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“Staycationing” in Carmel for

Spring Break

Conner Prairie President & CEO Ellen Rosenthal hosts a hearty harvest of children’s activities for families staying close to home

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River Oaks Community Church Embraces Carmel, Technology ROCC’s mission in relation to Carmel is to “provide followers of Jesus Christ an intimate setting for worshiping and serving God, in a way which a small church is especially well suited.” Part of this mission includes building a strong sense of small group community and strong friendships.

Neil Cox, a member of ROCC says, “ROCC is kind of the perfect size, so as we gather to worship and learn together, people can still feel comfortably ‘at home’, children and all.” Cox adds, “It’s a very caring place.”

By Jonathan Haag River Oaks Community Church 13200 Old Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 575-9568 www.myrocc.com www.rocctv.com

Over the past twenty years, River Oaks Community Church (ROCC) has provided an intimate setting for people from Carmel and beyond to gather as a community and worship. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Dominic Francese, Pastor of ROCC, about the mission and future of this particular body of believers.

Unique to ROCC is the calling to “bring the life of the church both on-site and online.” This calling involves bringing stories and sermons to the virtual world via video. Pastor Francese calls this new medium of reaching out the “Click and Mortar” church. These creative videos allow for a wide range of topics to be viewed and discussed. As well, ROCC has provided a series devoted to children, “Kid’s Corner.”

Francese estimates that the addition of online small groups and interactive Bible studies will probably take at least two years to come to fruition.

Pastor Francese tells me that

Beyond the small group community atmosphere and the uniqueness of becoming a “Click and Mortar” church, ROCC is a host site for Angel Food, a nationally known grocery assistance ministry. Angel Food provides food relief at a deeply discounted price for those in need. ROCC adds, “Anyone can receive the benefits of this ministry; there are no applications or qualifications.”

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ate outreach events. ROCC describes the intent of this partnership is “to have periodic ROCC-Trinity fun outings and meal fellowships that culminate in joint outreach work projects.”

Moving beyond Carmel and Indianapolis, ROCC sends a team to work in Nicaragua every year for 10-14 days.

The purposes of these trips are to help build schools, renovate orphanages, etc.

These ministries listed are not just programs. They are the heartbeat and the passion of the people of ROCC. Cox says, “It’s pretty amazing how a church our size can be so impacting … whether through our neighborhood food program, our multicultural involvement with an inner-city church, and mission trips to Nicaragua, not to mention the church’s aggregate impact through so many online involvements.”

ROCC encourages you to hang out with them in person every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. You can visit ROCC at 13200 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032 or visit them online at www.myrocc.com and www.rocctv.com.

Opposite page: Pastor Dominic Francese shoots video for the church’s website. Above: Francese, Bible in tow, in the “ROCC Forest” at the River Oaks Community Church. Left: Pastor of Student Ministries Brian Wrasman’s intro video on the ROCC TV website (www.rocctv.com).

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Wigging Out

Trying to work the “Maple Sugar” wig model, which I found disturbingly comfortable.

vivor books, funny cancer books, sad cancer books, everything. And the one topic that was prominently discussed in all of the books was the loss of hair due to chemotherapy, or more importantly, the fear of the loss of hair from chemotherapy. I was so surprised to read that for many women the first question they asked after being diagnosed with cancer was, “Am I going to lose my hair?” It’s been such an interesting journey, this breast cancer thing, because there are so many obvious physical indications that you are sick, or have been sick, and the parts of the body most affected are those that are intrinsically associated with female beauty. I mean, the amount of time I have spent in my relatively short life worrying about how either my boobs or hair looked is incalculable. And right now I’m walking around and almost everybody knows there’s something off about them both. It’s a hard, hard thing. It is very difficult right now to look at a Victoria’s Secret catalog with all the cleavage and long, thick manes of hair and not feel a little deflated.

