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VEM to produce Inaugural Brewers MiniMarathon – Vision Event Management, a Westfieldbased business that specializes in producing running events such as St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon, has been hired by the Milwaukee Brewers to produce the Inaugural Brewers Mini-Marathon on Sept. 22.The scenic and unique course will take participants through many Milwaukee landmarks, along with a post-race tailgate party outside Miller Park with live music. For more information about VEM’s Indiana-based races, visit currentinwestfield.com

(Clockwise from top left) YAP Breakfast committee, Betsy Dykstra, Linda White, Julie Clark and LuAnn Boots. Mayor Andy Cook and WHS Principal Stacy McGuire enjoy breakfast with recipients, Javante and Devonta Casteel, the boys' adoptive father, Marcus Casteel, and family friends Kirsten Johnson and Patrick Laurent.

Olivia Newberry talks about her volunteerism with Open Doors. Cook talks with recipient Katya Kantar about her photography business. Cook with Josh Lome. Cook with recipient Nathan Faunterloy. Mayor Cook presents awards, including an ipod shuffle, to Javante Casteel.

Golf outing – Westfield Chamber of Commerce plans to host its Ninth Annual Westfield Chamber Golf Outing June 4.If you’re not a golfer, but want to take a swing at getting involved or promoting your business there are opportunities to sponsor beverage cars, showcase tables and enjoy a dinner and social hour at The Bridgewater Club. Visit westfieldchamber.org.

Do You Homeschool? – “Homeschool Day” is a fun and social event at the Westfield Washington Public Library for all those in the area who homeschool. Gather at the library the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. to play video games, make crafts and meet others in the community who homeschool. Join in on the free fun on May 3, and you don’t need to register.

Money Smart Week at Westfield Washington Public Library editorial@youarecurrent.com Libraries around the nation are observing Money Smart Week today through Saturday, and Westfield Washington Public Library is partnering with Ameriana Bank to offer free programs to help Westfield residents be smart with their money.

Decision Tree –Teaching kids about money: The Decision Tree will be at the library Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for kids to pick cards from the branches. Kids decide if the decision on the card is a good one or bad one, and how it affects the money they have to save and spend.

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excuses to not save money – mainly wanting to spend it. Excuses, Excuses on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. will illustrate the importance of saving money, overcoming excuses and the value of savings goals through interactive stories and their ultimate consequences.

Saving for College – 529 Plans: College tuitions continue to increase and families wonder how best to plan for this major expense. Trained representatives will explain the options with Saving for College – 529 Plans Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., including an overview of what a plan can do for you and how to choose the one for your family, followed by a question-and-answer session. If you have children, don’t miss this program.

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Join the Club – Join the Westfield Genealogy Club and share ideas, new Web sites and sources about family history, as well as meet some terrific people. The club meets in the Sumner Room of the Westfield Washington Public Library on May 5 at 10:15 a.m. Beginning and experienced genealogists are welcome to become members.

Teens-only movie – The first Tuesday of the month, the Westfield Washington Public Library shows a free movie for teens. This month, there are two movies: “Lion King” and “Lion King II: Simba’s Pride." The movies begin at 3 p.m. next tuesday. You must be age 13 or older to attend.

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Changes in absentee voting – New this year for voters wishing to cast an absentee/early ballot in person must enter the Government and Judicial Center through the west doors of the building back by the plaza area. No longer can voters come in the front doors on Eighth Street for voting purposes. Absentee voting is available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to May 4; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 5; and 8 a.m. to noon May 7.

USPS unveils Heart Health stamp – The U.S. Postal Service recently unveiled the new Heart Health Forever stamp in Washington, D.C. The American Heart Association has advocated for a stamp to help increase awareness about the nation’s No. 1 killer since 2001, and is pleased the stamp is now available to purchase at your local post office.

“This stamp is a reminder to all Americans embracing healthier lifestyle changes today can improve all your tomorrows,” said Barry Franklin, chairman of the AHA National Advocacy Coordinating Committee.

Meet the editor – Do you have stories or ideas you’d like to share with Current in Westfield? Visit Lindsay Eckert, Current in Westfield’s managing editor, Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Good Life Coffee House, 108 E. Main St.

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There are a number of questions to consider when choosing where to deliver your baby.

Is the hospital home to a top-notch medical staff? Is the environment comfortable and outfitted with modern amenities and state-of-the-art medical equipment? And, if something unexpected should happen during delivery, does the hospital have the specialists and facilities required to provide the proper care and support?

At St.Vincent Carmel Hospital, the answer to each of the above questions is a resounding “Yes.” It’s why an increasing number of expecting mothers are choosing to have their babies at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital. And it’s also why more Ob/Gyn professionals have moved their practices to our new and improved facility.

Three different Ob/Gyn groups – including Obstetrics and Gynecology of Indiana, Comprehensive OB-GYN and Women’s Health Alliance – all now practice at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital.

According to Michelle Slayman, RN, BSN, clinical director of OB services at the hospital, it’s because of St.Vincent Carmel Hospital’s commitment to putting the needs of patients first.

“All of the Ob/Gyns practicing here are very patient-focused,” Slayman said. “That’s why they selected us. Because our whole philosophy is to focus on and constantly improve the patient experience.”

Slayman pointed to the recent renovations that have taken place at the hospital as a prime example.

“We have been expanding and improving our space for the past several months,” she said.

“We reached out to mothers, and asked them what they wanted in a maternity environment, and the result is what you see in our hospital today.”

The newly renovated maternity rooms at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital include rain showers, fine linens, etched glass doors and contemporary furniture. But the recent renovations address more than just comfort. The hospital is now home to new, private newborn intensive care (NICU) rooms that provide families a new level of closeness and comfort.

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“The private NICU rooms eliminate distraction and noise, helping protect both parents’ privacy as well as the vulnerable babies themselves,” Slayman said. The NICU rooms also include a sophisticated alarm management system so nurses can monitor babies when they aren’t in the room.

More improvements are still to come, Slayman said. Construction and expansion of our labor and delivery rooms are under way as well as additional new postpartum rooms.

“It’s about giving moms what they want,” she said. “And that resonates with not only moms, but families and doctors, too.”

