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Habitat, IU Health partner for group’s first panel build By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com IU Health North and Saxony Hospitals teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County Friday to complete the panel builds for three new homes. More than 100 volunteers from IU Health North Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the Carmel Fire Dept. pitched in to work on two homes, one of which will go to a Noblesville resident, and the other to a victim of the Henryville, Ind., tornado. Panels built at the IU Health Saxony Hospital will be put into a third new home in Cicero. “Events like this are extraordinarily important,” said Rhett Cecil, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County. “At Habitat we say we want to be community builders, and we can’t do that without help from volunteers like these.” Volunteers worked on the project from 6:30 a.m. to noon in the hospitals’ parking lots. The event was part of the health care provider’s annual Day of Community Service. Previous years have seen IU Health volunteers build a walking trail at Sheridan Elementary and volunteer at Cool Creek Park. “Our associates are great about volunteering their time,” said Angela Thompson, vice president of HR and support services for IU Health North Hospital. “And this is a great morale-building, team-building day for us.” The panel build was a first for Habi-
FHS students score high in STATEWIDE mathematics contest – Eight Fishers High School students were recognized for their high scores in the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics contest April 28 at IUPUI. The students scored at least 75 percent on the exams and were deemed “site scholars” in three different areas of arithmetic. Dani Jackson scored high enough at the geometry level to be named a site scholar. Eric Ma and Ian Jean made the cut for algebra II, and at the comprehensive level, Victors Gonsalves, Peter Bai, Usama Kamran, Thomas Ritz, Madeline Snipes and Josh Woodward achieved site scholar status. Roche-Indiana Blood Center Scholarship Program – Tina Nguyen of Fishers High School and Angie Nguyen of Hamilton Southeastern High School were awarded with a joint scholarship by the Indiana Blood Center and Roche Diagnostics – a research-focused health care company based out of Basel, Switzerland. The scholarship required the students to attend two blood drives throughout the academic year as a donor or student coordinator/recruiter, as well as have a plan to study science, math, technology or a health-related field, according to a press release and indianablood.org. The students also receive red honor cords to complement their caps and gowns.
(Above) More than 100 volunteers came out for IU Health's annual Day of Community Service. (Right) Rhett Cecil, left, with Angela Thompson. (Photos by Jordan Fischer)
tat for Humanity of Hamilton County, though Cecil said he hopes more will come. Another first for the nonprofit was in the making last week as well, as the organization built the first duplex that Habitat has built in the state near the intersection of 104th Street and College Avenue in Carmel. “This is just exciting to see this, and to have a group like IU Health helping out,” Cecil said. For more information about Habitat for
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Golf tournament to tee off at Hawthorns By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com
More than 140 golfers from around the country and around the world are hitting the links at Hawthorns Golf & Country Club in the inaugural My Marsh Classic. The tournament, which runs June 1-3, is part of the Symetra Tour, a development league considered to be a stepping-stone for the highest level of women’s golf in the country – the LPGA. The three tournament days of golf will
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determine who walks away with the $100,000 purse, one of the biggest prizes on the Tour, according to the tournament’s Web site. For the competitors, including Fishers native Brittany Kelly and Carmel native Aimee Neff, a big win at the Hawthorns could mean a spot with the LPGA. At the end of the season, the top 10 moneymakers automatically receive memberships on the
LPGA. Players who moved from the Symetra Tour to the LPGA have won 353 titles thus far. The Tour and the professionals pride themselves on being more approachable than other tournaments, Neff said. “It (women’s golf ) is growing a lot in popularity,” she said, “and it helps to have the support of the community for these tournaments.”
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Church to host singer Woody Wright – Recording artist and singer/songwriter Woody Wright will perform at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 16000 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, on May 27. Wright will be performing at the outdoor worship service at Emmanuel UMC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by an 11 a.m. picnic and ice cream dessert bar. The Emmanuel youth group will be hosting Wright the dessert bar, which will include a free-will offering as a fundraiser for their summer mission trip to Joplin, Mo. At noon, Wright will perform a concert on the outdoor lawn. The community is invited to bring lawn chairs to the fun-filled worship, picnic and concert event. Kelley School of Business Indianapolis honors Fishers natives – Three Fishers natives were among 77 students honored by the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis at the end of the academic year. Katherine Wright, a 2012 graduate, was awarded Outstanding Human Resource Student. Thomas Flynn was the recipient of the school’s Tax Executives Institute Scholarship. Nisreen Yasin was awarded the Women in Management Scholarship, an honor for women studying management or human resources management. Yasin is also a part of the Kelley School’s Honors Program, among other organizations.
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Grants committee funds five planting projects By Dan Domsic • dan@youarecurrent.com
Hamilton Southeastern senior presented with $1,500 scholarship – Hamilton Southeastern High School Senior Evan Rice was awarded a scholarship from the Fishers Police Dept. Citizens Academy Alumni Association by officer James Alvis. Rice was selected from a pool of candidates from both Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High School. He plans to attend Valparaiso University to study criminology with a minor in business. Rice then plans to enter the U.S. Marshals Service, ATF or the FBI. He is the sixth recipient of the annual scholarship. FHS teacher to participate in nanotechnology program – Fishers High School science teacher Libby Thomas will attend a weeklong summer day camp that explores the field of nanotechnology. Aspects of the field, such as nanoassembly, micro/nanofluidics and nanoscale measurements, are a part of the program at the Integrated Nanotechnology Development Institute at IUPUI. For more information on the program, visit www.iupui.edu.
