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FROM THE BACKSHOP No endorsements, and here’s why With Primary Election Day just around the bend on May 3, newspapers across the nation are offering their endorsements of candidates and opinions on issues. Not Current in Fishers. With all due respect, we’ve only been “in town” since Jan. 25, and neither of us believes we’re eminently qualified to offer bona fide endorsements of some of the folks seeking public office. We hope you understand we’re still learning the community and its government, and as much as we’d like to believe you hang on our every word (insert your belly laugh here), elections are far too serious to us to even consider taking a shot at endorsements at this time; at best, it would be a shot in the dark, and you deserve better. As this paper continues to mature, more forthcoming will be our opinions on local politics. For the meantime, it is enough for us to remind you to be darned sure you exercise your right (and responsibility) to vote a week from today. Doing so ensures your voice is heard and your liberty is exercised. And if you don’t vote, please don’t even think about complaining about anything that happens in the wake of the elections. … As a reminder, our Tuesday, May 3, edition will

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg be delivered this Saturday. It will contain our primary election guide. We wanted to provide additional time for readers to study the possibilities for the election, and, again, we hope everyone eligible to do so will vote. ••• Thumbs-up to former Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Carter, who was honored April 13 by Indiana University-Kokomo’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs with its Public Service Award. Carter was recognized for his service to the county from 20032010. These days, he is in charge of statewide business development for RQAW, an architecture and engineering company.

The loss of an old downtown friend By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers I suppose some part of me knew on an intellectual level the downtown Borders location was no more. Nevertheless, it was a shock to the system to walk by it last week and see nothing but empty shelves and bulb-less light fixtures. A visit to the bookstore was always part of a trip to downtown when I was a kid, if for no other reason than I’m a huge bookwormy nerd and need my fix. When I worked downtown in college, that store was a landmark for which side of Circle Center I was on, until the 100th time I came out one of the seemingly innumerable mall exits and finally knew where I was (read: yesterday). I suppose now that my familiarity has waned, without a new guidepost I’ll be caught in the labyrinthine steel hedge of urbanity, talking to myself and praying on only the slimmest margin of hope that I’ll run into Jennifer Connelly. I did manage to stop in at the Carmel Borders location as the last tones of its own corporate death knell were sounding. It was a slightly surreal experience joining the vulturous literati

in picking through what little stock remained. There was a moment of existential crisis in the realization that my own parsimonious retreat from book-buying in this, my dollar-lean early 20s, was as much a bar in the bookstore’s dirge as anyone’s – but it was quickly dispelled by a lonely looking Dave Eggers collection, which has since joined an older sibling on my bookshelf. The bookstore as an entity will, I’m sure, survive; just as the druggist and the butcher have found their own niches in modern society. And while the tablet and e-reader are novel and convenient replacements for a physical book, what they don’t offer is a break from the constant digital interface many of us go about our lives through. To their credit, though, they’ve eliminated losing your page which, despite all the free bookmarks in the world, I still haven’t managed to master. Jordan Fischer is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may e-mail him at jordan@ youarecurrent.com

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» Business Connect – The Town of Fishers will be hosting a free four-week “Business Connect” course beginning May 5. The course takes a look at municipal operations and processes that affect the business community, including inspections and economic development incentives. Enrollment is available now online at www.fishers.in.us. » Candidate forum – The Fishers Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” forum Tuesday, April 26, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Rd. For more information, call 317-578-0700. » Clerk-Treasurer/Judge forum – The Fishers GOP Club will sponsor a public forum for candidates in the Town of Fishers clerk-treasurer and judge primary races on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Rd. Each candidate will make an opening statement, be asked a direct question, respond to other candidate answers and make a closing statement. » Senior health fair – American Senior Communities, WTHR and St. Vincent Health are preparing to host a health fair for seniors. The Spring Senior Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Vincent Medical Center Northeast, located at 13914 E. SR 238 in Fishers. The fair will include sessions on healthy eating and healthy cooking presented by a registered dietician at 10:30 a.m. and again at noon. Financial-based information include estate planning, veterans benefits, and Medicare/Medicaid benefits will also be available. For more information visit www.AmericanSrCommunities.com. » » Annual grill sale – O’Malia’s Fireplace and Outdoor Living is having its 21st Annual Grill Sale this Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and check out the best options for this summer’s grilling season and have some lunch with grilling samples at 115 Medical Drive, Carmel. Call 846-6812 for details.

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Did we really need to go all the way to L.A.? COMMENTARY By Danielle WIlson My daughter and I just returned from a fourday trip to Los Angeles in celebration of her 10th birthday. She chose the location, she chose the activities, and she even helped to choose the hotels and restaurants. We had a grand time, but once we returned, I couldn’t help thinking how we probably could have enjoyed many of the same experiences without spending money out the wazoo and 22 hours in travel time. I’ve listed below the highlights of our adventure (according to her), in addition to some cheaper, local substitutes. 1. Sticking her feet in the Pacific Ocean. The White River, though not quite as large as the P.O., is only about 15 minutes from our house and probably warmer. Me likey. 2. Playing at Universal Studios. We go to Kings Island every year. True, they don’t have the original “Psycho” set or a car lot with Magnum’s Ferrari, but they make a darn good elephant ear and they have an Eiffel Tower. Top that, producers of King Kong 3D! 3. Spotting movie stars. What am I, chopped liver? Am I not a local celebrity? And I’ll actually give you an autograph, unlike one of Elle’s sorority sisters from “Legally Blond” or Mary Alice from “Desperate Housewives.” Not that we asked them for one or anything. That would have been rude, right? There they were, just trying to get some coffee and scones. I’m sure the last thing either of

them wanted was to engage in conversation with a drooling, awestruck Midwesterner. And I know they are only supporting actresses, but when two legit celebs (with imdb.com bios and everything!) order breakfast right in front of me, it’s amazing. And for my daughter, too, of course. 4. Flying on an airplane. When it comes right down to it, the only cool thing about traveling by plane is that you are soaring above the earth at an incredible rate while someone serves you Fresca and mini-ginger snaps. But really, is that so different than a juice box in the mini-van at 70 mph? Is it? 5. Getting a manicure. Asian Nails off 146th, $10, ‘nough said. 6. Shopping on Venice Beach boardwalk. Cheap stuff

minus the marijuana shops equals Forever 21 at Castleton. Not as much fun in terms of peoplewatching, clearly, but at least you won’t be accosted by a tat-covered street performer selling neon pink bobble-skulls. “Run, daughter, RUN!” 7. Ordering room service. I believe she does this every morning of the week, only it’s served on the patio, aka the kitchen counter, and usually does not include French toast. Still not a bad deal, all things considered. Fruit Loops made to order, no gratuity necessary. 8. Watching production of a television movie. My sisters and I film Christmas skits every single year. We use quality cell phones with video capabilities and film on location in the back yard. Best of all, we allow our adoring public to get up close and personal with the actresses and crew. Warner Bros wouldn’t even let us within 10 yards of their assistant gaffers! Accio binoculars! 9. Seeing the Hollywood sign from an open-aired bus on Mulholland. Can’t top this one. It’s pretty cool. 10. Spending time with mom. Like No. 9, this is hard to accomplish while staying in town. Brothers, Little Sister, and Daddy tend to get in the way of quality mother-daughter bonding. Which is why we took the trip in the first place – to commemorate her first decade of life, just the two of us. And you know what? It was worth every penny. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

