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It is our position that as the weather begins to get warmer, drivers need to be ultra-careful about pedestrians and bicyclists, and vice versa. And, as our climate becomes more comfortable, there will be a great deal more people outside, and as drivers we need to be sure that they are safe.

The don’t-text-and-drive campaigns that are rising daily are no laughing matter. We implore you to pull over and park, lest you collide with a bicyclist, a jogger or another vehicle. If you are driving in a neighborhood, remember that the chance of a kid running out into the street greatly increases with each warmer day. Those speed-limit signs? They are posted for a reason.

Drinking and driving? Don’t even think about it. The statistics – and crash-scene photos – are mind-numbing.

Too, we believe that pedestrians and bicyclists also need to pay attention to vehicles on the road. It happens too often that a bicyclist or pedestrian on any number of trails in Hamilton County will go across an intersection without looking. Not all drivers slow their vehicles at those junctions, so it becomes well worth the second look. Always err on the side of safety.

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It is our position that a great many people in our population have come to believe that when you want something, all that’s necessary is that you demand it to get it!

One such common demand is for an apology.

This once-important social grace has lost its impact and meaning by being available on simple demand. If you mistakenly say something that you regret or that comes out “wrong,” aren’t you immediately moved to apologize to correct any misconceptions without having to be coerced?

Can’t we be big enough to accept what others say at face value as a reflection of their true beliefs, even if it offends us?

Demanding, and even getting, an apology actually is quite meaningless if it is not sincere. It brings to mind the forced “sooorreeee” of a chastised child or the more modern adult version, “I’m sorry if I offended you!” Neither of these examples demonstrates any true regret or a more enlightened existence.

Shouldn’t we strive to have more honest exchanges with our fellow man, accepting what they are telling us without demanding they edit themselves to please our sensibilities? Only then, can we see who they really are.

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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. I. Section. 8.

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

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To borrow Money on the credit of the United States; To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the

several States, and with the Indian Tribes; To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States; To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures; To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States; To establish Post Offices and post Roads;

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Meaningful debates end in pudding fights

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers There are moments in which I think this whole Democrat walkout in the general assembly is an orchestrated, bipartisan effort to reduce spending and slash deficits in the most efficient way possible – which is of course shutting down the government.

Maybe I’m cynical.

I like to think it’s the optimist in me, though, that hopes both sides finally recognized the rhetorical climate and political posturing had gotten to the point where actual compromise is impossible without the nation taking a chill pill, as my father would say. Perhaps this whole shutdown is a contrived learning experience for all of us that we need more substantive discussion and debate in our national legislative processes.

Then I see both sides squabbling like toddlers on the school yard, and any lingering remnants of optimism get shredded like a paper trail at Enron (A note for my younger readers: That’s a lot.).

Basically it’s going to take Bill Cosby sitting us

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all down for some much-overdue life lessons, and frankly, I’m not sure even the mighty be-sweatered man himself could do the job at this point.

Not that I’m one to doubt the healing power of laughter… and chocolate pudding.

••• I’m happy this week to present, in partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, our first artist of the month. The arts have always had a special place in our papers, and amongst our staff, so we’re thrilled to be able to highlight local artists who make a daily contribution to furthering the arts in Fishers. And, best of all, our first artist just happens to be a writer (I had nothing to do with that). As always, send in your story ideas and event notices to jordan@ youarecurrent.com, and keep reading.

… actual compromise is impossible without the nation taking a chill pill, as my father would say.

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Sure they laughed and had a good time, but it was quite clear that they had no desire whatsoever to share the limelight.

As the sugar kicked in and we discovered a bar-food menu inside the theater, their temperaments improved. An order of nachos, one hot dog, popcorn and a pretzel with cheese later, the lights dimmed and the hilarity began. Here’s where our insight came.

At every opportunity, our youngest daughter and our youngest son had their hands in the air. Thrilled when they were called upon, disappointed when they were passed over, Seven and Nine B (he’s a twin, second born) apparently are our hams. We never knew! And when they were chosen to perform an impromptu animal noise concert on stage, you’d have thought Christmas had come early, such was the excitement.

Now the other two seemed to shrink further into their seats whenever a comedian headed our way. Sure they laughed and had a good time, but it was quite clear that they had no

desire whatsoever to share the limelight. This is odd because they are our speech givers. Twelve and Nine A genuinely enjoy talking in front of people, if you can believe that.

On the way home, our cheeks aching from excessive laughter, Doo and I discussed our children’s differences , and chalked everything up to genetics. We decided that our future Last Comic Standing participants take after Doo in the spontaneity department. Improv comedy is what Doo does best. If he knows ahead of time that he’ll be put on the spot, he nearly strokes out from the anxiety. But whenever a crowd haphazardly gathers, Doo’s the life of the party.

Our other kids, however, are more like me.

I need time to prepare and only feel comfortable speaking in public if I have practiced ad nauseam. While I enjoy attention, it’s only in a controlled environment where I am the one doing the controlling.

In addition to the psychoanalysis, our family managed to enjoy a wonderful outing together, forced though it was. Laughter and insight: two of my favorite things.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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» St. Vincent – St. Vincent recently announced the new brand for its neuroscience services: St. Vincent Neuroscience Institute. The new name is represented on the outside of St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital at 8333 Naab Road, entrance 6.

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By Danielle Wilson My husband and I were treated to two of my favorite things— laughter and family insight— over the weekend when we hauled our four kids to a Comedy Sportz show. I say “hauled” because our boys were less than enthused about spending time with their parents and sisters on a Saturday when they could be holed up in the basement playing Xbox Live. But too bad. This was an FFO (Forced Family Outing), and they were going to have fun, damn it.

If you’ve never been to Comedy Sportz, a brief explanation is necessary. Essentially it’s a comedy show, but played as a competitive sport. The comedic teams compete for the audience’s laughs, and play a variety of improv comedy games, almost all of which require some form of audience participation. Think “Whose Line Is It Anyway” in baseball uniforms. We’ve been meaning to take our children for a few months, and yesterday’s weather and general depressed atmosphere at our house signaled the perfect opportunity.

With our 12-year-old moaning most of the 40-minute drive about the lameness of attending the advertised “geared towards kids 10 and under” matinee, the other three made futile attempts at organizing a post-show restaurant visit.

