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People in the news WOOD COMMITTED TO DUKE UNIVERSITY – Zionsville sophomore golfer Adam Wood, the 2011 Indiana State Runner-Up and ranked No. 4 in the class of 2014, has Wood made a verbal commitment to Duke University.

Zionsville Road properties – In the April 18 meeting of the Economic Development Plan Working Group, the Zionsville Road Area Property Owners Association proposed to eliminate Zionsville Road residential properties from both Zionsville’s tax increment financing district and the Economic Development Plan. American Structure Point and the Working Group will debut a revised draft in a follow-up meeting on May 11. To see a map of the proposal, visit currentzionsville.com.

NOT IMPRESSED WITH BLOG – I got an e-mail the other morning. – That, by itself, was not news – I get work e-mails all day, every day. But this message, and its subject matter, got me thinking, and ultimately prompted this column. The e-mail directed me to a blog that deals heavily with Zionsville conspiracy theories. If you’re reading this, you know its name and that’s good, because I refuse to promote it any further than need be. For the rest of Derek’s column, visit currentzionsville.com.

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Eliza Payne of Zionsville, center, with fellow students in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, France.

MYER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOUNDING ERA – Dan Myer, a sixth-grade teacher at Zionsville Middle School, has been selected to participate in The Founding Era seminar at James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. The selection process for the seminar, to be held this summer, was very rigorous. While there, Myer will deepen his knowledge of American history and offer new ideas for his students.

SHAFER CHOSEN TO HELP IN SCHOOL FUNDING PROJECT – Mike Shafer, Zionsville Community Schools chief financial officer, has been invited to be in a select group of four Indiana school finance experts who will help Indiana Dept. of Education officials with the state’s broken school funding formula. Shafer has often remarked school funding formula change happens at a glacial pace because a change of legislation is required. According to an Indiana University study, Zionsville is Indiana’s lowest-funded public school district, even though the community’s per capita income is higher than almost anywhere in the state. Shafer has more than 20 years of experience and specialized knowledge in Indiana’s highly-regulated school funding realm. He has been with ZCS since 1998 after doing school finance work in Madison, Ind. Shafer has also served as an auditor for the State Board of Accounts, the state’s independent auditing agency for financial accountability. The other three school business experts seShafer lected for this project were from Hamilton Southeastern Schools, New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools and Fort Wayne Community Schools, respectively.

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Yes! We have no bananas – 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. For Brandie’s complete column, visit currentzionsville.com.

Vote Yes Rally – Zionsville school referendum supporters want class sizes reduced, programs such as science and reading restored and pending additional cuts averted through passage of the ballot measure on May 8.

Community members gathered on April 12 to pick up yard signs and other support materials, and to encourage fellow citizens to show support for a school system they say is struggling with changes in school funding.

For more, visit currentzionsville.com.

The Center announces 2012-2013 season – Artistic Director Michael Feinstein and Interim CEO/President Frank Basile unveiled the 2012-2013 season at The Center for the Performing Arts – home of the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater. Highlights include Sheryl Crow, Johnny Mathis, Menahem Pressler, BBC Concert Orchestra, LeAnn Rimes, Celtic Thunder and B.B. King. For more information, visit currentzionsville.com.

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Guarantees for a green lawn … again Commentary By Ward Degler Here we go again. Ever since I finished the addition to our house, I have been confronted in the spring with a section of my backyard that is a sea of mud and weeds.

And every spring I have dutifully trotted off to the lawn and garden center for weed killer, fertilizer and grass seed. Every spring I thought it would be different. I believed in the goodness of nature. Surely, my efforts would at last produce a beautiful lawn. I was wrong.

One year I watched birds descend and eat the seeds. Another year, 10 days of torrential rain washed away both seeds and topsoil.

Once I decided to try special seed mats, those clever little rolls of seed-filled mesh. Unfortunately, each mat covered no more than a square foot. Seeding the whole shebang would have required a second mortgage.