By Jennifer Alderman

So when I found out that I was definitely going to have chemotherapy, I decided to try and maintain some control over the situation. I began proactively researching wigs, buying pretty scarves and hats, and making a game plan for how I was going to cut my hair before it fell out and donate it to a charity. My first course of action was shopping for and buying a wig. Wigs are tricky. If you get it right you just look like you’re having an excellent hair day all the time and no one is the wiser, but if you get it wrong, you end up looking like a reject from the Hair Club for Men (“I’m not just the President, I’m a client!”). Wigs come in an amazing variety of shades, shapes, and textures, and can be made from either human hair or synthetic hair. For a good wig I had been prepared to spend anywhere from $200-800, and generally insurance companies are reluctant to help cover any or all of the cost of the wig for patients. With a budget and rough idea in mind of what I wanted, I set out with my friend (and fellow atCarmel writer) Mindy to purchase a wig. I did a lot of asking around and found a wig specialist who came highly recommended. We headed over to her home-based salon and began the weird task of picking out my wig. I was a little nervous about the whole situation, but having a good friend with me made all the difference. Mindy asked questions I was too distracted to think about, and helped keep the mood light and fun. The first model I tried on was called “Maple Sugar,” and I have decided that if I ever take up exotic dancing (which I may have to in order to pay some of these medical bills), I’m adopting “Maple Sugar” as my stage name.

This wig had a certain rocker vibe, and was several shades lighter than my own hair, and I was shocked to find how quickly the completely different look grew on me. I began to consider the possibility that I was a groupie for the Rolling Stones in a past life. However, since the ultimate goal was to

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with the head shaving and the wig shopping, it may be a slightly more “rocked out” version of me.

find a wig that closely resembled my natural hair, we moved on. I ended up choosing a synthetic wig, for both budget and aesthetic reasons, one shade lighter than my own hair and a bit longer and thicker. I figured since this was probably a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, I should have a little fun with it.

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After buying my wig and starting chemo, I knew the next item on the agenda was cutting my hair. According to statistics, almost 100% of people receiving the chemotherapy drugs I am getting will lose their hair. Typically, the hair starts falling out about 14 days after the first treatment, with the rest of it falling out over the next 7-9 days. A few days before the two-week mark, I decided to beat the chemo to the punch and cut it off myself. Again, this gave me some additional control over an inevitable situation, and it also allowed me to cut my hair while it was still in good shape so that I could donate it to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is an organization that collects hair donations and uses the hair to make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition or treatment for an illness. I hated the thought of my perfectly good hair going in the trash can, and I felt like this was another opportunity to take a negative and flip it to a positive. The whole family gathered in our bathroom, and everyone pitched in and helped cut my hair, then shaved my head. I have to say, if you have never had the chance or need to shave your head, it is a very liberating experience. We experimented along the way. I let my husband shave a horseshoe in the side of my head for the Colts, then we shaved both sides and shaped the top into a Mohawk, and then I cut down the Mohawk and sported a spiky punk look for a few minutes. Again, the rocker chic look felt strangely comfortable, reinforcing my growing suspicion that perhaps I am the reincarnation of Janis Joplin or there is some sort of dark family secret I don’t know about involving my Mom and a backstage visit with Mick Jagger. Finally, we shaved all my hair off, and I was thankful to find my head had a nice round shape and not at all bumpy or pointy as I feared.

Even my two boys got in on the rocker wig fun.

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Dealing with Dementia When the symptoms of dementia strike someone we love, it can make us feel powerless. Understanding this condition and the diseases that cause it can at least arm us with information to help us deal with the condition.

According to a Mayo Clinic blog written by Angela Lunde, “The term dementia refers to a set of symptoms, not the disease itself. These symptoms might include language difficulty, loss of recent memory or poor judgment.” It follows then that the symptoms of dementia are actually caused by other diseases. Jon C. Thompson, Psy.D., HSPP, Clinical Services Manager of the Department of Neuropsychology at St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute, highlighted several of the more common causes of dementia, although many others exist.

• Alzheimer’s disease • Vascular dementia • Frontotemporal dementia • Dementia secondary to Parkinson’s disease • Dementia secondary to Huntington’s disease • Dementia secondary to head trauma Jon C. Thompson, Psy.D., HSPP, is the Clinical Services Manager of the Department of Neuropsychology at St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute.

Of those, the two most common causes of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia; the general public is often the most familiar with Alzheimer’s disease because it accounts for over 50% of the cases of dementia.

The symptoms, the treatment and the prognosis vary depending upon the underlying cause of dementia. Unfortunately, some estimates indicate that fewer than 50% of people with dementia will be officially diagnosed with a disease. Even after diagnosis, many people with dementia struggle to take their prescribed medications appropriately.

