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It is our position that public education suf-fers from too many cooks in the kitchen – each attempting a one-size-fits-all solution. Calls for full-day kindergarten are countered by restrictions of a five-hour instructional day. Calls for programs for kids to graduate early to start college are countered by claims that kids aren’t ready for college after four years.

In fact, aren’t children like snowflakes in that as much as they are the same, they are all different? Wouldn’t a public education system that provides incen-tives to parents to become involved in the education of their children moti-vate teachers to remain engaged and create schools that are flexible enough to challenge the high achievers and assist the under achievers alike?

How might education develop if we were to consider a world without financial constraints, unions and expansive state intervention? Could year-round schools make sense? Would professional teachers with 12 months pay require the protection of unions or tenure to make ends meet? Could we provide enough college-level courses that high-achievers could be ready to start that phase early and prepared? Is it possible to conform the school day and school year to match the biorhythms of the kids being taught?

Public innovation Primary advantageIt is our position that the current schedule of

presidential primaries is indefensible with Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, etc. basically deciding who will be on the ballot while residents of states like Indiana rarely go to the polls with the candidates still in doubt. In a representative republic such as ours, each eligible voter should have equal say in the selection of the president.

It is not acceptable for Hoosier voters to routinely go to the polls in November of presidential election years and be forced to choose the least offensive candidate from the nominees placed on the ballot by residents of other states. We believe the primaries for president need to be held on the same day for all states with each voter providing his/her choice of candidates for the highest office in the land. We have heard all of the arguments for staggered primaries and find them unconvincing. We have TV and the Internet that can fully dispense the candidate’s positions on current issues without the need and expense of travel.

Unless the candidates are fearful of the voters being fully informed before casting their vote, we believe all potential presidential candidates should endorse a change in the primary election procedures.

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

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Every week, we will print a por-tion of the U.S. Constitution, fol-lowed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

.Section 11. Tenure of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. In the case of judges of the Court of Appeals the electorate of the geographic district in which he serves shall vote on the question of approval or rejection.

Every such justice and judge shall retire at the age specified by statute in effect at the commencement of his current term.

Every such justice or judge is disqualified from acting as a ju-dicial officer, without loss of sal-ary, while there is pending (1) an

indictment or information charging him in any court in the United States with a crime punishable as a felony under the laws of Indiana or the United States, or (2) a recommendation to the Supreme Court by the commission on judicial qualifications for his removal or retirement.

On recommendation of the commission on judicial qualifications or on its own motion, the Supreme Court may suspend such justice or judge from office without salary when in any court in the United States he pleads guilty or no contest or is found guilty of a crime punishable as a

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We received a voice mail about Tim Campbell’s cartoon in the June 7 issue of Current, the one depicting Rosa Parks’ bus and Sarah Palin’s in suc-cession. We were told we’re racist. That would be news to us, and sad news, at that. We’re actually nothing of the sort. Somebody lost – completely – the intent, which was to lampoon Palin for her over-inflated opinion of herself and her candidacy (heaven forbid!). No, we don’t view our world by color, and, no, we don’t legislate what Tim draws, just as we don’t legislate anyone’s conclusions. Get to know us and you’ll see.

• • •The Family Justice Center, a government

“pathway for healing,” should – we hope – be ready in early 2012 to receive abuse victims in a one-stop treatment/counseling/interview location. It can’t come a moment too soon. Some victims have had to endure up to 27 interviews. The center would cut that to one.

• • •Join us in wishing Jennifer Kehl a speedy

recovery from knee surgery … just in time for her pride and joy, the Fishers Freedom Festival this weekend. She’s a remarkable woman, forg-ing relationships and spearheading planning all year long, as executive director of the event, for

two days of outstanding summertime fun.• • •

President Barack Obama: “There are days when I say, ‘One term is enough.’ ” We were thinking the same thing.

• • •Congratulations to our friend, Brandon

Gorin, owner of Marco’s Pizza in Fishers, and his wife, Julie, on the birth of their daughter last week. She joins a 4-year-old big brother at home. Gorin is poised to open a Marco’s outlet inside Ben & Ari’s, just north of 141st Street and Ind. 37 in Noblesville. Pizza with fun and games? It makes perfect sense! (Actu-ally, pizza alone makes perfect sense, too.)

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The point was to lampoon PalinCOMMEntaRYBy Jordan Fischer

Last week I wrote encouraging parents to make sure their kids (and themselves, if ap-plicable) learn how to swim, so as to avoid any further pool tragedies in the wake of a pair of drownings in Indianapolis.

In response, one reader sent in a letter pointing out that even strong swimmers can get in trouble, and parents should think twice about letting their children go off to the public pool without supervision. As a former life-guard, I can tell you, even at our most alert, it’s nearly impossible to be watching every swimmer at every moment in a busy pool. The extra eyes parents provide on their own chil-dren help lifeguards to keep everyone safe

• • •Likely one of those memories I suppressed

after leaving high school, I was reminded of the existence of driver’s education this week

while driving down I-465. I feel for those kids who have to learn to drive on the busy inter-state with trucks barreling down the highway alongside them. I learned to drive on country roads and small city streets. My biggest worry was that a cow might break loose and decide to take a nap on the interstate.

• • •I want to thank you, the reader, for mak-

ing our job so much easier by sending in your events and news items to us. While we don’t always have space for every single thing that gets submitted, we look over everything, and do our best to get it in. Keep sending in your news, and we’ll keep publishing.

Jordan Fischer is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may e-mail him at [email protected]

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COMMEntaRYBy Danielle Wilson

I just got off the phone with the exotic animal vet, and much to my surprise, I am extremely upset by her news: Quickie, my 9-year-old son’s beloved leopard gecko of four years, is in renal failure. When I called my husband to tell him, I couldn’t even speak for the lump in my throat! What gives? I’m supposed to be the tough-as-nails, never-let-‘em-see-you-cry, cold-hearted mom who detests hugs and Hallmark com-mercials even more than scouring maggot-filled garbage cans.

And Quickie is a lizard for Pete’s sake, not a big-eyed puppy or a fluffy kitten. We don’t snuggle with her, play fetch, even touch her much. She devours live crickets and meal worms and washes her eyeballs with her tongue. Her impending demise should come as a relief to me, the primary reptile-poo-and-insect-limb-covered-aquarium cleaner.

The real reason I’m all verklempt is my son, whom I haven’t told yet. I just can’t bear the thought of his reaction, which will certainly in-clude massive tears that he will bravely but inef-fectively attempt to suppress. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, and I don’t know what to do. I asked Doo for advice, who wasn’t much help: “Wait until you get home. Do not tell him over the phone.” (And typical Doo, “How much is all of this going to cost?” A question of course

I never even asked the vet. Who cares! Money shouldn’t matter when family’s concerned, even if said family member basks in the nude and sports a striped tail.)

Might Quickie live? Yes. Because the vet can’t identify the exact cause of her kidney failure – could be severe dehydration or a bacterial infec-tion among a host of other things – antibiotics and fluids may work. But the doctor cautioned that at this advanced stage, Quickie’s chances of survival are only slightly higher than all of our children winning collegiate luge scholarships. They will know in 72 hours after another round of lab work, when we, coincidentally, will be half way through our road trip to South Caro-lina. Andrew’s last time seeing his pet might have been this morning when the vet examined her. He didn’t even say goodbye! And now, I am actually crying.

The worst part is thinking we may have been responsible for this. Maybe if we had sought

medical attention sooner, or kept more moisture in her tank, or continued with the calcium dust-ing of her food. I don’t know. I’m sitting at work stalling so I that don’t have to go home and deal with Andrew. But I guess the sooner he hears, the sooner he can begin to cope with what’s happening. By the time you read this we will either be one gecko short at Chez Wilson (I’m choking up again at the thought!) or taking ex-ceedingly drastic precautions to ensure another four years of joy with our “immortal” Quickie. I will, of course, keep you updated. Peace out.

P.S. I discussed the issue with Andrew last night, and initially, he successfully maintained his composure. The dam didn’t burst until an hour later, midway through his pre-soccer game spaghetti dinner. As the tears poured down his red face and the sobs shook his little body, Doo and I just held him, struggling to not complete-ly lose it ourselves. (We’ve decided consoling grief-stricken children definitely makes the Top Five Sucky Jobs of Parenting list.) On a positive note, though, Andrew went on to score two goals, his first this season, I like to think, in a tribute to his friend Quickie.

It’s not easy to lose a pet – even a gecko

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

I just can’t bear the thought of his reaction, which will certainly include massive

tears that he will bravely but ineffectively attempt to suppress.

» Road closing – Several roads will be closed Sunday, June 26, from 3 p.m. to ap-proximately 6:30 p.m. due to the annual Fishers Freedom Festival’s Main Parade. Those roads include Lantern Road, 116th St., Holland Dr., and all access to the Thomas A. Weaver Memorial Municipal Complex. For more information, and a complete listing of road closure sched-ules, visit www.currentinfishers.com.

» Flavor of Fishers - Volunteers are need-ed for the Flavor of Fishers, scheduled for July 30th, 2011 from noon-10 p.m. on USA Parkway Circle in Fishers. The Chamber is seeking 250 adult and student volunteers for this year’s event. Extra incentives for volunteers include free admission to the event, food tickets and a 2011 Flavor of Fishers t-shirt. Individu-als or groups interested in volunteering should contact the Fishers Chamber of Commerce at 317-578-0700 or email [email protected].

» Women’s network - Premier Women’s Network welcomes all women in busi-ness and career seekers. Next meeting is July 14th, 4PM to 6PM at O’Charleys, 11655 Fishers Corner Blvd., Fishers. Call Cheryl Friar for more information at 260-747-5202.

» Library closing - The Fishers Library will be closed on Sunday, June 26. Mu-nicipal Drive in Fishers will be the primary location for the Fishers Freedom Festival Parade line-up and all governmental services along Municipal Drive will be affected on this date. The library’s online databases are also available 24/7 at www.hepl.lib.in.us/databases.html.

» Youth exercise – Riverview Hospital will be offering the Youth Exercising Suc-cessfully (YES) program for kids age 5-13. Participants will receive 12 sessions with an Athletic Trainer or Exercise Specialist with the first appointment being as as-sessment. Cost is $120 for 12 visits. Regis-tration is required. For more information or to schedule your child’s first appoint-ment, visit riverview.org or call 776-7225.

» Correction – A photo accompanying the June 14 article “Fire department offers alarms for deaf, hearing impaired resi-dents” should have been captioned “Jim Bradley presented the Fishers Fire Depart-ment with a check for $5,100.”

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“I didn’t realize how much time it takes to be good,” Brad Stevens told a near-capacity crowd June 8 at the monthly Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Stevens was reflecting on lessons he learned in his transition to head coach of the Butler University Bulldogs men’s basketball team fol-lowing former Coach Todd Lickliter’s move to the University of Iowa.

