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U.S. 31 and Range Line Road is the latest intersection to begin construction.

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FLOwRiDER tO bE PREviEwED At CARMEL CLAy PARkS EvEnt – The new Carmel Clay Parks Foundation will host a unique event on May 18 at the Monon Commu-nity Center water park in Carmel’s Central Park. The event – Foundation Fantasia 2012: Surf’s Up – will welcome an expected 300 guests for an evening of cocktails, buffet, wine tasting, silent auction, garden train, live entertainment and a special preview of the FlowRider, a new water park feature that will provide actual surfing experiences for park patrons when it opens to the public later in May.

SnAPShOtS: GRAin ELEvAtOR DEMOLitiOn – Check back for photo updates on the demolition of the grain elevator.

ROyAL GALLERy OF RUGS OPEnS ShOwROOM – Pedcor Companies announced Royal Gallery of Rugs Inc. has opened a 2,000-square-foot retail showroom on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center in Carmel. The new showroom caters to retail customers and design professionals. Royal Gallery of Rugs features rugs from an array of nations like Egypt, Turkey and Tibet, with sizes ranging from 2-by-3-foot rugs to palace-size rugs. Visitors can expect to find a varied selection of styles to please all tastes and budgets, whether looking for an Oriental-, Persian- or contemporary-style rug. Custom orders can be accommodated for many rug styles, and all rugs can be shipped or delivered within Indiana. Other services include rug repairs, cleaning and restoration.

Changes in absentee voting – New this year for voters wishing to cast an absentee/early ballot in person must enter the Government and Judicial Center through the west doors of the building back by the plaza area. No longer can voters come in the front doors on Eighth Street for vot-ing purposes. Absentee voting is available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to May 4; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 5; and 8 a.m. to noon May 7.

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As Judy Payne watched her home burn in the early morning light of a March day, she thought about what she would have grabbed and saved, had she just been granted a little more time to do so.

“That’s what we always talk about,” remarked the Carmel resident a week after the life-changing event forced her from her bed and into an extended hotel stay. “We make note of what we would take if our home was on fire, but the truth is, we rarely have the luxury of doing so when a fire breaks out.”

Such was the case with the Payne home, when a predawn light-ning strike started a smoldering attic fire that never set off alarms for an early alert to danger. It was only after Bill Payne (who stayed home later than usual that morning) noticed electrical oddities and heard strange sounds in the family home of 16 years that the couple sensed danger and scurried outside, dialing 911.

The firefighters responding to that call, it turned out, saved ex-actly the items Judy would have rescued if she could have – as she stood on the curb, receiving blankets and words of comfort from caring, thoughtful neighbors, thinking her treasured memories were going up in smoke.

“All I could think about was my daughter’s 20-plus pieces of art-work, my son’s perfect-game bowling award, my wedding dress and flower girl dresses,” recalled Judy, “assuming they were all gone.”

“In the heat of the moment,” shared Bill, “it didn’t seem any ac-tion on the part of the fire department could occur quickly enough. In review, I found the Carmel Fire Dept. was staffed by trained, caring professionals that knew exactly what they were doing, and in

the end, saved not only our house, but most of the contents.” According to Carmel Fire Marshal Bruce Knott, once a fire is es-

sentially out, firefighters are in charge of “doing as little destruction as possible” through a process called “salvage and overhaul,” which takes place while a structure still smolders, but before the investiga-tion process (when walls and ceilings are torn out) begins.

“We try to take out, move or tarp property deemed valuable, depending on the situation,” stated Knott, who recalls finding a wedding album in one completely burned home, “and we have been a department that has done a considerable job when it comes to salvage.”

“These firefighters go beyond putting out the fire because they are more than just firefighters – they are people who care,” said Judy.

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Sheryl Crow, Johnny Mathis, Menahem Pressler, BBC Concert Or-chestra, LeAnn Rimes, Celtic Thunder and B.B. King high-light the 2012-2013 season at The Center for the Performing Arts – home of the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater.

The 2012-2013 Season, presented by St.Vincent Health, will offer five subscription series: Classics, Songbook, Jazz and Blues, Country and Bluegrass and Dance. Additional performances, including Pop, Spotlight, Fam-ily and Holiday, will be included in the 2012-2013 season as single-ticket events.

