemons happen to be one of the most versa-tile foods used in all ethnic cuisines across the planet. It is a small evergreen tree, originally from Asia, primarily farmed for the fruit, mostly the juice.

Like most food I have written about over the past year, it has been recorded throughout his-tory used not only for food, but for medicinal purposes and ornamental fixtures in landscapes, and it has been a valuable foundation of trading markets at some point in history. These writ-ings trace it back to ancient Arabic times, used in Persia, Egypt, and Greece and first entering Europe around the time of Christ documented in ancient Rome.

There are only a couple types of lemons cul-tivated; however, a dozen varieties are available. Lisbon and Eureka are the two most common here. Meyer lemons are popular for specialty baking, as they are sweet but still acidic, because they are a cross between a lemon and a manda-rin orange.

People continually ask what I miss about Florida and California. Well, that’s a biggie – along with the ocean breeze, the sound of waves breaking on the beach and tropical warmth, especially now.

As I finish writing this article, Old Man Winter is striking again. We have been hit with eight inches of snow, and in times like these I tend to make soup for dinner. So with lemons on the brain I will whip up a great easy “Cream of Lemon Soup” and serve it with a loaf of country French bread. Why not share with you?

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Ingredients:• 2 1/2 tbsp. Whole butter• 1/2 cup small diced onion• 1/2 cup small diced carrots• 1 1/4 qt. chicken stock• 2 each chicken breasts• 2 each medium lemons• 2 each bay leaf• 1/4 tsp. thyme• 1/4 tsp. parsley• 2 1/2 tbsp. flour• 1 cup heavy cream• Salt and pepper•

Directions:In a soup pot, melt the butter and cook the two chicken breasts, remove and cool on the side. Add the onions and carrots, sweat until tender add the flour, and cook for five minutes. Add the bay leaf, herbs and stock, simmer for 45 minutes. Dice the chicken meat and add to the soup. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl and temper with some of the stock, then add into the soup. Do the same with the cream (do not curdle). Finish the soup with salt and pepper and serve.

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When it comes to building your kitchen there are a few implements that are must-haves. I find that having these few tools will help you accom-plish your culinary goals.

These are the few things that I absolutely cannot live without in my kitchen.

• First and foremost an immersion hand blender. This blender is much better than a standard blender because it eliminates the need to transfer liquids to your regular blender. When you are making soup that needs to be blended you can simply plug in the immersion blender and plunge it in the soup, and it blend it to a lovely consistency. The blender is great for soups, sauces, dips and drinks.

• The next utensil that I cannot live with-out is my countertop Kitchen Aid mixer. This machine enables you to make bread, cookie dough, pastry and any number of things that need to be mixed or blended. It is the ultimate mixer with a wire wisk, bread hook and ceramic paddle attachment that allows for great mixing with minimal effort. It is good for creaming, kneading and mixing, in general.

• The last tool that I cannot live without is a really sharp knife. It is worth your time and

money to invest in a good knife set and not just the cheapest set you can find. It is im-portant to have a really sharp butcher knife because it is less likely that you will cut yourself with a sharp implement. A dull knife will not slice through its con-tent fully and will slide around and cut your hands. It is best to have an incredibly sharp

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Makes 10 servings Ingredients:

• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut in 3-inch lengths

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• Melt butter in a large pan and add onion.

Cook until translucent stir in celery and ginger and cook 5 minutes.

• Add roasted carrots and stock, season and bring to a boil, then simmer until carrots are very tender, about 45 minutes. Puree in a blender or with a handheld immersion blender.

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As children in the Hunan province in 19th-century China, Lily and Snow Flower enter into a special loatong relationship to become sworn, life-long friends. The two communicate by delivering messages to each other in nu shu (women’s secret writing) throughout their lives. As they grow older, Lily marries well and becomes a powerful person in her community, while Snow Flower marries a lowly and abusive butcher. A misunderstanding threatens Lily and Snow Flower’s relationship and prompts Lily to write this story of her life to explain her actions and seek understanding, if not forgiveness, from her friend.

