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MCC recovering 110 percent of costs By Kevin Kane • kevin@youarecurrent.com

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A recent report from Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation revealed some good news pertaining to the finances of the Monon Community Center. CCPR recently released its 2011 annual report that, among other things, shows the MCC recovered 110 percent of its costs last year. The numbers prove correct predictions made late last year by CCPR’s Director Mark Westermeier. In December, Current reported on CCPR’s November financial reports, which indicated the MCC had a cost recovery rate of 114 percent through 11 months and would almost certainly end the year higher than 100 percent. At that time, Westermeier estimated the center’s cost recovery rate would decrease slightly in December and land at 110 percent at the end of the year. According to the report, the MCC collected $4,553,606 in total revenue in 2012, all but $1,093 coming from earned income. Total operating expenditures totaled $4,156,428, leaving total operating net revenue at $397,177. The MCC has $941,659 between its cash balance and investments, with $241,659 uncommitted. Westermeier in December said the high-cost recovery rate is a result of multiple changes, big and small, made in the past few years. As for achieving a cost recovery rate of 100 percent or better in future years, Westermeier said this is a very reasonable goal.

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Michael Klitzing confirmed last week rates for two of the Monon Community Center’s passes will increase in May. Earlier this month, the Park Board approved adjustments to the MCC’s daily and 10-visit punch passes and waterpark passes, effective May 26 – the date the waterpark will open this year. Monthly and annual memberships are not affected. “For daily and 10-visit punch passes, the area-specific options will be eliminated …,” Klitzing said in an e-mail. “Purchasers of daily and punch passes will receive access to the waterpark and its new FlowRider surf feature, indoor aquatics, fitness center and gymnasium instead of selecting between an allencompassing pass, fitness pass or aquatics/gymnasium pass.” The new adult daily rate will be $10, which Klitzing said “represents no change from the current all-encompassing rate and a $2 increase compared to the area-specific adult rates.” The daily rate for youth and seniors will be $6 – a $2 reduction from the all-encompassing rate and $1 increase from the areaspecific rate.

INDOT to host U.S. 31 open house Thursday – INDOT is hosting an open house to present a updated timeline, design and construction plans for the 13-mile U.S. 31 corridor upgrade through Hamilton County from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carmel High School Freshman Cafeteria (park in Freshman Center parking lot and enter through Door 13), 520 E. Main St. The project team will share design and construction updates, as well as information about interchange designs, land acquisition and maintenance of traffic. A project overview presentation will begin at 6 p.m. In addition, community members will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with INDOT representatives and team members. Interested in learning more, but can’t attend the open house? Check out updates on the project Web site at www.us31hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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While the MCC’s revenue is greatly dependent on weather, Westermeier said CCPR will continue to add new features to the center to attract guests to the facility when weather is less than ideal.

Breastfeeding Coalition meeting – The Breastfeeding Coalition of Hamilton County will hold a relaunch meeting April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital, Learning Center C and D. The coalition aims to increase the number of mothers successfully breastfeeding by creating a culture supportive of breastfeeding. Kiwanis meeting – Carmel Golden K Kiwanis will meet Thursday, 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 852 W. Main St. Program: David Gill, Washington Township trustee. Contact Don Moehn at 873-1956. Rotary meeting – The Rotary Club of Carmel will meet Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Speaker: Pete Cava, author of “Amazing Tales from the Chicago Cubs Dugout.” Rotarians and their guest are required to register in advance. The cost for lunch is $12. Contact Wendy Phillips at 501-4955. Trunk show – Brides of Carmel in Carmel City Center will hold a trunk show featuring Alyne by Rivini gowns Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP at www.alynetrunkshow.eventbrite.com or by calling 844-1780. Flower sale – Carmel Elementary is hosting its 33rd annual flower sale now through Wednesday. A variety of sun and shade hanging baskets and patio pots are available for $20 to $39. If interested, contact Kathy Reeves at 571-9265 for more information. Managing Editor – Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Associate Editor – Terry Anker terry@currentincarmel.com Copy Editor – Christine Nimry christine@youarecurrent.com Art Director – Zachary Ross zach@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Associate Artist – Andrea Nickas andrea@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444

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Watching what you –ate By Brandie Bohney. I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend lately in certain words. Strangely, the words in question are all similar in construction: they begin with con, and the irritating versions (two of which aren’t even real words) end in –ate. The first example has appeared in the column before: condensate. Condensate is actually a word. It’s a noun referring to condensation. So the problem isn’t it’s not a real word. The problem is people try to use it as a verb: “The water condensates here.” Water doesn’t condensate; it condenses. Maybe the problem is people assume demonstration and condensation function in the same way. They’re wrong. First-ever ExtravaBandza! – Carmel Clay Schools will premiere ExtravaBandza! The showcase concert features 1,400 middle and high school band students tonight in the Carmel High School Gymnasium at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available to the public online at carmelbands.org/ blog/2012/02/12/extravabandza-2/, or in the CHS bookstore (open 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on regular school days). Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Children younger than age 5 will be admitted free. Local kids receive grants – Groups of Carmel teens received grants last week from the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program, which challenges area youth to use their skills, creativity and energy to make Carmel a greener community. The program was given a grant by the city, and a board of teens determined which environmentallyconscious projects developed by their peers would receive a portion of the funding. Double trouble: Woolly mammoth By Mike Redmond. And this just in from our Dept. of People with Too Much Time on Their Hands: A team of Russian and South Korean scientists has announced its plan to clone (drum roll, please) … A woolly mammoth. The work will be done by a consortium led by Vasily Vasiliev, of North-Eastern Federal University of the Sakha Republic, and scientist Hwang Woo-Suk of South Korea’s Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. Simply put, they plan to harvest DNA a frozen woolly mammoth carcass and insert the genetic material into the eggs of a female Indian elephant, and then (sort of) let nature take its course. I’m not convinced this is something we need to pursue. We asked, you answered. Here are the results from the recent online poll question: “How many days a week do you use the Monon Trail?” 0 – 76 percent (16 votes); 1-2 – 14 percent (3 votes); 3-5 – 5 percent (1 vote); 6-7 – 5 percent (1 vote); Total voters: 21. To vote for the new online poll question – “What would you like to see happen to Carmel's grain elevator? Find a new purpose; Demolish it; Don't care.” – visit www. currentincarmel.com.

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It may be just another Saturday to you and me, but to an exclusive set, April 21 is extraordinary. Everywhere you look, the day will produce winners. From the first competitor successfully across the finish line, to the last contender straining to make it before the clock runs out. Runners competing against themselves to deliver a personal best or the rookie that just wants to know what it feels like to cross the finish line for the first time, a challenge which can only be conquered through hours of training, sheer will and rugged determination. However, once successfully completed, victory wipes out the memory of the struggle. But not one single medal can be awarded. No one will successfully reach his or her goal. Hearts will be broken. It will be as if April 21 did not even happen unless the Carmel Volunteer shows up, too. As if running alongside every participant in the second annual Carmel Marathon, the Carmel Volunteer, in spirit, carries each and every runner across the finish line. The Carmel Volunteer is a must to assemble the race packets. Without the Carmel Volunteer, who will man the water stations or direct the runners when to turn left and when to turn right? And most important, a missing Carmel Volunteer means the championship metals would lay in a box at the side of the road, never to be worn around the neck of a champion. Gee Lawton, volunteer coordinator for the event, said, “We will require 500 volunteers this year and there is a time slot and job to fit any interest or ability. Not all jobs occur on race day. Many tasks for a successful race occur in the weeks leading up to the race.” To claim a volunteer spot as your own and join the legions of Carmel Volunteers, go to www.carmelmarathon.com. Or, you can send an e-mail to gee@carmelmarathon.com. Money raised from the event will benefit two worthy causes. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a unique program, Back on My Feet. The latter charity is designed to help people who experience the struggles of life. The program helps them find selfesteem and learn how to overcome challenges through the sport of running. On April 21, runners will set out to conquer 26.2 miles. The Carmel Volunteer will make sure the only challenges they face on race day are wind and hills.

