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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. .Section 11. Tenure of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. In the case of judges of the Court of Appeals the electorate of the geographic district in which he serves shall vote on the question of approval or rejection. Every such justice and judge shall retire at the age specified by statute in effect at the commencement of his current term.

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Every such justice or judge is disqualified from acting as a judicial officer, without loss of salary, while there is pending (1) an indictment or information charging him in any court in the United States with a crime punishable as a felony under the laws of Indiana or the United States, or (2) a recommendation to the Supreme Court by the commission on judicial qualifications for his removal or retirement. On recommendation of the commission on judicial qualifications or on its own motion, the Supreme Court may suspend such justice or judge from office without salary when in any court in the United States he pleads guilty or no contest or is found guilty of a crime punishable as a

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FROM THE BACKSHOP The point was to lampoon Palin We received a voice mail about Tim Campbell’s cartoon in the June 7 issue of Current, the one depicting Rosa Parks’ bus and Sarah Palin’s in succession. We were told we’re racist. That would be news to us, and sad news, at that. We’re actually nothing of the sort. Somebody lost – completely – the intent, which was to lampoon Palin for her over-inflated opinion of herself and her candidacy (heaven forbid!). No, we don’t view our world by color, and, no, we don’t legislate what Tim draws, just as we don’t legislate anyone’s conclusions. Get to know us and you’ll see. ••• The Family Justice Center, a government “pathway for healing,” should – we hope – be ready in early 2012 to receive abuse victims in a one-stop treatment/counseling/interview location. It can’t come a moment too soon. Some victims have had to endure up to 27 interviews. The center would cut that to one. ••• Join us in wishing Jennifer Kehl a speedy recovery from knee surgery … just in time for her pride and joy, the Fishers Freedom Festival this weekend. She’s a remarkable woman, forging relationships and spearheading planning all year long, as executive director of the event, for

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg two days of outstanding summertime fun. ••• President Barack Obama: “There are days when I say, ‘One term is enough.’ ” We were thinking the same thing. ••• Congratulations to our friend, Brandon Gorin, owner of Marco’s Pizza in Fishers, and his wife, Julie, on the birth of their daughter last week. She joins a 4-year-old big brother at home. Gorin is poised to open a Marco’s outlet inside Ben & Ari’s, just north of 141st Street and Ind. 37 in Noblesville. Pizza with fun and games? It makes perfect sense! (Actually, pizza alone makes perfect sense, too.)

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COMMENTARY By Jordan Fischer Last week I wrote encouraging parents to make sure their kids (and themselves, if applicable) learn how to swim, so as to avoid any further pool tragedies in the wake of a pair of drownings in Indianapolis. In response, one reader sent in a letter pointing out that even strong swimmers can get in trouble, and parents should think twice about letting their children go off to the public pool without supervision. As a former lifeguard, I can tell you, even at our most alert, it’s nearly impossible to be watching every swimmer at every moment in a busy pool. The extra eyes parents provide on their own children help lifeguards to keep everyone safe ••• Likely one of those memories I suppressed after leaving high school, I was reminded of the existence of driver’s education this week

while driving down I-465. I feel for those kids who have to learn to drive on the busy interstate with trucks barreling down the highway alongside them. I learned to drive on country roads and small city streets. My biggest worry was that a cow might break loose and decide to take a nap on the interstate. ••• I want to thank you, the reader, for making our job so much easier by sending in your events and news items to us. While we don’t always have space for every single thing that gets submitted, we look over everything, and do our best to get it in. Keep sending in your news, and we’ll keep publishing. Jordan Fischer is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may e-mail him at jordan@ youarecurrent.com

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It’s not easy to lose a pet – even a gecko COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I just got off the phone with the exotic animal vet, and much to my surprise, I am extremely upset by her news: Quickie, my 9-year-old son’s beloved leopard gecko of four years, is in renal failure. When I called my husband to tell him, I couldn’t even speak for the lump in my throat! What gives? I’m supposed to be the tough-asnails, never-let-‘em-see-you-cry, cold-hearted mom who detests hugs and Hallmark commercials even more than scouring maggot-filled garbage cans. And Quickie is a lizard for Pete’s sake, not a big-eyed puppy or a fluffy kitten. We don’t snuggle with her, play fetch, even touch her much. She devours live crickets and meal worms and washes her eyeballs with her tongue. Her impending demise should come as a relief to me, the primary reptile-poo-and-insect-limbcovered-aquarium cleaner. The real reason I’m all verklempt is my son, whom I haven’t told yet. I just can’t bear the thought of his reaction, which will certainly include massive tears that he will bravely but ineffectively attempt to suppress. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, and I don’t know what to do. I asked Doo for advice, who wasn’t much help: “Wait until you get home. Do not tell him over the phone.” (And typical Doo, “How much is all of this going to cost?” A question of course

I never even asked the vet. Who cares! Money shouldn’t matter when family’s concerned, even if said family member basks in the nude and sports a striped tail.)

I just can’t bear the thought of his reaction, which will certainly include massive tears that he will bravely but ineffectively attempt to suppress. Might Quickie live? Yes. Because the vet can’t identify the exact cause of her kidney failure – could be severe dehydration or a bacterial infection among a host of other things – antibiotics and fluids may work. But the doctor cautioned that at this advanced stage, Quickie’s chances of survival are only slightly higher than all of our children winning collegiate luge scholarships. They will know in 72 hours after another round of lab work, when we, coincidentally, will be half way through our road trip to South Carolina. Andrew’s last time seeing his pet might have been this morning when the vet examined her. He didn’t even say goodbye! And now, I am actually crying. The worst part is thinking we may have been responsible for this. Maybe if we had sought

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medical attention sooner, or kept more moisture in her tank, or continued with the calcium dusting of her food. I don’t know. I’m sitting at work stalling so I that don’t have to go home and deal with Andrew. But I guess the sooner he hears, the sooner he can begin to cope with what’s happening. By the time you read this we will either be one gecko short at Chez Wilson (I’m choking up again at the thought!) or taking exceedingly drastic precautions to ensure another four years of joy with our “immortal” Quickie. I will, of course, keep you updated. Peace out. P.S. I discussed the issue with Andrew last night, and initially, he successfully maintained his composure. The dam didn’t burst until an hour later, midway through his pre-soccer game spaghetti dinner. As the tears poured down his red face and the sobs shook his little body, Doo and I just held him, struggling to not completely lose it ourselves. (We’ve decided consoling grief-stricken children definitely makes the Top Five Sucky Jobs of Parenting list.) On a positive note, though, Andrew went on to score two goals, his first this season, I like to think, in a tribute to his friend Quickie.

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Butler’s Stevens speaks to nearcapacity crowd at Chamber luncheon By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers “I didn’t realize how much time it takes to be good,” Brad Stevens told a near-capacity crowd June 8 at the monthly Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Stevens was reflecting on lessons he learned in his transition to head coach of the Butler University Bulldogs men’s basketball team following former Coach Todd Lickliter’s move to the University of Iowa. “I called Todd after my first year of coaching and apologized for not having realized how hard it is just to plan the right practice,” Stevens said. One audience member asked Stevens whether offers for coaching jobs at bigger schools had come in following the Bulldogs’ two consecutive runs to the national championship, as happened in Lickliter’s case. “Big schools have begun offering,” Stevens said. “But Butler isn’t a place you stay because it’s safe. It’s a place you stay because it’s where you want to be.” To questions about his recent celebrity following the Bulldogs’ two consecutive runs to the national championships, Stevens said it didn’t play a big part of his life. “One of the things that I learned quickly

Brad Stevens in coaching was that I had time to do a few things well, and that’s about it,” Stevens said. “I love coaching, but I want to spend time with my family more. So those are the only two things I do. And it’s a great life.” The next Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be the “State of the Schools” on July 20 at the Forum Conference Center. For more information, visit http://www.fisherschamber.com/.

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Even in an economic recession, Justin Snow’s entrepreneurial success shows there’s still room for good, clean family fun. Snow is the owner of Snapperz Family Fun and Sports, a family fun and sports center opening a new location where Bounce Town previously stood in Carmel’s Clay Terrace. Snow is also the long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts, which provided the business with its name. “Our goal is for families to come in and be active with their children,” Snow said. “There’s a lot of kids playing video games, and we want them in here running around.” The Carmel Snapperz location will fill its 34,000 sq. ft. with a soft play area, inflatables, laser tag, bumper cars and rock climbing. All of the attractions are disinfected twice weekly, Snow added, saying that he knew cleanliness was as important to his patrons as to him. “Our most important thing is to make families happy,” Snow said. “I want to come in here and be first class.” The new location will be the third for Snow,

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The lazy days of summer? COMMENTARY By Susan Bryant A long school year has ended, a much anticipated summer break has begun, and I’ve already heard one of the most dreaded phrases a mother can hear: “I’m bored, Mom. What are we going to do today?” Over the last nine months, school has kept kids occupied for more than seven hours each weekday. Extracurricular activities accounted for even more of their time. Now each day stretches before them just waiting to be filled with what they hope will be one “awesome” activity after another. But how should that time really be spent? For those of us who experienced childhood some time ago (you know who you are), summertime really just meant a break from the routine of school. Vacations, camps, trips to the swimming pool – even a trip to get ice cream – were a treat, meaning they happened on occasion. In contrast, it seems the expectation today’s parents have for themselves is to deliver an action-packed smorgasbord of exciting and/ or educational experiences for their kids. My mom put very little effort into arranging my summer days to make sure they were fun. That was largely my responsibility. It would be great if the result of giving kids more and more was that they appreciated what