By Jane VanOsdol It is an unfortunate fact, but one that cannot be ignored: most of us know someone whose life has been afflicted by dementia. It could be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or a spouse. Dementia is devastating because it is so personal; it robs a person of the very essence of what makes them unique.

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“Staycationing” in Carmel for

Spring Break

By Mindy Fleming

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a popular destination for families looking for a fun, educational day out. Inset: Just off of Michigan Road and I-465 is the Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park featuring the Lazy River (photo by Pam Zajac).

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lame it on the soft economy. Maybe I put off booking those airline tickets too long. For whatever reason, I find myself staying put this spring break while all our friends head to sunny Florida. To stave off mutiny with my kids who are coming down off their cabin fever, I came up with some local ideas to keep them busy and me sane during spring break.

If you are staying in town with small children, I would suggest you stock up on plenty of craft supplies, Disney movies, snacks and fill your play date schedule. Team up with other adults to share the parenting responsibilities just in case Suzie forgets and pours herself a caffeinated Mountain Dew. Besides, it’s easier if you have an adult back-up system if someone needs to pee.

Going out of the house? My first recommendation is Conner Prairie in Fishers. It has a great indoor play area, craft tables and is very educational for younger and older children. They are open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

They have several workshops throughout March and April so check their website at www.connerprairie.org for dates and times.

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Another favorite is the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Most of you know it was voted one of the best children’s museums in the country, and rightfully so. It is wonderful! They have areas and activities for all ages. Family Free Night is the first Thursday of the month from 4-8 p.m. Visit www.childrensmuseum.org to see what is going on during your trip.

If your kids think you are old, take them to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Arts. It is the only museum in the Midwest of its kind. There is an interactive stagecoach exhibit, as well as a dress-up area and a photo opportunity on a real horse saddle! Kids of all ages will enjoy this hidden treasure. Go to www.eiteljorg.org for more information. But let’s not forget about the other museums in and around Indianapolis and Carmel, such as the House of Miniatures in Carmel, the Indiana Museum of Art and Indiana State Museum just to name a few.

If the weather cooperates, the Indianapolis Zoo is a great place to explore with kids of all energy levels. If we’re lucky enough to have Florida-like weather in Indiana, take a bike ride along the Monon Trail. Make sure you stop at Bub’s Burgers for an ice cream or burger (Tip: Don’t dare Junior to get his picture on the wall, it will only embarrass him and inflate your bill). For a detailed map and information go to www.indianatrails.org.

The Monon Center in Carmel is another fabulous place to spend some time, and you don’t have to be a member. They have an indoor pool with a zero-entry area, a slide for the smaller kiddos and a bigger slide for those braver kiddos!

But that is just the half of it; they have tons of classes and activities to attend such as toddler open gym, dance classes, karate, swim lessons, even egg hunts in April! Download their registration brochure for a complete list of offerings at www.carmelclayparks.com.

A few more fun places to go are Monkey Joe’s (off 86th near Outback Steakhouse) and Bouncertown at Clay Terrace in Carmel. What kid doesn’t like inflatable fun? Not only do both places offer areas for smaller children to play safely, but they also have food available!

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Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park at I-465 and Michigan Road. This supersized Holiday Inn houses the area’s largest indoor water park, Crazy CoCo’s Arcade, Calypso Cafe, and even a fitness center. You don’t have to spend the night to enjoy the fun; wristbands are available for $20 per person per day. I’d recommend you make an overnight trip out of your stay, but make reservations soon. Call 317-8729790 or visit www.caribbeancovewaterpark.com for reservations.

I don’t have room to write about it all, so if you know some other good ideas, post them on atCarmel.com as a “comment” to this story online. Now it’s time to make your play dates and get something on the calendar!

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Top: Just one of many activity rooms at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Below: For indoor inflatable fun, stop by Monkey Joe’s in Castleton.

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Carmel’s Winter Color Guard is World Class

By Mindy Fleming Carmel’s Winter Color Guard director is Rosie Queen. Staff Includes: Mike Gaines, Keith Potter, Andy Toth, Michael Townsend, Joshua Benningfield, Matthew Follo, Daniel Holland, and Brady Sanders.