“I’m certain subscribers will be delighted with our lineup of iconic musicians and perform-ers,” said Artistic Director Michael Feinstein.

“The new season was conceived as a showcase for artistic beauty, and our guests fully embrace the Center’s focus on world-class performances.

From the lyrical vocals of Johnny Mathis to the expressive footwork of Savion Glover, I can hardly wait to share the sea-son ahead. Each series is com-posed of the best and brightest, backed by their impeccable artistic reputations.”

Highlights include concerts by BBC Con-cert Orchestra, China National Symphony Orchestra, Celtic Thunder and B.B. King. The Country series brings Josh Turner, Martina McBride and the Oak Ridge Boys. Dance performances include Savion Glover and MOMIX.

To subscribe, call the Center’s box office at 843-3800. The complete season lineup is avail-able at www.thecenterpresents.org.

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hCLA ACCEPtinG APPLiCA-tiOnS FOR 2012-2013 CLASS – The Hamilton County Leader-ship Academy, a program that identifies and prepares people for leadership positions in the community, is accepting ap-plications for the 2012-2013 class. The class is in session from September through June 2013. Applicants are judged on “leader-ship capability, interest in commu-nity affairs and ability to commit an intensive program and a desire for increased personal commu-nity service.” On May 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the Westfield City Ser-vices Building, an informational meeting will be held for people interested in the program. More information can be found at www.hcla.net or by calling Jill Doyle at 379-1879.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTCarmelFest is operated by the Rotary Club of Carmel with the help of business leaders, gener-ous sponsors and com-mitted volunteers. The Rotary Club raises money to support the festival through fund-raisers,

corporate partners, local businesses and generous donors. Current Rotary Club President, Rich Taylor proudly admits, “I have watched CarmelFest attendance grow substantially over the years. It’s rewarding to see the value this event brings to our community." Through the Rotary Club’s commitment to service leadership, CarmelFest has become one of the biggest

Independence Day festivals in Indiana with an estimated attendance of over 50,000 people. Learn about becoming a sponsor or volunteer-ing your time at www.CarmelFest.net or contact the Rotary Club of Carmel.

Planning a Celebrationby Cindy Roberts-Greiner With the school year winding down and the weather warming up - most of us are starting to plan graduation parties, back-yard celebrations and family gatherings. Whether you’re involved in planning a party, or just attending one – you probably have an inkling of what it takes to plan a successful gathering. But … have you every planned a two-day party for over 50,000 people? Well, that’s what the CarmelFest Committee does each year to celebrate our country’s Independence Day in style on July 3rd & 4th. Initial planning for CarmelFest 2012 started in the fall, when the Carmel Rotary Club set the plans in motion to organize the annual festival and handed the reins to Jeff Worrell, CarmelFest 2012 Chairman. With the help and guidance of past Chair-

man, Gary Frey, and the leadership of Jeff, the 2012 CarmelFest Committee came to life. Committee members are actively working to organize Entertainment, the expanded KidZone, Volunteers, Food Vendors, Marketplace Booths, Operations, Publicity, Sponsorships, the Parade, Fireworks and more. Why do so many people make the commitment to work behind-the-scenes? It’s because, they take pride being part of the CarmelFest Celebration. And you can be part of the planning process too! To get involved, visit our CarmelFest web site, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Carmelfest, follow us on Twitter @CarmelFestNews or e-mail us at [email protected]

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSMark your calendars for the CarmelFest 2012 Independence Day

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A cut gas line, which closed the intersection at Third Avenue Southwest and West Carmel Drive last week has been contained, according to officials from the Carmel Fire Dept.

Shortly before 11 a.m. last Tuesday, emergen-cy personnel were notified a 4-inch low-pressure gas line near the Runyon Equipment Rental Building had been accidentally cut by construc-tion crews in the area. The subsequent gas leak was large enough to cause a bulge across all lanes of traffic on Carmel Drive.

Emergency personnel closed off the intersec-tion in all directions. At 11:58 a.m., wheel-chair-bound patients at the nearby PrimeLife Enrichment Center were evacuated to Fire Sta-tion 41 for bus pickup.

