March 29, 2011 by Current Publishing

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Estridge Group woes have homeowners anxious / P7 Emonie Miles outpaces competition / P8 McClanahan: Know your numbers / P16

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Scott Fadness steps up in wake of Town Manager Gary Huff’s departure / P9

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It is our position that the resurgent trend of local breweries here and around the Unites States is good thing for our communities. Known as micro or craft breweries, these operations are loosely defined as ones which create limited amounts of exotic, high-end beer. These brewers, which are riding a wave of generous public support, have afforded Brew Masters the opportunity to innovate, creating new flavor profiles while giving us a chance to exercise our taste buds – the ultimate win-win situation. One such brewer, Flat 12 Bierwerks, is set in the near East downtown Indianapolis Cottage Homes’ area and has quickly become a lynchpin of local life. Unlike distant commercial manufacturers, these micros invest deeply and locally often hosting community events and charities. With deep Hamilton County connections including active local ownership, Flat 12 is now filling growlers at The Brockway Public House on Old Meridian at Carmel Drive. And, Barley Island has been serving fine suds for a decade at its home in Noblesville. If you enjoy an occasional fine malt beverage, grab a growler and support the local guy. Do it responsibly, of course, but enjoy and make the calories count in both quality beer and local impact.

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It is our position that the horrific events in Japan should not sideline current US applications for new nuclear power generating plants. Instead, engineers must promptly apply the lessons learned from the failures in Asia. The naturally occurring 9.0 earthquake and ensuing colossal tsunami were disasters, while unpreventable by man, able to be imagined. The resultant failure of the cooling systems in the stations was and is potentially preventable. The standby generators that were supposed to provide electrical power to cooling pumps during power outages survived the earthquake, but failed when the tsunami flooded them. Are there solutions to ameliorate this risk? Is it necessary (or wise) to disregard nuclear power generation as an option because of the present crisis? Among the most unique of human qualities is the ability to assimilate knowledge from our surroundings and the errors of other. This should be no exception. We believe the United States should use the data collected from this terrible failure to ensure no reoccurrence. And, we continue to believe that nuclear power can be an important part of our goal to attain energy independence and carbon free emissions in the near future. Isn’t now the time to adapt and not to panic?

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

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 5. Section 21. The Lieutenant Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be President of the Senate; have a right, when in committee of the whole, to join in debate, and to vote on all subjects; and, whenever the Senate shall be equally divided, he shall give the casting vote. Section 22. The Governor shall, at stated times, receive for his services

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a compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished, during the term for which he shall have been elected. Section 23. The Lieutenant Governor, while he shall act as President of the Senate, shall receive, for his services, the same compensation as the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and any person, acting as Governor, shall receive the compensation attached to the office of Governor. Section 24. Neither the Governor nor Lieutenant Governor shall be eligible to any other office, during the term for which he shall have been elected.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Fadness a logical successor to Huff And so Scott Fadness is on the job as town manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and not a moment too soon. The former deputy town manager last week was promoted to fill the vacancy created by Gary Huffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exit. Huff, an extremely amiable guy with a strong track record as a professional (rather than elected) official, was shown the door from the Fishers post, and is said to be continuing to pursue other opportunities. Last Monday was Huffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final day at the office. He had advised his bosses he was looking elsewhere, but was willing to stay on until a replacement was found. However, Town Council members opted to accelerate filling the vacancy. We like the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to move Fadness into the post. He has been in the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employ since 2006, and he has said he will stay out of the talk centering on whether Fishers should become a city or remain a town, preferring to work at what he has in front of him. He has shown himself to be fiscally responsible, which is exactly how we viewed Huff, and a hard and smart worker. We wish Huff and Fadness the best, the former in his quest for his next position and the latter with respect to his new position. That Fadness has the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full sup-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg port should be an indicator that, barring any unforeseen obstacles, it will be business as usual at Town Hall. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Election season is gaining momentum. We know this because we have received phone calls and e-mails from residents complaining that their candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yard signage has been defaced or otherwise trashed or stolen. Come on, people. Put down the Sharpies and box cutters and grow up. Every candidate has a right to expect his or her signs will remain unscathed. These acts should be viewed as violations of personal property and the right to free speech.

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers I was kept off the 100m dash team in junior high by 0.14 seconds. Then my coach tried me in the 1,600m event, but I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t having it. The result was that I got dropped into the 800m brisk jog (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure this was the actual intended speed), where I usually ran just fast enough to beat my younger brother. This might be why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so impressed by Emonie Miles, who at 9 years old has already won more athletic competitions than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve attended. Emonie, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I have any advice on how to become a better runner, but, if you ever need tips on how to run just fast enough to not get yelled at by your mom for being lazy, but not so fast that you accidentally do well enough to have to run on the traveling team, let me know. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to offer my congratulations to Scott Fadness, who was appointed the new Fishers town manager last Monday night. Since the launch of the Current in Fishers in January, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had ample opportunity to meet and speak with Scott, as well as Deputy Town Manager Nathan George, and have always found them available and ready to help. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve both played a large part in the successes the town has seen over the last several years, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure residents will remain in good hands under their continued direction. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ I spoke with a reader this week about our

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currentoonâ&#x20AC;? which ran in the March 22 edition of the Current. The image depicted a pile of debris shaped like a skull floating along a wrecked city line, with the caption â&#x20AC;&#x153;March Madness in Japan.â&#x20AC;? It was a sobering image depicting what is unquestionably a terrible tragedy. With family stationed at a U.S. military base in Japan, this reader was understandably off-put by the image. We often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about having such close, local connections to tragedies seemingly so far away, and it was a thoughtprovoking conversation. I spoke with our artist later in the evening. My sense is that the image was his honest attempt at capturing the sense of horror he felt from watching newsreels of the tragedy unfolding. The image, I think, reflected that emotion. Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone affected by the tragedy. Even as I write this, the state of emergency in Japan continues. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to reach out to any Fishers residents who do have loved ones in Japan and would like to talk about the experience, and invite them to contact me at jordan@youarecurrent.com. As always, I appreciate any response. Jordan Fischer is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may e-mail him at jordan@ youarecurrent.com

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» Statehouse page – Hunter Schultz, a 5th grader at Sand Creek Intermediate School, served as a page for State Representative Jack Lutz on Tuesday, March 22. Pages assistant members of the General Assembly and learn about the legislative process. For more information, visit www.in.gov/legislative/index.htm and select either the Republican or Democratic caucus page program.

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it. My mother-in-law. As expected, she validated my concerns and confirmed what I already knew. “Yes, it sounds like he made the wrong decision. And yes, you probably shouldn’t have let him make that choice to begin with. But more important than either of those is the fact that you followed through with your commitment to your son.” I suppose that was something. But I still felt terrible. What kind of mom puts her middleschooler in the position to choose between a sport that he loves and a required school performance? Is it any surprise he chose the game? Why didn’t I just put my big size-nine foot down and tell him how it was going to be? Stupid, stupid, stupid! And now it was too late. When the conference arrived two days later, I was extremely nervous. There’s just something about being back in a junior high – feeling like you’re headed to the principal’s office for a lecture you deserve – that makes you want to vomit in a locker. But guess what? Geoffrey’s band teacher was amazing. He wasn’t upset at all; he merely wanted to understand Geoffrey’s reasons behind his decision and to explain why choosing the concert would have been the smarter move. He didn’t make me feel like a bad parent, but rather a partner in Geoffrey’s education. I’m convinced Geoffrey learned a lesson. And I learned one too: Always trust your motherly instincts. So, sorry youngest child! By the time we get to you, you’ll have no fun at all! Peace out.