They were not happy with our “No, we’ll eat pasta at home later” reply. By the time we crossed 38th Street, we were beginning to second-guess W

» Volunteer of the Year – The Fishers Freedom Festival is seeking immediate nominations for the fifth annual “William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year” award. Nominees should be either youth or adults who have gone above and beyond to help or support others. The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 15. For more information, please visit www.FishersFreedomFestival. org, email info@fishersfreedomfestival.org, visit 8591 East 116th Street in Fishers or call 317-595-3195.

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Hamilton County chambers visit statehouse

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers With Indiana Democrats continuing their walkout in Illinois, a visit to the statehouse by the Hamilton County Business Issues Committee last Tuesday was left talking about hypotheticals.

The committee is composed of members of the six Hamilton County chambers of commerce: Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Sheridan and Hamilton North.

According to Fishers Chamber of Commerce President Dan Canan, the now dead “right to work” bill, and a still existing school funding reform bill were two of the group’s top priorities.

While the school funding bill likely would have little direct impact on businesses, Canan said maintaining the strength of the Hamilton Southeastern School District is crucial to Fishers’ economic growth.

“In economic development, the local education system is a huge factor in whether a business will come to your community,” Canan said.

Canan also expressed frustration with the legislative stalemate.

“The image of this stalemate is really not good for the state,” he said. “Healthy debate is

Canan good, divided government is good, but we’re really setting state history right now.

“I think the issue is no group of people should be allowed to move government to a screeching halt.”

Canan said the committee questioned some of the legislative priorities set for the 2011 session, saying mass transit and economic development incentives should be more important than immigration reform in Indiana.

“It’s a different perspective in Arizona, I imagine, but we’re not a border state,” he said.

“Once we solve all the other problems, let’s talk about that. There are bigger issues right now.”

Arrests made in connection to string of burglaries

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers Quick thinking and a 911 call from a Fishers resident last Monday night lead police to the arrest of two alleged burglars.

The men, Dennis James Lamont James, 21, and Andre Deon Johnson, 18, both residents of Indianapolis, were arrested in connection to a home invasion on the 9600 block of Bradford Knoll Drive in Fishers.

According to the victim’s description of events on the 911 dispatch call, one of the burglars rang the home’s doorbell before kicked it in after receiving no response. The burglar ran off, however, after seeing the homeowner inside.

“We really want to commend the victim here of keeping his composure, and especially calling the dispatch right away,” said Sgt. Randy McFarland of the Fishers Police Department.

Officers responded immediately to the scene, and within three minutes of the call had pulled over a silver 1996 Lexus containing two men determined to be the suspects. A second ve-

hicle, a tan 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was also spotted during the attempted burglary. The vehicle is believed to be the same reported stolen from a Geist home on Feb. 25.

McFarland said FishJohnson ers detectives believe the two men may be connected to a string of recent burglaries in the Fishers area.

“These burglaries absolutely fit the same M.O. as the others we’ve had along the Cumberland Rd. corridor,” McFarland said.

He also commended lead investigator Detective Dan Nelson for his efforts on the cases.

In the case of a home invasion, McFarland urged homeowners to remain as calm as possible, and comply with any demands made.

“In this situation, it was such a startle for both parties that the invader turned around and fled,” he said. “In the alternative, were the burglar to draw a weapon… there’s no possession worth endangering your life for.”

As of press time, the suspects remained in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. Both declined to make a statement to the press

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Ambassador House opens Fishers’ newest wedding venue

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers More than two years in preparation, this summer will mark the first full wedding season at the Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens in Fishers.

Rescued from demolition in 1996 by the Fishers Historic Preservation Committee, the house was moved to its current location in Heritage Park at 106th St. and Eller Rd. Although the official opening was in 2009, renovations and improvements have continued since.

The idea of using the house as a wedding venue came from a board member’s request to have a daughter’s wedding there. After that, said Dana Neufer, who now organizes special events for the house, the idea really got off the ground.

“The grounds are so beautiful,” Neufer said.

“And, by virtue of not being furnished, the house lends itself to a lot of different uses.”

More than 50 brides-to-be, and their mothers, attended the “Wedding Bells” showcase on March 12. The event featured a number of local vendors offering catering, photography and event entertainment services.

“The thing that makes the Ambassador House so unique is that we’re able to offer an historic home in a very new community,” Neufer said.

“You get a historic home but also 153 parking

Bride-to-be Rachelle Colyer served as a bridal model for the “Wedding Bells” showcase at the Ambassador House. spaces.”

Neufer said the house’s target wedding size is a more intimate setting, between 80 to120 guests, although it could accommodate larger sizes. But the biggest draw for the venue, she said, is that it’s a blank canvas for brides to paint their weddings on.

“Every bride’s wedding here is different,” Neufer said. “We work with the bride to create their own unique vision.”

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If students have had an echo screening in the past, they do not need to have a repeat unless directed by their primary care physician. The cost is $20. Please call 338-CARE to register and to receive the parent consent form. » Fishers percussion – The Fishers Percussion Scholastic World Movement ensemble took home first place at Winter Guard International Regionals in February. Fishers High School also has three teams competing in the Indiana Percussion Association competitions – a first for any Indiana high school. » Scholarship available – The HCMGA is currently accepting applications for the Barney Hobbs Memorial Horticultural Scholarship. Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or college students who intend to major in horticulture or a related subject. Applications are available at the extension office, or can be downloaded from the HCMGA website at www.hcmga.org. The application is due at the Hamilton County Fair office by April 1, 2011. For more information contact Helen Seibel 317-688-6003. » Scholarship available – Williams Comfort Air will award fifteen (15) one-time scholarships totaling $15,000 to Central Indiana high school seniors who are seen as ExtraordinAIRy Treasures to our future.

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Prepositionally speaking GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney Have you ever heard that you should never end a sentence with a preposition? It’s not true.

Well, it’s not entirely true, anyhow. The rule would be more accurate if it read, “Never end a sentence with an unnecessary preposition.”

Never ending sentences in prepositions at all could create some really awkward constructions: From where are you?

It’s a problem up with which I will not put.

I don’t think anyone will argue that Where are you from? or It’s a problem I will not put up with are more logical constructions than those above.