Young talent on display NPR's program From the Top with host Christopher O'Riley was recorded in the Palladium last week. For the past decade, From the Top has been the preeminent showcase for America’s best young musicians. Pictured: top - Graydon Tope, Parker Topeage and Sloane Wesloh from Minnesota; bottom - Sydney Lee from New Jersey. ( Photos by Kevin Kane)

Prevail event raises more than $9k – Prevail Inc., a Hamilton County-based nonprofit advocating for victims of crime and abuse, hosted the Spring into Fashion event March 14 at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. Fashions were provided by Lilly’s Boutique Gallery of Zionsville and event proceeds totaling $9,235 will benefit Prevail’s programs and client services.

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Amends the city’s salary ordinance and allows for a $7,500 bonus to be paid to eligible employees Ordinance of Carmel’s Communications Center who are not D-2081-12 retained by the city or hired by the county following a consolidation of dispatching services

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Ordinance Establishes limitations on encumbrances for capital fund D-2083-12 projects

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Rezones properties along the northern portion of the Ordinance Monon Greenway between 146th Street and First Street Z-554-12 NW

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Ordinance Amends development standards of Monon Greenway Z-555-12 Overlay Zone

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Ordinance Revises certain sections of the city’s Code of Ordinances D-2082-12 that make references to sections of the Indiana Code

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Requires Carmel Redevelopment Commission to obtain Ordinance approval from City Council for new debt (read more at D-2084-12 currentincarmel.com)

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Ordinance Creates a non-reverting fund into which the city can put D-2086-12 money for upcoming construction on Illinois Street

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Moves $700,000 to the fund created by D-2086-12 Ordinance from a fund containing $729,000 donated to the city by D-2087-12 developers for future projects

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Benches, statues vandalized in Japanese Garden By Kevin Kane • kevin@youarecurrent.com Carmel police are said to be in search of four teenagers who allegedly vandalized items in the Japanese Garden outside City Hall. Councilman Ron Carter last week said four youth, each approximately 16 years old, entered the garden around midnight March 18 and dumped into the pond two benches and a statue that adorn the garden. Late last week, evidence of the incident was still visible in the pond. “All that work was done by volunteers … and four young men decided they were going to vandalize it,” Carter said. “Fortunately, we’ve got pretty good video of it. We know where they

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parked. We know where they came from … It’s unfortunate somebody decided to do that, and we need to do whatever we can to prosecute these young people for the work they did.” The Carmel Police Dept. two days later distributed a brief release on the incident providing few details. Lt. Jeff Horner and Chief Tim Green neither confirmed nor denied Carter’s description of the incident, but simply said information did not come from official CPD communications. Green did, however, confirm the suspects can be seen on the surveillance footage from that night. As of press time, he said CPD was actively working to identify these individuals.

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THE GREAT GRAIN DEBATE Should the city’s grain elevator be restored or demolished in favor of redevelopment? By Kevin Kane • kevin@youarecurrent.com All signs point to Carmel’s grain elevator being torn down, with demolition beginning within a month – if not a matter of days. Is Carmel’s grain elevator an eyesore or a historical landmark? A group of Carmel residents claims the answer to that question is the latter, but the Carmel Redevelopment Commission has already entered into a contract for the demolition of the structure near the Monon Greenway, just south of Second Street SW. Demolition would clear space to be used in a planned Midtown redevelopment in the area, but some Carmel residents are saying the grain elevator, approximately one century old, should be in the city’s long-term plans. At the least, these residents want the city to accept a third party’s offer to, on its own dime, look into restoring and repurposing the structure; however, some city officials say that would create an unnecessary expense and delay. Indiana Landmarks President Marsh Davis has offered to provide the city with a “modest grant to study the feasibility of retaining and adapting” the grain elevator to a new purpose. “I know we have differing opinions on the historic and architectural merits of grain elevators, but since the issue has been raised within the community, Indiana Landmarks would welcome the opportunity to participate in a dialogue regarding demolition and alternatives,” Davis told Mayor Jim Brainard in a March 19 e-mail. Residents Ron Kern and Kiel Kinnaman are among the ones in the community leading the charge to save the structure, including frequently updating and posting to a “Save the Carmel Grain Elevator” Facebook page, which, as of press time, had 70 “likes” on the social media site. “If it (Indiana Landmarks) is willing to spend its own money on this, if it thinks it’s that important,

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in this cause if not for a number of people with knowlshouldn’t we stop and take a look at it (grain elevaedge on architecture and grain elevators telling him the tor)?” Kern asked. “This is the largest historical asset structure is unique and significant. One of the primary Carmel has.” questions he and Kinnaman raise is, “What’s the hurThe grain elevator once was a significant driver of ry?” Midtown plans, as they point out and Brainard economic development to Carmel, and it is one of the confirmed, are not set in stone, and financial reports few remaining signs of the community’s agricultural indicate the CRC does not have the funds to move history. forward with new projects in the near future. But Brainard said he does not plan to accept the However, Brainard said there are reasons to comgrant offer for a number of reasons, including the high Kinnaman plete the demolition as soon as possible. In a Decemcost and rather underwhelming benefit of reusing ber CRC meeting, Olds said he anticipated the costs the structure. of demolishing the structure could be as much as Brainard, who studied history at But$500,000, yet the commission accepted a bid much ler University, said he originally leaned less than $200,000. In that meeting, Olds said delaytoward keeping the structure and ing the work could only increase the price. Secondly, challenged the staff of the CRC Brainard said it is likely another party – not the CRC to come up with new uses for the – will purchase and develop the land, which he said grain elevator. None of the ones could generate additional revenue for the city. proposed, he said, justified the Ultimately, Kern and Kinnaman said they’re only costs involved, which he said were Kern asking for the city to accept Indiana Landmarks’ offer estimated by architect and and allow another party to review the situation. The two said they CRC Director Les Olds. Some of these would be satisfied and accept the outcome if Indiana Landmarks suggested uses mirrored those pitched studied the structure and determined repurposing it to be too by the community, including an obsercostly or otherwise impractical. vation tower, Brainard said. “We’re asking for a second-party opinion,” Kinnaman said. “To clean that up and make it ac“We’re doing our due diligence before it comes down.” cessible with the Americans with DisBrainard said he appreciates these residents’ passion for proabilities Act, we’re talking millions of tecting the structure, but added the city has been studying the dollars,” Brainard said. “In addition to possibilities for some time, and with the site now prepared for that, you lose the redevelopment podemolition work, an additional study is not a wise choice of time tential for that site, which is additional or money, he said. millions of dollars over time.” “I don’t want to waste Indiana Landmarks’ money,” Brainard Additionally, Brainard contended the elevator is not as historically significant said. “We’ve already had smart architects look at this. I don’t see how they could come up with a different answer.” as it is portrayed to be. “It’s not unique. There are hundreds of these things still being used today,” he said. “And did something significant happen there? No. If the DeclaraBe part of the discussion on the grain tion of Independence was signed there, elevator and find more photos at www. that would be a different story.” facebook.com/CarmelGrainElevator. Kern said he wouldn’t be involved

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Precious cargo It is our position a phase-in approach should be used for new school buses to be equipped with lap/shoulder seat belt restraints. The recent death of a 5-year-old Indianapolis girl as a result of a school bus accident begs the question once again: Why do school buses not have seat belts? The rationale that, in the event of an accident, it is safer for a child to bounce from seat to seat than be restrained with a safety belt, defies logic. Even the nation’s highest authority on children’s health, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had a long-standing position that new school buses should have safety restraints. The barrier seems to be expensed at estimations up to $10,000 per bus, especially in a downward economy where many school systems are scrambling for funding. Can school systems afford to attach a price tag to the safety of our precious cargo? Absolutely. Some school districts with school bus safety restraint laws have even seen an improvement in behavior and fewer distractions for the bus driver. Will seat belts on school buses actually keep our children safer? Would the children actually comply? We‘ll never know until we try.