“I called Todd after my first year of coach-ing and apologized for not having realized how hard it is just to plan the right practice,” Stevens said.

One audience member asked Stevens whether offers for coaching jobs at bigger schools had come in following the Bulldogs’ two consecutive runs to the national champi-onship, as happened in Lickliter’s case.

“Big schools have begun offering,” Stevens said. “But Butler isn’t a place you stay because it’s safe. It’s a place you stay because it’s where you want to be.”

To questions about his recent celebrity fol-lowing the Bulldogs’ two consecutive runs to the national championships, Stevens said it didn’t play a big part of his life.

“One of the things that I learned quickly

in coaching was that I had time to do a few things well, and that’s about it,” Stevens said. “I love coaching, but I want to spend time with my family more. So those are the only two things I do. And it’s a great life.”

The next Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be the “State of the Schools” on July 20 at the Forum Conference Center. For more information, visit http://www.fishers-chamber.com/.

Butler’s Stevens speaks to near-capacity crowd at Chamber luncheon By Jordan Fischer

Current in FishersEven in an economic reces-

sion, Justin Snow’s entrepre-neurial success shows there’s still room for good, clean fam-ily fun.

Snow is the owner of Snap-perz Family Fun and Sports, a family fun and sports center opening a new location where Bounce Town previously stood in Carmel’s Clay Terrace. Snow is also the long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts, which provided the business with its name.

“Our goal is for families to come in and be active with their children,” Snow said. “There’s a lot of kids playing video games, and we want them in here running around.”

The Carmel Snapperz location will fill its 34,000 sq. ft. with a soft play area, inflatables, laser tag, bumper cars and rock climbing. All of the attractions are disinfected twice weekly, Snow added, saying that he knew cleanliness was as important to his patrons as to him.

“Our most important thing is to make fami-lies happy,” Snow said. “I want to come in here and be first class.”

The new location will be the third for Snow,

who opened his initial Snapperz in the Fishers area, and a second in Lafayette.

Snow is entering his 12th season playing professional football. He said a lack of active options for his own children during the win-ter months spurred him to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

“Football’s not going to last forever,” Snow said. “I wanted to do something I really enjoy doing.

Snow said he is shooting for an official open-ing in the first half of June. For more informa-tion about Snapperz Family Fun and Sports, visit www.snapperzfun.com.

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COMMEntaRYBy Susan Bryant

A long school year has ended, a much antici-pated summer break has begun, and I’ve already heard one of the most dreaded phrases a mother can hear: “I’m bored, Mom. What are we going to do today?”

Over the last nine months, school has kept kids occupied for more than seven hours each weekday. Extracurricular activities accounted for even more of their time. Now each day stretches before them just waiting to be filled with what they hope will be one “awesome” activity after another.

But how should that time really be spent?For those of us who experienced childhood

some time ago (you know who you are), sum-mertime really just meant a break from the routine of school. Vacations, camps, trips to the swimming pool – even a trip to get ice cream – were a treat, meaning they happened on oc-casion. In contrast, it seems the expectation today’s parents have for themselves is to deliver an action-packed smorgasbord of exciting and/or educational experiences for their kids. My mom put very little effort into arranging my summer days to make sure they were fun. That was largely my responsibility.

It would be great if the result of giving kids more and more was that they appreciated what

they had more and more. Unfortunately, some-times the more we offer, the higher we set the bar for ourselves as parents to keep up. Instead of enjoying the current moment, kids are condi-tioned to ask, “What’s next?”

For each child, there is an optimum balance between scheduled “big fun” activity and com-plete free time and parents have the difficult task of figuring out what that is. It’s easy to assume bigger is better, but I’m always surprised that the best memories my kids have had from past sum-mers often don’t include the “big ticket” items I thought they would enjoy most.

I suggest dialing down our kids’ and our own expectations of what makes a great summer. Let’s put less pressure on ourselves as parents to keep our kids busy and entertained and let them learn how to engage themselves. Not letting them find their own way out of boredom is do-ing them a disservice. (Besides, the more you do with your kids, the worse I look to mine. This philosophy already isn’t earning me any popu-larity points in my house.)

As parents, so much of our own pleasure comes from watching our kids have fun. But we don’t need to focus solely on their experience. Summer is fleeting. Make sure you’re enjoying it too.

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Susan Bryant is a freelance writer and mother of two in Fishers. You can reach her at [email protected]


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Bob Hanes realized he had to get creative.Recruiter after recruiter at a job fair in Colorado listened po-

litely to what he had to say, and then thanked him for his time; more than 11,700 other candidates were applying for the same group of 128 jobs at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica as Hanes. The average age of the applicants was 35.

Hanes was 72. Today, a resident of Fishers, he is 84.“They were very polite, but I could tell they weren’t interested

in me because I was easily the oldest person in the room,” Hanes said. “So I decided to deluge them with information.”

To the recruiters Hanes felt most optimistic about, he began sending letters once a week. To further distinguish himself, he created a personalized logo which he printed on the front of each packet.

“That way, I thought, even if they don’t open the letter, they’ll know who it’s from,” Hanes said.

Hanes’ determination paid off. He was selected for a position in the dining room at the station. More important to Hanes, he got to return for five months to Antarctica – a frozen continent that had captivated his attention after a 10-day cruise to the bot-tom of the world in 1992.

Saying yes to adventure“I had a former college roommate who asked me if I’d like to

go somewhere and climb a mountain,” Hanes said. The year was 1987, and the then-60-year-old Hanes was re-

cently retired from a Dale Carnegie Training franchise he owned and operated. The mountain they selected was Mt. Everest.

“We decided, given our age, we might as well start at the toughest one first,” Hanes said.

Hanes and his former roommate spent 23 days on the trail hiking the 18,000 ft. to the Everest base camp. Beyond that, the journey would have become too prohibitively expensive for the pair. Many climbers who seek the summit spend upwards of $50,000 in the process.

But, Hanes said, the climb wet his appetite for adventure. In the more than two decades since his Everest trip, Hanes has climbed to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, traveled Mongolia, seen New Zealand, Ireland, Greece and Holland, and cruised around the Antarctic peninsula aboard an Argentine naval supply ship. It was the latter trip which eventually brought him back to Antarctica.

Fruits of his laborHanes didn’t stay in the dining room at McMurdo Station for

long. Having some experience working at an Indianapolis green-house in his younger days, he was quickly appointed the station’s greenhouse manager. He also drove a shuttle between McMurdo Station and a New Zealand research station located three miles

away, and wrote for the station’s newspaper, the “Antarctic Sun.”“I think I just wanted it more than everyone else,” Hanes said,

reflecting on his unlikely presence at the station. “I did what I had to do to stand out from the crowd.”

Whether the goal is climbing Everest or writing a novel, Hanes said, it all starts with believing in oneself.

“I worked on selling ideas in my professional life,” Hanes said, “so I just turned that around and sold myself.”

For her part, Hanes’ wife Jane seems proud and somewhat be-mused at her husband’s travels.

“I thought he was crazy,” she said, “but I supported him. As for me, I want to shower, be able to brush my teeth and sleep in a bed.”

As a reminder of his time in Antarctica, Hanes decorated his bathroom with penguins. Every time he sees them, he says, he remembers the five months he spent at McMurdo Station.

“If it hadn’t been for that college roommate, I might never have done any of it,” Hanes said. “Now I’m reaching the age where I am slowing down, and I’m so happy I did it when I did it, because I don’t think I could do it now.”

“Whatever you’re thinking about… do it,” Hanes added. “If you put it off for too many years, you’ll never do it.”

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» Online job-hunting – A course on job hunting on the Internet will be offered by Hamilton East Public Library on Fri-day, June 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Noblesville location. The course will cover job search websites, resumes, cover letters and interview tips. For more information, contact Sonya at 317-770-3251.

» Watercolor workshop – The Hamilton County Artists’ Association will host a watercolor workshop with nationally known artist Sharon Long from August 23-27. There will be two sessions daily from 9 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., held at the Hamilton County Art Center & Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Nobles-ville. For more information, and registra-tion, contact Dorothy Chase at 317-844-9828 or email [email protected].

» State turnaround - Indiana Superin-tendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett announced today the addition of Jim Larson as Director of School Turn-around and Improvement. Larson is a for-mer seventh grade Humanities teacher at the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School in Indianapolis where he was selected in 2009-2010 as their Teacher of the Year. He replaces Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, who will become the Early Childhood/Title I Director at the Metropolitan School Dis-trict of Warren Township. In his new role, Larson will work closely with the State Board of Education (SBOE) and Indiana’s 18 schools at risk for state intervention to implement changes aimed at improv-ing student performance and educator quality.

» No Child Left Behind – U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has said he will look to give states relief from key pro-visions of the federal school accountabil-ity law in exchange for “commitments to key reforms.” Among other suggestions, Duncan said he’d like to give states the ability to focus on student gains rather than absolute test scores, and more flex-ibility in how Title I money for disadvan-taged students is spent.

» Education jobs lost – According to numbers released by a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analyst, local school districts in the U.S. have cut 201,600 jobs since employment peaked in August of 2008. Overall, state and local employ-ment in government has fallen by 535,000 since August 2008.

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gRaMMaR lESSOnBy Brandie Bohney

I recently got an e-mail from a reader who is frustrated with the insistence of some Americans to cling to traditionally British spellings of cer-tain words. I don’t share his frustration with the alternate spellings or with the point of view that the British spellings are incorrect for Americans, but I did think it would be an interesting sub-ject to research a little further.

It turns out most of the spelling changes originated in the early 19th century when Noah Webster was putting together a dictionary of American English. He wanted to distinguish British English from American English – per-haps as a big, wet raspberry at the Brits – by simplifying spelling or arranging the letters more phonetically. Grey became gray, colour became color, favourite became favorite, centre

became center, and theatre became theater.The traditional British spellings, however,

were never dropped completely. Especially in acting circles, many people clung to the British forms. Now, most British spellings are accept-able alternatives to the American ones. With the exception of the switch from ou to o, almost all British spellings are considered as correct as their American counterparts.

So which spelling should you use? Really, it’s up to you. There are a few things to keep in mind, though:

Words with –re (centre) endings versus –er (center) endings tend to be considered in some circles more sophisticated and in other circles more stodgy or stuffy.

Often in acting circles, theatre is the spelling to signify an acting company or the art of acting on stage, while theater refers to the building in

which movies are shown or theatre is performed.Certain other words exhibit a change in con-

notation with the change in spelling. For example, learned is considered standard in American English, but the British form, learnt, would be seen (or heard) by many as a nonstandard – or even unedu-cated – form of the past tense of to learn. It is, how-ever, an acceptable spelling (and pronunciation).