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» Redevelopment Commission – The Fishers Redevelopment Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 31, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Administrative Conference Room. The Redevelopment Authority will meet on April 1, at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Administrative Conference Room. Meeting notes and agendas can be found online via the Town’s website www.fishers.in.us.

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson Our oldest son is twelve. He plays travel soccer and alto sax. A few nights ago, he had the Spring Concert and a mandatory soccer practice, both scheduled for 7 p.m. I was reminded of the concert a week before, and learned of the practice less than 48 hours prior. Obviously, I felt that band was the priority, given that soccer was just a practice. My husband, however, thought Geoffrey’s commitment to his team was more important. Since we couldn’t come to an agreement on which activity to attend, we left the decision up to our son. Naturally, he chose soccer. What? But that’s a terrible decision! “Are you sure?” I asked. “You’re missing a concert for a practice.” “I know,” he replied, “but we have to do well this weekend in our tournament if we want to win.” Knowing it was the wrong choice, but respecting my son’s wishes, I emailed the band teacher about Geoffrey’s impending absence. Minutes before we were headed out the door for soccer, I received a reply. It seemed the teacher was NOT impressed. He requested a parent-teacher-student conference ASAP to discuss. Frick. I pleaded with Geoffrey to change his mind. “Jeeze, Mom! What’s the worst that could happen?” “Um, you could get an F or get kicked out of the class or, worse yet, I could get yelled at for poor parenting.” But it was all to no avail. He wouldn’t budge. So I drove him to soccer practice, feeling sicker and sicker with anxiety, knowing I was allowing my son to make a huge mistake. As soon as I dropped Geoffrey off, I went in search of a distraction. I found a small one in the sleeveless blouse collection at Goodwill, but I simply could not shake the feeling that I had royally screwed the pooch. I needed someone to talk to, someone other than my husband, who felt I was overreacting. So who could I call? Who did I know who would understand my stress? Ding, ding, ding! Got

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Fadness named new town manager, town’s sign ordinance under review By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Deputy Town Manager Scott Fadness was appointed the new Fishers town manager Monday night at the regular meeting of the Fishers Town Council. The council also heard a proposal for substantial revisions to the town’s signage policy, and approved a severance agreement with outgoing town manager Gary Huff. Huff had notified the council two weeks ago of his intent to leave his position to pursue other opportunities. The council agreed to pay the minimum severance payment on Huff’s contract, equal to one year’s salary, or $113,022. The Town will also pay for Huff’s health and long-term disability insurance for one year, or until he finds subsequent employment. “The council agreed to this course of action, because it is not uncommon for these types of employment disputes to be litigated, where the attorney fees could easily eclipse the cost of resolving the issue,” said special counsel Bryan Babb. “As a result, the town council, in exchange for certainty and the ability to identify the next town manager, thought it was in the Town’s best interest to pay the minimum severance payment.” The council voted 5-2 to accept the agreement, with council members Stuart Easley and Art Levine opposed. A first reading for proposed amendments to the town’s sign ordinance drew concerns from the council over potential impacts on business. Wes Bucher, director of development for the town, explained that the amendments came from a series of five meetings with local businesses and residents.

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Wes Bucher, left, director of devlopment. “The major complaint that we heard during the discussion was that the ordinance was confusing,” Bucher said. “We also heard that it was inflexible, and may be stifling sign creativity.” Council members Easley and Dan Henke questioned a clause that would consider some painted designs as signs. The example given was the recognizable orange stripe around the top of most AutoZone locations. “How are we going to draw a line between what is an aesthetic choice of paint, and what is corporate branding?” Henke asked. “Would we unfairly differentiate between a corporation that uses an architectural motif rather than a visual or painted one?” The revisions were sent to committee for further discussion. A full packet containing all relevant documents can be found online by selecting “Agendas and Minutes” on the home page of the Town’s Web site, and then selecting the March 21 regular session meeting agenda.

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Chamber surveys town council candidates By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers With an unusually large field of candidates in this year’s primary election, the Fishers Chamber of Commerce is hoping to educate voters on their choices. The Chamber sent out a survey recently to all candidates. The survey asked 10 questions, developed by the Chamber’s advocacy council, ranging from candidates’ opinions on the three most important issues facing Fishers to their views on integrating mass transit in the town center. “We think they’re all very relevant questions for the future of Fishers,” said Chamber President Dan Canan. The full list of questions, and each candidate’s answer, can be found online at www.fisherschamber.com/live. (Click on “Meet the Candidates” to reach the survey page.) Students from the Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation will also be filming a 90-second video of each candidate speaking on any issues of their choice. Those videos will be made available online as well. In addition, the Chamber will be sponsoring two opportunities for the public to meet candidates for the town council. The first will be held April 13 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Fishers High School Cafeteria, 13000 Promise Rd. The second date will be April 26, also from 7 – 8:30 p.m. and held at the Fishers High School Cafeteria. For more information, visit http://www.fisherschamber. com/live or contact the Fishers Chamber of Commerce at 317-578-0700.

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Environmental council discusses food, water quality By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The Hoosier Environmental Council wants you to take a second look at your food and consider the impact it has on your environment. The council presented “Food, Inc.” at a free movie night and community discussion held at Hamilton Southeastern High School March 22. The movie, directed by Robert Kenner, is billed as an exposé of the “highly mechanized underbelly” of the American food industry. “We thought the movie would be a good way to pivot from a national discussion to Indiana’s part in livestock production and mega-hog operations,” said Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the HEC. Kharbanda said the council chose Fishers specifically because it perceives the town to be family-oriented and focused on kids’ health, as well as its proximity to Geist Reservoir, which regularly suffers from large-scale algae blooms. During summer months in 2009 and 2010, the Indiana State Department of Health imposed recreation advisories on Geist Reservoir after tests indicated high levels of toxic bluegreen algae. Algae blooms are dangerous to humans, and can also cause complete fish kills in waterways if left unchecked.

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Viewers at HCE forum “Algae blooms are caused by excess phosphorous, and more generally, nutrients getting into the waterways, leading to proper conditions for the growth of algae,” Kharbanda said, identifying law fertilizers as one of the main sources of excess nutrients. Kharbanda also pointed to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) as a major cause of watershed pollution, although added that with only one CAFO in Hamilton County, they are less of an issue to Fishers residents than other Indiana communities. “We encourage people to become engaged in civic action,” Kharbanda said. “This is really the critical piece. For all we can do to change our personal habits, the far greater impact on agriculture happens when we take the time to email or contact our legislator and talk to them about policies that would reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.”

