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Photographer revisits passion, opens studio By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com

Despite the advent of tools like Photoshop, generally speaking, once a photograph has been taken, it cannot be changed; the image is permanent. The person taking the photo, though, certainly can, and that’s very much what Haroon Ahmad did. The Zionsville resident recently unveiled the town’s newest business: Chromatics Studio, 1233 W. Oak St. Ahmad’s business will specialize in children’s and family portraits, senior pictures, weddings, model folios and much more. Photography is Ahmad’s first love, but was not his first choice. “I was an executive for almost 30 years,” Ahmad said. “It came to a point in my life when I had to choose between my love, and the pursuit of a never-ending cycle of paying bills and earning more money. I chose to follow my passion for photography and pursued it as a profession.” After Ahmad resigned as vice president of a large health care corporation in January 2010, he almost immediately enrolled in classes at the International Center for Photography in New York City. Though he’d always maintained an interest Ahmad in photography, it had been

Inside the lobby at Chromatics Studio nearly 30 years since his last course on the subject. “Photography had changed,” he said. “I wanted to reimmerse myself in it and retrain myself as a photographer.” That experience culminated first on Sep. 7, 2010, when he incorporated his new company – “The day I was born again,” Ahmad says – and later, when he and his wife converted a barn on their rural Zionsville property into a studio. The next logical step was to develop a presence in Zionsville, hence the new studio. “We’re going to shoot odd things and break the rules,” Ahmad said, Zionsville’s only Professional Photographers of America-certified photographer. “I do all aspects of photography and I’d love to become Zionsville’s photographer of choice for all its needs.”

McDonald to appear at Post 79 comedy show editorial@youarecurrent.com Zionsville American Legion Post 79 will present a comedy show Saturday featuring Jeff McDonald. Post 79’s own Rita Jack will serve as McDonald’s opener for the program, which begins at 8 p.m. The show includes a dinner buffet for the $15 admission price. The show is nonsmoking and open to those 18 years of age or older. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Post 79. For more information, call 873-3105 or e-mail post79alr@ yahoo.com.

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Zionsville Lions Club awarding $3K scholarship editorial@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Lions Club is accepting applications for the 2012 Annual Scholarship. Applications are available through the guidance office at Zionsville Community High School. Interested students should complete the application and submit it to the ZCHS guidance office by April 9. The Lions Club will be awarding a $3,000 scholarship ($750 per year) over a period of four years to a graduating senior from ZCHS. The student must attend an accredited college or university and participate in a four-year program to graduation. The recipient must have been a resident of Zionsville School District for at least two years. The Lions Club Scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria: community service to school and/or local community, school activities/leadership, essay/autobiography, scholarship achievement, financial need (no other significant funds available) and recommendations. Managing Editor – Derek Fisher derek@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Associate Editor – Terry Anker terry@currentincarmel.com Copy Editor – Christine Nimry christine@youarecurrent.com Art Director – Zachary Ross zach@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444 Associate Artist – Andrea Nickas andrea@youarecurrent.com / 489.4444

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Zion Nature Center announces list of April events – Spring seemingly has already sprung, and the Zion Nature Center’s docket of April events couldn’t be more timely. From the April 17 Spring Wildflower Hike and the April 22 Z’Green Fest, to the twoday Spring Bingo event, many fun activities are in bloom – both indoors and outdoors. For a complete list of what’s on tap this April at the Zion Nature Center, visit currentzionsville.com. Zionsville editor struggling with NCAA bracket – By the time you read this, the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four will be set – and I can unequivocally assure you I will have picked exactly zero of those four teams correctly. I like to think I’m a pretty good bracketologist; I’ve got a sporting background, I follow college basketball and I’ve traditionally done well in office pools and the like. Not this year. Oh, it all started off well enough, as I picked the outcomes of the initial four games correctly. After that, to say the wheels fell off is an understatement – the wheels not only fell off, the car was keyed and its windshield smashed in with cinder blocks before being set ablaze by the likes of Ohio and Lehigh universities. To read the rest of Derek’s column on hardwood hard times, visit currentzionsville.com. Rock ‘n’ roll all night – KISS and Mötley Crüe will share the stage on the same night as the groups announced their Sept. 1 concert at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville. Tickets for the show are $157, $96.50 and $56.50 for reserved pavilion seats, and $36 for the lawn (with a special Harrison College Lawn four-pack package for $108).