The big problem with ending sentences in prepositions is when the prepositions add nothing to the meaning of the sentence: We’ll see where we’re at.

Where are you going to?

Neither of those sentences needs the preposition at the end. Take the prepositions away, and the sentences both make sense: We’ll see where we are.

Where are you going?

So here’s your rule of thumb: if the sentence makes sense without the preposition at the end, don’t include the preposition at the end. Easy peasy.

Need more grammar?

(Note: Last week’s column mentioned a new grammar class I’m offering. Here are the details.)

Several months ago, I got an email from a reader who, while he loves this column, feels that it’s a drop of fresh perspective in an ocean of salty grammar. I couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry when I read the dissertation-length commentary on society’s increasing disregard for grammatical correctness. Rather than laughing or crying, though, I decided to do something more than a weekly column.

Starting this Thursday, March 24, I will be offering a grammar class every week. The classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in room 101A of Carmel Lutheran Church (northeast corner of Main Street and Gray Road). As announced incorrectly as last week’s topic, this week’s topic will be,”Punctuation Saves Lives.” I would love to have input from interested readers for topics they’d like covered in future classes.

For the month of March, I’ll not be charging anything for the class. Starting in April, each class will be $4. Bring your questions and willingness to laugh and learn. It should be a good time!

Stopping crime before it starts Commentary

By Joan Isaac As a Fishers resident, I’ve been on edge lately regarding the rash of home burglaries. If you’re like me, you’re being extra vigilant locking your doors, closing your blinds and even letting your dog spend a little more time doing his business outside so you can let potential burglars know your security system has a mighty bark and bite. Unlike me, though, you’re probably not wondering why this person has resorted to crime.

I believe that people are not breaking into others’ homes because they are well educated and have good-paying jobs. Part of my job is to understand the social service needs in Hamilton County. I wonder, is there anything our community could have done to prevent this person from resorting to a life of crime?

The status quo is unacceptable. One in three children is born economically disadvantaged, with limited access to quality early learning. Research has shown that children who participate in a high-quality early childhood programs (child care or preschool) are less likely to be involved in risky behavior as teenagers and in criminal activity as adults. Kids who fall behind in reading and math are at higher risk of dropping out. Only two-thirds of area ninth graders will graduate in four years, and just 50 percent of IPS ninth graders

will. Changing the dropout rate can change our entire community and, as a result, reduce future human service needs.

Why should you care? Crime and poverty don’t stop at county lines. Today‘s youth are our future workforce, so, we must invest in early childhood initiatives in our whole region to remain a vibrant community, to attract and retain employers.

Nearly 70 percent of our school-age children live in homes where parents work full-time. After school programs and summer camps matter because teens who do not participate in afterschool programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes than teens who do participate. They are also three times more like to use marijuana or other drugs and they are more likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual activity.

I’m glad to hear the police have gotten another criminal off the streets. It breaks my heart to hear it was a teen. My hope is that more people support education efforts, giving our youth the best possible options in life.

Joan Isaac is United Way of Central Indiana’s area director for Hamilton County. To contact Joan, write her at joan.isaac@ uwci.org.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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Then and now The following data shows the totals from Fall Creek and Delaware Townships in Fishers for the ranges of November 2009 to January 2010 and November 2010 to January 2011. It also compares the months of January for the past two years. Statewide, median sale price increased in January 5.3 percent to $100,000 compared to January 2010. Average sale price increased 0.6 percent to $121,941 and the number of closed sales increased 2.9 percent to 3,037.

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A look at the town’s housing market

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espite a roughing up from the nation-wide recession, realtors say Fishers’ housing market is performing better than most – although that may be a double-edged sword for some residents.

“I, like a lot of my colleagues, are still seeing a heavy demand from clients who request to either move near or into Fishers,” said Steve Rupp, a broker associate for Prudential Indiana Realty Group specializing in the north Indianapolis and southern Hamilton County areas.

In fact, Rupp says Fishers’ Rupp current absorption rate of 5.71 months suggests the town may be heading toward a seller’s market.

A market’s absorption rate indicates the amount of time it would take to sell all available inventory without the addition of any new homes. According to Rupp, the standard indicator of a healthy market is an absorption rate around six months.

Small signs of rebound In 2009, Fishers reversed a six-year trend of decreasing requests for single family housing construction permits – issuing 14 more than the previous year. An

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additional 11 permits were issued last year, for a total of 480 in 2010.

The town also saw a large increase in requests for multi-family housing permits, up to 290 in 2010 from 57 in 2009. Much of that increase comes from construction in the Saxony development.

“As a community, we have been very, very fortunate with the success of the real estate market in Fishers compared to the national market,”

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said Joe McDonald, Fishers resident and senior vice president at F.C. Tucker Co. The increase in building permits could be a double-edged sword though, according to McDonald Rupp, who noted that much of the new construction represents production homes going up in neighborhoods previously designated for custom builders.

“Production builders are more than likely going to be building at a lower price point than the custom builder,” Rupp said. “On the other hand, these builders are filling a void and bringing in residents to the neighborhood, which provides a higher tax base for the town of Fishers.”

“New construction has suffered the most,” McDonald agreed. “Banks have pretty much shut financing for custom homes down, it seems.”

According to town development director Wes Bucher, 50 percent of new homes on the market in Fishers show in the $150,000 to $300,000 range. The remaining majority show at under $150,000, and only five percent show above $350,000.

Bucher added a disclaimer, however.

“I think there are very few homes going up in Fishers with a sales price of $150,000,” he said.

“That’s more of a base construction price.”

Fewer sales, higher prices According to Rupp, the number of tracked home sales in Fishers is down 33 percent since this time last year. And homes are staying on the market 12 days longer than in 2010, up to around 95 days.

The positive side of this, he added, is that the average closed sales price for homes that do sell is up 12 percent.

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getting it just right Because buyers now put more emphasis on homes being move-in ready, Meyer said more homeowners are contacting real estate agents months before their homes are ever listed to go over any areas their homes that must first be addressed. As for this year, however, Meyer said sellers looking to close this summer or fall should have their homes listed by May at the latest. Meyer suggested that owners of higherpriced homes wait as long as possible before going on the market, as, on average, homes have lost about 10 percent or more of their value in the last five years.