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COMMUNITY Around town Westfield seeks proposal Prevail welcomes newest team member editorial@youarecurrent.com to transfer utility assets editorial@youarecurrent.com Westfield Mayor Andy Cook announced recently the city is exploring the idea of transferring the water and wastewater utilities to a qualified operator. The city recently issued a request for proposal.

According to Cook, the move is one many cities are exploring as they balance limited budgets with population growth, infrastructure improvements and stable utility rates for residents.

The request for proposal will be sent broadly to utility companies and organizations as a part of determining interest in transferring the city’s assets.

“Many cities in the Midwest and across the nation are faced with meeting the demands of growth,” said Cook. “Westfield is exploring various creative options that will preserve an adequate source of water for the future, address environmental mandates relating to wastewater, solve urgent capital needs resulting from rapid growth and harness future water rate increases.”

The city’s goal, according to Cook, is to find a way to relieve the financial burden of utility rates while alleviating debt and addressing much-needed improvements through the city simultaneously.

“With enormous development of our city on the horizon, outsourcing management or ownership of certain water and wastewater assets could enable the city to plan for our growth more efficiently,” Cook said. “We have to consider the recent change in legislation regarding aquifer control and how this could affect the future of Westfield utility services.”

Proposals are expected to be received by midJune and will be evaluated by an advisory team. A recommended course of action is expected to be delivered to Cook and City Council by late July.

The city has created a Web site dedicated to the possible water and wastewater utility transfer of assets at www.westfield.in.gov. The site will contain all relevant important documents, including the request for proposal. Additional information and updates will be sent to rate payers’ homes and a series of public community meetings scheduled in the upcoming months to discuss the request. Those dates, times and locations can be found on the Web site. For more information, call 804-3001..

Prevail Inc., a Hamilton-County-based nonprofit advocating for victims of crime and abuse, recently welcomed the organization’s first facility dog. Odle, a fully-trained Double Doodle, will assist victims of crime and abuse.

Odle spent the first years of his life training at Indiana Canine Assistance Network before he was acquired by Prevail Inc. While there, he was trained as a facility dog. A facility dog earns a higher level of training than a therapy dog. His accreditation comes from Assistance Dogs International. Odle knows 30 to 40 commands, including bowing to meet new clients, crawl, hug and retrieve (for dropped items).

Because of his breed, Odle is hypoallergenic and doesn’t shed or produce dander.

Brittany Winebar is Odle’s primary handler and trainer, but two other staff members are certified to handle him as well. While Odle will be principally assisting the children’s program, he will also be presented to judges and prosecutor’s offices to assist victims in court, and during legal proceedings.

“We are pleased to have Odle as a part of the Prevail team,” said Prevail Executive Director Loretta Moore. “He has already begun to work his magic with our clients in just the three short weeks he’s been with us.”

Described as a loving, social butterfly, Odle interacts with three to five clients daily. Many

Odle, a fully-trained Double Doodle, will assist victims of crime and abuse at Prevail Inc. (Photo provided by Prevail)

of those interactions occur in a group setting, while some are one-on-one. His presence alone creates a calming effect on children and adults, and he’s known for leaning into clients to show his support and to comfort them in their time of need. When not working, Odle can often be found on his bed taking a nap and cuddling with one of his favorite Beanie Babies. Funding for Odle was provided by an anonymous donor, his veterinary care is being donated by VCA Wellington and his food is sponsored by Hills.

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Inaugural Hamilton County Home Show May 5-6

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The list of confirmed vendors include: American Louvered Roof, Boram Irrigation and Lawn Service, Border Magic, Builder’s Concrete, The Hamilton County Home Show promCarpenter Realtors, CASE Design/ ises great ideas for homeowners May Remodeling Carmel, Central Con5-6 at the Hamilton County 4-H struction Group, Champion Window, Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., NoblesCheckmark Handyman, Cutco, ville. Sponsored by Lowe’s and the Decors by Denise, Earl Gray & Sons Hamilton County Business Magazine, Plumbing, Faerber’s Bee Window, this inaugural event will offer loFarmers Insurance, Forum Credit cal homeowners the opportunity to Union, Howald Heating, Air Condiexplore the wide variety of home-oritioning & Plumbing, J Houston & ented products and services available Corbett Associates, Kitchen Wright, Lawson throughout the county.

Flooring, LeafFilter, Lowe’s, Patio Enclosures, “Hamilton County has a huge variety of RE Repair and Remodel, Screen Mobile, Stay homes and we’ll have something for everyone,” Connected-Dish Network and Direct TV, said Mike Corbett, event organizer. “Here’s an Thomas Jefferson Roofing & Remodeling, Van opportunity to see what’s available to help you Valer HVAC & Home Services and White improve your living space. This is a local home Glove Boutique. show featuring service providers from this area.”

The Hamilton County Home Show is 9 a.m.

The show will feature dozens of vendors, from to 6 p.m. May 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6. realtors to roofers, plumbers to designers and Tickets are $5 for adults with no charge for chillandscapers. In addition to displays, vendors dren age 12 and younger. Tickets are available will be offering seminars and workshops both days of the show. The schedule will be posted on for advance purchase online at www.hchomeshow.com. www.hchomeshow.com as presenters are conFor more information, call Corbett at firmed, so attendees may schedule their visit to 774-7747. coincide with their choice of seminar.

Landscape tour – You’re invited to tour the unique display gardens of Litchfield Landscape, 505 W. 186th St., where the company will be showcasing the latest trends in landscape design June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Complimentary local wine, beer and fare will be available for attendees. To RSVP for the event, call 867-4811 before June 8.

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Earth Fare to replace Borders at Hamilton Town Center

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Earth Fare, one of the largest natural food retailers in the nation, is coming to Hamilton Town Center and will be located near the main entrance at the former Borders store site. It will occupy 23,200 square feet and is the first Earth Fare store in Indiana. Earth Fare is expected to open later this year.

“We are excited for Earth Fare to open at Hamilton Town Center. It will be a great addition to our merchandise mix,” said Sundesh Shah, regional vice president at Simon.

Founded 35 years ago in Asheville, N.C., Earth Fare’s mission is to feed and inspire the healthy person inside you by making healthy eating accessible and affordable.

Unlike other grocery stores, Earth Fare adheres to a strict food philosophy that bans items that contain any of the following unhealthy ingredients: high fructose corn syrup; hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils; artificial colors, preservatives, flavorings or sweeteners; antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones or animal by-products in feed; and bleached or bromated flour.