The Hiland Hotel, later the Turley Hotel, still stands along Main Street just north of the Village shops. It once housed transient men who were employed locally. Several small apartments are now located inside its walls. Historical photo courtesy of SullivanMunce Cultural Center. (Photo by Karl Ahlrichs)

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COMMUNITY News Belskus joins Hulman & Company board of directors By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Hulman & Company has announced it is further expanding its board of directors with the appointment of four successful, visionary business leaders. Jeffrey Belskus, Zionsville, joins John Ackerman, Mark Miles and James Morris in Belskus accepting their respective appointments on the board, which expands from eight to 11 members. Hulman & Company appointed three new directors Feb. 17 to expand its board from five to eight members, but a board vacancy was created with the death of Jerry Throgmartin on Jan. 22. Belskus is also president and CEO of Hulman & Company. “Our experience in the last year with an expanded board has brought about significant, new opportunity, and has been beneficial in taking advantage of growth opportunities for our family of companies,” Mari Hulman George, Hulman & Company chairman of the

board, said. “We are pleased to welcome Jeff to the board. We look forward to his contributions as he uses his extensive experience to help guide and ensure the success of Hulman & Company.” Belskus has served as an IMS executive for nearly 25 years and has led the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation as president and chief executive officer since 2009. The Terre Haute native serves on several boards, including the board of trustees of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he is the vice chairman, as well as the Indiana State University Foundation board. He also serves on the board of directors of the Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association. Founded in 1850, Hulman & Company’s holdings include Clabber Girl Corporation, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation and its affiliated companies, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC, INDYCAR, IMS Productions and INDYCAR Entertainment.

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Boone County Senior Services Inc. is presenting Fourth Friday Lunch’n Learn in the Zionsville Town Hall Fireplace Room. On the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., BCSSI will invite a guest speaker to discuss topics of interest to seniors and their families or caregivers. Lunches are sponsored by The Hearth at Tudor Gardens, Zionsville Meadows, Homewood Health Campus, Parkwood and Witham Health Services. Please contact BCSSI at 873-8939 to make a reservation. Space is limited.

Zionsville Community High School art teacher Brenda Jalaie’s “Supercharged Supercars” has been chosen as a winner of the Celebration of Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition. Jalaie’s piece, an original artwork and one of 11 winning pieces in the competition, will be displayed in Lt. Governor Becky Skillman’s office until the end of 2012. “I’m reminded every year during this competition we have an unbelievable amount of talent in the arts here in Indiana,” Skillman said. “I Jalaie's "Supercharged Supercars" truly enjoy the process and seeing is one of 11 winning artworks. these works in my office every day.”

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Brackett to appear at Black Dog Books By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Former Indianapolis Colts standout Gary Brackett will make an appearance in Zionsville on Saturday. Brackett, a member of the Super Bowl XLI champion Colts, will sign his new book, “Winning,” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main St. “It’s a great book and it stands on its own,” said Donna Monday, owner of Black Dog Books. “I know Gary was cut from the Colts, but that won’t be a problem. He has a strong following.” Brackett, released by Indianapolis on March 9 as a salary cap casualty amid massive roster upheaval, was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. First becoming a starter at linebacker in 2005, the Glassboro, N.J., native recorded more than 100 tackles in a season three times during his stint with Indianapolis. Brackett’s football success, which also saw him become a defensive Most Valuable Player at Rutgers University after entering the program as a walk-on, is in stark contrast to his personal losses. In the span of 16 months, beginning in 2003, Brackett lost his father, mother and brother. “Winning” details the odds and tragedies Brackett, who started the Gary Brackett IMPACT Foundation in 2007, has overcome to succeed. Released on Dec. 13, the book’s foreword is written by former Colts head coach, Tony Dungy. “It’s one of the most motivating books you’ll ever read,” Monday said.