Town council candidates spar at GOP forum

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers A question about the city-town issue sparked friction between primary candidates for town council April 14 at a forum sponsored by the Fishers GOP Club. Currently, two referendums on whether Fishers should merge with Fall Creek Township and whether Fishers should become a “traditional” second class city or “hybrid” city under a councilapproved plan of reorganization are scheduled for the 2012 general election. A tri-partisan group of citizens – Michael Kole, Joseph Weingarten, and Glenn Brown, who is also running for town council in District 6 – have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the town, claiming council members have violated their constitutional voting

rights by delaying the referendum. The lawsuit stems from a 1,700-signature petition for a city referendum, which was filed with the town council in May of 2010. “It was expected that they would put the vote in immediately,” said Weingarten. “Here we were, 1,700 people who had signed a petition, and submitted to the council, and they decided to do nothing.” The suit asks for a referendum on whether Fishers should become a city to be scheduled for the nearest election, or in a special election if deemed appropriate. The lawsuit was raised by Brown, in response to a question of which form of government was best for Fishers. Current Town Council President Scott Faultless, also running for re-election in District 7, countered that the lawsuit seeks to

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prevent residents from voting on the plan of reorganization approved by the town council and Fall Creek Township Advisory Board in December. Faultless and fellow council member Eileen Pritchard, running for re-election in District 3, have said holding the referendum in 2012 will allow more citizens to provide their input, as general elections in a “presidential” year, like 2012, typically have greater voter turnouts than in municipal election years. Two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill No. 68 and Senate Bill No. 385, which could have affected the date of the vote, have both died in House committees. Though either bill could potentially be revived and attached to another bill, the chances seem slim with Friday being the scheduled end to this legislative session.

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County tasks force gets new mobile forensics lab undercover officer posing as a By Jordan Fischer 14-year-old girl online. Police Current in Noblesville say the suspect solicited the The Hamilton County officer for sex before arrangMetro Child Exploitation ing the meeting. task force will soon have a “There was great co-opernew tool under its belt, in the ation all the way through to form of a mobile forensics lab the prosecutor’s office,” Dietz and command center. said. “It’s a multi-agency The Fishers Police Departapproach. We’re all in it ment, as part of the multitogether.” agency task force along with Dietz said the mobile lab Carmel and Noblesville would allow detectives to Police Departments and examine computers seized onthe Hamilton County Prossite during child pornography ecutor’s Office, obtained a and solicitation cases, as well $296,000 federal grant from Dietz as to question suspects. the Child Sexual Predator “It will allow us basically to take our comProgram to support the purchase and modificamand center with us,” Dietz said. tion of the vehicle. Dietz said the best thing parents can do to “The primary mission for the task force is to avoid their children becoming involved with an identify, investigate and prosecute those individuals who utilize computers, digital media and Internet predator is to be aware of their online activities. other electronic devices to prey upon children “Know when they’re on and who they’re for the purpose of sexual gratification or profit,” chatting with,” Dietz said. “In the majority of explained Fishers Police Cpt. Andy Dietz. cases we investigate, unfortunately, the parents On April 11, the task force arrested a Greenweren’t aware.” wood man on charges of child exploitation in the Fishers area, where he had agreed to meet an

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Renee Cox (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Open communication between town council and residents 2. Economic development 3. Public safety Cox Should Fishers develop a town center? “Yes. It should have a contemporary yet historical look located downtown in the heart of Fishers. It should incorporate mixed-use development such as retail, office, green space and cultural components, as well as water features. The town budget should include monies to attract private investment for development. A town center should be built as a public/private partnership investing in our community’s future.” ••• Eileen Nash Pritchard (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Form of government 2. Growth of commercial tax base 3. Road improvements Should Fishers develop a town center? “I have always supported the vision of the current downPritchard town being developed into a more pedestrianfriendly and retail area. I am a strong advocate, however, of the free market and private industry doing development, and local government providing core governmental service (police, fire, parks, roads and sewers). I would be supportive of a private developer that was interested in a redevelopment of the Town Center through appropriate zoning, infrastructure improvements and tax incentives.”

Glenn Brown (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Economic development 2. Relieve congestion on streets 3. Better planning for business districts Brown What form of government is best for Fishers? “City. Better representation to the citizens. In a city the people vote for the mayor. In a town or ‘hybrid city’ the president / mayor is appointed by the council. If the citizens don’t like the directions or actions of the city mayor, they can vote him out. With a town / ‘hybrid’ if the people don’t like the direction of the president / soft mayor, they will have to vote out four or five council members to change the leadership.” ••• Stuart Easley (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Budgetary responsibility 2. Business attraction and retention 3. Traffic mobility What form of government is best for Fishers? “I personally support the hybrid Easley city, as it combines the best attributes of traditional town and city forms of governance, while providing a unique opportunity for the community to save between $250,000 to $1 million per year (each and every year) through synergies of merger and elimination of federal contributions.”

Scott Faultless (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Economic development 2. Low property taxes 3. Investment in transportation Faultless improvements Is Fishers’ current economic development vision accurate? “Yes. Few municipalities in the state can say what Fishers can: that more than 30 percent of their net assessed value is derived from commercial and industrial uses, that they are currently competing, for eight separate businesses looking to add more than 2,000 jobs, that they have almost 1,000 acres of commercial ground that is shovel ready with zoning, infrastructure and utilities, and that they have almost $300 million of investment being put into the ground in 2011.” Parker S. Stancato (R) Three most important issues facing Fishers: 1. Economic development 2. Representation 3. Prevention of a second-class city Is Fishers current economic development vision accurate? “No. Fishers is at Stancato a crossroad. The current strategy ensures Fishers remains a bedroom community, which workers leave in the morning and come back to at night. My opponent wants to sit on his hands and ‘wait’ for the right projects. That is an egregious mistake considering other municipalities we are competing with to bring business.

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New development, partnership with Community Health comes before council By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers A number of proposed new additions to the town were brought forward Monday night at the regular meeting of the Fishers Town Council. First on the council’s agenda was a proposal for a new 108.5 acre residential development to be called “Silverleaf.” Sue Harrison, town senior planner, came before the council on behalf of Boomerang Development to request a first reading on the “Silverleaf ” development, a planned single-family residential development consisting of 238 lots at the southeast corner of Prairie Baptist Road and 136th Street. The developer would build homes from Ryland Homes’ “Americana” and “Estates” collections. The PUD was sent to the planning committee for further discussion. The council also held a first reading on updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plan was sent to committee. The reading represents a formal start to the dialogue between the town and the community in crafting the updated master plan, which will ultimately determine impact fees for new homes built in Fishers. All relevant documents are available online at the Town of Fishers Web site, www.

fishers.in.us. Also in parks news was the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Community Health Network, which will donate $60,000 to the town over the next two years. The money will be used for a new shelter, ADA accessible playground equipment, site amenities and signage at Brooks School Park. A similar agreement with CHN involving Billericay Park was tabled until the next meeting to allow for further assessment of proposed signage. Finally, Eric Pethtel, director of public works, brought before the council a request to purchase a paint striping vehicle for the town. According to Pethtel, the town has had difficulty finding enough contractors specializing in road striping to keep up with the town’s expansion. Considering the cost of hiring contractors, Pethtel told the council his department estimates the striping vehicle would pay itself off – at a cost of $129,799 – in five years. “We’re so behind,” Pethtel said, “for at least the next couple of seasons I imagine it would get quite a bit of use.” The council also speculated on the possibility of renting the paint-striping vehicle to neighboring communities in similar circumstances. The purchase was approved unanimously.

