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It is our position while the Indiana Department of Education no longer requires cursive handwriting to be included in elementary school curriculum, good penmanship and knowledge of cursive is still a valued lesson. Indiana is among 46 states following the recommendations of a national Common Core Curriculum that is placing emphasis on teaching proficient keyboarding in the classroom over perfecting handwriting. While typing is an important life skill in the information age, it should not be the sole method of communicating. The most obvious question is, how will future generations sign their names? Didn’t an “X” carved in stone die with the cavemen? What a shame a handwritten note from a grandparent, a person from another country or even our nation’s own Declaration of Independence won’t be able to be read by future generations. Handwriting is much more than a communications tool. It is part of one’s personality and artistic expression - a personal signature, if you will. Ironically, even though we are living in an era of technological advancement that enables more personalization than ever before, a dichotomy of desensitization is also being created by muffling the human voice, and now, eliminating handwritten expression.

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It is our position to find additional sources of revenue necessary to eliminate the national debt. Some of that additional revenue should come from the elimination of corporate giveaways and some of that additional revenue should come from the most fortunate among us, including some of us here in Hamilton County. The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform says the national debt crisis is the most predictable crisis we have ever faced. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, testified in front of Congress that the national debt is the greatest threat to national security our country currently faces. We must immediately put our country on a path towards the elimination of the national debt and increasing revenue is a necessary piece of that path. If the reduced spending currently being discussed eliminates $2 trillion of our national debt over the next ten years, where will the remaining $12 trillion come from? Certainly, all fonts should be considered, but reasonable policy must include the highest earners in addition to the much broader base of Americans. Entitlement reform and restricted revenue must walk together. With significant reductions in debt interest expense, permanent tax elimination and reform becomes more likely.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 8. Judical Section 19. Pay. The Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and the Circuit Courts shall at stated times receive compensation which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. (History: As Amended November 3, 1971, Section 20. Repealed (Repealed November 6, 1984. The schedule

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Rest in peace, Dale Snelling The city has said farewell to its longtime friend and public servant, Dale Snelling, who died July 18 at age 75, about a week after resigning from Noblesville Common Council for health reasons. We salute his memory, and we applaud his efforts on behalf of the citizens, whom he served on the council from 1992 until his recent resignation. Previously, he was a valued member of the school board (1968-84) and was involved in numerous community activities – all for the betterment of Noblesville. Last year Dale, a former Realtor, was honored for his commitment to community by being named grand marshal of the Holiday Parade, and for years he had been active as a real mover in the Boys and Girls Club, among many other volunteer pursuits. Dale’s dedication was something from which we all can learn. His legacy will be lasting, and we ask that you keep his family and associates in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. ••• Congratulations to Kroger Co. on the completion of a $3 million renovation of its Logan Street store. Another improvement is coming soon: the addition of a $1 million fuel center. Combined, these initiatives rep-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg resent a real commitment to Noblesville by the Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocery chain. Shoppers already are enjoying expanded benefits, including a seating area in the beverage sector, additional produce displays and a fullservice floral shop, among several others. According to the company, customer feedback contributed mightily to the plan for change. Who says business doesn’t care about the consumer? At a recent celebration, the store team pledged $1,500 for White River cleanup, and the company itself handed over $500 awards to the Boys and Girls Club, Noblesville Preservation Alliance, St.Vincent New Hope and Riverwalk Village. All the way around, it is a great commitment to the community.

COMMENTARY By Kevin Kane I heard two pieces of bad news last week that have left many in the community in need of prayers and support. First, the news that most, if not all, of us know by now, dedicated community servant and longtime City Councilman Dale Snelling passed away last week. The news wasn’t entirely unexpected, as his worsening health eventually forced him to resign from the council a few weeks ago. Still, it is never easy for a community to say goodbye to someone who has impacted it so greatly. I, unfortunately, did not have the opportunity to get to know Dale as many of you did. Health problems, I presume, left him unable to attend many of the council’s meetings since I began covering Noblesville just a few months ago. However, it always amazed me that, despite his health issues that were serious enough to be common knowledge, he continued to serve Noblesville as a councilman long after the point when many would have given up on such tasks if in his situation. Like I said, I did not know Dale well enough to provide much more comment on him, but I do know that I never heard anyone express anything other than respect for and admiration of him. Unfortunately, Dale’s death was not the only sad news of last week.

Guerin Catholic High School last Monday released a newsletter asking those associated with the school to keep a student from another Indianapolis-area Catholic high school in their prayers. Jay Ruckelshaus was the valedictorian of Cathedral High School’s 2011 class and his family is known by some members of the Guerin community, including Principal Rick Wagner. Jay has plans to attend college in the fall, but a recent accident could potentially put those plans in jeopardy. According to the school’s electronic newsletter, written by Wagner, Jay was involved in a swimming accident last Sunday that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Wagner asked others to join him in praying for the family for the next several weeks as they wrestle with the full range of emotions that come with such a “life-changing event.” When I inquired about this last week, I was told little was known at that point about Jay’s status and prognosis. I’m just one of many wishing him a full and speedy recovery. Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

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DISPATCHES » Ramps changed – INDOT last week opened loop ramps at the Keystone Avenue/Interstate 465 interchange. Motorists will have to reorient themselves to a new traffic pattern, as the old ramps are now closed. Drivers traveling northbound on Keystone will now enter eastbound I-465 from the left lane and westbound I-465 from the right lane. Drivers traveling southbound on Keystone will now enter eastbound I-465 from the right lane and westbound I-465 from the left lane. The new westbound I-465 loop ramp—for both northbound and southbound Keystone traffic—is in the northeast quadrant of the interchange. The eastbound I-465 loop ramp—for both northbound and southbound Keystone traffic—is in the southwest quadrant. The $18.2 million Major Moves project is expected to be completed in the fall. » Stony Creek registration – Stony Creek new student registration and kindergarten DIBELS testing scheduled for this week will be held at North Elementary due to construction work at Stony Creek. North Elementary is at 440 North 10th Street. Registration begins on Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. After Wednesday, registration will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. » Special Olympics fundraiser – AVC Auto, Special Olympics Hamilton County (SOHC) and BearSlide Golf Course will be presenting their ninth annual fundraiser golf outing on August 5, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Team registrations are still being accepted as are sponsorships and donations. Cost of participating is $125. Visit www.SpecialOlympicsHamiltonCounty. org to register or for details. » Road closure – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 19 this week between S.R. 32/38 and 9th Street while the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority makes repairs to its railroad bridge on the west side of Noblesville. INDOT plans closures for S.R. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day next week—Monday through Friday. Detour via S.R. 32/38, S.R. 37, S.R. 213 and S.R. 28 around the closure. » Common Council meeting – The Common Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday night, 7 p.m. at the City Hall council chambers, 16 S. 10th Street. For more information, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org.