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they had more and more. Unfortunately, sometimes the more we offer, the higher we set the bar for ourselves as parents to keep up. Instead of enjoying the current moment, kids are conditioned to ask, “What’s next?” For each child, there is an optimum balance between scheduled “big fun” activity and complete free time and parents have the difficult task of figuring out what that is. It’s easy to assume bigger is better, but I’m always surprised that the best memories my kids have had from past summers often don’t include the “big ticket” items I thought they would enjoy most. I suggest dialing down our kids’ and our own expectations of what makes a great summer. Let’s put less pressure on ourselves as parents to keep our kids busy and entertained and let them learn how to engage themselves. Not letting them find their own way out of boredom is doing them a disservice. (Besides, the more you do with your kids, the worse I look to mine. This philosophy already isn’t earning me any popularity points in my house.) As parents, so much of our own pleasure comes from watching our kids have fun. But we don’t need to focus solely on their experience. Summer is fleeting. Make sure you’re enjoying it too. Susan Bryant is a freelance writer and mother of two in Fishers. You can reach her at susanbryant7@gmail.com

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Fishers resident Bob Hanes recalls his time at McMurdo Station, Antarctica By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Bob Hanes realized he had to get creative. Recruiter after recruiter at a job fair in Colorado listened politely to what he had to say, and then thanked him for his time; more than 11,700 other candidates were applying for the same group of 128 jobs at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica as Hanes. The average age of the applicants was 35. Hanes was 72. Today, a resident of Fishers, he is 84. “They were very polite, but I could tell they weren’t interested in me because I was easily the oldest person in the room,” Hanes said. “So I decided to deluge them with information.” To the recruiters Hanes felt most optimistic about, he began sending letters once a week. To further distinguish himself, he created a personalized logo which he printed on the front of each packet. “That way, I thought, even if they don’t open the letter, they’ll know who it’s from,” Hanes said. Hanes’ determination paid off. He was selected for a position in the dining room at the station. More important to Hanes, he got to return for five months to Antarctica – a frozen continent that had captivated his attention after a 10-day cruise to the bottom of the world in 1992.

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“I had a former college roommate who asked me if I’d like to go somewhere and climb a mountain,” Hanes said. The year was 1987, and the then-60-year-old Hanes was recently retired from a Dale Carnegie Training franchise he owned and operated. The mountain they selected was Mt. Everest. “We decided, given our age, we might as well start at the toughest one first,” Hanes said. Hanes and his former roommate spent 23 days on the trail hiking the 18,000 ft. to the Everest base camp. Beyond that, the journey would have become too prohibitively expensive for the pair. Many climbers who seek the summit spend upwards of $50,000 in the process. But, Hanes said, the climb wet his appetite for adventure. In the more than two decades since his Everest trip, Hanes has climbed to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, traveled Mongolia, seen New Zealand, Ireland, Greece and Holland, and cruised around the Antarctic peninsula aboard an Argentine naval supply ship. It was the latter trip which eventually brought him back to Antarctica.

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away, and wrote for the station’s newspaper, the “Antarctic Sun.” “I think I just wanted it more than everyone else,” Hanes said, reflecting on his unlikely presence at the station. “I did what I had to do to stand out from the crowd.” Whether the goal is climbing Everest or writing a novel, Hanes said, it all starts with believing in oneself. “I worked on selling ideas in my professional life,” Hanes said, “so I just turned that around and sold myself.” For her part, Hanes’ wife Jane seems proud and somewhat bemused at her husband’s travels. “I thought he was crazy,” she said, “but I supported him. As for me, I want to shower, be able to brush my teeth and sleep in a bed.” As a reminder of his time in Antarctica, Hanes decorated his bathroom with penguins. Every time he sees them, he says, he remembers the five months he spent at McMurdo Station. “If it hadn’t been for that college roommate, I might never have done any of it,” Hanes said. “Now I’m reaching the age where I am slowing down, and I’m so happy I did it when I did it, because I don’t think I could do it now.” “Whatever you’re thinking about… do it,” Hanes added. “If you put it off for too many years, you’ll never do it.”

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Which: Theatre or theater?

GRAMMAR LESSON By Brandie Bohney I recently got an e-mail from a reader who is frustrated with the insistence of some Americans to cling to traditionally British spellings of certain words. I don’t share his frustration with the alternate spellings or with the point of view that the British spellings are incorrect for Americans, but I did think it would be an interesting subject to research a little further. It turns out most of the spelling changes originated in the early 19th century when Noah Webster was putting together a dictionary of American English. He wanted to distinguish British English from American English – perhaps as a big, wet raspberry at the Brits – by simplifying spelling or arranging the letters more phonetically. Grey became gray, colour became color, favourite became favorite, centre

became center, and theatre became theater. The traditional British spellings, however, were never dropped completely. Especially in acting circles, many people clung to the British forms. Now, most British spellings are acceptable alternatives to the American ones. With the exception of the switch from ou to o, almost all British spellings are considered as correct as their American counterparts. So which spelling should you use? Really, it’s up to you. There are a few things to keep in mind, though: Words with –re (centre) endings versus –er (center) endings tend to be considered in some circles more sophisticated and in other circles more stodgy or stuffy. Often in acting circles, theatre is the spelling to signify an acting company or the art of acting on stage, while theater refers to the building in

which movies are shown or theatre is performed. Certain other words exhibit a change in connotation with the change in spelling. For example, learned is considered standard in American English, but the British form, learnt, would be seen (or heard) by many as a nonstandard – or even uneducated – form of the past tense of to learn. It is, however, an acceptable spelling (and pronunciation). If you dislike the British spellings and, like Noah Webster, would like to thumb your nose at the Brits, don’t use them. If you think they’re fancy, and you’re feeling the need to be fancy, go ahead and use them. Both spellings are correct. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

County teachers pens musical about H.C. Andersen the Hans Christian Andersen, will be traveling was eight until the beginning of his writing sucBy Jordan Fischer to Carmel for the opening night of the musical, cess at 23. The second half follows him into his Current in Fishers June 16. 60s in 1865. He may have died in 1875, but that hasn’t Clair and husband John had written musicals Andersen 200 years on stopped Hans Christian Andersen from haunttogether before, including “Cimarron Sue and “We still use Andersen’s stories as industry ing the halls of Clay Middle School – three of the Silver Secret” and an adaptation of “Pocashorthand today,” John said. “To say ‘the emhim, in fact. hontas” for the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre peror’s new clothes’ is a totally accepted saying.” The three Andersens, played, in this case, by in Indianapolis. This musical, however, presentIn fact, many of Andersen’s fairy tales conBlake Miller, Eric Weigand and Carmel City tinue to reach modern Councilman Rick Sharp, audiences in the form of are the leading men of reprints, adaptations, and director June McCarty even feature films. The Clair’s original musical, Walt Disney Company “Andersen: A Fairy Tale has built an empire on Life.” animated films of AndersClair, who directs the en’s works, including “The drama program at Clay Little Mermaid,” which Middle School, co-wrote has grossed more than the work with her husband $211 million worldwide John and Derek Hakes, since its release in 1989. who provided its musical “I think he remains aspect. Support for the interesting because of the project was provided by a truths in his writing,” $25,000 Lilly Endowment Clair said. “He wrote Teacher Creativity Grant about the human condiin 2008. The musical foltion. Who among us has lows the life of Andersen not felt ugly, has not felt from a young boy in DenRick Sharp as Adult Andersen and Eric Weigand as Teen Andersen bow to each lonely? Who hasn’t wantmark through his tremenother during a dress rehearsal. ed to be loved?” dous success in adulthood ed unique challenges. “A person alive in Andersen’s time actually as a poet, novelist and author of fairy tales. “The first step of the writing process was to said, ‘Your novels have made you famous, but “I thought, here’s the story that’s never been find the point of view,” John said. “Were we your fairytales will make you immortal,’” John told,” Clair said. “He’s the ugly duckling. That added. story is totally autobiographical. Here’s this gan- going to retell the fairytales? Were we going to focus on a period of his life? Were we going to “Andersen: A Fairytale Life,” produced by gly kid, and he’s Hans Christian Andersen.” cover his whole body of work?” the Carmel Repertory Theatre, will be shown Researching Andersen Ultimately, the Clairs decided that the most at The Studio Theater at The Center for the Clair’s original interest in Andersen came Performing Arts from June 16 – June 26, while she was studying abroad in Denmark dur- fascinating story was Andersen’s own. “From there,” John said, “it was just write a with a gala celebration on June 17. A full cast ing college. Her next trip to the country, part of page, cross half of it out. Write a page, cross half list and ticket information is available online the Lilly grant, was similarly studious. of it out.” through the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ “We read biographies, we visited his homeThe first act of the musical takes the audience Andersen.A.Fairy.Tale.Life, or the theatre’s webtown, we spoke to experts,” Clair said. One of through Andersen’s childhood, from the time he site, www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com. those experts, Dr. Johan de Mylius, director of

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By Jennifer Kehl Current in Fishers Newcomers to the Fishers area might ask, “What is the Fishers Freedom Festival?” But those of you who have attended might agree it is as close to Uncle Sam and homemade apple pie as you can get. The Fishers Freedom Festival offers a variety of activities, events and food for all ages. Held at the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Dr., just off Holland Drive and Ellipse Parkway in Fishers, this free event offers fine arts and crafts, food and business vendors, live music, a 5K event, a children’s tent, parades, street dances, fireworks and much more. Even though the event is no charge, the Festival encourages participants to donate canned foods, baby food, nonperishable goods, disposable diapers, cleaning supplies, school supplies and/ or toiletries, new toys, games, books and puzzles. Items will go to local pantries that service Fishers and the Festival’s “Roy Holland Backpacks for Kids” program. The festival is supported financially by fundraising events, sponsorships, booth-space rentals, grants and contributions from area businesses and residents. Operating as a 501 (c) (3) tax deductible, volunteer organization, the festival is independent from the Town of Fishers and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. We have been very fortunate to have a very strong volunteer base to draw from. Every year, we have around 30 individuals serving as co-coordinators for each specific event, and an additional 300-plus volunteers are used during the two-day festival. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedicated volunteers and the continued support that we receive from our Festival Partners. This event would not be possible without each and every one of you. Donations are always welcome and can be mailed to: Fishers Freedom Festival, P.O. Box 930, Fishers, IN 46038 or online at www.fishersfreedomfestival.org. You can receive additional information by visiting www.fishersfreedomfestival.org. The committee is always looking for volunteers who can donate as much or as little time possible.