At 12:31 p.m., emergency personnel success-fully contained the leak. A complete repair of the gas line will be required, and could leave the intersection closed for the remainder of the day, according to CFD Fire Marshal Bruce Knott.

A second, unrelated residential gas leak oc-curred at the same time near the intersection of 111th Street and Central Avenue. Information was not immediately available as to whether it had been contained, though Knott said he be-lieved that leak to be less serious than the Third Avenue Southwest and Carmel Drive leak.

More information will be posted as it be-comes available online at www.currentincarmel.com.

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The City Council Finance Committee recently voted 4-0 to send an ordinance to the full City Council that will require all debt incurred by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission to be overseen by the Council. This regulation will help to ensure the city’s budget can be managed effectively.

Councilman Eric Seidensticker explained, “Part of the reason for this is the CRC is in financial trouble.” This ordinance will make it so the CRC “will approach debt like any other commission,” according to Council-man Rick Sharp.

The intent of the ordinance isn’t for the Council to exercise control over the actions of the CRC – just the debt. Mayor Jim Brainard said of the ordi-nance, “The intent was to set up a process by which the Council can exercise fiscal over-sight,” not a process by which the council could microman-age the CRC.

City Council committee votes to control CRC debt

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Carmel native Ken Armstrong, a graduate of Carmel High School and a former editor of the Pur-due Exponent, was recently announced as one of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners for investigative journalism for his work with the Seattle Times.

Armstrong’s colleague, Michael J. Berens, was contacted a few months ago by a Seattle area doctor regarding the state’s use of metha-done for Medicaid patients. Washington had been pushing methadone, a narcotic painkill-er, as a replacement for other, more expensive pain medications. Armstrong and Berens in-vestigated the situation and wrote a multipart series, “Methadone and the Politics of Pain.”

Armstrong says he got word of winning the prize when in the newsroom at work. A col-league of his checked the Web site and came into the room to inform him (Armstrong) and Berens. Notification is done purely by post-ing on pulitzer.org. “There’s not even a phone call,” says Armstrong.

Carmel native wins Pulitzer Prize

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CRiME StOPPERS tO hOSt ShREDDinG EvEnt – Crime Stoppers, along with the Carmel Police Dept. and Shred-it, will be hosting a document-, prescription-medication- and computer-disposal event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the CPD. Crime Stoppers has been hosting Shred-it events for five years and holds two events per year. At the event, documents are professionally shredded, hard drives are professionally wiped and prescription medications – along with their bottles – are disposed of under the watchful eye of the CPD. After the hard drives are wiped, the computers are given to the Goodwill. Crime Stoppers Board Secretary Jon Quick encourages people to bring in not only medica-tions, but empty prescription bottles as well. According to Quick, “Empty prescription bottles can be found and used to get refills.” These events raise $15,000 to $20,000 for Crime Stoppers of Central Indi-ana, and Carmel Chief of Police Tim Green said, “This goes to a really good cause. It’s (Crime Stoppers) an organization that helps communities and police departments all over Indiana.”

Hollywood Cheer and Dance is opening a Carmel location in addition to the company’s Brownsburg and Franklin locations. Placement clinics will be

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On April 10, Kelley Meyer was surprised with a ceremony in which she was named 2012 Ste-phen A. Backer Teacher of the Year for Carmel Clay Schools, according to a CCS press release. She was met by Susan H. Backer, Stephen A. Backer’s widow, her daughter, Ellie, CCS Supt. Jeff Swensson and Meyer’s colleagues at Mohawk Trails Elementary. She teaches second grade.

Her nominators described her as “tirelessly giving of herself within the classroom and the community – teaching more than just reading and writing, but about philanthropy, giving, kindness and respect for others.”

Meyer has lived in Carmel for most of her life, and attended Woodbrook Elementary, MTE and Carmel High School.

Nominations are made by students, parents, teachers and other CCS staff members.

CCS’ Meyer wins Teacher of the Year

AUthOR wRitES nOvEL tO ChALLEnGE hUMAn tRAFFiCkinG – Carmel author Corban Addison has written a novel, “A Walk Across the Sun,” on the topic of modern slavery. It is his opinion this is one of the biggest issues facing humanity at the moment. According to Addison, “Fiction has the power to really change a person’s way of seeing the world.” In order to achieve authenticity and make it (the novel) as personal as he could, he visited brothels in Mumbai, India. He remembers seeing the girls “there, for me to purchase, if I had wanted to … I’ll never forget looking into their eyes and seeing this void … this combination of emptiness and fear.” John Grisham has endorsed the novel; this is his first time endorsing a new author.