The Neighborhood Matching Grants Committee of the Town Council recently released a list of neighborhoods that have applied for funds to plant trees in their respective communities. Of the nine projects put before the NMG Committee and Town Council, five were recommended by the committee to receive funding. The projects’ total expense is $30,445. The council approved the reccomentation to match $15,222 for the projects on May 9. Weaverwood Woods North’s request for $540 for six Red Jewel crabapple trees was the least expensive grant that was recommended for funding. Charleston Crossing requested the most funds from the committee – $4,725 to replace existing ash trees with spruce trees at the neighborhood’s entry on 116th Street. The requests that the committee did not recommend for funding varied in expense and scope. A $285 request at the Castellanis neighborhood, $1,250 request from Hamilton Proper Heron Knoll, $830 request from Legends at Geist Sawgrass and $2,872 request from Woodberry Homeowners Association were not recommended for funding. The council action form from May 9 states that the projects were not funded because they were low priority. Expanded reasoning for denying funding included: one project abuts a community park, another did not “meet grant guidelines/requirements for perimeter plantings,” the need for one of the projects is low, and another project was planned for an interior road. The committee also gave priority to first-time applicants. Projects eligible for the grants can be for beautification of neighborhood perimeters, such as subdivision entrances. Projects that recur, such as mulching or maintenance work, are not eligible. Since 2000, $298,000 has been awarded through the Neighborhood Matching Grants Committee.
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Fishers Town Council updates Action: Second reading for Sunbeam PUD ordinance What it means: Watermark Residential looks to amend an ordinance that places height constraints on its new apartment complex planned at the 116th Street and Cumberland Rd. intersection. The petitioner is looking to set specific standards for the $15-million project. The company has the rights to build, but more standards need to be put in place. The council’s major concerns involved increased traffic flow.
What’s next: There will be a third reading of the amendment.
Action: Two lots at the northwest corner of Allisonville Road and Shadowlawn Drive were re-zoned. What it means: Two lots were combined so a new Car-X business could be built. The petitioner cooperated with the council’s previous requests for the business’ layout.
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Action: A request to establish a Parks and Recreation Foundation was approved. What it means: The Parks Advisory Committee can move forward in its plans to establish a Parks and Recreation Foundation, enabling them to secure specific grants that only foundations of its type can receive, among other benefits such as contributions that are tax deductible.
What’s next: The PAC can appoint a board of directors, continue the process for establishing the foundation and apply for tax-exempt status.
Action: A request to approve a policy for the naming or renaming of a park or park facility was passed. What it means: The PAC can designate a process for naming or renaming a park or park facility. This means the committee is more involved in the naming process. Sponsorships are factors to consider in the renaming of facilities.
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What’s next: Parks and Recreation, as well as sports organizations, will pursue the idea, and food trucks might be a sight at various events.
Fishers Optimists Club honors Officer James Alvis – Officer James Alvis was presented with the Respect for Law award by the Fishers Optimists Club at a banquet on May 9. Alvis was selected for the award based on his loyalty to the youth of the community and his work with the Explorer Program, which is a mentor program for youth ages 14 to 20 who are interested in law enforcement.
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“Summer.” Is there a better word in the English language? Long awaited, much anticipated – it’s finally here. There are officially 94 days of this wonderful season – such a short time to fit in so much. Here’s one way to spell out what makes summer so special for kids and grown-ups. S is for s’mores, sprinklers, strawberries, sunflowers, sandcastles, swimming, sundresses, sandals, slushies, sunsets, speedboats, sleepovers, screen doors and snow cones. U is for undeniable urges for ice cream, unavoidable tan lines, underwater handstands, unproductive days, unanswered e-mails, umbrellas on the beach, unbearable heat causing universal laziness. M is for the music of nighttime frogs, mall air conditioning, morning dew, messy popsicles, moratorium on uncomfortable clothes and many muggy nights with major mosquito bites. M is also for midday snoozes, mapping out vacations, melons, movies, mowing the grass, multigenerational reunions and multiple ice cream scoops. E is for escaping on vacation, electrical storms, expert cannonball techniques, enjoying barbecues, eating enormous elephant ears
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Have you ever noticed that some Christians value the spiritual organizations they create more than the people who come to them? I’ll be the first to raise my hand and say I’ve been guilty. It’s amazing how I can become so busy with church organization, reading the latest book and debating eschatology (study of the end times) with other Christians, that I can forget why I started this whole ministry thing in the first place. Honestly, if the people in the church spent as much time connecting with people in the community as they do perfecting their parliamentary procedures, they could change the world! This process of valuing the organization over the individuals is gradual. The community and the church begin to grow apart. Not just socioeconomically, but even in their philosophical views of value. New young people walk in wearing jeans that cost more than the suits that the older generation is wearing. Our older generation gets so caught up in the difference, they miss that these young individuals are absolutely giving God their best. Their best just looks different. Though systems are unbelievably important, people matter more. Think about this for a moment. No single church will last forever. Not even the apostle Paul’s churches still stand today. What lasts www.currentinfishers.com
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Master Gardeners offer greenery to public By Darla Kinney Scoles • editorial@youarecurrent.com Before the annual sale even started, the line to purchase carefully nurtured plants wrapped around the building at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, as residents from Central Indiana came early to get the best picks of this season’s Hamilton County Master Gardeners Plant Sale. Several hours later, as the event was winding down, those still pulling wagonloads of herbs, annuals and trees continued to snap up bargains as sale prices were cut on many varieties. Whether shoppers came early or late, they left with plants that were raised locally and selected to be successful when planted in a local landscape. They also helped finance scholarships for Hamilton County students pursuing horticulture-related degrees as well as ongoing gardening projects county-wide. According to Master Gardener Nancy Ayers, most of the plants available to shoppers were dug from the gardens of other Master Gardeners in the area, and all of the others were young starts purchased wholesale early in the year and then carefully raised by local Master Gardeners
to acclimate them. Elise Martin of Indianapolis was visiting the sale for the first time this year, and hoping her wagonload of carefully selected specimens will thrive when planted in her yard. Tal and Jennifer Kirkwood of Fishers are confident they will. The Fishers couple, who had help managing two wagonloads of new transplants from their three children, Charlie, Maggie and Jack, say they come every year because the plants they buy here do better than those purchased elsewhere. At the end of the day, Master Gardener Suzanne Stevens estimated that 12,000 to 15,000 plants went out the door, enabling the group to offer at least five college scholarships, fund several school grants for outdoor classrooms and grow labs, keep up local show and display gardens and continue the group’s Gardening Hotline (776-0854). Those who missed the event can purchase HCMGA plants at the Annual Hamilton County 4-H Fair and July Day Lily Sale. For more information on the Hamilton County Master Gardener’s Association, upcoming events and other programs go to http://209.43.115.19/.