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The first festival was held in 1989. The 1989 Budget was $3,500 The 2011 Budget is $296,800 The 1989 attendance was approximately 1,000 The 2010 attendance was estimated to be 45,000+ The 1992 budget for the fireworks was $3,260 The 2011 budget for the fireworks is $10,000 In 1989 there were 26 participants in the Children’s Parade In 2010 there were more than 350 participants in the Children’s Parade The first Main Parade was in 1989 and 35 units participated In 2010, there were 102 units in the Main Parade In 1989 the Run/Walk had about 50 runners The 2011 Run/Walk is expecting over 1,400 participants Since 1989, three Volunteers have volunteered for every Festival Darcy Bryant • Don Dragoo • Rhonda Wright It takes over 300 volunteers Festival weekend to assure the success of the Festival.

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Saturday, June 25 schedule 6:15 a.m.

5K Event/2 Mile Family Walk Registration Located on the west-side of Roy Holland Memorial Park on the corner of Sunblest Blvd. and Ellipse Parkway. A donation of $12.00 for the 5K Event thru 6/21 $15.00 after 6/21. 2 Mile Family Walk. $7.50 per person age 13 and over. 12 and under Free (shirt not included). Shirts can be purchased for $5.00. Pre-registration pick up is Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24 in the park building 5PM-7PM. All proceeds will benefit the “Roy Holland Memorial Fund”, “Backpacks for Kids” program which supports the Hamilton Southeastern School District and future festivals. Please Pre-Register before June 23rd online at the link listed below. There will be a very limited amount of registration available on site the day of the event.Register online at: http//getmeregistered.com/FISHERSFREEDOMFESTIVAL.org Co-Sponsored by: Bluemile, Central Indiana Orthopedic, DeFur Voran LLP, Fishers Pediatric Dentistry, Geist Age Management Experts, Hinckley Springs Indianapolis, Marco’s Pizza, Sears Home Services, Star Financial Bank and Team Green Dentistry.

8 a.m.

5K Event and 2 Mile Family Walk - The Special Guest Starter to be announced.

8:45 a.m.

Kiddie Run registration – This event is for children 9 years and under. Parent or legal guardian must be present and must sign a waiver for your child to participate. This event is FREE. Sponsored by Kindercare Learning Center and Co-sponsored by Brian Balance Achievement Centers, Don Hinds Ford, Indy Moms and Sports of All Sorts. Located on the northwest ball diamond near the 5K event.

9 a.m.

UFO Major Disc Dog Competition Registration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond on the west side of the park building. Current in Fishers Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found and lost children. Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park. Open until 10:00 p.m. Kroger Food Drive and Harris Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Suggested admission to the Festival is canned foods, NEW backpacks, school supplies, diapers, toiletries, NEW toys, books, puzzles, NEW and GENTLY used clothing. The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park. Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items. Items will also be collected during the parade by local scout troops. Open all day. Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Booths – Suggested admission: canned foods, NEW back-

packs, non-perishable foods, school supplies and toys. Open until 8:00 p.m.

10 a.m.

Food Vendors – Open all day. Opening Ceremonies – Raising of the flag by Fishers Police and Fire Department, local Boy Scouts, Fishers American Legion Post #470, and singer Karen Roudebush. Located at the flagpole in front of the park building. The William D. Kehl Volunteer of the Year will be announced and the Aaron’s Royal Court will be crowned towards the end of the opening ceremonies. Community Health Network Business Vendors Tent - Local businesses will be available to help festival patrons with information on what they can provide to our community. Open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Trick Out My Playhouse- *New event this year! Located just in front of the Community Health Network Business Vendors Tent. Vote for your favorite playhouse until 2pm Sunday. The winner of this friendly contest will receive a trophy. These playhouse will be placed in the silent auction, so don’t forget to get your bid in before 2pm on Sunday. Children’s Tent – Co-Sponsored by Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St Vincent, North Magazine, Teachers Credit Union, RCR Technology Corporation and SAXONY. Many hands-on activities for children through age 12. Face painting, crafts, sand art and much more! Adults must accompany children

Local students honor heroes with T-shirts By Scott Raychel Current in Fishers Elementary, middle and junior high school students in the Hamilton Southeastern districted were invited to enter into the 2011 Fishers Freedom Festival T-shirt design contest in order to create an official shirt for the festival. The theme for this year’s design contest was “Honoring Our Hometown Heroes.” “With the tenth year anniversary of September 11th coming up, we wanted to honor it and pay tribute to the local fire department, the police department and teachers in our schools,” said Jennifer Kehl, festival organizer and member of the T-shirt design contest committee that chose the winners. The winners of this year’s contest were Hamilton Southeastern Junior High’s Karina Ellis,

who designed the front of the shirt, and New Britton Elementary’s Caitlin Scholl, who designed the back. “We had probably more than 1500 designs turned in. We go through them to see if they fall within the theme and see if it’ll be reproduced in the actual T-shirt,” said Kehl. “We really liked the designs chosen this year because they are simple and clean.” The winning students will get a free T-shirt bearing their design, a trophy, and will be featured in the Festival Guide and the main parade. The T-shirt will be available for purchase in the Fishers Freedom Festival Office for $10 each at 8591 E. 116th St., at the Fisher’s Freedom Festival, and from the Festival’s Web site. Proceeds benefit future Fishers Freedom Festivals.

under six years old. K-ID’s BMV will be on site from 11am-5pm for children’s digital ID cards. Open until 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction – Located near the Entertainment Tent. Make sure you bid on one of the tricked out playhouses!

10:30 a.m.

Water Balloon Launch and Discover Scuba – They will be open until 6 p.m. Bring your swimming suit and try out the scuba tank. The swimming pool will be set up on the far north end of Roy Holland Memorial Park. FREE. Discover Scuba is sponsored by Indy MPH Watersports.

10:45 a.m.

Entertainment Tent – Life Connection Worship Team Singers Kids Entertainment – Located inside the park building and under the park building awning until 4pm. Sponsored by Cumberland Road Christian Church.

11 a.m.

Beer and Wine Garden- Open until 9:30pm. Located on the soccer field near the outdoor stage. Everyone will be carded each time they enter the Beer and Wine Garden. YOU MAY NOT WALK THE PARK WITH ADULT BEVERAGES. Bringing your own adult beverages into the park is a violation of the law.

12 p.m.

Hamilton County Law Enforcement K-9 demonstration. Located on the grass on the east side of the Entertainment Tent.

Opening Night July 8th PERFORMANCE TIMES: Wednesdays& Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. With special 4:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, July 9th TICKET PRICES:

$37.50 Senior, Student and Group rates available

Call 317 843-3800 To Purchase Tickets Or Buy Online At www.ActorsTheatreOfIndiana.Org

Directed & Choreographed by Broadway Veteran:

David Engel (Seussical: The Musical, La Cage Aux Folles, Putting It Together)

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Queen Norah Cotton of Geist Christian Preschool

Princess Elle Powers of Lantern Road Elementary

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Princess Lily Stoops of Sand Creek Elementary

Princess Annabelle Willard

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Sunday, June 26 schedule 8 a.m.

Indy Disc Dog Classic Registration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond located on the west side of the Park Building

8:30 a.m.

Entertainment Tent – Nondenominational Church Service given by Cumberland Road Christian Church will last until 9 a.m. Current in Fishers Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found, and lost children. Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park. Open until 10 p.m. Kroger Food Drive and Harris Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Nonperishables food items and school supplies will be collected. The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park. Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items. Open all day.

9 a.m.

at Holland Drive. Please park your car on a cul-de-sac near Sunblest Blvd., and walk your child to the starting point (FREE – There is no registration, just show up).

10 a.m.

IU North Hospital Children’s Parade- The parade route will follow Ellipse Parkway and will end at the intersection of Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive. Food Vendors – Open all day. Community Health Network FREE Game Booths – Games and Children’s Bingo. These vendors will be located under the big top tent on the parking lot. Fishers Knights of Columbus will host the Children’s Bingo. Open until 2:30 p.m. Trick Out My Playhouse- Located just in front of the Community Health Network Business Vendors Tent. Vote for your favorite playhouse until 2pm Sunday. These playhouse will be placed in the silent auction, so don’t forget to get your bid in before 2 p.m. on Sunday. Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Booths – Suggested admission: canned foods, NEW backpacks, non-perishable food, school supplies, new toys, books, puzzles. Open until 8 p.m. Silent Auction – Located next to the Entertainment Tent. Open until 2pm.