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Cover story Are ZCS teachers paid too well? Average teacher salary for Carmel, Zionsville, West Lafayette, HSE and Westfield

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Schools propose referendum to curb growing class sizes

Zionsville teachers’ average compensation is less than average for the four school districts most often compared to ZCS in terms of student outcomes, geographic location and/or community type

By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com Sixteen months ago, Zionsville Community Schools were suffering; 16 months ago, Zionsville residents spoke on the matter. Little changed for ZCS, and definitely not for the better. A year-and-a-half after 61 percent of voters rejected a referendum that would have funneled money into a financially strapped district, Zionsville will get a chance to approve a second measure ZCS Supt. Scott Robison sees as crucial. “We don’t have the funds to make ends Zionsville residents pay 13.41 cents per $100 of assessed value. meet,” Robison says. “We heard people Overall, this referendum is 17 percent less in dollars per year, and (after the initial referendum’s November 57 percent shorter in duration than the original – a seemingly 2010 defeat). They said, ‘Change your reasonable alternative to what most residents felt was too hefty a Robinson model.’ We’ve done that, and we still can’t wallet-hit the first time around. make it work for the kids.” The new proposal’s differentiation does not stop at the dollar ZCS, with an enrollment of nearly 6,000 pupils, has been amount. The initial referendum would have covered a period of forced to alter that model by making cuts in staffing, both in seven years, and also included verbiage about tax-supported funds teaching and nonteaching positions, while adding students from such as transportation, capital improvements and other periphan ever-growing community – at least, residentially. eral items. With Zionsville’s lack of commercial development, a viable tax “This is about services directly to youth – the reason we put base is simply nonexistent. Enter the second referendum, to be our doors open every day,” Robison says. voted upon May 8. Not everyone sees the plan as fool-proof, or even a step in the “The referendum is directly about students,” says Robison. right direction. “And directly about class sizes. We’ve gained 430 kids while losing Zionsville resident Joan Lyons ostensibly speaks for the major55 teachers. That’s going in the wrong direction.” ity of the town’s empty nesters when she voices her worries. The new referendum, chosen from a “I haven’t had children in school for ZCS Class Size group of three options by the ZCS Board years,” she says. “Why should my taxes of Trustees during a Feb. 22 meeting, boils Elementary class size 30+ students go up when I will see no benefit from it? down to this: 2006 – 0 There are many, many people here who • It would run for three years, from 2012 – 3 aren’t happy about the idea.” 2013-2015. Middle school class size 30+ students Others, including those with school• It would restore 14 teachers, five 2006 – 0 aged children, point to a perceived lack of elementary science specialists, five 2012 – 122 foresight when it comes to the mathematcounselors and two literacy specialists High school class size 30+ students ics of the referendum. What happens – to the school system. 2006 – 0 should voters pass the proposal this time • It would come at a cost of $4.7 million 2012 – 256 – after 2015? If an improved economy is per year, which translates to 24.44 cents Enrollment increase of 782 crucial to the long-term success of ZCS, per $100 of net assessed valuation. (16.35 percent) during this period

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referendum or not, what happens if things don’t get better? Robison answers those concerns assertively, but is simultaneously realistic about the situation. “This referendum is not fully restorative of what we’ve lost since 2006,” he begins. “It’s a Band-Aid; this is about trying to find new ways to operate. If (the referendum) passes and bridges us to 2015, we hope the economy will be better and hopefully will assist us in avoiding another referendum in the future.” Are the other assertions founded? “The whole issue is multifaceted and complex,” Robison says. “A lot of folks don’t Estimated annual cost take time to get of referendum involved and understand. If someone has Home’s Added annual cost a specific question assessed value of referendum and wants to talk $100,000 $80.04 to me about it, I’m $200,000 $238.90 happy to explain the entire chronology and $300,000 $397.76 its complexity. The $400,000 $556.62 problem is a lot of $500,000 $715.48 these folks won’t sit still for that.” $600,000 $874.34 Pro- or anti-ref$700,000 $1,046.64 erendum, Zionsville $800,000 $1,229.94 will be doing anything but sitting still $900,000 $1,413.24 May 8. $1,000,000 $1,596.54

