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Financially sound

According to recent ratings, Carmel’s financial strength is almost as good as it gets

By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel The city of Carmel received good news last week that Mayor Jim Brainard said should have a positive impact for the city and alleviate any concerns about its financial health.

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) recently reevaluated the city’s financial strength Brainard and upgraded the rating of all its general obligation bonds from AA to AA-plus, the second-highest rating possible. The rating indicates the bond issuer’s ability to repay the bonds’ principle and interest on schedule based on a number of financial factors. Brainard said the positive results of the evaluation will have a significant financial impact for the city down the road and that they reaffirm the city’s financial status.

“In this economic environment, that’s tremendous,” he said.

“That adds to the city’s reputation and puts us in a good position if we ever want to sell bonds again.”

The bond rating scale ranges from an elite AAA to D. S&P Analyst Jane Ridley said four primary factors are taken into consideration when rating a municipality: local economy, current finances, financial management and debt. Brainard said he thought it was unusual for the city’s bonds to be reevaluated at this point, but Ridley said it’s actually standard practice.

the four factors When evaluating a municipality’s financial strength, Standard & Poor’s reviews nearly every aspect of its financial situation, but S&P Analyst Jane Ridley said the four main factors are …

1. Local economy 2. Current finances 3. Fiscal management 4. Debt

“Our policy is to do a reevaluation on a regular basis,” she said. “It was time for us to make sure that we were up to date with everything going on in Carmel.”

S&P Senior Research Assistant John Sauter personally researched the city’s financial situation. On March 12, he spent around two hours on the phone with Brainard going over a multitude of factors including, according to Brainard, the city’s money in the bank, outstanding debts, real estate values and the number and diversity of businesses in the area, among others. Sauter said he found Carmel had continued its fiscal practices that led to strong ratings in the past and added that high incomes, recent

developments and the annexation of West Clay Township all, in part, contributed to the upgraded standing. However, Brainard said that when S&P notified him it wanted to take a second look at the city’s finances, he wasn’t sure what to expect.

“I was concerned because there’s a lot of downgrading going on, even though I knew we were in good financial strength,” he said.

While the rating indicates Carmel is already in good shape financially, it is likely the city will derive some fiscal benefits from the upgrade. Every general obligation bond will hold a rating of AA-plus until the city issues a new bond, prompting new evaluations to be made. With this better rating, however, City Council President Rick Sharp said any new bonds would be sold at lower interest rates.

Additionally, Brainard predicted the city would not have to purchase insurance for future bonds. In the case of a large bond – the $80 million bond for the 1,600-seat concert hall, for example – Brainard said this would mean a savings of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. The rating could even help lure new businesses to the area, he said, as companies are more likely to locate to cities that are financially stable.

Ridley said it was difficult to determine which details prevented Carmel from upgrading to the highest rating of AAA, as the city’s entire financial situation was taken into consideration. Regardless of its impact, the city’s current debt played a role in the new rating. While the favorable S&P analysis may not resolve all outstanding concerns regarding repayment, Sharp said the news is certainly encouraging.

“Whenever your credit rating is improved, it’s always good news,” he said.

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It is our position that all Hamilton County citizens should step up to support Michael Feinstein and his efforts to increase knowledge and appreciation of “The Great American Songbook.” Soon be a resident amongst our midst, Feinstein was brought here, in part, to bring this classic American music back home, and now we are called upon to support it.

The Great American Songbook High School Academy and Competition brings students from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. Once all the applications have been entered, 10 finalists will be chosen and invited to a competition, held this year at the University of Indianapolis.

Each finalist will sing two songs from “The Great American Songbook” and be judged by five judges. This year, the judges include; Michael Feinstein, Sylvia McNair, Susan Powell, Catherine Russell and Richard Walters. It is our belief that Hamilton county residents should try to make it to the south side of Indianapolis and attend the competition.

Certainly, there are many demands upon our free time and entertainment dollars and the trip may be inconvenient, but it highly warranted. Kudos to Feinstein because of his efforts to increase knowledge about this classic form of American music.

We can drive 55

It is our position that the recently (and continuing to be) transformed Keystone Avenue is one of the best thoroughfares that this city and surrounding area has ever known. In fact, it is award-winning. It is aesthetically spectacular and a tremendous improvement to traffic flow! Kudos to American Structurepoint. Now, if only we could utilize it to its fullest. Yes, we are asking … no, we are urging, please increase the speed limit from the current 40 mph to a more reasonable 55 mph. Let us enjoy this wonderful road as it was intended. We have all dealt with the forecasted expense, what seemed endless time of construction, and the actual – and, yes ,much greater -- expense. So, again we ask: why aren’t we able to drive 55, at least where the project is finished?

Of course, change does take time and there may be a perfectly good explanation as to why this road has a limit of 40 mph and lesser quality and more congested streets are above 45 mph, but does it really have to be that way? It would be such a shame to have gone through all of this trouble to end up driving slower.

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In Connecticut, no one may use a white cane unless he or she is blind.

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

Article. VI. continued … thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but

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no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment 2 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

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Is revolution a way of life?

From the backshop Hey, Hank! What about Dem health care numbers?

Irony is alive and well in Washington.

After several large companies announced projected profits will be reduced in the wake of the recent approval of the health care bill, Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) now is demanding the CEOs of these companies must go to Washington to testily and prove their math.

Isn’t that incredible? Shouldn’t we demand that ol’ Henry testify to us how he and his fellow Democrats came up with their numbers in the heath care bill?

••• As you may be aware, our sterling Legislature let the session go without doing anything about political redistricting, which is required every 10 years. We wholeheartedly agree with Indiana Policy Review, which stated that if electoral maps to be drawn in 2011 are to have any credibility with voters, legislators will have to follow a more transparent and honest process than has been used before. A novel idea – and one whose time clearly has come!