Tricks of the trade One simple tip Meyer often tells sellers is to remove as many personal belongings as possible when showing a home, especially photos and other family items. “A lot of people are proud of their families and don’t want to do that,” he said. “It just makes it easier for them to imagine their things in there and gives an illusion of a super-clean house.”

Kurt Meyer, of F.C. Tucker Co., said the most important part may be accepting the new market standards.

“People still have in their heads what their friends were Meyer getting for their homes a few years ago, but those days are gone,” Meyer said.

Today’s buyers also expect more from a home, Meyer said, and know that if the one they’re looking at doesn’t have all the features they want, there will be one down the street that does. This makes pre-sale renovations to homes all the more necessary, he said, even though homeowners are reluctant to do so since they may not get their money back.

“The absence of that feature may mean the difference between your house selling and not selling,” Meyer said. “How much are you willing to pay to get an offer?”

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DISPATCHES » Civic announces next season – This September, at the state-of-the-art Tarkington Theater, The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will debut its highly anticipated 97th season, which is scheduled to include: “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Sept.

9-24), “Amadeus” (Oct. 28-Nov. 12), Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” (Dec. 16-Jan. 7), “Lend Me A Tenor” (Feb. 10-25) and “Guys and Dolls” (Apr. 27-May 12). Call 923-4597 or visiting CivicTheatre.org for details or tickets. » A beer for wine lovers – Put down the Chateauneuf-du-Pape and spend a little time drinking a springtime brew: saison, or farmhouse ale. This Belgian style is about as close to wine as beer gets. It’s usually sold in wine-like 750 ml bottles.

It’s light and complex and has a tart acidity that begs to be served with food.

As an added bonus, saison often uses brettanomyces yeast in the fermentation, so you still can point out those “bretty” characteristics we know you love. Find a list at beeradvocate.com/beer/style/129.

-www.sfgate.com » In-flight stretches – If you can get up, hold onto the back of your seat for balance.

Place one leg behind you with the toes 12 inches from your front heel. Shift weight to the back leg and slightly bend the knee, then slowly lean forward over the front foot to stretch. Switch legs and repeat this calf stretch. If you can’t leave your seat, put your hands on your hips and twist your shoulders and torso from side to side. Next, slowly straighten your arms and pull your shoulder blades together until you feel a stretch. Hold for a count of 10. This will keep blood flowing and muscles limber.

-www.fodors.com » New Reagan book – “Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan”

by Del Quentin Wilber was published last week. It’s a minute-by-minute account of the confusion, the panic and the rush to the hospital during the day former president Ronald Reagan was shot; $12.99, amazon.com. » March gardening tips – 1. Re-pot houseplants so they will grow well during spring and summer. 2. Garden work should begin when a lump of soil squeezed in the hand is dry enough to fall apart slowly.

3. Plant deciduous trees and shrubs this month. 4. Sprinkle wood ashes around berries and fruit trees. The potash will enhance the sweetness of the fruit.

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MOMS Clubs offers support, service for at-home moms

By Jordan Fischer Current in Fishers When Tara Crosbie moved to Fishers in 2008, she was transplanted away from all of her friends and family.

That’s why, she said, the first thing she did was look for a MOMS Club.

The MOMS Club is an international organization designed for stay-at-home mothers that serves as part support group, part social club, and part community service organization. There are multiple clubs across Hamilton County, including three in Fishers: Fishers-West, FishersNortheast and Fishers-Southeast.

“I knew a MOMS Club was where my support would be,” Crosbie said, having been a member already for around 10 years before moving to Fishers.

In addition to social activities, the Fishers MOMS Club engage in a number of charitable endeavors, including annual participation in the March of Dimes at the Monon Center in

Carmel. Last year, the club raised $2,000 for the organization.

Currently, the Fishers-West group is collecting Dr. Suess books for Prevail, Inc., which serves as a community advocate for victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County. On March 19, the Fishers-Northeast club hosted “Zumba for a Cause,” a fundraiser benefiting the Megan S. Ott Foundation.

The foundation offers support to families who are battling breast cancer, and is named after a Fishers-Northeast club member who passed away in 2010 from the disease. Fishers-Southeast club members have participated in “Bears on Patrol,” which seeks donations for new and gently-used stuffed animals to be used by law enforcement officers, as well as a number of projects with the Ronald McDonald House.

For more information on the MOMS Club, or to find your local chapter, visit www.momsclub.org.

Shown here, David Allison, general manager for Experience Delivery, holds up a scale model of Conner Prairie’s newest attraction, “1859 Balloon Voyage: Conner Prairie from 387 feet.”

Museum visitors are able to ride the balloon, billed as the largest tethered helium passenger balloon in the world (a title it shares with 30 other replica balloons), nearly 400 feet into the air. The exhibit focuses on a time when, as Allison said, “balloons were the next big thing in technology.” Patrons learn about the “first airmail delivery” – a flight intended to run from Indianapolis to New York which ended prematurely in Crawfordsville.

The balloon itself is 105 ft. tall, filled with 210,000 cubic feet of helium, and is registered with the FAA as a 38 story building. Thirty passengers are able to ride at a time.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Indianapolis Museum of Art: Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial The exhibition Hard Truths highlights the major periods of work and contributions

by American artist Thornton Dial. Dial, a self-taught artist from the south, deals with significant social issues in his artwork including racism, homelessness, poverty and patriotism, and he creates sculptural works on the canvas using found-objects. Dial’s art challenges the viewer to think, and also to consider important human emotions and the value of equality and freedom.

Indianapolis Museum of Art Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Tickets $8 Public; Free for members, children 6 and under For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.imamuseum.org

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March 22 The Cabaret Club: Jil Aigrot: Paris Canaille March 22, 7:30 p.m.

The Cabaret Club at the Columbia Club Tickets: $55, $65, $75 and available at www.thecabert.org or call 317.275.1169 Direct from Cannes, France, international chanteuse Jil Aigrot captivates audiences as she transports them to Paris with musical favorites from Piaf, Brel, Barbara and Ferré. The critically acclaimed voice behind the voice of Edith Piaf in the Academy Award / Golden Globe winning film “La Vie En Rose, Jil’s artistry is un-paralleled and is destined to become as treasured as the icons that inspire her.