“We are pleased to welcome Earth Fare to Noblesville,” said Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear. “The market for natural, healthy foods is huge and will only get bigger. The demand for this type of retailer will drive significant traffic to Earth Fare and Noblesville.”

The Hamilton Town Center Earth Fare will pro-

vide a wide variety of fresh all-natural and organic fruits and vegetables, antibiotic- and hormone-free meat and poultry, as well as sustainably-caught seafood. The store will also carry more than 250 varieties of artisan and farmstead cheeses from around the world, as well as a vast selection of organic and international wines and beers.

Earth Fare customers who want an in-store dining experience at the Hamilton Town Center will have plenty from which to choose. Offerings will include fresh sushi, handmade pizza, salad bar, soup bar, hot bar, Mediterranean bar and scratch bakery.

“At Earth Fare, we read the label so you don’t have to,” said Earth Fare’s CEO Jack Murphy.

“We are passionate about providing areas like the greater Indianapolis community with products free from high fructose corn syrup, added trans fats and artificial colors and preservatives.

We look forward to Hamilton Town Center joining us on our health journey.”

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Yes! We have no bananas Grammar by Brandie Bohney

It’s really hard to answer a question asked with a negative qualifier without completely restating what you mean. If I say simply, “No,” my answer is unclear. Technically, a negative answer means whatever I said was, in fact, what I really meant. Only a positive answer would mean what I said (or how it was interpreted) was not what I meant. The positive answer would be an agreement.

The problem is answering appropriately sets up a constructive nightmare. Either way I answer appropriately, it sounds as though I contradict myself: “Yes, that is not what I mean.” (Yes is followed by the negative verb is not.)

“No, that is exactly what I mean.” (No is followed by the positive verb is.)

It’s not a hard-and-fast rule that following a positive with a negative verb (or vice versa) is always wrong or against the rules; it just makes for an awkward sentence. And technically speaking, it’s not precisely correct to say instead, “No, that’s not what I meant,” because the answer to the question asked would be one of the two options mentioned.

It’s a confusing sort of double negative.

Of course, there are two issues here: One is the question is asked awkwardly, and the second is the answer is difficult to accurately and correctly state.

In the case of the first issue, the solution is a simple one: Avoid negative verb constructions in questions. Instead of asking if someone is not annoyed, ask if the person is annoyed. Instead of asking if the weather is not sunny, ask if it is cloudy (or sunny). The answers are going to be the same, but it makes it infinitely easier for your audience to respond appropriately and without further question.

The second issue is trickier because if you are on the receiving end of such a question, you must be sure you understand what is truly being asked of you and the person asking the question understands your answer correctly. The best way to accomplish this is to restate the question as part of the answer (“Yes, that’s not what I mean”) or structure your answer to make yourself easily understood without a positive or negative qualifier (“I’m not annoyed,” or “It’s cloudy”).

And if someone you know asks negativelyframed questions all the time, make a copy of this article and slip it in his or her mailbox.

Maybe you won’t have to think through your answers so carefully if your questioner takes my advice.

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Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please e-mail her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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• Average home price: $350,000 • Price range: $215,000 to $500,000 • Home square footage ranges from 1,600 square feet to 3,500 square feet.

• Lot sizes ranges from 42 square feet to 80 square feet.

• Apartment complex will house 260 units in three-story buildings.

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The breezes whistling through the 277 acres of grass and empty earth may be muffled by the bouncing of basketballs dribbled by children, the chatter of empty nesters strolling on sidewalks and a sound most unfamiliar to the 136th Street and Ditch Road acreage: The busyness of business.

Landowner Jeff Farmer and Project Manager Brian Stumpf introduced a new multidevelopment project to Westfield City Council recently, a project they believe would harmonize residential living and retail. Harmony is the project that could quickly evolve rural land to city-like living.

Stumpf said the project focuses on generational living, a destination that welcomes young families with a design that accommodates empty nesters. Stumpf said the project doesn’t end at residents’ doorsteps. The development’s design opens its doors to retailers such as restaurants and dental offices.

“Most of the time, as mixed-use residential developments goes, the rooftops go in first and then retail happens; it’s exciting because the commercial demand is already there,” Stumpf said. “The commercial demand for that area is high without homes, and it develops the tax base.”

Councilman Rob Stokes said Harmony could be a benefit to both Westfield and Carmel.

“The revenue from retail could help our tax base; its proximity to Carmel could be advantageous to businesses to get more consumers,” Stokes said.

Stokes said the development doesn’t fit the

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According to Stumpf, the 146th Street construction area is getting a facelift as part of U.S. 31’s Major Moves Project.

“The magnitude of the road will not be a fit for single-family detached homes; homeowners aren’t going to go against the street like that,” Stumpf said. “What makes sense is to use that corner as commercial. It meets demands and the businesses will be a buffer to apartments behind retailers as the land begins to transition the land use to single-family homes.”

Stokes said he’s waiting to hear from the public about the project at the Advisory Plan Commission meeting May 9 before he makes a decision about the development, and addresses his concern about Harmony.

“The area is zoned to allot 1 acre of land per home, so I’m a little concerned about the quantity of high-density housing included in the project,” Stokes said. “I want to know more about what the materials will be like for the development. It has good potential, but I want to hear the public’s input and the APC’s recommendation.” www.currentinwestfield.com

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It is our position parents should be supportive of each other. Somewhere between June Cleaver and Gloria Steinem, women started burning their bras and abandoning their aprons for a briefcase and a paycheck.

Alas, the glass ceiling was broken bringing with it better pay and equal opportunities for women. Among the broken glass and shrapnel, there is a philosophical war brewing between mothers who work outside of the home versus those who choose homemaking.

At the root of the controversy seems to be a contest of martyrdom with the winner fetching the prize of who works the hardest.

The men are also being dragged into the martyr wars with an increasing number of dads who choose to stay at home.

Every family has its own unique structure and set of financial and/or moral circumstances from which it makes decisions on how and who runs its household. Whether a parent chooses to stay at home or chooses employment outside of the home, both roles have equal impact on the well-being of children.

Stay-at-home parents should not have to validate their choice. Likewise, parents whose employment takes them outside of the home should not have to apologize for not being home as often as they would like.