••• As we suggested last week, Mother’s Day is coming. We’re fired up about being able to celebrate all moms in our area. In partnership with Ology Spa at Clarian North Medical Center, we’re looking to reward a special

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg woman with a wonderful prize package – just for her. It’s the first Rejuvenate Your Mom Contest, and nominations may be made online at www.currentincarmel.com or www. ologyspa.com through April 27. As important as the haul our winner will receive is the fact that someone cared enough to nominate her and the reasons why. Do it for Mom! ••• Bar Louie, the Clay Terrace establishment that had wonderful, open-arms service; outstanding “bar” food from a kitchen that stayed open until the wee hours; and a great “everybody’s a friend here” vibe sadly is no more. After a record first quarter, the suits shut it down last Monday night. Without warning. That’s absolutely pathetic.

COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker I recently finished reading a book that was a collection of essays and letters written by and to our founding fathers. Of late, I’ve taken to looking directly to the words of these men to attempt to divine my own meaning from their intended actions. It’s been a very interesting and enjoyable exercise. I recommend it highly.

I’m astonished by the rhetoric they used in describing the government of the royal family in England, to which many of them were loyal.

Tyranny! These were men that routinely called for violence to achieve political objectives.

Likewise, newspapers in England at the time routinely referred to the rabble-rousers in the United States as domestic terrorists. Has it really changed that much? People who opposed the war when Bush II was in charge were routinely labeled as being anti-American. They, in hand, routinely put Kill Bush bumper stickers on their vehicle bumpers and backpacks. Today, people who challenge the present Washington regime

are summarily called racists or worse. And yet, some of those deserve the label. Is this discourse simply par for the course?

How can we expect our children to think in a more high-minded fashion, when tras- talking is a part of everyday life? Reggie Miller and Spike Lee elevated it to a high art form, but to what end? In my lifetime, I’ve seen effigies burned, political graffiti painted, and blogs posted. I’ve heard our president called a racial epitaph, read blogs urging the assassination of a local mayor, and most recently, the suggestion that a disgraced former deputy prosecutor for Marion County of Southeast Asian descent should “go back to his job at the convenience store.” Is it all just good fun? Or is it really time for an armed rebellion? I truly doubt it.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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Spring is here, so let’s enjoy it COMMENTARY

By Sue Finkam It’s a curious thing that happens each spring about this time in Hamilton County. Mailboxes fill up, pets get boarded and job demands get put on hold. Households close up, bags get packed up and thousands of residents flee. The casual observer or someone new to the area from a foreign country might just wonder just what’s in the water.

Those left behind enjoy their own kind of paradise. Grocery lines are shorter. Calendars are clearer. Commute times are shorter. Even the drive-through lane at the nearby Starbucks is manageable!

All of this chaos is a result of area residents looking for warmer terrain and a chance a place to spend quality time with kids for a well-deserved break from cold weather and responsibilities at hand.

According to Expedia.com’s 2009 International Vacation Deprivation Survey (yep, it’s an annual study), Americans receive the least amount of vacation days as compared to all other countries surveyed. Additionally, U.S. workers only earn about half the amount of vacation days as compared to their European

counterparts. The Expedia survey went on to report that U.S. workers will give back approximately 436 million vacation days in 2009, which using an average hourly wage provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, results in an estimated $63.33 billion of vacation gone unused.

So for those feeling guilty about a vacation, stop. Embrace it. You’re creating your own personalized form of tourism stimulus. And one that is sorely needed in areas of the country like Florida, Arizona and California.

For those feeling frustrated their trek to warmer parts was curtailed by lack of time off or lack of cash, remember nearby attractions. The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, French Lick Resort and the Monon Community Center are all excellent venues that would welcome additional revenues.

No matter your plans, enjoy the spring. It’s miraculously here.

Sue Finkam is interested in making a difference in the community through healthy conversation. You can participate in the conversation by posting a comment on her blog at www.suefinkam.com.

So for those feeling guilty about a vacation, stop. Embrace it.

You’re creating your own personalized form of tourism stimulus.

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DISPATCHES » Color guard clinic – The state champion Carmel World Guard will hold a color guard clinic for grades 1-8 April 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carmel High School. Cost is $40 and includes a t-shirt, pizza and snacks. Visit www.carmelbands. org/colorguard.html to register by April 9. » Scholarship deadline approaching – Williams Comfort Air located in Carmel, is offering six scholarships totaling $5000 to high school seniors who are ExtraordinAIRY Treasures to our future. GPAs and career choices are not factors, and students must be nominated by an adult such as a parent, teacher, etc. in the form of a 400-word essay. Find details at www.ExtraordinAIRyTreasures.com.

Nominations will be accepted through April 13. » Meet school board candidates – Join the Carmel Chamber for an informative panel bringing together candidates running for positions on the school board, April 20 at the Monon Center from 12 to 1:30 p.m. » Antiques Roadshow – A variation on the popular Antiques Roadshow will be held at 2 p.m. April 11 at Carmel Christian Church and presented by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. The general public is welcome to bring an item for valuation. While appraising for a first item is free, second and additional items will be $5 each with proceeds going to the Historical Society. Call 846-7117 for details.

Getting a good night’s sleep not as easy as you might believe Commentary

By Danielle Wilson I’m a math nerd. Always have been. I like the way math has a right and a wrong answer with no warm, fuzzy areas such as in English or history. Math is math, cold and hard.

I’m also a mom that rarely gets a solid eight hours of sleep.

After tutoring a student studying probability, it occurred to me I could develop a formula to calculate the odds of getting a good night’s sleep (OOGNS) based on various factors and circumstances: KIDS: If you have kids, you must factor the likelihood of one of them waking in the middle of the night. We have four, and in our house, at least one night a week, someone is creeping into our room. So my chance of a restful eight hours based on the kid factor is 6/7. (Six out of seven nights, they won’t bug me.)

