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It is our position that our pets do not belong on our laps while we are driving. They may be cute and cuddly and help keep us warm on these cold winter days, but it is a danger to you, your pet and everyone on the road with you. The American Automobile Association reports that when a driver turns their attention to something other than the road for just two seconds, they double their risk of an accident. With all of the distractions already on the road, it is not a good idea to have our pets on our laps or able to wander around our cars without some sort of restraint. We all love our pets, but there is no reason to put everyone in your car and on the road at risk. We can understand how some do not want to crate their pet. The use of harnesses (which can be found for purchase online or at your local pet store) are a good alternative and allow your pet to sit in the backseat in a safe manner. Let your dog be a lap dog at your home, not in your car.

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It is our position that certain state supported universities are doing the right thing by capping tuition increases and loosening course credit requirements to facilitate timely graduation from college for Hoosier students. The welcome changes are occurring in response to tuition cap recommendations from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, a coordinating agency that works closely with Indiana’s public and independent colleges. The commission made the recommendations as a result of rising tuition increases that are twice the rate of inflation and the resulting debt that delays timely graduation and creates financial hardships for graduates. Indiana State, Indiana and Ball State Universities have recently announced tuition breaks for summer school students – which also allows for better use of their facilities, as well as a reduction in college credits required to graduate. Ball State is even offering a $500 tuition break for Hoosier students who graduate in four years. Even though these changes are likely occurring due to pressure from the legislature, it’s about time state universities put dynasty building aside and respond to the needs of Hoosier students in the current downside economy. This type of creative thinking is mandatory for colleges to remain a practical and affordable higher education option for Hoosiers.

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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 U.S. Constitution. Article. I. Section. 6. Clause 2: No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office. Section. 7. Clause 1: All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the

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House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. Clause 2: Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law.

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• For the “chief executives” and common/ town councils across the county – A reading exercise where everyone is on the same page. (It can happen!) • For the various summer festivals for which our county is becoming better known – Continued, enthusiastic sponsorship in 2012 from your favorite newspaper moguls. OK, finish wrapping, get to bed and enjoy the day tomorrow. Merry Christmas. ••• We were fortunate to be included in the opening-night audience for Civic Theatre’s production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka last Friday at The Tarkington. Wow! What a performance that was. Do yourself and your family a favor, and take in a show before it ends on Jan. 7. Tickets may be purchased at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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You hear the stories every year, naturally, about the guys who wait until this close to retail closing time on Christmas Eve to begin – and complete – their shopping. Uh, we came close; not that close, but perilously close. It’s not that the holiday or our families aren’t important to us – trust us, they are – but taking care of “the immediate free world” mostly takes something we haven’t had a lot of around here: time. The in-office holiday season, to speak nothing of our voluminous social engagements (It sounds good, at least, doesn’t it?), has had us pinned deep. Getting out to shop hadn’t been much of an option, because we napped in our spare time – usually when the stores were closed. No one should feel sorry for us, because we got it all done. And before you accuse us of taking to the World Wide Web, think again. We’re storefront shoppers, preferring to give to those in our midst items you can’t buy in an indoor human traffic jam. We support local business whenever possible, and we did that in the nick of time. We also picked up “little somethings” for those outside our families. Allow us to clue you in: • For The Center for the Performing Arts – Full houses all across the campus. • For Hamilton County Highway Dept. – Clearing thoroughfares roads of snow without pummeling residents’ mailboxes to plastic pulp.

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Women in office Commentary By Terry Aker Former Presidential hopeful Herman Cain’s purported dalliances have been well publicized and lines of political contention have been drawn. It is the nature of the process of vetting our would-be leaders. But is there any other benefit that we can extract from this painful and often gory method? The obvious message to many (if it is not abundantly apparent, I strongly encourage another look) is to conduct one’s personal life with some degree of restraint. Playing duck-duck-goose around the office with someone else’s spouse is not going to remain a secret – ever. And, no matter how strict the confidentiality agreement, someone, given the right incentive, will talk. But is there more here? Does this case speak to the subtle work-place politics that continue to keep women under the glass ceiling and out of the White House? If I stay late alone with and then buy dinner for a male subordinate, I am lauded as hard working and respectful. If I stay late alone with