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Fishers The lemonade stand is a familiar sight in many (Carmel,Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville) neighborhoods in spring and summer, but on Sunday May 1, don’t be surprised if there are a few more than usual. Lemonade Day is a national program that teaches children the entrepreneurship and how to run a business, all through the model of the lemonade stand. Sponsored by Carmel resident and entrepreneur Scott Jones, Lemonade Day is hosted on May 1 this year across the Central Indiana area. “Last year over 7,000 kids signed up for Lemonade Day in the area,” said Jami Marsh, who directs the Central Indiana Lemonade Day. “This year our goal is 10,000 and we really want to reach a much larger area of kids this year too.” Once children have their official Lemonade Day backpacks, workbooks and other help inside can help them make the most of the experience. Kids have their own workbooks which guide them through designing the stand, picking a good location, advertising their stand and setting goals, and eventually operating their own lemonade stand. Parents and adults also have their own guide to help supplement the process. “Lemonade Day is great for kids to learn not just business but also important life skills,” said Marsh. “We always encourage at the end of

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Lemonade Day kids learn to spend a little, save a little, and share a little to teach them about the money they’ve earned.” One of the other opportunities with Lemonade Day are a variety of workshops and classes for kids to further help them develop their concept and learn about business, from handling money to marketing. And competitions for the best tasting lemonade, best stand design, and most successful stands help encourage kids in the area to go all out for the big day. For children interested in participating, visit any local library or a few other select sites in the area to sign up and receive your backpack and workbook and visit http://indianapolis.lemonadeday.org/ for further information.

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Estridge closing sends ripples across county By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The announcement Monday that Carmel-based Estridge Group will be shuttering its sales department has homeRupp owners like Steve Rupp wondering about the status of their warranties, and in some cases, whether their half-built homes will be finished. Rupp lives in Estridge’s Centennial neighborhood in Westfield – his second Estridge-built home. His home recently received a yearly “check-up” covered under Estridge’s highly regarded three-year HomeLife warranty, but may be one of the last to do so. The Estridge Group, one of the last homebuilders based in the Indianapolis area, has a number of communities in various stages of completion across the north and west side of the metropolitan area – including Anderson Hall and Somerset Woods in Fishers, and Carmel’s Lincolnshire and Grandin Hall. Rupp, who is also broker associate at Prudential Indiana Realty Group, said homeowners with incomplete homes may have to look to third parties to finish construction jobs Estridge can’t, or to the still-functioning Estridge Custom Galleries, which is financially separate from the beleaguered production builder. “Short term, it’s going to be a black eye,” said Rupp. Estridge Group President Paul Estridge Jr. has

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

pointed to banks being unable or unwilling to provide lines of credit to homebuilders as one of the primary causes of the company’s shutdown. “One thing that confuses me, is if you have a builder who is so well known, and is so personally invested financially in his business… that to me would mean a lot to a bank, because they want to see some skin in the game,” Rupp said. The company’s financial woes also has ripples across the subcontracting industry. Estridge is just the latest in a line of homebuilders like C.P. Morgan, Gunstra Builders and Hansen & Horn to close operations. The effect of this, Rupp said, is that businesses and workers who provide electrician, plumbing, tiling and other services to the builders are suddenly finding themselves without the majority of their workload. “A lot of these subcontractors really built their business around Estridge, and now they don’t have any work,” Rupp said. “It’s pretty pervasive.” Estridge has maintained that he will look for ways to continue construction on homes in progress, and to support homeowners in need of repairs.

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DISPATCHES » UWCI award – Hamilton Southeastern Schools received an award for “Largest Increase in Contributors” from the United Way of Central Indiana at the non-profit’s annual meeting. The school corporation had a record 161 additional employees contribute to the campaign, for a total of 491 employees, or 33 percent submitting pledges. » Math Bowl – Several Hamilton Southeastern schools placed in the top ten of the recent Math Bowl. Riverside Intermediate’s team tied for first in the state while Fall Creek Intermediate and Sand Creek Intermediate tied for third place. A second team from Riverside Intermediate also placed in the top ten. » ISSMA gold – Hamilton Southeastern Junior High Concert and Chamber Orchestras as well as Panther Sound and Panther Sensation Choirs competed at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Organizational Contest in Indianapolis on March 19. All four HSJH ensembles that competed

received gold awards, the highest distinction available from ISSMA for middle school ensembles. » Science Day – Computer Programming students from Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School took part in Computer Science Day activities at IUPUI March 18. Jacob Ryan from Fishers High School placed first in the web programming contest, and Hamilton Southeastern High School students Jordan Rombach and Caitlin James finished second in the game programming competition. Also, placing third in game programming were Vince Foley and Andrew Hughel from HSEHS. » Cheerleading clinics – Cheerleading tryout clinics will be held at Fishers Junior High on March 29, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the school at 317-594-4150. » Spring break – Hamilton Southeastern Schools will be out of session from Friday, April 1 through Friday, April 8, for spring break.

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Most children like to run. Nine-yearold Emonie Miles just happens to be very good at it. The Fishers resident and second-grade student at Geist Elementary earned two bronze medals at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Track and Field Indoor Nationals held from February 9-12 of this year. This was Miles’ second trip to the national competition – and also her second year running competitively. She is the daughter of Denny and Tamika Miles. “When she was just a little girl, around 5, we used to take the kids to the park and play,” said Miles’ father, Denny. “We always let her run around. It just so happened one day she was running with some older kids. My wife and I both ran track in school, and we noticed her technique and form was beyond her years.” Miles’ father searched online and found the Indy’s Racing Cheetahs AAU trackand-field team. In her first year on the team, Miles qualified for the outdoor 8 | March 29, 2011

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nationals, and this year she won the state competition before moving on to the indoor nationals. Miles placed sixth in the finals of the 55-meter sprint. She medaled in the 200m and 400m dash, finishing them in 33.2 seconds and 1:17, respectively. Miles is now hoping to qualify for the AAU outdoor nationals. She said she hopes to continue competitive running, following in the footsteps of her mother and father. For more information about the AAU, visit http://aauathletics.org/. Current in Fishers

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Scott Fadness steps up in wake of Town Manager Gary Huff’s departure By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers

cott Fadness began his career in local government as an intern for the Town of Fishers, working on the town’s budget under former manager Gary Huff. On March 21, he was appointed the new town manager of Fishers after a unanimous vote of the town council. Fadness’ appointment fills a vacancy left by Huff, who resigned his position on March 10 citing a desire to “explore other challenges.” Huff’s last day as town manager was March 21. “We are very excited to promote Scott to this position,” stated Scott Faultless, president of the Fishers Town Council, in a press release. “Scott knows our Town. He knows budget management, he is very strategic and resourceful, and he has a keen understanding of the intricacies of municipal government.” Fadness lives in Fishers with wife Aunna, who works as an environmental scientist for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. He has been with the Town of Fishers in various capacities since May 2006, serving as deputy town manager, assistant to the town manager, and budget manager.

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“I’m just thrilled to work with the team we already have, and the residents to exceed their expectations,” Fadness said. From a North Dakota farm to Fishers

Fadness also doesn’t seem content to rest on the laurels Fishers has received over the last few years. “At the end of the day, I don’t think there’s anything we do that we couldn’t improve on,” he said.