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Commentary by Terry Anker

It has fallen out of vogue with the educated set to admit an affinity for watching TV and eating fast food. So if confession is good for the soul, I confess TV, at its best, is awesome; and on some days, it is hard to beat a Quarter Pounder with cheese and those addictive french fries. Isn’t moderation the key? The boob tube and calorie bombs are offset with shows at the Tarkington, a piled-high reading list, Indiana University basketball and time on the treadmill. However, the advent of modern cable programming has not only brought into our homes a bunch fameobsessed would-be starlets exhibiting way too much of their wares on reality shows, it has also delivered some innovative family programming. Amongst our favorites is “MythBusters.” Led by an affable pair of overgrown kids, Hoosier native and IU graduate Jamie Hyneman and his partner, Adam Savage, attempt to prove or disprove common American myths, all the while educating the unsuspecting audience of the principles of science. They teach of prepa-

ration and discovery by showing the result of an exploding hot water tank, a rapidly depressurizing plane or, my personal favorite, using a stick of dynamite to clean the interior of a cement truck mixer. Yet their good-natured, if sometimes sophomoric, humor serves as a model of how to make learning fun. They are credit to their network (Discovery Channel) as Hyneman is to our state. While their attempts to question perceptions are strictly limited to the natural world – ghost hunters and Sasquatch guides get no support – they are busting the common mythology learning, like Castor oil, must be taken while holding one’s nose. Isn’t the delivery mechanism, whether online, over the airwaves or in the classroom, far less important the passion and the dedication of the adult delivering the message? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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Dear Danielle (Wilson), I glanced at your article today thinking for once you would have something civil to say … But alas, your shrillness continues. I am 100 percent confident Brian and Steve don’t need your sensational name-calling to sell newspapers. If the tables were turned, you would have a cow. We are trying to have a

civilization here, some of us working hard to this end. You keep bombing us back with your ridiculous name-calling and absurd stereotypes. Perhaps Bill Maher has an opening for you on his show. I take your name-calling toward Christians personally, and I demand an apology. Ron Brumbarger, 46074

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We received a letter to the editor, published below on this page, from Ron Brumbarger, a Westfield resident. Ron, as is his right, took exception to a column written by Danielle Wilson that we published in the March 20 editions. We’re thrilled Ron took the time to write on something about which he feels strongly. He completely gets it … in that Current’s is an open door to the community. Whether you wish to commend us, rip us and/or comment on any aspect of life in our area, you, like Ron, should rest assured your comments would be published. Just as Danielle is something of a lightning rod among our readership, letters such as Ron’s stir similar discussion. Inasmuch as we do not legislate what Danielle writes, neither do we censure what letter writers send us … unless there’s language not fit for a community newspaper (Ron’s letter had NONE of that), in which case we give it a Clorox scrub; never, however, do we change what the writer is trying to convey. So, follow Ron’s lead and generate discussion with your fellow readers and us. The only caveats are these: You must allow us to use your name, your submission must be 200 or fewer words (and contain a daytime contact so we may verify the origin of the letter) and you must provide your home ZIP code. Freedom of speech. We’re all for it. Try it! ••• A salute, please, to Kevin Kane, our Carmel managing editor, who is leaving us shortly for greener pastures. Kevin’s two-plus years with us has resulted in product improvements across all our communities. He leaves some rather large boots to fill, although he will continue to do occasional investigative reports for us. Kevin’s contributions have been many, and we wish him well. We will name a successor next week. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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I think I have an ulcer. My stress levels are skyrocketing thanks to my daughter’s secondgrade basketball team. I thought I’d seen the epitome of midget mayhem when our kids played U4 soccer. But that was only because we hadn’t had anyone play hoops yet. Sweet mercy – it’s madness. For starters, there are very few rules. A teenage referee calls “out of bounds,” “jump ball” and “man down; need a mommy,” and that’s about it. There are no silly turnovers due to traveling, double dribbling or fouling, and the players are not allowed to steal. The result is 10 little girls (and I do mean little) running up and down a full court at break-neck speed, often in the wrong direction, and only sometimes in control of the ball. The game is literally a survival of the least agile. This peewee pandemonium also means the winning team is usually the one whose coach knows how to work the system. Last week we played the Purples, whose defense was hard to penetrate. These girls simply swarmed whoever had the ball and suffocated her with outstretched arms. Even if our kid got a shot off, the ball would rebound right back into her face, having hit the human tent that had sprung up around her. There may be no crying in baseball, but in primary school basketball, tears are pretty standard. Luckily, we have a couple of ringers, who

despite their small stature, can play some serious ball. We are undefeated, thank you very much! Listen to me: We are undefeated. As if I’m a member of this team. And that’s my problem. I’m engaging in every game as if it’s my own personal Final Four. I scream constantly and unabashedly. “Block out!” “Defense!” “Shoot it, Maddie!” (To my credit, I’ve kept “Air ball!” under wraps.) And because she’s the first of my kiddos to follow in my footsteps, I haven’t had a chance to temper my enthusiasm for the sport, which is why I’m developing heartburn and high blood pressure. Sure, it’s just a church league and most of the players are still in car seats, but I can’t help the competitive spirit that overtakes me as I watch the no-stop clock count down each of the four quarters. If we’re not up by 10 or more, I’m close to stroking out. It’s awful. Thank goodness the season is but six weeks. I can’t take the pressure! Go Lil’ Hoopsters, go! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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The doctor is in!

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

This year is the 75th anniversary of Theodor Geisel’s first book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.” It’s worth celebrating. Dr. Seuss changed reading and the way it was taught. Almost 60 years ago, Mrs. Morgan read the book to my second-grade class. This was Geisel’s first book, and it had been rejected by 28 publishers. The author had previously been told by his high school art teacher he had no talent, but he persisted with his dream. Dreaming is really what his book is about. “Mulberry Street” remained Dr. Seuss’ simplest narrative; no hidden agenda like “The Cat in the Hat,” where critics now question why the parents are not home caring for their young children. A full-length animated feature has just been released based on another Seuss classic, “The Lorax.” The movie has a not-so-subtle message about our stewardship of the earth’s resources and corporate greed. Maybe he should have named it “And to Think That I Saw It on Wall Street.” While Mrs. Morgan read “Mulberry Street,” I sat there mesmerized as Marco’s imagination took him to places he had never actually gone. Each image was a building block to a new one, another exciting layer about what he saw on the way home from school. His tale kept getting

bigger … and better. At what point was it a lie? That’s a fine line. People ask me, “Did the stuff in your column this week really happen?” “It was based on truth,” I say. Thanks for the lesson, Marco. Marco knew when he got home his fantasy would not fly, and chose not to face the scowl of a doubting father who, ironically, had lectured him on being observant. Dr. Seuss wished Marco could have shared his fantasies with his dad. Then the two might have celebrated the value of a boy’s vivid imagination. Unwittingly, Marco’s father had stifled his son’s creativity. As teachers and parents, we should guard against this. When I was a kid, I was proud of the wisecracks that had earned me detention at school, and I would share them at the dinner table. After my father’s death, my mother told me Dad sometimes had to excuse himself from the room so I wouldn’t see him laughing. He thought if I saw him enjoying the joke, it would encourage me to continue my disorderly behavior. I totally understand my father’s concerns. I just wish there had been a doctor in the house.