Some years the seeds germinated and sent forth spindly blades of grass. Then I danced for joy. A month later, the summer sun baked the tiny threads into oblivion. Then I wept and cursed the fates.

I have put down fertilizer, mulch and topsoil.

I have sowed the tried and true, the experimental and the new. I have watered in the heat of day and coaxed and cajoled in the cool mists of evening. I have valiantly trimmed the trees to allow more sunlight and fresh air to caress my

lawn.

And each spring I start from scratch as though living the curse of Sisyphus who was endlessly obliged to roll the rock to the top of the mountain only to watch it tumble back down again.

But this year, I found something new. Fertilizer, seed and mulch together. The company says it will produce a lawn absolutely anywhere.

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Really? I probably should get back to you on that.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife and dog. He is author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth…and Times More Recent.” You can contact him at wdegler@comcast.net.

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Farmstead to host Summer at Maplelawn editorial@youarecurrent.com

Maplelawn Farmstead Inc. recently announced applications are now being accepted for the fifth season of Summer at Maplelawn – a summer day-camp program designed specifically for children entering grades three through nine in the fall.

The in-depth, highly-interactive camp offers a historically-accurate overview of life on an Indiana family farmstead during the days of the Great Depression, presented through a variety of multidisciplinary activities including gardening, building, gaming, cooking, crafting and creating.

Campers will tend the garden, cook their own lunch over an open campfire, help out with a variety of farm-related chores and – of course – have plenty of time for outdoor play.

Throughout the week, campers will learn about traditional folk art during the Great Depression while creating a variety of art pieces to present in a gallery showing for family and friends at the end of the week.

Led by Boone County Historian Marianne Doyle, and staffed by a variety of area volunteers, this program celebrates a rich period in our nation’s – and this county’s – history.

“It was a simpler time,” says Doyle. “A time that epitomized the concept of ‘use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.’ And our curThe Academic Top 5 Percent of the Zionsville Community High School senior class is: Row 1, left to right: Kelsey Badger, Rebecca Thompson, Allison Miller, Connie Lu, Jane Liao and Sarah Huber.

Row 2: Rose Marie Mazanek, Alexis Unger, Kathryn Safa, Amy Barton, Kathleen DeBrota, Sakina Zaheer, Elizabeth Lyon and Samuel Scheidler.

Row 3: Zoe Mattingly, Lucas Neumann, Jeffrey Yu, Matthew Fenton, Peter Lyon, Eric Chien, Andrew Parker and Ai-Xin Chen. These students will be recognized at a luncheon for the top graduating seniors in Boone County schools on May 3. They will also be recognized at a breakfast sponsored by the Zionsville Rotary Club on May 11.

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The camp will be held at the Farmstead – located just west of Zionsville’s park at Mulberry Fields at 9575 Whitestown Rd. – during the weeks of July 9-13 for children entering grades three through six, and July 30 through Aug. 3 for children entering grades seven through nine.

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Garden preparation Commentary By Chris Arney

Your home’s equity can protect you from life’s unexpected showers.

tiller or a shovel, depending on the size of your garden. Working the soil to this depth will help to relieve soil compaction and aid in aeration. If you choose a shovel, simply dig the

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As a general rule of thumb, we plant warm season crops (tomatoes, beans, squash, eggplant, etc.) after Mother’s Day. This gives us a few weeks to till the soil, add soil amendments and prepare for planting time.

If you can squeeze a handful of soil into a ball, it’s too wet to work. You will be left with clumps that will be difficult to work out. Wait until a day where the soil is dry for the best results. Add soil amendments, spread evenly across the soil surface; compost, peat moss and fertilizer. A 2-inch layer of compost will add organic matter to your garden. Spread a small bag of peat moss and 3 to 5 pounds of 12-1212 (fertilizer, or similar product) per 100 square feet of garden space.

On your first “till,” you will want to work the soil to a depth of 8 inches. Perform this with a

soil, flip it upside down and place it back where it came from. As you do this, your soil amendments will mix in nicely.