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‘All Shook Up’From Feb. 19 through March 7, Carmel Repertory Theater will present “All Shook Up,” a musical featuring the sounds of Elvis. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, and a special performance will take place Feb. 20 in conjunction with the Carmel High School Dance Marathon. Call 317-767-3973 for details.

Ben Vereen coming to CarmelCarmel Community Players is bringing Tony award-winning Broadway entertainer Ben Vereen to Carmel High School for its major fundraiser for 2010. Vereen will present his educational, entertaining and inspirational Broadway lecture at Carmel High School's Dale E. Graham Auditorium at 7 p.m. on March 7. Tickets are $34 and are on sale now at www.carmelplayers.org. Visit www.youarecurrent.com for a link to register for free tickets.

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

Laff-A-ThonOn Feb. 27 local improvisational comedy troupes, INDYPROV and Comedysportz will perform for 12 hours to benefit twelve local and national charities in the third annual Laff-A-Thon. The event will be held at Theatre on the Square (627 Massachusetts Ave.) from noon to midnight. There is a suggestion $5 donation for each hour. All money collected will go directly back to the charity.

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DISPatChESCOMMENTARYBy Dr. Mary Marcotte

Allergies in dogs and cats are one of the most frustrating medical problems for both owners and veterinarians. If your dog or cat suffers from chronic ear infections, skin infections and/or excessive itchiness, you know what I am talking about.

The frustration comes from the difficulty in determining the root of the problem, and is then compounded by the difficulty of success-fully managing the clinical signs. This article is the first in a series aimed to clear up some of the abundant information out there regarding skin disease in dogs and cats. Let’s first start with WHAT an allergy is, and, what the most common CAUSES are.

What is an allergy?An allergy is a hypersensitivity to a particular

allergen, resulting in the body’s natural defense system to mount “an attack” on the foreign substance. Histamines are released by the body in response to an allergy. In people, this usually results in watery eyes and itchy, runny noses. Dogs and cats however, have the majority of their histamine receptors in their skin, and therefore allergies to them present as irritated, red and severely itchy skin. The most common places for our pets to be affected are the bottom

of their feet, belly, ears and bottom.What causes allergies?

The most common causes of allergies in pets are:

• Food allergies• Flea allergies• Environmental allergies The easiest allergen to prevent exposure to is

the flea. There are many quality products on the market now that will adequately protect your furry family members from flea invasion. It is critical for all itchy animals to be on top quality flea prevention. Ask your veterinarian what they recommend for your pet.

Allergies are cumulativeWhat does this mean? It means that if your

pet is allergic to grass AND mold, then they will have a stronger allergic reaction (greater inten-sity of clinical signs) when they are exposed to BOTH rather than just one. This is again why it is crucial to maintain adequate flea control for you pet. If they are allergic to grass AND fleas, you can alleviate the severity of symptoms just by removing the fleas.

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Dr. Mary Marcotte is a Carmel veterinarian. You may reach her at [email protected].

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Confusion, misunderstandings, and lack of clarity have been the causes of playground fights and even wars. They impact people every day and are responsible for countless hours of anxiety and work that could easily melt away. Whether it’s because you don’t want reality or you don’t know how to reveal it, it’s hard for most people to create clarity.

Imagine you’re in a relationship that seems to be going well. You enjoy each other, and it’s always fun. But you wonder if it is heading anywhere. You think you are both happy and have the same expectations, and then two years later you discover your expectations weren’t even close. What if one person posed this question to the other? “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being ‘this relationship will last forever’ and one being ‘as soon as you turn away, I’m going to run off,’ what’s your number?” The scale, where you define both ends of the scale, is an effective way to get clarity. It’s insightful in its simplicity.