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Woodward family explains the state of family farming in Hamilton County By Darla Kinney Scoles • editorial@youarecurrent.com As Rand Woodward exits his John Deere 8330 and walks across the field to greet a visitor, he picks up rocks as he goes. Hefty ones, modest ones – it doesn’t matter – they can all interfere with the planting of the soybean crop Woodward is putting in today. This much has not changed since Woodward started farming 700 acres in Hamilton County 36 years ago. Most everything else has. The tractor seat Woodward just left is a much more comfortable version than the one he started out in, especially sitting inside a climate-controlled cab with communication radios, computer display screen and push-button ease with which to work implements. Covering 26.7 acres in an hour at 5.5 miles per hour, the machine, which Woodward will spend 300 hours in this season, steers itself via a GPS mapping system. It’s a far cry from 1962 when Woodward rode on his father’s horse-drawn two-row planter, covering 10 acres per day, or even the open-seat tractor Woodward used in his early farming years – the noise from which has affected his hearing. “There were nice tractors and advanced technology out when I started farming in 1976 if you could afford it,” he recalls. “I could not. I planted with a six-row planter and had to go back and look to see what I had done. Today 32 rows go in at one time.” It still takes money to farm, however, as Woodward estimates his costs at $750 per acre for corn and $450 per acre to plant soybeans, factoring in all expenses. What cannot be factored in is the worry that goes along with every crop, which Woodward says is a greater weight on him today than in previous years. “I basically take $1 million and throw it in the dirt every spring,” declares Woodward, “and then I pray for timely rain and no bad weather. I’ve only had one perfect weather year in 36. Efficiency is up, but even so, last year’s yield was down due to weather.” Weather is indeed still the biggest unknown in farming despite
Austin Woodward and Ashley Woodward Fischer stand behind their parents Debbie and Rand. (Photo by Lindsay Bowman)
advances in predicting and monitoring to time planting, harvesting and everything in between. As he works this day, rain is predicted for the late afternoon and Woodward has mixed feelings about that. “There are acres of newly planted corn needing that rain,” states Woodward, “and then these beans that need a little TLC. Too much rain initially can cause the muddy soil to seal the seeds underground and you have to go back and replant. Not enough rain delays crop emergence too. “I don’t need to go to Vegas to gamble,” quips the father of two, “I take a chance every day. The ’80s and ’90s were terrible years. There was no money to be made and we lost a lot of farms. Now banks are happy to loan to farmers. It’s a good return.”
Every member of the Woodward family has a stake in what happens in the fields each year. Rand still gets about 250 acres planted in a day’s time, often with the help of his son, Austin, whose agriculture studies at Purdue University focus on making farming more efficient and increasing productivity. Technological advancement, next to land development, has been the greatest factor influencing the family farm, as yield increase and cost savings are the result of constant upgrades in equipment and practices. “Being up-to-date can improve savings and being more efficient can save seed and make sure every seed comes up so that nothing is wasted,” said Austin. “More can also be done to use all of a crop’s products, not just the traditional ones.” Unable to physically join in, but watching from the side of the field every work day, is Rand’s father, Paul, whose own father and grandfather each tilled the soil as well. Now 86, Paul farmed at Whitcomb Ridge for 60 years. That area is now entirely developed. In fact, Woodward estimates that he, himself, has lost 7,000 farming acres to development since he began farming. Long before Austin joined the family, Rand’s wife Debbie worked alongside him and now plays a supporting role – as well as teaching health and wellness for Noblesville Schools. Daughter Ashley, a Purdue graduate, carries on the agricultural tradition as a marketing associate and show coordinator at Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta, Ind. The family farm is a hard-working, sometimes rocky, but wonderful place to be, and the Woodwards plan to be there a long time to come. “Why would I retire?” said Rand. “I already get to do what I want to do every day. Isn’t that what retirement is? That’s what farming is, too.”
Know more For a nation that loves to eat, America knows little about the farms and farmers that feed it. The family at Woodward Family Farms would like America – and Hamilton County in particular – to know that: • “Our farm operation is out here to do good. I treat all land as though it was mine and treat landowners well. We love and respect the land and the relationships we’ve built over the years.” – Rand Woodward • “Farming is hard work and long hours with a lot of risk. We love it, though. We love the outdoors and the tradition and heritage of the family farm.” – Debbie Woodward • “Many people don’t understand farming and may think farmers do nothing in the winter, but winter months are busy with equipment repairs and maintenance, field improvement and planning the crop to come.” – Ashley Woodward • “Farming gives you a view of a life others don’t see. The days and hours are long and sometimes you sleep in your tractor. I love it, though.” – Austin Woodward www.currentinfishers.com
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To the Class of 2012: Believe in yourself It is our position that good luck, good will and good fortune be bestowed upon the Class of 2012, for they are unique in their own way. They began their primary education at the turn of the century, riding the wave of the Y2K scare. A few years later, America experienced the deadliest attack on U.S. soil that forever changed our country. It’s a class whose normal view of the world is being at war. They are perhaps one of the most technologically well-versed classes to date. They’ve grown up in the spotlight by expressing themselves to the world through social media. The information-age, Google kids are now young adults armed with a diploma, ready to move on to the next phase in life – learning how to make a living in a weakened economy. The best advice may be found in the “How Communities Form” chapter of their social studies books from grade school. Be industrious. Be creative. Be entrepreneurial. Don’t be afraid of hard work. Take risks. In the words of author and psychologist Richard Carlson, “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff.” Lyricist Johnny Mercer wrote quite simply, “Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.” Finally, believe in yourself. Congratulations.