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Precious cargo It is our position a phase-in approach should be used for new school buses to be equipped with lap/shoulder seat belt restraints. The recent death of a 5-year-old Indianapolis girl as a result of a school bus accident begs the question once again: Why do school buses not have seat belts? The rationale that, in the event of an accident, it is safer for a child to bounce from seat to seat than be restrained with a safety belt, defies logic. Even the nation’s highest authority on children’s health, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had a long-standing position that new school buses should have safety restraints. The barrier seems to be expensed at estimations up to $10,000 per bus, especially in a downward economy where many school systems are scrambling for funding. Can school systems afford to attach a price tag to the safety of our precious cargo? Absolutely. Some school districts with school bus safety restraint laws have even seen an improvement in behavior and fewer distractions for the bus driver. Will seat belts on school buses actually keep our children safer? Would the children actually comply? We‘ll never know until we try.

Pleased with Current in Zionsville Editor, Current in Zionsville arrived in our mailbox yesterday, and we love it! The format is entic-

ing, and it is full of lots of color, graphics and interesting articles. Thank you. The Dick Family, 46077

Anonymity hurts credibility Editor, Congratulations on your new launch in Zionsville. I enjoyed reading the cover story on the future of development. The request for anonymity from “John Doe” is a great illustration of the many conspiracy theorists lurking in the shadows. While I strongly believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, it is disappointing the most vocal critics refuse to identify

themselves. I’m not sure what is to be gained by remaining anonymous – actually, I think it decreases their credibility. Smart development and a balanced tax base are critical to the continued success of our cities and towns. The conspiracy theorists only hurt the process and contribute to the widely held belief Zionsville is not a friendly place to do business. Peter Powers, 46032

Grateful for cover story Editor, Thank you for the nice surprise in our mailbox! I am grateful for the cover story. It’s amazing how little our voters know. They trust the Town Council inherently, and whether that is

right or wrong, I’m glad someone is finally getting them to use their brains! For me, I learned how to connect dots in kindergarten … keep on keepin’ on! Ellie Brown, 46077

We received a letter to the editor, published below on this page, from Ron Brumbarger, a Westfield resident. Ron, as is his right, took exception to a column written by Danielle Wilson that we published in the March 20 editions. We’re thrilled Ron took the time to write on something about which he feels strongly. He completely gets it … in that Current’s is an open door to the community. Whether you wish to commend us, rip us and/or comment on any aspect of life in our area, you, like Ron, should rest assured your comments would be published. Just as Danielle is something of a lightning rod among our readership, letters such as Ron’s stir similar discussion. Inasmuch as we do not legislate what Danielle writes, neither do we censure what letter writers send us … unless there’s language not fit for a community newspaper (Ron’s letter had NONE of that), in which case we give it a Clorox scrub; never, however, do we change what the writer is trying to convey. So, follow Ron’s lead and generate discussion with your fellow readers and us. The only caveats are these: You must allow us to use your name, your submission must be 200 or fewer words (and contain a daytime contact so we may verify the origin of the letter) and you must provide your home ZIP code. Freedom of speech. We’re all for it. Try it! ••• A salute, please, to Kevin Kane, our Carmel managing editor, who is leaving us shortly for greener pastures. Kevin’s two-plus years with us has resulted in product improvements across all our communities. He leaves some rather large boots to fill, although he will continue to do occasional investigative reports for us. Kevin’s contributions have been many, and we wish him well. We will name a successor next week. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Dear Danielle (Wilson), I glanced at your article today thinking for once you would have something civil to say … But alas, your shrillness continues. I am 100 percent confident Brian and Steve don’t need your sensational name-calling to sell newspapers. If the tables were turned, you would have a cow. We are trying to have a

civilization here, some of us working hard to this end. You keep bombing us back with your ridiculous name-calling and absurd stereotypes. Perhaps Bill Maher has an opening for you on his show. I take your name-calling toward Christians personally, and I demand an apology. Ron Brumbarger, 46074

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Peewee basketball madness Commentary by Danielle Wilson