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a room when I’m joined by two women, one an RN who will monitor my BP and EKG, and the other a technician who will run the ultrasound equipment. She proceeds to attach a dozen wires to my naked chest with an adhesive that stings so badly I initially think I am being electrocuted. After some baseline readings, I hop on the treadmill and begin. My nurse tells me she will slowly, but consistently increase both the speed and incline until I reach my target heart rate of 180. If I get too tired (or collapse) before that, I am to stop immediately. Naively, I estimate 30 to 40 minutes before I get there. Ha. 12 minutes later, clutching the handrail for dear life, I surrender with a max heart rate of only 165. I quickly lie down and attempt to hold my breath so the tech can perform a post-test ultrasound. As I fight hyperventilation, I cannot believe I only made it twelve stinkin’ minutes! Is there something wrong? Or is it just I’m a bit plusher than I thought? I drive home pondering worst-case scenarios. But nay, this is not my time. The stress test came back negative, and my EKG’s were normal. Apparently, it’s just my ego that’s a little on the unhealthy side. Peace out.

Current in Noblesville A local child advocacy center is wishing for some big waves in fundraising success this year. Chaucie’s Place is building off of last year’s record fundraising amounts and bringing some tropical flavor to the effort. The Carmel child advocacy center provides a single location where forensic interviewers and law enforcement officers can interview child abuse victims. The center is celebrating its tenth year of protecting children in Hamilton County. Last year the center earned its highest amount of fundraising dollars with record amounts being raised during its largest two annual events. This year, Chaucie’s Place hopes to see continued support from the community. Treasure Our Children is the CAC’s biggest annual fundraiser, it raised a record $28,000 in 2010. 225 people attended the sold out event. This year’s Treasure Our Children, sponsored in part by Current Publishing, will be held October 13, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, 12156 N. Meridian St. The event will be beach themed, with casual beach attire encouraged. Live and silent auctions will be held. Tickets are $60 per person or $550 for a table of eight. Each ticket comes with a complimentary drink ticket. For tickets or more details, e-mail rsvp@ chauciesplace.org.

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson Guess who got to take a cardiac stress test? Yours truly, that’s who. Some background first: I’ve been having these weird heart palpitations for about a year now. When I first noticed them, I was living with my in-laws, interviewing for jobs and trying to buy a house. Naturally, I assumed they were stress-related. By the fall, life had started to settle, but I continued to experience, what felt like, missed heartbeats periodically. My next thought was my thyroid, so I scheduled an appointment with my endocrinologist. Everything was fine on that end, but she did suggest I cut back on caffeine. I took her advice, but no dice. Teaching, lounging, driving, it didn’t seem to matter; I would occasionally experience a noticeable pause in my heartbeat. So I finally decided to call in the big dogs. “There are about 50 things that could be causing these palpations,” the cardiologist said, “and about 10 of them could kill you. Let’s rule those out first.” Yes. Let’s. Back to live action: I show up for my stress test in “comfortable clothing,” confident I will make someone’s day with an outstanding performance. But I have to climb three sets of stairs due to malfunctioning elevators, and I am already breathing hard when I check in. No worries. Just treat it like a warm-up, I think. I receive a hospital wrist band then ushered to

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Current in Noblesville Friends, family and community members paid their final respects last week to one of the city’s most dedicated servants. Longtime City Councilman Dale Snelling, 75, died July 18 after battling Snelling cancer. Snelling was near the end of his fifth term on the council before health problems forced him to resign from his seat earlier this month. In addition to his service on the council that began in 1992, Snelling also served as a Noblesville School Board member from 1968 to 1984, acting as its president for three of those years. He moved with his family to Noblesville in 1963 to become head track and assistant varsity football coach at Noblesville High School, where he also taught driver’s education, health and physical education. He ended his teaching career in 1968 to enter insurance sales, and in 1973 became a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Snelling Real Estate in Noblesville. Though he retired from real estate in 2004, Snelling worked as a Hamilton County surety bail bond agent until his death, a job he had held since 1973. Despite his involvement in his business and service on the school board, Snelling returned to coaching as a lay head coach for the NHS freshman football team, serving in this role from

Snelling served as grand marshal in last year’s Christmas Parade. 1988 to 1992. He was a co-founder of the Noblesville Elementary Football League, serving on its board of directors for 25 years. Last year, he was one of three people inducted into the NEFL Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class. “Dale was universally liked and admired and will be greatly missed,” Mayor John Ditslear said in a release. “He dedicated so many hours to helping others in this community. On behalf of all city employees, we send our condolences, thoughts, and prayers to Dale’s family.” The city of Noblesville flags outside of City Hall and the public safety building flew at half staff last week in honor of Snelling, whose funeral was Friday. City spokesperson Cara Culp said the city likely will honor Snelling in some way, though definitive plans have not yet been made. Snelling is survived by his wife Suzanne and four daughters, among others.

Creating a female counter-culture COMMENTARY By Krista Bocko At my book club, we often sound off about issues. It never fails: Each meeting we either get pumped up about a topic the author brings up or go off on various tangents. The conversations are always interesting and enlightening, and I’ve read some interesting perspectives on the particular topic that came up at the last meeting several times over the past few months. So I thought I’d bring it up here. The topic? PMS. But even more than that, the necessity of calling up the soul, which is so important for a meaningful and creative life. So, how did we get on this subject? In the book (yes, in our book club we discuss the same book every month,) the author wrote about the importance for women to “converse with the wild feminine,” to take a little break from the world and have some solitude. The author laughs when she hears the claim that women were considered by some anthropologists to be “unclean” and forced to leave the village once a month. “All women know even if there were such a forced ritual exile, every single woman would leave the village hanging her head mournfully and then break into a jig down the path.” Women often feel more intensely around that

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time; and, senses are heightened and tears often come more easily. Yes, we may get edgy and irritated, but this is because we feel so deeply. We aren’t “weaker” because of our emotions; we just don’t see the world like men typically do. Men generally see the world more linearly whereas women often employ more circular logic and rely more on intuition and emotion. Sheila Kelley writes “I believe ‘emotional irrationality’ is nothing more than the deep connection women have to the vulnerability of humanity. It’s empathy. To be blessed with empathy is one of the greatest gifts on Earth.” Labels like PMS are often negative and dismissive, but feeling so deeply isn’t a bad thing. We can create our own female culture and propel it forward through a positive spin on “PMS.” We can take our emotion and channel it into something good for us and for our souls. This brings me back to solitude, to carving out a simple place for oneself to escape for a bit—a little intentional solitude. It doesn’t have to cost anything—just a little time and effort. It’s vital.