Firefighters serve food, support burn survivors By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers The Fishers Fire Department showed up in force Tuesday night for its annual “Tip a Firefighter” fundraiser, held at Texas Roadhouse in Fishers. Proceeds from the fundraiser go toward sending a young burn survivor to the Hoosier Burn Camp. This year, firefighters raised a record amount of more than $2,900 in donations. “Everybody at the camp is either a burn survivor or a counselor,” said Cpt. Ron Lipps, public information officer for the fire department and a camp counselor. “It gives the kids a chance to just be normal kids for a while.” Held at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, the camp sees an average of 70 campers a year. The camp is entirely donation-based – campers aren’t charged to attend – and all staff members are volunteers. “A lot of these kids, they’re lucky even to have survived their burns,” said Mark Koopman, executive director for the Hoosier Burn Camp. “Then, they get to middle school, to high school, and even if conditions were perfect, which we know they aren’t, it’s a very tough time.” Koopmans said the camp features a mix of traditional activities – swimming, horseback

Inspector Don Graber riding, etc. – along with more skill-based offerings like guitar lessons, photography classes and basket weaving. “We try to have them leave feeling good about what they’re capable of doing,” Koopman said. Lipps said the department’s yearly goal is to send one child to the camp – an estimated cost of $1,000. This year’s record-high fundraiser included large donations from the American Legion and the Leavener Church. For more information about the Hoosier Burn Camp, or to make a monetary or inkind donation, visit http://www.hoosierburncamp.org.

“Are You a Vocal Superstar?” The “CarmelFest Has Talent” vocal competition encourages gifted singers to realize their dreams of performing live on stage during CarmelFest. Applications from undiscovered, talented vocalists in Indiana are being accepted at www.CarmelFestHasTalent.com. Singers will compete in 3 age categories: 12 years & younger, ages 13 to 17, and soloists 18 & over. During auditions, judges will select up to 10 top performers in each age category for the semifinals and 3 performers per category for the finals. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners per age group. Finalists will ride in the July 4th Parade and will be offered a chance to sing at a national baseball event. The dedicated team of volunteers organizing “CarmelFest Has Talent” includes Daris Reno-Blickman as the event chairperson, co-chair Bernie Szuhaj from the Second Story Playhouse & Simply Sweet Shoppe in Carmel, and committee member Gena Hout who initiated the voice competition concept. All the committee members are focused on their goal of presenting a high energy, entertaining event for the community at the CarmelFest Celebration.

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Greatest Generation Senior Life Transitions discover incredible senior memories

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Fishers In their particular line of work, Sean and Jan Tienhaara, owners of a senior-citizen moving company, Senior Life Transitions, could be mistaken as story collectors. They’re a dynamic and friendly couple: Jan a petite woman with dark hair and her husband, Sean, ever-smiling widely. Together they are the equivalent of a late afternoon cup of coffee: pure energy. As they unpack the pictures and war medals, and old books and music for the seniors they move, the Tienhaaras have the privilege to hear the memories and stories. And just as their clients say goodbye to an old home and chapter a young woman, whose family was struggling of life, the Tienhaaras are they with them to say to make it through years of conflict. Austrian farewell and usher in a new chapter. by descent, German because of the occupaAs they were helping move in Gale and Eva tion, Eva and her family moved to the former McGrew to a new assisted-living apartment a Czechoslovakia when she was a child to escape little more than a year ago, they had a particuthe increasingly powerful Adolph Hitler and the larly compelling story that surfaced, one that Nazi regime. uncovered a nearly 60-year love story against the “Well that was a mistake,” chuckled Eva. In backdrop of war-torn Europe. hindsight now, there was little she or her family “We love our work,” said Sean. “So when I could do to escape the growing fascism of the found the medals and pictures of Gale in the region and explosiveness of the conflict. service, I had to ask him what they were from. Now much older, she still is as beautiful as He said ‘You know that Bridge Over the River she is shown in her old pictures, with shining Kwai movie? I eyes and carefully bombed that applied lipstick bridge twice!’” that has looks as The McGrews’ if it stayed her love affair was imwhole life without mediate, and it was smudge or wear. one that came at She is fortha time when each coming with her partner needed it. own story, but is Gale, an officer in cautious and carethe U.S. Air Force ful and seems to stationed originally get lost in her own Gale with his air force crew which bombed in India then later words rememberthe bridge over the River Kwai in Germany, was ing details and a handsome man. facts she hasn’t While in India, recounted in he bombed the infamous bridge that had been many years. built using American and British prisoners of “It will give me nightmares,” she repeats. war as labor. It was a significant spot for the Al“The regimentation of life; you had no life of lied forces in World War II, one that put an end your own. You had to be careful what you said to the Burma Railroad, an important supply or what you would do. My family hated Hitler line for the Japanese. At war for many years in but you had to do things or else you’d be carried the Air Force, Gale was tired when he reached off and never seen again.” Europe, having seen many of his fellow soldiers Hitler Youth was a significant part of life for die and also the destruction of the war. Eva, something she did for survival, and she In Europe at the same time, Eva Hohl was remembered that the only ration, in plentiful

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Jan, Eva, and Sean amounts, was sugar. After Czechoslovakia easily was captured by German forces, Eva said her family’s situation only further deteriorated. “I remember living in a large apartment building and rather than running to the cellar during air raids, I’d sit in my window and watch them burst overhead. I wondered what they could have been thinking up there,” she said. “I especially remember when they destroyed Dresden. It was like Hiroshima: nothing left. It was an hour away by train from where we lived, and we could see it burning, like the sun was coming up on the horizon.” Eva and her family were relocated to former POW camps by the Russians at the end of the war, and were marked as Germans with a white armband they were required to wear at all times. She was separated for a year from her family. In a POW camp, Eva was alone and sent with the other young women to a particular bunker where the Russians “had their pick.” She takes no time moving forward in the story, though. “I won’t talk about that,” she said shaking her head and looking a little surprised she had even mentioned it aloud. Eventually out of the POW camp, she was reunited with her family as a refugee and moved to Germany. “It was right after the war when I first met Gale,” Eva said. A refugee living at an old luxury hotel that had been converted to apartments to accommodate a population influx, Eva and a friend decided on a whim to attend an afternoon tea dance. “It was not a time when we should have gone unescorted, but my friend insisted,” said Eva. “We got there and we saw these two Americans across the dance floor and one came over, and in

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very poor German, asked if I would dance with him. Of course, at the time, I was not going to let on that I spoke perfect English.” Eva’s smile grows a little more mischievous and her eyes a little sadder as she recounts meeting her husband. “At the end of the dance, I told him ‘thank you’ in English. He almost passed out when I said that. We danced again and again, and again, and finally he asked me out on a date.” After some time, Eva and Gale became engaged, something that was as happy for her and her family, yet also a great challenge. She became the “American whore” in the small town, slandered and ridiculed for dating an American. “My parents didn’t mind him so much, especially because he was an officer,” she said. “But, oh, the town did mind.” Besides the name calling, frequent assaults with rocks, and the attack on her father, Eva remained steadfast and married Gale after taking her assailants to court, having them fined, and promptly donating the money to the Red Cross to care for other refugees. Meeting Gale, for Eva, appeared as a relief from war and a life in a constant state of uncertainty. The military life was stable, said Eva, and something she liked. She could raise her family, had fast friends, and was able to continue painting in her free time, and travel the world. Gale needed Eva’s strength as much as she needed the stability and love he offered her. Eva and Gale met and befriended the Tienhaaras as they made their transition to assisted living. Gale was quickly diagnosed with the late stages of pancreatic cancer, and died last July, only a few months shy of their 60-year anniversary. “Gale was so worried about Eva,” said Sean. “He was brave and said he was going to face death like he had every other challenge in life, but he did worry for her.” Eva still seems quiet about her situation. “He was just a good man,” she said. “That says so many things about him, and us.”