March 25 Civic Theatre: Cabaret March 11-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Showtime varies. Tickets $25-32, Call 317-923-4597 or visit www.civictheatre.org Civic Theatre at Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road On the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, a Cabaret singer, an American writer and the citizens of Berlin are caught in the swirling maelstrom of a changing society. This provocative Broadway show features a macabre emcee and phenomenal cabaret dance numbers.

March 26 The Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Generations of Divas: Diane Reeves, Jane Mohneit and Nikki Yanofsky March 26, 8 p.m.

The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts. org It promises to be a pitch perfect evening when Dianne Reeves and Jane Monheit, join forces with 16-year old phenomenon Nikki Yanofsky to bring their considerable talents to the Palladium.

These three remarkable vocalists are following in the footsteps of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, even as they blaze brilliant paths of their own.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street.

For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Living Proof Saturday – Jester Kings Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more

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Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: Hairspray Now-March 27, 2011, Show times vary Beef and Boards, 9301 N. Michigan Road Tickets $36-59; Call (317) 872-9664 Join Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin as they fall in love and dance the night away in this hit Broadway musical set in the 1960s. Tracy becomes an overnight sensation on a local teen dance television show, and uses her fabulous dance moves, curves, and forward-thinking to make some major changes to her Baltimore home.

April 1

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Seth Rye in concert April 1, 2 and 6 p.m.

Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville Tickets: $10. Call 773-2002 for details.

Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will perform twice in Noblesville on April. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fight child abuse in Hamilton County.

Where do you like to eat?“I like to eat at Café Patachou.”

What do you eat there? “I like any sandwich they have on wheat bread.”

What do you like about Café Patachou? “I like the menu in general and the atmosphere.”

4733 East 126th Street Carmel, 46033 569-0965

April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m.

The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

Address: 8650 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 846-5252 Hours: Monday-Friday: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Friday) Saturday: Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Scoop: The newlyopened Seasons 52 at Keystone at the Crossing specializes in fresh, seasonal fare that changes multiple times annually. An extensive wine

list is also featured to accompany the health conscious dishes, none of which top 475 calories per serving. The menu includes entrée salads and main dishes accompanying appetizers, salads and “mini indulgences” or desserts.

Dress: Casual Reservations: Yes, reservations can be made over the phone or online at seasons52. com.

Smoking: No Type of food: Upscale American

April 8 Saints and Sinners April 8 and 9, 8 p.m.

Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Call 216-5455 or visit www.pikepac.org.

In Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “Saints and Sinners,” three dancers portray St. Joan of Arc as: the maid, the soldier, and the martyr. Together, they create a haunting dance of faith and vision. information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Blonde Sonja Saturday – Greta Speaks Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Zanna Doo Saturday – Something Rather Naughty

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Concert to raise money for abuse prevention

By Kevin Kane Current in Fishers Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will be in town April 1 to play good music for a good cause.

Rye will perform at Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, in Noblesville for two concerts during a day billed as one full of music, humor and entertainment. Rye also will perform twice the following day at Lamberts Music Center in Anderson. Both locations are owned

by Phil and Judy Lambert.

Proceeds from both days will be used to help prevent child abuse in Hamilton and Madison Counties. Tickets are $10.

A self-taught musician, Rye has been playing the organ since the age of five. He’s also adapted some new-age ideals for his shows, including the use of video cameras on both his hands and his feet.

“It’s completely different with me than anyone else,” he said. “I carry tiny video cameras. I show my hands, my feet, everything to the audience.

It’s a complete AV show that accompanies my show.”

Rye is a self-described comedian but said he does not tell jokes.

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“I play and I have fun with the audience. It’s not a church concert, so I won’t make it one.”

In fact, Rye stressed that playing the organ does not go hand in hand with a church or a funeral. Instead, he prefers to play popular songs by artists such as Michael Bublé Each of his concerts begins with an opener of his choice, but from there he lets the audience decide.

“I try and let different types of people request a song. Normally my audiences are so mixed I can play just about anything, but I try to please as many as I can in a single performance,” Rye said.

For more information, call 773-2002.

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A W E E K LY P U B L I C AT 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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BEyoND SLEEPINESS:

How sleep disorders affect your health Sweet, sweet, restorative sleep — except it isn’t that way for everybody. You might miss out on a solid night or two of sleep and manage to rebound, but regularly disrupted sleep can take a serious toll on your health, and it might indicate a sleep disorder.

The immediate effects of sleep deprivation are something all but a lucky few of us have encountered: trouble concentrating, irritability and daytime drowsiness. The health effects of missing out on your nightly ZZZ’s become more serious when a sleep disorder consistently impairs your sleep quality. Too little sleep, too often impairs your immune system and leads to memory problems and mood swings.

Sleep deprivation can even become dangerous: Tests on driving simulators show that people who are tired perform as badly as or worse than those who are intoxicated. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts the number of accidents caused by driver drowsiness at 100,000 per year.

One of the most common sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea, which means that your breathing is interrupted over and over while you sleep. (Other common sleep disorders are restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and insomnia.)

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“Obstructive sleep apnea has been linked with conditions such as high blood pressure, increased diabetes risk and even stroke and heart disease,” said Krista McNear, R.R.T., M.B.A., manager of the St.Vincent Sleep Disorders Center. “If you aren’t getting the right amount of sleep, it’s vital to get evaluated to ensure an underlying condition is not to blame.”

You may be experiencing a sleep disorder if: • You often have difficulty concentrating.

• People around you tell you that you look tired.

• You need a large amount of caffeine to function.

• You find yourself falling asleep while driving.

• Staying awake during everyday activities, such as watching television, is difficult for you.

A sleep disorder often accompanies other conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

If you think you could be suffering from a sleep disorder, seeking treatment for this condition can improve your all-around health.

as a Women’s Health nurse Practitioner for st.Vincent, Julie schnieders is an expert on the gamut of women’s health issues. she holds a special interest in menopause and pelvic health, including urinary incontinence. (if you’re living with urinary incontinence, which includes leaking when you laugh, cough or sneeze, schedule a free pelvic floor consultation with Julie by visiting 3384HeR.com.)