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Diane Wright, co-owner of Coats-Wright Art & Design, has been in the art business for more than 30 years. Her gallery, which opened last May in the Indiana Design Center, is home to a wide array of art, antiques, furniture and more. Wright has a passion for art and design, both old and new, and finds them most interesting when placed in contrast to one another. “I think it’s great to see antiques, old rugs and traditional paintings mixed with modern art and interiors,” said Wright. “People shouldn’t be afraid to mix the modern and the traditional.” This central idea has given her gallery its unique flavor. Everything from paintings by local artist C.W. Mundy to pieces on consignment from the New York gallery of Jane Eckert, co-owner, a good friend of Wright’s for 32 years, is on display. In addition to traditional fine art, Wright has joined with Westfield’s R. Beauchamp Antiques and Sarver’s Oriental Rugs to offer a wide array of European furniture and fine vintage rugs. Wright “I love antiques because they are flawed. As humans, we are all flawed, and I think that’s why one misconception in the community. “I want to shout from the rooftops that the (antiques) have that appeal to me,” said Wright. Since opening the gallery, Wright has noticed public can come in here,” said Wright. “A lot of

people seem to think it is for members of the trade only, and that’s not the case.” The Center is putting new signage in place to correct the misconception. While Wright deals with an array of customers from day to day, she tends to see one common problem. “Most individuals don’t leave a budget or a plan for art in their redesign projects,” said Wright. “Letting art drive the project allows you to create an environment for a wonderful piece.” In Wright’s opinion, a room or space designed around art leads to a cohesive vision, while a good design can be bogged down by art only added as an afterthought. Wright said she doesn’t believe the gallery experience should be intimidating or exclusive. “I don’t want people to be afraid to ask me questions,” said Wright. “The first step in collecting isn’t buying; it’s education.” WhAt: Coats-Wright Art & Design WhErE: indiana Design Center, 200 S. range Line rd., Carmel hOurS: tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m - 5 p.m. inFO: visit currentnightandday.com

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It is amazing when such an international artist can be standing in front of a packed house here in Carmel (imagine seeing Prince at the Palladium if you are a pop fan). For some listeners, the only music they knew from Herbie Hancock was an electronic hit back in the ’80s called “Rockit,” but obviously, his catalog includes much more. I first heard him when hancock played alongside Miles Davis and redefined the role of jazz rhythm sections. he was with Miles Davis on one of the most revolutionary jazz albums I have ever experienced. This song, for most ever recorded, “Bitches Brew.” Miles, at that musicians, would be impossible to perform. time, surrounded himself with a new group of They actually go back and forth from “Sevenyoung geniuses, and Herbie was quite capable. teens” (named for the 17 beats in a measure) to The show opened with the drummer, Trevor “Watermelon Man.” Simply put, it was insane. Lawrence, and James Genus on bass (some of Throughout the show, Herbie commented you may recognize him from the “Saturday on jazz idols, his love of the area (he grew up in Night Live” band). They were quickly joined by Chicago) and the amazing band around him. It Lionel Lueke on guitar. The intro music was a was as if the entire band was one person when tight Scofield-sounding romp as Herbie entered playing. The breaks within songs were flawless, the stage. People were on their feet. as was the entire show. Bravo, Palladium. Bravo. If you look up “tight” in the dictionary, it should mention Herbie Hancock and his band. It is not a surprise he was a child prodigy folBryan Ferry is a contributor to lowed by musical degrees from Grinnell College Night & Day. You may reach him at and time at Roosevelt University. The transition Bryanferry33@gmail.com. from “Actual Proof ” to “Seventeens” and “Watermelon Man” was the nastiest (in a good way)

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Linda Gregg • Talk and poetry reading by Linda Gregg, the 2009 recipient of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and winner of the Poetry Society of America’s William Carlos Williams Award • 7:30 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • Free admission • 940-6444

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“Legally Blonde: the Musical” • Based on the hit MGM movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” was nominated for seven Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards, and has all the fun of the famous film • Tuesday – 8 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m., Thursday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60 and includes dinner buﬀ et • 872-9664 “Schoolhouse rock!” live • The pop-culture phenomenon “Schoolhouse Rock!” comes to the theater stage • Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. • The Tarkington, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $15 general, $10 student • 843-3800

ricky Skaggs • This 14-time Grammy-winning mandolin player is widely considered one of the masters of bluegrass music • Friday – 8 p.m. • The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $18 to $103 • 843-3800

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“Dora the Explorer” live! • Based on the hit children’s cartoon, Dora takes to the high seas in an epic pirate-themed adventure • Friday – 10 a.m., Saturday – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $14 (includes juice and snack) • 872-9664

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Béla Fleck and the Flecktones – the Original Lineup • Groundbreaking banjoist/composer/ bandleader Béla Fleck reconvenes with the original Flecktones to play all manners of genres to create an unforgettable performance • 8 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • $30 to $40 • 940-6444

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hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Discover 19th-century cuisine firsthand when you and your family join in preparing, serving and enjoying a candlelight feast. Reservations required • Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $60 for public ($55 for members) • 776-6006 the Work of Suzanne h. Landshof • Beautiful work in the scale of 1 inch to the foot (1:12), all created by museum Co-founder Suzanne H. Landshof • Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. • Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections, 111 E. Main St., Carmel • $5 adults, $3 children younger than 10 • 575-9466 king Midas and the Golden touch • See the Carmel Elementary School students perform this modern musical of scarcity and opportunity costs, written by music teacher Cynthia Ensign Baney • Wednesday – 7 p.m. • Carmel Elementary School, 101 Fourth Ave., Carmel • 844-0168 “indiana on My Mind” Exhibit • The latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association focuses on Hoosier landscapes and life by local Hamilton County artists • Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278

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Ben Gleib • Featured on “Chelsea Lately,” “Last Comic Standing,” “The Real Wedding Crashers” and more, Gleib is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer sure to keep you laughing • Thursday – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. • Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis • $12 • 848-5500 www.currentnightandday.com

hallelujah Girls • Hilarity abounds as the feisty females of Eden Falls, Ga., decide to shake up their lives in this unique comedy • Friday and Saturday – 7:30 p.m., Sunday – 2:30 p.m. • Westfi eld Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 W., Westfi eld • $12 general, $10 senior • 896-2707 Lilly house tours • Free tour of the Lilly House, home of the late Indianapolis legend, J. K. Lilly Jr. • Friday to Sunday – 2 p.m. • Lilly House Lobby, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Free • 923-133 “the Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis • This funny and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ brilliant novel examines spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view and stars Max McLean as Screwtape • 8 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • $29 to $89 • 940-6444

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indiana Artisan Marketplace • More than 125 artisans from Indiana and 75 artisans from Kentucky will showcase art and food selected as being the best among the region by food and art jury panels • Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis • $10 admission, $3 parking • 927-7578 “the Living Matrix: A Film on the new Science of healing” • A screening for the inaugural Opening Mind Film Fest, the film features 16 bioenergetics-thought leaders speaking about the relationship between the human energy fi eld and health • 10 a.m. with Q-and-A immediately afterward • Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, 8702 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201A, Indianapolis • $12 • 579-3009

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Easter egg hunt • The Easter Bunny is coming to Westfield! Bring your basket to collect eggs, take pictures and win prizes • 3 p.m. • Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. , Westfi eld • Free admission • 574-1074