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You can’t fit this …

Commentary by Terry Anker Timing, as William Shakespeare is to have penned, is everything. It seems to enjoy more universal truth than many of the aphorisms on which we hang our daily lives. And like most simple veracities, it asserts itself in both the most humble and grand ways. Over the years, my closet has burgeoned with vestment that, with my limited sartorial saliency, seem to, if you will forgive the pun, suit me. Therefore, the acquisition of new attire has slowed a great deal from my younger days. To paraphrase an infamous American, if the suit fits, you must acquit. If we can get it buttoned, shouldn’t we wear it? Even as the answer to this question is roiling in one’s mind, know that I am routinely acknowledged for keeping some things a “little” too long. In fact, missing and lost artifacts of my dressing past often become laundry fatalities – defined as favorite (if frayed) shirt, pant, tie or jacket that disappears inexplicably from action.

To be sure, the 1979 Alabama tour T-shirt did

not disappear by itself (granted, the worn-totranslucence fabric may have simply dissolved on its millennial washing), but gone it is.

So in venturing out to purchase a new suit for the first time in some time, I’ve discovered men’s clothing is now designed to cling to the body. Gone are the days of MC Hammer’s giant drawers into which even the most robust ham hocks could have found refuge. Gone is the “big” shirt by Ralph Lauren whose very design took pride in its largess. It is replaced with “skinny” ties and suits to match. Why weren’t the suits skinny when I was and pleated as, well, I’ve filled out? Is it the caprice of timing? Given the choice, is it cheesecake or style that matters most?

We have to admit we’re overly disappointed to recently have learned about the $206-million programming mistake at the state level, which shortchanged local governments. This comes on the heels of a $320-million error back in December. While we’ve not agreed with everything Gov. Mitch Daniels has done through the years, such as his increase in our state income tax, overall, we had confidence in his fiscal stewardship of our fine state. This really cuts to the core of the governor’s fiscal “character,” if you will, and we don’t see how he lives this down.

However, here’s a thought: With the discovery of all this money, we’d like to suggest something we’ve not heard discussed, and that is returning much of this money to taxpayers. Think about it. It’s your money and ours. Local governments already have made cuts, and they continue to operate just fine, as far as we can tell. So, our state’s chief executive should do the right thing and gives us all back the money rightfully ours.

(Do they do direct deposit?)

••• And speaking of our governor, his name was mentioned at a business breakfast we attended last week. The notion of him being the Republican vice-presidential candidate was floated. We just don’t see it. He’s probably more cabinet timbre at this point … if President Barack Obama is unseated, which we also don’t see happening as of this writing. (Of course, one of us is a former gambler.) It needs to happen, and it could happen, but we don’t believe it will happen.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Massachusetts, an old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.

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Winning the battle Laughs by Danielle Wilson

Can you take classes to learn how to fight with your spouse? I’m serious, because I suck at it, and though my husband and I rarely argue, when we do, I always lose. And I hate losing.

Our most recent rumble is the perfect example.

Quick background: Doo and I drove to New Orleans last minute to see the Louisville versus Kentucky game in the Final Four. Doo, an Indiana University alum, wore Wildcat blue basically to irritate me, since I’m a huge Cardinals fan. Sadly, Louisville lost, and post-game, Doo celebrated with gin and tonics while I succumbed to fatigue, hunger, disappointment, people-overload and hormone fluctuations.

I’m not exactly sure how exactly our conversation headed south, but the row that followed will go down in the annals of Wilson history.

Without going into details, I soon found myself bawling in the very busy valet lot of the Louisville basketball team’s hotel and shouting, “I’m not getting in the car with you!” Meanwhile, Doo taunted me with his chain-smoking. The yelling ceased only because our crappy minivan arrived and I had to drive us back to where we were staying. I cried myself to sleep while Doo drank the night away with our Katrina-surviving host.

Despite the fact we were both laughing about our “disagreement” the next day, I hate that I

was such an unworthy opponent. As is typical, I allowed Doo to steamroll me into feeling both guilty and responsible, inevitably leading me to apologize for everything. How unhealthy is that? Because even though I was 50 percent to blame for the argument, my husband was equally guilty. And yet for some reason, when I get into an emotional confrontation with Doo, rational thought leaves me. All I want to do is finish the fight as quickly as possible and have him like me again.

He’s not much better. Doo’s so stubborn he rarely admits he’s wrong, and never during a debate with me. And I’ve yet to hear him say “I’m sorry” in the midst of an argument. The apology usually comes a day or two later after he’s cooled down and had time to think everything through.

So back to my original question: Where can I learn to fight more effectively with my husband?

Do I need counseling, or is there a club I can join? A marital fight club, perhaps? Because I really don’t like losing, ever, and especially not to my spouse during some stupid spat. Peace out.

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Hard to swallow

Laughs by Dick Wolfsie

I’ve had some weird things done to me: Acupuncture, aromatherapy, iridotherapy, colonic cleansing and foot detoxification among others. I’ve been probed, pierced, punctured and perfumed.

I submitted to these procedures because I thought I could get an easy laugh on TV. I even tried maggot debridement therapy, an old Chinese technique that uses the little vermin to treat lesions. I was so scared I screamed the entire time. People still make fun of me to this day. Some wounds never heal.

I usually shy away from anything alternative.

I hate alternative music and I don’t read the alternative press, although I am warming up to alternative energy.

The newest alternative fad is known as oil pulling. The treatment has been repopularized by a Ukrainian physician who believes swishing a tablespoon of vegetable oil through your teeth and over your tongue for 15 minutes each day will rid your system of the deadly toxins that end up in your saliva. This makes swallowing very dangerous, which is like finding out that blinking causes blindness. The doctor contends people who follow this procedure can live to be 150. So far, no living examples have hobbled forward.

On oilpulling.com, you are told not to ingest the white paste that develops in your mouth after performing this activity. If you do swallow by

accident, “nothing bad will happen to you,” the doctor claims. Then he cautions when you spit out the oil, always wash out your sink immediately because the yucky fluid has a corrosive effect on metal and it might clog the drain pipes.

In his continuing efforts toward research, the doctor experimented with a number of other liquids. He even tried Jack Daniel’s whiskey, but in those experiments, he neglected to advise people not to ingest the booze after completing the therapy. The result was that while the patients with chronic disease were not cured, they did feel 100 percent better. That’s what happens when you don’t give a spit.