Julie practices at st.Vincent Women’s Hospital and st.Vincent medical center northeast, and she’s a breast risk assessment consultant for st.Vincent Breast center.

“Helping women find answers to the health questions that concern them is thrilling work for me,” Julie said. “my mission is to make women healthier, and one important facet of that is making sure you take time to care for your own physical and emotional health.”

Ask Julie your health question at 3384HER.com.

To schedule an appointment with a board-certified St.Vincent sleep specialist, call 317-338-2152 or 800-972-7869.

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Recognizing the coughs that need attention most coughs are a sign your child’s body is hard at work protecting itself, but some are red flags for parents. the most common childhood coughs to be concerned about are: • the Bark — a barky cough is a sign of croup, a contagious virus that lasts five to six days and occurs primarily in children ages 5 and younger.

• the Fever — a cough that comes with a fever of 102°F or higher and rapid breathing may signal pneumonia.

• the Wheeze — a tight wheezing when your child exhales and coughs can indicate the viral infection bronchiolitis, which affects children ages 2 and younger.

• the Whoop — Whooping cough is the better-known name for pertussis, a bacterial infection of the airways. all four types of coughs merit a doctor’s appointment.

Need answers to your kids’ health questions? Just call 317-338-KIDS — day or night — or visit KidsHealthLine.com.

april 16, 2011, 7:00pm Hartman Field, 5201 east main street, carmel, (Behind the carmel educational services center) The rivalry between Carmel High School and Noblesville High School varsity baseball teams will serve as a charitable fundraiser for patients at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. To make a donation please visit give.stvincent.org

JDRF Promise Gala supported by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent saturday, april 16, 6:00pm JW marriott indianapolis, 10 s West street, indianapolis The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Indiana State Chapter will host the annual Promise Gala where proceeds support the JDRF mission of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, contact Liz Held at eheld@jdrf.org or 317-308-4925.

Cholesterol and your Health Wednesday, april 20, 11:30am – 12:30pm Primelife enrichment center 1078 third avenue southwest, carmel Each month a St.Vincent physician speaks on a relevant topic for older adults. All sessions are free and reservations are necessary. Call the CareLine for reservations, 317-338-CARE (2273).

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same-day outpatient surgery enables you to jump back into your life with less hassle, discomfort, and time. at Fishers ambulatory surgery center at st.Vincent medical center northeast you can get same-day outpatient surgery performed with the latest surgical equipment for a variety of procedures.

We provide collaborative care, which allows our patients a full range of hospital services. our team of caregivers offers a convenient, quiet and comfortable setting for your outpatient surgery needs. surgical services available include: • General surgery • ear, nose and throat • orthopedics • Urology • Plastic surgery • Gynecology • Pain management • endoscopy • ophthalmology Call Fishers Surgery Center at 317-415-9060.

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DISPATCHES » Trunk days – Lilly’s Boutique Gallery is hosting the Frank Lyman Days Trunk Show this Friday and Saturday. Receive a gift with purchase (while supplies last) and 10 percent off special orders. 205 South Main Street, Zionsville, 873-0323. » Choose the right frames – There are plenty of theories about how men should choose their eyeglasses based on their face shape, but most men don’t want to analyze 200 frames to find the perfect pair. A good rule to remember is that, if you have a round face, go with rectangular frames to add angular interest; if you have a narrow or angular face, go with round frames to soften your features.

-www.manofthehouse.com » On the loose – After years of showing snug, skinny and even constricting clothing, some menswear designers are in a more relaxed mood.

Fashion houses such as Calvin Klein Collection, Comme des Garçons and Louis Vuitton put fuller, wider cuts in their runway collections for this year, featuring baggy pleated pants and voluminous, flowing shirts and coats.

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What gives with ‘Something’s Gotta Give’?

DECORATING

By Vicky Earley It is a rare event that the stars of a movie are upstaged by a growing fan base for a set design.

The Hampton’s beach house in the 2003 romantic comedy “Something’s Gotta Give” has developed a following that rivals the cult following of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

So what gives? Why this aboutface in decorating?

It could be the soothing blues and creams, the striped Dhurri rug, the ironstone dishes in the dining room paired with slipcovered chairs, the Swedish clock, the dark wood floors, or thesoapstone counters in the fabulous kitchen.

After all, who wouldn’t want to slip right into this and set up housekeeping?

The universal appeal might be as simple as the beauty of air, light and the lifestyle of the Hamptons. It might simply be that it is the serenity of the beach makes it so inviting that we want to toss our current state of being, move into that life and breath.

Regardless of the reason, this slightly refined version of no-fuss décor has inked an impression on interior decorating aficionados.

As casual and carefree as the rooms appear, the details are carefully planned. The window treatments are simple and elegant, and all fabricated to emphasize the flow of air. An Architectural Digest interview relates that the window treatments were mostly of linen and different densities of sheers to diffuse light but not impede the flow of air.

The set of “Something’s Gotta Give” has been described as a

“restricted sort of palette” and that the goal was to give an initial impression that the décor is plain but that is to allow the house to reveal itself to you slowly.

A less obvious part of the appeal to this house is that it appears to remain interesting as it reveals itself to its dweller. In a time when it seems like nothing is new, the subtleties of texture and colors that have not been invited into our décor for quite some time are fresh.

The furnishings seen on the set seem to be slightly mismatched – almost what you would expect in beach décor but with careful sophistication. Nothing is too precious to be held. It is obvious that this blend is planned and not the result of furnishings that are drug up from the basement as it is with so many beach houses.

Often when we decorate with the blue-and-white look, it fails because it is just that: a repeat of blue and white in each and every corner. The key to a gorgeous space is subtle variations in texture and careful placement of color. If you are going for the look, consider texture, texture and then texture!

Kick off your sandals, grab an iced tea, and slip in a DVD of “Something’s Gotta Give” to see for yourself this décor that can be simply classified as lovely.

Often when we decorate with the blue-and-white look, it fails because it is just that: a repeat of blue and white in each and every corner.

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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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Local writer draws inspiration from others For Current in Fishers Although an artist may execute her craft individually, the actual artwork reflects the influence of many. This is true with Rosa Maria Szynski, a Fishers author. She acknowledges the presence of loved ones in her life and other artists who have inspired her work and the individuals who will be inspired by reading it.