HUSBAND: Mine radiates heat and snores. Loudly. Not all the time, but let’s say one out of the five night. OOGNS: 4/5.

ME: I get sick about twice a year to the point where I sleep like crap, even with the help of Nyquil. OOGNS: 363/365.

STORMS: Depending on the season, storms will awaken me and keep me awake for most of the night. In the spring, it’s probably once a week, while in the winter, it drops to once every two months. Throwing in the fall and summer, and working some fraction magic, I calculate the OOGNS to be 9/10.

CAT: The cat somehow manages to open our bedroom door at least one every three weeks or so, jumps on our bed and tries to lick my face or eat my hair. This awakens up. Then I have to get out of bed and put her back in the boys’ room, which, of

course, means taking a bathroom break. Now I am wide awake.

OOGNS: 20/21.

TIME OF THE MONTH: Men, skip this portion. Women, you understand what I’m talking about when I say that depending on the time of the month, you’ll either sleep like a happy, fat baby or a menopausal coke addict. Hot flashes, insomnia and cramps, and sometimes all three, seriously disrupt my beauty rest.

OOGNS: 4/5.

MISCELLANEOUS: Raccoons in the attic, early morning earthquakes, prank phone calls at midnight – they have all at some point screwed with my sleep. Thankfully, these random events are few and far between. OOGNS: 363/365.

For me, then, the likelihood of getting a good night’s sleep tonight is approximately 55.6 percent. Not exactly promising, but not enough to warrant an Ambien, either.

Oh wait! I completely forgot to figure in anxiety. Will I get a job this fall? Will Corinne need sedation to get four teeth pulled?

What if my friends don’t get pregnant? Will we ever sell our house? What if I died in a car accident tomorrow and Doo had to pull double parenting duty for the next 40 years? Blast!

My OOGNS just plummeted to 22.8 percent. Math stinks.

Peace out.

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

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Congressional candidates: Burton needs to go

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Republican candidates for Indiana's fifth district participated in a public forum March 30 at Central Christian Church in Carmel. From left to right: Ann Adcook, Andy Lyons, John McGoff, Brose McVey, Luke Messer, Mike Murphy and moderator Alan Potasnik. Incumbent Congressman Dan Burton was not present.

for the Republican Party.”

While the candidates share a view that Burton should not return to Washington, Carmel resident McVey stressed that the other six vying for the spot aren’t running on a “team ticket.”

“These are great candidates,” he said. “Let’s fight for one of them and go win this thing. If we come together in this county we can pick the next congressman.”

Like the rest on the panel, Lyons, a current school teacher and former police officer, said the United States cannot continue down its current path. He claimed the government has become “a monstrosity,” and he is running, in part, because the district needs a fighter who will work with others to bring about change. From a recent conversation with Burton, Lyons said he knows

first-hand that the incumbent will continue as usual.

“He looked me right in the face and said ‘I’m not changing how I do things,’” Lyons said. “I told him, ‘Then you’re not getting reelected.’”

Messer estimated that this is the strongest anti-incumbent environment since the Watergate scandal. Adcook agreed, adding that Hoosiers in the fifth district currently lack a true voice in Congress, which motivated her to run for office for the first time. McGoff, however, has run against Burton before, including losing in a close race during the last election. He said he’s running again to “finish the job.”

“Are you happy with what you’ve got?” he said. “If you are, then you should vote for Congressman Burton and send him back.”

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By Kevin Kane Current in Carmel While Congressman Dan Burton’s six opponents do not agree on every issue, they all share the opinion that change is needed in the United States government, beginning with some new blood representing the state’s fifth district.

Seven Republican candidates for the fifth district will be on the ballot May 4. Six of them were present at a public forum staged March 30 at Central Christian Church in Carmel.

Incumbent Burton, who has served in Congress since 1983, was not.

Those present included Ann Adcook, Andy Lyons, John McGoff, Brose McVey, Luke Messer and Mike Murphy.

The six candidates began the session by introducing themselves to the audience filling the church gymnasium. Murphy, a former corporate executive, began his five-minute introduction by posing a Jeopardy-style question to those in attendance. The answer was “Hey Jude.” The question: “Which song was number one when Burton was first elected to public office? “ Moderator Alan Potasnik presented to Murphy and the rest of the candidates a question from an audience member: How can Burton be beaten with six candidates splitting the vote?

“The presence of six challengers despite the incumbent’s unwillingness to be here is not a bad sign,” Murphy said. “It’s a sign of strength

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Bar Louie abruptly closes

By Aaron Cummins Current in Carmel Despite steady business, Bar Louie in Clay Terrace suddenly closed the evening of March 29 without prior notice to employees or patrons.

As of press time, no official announcement had been made regarding the closure.

Neither Catherine Fisher, director of marketing and business development for Clay Terrace, nor Bar Louie employees were able to comment on the situation, but Bar Louie’s parent company

said the decision was made for financial reasons.

“They weren’t making money, so they had to shut down,” said a spokesperson from Restaurants-America, the corporate owner of Bar Louie.

Bar Louie is known for its oversized sandwiches and signature cocktails. During the day, Bar Louie provided Clay Terrace shoppers with a place to have a family lunch. In the evening, drinks and occasional performances by local bands brought the bar to life.

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Ship No. 29 supports veterans and troops alike

By Aaron Cummins Current in Carmel Navy Club Hamilton County Ship No. 29 is looking for all men and women interested in supporting veterans and soldiers on active duty.

The Navy Club was formed in order to give Navy, Marine Corp and Coast Guard Veterans as well as Active Duty Personnel a chance to support veterans in Hamilton County. They received their Charter from the National Navy Club on Veterans Day, 2009.