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Unfortunately, I have bad news, and I will break it to you as gently as I can. If you heard talk around town about the highly sought-after, extremely-coveted bright-blue Carmel Middle School Cougar wristbands as being sold out, the rumor is absolutely true. Although bad news for you (I got mine), it is great news for big cats. You see, the students, teachers and supportive parents of the CMS Green Team Club decided Cougars Helping Cougars could raise money for the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. They sold every Cougar wristband on the planet, and now they have cash to help a worthy cause.

The CMS Green Team Club has been work-ing in our community during the last three years helping to reduce human impact on the envi-ronment. Green Team member Brooke Healy said, “People were willing to recycle, which meant discarded materials are being reused. That is good.” She is talking about a major effort by the club to encourage recycling at all CMS sporting events, lunch rooms and meetings. Sitha Vallabhaneni piped up, “That sparked my family’s interest to recycle at home, too.”

Twelve dedicated students make up the Green Team. Vicky Walsh is the teacher responsible for the club this year, and she supervised the wristband fundraising project, Cougars Helping

Cougars. Katie Crom and Selena Fan gave me the details about the project, which frankly, was only halfway to success just two weeks ago. They explained each wristband was $1, and the pro-ceeds would benefit a worthy organization first pitched to the club by parent supporter Jeannie Nixon. She encouraged the students to research the nonprofit out of Center Point, Ind., which gives rescued animals a home for the rest of their lives. Ally and Emily Fleckenstein wanted to make sure I knew you could benefit a cause and receive something in return.

Megan Singer’s classmates purchased 500 Cougar wristbands. Lilly St. Angelo agreed with Singer and pointed out other schools could duplicate the project. St. Angelo’s mom, Mary Ellen, is a driving force for the club, serving as a parent volunteer and treat provider.

Natalie Duerksen summed it up and said, “Really cool that kids care about the environ-ment and it makes you want to be a part of it.” Marie Hamilton nodded her head signaling she couldn’t agree more.

Cougars Helping Cougars: All sold out

Jeff Worrell is a local businessman. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on Cable Channel 16. Contact him at [email protected]


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by Stirling Matheson • [email protected]

Few would deny U.S. 31 is one of the most important roads to Carmel’s populace. The effects of any construction on the route will affect – directly or indirectly – nearly every resident of the city. According to INDOT, more than 53,000 people use U.S. 31 between I-465 and 116th Street every day.

The existing plan to bring U.S. 31 up to freeway standards would have the area under construction through 2017 and cost, including design work, land acquisition and work already completed, approximately $600 million. INDOT proposed a new construction plan that would have the project finished two years earlier. Although, according to INDOT, the numbers aren’t set in stone yet, this accelerated plan will create signifi-cant savings for the state by allowing it to take advantage of low interest rates and by beating any potential inflation.

A project of this size incorporates much more than just construction on the main right-of-way, however. As parts of U.S. 31 become restricted by lane or close all together, nearby parallel roads may be expanded and some zone restrictions may be temporarily removed.

Construction has already begun on the interchange at 146th Street. The area has a lane restriction at the moment that has been causing increased congestion in the area. Jen Plummer, a manager at Kincaid’s restaurant in Clay Terrace, mentioned the construction “(hadn’t) affected business yet,” although “guests have been complaining about traffic in the area.” Assuming the proposed plan gets the proverbial green light, this will just be a small taste of what is to come in the next three years. Neither the existing plan nor the proposed accelerated plan would cut off access to Clay Terrace.

As U.S. 31 begins to feature more restrictions, improve-ments will be made to local routes, such as Illinois, Pennsyl-vania and Old Meridian streets. This, along with diversion of a large portion of traffic to Keystone Avenue., will enable the proposed closing of U.S. 31 from the point where Old

Meridian Street splits off to just south of the 146th Street interchange, which would affect more than 37,000 vehicles per day. INDOT is “still developing models in terms of di-verted traffic,” according to INDOT State Media Contact Will Wingfield, so exact details on alternate routes are still unavailable.