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Historic homes of Noblesville Address: 1179 Conner St. Style and history: This Queen Anne home, built circa 1889 and 1892, has multiple gables and a square tower, with arches, scalloped siding, and prominent double front doors. Owners: Nathan and Sara Althouse and four daughters, since August of 2008, after eight months of renovation What are your favorite features? “All of the original wood work with its incredible detail.” What projects have you done, or plan to do? “We demoed the entire kitchen and two bathrooms down to the studs, stripped wallpaper on every wall and every ceiling in the entire house, rebuilt the rear staircase, rewired and put in new plumbing, built a three-story addition, put in a new kitchen with custom cabinets and island, put in a new deck, fence and brick patio, and moved the garage to the back of the lot, to name a few. We still plan to do exterior painting, finish the master bath, finish the attic and fabricate the front porch railing to match the original.” What do you like about this area/neighbor-

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hood? We love living downtown. We take a lot of walks looking at other historic homes, getting ideas and inspiration for our house. It seems like we always end up at the ice cream shop or picking something up for dinner. The girls love that. It seems like there’s that least onehouse on every block doing some sort of house project. It gives me pride to tell people we live in downtown Noblesville.”

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DISPATCHES » Tarkington preview – The Center for the Performing Arts is presenting free performances during the month of July to preview its new Tarkington Theatre. To attend, call 843-3800 to reserve seats. Seating is limited. This week’s performances: Tuesday, 7 p.m., Heartland Truly Moving Pictures film screening. Thursday, 7 p.m., International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Sunday, 1 p.m., free open house. » July gardening tips – 1. You can sow a fall crop of bush beans now. Plant seeds two inches deep to protect them from the hot sun. You can sow other vegetable seeds for an autumn yield, too, by planting them just a little deeper than you did in the spring. The best time to plant is after a rain shower. 2. Once melon vines have set three or four fruits, remove any new blossoms. The remaining fruits will benefit from this, and you will still have plenty. -www.almanac.com » Auditions this week – The Belfry Theatre in Noblesville will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of The Great American Backstage Musical tomorrow and Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Pink Slipper Dance Studio Act II, second floor of the Hamilton County Sports Complex, 9625 E. 150th Street,

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Twilight Series creator Kent Graham instructs 5K participants. Photos by Matt Loria

First season of twilight running concludes By Matt Loria Current in Noblesville Kent Graham, the Noblesville High Cross Country coach, created the Noblesville Twilight Series for anyone interested in or already devoted to the sport and hobby of running. The series consisted of four nights of timed racing for all ages and abilities. Kiddie, 3K, and 5K races were held on each of the Tuesdays scheduled at the White River Elementary course, and runners from other cities journeyed to participate in the event as well. It’s an event that is hoped to be continued on next summer.

July 26 Fishers Summer Concert Series: Peace Train, 7 p.m. Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers. Cost: Free. Details: www.fishers.in.us/parks July 27 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo: The Tides, 7:30 p.m. 1 Civic Square, Carmel. Cost: Free. Details: www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org July 28-30 Morty’s Comedy Joint: Mike Baldwin 3625 East 96th St., Indianapolis. Cost: $12 on Thursdays (8 p.m. show time) and $15 on Fri-

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Noblesville has plans for a new $25 million city park By Kevin Kane kevin@youarecurrent.com The future of Noblesville’s parks includes a number of changes – some much bigger than others. Parks and Recreation is finalizing an extension to its master plan, which creates for the department a road map taking it through 2014. In August, the department will present to the park board its plans for improving quality of life in Noblesville and making the city more attractive to relocating businesses. Some parts of this amended master plan will be noticeable, but not necessarily substantial changes. Parks Director Don Seal said his department will work in the next few years on smaller, but impactful projects such as bolstering programming, further development of youth sports opportunities and – one of the department’s top priorities – connecting the numerous partial trails that wind throughout Noblesville. “We have miles and miles of trails here, but they aren’t necessarily continuous,” Seal said. “We’re looking to see where we can get in and make some connections.” Those changes are primarily intended to meet the needs of current residents, but the biggest project the city has in the works could be used to spur residential growth and economic development on the city’s east side. Seal said construction should begin in the next two years on a major park planned for Wayne Township. The project, simply referred to as Eastside Park at this point, would be built on a 184-acre tract of land at 166th Street and Bowden Road. The city owns most of the land at this point with the exception of a 20-acre section of private property in the middle of the area that the city plans to acquire. “There’s going to be a lot of fun on that land,” said Assistant Parks Director Brandon Bennett. Plans call for the park to be divided into two halves: one that Bennett described as a more passive, educational area and the other, which will house numerous athletic fields and other highactivity facilities. The “passive” side, which will be west of Finch Creek, will contain a nature center, disc golf course, several areas of open

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According to the current plans, the new park to be built at 166th Street and Bowden Road would include: • Three multipurpose athletic fields • Four softball diamonds • Aquatic center • Skate park

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grassland and an archery range. The east side of the creek will have three multi-purpose fields, a softball complex with four diamonds, an aquatic center, multiple playgrounds and a skate park. This half of the park also is expected to house a new community center, which Seal said could be a city-owned building or a private development on city land, such as a new YMCA. “The YMCA has expressed some interest in creating another ‘Y’ in the area,” he said. “The Fishers YMCA currently has 38,000 members.” Without including the community center, the park has a projected price tag of $25 million,

but Seal said how the city decides to use it will determine how it is paid for and how quickly it will be constructed. Though Seal said the new athletic facilities planned for this park could draw more youth sports tournaments to Noblesville and the economic boosts that accompany them, he said those facilities – and the rest planned for the project – are included only to meet current and future needs. Still, he said, that doesn’t mean that the city cannot use the park to promote growth and economic development. If the city opts to use the new park to spark

development on the east side, Seal said, it could fund the project through bonds and complete it in a matter of years. However, if the city chooses to build most of the park after new development occurs, the park would be built in numerous phases using mostly park impact fees. Seal said the latter option could stretch this project out over 15 to 20 years. Those details could be worked out in the next several weeks. Regardless of which path the city and parks department take, Seal said Noblesville will continue to have some of the best parks in the area. “I take a great deal of pleasure and pride in the fact that our parks are used,” he said. “They’re attractive, well-maintained places where people want to go.”