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It's Greek to me
Commentary by Terry Anker
While traveling with a group speaking in various cities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe on the Austrian School of Economics, I found myself in Greece at the very time that its government is up-for-grabs and its economy is on the verge of collapse. The 350 or more folks that packed an auditorium in Thessaloniki (the second largest city after Athens) were concerned about the future of the country and its participation in the European Union. That night at a late dinner, I found myself sitting next to an affable Greek man whose spouse had served on the local organizing committee for the day’s events. After discovering that his sister had attended IU, our conversation ultimately turned to economics. He asserted that the highest form of humanity thus far to inhabit our spinning rock were the ancient Greeks. He suggested that they spent their time in pursuit of enlightenment, not the avarice befalling (his words) the West today. He claimed that rampant materialism is the order
of the day. Hmm. Didn’t those ancient men all have slaves to serve their material needs freeing them for other interests? Well, he conceded that slavery wasn’t ideal, but defended the short workday and early retirement of many Greeks. Then, I asked, were modern Greeks, by failing to address their significant debt to the rest of the EU while continuing to demand financial support, simply resting on the toil of others, specifically the Germans? Had the Teutonic people become slaves to a fresh Greek leisure class? My companion smiled and responded, well maybe. Besides, he continued, the EU should never have allowed Greece to borrow from the beginning, so they deserved it. Yet, as I reflected on our own growing deficit, I wondered if our generation is enslaving the next. Somehow, it doesn’t feel right.
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File this away in your memory bank, right in the folder labeled “Sick but true.” Earlier this week, an 8-year-old girl was playing on her family’s property near 136th Street and Brooks School Road, when a predator – that’s what he is, among other things – pulled up and tried to lure her into his car. The child’s mother saw what was transpiring, ran to secure her child then went into their home and called police. It was a beautiful evening … until Sicko showed up. Fishers police are looking for the creep – white male, 30 to 40 years old, thin build, dirty blond hair and driving a late-model black Toyota Camry – and we hope they find him. If you see him or others of his ilk, call 911. We’re not going to preach to parents about watching kids as it stays lighter later, but we all need to face the fact that as warmer weather comes, so do the idiots that prey on our youth. Vigilance, not paranoia, should rule the day. Neighborhood organizations should take up the discussion, and if there are block captains they should be notified right after the police have been called. ••• You’re receiving Current today because Monday is a postal holiday. Instead of delaying our usual Tuesday delivery (the post office sorts the papers on Mondays, typically) to Wednesday, we decided to mail early. It’s a practice we almost always will undertake when there is a Monday postal holiday. We hope you enjoy a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend.
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I know I just wrote an amazing column on planning the ultimate Mother’s Day, but for some reason, I didn’t heed my own advice. Stupid! Here’s what went down. For starters, I had two unsanctioned events scheduled, so I knew enjoying the day would prove challenging. Our oldest had a soccer game at 1 (with the potential to play in the championship at 6) and a daughter had volleyball at 12:30. (I’m sorry, but who schedules youth sporting events on Mother’s Day? That’s my day, damn it!) So my “plan” for Mother’s Day went something like this: Maybe squeeze in DSW in the morning and then perhaps hit Castleton late afternoon, followed by Panera or possibly an evening flick. Or, bag all shopping and plant flowers. Note: At no time prior to Mother’s Day did I discuss any of this with Doo, nor outline my expectations for him and the kids, which is why it all went to hell fairly quickly. I woke up and came down to a pile of dishes. My children did wish me a happy Mother’s Day, but that was the extent of their “Be Nice to Mom” agenda. When I asked for my cards/gifts/ clay ashtrays, I got five blank stares. Then I casually announced that eggs and bacon sounded
good, but no one took the hint. Shortly thereafter I left for Clay Terrace, only to end up brooding in my mini-van because the stores didn’t open until eleven. I flew by the house at noon to grab my girls for volleyball, help Doo pack up the boys and confirm that the kitchen was still a pit. My daughter won, but unfortunately, so did my futbol star. Now I was really in a quandary. I could either skip his big match and wallow in guilt and buttered popcorn, or sacrifice the remainder of the day to support him. Regrettably, my motherly instincts prevailed. I did manage a Macy’s moment before the game, and was able to spend his warm-up eating soup with Doo, but we didn’t get home until 8:30, just in time to prep lunches. The last straw? Doo’s comment as I was sulking upstairs: “I think we’re just too busy for you to have Mother’s Day anymore.” Pause for effect. But, we live and learn, and things will go differently next year. Peace out.
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Great news for people who drink coffee, especially if they drink lots of it. Apparently, it’s a healthy beverage option, even better than tea. But not as good as a vegetable smoothie with a raw egg and a lump of tofu in it. I started loving coffee when I was a toddler. My dad often poured a few drops from his morning cup into my glass of milk. My mother, always concerned about her children’s health and safety, took me to the pediatrician to ask if this small dose of caffeine was potentially harmful for a 6-year-old. Dr. Barnes said it wasn’t, so we got back in the car where I crawled around in the back seat as my mother drove 80 miles an hour while smoking half a pack of Camels. According to USA Today, pouring yourself several servings a day can reduce your chances of dying by 10 percent. I have read similar stats that sing the praises of walnuts, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kiwi, dark cherries, wearing a bike helmet, 20 minutes of exercise a day and getting eight hours sleep. I’m a devotee of all those items on the list, so I now figure I have a 100-percent chance of not dying. Usually I scoff at data like this, but this is compelling stuff. Statistics don’t lie. By the way, I hope that “pouring” was the
operative word. Yesterday, for example, while working on this column, I poured myself six cups of coffee. But I didn’t drink six cups. There’s a mug still in the basement, a full serving on the back porch, two filled Styrofoam cups sitting on top of my car, and my “Best Dad” mug is three-quarters filled and parked in front of the bathroom mirror. Studies also show that drinking coffee increases short-term memory. But I guess you have to actually drink the stuff if you want to recall where you left your Folgers in the house. In one part of the research, the scientists caution you to remember that all the news about coffee is not good. For example, doctors still suspect there may be one ingredient in a cup of coffee that can raise your cholesterol. Yes, that would be the cream. You’re welcome. Breaking news! While fact checking, scientists found a flaw in the research. Apparently, most of the studies were done based on interviews at Starbucks. It is now believed that coffee has no effect on longevity, but people are apt to live longer if they can get free Wi-Fi.