Indy Disc Dog Classic – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond located on the west side of the Park Building Corn Hole Tournament – Register online prior to June 22 at www.fishersfreedomfestival.org or 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 until 6 p.m. at the CurMik the Music Man –Located in the Enterrent in Fishers Information Tent. The tournatainment Tent ment will be in the southeast baseball diamond. 11 a.m. IU North Hospital Children’s Parade Line Up Children’s Tent – Co-Sponsored by Peyton - Line up will be at Ellipse Drive and Holland Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St Vincent, Drive. Please DO NOT drop off your child

North Magazine, Teachers Credit Union, Steven Hackneye and Evan Soni - 2 p.m. RCR Technology Corporation and SAXONY. 3 p.m. Many hands-on activities for children through Comcast Main Parade Line Up - 116th age 12. Face painting, crafts, sand art and Street, Lantern Road, and Holland Drive will much more! Adults must accompany children be closed sometime after 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. under six years old. K-ID’s BMV will be on 4 p.m. site from 12pm-3pm for children’s digital ID Comcast Main Parade - The parade will step cards. Open until 8 p.m. (Closed during the off at Lantern Road and 116th Street, west on Main Parade 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) 116th Street to Holland Drive, north to the Water Balloon Launch game open (a maxipark entrance where it will disband at Ellipse mum participation of two times per person Parkway and Holland Drive. Don’t forget per day) Open until 4 p.m. your canned goods for the Kroger Food Drive Discover Scuba – Bring your swimming suit and NEW backpacks and school supplies for and try out scuba diving. The swimming pool the “Roy Holland Backpacks for Kids” prowill be set up on the far north end of Roy gram sponsored by Harris Bank. Holland Memorial Park. FREE. Sponsored by Lantern Road north of 116th Street and Indy MPH Watersports. Open until 4 p.m. 116th Street west of Lantern Road to Holland Kids Entertainment – Located in the park Drive will be closed from 3 p.m. until apbuilding and under the park building awning. proximately 6 p.m. for the Main Parade. SurEntertainment will last until 3 p.m. Sponrounding streets may also be closed. sored by Cumberland Road Christian Church. 6:30 p.m. 12 p.m. Pre-Fireworks Band -”Big Daddy Caddy” Beer and Wine Garden – Open until 9:30pm. Weather permitting will perform in the grass Located on the soccer field near the outdoor just outside the Entertainment Tent. The stage. Everyone will be carded each time they band will play until the fireworks begin at enter the Beer and Wine Garden. You MAY dusk. Sponsored by Coors Light (The band NOT WALK THE PARK WITH ADULT will perform inside the tent if it rains). BEVERAGES. Bringing your own adult bever- AT DUSK (ABOUT 9:50p.m.) ages into the park is a violation of the law. FIREWORKS – Suggested Admission: canned Entertainment Tent foods, non-perishable food, NEW backpacks, Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do - 12p.m. school supplies, diapers, NEW toys, books and 4 Leaf Cloggers - 12:30 p.m. games. Light up necklaces will be sold at dusk G. Scotten Talent Center -1 p.m. for $3.00 each to benefit the Fireworks Fund.

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The Fishers Freedom Festival’s Children’s Parade sponsored by I.U. North Hospital is a great opportunity for children to dress up and decorate their bikes, tricycles, wagons or strollers in a patriotic manner and be rewarded for their artistic ability and creativity in celebration of our nation’s freedom. This free event will be on Sunday, June 26th at Holland Park (One Park Drive). The participant line-up and judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the parade promptly at 10:00 a.m. No registration is required. The parade route will travel Ellipse Parkway all the way around and conclude on the south side of the park. Spectators are invited to watch all of the decorated bicycles at curbside to cheer on the kids. The parade will be organized into three categories beginning with bicycles, next will be tricycles/ Big Wheels and ending with strollers and wagons. Rounding up the parade will be the Aaron’s Royal Court float. Motorized cycles or scooters are not permitted in the parade. Medals for first and second place will be awarded for the “best decorated” in each of the three parade categories. The winners will receive their medals at the conclusion of the parade. Each child will receive a goodie bag at the finish line for their participation in the parade. Approximately 350 children participated in last year’s parade while hundreds of family and friends cheered them on. Parents are welcome to participate with their child in the parade to promote fun

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for the entire family. Children need to be dropped off at Sunblest Boulevard on the east side of Holland Park at Ellipse Parkway. They must walk to the starting point at Holland Drive and Ellipse Parkway. Please do not drop your children off at Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive. Children can be picked up on the grassy area just south of the intersection. Please do not block the intersection with your vehicles for you and your child’s safety. Back in 1989, the founders of the Fishers Parade and Festival decided to have a community gathering to celebrate Independence Day. With the help of volunteers, the event originated as a one-day community picnic, parade, and a few games for the children. Due to the overwhelming participation by the public, this event grew to a two-day event. The mission of the Fishers Freedom Festival is to encourage fellowship through civic partnerships and citizen involvement by creating a safe environment, developing needed community services, promoting family integrity and striving to improve the quality of life for every resident by investing in human potential. The 23rd annual Fishers Freedom Festival will be Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th. The festival is always in need of volunteers at different levels of participation. For more information, please visit www.FishersFreedomFestival.org, email info@ fishersfreedomfestival.org, visit 8591 East 116th Street in Fishers or call 317-595-3195. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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The Abundant Life Church Flavor Café – Helping families in need Current in Fishers The 2011 season of the Abundant Life Farmers Market began on Thursday, June 2. The market is organized by Abundant Life Church located at 82nd & Hague Road in the Church parking lot. It has been serving the local community for more than six years, promoting healthy nutrition and supporting local farmers. Abundant Life Church Flavor Café has been one of the major attractions of the market, delivering ready to go meals for the busy shoppers rushing home after work. The flock of workers at the Café is shepherded by Peter Bosworth - the Senior Pastor at the Abundant Life Church and Jacob Polsley, church volunteer. The Flavor Café’s menu changes from week to week, and can vary from pulled pork sandwiches to lamb sausages on a bun. Importantly, all the proceeds from this convenient Café help contribute to scholarships for families of the preschoolers at Abundant Life Church. Brett and Kristy Selbe have had their daughter Kyla enrolled at Abundant Life School for nearly 3 years. Kyla is now in the pre-k program. During the 2010 - 2011 school year, Brett was diagnosed with a rare disease called “stiff

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man syndrome.” The medical world knows very little about this disease as there are only a few cases on record. With this disease the muscles become very weak and eventually lose all control, which results in the person being confined to a wheel chair and suffering consequential heart issues. Brett was not able to do his job, as that required manual labor. Shortly after finding out about her husband’s disease, Kristy learned that she was pregnant with their second child. Certainly, a blessing, but stressful at the same time. The Abundant Life Church was able to help with tuition while Brett was off work and seeking other employment. Baby Preston was born a little over a month ago. “This has been hard on them but I feel so blessed to be able to provide assistance to one of our families in need. Without the farmers market this would not be possible. This is just one of the many families we have been able to help and I am so thankful to the church and the community for making this possible,” said Teresa Frick, director of the Abundant Life Church Come and experience the market for yourself every Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m., rain or shine, through September 29th.

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Ingredients • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1/3 cup soy sauce • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak Directions

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1. In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, cumin, cilantro, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6

hours or overnight. 2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. 3. Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side to 130 degrees F, or to desired doneness. * serve as a steak or slice and use for awesome beef fajitas

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After months of renovation, the congregation of Hinkle Creek Friends Church is happy to announce the rededication of their 140 year old building. Late last summer chunks of the ceiling started to fall, revealing a unique tin ceiling behind. The tin ceiling could not be saved, but through a generous donation an exact replica of the pattern was purchased to replace it. A special rededication service will be held on Sunday June 26th at 10:30 a.m. with a carry-in meal to follow (there is always food whenever Hinkle Creek Friends get together). All are welcome to attend. The church is located southwest of Cicero at the corner of 216th Street and Hinkle Creek Road. 21617 Hinkle Rd. Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 877-1071 www.hinklecreekfriendschurch.org

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sushi bar is their pride and joy, offering a full, fresh bar of sushi and sashimi. Dress: Casual Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Address: 14395 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-566-1400 Website: www.konagrill.com

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The “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent KidZone” will be buzzing with new attractions, rides, games, shows and an expanded entertainment stage. The zone located just south of the Carmel Courthouse will offer free entertainment throughout the festival on the family-friendly performance stage. Leading off on the KidZone stage at 1 pm on July 3rd, Master Yoos Tae Kwando team will offer a demonstration and allow spectators to apply some of their newly learned Tae Kwando moves. In the afternoon at 2 pm, you have your choice of rocking to the sounds of the Girls Band or heading over to the grassy area to watch the Indy Dog & Disc Show or joining the Carmel Fire Dept in a ceremony dedicating their new “Safety House”. The fun will continue throughout the festival as the KidZone stage offers the magical talents of Ryan Demler, Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience, and performances by the Sho’Time Dancers, CYT’s musical presentation of “Hats Off to Broadway” and an encore performance by talented vocalists and “CarmelFest Has Talent” 2010 Winners Blake and LaTina.