big business? The athletic fields planned for the new Eastside Park could add to the already growing number of youth sports tournaments coming to the city each year. The athletic facilities are a major part in the parks department’s increased emphasis on youth sports – both locally and regionally. “That stuff is really big business these days,” said Assistant Parks Director Brandon Bennett. Photo by Kelsey Krzysten

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Secure Your Place at Summer’S HotteSt PartY! Opening night at the tarkingtOn! Saturday, auguSt 6 at 5:30 pm Celebrate the completion of the stunning Center for the performing arts campus at Opening Night at the tarkington! We’re raising the curtain on the state-of-the-art tarkington theater in style in an evening that includes appearances by tV and Broadway star david Hyde pierce (Frazier, Spamalot), artistic director michael Feinstein, members of the acclaimed american Ballet theatre and special guests. Immediately following the show, join us for an after-party featuring cocktails, gourmet food stations, a dessert buffet, live music, dancing and more. Limited number Of “aLL-incLusive” tickets avaiLabLe fOr $150! michael feinstein

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"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" "On A Slow Boat to China" "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" "Ac-cent-u-ate the Positive"

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In this long running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Forbidden Broadway pokes, prods, teases and lampoons anything Broadway has to offer- but always with love. This cannon of witty and oftentimes brilliant parodies is a time capsule of the American Theatre. Journey through more than 20 Broadway shows and spend the evening with Carol Channing, Julie Andrews, Ethel Merman, not to mention the casts of The Lion King, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Hairspray and so many more in this entertaining tribute to some of Broadway’s greatest shows and stars!

This sophisticated musical about Indiana’s favorite son, Cole Porter, cleverly crafts song and dance, while intertwining narration to tell the story of Porter’s life. Beginning in Peru, Indiana to Paris, to the bright lights of Broadway, to Hollywood, the show includes such Cole Porter hits as “I Love Paris”, “Anything Goes”, “Night & Day”, “ I Get A Kick Out of You”....

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APRIL 27-MAY 20, 2012 Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, Music by Jimmy Roberts

“A great show-lots of laugh out loud scenes- a great evening outand there are no bad seats!! Go and enjoy!” -Joy Stafford Carmel, IN

This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, ‘Say, what are you doing Saturday night?’

FEBRUARY 10-26, 2012 Written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak

Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast performs “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.

Great season subscriptions rates now on sale! Call ATI at 317-669-7983 or visit actorstheatreofindiana.org and purchase yours! Single tickets go on sale August 15th and can be purchased through the Center for the Performing Arts box office at 317-843-3800

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Seniors reap rewards of aquatic therapy By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com For seniors looking to combat the aches and pains that come with growing older, aquatic therapy offers a low-impact approach as simple as taking bath. National health organizations like the Center for Disease Control and the Arthritis Foundation tout the benefits of aquatic therapy for adults suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, patients recovering from strokes, and adults who would otherwise be prevented from exercising. According to Sally Brindle, aquatic program coordinator at the Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis, a decade of teaching aquatic therapy classes has only reaffirmed her belief Brindle in their value. “I fell in love with the program and what it did for people,” Brindle said. According to Brindle, two unique properties of water – buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure – are what make it perfect for many seniors. “People who can’t walk on land often can walk in water,” Brindle said. “Your buoyancy in

benefits Of AQuAtiC therAPy • Relief of pain and muscle spasm • Re-education of walking patterns • Increased joint range • Increased muscle strength • Improvement of peripheral circulation • Balance enhancement • Support of otherwise completely immobile people • Recovery from surgery (e.g. joint replacement), or complex trauma • Movement pattern improvement • Functional retraining for work

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Regular aquatics class students say they see more benefits from this program than dry-land options. Photo by Jordan Fischer

the water takes the pressure off of your joints, while also acting as a natural resistance. The hydrostatic pressure helps massage joints and muscles, and it’s very good for those with edema.” Brindle’s students rave about aquatic therapy as well. Bob Bernard, 72, said his work in the pool keeps him fit enough to continue his work on stage as a performer. “I have arthritis, but I’m also an entertainer,” Bernard said. “Part of my performance includes choreography. The water exercise helps keep me looser so that I can do the steps required of my dance act.” Five year class veteran Pat Pothast has joined Brindle within the last year as a certified instructor, and said her time as both student and teacher demonstrate the value of the therapy. “I have fibromyalgia,” Pothast said, “So my doctor recommended I take water classes. In the beginning, it was very hard, and I just felt lousy. But I just kept coming, and started feeling better.” Her time spent in the pool also sped up her

recovery after surgery, Pothast said. “I have to take a steroid to keep my blood pressure from bottoming out, but steroids destroy your bones,” she said. “So I had to have a

hip replacement. After that, though, I was out of bed and walking around within two days because my muscles were so strong from coming here.”

LOCAL OPtiOns Monon Community Center 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel Phone: 317-848-7275 www.carmelclayparks.com/index.asp

St V. Rehab Aquatics Program 9012 E. 126th St., Fishers Phone: 317-415-6980 www.indymca.org/branches/fishers

PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc. 1078 Third Avenue SW, Carmel Phone: 317-815-7000 www.primelifeenrichment.org

Indiana Orthopaedic Center 14540 Prairie Lakes Blvd. North, Suite 105 (Noblesville) 11911 N. Meridian St., Suite 130 (Carmel) Phone: 317-588-2663 www.iocdocs.com

Riverview Hospital 601 Westfield Rd. (Noblesville) & 14535B Hazel Dell Parkway (Carmel) Phone: 317-776-7225 (Noblesville) & 317-7054350 (Carmel) www.riverview.org/rehabilitation-and-fitness.html