and then buy dinner for a female subordinate, distinctly different perceptions are created. One executive recently announced to a group of our peers a policy of never closing his office door with a female underling. I asked the group if this would limit women’s opportunity to advance. Doesn’t trust come from intimacy and shared confidentiality? If I can express with Joe my secret plan to acquire the company but not with Jane, doesn’t Joe have an advantage? If a solution to prospective transgression is to restrict access, can we ever find parity? Of all the bigotry that has plagued humanity, is gender bias the most pernicious? Does our fear of one’s misunderstanding our intentions or actions prevent us from achieving a higher level of interaction? If in fact we are different, how can we be the same?

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DISPATCHES » Trinity Weslyan to promote community health/fitness – Trinity Weslyan Church will be offering a free, four-week health and fitness course taught by local physicians and health professionals beginning Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m., and continuing each Wednesday thereafter. The course will cover heart health, exercise, nutrition and emotional health. Beginning Jan. 25, the church will also offer free Zumba classes for participants 13-and-up. Courses will be held at Trinity Weslyan Church, 9709 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. For more information, or to register, visit the Web site at www.trinityweslyan.com. » Fishers Fun Guide now available – The Fishers Parks & Recreation Winter/ Spring 2012 Fun Guide is now available online at www.fishers.in.us/parks. Hard copies are available at Fishers Train Station Welcome Center at 11601 Municipal Dr, at Fishers Town Hall at 1 Municipal Dr, and at the Fishers Parks & Recreation offices at 11565 Brooks School Rd. Summer camp registration begins Mark 1. For more information, visit the website or call (317) 595-3150. » Stewards of Children training – Chaucie’s Place will present Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Westfield Police Dept., 17535 Dartown Rd., Westfield. Cost is $15 per adult; no one under the age of 18 is permitted to attend. Registration is available online at chauciesplace.org, or via phone at 317-759-8008.

Holiday goal: Survive the holidays COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I got a new job! And so did my husband! And thanks to both of these majorly stressful life changes (and the stupid timing of the holidays), we are ready to kill each other! Maybe “kill” is too strong a word, but maiming to the point of incapacity has crossed my mind on several occasions during the last two weeks. Here’s the skinny: Both opportunities presented themselves literally within one week of each other, which meant we were interviewing, negotiating contracts and resigning from our current jobs at the same time. And while this definitely was a good kind of stress, it was stress nonetheless. And because we were both so caught up in our own employment insanity, we weren’t able to offer much support to each other. See, when I’m stressed out, I morph into a control freak – nit-picking, criticizing and belittling anyone in the near vicinity. I go around mumbling the “eff” word and flipping off fellow drivers. And thanks to the accompanying insomnia, I swap my normally high levels of patience for constant headaches and nausea. Under normal conditions, however, Doo is there to talk me down off the proverbial ledge. He steps up his parenting role and allows me to decompress sans children. And if I’ve let him see me cry, I can expect a break from laundry and kitchen duty to boot. (The tears always get ’em.) And the same holds true when Doo is freak-

ing out. I make sure he has the time and space to work through his issues. I let him have his selfish moments and try to be a loving, supportive wife. And though I’m inclined to hold the inevitable poor choices made during his stressinduced tantrum over his head, I don’t. At least not for too long and only after I’m certain he has experienced proper remorse. Problem is, I can’t be that supportive partner when I’m also experiencing chaos. And Doo sucks as an attentive spouse when he has got too much on his plate. So our household has been a war zone lately: me, barking orders and driving my children to seek refuge at neighbors, and Doo holing up and trying desperately not to suck his thumb like a toddler searching for his happy place. And did I mention it’s the holidays? Office parties, family get-togethers, mall traffic, that stupid Elf on the Shelf commitment (I simply CANNOT come up with another location for Pickle Knuckle to appear!) … I’m amazed Doo and I are still functioning at all. The good news? Come Jan. 3, we both will be starting dream jobs and, God willing, laughing about this crazy December. Peace out, and Happy New Year!