“I have always found that writing is a way to deeply connect to another human being through an invisible strand of energy,” Szynski said about her career.

Szynski is the author of “Love Letters,” a tribute to a wonderful life spent with her husband Gregg and their three children. Learn more about “Love Letters” at www.soarwithgrace. com.

She is passionate about writing and the connection it makes with others. She handwrites letters as a healing art and reads with fervor.

“Poetry is something that connects me to the past through poets, artists and writers of all time,” Szynski said.

A native of South Bend, Szynski majored in education at Indiana University and has a lifelong passion for the arts of all kinds including theatre, music and dance. She contributes her

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Szynski success to her family and love of writing. Her future endeavors are shaped by connections with her family and others in her community.

One of Szynski’s current projects demonstrates a connection she has with artists through the ages. In addition, she is currently working on a children’s book with another local artist.

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Computer noises you shouldn’t ignore

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By Gary Hubbard If you hear a grinding sound that tends to be a constant vibrating Much like with your car, when a computer starts to make random tone, you most likely have a problem with one of the various cooling or weird noises, you should not ignore them. fans inside the computer. Often times, if you let the computer run Imagine how expensive your car repair bills would be if you iglong enough, the grinding sound goes away, which is why many usnored signs of problems and just drove it until it broke down! Uners often just continue using the computer. fortunately, most computer users do just that: run it until it crashes The problem with this approach is that if a cooling fan is starting or dies. This detrimental habit is why most computer repair bills can to go and you assume that since the become very expensive. noise went away that “if fixed itself,” The cause of the noise can be The bottom line is that when you you could be headed for an actual something as minor as interference hear a new or strange noise coming meltdown. When a grinding cooling from a cell phone or other wireless fan stops making noise, it means that from your computer, don’t ignore it. devices that are too close to the comit’s either warmed up the lubricants in puter (strange buzzing coming from the bearings or that it has seized up completely. the speakers) to a major sign of an impending meltdown.

If a cooling fan stops spinning, it means that it’s no longer cooling If the noise is coming from your speakers, it’s likely a lot less serithe circuitry or component that it was designed to keep cool. That ous, so start by muting the audio or turning the volume all the way down on your speakers. If the noise goes away, it’s probably interfer- means the component will eventually overheat and fail.

Cooling fans for critical components like your CPU (central proence or possibly a problem with your sound card or drivers. cessing unit or processor) that stop spinning can be really expensive If the noise doesn’t go away when you mute the sound, you need if the processor overheats and needs to be replaced. to pay close attention to where the sound is coming from and what » Recycle electronics - Recycle broken, outdated The bottom line is that when you hear a new or strange noise type of sound it is. Ticking, clicking or knocking sounds are the or unwanted electronics on Mar. 26, from 9 a.m. to coming from your computer, don’t ignore it. The quicker you admost disconcerting because these types of noises generally signal noon at the grounds of Our Lady of Grace Church dress it (or have someone that knows some basic troubleshooting a problem with the physical hard disk drive inside your computer in Noblesville. Drive up, drop off and recycle elecsteps track it down) the less expensive it will likely be to rectify. (where all the data that you’ve been meaning to backup lives). tronic games, TV’s, computers, small appliances, If you hear this type of sound and you don’t have a current backtelephone systems and more. A small donation of $5 up, do everything you can to get your critical files copied off first is requested for monitors and TVs under 27 inches (USB drive, external HD, burn CDs or DVDs, etc.) and $10 for TVs over 27 inches. Contact socialminGary Hubbard is the owner of Data Doctors Computer current.all.april9.10.375x5.4.moneygrow_Layout 1 3/10/11 10:30 AM Page 3 If you are hearing clicking or ticking sounds and the computer istry@ologn.org or visit www.ologn.org under Social Services – www.datadoctors.com. Have a technology won’t start up, turn it off immediately as you could cause more Ministries Council for more information. question? Send it to CurrentInCarmel@datadoctors.com damage to a malfunctioning hard drive every time you try to start it » Drones sniff for drugs – It used to be that the Department of Homeland Security flew drones over the U.S.-Mexican border to watch for illegal immigrants. But now the drones are taking on a new mission: hunting drug gangs in Mexico. According to a previously undisclosed agreement between President Barack Obama and his Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderon, the Pentagon is authorized to fly unmanned surveillance flights over Mexico, a big expansion of U.S.-Mexico information-sharing on counternarcotics. The drones soar up to 60,000 feet with a multitude of sensors, and according to The New York Times, drones helped catch the killers of Jaime Zapata - one of two special agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement service who were shot and killed on the road between Mexico City and Monterrey.

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DISPATCHES » Bad mood? Try tuna – A three-ounce serving of canned white tuna has about 800 mg of omega-3s, which research suggests may treat the kind of blues that leave you feeling low or anxious. The fatty acids in fish have been endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association as an effective part of depression treatment. For a seafood-free way to get happy, nosh on a small bagel. The 37 grams of carbs will give you a dose of moodboosting serotonin.

-www.health.msn.com » Spice repairs stroke damage? – Scientists have created a new molecule from curcumin, the key chemical component of the spice turmeric, which has shown to help regenerate brain cells after a stroke. The compound, called CNB-001, repairs the damage incurred by the lack of oxygen, at the molecular level, by influencing the mechanism responsible for regeneration of neurons (brain cells). This offers future stroke victims new hope for greater recovery, as

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-www.mercola.com » Bad job worse than no job? – A new study suggests that some jobs are so demoralizing they’re actually worse for mental health than not working at all. The findings add a new wrinkle to research showing that being out of work is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems. In the study, which followed more than 7,000 Australians over a seven-year period, unemployed people generally reported feeling calmer, happier and less depressed after finding work, but only if their new jobs were rewarding and manageable.

-www.health.com » Progress in hair loss study – A study by dermatologist and University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. George Cotsarelis has found that bald people have less of a certain type of stem cell that instructs hairs on how to grow. As a result, bald men produce hairs so small in balding areas that they are invisible. This is good news in terms of treatments for baldness, since the hope of reactivating the stem cells may be able to prompt hair regrowth.