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June 24 Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery: The Next Step: Selected works from John Paul Caponigro’s Next Step Alumni 2011. Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery, 1 South Range Line Road, Carmel Now through June 24 www.renaissancefineartanddesign.com Twenty-five members are currently participating in the exhibit. The resulting work is as diverse as the individuals with subjects and artistic endeavors including: landscapes, editorial, abstracts, composites, portraits, seascapes, cityscapes, nude and figure, fine art, street photography, architecture, nature, animals and wildlife. Cool Creek Concert Series: The Snakehandlers St.Vincent Health presents the Cool Creek Concert series every Friday night at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st Street, Westfield. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children age 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

June 25 Beef & Boards: Cinderella Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Now through July 1 Tickets available by phone at 317-872-9664 or online at www.beefandboards.com. Rogers & Hammerstein’s enchanting musical, Cinderella, is the classic story of the young Cinderella who is left in the care of her step-mother and three bossy step-sisters after the death of her father. It’s not until she meets Prince Charming that things start looking up. In a twist on the original musical, the Beef & Boards production features the ugly step-sisters as played by male actors.

June 26 Carmel Repertory Theatre: Andersen, a Fairy Tale Life The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel June 16 through 26; show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com “Andersen” is a musical of the true story of Hans Christian Andersen’s rise from abject poverty in an obscure village on the tiny island of Funen in Denmark, to become the most famous person in the world during his lifetime.

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July 9 Actors Theatre of Indiana: The Andrews Brothers The Studio Theatre at The Center for the Performing Arts, 4 Center Green, Carmel July 8 through 24; July 9 at 4 and 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets are $37.50, available at www.actorstheatreofindiana.org. It’s 1943 in the South Pacific , and tonight The Andrews Sisters headline the big U.S.O. show. But when a flu outbreak quarantines the girls, stagehands Max, Lawrence and Patrick, along with pin-up girl Peggy Jones, cook up the perfect way to wow the troops and save the day—all it will take is three wigs and a lot of makeup.

CarmelFest CarmelFest 2011 runs July 3 and 4 at Civic Square. For more information, visit www.carmelfest.net. On stage at CarmelFest 2011 July 3 At the Gazebo Opening ceremony – noon CarmelFest Has Talent – 12:30 Carmel Brass – 3:45 Gordon Bonham Blues Band – 5:15 The Wright Brothers – 7:30 At the North Stage: Beach Party at CarmelFest Guitar Club for Men – noon The Tides – 2 Salsa dance demo – 4 Orquesta Bravo! - 4:30 Barometer Soup – 6:30 July 4 At the Gazebo Actors Theatre of Indiana Musical Review – noon The Echoes – 1 CarmelFest Has Talent – 3 The Richmonds – 4:30 Benito DiBartoli & Doug Henthorn – 6:15 Carmel Symphony Orchestra – 8:30 At the North Stage: Americana at CarmelFest Bleu Django – noon Frank Bradford Trio – 2:30 The Renegades – 5:15 Mac McAnally – 8 (Schedule and times subject to change)

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Making Summer Safer The monkey bars are a favorite playground staple — and one of the leading causes of fractures in young children.

their parent’s land or under direct supervision of an adult 18 years of age or older.

“Most people don’t realize how dangerous monkey bars really are,” says Kosmas Kayes, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. “But we’ve treated many broken wrists, elbows and forearms that have resulted from accidents on the monkey bars.”

“A study done on ATV and bicycle crashes reported that almost all ATV injuries occurred in children under the age of 16,” Dr. Kayes shares. “And injury severity is highest for ATV crashes in terms of multiple injuries, need for surgical intervention and longer length of stay in the hospital.”

Another outdoor play toy that causes many breaks, fractures, and other serious injuries in children is a trampoline. The risk of injury from trampolines is so high that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that trampolines should never be used at home or in outdoor playgrounds. The AAP supports limited use of trampolines in supervised training programs, such as gymnastics and diving classes.

As a firsthand witness to these injuries, Dr. Kayes strongly advises not allowing children to play on any of these socalled toys. However, if you decide to let your child play on the monkey bars, trampoline or an ATV or motorized scooter, he advises that you or another adult supervises the child. And make sure the child is wearing a helmet when riding on ATVs and bikes. “A lot of injuries can be prevented – or at least minimized – with proper adult supervision and the appropriate safety gear,” he says.

That may seem extreme until you realize that monkey bars and trampolines together lead to nearly half of the injuries Dr. Kayes treats each year — particularly during the summer months.

Still, accidents happen. If you ever suspect a break or other severe injury, go to the emergency department at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast or the nearest emergency room.

And not too far behind are ATVs. Many breaks occur when children are behind the handlebars of ATVs or motorized scooters. In fact, in Indiana, it’s illegal for anyone under 14 years old to operate an ATV unless on

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Help your child avoid injuries and learn the first steps to treating them — go to KidsHealthLine.com/Ortho or scan this code with your mobile phone.

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surgery can be an overwhelming experience for a child and his or her entire family. That’s why at st.Vincent Medical center northeast, our doctors from Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent are careful to prepare and nurture children and their caregivers before, during and after surgery. Experienced Pediatric surgeons collaborate with pediatricians and various specialists to provide the best comprehensive care for your child. Pediatric surgeon, Thomas Rouse, MD, will begin offering consultations at st.Vincent Medical center northeast in July. Dr. Rouse is board certified in pediatric surgery and focuses on a familycentered approach to care. He received his medical degree from Indiana University school of Medicine, completed his surgical residency at Medical college of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and went on to a pediatric surgery fellowship at children’s national Medical center in Washington, D.c. Dr. Rouse has over 20 years of experience in the care of children. He is a member of Pediatric surgical Associates, a nine member group of pediatric surgeons that provides surgical care at Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent. We are pleased to have Dr. Rouse and his colleagues join Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent.

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat based on the relationship of your height to your weight. But this very old formula hasn’t been updated to reflect the more nutrient-dense foods that have become widespread and the larger, denser skeletons humans now have. In some cases, even athletes have BMIs in the overweight or obese range. A more reliable indicator of your fitness and your disease risk is your waist-hip ratio. If your waist measurement is bigger than your hip measurement, you are at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes. But that’s not forever: Diet and exercise can get you back in a healthier range and reduce your risk. To schedule a free consult about your waist-hip ratio, visit 3384HER.com or call our 24/7 nurse advice line at 338-4HER. Or, to schedule an appointment with an Ob/Gyn at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-415-9010. And find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/3384HER.

Presented by st.Vincent Health saturday, June 25, 6pm – 8pm (prior to concert) conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers Visit the St.Vincent Health “Prevention on the Prairie: A Journey to Wellness” booth.

Under the band shell at Conner Prairie in Fishers, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform classical and pop concerts each weekend from June 25 through September 5. St.Vincent Health is a proud sponsor of the evening, focusing on a healthy lifestyle throughout the summer by highlighting various health services. Please visit IndianapolisSymphony.org, for more information.

2011 Fishers Freedom Festival Presented by st.Vincent Health saturday and sunday, June 25-26 Roy Holland Memorial Park 1 Park Drive, Fishers The Fishers Freedom Festival is a great opportunity for families and friends to get together and experience great food, music, crafts and games. Visit the Kid Zone, sponsored by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, for information on home safety for kids. Stop by the K-IDS BMV on June 25 from 11 am to 2 pm to learn about identification cards for children. And pick up health information from various St.Vincent Health booths. Visit FreedomFishersFestival.org for more information, or call 317-595-3195.

Women are natural caregivers. But in the midst of selflessly putting their family and friends first, they often forget about their own needs. That’s why The center for Women’s Health at st.Vincent Medical center northeast partners with women to help them with a variety of health issues, including bone density screenings for osteoporosis. A bone density screening is generally recommended for post-menopausal women and women over the age of 65 unless they exhibit other major risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis. This painless, open scan can detect osteoporosis in its early stages to help reduce bone loss. And at the center for Women’s Health, a bone density screening takes just 30 minutes. Take some time for yourself. Schedule an appointment for a bone density screening at The Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast at 317-415-9010.

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wally saettel spends his retirement recreating dirt track racing of the early 1900s By Brandie Bohney Current Publishing Most people take up a hobby when they retire. Some, however, prefer a little more excitement. Wally Saettel is one such person. A retired auto mechanic of 45 years, Saettel and his wife Dian kept busy in retirement by chasing trains, attending air shows, and joining an antique auto racing club to watch the races. After a number of years, though, Dian offered a suggestion that changed the Saettels’ involvement in the Antique Auto Racing Association (AARA). “I’ve always liked racing, but we joined this club in ’81,” Wally Saettel said. “We’d been members about 10 years. We were sitting in the grandstand, and my wife says, ‘You ever think about doing that?’ I said, ‘Doing what?’ She said, ‘Going out there and driving.’” His initial reaction was that affording an antique race car just wasn’t feasible for the couple. But as luck would have it, that assumption didn’t end the possibility. Saettel started thinking about building a car from the ground up, and he says, “Just a couple weeks later, there was an ad for an engine and transmission,” in an auto paper. “That’s what got me started.” Five years and dozens of swap meets later, Saettel had pieced together a remarkable racecar made from parts of various pre-1950 automobiles. The frame rails came from a ’28 Oldsmobile, the rear axle is from a ’39 Ford, the transmission’s a ’39 Ford, and the engine’s a ’47 Ford, he said. The rear body piece was modified from two ’55 Chevy deck lids, the front grille is the top two-thirds of a ’37 Ford truck. “I drew a lot of designs on paper,” he said

hitting the trACK Wally Saettel will race in the following AARA races this season in Ohio: July 1-2 in Van Wert, September 10-11 in Celina and September 16-17 in Lima. For more information about the AARA or race schedules, visit www.antiqueautoracing. com.