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Laughs by Mike Redmond I was digging through my desk the other day and found a receipt for gasoline from 1984. This was back in the days when the attendant came out to your car and asked, “Fill ‘er up?” which I apparently did. It was 11.3 gallons. Which, I should tell you, did not go very far back then, seeing as I was driving a Pontiac TransAm with the Extra Testosterone Package and the Ridiculous Performance Group. Anyway, the receipt tells me I paid the princely sum of $16 for those 11.3 gallons of gas. Sixteen United States of America dollars for gasoline priced at $1.40.9 per gallon, plus tax. Wow. How times have changed. I gave up TransAmnification years ago for the more sedate travel experience of the pickup truck. Not long ago, I drove to Northern Indiana to give a speech. On the way back, I had to fill up my truck. It took half my speaking fee. I am not kidding. I need to raise my rates. Anyway, that’s the world we live in today. Which makes me kind of glad I kept that gas receipt. Actually, I’ve kept a lot of stuff, now that I dig around a bit. You know how some people have junk drawers? I have a junk desk. Here’s a short inventory from the top drawer: • One French-English dictionary from the
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The Nickel Plate Arts Weekend is bringing local art, food and culture outdoors this weekend By Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com This weekend, artists and local artisans will take part in the Nickel Plate Arts Weekend. The weekend is composed of more than 30 separate events across Noblesville, Fishers, Tipton, Arcadia and Cicero. The planned events include fine art exhibits, interactive art locations, local food and train rides. “The Nickel Plate Arts Weekend emerged out of the Hamilton County Artist Association’s Plein Air Paint-Out. Many area artists knew that this is not an event to miss. We saw that as an opportunity for something that Nickel Plate Arts could adopt and spin off from,” said Betsy Jones, interim director of Nickel Plate Arts and director of tourism development for the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Nickel Plate Arts, the organization responsible for the weekend, is spinning off from the
Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau into its own nonprofit organization that will act as a single hub from which a number of area artists, local galleries, festivals and other organizations can collaborate to further the arts throughout Hamilton County and central Indiana. This weekend is the first major step in that collaboration. “We commissioned 16 different local artists to paint large, outdoor umbrellas. Those umbrellas will be spread across the five communities (during the weekend) and will be accompanied by information, volunteers, artists and musicians,” said Jones. The public will have a chance to view all 16 umbrellas from 9 a.m. to noon this Friday at the Noblesville Square. While the HCAA’s fourth annual Plein Air Paint-Out is one of the weekend’s main events, other highlights include Noblesville’s Old Mill Festival, the Art Train from Noblesville to
Cicero, Arcadia and Tipton, Main Street’s Jazz Squared and the Nickel Plate Arts Campus Preview at the historic Judge Stone House. “We saw this weekend as our chance to enhance the Plein Air Paint-Out with more interactive elements and reasons to travel around the county. We aren’t looking to create something from nothing,” said Jones. “We are looking at what is bubbling up around us and what is already deeply embedded in our communities. We want to cultivate and enhance that.” In the future, Nickel Plate Arts is planning to host classes in a wide variety of areas such as visual art, music and poetry. “Our goal is to make art available and obvious. We want it to be accessible,” said Jones.
Max Payne 3 – On sale today, Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. The third title in the franchise takes Max to Brazil after being forced to flee New York. Rated M for Mature. Xbox 360, PS3 and PC – $60. Ian Edwards – Ian Edwards, comedian known for his appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Live at Gotham, performs at Morty’s Comedy Joint (E. 96th Street, Indianapolis) Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. (late shows Friday and Saturday at 10:20 p.m.).Tickets are $12 with a two-drink minimum. “Hatfields & McCoys” – Premiering on Memorial Day, the three-part History Channel mini-series chronicles the true American story of a legendary family feud that spanned decades and nearly launched a war. Starring Bill Paxton and Kevin Costner. For more information and other local events, see the Event Calendar on Page 15.