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Pritchard given Key to the Town By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Outgoing Fishers Town Council member Eileen Pritchard was awarded the Key to the Town Monday night by her colleagues at the final regular council meeting of the year. Pritchard, a Fishers resident since 1977, has been a member of the Fishers Town Council since 1998. She and husband Randy have two children: a son, Cameron; and a daughter, Katie. “It was a privilege and a joy to serve with someone so committed to the well-being of the community at large,” said Town Councilman Stuart Easley. “She grew up in Fishers as a child, went away to college, and returned to have a career and family. Her involvement in the community was a testament to her commitment to make the community a better place.” While on the council, Pritchard brought a strong, fiscally conservative philosophy which influenced many of the Town’s positions on economic development strategies. She was a major advocate of expansion and improvements to the

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Hauke pleads guilty to defrauding investors of corruption in our communities, and By Jordan Fischer neither does this office,” Hogsett said. jordan@youarecurrent.com “No matter who it is or how much the Keenan R. Hauke, 40, of Fishers, amount, whether they be shareholders agreed to plead guilty last week to or taxpayers, if you are swindling harddefrauding investors of more than $7 working Hoosiers this office is commitmillion in connection with his role as Hauke ted to finding you, investigating you, owner and CEO of Fishers-based Samex and bringing you to justice.” Capital Advisors. Hauke founded Samex Capital Advisors in Hauke’s plea comes after a Dec. 14 charge 1999; forming a hedge fund and soliciting invesof securities fraud by U.S. Attorney Joseph tors. He was a frequent newspaper columnist and H. Hogsett. In his filing, Hogsett alleged that occasional Fox Business commentator. AccordHauke defrauded more than five dozen victims ing to court documents, in 2004 Hauke began of more than $7 million between 2004-2001. receiving funds illegally converted from investors, The filing comes after an April complaint which he then used to pay off a mortgage on his against Hauke and Samex Capital by the state personal residence. Hauke was also accused of for “misleading investors by failing to inform using new investor funds to pay off older clients, them that the funds they were investing would in what is known as a “Ponzi Scheme.” be converted to (Hauke’s) personal use” – origiA spokesman for Hogsett said Hauke is due nating from accusations by one of Hauke’s forin court for sentencing on Dec. 28. He faces a mer financial advisors, Scott Noble. maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment “I want to be clear this morning: Hoosiers and up to $250,000 in fines. have no tolerance for those who foster a culture

Fishers named safest place to live in U.S. editorial@youarecurrent.com The Town of Fishers has been named the safest town in the nation by CQ Press in their City Crime Rankings 2011-2012: Crime in Metropolitan America report. The report is based on 2010 crime statistics of 405 cities in categories such as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. According to CQ Press, “Last year CNN Money ranked Fishers number eight on its top 100 places to live in America. CNN Money noted the (town’s) low unemployment rate of just above 6 percent and cheap housing stock as reasons to make the move to Fishers. As CQ Press found, it also has a very low violent crime rate, with no murders and just four aggravated

assaults reported in 2010.” “We are excited to be recognized as the safest place to live in the nation,” said Fishers Town Council President Scott Faultless. “This latest recognition is largely due to the outstanding efforts of Chief (George) Kehl and the members of the Fishers Police Department. We congratulate them for an exemplary job in keeping us safe.” Published annually, City Crime Rankings is a staple resource for researchers, city and law enforcement officials, and news media that follow trends in crime. The rankings include all cities of at least 75,000 residents that reported crime data to the FBI in the categories noted for calendar year 2010.