Fadness talks about snow plowing a lot. During the Town Government Academy’s public works tour, he and director Eric A man of the people Pethtel reminisced about jumping in the plows alongside their Fadness pointed to the variety and complexity of local governcrews during this winter’s crippling ice storm. As a self-described ment, as well as the chance to work with the town’s employees, “farmboy from North Dakota,” it seems only appropriate. whom he repeatedly lauded for their hard work and dedication, The other thing Fadness as his attraction to public aftalks about, even more than fairs. The chance to serve the MEET SCOTT FADNESS plowing, is efficiency. Durgreater good, Fadness said, is ing his time as a deputy town also a major perk of the job. Age: 28 manager, he said it was his top “The cool thing about my Hometown: Lisbon, N. D. priority. Aside from a complete job is, if I can find a way to overhaul of the town’s snow do it better, I can improve Wife: Aunna Fadness, environmental scientist for IDEM plowing process, Fadness was the quality of life of 80,000 Education: Bachelor’s from University of North Dakota also part of a team which crepeople,” he said. “What other Masters in Public Affairs from Indiana University ated a clinic providing free job gives you that?” Hobbies: teaching graduate school, live music, generally being health care to employees on To underscore this, Fadness a workaholic, snow plowing the town’s health care plan. also teaches as an adjunct proThe clinic saved the town fessor for IUPUI. His course, $280,000 in 2010 alone, and shifted the focus toward preventa“Strategic Planning for Public and Non-Profit Organizations,” is tive care, which Fadness said saves even more money in the long geared toward graduate students in the public affairs track. run. Fadness said his drive to stay active and involved stems from As town manager, Fadness said streamlining government will lessons learned from his father, Bruce. never be far from his thoughts, but he must also move into a “He taught me a tremendous work ethic growing up on the more public role. farm,” Fadness said. “I need to expand into interacting with the community, and Fadness began his position as town manager immediately folhelping to create and implement a vision for where we go in the lowing the council’s decision. future,” Fadness said.

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DISPATCHES » March gardening tips – 1. Set out pansies as soon as the ground is ready. They’ll happily withstand cold weather and will bloom steadily if the spent blossoms are kept picked.2. Remove the mulch from your perennial beds gradually. Take it off as the season progresses and add it to your compost pile.3.If your compost pile has been frozen all winter, add some manure now and turn it frequently. -www.almanac.com » Tips for buying wine online – Check vintages carefully. Remember that most wines these days are meant to be drunk young, so you want to make sure, in those cases, that you get the newest vintage. If the site has a “comments” section, tell them that you don’t want vintage substitutions. And be sure to read the fine print about substitutions. Some sites say they can substitute a different wine if it’s under a certain price — say, $15. -www.nyt.com » Arts center launces ‘The Scene’ – The Center for the Performing Arts will unveil plans for The Scene, a new social and civic group focused on connecting young professionals with the arts community, on April

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1 with food, dessert and craft beer pairing. One hundred tickets for the launch event – including the preceding Savion Glover performance - are available by calling 843-3800 or visiting www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org. Use the promo code “thescene” for online orders. » Garlic-roasted asparagus – A great, healthy side. Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper. Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Discard woody bases from asparagus. Place asparagus and garlic in a 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through roasting. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. -www.delish.com » Baking soda as silver polish – Wash items, then place on aluminum foil in the bottom of a pot. Add a baking-soda solution (¼ cup soda, a few teaspoons salt, 1 quart boiling water) and cover for a few seconds. The result? A chemical reaction that gets the black off the gravy boat. -www.realsimple.com

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Owner of El Palenque Where do you like to eat? Mo’s Irish Pub. What do you usually order there? I order a chicken sandwich and French fries with cheese. What do you like about Steak ‘n Shake? The service. 13193 Levinson Lane, Suite 100 Noblesville, 46060

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The scoop: El Palenque, translated as “the arena” in Spanish, is a fairly new Mexican restaurant in Noblesville and aims to be both family-friendly and affordable. El Palenque serves fresh, authentic meals in large portions at comparatively small prices for dine-in or carry-out. Type of food: Mexican Price: Large platters/dinners for around $10, lunches for around $6 Specialty menu items:

Chimichangas (chicken or ground beef), a variety of enchiladas (including shrimp, beef, and chicken), Tamales (hand-made in corn husks) Dress: Casual Reservation: Accepted Smoking: None Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Address: 2313 Conner Street Phone: 770-1972

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April 1 Seth Rye in concert April 1, 2 and 6 p.m. Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville Tickets: $10. Call 773-2002 for details. Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will perform twice in Noblesville on April. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fight child abuse in Hamilton County.

April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

April 8 Westfield Playhouse-Tuesdays with Morrie Westfield Playhouse 1836 State Road 32 West, Westfield, IN (Eagletown) Fridays and Saturdays - April 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays - April 10, 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $8.00 ($2.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to the ALS Foundation); Reservations Recommended: www.westfieldplayhouse.org, 317-896-2707 “Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling ALS/Lou Gehrigs Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Friday - Endless Summer Band Saturday - Naptown Boogie Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more

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April 9 Carmel Community Players: I Hate Hamlet Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd Suite 140, Carmel March 31-April 10; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults; Seniors (62+) $12, and $12 for students. Tickets at the door or in advance at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling CCP’s box office at 317-815-9387. This comedy is sure to be fun for those who either love, or love to hate, Shakespeare. The plot is that of a successful television actor who relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his.

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

April 16 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: A Thousand and One Nights The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available by phone by calling 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787. Visit www.carmelsymphony.org for more information. Carmel Symphony performs Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov in what is sure to be a fantastic musical evening for the entire family. information, call 770-9020. Tuesday –The Stepp-Walker Duo Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday - The Late Show Saturday - Henry Lee Summer & Friends

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A W E E K LY P U B L I C AT I O N O F S T. V I N C E N T M E D I C A L C E N T E R N O R T H E A S T

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PHYSIcIAn SPOTLIGHT

Tony Nasser, MD Cardiologist

Cleaner teeth mean better health

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth can reveal a great deal about the state of a person’s health. Practicing good oral hygiene now could help your overall health for years to come, as gum disease and other health conditions may be precursors to more serious health problems. “Because oral health is connected to so many other health conditions, gum disease or other oral health issues may be among the first clues that you have an unaddressed health problem,” said Tony Nasser, MD, cardiologist at St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana. “If you notice problems with your teeth or gums, it could be a sign to visit not only your dentist but also your physician.”

What’s the connection? Although more research is needed, many experts link poor oral health to: • Cardiovascular problems. Several types of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke, may be linked to poor oral health. People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. • Diabetes. Those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing gum disease, cavities, tooth loss, dry mouth, and a variety of other oral infections.

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• Osteoporosis. Often, the mouth is the first place bone loss occurs, and it may lead to a condition in which the bone supporting the teeth becomes increasingly susceptible to disease. • Other conditions. Many health concerns, including certain cancers, eating disorders and substance abuse, may show up in the mouth before the problem is obvious elsewhere.