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DISPATCHES » HSEHS bands – The Hamilton Southeastern High School Symphonic Band, Chamber Ensemble and Wind Symphony performed at the ISSMA State District Festival on Friday. All bands earned gold ratings – the highest rating possible – from three separate judges. The bands also earned a gold rating for their sight reading ability. The students will perform again Monday, May 16, in the Leonard Auditorium for their spring concert at 7 p.m. in the HSE Dr. Charles Leonard Auditorium. Admission for adults is $5 and for students, $3. For more information, contact Michael Niemiec, director of bands, at 317-594-4290, ext. 12501. » Dance tryouts – Tryouts for high school students interested in the Fishers Fusion Dance Team will be held on Thursday, April 28, from 5-9 p.m. at Fishers High School. Dancers will learn the tryout dance the day before, Wednesday, April 27, from 6-9 p.m. at Fishers High School. » Full-day kindergarten – Gov. Mitch Daniels proposed April 15 the use of a projected increase in state revenue to provide all schools access to full-day kindergarten grants. Currently available grants reach about 75 percent of full-day kindergarten students – 56,800 of the total 77,000 students. » SB 575 – The Indiana House of Representatives passed SB 575 on April 15 by a vote of 52 – 40. The bill restricts teachers’ union contract negotiations to salaries and wage-related benefits. Along with SB 1, the bill is part of proposed education reforms being pushed by Gov. Mitch Daniels and the majority Republican Party. SB 575 now moves back to the Indiana Senate for a final vote. » Students don’t seek help – Research shows that high school students are often reluctant to ask for assistance when encountering a problem, resorting instead to random searching or giving up altogether, Education Week reports. According to a series of studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, only 25 percent of students asked for help after failing to answer a question on the first attempt, and many instead chose to get the answer by cheating. -www.educationnews.org

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Gerry Dick speaks to Fishers Chamber By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Gerry Dick was the keynote speaker Wednesday at the monthly Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held at the Forum Conference and Events Center. Dick is the president and managing editor of Grow Indiana Media Ventures, LLC, and the creator and host of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick. Dick spoke to Chamber members about the business climate in Indiana, signs of an upturn in the economy, and the perception of the state to outside businesses. “I think the most important sign is that the mood is improving in the Indiana business community,” Dick said, pointing to major investments in recent weeks in Kokomo and other hard-hit communities. Dick was also questioned about an immigration bill in the Indiana General Assembly, which some opponents say will paint Indiana in a negative light to the external business community.

Dick “The bottom line is,” Dick said, “businesses look for states that are willing to make hard decisions to create a better economic climate.”

Why we relay: Fishers to rally against cancer each year a little easier for me. It gives By Matthew McCord me great pleasure to let you know I Current in Fishers have finished all my treatments and Three simple words change countam cancer free! less lives every day around the world: After my successful battle, it was “You have cancer.” A fight with time that I pay it forward for those cancer is often characterized as the who no longer have a voice. I began worst period of time in someone’s volunteering with the Relay For Life life. However, that fight often brings of Fishers last year to help every cancer out the best in a person and in those Mitchell patient reach their next birthday. I who surround them in support. can tell you firsthand the importance of raising The American Cancer Society Relay For Life awareness and funds to continue the battle against of Fishers is quickly approaching, and it is the cancer. greatest opportunity for the Fishers community It is amazing to look around and see how to take a stand against cancer. One participant many people have truly been affected by cancer, and committee volunteer, Amelia Mitchell, tells either directly or indirectly. Each person in the her story: It has been two years since I heard those dreaded Fishers community has an opportunity to make a difference by supporting and participating in words, “Sorry, but you have cancer.” I was dithe Relay For Life event. It will be held July 9 agnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in November and 10 at Holland Memorial Park. More infor2008, and for a person with no family history mation can be found at www.relayforlife.org/ of the disease, this was shocking and devastating fishersin. news. From that unforgettable day, I began to take the roller coaster ride of my life. I had to find the words to communicate the news to my loved ones. I had to endure multiple surgeries, radiation therapy and other chemical treatments. How do you even begin to walk down such an unknown road? A successful fight all begins with a good supWHERE: Westfield High School port network: family, friends, caregivers and other supporters. With no immediate family locally, I WHEN: April 29-May 1, 2011 had no choice but to depend on others to help me through both the most difficult and what would Pre/Door : Adlt. $11/13 Stdnt./Sr. $9/11 unknowingly be the most wonderful time of my Non-Profit groups: 10+tickets, $5 each life. My immediate circle of support has continued to grow and is such a huge blessing to me today. I quickly learned there are numerous resources Summer Camps June - July Now Enrolling and support networks for a cancer patient. If not Week Long Day Theater Camps for ages 4 -18 Early Bird registration! for the support of cancer patients before me, I know Locations in Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers & Greenwood my treatments would not have been as bearable. Connecting with other cancer survivors has made

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Grilled halibut with peach and pepper salsa Salsa • 1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped peeled yellow peaches (about 1 pound) • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium) • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1/3 cup chopped fresh arugula • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced • 1 garlic clove, minced Fish • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice • 4 teaspoons olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1 garlic clove, minced • 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets • 3/8 teaspoon salt • 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • Cooking spray Directions 1. To prepare salsa, combine first 9 ingredients; toss gently. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. 2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. 3. To prepare fish, combine 4 teaspoons juice, oil, paprika, and 1 garlic clove in a large,

» Airlines hike rates – Last Tuesday, Southwest Airlines raised all of its roundtrip fares by $10. Delta initiated this latest round of price increases one day earlier, and as of midday Wednesday, American Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines had matched it. Industry experts say the $10 increase is likely to be adopted industrywide. If so, this would mark the seventh time this year that domestic airlines have jacked up fares. -www.money.cnn.com » Water needed – Watch your grass for signs that it needs watering. Grass will usually curl before turning brown – water deeply when grass curls. Administer ½ inch of water, then wait three to four hours and give another ½ inch. This gives the soil time to absorb the water between atering. Weeds grow well when you water your lawn on a daily basis. Deep watering only benefits the grass, not the weeds. -www.doityourself.com » Stutz open house – The Stutz Artists Association will host its 18th annual open house this Friday (5:30 to 10 p.m.) and Saturday (2 to 7 p.m.), 212 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture from more than 70 local artists. General admission is $12, and proceeds support a scholarship providing studio space for emerging local artists. Advanced sale tickets are available for $10 at Old National Banking Centers and the Stutz Business Office. Visit www. stutzartists.com for details.

shallow glass baking dish, stirring with a whisk. Add fish to juice mixture; turn to coat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. 4. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle fish evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place fish on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve fish with salsa. -Cooking Light

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» Better low-fat cheese – To prevent low-fat cheese from turning to rubber in the microwave, spritz your nachos with a quick blast of cooking spray, such as Pam, before nuking them. A similar trick involves spraying the inside of a grilledcheese sandwich before you toss it in the frying pan. This adds just enough fat to make the cheese stay gooey and creamy as it slowly melts. -www.menshealth.com » Dealing with hornets – If you can, leave hornet nests alone. These insects eat other insects and are beneficial. But if you need to get rid of a nest, scout it out during daylight, then come back after dark. As with yellowjackets, use a flashlight whose light is covered with red cellophane so the insects can’t see it. Spray the entrance of the nest with a “bee and wasp” spray that “freezes” the insects on contact. -www.msn.com

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April 29 Beef and Boards: Annie Get Your Gun Through May 8, Showtimes vary Beef & Boards 9301 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis Tickets: (317) 872-9664 or www.beefandboards. com. Join Annie Oakley and Frank Bulter as they compete for the top spot in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

April 30 CYT: Seussical The Musical At Westfield High School April 29-May 1 Pre-order tickets: $11 adults; $9 kids and seniors At the door: $13 adults, $11 kids and seniors For more information visit www.cyt.org.

May 1 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Sylvia McNair and The Four Freshman April 29 through May 1. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis www.indianapolissymphony.org She’s one of great operatic sopranos of the last quarter century, but Grammy winner Sylvia McNair can also bring the audiences at Feinstein’s and The Regency to their feet with her sultry interpretations of the American songbook. Formed at Butler University 61 years ago, The Four Freshmen are still the kings of vocal jazz after all these years. They join McNair for an evening with the ISO.

May 6 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940s Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis May 6 through 21. Times: 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $21 for Thursdays and $28 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and can be purchased by calling 923-4597 or visiting www.civictheatre.org. This kooky play features a motley crew of characters that gather in a mysterious mansion to pitch a Broadway musical to potential backers. Complete with revolving bookcases, trap doors, secret passageways and cases of mistaken identity, the show is a riotous homage to the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday.