Imagine you are a salesperson. Every person you meet likes you. You tell them what you are selling, and people nod in agreement. Each meeting ends with how you are going to follow up and an out-line of the next steps. Do you think every one of

them is going to buy something? Not a chance. However, people will agree to “another meet-

ing” or to “think about it,” while a large percent have no interest in buying, but won’t tell you. A scale of one to 10 gives them a softer way to say no. “On a scale of one to ten, with 10 being ‘I’m ready to buy’ and a one being ‘I wouldn’t want this if you gave it to me,’ what’s your number?” would eliminate a lot of prospects. Add the question, “Can we even get to a ten?” and you’ll also know exactly what you can or can’t do to get this person to make a decision. If you are this salesperson and you meet one person ev-eryday, you’ll soon be paralyzed with follow-up meetings if you can’t exclude some people.

If you understood what was in the way of a decision, you would achieve more. Consider the simple scale of one to 10 as an easy way to gain insight and clarity about what someone is really thinking and what’s in the way of a decision. It’s effective at home and the office, with kids or co-workers.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David wel-comes your questions or comments at [email protected].

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Francesca’s Collections, a fashion-forward women’s boutique, opened its latest location at Clay Terrace last Saturday, Feb. 13.

Located just north of the light between Kona Grill and Clark’s Shoes, Francesca’s offers a treasure trove of women’s apparel, gifts, jewelry, ac-cessories and home fashion items in a prime shopping location. The merchandise in Francesca’s is said to be inspired by travelers who search the world to bring home unique gifts for families and friends, and the Francesca’s stores are constantly filled with new treasures that help its shoppers stay a step ahead of the trends. The eclectic assortment of merchandise has been selected to reflect the most fashionable styles and desired items from all over the world.

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COMMEntaRYBy Sally Feldman

A typical massage therapy session is between 40 and 90 minutes. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symp-toms, medical history, and lifestyle.

You will be asked to undress to your comfort level while the massage therapist is out of the room, and lie under a sheet on a padded mas-sage table.

The massage therapist will knock on the door to make sure you are ready. The massage thera-pist will re-enter the room and will then adjust the face rest and pillows to ensure that you are comfortable and properly positioned.

You are underneath the sheet at all times, and in North America, only the part of the body being treated at any one time is uncovered. After the massage, the massage therapist will leave the room so you can get changed.

Massage therapy shouldn’t hurt. Occasionally there is mild aching when the massage therapist applies pressure over “knots” and other areas of muscle tension. If the pressure is too strong for you, let the massage therapist know, but

communication is key. It is your hour, so your boundaries should be clear-cut before, during and after the massage. It is your body. Do not be afraid to tell a therapist that you are uncom-fortable in any way. If you do not feel that there is open communication, change to another mas-sage therapist who will listen to you.

Most people feel calm and relaxed after a treatment. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days.

Please remember to do something for your-self. Why? Because you’re worth it!

Go! Fight! Win back your health Indiana. Let the massages begin!

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DISPatChESCOMMEntaRYBy Carolyn Berghuis

Sadly, in the U.S. today, one out of seven couples experience infertility. Even with rapid medical advancements, these figures have been steadily climbing over the last several decades. So for many couples yearning to conceive, ho-listic medicine may be the best approach to ad-dress the underlying health issues, such as ovula-tory problems, endometriosis, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalance or age.

Even with all the high-tech procedures avail-able for infertility, often holistic approaches such as naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medi-cine and homeopathic medicine are the most effective. When integrated, holistic therapies can be some of the safest and most fruitful methods of care for infertility and can be safely combined with assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

ACuPuNCTuREAcupuncture has been used for thousands

of years to successfully address infertility. The Chinese focus on five principal organs – the liver, spleen, heart, lungs and kidneys – and use acupuncture to release blockages from these systems. Because fertility can be directly com-promised by lifestyle, incorporating acupuncture can not only help a couple conceive, it can help them reach optimal health overall.

Importantly, numerous international studies

indicate that combining weekly acupuncture with IVF often results in an increased effective-ness of IVF drugs and procedures. This is likely caused by an increase in blood flow, and thus increased nourishment, to both the ovaries and uterus.