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Monical's Pizza The scoop: Old-fashioned is not a term be applied to many restaurants. However, Monical’s Pizza is just such a restaurant: an old-fashioned pizza place for the whole family. At Monical’s, you’ll find more than just pizza on the menu. Salads, pasta and sandwiches are just part of the wide array of choices offered. Monical’s also serves great starters such as wings and breadsticks. So, whether you’re dining in or carrying out, Monical’s is the place for you. Type of food: Italian cuisine Price of entrees: $5.99 to $20.99 specialties: Pizza reservations: Not Accepted smoking: Not permitted dress: Casual hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday with delivery available 5 to 10 p.m. Phone: 770-8400 address: 14099 Mundy Dr., Fishers Web site: www.monicalspizza.com

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“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” is probably the most disrespected film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. This challenging drama was directed by high-toned director Stephen Daldry (“Billy Elliot,” “The Reader”) and adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer’s best-selling novel by screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump”). Despite that prestigious pedigree, and the presence of major stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, “Loud” barely received a theatrical release. And reviews generally ranged from indifferent to openly hostile. Me? I rushed it into the No. 3 slot on my top 10 slot at the last minute. Those lambasting the film seemed to regard it as cynically manipulating the decade-old tragedy of 9/11, as a young boy searches the city of New York for clues to a game he played with his father, who died in the World Trade Center. I think these critics erroneously tried to force the label of “the definitive 9/11 movie” on the film, when really, it’s more a ruminative tale about a very specific, unusual child. As played with devastating effect by newcomer Thomas Horn, Oskar Schell is a brilliant but N4 | March 27, 2012

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“The cupcake is the center of my universe...I see every cupcake to make sure it meets a certain standard before it leaves the door” — KAREN von KAMECKE SUTTON / HOLY COW, CUPCAKES! , 61 W. City Center Drive 317.571.1500 / holycowcupcakes.com shy boy, possibly autistic, whose only substantial human relationship was with his dad (Hanks). When he dies, Oskar doggedly pursues the mystery behind one of the puzzle-like adventures his father would concoct for him, mostly as a ruse to force him to interact with other people. It’s a bracing, sad and joyous journey. Movie: B-plus

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ricky skaggs – This 14time Grammy-winning mandolin player is widely considered one of the masters of bluegrass music. See him perform live Friday at 8 p.m. at the Palladium (355 City Center Dr., Carmel). Tickets range from $18 to $103. For more information, call 843-3800.

“The screwtape letters” by c.s. lewis – This funny and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ brilliant novel being performed at Clowes Memorial Hall (4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis) at 8 p.m. Saturday examines spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view and stars Max McLean as Screwtape. Tickets range from $29 to $89. For more information, call 940-6444.

case design/remodeling seminars – CASE Design/Remodeling in Carmel is offering two free kitchen and bath remodeling seminars in April. The first will be held April 12 at 7 p.m. and the second will be held April 14 at 9 a.m. Both seminars will be held at the Indiana Design Center (200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel). Register by April 9. hallelujah Girls at Westfield Playhouse – Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Ga., decide to shake up their lives at the Westfield Playhouse (1836 Ind. 32 W., Westfield). Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 at the door.

review: hero academy – Christian Sorrell reviews the new hit iOS game Hero Academy. With a growing list of fans, asynchronous multiplayer and in-game content, is this the next addictive mobile game? Visit currentnightandday.com to read these stories.

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coasts, the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center is the first location the pieces have been available to view anywhere in the middle of the nation. Each piece acts to combine art and nature in a way that creates an emotionally-stirring image and tribute to the fragments’ former home, while also acting as a means of World War II education. Many of the churches McDonald visited were involved in areas and moments of the war rarely known to many Americans. From this perspective, the exhibit is not only quite visually striking, but reflective and informative. “Remembered Light: An Exhibition Featuring Glass Fragments from World War II” will be on display through Memorial Day at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center in Zionsville. Please call 873-6862 or visit www.currentnightandday. com for more information.

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Senior spring: Embrace aging and live longer well editorial@youarecurrent.com

Simply living longer isn’t enough. What we really want is to live longer well; staying healthy enough to continue doing the things we love. While having good genes certainly helps, a growing body of research suggests that how well you age depends largely on you and what you do. Fortunately, research also finds that it’s never too late to make changes like these that can help you live a longer and healthier life: Eat a rainbow. You need fewer calories when you get older, so choose nutrient-rich foods like brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Eat a range of colors – the more varied, the wider the range of nutrients you’re likely to get. Shoot for two servings of salmon, sardines, brook trout or other fish rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids a week. Sidestep falls. Walking as little as 30 minutes, three times a week can help you stay physically fit and mentally sharp, strengthen your bones, lift your spirits – and lower your risk of falls. That’s important because falls are a leading cause of fractures, other serious injuries and death among older adults. Toast with a smaller glass. Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may lower your risks of heart disease and some other illnesses. But what’s “moderate” changes with age. It means just 1 drink per day for older men and ½ a drink daily for older women. (A “drink” is 1 ounce of hard liquor, 6 ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer.) Know the low-down on sleep in later life. Contrary to popular belief, older people don’t need less sleep than younger adults. Most need at least seven or eight hours of shut-eye a night. If you’re getting that much and are still sleepy during the day, see your healthcare professional. You may have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Flatten your (virtual) opponent, sharpen your mind. Conquering your adversary in a complex computer game, joining a discussion club, learning a new language and engaging in social give-and-take with other people can all help keep your brain sharp, studies suggest. Enjoy safe sex. Older adults are having sex more often and enjoying it more, research finds. Unfortunately, more older people are also being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. To be safe, use protection until you are in a monogamous relationship with someone whose sexual history you know. Get a medications check. When you visit your healthcare

Cutting down on red meat and boosting veggie intake is important for seniors to get the nutrients needed for healthy aging.

Taking a 30-minute walk three times a week can improve your health and reduce risk of falls. professional, bring either all of the prescription and over-thecounter medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take, or a complete list that notes the names of each, the doses you take and how often you take them. Ask your healthcare provider to review everything you brought or put on your list. He or she should make sure they’re safe for you to take, and that they don’t interact in harmful ways Speak up when you feel down or anxious. Roughly one in five older adults suffers from depression or anxiety. Lingering sadness, tiredness, loss of appetite or pleasure from things you once enjoyed, difficultly sleeping, worry, irritability and wanting to be alone much of the time can all be signs that you need help. Tell your healthcare professional right away. There are many good treatments for these problems.

Hiring older workers may have its benefits – Employers should think twice about passing on older workers, writes blogger Dave Bernard (www.lovebeingretired.com). Older workers tend to have more career direction and knowledge, and are less prone to turnover and absences from work. Older employees also often have fewer dependents for health plans, which can save companies money. – (Source: Dave Bernard via www.usnews.com)

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Alzheimer’s care will cost U.S. $200 billion this year – The latest data released by the Alzheimer’s Association reports Alzheimer’s care will cost the U.S. an estimated $200 billion this year. Medicare and Medicaid will pay for 70 percent, or $140 billion, of that. The remainder will be paid out-of-pocket by patients and their families. – (Source: Alice Park via www.healthland.time.com)