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it’s GOLDen | Current PubLishinG sPeCiAL seCtiOn | it’s GOLDen borrowing against retirement soars – Loans against retirement plans were up overall last year, with one in seven borrowing money, according to new data from Aon Hewitt. TIAA-CREFF told Daily Finance that loans against its plans were up nearly 19 percent in 2010 from the previous year and there was a 7 percent increase in hardship withdrawals. Nearly 30 percent of all plans have a loan outstanding, the highest level in history, according to The Wall Street Journal. -www.dailyfinance.com beat high blood pressure – Slow breathing and meditative practices such as qigong, yoga, and tai chi decrease stress hormones, which elevate renin, a kidney enzyme that raises blood pressure. Try five minutes in the morning and at night. Inhale deeply and expand your belly. Exhale and release all of your tension. The right tunes can help, too, according to researchers at the University of Florence in Italy. They asked 28 adults who were already taking hypertension pills to listen to soothing classical, Celtic, or Indian music for 30 minutes daily while breathing slowly. After a week, the listeners had lowered their average systolic reading by 3.2 points; a month later, readings were down 4.4 points. -www.prevention.com Tired of your timeshare? – If you are under a deeded timeshare agreement and decide to sell the timeshare on your own, consider posting your property on reputable site like TUG, the Timeshare Users Group. TUG offers a wealth of practical, consumer-friendly information for both existing timeshare owners and would-be timeshare buyers. Among the features at TUG are a “Timeshare Marketplace” that lets you sell or rent your timeshare free of charge and a sales history database that allows you to get the most recent, up-to-date information on timeshare sales and properly asses how much your timeshare is worth. -www.msnbc.com sip and savor – Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel 2011, aged for 12 years, is the latest of Four Roses’ annual offering of limited-edition single-barrel bourbon. The spirit in each of the 3,600 bottles comes from individual, cream-ofthe-crop barrels rather than a blend of several different ones. It packs a lot of heat at first, but the more experienced bourbon drinker will appreciate the spicy rye flavors and a long finish full of ripe fruit. 59.3 percent ABV, $90. -www.wsj.com

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straighten Up! COMMEntaRY By Marcia Wilson “Stand up straight!” These are words most kids have heard from our mothers. Slouching usually led to “the look” or a lecture on posture. Some children may have even been forced to practice walking with a book on your head. Well, mom does know best. Although Mom was likely concerned about etiquette and appearance, good posture has health benefits. So try this for just a moment: sit up straight, both feet on the floor, pelvis tilted. Tighten your stomach muscles and feel the slight arch in the back. Now, lift your shoulders up then push them back and down, neck straight and head up with the chin slightly tucked. Hold that – hold it, hold it…and relax. Who knew core strengthening was so simple. You can practice sitting, standing, walking, even while watching TV – and it doesn’t take any extra time out of your day or special equipment. Oh sure, roll your eyes. How can something so simple make a difference? Good posture helps breathing and oxygen is a good thing. Plus, it helps with circulation. Following mom’s advice, can help anti-aging and can even drop some pounds. Straightening up trims you down? When the shoulders droop an additional 20 pounds is tacked on- 10 pounds from your head. I’m sure mom is saying “told you so” right about now. It’s a myth our posture has to go the way of gravity as we age, but we have to straighten up if we want to continue to be able to straighten up! You don’t have to practice perfect posture every waking moment, but try incorporating a little into your daily routine. It’s an exercise you can do seven days a week, it costs no time or money, and the more you do it the easier it gets. Plus, Mom would be proud. So at the risk of sounding like your mother, straighten up! You might be surprised. Turns out looking good really can make you feel good. Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and teaches Body Recall, an exercise class for older adults, in Fishers. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@iquest.net

are impulse buys killing your retirement? As a registered investment advisor, Steve Orr is used to juggling millions, but he knows those millions started out as pennies. President and owner of the Orr Financial Group is knows how to turn pennies into millions and juggling finances. “It’s the dollar here, two dollars there things we pick up every day that start to add up, Orr said. We only don’t see the dollars – plus the interest – we could be earning on them.” Orr said pension funds are being wiped out; companies are canceling matching contributions to employee 401(k) programs and decreasing Social Security. Orr who authored the book, The Noisemakers, (www.thenoisemakers.com), said everyday little impulse buys are robbing accounts of pennies today, but millions later. Orr demonstrated how everyday expenses – when eliminated – can turn into big bucks down the road.

The daily cup of specialty coffee is about $3.95. A daily sip of Joe for about 40 weeks out of the year, it would cost you about $27,650 over that 35 years. The formula looks like this: • Coﬀee or Latte – $3.95 X 5 = $19.75 X 40 = $790 X 35 = $27,650 • Energy shot – $3.99 X 5 = $19.95 X 40 = $798 X 35 = $27,930 • Muﬃn – $3 X 5 = $15 X 40 = $600 X 35 = $21,000 • Lunch – $8 X 5 = $40 X 40 = $1,600 X 35 = $56,000 “If the total amount of these items were put into a retirement investment vehicle for 35 years with a three percent interest you could have an extra $246, 560 in your retirement plan, Orr said. Steve Orr is the President and Owner of Orr Financial Group, a full service Registered Investment Advisor located in Victoria, Texas. Steve has been in the financial industry since 1986 and has been independent since 1994.

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don’t put off preparation COMMEntaRY By Susan Jenkins I have worked in the health care industry for 21 years and currently serve as the community relations coordinator and admissions nurse for Riverview Hospital’s Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation program. One thing that I have learned during this time is that more people are in need of better information about health care and preparing to take care of their parents. If you think that you can put this off and figure it out after some life-changing event occurs, think about this: Someone that you love dearly has just experienced a life-altering event. They are terrified and need you there with them for support and encouragement. Now, you have to educate yourself on what their needs will be. Will they need any equipment, or rehabilitation? Who will take care of their bills? Will you choose rehab, assisted living, or nursing facility? Can you get someone to stay with them so they can go home, and where do you find those types of people? How much is that expense? And don’t forget that you still have your own life to manage along with all this. Remember that knowledge is power. At this time in your life, you need as much power as

you can find. I’m here to help. The first thing you need to look at is what type of support system you can put together. Call a meeting of family, friends, church members, neighbors, or anyone else your parents trust. Is there anyone with a medical background or financial expertise? Is there someone that could come in and sit with your loved one to offer supervision and friendly support? Does someone in your group have legal experience that could manage the wills or power of attorney issues? Once you have inventoried your group for skills, make a list so you know where you still need help. This is your support team, and it is so much easier to figure everything out when you are not stressed out so that you can control this situation and not get overwhelmed. This is only the first of many steps in this type of planning. Take this and future articles of mine on this topic as your learning tool and start preparing your family so you can better help your family members whenever they might need you. Susan Jenkins is a community relations coordinator and admissions nurse with Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She can be reached via e-mail at sajenkins@rehabcare. com.