A city ordinance restricts tractor-trailers not making lo-cal deliveries from operating on Keystone Avenue, but this would have to be removed in order maintain the flow of ship-ping from the north to Carmel and Indianapolis. All tractor-trailers that don’t require special permits will be able to pass safely under the overpasses there. Only a “very small percent-age of over-height vehicles requiring special permits” would need to seek an alternate route, says Wingfield. “Like water sloshing in a bucket, it can take some time for everything to settle down and reach equilibrium.”

The benefits of the accelerated plan outweigh the difficul-ties, however. Completion of the project earlier allows the businesses and community as a whole to “realize the benefits sooner and remove uncertainty sooner,” says Wingfield. “Get-ting the project finished sooner will ultimately improve access to jobs and the ability of businesses to develop, as well as re-moving impediment to further investment in the area.”

i-465 – An inter-change will be constructed in order to allow smooth transitions from U.S. 31 to I-465 or Merid-ian Street.

106th Street – A diamond interchange is proposed at 106th Street.

136th, 131st and 116th streets – The 136th Street inter-change will utilize a “dog-bone” roundabout similar to the ones in place on Keystone Avenue.

146th Street – The interchange at 146th Street will consist of ramps feeding into 146th Street, the roundabout at the south end of Clay Terrace that also connects to Range Line Road. and to Keystone Avenue via 146th Street.

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2015: 136th, 131st, 126th, 116th, 111th, 106th streets and I-465 interchanges finished.

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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 circum-stances from which it makes decisions on how and who runs its household. Whether a parent chooses to stay at home or chooses employ-ment 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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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-to-translucence 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 pleat-ed as, well, I’ve filled out? Is it the caprice of timing? Given the choice, is it cheesecake or style that matters most?

You can’t fit this …

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at [email protected].

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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 every-thing Gov. Mitch Daniels has done through the years, such as his increase in our state income tax, overall, we had confidence in his fiscal stew-ardship of our fine state. This really cuts to the core of the governor’s fiscal “character,” if you will, and we don’t see how he lives this down. However, here’s a thought: With the discovery of all this money, we’d like to suggest something we’ve not heard discussed, and that is returning much of this money to taxpayers. Think about it. It’s your money and ours. Local governments already have made cuts, and they continue to operate just fine, as far as we can tell. So, our state’s chief executive should do the right thing and gives us all back the money rightfully ours. (Do they do direct deposit?)

• • •And speaking of our governor, his name was

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

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I am bothered by the article expressing concern over fungus because it fails to mention the Coun-cilman investigating the environmental studies is a supporter of the Save the Carmel Grain Eleva-tor effort, and nearby business owners who are criticizing the Mayor and CRC stand to lose their lease as a result of the planned redevelopment of the property. The elevators have been home to feral animals and have posed a risk for years, with

no attention whatsoever from the people now purporting to have concerns about public health. Their concerns coincide with the demolition of the building because it is really the demolition they are opposed to. Claiming serious histoplas-mosis risk appears to be a stall tactic rather than a sincere concern for the public. Disguising an alternative motive by raising artificial concerns for the public’s health is hypocritical.

Sharla Faust, 46032

Editor,I believe the action of John Accetturo forgo-

ing health insurance is spot-on as an elected official who is performing public service, but did anybody really catch the travesty here of $27,000 per year? Not only should we, the tax-payers, not be responsible for this cost, but we

also should wonder why the cost itself is so in-credibly high. I am a small business owner who offers paid health insurance, so I do have great perspective of what insurance costs for employ-ees, and it is nowhere even remotely close to $27,000 per year.

Mark Reed, 46032

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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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 Cardi-nals 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 conversa-tion 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 stay-ing. 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 typi-cal, 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 every-thing 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 re-ally don’t like losing, ever, and especially not to my spouse during some stupid spat. Peace out.

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

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or Calvin Klein or Lee. It’s a style – baggy, with a long rise; the big butt cut.

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

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

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

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

So why am I wearing these? Because regular jeans and I don’t get along anymore, due to my

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

But it’s not all bleak. Even as I am contorting myself to get a han-

kie out of my back pocket, even as I feel the yards of cloth flapping around my legs like pen-nants at a car lot, even as I catch myself wincing because I look so incredibly dumb, I have to admit something.