I think I have an ulcer. My stress levels are skyrocketing thanks to my daughter’s secondgrade basketball team. I thought I’d seen the epitome of midget mayhem when our kids played U4 soccer. But that was only because we hadn’t had anyone play hoops yet. Sweet mercy – it’s madness. For starters, there are very few rules. A teenage referee calls “out of bounds,” “jump ball” and “man down; need a mommy,” and that’s about it. There are no silly turnovers due to traveling, double dribbling or fouling, and the players are not allowed to steal. The result is 10 little girls (and I do mean little) running up and down a full court at break-neck speed, often in the wrong direction, and only sometimes in control of the ball. The game is literally a survival of the least agile. This peewee pandemonium also means the winning team is usually the one whose coach knows how to work the system. Last week we played the Purples, whose defense was hard to penetrate. These girls simply swarmed whoever had the ball and suffocated her with outstretched arms. Even if our kid got a shot off, the ball would rebound right back into her face, having hit the human tent that had sprung up around her. There may be no crying in baseball, but in primary school basketball, tears are pretty standard. Luckily, we have a couple of ringers, who

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Senior spring: Embrace aging and live longer well editorial@youarecurrent.com

Simply living longer isn’t enough. What we really want is to live longer well; staying healthy enough to continue doing the things we love. While having good genes certainly helps, a growing body of research suggests that how well you age depends largely on you and what you do. Fortunately, research also finds that it’s never too late to make changes like these that can help you live a longer and healthier life: Eat a rainbow. You need fewer calories when you get older, so choose nutrient-rich foods like brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Eat a range of colors – the more varied, the wider the range of nutrients you’re likely to get. Shoot for two servings of salmon, sardines, brook trout or other fish rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids a week. Sidestep falls. Walking as little as 30 minutes, three times a week can help you stay physically fit and mentally sharp, strengthen your bones, lift your spirits – and lower your risk of falls. That’s important because falls are a leading cause of fractures, other serious injuries and death among older adults. Toast with a smaller glass. Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may lower your risks of heart disease and some other illnesses. But what’s “moderate” changes with age. It means just 1 drink per day for older men and ½ a drink daily for older women. (A “drink” is 1 ounce of hard liquor, 6 ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer.) Know the low-down on sleep in later life. Contrary to popular belief, older people don’t need less sleep than younger adults. Most need at least seven or eight hours of shut-eye a night. If you’re getting that much and are still sleepy during the day, see your healthcare professional. You may have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Flatten your (virtual) opponent, sharpen your mind. Conquering your adversary in a complex computer game, joining a discussion club, learning a new language and engaging in social give-and-take with other people can all help keep your brain sharp, studies suggest. Enjoy safe sex. Older adults are having sex more often and enjoying it more, research finds. Unfortunately, more older people are also being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. To be safe, use protection until you are in a monogamous relationship with someone whose sexual history you know. Get a medications check. When you visit your healthcare

Cutting down on red meat and boosting veggie intake is important for seniors to get the nutrients needed for healthy aging.

Taking a 30-minute walk three times a week can improve your health and reduce risk of falls. professional, bring either all of the prescription and over-thecounter medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take, or a complete list that notes the names of each, the doses you take and how often you take them. Ask your healthcare provider to review everything you brought or put on your list. He or she should make sure they’re safe for you to take, and that they don’t interact in harmful ways Speak up when you feel down or anxious. Roughly one in five older adults suffers from depression or anxiety. Lingering sadness, tiredness, loss of appetite or pleasure from things you once enjoyed, difficultly sleeping, worry, irritability and wanting to be alone much of the time can all be signs that you need help. Tell your healthcare professional right away. There are many good treatments for these problems.

Hiring older workers may have its benefits – Employers should think twice about passing on older workers, writes blogger Dave Bernard (www.lovebeingretired.com). Older workers tend to have more career direction and knowledge, and are less prone to turnover and absences from work. Older employees also often have fewer dependents for health plans, which can save companies money. – (Source: Dave Bernard via www.usnews.com)

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As we age, our bodies react differently to medications. It's important to get your prescriptions checked regularly. Get your shots – they’re not just for kids! Must-have vaccines for seniors include those that protect against pneumonia, tetanus/ diphtheria, shingles, and the flu, which kills thousands of older adults in the U.S. every year. Find the right healthcare professional and make the most of your visits. See your healthcare professional regularly, answer his or her questions frankly, ask any questions you have and follow his or her advice. If you have multiple chronic health problems, your best bet may be to see a geriatrician - a physician with advanced training that prepares her to care for the most complex patients. Resources to help find one are available online at www. healthinaging.org. - American Geriatric Society Foundation for Health in Aging