exercise interventions improve longevity and quality of life COMMEntaRY By Katie Huffstetler While you’re sweating at the gym to lose those extra five pounds and fit into your “skinny jeans,” you may not realize that your propensity for maintaining a regular exercise schedule as you age is directly related to how independent of a life you could live as an older adult. Research suggests that older adults who exercise regularly live longer, more independent lives and enjoy better long-term brain health than their non-exercising counterparts. The definition of effective exercise changes as people age, and knowing which exercises can help you prevent common problems associated with the aging process helps you get the most value out of your exercise program. C.L.I.M.B. (Confidence, Longevity, Independence, Mobility and Balance), a national wellness program for the aging population, focuses on improving lower-body strength to impact an individual’s capacity to live independently for longer. The program was recently awarded one of eight national “Best of the Best” awards by the Assisted Living Federation of America for its impact on older adults. Gordon Benfield, director of member services at the Stratford in Carmel, says it is important for older adults to focus on their lower-body strength as they age, since that will also reduce their risk of falling in the future. The Stratford Recently implemented the C.L.I.M.B. program

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as part of its wellness offerings. “Simple exercises such as chair stands and step-ups make a big difference in a short period of time,” Benfield said. “Better yet, you can do these exercises in the comfort of your home while using basic household items such as chairs and canned goods.” Benfield recommends the following exercises for older adults: Work up to three sets of 10 for each, with 30 seconds of rest between each exercise. Step-Ups – Using a step in your house, step up with right foot, up with left foot, down with right foot, down with left foot. Repeat. Chair Stands – Using a chair in your house, cross your arms over your chest and rise to a standing position from a seated position, then back to a seated position. Repeat. Seated Leg Extensions – From a seated position with your legs bent, extend one leg out until your knee is straight, then bend and place back on the floor. Do the same with your other leg to complete one set. Repeat. After mastering these exercises, you can carry canned goods in each hand to increase the weight resistance during the step-up and chair stand exercises. For more information about exercises for older adults or to learn more about the wellness offerings at The Stratford, please contact Gordon Benfield at GBenfield@Stratford-Living. com or by phone at 317-733-9560.

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seniors learn music, meet friends at lambert’s By Kevin Kane kevin@youracurrent.com At Lambert’s Lowery Organ Center in Noblesville, an increasing number of local seniors are finding that learning a new instrument at this point in their lives is easier and more enjoyable than they might have imagined. Lambert’s offers hour-long classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays to anyone – regardless of age, skill level or prior experience – who would like to learn to play the organ, or virtual orchestra, as they are commonly called today. But seniors have especially been drawn to the classes’ low cost and friendly environment. Judy Lambert, who owns the store with her husband, said participants pay $20 for six weeks of classes and during that time are provided with an instrument to be kept in their home for practice at no additional charge. The virtual orchestras even include features that allow novices to play complete songs during their first lesson. “It’s the easiest instrument to learn to play,” Lambert said. “And when you take the pressure out of learning, it makes it a lot more enjoyable…If they play the wrong note, who cares? They’re having fun.”

And that fun comes from more than playing music. Lambert said each class is more like a social gathering, with many of the attendees developing friendships along the way. “It’s a great society to be in for the elderly,” said Katheryn Thompson, 94, of Noblesville. Thompson said she joined the class because she “wanted to live again” and has been very happy with that decision. “The friendships that you make here are invaluable.” Sometimes the participants choose to take their class work outside the walls of the music store. Some of the more experienced students choose to play at nursing homes, Riverview Hospital and other places in the community. “They get out there and entertain,” Lambert said. Lambert said she will continue to add more classes in the near future because, not only are more seniors expressing an interest in learning the instrument, but many of the students have remained in the class long past the initial six weeks. “It opens up a whole new world for you,” said Frances King of Noblesville, one of the class’ original students. To learn more, call 773-2002.

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person to another, and contact with someone who has chickenpox will not trigger shingles. However, a person with shingles can pass the virus to anyone who hasn’t had chickenpox (or the chickenpox vaccine); especially if there has been direct contact shingle’s the open sores. In other words, the infected person will develop chickenpox, not shingles. Shingles can be a debilitating condition, characterized by a painful rash that often appears in a band-like distribution on one side of the face or body. Although the rash generally heals within a month, severe pain and extreme sensitivity to touch persist in some cases. This complication, known as post-herpetic neuralgia, may last for several months or even years. Additionally, shingles in or around the eye can lead to vision loss, so this problem requires prompt medical attention. Antiviral medications can help decrease its duration and the risk of complications. Clinical trials have shown Zostavax to reduce the risk of developing shingles by more than half in people over 60, and by 70 percent in those aged 50 to 59. Moreover, those who develop shingles despite the vaccine tend to have milder disease. Millions of Americans have had chickenpox as children meaning they are at risk for shingles; thus, should consult their doctors about getting vaccinated.

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tain a stable upright posture is an important factor involving our sensory system, not only in the initiation and the control of voluntary movement, but also in the prevention of injury. Decreased postural control or increased postural sway can occur because of ankle instability and when there is a loss of normal sensation, such as in diabetes and other causes of peripheral neuropathy, then the risk for falls increases. Fortunately, there are many devices that assist the fall-prone with walking. Other than canes and walkers, there is now a new brace, when worn on both lower extremities improves postural control and improves the time it takes these individuals in certain timed tests aimed at evaluating fall risk. Its design allows for the elderly to easily apply and remove it and fit it into shoes without difficulty. It is custom made and cushioned for comfort, yet provides stability at the ankle joint and increased sensation by the patient which improves balance. Get your fall risk assessment today. A preliminary questionnaire is available at westfieldfoot.com under New Patients then Patient Forms - Fall Risk Assessment Form.

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Keeping your loved ones houses their homes COMMEntaRY By John Mcnichols According to the National Aging in place Council, “an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but lack awareness of home and community-based services that make independent living possible.” The first area of consideration of modifications can increase independence and mobility. While multi-stage ramps are one solution, sloping walkways and raised surfaces are more aesthetic options. Inside, widening doorways, hallways and stairways may become necessary to allow adequate room for moving from one space to another. Perhaps moving the master bedroom to the main would enhance the ease of daily life. Handrails, grab rails and other permanent aides become essential to getting around independently. Stair lifts, chair lifts, and even elevators are now available and more economical for residential use. Kitchens and bathrooms are often two problem areas for the aging population. A little remodeling in these rooms can extend a person’s stay in their home. Installing low steps for rolling into showers with adequate seating and lower toilets can majorly improve independent mobility. Existing kitchens can be improved by providing places for food preparation and storage at a comfortable height. Subtle changes

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in lighting and use of color can also help in making living space more pleasant and easier to navigate. Modern monitoring technology help protect loved ones from unattended operation, and alert loved caregivers of emergency or assistance when needed. Video communications with adult children and grandchildren can improve regular connectivity without leaving the residence’s comfort. In addition to home improvements, in-home community based services are making independent living more attainable. Every day new in-home services are being offered including nursing, companion care and doctors who make house calls. Even assistants to help with pet care and daily tasks. Whatever the situation, consider the value of making necessary changes to an existing home to maximize independence and enhance daily lifestyle for years to come. About the Author: John McNichols is the founder of Heritage Independent Lifestyles, a licensed General Contractor specializing in ‘independence remodeling’ for those who want to remain in their homes as long as possible. As a Certified Age in Place Specialist, he can help you determine your unique needs and design and implement solutions that enhance your lifestyle and independence. John resides in Fishers with his wife and younger two daughters and is active with several non-profit, charitable and service organizations.