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Teacher of the Month makes most of career change By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com An injury sustained while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard proved fortuitous for Dan Renckly, who used the opportunity to transition into his dream career – teaching. Renckly, 49, now teaches sixth grade science at Fall Creek Intermediate School in Fishers. He was selected recently as the December Marco’s Pizza Teacher of the Month. “Every day … to me, it’s a lot of fun,” Renckly said, “because I know they’re going to learn something that they didn’t know. Every day it’s a challenge to be creative in the way you approach things.” Renckly lives in Fishers with wife Jill, who teaches at Brooks School Road Elementary, and their six children – Charli, Danielle, Connor, Hailey, Cole and Caden – the youngest of which is just enrolling in preschool, the oldest two of whichattend Ball State University. Renckly taught for six years in his native Arizona after earning his Master’s Degree in elementary education from Arizona State University. He brought his family to Fishers, he said, looking for a cooler climate. Renckly, who was stationed on an ice breaker in Michigan during his service, said he has no qualms about his change in profession.

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“They offered me a chance to go to school … and I haven’t looked back since,” he said. “I absolutely love what I do. The kids here, to put it bluntly, are really a dream to teach.” Renckly said he particularly enjoys getting to teach astronomy, which has long been one of his favorite subjects. “I’m trying to churn out some astronauts,” he said. “I always tell my students, if they get a great job at NASA, I want a behind-the-scenes tour.” To nominate an educator who goes above and beyond the call of duty to be the Marco’s Pizza Teacher of the Month, send your name, number and a 100-word summary of why you think your nominee is deserving of the award to Managing Editor Jordan Fischer at jordan@ youarecurrent.com. The deadline for nominations for the January award is Jan. 15.

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Fishers resident Ben Irvin turned a no-shaving dare into a community service project for at-risk families Photo by Jordan Fischer

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Ben Irvin is a brave man. On a whim, the 25-year-old Fishers resident began growing a beard in July, “just to do it.” On a dare, he decided to leave it untouched until December – not a particularly audacious endeavor, at first glance, until one talks to his vexed, if not good-humored, wife, Melissa. “We’ve only been married for nine months … and he’s had this beard for six of them,” she said. “I’m excited to shave it off … but, it was for a good cause, and we were excited to make children smile and bring a little holiday cheer to them.” Not content simply to forgo shaving for nearly half a year, Irvin, as part of a community service project sponsored by his employer, Defender Direct, decided to bleach both his hair and beard white, don the familiar fur-trimmed red suit and become Santa Claus for children at the Children’s Bureau’s Gene Glick Family Support Center. Named for local developer and philanthropist Gene Glick, the center offers preventive and support services for parents and caring for children in at-risk families. The center is in Indianapolis at 1575 W. Dr. Martin Luther King St. “It was really amazing how receptive the kids were,” Irvin said. “It was kind of humbling. They didn’t ask for anything. When we were handing out presents, and asking what they wanted for Christmas, they just said, ‘The next present is fine.’” “It seemed like they were more interested in the adults who had come down to interact and spend time with them,” Irvin said.

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A culture of service The Indiana Children’s Bureau was one of many local organizations to be the beneficiary of Defender Direct employee service projects – and one of five to receive $10,000 grants from the home security and satellite services company. “Community service is definitely one of the pillars of the company,” Irvin, who works in marketing for Defender Direct, said. “We usually do a volunteering experience once a quarter. It’s definitely something the organization puts a heavy emphasis on.” Irvin said that emphasis comes from the topdown, saying founder Dave Lindsay and president and CEO Marcia Raab have “servants’ hearts.” “They try to encourage every member of the organization to experience the same thing,” Irvin said. “The company gives us two full paid days of work a year to volunteer, so they’re not penalizing us for missing work to volunteer, they’re actually incentivizing us.” More information about Defender Direct and its corporate culture can be found online at

www.defenderdirect.com. Six months, no shaving “For the first couple weeks, I just stopped shaving,” Irvin said of his initial decision. “Two months in, we had a visit from one of my aunts, who suggested I should grow it until Christmas. From that, I talked to our marketing department about incorporating it into our December service project.” Irvin said Melissa, 26, was very supportive of his hairy commitment. The two met while they were both students at Purdue – studying mass communication and business management, re-

spectively – where Melissa said Irvin never grew any facial hair, beyond a “little goatee.” The two were married in April of this year, and live in Fishers – Irvin is a 2004 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School – with Kobe, their 3-year-old Papillon/Bischon Frise mix. While Irvin said he enjoyed the experience, both he and Melissa seemed eager to finally pull out the electric razor. “If I do it again … it will definitely be with a wig or fake beard,” Irvin said. “But I would love to volunteer like that again.”