Alzheimer’s care will cost U.S. $200 billion this year – The latest data released by the Alzheimer’s Association reports Alzheimer’s care will cost the U.S. an estimated $200 billion this year. Medicare and Medicaid will pay for 70 percent, or $140 billion, of that. The remainder will be paid out-of-pocket by patients and their families. – (Source: Alice Park via www.healthland.time.com)

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A senior by any other name Commentary by Marcia Wilson Old, decrepit, frail, senile, shriveled, wrinkled, worthless, over-the-hill, curmudgeon, one foot in the grave, doddering, teetering, elderly, senior. Wait a minute. Senior? Yup. According to an article in the paper last week, apparently the word “senior” has fallen out of favor because we (presumably the boomers) think we are much younger than our parents were when they were our age. Now it’s true we all age differently, but I also suspect our parents may have thought the same thing about their parents at one time, and we all have selective memories. Plus, our parents had to be 65 to be considered senior citizens, and now we have AARP telling us we’re seniors at 50, and senior communities popping up for those 55 and older. Besides aging differently, we all react differently, too. My grandmother refused to acknowledge she was a senior citizen, even when they were handing out free cheese to seniors, whereas my husband could hardly wait to turn 50 and get AARP and golf discounts. Here’s the thing, though. It’s not about the words at all, and any word or euphemism we come up with will go the way of “elderly” and “senior” unless we change the way we perceive aging. We’ve got it all backward. Aging is a good thing! This whole anti-aging movement is ridicu-

lous because there’s only one way to stop aging and most of us aren’t in a hurry to be dead. Let’s be more like the Okinawans – they think old people have attained supernatural powers and can share this power with others, and people want to touch and shake hands with them. The children fight over who GETS (not has) to take care of their parents. OK, that’s probably not going to happen in our culture, but instead of fighting aging, lying about it or covering it up, we should embrace the opportunity to redefine it. And the best way to redefine it is to keep moving. Nothing feels as good as staying strong, being able to get up and down the stairs, being able to get up off the floor, heck, even just being able to get out of bed in the morning! Wherever you are with your health, levels of exercise and movement will help you maintain or gain strength, balance, flexibility and confidence, and with all of that, who cares what “label” we have? I’m OK with being called a senior. We are not obsolete and we still have plenty to say and do, so let’s set a good example. Repeat as necessary: Aging is a good thing! Marcia Wilson holds a master's degree in gerontology and teaches Body Recall courses for aging adults. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@ iquest.net.

Safe at home: Fall prevention 101 Commentary by Kent McCool Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Twenty to 30 percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations, hip fractures or head traumas. These injuries can make it hard to get around or live independently, and increase the risk of early death. In 2007, 81 percent of fall deaths were among people 65 and older. • Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. In 2000, TBI accounted for 46 percent of fatal falls among older adults. • Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls. The most common are fractures of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand. • Many people who fall, even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. The chances of falling and of being seriously injured in a fall increase with age. In 2009, the rate of fall injuries for adults 85 and older was

almost four times that for adults age 65 to 74. Many falls can be prevented. To lower the risk of falling: • Begin a regular exercise program. Exercise makes you stronger, improves balance and increases coordination. • Review medications with a health care provider. Some medications, or combinations of medicines, can create sleepiness or dizziness and increase the risk of falling. • Schedule a vision screening. Poor vision, as well as conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, increases the chances of a fall. • Remove falling hazards from the home. Remove things you can trip over, especially from the stairs and walkways. Install grab bars in the bathrooms and use nonslip mats. Improve the lighting in your home and have handrails and lights put on all staircases. • Wear shoes. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers to decrease the chance of tripping. Kent McCool is the owner of Home Safe Homes Inc., which educates parents and aging adults on the dangers in and around homes and pools. Kent can be reached via e-mail at info@homesafehomes.com.