Protecting your teeth, protecting your health Proper brushing and flossing alone won’t protect your heart or bones, but it can help keep your body in balance. Guidelines for proper oral care have remained consistent throughout the years: • Find a toothpaste that provides anti-cavity protection with fluoride. • Floss daily, and brush at least twice a day for two minutes each time. • Visit your dentist for cleanings twice a year and eat plenty of fresh produce instead of sugary snacks.

Tony K. nasser, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist at The care Group northeast, a member of St.Vincent Medical Group, a statewide network of cardiologists, primary care physicians, dermatologists and endocrinologists. Dr. nasser earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He sees patients at St.Vincent Medical center northeast, offering convenient access for cardiology consults to the Fishers community. Echo, stress echo and nuclear testing will also be available at this office later this spring. Patients can generally be seen within two weeks at this location. Please call 317-338-6220 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nasser. His office is located at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, 13914 E. State Rd. 238, Suite 202.

Above all, remember that what’s good for your body is good for your teeth.

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Endometriosis: A common culprit of pelvic pain and infertility

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Endometriosis is a real pain in the pelvis.

Each month a St.Vincent physician speaks on a topic relevant for older adults. All sessions are free but require reservations. Call the CareLine for reservations, 317-338-CARE (2273).

The pain is caused when the tissue lining your uterus migrates and implants on your ovaries, bladder, bowels or other nearby organs. The tissue continues to act like it would inside your uterus: thickening and bleeding with each menstrual cycle. Left unchecked, it can scar your organs or bind them together. Do you have endometriosis? You’re at greater risk if your mother or sisters have it. Ask your doctor about endometriosis if you • Are having a hard time getting pregnant • Bleed excessively during periods or have painful periods • Have unexplained pelvic pain, especially during sex, menstruation or bowel movements Through the month of April, we’re offering free, one on one, pelvic pain consultations with our female nurse practitioner. To schedule yours — or to get more Tips 4HER — visit 3384HER.com or call our 24/7 nurse advice line at 338-4-HER.

Wednesday, April 20, 11:30am – 12:30pm PrimeLife Enrichment center 1078 Third Avenue Southwest, carmel

The St.Vincent c.O.A.G. clinic is available for patients taking coumadin and other anticoagulant medications.

Saturday, April 16, 7:00pm Hartman Field, 5201 East Main Street, carmel, (Behind the carmel Educational Services center)

Visiting the St.Vincent c.O.A.G. clinic at St.Vincent Medical center northeast is fast and easy. Your first appointment will take about 45 minutes, and most subsequent appointments are scheduled for 15 minutes.

The rivalry between Carmel High School and Noblesville High School varsity baseball teams will serve as a charitable fundraiser for patients at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. To make a donation please visit give.stvincent.org.

During your visit, we’ll use fingerstick monitoring and take all the steps necessary to ensure your medication is adjusted properly so that you can work, play and travel with greater peace of mind.

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Spring Senior Health Fair Saturday, April 30, 9am-1pm St.Vincent Medical center northeast 13914 E. State Rd. 238, Fishers American Senior Communities wants to help you find your way to a healthier lifestyle. Visit our fair to receive FREE screenings and attend FREE informational sessions to gain useful information on practical, enjoyable ways to live healthier and happier! Also enjoy: FREE chair massages, refreshments, aromatherapy & much more! Call the CareLine for more information, 317-338-CARE (2273).

Proper management is the key to control. The professionals at St.Vincent are here to help you with timely and professional advice about monitoring and living with your blood condition. To find out more or schedule an appointment, call the St.Vincent C.O.A.G. Clinic at 317-338-8700.

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To us, it’s a badge of honor. It’s Doctors’ Day — and we invite you to join us in honoring the doctors of St.Vincent. Courageous, talented and committed to helping their communities one patient at a time, our doctors do so much to earn our gratitude. We’re fortunate to have such experienced, dedicated physicians on our team. We may celebrate it once a year — but we remember it every day.

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DISPATCHES » Expert tip – “Use the back of a cold spoon to smooth on eye cream. Placing the spoon in ice water or the fridge works well,” says Dior makeup artist Ricky Wilson, who’s worked with the likes of Sharon Stone and Elizabeth Banks. It’ll hydrate and de-puff, increase circulation and decrease dark circles while still working on those spider veins and crow’s feet. Remember to pat the cream— don’t rub! Rubbing will cause excess wrinkles. -www.elle.com » New IDC tenant – Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs will soon occupy a nearly 5,000-square-foot retail showroom in the Indiana Design Center. The new showroom is set to open in May and will be dedicated to the latest in home fashion, offering carpet, area rugs, ceramic and stone tile, hardwood flooring and resilient flooring. » Women wear the pants – Printed sheaths not for you? Wouldn’t be seen dead in a midi? Don’t worry, tailored trousers also are a focus this season. At Derek Lam, a high waist and relaxed leg were in step with the 70s trend, while at Michael Kors, it was all about borrowing from the boys. And for those of you who

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can’t make up your minds, the dress-overpants look seen at Richard Chai Love promises to remain a big trend through fall. -www.style.com » Lose the wet look – Product testers from Wired magazine tested four top-of-theline blow dryers and selected the Parlux 3800 Eco Dryer ($229, parlux.it) as its “Editors’ pick.” “It shaved 10 minutes off our normal 45-minute drying time and left our hair so soft that we (briefly) considered skipping our normal arsenal of finishing potions,” the staff wrote. “It’s robust, too. The burly plastic body survived a couple of hard drops to the floor.” -www.wired.com » Loosen the ponytail – The tighter the ponytail, the more prone the hair will be to falling out. Pulling every hair into a taut tuft causes traction alopecia, a form of hair loss that leads to a receding hairline. The good news is the recession isn’t likely to be permanent. -www.glo.msn.com

Color Wheel: Don’t decorate without it COMMENTARY By Sue Faulstich Everyone is taught at a young age the basic theories of the traditional color wheel. Red, yellow and blue, known as the three primary colors, can be used to create every other color. Secondary colors are created from mixing together two primary colors in equal amounts. Colors directly opposite each other on the wheel are called complementary colors. Even the difference between a warm color and a cool color can be demonstrated by utilizing the color wheel. Draw a straight line through the circle of colors starting between red and violet and ending between yellow and green you will see that the colors on the right are warm and the colors on the left are cool. I would speculate that when Sir Isaac Newton developed the color wheel in 1666 he had no idea that his simple ring of colors would still be used to help a 21st century home owner choose the right color combination. Even though it has been adapted over time, the color wheel is still relevant when discussing the relationship one color has on another. Although the formulas used to pinpoint rules and regulations of color theory have been practiced by contemporary interior, fashion

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and graphic designers, it should be noted that color associations and people respond to them are dependent on many factors. Lifestyle, geographic location, age, gender and simple individual taste can all play a part in the way colors are perceived. A group of colors put together which is appealing to me may be just the combination which makes you cringe. The use of color in interior design is certainly one of the most important design elements. In an overall scheme, bold color can be used to attract attention to certain areas or pieces of furniture or an accessory item. On the opposite side of the spectrum, a subtle color can be used to create a simple backdrop. Picking a color scheme can be a scary situation for a home owner who has a house full of white walls. The hardest part is getting started, however having that basic understanding, learned so long ago, of the colors and their relationship to each other will help you make choices which will define your personal style. Sue Faulstich is an interior designer for Z&R Design in Fishers. To contact Sue, write her at suefaulstich@zandrdesign.com.