If you dislike the British spellings and, like Noah Webster, would like to thumb your nose at the Brits, don’t use them. If you think they’re fancy, and you’re feeling the need to be fancy, go ahead and use them. Both spellings are correct.

Which: Theatre or theater?

County teachers pens musical about H.C. AndersenBy Jordan FischerCurrent in Fishers

He may have died in 1875, but that hasn’t stopped Hans Christian Andersen from haunt-ing the halls of Clay Middle School – three of him, in fact.

The three Andersens, played, in this case, by Blake Miller, Eric Weigand and Carmel City Councilman Rick Sharp, are the leading men of director June McCarty Clair’s original musical, “Andersen: A Fairy Tale Life.”

Clair, who directs the drama program at Clay Middle School, co-wrote the work with her husband John and Derek Hakes, who provided its musical aspect. Support for the project was provided by a $25,000 Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Grant in 2008. The musical fol-lows the life of Andersen from a young boy in Den-mark through his tremen-dous success in adulthood as a poet, novelist and author of fairy tales.

“I thought, here’s the story that’s never been told,” Clair said. “He’s the ugly duckling. That story is totally autobiographical. Here’s this gan-gly kid, and he’s Hans Christian Andersen.”

Researching AndersenClair’s original interest in Andersen came

while she was studying abroad in Denmark dur-ing college. Her next trip to the country, part of the Lilly grant, was similarly studious.

“We read biographies, we visited his home-town, we spoke to experts,” Clair said. One of those experts, Dr. Johan de Mylius, director of

the Hans Christian Andersen, will be traveling to Carmel for the opening night of the musical, June 16.

Clair and husband John had written musicals together before, including “Cimarron Sue and the Silver Secret” and an adaptation of “Poca-hontas” for the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. This musical, however, present-

ed unique challenges.“The first step of the writing process was to

find the point of view,” John said. “Were we going to retell the fairytales? Were we going to focus on a period of his life? Were we going to cover his whole body of work?”

Ultimately, the Clairs decided that the most fascinating story was Andersen’s own.

“From there,” John said, “it was just write a page, cross half of it out. Write a page, cross half of it out.”

The first act of the musical takes the audience through Andersen’s childhood, from the time he

was eight until the beginning of his writing suc-cess at 23. The second half follows him into his 60s in 1865.

Andersen 200 years on“We still use Andersen’s stories as industry

shorthand today,” John said. “To say ‘the em-peror’s new clothes’ is a totally accepted saying.”

In fact, many of Andersen’s fairy tales con-tinue to reach modern audiences in the form of reprints, adaptations, and even feature films. The Walt Disney Company has built an empire on animated films of Anders-en’s works, including “The Little Mermaid,” which has grossed more than $211 million worldwide since its release in 1989.

“I think he remains interesting because of the truths in his writing,” Clair said. “He wrote about the human condi-tion. Who among us has not felt ugly, has not felt lonely? Who hasn’t want-ed to be loved?”

“A person alive in Andersen’s time actually said, ‘Your novels have made you famous, but your fairytales will make you immortal,’” John added.

“Andersen: A Fairytale Life,” produced by the Carmel Repertory Theatre, will be shown at The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts from June 16 – June 26, with a gala celebration on June 17. A full cast list and ticket information is available online through the Facebook page www.facebook.com/Andersen.A.Fairy.Tale.Life, or the theatre’s web-site, www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com.

Rick Sharp as Adult Andersen and Eric Weigand as Teen Andersen bow to each other during a dress rehearsal.

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By Jennifer Kehl Current in Fishers

Newcomers to the Fishers area might ask, “What is the Fishers Freedom Festival?” But those of you who have attended might agree it is as close to Uncle Sam and homemade apple pie as you can get.

The Fishers Freedom Festival offers a variety of activities, events and food for all ages. Held at the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Dr., just off Holland Drive and Ellipse Parkway in Fishers, this free event offers fine arts and crafts, food and busi-ness vendors, live music, a 5K event, a children’s tent, parades, street dances, fireworks and much more.

Even though the event is no charge, the Festival encourages participants to donate canned foods, baby food, nonperishable goods, disposable diapers, cleaning supplies, school supplies and/or toiletries, new toys, games, books and puzzles. Items will go to local pantries that service Fishers and the Festival’s “Roy Holland Backpacks for Kids” program.

The festival is supported financially by fundraising events, sponsorships, booth-space rentals, grants and contributions from area businesses and residents. Operating as a 501 (c) (3) tax de-ductible, volunteer organization, the festival is independent from the Town of Fishers and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.

We have been very fortunate to have a very strong volunteer base to draw from. Every year, we have around 30 individuals serving as co-coordinators for each specific event, and an addi-tional 300-plus volunteers are used during the two-day festival.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedi-cated volunteers and the continued support that we receive from our Festival Partners. This event would not be possible without each and every one of you.

Donations are always welcome and can be mailed to: Fishers Freedom Festival,

P.O. Box 930, Fishers, IN 46038 or online at www.fishers-freedomfestival.org.

You can receive additional information by visiting www.fishers-freedomfestival.org. The committee is always looking for volun-teers who can donate as much or as little time possible.

Current’s guide to the weekend’s entertainment and events

Jennifer Kehl is the executive director of the Fishers Freedom Festival.

• The first festival was held in 1989. • The 1989 Budget was $3,500• The 2011 Budget is $296,800• The 1989 attendance was approximately 1,000• The 2010 attendance was estimated to be 45,000+• The 1992 budget for the fireworks was $3,260• The 2011 budget for the fireworks is $10,000• In 1989 there were 26 participants in the Children’s Parade• In 2010 there were more than 350 participants in the

Children’s Parade• The first Main Parade was in 1989 and 35 units participated• In 2010, there were 102 units in the Main Parade• In 1989 the Run/Walk had about 50 runners• The 2011 Run/Walk is expecting over 1,400 participants• Since 1989, three Volunteers have volunteered for every

Festival• DarcyBryant•DonDragoo•RhondaWright• It takes over 300 volunteers Festival weekend to assure the

success of the Festival.

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PERFORMANCE TIMES:Wednesdays& Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m.With special 4:00 p.m. matinee

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6:15 a.m.5K Event/2 Mile Family Walk Registration - Located on the west-side of Roy Holland Me-morial Park on the corner of Sunblest Blvd. and Ellipse Parkway. A donation of $12.00 for the 5K Event thru 6/21 $15.00 after 6/21. 2 Mile Family Walk. $7.50 per person age 13 and over. 12 and under Free (shirt not included). Shirts can be purchased for $5.00. Pre-registration pick up is Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24 in the park build-ing 5PM-7PM. All proceeds will benefit the “Roy Holland Memorial Fund”, “Backpacks for Kids” program which supports the Ham-ilton Southeastern School District and future festivals. Please Pre-Register before June 23rd online at the link listed below. There will be a very limited amount of registration available on site the day of the event.Register online at: http//getmeregistered.com/FISHERS-FREEDOMFESTIVAL.orgCo-Sponsored by: Bluemile, Central Indiana Orthopedic, DeFur Voran LLP, Fishers Pediat-ric Dentistry, Geist Age Management Experts, Hinckley Springs Indianapolis, Marco’s Pizza, Sears Home Services, Star Financial Bank and Team Green Dentistry.

8 a.m.5K Event and 2 Mile Family Walk - The Spe-cial Guest Starter to be announced.

8:45 a.m.Kiddie Run registration – This event is for children 9 years and under. Parent or legal guardian must be present and must sign a waiver for your child to participate. This event is FREE. Sponsored by Kindercare Learning Center and Co-sponsored by Brian Balance Achievement Centers, Don Hinds Ford, Indy Moms and Sports of All Sorts. Lo-cated on the northwest ball diamond near the 5K event.

9 a.m.UFO Major Disc Dog Competition Regis-tration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond on the west side of the park building.Current in Fishers Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found and lost children. Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park. Open until 10:00 p.m.Kroger Food Drive and Harris Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Suggested admission to the Festival is canned foods, NEW backpacks, school supplies, diapers, toiletries, NEW toys, books, puzzles, NEW and GENTLY used clothing. The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park. Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items. Items will also be collected during the parade by local scout troops. Open all day.Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Booths – Sug-gested admission: canned foods, NEW back-

packs, non-perishable foods, school supplies and toys. Open until 8:00 p.m.

10 a.m.Food Vendors – Open all day.Opening Ceremonies – Raising of the flag by Fishers Police and Fire Department, local Boy Scouts, Fishers American Legion Post #470, and singer Karen Roudebush. Located at the flagpole in front of the park building. The William D. Kehl Volunteer of the Year will be announced and the Aaron’s Royal Court will be crowned towards the end of the opening ceremonies.Community Health Network Business Ven-dors Tent - Local businesses will be available to help festival patrons with information on what they can provide to our community. Open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.Trick Out My Playhouse- *New event this year! Located just in front of the Community Health Network Business Vendors Tent. Vote for your favorite playhouse until 2pm Sunday. The winner of this friendly contest will receive a trophy. These playhouse will be placed in the silent auction, so don’t forget to get your bid in before 2pm on Sunday.Children’s Tent – Co-Sponsored by Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St Vincent, North Magazine, Teachers Credit Union, RCR Technology Corporation and SAXONY. Many hands-on activities for children through age 12. Face painting, crafts, sand art and much more! Adults must accompany children

under six years old. K-ID’s BMV will be on site from 11am-5pm for children’s digital ID cards. Open until 8:00 p.m.Silent Auction – Located near the Entertain-ment Tent. Make sure you bid on one of the tricked out playhouses!

10:30 a.m. Water Balloon Launch and Discover Scuba – They will be open until 6 p.m. Bring your swimming suit and try out the scuba tank. The swimming pool will be set up on the far north end of Roy Holland Memorial Park. FREE. Discover Scuba is sponsored by Indy MPH Watersports.

10:45 a.m.Entertainment Tent – Life Connection Wor-ship Team SingersKids Entertainment – Located inside the park building and under the park building awning until 4pm. Sponsored by Cumberland Road Christian Church.

11 a.m.Beer and Wine Garden- Open until 9:30pm. Located on the soccer field near the outdoor stage. Everyone will be carded each time they enter the Beer and Wine Garden. YOU MAY NOT WALK THE PARK WITH ADULT BEVERAGES. Bringing your own adult bev-erages into the park is a violation of the law.

12 p.m.Hamilton County Law Enforcement K-9 demonstration. Located on the grass on the east side of the Entertainment Tent.

Local students honor heroes with T-shirts

Caitlin Scholl Karinna Ellis

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By Scott RaychelCurrent in Fishers

Elementary, middle and junior high school students in the Hamilton Southeastern district-ed were invited to enter into the 2011 Fishers Freedom Festival T-shirt design contest in order to create an official shirt for the festival. The theme for this year’s design contest was “Honor-ing Our Hometown Heroes.”