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May 7 Actors Theatre of Indiana: Chicago The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Friday, April 29 – May 22 Tickets available by phone at 317-8433800 or online at actorstheatreofindiana.org/. A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show stopping song after another; and immortal staging by Bob Fosse, no wonder the show has wowed audiences all around the world. Join Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and the rest of the “Merry Murderesses” as they vie for the spotlight and the headlines during that era known as the roaring twenties.

May 7 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: The Dream of America The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel May 7, 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $15 and are available at www. carmelsymphony.org or by calling 843-3800 or toll-free at 877-909-2787. Join conductor David Bowden as he leads the Carmel Symphony Orchestra for “The Dream of America” with vocal soloist Kate Hamilton.

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Server, Stone Creek Dining Company Where do you like to eat? “I like Houlihan’s.” What do you order there? “I get the barbecue chicken egg rolls.” What else do you like about Houlihan’s? “It’s a nice, hip kind of atmosphere, very easygoing.” Houlihan’s 14065 Town Center Blvd. Noblesville, 46060 703-1025

The scoop: Stone Creek Dining Company, located in Hamilton Town Center, is a slightly upscale restaurant that promises a variety of affordable yet high-quality dishes, as well as a large selection of wine. Bar dining and private rooms are also available to accommodate customers. Type of food: American Price: Lunch around $10, Dinner from $10-20 Specialty menu items: 12 oz. New York Strip topped with caramelized onions and served with a baked potato and chef’s vegetables; Roasted Vegetable Napoleon (egg-

plant, portabello, polenta and grilled red onion, topped with mozzarella and sautéed spinach and roasted red pepper puree; Cranberry-golden Raisin Bread Pudding Dress: Casual Reservation: Accepted Smoking: None Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Address: 13904 Town Center Blvd. Phone: 770-1170 Web: www.stonecreekdining. com/noblesville

May 13 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: G2 in concert The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel May 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., May 15 at 2 p.m., May 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and May 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. This is a performance by G2, the pre-professional, student dance ensemble of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. The company of 10 dancers will present classic pieces from the GHDT repertoire including excerpts from “Lagaan.”

information, call 770-9020. Friday – Something Rather Naughty Saturday – Greta Speaks Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday – Living Proof Saturday – The Bishops

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Keeping Up the Fight Against Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other than non-melanoma skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, a woman’s chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in her life is about 13 percent. In addition to breast cancer, numerous benign diseases affect the breast, including: • Fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumor) • Fibrocystic change (lumpy breast) • Ductal Papilloma (wart-like growth) • Mammary Duct Ectasia (blocked milk duct) • Galactocele (milk-filled cyst) To help maintain breast health, we recommend that women in their 20s and 30s perform a breast self-examination monthly and have a clinical breast examination by a health care professional every three years as part of their regular health exam. Women 40 and older should have a screening mammogram and clinical breast examination every year. If you’re at increased risk of developing breast cancer — if you have a family or personal history of breast cancer, for example — talk to your health care provider about the benefits of starting mammography screenings earlier or having additional tests, such as breast ultrasounds or MRIs. As part of the comprehensive program at the St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast Breast Center, we offer access to the latest advances in prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer and other breast disease.

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The St.Vincent Breast Center offers state-of-the-art treatment for breast cancer and access to a full continuum of care. The services include: • Care coordination: Breast Cancer Patient Navigator • Screening mammography, full-field digital mammography, CAD (Computer Aided Detection) • Diagnostic mammography • Breast ultrasound • Stereotactic and ultrasound core breast biopsies • Dedicated Breast MRI with CAD technology • Resource center • Clinical research • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Center with genetic counseling In addition, the St.Vincent Mobile Mammography Unit makes the latest equipment easily accessible to more women seeking screening mammography services. Completely selfcontained, the unit offers door-to-door service to corporations and retirement communities throughout Indiana. For more information about the Mobile Mammography Unit or other cancer screening programs, please call 317-338-9565. To schedule an appointment at St.Vincent Breast Center in Fishers (located in St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast , Suite 101), call 317-338-9595.

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As a Women’s Health nurse Practitioner for St.Vincent, Julie Schnieders is an expert on a wide range of women’s health issues. She holds a special interest in menopause and pelvic health, including urinary incontinence. Julie practices at St.Vincent Women’s Hospital, and on Tuesdays and Fridays, she’s at St.Vincent Medical Center northeast. She’s also a breast risk assessment consultant for St.Vincent Breast Center. Julie is currently offering free screening appointments to address thyroid issues (often indicated by excessive tiredness) and pelvic floor issues. If you’re living with urinary incontinence, which includes leaking when you laugh, cough or sneeze, schedule a free pelvic floor consultation by visiting 3384HER.com. Call 317-338-4-HER or visit 3384HER. com to schedule an appointment, ask a question, or sign up for a free thyroid or pelvic floor screening. (You can also connect with Julie on Facebook.)

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Have you been putting off getting a mammogram? A lot of women do, but this simple X-ray test uses minimal radiation, and the discomfort is minimal and short-lived. Here’s what to expect: • You will sit or stand next to a small X-ray table. The technician doing the test will help you place one of your breasts on the X-ray plate. • Your breast will be gently flattened between two plastic plates for a few seconds. It may feel uncomfortable, but it should not hurt. • You will be asked to hold your breath while the X-ray is taken. Another X-ray will be taken of the same breast after the position of the X-ray machine is changed. A mammogram takes about 10 to 15 minutes. If you have breast implants (and make sure to tell the technician if you do), it will take 20 to 30 minutes. For more Tips 4HER, visit 3384HER.com or call our 24/7 nurse advice line at 3384-HER. To schedule an appointment with an Ob/Gyn at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-338-CARE (2273).

Saturday, April 30, 9am to 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 and much more! Call the CareLine for more information, 317-338-CARE (2273).

The Children’s Museum PlayFit Presented by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent Sunday, May 1, 10am to 3pm The Children’s Museum 3000 n Meridian, Indianapolis Join us for an indoor fitness extravaganza. Celebrate healthy choices and active play with special performances and activities. Visit the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent booths featuring various health and safety education exhibits and enter to win a one-year Children’s Museum membership. Go to www.childrensmuseum.org for details.

2011 St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K Presented by St.Vincent Medical Center northeast Saturday, May 21,7:30am olio Road & 113th Street, Fishers The Geist Half Marathon, Inc., is an Indiana nonprofit corporation organized to inspire health and wellness in the children surrounding Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis, Indiana. Working closely with the greater Geist community, the Geist Half Marathon raises funds to benefit physical fitness programs being jointly implemented within the schools. For more information or to register online visit www.geisthalf.com.

So much of health care addresses your body parts: You make an appointment when your back aches or your heart pounds. The Center for Women’s Health, located in Suite 101 at St.Vincent Medical Center northeast, not only takes care of your parts, but it also takes care of the whole you. In addition to all of the healthcare services you expect like mammography, bone density screening and routine gynecological care, The Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center northeast gives you tools for improving your overall health. Come in to find out about nutrition, to tailor a weight management or fitness program, or for spa services like a relaxing massage or rejuvenating facial. Our OB/GYNs offer free get-acquainted visits so you are sure to be comfortable talking about your specific concerns. For more information go to 3384HER.com or call 317-338-4-HER. Let us help you chart a course for maintaining or improving your well-being. To schedule an appointment, call 317-415-9010.