“One of our missions is to be of service to the families of the men and women currently on active duty,” said Ship No. 29 Commander Ron Wilson. “We are also taking part in several service programs to help local veterans and other veteran organizations county wide.”

Ship No. 29 can benefit its veteran members by updating them on what’s taking place with the Sea Borne Services as well as the latest updates in VA benefits. For its active members, No. 29 provides support with care packages and assistance to the families when needed.

“Our youngest member and most recent Active Duty Member, Dylan O’Dell SN/R, will graduate from Boot Camp on April 2, 2011.”

Said Wilson. “Dylan was selected as one of the top recruits at Boot Camp.”

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The continuing saga of three Carmel ‘super heroes’ COMMENTARY

By Jeff Worrell In last week’s episode of “We Must Do Something,” we left our three super heroes just arriving at IPS School 19. In the eyes of the young IPS students, the ladies offer far more than the ability to leap tall buildings or run faster than a speeding locomotive. To the kids of Mrs. Nave’s class, Mary, Carolyn and Sue propose the opportunity for a richer, fuller and more significant education. Mrs. Fuller’s classroom will forever be a different place as they focus on three major areas.

Mary Horton is on the largest scavenger hunt of her lifetime. Pencils, paper, crayons, magnets and a white board – items considered a commodity in most schools – at IPS 19 are rare and valued more than gold. Sure new would be great, but Mary is not asking for new. She is asking for useable.

If the pencil still has some lead, she wants it. If the paper still has room for a name and space to compose a gerund phrase, she wants it. Don’t fret if you have a set of crayons with “atomic tangerine” missing. Colors blue, red and green are in short supply and gladly accepted. Take-home school supply lists do not exist in this area of our community. It is up to the teacher and the school to provide as best they can. Mary Horton thinks she can help, and I bet you will assist her.

At this point, Carolyn O’Hara is a one-man band, but she hopes to build an orchestra. Her response to the children of IPS 19 is to offer some one-on-one time with kids, reading with them during class. She is firm to say, “Not reading to them, but with them.” According to the teacher, Mrs. Nave, these kids do not get that at home, and it sure would be nice for an adult to help them with their reading. So Carolyn is setting the example and dreams that more people from Carmel will consider spending time in the classroom one a month reading along with a child and changing a life.

School carnivals are commonplace in Carmel, but they are unheard of at School 19. Sue Westermeier understands starting from scratch is not easy and suggests that maybe a first-year event for parents, children and teachers would include hot dogs. So she is on a mission to secure frankfurters and the fixins. Enough for the whole school requires your help. If Mary, Carolyn or Sue are speaking to you, call Mary Horton at 317-571-1446 and become a part of the story. We must do something.

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Since I lost my senses COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney Today’s topic comes from Zach, a friend of the column. He and his wife had a discussion about the uses of since and sense. I don’t know if it was a civilized conversation or a knock-down, drag-out altercation, and I didn’t ask. And since he asked via e-mail, I couldn’t see if he had a grammaticalargument-induced black eye.

Ah, homonyms. They really bring families together.

The problem with since and sense, of course, is that they sound very much alike and are therefore confused for one another frequently. Their meanings, however, are nothing alike. In fact, they don’t even function as the same parts of speech. Ever.

Sense is a verb or a noun. As a noun, it has at least a dozen meanings in any dictionary. But rarely do people mistake the noun form of sense for since. In fact, most people don’t foul up the verb form, either. Think about these sentences: Argus has an excellent sense of depth.

He sensed the wall was approaching before he ran into it.

Would you ever replace sense or sensed with since or (gasp!) sinced? Heck, no. Or at least I hope not. If you would, you definitely need more help than this column can provide.

It’s the other direction that people stumble on.

Since can function as an adverb, conjunction or preposition. That’s not as important to you as the

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meaning of the word, though. In almost every instance, since is an indicator of time.

Rip’s been sleeping since he arrived.

He refuses to hike ever since the bear attacked him.

Since can also be used as a substitute for because. Some grammarians dislike this usage, but I think it is OK for informal conversations.

I didn’t attend since I wasn’t in town.

Now look back at all three of those last three example sentences. Those are the places where since and sense are most likely to be confused. I know no easy way to remember which is which. If you’re better at remembering parts of speech, keep in mind that sense functions as a noun or verb and nothing else. If you forgot what the parts of speech are shortly after (or even shortly before) eighth grade, just remember that since only indicates passage of time or substitutes for because.

Of course, I once had a student who managed to make even less sense of sense when he assumed that it was the appropriate spelling for sensei (a Judo instructor, I believe) since his spell-check didn’t catch it. Spell-check won’t catch the sincesense error, either, so learn it well, Grasshopper.

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The match between custom and ready-made COMMENTARY

By Vicky Earley In this corner we have Ready-Made Drapery … the long time favorite of apartment dwellers and those just starting out.

In THIS corner we have Custom Window Coverings … the darling of established homes and those who desire a quality look in their home.

Actually, the debate between ready-made and custom drapery does not have to end up in a TKO, but it is an aggressive exchange of fact and opinion!

Cost is typically the issue that sends a homeowner running for drapery sold at the mall.

While the pre-fabs can, at first glance, be lighter on the pocketbook, that is not always the case when all factors are considered. While custom will not be for everyone, an awareness of the whole picture will help determine which avenue is best.

The quality and variety of fabrics available for custom coverings makes that option a champion. The textiles, trims, combinations and styling available for custom draperies are limited only by imagination. Accessing the abundance of fabric allows a homeowner to coordinate with the room, thus creating an overall look that is pulled together. If these are important factors, ready-made cannot even make it through the first round.