Fred jeans are really, really comfortable.They don’t bind. They don’t pinch. I don’t

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

So there you have it. I guess there’s really only one thing for me to do:

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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 hon-ored 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, ac-cording to Huffstetler.

“She enjoys freedom of thought and inspira-tion, 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.”

In the article, Chuck says his style fea-tures “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 mem-ory was faded. His painting encouraged him to draw a distinct line and be more precise.”

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

“That kind of motivation pushes me; it’s per-sonal,” Chuck said in his interview with Huff-stetler. “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., Car-mel, will host a reception in honor of the artist

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Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has hired Beth Gehlhausen as executive director.

Gehlhausen was appointed interim director in November, following the resignation of Marti Lindell in September.

“I am thrilled to be a perma-nent part of such an important organization,” said Gehlhau-sen. “I enjoy working with the board, staff and volunteers. There is such opportunity with the next phase of Meals on Wheels’ life. I am happy to be a small part of seeing it through!”

Previously, Gehlhausen pro-vided a variety of services to numerous social services or-ganizations through her firm, Gehlhausen Consulting. She was the founder of Prevail Inc., and executive director there for 18 years. She serves on the Hamilton County Community Corrections Advisory Board, and has been actively involved in the Fishers Rede-velopment Authority, the M&I Bank Hamilton County Advisory Board and the Fishers Center Board of Advisors for the YMCA, among other organizations.

“Beth brings a wealth of skills and knowl-edge, as well as a wellspring of energy to Meals on Wheels,” said Susan Wack, board president.

“We deliver more than 4,500 meals each month and the demand for our services increases al-most daily. Beth’s experience in meeting social service needs and her understanding of our broad service area – from 96th to 296th street and all points in between – made her an ideal

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“Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is on the cusp of change and growth in serving those who need a little help in staying self-sufficient in their own home,” Gehlhausen added. “I am honored to have been selected to take part in this exciting time for the organization.”

Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has been delivering hot, nutritious meals for 37 years to county residents who cannot prepare food on their own due to age, illness or disabil-ity. For more information, visit www.mealson-wheelshc.org.

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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.

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There are many activities, services and pro-grams to look forward to as one approaches retirement, and few, if any of them, are more important than understanding the Social Secu-rity system. However, I’ve found that most peo-ple 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 infor-mation 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 hav-ing your salary you were promised cut back by 25-percent ... what would that do to your household? Delaying benefits as long as pos-sible 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 de-layed retirement credits. This translates into

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If you are married, this brings into con-text 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 re-married. (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 Se-curity 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 sav-ing your favorite grandparent photos now for the 2012 Boone County Grandparent Calendar. The search committee will begin taking sub-missions 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 busi-nesses or organizations interested in buying into the calendar. For more information, con-tact Sonya Shoup at [email protected] 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 volun-teer will place a call to each person enrolled at a time and days of his or her choosing. When the telephone is answered, a volunteer will verify the well-being of the subscriber. If no answer is received, the emergency contact person will be called, and a police officer will be dispatched if no one is reachable. The program is free to all seniors living within the Town of Fishers. To enroll, call the FPD and speak with Sgt. Randy McFarland at 595-3300.


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FOStERinG AGE-FRiEnDLy COMMUnitiES – The AARP this month announced a new initiative to educate, promote and recognize improvements that make cities more user-friendly 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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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 profes-sionals, such as doctors, nurses, accountants, investigators, law enforcement personnel and attorneys. MSW began as a coordinated effort of the Money Smart Advi-sory 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, Michi-gan and Wisconsin host events.

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Costs and Prescription Assistance Options” will be hosted tomorrow by the Central In-diana 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, advo-cates 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 Amer-icans Act. AAAs are nonprofit entities providing services to

older adults and people with disabilities of any age and their caregivers.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Com-mission recently announced new regulations clarifying age discrimination protections for workers older than 40.

“Age discrimination is a serious and increas-ing 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 out-come 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-dis-crimination law, in this case, older workers.