Irvin, right, along with other Defender Direct employees presented a $10,000 check to the Children’s Bureau.

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» Memorable extras – Adding a few extra touches to your New Year’s Eve party can make it even more memorable. Leave your digital camera in a designated “photo corner” and encourage your friends to take photos of each other throughout the night. After the party, choose the best pics and create a commemorative photo book to give to guests as gifts. You can also shoot video throughout the evening with your digital camera and afterwards, create a movie of the event and share with guests. -www.workliveplaycafe.com » The best kitchen knife around? – Pineapple corers, egg slicers, melon knives, the Slap Chop — these are ridiculous things you should not have clogging up the drawers in your kitchen. The perfect tool for all of these jobs, and a good many more, is a simple, wellmade knife: the Gyutou, a Westernstyle chef’s knife handmade in Japan by the master forgers at Togiharu. Many chefs have at least one Togiharu knife in their bag. It’s balanced, strong, comfortable, and ludicrously sharp. If you are ready to get serious about their chef’s knife, this is the one you want: 9.4” Togiharu Hammered Texture Damascus Gyutou, $169, korin.com.

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Saturday – Come celebrate the end of 2011 at the inaugural “Family First Night” New Year’s Eve event at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds Exhibition Hall C, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. The event will include free movies, games and food. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the double feature starting at 7:30 p.m. Movies include “The Apple Dumpling Gang” (1975) starring Don Knotts and “Lassie Come Home” (1943) star-

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ring Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor. Now to Saturday – Hamilton County Art Center & Birdie Gallery195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville, invites the public to visit and see art that represents “Good Things Come in Small Packages.” Birdie Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.hcaa-in.org. Now to Jan. 7, 2012 – Grab your golden ticket as Civic Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” at The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel. Performances are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday with no shows on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Join Charlie Bucket and his quirky cohorts on a tantalizing tour of the mysterious candy-maker’s fantastical factory. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www. civictheatre.org. information, call 770-9020. Friday – My Yellow Rickshaw Saturday – Something Rather Naughty Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Thursday – Zanna Dooo Friday – Blonde Sonja

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New year, new . . . running schedule? RuN SMARTER ANd SAFER. Here we are again, in the season of good intentions and excess enthusiasm. When those two characteristics join forces in a new runner (or even in an experienced runner), overuse injuries are often the result. Physical Therapist Rod Tank sees more overuse injuries than other running-related injuries, and he offers advice for avoiding them, asking all runners to focus on the six S’s: Schedule: Avoiding running too much and resting too little. As you build mileage, increase no more than 10 percent a week. Surface: Hills add unique stresses to your joints and muscles. Treadmills are softer than roadways, which are softer than sidewalks. When you’re just getting started, you might want to avoid hills and concrete. Shoes: It’s worth going to a specialized shoe store and having a salesperson match your shoe to your foot and gait. But perhaps the most important thing is to replace your shoes regularly. Five hundred miles is the absolute maximum you should put on a pair of shoes.

Dr. Michael Thieken received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed his surgical internship in 2003 and his orthopedic surgery residency in 2007. In 2008, Dr. Thieken completed an Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship at New Mexico Orthopaedics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Strength: Weakness, particularly in the hips, plagues even the most experienced runners. A physical therapist can help identify and suggest ways to strengthen your weak areas. Stretching: In addition to forgoing stretching altogether, mistakes like stretching unevenly or overstretching are common. A good stretching program can help you avoid injury. Talk to a physical therapist to learn stretching exercises and form. Structure: Maybe your feet are flat. Or your knees angle out a bit. You can’t change your body’s structure, but you might be able to use orthotics to overcome the challenges. Finally, the best advice for new, returning or advancing runners is worth reiterating: Build slowly, whether you’re working to increase mileage or increase your speed. You can’t become a runner overnight, nor can you jump from beginner status to marathoner in a week. Trying to leap from one stage to another can take weeks off your progress by causing an injury that keeps you off your feet. To schedule a Physical Therapy appointment at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-415-9135.