On planting day, when the soil is dry enough to work, you can use a tiller, rake or garden hoe to work the soil to a shallower depth of 4 inches. The goal here is to prepare a planting bed that is smooth and free of large clumps. As a bonus, you will inadvertently uproot any weeds that have started to sprout. You should easily be able to knock down the clumps and rake your beds level.

By performing these processes, your garden will be ready when you are on planting day!

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Resilient Ruby Zionsville entrepreneurs Sarah Zack and Janelle Morrison help child fight illness

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By Derek Fisher • derek@youarecurrent.com They’re all small.

The headbands are small, the businesses are small, Ruby is small.

But, the hearts? Huge.

Zionsville toddler Ruby Kahoun, battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia since October, is the benefactor of these huge hearts. In April, Ruby has been the focus of a fundraiser, dubbed Just Win Ruby, brought about by Zionsville entities Cute as a Button Blossom and Ballerinas and Bruisers.

“It really is a neat gesture,” said Ruby’s mother, Jenny Kahoun, of the fundraising effort. “To see how the community has come together for Ruby is humbling, and it’s great to be a part of a community that is so giving. These acts of kindness are contagious.”

Cute as a Button Blossom, begun in November by Zionsville resident Sarah Zack, got its introduction to Ruby’s ordeal by chance.

“My son was in kindergarten with Ruby’s

older brother,” said Zack, whose handmade children’s headbands are sold in a handful of Indiana and Illinois shops. “Jenny and I met during a field trip, had some playdates and such, and when Ruby was diagnosed, I wondered if there was any way I could help.”

Zack, a Zionsville Middle School art teacher, eventually chose to make headbands for Ruby.

Her unique adornments are made from colorful fabric, and are both double-sewn and glued – comfortable and safe for both young children and those without hair.

Ruby, who will turn 3 years old in June, lost her hair because of weekly chemotherapy treatments, and thus, her Cute as a Button Blossom headbands are ideal.

“Once I saw them (the headbands), I thought they were adorable and perfect for Ruby,” Kahoun said of Zack’s product. “The soft fabric is perfect because it’s stretchy.”

Taking things a step farther was Ballerinas and Bruisers. The Village children’s store is Zack’s biggest client, and Owner Steve Schwartz and PR/ Marketing Director Janelle Morrison jumped at the chance to play a part in Just Win Ruby.

A special section exclusively for the fundraiser was the result.

“It’s a great cause,” Morrison, also from ZiJust Win Ruby will live on even after its April run is over. During Zionsville’s Brick Street Market on May 19, Cute as a Button Blossom will have its own table outside of Ballerinas and Bruisers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Zack, left, and Morrison onsville, said of the push to help Ruby. “We applaud people like Sarah, and her product goes very well with our merchandise. Moms and kids fall in love with (the headbands), and then find out the cause behind them and get a little more motivated.”

All three components of the fundraiser seem to be doing very well. Zack’s entire inventory has been moved to Ballerinas and Bruisers, and Morrison reports her employer has seen a large

increase in business during the past two weeks.

Ruby, however, may be faring the best of all.

Mired in the early stages of a treatment process that will last until 2014, youth and happiness have helped keep Ruby upbeat and winning the fight against an all-too-common foe.

“It’s a blessing she’s so young,” Kahoun said of Ruby. “She has no idea there are scary things happening, or Mommy cries sometimes. She doesn’t get any of that. She gets up every day excited to play, and still brings that positive attitude.”

In a beautiful twist, Kahoun credits Ruby with keeping her spirits buoyant.

“She’s thrilled just doing the simple things. I had a hard time in the beginning, since she has to stay isolated because of her immune system; I worried she wouldn’t be able to do swimming and dance classes, but that was just my image of what I wanted her to do,” Kahoun said. “We may play with Play-Doh or read books more than other kids, but she doesn’t know she’s missing anything.

Her positive outlook really helps me out.”

Want to keep up with Ruby’s fight?

Visit her Caring Bridge Web site at www. caringbridge.org/visit/rubykahoun.