Disparate impact contrasts with “disparate treatment” cases where intentional discrimina-tory 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

Employment Act, in a manner similar to – but not the same as – how they are permitted for practices that adversely affect women, minori-ties and others under other federal laws, such as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

The high court has ruled policies or practices that have a greater adverse impact on older workers violate the ADEA, unless they can be justified by a “reasonable factor other than age.”

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

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

LeaMond said for employers, the regulations will provide practical guidance on how to avoid problems and litigation. They will encourage employers to be more diligent at the front-end and to examine whether seemingly-neutral prac-tices 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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Commentary by Spencer Grimm

Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the na-tion in celebrating the contribution and achieve-ments 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 gen-erations. 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 mil-lion 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 organiza-tions, arts and recreational groups and online social networking.

We should applaud the invaluable contribu-tions older adults bring to our individual com-munities. 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 con-tinue to engage in social, creative and physical

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

As part of Older Americans Month, every person is encouraged to interact with at least one senior and enjoy more playful social in-teractions 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 op-portunity 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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Commentary by vicky Earley

Interior design and haute couture dance a fiery and everlasting tango with fashion taking the lead.

The first time I noticed this was during the English chintz years of the late 1980s. A friend, Shelly, wore the crisp floral fabric to an after-noon wedding and was in awe of the elegance of her perfect choice for the time and for the occasion.

My realization fashion and décor were in-extricably entwined when we all arrived at the country club reception. Shelly had arrived a few minutes prior and my girlfriends and I found her standing at the door in sheer panic.

She looked over her shoulder to reveal the drapery and the sofas were covered in the very same pink and green floral chintz of her dress. Shelly and the furnishings were forever bonded. I will confess we spent the remainder of the reception pretending like we couldn’t see her because she blended into the décor.

The relationship between fashion and décor is typically more subtle as it weaves its way quietly. There is a subtle link between the two when it is just the mirroring of the way a textile drapes or the replication of a collar on a window treatment.

Typically, the sheer organzas of fashion are

loose and free-flowing. The femininity is unde-niable, especially when juxtaposed to textural, masculine fabrics.

In décor, you will find the sheer has returned to the window, but not in the form of your grandmother’s tight-pinch pleat sheer that moves on a traverse rod.

You will find sheers tonal and embellished with glitz. One of my favorites is a sheer stud-ded with “diamonds.”

You will find the same sheers on the red car-pet flowing with grace and elegance.

Some of the links between haute couture and interior design are obvious. If you book a room in Milan’s Maison Maschino, you can slumber away in a ruby-ball-gown-inspired bed.

Often, fashion designers are falling off the runway and heading toward the interior with the introduction of their own furnishing lines.

Regardless, there is a marriage of love and convenience between haute couture and interior design. They are both a reflection of our societal mood at a point in time, and that moment is shared.

Interior design loves haute couture

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact [email protected].


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“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giving, getting and God

Bob Walters (www.commonchristianity.blogspot.com, [email protected]) cringes when “Christian” preachers preach giving or good behavior in exchange for, e.g., to receive, financial “blessing.” Ick. Just praise God and be blessed.


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I spend a great deal of time looking at travel re-views. I read articles about various resorts, review hotel index guides and check visitor comments on Web sites like tripadvisor.com or oyster.com. You know what I think? People are nuts.

Or, perhaps I should say opinions vary. Great-ly. Pick a random property and chances are good that while 85 percent of visitors loved their stay, 15 percent hated it. The staff was rude, the room unclean or the food was just average. How can one property be wonderful and horrible at the same time?

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

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

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

You can also look for key comment words that match your priorities. I look for words like “clean,” “comfortable” and in a “good location.” “Friendly staff” and “good value for the money” tell me a property is well-managed.

Reviews can be helpful, but also confusing. Use common sense and set realistic expecta-tions. Your judgment will serve you well.

Online reviews: To believe or not to believe

Tracy Line is a travel writer and agent, and the owner of Noblesville Travel. Contact her at [email protected]. For travel tips and information, check out her blog at www.noblesvilletravel.com.

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Remodeling by David Decker

The biggest trend in home-improvement kitchen projects is … smaller projects.

Called “face-lifts,” these projects refresh a kitch-en “in place” without major structural change. Walls, appliances, wiring and plumbing tend to stay where they are, likely with upgrades or modi-fications. Cabinets, countertops, fixtures, lighting, flooring and technology take center stage.