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Riverview’s ‘Healing Ceiling’ gives hope By Jenna Larson Current in Noblesville The “Healing Ceiling” at Riverview Hospital doesn’t use its supernatural powers to aid the sick and the wounded magically back to health; however, it does offer patients something inspiring to look at, a little motivation to keep fighting their personal battles in hopes of reaching their goal: health. Five years ago, the Riverview Hospital Foundation found its inspiration to create the “Healing Ceiling” from cancer survivor and artist Linda Wheat. While undergoing cancer treatments, Wheat noticed she was encouraged to hope for a better, healthier future by visualizing nature. The drab white ceiling tiles always above her in her hospital room; however, seemed dreary and depressing. Her solution: Add a little creativity. Wheat thought a transformation from boring white tiles to a beautiful and inspiring portrait of the sky would provide just what the doctor ordered. She hoped it would ultimately instill optimism in other patients as well. “I believe healing can manifest itself in many different ways and healing through art can be very beneficial,” Riverview’s Major Gifts Officer Susan Beckwith said. Wheat’s idea has caught on. The RHF, as well as its Youth Board (composed of members from the Purdue Extension’s “A Chance to Serve” program) searches annually for local high school students willing to turn in both an application and an original piece of art for the project. Students whose art is sent to the next round by judges also are given the chance to showcase their artwork permanently in the hospital. This year’s finalists, selected

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by the Youth Board, were Jessie Pouch of Noblesville, Meme Sharp of Noblesville, and Sophia Triantafyllopoulos of Carmel. Only a single winner is chosen to have his/her art displayed as part of the “Healing Ceiling.” The selected winner also is awarded a monetary prize. Sharp was ultimately chosen as the 2011 victor by majority vote after the art was displayed for a day and ballots were cast by employees, physicians, volunteers and board members at the hospital. Currently, a total of 19 decorated ceiling tiles are spread throughout the hospital. “The students do an amazing job for us and it makes it nice for the patients here too,” Philanthropy Officer Amanda Trestrail said.

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Mind-to-Muscle Connection: Getting more out of your workouts COMMENTARY By Laura Marenco Many of us will go to the gym and simply rush through sets, chat with the next bench neighbor and simply go through the motions to get the workout over with, big mistake! You are missing out on getting the full benefit out of the exercise and you could injure yourself. Seems like “correct form” is almost an art when it comes to weight training; in order to reach your goals, (adding muscle, leaning down, muscle definition, etc) you must focus on the muscle you are working. This is called the mind-tomuscle connection, or what experts call it: neuromuscular control or neuromuscular concentration. If you are simply going through the motions, you will not be maximizing your results. For example, when you do a “leg extension” exercise, you need to focus on your quadriceps contracting at the top of each rep. Keep your toes up so you can even get more out of your contrac-

tion. Hold the contraction for a count, feeling the burn and slowly bring the weight down to starting position. This method helps the body benefit from the eccentric (lengthening of the muscle) phase of the exercise. I would highly suggest looking for pictures of the different muscle groups to be informed about what muscles you are working. Also, if you simply don’t know which exercises target certain muscles, hire a personal trainer to have an effective workout and learn proper form. Use the mind-to-muscle connection from now on and make every workout count! Laura owns a Personal Training studio in Carmel, runs Fit Carmel Moms bootcamp, holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is a nutritional consultant at Point Blank Nutritition.

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COMMENTARY By David Cain When I was 16, I drove a truck into our house. My dad was eating a bowl of chili at the kitchen table and I put the grill of a truck through the wall within a few feet of his bowl. I remember the look he offered as I peeked through the broken wall; it was the look of defiance. Unwavering in the face of childhood mischief, he glared at the problem with no fear. It was a stick shift truck – four on the floor as they called them. I was in the garage jumpstarting the truck, a trait that has mostly become a lost art. It was connected to a battery charger and I was rapidly trying to make the truck start; so, I could be off to something important – as only could be defined by a teenager. I reached in the cab of the truck and turned the key. I never imagined a stick shift in first gear could lunge forward when it turned over; however, in hindsight it seems obvious. The truck jumped forward with a reckless force that could make a kid yell, “Hell yeah!” if his father wasn’t on the other side of the wall. This wasn’t my first experience crashing a car

in front of my dad. Before I had my license, he’d go for a walk and let me drive back and forth in the driveway. One snow covered winter, I drove his car too far up a trail, just as I felt it sliding, it tilted over a hill and wedged against a tree. I climbed through the window to escape the terror and a chance of it toppling with me behind the wheel. The one fear I did not have was my dad’s reaction. I knew he’d understand. After all, he’d given me the keys. Was there anything to learn about these car wrecks? Although these two events happened nearly 30 years ago, they still cross my mind more than I’d think. I recall the understanding of making those mistakes. I remember the latitude my dad gave me to explore and I respond to that kind of trust. I pass it along, I trust people, I let them explore and I try not to judge when they make a mistake. After all, it’s only a car. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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Noblesville couple’s e-commerce business takes off By Jack Carney Current in Noblesville Brian and Heather Selwa have been in the e-commerce business since moving to Noblesville together in 2006. On the couple’s website, www.PeanutFreePlanet.com, customers with food allergies and intolerances can order safe candies and snacks with a focus on peanut free and tree-nut-free items. Additionally, the Selwas have created two other sites where they sell allergenfriendly foods, www.Allerific.com and www. EnerProBars.com. The original inspiration for what is now three e-commerce companies offering allergen-friendly products stemmed from the couple’s 2006 trip to Canada where Heather is from originally. As the two were packing up to return home, Brian noticed Heather packing a large suitcase full of candy, explaining to him that all the candy was peanut-free and that she was bringing it back to give to her allergic physical therapy patients in the U.S. According to Heather, the availability of allergen-friendly foods is far more prevalent in Canada than in the United States, and this lack of availability of friendly foods for Americans with allergies inspired the Selwas to create a company to fill that niche. The company began by offering only two