Want to pick up a headband and support Ruby? Visit Ballerinas and Bruisers, 180 S. Main St. Want to learn more about Cute as a Button Blossom? Call Sarah Zack at 529-0529.

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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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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?)

••• Last week’s meeting of Zionsville Road property owners left a lot up in the air as to potential elimination of residential properties from the tax increment financing district and the Economic Development Plan. American Structure Point and the Working Group will debut a revised draft in a follow-up meeting on May 11. The chasm between the residents and their opponents still seems quite wide. Both sides are talking, both appear to be listening and yet, at the end of the conversation, both parties walk away seemingly having gotten nowhere.

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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.

EXCESSIVE UNION PAY AND BENEFITS SHOULD NOT CREATE A BURDEN ON OUR FAMILIES

Excessive costs compared to peer schools

Union Pay Raises $1,900,000

Union Cadillac Health Plan $2,000,000

Union Pension Costs $800,000

Taxpayer Property Tax Increase $4,700,000

VOTE NO AGAIN!

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

The salary and benefits package ZCS Union employees receive is unaffordable. This is obvious when comparing ZCS with other peer schools like Carmel, Fishers and Westfield. For example, an experienced master degreed ZCS Union employee makes 22% more than their counterpart at Carmel. ZCS health insurance and pension benefits are better too.

Go to www.ZTRE.org The savings generated by reducing pay raises, changing health insurance and suspending some pension contributions will allow ZCS to hire the 26 new teaching/counseling positions and to reduce class sizes, without a tax increase.

CONCLUSION - THE ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SHOULD: • ENCOURAGE ZCS TO HIRE THE 26 NEW TEACHING/COUNSELING POSITIONS THEY RECOMMEND FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR TO DECREASE CLASS SIZES • ENCOURAGE ZCS TO IMPLEMENT THE UNION COST SAVINGS TO MATCH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS' SPENDING LEVELS

• VOTE NO AGAIN TO A $14,100,000 TAX INCREASE ON MAY 8TH

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VIEWS

Opinion

ZCS referendum is a stopgap Commentary by Jeff Rieth In May, we (Zionsville residents) are going to be asked to say “Yes” or “No” to the Zionsville Community Schools proposed referendum. No matter how the votes turn out, some are going to be disappointed. While ZCS Supt.

Scott Robison claims it’s (the referendum) just for three years to cover only teachers’ pay, I call foolery. If what he is saying was remotely true, you would have to believe either these teachers are going away, or they will go pro bono after three years. While I can’t imagine those who are good at their jobs working for free, like some ZCS teachers, I certainly don’t see these teachers leaving, either.

For some historical perspective on stopgap, let’s look at the federal withholding tax. It, too, began innocently enough as a taxing measure in various forms during the Civil War, evolved and in 1943, became law. Milton Friedman, renowned economist and free-market advocate, was one of the chief architects of the withholding tax (regretfully so) as we know it. His understanding was when it was enacted into law, it was a stopgap measure to smooth the financing curve of the U.S. ramp-entry into World War II. Interestingly enough, we are still reminded of this every time we see our pay stubs, even though the event that perpetuated its creation ended more than 66 years ago.

Unfortunately, looking at this single-mindedly won’t suffice, and while ZCS may get what they want now, you may regret it later. Regret is a funny thing because, by definition, it’s always in hindsight. The forward-looking component, however, is precedent. By certain measure, precedent can be a dangerous thing. Take our legal system, for example. While many consider it the envy of the world, I would say it’s far from being dictated by law, but more by precedent and sustained by judges not wanting to be labeled “activist” for interpretations outside of what has been done prior. Absent discipline, we become callous to others’ questionable decisions enough over time that, at some future point, we wonder how we got there.

So, what are you saying to Supt. Robison if you vote “Yes?” You’re telling him it’s OK to lie, to be irresponsible with taxpayer funds and to be divisive enough as to leverage ZCS students’ futures to get what he wants … while you pay for it. Set this precedent with Supt.