“With the tenth year anniversary of Septem-ber 11th coming up, we wanted to honor it and pay tribute to the local fire department, the police department and teachers in our schools,” said Jennifer Kehl, festival organizer and mem-ber of the T-shirt design contest committee that chose the winners.

The winners of this year’s contest were Ham-ilton Southeastern Junior High’s Karina Ellis,

who designed the front of the shirt, and New Britton Elementary’s Caitlin Scholl, who de-signed the back.

“We had probably more than 1500 designs turned in. We go through them to see if they fall within the theme and see if it’ll be reproduced in the actual T-shirt,” said Kehl. “We really liked the designs chosen this year because they are simple and clean.”

The winning students will get a free T-shirt bearing their design, a trophy, and will be fea-tured in the Festival Guide and the main parade. The T-shirt will be available for purchase in the Fishers Freedom Festival Office for $10 each at 8591 E. 116th St., at the Fisher’s Freedom Fes-tival, and from the Festival’s Web site. Proceeds benefit future Fishers Freedom Festivals.


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Kids can decorate their bikes & trikes for ‘Children’s Parade’


8 a.m.Indy Disc Dog Classic Registration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond lo-cated on the west side of the Park Building

8:30 a.m.Entertainment Tent – Nondenominational Church Service given by Cumberland Road Christian Church will last until 9 a.m.Current in Fishers Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found, and lost children. Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park. Open until 10 p.m.Kroger Food Drive and Harris Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Nonperishables food items and school supplies will be collected. The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park. Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items. Open all day.

9 a.m.Indy Disc Dog Classic – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond located on the west side of the Park BuildingCorn Hole Tournament – Register online prior to June 22 at www.fishersfreedomfestival.org or on Saturday, June 25 until 6 p.m. at the Cur-rent in Fishers Information Tent. The tourna-ment will be in the southeast baseball diamond.IU North Hospital Children’s Parade Line Up - Line up will be at Ellipse Drive and Holland Drive. Please DO NOT drop off your child

at Holland Drive. Please park your car on a cul-de-sac near Sunblest Blvd., and walk your child to the starting point (FREE – There is no registration, just show up).

10 a.m.IU North Hospital Children’s Parade- The parade route will follow Ellipse Parkway and will end at the intersection of Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive.Food Vendors – Open all day.Community Health Network FREE Game Booths – Games and Children’s Bingo. These vendors will be located under the big top tent on the parking lot. Fishers Knights of Columbus will host the Children’s Bingo. Open until 2:30 p.m.Trick Out My Playhouse- Located just in front of the Community Health Network Business Vendors Tent. Vote for your favorite playhouse until 2pm Sunday. These playhouse will be placed in the silent auction, so don’t forget to get your bid in before 2 p.m. on Sunday.Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Booths – Sug-gested admission: canned foods, NEW back-packs, non-perishable food, school supplies, new toys, books, puzzles. Open until 8 p.m.Silent Auction – Located next to the Enter-tainment Tent. Open until 2pm.

10:45 a.m.Mik the Music Man –Located in the Enter-tainment Tent

11 a.m.Children’s Tent – Co-Sponsored by Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St Vincent,

North Magazine, Teachers Credit Union, RCR Technology Corporation and SAXONY. Many hands-on activities for children through age 12. Face painting, crafts, sand art and much more! Adults must accompany children under six years old. K-ID’s BMV will be on site from 12pm-3pm for children’s digital ID cards. Open until 8 p.m. (Closed during the Main Parade 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.)Water Balloon Launch game open (a maxi-mum participation of two times per person per day) Open until 4 p.m.Discover Scuba – Bring your swimming suit and try out scuba diving. The swimming pool will be set up on the far north end of Roy Holland Memorial Park. FREE. Sponsored by Indy MPH Watersports. Open until 4 p.m.Kids Entertainment – Located in the park building and under the park building awning. Entertainment will last until 3 p.m. Spon-sored by Cumberland Road Christian Church.

12 p.m. Beer and Wine Garden – Open until 9:30pm. Located on the soccer field near the outdoor stage. Everyone will be carded each time they enter the Beer and Wine Garden. You MAY NOT WALK THE PARK WITH ADULT BEVERAGES. Bringing your own adult bever-ages into the park is a violation of the law.

Entertainment TentMaster Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do - 12p.m.4 Leaf Cloggers - 12:30 p.m.G. Scotten Talent Center -1 p.m.

Steven Hackneye and Evan Soni - 2 p.m.3 p.m.

Comcast Main Parade Line Up - 116th Street, Lantern Road, and Holland Drive will be closed sometime after 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

4 p.m.Comcast Main Parade - The parade will step off at Lantern Road and 116th Street, west on 116th Street to Holland Drive, north to the park entrance where it will disband at Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive. Don’t forget your canned goods for the Kroger Food Drive and NEW backpacks and school supplies for the “Roy Holland Backpacks for Kids” pro-gram sponsored by Harris Bank.Lantern Road north of 116th Street and 116th Street west of Lantern Road to Holland Drive will be closed from 3 p.m. until ap-proximately 6 p.m. for the Main Parade. Sur-rounding streets may also be closed.

6:30 p.m.Pre-Fireworks Band -”Big Daddy Caddy” Weather permitting will perform in the grass just outside the Entertainment Tent. The band will play until the fireworks begin at dusk. Sponsored by Coors Light (The band will perform inside the tent if it rains).

AT DUSK (ABOUT 9:50p.m.)FIREWORKS – Suggested Admission: canned foods, non-perishable food, NEW backpacks, school supplies, diapers, NEW toys, books and games. Light up necklaces will be sold at dusk for $3.00 each to benefit the Fireworks Fund.

Sunday, June 26 schedule

Current in FishersThe Fishers Freedom Festival’s Children’s Parade

sponsored by I.U. North Hospital is a great oppor-tunity for children to dress up and decorate their bikes, tricycles, wagons or strollers in a patriotic manner and be rewarded for their artistic ability and creativity in celebration of our nation’s free-dom. This free event will be on Sunday, June 26th at Holland Park (One Park Drive).

The participant line-up and judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the parade promptly at 10:00 a.m. No registration is required. The parade route will travel Ellipse Parkway all the way around and conclude on the south side of the park. Spectators are invited to watch all of the decorated bicycles at curbside to cheer on the kids.

The parade will be organized into three catego-ries beginning with bicycles, next will be tricycles/Big Wheels and ending with strollers and wagons. Rounding up the parade will be the Aaron’s Royal Court float. Motorized cycles or scooters are not permitted in the parade.

Medals for first and second place will be award-ed for the “best decorated” in each of the three parade categories. The winners will receive their medals at the conclusion of the parade. Each child will receive a goodie bag at the finish line for their participation in the parade.

Approximately 350 children participated in last year’s parade while hundreds of family and friends cheered them on. Parents are welcome to partici-pate with their child in the parade to promote fun

for the entire family.Children need to be dropped off at Sunblest

Boulevard on the east side of Holland Park at El-lipse Parkway. They must walk to the starting point at Holland Drive and Ellipse Parkway. Please do not drop your children off at Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive. Children can be picked up on the grassy area just south of the intersection. Please do not block the intersection with your vehicles for you and your child’s safety.

Back in 1989, the founders of the Fishers Parade and Festival decided to have a community gather-ing to celebrate Independence Day. With the help of volunteers, the event originated as a one-day community picnic, parade, and a few games for the children. Due to the overwhelming participation by the public, this event grew to a two-day event.

The mission of the Fishers Freedom Festival is to encourage fellowship through civic partnerships and citizen involvement by creating a safe environment, developing needed community services, promoting family integrity and striving to improve the qual-ity of life for every resident by investing in human potential.

The 23rd annual Fishers Freedom Festival will be Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th. The festival is always in need of volunteers at different levels of participation. For more information, please visit www.FishersFreedomFestival.org, email [email protected], visit 8591 East 116th Street in Fishers or call 317-595-3195. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.


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Current in FishersThe 2011 season of the Abundant Life Farm-

ers Market began on Thursday, June 2. The market is organized by Abundant Life Church located at 82nd & Hague Road in the Church parking lot. It has been serving the local com-munity for more than six years, promoting healthy nutrition and supporting local farmers. Abundant Life Church Flavor Café has been one of the major attractions of the market, de-livering ready to go meals for the busy shoppers rushing home after work.

The flock of workers at the Café is shep-herded by Peter Bosworth - the Senior Pastor at the Abundant Life Church and Jacob Polsley, church volunteer.

The Flavor Café’s menu changes from week to week, and can vary from pulled pork sandwiches to lamb sausages on a bun.

Importantly, all the proceeds from this con-venient Café help contribute to scholarships for families of the preschoolers at Abundant Life Church.

Brett and Kristy Selbe have had their daugh-ter Kyla enrolled at Abundant Life School for nearly 3 years. Kyla is now in the pre-k pro-gram. During the 2010 - 2011 school year, Brett was diagnosed with a rare disease called “stiff

man syndrome.” The medical world knows very little about this disease as there are only a few cases on record. With this disease the muscles become very weak and eventually lose all con-trol, which results in the person being confined to a wheel chair and suffering consequential heart issues. Brett was not able to do his job, as that required manual labor. Shortly after finding out about her husband’s disease, Kristy learned that she was pregnant with their second child. Certainly, a blessing, but stressful at the same time.

The Abundant Life Church was able to help with tuition while Brett was off work and seek-ing other employment. Baby Preston was born a little over a month ago.

“This has been hard on them but I feel so blessed to be able to provide assistance to one of our families in need. Without the farmers market this would not be possible. This is just one of the many families we have been able to help and I am so thankful to the church and the community for making this possible,” said Tere-sa Frick, director of the Abundant Life Church

Come and experience the market for yourself every Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m., rain or shine, through September 29th.

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The “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent Kid-Zone” will be buzzing with new attractions, rides, games, shows and an expanded entertainment stage. The zone located just south of the Carmel Courthouse will offer free entertainment throughout the festival on the family-friendly performance stage.