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When you hear the words “World Guard,” most of us think of some military force or group. However, to Carmel High School, the term is far from that. To local residents, World Guard means greatness, dedication, and to be the best of the best.

To be a part of the Winter Color Guard is to be at the highest level of competition and achievement possible.

To be a part of this elite squad, a participant must first be a part of the 35 flag participants for Carmel’s Marching Band, which is also known as Color Guard.

This group coordinates their dance and flag routine to the music of the band on

a football field. But in the off season (December through April), this same group, whittled down to only 25 through an extensive audition process, continues in what is called Winter Guard. Winter Guard does not use music from the band, but rather performs to its own mix of music and specialized choreography on a gymnasium floor.

So what’s the big deal about Carmel’s World Guard? These ladies have made their way to the top of their class status in just four years, which is unheard of. Most teams don’t even make it to World Guard status. “This has been a huge achievement,” explains Rosie Queen, World Guard Director and founder. “We are a fairly new team and to make it that far in such a short period of time is just amazing.”

Being in the World Guard Class means not only are you competing against teams from the United States, but also international teams, such as Japan and Europe. “Last year we placed 4th,” said Queen. “And we are trying to work our way into the top 3, which is a difficult task!”

The guard’s practice regiment is grueling. Guard members, who are all high school girls, go straight from the marching band season (May through December) into the winter guard season ending in April, taking only a week off for the holidays. This means they are practicing in some way, shape

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or form throughout most of the year.

“The level of dedication is unbelievable,” says Miller. “That is why they are so successful.”

During the school year, the guard practices three nights a week for three hours, every Saturday for eight hours when they are preparing for competition, and up to 6 hours a week during their “Dance Performance” class at the high school.

“It is really fun, but a lot of hard work,” said Rachel Zimmer, who is a freshman on the team. “You get plenty of exercise!”

Zimmer also explained that by joining the guard she was able to meet a lot of new people before she entered high school. “We are like one big family.”

“I’m so thrilled about the opportunity my daughter, Rachael, has in the guard,” said Sherri Zimmer, Rachael’s mother.

“I was in color guard during high school and my husband played the trumpet in the marching band. It taught us so many life lessons. I love watching these girls practice and compete. I just stand there amazed at their showmanship and dedication,” she says.

“The most important factor is the growth you see in the young ladies, the self-confidence they gain, and the strong work ethic that is required,” says Queen. “The program builds life skills that are wonderful tools for these high school girls to have. There are a lot of valuable lessons learned.”

On top of upholding such a grueling practice schedule, the logistics of managing the program can be just as challenging. “It takes an entire team of people to get us organized,” explains Queen. “There’s everything from costumes, flags and choreography to chaperones, staff and parents. I also have full support from the band directors, which is crucial for our program to continue to grow,” she adds.

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rectors, instructors, choreographers and parents. Under their direction, the girls have accomplished unbelievable success in the color guard world.”

The program is funded primarily from member fees, as well as support from the Band Boosters and typical fundraising efforts, such as bake sales, car washes, pancake breakfasts and dinners.

In addition, a mini-clinic for elementary through high school age students will be held on April 17, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and will include instruction on basic flag techniques, a performance, a pizza lunch and a T-shirt. The fee is $40.

The Carmel World Guard’s 2010 production is entitled, “You Never Know …,” which is based off the famous Forrest Gump quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” You can see these ladies perform at the WGI Indy Regional Prelims & Finals on March 13 & 14. For a complete list of competition dates and more information, visit carmelbands.org/winterguard.html.

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Carmel HS Dance Marathon Raises Over $170,000 On Feb. 20, over 1,000 CHS students participated in Dance Marathon, packing the freshman cafeteria in an effort to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital.

This year’s marathon raised $174,545.72, topping last year’s total of around $159,000. (By Sara Rogers, www.hilite.org)

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Kindergarten: Ready or Not

July 26 – pretty close to the September 1st cut-off for Carmel kindergarten programs.

I have spent countless hours talking to friends, family and educators to help me make, what feels like, the biggest decision in my daughter’s life. Writing this story has helped me and will hopefully help you, too.

Jill Schlies, Pre-Kindergarten teacher at St. Peter’s Preschool works individually with (L) Kori Dues and (R) Grace Fleming on writing their first names.