Robison and “chum the water” this May, and we’ll be having this same conversation again three years from now.

Jeff Rieth is a Zionsville resident.

You can reach him at jarieth@ att.net.

Supporter of local input Editor, I’ve been enjoying reading Current in Zionsville. It’s refreshing to have all this great information about local issues at our fingertips.

I’ve found the articles informative and really like the layout. I love Derek’s idea to hang out at the coffee shop on Wednesdays to get local input.

I look forward to each issue. Keep up the good work.

Cindy Kleiner, 46077

Job well done Editor, Read my first Current in Zionsville this morning. Well done!

Justin M. Smith, 46077

Irony in cartoon Editor, I don’t know if it was intended or not, but I find the irony of the juxtaposition of the inane cartoon about the Buffett Rule and the compelling quote from Carl Sagan to be quite funny.

Thank you for the hearty laugh!

David M. Concannon, 46032

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Difficult 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.

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to Pearson Automotive’s Ladies Car Care Clinic on Thursday, May 3rd Our goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of the automobile system so you will be more knowledgeable about your vehicle.

Sign up on our website, pearsonautoindy.com/ladies-clinic.htm or by calling (317) 873-3333, and we will reserve your spot!

Come participate in sessions with Pearson Automovite’s Professional Technicians to learn more about: Tire pressure and tread depth • Fluids and oil • Warning signs that brakes give you Ford SYNC (optional demonstration for those that drive Ford vehicles) Light refreshments will be provided. Registered participants will receive a goody bag and a chance to win FREE oil changes for a year (limit to 5/yr)!

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Wellness

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.

Not so fast – Doctors have identified 45 common medical procedures that are often unnecessary. MRIs for people who have simply fainted and a second colonoscopy for those older than age 50 who’ve had a negative screening in the past 10 years are just two of them. - livescience.com Stay slim – Swimsuit season is fast approaching, but dealing with the cravings that accompany diets can be difficult. Changes such as limiting caffeine intake, staying hydrated and getting enough rest can keep sugar cravings at bay. - www.myhealthnewsdaily.com An apple a day – May keep the doctor away, but a recent survey said only 33 percent of adults meet the suggested daily amount of fruit. Sneak in some extra servings by tossing blueberries into cereal, keeping pears and apples on the kitchen table for easy access or starting the day with a smoothie. - www.myhealthnewsdaily.com Get outside – Take advantage of the springtime weather by shifting from the treadmill to the trail. A Swedish study suggested individuals naturally run faster outside, plus you'll enjoy the blooming scenery. Check out free smartphone apps such as MapMyRun to find routes instantly.

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Allergies acting up? – If medications just aren't cutting it, look to your diet as a line of defense. Adding foods high in omega-3s and antioxidants, such as nuts, apples, fish, red grapes and tomatoes, can improve allergy symptoms. - healthland.time.com Don’t frown – Looking for a quick pick-me-up after a long day? Smile.

Research has shown smiling can improve your mood, reduce stress, boost the immune system and lower blood pressure.

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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, Chuck

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.

S.A.F.E.

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.

Will you soon be new to Medicare?

Need to know the Medicare basics?

Join us at a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) presentation to learn how to navigate the ins and outs of Medicare choices and options. Trained volunteers will explain how to read the literature you have been receiving and how to make informed choices for your insurance coverage.

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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.

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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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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

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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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Response from Dena Shepherd Page: Issues Adding a teen to your insurance policy is not the thing to do if you’re looking to keep your insurance costs down. First, make sure your teen keeps her grades up. A good majority of carriers offer discounts for teens that maintain a B average or higher. Next, make sure your teen completes a Drivers Ed class. Lastly, make sure you pay attention to our claim prevention ideas and follow all the laws and regulations.

Coverage recommendations Adding a new driver to your policy is as easy as giving your independent agent a phone call or an e-mail. We will need the new driver’s license number, name and the vehicle he or she will be driving. If you’re adding a new vehicle, we will also need the vehicle identification number for the new automobile.