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Bella Hristova • Award-winning violinist Bella Hristova brings her elegant and heavenly talent to The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts. • 7:30 p.m. • The Studio, 4 Center Green, Carmel • $38 • 843-3800 The Works of Suzanne H. Landshof • Beautiful work in the scale of 1 inch to the foot (1:12), all created by museum co-founder Suzanne H. Landshof • Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. • Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections, 111 E. Main St., Carmel • $5 adults, $3 children younger than 10 • 575-9466 The 4th Annual Gathering of Plein Air Painters • Artists and families are invited to paint outdoors throughout Hamilton County. Professional judging, $1,000 Best of Show award, cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the winners. Thursday to Saturday • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville • $50 non-members, $20 nonprofessionals • 776-2278
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Shakespeare has rarely translated well to film, and even when it does – “Shakespeare in Love,” “Romeo + Juliet” – it’s usually in a modernistic, revisionist way that steps outside the rigid confines of the Bard’s plays. And the reason is simple: with nigh on half a millennium separating our version of the English from his, it’s very difficult for anyone who’s not a Ph.D. in literature to comprehend just what the heck the characters are saying. “Coriolanus,” based on one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known works, lies somewhere in between. The dialogue is tweaked enough to make it so the layman can follow along, but the bones of the story are still there. Ralph Fiennes, who also makes his directing
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Caring for Alzheimer’s Home Instead Senior Care hopes free workshop will educate, help individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease By Jordan Fischer • jordan@youarecurrent.com Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenging experience, and many in that position suffer from a lack of know-how, according to Jeff Sewell. “The public, individuals caring for people who need assistance are desperate for information,” said Sewell, owner of the North Indianapolis Home Instead Senior Care office. To help individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Sewell’s office will hold its first, free family education workshop Thursday. The workshop will provide attendees with information and techniques used by professional caregivers for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. “Once a person’s been diagnosed, a lot of people think it’s an immediate sentence that they’ll have to leave home and live in a facility,” Sewell said. “We’re trying to tell people that you can care for them at home in surroundings that will be familiar.” The free program is part of a shift at Home Instead Senior Care in how its caregivers serve Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The new model is dubbed Changing Aging through Research and Education, or CARE for short. A big part of the model is the Life Journal, which is a collection of information and personal history about the patient that caregivers can use to engage patients. “A lot of times Alzheimer’s patients love to live in the
By the numbers • There are an estimated 5.4 million people with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia in the U.S. today – a figure that’s projected to increase to more than 13 million by 2025. • In 2000, there were an estimated 100,000 dementia patients in Indiana alone. Today, there are more than 120,000, and will be a projected 130,000 by 2025 – a 30 percent increase over a 25-year period. • It’s estimated that one out of every seven individuals with dementia lives alone, and as much as 41 percent of them may remain undiagnosed. past,” Sewell sad. “Many of them can tell you their rank and serial number when they served in the military, but struggle with more recent memories.” The journal allows caregivers to tap into these memories to connect with their patients, an experience similar to one Sewell said he had with his own grandmother. “My grandma, as she aged, had trouble communicating,” he said. “Ironically, she kept her own journal, so when I visited I could read it and have something to talk to her about.” Sewell said he hopes the workshop will provide caregivers some universal tools to deal with their individual situations. “There’s no one situation like the other,” he said. “Every individual is going to progress at a different rate and experience different symptoms.” The free, family education workshop is Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Home Instead Senior Care Nora location, 941 E. 86th St., Suite 250, Indianapolis. More information is available by calling 252-472, or visiting www.homeinstead.com/141. An RSVP is requested for the event.
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“We realize everybody is different,” Olson said. Olson said one challenge the company faces After a 12-year career in pharmaceuticals, during the process is approaching the family Jon Olson realized he could make a bigger difference by providing home health care for those dynamic. Between legal posturing and the adult children of patients living across in need. the country, it’s not a simple task. His business, BrightStar Care, A conference call with family provides health care services for 75 members is one solution. to 100 Hoosiers, mostly located BrightStar’s most popular serin northern Indianapolis and survice, according to Olson, is care rounding cities. giving for Alzheimer’s disease While the business does a lot of patients. work in the home health care field, One of the business’ goals is to it also covers pediatrics and staffprovide each client with a careing. The company has seven fullgiver who is compatible with their time workers plus approximately needs and background. If a client 120 health care specialists with Olson and a caregiver aren’t compatible, specific areas of expertise who are BrightStar will replace the caregiver. available when needed. On top of those services, Olson said BrightBrightStar’s goal is to help seniors be happy and healthy, whether they live independently or Star is just a phone call away all day, every day. Sometimes a tough question just can’t wait in assisted living. until morning, and employees at BrightStar are Olson said the company provides both nonavailable to field them late at night. medical and medical services, 24 hours a day. What does Olson suggest families do when it Everything is included in the “one-stop shop,” comes to home health care? from feeding and bathing to transportation. Reach out sooner rather than later, so that a Setting up services with BrightStar is a plan can be developed ahead of time, avoiding multi-step process. After a referral, BrightStar a potential crisis. conducts a health and safety assessment for the For more information about Olson’s client, and finally, the company works with the BrightStar Care, go to brightstarcare.com/ client, their family and their physicians to dehamilton-zionsville. velop and formulate a care plan.
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It’s not easy. When managing a move, Woll faces many challenges. Moving an aging parent from their home to A single person accumulates a trove of bea new house or facility can take a physical and longings throughout a lifetime, and Woll is emotional toll on families. Rita Woll and her tasked with consolidating possescompany, Yellow Tag Household sions to a number that will fit in Sales, want to help. a new residence. Even scrapbooks Woll is a senior move manager, have an uncertain future. Selling who started in estate sales. Her items becomes a chore, as well. business began about 20 years ago, Technology helps Woll accomwhen she helped move her in-laws plish these monumental tasks. to a new location, a process she Digital pictures included with a recently repeated with her father. journal might be the only way to “We remove all the stress and preserve the thick scrapbook jamemotions out of the move,” Woll packed with memories. said. Woll said a main goal is making Yellow Tag designs floor plans Woll individuals as comfortable as posfor new living spaces, sorts persible, so that basic day-to-day functions are not sonal possessions, organizes clutter, cleans out and liquidates homes and stages them for active struggles. While Woll uses the National Association of real estate showings, as well as acts as a manager Senior Move Managers to help with moves to (contractor) for renovations. other cities, she also abides by the organization’s After Yellow Tag facilitates an aging family code of ethics. When she meets new clients member’s move, including the actual moving and enters their homes, Woll and Yellow Tag service, the company then unpacks the family member’s belongings at his or her new residence. get acquainted with a person’s past, present and future, forming a personal bond. The company has four employees, with Woll “It’s not so much about the stuff in your as owner of the business. house … It’s really about the beautiful memoWoll utilizes the National Association of ries and time that you had,” Woll said. Senior Move Managers to coordinate interstate For more information, go to yellowtaghousemoves, and can even assist in moving beloved holdsales.com. pets with their owners.