By Mindy Fleming March begins the registration process for most Hamilton County kindergarten programs. The decision to send your child with or without a late summer birthday, I’m sure has already crossed your mind. At least it has in mine. I have a daughter, Grace, who will turn 5 on

My search for answers to kindergarten readiness started at Grace’s preschool, St. Peter’s. Lori Jannsen, the Preschool Director, who has taught every level of preschool, was so kind in offering some great information. “Children who struggle socially, who are less mature or not as confident (usually those with late summer birthdays) might need more time to grow and develop,” said Jannsen. “St. Peter’s is a developmentally focused preschool and we look at each child individually to see where they are. We also believe that parents play a huge part in making that decision.” Jannsen went on to say that building on skills such as being able to stand in line, participate in group activities and asking for help will help them academically. “Developmental and social skills take time to achieve. Academics can always be learned.”

Jill Schlies is a preschool teacher (Grace’s teacher) at St. Peter’s with over 20 years experience in education. She says there is a lot you can do at home to help prepare your child for kindergarten. “Read with your child every day, attend library or other educational classes or activities, have them zip or button their own clothes, create art projects, construct with play dough, and organize play dates with other

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children.” Schlies explains that the more experiences you give your child, the better they are at developing not only their fine motor skills, but also development in general.

A child’s birth date is not necessarily a factor in making a decision to go to kindergarten. Schlies continues to say, “They have to be mature enough to handle the social situations in kindergarten and be developmentally ready, regardless of how old or young they are.”

I continued my quest for answers by asking my good friend and fellow atCarmel writer, Jenny Alderman. She is not a stranger to making this decision. Last year she went through the exact same thing with her son Casey, whose fifth birthday is in late July as well. “We had to make a decision that was right for us,” explained Alderman. “We decided to go ahead and send Casey, and so far so good, he’s doing great.”

explains Langhammer. “The parents know their children the best and preschool teachers have good input as well.” Langhammer says it is helpful for children to know a few things before they enter kindergarten.

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On the opposite end, Carmel residents Matt and Michelle Schmid waited to send their daughter, Kendall, whose birthday is in June. “Academically she was ready, but she was lacking the maturity and wasn’t ready socially,” said Michelle. “She just needed another year to grow.”

I ended my journey by talking with Sarah Langhammer, a kindergarten teacher at Carmel Elementary School, about the kindergarten program and what is expected from the incoming students in August. “There is no right or wrong answer on whether or not to send your child to kindergarten,”

Carmel Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Sarah Langhammer with students (clockwise) Simeon Bright, Anna “banana” Hoffman, Kyle Schug, Sean Reeves and Audry Kunce during a group activity.

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(From Previous Page) kindergarteners are: identify letters by name (both upper and lowercase), identify letter sounds and recognize numbers 1-10,” says Langhammer. She also said these expectations, if not yet mastered, shouldn’t be a deciding factor whether or not to send your child.

By the way, my mom told me I had to pass the “lolly pop” test before I went into kindergarten (this was in 1979), and one of the items on the test was to be able to tie your shoes. According to Langhammer, “The majority of my students don’t know how to tie their shoes at the beginning of the year and it is not a requirement for entering kindergarten. This is something they have to learn at home, along with button-

ing coats and zipping up zippers.” Whew! That was a close one. Grace hasn’t mastered tying her shoes yet.

As the first semester of Miss Langhammer’s kindergarten class comes to an end, the first report card goes out. I will highlight the categories and some examples of what kindergarteners are evaluated on after the first semester: • Social Development-Displays self confidence, shows enthusiasm for learning, and participates in group discussions and activities.

• Reading-Can add a sound to a word to make a new word, can count the number of syllables in a word, and can produce rhyming words.

• Writing-Writes upper and lowercase letters correctly, writes the sounds heard in a word, and uses simple sentences.

• Math-Can count 20 or more objects, can count 1-100 orally, can name the days of the week and months of the year.

“The report card content is a good resource to give an idea of what the kindergarteners are assessed on at this point in the year,” says Langhammer. “Obviously not all the standards are mastered at this point; many skills are still in the developing stage in January. Our goal is to have these skills mastered by the end of May.” You can visit Langhammer’s

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classroom website at www.myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/ slangham/ to get the entirety of the report card contents and other valuable information.