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GetOutMom.com hopes to reach untapped workforce By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Do you have a skill, talent, or just a hard work ethic that has been under-utilized since you had kids? Fishers resident Cami Back thinks she can put you back to work. Back is one of the founders, along with Stacie Gopsill, of GetOutMom. com, an online marketplace of sorts allowing stayat-home moms (or anyone else, Back noted) to offer their professional, creative or trade skills for a few hours a week outside of the house. “I’ve seen so many women over the last 10 years that I’ve been a mom that have so many talents, but they just have to stay at home because they don’t fit into the rigid work schedule,” Back said. Back herself works as a technology teacher at St. Simon the Apostle School in Geist, and has an 11-year-old girl and 9-year-old boy. “You can’t imagine how many women talk about this every day,” Back said. “They would love to work if they could just work a few hours.” The Web site allows users to create a profile,

and then browse listings of services being offered, or post a listing of their own. A listing in the Fishers area, for example, reads, “Have a girls night in with a pampered chef,” and offers a “fun night in teaching busy moms how to make fast, fun and healthy recipes.” Users are able to try out a four-week free trial before signing up. The regular rate is $15 per three months. Every profile also includes a rating system and user comments, visible by anyone interested in hiring the poster. “The mom ratings then start to speak for themselves,” Back said. “It’s putting the word of mouth right into their user profile.” The Web site launched March 3, and currently allows listings for the entire U.S. and parts of Canada. “Everyone we talked to said, ‘This is a great idea,’” Back said. “Right now we’re trying to turn it from a great idea to a useful tool for busy people. We’re putting it out there for people to know that they can hire these quality moms.” For more information, visit www.getoutmom. com.

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Tips for new iPad users TECHNOLOGY By Gary Hubbard For those new to the tablet format, the first couple of months is a whirlwind of “aha’s”! From a basics standpoint, be sure you sync your iPad with iTunes on a regular basis for two reasons: backup and updates. Another key security tip is to activate the “Passcode Lock” and Auto-Lock (under Settings/General) so in the event your iPad gets lost or stolen, your data isn’t easily accessed by whoever has their hands on it. I would also highly recommend that you install the “Find My iPad” app so you can track, lock or wipe it should it ever go missing. If you take a lot of pictures with a digital camera, get the iPad camera kit for easy transfers of your photos. The best part of owning an iPad is apps, so here are my suggestions for new iPad owners: Flipboard: This app is one of my all-time favorites because it consolidates social media and news feeds into a simple interface that looks like a newspaper. A simple flick of the finger will

turn the page, and feeds like Twitter and Facebook come to life with pictures and a brief synopsis of each post so you don’t have to click anything to get the gist of what’s been posted. Zinio: This app turns your iPad into the world’s largest newsstand by giving you access to virtually every magazine known to man. Samples can be viewed for free and subscriptions will simply automagically get loaded as they are released! I really love how you can click on articles in Zinio and it will create a text synopsis that can be easily e-mailed to others. PressReader: If you’re a newspaper junkie, you’ll have access to more than 1,800 newspapers around the world on either a pay-as-yougo (99 cents per download) or subscription ($29.95 per month), if you want access to all of them. Overdrive: If you love to read books and want remote access to your public library (or 13,000 others), this app is it! (You can also download audiobooks.)

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Pandora: Music lovers have likely already set up an account at the Pandora Web site, so this app allows you to extend your stations to your iPad. Just make sure you are on a WiFi connection when you stream the music so you don’t max out your data plan. Remote: Since you have an iPad, you have to use iTunes, so why not add the ability to control iTunes from you iPad! This is particularly handy if you patch the audio output from your computer into your home stereo system. Friendly Facebook: Facebook users who own an iPad have had to settle for the official Facebook app made for the iPhone stretched out to fit the extra space on the iPad. Friendly Facebook not only takes advantage of the additional real estate, it gives you more customization than the iPhone app. Photoshop Express: This free image-editing app is powerful but easy to use and a no-brainer for anyone who loads pictures on their iPad. It’s also a quick way to edit images before uploading them to Facebook or other social sharing sites. Hope this helps you better enjoy your iPad. Gary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer Services – www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors. com

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DISPATCHES » Senior health fair – Join American Senior Communities and St.Vincent Health at a senior health fair for seniors, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast (13914 E. State Road 238, Fishers). Healthy cooking, in-home safety, and other topics will be discussed, in addition to free health screenings. For more information visit www.AmericanSrCommunities.com. » Reduce BPA – Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make hard plastic containers and the lining of metal food and beverage cans, and it has been linked to reproductive abnormalities and a heightened risk of cancers, diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that it is possible to significantly reduce BPA exposure by eating fewer packaged foods and storing food in glass or stainless steel containers. In just three days, adults and children in the study reduced their BPA levels by an average of 60 percent following this advice. -San Francisco Chronicle » Bogus claims? – Last week, the FDA issued warnings to four manufacturers of hand

sanitizing products – Staphaseptic First Aid Gel, Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion, Dr. G.H. Tichener Antiseptic Co.’s Antiseptic Gel, and CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer – for making unsupported claims that their products can prevent a variety of infections, including staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and bird flu. -Associated Press » Cheery people die sooner – Serious people may live longer than those with sunny dispositions. These conclusions come from a unique study, which followed 1,500 Californians across eight decades. More cheerful subjects often lived shorter lives. The reason? According to the study’s authors, overly optimistic people tend not to be as careful as those who have a more serious take on life. These people expect things will always turn out OK, but may benefit from listening to the perspectives of others. “Awareness is a key component,” one author said. -www.msnbc.com » Eat more basil – Basil provides Vitamins A, C, and K, along with iron, manganese, magnesium, and potassium. Loaded with flavonoids, basil helps prevent cell damage from radiation and oxygen. -www.mercola.com

How to treat acne naturally rally occurring trace mineral found in everyday COMMENTARY foods such as meat, poultry, fish and whole-grain By Laura Marenco breads. Unfortunately when foods are processed, Like many others, I have been fighting acne they are stripped of the natural chromium. Chroever since I was a teenager. And even now as an mium aids in reducing infections of the skin and adult with high school long behind, I find it still supplementation can help flares up regularly. I tried your diet is high in promany different skincare What I have found is that, ifcessed foods. products, with mixed Zinc: Prevents and aids results and even some like many other things, in healing of tissue and with negative effects, I needed to address the helps to prevent scarring. such as dry and red skin. What I have found is that, problem from the inside. It is also a necessary element in the oil-producing like many other things, glands of the skin, and I needed to address the some research has indicated that acne formation problem from the inside. I found the following supplements dramatically reduced my acne issues is in part due to the lack of zinc in the diet. I would also recommend a diet rich in fiber. and resulted in clearer skin. Acidophilus: Acne is thought to be caused by This is important for keeping the colon clean and ridding the body of toxins. Make sure some foods as well as toxins produced by poor you are also getting no less than eight 8-ounce digestion. Acidophilus is a group of probiotics glasses of water a day and eating plenty of fresh that aid and improve our digestion and include fruits and vegetables. bacteria such as L. acidophilus, L. casei and L. If acne is a problem, take some steps to treat bulgaricus, among others. it from the inside out, and you will see clearer Essential fatty acids (omegas): Omega 3s skin. from fish oil keep the skin smooth and soft, repair tissues and dissolve fatty deposits that block pores, and also aid in healing and reducing Laura Marenco is a certified inflammation. Omega 7s from sea buckthorn are personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. also strong emollients that soothe and moisturize You may e-mail her at laura@ the skin and promote the regeneration of tissues. pointblanknutrition.com. Chromium picolinate: Chromium is a natu-

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COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley Layers and layers of alabaster, vanilla, ivory and cream might sound a bit Spartan, but they really can be serene and beautiful with just a bit of planning. Before you grab a gallon of white paint, keep in mind it isn’t just about white wall. Remember that word “planning”? No one likes to hear it, but it really is the key to success. The first step is to identify an inspiration piece of furniture. The style of this piece will set the mood of the room which could be urban, chic, glamorous or romantic … the piece will dictate the tenor of the room. Layer the room with additional pieces of furniture that are a slightly different shade of white. This might be as simple as painting pieces you already own. Keep the paint chips with you when shopping. The variables in the tones is so slight, it really is helpful to have the chips hand for comparison. Textiles and linens in white can create the next layer by introducing a soft and pure feel to the room. Chandeliers, lamps and accessories add a variety of sheen and texture to the layer upon layer of shades of white. Doors and window moldings should be painted white, while window treatments should be pale cream or white and sheer. When natural light is introduced to a white room, it has a magical way of dancing around and creating warmth.