There is a lot of misleading information circulating about this procedure – possibly the result of loose lips. That’s one of the side effects of gargling with Canola. Anyone pulling oil is going to have badly-slurred speech, so it’s no wonder they’re misunderstood.

The whereabouts of the good doctor are unknown. Rumor has it he awoke one morning and carelessly dribbled most of his olive oil down the front of his pajamas. Later that day, he slipped quietly out of town.

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

It’s all in the jeans

Laughs by Mike Redmond

I’m wearing some new Fred jeans and I am of mixed opinion about them.

What are Fred jeans? I’m so glad you asked.

Fred jeans is not a brand of jeans, like Levi’s or Calvin Klein or Lee. It’s a style – baggy, with a long rise; the big butt cut.

I call them Freds, after Fred Mertz from “I Love Lucy.” You remember grumpy ol’ Fred, wandering into the show at various times demanding to know when Ethel was going to fix his dinner?

And of course you remember Fred always wore pants that buckled somewhere up around his armpits. Talk about a long rise: I’ll bet the zippers on those trousers were as long as the inseam.

One side of me thinks they look just ridiculous. They’re buttoned up somewhere around my belly button, but when I look in the mirror, I swear the belt buckle is right under my sternum.

They’re loose and flappy all around my buttockular region, and because they’re hiked up so high, the back pockets seem to be somewhere in the neighborhood of my kidneys. Meanwhile, the front pockets aren’t pockets as much as they are shoulder holsters.

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continuing battle with Dunlop’s Disease (the one where your belly has done lopped over the top of your pants). Fred jeans are designed (if that’s the word you can use for what amounts to two blue circus tents stitched together) for men in exactly my condition, which is to say no condition at all.

But it’s not all bleak.

Even as I am contorting myself to get a hankie out of my back pocket, even as I feel the yards of cloth flapping around my legs like pennants at a car lot, even as I catch myself wincing because I look so incredibly dumb, I have to admit something.

Fred jeans are really, really comfortable.

They don’t bind. They don’t pinch. I don’t have to hold my breath and suck in my stomach to fasten then. Ol’ Fred Mertz got it right, at least where trousers are concerned. Whatever was making him grumpy, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t his pants.

So there you have it. I guess there’s really only one thing for me to do: I’m going to go find Ethel and see what’s holding up my dinner.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Allergy sufferers may benefit from functional rhinoplasty

Commentary by Dr. Taha Shipchandler

The warmer weather this spring has many benefits – unless you suffer from allergies. Many people who have trouble breathing through their nose, which often worsens during allergy season, may find some permanent relief through “functional rhinoplasty” – or nasal valve repair. This common procedure is particularly effective for people with conditions such as a deviated septum, self-collapsing nose or septum or a crooked nose.

A study I conducted of patients in my practice treated with functional rhinoplasty shows that approximately 96 percent are able to breathe better than they ever thought possible – some say it’s like wearing glasses for the first time. Some also report improved senses of smell and taste, and many are less tired because they sleep better at night and have less effortful breathing during the day. For some allergy sufferers, functional rhinoplasty can reduce or eliminate the use of nasal allergy sprays as well.

How do you know if you’re a candidate for functional rhinoplasty? Often, people who regularly use or rely on breathing strips to aid breathing can benefit from this procedure. Here’s a simple test: If pulling on one side of your cheek helps you breathe better, you may be a candidate

for functional rhinoplasty. A consultation with a doctor specializing in this field can determine if you can benefit from this procedure. During an initial exam, the doctor will isolate exactly where in the nose the breathing problem originates and make appropriate recommendations.

It’s important to know functional rhinoplasty does not change the shape of the nose. However, if a patient wants to change its nose shape, this can be accomplished at the same time.

Functional rhinoplasty is covered by most insurance policies. The 90- to 120-minute surgery is an outpatient procedure, with most patients returning to work and a normal routine within three to four days.

Difficulty breathing through the nose – especially during allergy season – affects a substantial percentage of the population. Patients who have undergone functional rhinoplasty are often amazed with the results and how much better they feel.

Dr. Taha Shipchandler, IU Health Physicians, specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/ENT. He is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians – Springmill, 200 W. 103rd St., Suite 1500, Indianapolis. You may contact him at 948-3223, or visit his Web site at iuhealth. org/shipchandler.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Vol. 1, No. 11

In memory of brother, artist presents ‘Color Inspires’ Edie Kellar Mahaney gallery at The Stratford in Carmel celebrates the abstract, artist’s brother,

By Jordan Fischer • jordan@youarecurrent.com Edie Kellar Mahaney’s art is a work in color and abstraction.

The Zionsville artist, who works under the name Kellar Mahaney, will be featured in May at an exhibit at The Stratford, a retirement community located in Carmel. The exhibit, titled “Color Inspires,” is dedicated to the memory of Mahaney’s brother, Chuck Mahaney, himself an abstract artist and a former resident of an East Coast community owned by Senior Living Communities, the parent company of The Stratford.

“Our residents are huge art lovers and involved in their local communities,” said Katie Huffstetler, chief communications officer for Senior Living Communities. “So this was a great opportunity to have a gallery out there for them with a local connection.”

Mahaney is an award-winning contemporary painter who maintains a studio and the Kellar Mahaney Gallery, opened with her daughter, Lolly, in 2008 in Zionsville. She is the founding director of the Munce Art Center, and was honored by former Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon in 1998 with a Distinguished Hoosier Award.

Mahaney is known for her enthusiastic use of color and her modern, abstract aesthetic, according to Huffstetler.

“She enjoys freedom of thought and inspiration, and her artistic signature is characterized by large, brushy strokes on expansive canvasses,” Huffstetler said.

A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go toward the Alzheimer’s Association, but Mahaney is also doing the gallery to increase awareness of the benefits of art therapy for people like Chuck who have Alzheimer’s disease, Huffstetler said.

Huffstetler herself met Chuck while he was a resident at one of the communities she worked with. He was featured along with another artist in a 2010 article by Huffstetler.

“His gregarious manner has spread to the staff members who care for him,” Huffstetler wrote.

“When asked to describe his signature style, the artist speaks of colors.”