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A senior by any other name Commentary by Marcia Wilson Old, decrepit, frail, senile, shriveled, wrinkled, worthless, over-the-hill, curmudgeon, one foot in the grave, doddering, teetering, elderly, senior. Wait a minute. Senior? Yup. According to an article in the paper last week, apparently the word “senior” has fallen out of favor because we (presumably the boomers) think we are much younger than our parents were when they were our age. Now it’s true we all age differently, but I also suspect our parents may have thought the same thing about their parents at one time, and we all have selective memories. Plus, our parents had to be 65 to be considered senior citizens, and now we have AARP telling us we’re seniors at 50, and senior communities popping up for those 55 and older. Besides aging differently, we all react differently, too. My grandmother refused to acknowledge she was a senior citizen, even when they were handing out free cheese to seniors, whereas my husband could hardly wait to turn 50 and get AARP and golf discounts. Here’s the thing, though. It’s not about the words at all, and any word or euphemism we come up with will go the way of “elderly” and “senior” unless we change the way we perceive aging. We’ve got it all backward. Aging is a good thing! This whole anti-aging movement is ridicu-

lous because there’s only one way to stop aging and most of us aren’t in a hurry to be dead. Let’s be more like the Okinawans – they think old people have attained supernatural powers and can share this power with others, and people want to touch and shake hands with them. The children fight over who GETS (not has) to take care of their parents. OK, that’s probably not going to happen in our culture, but instead of fighting aging, lying about it or covering it up, we should embrace the opportunity to redefine it. And the best way to redefine it is to keep moving. Nothing feels as good as staying strong, being able to get up and down the stairs, being able to get up off the floor, heck, even just being able to get out of bed in the morning! Wherever you are with your health, levels of exercise and movement will help you maintain or gain strength, balance, flexibility and confidence, and with all of that, who cares what “label” we have? I’m OK with being called a senior. We are not obsolete and we still have plenty to say and do, so let’s set a good example. Repeat as necessary: Aging is a good thing! Marcia Wilson holds a master's degree in gerontology and teaches Body Recall courses for aging adults. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@ iquest.net.

Safe at home: Fall prevention 101 Commentary by Kent McCool Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Twenty to 30 percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations, hip fractures or head traumas. These injuries can make it hard to get around or live independently, and increase the risk of early death. In 2007, 81 percent of fall deaths were among people 65 and older. • Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. In 2000, TBI accounted for 46 percent of fatal falls among older adults. • Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls. The most common are fractures of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand. • Many people who fall, even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. The chances of falling and of being seriously injured in a fall increase with age. In 2009, the rate of fall injuries for adults 85 and older was

almost four times that for adults age 65 to 74. Many falls can be prevented. To lower the risk of falling: • Begin a regular exercise program. Exercise makes you stronger, improves balance and increases coordination. • Review medications with a health care provider. Some medications, or combinations of medicines, can create sleepiness or dizziness and increase the risk of falling. • Schedule a vision screening. Poor vision, as well as conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, increases the chances of a fall. • Remove falling hazards from the home. Remove things you can trip over, especially from the stairs and walkways. Install grab bars in the bathrooms and use nonslip mats. Improve the lighting in your home and have handrails and lights put on all staircases. • Wear shoes. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers to decrease the chance of tripping. Kent McCool is the owner of Home Safe Homes Inc., which educates parents and aging adults on the dangers in and around homes and pools. Kent can be reached via e-mail at info@homesafehomes.com.

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Antioxidants could kill cancer cells editorial@youarecurrent.com

National Institutes of Health researchers from two institutes and one center have demonstrated some antioxidants damage DNA and kill cells instead of protecting them. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on March 19, also suggest this surprising capability may be good for treating cancer, but may prove cautionary when using antioxidant-based medicines to treat other disorders, such as diabetes. "It may have important clinical applications in treating people with cancer, especially if they have failed previous treatments,” said senior author Kyungjae Myung. By adding antioxidants to the diet, many people hope to slow down the process some believe contributes to the normal process of aging. Myung did not set out to challenge this anti-aging strategy, and the new findings may not fundamentally alter the approach. Instead, Myung's group sought a new way to easily identify chemicals that damage DNA, and then use those chemicals to study cellular repair mechanisms, a basic research question. Using a laboratory-grown cell line from human kidneys, the National Human Genome Research Institute team, which included Jennifer Fox, lead author

and post-doctoral fellow, developed a novel laboratory test, or assay, that readily shows when a chemical exposure damages DNA. Twenty-two antioxidants have been identified as being potentially damaging to DNA. Three of the antioxidants – resveratrol, genistein and baicalein – are used – or being studied – to treat several disorders, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteopenia and osteoporosis and chronic hepatitis, as well as serving as an anti-aging treatment. Not only did the antioxidants damage the DNA, the researchers found, but also, in dividing cells (such as in tumors), the antioxidants can be lethal, killing the disease-causing cells. Even though the antioxidants damaged the DNA, the researchers reported the chemicals did not cause genetic mutations, another surprise. "Because they don't cause genetic mutations, antioxidants may be useful for treating cancer," Myung said. "Standard chemotherapy mutates the tumor's DNA, speeding its evolution and sometimes allowing it to escape the toxic treatment intended to kill it. This leads to multidrug resistance in some cancer patients’ disease." -www.seniorjournal.com

Study: Wider ban on metal hips is needed editorial@youarecurrent.com

New research confirmed all-metal artificial hips fail more often than other types, fuelling concerns about the devices and prompting a call from researchers for a ban. The analysis in The Lancet medical journal came two weeks after Britain's medical regulator said nearly 50,000 Britons with metal-onmetal hips needed annual checkups to monitor for problems, including exposure to toxic metals. Results from the most comprehensive study to date now show there is a 6.2 percent chance patients with all-metal hips will need a replacement within five years – some three times greater than the revision rate seen with older implants. The rate was particularly high with larger-head

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April begins Parkinson’s Awareness Month – In 2010, the U.S. Senate designated April as the nation’s annual Parkinson’s Awareness Month to help educate the public about the neurological disease and promote cuttingedge treatment and care for people with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder often associated with tremor, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s, and 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. In addition to a month-long focus on helping improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease through education, research and outreach efforts, April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day when people across the globe are encouraged to be advocates for Parkinson’s disease patients and their families. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org. Seniors may be at increased risk for addiction to painkillers – Researchers at the University of Toronto say seniors who are prescribed narcotic painkillers like codeine or oxycodone soon after short-stay surgery may be at an increased risk for becoming long-term users. A study of 400,000 patients age 66 and older who had short-stay surgery for cataracts, gallbladder removal or varicose-vein stripping showed patients who received an opioid prescription within seven days of surgery were nearly 44 percent more likely to become longterm users than those who did not. – (Source: Robert Preidt via www.health.com)

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make us yawn around 2 p.m. Oatmeal, sweet potatoes, quinoa and lean meats will keep your blood sugar steady, minimizing the amount of calories being stored as fat. Try having oatmeal and eggs for breakfast, a chicken salad with avocado for lunch and salmon with a sweet potato for dinner. These meals are great for keeping you feeling full while making sure blood sugar levels are steady. Some helpful supplements to keep blood sugar in check are cinnamon, chromium picolinate and conjugated linoleic acid. Cinnamon has been used for years to help aid in bloodsugar stabilization. Place a tablespoon of it on your oatmeal at breakfast or on a sweet potato at dinner for added fat-storing protection. If you really want to be proactive, take chromium picolinate and CLA. These two, in combination, will not only keep blood sugar at bay, but also will increase your ability to burn fat. Employ these tactics for four weeks and see if the sugar cravings start to diminish and the weight starts to come off. Jared Anderson is a personal trainer and wellness coach with more than 10 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Reach him at reconstructivewellness@gmail.com.