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with a knowing laugh. “The mistakes are easier to get rid of with an eraser than with a welding torch.” Building the car himself saved tremendously on costs. “I think I’ve only got about $6,000 in the car,” he says. Purchasing a finished car would have cost at least twice as much. History is what determines the price, Saettel said, noting that if a famous driver has raced the car, the value goes up exponentially. When his car was finished in 2000, Saettel started driving it in all six AARA races each season in Ohio and Michigan. At the time, he was 67 years old. Now, 11 years later, he’s still driving the same car in the four races the AARA still runs each season. He laughs at the notion of having someone else drive the car for him. “People say to me all the time, ‘You drive it?’ and I say, ‘You think I’m going to spend five years building it and take a chance on letting someone else drive it?’ Not going to happen,” he said. And at 78, Saettel isn’t the oldest driver in the club; another member takes that honor at 87 years of age. Dian accompanies her husband to every race. When asked if she comes with him, Saettel smiled and answered enthusiastically, “Absolutely! This is her fault!” Dian is more involved now, too, serving as the organization’s treasurer. The cars don’t run at an Indy-car pace; 70

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miles per hour is at the top end of the speed capabilities of most of the cars. In addition, the AARA is about preserving a tradition of racing, not about winning. “It’s not like we’re out there racing for the bean and beer money,” Saettel said, laughing. “Whether you finish first or finish last, you get the same thing: nothing.” It’s all about enjoying the race and upholding the tradition, so risking life and limb to get around one more car simply isn’t part of the process.” While the Saettels and others like them are keeping the antique auto racing tradition alive for now, numbers in the club are beginning to dwindle. Younger race enthusiasts simply aren’t getting involved in antique racing: “If [the cars] aren’t going 200 miles an hour, [younger fans] just aren’t interested … our youngest guy is about 35 years old, and he’s in it because his family’s in it.” Still, members like the Saettels aren’t just casual fans, they’re all-out enthusiasts.

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Home modifications can reduce risk of aging in place By Jordan Fischer Current Publishing As the American population ages, and health care costs continue to rise, more and more seniors are considering “aging in place” – or remaining at home during their golden years, rather than moving to a senior living community. Often, the process of aging in place is one of modifying seniors’ existing homes to accommodate their changing needs and concerns. Chief among those concerns are safety and mobility. “As we age, we all want to retain our independence and live at home,” said Nathan Feltman, president of Home Health Depot, which offers home health products and home modifications for aging customers. “The biggest impediment to doing so is an injury as a result of a slip and fall accident,” Feltman said. “Having reduced mobility or another disability, in many cases, does not mean you have to give up your home and your independence.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every year one in three senior citizens aged 65 and above will suffer from a slip and fall accident. Of those, 20-30 percent will suffer injuries that are severe enough to impact their ability to lead active, independent lives. According to Feltman, home modifications

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Walks provide memory boost - Mild exercise such as walking can boost brain volume and improve memory in older adults, researchers have found. The hippocampus is the part of the brain involved in the long-term memory of places, people, events and things. This part of the brain shrinks with age, limiting memory. Researchers found that the size of the hippocampus increased in a group of participants who exercised regularly for six months. Participants who did not exercise experienced the expected decrease in size. -www.livescience.com Cheaper heartburn drugs – The top brand-name heartburn drug is Nexium. It costs about $203 per month to take one of these 20-mg pills daily. Switching to generic Omeprazole costs about $19 per month and the dosage is the same. That change means a monthly savings of $184. -Consumer reports

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Swap your vacation home, travel for less Current Publishing You have a condo with a fantastic city skyline view. They have a place overlooking a Caribbean beach. You want to go there. They want to come here. Several programs let you exchange your home with other vacationers, thereby eliminating the cost of lodging and enjoying a comfortable upgrade over a cramped hotel room, according to bankrate.com. One such program is Intervac International Home Exchange. The service charges a $65 anDon’t Kick the Turkeys – It is only Reverend Thompson’s third day as Pastor of New Hope Church in this two-act comedy. His secretary lays down the law at the office, the most prestigious member of the congregation is on the war path, and an eccentric lay-person presents some far-out ideas for Sunday morning’s special. The calamity and humor only escalate when a daycare moves into the church after the pipes in their own building burst. The play will be presented June 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m, Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfield Ave. Noblesville. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at familypraisecenter. com.

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nual membership for U.S. listings and $95 for international listings. It isn’t uncommon for users of Intervac to exchange homes with other users a dozen times or more, even swapping with vacationers in several other countries for a few weeks at a time. Another home exchange site is HomeExchange.com, which charges a $99.95 fee for unlimited membership for one year. Some HomeExchange.com users estimate they’ve saved an average of $2,000 per week of vacation by eliminating lodging costs. iPods can affect hearing – Hearing loss typically develops slowly from prolonged exposure to thousands of high-decibel insults to the ear, many of which come from everyday gadgets, like iPods or hair dryers. MP3 players set at 50 percent volume can pump out sounds up to 101 decibels, well over the recommended safety threshold. To combat this, keep your MP3 player’s volume as low as possible and noise-canceling earbuds to block out ambient sounds, reducing your need to jack up the volume. -www.prevention.com

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Gardening benefits seniors – A new study suggests gardening can add zeal and increase energy levels for older adults. Researchers from Texas A&M and Texas State Universities surveyed adult gardeners and non-gardeners on their perceptions of personal life satisfaction and levels of physical activity. More than 84 percent of gardeners agreed with the statement, “I have made plans for things I’ll be doing a month or a year from now” compared with only 68 percent of non-gardeners. Gardeners also expressed greater energy levels. Gardeners disagreed with the statement “I feel old and somewhat tired.” at a rate of 70.9 percent, whereas 57 percent of non-gardeners disagreed with the statement. -www.psychcentral.com

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When should you convert your savings into an annuity? Current Publishing Many older investors simply don’t have enough time before retirement to risk a big loss, and some retirement investors are using some of their nest egg to purchase an annuity. By buying a slice of guaranteed lifetime income, investors can be protected from future market declines while locking in a portion of their retirement needs. Annuity sales rose 17 percent in 2011’s first quarter from the year-earlier period, and were also up more than 5 percent from the fourth quarter of last year, according to the Insured Retirement Institute, an industry trade group. The bulk of annuity sales are of variable annuities (VAs), which allow investors to place assets in mutual funds and therefore participate in stock market gains. VA assets hit a record $1.6 trillion at the end of March, the Institute said. However, Fidelity Investments is recommending a deferred variable annuity that includes what’s known as a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB). It allows investors to participate in future market gains while still protecting them from market declines. If at age 60 you buy a GLWB for $100,000, for example, Fidelity will charge you $2,500 a year to provide income for your lifetime and that of a surviving spouse. In return, you are guaranteed annual income payments of $5,000 a year. Fidelity puts your $100,000 into a balanced mutual fund that has 60 percent of its assets in stocks and 40 percent in bonds. If the market does poorly and your account value slips below $100,000, you’ll still be promised $5,000 in annual payments. But there are some fundamental questions Save on taxes – If you’re looking for a domestic retirement tax haven, seven states-Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming--don’t tax personal income at all. New Hampshire and Tennessee tax interest and dividends but not other income. The rest of the states have broad income taxes but give old taxpayers breaks, some quite generous. A 2010 study from the University of New Hampshire and Georgia State calculates that retirees pay, on average, only half the state income tax of working folks with the same income. -www.forbes.com Co-housing a growing trend – Co-housing, a new breed of senior communities, are a cluster of about 20 to 60 single-family houses gathered near a central home or building. Each person owns a home, but they also are contractually obligated to pay monthly dues for a house all members share -- at which the entire community may have weekly meals together and shared amenities or services,

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Annuity sales rose 17 percent in the first quarter of 2011. that need to be addressed before buying an annuity: 1. Annuities are illiquid. If you change your mind, there may be steep fees for the early sale of the annuity. Can you afford to leave your annuity funds untouched for a long time? 2. Are you so far away from retirement that it would be better to leave your retirement funds in the market? 3. What are the financial and tax consequences of assembling the funds needed to buy an annuity? Annuity gains are free from taxes until the product “annuitizes,” or begins generating retirement income. 4. If you already have enough income from Social Security and pensions to pay your fixed expenses, do you really need another layer of guaranteed income, or would you be better off leaving your funds in the market? -www.money.usnews.com

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Ditch the fat wallets – The bulge caused by fat wallets is ugly – and bad for you, too. Sitting on a thick wallet can stress your back and cause pain. “You’re elevating your pelvis on one side, which bends the spine,” says Stuart McGill of University of Waterloo, Ontario. “You’re also compressing the sciatic nerve, which runs behind your hip.” Move the wallet from your back pocket, or switch to a much slimmer version. It’ll force you to edit the cards, cash, and trash you’re carrying now. -www.menshealth.com