Dr. Thieken is a physician with OrthoIndy® and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. His focus includes: • Sports-related injuries • Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee and hip • Knee and shoulder reconstruction • Cartilage repair and restoration • Knee and shoulder replacement • Fracture management • Work-related injuries dr. Thieken sees patients at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast in Suite 301. Call 317-802-2863 to schedule an appointment.

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Many seniors find the winter months a perfect time to see the world, enjoy warmer climates By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com The holidays are a popular time for travel, and seniors are no exception to this rule. Whether they’re snow birds heading to warmer climates, visiting out-of-state children, or just joining the rest of the family for a holiday vacation away from home, many seniors will make the most of their Golden Years by opting out of some of Indiana’s less-pleasant months. Despite a still-sluggish economy, leisure travel, both domestic and international, is showing signs of an increase, according to an annual Travel Trends Survey released this week by the Travel Leaders company. And, while 43 percent of respondents in the survey said they’d be spending roughly the same amount per trip in 2012 as they did in 2011, 44 percent said they’d likely be spending more. For those looking to book travel plans to escape the winter months, seniors or otherwise, the Travel Leaders report contained plenty of other useful information, including top destinations and average trip-planning time:

Winter Market – The Carmel Winter Market will resume at Carmel City Center, 720 S. Range Line Rd, beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 7. The free, public event features 15 to 20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market and, with exceptions during the holiday season, will be held every Saturday through March 17. For more information, visit www. carmel.in.gov. Santa’s Train Home – This short, fun train ride takes families from the Fishers train station to the North Pole at ITM in Noblesville’s Forest Park. Say goodbye to Santa and then return on the scenic trip to Fishers. Passengers also might get one last gift from Santa. This train will operate twice each day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Departure times on both days are 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. from the train station, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers. All-you-can-eat pancakes – Breakfast at the Carmel Lodge No. 421 will be held Jan. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the lodge, 310 1st St. NE. Attendees are asked to make a donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.

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Natural health open house – Join the Logan Institute for Health & Wellness (8499 Fishers Center Drive) on January 12, 4 to 7 p.m. for a free Natural Health Educational Open House. The practitioners present will be experts in naturopathic nutrition, acupuncture, massage, hypnosis, reflexology, detoxification, Reiki, yoga and much more. Attendees will also have a chance to schedule an appointment with each practitioner at a 25 percent discount. For more information, visit www.loganmd.com. Sam Bush Band – The Sam Bush Band will perform at the Palladium in Carmel, 3 Center Green, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. Bush is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who fuses traditional bluegrass music with jazz, rock, blues, funk and other styles. He has been honored by the Americana Music Association and is the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival. For tickets or more information, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Euchre group – The euchre group will meet at the Westfield Washington Public Library twice next month, Jan. 11 and 25, at 5:30 p.m. The library is at 333 W. Hoover St. For more information, visit www. wwpl.lib.in.us or call 896-9391.

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If you’ve been standing awhile, sitting down is a simple way to help your cardiovascular system maintain blood pressure. -Harvard Health Letter Intense workouts for diabetics – Brief high intensity workouts - as little as six sessions over two weeks - rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines, according to researchers at McMaster University in Canada. Their study found that a total of 30 minutes of high-intensity intermittent exercise per week, involving a total time commitment of 75 minutes, lowered 24-hour blood sugar concentrations, reduced blood sugar spikes after meals, and increased skeletal muscle mitochondrial capacity, a marker of metabolic health. -www.seniorjournal.com Give generously before Dec. 31 – Are you charitably-minded but not sure what charity you want to benefit from your largesse? Then consider putting money into a donor-advised fund by December 31. You get a charitable deduction upfront to offset your 2011 income (you’ll see the benefit on the tax return you file April 2012), and you get to dole out the money you stashed in the fund to operating charities of your choice later. -www.forbes.com