Artist Edie Kellar Mahaney and her daughter, Lolly, are the brains and talent behind the Kellar Mahaney Gallery in Zionsville. (Submitted Photo)

In the article, Chuck says his style features “strong, vibrant colors with muscle and strength. I don’t like anything to appear faded.”

“I thought that was an interesting contrast with him,” Huffstetler said, “because his memory was faded. His painting encouraged him to draw a distinct line and be more precise.”

Chuck used his art as a means of encouraging visibility for individuals like himself with Alzheimer’s disease.

“That kind of motivation pushes me; it’s personal,” Chuck said in his interview with Huffstetler. “People underestimate our abilities, but it’s possible for me to blossom as an artist in my later years – I want people to see that.”

The Stratford, located at 2460 Glebe St., Carmel, will host a reception in honor of the artist

on May 3 at 5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, champagne and a selection of wines will be served. Guests are required to RSVP by Monday for the reception by calling 733-9560.

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Meals on Wheels appoints executive director editorial@youarecurrent.com

“We deliver more than 4,500 meals each month and the demand for our services increases almost daily. Beth’s experience in meeting social Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has service needs and her understanding of our hired Beth Gehlhausen as executive director. broad service area – from 96th to 296th street Gehlhausen was appointed interim director in November, following the resignation of Marti and all points in between – made her an ideal candidate for the post.”

Lindell in September.

Limited access to food, also “I am thrilled to be a permaknown as food insecurity, is an nent part of such an important often overlooked problem among organization,” said Gehlhauthe senior population, explained sen. “I enjoy working with the Wack, a geriatric care manager. board, staff and volunteers. There Even older residents who can afis such opportunity with the next ford groceries hesitate to tell famphase of Meals on Wheels’ life. I ily and friends when they need am happy to be a small part of help preparing meals, fearing they seeing it through!” will be forced from their homes.

Previously, Gehlhausen proGetting balanced meals each vided a variety of services to weekday also helps people avoid numerous social services orGehlhausen illness and long hospital stays. ganizations through her firm, “Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is on Gehlhausen Consulting. She was the founder the cusp of change and growth in serving those of Prevail Inc., and executive director there for who need a little help in staying self-sufficient 18 years. She serves on the Hamilton County in their own home,” Gehlhausen added. “I am Community Corrections Advisory Board, and honored to have been selected to take part in has been actively involved in the Fishers Redethis exciting time for the organization.” velopment Authority, the M&I Bank Hamilton Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has County Advisory Board and the Fishers Center been delivering hot, nutritious meals for 37 Board of Advisors for the YMCA, among other years to county residents who cannot prepare organizations. food on their own due to age, illness or disabil“Beth brings a wealth of skills and knowlity. For more information, visit www.mealsonedge, as well as a wellspring of energy to Meals wheelshc.org. on Wheels,” said Susan Wack, board president.

Want to avoid a heart attack? Think positive – According to a study done by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, and published online last week in “Psychological Bulletin,” there may be a correlation between positive outlook and a reduced chance of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. Individuals rated the “most optimistic” in the study had as much as a 50 percent reduced risk of heart attack or stroke than those with a less sunny disposition. More information is available online at www.hsph.harvard.edu. (Source: Senior Journal)

Smile! Research shows it may be good for your heart.

Keep moving to avoid Alzheimer’s – A study published today in the journal “Neurology” suggests seniors who keep moving are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their more sedentary peers.

According to the study, which looked at 716 people with an average age of 82, even everyday tasks that get seniors moving can have beneficial effects.

(Source: Randy Dotinga via Health Day) Exercise to keep your balance, health – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these exercises to can help improve balance in seniors: practice Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art; walk backward, stepping to the side or walking heel to toe; practice standing on one foot and holding the position; take group exercise classes that focus on balance.

Walking not only improves your balance, it may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

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Scams, Abuse, Fraud and Exploitation

The Senior Medicare Patrol is committed to teaching seniors how to detect, prevent and report fraud.

Join the SMP’s S.A.F.E. seminar on Friday, June 15 to turn in expired medications to law enforcement, shred your old personal documents free of charge and hear from expert speakers on protecting yourself from fraud and scams targeting seniors.

Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

What: S.A.F.E. (Scams, Abuse, Fraud and Exploitation) When: June 15, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: Free RSVP: http://safeseminar06152012.eventbrite.com/

*If you are a Marion County resident and need transportation to the event, please contact the IAAAA office at 317-205-9201 for more information.

The non-profit SMP program is supported and funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging.

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Savvy Social Security planning Commentary by Adam Cmejla There are many activities, services and programs to look forward to as one approaches retirement, and few, if any of them, are more important than understanding the Social Security system. However, I’ve found that most people are unaware of how social security works, the various ways to claim benefits and how to (legally) maximize the system for your benefit.

With that, I’d like to offer some suggestions, tips and information.

First, a large variable lies in when you decide to elect benefits. A key piece of information you’ll want to know is when you will reach full retirement age. This is calculated based off your date of birth. If you were born between the years 1943-1954, your FRA is 66. However, if you elect benefits at 62, you’ll face a 25-percent reduction in your benefits just for electing four years early. Imagine having your salary you were promised cut back by 25-percent ... what would that do to your household? Delaying benefits as long as possible up to (and beyond, if possible) your FRA translates into a much higher monthly benefit for you and your family during retirement.

Also, keep in mind for every year you delay benefits past your FRA, the Social Security program will allow you to accumulate or delayed retirement credits. This translates into

an 8-percent increase in benefits every year from your FRA to age 70.

If you are married, this brings into context an entirely different level of planning to determine when and how to elect benefits.

Depending on your and your spouse’s age, earnings history and retirement plans, it may be beneficial to scrutinize your spousal benefit options and implement strategies such as “elect and suspend” and “earn now, earn more later.”

It should be noted some of these strategies are not listed on the Social Security election form; they must be specifically asked for and written in the comments section when you elect your benefits.

For those that have gone through a divorce, you may also be entitled to your ex-spouse’s spousal benefit, provided you had been married for more than 10 years and you have not remarried. (It does not, however, matter whether your ex-spouse has remarried).

Clearly, there are many factors and options to consider when it comes down to Social Security planning. For more information, visit www.ssa.gov.

Adam Cmejla is president of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, a comprehensive financial services firm. He can be reached at 853-6777 or adam@ integratedpwm.

2013 Boone County Grandparent Calendar search – Start taking and saving your favorite grandparent photos now for the 2012 Boone County Grandparent Calendar.