Custom window treatments can take an immediate upper-cut from ready-made when it comes to timing. Custom can require as much as 4-8 weeks for fabrication, while immediate gratification makes ready-made a star.

Ready-made window treatments are the underdog when it

comes to lining. Custom drapery is always lined (unless a specific design specifies no lining) with a UV protective lining. Quality lining gives drapery treatments greater body and extends the life of the investment in drapery fabric. Interlining is used with silks and delicate fabrics to provide a rich, full appearance. This interlining also provides insulation and has a beneficial impact on heating and cooling bills.

Ready-made typically comes in single-width panels. If you wish to cover a larger window, you will need multiple panels, and they will not be attached to each other. At the end of the day, you may spend just as much on a collection of single panels as you would on a custom window treatment made specifically for your window’s width, length, projection and obstructions.

If the fabrics have a pattern, the pattern will most likely not appear in the same location on each panel with ready-made draperies. Custom is just that … custom, so no matter what width you need, your panels will be sewn together and patterns will not be interrupted or broken.

The winner and loser in the match between custom and readymade really has to be determined by the big picture, rather than the impression of cost savings.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol. com.

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Because of that a set of conditions, what collectively used to be called RSD was reclassified into the big category of CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). This term describes a variety of painful conditions that happen longer than expected after any injury and result in significant impairment of person’s functioning.

CRPS Type I includes what most commonly was named RSD in the past: development of pain after a minor incident, such as bumping into a desk or carrying a heavy purse in a hand.

In addition to the pain, people develop swelling, bluish skin color, loss of hair and ultimately loss of bone density in the area of pain.

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It is treated by sympathetic blocks, acupuncture and a number of medications, which are customary in the treatment of neuropathic pain.

Such medications include tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants and multiple topical medications. Steroidal medications, vitamin C, muscle relaxants (specifically Clonidine and Baclofen and Lidocaine) and many other medications are used in the treatment. Physical therapy and psychological therapy are necessary parts in treatment as well.

Dmitry M. Arbuck, M.D., is a psychiatrist and pain management specialist at Meridian Health Group. For more information, visit www.MeridianHealthGroup.com.

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Your brain needs hormones, too COMMENTARY

BY Angela LaSalle, M.D. Feeling overwhelmed and experiencing memory issues, mood swings and concentration problems are common as we get older. But is it age? Or is it our hormones? Shifts in hormone levels that start in our 30s and continue throughout menopause and andropause can have significant effects on our neurotransmitters. Memory and concentration can be severely affected and can go far beyond the occasional misplacement of the car keys and leave the sharpest executive wondering whether they’ve lost their edge.

Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are only a few of the hormones that can affect brain function. Shifts in blood sugar or thyroid abnormalities may also contribute and can cause significant fatigue and brain symptoms. The brain tissue has specific receptors for hormones, which help determine the levels of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that carry signals from one neuron to another, and having decreased production or imbalance can cause symptoms on a spectrum of minor changes in energy and mood to full blown depression, anxiety.

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By Haley Vannarsdall Current in Carmel After releasing her muchanticipated first album, “Leftover Grooves,” Carmel native and singer Chris Stone is hopeful about her recent success.

The title of her CD started with a bass groove her husband wrote for someone else, but they decided to use another idea, so Stone made it her own.

“I really liked it because it was so funky, so I started writing lyrics and melody for it and called it ‘Leftover Grooves,’ because it was in fact, leftover,” Stone said.

As is not always the case with up-and-coming musicians, the process of creating a CD was easier for Stone, because she was working with folks who know the ropes. The biggest obstacle that stood in her way was working around the varying schedules of the members of the band; often they were immersed in their own projects or gigs.

“Leftover Grooves” was produced, mixed and mastered by Doug Henthorn.

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One of the tracks, “Heck,” is about a musician friend of Stone’s who passed away a few years back.

“He and I always joked about writing a country song called ‘Where the Hell is Heck,’” Stone said.

Another track, “Comin’ Back,” has given Stone the most attention by her fans.

“Leftover Grooves” may be bought at Indy CD and Vinyl and Luna Music in Broad Ripple, or online at www.cdbaby.com. In the coming weeks, it also will be available on iTunes.

Stone is scheduled to perform May 8 at the Music Mill and May 15 at the Broad Ripple Art Fair, where her CDs will be available.

A CD release party is also on Stone’s agenda for sometime in June. She hopes to create another CD in the winter, and, until then, she will continue singing.

“That’s all I want to do and that’s what I’m most comfortable doing,” Stone said.

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Springing into a healthy future COMMENTARY

By Chef Michael Vlasich We finally broke the 60-degree mark, and boing! It’s like opening the jokester’s bread can with the spring-loaded snake and confetti. My dog has gone bonkers, teenagers seem to be in full fledged “let me out of here” psychosis, and I even caught myself cruising with the windows down blaring Steppenwolf ’s “Born to be Wild.”

It’s that time of year when our bodies go into a metamorphosis and we automatically have the rush of endorphins and adrenalines that change our eating habits from winter to summer.

Now we begin to sneer at the winter staples like potatoes, root vegetables, rice and other carbohydrates. The heavy, thick, dark overcooked foods appear less appealing. We begin to see our gardens waking with signs of life. Other items like asparagus and broad beans appear in the grocery isle.

Naturally, we crave the dark leafy greens and bright-colored fruits. All winter, our bodies were deprived of sunlight. We ate heavy and sat like couch dummies, expanding our girth. Our bodies, however, starved of certain nutrients, wait for us to rejuvenate and cleanse.

There are many supplements on the market to help us with the quest to stay young and fit.

Everyone has their favorites and recommendations. The one we all should use is probably the least known. It is the food of the future and one that is most often hidden in the label of real super supplements: spirulina.

Scientists insist spirulina is truly the best nutrition found on earth. They claim it’s the food of the future with 65 percent protein.