Leading off on the KidZone stage at 1 pm on July 3rd, Master Yoos Tae Kwando team will offer a demonstration and allow spectators to apply some of their newly learned Tae Kwando moves. In the afternoon at 2 pm, you have your

choice of rocking to the sounds of the Girls Band or heading over to the grassy area to watch the Indy Dog & Disc Show or join-ing the Carmel Fire Dept in a ceremony dedicating their new “Safety House”. The fun will continue throughout the festival as the KidZone stage offers the magical talents of Ryan Demler, Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience, and performances by the Sho’Time Dancers, CYT’s musical presentation of “Hats Off to Broadway” and an encore performance by talented vocalists and “CarmelFest Has Talent” 2010 Winners Blake and LaTina.

by Cindy Roberts-Greiner

KidZone Stage Offers an Array of Entertainment

Summer Wind Flank SteakIngredients• 1/3 cup vegetable oil• 1/3 cup soy sauce• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice• 1 teaspoon cumin• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro• 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard• 2 cloves garlic, minced• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak

Directions1. In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy

sauce, vinegar, lime juice, Worces-tershire sauce, mustard, garlic, cumin, cilantro, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thor-oughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6

hours or overnight. 2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. 3. Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on

the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side to 130 degrees F, or to desired done-ness. * serve as a steak or slice and use for awesome beef fajitas

This week’s special: $ave $2lb on Joe’s Reserve

Flank Steak

Joes Butcher Shop and Fish Market•111W.MainSt.,Carmel•846-8877Hours:Mon-Fri.9a.m.-7p.m.•Sat.8a.m.-7p.m.•Sun.11a.m.-6p.m.

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The Scoop: The Kona Grill is a restaurant in Clay Terrace that offers a modern American cuisine and a full, fresh sushi bar. Type of Food: Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, and sushi.Prices: Pizzas range from 11 to 15 dollars, meat entrees are around 20 dollars, and the sushi is normally around 5 or 6 dollars for two pieces.Specialty Menu Items: The

sushi bar is their pride and joy, offering a full, fresh bar of sushi and sashimi. Dress: CasualHours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Address: 14395 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-566-1400Website: www.konagrill.com

Sushi Manager, Kona Grill

Where do you like to eat? Mama Corolla’s.

What do you like to eat? I like the Chicken Parmesan.

Why do you like to eat there? It’s authentic Italian food, and the restaurant is personal and romantic.

where i Dine

brittney isles

Mama Corolla’s1031 E. 54th St

Indianapolis, 46220

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After months of renovation, the congrega-tion of Hinkle Creek Friends Church is happy to an-nounce the rededication of their 140 year old building. Late last summer chunks of the ceiling started to fall, revealing a unique tin ceiling behind. The tin ceiling could not be saved, but through a generous donation an exact replica of the pattern was purchased to replace it. A special rededication service will be held on Sunday June 26th at 10:30 a.m. with a carry-in meal to follow (there is always food whenever Hinkle Creek Friends get together). All are welcome to attend. The church is located southwest of Cicero at the corner of 216th Street and Hinkle Creek Road.

21617 Hinkle Rd. Noblesville, IN 46062

(317) 877-1071www.hinklecreekfriendschurch.org

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Independent Living • Assisted LivingAlzheimer’s Care • Skilled Nursing

You’ll Find It All Here.

2460 Glebe Street | Carmel, IN 46032 www.Stratford-Living.com

Call The Stratford at 317-733-9560 today and learn how our retirement lifestyle can impact your wellness, peace of mind and overall well-being.

LIVE MUSICMickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Meatball BandSaturday – Faith Band

Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more

information, call 770-9020.Friday – Blonde SonjaSaturday – Something Rather Naughty

Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., In-dianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Living ProofSaturday – The Late Show

June 24 July 9

June 25

June 26

Beef & Boards: CinderellaBeef & Boards Dinner TheatreNow through July 1Tickets available by phone at 317-872-9664 or online at www.beefandboards.com.Rogers & Hammerstein’s enchanting musical, Cin-derella, is the classic story of the young Cinderella who is left in the care of her step-mother and three bossy step-sisters after the death of her fa-ther. It’s not until she meets Prince Charming that things start looking up. In a twist on the original musical, the Beef & Boards production features the ugly step-sisters as played by male actors.

Carmel Repertory Theatre: Andersen, a Fairy Tale Life The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, CarmelJune 16 through 26; show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com“Andersen” is a musical of the true story of Hans Christian Andersen’s rise from abject poverty in an obscure village on the tiny island of Funen in Denmark, to become the most famous person in the world during his lifetime.

Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery: The Next Step: Selected works from John Paul Ca-ponigro’s Next Step Alumni 2011.Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery, 1 South Range Line Road, CarmelNow through June 24www.renaissancefineartanddesign.comTwenty-five members are currently participating in the exhibit. The resulting work is as diverse as the individuals with subjects and artistic endeav-ors including: landscapes, editorial, abstracts, composites, portraits, seascapes, cityscapes, nude and figure, fine art, street photography, architecture, nature, animals and wildlife.

CarmelFestCarmelFest 2011 runs July 3 and 4 at Civic Square. For more information, visit www.carmel-fest.net.On stage at CarmelFest 2011July 3At the GazeboOpening ceremony – noonCarmelFest Has Talent – 12:30Carmel Brass – 3:45Gordon Bonham Blues Band – 5:15The Wright Brothers – 7:30At the North Stage: Beach Party at CarmelFestGuitar Club for Men – noonThe Tides – 2Salsa dance demo – 4Orquesta Bravo! - 4:30Barometer Soup – 6:30July 4At the GazeboActors Theatre of Indiana Musical Review – noonThe Echoes – 1CarmelFest Has Talent – 3The Richmonds – 4:30Benito DiBartoli & Doug Henthorn – 6:15Carmel Symphony Orchestra – 8:30At the North Stage: Americana at CarmelFestBleu Django – noonFrank Bradford Trio – 2:30The Renegades – 5:15Mac McAnally – 8(Schedule and times subject to change)

Actors Theatre of Indiana: The Andrews BrothersThe Studio Theatre at The Center for the Per-forming Arts, 4 Center Green, CarmelJuly 8 through 24; July 9 at 4 and 8 p.m.; Wednes-days and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Satur-days, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.Tickets are $37.50, available at www.actorsthe-atreofindiana.org.It’s 1943 in the South Pacific , and tonight The Andrews Sisters headline the big U.S.O. show. But when a flu outbreak quarantines the girls, stagehands Max, Lawrence and Patrick, along with pin-up girl Peggy Jones, cook up the perfect way to wow the troops and save the day—all it will take is three wigs and a lot of makeup.Cool Creek Concert Series: The Snakehandlers

St.Vincent Health presents the Cool Creek Con-cert series every Friday night at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st Street, Westfield. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children age 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com.



T I P 4 H E R

Forget BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat based on the relationship of your height to your weight. But this very old formula hasn’t been updated to reflect the more nutrient-dense foods that have become widespread and the larger, denser skeletons humans now have.

In some cases, even athletes have BMIs in the overweight or obese range. A more reliable indicator of your fitness and your disease risk is your waist-hip ratio. If your waist measurement is bigger than your hip measurement, you are at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes. But that’s not forever: Diet and exercise can get you back in a healthier range and reduce your risk.

To schedule a free consult about your waist-hip ratio, visit 3384HER.com or call our 24/7 nurse advice line at 338-4HER. Or, to schedule an appointment with an Ob/Gyn at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-415-9010. And find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/3384HER.

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P H y s I c I A n s P O T L I G H T

Thomas Rouse, MD

surgery can be an overwhelming experience for a child and his or her entire family. That’s why at st.Vincent Medical center northeast, our doctors from Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent are careful to prepare and nurture children and their caregivers before, during and after surgery. Experienced Pediatric surgeons collaborate with pediatricians and various specialists to provide the best comprehensive care for your child.

Pediatric surgeon, Thomas Rouse, MD, will begin offering consultations at st.Vincent Medical center northeast in July. Dr. Rouse is board certified in pediatric surgery and focuses on a family-centered approach to care. He received his medical degree from Indiana University school of Medicine, completed his surgical residency at Medical college of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and went on to a pediatric surgery fellowship at children’s national Medical center in Washington, D.c. Dr. Rouse has over 20 years of experience in the care of children. He is a member of Pediatric surgical Associates, a nine member group of pediatric surgeons that provides surgical care at Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent. We are pleased to have Dr. Rouse and his colleagues join Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent.

O F F I c E s P O T L I G H T

The Center for Women’s Health: Bone Density Screenings

Women are natural caregivers. But in the midst of selflessly putting their family and friends first, they often forget about their own needs. That’s why The center for Women’s Health at st.Vincent Medical center northeast partners with women to help them with a variety of health issues, including bone density screenings for osteoporosis.

A bone density screening is generally recommended for post-menopausal women and women over the age of 65 unless they exhibit other major risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis. This painless, open scan can detect osteoporosis in its early stages to help reduce bone loss. And at the center for Women’s Health, a bone density screening takes just 30 minutes.

Take some time for yourself. Schedule an appointment for a bone density screening at The Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast at 317-415-9010.

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Get top-notchjoint care — and

get your life back.

Dr. James BicosOrthopedic Surgeon

Serious joint pain can make even everyday activities like walking up stairs or taking a shower too difficult to undertake. Getting your life back starts with talking to an experienced orthopedic physician — someone like Dr. James Bicos of St.Vincent Orthopedics. The orthopedic surgeon for the USA Gymnastics team, Dr. Bicos provides prudent, expert care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. For more information on joint care at St.Vincent, visit MedicineAndMovement.com.

Dr. Bicos offers a free get-acquainted visit to new patients. Call 317-415-5885 and mention this ad in Current in Fishers, to schedule your appointment.

Dr. Bicos practices at the following locations:

CarmelSt.Vincent Orthopedics755 W. Carmel Drive

FishersSt.Vincent Medical Center Northeast13914 Southeastern Parkway

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2011 Symphony on the Prairie Summer Concert SeriesPresented by st.Vincent Healthsaturday, June 25, 6pm – 8pm (prior to concert)conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers

Visit the St.Vincent Health “Prevention on the Prairie: A Journey to Wellness” booth. Under the band shell at Conner Prairie in Fishers, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform classical and pop concerts each weekend from June 25 through September 5. St.Vincent Health is a proud sponsor of the evening, focusing on a healthy lifestyle throughout the summer by highlighting various health services. Please visit IndianapolisSymphony.org, for more information.

2011 Fishers Freedom FestivalPresented by st.Vincent Healthsaturday and sunday, June 25-26Roy Holland Memorial Park 1 Park Drive, Fishers

The Fishers Freedom Festival is a great opportunity for families and friends to get together and experience great food, music, crafts and games. Visit the Kid Zone, sponsored by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, for information on home safety for kids. Stop by the K-IDS BMV on June 25 from 11 am to 2 pm to learn about identification cards for children. And pick up health information from various St.Vincent Health booths. Visit FreedomFishersFestival.org for more information, or call 317-595-3195.

The monkey bars are a favorite playground staple — and one of the leading causes of fractures in young children.

“Most people don’t realize how dangerous monkey bars really are,” says Kosmas Kayes, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. “But we’ve treated many broken wrists, elbows and forearms that have resulted from accidents on the monkey bars.”

Another outdoor play toy that causes many breaks, fractures, and other serious injuries in children is a trampoline. The risk of injury from trampolines is so high that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that trampolines should never be used at home or in outdoor playgrounds. The AAP supports limited use of trampolines in supervised training programs, such as gymnastics and diving classes.