products (granola bars and Nestle peanut-free candy), but now offers more than 300 different products serving more than 10,000 customers globally. The Selwas offered plenty of advice for other entrepreneurs trying to create new ecommerce companies. “Look at the market you want to serve and develop as much of understanding about this market as you can,” Brian said. Additionally, when Brian and Heather embarked upon creating their own e-commerce companies, they took the time and put forth the effort to acquire these necessary skills. This allows them to completely control their websites and to be able to update the sites efficiently without having to outsource these duties. Finally, Heather explained that, when developing a business strategy, the ultimate key to success is to come up with an idea that improves upon an existing one or provides an existing product less expensively. If a business strategy doesn’t accomplish one of these two objectives, she recommends you find a new idea altogether. Headquarters for the Selwas’ three companies is 15252 Stony Creek Way, Suite 103 in Noblesville. Orders can be delivered via shipping or picked up at this location.

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Living life in the great outdoors COMMENTARY By Larry Greene ORIGINAL DECK/PATIO: This home, located in The Woods at Williams Creek neighborhood on the west side of Carmel, was built about eight years ago. The home sits facing a landscaped pond yet only had the original small elevated deck without a patio. The goal of the project was to create an environment where the homeowners could enjoy the outdoors more. DESIGN CHANGES: The project architect reviewed several potential designs with the homeowner. The goal was to create a seamless outdoor living space which connected the main level of the home, the elevated deck and the ground level patio sitting area. ELEVATED DECK CHANGES: The foot print of the existing deck was expanded and new 5/4x6 cedar decking was installed with concealed fasteners. The existing railing was replaced with 2x6 cedar handrail and black aluminum Vienna Belly balusters. New 6” x 6” decorative newel posts in a Victorian profile were installed with ball tops on corner newels only. New 10” diameter by 96” tall tapered smooth round columns were installed to support the deck. The column

Before bases were faced with painted brick to match the existing home and topped with decorative cast stone caps. Finally, the cedar trim and deck railing was painted to match the existing house trim color and the new cedar decking was stained with a semi-transparent oil-based stain. UNDER DECKING: The homeowner wanted to enjoy the patio space under the elevated deck without worrying about rainwater dripping down; so, we installed a Dry space under-deck drainage system. Also, adding an associated gutter and downspout system above the covered patio space. The drainage system was covered with painted exterior grade bead board plywood. A new ceiling fan/light was centered above the

After covered patio space. NEW PATIO SITTING AREA: The project includes a new curved concrete paver patio including a path connecting the deck to the main patio area. The pavers were installed in a staggered herringbone pattern. Finally, the patio area was finished off with a new collection of

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A final step to healing is forgiveness RELATIONSHIPS By Kristen Boice Is there someone you need to forgive? Maybe you need to forgive yourself, a family member, friend or even an abuser. Forgiveness does not mean you condone their choices or agree with their actions. It doesn’t mean you will forget what happened. Many people think if they forgive someone, it makes their mistake acceptable or they agree with the person’s actions. However, forgiveness is about taking back your power, letting go of the hurt and living a life with peace and happiness. Forgiveness is a process – a journey. It can take days to years for people to complete the journey of forgiveness. The longer we resent the person and circumstance the heavier the burden is on us. If we hold onto the hurt, bitterness and resentment over years, it affects our being and negatively impacts our relationships. I really love this quote from Catherine Ponder, “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person by an emotional link stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.” This really sums up what forgiveness can do for your life. How do you begin the healing process? Below are a few steps that may help you move closer to forgiving. 1. Recognize and own your feelings. How does it feel to hold onto the feelings associated with resentment? How have these

served you in your life? As you recognize your feelings, the healing process can begin. 2. Look at how a lack of forgiveness has impacted your personal and professional relationships. How has this affected your ability to trust and connect with others? Have you been the victim and now want to take back your power? Have you allowed the past to determine your future? 3. Focus on what’s in it for you. Remind yourself forgiving can free you to move on with your life and set you free. Tell yourself the point is to reduce angst. 4. Turn the details of your story around. Victims don’t have control of their lives, yet heroes do. So make yourself the hero of your own saga. Although someone may have precipitated your misery, whether or not you stay miserable is entirely up to you. 5. Write a letter to the person you feel harmed or hurt you and then let it go. You can either burn it or send it. It can be the final step to letting go. Lewis B. Smedes said, “You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.” This is the ultimate goal of forgiveness. Kristen Boice is an individual, couples and family counselor and speaker with Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education. Contact her at kristen@ pathwaystohealingcounseling.com.

Make note of the medical history as well – with gratitude GENEALOGY By Darla Kinney Scoles Family history research provides many benefits – one of which is a greater appreciation for advancements in medicine. This is certainly true in my case. While recently visiting with my parents, I learned my maternal great-grandmother died at a young age from a ruptured appendix. I just survived my own appendix disaster. I was grateful much more is known now about such situations than was the case in her time. Great-grandmother Penrose, rushed to the hospital, but along the way hit a bump in the road. Between her home and the closest emergency room was a railroad crossing rough enough to rupture her appendix and bring her relief from the worst of the excruciating pain. Still, they continued on and sought medical attention to be sure that all was well. After spending the night in the hospital, she was released and sent home, where she died soon after. I’m tremendously grateful that was not my fate- thanks in large part-to a CAT scan not available to my ancestor. As you research your predecessors, pay atten-

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tion to how they died. Many of them would have lived had they been afforded the care available to us today, especially the children. I once visited a family homestead cemetery that sits along-side the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Reading the aging headstones, I was struck by the fact a pioneer couple had lost 24 children while living in medicallytreacherous times. As portrayed in the book, Orleana Puckett: The Life of a Mountain Midwife, a pioneer wife brought over a thousand babies into the world while a midwife suffered the tragedy of losing all of her own children. The book’s author believes one parent was Rh-negative and the other Rh-positive, which resulted in serious medical problems for their children. How fortunate ‘we’ are to know what we know today. We owe much gratitude to ‘them’. Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville. Her most recent work involves the creation of “Stories”, an individualized writing service helping people get their personal histories down on paper. Contact her at darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com.

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