The type of vehicle your teen drives is a major factor in the cost of coverage. It’s a pretty simple concept. The car you want he or she to drive (a four-door sedan) is going to cost a lot less to insure when compared to the car he or she wants

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Claim prevention The leading cause of death for U.S. teens is motor vehicle crashes. Teens are at risk because they are more likely to drive aggressively, to not wear seatbelts and to underestimate the dangers associated with hazardous driving situations.

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Kristeens, long known as a Zionsville muststop for jewelry, is in a new location at 190 S. Main St., in the former Brown’s on Main.

Owner Kelly Martin, whose new storefront is the third iteration of Kristeens since she and her husband acquired the business in 2005, said the latest move was quite a surprise – and came just in the nick of time.

“It was time to renew our lease (at the previous Martin Kristeens at the corner of Main and First streets), and that wasn’t going to happen,” Martin said. “We were having a difficult time finding a place to go.”

Facing the lease’s end in 10 days, Martin heard the new location, previously a Vera Bradley outlet, was available. Martin spoke with the owner, David Brown, and struck a deal in a matter of hours.

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This clever grill station, situated in the heart of the Villages of West Clay, seemed to be the answer, particularly after we connected the fire feature space more directly to the patio and the grill station area via a brick landing. It tastefully envelops the oversized, authentic blue-stone grill counter, and creates the perfect place for barheight stools. Suddenly, the exposed aggregate patio feels warm. Elegant. Inviting.

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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The housing market the past few years has dictated this trend. Rather than seeing their home as a dynamic investment with rapid financial return on exotic improvements, budgetconscious homeowners are taking more of a long-term and “static” approach to how they invest money in their homes.

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The relatively-new custom home-improvement industry listing of “minor kitchen remodel” has provided the leading return on investment of all home-improvement projects at more than 70 percent for the past seven years or so. “Major kitchen remodel” most years ranked only a few percentage points behind, but the projects can be many times more expensive.

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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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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PLUMBER

Pet & House Sitting Service Years Experience Experience 139Years

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield pawptrl@aol.com References Available

T.Arnett Lawn Care

Locally owned/operated over 37 YRS * SPRING CLEAN UP * MULCH * MOWING * FERTILIZING * TEAR OUT/REPLACE * FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

Are you looking for a Skilled, Licensed and Insured Plumber?

I have 24 Years of experience and work for myself I do Repair and New install and specialize in Ceiling leaks I can give you a fair Price for my service as I have a low overhead My name is Mike 317-485-5449 317-728-9698

Happy Pets In-Home Pet Care

A less stressful and economical alternative to boarding with loving care for your pets in the comfort of your home.

Experience in Exotics.

Insured/Bonded Member of Pet Sitters Associates LLC happypetsitter@gmail.com 317-645-6043 References available

In-Home Tutoring

Master’s Degree Instructors SAT/ACT Test Prep, Math, English, Study skills, and all subjects Corporate Training & Education Programs Available Call 317 776 7615

Nails by Hilliary 317-730-2544

To your door nail services.

Great for moms, or anyone in a nursing or assisted living facilities. Buy a Spa pedicure get a manicure for FREE!! *Ask about my frequent customer discount *We do Spa parties for any occasion.

“Let me take care of you”

www.currentzionsville.com

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

910-6990

.com

Neighborhood Sale April 26-28 Thursday and Friday 8-4 Saturday 8-12 136th Street and Springmill

Donations of gowns — tax deductible Gowns — greatly discounted Proceeds donated to local charities Gowns from $100 (317)796-9432 BridesRevisted.org Gayla@BridesRevisted.org

Gowns for the Greatest Good Business Opportunity AMAZING $49 Home Business!

Anyone can do this…

Most Need This.

Local Resident wants YOU to Prosper And to become “Rich, Skinny & Healthy” Your Online Training to Wealth www.kirk22.com or 317-557-3524 Hamilton County Wide Open

Auction

Neighborhood Garage Sale Fri, May 11th 8a-5p Sat, May 12th 8a-3p Located in Carmel 136th and Hazel Dell

Now Hiring

Every Thursday Night 6pm Auction Zip #26565 14000 St. Rd. 32E, Noblesville, IN 765.606.6001 Always accepting clean consignments.