The all-white room is exceptional when it is paired with wood flooring. Light colors push the walls away and make the room feel larger, while the wood anchors the space and ensures the room feels warm and welcoming. Shadows that would be imperceptible in any other room become a design factor in an all-white room. Victorian furniture painted white will show detail never noticed when it was in its original dark state, as shadows will highlight carvings. The all-white room is a study in the design elements of color, texture, scale and shape, so carefully select elements with this in mind. For a bit of variety, the use of just one bold color in this bed of pure white can create a different look altogether. The eye will be drawn to the pops of bold color, so place the elements so that the eye is carefully drawn around the room. When you are ready to paint furniture and walls, many paint stores have decks that feature just tones of white. As always, look at the undertones and consider whether a chip is cool or warm. Warm tones will work in a more elegant setting, while cool tones can work well in a contemporary space. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol. com.

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Measurements lead to success COMMENTARY By CJ McClanahan Each time I meet with a business owner, they quickly inform me they want more revenue, higher margins, more leads, a better conversation rate or higher productivity from their staff. My answer is usually, “I can help you with all of these!” However, before I can provide a business owner with any guidance, I need to know a little bit about their company. So I always ask them to provide me with at least a one-year historical analysis of their business, including a look at their revenue, margins, number of leads generated, conversion rate and productivity of staff. Unfortunately, 97.4 percent of the time, the owner looks at me like I just asked him/her the square root of 5,676,345. The big problem is if an owner doesn’t understand these fundamental KPIs (key performance indicators), they will not be successful, because you can’t improve what you don’t measure! But like just about everything in small business, the solution to this dilemma is intellectually simple. All you need to do is to set up a handful of simple procedures to test and measure the important KPIs. Because nothing happens with a prospect, I recommend you start with your marketing KPIs, which include the amount of leads you generate each month and the source of each lead. The best way to track this information is

through the use of a customer relationship management (CRM) system. These systems are typically fairly inexpensive and easy to use. Next, it’s important you understand how many of these leads became clients and the activity necessary to get to a yes/no. In other words, you’ll have to track your sales process and conversion rate. Both of these can be done in your CRM system. (Don’t panic: My next column will be all about which CRM is right for you.) As soon as you get a client, if you’re at all interested in a referral or repeat business, you had better measure their satisfaction. The best way to get this information is through a simple survey that ensures you met and (hopefully exceeded) their expectations. There are many inexpensive tools on the Web (e.g., www.surveymonkey.com) to make this happen. Finally, nothing matters in your business unless you are carefully measuring the financial results of your efforts. As I discussed a few weeks back, you should understand your break even and gross margins and compare your monthly results to a simple budget. 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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Address: 18998 Winston Ct. (Fairfield Farms) Age: Built in 1991 Style: Traditional American ranch Rooms: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, great room, kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room Strengths: Wonderful three-bedroom ranch on cul-de-sac. Open floor plan connects great room, dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar. Master bedroom includes walk-in closets with bath and walk-in shower. Lovely outdoor living spaces include large deck and nearly half-acre private yard. Home warranty provided by seller. Listed by Gail Nowicki of F. C. Tucker Company Office: 317-776-0200

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Current in Noblesville Gas prices are around $4, but hybrid vehicles are still beyond many drivers’ budgets. But many new options tread lightly at both the gas pump and the financing counter. • 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco – This version of Chevrolet’s new compact sedan has EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg, highway and 28 mpg, city, when equipped with manual transmission. The cost is $18,175, about $2,000 more than the standard model, due in part to special aerodynamic improvements. • 2012 Hyundai Elantra – The new Hyundai Elantra subcompact is the perfect example of an affordable car with nice amenities and a gas-sipping disposition. The car sells for as little as $18,500 and gets about 33 miles per gallon between city and highway driving. • 2012 Fiat 500 – It’s just $15,500 for the sporty two-door, which turns in estimated fuel economy of 38 mpg, highway and 30 mpg, city. • 2012 Honda Fit – Honda’s Fit minicar, selling for about $16,000, turned in the lowest cost to operate at 44 cents per mile in Consumer Reports’ most recent survey. -Fortune

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Outside in my underwear COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie I’m going to tell you a little secret and I hope you will keep it between us. If my neighbors find out, I might lose my position as Neighborhood Watch Commander, a post I sought and would like to retain for my remaining years in our cul-de-sac. Okay, here goes: In the mornings, real early, I run out in nothing but my sleeping shorts to grab the morning paper. I say sleeping shorts, but let’s call them what they are: underwear. I carefully time my 40-second dash every morning based on when our neighbors—Norm, Mark and Jeff—leave for work. I also know when their wives head for the office or drop the kids off at school. By the way, I time this so they do NOT see me. I don’t want you to think I’m a total weirdo. I perform this ritual 12 months a year—yes, even in the dead of winter. The only difference is that when the driveway is covered with snow, I tend to make a Three Stooges woo-woo-woo sound as I scoot back into the house on my tiptoes. When you are my age, there are not a lot of exhilarating things to look forward to. Oh, I know that many people in their fifties and sixties are into skydiving, motorcycling and parasailing, but there’s a limit to how many X-treme sports shows I can watch on cable. My wife looked out the bedroom window Sunday morning, a day when it takes a little longer for me to scoop up the entire paper; then

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I had to venture out onto the front lawn to retrieve the K-Mart and Lowe’s inserts that had blown away. Needless to say, I got a firm lecture from Mary Ellen. “You are never, ever to go out on the driveway again in your underwear.” “Sleeping shorts.” “Okay sleeping shorts. You are never to go out to get the paper in your sleeping shorts again. Ever. Is that clear?” “But I don’t want to have to get dressed to get the paper. It takes me out of my relaxed mode. What’s the difference if I’m caught in my under...I mean my sleeping shorts? And anyway, I have it all timed perfectly. No one has ever seen me.” “Oh, fine, then why wear anything at all? Oh dear, did I actually say that? Look, Dick, the discussion is over. Hey, why not teach the dog to get the paper?” “Teach the dog to get the paper? After four years we’re still working on the ‘gimme your paw’ thing.” I must admit, Mary Ellen did have a good idea. So this past week I’ve been quite successful in teaching Toby to fetch the newspaper.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Professional front-yard landscaping ideas LANDSCAPING By Mark Skipper It is the one people see as they walk and drive by. It is the one you see each and every day. Your front yard garden design also presents itself to your family and guests. I have said 100 times, the backyard is for entertaining, but the front yard is for show. It can have many looks. It might be welcoming and friendly. Your front-yard garden design may have a formality to it. Or it might very natural looking, blending with the natural settings around it. There are so many front-yard landscaping ideas to consider and so many areas to think about. And all of these areas, without a doubt, should blend well with your home, its style and its architecture. The plantings up against your house, or the foundation plantings, should be considered carefully. I think this is an area many people have problems with. That is because to attain a very good knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials and vines takes much time and effort. If you understand a few basic concepts of design it will help narrow down your plant choices. To create a planting design that works, you need both design and plant knowledge. Here are some front-yard landscaping ideas and concepts you can use: • When selecting plants for the back layer of foundation planting, only select plants where their mature height is what you ul-