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Medicare myths revealed Finance by Adam Cmejla
It’s time to lift the hood and examine Medicare, more specifically some common myths and misunderstandings that we see in our conversations with clients. A recent study found that 27 percent of pre-retiree respondents didn’t know how their health care expenses would change in retirement once enrolled in Medicare, and 65 percent of newly retired individuals (ages 65 to 75) say they pay the same or more for health care in retirement. Let’s examine four myths and facts about Medicare. Myth #1: Medicare is mandatory. Medicare is not mandatory. If you are an employee or the spouse of a covered employee and the current company has more than 20 employees, you are able to continue coverage under that group’s plan. Everyone else must enroll at age 65 or face a penalty. Myth #2: I’m automatically enrolled in Medicare. Medicare is not automatic, except if you are already receiving Social Security benefits. If you are not receiving Social Security benefits, you must enroll during open enrollment. Open enrollment is the three-month window leading up to your 65th birthday, the month of your birthday and the three months after. If you are covered under a group plan, you have up to seven months after group coverage ends to en-
roll without penalty. Myth #3: All medical costs are covered under Medicare. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, (non-medically driven) dental and eye exams, hearing aids, cosmetic surgery, billed services over Medicare-approved amounts and amounts not covered by deductibles and coinsurance (20 percent) are all the responsibility of the insured, not Medicare. This is why supplemental insurance is a key planning discussion (otherwise referred to as “medigap” policies). Myth #4: Medical expenses aren’t that much higher in retirement. Medicare premiums start at $99.90 per person and increase as one’s income increases. Add to that outof-pocket costs, prescription drug coverage, copayments, coinsurance, deductibles and supplemental premiums, and it’s easy to see how medical care must be a major planning piece in everyone’s retirement planning situation. If you haven’t already, make sure you sit down with a qualified professional to discuss these and many other scenarios that are likely to impact your retirement plan. Adam Cmejla is president of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, a comprehensive financial services firm. He can be reached at 853-6777 or adam@ integratedpwm.
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Move the needle – simplify Commentary by CJ McClanahan
As I write this message, Facebook has just completed its first day of trading on the NASDAQ and closed $.23 above its opening price of $38. Already there are dozens of “Was Facebook Overhyped” stories flying all over the Internet. Last night, I had a long drive from a client and I listened to more than two hours of sports talk radio. In this time span, I heard at least five different explanations about why Steve Blake, and not Kobe Bryant, took the last shot in the Lakers game. It’s not enough to simply look at each of these issues and say – “Facebook opened on the NASDAQ” or “the Lakers lost.” Unfortunately, with a 24-hour news cycle and hundreds of outlets all competing for attention, the media make everything complex. This applies to all areas of our lives. Simple is no longer acceptable. As a result, when sales begin to slow in business, we assume it’s time for new products, services and marketing strategies. The next thing you know, we’ve added 10 menu items and signed up for a corporate Pinterest account. If these newest additions don’t immediately move the needle, we’ll add some more. It never seems to end. But in business, less is often more. The best example of this philosophy is the Down the middle – Greed gobbles up both the high and the low of the market; middle men like Black Rock (BLK) and Travelers (TRV). smartmoney.com
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I’ve just returned from a travel conference. All in all it was a good trip. I learned about popular destinations, discovered new marketing tips and gained valuable insight on business management. You know what else I learned? Experts sometimes speak in circles. Take my class on client relationships. Our knowledgeable speaker gained my attention when he praised the merits of travel agents. We give personal service, expert knowledge and are a trusted partner when things go wrong. Online travel booking Web sites just can’t compare. He lost me, though, when he stated we should be available 24/7 by having online booking capabilities built into our Web sites. Isn’t this the opposite of personal service? A marketing expert suggested we do whatever it takes to stand out. Go above and beyond, she urged; treat every customer as if he were your only one. Her stance changed the next day during the business-marketing seminar. Here I learned I should focus on my customers with Yankees – Midwesterners sleep better than our friends with southern ZIP codes. Those in the north tend to be disturbed less during sleep according to a new study that maps the sleeping patterns across the country. www.health.com
the largest bookings. I don’t need those other clients; I can redirect them to the Internet. So much for every customer counting! Another speaker talked about the importance of having a unique Web site. It is, he insists, our brand. My Web site is my resume to the world and should give the reader a glimpse of who I am (and a reason to call me over the competition). Later in his talk, the speaker revealed I can take advantage of his Web site hosting services. Here I can get a distinctive Web site with the same up-to-date travel information as about a 1,000 other agents. Doesn’t sound very unique to me …. While I learned many things, this conference gave me one real takeaway. I need to work hard, educate myself and treat each client with the respect they deserve. No expert can argue with that. Tracy Line is a travel writer and agent, and the owner of Noblesville Travel. Contact her at Tracy@ noblesvilletravel.com. For travel tips and information check out her blog at www.noblevilletravel.com.