That may seem extreme until you realize that monkey bars and trampolines together lead to nearly half of the injuries Dr. Kayes treats each year—particularly during the summer months.

And not too far behind are ATVs. Many breaks occur when children are behind the handlebars of ATVs or motorized scooters. In fact, in Indiana, it’s illegal for anyone under 14 years old to operate an ATV unless on

their parent’s land or under direct supervision of an adult 18 years of age or older.

“A study done on ATV and bicycle crashes reported that almost all ATV injuries occurred in children under the age of 16,” Dr. Kayes shares. “And injury severity is highest for ATV crashes in terms of multiple injuries, need for surgical intervention and longer length of stay in the hospital.”

As a firsthand witness to these injuries, Dr. Kayes strongly advises not allowing children to play on any of these so-called toys. However, if you decide to let your child play on the monkey bars, trampoline or an ATV or motorized scooter, he advises that you or another adult supervises the child. And make sure the child is wearing a helmet when riding on ATVs and bikes. “A lot of injuries can be prevented – or at least minimized – with proper adult supervision and the appropriate safety gear,” he says.

Still, accidents happen. If you ever suspect a break or other severe injury, go to the emergency department at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast or the nearest emergency room.

Help your child avoid injuries and learn the first steps to treating them — go to KidsHealthLine.com/Ortho or scan this code with your mobile phone.


T I P 4 H E R

Forget BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat based on the relationship of your height to your weight. But this very old formula hasn’t been updated to reflect the more nutrient-dense foods that have become widespread and the larger, denser skeletons humans now have.

In some cases, even athletes have BMIs in the overweight or obese range. A more reliable indicator of your fitness and your disease risk is your waist-hip ratio. If your waist measurement is bigger than your hip measurement, you are at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes. But that’s not forever: Diet and exercise can get you back in a healthier range and reduce your risk.

To schedule a free consult about your waist-hip ratio, visit 3384HER.com or call our 24/7 nurse advice line at 338-4HER. Or, to schedule an appointment with an Ob/Gyn at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast, call 317-415-9010. And find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/3384HER.

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Specs: 11.5” x 22” 4C Publication: Current In FishersIf you have any questions regarding this art,


P H y s I c I A n s P O T L I G H T

Thomas Rouse, MD

surgery can be an overwhelming experience for a child and his or her entire family. That’s why at st.Vincent Medical center northeast, our doctors from Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent are careful to prepare and nurture children and their caregivers before, during and after surgery. Experienced Pediatric surgeons collaborate with pediatricians and various specialists to provide the best comprehensive care for your child.

Pediatric surgeon, Thomas Rouse, MD, will begin offering consultations at st.Vincent Medical center northeast in July. Dr. Rouse is board certified in pediatric surgery and focuses on a family-centered approach to care. He received his medical degree from Indiana University school of Medicine, completed his surgical residency at Medical college of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and went on to a pediatric surgery fellowship at children’s national Medical center in Washington, D.c. Dr. Rouse has over 20 years of experience in the care of children. He is a member of Pediatric surgical Associates, a nine member group of pediatric surgeons that provides surgical care at Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent. We are pleased to have Dr. Rouse and his colleagues join Peyton Manning children’s Hospital at st.Vincent.

O F F I c E s P O T L I G H T

The Center for Women’s Health: Bone Density Screenings

Women are natural caregivers. But in the midst of selflessly putting their family and friends first, they often forget about their own needs. That’s why The center for Women’s Health at st.Vincent Medical center northeast partners with women to help them with a variety of health issues, including bone density screenings for osteoporosis.

A bone density screening is generally recommended for post-menopausal women and women over the age of 65 unless they exhibit other major risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis. This painless, open scan can detect osteoporosis in its early stages to help reduce bone loss. And at the center for Women’s Health, a bone density screening takes just 30 minutes.

Take some time for yourself. Schedule an appointment for a bone density screening at The Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast at 317-415-9010.

A W E E K L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F S T . V I N C E N T M E D I C A L C E N T E R N O R T H E A S T

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H E A LT H Y T I M E S • A publication of St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast

Healthy Times 13914 Southeastern Parkway (I-69 & State Road 238)Fishers, IN(317) 415-9000

MakingSummerSafer

Get top-notchjoint care — and

get your life back.

Dr. James BicosOrthopedic Surgeon

Serious joint pain can make even everyday activities like walking up stairs or taking a shower too difficult to undertake. Getting your life back starts with talking to an experienced orthopedic physician — someone like Dr. James Bicos of St.Vincent Orthopedics. The orthopedic surgeon for the USA Gymnastics team, Dr. Bicos provides prudent, expert care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. For more information on joint care at St.Vincent, visit MedicineAndMovement.com.

Dr. Bicos offers a free get-acquainted visit to new patients. Call 317-415-5885 and mention this ad in Current in Fishers, to schedule your appointment.

Dr. Bicos practices at the following locations:

CarmelSt.Vincent Orthopedics755 W. Carmel Drive

FishersSt.Vincent Medical Center Northeast13914 Southeastern Parkway

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c O M M U n I T y E V E n T s

2011 Symphony on the Prairie Summer Concert SeriesPresented by st.Vincent Healthsaturday, June 25, 6pm – 8pm (prior to concert)conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers

Visit the St.Vincent Health “Prevention on the Prairie: A Journey to Wellness” booth. Under the band shell at Conner Prairie in Fishers, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform classical and pop concerts each weekend from June 25 through September 5. St.Vincent Health is a proud sponsor of the evening, focusing on a healthy lifestyle throughout the summer by highlighting various health services. Please visit IndianapolisSymphony.org, for more information.

2011 Fishers Freedom FestivalPresented by st.Vincent Healthsaturday and sunday, June 25-26Roy Holland Memorial Park 1 Park Drive, Fishers

The Fishers Freedom Festival is a great opportunity for families and friends to get together and experience great food, music, crafts and games. Visit the Kid Zone, sponsored by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, for information on home safety for kids. Stop by the K-IDS BMV on June 25 from 11 am to 2 pm to learn about identification cards for children. And pick up health information from various St.Vincent Health booths. Visit FreedomFishersFestival.org for more information, or call 317-595-3195.

The monkey bars are a favorite playground staple — and one of the leading causes of fractures in young children.

“Most people don’t realize how dangerous monkey bars really are,” says Kosmas Kayes, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. “But we’ve treated many broken wrists, elbows and forearms that have resulted from accidents on the monkey bars.”

Another outdoor play toy that causes many breaks, fractures, and other serious injuries in children is a trampoline. The risk of injury from trampolines is so high that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that trampolines should never be used at home or in outdoor playgrounds. The AAP supports limited use of trampolines in supervised training programs, such as gymnastics and diving classes.

That may seem extreme until you realize that monkey bars and trampolines together lead to nearly half of the injuries Dr. Kayes treats each year—particularly during the summer months.

And not too far behind are ATVs. Many breaks occur when children are behind the handlebars of ATVs or motorized scooters. In fact, in Indiana, it’s illegal for anyone under 14 years old to operate an ATV unless on

their parent’s land or under direct supervision of an adult 18 years of age or older.

“A study done on ATV and bicycle crashes reported that almost all ATV injuries occurred in children under the age of 16,” Dr. Kayes shares. “And injury severity is highest for ATV crashes in terms of multiple injuries, need for surgical intervention and longer length of stay in the hospital.”

As a firsthand witness to these injuries, Dr. Kayes strongly advises not allowing children to play on any of these so-called toys. However, if you decide to let your child play on the monkey bars, trampoline or an ATV or motorized scooter, he advises that you or another adult supervises the child. And make sure the child is wearing a helmet when riding on ATVs and bikes. “A lot of injuries can be prevented – or at least minimized – with proper adult supervision and the appropriate safety gear,” he says.

Still, accidents happen. If you ever suspect a break or other severe injury, go to the emergency department at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast or the nearest emergency room.

Help your child avoid injuries and learn the first steps to treating them — go to KidsHealthLine.com/Ortho or scan this code with your mobile phone.


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Most people take up a hobby when they retire. Some, however, prefer a little more excitement.

Wally Saettel is one such person.A retired auto mechanic of 45 years, Saettel

and his wife Dian kept busy in retirement by chasing trains, attending air shows, and joining an antique auto racing club to watch the races. After a number of years, though, Dian off ered a suggestion that changed the Saettels’ involve-ment in the Antique Auto Racing Association (AARA).

“I’ve always liked racing, but we joined this club in ’81,” Wally Saettel said. “We’d been members about 10 years. We were sitting in the grandstand, and my wife says, ‘You ever think about doing that?’ I said, ‘Doing what?’ She said, ‘Going out there and driving.’”

His initial reaction was that aff ording an an-tique race car just wasn’t feasible for the couple. But as luck would have it, that assumption didn’t end the possibility. Saettel started think-ing about building a car from the ground up, and he says, “Just a couple weeks later, there was an ad for an engine and transmission,” in an auto paper. “Th at’s what got me started.”

Five years and dozens of swap meets later, Saettel had pieced together a remarkable racecar made from parts of various pre-1950 automobiles. Th e frame rails came from a ’28 Oldsmobile, the rear axle is from a ’39 Ford, the transmission’s a ’39 Ford, and the engine’s a ’47 Ford, he said. Th e rear body piece was modifi ed from two ’55 Chevy deck lids, the front grille is the top two-thirds of a ’37 Ford truck.

“I drew a lot of designs on paper,” he said

with a knowing laugh. “Th e mistakes are easier to get rid of with an eraser than with a welding torch.”

Building the car himself saved tremendously on costs. “I think I’ve only got about $6,000 in the car,” he says. Purchasing a fi nished car would have cost at least twice as much. History is what determines the price, Saettel said, not-ing that if a famous driver has raced the car, the value goes up exponentially.

When his car was fi nished in 2000, Saettel started driving it in all six AARA races each season in Ohio and Michigan. At the time, he was 67 years old. Now, 11 years later, he’s still driving the same car in the four races the AARA still runs each season. He laughs at the notion of having someone else drive the car for him.

“People say to me all the time, ‘You drive it?’ and I say, ‘You think I’m going to spend fi ve years building it and take a chance on letting someone else drive it?’ Not going to happen,” he said. And at 78, Saettel isn’t the oldest driver in the club; another member takes that honor at 87 years of age.

Dian accompanies her husband to every race. When asked if she comes with him, Saettel smiled and answered enthusiastically, “Abso-lutely! Th is is her fault!” Dian is more involved now, too, serving as the organization’s treasurer.

Th e cars don’t run at an Indy-car pace; 70

miles per hour is at the top end of the speed capabilities of most of the cars. In addition, the AARA is about preserving a tradition of racing, not about winning.