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National Institutes of Health researchers from two institutes and one center have demonstrated some antioxidants damage DNA and kill cells instead of protecting them. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on March 19, also suggest this surprising capability may be good for treating cancer, but may prove cautionary when using antioxidant-based medicines to treat other disorders, such as diabetes. "It may have important clinical applications in treating people with cancer, especially if they have failed previous treatments,” said senior author Kyungjae Myung. By adding antioxidants to the diet, many people hope to slow down the process some believe contributes to the normal process of aging. Myung did not set out to challenge this anti-aging strategy, and the new findings may not fundamentally alter the approach. Instead, Myung's group sought a new way to easily identify chemicals that damage DNA, and then use those chemicals to study cellular repair mechanisms, a basic research question. Using a laboratory-grown cell line from human kidneys, the National Human Genome Research Institute team, which included Jennifer Fox, lead author

and post-doctoral fellow, developed a novel laboratory test, or assay, that readily shows when a chemical exposure damages DNA. Twenty-two antioxidants have been identified as being potentially damaging to DNA. Three of the antioxidants – resveratrol, genistein and baicalein – are used – or being studied – to treat several disorders, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteopenia and osteoporosis and chronic hepatitis, as well as serving as an anti-aging treatment. Not only did the antioxidants damage the DNA, the researchers found, but also, in dividing cells (such as in tumors), the antioxidants can be lethal, killing the disease-causing cells. Even though the antioxidants damaged the DNA, the researchers reported the chemicals did not cause genetic mutations, another surprise. "Because they don't cause genetic mutations, antioxidants may be useful for treating cancer," Myung said. "Standard chemotherapy mutates the tumor's DNA, speeding its evolution and sometimes allowing it to escape the toxic treatment intended to kill it. This leads to multidrug resistance in some cancer patients’ disease." -www.seniorjournal.com

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New research confirmed all-metal artificial hips fail more often than other types, fuelling concerns about the devices and prompting a call from researchers for a ban. The analysis in The Lancet medical journal came two weeks after Britain's medical regulator said nearly 50,000 Britons with metal-onmetal hips needed annual checkups to monitor for problems, including exposure to toxic metals. Results from the most comprehensive study to date now show there is a 6.2 percent chance patients with all-metal hips will need a replacement within five years – some three times greater than the revision rate seen with older implants. The rate was particularly high with larger-head

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NRA SUPPORTERS!

YOU ARE INVITED To the 5th Annual Hamilton County Friends of NRA Banquet Saturday, May 12, 2012 Conner Prairie (5:00 door opens / 6:30pm Dinner) 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN

Easter Brunch 2012 Sunday, April 8th Served from 11am-3pm

$36.95 per person

$30.95 seniors $15.95 children under 12 Free children under 3 Tax and gratuity not included

Live entertainment Featuring “Blair Clark” For reservations, call 317-816-0777 Or visit us online at www.grille39restaurant.com Reserve your table for Mother’s Day (5/13) at the same time and receive 10% off your Mother’s Day brunch.

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Menu • Asian Wok Station • Omelet Station • Carved Prime Rib and Spiral Ham • Pasta Station • Fajita Station • Cold Seafood Display • International Cheese Display • Mashed Potato Martini Station • Applewood Smoked Bacon and Sage Sausage • Herb Speckled Scrambled Eggs • Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Compote • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole • Fresh Market Salad Display • Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Chutney • Fresh Seasonal Vegetables • Dessert Mountain

Admission/Dinner Ticket: $40 Donation (sold in advance only) This includes all day admission to Conner Prairie Other Donations and Sponsorships available.

Guns such as Weatherby, Kimber Rifles and Pistols, Colt, Remington, Ruger, Olympic Arms, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory and more subject to availability!!!

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RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY! Reserved table of 8 donation $280 (price of 7) This Banquet WILL SELL OUT! No Tickets at the Door!!! Website for Tickets: friendsofnra.org Call: John Crone (317) 946-7260 Hope you can attend and celebrate our Right to Keep and Bear Arms as we further our efforts to pass it on to the next generation!!