NATuROPATHY Naturopathic care for infertility is aimed at

correcting nutritional deficiencies, adjusting hormonal imbalances and improving overall reproductive health. Often a naturopath will combine herbal, homeopathic and whole food supplements in conjunction with dietary chang-es to increase the probability of conceiving. As is the case with acupuncture, naturopathy strives to balance the underlying dysfunction in the body by offering the body the support necessary to reach homeostasis, or balance.

Bottom line: There is no one best solution to solving infertility. But there are several effective, safe and affordable natural, holistic approaches available that often work where other methods have failed to produce the ultimate reward: The gift of life!

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Did you know 85 percent of people will experience some form of breakout in their lifetime? Did you know 20 percent of those people are adults?

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Acne is a disease, so it is best to manage it instead of look for a “cure.” There are several options for the treatment of acne. A good skin care regimen is the best place to start. Topical and/or oral medications and professional services such as facials, chemical peels and Vibradermabrasion are also helpful.

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glycolic or salicylic acid and Tretinoin (Retin-A). For best results, purchase prescription strength products at a physician’s office or medical spa. Avoid cleansers with grit or beads as they can exacerbate the condition. A liquid or creamy cleanser is best. Gently exfoliate the skin using a looped-terry washcloth, not an abrasive cloth. It can be difficult not to touch the blemishes, but they will go away much faster (usually 2-4 weeks) if contact with hands is avoided.

Laser treatment or light-based therapy can also have a remarkable effect on acne. These procedures should be administered by a physician or a licensed aesthetician. Acne typically takes 3-6 months to con-trol and then requires maintenance for life.

Most breakouts don’t occur overnight, they usually take 2-4 weeks to develop. Therefore, patience is the best way to be on the road to clearer, healthier skin.

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The trail of plastic surgery devotees in Hollywood is growing faster than sequels to “Saw.” From aging musicians and filmmakers to young actresses on the rise, Tinseltown is awash with everyone getting nips and tucks. And while an occasional tweak or two may be the norm, some “stars” are becoming more mannequin than human in their quest to turn back the hands of time.

Most recently, Heidi Montag of “The Hills” underwent a second round of extensive plastic surgery. The 23-year-old reality TV star, who had a rhinoplasty and breast augmentation in 2007, confessed to having 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, according to People magazine. She admits to being addicted to plastic surgery.

In her quest to be “the best of me,” she had liposuction on her neck, waist, hips and thighs, a buttocks augmentation, revision of a prior breast augmentation, an ear pinning, a “mini” brow lift, chin reduction, Botox in her forehead as well as fat injections in her cheeks and around her mouth.

Ms. Montag represents the “extreme” plastic surgery patient. Low self-esteem, combined with easy access and large amounts of disposable income and an insatiable need for attention, can create this perfect storm with the result what we now see on the cover of People magazine.

Heidi Montag’s situation is definitely the ex-

ception. But real addiction can and does occur outside of reality TV and mainly affects those who suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Most repeat plastic surgery patients, however, are not ill and are motivated by what I call “ac-complishment feedback,” a normal psychologi-cal response that creates a desire for further ben-efits after a previous positive experience. Every retail business thrives to create that outcome.

Ms. Montag’s plastic surgeon has also been the target of criticism. When should plastic sur-geons tell patients no? How much is “enough?” While many people are appalled by what Heidi Montag did and felt she did more than she should have been “allowed,” the answer is not so straightforward. Should McDonald’s be selling those 80 grams of fat in a meal to anyone over-weight, or should home mortgages or debt con-solidation services be tendered to people whose finances don’t support them?

Elective plastic surgery is medicine mixed with a good dose of business and marketing. While the safety of the patient is the No. 1 limiting factor, it is impossible to remove the component of “per-sonal responsibility” from the equation.

Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon. Comments can be sent to [email protected]

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COMMEntaRYBy Bob Walters

Shrovetide? Fastnacht? Pancakes, anyone?How about … Mardi Gras, Carnival, aka

Shrove Tuesday? This week begins the ancient Christian season

of Lent – 40 days of fasting, self-examination, prayer and penance observed by Roman Catholics and traditional Protestants beginning Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17) leading up to Easter. Orthodox Christians begin Lent two days earlier on “Clean Monday.”

“Shrove” means “give a full hearing” or “hear confessions.” The faithful cleanse their souls by confessing their sins Shrove Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday (“short shrift” means “not fully hearing”). “Fastnacht” means “night before fast-ing” and also is a German/Dutch yeast donut. Eating pancakes in Shrovetide used up fat and eggs which were verboten during Lent. “Easter eggs” likely originated to celebrate fasting’s end.

What some of the faithful often did (and still do) – human nature being what it is and with 40 days of abstinence looming – was party their brains out during Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) or Carnival (“end of meat”), misbehaving on a magnitude worthy of 40 days of penance.

Easter in 2010, for everyone, is April 4. Western and Orthodox Easters usually are on separate dates. This has to do with the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, Hebrew, Julian and Gregorian calendars, Passover, ecclesiastical dates of the

Vernal Equinox, and the Paschal Moon. Google “Easter Date” if you’re thirsty for more.

In the West, Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox March 21. This year, April 4 follows a March 30 full moon.

Scheduling Easter would have been easier if someone had simply written down the date Christ was crucified. Scholars tend to land on April 3, 33 AD. No one is sure.

But that brings up a huge point: The New Testament never mentions observing dates, feasts, seasons or holidays, or even the Sabbath, as a condition of salvation.

Humanity’s great gift of eternal communion with God through the fully-divine, fully-human person of Jesus Christ is not a matter of temporal festivals. Redemption, salvation and eternal life are entirely matters of 24/7/365 faith in Christ, which we exhibit by obeying the two great com-mandments – loving God and loving others.

That could explain why dates for Christ’s birth and death aren’t known. Christ very plain-ly tells us salvation is about faith (Luke 7:50, Ephesians 2:8), not records.

I believe God hides – and can be found – in our hearts, not on our calendars.

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Years ago, when I first moved to Indiana, I was visiting the grocery store one afternoon, and a woman ran into me with her cart.

Considering I clearly had the right of way and she turned into my isle, hitting my cart at approximately 45 miles per hour, I thought it would have been mannerly for her to apologize. Instead, she looked up at me with a scowl on her face and glared at me as I steered around her, forgiving her of her mistake as well as the unfriendly wishes she subconsciously sent my way.

Growing up in Oklahoma, where this cart crash would have produced a perfect opportu-nity to say hello and get to know the gal I had run into and invite her to my house for chili sometime, this behavior shocked me.

A few years later, as my daughter and I searched for children’s books at the library, my daughter walked up to a little girl and her mother to say hello (as I had taught her to do, considering a friendly smile and an introduction as a form of good manners). But the mother gave my daughter and me an evil look, grabbed her daughter’s hand and walked away.

Today, as I watch my daughter play basket-ball, I would love the opportunity to mingle with other mothers while cheering for our

little all-stars, but instead I receive glares and snubs. The mothers check each other out to see what brand names they’re wearing and attempt to display their alpha-mom status. I think to myself how insecure and unhappy these women must be.

When I used host singles events, there would always be a couple of Bitter Bettys who showed up, angry at the world, ready to claw men’s eyes out, defensive as all get up and bitter, bitter, bitter. (These women label themselves as “strong” women, giving that term a bad reputation).

Why is it that women can be so hateful to each other and so bitter? I mean, haven’t we all been through hard times in life? Isn’t happiness and kindness a choice?

May I make a suggestion? Ladies, think of other women not as your competition, but as your teammates, members of the girl’s club, one of your own. Let’s support each other and give kudos for accomplishments and successes. Life can be hard. So let’s play nice!