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DIVORCE – WHAT TO EXPECT: Maintenance / Alimony In Indiana, what was historically referred to as alimony is now termed “spousal maintenance.” Parties going through a divorce should be advised that there are two (2) types of spousal maintenance: (1) temporary spousal maintenance, which may be ordered to be paid by one party during the pendency of the divorce; and (2) spousal maintenance after entry of the final Decree of Dissolution by the court. Temporary maintenance can be ordered by a court at the preliminary hearing or agreed upon by the parties. The purpose of this order is to allow the parties to maintain the “status quo” in order to meet all financial obligations during the pendency of the divorce. When determining whether an award of temporary maintenance is appropriate, courts may consider which party will be living in the marital home with the children during the pendency of the divorce and any discrepancy in the parties’ earnings or income in relation to the existing marital obligations. When appropriate, the court may order one party to pay the other’s obligations, such as the monthly mortgage, utilities on the marital residence, car payment, or minimum monthly payments on credit cards. Post-dissolution spousal maintenance may be ordered to be paid after the court’s entry of the Decree of Dissolution in three (3) circumstances (absent an agreement to the contrary.); (1) if a party is incapacitated due to a physical or mental disability such that they cannot work and support themselves; (2) if a
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child of the marriage is disabled and the party taking on primary care and custody of that child will not be able to work to support himself/ herself, and the child due to the caretaking responsibilities which are required; and (3) if “rehabilitative maintenance” is deemed appropriate when one spouse is required to further his/her education or training prior to a re-entry into the workforce due to the fact that their education, training or employment was interrupted for homemaking or child rearing reasons. Under Indiana law, rehabilitative maintenance may only be ordered to be paid for up to a period three (3) years. If you would like to request an award of spousal maintenance, it would be beneficial to speak with attorney who has had experience in such matters given the fact that a spousal maintenance award is extremely fact-sensitive. A maintenance request should be made only when appropriate so as to avoid unnecessary delay in resolving your case, as it could lead to potential conflicts which otherwise can distract the parties from reaching a reasonable settlement. At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, maintenance or any other family law concerns, please contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com. Stay tuned for the next installment of “Divorce-What to Expect: Options to Resolve Your Case Prior to Trial ” by HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C.
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Largest Greek island creates Crete expectations Commentary by Don Knebel The inhabitants of Crete, the largest Greek island, have long suffered a strange libel. The biblical letter to Titus says, “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel scene of the Last Judgment shows the Cretan King Minos with a serpent wrapped around him, judging the damned as they fall into Hell. But Cretans (not to be confused with cretins) got the last laugh in 1900 when English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovered on Crete the heart of an advanced civilization existing hundreds of years before civilization came to the Greek mainland. This once-forgotten civilization, now labeled “Minoan” in honor of King Minos, is literally the stuff of legend. Modern travelers to Crete can visit the restored Minoan palace of Knossos, near the modern city of Heraklion. That large complex, built between 1700 and 1400 B.C., eventually contained more than 1,300 interlocking rooms on multiple levels. It is the likely source of the ancient myth of the labyrinth, where King Minos is said to have kept the half-bull, half-man Minotaur. The Minoans were the first sea-farers, with ships carrying both goods and culture around the Mediterranean. Exported Minoan pottery has been found as far east as the Mediterranean coast of modern Israel. In fact, some people
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think that the Philistines who settled along that coast were actually Minoans who fled Crete when a volcanic eruption destroyed their cities, perhaps giving rise to the legend of Atlantis. Cretans and King Minos have regained their good reputations. But be warned that the Greek islands were not created equal. If you long to see where European civilization really began, where the Minotaur was kept and where the legend of Atlantis may have started, a trip to Crete would
be a great choice. But if you imagine a Greek island with gleaming white villages on a hilltop above bright blue waters, you should probably stick with Santorini. Don Knebel works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com. For the full column and more photos, visit currentzionsville.com.
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Sharp blades, sharp lawn Commentary by Chris Arney Mower blades will dull over time, which can have a negative impact on lawns and lawn mowers. Dull blades require more energy to cut and increase the wear and tear on your lawn mower. Over time, using less-than-sharp blades will begin to impact your lawn as well. Examine the tips of the grass after you cut the lawn. If the ends appear to be jagged or shredded, it’s time to sharpen the blades. A poor cut will cause the plant to recover more slowly, requiring more time, nutrients and water to repair itself. It also gives the end of the leaf a brown appearance and can detract from the overall appearance of the lawn. But remember: safety first! Disconnect the spark plug before working on the blades. Next, using the proper size wrench, loosen the bolt that secures the blade to the deck. Most mowers only have one bolt per blade. You might need
a block of wood to wedge against the blades so that it does not spin. After you have removed the blade, inspect it for damage; blades that are bent or have large divots need to be replaced. If it comes to replacement, I recommend taking the old blade with you to the store to match up the length and size of the bolt hole. Secure the blade in a vise before sharpening. Files and grinders will make short work of a dull edge. Carefully work the edge of the blade. You do not want to actually change the angle of the cutting edge, only make it sharper. Butter-knife sharp is all it takes to make a clean cut. Reinstall the blade and get back to cutting grass. Sharp blades will increase the life of your mower and improve the look of your lawn.
For the birds – Have a feeder but are only attracting run-of-the-mill birds? A feeder stocked with fresh fruit will tempt colorful birds like tanagers, orioles, bluebirds and waxwings. - almanac.com
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Original back patio: This home, located in the Claybridge subdivision on the west side of Carmel, was built in the early 1990s, and the current homeowners are the original owners. They commented, “We had an ugly blue stone patio that had become very dirty. We really never used the back patio and we felt the great views of the water were going to waste. We thought a great deal about the design we wanted, and the designers were very helpful with ideas too.” New gazebo: The new gazebo includes an outdoor TV and motorized retractable screens that raise and lower with a remote control. “Our favorite part of the space is the gazebo. We never realized what we had been missing by not spending any time in our backyard until we had the gazebo built. We have comfortable furniture out there, where we sit and play games together on our iPads. We also had large patio heaters installed so we can use it during the colder weather. It feels like we have added a whole other room to our home.” Deck and patio details: The project included new Timbertech composite decking, custom black aluminum railing, a fire pit and a concrete paver patio with seat walls and a built-in grill. “When we have people over, we sit by the fire 32 | May 29, 2012
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Final results: The homeowners noted, “We are very happy to be able to spend time at the back of the house now. We have a very nice backyard, as (we) spend a lot of time with the flowers and landscaping, and we live on a lake. We feel like we can appreciate that area much more now. It is a delight to be out there. We joke that we feel like we are out in the country when we are out there.”
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