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to form over time, dermatologists say. The solution: Lose the straw and drink directly from the glass, bottle or can. -www.msn.com Âť Antiviral breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Research shows that the right morning meal can help quash the cold virus.Â In a recent study from the Netherlands, researchers analyzed the impact that consuming a 1,200-calorie breakfast has on a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system, versus eating nothing at all. They found that eating big and eating early increased blood levels of gamma interferon, a natural antiviral agent, by 450 percent. (Going hungry actually caused a 17 percent decrease.) -www.menshealth.comÂ Âť Widowhood may lead to dementia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Being widowed and never remarrying may nearly double the risk of dementia and Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, according to a new study. The results of the research, presented March 19 to the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, are preliminary and questions remain about the role of other life stressors. But research on animals suggests that accumulated stress over a lifetime may speed cell death in the hippocampus, one of the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory centers, perhaps making it more vulnerable to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. -www.livescience.com

Fight inflammation and reduce risks for heart disease COMENTARY By Laura Marenco Generally, we may think of cholesterol as the primary culprit in cardiovascular disease, but nearly half of all heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. What researchers are finding is that another factor is at work in our body: inflammation. Inflammation causes a flood of white blood cells and chemicals that our immune system unleashes to ward off damage or infection. When we have an injury, such as a scraped knee, inflammation is an important part of the healing process. But when it comes to chronic inflammation, it is system-wide response that does more harm than good. Cholesterol still is the key villain, as it is the formation of clots that cause strokes, but inflammation works as its sidekick. As cholesterol occurs in the bloodstream, excess LDL begins to seep into the inner wall of the artery, and our inflammation levels speeds up the process. And it is a deadly cycle. As cholesterol is absorbed, it produces more inflammation, continuing the cycle. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely the reason that people with normal cholesterol levels can be at risk for heart attacks. And it is levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), released by cells during the inflammation process

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Address: 215 A. 10th St. (Noblesville’s Old Town) Age: Built in 1872 Style: Italinate Rooms: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, office, den/library, laundry room Strengths: Stunning Victorian-era home in the heart of Old Town. Amazing original woodwork, fireplaces, hardwood floors, bent-wood staircase, high ceilings and transom windows. All mechanical systems have also been updated. Rear yard is fenced with paver-patio and two-car garage. Home is zoned LB for business, but has also been used as a family home in recent years. Negatives: Busy street corner for residential use.

Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@talktotucker.com.

Golf 365 opened earlier this month and is Indiana’s newest indoor golf entertainment and training facility. Located in the Hamilton County Sports Complex, the facility is open seven days a week to meet the needs of the serious, business and recreational golfer. The center features PGA Tour simulators, a 2,000-squarefoot putting green and Automatic Tee Up bays to enable golfers to repetitively practice driving. Expert golf instruction is available from registered PGA Tour teaching professionals, including Indiana’s only Credentialed PGA Tour Instructor Sam Foley. Golf 365 also offers customized fitness training programs. The business, owned by Scott Diehl, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. To celebrate its recent opening, Golf 365 will hold a ribboncutting ceremony tomorrow at 4 p.m. at 9625 E. 150th Street, Suite 101, Noblesville. 150th Street, Suite 101, Noblesville Phone: 773-4860 Website: www.iplaygolf365.com

Small Business 101: Know your numbers in part because of smart investing; 81 percent credit frugality; 90 percent have college degrees but only 5 percent have law degrees; 3 percent went to med school; $39,300 is the amount that millionaires say they save or invest annually, on average. -Money » Many facing chronic stress – More than a third of U.S. employees (36 percent) say they’re experiencing chronic work stress, according to this year’s American Psychological Association survey. And 32 percent of the survey’s 1,546 respondents say they plan to seek employment elsewhere within the next year. Respondents cited salary concerns, lack of opportunities for advancement, heavy workloads and long hours as sources of their stress. -Fortune » Food prices highest in 36 years - Wholesale food prices spiked 3.9 percent from January to February, the biggest jump in 36 years, the Labor Department said this month. Most of the increase was because of a sharp rise in vegetable costs, but meat and dairy prices also jumped. The USDA forecast says consumer food prices will rise 3 to 4 percent this year. -www.suntimes.com

DOUGH By CJ McClanahan Raise your hand if you are interested in starting a small business because you love accounting. I’ll assume that unless you are starting up a CPA practice, most hands stayed down. Let’s be honest, accounting is no fun. For most businesses, it generates zero revenue, doesn’t help find new prospects and doesn’t improve marketing. However, you can’t run a small business without a clear understanding of your numbers. In fact, I often tell entrepreneurs if they aren’t committed to getting their arms around the financial fundamentals, they should shut their businesses down. Here’s why. Unless you know your numbers, you can’t effectively monitor your progress, and you won’t have any idea how to grow profitably. The good news is that getting your arms around the financial essentials isn’t rocket science. Like most of the concepts we discuss, it can be boiled down into a handful of simple fundamentals. First, you have to carefully calculate your gross margin on sales. Gross margin is the profit left over after you have subtracted all variable costs (cost of goods sold) associated with each sale. For example, if you are a general contractor remodeling a kitchen, your variable costs would be all materials, subcontractor and labor costs

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associated with this particular job. Next, develop a budget. All you need for this is the “help” section of your accounting software and a few minutes. The most important number you need to understand in your first year is your break even, calculated by taking fixed costs and dividing them by gross margin percentage. This number represents the bare minimum you need to sell each month to stay in the black. Finally, you need to find a good accountant. Your accountant should be much more than the individual who prepares your tax return. They should help you with financial fundamentals throughout the year, and be a trusted advisor through tough business challenges. The best way to determine if you have a good accountant is to ask them the following two questions: “Do you think I have a healthy gross margin?” and “Can you help me with my budget?” If your accountant‘s eyes glaze over, it’s time to find a new accountant. There you go – three steps for knowing your numbers. As with most things in life, the solution is simple. All you need to do is choose to execute. CJ McClanahan is the founder and president of reachmore, a leadership training and consulting firm, and also the author of “Thrive.” To contact CJ, or to find out more about reachmore, go to www. goreachmore.com.

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Governor Mitch Daniels

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Big Labor Democrats may have fled to Illinois, but it’s you who have been selling out.

Gentlemen, it’s time to bring the Big Labor Democrats back!

The Indiana Constitution is clear. Legislators are to legislate. Should they refuse to perform the jobs they were elected to do, the Indiana Constitution allows majority parties to authorize stiff fines and seek other remedies to force law-breaking legislators to return to work. But it’s not going to happen unless you both reject your policy of appeasement of the union bosses and start showing LEADERSHIP.