Social development and maturity levels should also be considered when sending your child to kindergarten. Langhammer says one important skill is whether or not your child can sit still for 15 minutes or longer. And again, she says this is not a mandatory skill to have.

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, “The traditional signs of readiness to start kindergarten are that a child can follow one to three step instructions, behave well in the classroom, and can get along well with peers.” Some other signs include sharing, paying attention, use of a pencil and paint brushes and curiosity of trying new activities.

Though St. Peter’s is primarily a developmental preschool, they also teach the academic piece as well. “We make sure the kids learn how to write their name and know their letters and numbers,” explains Jannsen. “We do our best to make sure our pre-k program is ready to take the big leap into kindergarten.”

Several studies compiled by Leslie Barden Smith, author of Kindergarten Readiness, have shown that “by third grade there is no measurable academic advantage to delayed entry

…and children who entered school relatively young did not appear to be disadvantaged academically in the long-run.”

To find out more about St. Peters Preschool or for enrollment information visit their website at www.stpeterscarmel.org/psphilosophy or if you just need some advice on kindergarten readiness.

Kindergarten registration is on March 17 from 9 a.m.noon and 1-3:00 p.m. at the school your child will attend.

There is also an evening Kindergarten registration available on March 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at College Wood Elementary and Forest Dale Elementary. You can also visit Carmel Clay School’s website at www1.ccs.k12. in.us/district/kindergarten.

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A Weather Man’s Running Plan

By Paul Poteet

I don’t always have a plan.

Even as I type this, there probably should be an outline, or some notes next to me. There SHOULD be.

I have discovered some of the fun of life is not knowing what’s next. Believe me, a couple of weeks in the weather forecasting business will remind you that you don’t always know what’s next.

I don’t mean you shouldn’t save some money. I don’t mean you shouldn’t look both ways before crossing the street. But you can spend too much time planning, and too little time doing.

About 3 years ago I started DOING something. I started running. My only plan was to get my youngest son out

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of the house, away from all controllers, screens, and massively multiplayer online role-playing games. C’mon, we could run around the block in less time than it took me to write the last sentence. We started slow. A half mile here, suddenly it’s a mile, then it’s a mile and a half. Soon I was out of the neighborhood and running on my own. My son wasn’t hooked, but the old man was. I very gradually got to the point where I could run 4, 6, 8 miles at a stretch. I ran my first mini-marathon two years ago. This time my older son joined me, and we discovered that we were in the middle of a moving party, and had a blast.

I was so smitten that I ran another half marathon just a few weeks later, the Sunburst in South Bend. I discovered not every half marathon was a Mardi Gras like Indy, but I still had fun. Really, what other way am I going to be able to run into Notre Dame Stadium with Touchdown Jesus looking down on me, and dramatic music playing? So I’ve kept going. I’ve run the Geist Half twice, the Indianapolis Marathon (halfway) twice, both times with my running partner/ son. I also made it (verrrry slowly) through 26.2 miles of the inaugural Monumental Marathon. I think I’d like to try a marathon again. For that, you have to do some planning.

And some training. Ibuprofen helps.

Did someone say training? I’m a wuss. I don’t run outside once it gets too cold. And I KNOW when it’s too cold … it’s my job. That’s why I’m a fan of Cardinal Fitness Center of Carmel. Again, I didn’t plan it, but I’m glad I found them.

The facility on 146th Street is often busy, but I’ve never had to wait for a workout. They have treadmills, of course, and also cross trainers, ellipticals, and stair climbers. I go to Cardinal even when I can run outside. Getting in running shape spurred me to be in better shape overall, so I visit Cardinal year-round to use their strength training equipment. Obviously I could use a lot more time with that stuff (the camera subtracts 10 pounds of muscle), but that’s the beauty of Cardinal Fitness. Professionals can help you reach another level, or you can try to get there yourself. It’s your plan!

Cardinal has a non-intimidating, relaxed atmosphere. A cool staff starting at the top with Bryan Hammes, the general manager. Month-to-month deals, and even child care for the little ones.

For me and my NOT so little one the spring racing season beckons, and I can’t wait to stop talking about snow. Make a spring resolution, and stop into Cardinal Fitness Center Carmel and take a look around. They are online at www.gocardinalcarmel.com. I’ll see you online at www.paulpoteet.com, and hopefully at the finish line!