timately want. Do not choose plants that will grow in height above your windows. Try to select shrubs that are evergreen, which means they will keep their leaves in the winter. • Consider your sun and shade conditions, and select plants for the appropriate condition. This is also true for your zone. Here in local Indiana we are in hardiness Zone 5. Plant in groups of 3 to 5 at a minimum, just like decorating your mantle inside your home; odd numbers are a better appearance in landscaping designs also. • If your planting bed is deep, think about the plants as being layered in rows. The taller plants should be in the back, with the lower ones towards the front. Pay special attention to the mature plant size! It is hard to imagine the lovely small plant you see in the garden center can actually grow to seven feet tall! • As you layer, think about using plants with different textures. For example, a daylily with its long leaves compliments boxwood, which has numerous small leaves. This is a good way to approach a front yard design. Seasonal color and front-yard landscaping

ideas: Color throughout the season is something very nice to have, even in the front yard. Most people think of flowers for color. However, shrubs and trees can add to the color in your landscape also. Perhaps the bark of a tree is eye-catching. Or a tree might have a wonderful red leaf color. Regarding perennials, just know they die down and do not look very attractive in the winter. However, if you have enough shrubbery and trees in the landscape, this will not be so terrible. Select perennials that bloom in each of the four seasons. Here are five front-yard landscaping ideas for additional interest! 1. Add plantings at the beginning and along

your walkway. A tree at each end adds scale to the design. 2. Depending on the layout and size of your land, you might consider a planting bed in the lawn. This works well when it is connected to side beds or woods so that everything flows well together. 3. Don’t be afraid to give your front-yard landscaping design a cottage or English garden design look with lots and lots of perennials. Some are quite low maintenance and create a great look, such as maiden grass. 4. Add some garden ornaments. It might be a sculpture that either is prominent or tucked away in a bed, only viewable as you walk past it. 5. Arbors are something nice to consider as an entrance to the back yard, but seen from the front. Place fencing or plantings on either side and anchor these to the house or another building. You can try any of these front-yard landscaping ideas for your own property. As mentioned earlier, if you blend the design of these elements with the architecture of your home, it will be a much more successful project. Mark Skipper is the president of Mustard Seed Landscapes & Garden Center and Weddings at the Metsker Plantation in Noblesville. Contact him at mark@ mustardseedlandscapes.com.

High-function kitchens and happy cooks REMODELING By David Decker A high-function home kitchen is all about cooking, convenience and camaraderie. Bob Drollinger, a member of our staff, has been designing high-end and high-function kitchens in the northern Indianapolis area for 20 years. He knows the most important element in a unique home kitchen improvement is listening to the person who will be doing the cooking. “We don’t push anything on the homeowner,” Bob says. “A person who cooks will have plenty of thoughts on what they want their kitchen to do. Our job is to facilitate those desires, and occasionally help the homeowner steer clear of trouble.” A home built 10, 20 or 30 years ago, like so many in Hamilton County, generally requires some design creativity to truly modernize and expand the kitchen environment. That goes beyond selecting the appliances. “A functional kitchen helps the family and guests stay out of the cook’s way, and vice versa,” Bob notes. “If an open oven traps people in the kitchen, that’s not good. If the cook has to go around an island or through a crowd to get to the refrigerator, that’s inconvenient. If you put an island where it doesn’t really fit, you’ve built yourself a perpetual traffic jam.

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“Marrying the working triangle of the sink (water source), stovetop (heat source) and refrigerator (food source), along with the other appliances, utensils and accessories, to modern cabinets, lighting, storage and flooring,” Bob notes, “makes magic happen. The new-found ease of retrieving pans from spacious, waist-level drawers, or spices from an ordered spice drawer, or discrete lights shining directly on food preparation areas, transform the task of cooking into a pleasure.” Throw in a second or third cook, the rest of the family or a houseful of guests, and a functional kitchen becomes a great kitchen, and that helps turn a great cook into a happy cook. Now, where do you want to eat? 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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The kittens are coming, the kittens are coming PETS By Rebecca Stevens The season has officially arrived. The spring and summer months are the peak times when we receive hundreds of homeless kittens. It is not uncommon for us to arrive in the morning to find a box at our entrance filled with kittens crying for nourishment. Some are fortunate to have their mother, from which they can nurse and receive the natural care only a mother can give. But for many, they will arrive motherless. Good Samaritans often come across a litter of kittens and will bring them to us for care. Sadly, they often bring them without mom. She may have been frightened away or simply looking for food, but it’s very important that before you collect a litter of kittens you put forth the effort to also find the mother. For the motherless kittens, their only hope is to find a foster home with a kind-hearted person willing to bottle-feed them if they’re too young to eat on their own. For those who can eat on their own, foster homes are still very important, as they provide a home environment until the babies are strong enough to go up for adoption at eight weeks old. The Humane Society for Hamilton County believes in giving every animal its best chance for a second chance. We cannot do

this, though, without the support of the community. Foster homes are absolutely critical right now, as we are inundated with not only these little feline angels, but also the daily intakes of stray or unwanted animals that consistently outnumber those who are being adopted. Some have special medical needs, and some simply need a mental break from the stress of shelter life – but regardless of the reason, there is someone at the shelter right now who needs you. Fostering a shelter animal is incredibly rewarding. Even though we greatly appreciate the financial support our fosters often provide by covering the cost of food and kitty litter, it is not required. The only requirement of our fosters is to provide their time and love. The end result is truly a life saved. For more information on fostering a shelter animal, please call 317-774-1263 or e-mail animalprograms@hamiltonhumane. com. Information regarding the foster program is also available on our Web site: www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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Pets of the week Nevaeh is an eight-month-old female brindle Shepherd/ Hound/Terrier mix. Nevaeh is a very outgoing and has never met a stranger. She is full of puppy energy and she loves to romp and play, so she would love an active family with children old enough to handle her enthusiastic nature. She does jump up at times when she gets excited, but she is learning proper doggie manners and hopes her new family will take her to formal training so she can become the perfect family pet. Myra is an 11 year old female tortie DSH. Myra is a quiet and laid-back girl who wants nothing more than a comfy pillow for napping and a window ledge to sit and watch the activities of the outdoors. She arrived at the shelter when the toddler in her former family was too rough with her so she would prefer a home with adults or older and respectful children. Myra’s front claws have been removed and she is missing a couple of teeth and she has a shorter tail with a little kink at the end, so it’s time for her to find a quiet and loving home where she can become a perfect little lap warmer. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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1) Oscar Winner for Shakespeare in Love (4)

2 Shakespeare Lovers

2) Fishers/Carmel Ice Creamery (2)

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1 Dist. 30 Indiana State Senator

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5) All-American Sportswear Designer (4)

10. Kind of Indiana tax 11. Sidestepped the Fishers Police 15. Boredom 17. Monon Center yoga class need 18. Old Russian autocrat 22. Commotion 23. Former Pacer Darnell Hillman’s ‘60s hairdo 24. Let fall 25. Westfield HS track event 26. Nuclear restraint pact (2 wds.) 27. Passe office machine 29. Highest spot, like the top of

Chase Tower 30. Fox Prairie scorecard number 31. Former Colts LB, ___ Morris 34. Recite the rosary at Our Lady of Grace 36. The P in MPG 37. Big coffee holder at Ritz Charles 38. Noblesville Landfill, e.g. 39. Nile bird 40. Allot, with “out” 41. Carmel Racquet Club match part 43. Hoosier Motor Club freebie (2

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wds.) 44. Hold title to 45. Plot of land 46. “Hot-96.3” music build the genre words 47. Gung-ho feeling 50. Redhead’s dye at Classy Cuts 51. Meijer snack maker, Frito-___ 53. Geist fishing spot 54. Actress Spelling

55. Black stone at Moyer Fine Jewelers 57. Hamilton Co. Sheriff’s blotter letters 58. Mayor Brainard’s photo ___ (media events) 59. ET’s ride 60. Go to Sun Spot on Pike Plaza 61. Attempt

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