“It’s not like we’re out there racing for the bean and beer money,” Saettel said, laughing. “Whether you fi nish fi rst or fi nish last, you get the same thing: nothing.” It’s all about enjoying the race and upholding the tradition, so risking life and limb to get around one more car simply isn’t part of the process.”

While the Saettels and others like them are keeping the antique auto racing tradition alive for now, numbers in the club are beginning to dwindle. Younger race enthusiasts simply aren’t getting involved in antique racing:

“If [the cars] aren’t going 200 miles an hour, [younger fans] just aren’t interested … our youngest guy is about 35 years old, and he’s in it because his family’s in it.”

Still, members like the Saettels aren’t just ca-sual fans, they’re all-out enthusiasts.

Wally Saettel will race in the following AARA races this season in Ohio: July 1-2 in Van Wert, September 10-11 in Celina and September 16-17 in Lima. For more information about the AARA or race schedules, visit www.antiqueautoracing.com.

hitting the trACK

wally saettel spends his retirement recreating dirt

track racing of the early 1900s

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Fiber linked to longevity - People who consumed higher amounts of fi ber, particularly from grains, had a signifi cantly lower risk of dying over a nine-year period compared to those who consumed lower amounts of fi ber, according to a National Institutes of Health study released last week. Researchers divided study participants into fi ve groups ranging from the lowest to highest dietary intake of fi ber. Those who consumed the highest amount of fi ber were 22 percent less likely to die over a nine-year period compared to people who consumed the least amount of fi ber. Men with the highest fi ber intakes had a 23 percent reduction in the risk of dying, while women had a 19 percent reduction compared to those eating the least amount of fi ber.

-www.wsj.com

Grapes fi ght pain – Red grapes contain resveratrol, a powerful compound that blocks the enzymes that contribute to tissue degeneration. The evidence: In lab experiments at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, resveratrol protected against the kind of cartilage damage that causes back pain. Although the research is preliminary, it can’t hurt to fi ll up on foods rich in resveratrol, including blueberries and cranberries, which contain other powerful antioxidants as well. Resveratrol in red wine is far more easily absorbed due to the form it is in.

-aarp magazine

Walks provide memory boost - Mild exercise such as walking can boost brain volume and improve memory in older adults, researchers have found. The hippocampus is the part of the brain involved in the long-term memory of places, people, events and things. This part of the brain shrinks with age, limiting memory. Researchers found that the size of the hippocampus increased in a group of participants who exercised regularly for six months. Participants who did not exercise experienced the expected decrease in size.

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“Th e biggest impediment to doing so is an injury as a result of a slip and fall accident,” Feltman said. “Having reduced mobility or another disability, in many cases, does not mean you have to give up your home and your independence.”

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Leave shoes by the door - Walking through your house in shoes you wear outside tracks in allergens and contaminants. One study found that lawn chemicals were tracked inside the house for a full week after application, with most chemicals concentrated around the entryway. Shoes also carry in pollen and other allergens.

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Don’t Kick the Turkeys – It is only Reverend Thompson’s third day as Pastor of New Hope Church in this two-act comedy. His secretary lays down the law at the offi ce, the most prestigious member of the congregation is on the war path, and an eccentric lay-person presents some far-out ideas for Sunday morning’s special. The calamity and humor only escalate when a daycare moves into the church after the pipes in their own building burst. The play will be presented June 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m, Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfi eld Ave. Noblesville. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at familypraisecenter.com.

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iPods can affect hearing – Hearing loss typically develops slowly from prolonged exposure to thousands of high-decibel insults to the ear, many of which come from everyday gadgets, like iPods or hair dryers. MP3 players set at 50 percent volume can pump out sounds up to 101 decibels, well over the recommended safety threshold. To combat this, keep your MP3 player’s volume as low as possible and noise-canceling earbuds to block out ambient sounds, reducing your need to jack up the volume.

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Gardening benefi ts seniors – A new study suggests gardening can add zeal and increase energy levels for older adults. Researchers from Texas A&M and Texas State Universities surveyed adult gardeners and non-gardeners on their perceptions of personal life satisfaction and levels of physical activity. More than 84 percent of gardeners agreed with the statement, “I have made plans for things I’ll be doing a month or a year from now” compared with only 68 percent of non-gardeners. Gardeners also expressed greater energy levels. Gardeners disagreed with the statement “I feel old and somewhat tired.” at a rate of 70.9 percent, whereas 57 percent of non-gardeners disagreed with the statement.

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Co-housing a growing trend – Co-housing, a new breed of senior communities, are a cluster of about 20 to 60 single-family houses gathered near a central home or building. Each person owns a home, but they also are contractually obligated to pay monthly dues for a house all members share -- at which the entire community may have weekly meals together and shared amenities or services,

like landscaping or even a nurse or caregiver who comes regularly. Community members meet to decide how to spend the monthly dues. Co-housing developments are usually less expensive than continuing care facilities and offer more privacy.

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Ditch the fat wallets – The bulge caused by fat wallets is ugly – and bad for you, too. Sitting on a thick wallet can stress your back and cause pain. “You’re elevating your pelvis on one side, which bends the spine,” says Stuart McGill of University of Waterloo, Ontario. “You’re also compressing the sciatic nerve, which runs behind your hip.” Move the wallet from your back pocket, or switch to a much slimmer version. It’ll force you to edit the cards, cash, and trash you’re carrying now.

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Current PublishingMany older investors simply don’t have

enough time before retirement to risk a big loss, and some retirement investors are using some of their nest egg to purchase an annuity. By buying a slice of guaranteed lifetime income, investors can be protected from future market declines while locking in a portion of their retirement needs.

Annuity sales rose 17 percent in 2011’s fi rst quarter from the year-earlier period, and were also up more than 5 percent from the fourth quarter of last year, according to the Insured Retirement Institute, an industry trade group.

Th e bulk of annuity sales are of variable an-nuities (VAs), which allow investors to place as-sets in mutual funds and therefore participate in stock market gains. VA assets hit a record $1.6 trillion at the end of March, the Institute said.

However, Fidelity Investments is recom-mending a deferred variable annuity that in-cludes what’s known as a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefi t (GLWB). It allows investors to participate in future market gains while still protecting them from market declines.

If at age 60 you buy a GLWB for $100,000, for example, Fidelity will charge you $2,500 a year to provide income for your lifetime and that of a surviving spouse. In return, you are guaranteed annual income payments of $5,000 a year. Fidelity puts your $100,000 into a bal-anced mutual fund that has 60 percent of its assets in stocks and 40 percent in bonds. If the market does poorly and your account value slips below $100,000, you’ll still be promised $5,000 in annual payments.

But there are some fundamental questions

that need to be addressed before buying an annuity:

1. Annuities are illiquid. If you change your mind, there may be steep fees for the early sale of the annuity. Can you aff ord to leave your annuity funds untouched for a long time?

2. Are you so far away from retirement that it would be better to leave your retirement funds in the market?

3. What are the fi nancial and tax conse-quences of assembling the funds needed to buy an annuity? Annuity gains are free from taxes until the product “annuitizes,” or begins generating retirement income.

4. If you already have enough income from So-cial Security and pensions to pay your fi xed expenses, do you really need another layer of guaranteed income, or would you be better off leaving your funds in the market?

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Th ese days, Americans are living more than ever with the candle burning at both ends, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Whether it’s a busy work schedule, kids’ sporting events, or a work deadline, people seem to be constantly on the go. Th e human body has an inherent ability to cope with these stressors; but it can’t compensate forever. When the body has been pushed for too long, inevitably consequences occur. An imbalance with stress hormones is the most common result. Th ese hormones are your fi ght or fl ight chemi-cals that come out when you are going through a stressful event. An emotional stressor like divorce or a death will trigger this response; but so will rushing around with no down time. By far the most common stressor to the body besides emo-tional stress is dietary stress. Skipping meals, low calorie dieting, and consuming too many sugars in the diet also stresses your body as it tries to keep blood sugar regulated.

Th e most common stress hormone is cortisol, which is produced by your adrenal glands and sits on top of your kidneys. Common symptoms of elevated cortisol are weight gain around the mid-section, feeling stressed and wired, and not being able to regulate energy due to blood sugar being up

and down all day. Eventually as cortisol continues to be elevated the body cannot keep up and levels fall. Common symptoms of low cortisol include: Diffi culty getting up in the morning, feeling light-headed upon standing, brain fog (where memory and mental focus are off ), fatigue not relieved by sleep, and craving salty foods. In either case, when these symptoms appear they often do so gradually; and proper treatment includes assessing cortisol levels and undergoing nutritional and lifestyle changes to return them to normal.

Checking cortisol levels is best done through a saliva sample taken several times through the day, as cortisol levels are diff erent in the morning versus the evening. A blood test will not accurately assess levels as they change through the day, compared to saliva taken several times through the day. Th e good news is balancing these levels usually requires no medication; and the lasting results are fantastic. If you can relate to any of the above symptoms, then your body is telling you something is wrong. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is listen to it.

COMMEntaRYBy Marcia Wilson

I’ll never forget the fi rst time I heard those three little words. Th is new doctor, who looked like Doogie Howser’s little sis-ter, starting a sentence “At your age…” and running off a litany of tests that were ap-propriate “at your age…” – and my appar-ently aging brain is thinking, “She knows nothing about me but my age!” I just went in for a tetanus shot for goodness sake, pre-paring for a rim to rim to rim hike in the Grand Canyon, and now I fi nd out that “at my age” I probably better just sit in a rock-ing chair in the lodge sipping hot chocolate waiting for my next test.

Really, what exactly does “at your age” mean? Explain “at your age” to our 98 year-old family friend fl ying off to Phoenix with her 90 year-old friend to meet his fam-ily; then explain “at your age” to a friend who is 30 years younger and sitting in a nursing home with dementia.

Dr. Mark Lachs, author of Treat Me, Not My Age explains that we all age very diff erently.

“If you’ve seen one eighty year-old, you’ve seen one eighty year-old,” Lachs wrote.

It would be foolish to pretend that get-ting older doesn’t come with a few chal-lenges, but we are learning that many of our challenges come from lifestyle rather than age, and that it’s never too late to start mak-ing changes that can improve our energy, balance, strength and mobility. Nothing is guaranteed in life, but we have options that hedge our bets in favor of extending our years of independence and improving the quality of our lives.

So remember, at your age (be that 20 or 120) you can choose, you have options. I’m not an expert – I don’t even play one on TV, but we’ll continue to explore aging in a more positive light instead of accepting “AT YOUR AGE.”

Your on-the-go life may be wearing you down

Dr. Richard Mason is the owner of Mason Family Chiropractic & Wellness in Fishers, and holds an M.S. in nutrition. Mason can be reached via email at [email protected]

Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and teaches exercise courses for aging adults in Fishers. Wilson can be reached at [email protected].