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Feb. 8 was supposedly “Clean out Your Computer Day,” though I am not quite sure who to thank for that.

This event was clearly a PR stunt by someone in the computer business. Performing routine maintenance on your computer is always a good idea, but I would recommend you do it more fre-quently than once a year!

While managing your files is important for organizational pur-poses, getting rid of files because someone created a national day to remind you is a bit disconcerting.

There is a major misconception among non-technical com-puter users that deleting files from your computer will somehow improve the performance.

If your computer’s hard drive is getting close to full, then get-ting the “urge to purge” makes sense, but don’t expect any tan-gible performance gain (unless your hard drive is completely full and out of operating space).

You can easily check to see how full your hard drive is by open-ing “My Computer” and right-clicking the C: drive, then select-ing “properties.”

A pie chart should come up with the blue section representing your data and the purple section representing your free space. If the purple section is a tiny sliver, it’s time to start removing un-needed items; if not, don’t get too concerned about deleting old files.

The quickest way to free up large quantities of disk space is to uninstall unnecessary programs, which take up lots more space than documents and spreadsheets. Pictures, music and especially video files are the most common “data” files that can take up sig-

nificant space.To remove unneeded programs, start by looking for an unin-

stall option in the programs section of each application from the “start” menu. If you don’t find an option there, you can open the “Control Panel” and click on the “add/remove programs” option.

A WORD OF WARNING! Removing items just because you don’t know what they are is

very dangerous. We constantly see customers in our stores suf-fering from “self-inflicted deletion” wounds, because they started mass deleting files and programs that they didn’t recognize.

A more relevant cleanup process that can improve performance is built into the Windows operating system and should be per-formed at least every couple months.

The “Disk Cleanup” utility will track down lots of extraneous files that build up as a natural course of using your computer and get rid of them all at once.

Beware of companies that may try to take advantage of any press “Clean out Your Computer Day” receives by trying to sell you a magical program that will clean up your computer for you.

All too often, we see folks bringing in crashed systems and saying, “Everything was working fine until I installed XXX clean-up program.” So be very mindful of any third-party programs that claim to perform miracles for $29.95!

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COMMEntaRYBy Mike Redmond

Canada, our friendly neighbor to the north, home of my favorite game played on ice with sticks and mayhem, land of back bacon and ketchup-flavored potato chips, is calling to me.

It does this from time to time. Usually, the calls come when I am hungering

for a Big Turk candy bar or jonesing for a Leafs game (that’s the Toronto Maple Leafs, L-E-A-F-S, and the game, for those of who you are basketball-crazed like my mother, is hockey). I’ll be sitting there, minding my own business, when the phone inside my imagination will ring and the voice on the line will whisper, “Canada … Canada … Canada.”

Then I will check my travel fund and it will say “Indiana … Indiana … Indiana.”

Anyway, Canada dialed me up again this morning when I learned of a health display that practically demands I load up the truck and

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Now that’s what I call a trip with educational value. Grab the family and the point-and-shoot. No doubt the kids will want to make a Power Point display for extra credit at school (“I call my presentation ‘Vowels about Bowels.’”)

And just imagine the slide show you can bring back for your friends:

“All right, this is Jeffrey and Violet stand-ing at the entrance to Danger! Diverticulitis! (Click) Here we are at Volvulus Village with a guy dressed as Ronnie Roughage. (Click) This is Violet going into It’s A Small Polyp, After All …”

OK, maybe not. I know. Let’s think of the display as a Tunnel

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A guided tour through Your Lower Self would probably not be a bad idea for all of us, Canadians and non-Canadians alike. I’m think-ing next year’s state fair, right next to one of those wagons that serve the mystery meat hot dogs. But why stop there? The colon should be the end of the line, so to speak. How about big inflatable tours through:

Esophagus World!Liver Land!Six Flags Over the Digestive System!OK, maybe not again.Actually, the inflatable colon thing is a tool

in the fight against colorectal cancer, which is the No. 2 cause of cancer deaths in Canada. The idea is to get people familiar with what happens

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It would work for me. Given a choice be-tween a walk through a giant tunnel and a lec-ture by a doctor wielding a colon scope, I’ll take the walk every time.