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Your on-the-go life may be wearing you down COMMEntaRY By Dr. Richard Mason These days, Americans are living more than ever with the candle burning at both ends, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Whether it’s a busy work schedule, kids’ sporting events, or a work deadline, people seem to be constantly on the go. The human body has an inherent ability to cope with these stressors; but it can’t compensate forever. When the body has been pushed for too long, inevitably consequences occur. An imbalance with stress hormones is the most common result. These hormones are your fight or flight chemicals that come out when you are going through a stressful event. An emotional stressor like divorce or a death will trigger this response; but so will rushing around with no down time. By far the most common stressor to the body besides emotional stress is dietary stress. Skipping meals, low calorie dieting, and consuming too many sugars in the diet also stresses your body as it tries to keep blood sugar regulated. The most common stress hormone is cortisol, which is produced by your adrenal glands and sits on top of your kidneys. Common symptoms of elevated cortisol are weight gain around the midsection, feeling stressed and wired, and not being able to regulate energy due to blood sugar being up

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and down all day. Eventually as cortisol continues to be elevated the body cannot keep up and levels fall. Common symptoms of low cortisol include: Difficulty getting up in the morning, feeling lightheaded upon standing, brain fog (where memory and mental focus are off), fatigue not relieved by sleep, and craving salty foods. In either case, when these symptoms appear they often do so gradually; and proper treatment includes assessing cortisol levels and undergoing nutritional and lifestyle changes to return them to normal. Checking cortisol levels is best done through a saliva sample taken several times through the day, as cortisol levels are different in the morning versus the evening. A blood test will not accurately assess levels as they change through the day, compared to saliva taken several times through the day. The good news is balancing these levels usually requires no medication; and the lasting results are fantastic. If you can relate to any of the above symptoms, then your body is telling you something is wrong. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is listen to it.

COMMEntaRY By Marcia Wilson I’ll never forget the first time I heard those three little words. This new doctor, who looked like Doogie Howser’s little sister, starting a sentence “At your age…” and running off a litany of tests that were appropriate “at your age…” – and my apparently aging brain is thinking, “She knows nothing about me but my age!” I just went in for a tetanus shot for goodness sake, preparing for a rim to rim to rim hike in the Grand Canyon, and now I find out that “at my age” I probably better just sit in a rocking chair in the lodge sipping hot chocolate waiting for my next test. Really, what exactly does “at your age” mean? Explain “at your age” to our 98 year-old family friend flying off to Phoenix with her 90 year-old friend to meet his family; then explain “at your age” to a friend who is 30 years younger and sitting in a nursing home with dementia. Dr. Mark Lachs, author of Treat Me, Not My Age explains that we all age very differently.

Dr. Richard Mason is the owner of Mason Family Chiropractic & Wellness in Fishers, and holds an M.S. in nutrition. Mason can be reached via email at rmason@masonfamilychiro.com

“If you’ve seen one eighty year-old, you’ve seen one eighty year-old,” Lachs wrote. It would be foolish to pretend that getting older doesn’t come with a few challenges, but we are learning that many of our challenges come from lifestyle rather than age, and that it’s never too late to start making changes that can improve our energy, balance, strength and mobility. Nothing is guaranteed in life, but we have options that hedge our bets in favor of extending our years of independence and improving the quality of our lives. So remember, at your age (be that 20 or 120) you can choose, you have options. I’m not an expert – I don’t even play one on TV, but we’ll continue to explore aging in a more positive light instead of accepting “AT YOUR AGE.” Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and teaches exercise courses for aging adults in Fishers. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@ iquest.net.

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» Stocks that beat treasurys – Nervous investors are stampeding into the “safety” of Treasury bonds instead, driving up prices across the board. Should you follow suit? Here are 10 stocks that smartmoney.com says are better than these bonds: Altria (MO); Verizon (VZ); American Electric Power (AEP); Merck (MRK); Lockheed Martin (LMT); Johnson & Johnson (JNJ); DuPont (DD); M&T Bank (MTB); McDonald’s (MCD); Chevron (CVX). -www.smartmoney.com » Prisoners, the dead got tax breaks – A tax break that spurred car buying in 2009 was erroneously allowed in some cases, including claims made in the names of people who were in prison, dead or underage, said a recent U.S. report. The report said the IRS failed to identify 4,257 individuals who made qualified motor vehicle claims above a level the IRS had red-flagged as excessive. Altogether, these individuals claimed more than $151.1 million in QMV deductions, based on the inspector general’s 2010 review of 2009 returns. About $1 million in deductions went to 473 people in error “because the IRS did not have processes to identify the individuals were in prison, deceased or underage,” it said. -Reuters

Liability protection with a pool INSURANCE Q&A By Andy Warren Question from Michelle S. of Westfield: We’re getting ready to open our pool for the summer and are slightly concerned we don’t have all of our bases covered when it comes to protecting ourselves. What are the important issues? Response from Andy Warren: • Issues – The most important thing to remember as a pool owner is that you make sure that your insurance agent knows you have a pool. Failure to notify your agent can result in denied claims and the liability risk falling completely on you. This is very important to remember if you add a pool to your existing property. Forgetting to notify your agent can expose you to some serious unwanted risks. Carriers have varying requirements and pricing schemes when it comes to pools. Independent insurance agencies have access to many carriers and will be able to find the best combination of price and coverage for your needs. • Coverage recommendations – I recommend at least $1 million in liability coverage for all of our clients that have a homeowner’s policy. I would also advise adding an additional $1 million of coverage by adding an umbrella liability policy to protect you and your family against catastrophic claims.

• Claim prevention – Having adequate insurance in place protects your assets if an incident occurs, but it does nothing to prevent something from happening. Liability almost always falls on the pool owner and staying on top of your responsibility to keep your pool safe and secure is just as important as having the proper insurance in place. A safety pool cover protected by lock and key is probably the best place to start. A quality cover completely seals the pool and prevents accidental access to the water by unwanted visitors, children and pets. Making sure your pool is protected by a fence is also a good idea, but no fence is unconquerable. Andy Warren is with Shepherd Insurance & Financial Services. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail it to asktheadvisor@shepherdins. com.

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Address: 19003 Course View Rd. (Prairie Crossing on Noblesville’s near-west side) Age: Built in 2006 Style: Traditional American/ranch Rooms: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, great room, bonus room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room. Strengths: Meticulously kept ranch on Fox Prairie #7 fairway. Screened porch and patio have lovely view of golf course. Kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. Master has double sinks, garden tub and separate shower. Huge 20’ x 12’ bonus room upstairs is being used as workout room, but could be kids play area or man cave. Negatives: None that stand out to me. Listed with Gene Ott of F. C. Tucker Company. Office: 317-776-0200

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Touting thorough service and a wide selection of glasses frames, Coriell Eye Care, now open at 14555 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, represents Dr. Holly Coriell’s commitment to the Hoosier state to grow her new private optometry practice. Opened June 14, Coriell Eye Care offers all patients a comprehensive eye exam which includes a visual field screening test, retinal photography and a glaucoma check as part of standard examinations. In addition to comprehensive eye care, the office will offer more than 500 varieties of frames across all styles and price ranges. Brands include Vera Bradley, Tommy Bahama, Gucci, BCBG, bebe, IZOD, Nike, and Armoni Exchange. “A lot of offices hae just one style or price range, but we have so many styles at a price range to fit everyone,” said Coriell. To schedule an appointment, call 317-706-2020.

Riverview Medical Group Pediatrics is now pleased to offer three convenient locations. Help us celebrate the opening of our newest location by visiting Fishers Pediatrics Kids Day on Saturday, June 25, from 9am to noon. Featuring Radio Disney, Meet the Docs, health information, games, and more. For additional information, please call (317) 770-5835. event location: 14540 prairie Lakes Blvd. Noblesville, iN 46060 (317) 578-4193

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you a headache.” Diamond says people who get migraines are especially susceptible. -www.msn.com » Weight loss myth – While your metabolism may dip with each passing year, you can’t necessarily blame any ensuing weightloss difficulties on your age. If you aren’t on a low-fat or low-calorie diet, for example, losing weight will be difficult. Similarly, low-sodium diets can make it easier to shed pounds because it increases water retention. Finally, gaining weight is one of the side effects often associated with meds prescribed to older adults, so once you’ve balanced out your diet, have a discussion with your doctor about what you can do to counteract any lingering unwanted pounds. -www.foxnews.com » Drink milk after workouts? – Try fat-free milk instead of a sports drink. The best time to drink it is right after strength-training. Drink two to four cups. The protein in the milk helps repair muscles you’ve exerted. The calcium and vitamin D strengthen bones and may help you lose more fat. -www.prevention.com

All you need to know about sunscreen COMMENTARY By Brooke Tetrault SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is something that all skin conscious men and women are reaching for this summer, but sunscreens can be confusing, from the ingredients in the product to the claims made on the packaging. The FDA recently cracked down on SPF’s misleading labels, and is helping clear things up for consumers. Starting summer, 2012 … • Only products that protect against both UVA and UVB rays can be labeled “broad spectrum.” And only these “broad spectrum” products (with an SPF of 15 or higher) can claim to offer protection from sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. Those that don’t protect against both will come with a warning label. • “Waterproof,” “sweat proof ” and “sun block” are terms of the past. Instead, expect to see “water resistant” along with reapplication recommendations (ranging from every 40 minutes to two hours). • SPF values can no longer be higher than 50, as there is not enough evidence to support that the higher the number means better sun protection. • These changes are a step in the right direction, but don’t go heading off to the pool quite yet. Proper sun protection starts at home. Now that you have the perfect prod-

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ucts, here are a few more tips to keep your skin protected: • Make sure your sunscreen is not expired (No date? Can’t remember when you purchased it? Pitch it!). Most SPFs claim to have a shelf life of two years, but that’s if the product is unopened. The safest bet is replacing your SPF products every year. • Most of us do not apply an adequate amount of sunscreen. A shot glass is the new standard for full body application (and it’s always OK to use more). • Remember, for sunscreen to really be effective apply it at least 15 to 30 minutes before heading out and reapply often. Brooke Tetrault is director of operations at ClarityMD and can be reached at 317-571-8900 or info@ClarityMD.com.