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Natural disasters hitting insurance premiums Commentary by Ryan Samuelson Question from Dena D. of Carmel: It sure seems like we’ve had a rough year when it comes to natural disasters and major storms. Is this going to affect my insurance premium, or is it only based on what is happening in my area? Response from Ryan Samuelson: It’s been a rough couple of years for insurance carriers if you’re talking about homeowners insurance. The cost of a homeowners policy is on the rise across the nation. We’re here to help you understand why those rates are going up, and what you can do to avoid or offset those costs. We have had a sustained rough patch when it comes to natural disasters and weather. The last year-and-a-half has been very rough on the bottom line for insurers. Let’s recap what has happened: • Hurricane Irene ran up the East Coast. • Wind and hail caused more than 20,000 severe weather reports. • Tornadoes tore across Missouri and Alabama. • Wildfires blazed all summer in Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. • Tornadoes destroyed Southern Indiana. • Multiple earthquakes, with the most significant in Virginia. These losses have also put a strain on the construction and materials industries, driving up repair costs. This has led to the repair cost of

some homes to exceed their market value. So what’s the plan? First, we have to recommend you place your insurance with an independent insurance agent. Independent insurance agents represent a variety of carriers (a carrier would be Travelers, Hartford, Erie, Central, etc.) and can get you multiple quotes to find the best fit for you. There are also a couple of ways to offset a cost increase if you get hit with one: • Increasing your deductibles exposes you to a little bit more if you have a loss, but can lower your premiums. • Policy bundling is a great way to lower your insurance costs if you don’t have your homeowners and auto insurance with the same carrier. • Some carriers give loyalty and/or experience credits. Stay with the same carrier for multiple years and these credits can be added. • Loss prevention can also get you some bonus credits. Call your agent and see if adding a burglar and/or fire alarm to your home would qualify you for additional savings.

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These exchange-traded funds have huge Apple (AAPL) holdings at a fraction of the full share price. Select Sector Technology SPDR (XLK): Just what it sounds like, the Technology SPDR fund holds S&P 500 technology companies in a number of fields, such as information technology, telecom and semiconductors. AAPL shares make up a hefty 18.4 percent of the fund, and you also get exposure to other tech giants such as Microsoft, IBM and Google – for $30, a mere fraction of AAPL’s share price. And even its expenses are bargain-basement at a mere 0.18 percent. IShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology (IYW): IYW is a heavy Apple hitter, weighting the stock at more than 21 percent. Unlike XLK, it tracks

the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index, but the premise is the same: broader technology companies. Intel joins Google, IBM, Microsoft and Apple in the iShares fund’s top five holdings. IYW can be bought for around $77 per share, and its 0.47 percent expense ratio is about average for its category. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ): QQQ tracks the Nasdaq 100, so while it’s heavily weighted with technology companies, it also holds media titan News Corp. and java master Starbucks. Still, Apple is the big kahuna, making up 18.3 percent of the fund, and you can buy QQQ shares for around $67, along with a scant 0.2 percent expense ratio. -www.money.msn.com

Working moms fib about sleep? – According to the 2007 National Sleep Foundation poll, which focused on women's sleep habits, mothers who work full time and have school-aged children claim to spend less than six hours in bed per weeknight. But according to the American Time Use Survey, which relies on time logs rather than memories of typical nights, such women slept an average of around eight hours per night when you include weekends (which means that, unless women sleep 13 hours a night on weekends, they're sleeping more than six on weeknights, too). You can chalk the disconnect up to a competitive culture, says Cali Williams Yost, owner of consulting firm Work+Life Fit Inc.

Business plan competition – The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center is hosting its third annual Business Plan Competition to encourage new business creation and existing business growth. The competition is open to those who want to start or grow their businesses including individuals, families, teams and existing businesses. Registrations are due by April 16 and the fee to enter is $50. Register at busplancomp12.eventbrite. com and learn more at www.goentrepreneurs.com.

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Wellness clinics serve your pet well Commentary by John Mikesell With the high cost of gas, and it doesn’t look like it’s going down real soon, we all are thinking of ways to save. Is your pet’s health safe from recession and family cutbacks? Trade your SUV for a more fuel-efficient vehicle. But what about your pet(s)? Don’t put off needed exams, vaccinations, etc. Wellness clinics are a more cost-saving way to have your dog or cat examined and have the necessary shots given at a reduced cost. Most clinics are set up in pet stores, thus lowering the overhead of the veterinarians running the clinic. As a rule, these clinics do not do any type of surgery, but recommend you see your own vet or an office of your choice. Wellness clinics provide a needed service for pet owners that cannot afford regular veteri-

nary care for their animals. It allows them to keep their pets up to date with needed shots, heartworm medication, etc. Clinics offer: • Puppy packages – Includes physical exam, deworming (roundworms/hookworms), distemper/parvo and coronvirus vaccines. • Dog basic package – Includes physical exam, distemper/parvo, rabies and kennel cough vaccines. • Dog complete packages – Includes physical exam, distemper/parvo, kennel cough and rabies vaccines and HW antigen test. Of course, not to be left out are the cat owners. The same programs are available for our feline friends.

Also, be on the lookout for fleas and ticks. It’s going to be a very early season. I found a tick on Karma in December. I think there will be a heavy infestation of fleas this year because we never had a good freeze. One more small pet peeve of mine: I know everyone wants to save butttttt, that being said, please clean up after your dog. I walk the Monon every morning with Karma and I am seeing more and more signs folks are not picking up after their pets. I even found some in my front yard. Bags are cheap; they even provide them in several places on the trail. I use the bags my paper comes in – great way to recycle. John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A Dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

Parade-A-Bull - The Humane Society for Hamilton County has partnered with the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic Inc., Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation and Pet Pals TV for Pit Bull Education Month. During March, the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic will be offering $20 spays and neuters of all bully breed dogs and HSHC will be focusing on education regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier’s history, characteristics and role in society today. A family-friendly day of events to educate, dispel myths and celebrate the American Pit Bull Terrier is scheduled for Saturday at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. The event will begin with the annual Parade-A-Bull Parade along the Monon Trail at noon. The parade grand marshal will be Nico, a former fighting dog who was rescued from a South Central Los Angeles shelter, and now resides in Broad Ripple. For more information, visit www. paradeabull.com.

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Triumphal entry marks ‘narrow’ victory Commentary by Bob Walters “… but small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life …” (Matthew 7:14) This weekend, most of the Christian world celebrates Palm Sunday, marking the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Thus, in Biblical times, began a week that would see Jesus exalted, suspected, betrayed, arrested, questioned, beaten, denied, humiliated, abandoned, mocked, crucified, dead, entombed and, by the beginning of the next week (Easter), freed from the tomb and eternally victorious over death. We are the redeemed from death. Jesus is the physical, divine, triumphant Risen Christ; our Lord and Savior. Each of the Bible’s four Gospels recounts the triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:111, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19). In a sense, it’s odd to call the arrival “triumphal” in that Jesus was riding a donkey, a sign of humility, not triumph. News of his recent resurrecting of Lazarus from the dead was on everyone’s lips, including those of several not-so-enthused Pharisees. And as Jesus approached that small gate at the end of that narrow road to Jerusalem, he knew something nobody else but his father knew: Jesus knew what would happen that week, of the “cup” he could not pass, of another resurrection. Jesus knew his “triumphal entry” began a march toward a victory in scope and impact

unlike any imagined by the mind of man. He knew of the pain and suffering that lay ahead for him, yet he continued on the path for love, God’s glory and our salvation. “… and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:14, continued) Here, “it” refers to the life one finds in Jesus Christ – servanthood, sacrifice, joy, hope, faith, love, heaven, etc. The entry point to this life is likened to a small gate at the end of a narrow road. That’s not because the gift is small – it is huge – but because of what Jesus already knew, and knows, about the selffocused fallenness of mankind. The good news is the gate to eternal life exists in the living person of Christ. The bad news is “servanthood and sacrifice,” as Jesus describes life with him in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-6-7), doesn’t sound “triumphant” to egotistical human ears. Jesus, in obedience and knowing what lay ahead, traveled the narrow road to Jerusalem and courageously entered the small gate to serve others and glorify God. How many of us are striving for that kind of victory?