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

RECEPTIONIST/OPTICAL SHOP Optical shop/front desk receptionist

North side optical shop seeks a full-time employee with healthcare experience who can manage front desk responsibilities including greeting and checking in patients; answering phones; updating patient demographic information such as insurance; verify/authorize vision insurance plans including VSP, Eyemed and Spectera; prepare charts for next day’s patients; schedule follow up appointments and collect co-pays.

The candidate should be well-rounded in all optical shop and optometry needs including assisting a busy optometrist with preliminary patient exams and selecting, adjusting and dispensing eyewear.

Must have demonstrated excellence in communication skills, good computer skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, multitask and remain calm under pressure. Previous health care experience required.

Please send resume labeled OPTICAL SHOP and three professional references to optometrist_position@yahoo.com or via fax to 317-274-5550

OPTICIAN Optician wanted for new optical shop opening in soon in Boone County.

Experienced required.

The optician candidate should be competent in selecting, dispensing and adjusting eyewear.

Prefer experience with VSP, Eyemed and Spectera. Responsibilities also include frame purchasing and contact lens ordering, verification and instruction. Candidate should be able to order eyeglasses and contact lenses online and also should be able to assist with front desk operation duties that include updating patient demographic information, insurance details, and assisting with patient check in and check out.

Please send resume labeled OPTICIAN and three professional references to pickett@iupui. edu or via fax to 317-274-5550

NOW HIRING Direct Support Professional Dependable, energetic and compassionate caregiver needed to provide personal care, meal prep, goal attainment and household assistance for female teenaged developmentally disabled individual primarily in their home, some community assistance is required.

Must have reliable transportation, Valid Indiana Driver License, vehicle insurance; pass all criminal history, background and physical requirements. Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.

Hours needed: Mon 3pm to 8pm (during school year); 11am to 4pm (during summer break); Sun 10am to 6pm year round. tstowers@lelhomeservicesllc.com PHONE: 317-387-1443 FAX: 317-356-6661

NOW HIRING

Kitchen Help and Waitstaff needed: Westfield area. 317-804-2081

TOWN OF FISHERS

Now Hiring Seasonal Laborers Work outside! Be part of maintaining Fishers’ streets, parks, and facilities.

Approx. 30-35 hrs/wk. Some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

For more information and to apply visit: www.fishers.in.us A Noblesville business seeking a

part-time/seasonal driver

to make deliveries throughout Indiana.

All trips will be day trips starting and ending in Noblesville. The position does not require any driving experience, nor a CDL, but does require a person with a clean driving record and one who would be comfortable driving a one ton flatbed truck and pulling a trailer. We will pay an hourly wage based on experience.To apply, send resume or cover letter to bboyer@ watermarkeps.com

Respected local pet care company

Skip’s Auctions Gallery

489.4444 ext. 202

is looking for exceptional part-time adult dog walkers and pet sitters as we expand our business. Sitters must reside in zip codes 46074, 46032 or 46033 and requires work experience with dogs and cats. Email petsitjob@yahoo.com for complete job description

Current in Zionsville

SportClips is Now Hiring for A NEW Store opening in Carmel at 126th & Meridian.

We are hiring for all positions including Managers and Stylists.

We offer great pay, commission and benefits. Love what you do, love where you work. Interested applicants should call Shea at 317-223-1210 or apply online at www.sportclips.com

Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville

Hiring immediately for Office Manager.

Accepting applications for summer part-time staff and camp counselors.

Apply in person or send applications/ resumes to 1448 Conner St.

NOW HIRING

Full & part time positions available, Monday thru Friday, start time 5 p.m.

Must have your own car, clean criminal background and a minimum of one year verifiable employment in the last 18 months. Please call 317-252-9795; leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible

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