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Airplane streaking a good distraction from the boredom? HUMOR By Mike Redmond After reading two accounts in as many days of people disrobing, running around and creating what we shall call ruckuses on commercial airliners, I had to ask myself: “Gee, how come this never happens on any of the flights I take?” I do my share of zooming around in aluminum tubes, and it’s all pretty uneventful. While flying you can pass the time in several ways: Not sleeping, not reading, not listening to music, not talking to your seatmates, and of course not enjoying yourself because air travel is tedious at best and soul-crushing the rest of the time. Then you land and wait some more for your baggage, and start the process of dreading the return flight. See? Uneventful. No naked people. No ruckuses except maybe for the occasional bratty kid, but those are small amateur ruckuses compared to someone taking off all their clothes and whooping up and down the aisle. I remember my first flight on an airliner. Mom dressed us kids like we were going to church. Everyone else on the plane was dressed the same way. The attendants took special care of us, a single mother flying with four children, and went out of their way to see to our comfort even

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though we were flying coach and, by today’s standards, therefore hardly worth much more than a passing glance as the drink cart rolled by. To be fair, I have had some extraordinary airline service. I am grateful (and say so) when it happens, but I know better than to expect it, despite what the commercials say. Get real. It’s like that guy on the intercom. He says he’s just pleased as punch to be flying my butt to Dallas but you know what? I don’t think he really means it. So I guess I’m just looking for something to replace the dreadful experience that is modern air travel. There is simply no joy in commercial flight anymore. I’d welcome the diversion of someone getting naked and causing a little in-flight excitement. Except that I just re-read the stories and found out that the people who did the disrobing were males, and crazy as loons. Darn. I was hoping for something along the lines of Sofia Vergara. Well, shoot. The last thing I need on my flight is a naked crazy man. The ones with their clothes on are bad enough. They always seem to be sitting next to me. And I’m pretty sure they say the same thing. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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A better outdoor life could be right in your backyard COMMENTARY By Randy Sorrell “Solutioneering” and “retro-fits” consume our projects. Just about every situation requires a little of each. Too much sun on the patio and in need of a shady solution? Not enough time for a full workout but would like a quick endorphin buzz? Packed social calendar and have to choose the highest fun opportunity? Random thoughts regarding random things. • Incredible outdoor living spaces can dramatically alter how you live. Sure, you’ve read it here for years. Emotional stories of recent converts are compelling and a gift. I think we (our collective society) are starting to get it. Turn off the TV / smart phone / laptop and go outside. Arrange a date night on the patio. Celebrate something and breathe / laugh / smile / heal. That’s living! • Concrete and deck are not four-letter dirty words in outdoor living. Well, OK “deck” does have 4 letters. But these underrated surfaces, when used appropriately, can look fantastic and be the most appropriate surface. Think secondstory decks or a deck landing that cascades onto a lower patio … or formal living environments with brick ribbons dissecting a concrete surface.

• There is life beyond concrete pavers, circular seat walls with a cute fire pit in the middle. There is a place for such an arrangement, but not every backyard in Hamilton County needs one. Be different. I predict that within the next few years, a resurgence of REAL will prevail. REAL natural stone patios like Pennsylvania blue stone, flagstone, travertine and limestone. Mix it up and combine the elements. No one will

tell, but everyone will notice. • Experience is the most underappreciated asset, particularly as I approach the 20-year anniversary of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks. Gray-haired professionals know what works and why. We demand happy customers and respect talented staff. Nevertheless, I love mentoring recent landscape architect graduates whose creative juices are full throttle. • Creating moments and having fun have never been easier or more cost effective. Free and low-cost outdoor concerts can be discovered almost any evening of the week. Art walks, free admission to the IMA, fantastic parks, the Monon Trail, etc. Haven’t been to the Palladium yet? Save your bucks and get there. It will completely amaze your senses, politics aside. Both theaters will be open soon. Expect the same level of precision. • If I had to hire a firm, other than mine, to transform my backyard or install a patio, it would be Vive, Pro Care, Aspen, Salsberry or Sundown. These guys are visionaries, professionals, leaders and who I want to be when I grow up. DO NOT hire your unemployed buddy who needs a little help. Have you ever heard of a favorable outcome from that arrangement? Me neither. Solutioneer and retro-fit your way to a better life!

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings. com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

Stone flooring: Exclusive and exciting Commentary By David Decker You’re guaranteed to get a floor unlike any other with a natural stone floor. No two are ever alike. The exclusive look, feel and function of real stone flooring create an exciting home design palette from the ground up. Stone works well just about anywhere, but there are a few important things to know and consider when making the decision. Appearance – Just as no two rocks, no two snowflakes, no two trees or no two of anything else in nature are exactly the same, so it is with flooring tiles cut from quarried stone slabs. Variety is the spice of a natural stone floor owner’s life. Cost – You’re going to pay a few dollars per square foot for real stone compared with good ceramic or porcelain tile. Installation – Also more expensive than with man-made tiles, it is a professional’s laborious, intricate and time-consuming task to prepare, fit, cut, level and finish real stone flooring. Maintenance – Depending on the variety, real stone can be harder or softer, more dense or less dense, more porous or less porous. In just about every case, stone takes more maintenance and is harder to clean. Application – Stone is a handsome, luxurious floor surface just about everywhere, but you definitely want to think twice before installing a real stone shower, including flooring and/or

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walls. The lime and calcium in central Indiana water love to stick to porous stone. Substitution – For a low-maintenance, consistent looking, less expensive alternative, man-made stone tiles have many of the same long-term characteristics of real stone with far less maintenance. Selection – Travertine, limestone, slate, granite and marble are just a few of the stone varieties available in nature’s spectrum of unlimited colors. They’ll never be exactly what you see in the showroom, but will be spectacular when they are installed. Value – No question, well-maintained real stone flooring enhances the real estate value of any home. Modern technology provides easier and cheaper ways of achieving a stone floor look, but nothing makes the same discerning statement or eyepopping appearance of authentic stone flooring. 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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Summer safety tips for pets PETS By Rebecca Stevens Did you know that heat exhaustion could cause brain damage or even death for your pet? Pets, especially outdoor pets, require extra protection from the summer’s scorching temperatures. Dogs with short muzzles, such as boxers, pugs, bulldogs and mastiffs have even more difficulty breathing during hot, humid days. Dogs and cats don’t sweat like humans; instead, they pant to cool themselves. Loud, rapid panting, however, is one of the first signs of heat exhaustion. Other signs include rapid pulse, glazed eyes, excessive salivation, elevated body temperature, excessive whining or agitation, vomiting and white or bluish gums. Only one of these symptoms has to be present to indicate your pet may be in trouble. The following tips will help protect your pets from heat exhaustion: 1. Keep plenty of cool, clean water in a spill-proof container available to your pets. 2. Bring pets inside, especially during the hottest hours of the day. Be particularly careful with senior and overweight pets. 3. Do not shave off your pet’s coat as bare skin can sunburn. Fur protects your pet from the heat and insects. 4. Walk your pet during the cooler morning and evening hours and never jog with your pet on hot, humid days. Avoid the hot pavement, which can burn and blister your dog’s paws. 5. It’s very important that you not take pets with you while running errands. The temperature inside a parked car can kill a pet in a matter of minutes, even if the windows are cracked or you park in the shade.

If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat exhaustion, gently hose or sponge it down with cool water, especially on the head, paw pads and groin area. Give it small amounts of water to drink, and seek immediate care from a veterinarian. Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County . You may contact her with questions, solutions and story suggestions at hamiltonhumane@yahoo.com.

Pets of the week Zecca is a 7 year old female fawn Boxer. Zecca is a very outgoing and fun-loving girl who enjoys playing with other dogs. She is good with cats and her favorite pastime is kissing as many people as she can. Zecca does have a condition known as gingival hyperplasia, meaning her gums have grown over her teeth. She will need surgery to correct the condition which will only enhance her already terrific smile. Zecca has a great temperament and would do well in a home with older children who will be gentle when playing with her. She is currently in a foster home, so please contact the staff at animalprograms@hamiltonhumane.com or 7741263 to arrange an appointment to meet Zecca. Kimba is a 5 year old female calico DSH. Kimba is a gorgeous girl who is very social and loves attention. She gets along well with dogs as well as other cats. Kimba is good with people of all ages and she especially enjoys the company of children and she has even been known to let them dress her up in cute outfits as if she were going to hit the runway. She is litter box trained and would love to find a home to call her own. Kimba qualifies for the PAWS Program - Partnering Animals with Seniors. If you are age 55 or older, you can adopt Kimba for a reduced fee. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974