The search committee will begin taking submissions on Aug. 1, and a public vote for the photos to be used in the calendar will go from Aug. 15-31. Ad space is still available for businesses or organizations interested in buying into the calendar. For more information, contact Sonya Shoup at sshoup@booneseniors. com or 765-482-5220.

“Morning Call Network” available to seniors in Fishers – Senior citizens in Fishers who live alone or are disabled or homebound should be aware of the “Morning Call Network” telephone reassurance program offered by the Fishers Police Dept. The program is a telephone system designed to provide senior citizens with a daily phone call to let them know someone is checking on them and someone cares. Once seniors register, a volunteer will place a call to each person enrolled at a time and days of his or her choosing. When the telephone is answered, a volunteer will verify the well-being of the subscriber. If no answer is received, the emergency contact person will be called, and a police officer will be dispatched if no one is reachable. The program is free to all seniors living within the Town of Fishers. To enroll, call the FPD and speak with Sgt. Randy McFarland at 595-3300.

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Money Smart Week aims to educate seniors EEOC strengthens age discrimination rules editorial@youarecurrent.com Hoosiers in the Indianapolis area can turn to their local Indiana Area Agency on Aging to improve their financial literacy at events related to Money Smart Week, a series of free classes and activities helduntile Saturday and designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

The Senior Medicare Patrol programs recruit and teach senior volunteers and professionals, such as doctors, nurses, accountants, investigators, law enforcement personnel and attorneys. MSW began as a coordinated effort of the Money Smart Advisory Council, a diverse group of more than 40 Chicago-area organizations working together to promote personal financial literacy, in 2002.

Now, groups in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin host events.

A program on “Extra Help with Medicare

Costs and Prescription Assistance Options” will be hosted tomorrow by the Central Indiana Council on Aging at the Indianapolis Senior Center, 708 E. Michigan St., from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Abigail Vivo at 803-6006.

The Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging, founded in 1978, advocates for quality programs and services for older adults and all persons with disabilities. The IAAAA works with Indiana’s 16 Area Agencies on Aging.

The AAAs were designated by state statute in 1973 to deliver services under the Older Americans Act. AAAs are nonprofit entities providing services to older adults and people with disabilities of any age and their caregivers.

For more information about IAAAA, visit www.iaaaa.org. If you suspect someone is trying to coerce or steal your information, contact your local AAA at 800-986-3505.

Fostering age-friendly communities – The AARP this month announced a new initiative to educate, promote and recognize improvements that make cities more userfriendly for older residents. “Not only older people, but mothers with strollers and ex-joggers with knee problems will welcome crosswalks with countdown clocks and mid-crossing safe havens,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president. “You shouldn’t have to be a former Olympic sprinter to get across the street before the light changes.”

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editorial@youarecurrent.com The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced new regulations clarifying age discrimination protections for workers older than 40.

“Age discrimination is a serious and increasing problem,” said Nancy LeaMond, executive vice president of the AARP, in endorsing the regulations. “Workers and employers alike will benefit from the helpful guidance provided by the EEOC.” LeaMond said for workers, the practical outcome of the new guidelines is there is a better chance of preventing discrimination before it happens. But, if it does, older workers will have a meaningful chance to get their day in court and prove their case.

What is at stake in the new regulations is a legal concept called “disparate impact,” which involves employment practices neutral on their face, but which have a discriminatory or disproportionate impact on a group protected by federal anti-discrimination law, in this case, older workers.

Disparate impact contrasts with “disparate treatment” cases where intentional discriminatory treatment must be shown. With disparate treatment, a worker must prove an employer took an adverse action against he or she because of his or her age. The U.S. Supreme Court has held complaints about disparate impact are permitted under the Age Discrimination in

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Employment Act, in a manner similar to – but not the same as – how they are permitted for practices that adversely affect women, minorities and others under other federal laws, such as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The high court has ruled policies or practices that have a greater adverse impact on older workers violate the ADEA, unless they can be justified by a “reasonable factor other than age.”

However, the Court has not provided much guidance on which kinds of employer actions would meet the “reasonable factors other than age” defense.

Now, the EEOC has defined what “reasonable” means: employers must be mindful of their responsibilities not to discriminate on the basis of age, and they must design and implement their decisions reasonably, to achieve a legitmate business purpose. The regulations list several considerations relevant to deciding whether the employer acted reasonably. If the action is based on reasonable factors other than age, it is lawful, even if it does have a disparate impact on older workers.

LeaMond said for employers, the regulations will provide practical guidance on how to avoid problems and litigation. They will encourage employers to be more diligent at the front-end and to examine whether seemingly-neutral practices will have a discriminatory impact on older workers, just like they already do when they try to avoid unintentional discrimination against women, minorities and others.

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May is Older Americans Month Commentary by Spencer Grimm

Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the nation in celebrating the contribution and achievements of American seniors. “Never Too Old to Play” is the theme of this May’s celebratory month honoring the experience, wisdom and understanding older adults pass on to other generations. According to the Administration on Aging, approximately 40 million senior adults – people 65 years or older – live in America, comprising 13 percent of the U.S. population.

One of every eight Americans is a senior citizen, and this number is expected to reach 72.1 million older persons by 2030.

This year’s Older Americans Month salutes the spirited endeavors of an increasing number of older people who volunteer and participate in community service groups, faith-based organizations, arts and recreational groups and online social networking.

We should applaud the invaluable contributions older adults bring to our individual communities. Grandparents and elder adults help shape the values, achievements and life choices of our young people and lend inspiration and stability to our nation as a whole.

As an increased number of older Americans are living longer and healthier lives, they continue to engage in social, creative and physical

activities. The proven health benefits of staying active include retaining mobility, muscle mass and cognitive abilities. But older adults are not the only ones who benefit from their engagement in community life. Studies show their interactions with family, friends and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved.

As part of Older Americans Month, every person is encouraged to interact with at least one senior and enjoy more playful social interactions such as games, sports, contests and other forms of intergenerational engagement.

Possible fun activities include board games, swimming, bowling, cooking, baking, going to movies, taking nature walks, volunteering with a community service group and reading to young children.

Older Americans Month is a wonderful opportunity to show special appreciation for some of our most beloved citizens. To find ongoing opportunities to celebrate and support older Americans, contact your local Area Agency on Aging by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800- 677-1116.