And if I have to go to Canada to do it, no problem. I’ve been meaning to go anyway. In fact, my imagination phone is ringing again. Back in a minute.

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It’s a ritual. Toby, my beagle companion, retrieves the morning newspaper from the driveway and deposits it at my feet. This daily ceremony is followed by a wistful stare and the occasional woof, a reminder that a successful delivery should be followed by a treat.

But the other morning, the dog didn’t make his traditional hasty return to the front door. Instead, I noticed he was burying the daily news in the bushes. As he dug furiously in the soil, I suspected something was amiss. Sure enough, when I retrieved the paper, I discovered the source of his angst. The headline read:

THEY LOOK LIKE SNOOPY, BuT THEY ACT LIKE WEREWOLVES

Incredible, but true. Apparently, packs of wild beagles have been spotted roaming Long Island, N.Y., terrorizing homeowners. Let’s not kid our-selves. Isn’t this a nightmare we’ve all had?

The story goes on to say that residents of several communities have had to head for safety. One woman said that when she saw a wild pack of dogs running down the street, she ran into her house, pulled down the blinds, barred the door and hid all the Pup-Peroni strips. She said it was the scariest thing she had ever seen since the infamous dachshund rampage of l976 when

Oscar Mayer was shooting a commercial spot and ran out of Greenies treats for the 200 extras on the set.

Now while all this is happening on the East Coast, the Left Coast was not to be outdone. This is, after all, the home of Hollywood, where terrifying movies like “Snakes on a Plane,” “The Howling” and “101 Dalmatians” have scared the pants off moviegoers and resulted in big bucks at the box office. But who could have predicted news like this:

GIANT SQuIDS INVADE CALIFORNIA COASTLINE

Squids weigh up to 60 pounds and squirt ink – kind of ironic because that also describes me in the third grade. Some enterprising Californians have capitalized on this influx of the cephalopods by organizing fishing trips and sightseeing excursions for tourists, often well-to-do New Yorkers who think calamari is bred on farms before it is breaded. Guides point out that the giant squid (scientific name, Architeuthidae) differs from the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni). This distinc-tion will matter little when you and one of the creatures end up eye to eye on your next scuba diving adventure.

So why aren’t New Yorkers capitalizing on their own opportunity to make a buck? I don’t

know about you, but I’d pay $12.50 for a bus tour to see rampaging beagles that sniff their way through the suburbs of Long Island, tip-ping over garbage cans, marking their territory and eating an occasional toy poodle.

My brother who drives a cab in New York apparently has already had several requests from tourists to drive the Long Island Expressway, hoping to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon. Some folks from Wyoming told him they had tired of coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions; they had come to The Big Apple for some real action.

I still feel awful for my dog, Toby. He was burying the newspaper to protect the beagle image, concerned that such bad PR might have a deleterious effect on hound adoptions across America. You may recall that a beagle recently gained great prominence by being best in show at Westminster two short years ago. But fame can be fickle. Having a cute nose and big ears doesn’t mean you will always be popular. Just ask President Obama.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at [email protected].

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Like most things in life, a proper founda-tion is critical. Excavating to a minimum of 8” deep will allow sufficient space for a 4” base of No. 53 dusty gravel capped with an inch of sand. Thoroughly compact the material every two inches with commercial-grade equip-ment. While 4” may not sound like much, a 10’x15’ patio will consume approximately three tons of gravel and another ton of sand.

After the base is installed and proper grade from the house confirmed, it’s time for the fun part of laying the brick or natural stone se-lected. Using a polymeric sand to fill the joints will lock in the paver as well as retard weed growth. A sub-surface retaining edge will serve as a belt to secure the patio together. Other steps involve sleeves in the base for running future electric or gas lines, extending drain tiles under-

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