Are you calling the shots, or are the Democrats? News reports are that Democrat leaders have a list of demands you must abide by before they’ll return to Indianapolis. Tops on their list is removing Right to Work from consideration in the General Assembly. Well, the people of Indiana overwhelmingly voted for pro-Right to Work candidates in 2010. In fact, Indiana’s Republican majorities are so large that, when compared to

Congress, they would translate into a 261 to 174 GOP edge in the U.S. House and a 74 to 26 majority in the U.S. Senate. Republicans clearly have the votes to pass the Right to Work Bill which is why the Democrats fled to Illinois in the first place. After three roll-call votes on Right to Work, a public hearing, and dozens of state legislative candidates campaigning on ending forced unionism, the message is clear. Right to Work is poised to pass in Indiana because that’s what Hoosier citizens want! Even according to your own private Republican polling, by a majority of 72% to 25%, Indiana voters support passage of a Right to Work law in Indiana! But despite all this, reports are that you plan to KILL Right to Work to appease the union bosses! This is an outrage!

Right to Work would be good for Indiana! As you know, a Right to Work law would simply state that Hoosiers cannot be forced to pay dues to labor unions just to have jobs and feed their families. Studies show that Right to Work states far

outpace forced-unionism states in job growth. And, over the past decade, real personal income in Right to Work states grew by nearly 30% — more than three-and-a-half times that of Indiana! During these tough times, should not you be doing everything possible to get Indiana’s economy moving?

Stand up to Big Labor! To force the Democrats to come back to work, you should impose a $10,000 per day fine on each missing legislator until they return to Indianapolis. If they still don’t return, you should take out liens on their property to force them to do the job they were elected to do. But if you continue to appease the union bosses and their Big Labor Democrat allies, the people of Indiana won’t get what they voted for on Election Day 2010 — including Right to Work. And you will be every bit as much to blame as the Democrats for your refusal to stand up and FIGHT. Governor Daniels and Speaker Bosma, it’s time to force the Democrats back to work and PASS RIGHT TO WORK!

Governor Daniels and Speaker Bosma, the time is past due for you to show LEADERSHIP and pass Right to Work instead of sabotaging it! This advertisement was paid for by voluntary contributions to the National Right to Work Committee. 8001 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 22160. Phone: (800) 325-7892

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My mother has a case of March Madness HUMOR By Mike Redmond And now it’s time for that semi-regular question-and-answer feature, “A Dip In The Mailbag.” As usual, I’ll be the Dip. Let’s begin. How’s your mom? I have no idea. This is March, which means the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, so my basketball-crazed mother is incommunicado. With her satellite dish and her DVR, it is now theoretically possible for my mother to watch 48 hours of basketball in a 24-hour period. From what I hear, she is doing all she can to move this beyond theory and into reality. What does your mom do when college basketball season is over? She sleeps. Until her birthday. May 29. Are you following the NCAA tournament? To a point. I always enjoy the first round because there’s something so delightfully truant about watching college basketball on a weekday afternoon when you should be working. It’s slightly reminiscent of those bygone days when teachers would wheel big black-and-white television sets into the classrooms to watch the World Series, which was a heck of an improvement over geometry. After the first round, though, I tend to limit my watching to the Indiana schools that remain in the tournament (unlike, say, a certain little old lunatic lady you might have heard about),

and even then I have to be careful. My cardiologist does not appreciate last-second victories, if you get my drift. Do you fill out a bracket for a tournament pool? No. I am the only human being in my office, so it would be a fairly shallow pool. Besides, gambling on basketball tournaments is illegal, and one of these days the cops are going to come down hard on you tournament gamblers. All 310 million of you. Do you still lift weights? Well, they’re not going to lift themselves. If you mean do I still work out, the answer is yes, although I really just started up in earnest again, and believe me, Earnest is happy to see me. I was laid up for a while there with a bum hip. I was out of commission for about 30 pounds. So you’re trying to lose weight? Yes. It takes time, lifting weights to lose weight, but I find it’s worth the wait. And on that weighty note, you must excuse me. I have to go exercise and watch some basketball. Then, most importantly, I have to not call Mom. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

Restrain your inner superhero RELATIONSHIPS By Doug Jeschke I grew up a huge fan of comic books and superhero movies. One thing that always bothered me in a superhero team-up episode was how the two good guys always fought each other at first, usually over some misunderstanding, before working together to face the real threat. It’s as if the hero has such a heightened duty to protect that he goes on the attack as soon as any potential threat arrives, without looking for the truth of the situation. Unfortunately, our own emotional self-defenses often act in the same way. When someone calls us out because we have made a mistake, or challenges us on a decision, we automatically get defensive and launch a counterattack. I see this in my mediation work everyday. When one spouse in a divorce states a reason for no longer trusting the other person (valid or not), the other spouse seems compelled to bring up the litany of hurts they have suffered. This kind of attack-response can make us feel that we are taking the focus off ourselves and our own missteps. It may also satisfy our sense of justice: “If I’ve done wrong, so have you – and you’re more at fault anyway.” Although launching a counterattack may seem compelling, the problem is that the attack-counterattack approach keeps us from addressing the issues underlying the conflict.

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To complete the superhero analogy, the hyper-defensive hero we let defend us in conflicts is too often our self-image. I let my self-image be inflated to “super” status because the real me, the me who all too often makes missteps, isn’t always presentable, at least in my own estimation. My super self-image hero is quick to be on the defensive when someone calls me out for making a mistake, or dong something hurtful. Refusing to admit the truth about my imperfect self (my secret identity) my comparing self-image protects me by attacking my accuser, convincing me and the rest of the world that he is really my enemy. As hard as it is to let our defenses down and to listen honestly to negative comments about ourselves, this is the path to resolving conflicts. If we can skip the automatic attack mode, we can more quickly get to the part of the story where we team-up with the other person and face the conflict together. The reality is that we’re both good guys, fighting the common enemy to our relationship, that being whatever is keeping us in conflict. Doug Jeschke is an attorney and mediator, providing divorce and other family mediation with Providence Mediation. Email questions or concerns to doug@ providencemediation.com.