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Online reviews: To believe or not to believe Travel by Tracy Line I spend a great deal of time looking at travel reviews. I read articles about various resorts, review hotel index guides and check visitor comments on Web sites like tripadvisor.com or oyster. com. You know what I think? People are nuts.

Or, perhaps I should say opinions vary.

Greatly. Pick a random property and chances are good that while 85 percent of visitors loved their stay, 15 percent hated it. The staff was rude, the room unclean or the food was just average. How can one property be wonderful and horrible at the same time?

I know occasionally even a great resort screws up. Reservations get lost, maids quit and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Therefore, I read extremely high and low visitor comments with caution. And, as consumers, we have different perspectives and expectations. Our ideas of friendly, clean or even tasty are not going to be the same.

Still, negative remarks, legitimate or not, leave an impression. What should the average person

do with online reviews? Weigh them carefully, but think for yourself. If 300 people write a review, and 85 percent have something positive to say, to me, that is a pretty good bet. Even so, a comment about a bug in the corner makes my skin crawl. Also, keep in mind not all reviews are legitimate. It’s competitive out there, and from time to time, false comments are posted.

If a review sounds too good (or bad) to be true, don’t believe it.

You can also look for key comment words that match your priorities. I look for words like “clean,” “comfortable” and in a “good location.”

“Friendly staff” and “good value for the money” tell me a property is well-managed.

Reviews can be helpful, but also confusing.

Use common sense and set realistic expectations. Your judgment will serve you well.

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Giving, getting and God Commentary by Bob Walters “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35.

The book of Acts in the New Testament was written by Gospel-writer Luke and, for my money, is the easiest of the New Testament books to understand.

Also called the “Acts of the Apostles,” it is positioned just after the Gospels and before the 13 Pauline letters (letters of Paul). Acts recounts the “acts” or activities of the Apostles, believers and disbelievers in the first weeks and years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This includes the Ascension of Jesus, the arrival of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), formation of the early church, the stoning of Steven (the first martyr and first to pray in the name of Jesus), the conversion of Paul, Paul’s missionary journeys, arrests, trials and escapes, the Bereans, the Sanhedrin, Rome … it’s a busy book of faith, action, adventure, personalities and history; not complex theology.

It also includes Paul’s famed “Farewell to the Ephesian Elders” (Acts 20:18-35), a speech that concludes “remembering the words of our Lord Jesus himself …” – Paul quoting Christ’s famous truth – “‘… it is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Jesus was 100 percent about giving: He gave his life and received nothing but death on the Cross, giving God glory in heaven. Our fallen

human nature is weighted heavily toward receiving rather than giving. We want to receive salvation in exchange for giving praise; we think “receiving” salvation is the blessing. Jesus teaches the blessing is in the giving; in giving all to others, in giving praise and glory to God and in taking up – receiving – nothing but our cross.

Quite obviously, that’s often not the way the world works. Sure, we all have inside us the will to do for others. There is a name for that, which is our “humanity.” We also have inside of us a fear of death, which makes us “human” and governs our efforts to “do” for ourselves at the expense of God and others. There is a name for that too, which is sin.

Some argue because this “blessed to give” line is not in the Gospels, it is somehow false. The Apostle John says plainly (John 21:25) “Jesus did many other things” not written in the Gospels. Looking at what is written everywhere in the Bible, we clearly see a Jesus who gave.

And the truth rings clear in Acts 20:35: The blessing is in the giving.

Bob Walters (www. commonchristianity.blogspot.com, rlwcom@aol.com) cringes when “Christian” preachers preach giving or good behavior in exchange for, e.g., to receive, financial “blessing.”

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The accidental gardener Commentary by Holly Lindzy

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to figure it out, but I’m not afraid to say so … I’ve decided good gardening happens by accident.

It stinks when you look at other people’s gardens in admiration and think you’d love to have that, but it looks like a chore! Nobody wants to voluntarily create more chores for oneself … think of the lawn alone.

But it won’t hang over your head if don’t put so much pressure on yourself. It doesn’t have to be that picture out of magazine. Let it happen naturally.

Here’s how gardening happens by accident: Verbally admiring a plant at a friend’s house will get you sent home with a piece of it. It’s bad luck to say “Thank you,” so just accept it, with a smile. Ask the name of it, Google it when you get home, keep the weeds away from it and fertilize … you just might get to enjoy something pretty. And have a great story. Pass it on!

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It makes me think people take life too seriously, even gardening, with their gardening bibles and what not. I learned gardening from my aunt. It was the time of my life. And I’ll pass it on … hoping you do, too.

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Retro-fits Retro-fits really are all about lemons. Sometimes the lemons need a little more squeezing and bling to become really sweet. This one was normal. The two outside stone columns that supported the cedar pergola offered a perfect anchor for the grill station; we were confident matching the stone and marrying the surfaces could be accomplished.

The surprise, and there are always a few, allowed us to “creatively” manage the columns, which were both out of square and not level.

The fresh stone that didn’t quite match (different color run and a little fading on the original installation) offered another great “opportunity” to employ years of brilliance … meaning we borrowed a few ideas we witnessed elsewhere.

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tails to absorb some of these fun surprises. The trusting homeowners played along, confident our intentions were in their best interest.

A few days after the completion of the project, Mr. Holland was thrilled with the updated space. The Weber grill performs stellar, like Webers do, and the stainless steel outdoor refrigerator was housed with all sorts of goodies!

Kids and company had gathered more than once around the counter while fresh tuna steaks seared, asparagus roasted and hope for memories lived.

I love making lemonade!

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With the budget firmly in mind, homeowners often seek professional advice on which aspects of their existing kitchen are leading contenders for change. What we can offer is an honest Redecorating – If you’re overhauling a nook or kitchen this spring, there are a few tips to change your outlook without having to change the entire room.

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Touch-open cabinets, LED lighting, easy-access drawers and hideaway storage units are just a few items that can make a dramatic and positive difference in how a kitchen functions. Sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials are available for flooring, countertops and cabinet fronts. Appliance technology and appearance updates can make the same floor plan feel new.

It may be time to think big regarding how best to improve convenience, appearance, livability and environmental friendliness. And the best way to stretch your home value may be to think small.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (595-9540, www.theaffordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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