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Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder put your inner self at rest.

Listen to the soft splashing effects and let your mind take you to the destination of your choice. Imagine a nice stroll on the beach, fishing at your favorite spot, or whatever your imagination desires.

The happy feelings that I experienced just last season seem so remote now that the warmth of the sun has been overshadowed by the bitter cold face of old man winter. The once inspiring view out of my kitchen window now renders melancholic feelings. Summer’s array of beautifully colored flowers and the splashing sounds from the waterfall in the pond are now frozen in time. I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also referred to as S.A.D. S.A.D. is a type of depression, which can range from mild to extreme sadness, specifically during the winter months.

This is due to a decrease of daylight hours, which plays a vital role in providing mood altering chemicals to the body.

Many people who suffer from S.A.D. simply wait for spring to come so that their symptoms begin to dissipate. However, I am aware that many people with S.A.D. do not want to suffer during the seemingly never-ending winter months, so I have compiled a few simple tips to help you cope.

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your lawn, chances are you have mice paying you a visit.

Step 2 – As soon as possible, you should spread a preemergent weed killer over the entire surface of your lawn.

This will kill any weed seed leftover in your lawn from last year and prevent dandelions from popping up as well as any other broadleafed weeds. The pre-emergent of choice is a natural product. It is called Corn Gluten Pre-Emerge and is handled by many farm and garden centers as well as many big-box stores. Be sure to read the label and get only corn gluten as this will not pollute your yard and will act as your first application of lawn fertilizer as well.

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By Mindy Fleming Rob Delaby, a Carmel resident and owner of Shane’s Landscaping and Design, is ready to take the snowblades off his fleet of trucks and prep for spring.

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It’s time to think “green” when it comes to spring clean-up for your landscaping. Once the warm spring weather arrives, our thoughts lean toward the outdoors and how we can spruce up our yards so we are rewarded in the summer. Rob Delaby, Carmel resident and owner of Shane’s Landscape and Design, agreed to give us insider tips to get our yards looking like we hired a pro, without actually doing so.

“With natural organic fertilizers, pre-emergents and some elbow grease, you will have the best looking yard on the block,” explains Delaby. “Just follow my easy steps below.”

Step 1 – Remove all the dead branches, sticks and dead leaves leftover from winter. It is imperative the leaves get picked up immediately, especially oak leaves, as they do not let any plants or grass breathe. Also take the time to look closely at your lawn – is there any evidence of moles? If you have any channels that were burrowed in the surface of

Step 3 – If you detect moles in your yard, or had moles last year, you should apply Milky Spore to your lawn first thing in the spring. This kills the grubs in your lawn naturally, which are the larvae of Japanese Beetles, and they are natural food for the moles. Remove their food source and they’ll go away (maybe to your neighbor). Milky Spore is the most environmentally responsible thing you can use for moles and it is by far the longest lasting-more than any inorganic substance.

Step 4 – Spread a 2” to 3” layer of hardwood mulch in all of your landscape beds. Be sure to sprinkle the corn gluten down before you lay down the bark. Keep in mind that one cubic yard of hardwood mulch will cover about 150 square feet of bedding area. Dyed mulches will hold their color longer through the summer, and are safe for pets and landscapes because they are colored with a vegetable based dye. Mulch will add a fertilizer component to your landscape beds as it decomposes. Be sure to “fluff-up” or turn over your bark by mid-summer to make it last much longer.

Step 5 – Lawn edging is your next step. If you like your beds to run right up to your lawn you can address this is in a couple of ways. I prefer to use a small Troy-Bilt rear-tine tiller, which cuts about a 12” clean, vertical path. This can give you a nice crisp line of freshly tilled edge to your lawn and is as easy as running the tiller over it just a couple of times a year. The second way is by the use of a lawn edger or a straight-bladed shovel. However, it is much more labor intensive.

Step 6 – Lastly, give your lawn a good soaking with your irrigation system or lawn sprinklers. This will activate the milky spore and the corn gluten.

“To help your landscaping look ‘fresh’ all summer long, don’t forget to turn over your mulch, edge your landscape beds and walkways, and trim your bushes every month,” says Delaby. “You might also consider planting some perennials to keep the colors bright too. Plant them in containers for your porch or plant them directly into your landscape beds.”

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