Additionally, it has all essential amino acids in perfect balance. Its photosynthesis rate is 8-10 percent, where most land based plants are 3 percent.

Spirulina grows in fresh water ponds and lakes and also can be found in certain desert areas in a dormant state. In the future, spirulina will be in many foods as an additive, and it is a possible key to ending starvation on the planet.

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THEATRE

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Hello, Dolly!

Through May 2, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical Hello, Dolly!, the winner 10 Tony Awards. Renowned Chicago actress Iris Lieberman stars in the show. Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include a meal. Call 872 - 9664 for details.

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The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will present Yankee Tavern, written by Steven Dietz, from April 8 and runs through May 1. Tickets are $15 for Thursdays and Sundays, $20 for Fridays and Saturdays.

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Crimes of the Heart

This 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning story of three sisters gathering to await news of their ailing grandfather will be presented at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace from April 15-25. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746: April 9 – Endless Summer April 10 – Lemon Wheel Band April 16 – Living Proof April 17 – Toy Factory April 23 – Soul Street April 24 – Big Daddy Caddy

Encore Vocal Arts presents its second aerial dance endeavor joined this time by the chamber choir of Zionsville Community School for Igor Stravinsky’sSymphony of Psalms and Leonard Bernstein’s beloved and beautiful Chichester Psalms, April 17 at the Zionsville High School Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $8 for students under 18. Visit www.encorevocalarts.org for details.

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The acclaimed Purdue Varsity Glee Club which has wowed audiences around the world and has performed at five presidential inaugurations and Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues will perform in Carmel Saturday, April 24th at 7:30pm Reserved seats are $15. For tickets, call 317-582-0127.

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

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The CSO’s season finale concert, “Beethoven, Sibelius & Moyer,” also featuring Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, will take place on April 17, 7:30 pm at Westfield High School. Visit www.carmelsymphony. org for ticket information.

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Northview Church will offer a free Family Film Festival over Spring Break. April 6: Bedtime Stories at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; April 7: Up at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is open to people of all ages and seating is done on a first come, first served basis.

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Strengths: This one-level home is conveniently located within walking distance to schools, dining, shopping and entertainment. The price point allows buyers the opportunity to enjoy all of the Carmel amenities at a much more affordable price than a typical home in Carmel.

Challenges: Some interior updates would help to modernize the home, particularly in the bathrooms. Construction traffic will continue throughout the summer on the nearby Main Street and Keystone Avenue roundabout project.

John Pacilio and his team specialize in Hamilton County real estate with RE/MAX Ability Plus. Contact him at 216.8500 or John@JohnPacilio.com.

Boo and Gaga, “a boutique for the glamorous,” is now open in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The boutique, run by owner Mollee Mohr and her assistant Missy Mills, specializes in retro/old Hollywood inspired semi formal, formal and seasonal Mohr wear. The boutique has a unique array of flattering swimsuits. It also sells Kevin Aucoin and Nuba designer make-up, accessories and a wide variety of one-of-a-kind shoes. Their clothing brands include Jovani, Pinup Couture, Irregular Choice and Bordello. The vintage retro pieces distinguish Boo and Gaga from other boutiques as well as only selling figure flattering fashions. “Everything I sell makes a woman look and feel her best,” Mohr said.

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By David Cain A bully on the playground walks up to a smaller boy. He pushes him. The smaller boy stumbles back and then takes a step forward toward the bully, essentially saying, “Prove it.”

From the playground to the television screen, people demand proof of your claims. They are willing to believe, but you have to offer some proof of what you say.

Effective marketing has a lot to do with proving what you claim to be true. It starts with a mission, a value proposition, a tagline, a look and feel, and then companies go out and tell the world what they do and what they stand for. But it usually takes more than just telling the world. You have to prove it. That’s why customer testimonials, case studies, ratings, reviews and other forms of actual customer comments and feedback go a long way in closing the deal.

People trust people. People don’t instinctually trust companies.

If you want to be effective in marketing yourself or your company, make sure you can prove it. Write down what you think you do better than anyone else, what you stand for, what you “sell.” Limit it to three things, and under each

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Let’s say you are working on your personal brand and you wrote down that you are a fun, caring and energetic. Are you the best at it? Are you the best in your house, in your neighborhood, in the state? How would you prove it?

Got people standing in line to agree with you and provide examples? Do you have any stories in which you fulfilled these promises?

Often, when it comes time to prove it, we find that what we claim isn’t what we stand for.

If we can’t prove it, it’s really an empty promise soon to be found out. It’s common for people and businesses to find out that what they are known for isn’t what they want to stand for.

You’ve got to be able to prove your claims, and they need to be true, or next time on the playground you might find the smaller kid will win.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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I am always surprised that people put so much personal and private information on social networking sites, risking their reputations, much less their chances at relationships and even job opportunities. Further, I’m amazed at how many singles out there don’t give a hoot about their reputations at all. This being such a small singles community, I don’t think they realize how valuable and important their reputations and first impressions really are.

Needless to say, I did not accept this Casanova’s friend request, not only because of his unclassy “public” behavior on Facebook, but also because I did not want to become just another item in his “girl collection” on his friends list.

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And, men, if you post pictures of yourself without a shirt on or lots of photos of you partying or holding a beer in your hand – or you talk about seeking a promiscuous woman in your profile – the only type of gal you’re going to attract is, well, I can’t imagine any classy woman responding to that, but I assume it wouldn’t be the type of woman you’d take home to mamma.

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By Gary Hubbard Your Hotmail account has been hijacked and someone is sending fake messages to your friends saying you are stuck in London and need money. What can you do?

The power of the Internet allows virtually anyone to connect with anyone else, including those with malicious intent.

Increasingly, the target of these malcontents is your e-mail account, because it’s the gateway to virtually everything else you do online.