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Remodeling

A material difference in spring cleaning

Business Plan Competition

Commentary by David Decker Not that any native Hoosier thinks 80-degree weather in March means it won’t snow in April, but it’s definitely time to think about spring cleaning, even if it probably isn’t quite time to take the ice scraper out of the car. There are many things homeowners can do over the long haul that make spring cleaning much easier in the short haul. It’s a no-brainer hard-surface floors are much easier to clean than carpeted floors, but a porcelain tile floor is enormously easier to clean and maintain than natural stone. Porcelain is harder and permanently sealed, so basically, it doesn’t stain or scratch, and it takes little effort to make porcelain shine. Natural stone floors are beautiful, exotic and even mysterious – all wonderful components of home décor. But they are also porous, must be shined frequently and, to keep their luster, should be resealed every year or two. Stains and scratches are going to be permanent unless the affected area is replaced. Epoxy grout is another low-maintenance material. Standard sanded grout is much more prone to failure and staining, while epoxy is stronger, more durable and more stainproof. Sanded grout has to be sealed periodically to maintain its stain resistance.

Countertops are another place where the type of material makes a big difference in annual maintenance. Engineered stone is less porous and harder than natural stone, like granite. Countertop options are endless, but in the spirit of spring cleaning, ask your home-improvement professional about maintenance concerns. In the bathroom, nothing I’ve found makes a glass shower enclosure easier to clean than having ShowerGuard glass installed in the first place. Patented ion beam technology used in its manufacture prevents the pitting, aging and lime and soap buildup common to other glass. Throughout a home, materials play a major role in maintenance. And spring cleaning is easier when you have components that refuse to get terribly dirty. 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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Finding the best mulch for you Outdoors by Randy Sorrell

Mulch is not supposed to be this complicated. Of course, neither was the transition from my personal computer to Mac … but that’s a completely different colorful illustration. Help me understand why recycled old pallets, creosote drenched railroad ties, sand and other unmentionables belong in my beautifully landscaped beds? I can’t believe my Pink Knock Out Roses, boxwoods, ornamental grasses and blue hydrangea are going to send me a thank-you note for smothering them in these pitiful components. Surely the beneficial bacteria, crawling worms and happy fungi won’t benefit from such nasty filler. Just sayin’. We’ve learned trying to save a few bucks on mulch produces incredibly inferior results. The plants go on a blooming strike, rain repels itself from the crusty surface cemented to the tops of the beds and the stale gray color depresses the ambitious color palate we originally designed. STOP. Try shredded, hardwood, premium, or bark mulch with no fillers. That’s what works and breaks down just fast enough to feed the plants and nourishes the soil by composting into the ground. A few recycled years ago, an entrepreneur much brighter than I wondered about adding an environmentally-friendly, water-based dye to help the mulch retain its rich color, and consequently, look fantastic from spring to spring. 24 | March 27, 2012

After a few years of tweaking on the nasty mulch we “refuse to use,” I’m pleased with the process. This breakthrough is cause for celebration!! My apologies in advance for offending mulch producers everywhere … but simply do not purchase mulch for your beautifully landscaped beds full of fillers. Fortunately, there are alternatives to our annual mulch addiction. I’ve enrolled in a few rehab programs and settled on a combination of solutions: • Pockets of groundcover eat up mulching areas … we like ajuga, vinca, pachysandra and Baltic ivy. • Plant areas heavily so most of the bed is consumed by shrub foliage … boxwood, yews or spirea growing together. • Decorative stone in an earth-tone color closely resembles the mulch appearance, holds its color and seldom needs topdressed; clusters of boulders and dry creek beds work, too. • Pine needle mulch offers a festive alternative and has the two basic components we all love … cheap and easy. Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or www.choosesurroundings.com.

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NOW HIRING Market Master Needed

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You’ve created a miracle. One that deserves unmatched maternity care. Our partnership with Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health means greater comfort and nationally recognized neonatal care. Enjoy the journey to motherhood with the superior care of IU Health North Hospital and Indiana’s top children’s hospital. Whether you have a normal or high-risk pregnancy, our local partnership with Riley at IU Health ensures the peace of mind that comes from having immediate access to the most skilled and experienced pediatric specialists in the state. And our spacious, state-of-the-art maternity suites make for the most private and comfortable delivery possible. To arrange your on-site tour, call our childbirth educator at 317.688.2465.

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