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“After Easter” Adult Egg Hunt Saturday, April 14 7 pm – 10 pm at West Park Prizes! Food! Drink! Spring Fun! Check-In: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm (appetizers and cocktails at 6:30 pm) Shotgun Start: 8:15 pm – 9:00 pm Prize Announcement and Silent Auction: 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm Food provided by Sullivan’s and Seasons 52. Complimentary martini bar, coffee bar and wine bar donated by Republic National. Valet parking available. http://www.cvent.com/d/kcqlg7

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Quiet décor makes lasting impression Decorating by Vicky Earley I recently heard a client describe her perfect room as “quiet.” Since vivid colors of big patterns are splashed through pages of interior decorating magazines, this got my attention. Since HGTV’s popular program “Color Splash” takes the viewer through the use of orange and lime green paired with chocolate brown and a bit of fuchsia, all in one room, I think this client is on to something. The use of strong, demanding color can become paramount, and the space can become a box of spilled crayons to the psyche that craves a retreat, rather than stimulation. I appreciate that client’s request because she recognizes what she expects a space to do for her, rather than how she can make it look like a trend based on magazines and cable TV. I also appreciate that client’s request because after a day of examining and considering a multitude of patterns and colors, the idea of a space that asks nothing of me is quite appealing. The quiet space is not devoid of personality. On the contrary, it is rich in texture and tone. The visual and tactile interest is not as obvious as the room ripe with color and pattern, but it draws its dweller in softly, layer by layer. The quiet room is not, as one might infer, just white. It is layers and layers of a hue skillfully

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I’m running the Carmel: 8K Number of years as a Carmel resident: Five in August. Goal for the 2012 Carmel Marathon Championship Weekend: I’d like to complete it at less than 8 minutes a mile. Why I started running: About three years ago, I went up two flights of stairs at work and was winded at the end. That is completely unacceptable for a 35-year-old man. I started running and weight training that week and haven’t looked back. Favorite place to run in Carmel: The Monon Community Center. Hunt One word to describe what running means to me: Sanity. How running/exercise has changed my life: I went from a 35-year-old going downhill to a 37-year-old with my whole life in front of me. Activity with my boys is now easy and enjoyable. Monkeying with whiskey – A late-night drinking session with a bottle of Jameson eventually led the staff of a popular New York restaurant to create a batch of banana-infused Jameson. It went on the restaurant’s drink list, and a cult hit was born. As one of the restaurant's best-selling items, about 18 liters of the libation is produced daily. Make it at home: Take three bananas, peeled and sliced and one 750 milliliter bottle of Jameson. Place bananas and Jameson into a sealed container for three to four days. Strain out banana slices using a mesh strainer and discard. The infusion should be slightly viscous and cloudy – this gives the drink its unique texture, body and flavor. Pour infused Jameson back into container or bottle. Serve in a rocks glass with a single cube. -www.wsj.com

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Finding the best mulch for you Outdoors by Randy Sorrell

Mulch is not supposed to be this complicated. Of course, neither was the transition from my personal computer to Mac … but that’s a completely different colorful illustration. Help me understand why recycled old pallets, creosote drenched railroad ties, sand and other unmentionables belong in my beautifully landscaped beds? I can’t believe my Pink Knock Out Roses, boxwoods, ornamental grasses and blue hydrangea are going to send me a thank-you note for smothering them in these pitiful components. Surely the beneficial bacteria, crawling worms and happy fungi won’t benefit from such nasty filler. Just sayin’. We’ve learned trying to save a few bucks on mulch produces incredibly inferior results. The plants go on a blooming strike, rain repels itself from the crusty surface cemented to the tops of the beds and the stale gray color depresses the ambitious color palate we originally designed. STOP. Try shredded, hardwood, premium, or bark mulch with no fillers. That’s what works and breaks down just fast enough to feed the plants and nourishes the soil by composting into the ground. A few recycled years ago, an entrepreneur much brighter than I wondered about adding an environmentally-friendly, water-based dye to help the mulch retain its rich color, and conse-

quently, look fantastic from spring to spring. After a few years of tweaking on the nasty mulch we “refuse to use,” I’m pleased with the process. This breakthrough is cause for celebration!! My apologies in advance for offending mulch producers everywhere … but simply do not purchase mulch for your beautifully landscaped beds full of fillers. Fortunately, there are alternatives to our annual mulch addiction. I’ve enrolled in a few rehab programs and settled on a combination of solutions: • Pockets of groundcover eat up mulching areas … we like ajuga, vinca, pachysandra and Baltic ivy. • Plant areas heavily so most of the bed is consumed by shrub foliage … boxwood, yews or spirea growing together. • Decorative stone in an earth-tone color closely resembles the mulch appearance, holds its color and seldom needs topdressed; clusters of boulders and dry creek beds work, too. • Pine needle mulch offers a festive alternative and has the two basic components we all love … cheap and easy.

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Free remodeling seminars – CASE Design/Remodeling will offer a series of free 90-minute seminars to provide homeowners with the basic building blocks and advice for preparing for remodeling investments. Larry Greene, president and owner of CASE, will discuss how to choose a kitchen remodeler, remodeling design ideas and trends, as well as what to expect during a kitchen remodel, how to create a budget and how to live through the process with minimal disruption. The first weekday seminar will be held at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The second opportunity is April 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., also held at the Indiana Design Center. Register by April 9 by e-mailing to caseadmin@indy.rr.com or calling 846-2600.

March gardening tips – 1. Spread dark plastic intended for mulch out over the garden site to hasten the warming of the soil. This will provide for earlier and better germination. 2. Keep plastic milk jugs or other coverings on hand to protect the flowers of pansies, crocuses and other early bloomers against the return of severe weather. 3. Start seedlings of annuals in flats – aster, larkspur, alyssum, snapdragons and petunias should be started now (or six to eight weeks before the last frost date in your area). -www.almanac.com www.currentincarmel.com

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A material difference in spring cleaning Commentary by David Decker Not that any native Hoosier thinks 80-degree weather in March means it won’t snow in April, but it’s definitely time to think about spring cleaning, even if it probably isn’t quite time to take the ice scraper out of the car. There are many things homeowners can do over the long haul that make spring cleaning much easier in the short haul. It’s a no-brainer hard-surface floors are much easier to clean than carpeted floors, but a porcelain tile floor is enormously easier to clean and maintain than natural stone. Porcelain is harder and permanently sealed, so basically, it doesn’t stain or scratch, and it takes little effort to make porcelain shine. Natural stone floors are beautiful, exotic and even mysterious – all wonderful components of home décor. But they are also porous, must be shined frequently and, to keep their luster, should be resealed every year or two. Stains and scratches are going to be permanent unless the affected area is replaced. Epoxy grout is another low-maintenance material. Standard sanded grout is much more prone to failure and staining, while epoxy is stronger, more durable and more stainproof. Sanded grout has to be sealed periodically to maintain its stain resistance.

Countertops are another place where the type of material makes a big difference in annual maintenance. Engineered stone is less porous and harder than natural stone, like granite. Countertop options are endless, but in the spirit of spring cleaning, ask your home-improvement professional about maintenance concerns. In the bathroom, nothing I’ve found makes a glass shower enclosure easier to clean than having ShowerGuard glass installed in the first place. Patented ion beam technology used in its manufacture prevents the pitting, aging and lime and soap buildup common to other glass. Throughout a home, materials play a major role in maintenance. And spring cleaning is easier when you have components that refuse to get terribly dirty. David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (595-9540, www.theaffordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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