When someone hijacks your e-mail account, one of the first things they are likely to do (after locking you out by changing the password) is search through your sent, received and saved messages to figure out which online accounts they can compromise.

Once they figure out which accounts you have (Amazon, Paypal, banks, online brokerage, etc.), they can go to each site’s login page and click on the “I forgot my password” link and have the password reset instructions sent to your freshly hijacked e-mail account.

From there, they can wreak serious havoc with your identity and online accounts, because they have essentially assumed your online identity.

Hotmail (now called Windows Live Hotmail) has various automated methods for regaining control of your account. You can reset your password in three ways: by e-mail, by providing your secret answer or by using the secure account validation page.

The specific step-by-step instructions from Microsoft are posted at http://bit.ly/bmxfUY. Unfortunately, these steps are also known by the crafty hijackers, so it’s entirely possible they will change your secret answer and some of the other information that would allow you to regain control of your account.

When this occurs, you will have little choice but to work through the account validation page and wait (usually several days) to work through the process online. Because Hotmail is a free service used by millions of people, there is no option to call someone to get help.

Equally as important is understanding how your account got hijacked in the first place. In the past, Windows users were more of a target by way of sneaking a password stealing program into the background via one of the many known vulnerabilities.

Today, it really doesn’t matter whether you are using Windows, a Mac or even a Linux-based system, as phishing scams, bruteforce attacks (guessing easy-to-crack passwords), traffic sniffing on public WiFi networks and spoofed DNS servers, etc. are on the rise.

Additionally, you should really be much more careful about where you access your e-mail account. Public Internet terminals and computers at your workplace that are accessible by large numbers of people are two common situations that come to mind.

Anyone can tell the browser to automatically remember usernames and passwords, so if you do access your e-mail from a computer that you don’t own, get into the habit of clearing out the history, cached files, passwords, form data, etc. before walking away from the computer (tools/options/general for Internet Explorer, tools/options/privacy and security in Firefox.)

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You can’t always let sleeping dogs lie COMMENTARY

By Dick Wolfsie My wife was exasperated. “I can’t handle this any longer,” she said. “I’m all for love and commitment, but enough is enough.”

“I understand, Mary Ellen. I feel terrible.”

“Dick, I know snoring is not intentional. But it has some devastating effects on a marriage.

What are you going to do about it?”

“I’ll call the vet first thing in the morning.”

Toby shot me a glance. He knew we were talking about him. Dogs always sense that. I felt bad for the pooch. But things had gotten out of hand the last few weeks. It wasn’t his occasional snort that kept us awake; it was a full-blown, get out of my way, foghorn. He was also waking himself up every night, which made him cranky the next day. He really needs his 19 hours.

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True, I had promised Mary Ellen I would call the veterinarian, but first I did an advanced Google search to see if others were lying awake at night thinking about this problem.

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In order to keep your dog on his tummy, one pet owner suggested gluing a tennis ball on a leather belt and wrapping it around the dog’s torso, so the bulge on his back would prevent him from rolling over. I tried this with Toby, but he was pretty adept at twisting himself into a knot, snatching the ball from the strap and then dropping it on my head so we could play fetch at two in the morning.

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One woman recommended nasal strips, but sticking one of those on a beagle’s nose is like trying to keep a bandage on a peeled banana.

Another idea was giving your dog a nice foam rubber pillow to prop his head up at night, thus opening his nasal airway. Toby loved the pillow.

Every bite of it.

My wife concluded that the only way to solve this problem was to sleep in separate rooms. She was right. The next night I got some great Zs. I’m not sure about Mary Ellen and Toby.

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What’s so great about the ‘happiest place on Earth?’

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By Mike Redmond I am about to head out of town on vacation, unless something or someone stops me.

Please, something or someone, stop me.

Oh, it isn’t that I don’t need or want a vacation. In fact, I’m overdue. The last time I took any significant time off was back in the ‘90s.

No, not the 1890s. Har-de-har-har. I’m pretty sure it was August 1997, but I could be off by a couple of months. Or years. Or decades.

Am I a workaholic? Far from it. I’ve always been one of those people for whom vacation was never all that important, I guess. Beaches all look pretty much the same to me, and as for travel being broadening, one look at my hind end indicates I’ve gotten pretty broad already while staying fairly close to my own area code.

But these days, I realize the importance of (a.) getting away, (b.) taking a break, (c.) hitting the road, (d.) seeing the sights, and (f.) other tourist-type junk. And so, when the opportunity arose for me to do (g.) all of the above, I took it.

This is why I need an intervention.

You see, the opportunity was for a trip to Dizzily World.

Now, before you sit down to write a scathing letter about how everyone loves Dizzily World

because it’s the Happiest Place in the Solar System, let me concede that I know I am outside the norm here. If you like the place, great.

Have fun. I’m happy for you.

I’m just the kind of person who gets a little creeped out by places where everything is fiveeighths life size and unnaturally clean, where trees and mountains are made of rebar and concrete, and where all the employees look like Osmonds.

I think this attitude is a leftover from kidhood.

We were dedicated Walt Watchers at our house. One of my earlier TV memories is watching “Disneyland” on ABC-TV. When the show moved to NBC and transmogrified into “The Wonderful World of Color,” we went right along. Every Sunday night found the Redmond family camped in front of the family Zenith, watching the Walt’s wonderful, colorful world in glorious black-and-white.

Back in those days, Walt would use about every fourth program as a 60-minute commercial (with commercials) for Disneyland out in California. You’d have Annette Funicello “discovering” new attractions, or get a peek at what goes on after the sun goes down, or get a behind-the-scenes peek at how they make those fake birds in the Tiki Room so annoying.