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

It is proving to make good business sense. 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 contend-ers for change. What we can offer is an honest

appraisal of update priorities, and the latest in-formation on styles, trends and technology. Of these … technology in all areas is the thing that has changed the most in the past few years.

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

Stretching a kitchen face-lift

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The outdoor space, ambitiously-designed and created prior to our involvement, suited the family well. However, there was just a little something missing. The exposed aggregate patio was generous enough to house the several kids and the fire feature was getting enough use. But the spaces didn’t feel connected and the mister of the house wanted to fuel his passion for grilling.

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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 sta-tion; we were confident matching the stone and marrying the surfaces could be accomplished.

The surprise, and there are always a few, al-lowed us to “creatively” manage the columns, which were both out of square and not level. The fresh stone that didn’t quite match (differ-ent 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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A few days after the completion of the proj-ect, Mr. Holland was thrilled with the updated space. The Weber grill performs stellar, like Webers do, and the stainless steel outdoor re-frigerator was housed with all sorts of goodies! Kids and company had gathered more than once around the counter while fresh tuna steaks seared, asparagus roasted and hope for memories lived.

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Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm. He may be reached at 679-2565, [email protected] or www.choosesurroundings.com.


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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.

amaZIng $49 Home busIness!

Anyone can do this…Most Need This.

Local Resident wantsYOU to Prosper And to become

“rich, skinny & Healthy”Your Online Training to Wealth

www.kirk22.com or 317-557-3524Hamilton County Wide Open

vaCaTIon renTaLFL. LongboaT Key

Beach Front, 1-3 BR Condos,heated pool, furnished. From$1,000 wkly. 941-383-3844

smaLL Dog sITTIng In my Home

www.ThePuppyInn.com317-748-8462

PLumberare you looking for a skilled, Licensed

and Insured Plumber?I have 24 Years of experience and work

for myselfI do Repair and New install and specialize

in Ceiling leaksI 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

DesIgn / arTIsT sTuDIo sPaCe For renT

at 421 South Rangeline Road. aprox. 225 square feet

$400 per month includes conference room / gallery area, etc... 317-679-2565.

SportClips is Now Hiring forA NEW Store opening in Carmel at

126th & Meridian.We are hiring for all positions

including Managers and Stylists.We offer great pay, commissionand benefits. Love what you do,love where you work. Interested

applicants should call Sheaat 317-223-1210 or apply online at

www.sportclips.com

ComPuTer ProgrammIng Lessons For KIDs, Teens anD aDuLTs

I work as a software engineer for a privately owned company and have a master's degree in Computer Science

First lesson is free317-652-5253

Town oF FIsHersnow 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

sPrIngmILL CrossIngneighborhood sale

April 26-28Thursday and Friday 8-4

Saturday 8-12136th Street and Springmill

now HIrIngFull & 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

now HIrIngKitchen Help and Waitstaff needed:

Westfield area. 317-804-2081

Home For renTQuaint one BR cottage among flowers:

Carmel Arts & Design District; one block from Monon

711 1st Ave. NW: $950 mo. + util: 954-465-4341

resPeCTeD LoCaL PeT Care ComPany

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 [email protected] for

complete job description

avIan gLenneighborhood garage sale

Fri, May 11th 8a-5pSat, May 12th 8a-3pLocated in Carmel

136th and Hazel Dell

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 [email protected] or via fax to 317-274-5550

oPTICIanOptician 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 [email protected] or via fax to 317-274-5550

now HIrIng DIreCT suPPorT ProFessIonaLDependable, 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.

[email protected] PHONE: 317-387-1443 FAX: 317-356-6661

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

317.641.86001400 South Guilford Road, Suite 130B, Carmel, IN 46032

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GET IN SHAPEFOR WOMEN

(317)846-5554shepherdins.com

Pet & House Sitting Service9 Years Experience317-802-6565

“The Safe and ReliableAlternative to Boarding”

Insured/BondedServing Carmel & West�eld

[email protected] Available

13 Years Experience317-432-1627

Donations of gowns — tax deductibleGowns — greatly discounted

Proceeds donated to local charitiesGowns from $100

(317)796-9432BridesRevisted.org

[email protected]

Gowns for the Greatest Good

Gowns for Less

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