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• Have you seen a brick / paint palate that works with red dyed or cypress mulch? Celibacy is best. Avoid the temptation of using either. • Mulch stratamountains around tree trunks are a punishable offense. They invite mildew, pests and unspeakable reactions to oncehealthy trees. • Recovery clinics and creative strategies abound to reduce our annual mulch fix. Groundcover (ivy, pachysandra, sedum) is effective, especially coupled with Prozac. Try planting shapely beds of ornamental grass or spreading junipers to consume square footage. Dry creek beds and clusters of boulders not only add texture, but require little maintenance, seldom die and can contribute to controlling erosion too. YUCK Slime mold, otherwise referred to as dog vomit mold, is a non-harmful fungus easily con-

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Bathroom floors: Something new underfoot COMMENTARY By Dave Deckker From the ground up, even the most private, function-specific areas of any home – the bathrooms – can be both very comfortable and highly stylish. Bathroom flooring takes a special kind of beating, subjected to moisture, cosmetic spills, bacteria and stains. It serves a special kind of purpose securing bare, slippery wet feet. And it presents a special kind of design challenge covering typically tight spaces. Well-installed porcelain or ceramic tile generally constitutes the shortest distance to cover all these points. It’s plentiful in terms of colors, design, quality and budget variations, repels water and germs, cleans well, usually has enough texture to abate wet-foot slippage, and especially with low-energy radiant heat underneath, provides a warm and inviting surface. If the preference is for a softer feel, cork is sturdy, water resistant, skid-resistant, easy on the feet and comes in many colors. Also, because it’s plentiful in nature and quickly reconstitutes itself, cork is a good “green” flooring choice. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is another ecofriendly (75 percent limestone composite), comfortable and wonderfully versatile flooring material. It comes in virtually every imaginable color and look – stone, ceramic, natural and geometric designs, even wood planking – and is

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soft and pliable to walk on. It can be installed with or without grout depending on the desired look, and has the water and stain resistance of vinyl. Glass accent tiles are wonderful design enhancers, and great-looking pebble shower floors are currently very popular. Natural stone tiles, granite and marble flooring are beautiful and occupy the upper end of the budget options. Traditional materials like wood, when prop-

erly treated, can be a great choice because of its beauty. I’ve yet to find a carpet option that really works, so if soft and fuzzy is your preference, throw rugs are the solution. Is your bathroom comfortable … or confining? The floor space may be small, but the flooring decision is huge.

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David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www.affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@ affordablekandb.com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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April is national heartworm disease awareness month

PETS By Rabecca Stevens Spring has arrived, which means the mosquitoes won’t be far behind. Most pet owners have heard of heartworm disease, but what many don’t realize is that the cause of heartworm disease starts with a simple mosquito bite. Heartworm disease is more prevalent in dogs than cats, but both can contract the disease. Heartworm disease is a silent killer. Dogs don’t typically show signs of the disease until it has progressed to the latter stages. Without treatment, a dog will suffer and eventually die from the disease. Heartworm disease is not directly transmitted from dog to dog, cat to cat, or to humans. Heartworms can only be transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young heartworms called microfilariae enter into that mosquito’s system. Within two weeks, the microfilariae develop into infective larvae inside the mosquito; these infective larvae can be transmitted to another animal when this mosquito bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. The infective larvae mature into adult heartworms in approximately six months. The worms damage the blood vessels and

reduce the heart’s pumping ability, resulting in severe lung and heart disease, and eventually death. Heartworm disease is treatable, but expensive. Animals typically have a full recovery from the disease once treated, but they continue to be susceptible unless a monthly heartworm preventative is given. The cost to prevent heartworm is much more affordable than treating the disease, not to mention the best thing for your pet! Heartworm preventatives may be purchased from your veterinarian, pet stores or even online, and should be given to your cats and dogs monthly. If your pet is not currently on a preventative, please make an appointment with your veterinarian so your pet can be tested for the disease. It is important to ensure an animal doesn’t currently have the disease before a preventative is started.

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Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County . You may contact her with questions, solutions and story suggestions at hamiltonhumane@yahoo.com.

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Pets of the week Dooley is a one-year-old male black and white Hound/ American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Dooley is very loving and playful boy who has a wonderful personality and disposition. He arrived at the shelter with a bad case of demodex mange (noncontagious) and he received treatment while in a foster home and he looks and feels so much better that he’s ready to find his forever home. His foster home reported that he is housetrained, well mannered and very affectionate and an absolute joy to have in their home. Eva is a four-year-old female white with gray patches DSH. Eva has a very outgoing personality; some staff even refers to her as “the party girl.” She gets along with people of all ages, she is good with other cats and she even tolerates considerate dogs. Eva likes to play in water, so a water fountain might keep her entertained for hours. She also is quite the talker (what party girl doesn’t like to talk?) and she is also affectionate and gives hugs to anyone who will let her. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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Hamilton Memorial Park Above ground marble crypt Entombs two within prayer chapel That Overlooks waterfall Paid $12,000: Will sell for $6,000 Call 317-804-9132

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Part-time Sales or Backroom Help Sales hours are afternoon and/or weekend Backroom hours excellent for mothers with school-age children Castleton and Carmel locations DC Designers Tux Shops call for more information 317-844-4070

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“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield pawptrl@aol.com References Available

New Merit FitnessTreadmill; Compact in size and comes with floor mat Retail Value – $1,400 For Sale – $500 or best offer Call 317-872-8673

Lawn mowing $10/hr starting pay Experience required Servicing Hamilton County No work on Sundays Must have flexible schedule Must have reliable transportation Must be able to lift heavy equipment Must have valid ID Call Amie or Jonathan 698-5480

Pet & House Sitting Service 317-802-6565 317-432-1627

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NOW HIRING Sales Coordinator Front Desk Servers/Bartender Housekeeping Apply in Person! 11925 N. Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032

23-year-year old female graduate student (M.S. Elementary Education) coming home to Carmel for the summer and is seeking full-time weekday (some weekends possible) nanny position in your home. Educational, fun, active, great cook, available to do housework. Very experienced, reliable transportation. Resume and References available upon request. Expecting between $10 - $20 / hour

Donations of gowns — tax deductible Gowns — greatly discounted Proceeds donated to local charities Gayla Breslauer (317)796-9432 BridesRevisted.org Gayla@BridesRevisted.org

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Bank Foreclosures Hamilton Co. Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail; www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

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AVOID FORECLOSURE We Buy Houses. Don’t Wait for the Great Pumpkin! Do Something! Call Us! 317-284-1163

Single family homes w/appliances as low as $525/mo! Lease w/option to buy! 317-708-4404

BOOTH SPACE Booth Space Available

Nora – on the Monon Trail Bill Kurker’s Hair Design Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Barber, Nail Tec – ask for Bill 259-8329

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Carmel Electrical company needs experienced electrician. Neat appearance, hard worker. Dependable transportation. Pay based on experience. Email resume to robynrickel@rocketmail.com attn: office manager.

There’s No Place Like Home Pet Sitting Company Providing Tender Loving Care from Carmel to Broad Ripple for over 20 years: Now hiring Part Time Pet Sitter. Must Love Animals and be responsible Please leave message at (317) 466-8306

Now Hiring; All Positions! Detour An American Grille 110 W Main St Carmel, IN apply online www.detourgrille.com Interviews at 12411 Old Meridian St.

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PART-TIME OPTICIAN Experience necessary Energetic personality a must. Please fax or email resume to: 317-660-7438 info@wittmann2020.com

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Open House -- Sunday, April 3rd from 12pm-3pm 1691 Summerlakes Court (Northwest side of Carmel) Blending timeless Country French & Colonial designs in this 5BR & 5.5BA on an estate-like pond setting in Carmel. Rear patio overlooks sitting/entertaining areas & pond. Upgrades galore including granite counters in the gourmet kitchen. Lower level has been crafted into an entertainment area with low-profile bar, overlooks, well-lit pool table & theater area.

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Cleaning professional to maintain RV rentals. Individual to assist with rental sales. Flexible hours Call 776-0129 and ask for Steve or Lori.

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