The result was just what Walt was hoping for: We kids would immediately begin clamoring to go. And we would point out, for the umpteenth time, that Mom’s brother, Uncle Van, lived about 15 minutes from the park and all our cousins had already been there.

And then vacation time would roll around.

We’d pack our suitcases, load them into the Pontiac, and make tracks for … Grandma’s house, just like we did every year.

No Annette. No behind the scenes. Real birds.

Phooey.

So you can see how a fellow might get an attitude about the Number One Vacation Destination in the Universe. Kidhood disappointments die hard.

So why, then, did I make this bad decision from which, it appears, I will not be rescued?

Simple.

It was free.

Wish me luck. I’ll send a postcard.

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Whether veterinarians like it or not, the Internet is here to stay. What you can is make your online research more productive.

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Look for presentation of cited references (clinical research that supports what is being recommended). Such groups should have a homepage that explains the focus of the group and provides the number of members and posts per month (the more the better). They may have public archives of previous posts that can provide a wealth of information.

Most important is to make sure your vet is open to this kind of communication. When you initiate conversation about Internet research, be respectful. Invite conversations, as opposed to “telling” your vet what you want to do.

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New satin nickel cabinet knobs that matched the new faucets were installed. New tropic brown granite countertops were installed, and a matching granite wall cap was added to the halfwall in the new shower.

NEW TUB DECK: The existing tub was removed and salvaged, while the new tub deck was rebuilt. New porcelain tile was designed to wrap the room and create a new backsplash around the tub deck. A decorative listello was installed horizontally around the tub and shower area to add interest. The shower and bathroom floor were covered in the same matching tile. Finally, the tiled front apron of the tub deck was replaced with wood raised panels. These panels were primed and painted to add a nice decorative touch to the room.

Dr. Andrew R. Lane, DDS

Founded by the early settlers of Carmel and the Quaker Church, Carmel Cemetery offers final resting space to people of all religious affiliations. Located on gently rolling hills between Rangeline Road and the Monon Trail, Carmel Cemetery is a peaceful, private sanctuary offering burial space for generations of loved ones.

Our well-maintained property welcomes visitors for quiet reflection year round.

• Individual & Family Burial Space • Individual & Family Cremation Space • Mausoleums • Monuments

• Estate Lots • Cremation Inurnment Niche • Memorials

Contact a Carmel Cemetery representative for more information regarding pre-planning or immediate need support and guidance.

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After Easter – the season of seeing COMMENTARY

By Bob Walters In the hours and days following the Resurrection, those closest to Jesus – those who loved Him, followed him, doubted him, misunderstood Him, denied Him, fled from Him, stood by him and mourned him – learned their Lord Jesus was indeed God the Messiah, Christ the Redeemer and the Savior of mankind.

Jesus had defeated death, would soon join the Father in heaven, and promised his followers the same ultimate victory over the flesh and suffering of this world. They too could join eternal communion with God in heaven … if they would trust Him, have faith in Him, love Him, and love people as God loves each one of us.

Christ died on Good Friday and rose from the dead on Easter. Today, the ensuing seven weeks mark the official “Easter” season of the church calendar. The Gospels recount the many physical visits of the resurrected Christ …

• To the 11 remaining disciples (Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-19), • On the road to Emmaus and as “flesh and bones” sharing a meal with the disciples (Luke 24:13-53), • In the locked room to the doubting disciple Thomas; on the shore directing the fishermen; and by telling Peter to “feed my sheep” (John 20:19 – 21:25).

Following Christ’s Ascension to the right hand of God weeks later, Pentecost marked the descent of the Holy Spirit into the disciples and the establishment of the fellowship of believers (Acts 2).

It was during these Easter weeks that the flesh and blood Jesus, in multiple ways, proved that He was Who He said He was … and is.

Replacing Jesus on Earth, into our hearts came the Holy Spirit, also fully God, and the perfect completion of the Communion of the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The disciples, with their own eyes, saw the Truth of, and promises kept by, Jesus. Today, it is the Holy Spirit Who is with us, Who abides in us, and of Whom we ask in the words of the popular Christian song, to “open the eyes of my heart.”

These weeks are when the death and resurrection of Jesus are most fresh in our minds and hearts. It is a most opportune time to ask the Holy Spirit to teach us, as Christ taught the disciples, that God’s love and gift of salvation are truth marked in faith.

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) notes that the Holy Spirit has the toughest job in the Trinity … living with us.

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Make It Fit Now Now is when nutrition, activity and good habits can fit into your daily routine. No schedule is too busy to improve your wellness, and with the support of Clarian North Medical Center and the cities of Carmel and Westfield, you can access the resources you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

The Make It Fit Now wellness challenge is underway, offering participants a progressive, 12-week plan in addition to screenings, educational opportunities, key health resources, classes, seminars and other free health events. Participants receive free health journals at our events to keep them motivated. Join the challenge by registering online at www.MakeItFitNow.com

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The Past, Present and Future of Sports Medicine WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 6:00 P.M. Clarian North Medical Center Learning Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Room B 11700 North Meridian Street, Carmel Dr. Dale Snead with Methodist Sports Medicine will discuss the ways in which sports medicine has changed over the past decades. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll introduce you to procedures that are presently being performed and what the future of orthopedics looks like.

Dr. Snead will demonstrate how sports medicine is relevant to everyone.

Space is limited, so RSVP now at MakeItFitNow.com or call 317-688-2828.

Wellness Challenge Wrap Up and Awards Open House SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 9:00 -11:00 A.M. Clarian North Medical Center 11700 North Meridian Street, Carmel Did you know that we have over 430 participants registered for the Wellness Challenge and all of you are invited to attend our Wrap-Up Celebration? We will be offering free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and sleep disorders, and will have prize drawings and a variety of additional information from our Make It Fit Now partners. Come and bring your family, and enjoy being a healthier you!

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