Noninvasive facial rejuvenation the buzz in cosmetic circles ANTI-AGING By Drs. Robert Jackson and Chris Lowrey Non-surgical facial rejuvenation is currently in vogue with individuals looking for cosmetic improvement without the down time of a traditional surgical procedure. Noninvasive procedures include chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation, dermabrasion and microchanneling technology. Previously, patients of these cosmetic procedures could expect treatments that were often painful, and came packaged with extended downtimes, depending upon the intensity of treatment. Recent dermatological advances, however, have shown marked reductions in both pain and downtime – and the Indianapolis area is starting to see these treatments offered in medical offices. Among the more promising of these for consumers to keep their eyes on are DermaFrac and the Vi Peel, a new micro-channeling technology and deep chemical peel, respectively. The DermaFrac system is a micro-needling treatment designed to deliver injectable “cosmeceuticals” directly into the junction of the dermis and epidermis. High-grade active serums (anti-aging peptides, skin lighteners, hyaluronic

acid moisturizers, and acne treatments, etc.) are injected through microscopic pathways into the skin, activating its natural rejuvenating processes. Treatments last 15-20 minutes, and run from $175-$250. Patients experience some post-procedure redness, but usually no pain. The procedure may be repeated approximately every four weeks if needed. Traditionally, chemical peel patients had to weigh the benefits of better results with a corresponding increase in pain and downtime. New procedures like the Vi Peel are (virtually) painless options for patients seeking skin tightening, removal of fine lines, or to help “slough off” the upper layer skin from an aging face. Such peels take approximately 15 minutes and require no reconditioning. After the procedure, patients’ skin will be slightly red, and begin to lightly peel around the third day. The procedure runs $300-$500. Drs. Robert Jackson and Chris Lowrey are board certified cosmetic surgeons with Hamilton Surgical Arts. They can be contacted at hamiltonsurgicalarts@yahoo.com.

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Body Recall founder got us moving COMMENTARY By Marcia Wilson In 1978, about the same time Detroit was starting to recall cars, Dorothy Chrisman was starting to recall “senior citizens.” A physical education and health instructor at Berea College, Dorothy was challenged to offer an exercise course for older adults. In the 70s, our exercise gurus were Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda, but the idea of “old” people exercising was not on the radar. Information was slim to none on the subject, so as she taught she monitored acceptance, comfort level, enthusiasm and anecdotal results. Students actually used the word “fun” when describing her class. What was supposed to be a one semester course turned into a lifetime commitment for Dorothy and her students. She named the program Body Recall, and class members could be seen wearing shirts that read, “This body has been recalled.” Dorothy was ahead of the times. She realized more than 30 years ago that old age isn’t a disease. Lack of movement is the biggest culprit as we age, because without proper movement the body will “rust-out.” So as they exercised, her students learned how movement massages the blood vessels, helping circulation in all parts of the body; they learned how movement strengthens bones; and they learned how movement stimulates production of the synovial fluid that keeps the joints lubricated. They learned that they were not too old to maintain and/or improve their level of well-being and independence.

In recent years, Dorothy recognized that physical activity is our best bet to combat rising healthcare costs. While the medical system has enabled us to live longer lives, it’s up to us to make those extra years better and healthier. In her words, “I feel there is no single effort that can help more in lowering medical bills, preventing hospitalization, depression and stress and giving purposeful momentum to people than to get them moving and help them continue to keep physically active.” Dorothy passed away recently, but her inspiration and her teachings live on. More than 300 instructors in 32 states continue her mission to get people moving and keep them moving. In January of 2011, a group of adults, 50 to 90-something, decided to give it a try, so we started a small class at the Fishers United Methodist Church. The class was to meet for only 10 weeks, and in what seems to be Body Recall tradition, the class is still meeting and growing. We learn, we laugh, we move, and the side-effects of our simple movements include strength, balance and stability. As we look toward 2012 with our resolutions (and excuses), remember that exercise is not about the class or the gym – it’s about living. Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and Body Recall courses for aging adults in Fishers. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@iquest.net.

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