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» Online pawn shop launched – Groupon founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, who now run investment firm Lightbank, have partnered with online pawnbroker In-ternet Pawn to launch Pawngo, an online pawn shop. The site aims to redefine the old fashioned brick-and-mortar pawn shop in the online space by offering customers “a more practical and affordable option to credit card loans and payday lending to get cash quickly without going into debt,” the company announced in a statement.

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» Stocks that beat treasurys – Nervous investors are stampeding into the “safety” of Treasury bonds instead, driving up prices across the board. Should you follow suit? Here are 10 stocks that smartmoney.com says are better than these bonds: Altria (MO); Verizon (VZ); American Electric Power (AEP); Merck (MRK); Lockheed Martin (LMT); Johnson & Johnson (JNJ); DuPont (DD); M&T Bank (MTB); McDonald’s (MCD); Chevron (CVX).

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» Prisoners, the dead got tax breaks – A tax break that spurred car buying in 2009 was erroneously allowed in some cases, in-cluding claims made in the names of people who were in prison, dead or underage, said a recent U.S. report. The report said the IRS failed to identify 4,257 individuals who made qualified motor vehicle claims above a level the IRS had red-flagged as excessive. Alto-gether, these individuals claimed more than $151.1 million in QMV deductions, based on the inspector general’s 2010 review of 2009 returns. About $1 million in deductions went to 473 people in error “because the IRS did not have processes to identify the individuals were in prison, deceased or underage,” it said.

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We’re getting ready to open our pool for the summer and are slightly concerned we don’t have all of our bases covered when it comes to protect-ing ourselves. What are the important issues?Response from Andy Warren: • Issues – The most important thing to re-

member as a pool owner is that you make sure that your insurance agent knows you have a pool. Failure to notify your agent can result in denied claims and the liability risk falling completely on you. This is very important to remember if you add a pool to your existing property. Forgetting to no-tify your agent can expose you to some se-rious unwanted risks. Carriers have varying requirements and pricing schemes when it comes to pools. Independent insurance agencies have access to many carriers and will be able to find the best combination of price and coverage for your needs.

• Coverage recommendations – I rec-ommend at least $1 million in liability coverage for all of our clients that have a homeowner’s policy. I would also advise adding an additional $1 million of cover-age by adding an umbrella liability policy to protect you and your family against catastrophic claims.

• Claim prevention – Having adequate insur-ance in place protects your assets if an inci-dent occurs, but it does nothing to prevent something from happening. Liability almost always falls on the pool owner and staying on top of your responsibility to keep your pool safe and secure is just as important as having the proper insurance in place. A safety pool cover protected by lock and key is probably the best place to start. A quality cover com-pletely seals the pool and prevents accidental access to the water by unwanted visitors, children and pets. Making sure your pool is protected by a fence is also a good idea, but no fence is unconquerable.

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» Weight loss myth – While your metabo-lism may dip with each passing year, you can’t necessarily blame any ensuing weight-loss difficulties on your age. If you aren’t on a low-fat or low-calorie diet, for example, losing weight will be difficult. Similarly, low-sodium diets can make it easier to shed pounds because it increases water retention. Finally, gaining weight is one of the side ef-fects often associated with meds prescribed to older adults, so once you’ve balanced out your diet, have a discussion with your doctor about what you can do to counteract any lingering unwanted pounds.

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» Drink milk after workouts? – Try fat-free milk instead of a sports drink. The best time to drink it is right after strength-training. Drink two to four cups. The protein in the milk helps repair muscles you’ve exerted. The calcium and vitamin D strengthen bones and may help you lose more fat.

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SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is something that all skin conscious men and women are reaching for this summer, but sunscreens can be confusing, from the ingredients in the prod-uct to the claims made on the packaging. The FDA recently cracked down on SPF’s mislead-ing labels, and is helping clear things up for consumers.

Starting summer, 2012 …• Only products that protect against both

UVA and UVB rays can be labeled “broad spectrum.” And only these “broad spec-trum” products (with an SPF of 15 or higher) can claim to offer protection from sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. Those that don’t protect against both will come with a warning label.

• “Waterproof,” “sweat proof” and “sun block” are terms of the past. Instead, expect to see “water resistant” along with reap-plication recommendations (ranging from every 40 minutes to two hours).

• SPF values can no longer be higher than 50, as there is not enough evidence to sup-port that the higher the number means better sun protection.

• These changes are a step in the right direc-tion, but don’t go heading off to the pool quite yet. Proper sun protection starts at home. Now that you have the perfect prod-

ucts, here are a few more tips to keep your skin protected:

• Make sure your sunscreen is not expired (No date? Can’t remember when you pur-chased it? Pitch it!). Most SPFs claim to have a shelf life of two years, but that’s if the product is unopened. The safest bet is replacing your SPF products every year.

• Most of us do not apply an adequate amount of sunscreen. A shot glass is the new standard for full body application (and it’s always OK to use more).

• Remember, for sunscreen to really be ef-fective apply it at least 15 to 30 minutes before heading out and reapply often.

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HUMORBy Mike Redmond

After reading two accounts in as many days of people disrobing, running around and creat-ing what we shall call ruckuses on commercial airliners, I had to ask myself:

“Gee, how come this never happens on any of the flights I take?”

I do my share of zooming around in alumi-num tubes, and it’s all pretty uneventful. While flying you can pass the time in several ways: Not sleeping, not reading, not listening to music, not talking to your seatmates, and of course not enjoying yourself because air travel is tedious at best and soul-crushing the rest of the time.

Then you land and wait some more for your baggage, and start the process of dreading the return flight.

See? Uneventful. No naked people. No ruck-uses except maybe for the occasional bratty kid, but those are small amateur ruckuses compared to someone taking off all their clothes and whooping up and down the aisle.

I remember my first flight on an airliner. Mom dressed us kids like we were going to church. Everyone else on the plane was dressed the same way. The attendants took special care of us, a single mother flying with four children, and went out of their way to see to our comfort even

though we were flying coach and, by today’s stan-dards, therefore hardly worth much more than a passing glance as the drink cart rolled by.

To be fair, I have had some extraordinary airline service. I am grateful (and say so) when it happens, but I know better than to expect it, despite what the commercials say. Get real. It’s like that guy on the intercom. He says he’s just pleased as punch to be flying my butt to Dallas but you know what? I don’t think he really means it.

So I guess I’m just looking for something to replace the dreadful experience that is modern air travel. There is simply no joy in commercial flight anymore. I’d welcome the diversion of someone get-ting naked and causing a little in-flight excitement.

Except that I just re-read the stories and found out that the people who did the disrobing were males, and crazy as loons. Darn. I was hoping for something along the lines of Sofia Vergara.

Well, shoot. The last thing I need on my flight is a naked crazy man. The ones with their clothes on are bad enough. They always seem to be sitting next to me. And I’m pretty sure they say the same thing.

Airplane streaking a good distraction from the boredom?

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at [email protected] or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Appearance – Just as no two rocks, no two snowflakes, no two trees or no two of anything else in nature are exactly the same, so it is with flooring tiles cut from quarried stone slabs. Variety is the spice of a natural stone floor owner’s life.

Cost – You’re going to pay a few dollars per square foot for real stone compared with good ceramic or porcelain tile.

Installation – Also more expensive than with man-made tiles, it is a professional’s laborious, intricate and time-consuming task to prepare, fit, cut, level and finish real stone flooring.

Maintenance – Depending on the variety, real stone can be harder or softer, more dense or less dense, more porous or less porous. In just about every case, stone takes more maintenance and is harder to clean.

Application – Stone is a handsome, luxuri-ous floor surface just about everywhere, but you definitely want to think twice before installing a real stone shower, including flooring and/or

walls. The lime and calcium in central Indiana water love to stick to porous stone.

Substitution – For a low-maintenance, consis-tent looking, less expensive alternative, man-made stone tiles have many of the same long-term char-acteristics of real stone with far less maintenance.

Selection – Travertine, limestone, slate, gran-ite and marble are just a few of the stone variet-ies available in nature’s spectrum of unlimited colors. They’ll never be exactly what you see in the showroom, but will be spectacular when they are installed.

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David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www.affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at [email protected], and he will answer in an upcoming column.

COMMEntaRYBy Randy Sorrell

“Solutioneering” and “retro-fits” consume our projects. Just about every situation requires a little of each. Too much sun on the patio and in need of a shady solution? Not enough time for a full workout but would like a quick endorphin buzz? Packed social calendar and have to choose the highest fun op-portunity? Random thoughts regarding random things.• Incredible outdoor living spaces

can dramatically alter how you live. Sure, you’ve read it here for years. Emotional stories of recent converts are compelling and a gift. I think we (our collective society) are starting to get it. Turn off the TV / smart phone / laptop and go outside. Arrange a date night on the patio. Celebrate something and breathe / laugh / smile / heal. That’s living!

• Concrete and deck are not four-letter dirty words in outdoor living. Well, OK “deck” does have 4 letters. But these underrated surfaces, when used appropriately, can look fantastic and be the most appropriate surface. Think second-story decks or a deck landing that cascades onto a lower patio … or formal living environments with brick ribbons dissecting a concrete surface.

• There is life beyond concrete pavers, circular seat walls with a cute fire pit in the middle. There is a place for such an arrangement, but not every backyard in Hamilton Coun-ty needs one. Be different. I predict that within the next few years, a resurgence of REAL will prevail. REAL natural stone patios like Pennsylvania blue stone, flagstone, travertine and limestone. Mix it up and combine the elements. No one will

tell, but everyone will notice.• Experience is the most underappreciated asset, particu-

larly as I approach the 20-year anniversary of SURROUND-INGS by NatureWorks. Gray-haired professionals know what works and why. We demand happy customers and respect talented staff. Nevertheless, I love mentoring recent landscape architect graduates whose creative juices are full throttle.

• Creating moments and having fun have never been easier or more cost effective. Free and low-cost outdoor concerts can be discovered almost any evening of the week. Art walks, free admission to the IMA, fantastic parks, the Monon Trail, etc. Haven’t been to the Palladium yet? Save your bucks and get there. It will completely amaze your senses, politics aside. Both theaters will be open soon. Expect the same level of precision.

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Did you know that heat exhaustion could cause brain damage or even death for your pet? Pets, especially outdoor pets, require extra protection from the summer’s scorching temperatures. Dogs with short muzzles, such as boxers, pugs, bulldogs and mas-tiffs have even more difficulty breathing during hot, humid days.

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4. Walk your pet during the cooler morning and evening hours and never jog with your pet on hot, humid days. Avoid the hot pavement, which can burn and blister your dog’s paws.

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If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat exhaustion, gently hose or sponge it down with cool water, especially on the head, paw pads and groin area. Give it small amounts of water to drink, and seek immediate care from a veterinarian.

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