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Lack of DHA: a link to ADHD? 12. After the 30-week study ended, almost HEALTH half the parents reported that their children’s

By Lauran Marenco Somewhere between 5 to 10 percent of U.S. symptoms were improved.

For the first 15 weeks of the study, the kids school children are diagnosed with ADHD, were divided into three groups. One group with symptoms that can range from hypertook the fish oil. The second took fish oil plus activity to disruptive and oftentimes very a multivitamin and a third group took a plaimpulsive behavior. The typical solution is to cebo. For the second 15 prescribe medications DHA is critical to brain weeks, the kids on the such as Ritalin, but placebo got the fish oil research also is showing function and adding a plus the multivitamin a possible link between quality fish oil supplement as well. children with ADHD The result: a 40 to that also coincides with can benefit any child.

50 percent improvea lack of an essential ment in behavior for the two 30-week fish-oil fatty acid found in fish oil, DHA. groups, and a 30 to 40 percent improvement Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 for the 15-week group. Compared with results essential fatty acid that is sometimes referred of studies of Ritalin and Concerta, the drugs to as “brain food” for good reason. Fats make most often prescribed for ADHD, they found up 60 percent of the brain and the nerves that that fish oils were more effective run every system in the body, and DHA is the DHA is critical to brain function and adding main structural component of brain tissue. a quality fish oil supplement can benefit any Unfortunately, DHA is not produced by the child and may be a good natural alternative to body and must be obtained through the diet or a drug for children. Look for fish oil that is in a supplementation. Research also confirms the natural triglyceride form for maximum benefit importance of sufficient sources of DHA for and ensures high purity standards. brain development in children.

The University of Adelaide in Australia conducted a study to further investigate the Laura Marenco is a certified link between lack of DHA and ADHD in personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. children. Researchers there tested a combiYou may e-mail her at laura@ nation of omega-3 fish oil on 132 children pointblanknutrition.com. with ADHD, ranging in age from seven to

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DISPATCHES » Offset golden gains – Gold investors can offset gains with losses on stocks and funds.

But since stock losses are not in a special category, they must first be matched against other “non-special” gains. Those include gains on other stocks and anything else subject to a 15% tax rate. After that, stock losses can be used to shelter your gains in commodities and gold.

-Money » BWLD a top small-cap stock – Since 2005, Buffalo Wild Wings’ (BWLD) yearly revenue has tripled from $210 million to $613 million. Profits and shareholder equity have increased annually by double digits, too. And the company’s nearly $4 in per-share cash provides it with the financial flexibility to expand more quickly than its competitors. It added 80 additional restaurants last year and generated nearly $90 million in cash flow from operations without diluting shareholders in order to grow.

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investment autos can households had assets of $1 million or more, not including their primary residences, a gain of 8 percent. The figure is still below the 2007 high for millionaires, when there were 9.2 million in the U.S., Spectrem said.

-www.bloomberg.com » ATM fees nearing $5 – Some of the nation’s biggest banks are imposing higher ATM fees as they scramble to replace billions of dollars in revenue expected to be lost from new federal regulations on overdraft charges and debit cards. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., TD Bank Financial Group and PNC Financial Services Group already are changing their ATM policies to collect more fees.

-www.smartmoney.com » Financial programs – Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton East Public Library, Vince Catania, certified financial planner, will present “The 7 Keys to Optimize Your Social Security Retirement Benefits” and Dave McCarty, certified health care consultant, will present “Avoiding Bankruptcy by Health Care.” Catania will discuss social security retirement income and the importance of timing, taxation and the effects of working and survivor benefits. McCarty will discuss the increasing trend of healthcare-related bankruptcies and how this can be avoided. For more information, call 773-1384.

Mazda RX-7 COMMENTARY

By Shawn Miller Rarely do I consider Japanese cars as collectibles. There have been only a handful of Japanese cars that I would consider truly collectible, the 60’s Toyota 2000 GT (only 150 or so were made-they trade at about $500,000), and the 70’s Datsun/Nissan 240Z, come to mind immediately.

By and large, most Japanese cars are what I would call “appliances.” They’re dependable, built to a price, and designed to last only a few years. Additionally, a certain Japanese manufacturer has consistently replicated cars other manufacturers have made, which just rubs me the wrong way.

One Japanese car, however, broke new ground and had a very successful run: the Mazda R-7. The RX-7 was produced from 1978 to 2002. The original RX-7 was a sports coupe featuring a 1146 cc twin-rotor Wankel Rotary Engine and a sporty front midship, rear wheel drive layout, and was produced from 1979-1985. The second generation, produced from 1986-1991 featured a complete restyling reminiscent of the Porsche 924/944 and tended toward the softer sport-tourer trends of its day.

A convertible version was introduced in 1988.

The rear end design was vastly improved from the earlier live rear axle to a more modern, in-

The Mazda RX-7 made Car and Driver’s Ten Best List five times. All three series could be considered future collectibles and are generally available for anywhere between $3,000 and $15,000

dependent rear suspension.

All three series could be considered future collectibles. These cars are very inexpensive to purchase at this point. Series 1 cars can be had all day long in the $3,000-$5,000 range, and are going nowhere but up. Series 2 and 3 cars run anywhere up to $15,000, but typically trade in the $7,500 range.

I would expect values to rise gradually over the next decade with convertible prices outpacing the others. There is no limit to the amount of fun these cars provide, so this is one of your best bets as far as your enjoyment return goes.

Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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One of the most unique retail interior design showrooms in the state is now open in downtown Noblesville.

Platinum Living, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting last Monday and will hold a grand opening event this Saturday Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear at its new retail location, 960 with Laura Smith (left) and Jacque Logan Street.

Bilbrey (right) of Platinum Living.

Platinum Living offers patrons the finest in exclusive, contemporary furniture lines as well as accessories and floral decorations. Additionally, Platinum Living boasts an extensive collection of international artwork, including many pieces from modern master artist Jose Royo.

Showroom manager Laura Smith said it is difficult to find a collection of items comparable to the ones in the Platinum Living showroom. In fact, the retailer claims to have the only contemporary design showroom in town and one of the very few in the Indianapolis area.

“We are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of design-oriented clients,” Smith said.

The grand opening celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday. Attendees can enjoy special one-day discounts on items in the showroom and enter to win floral and vase prizes, given away hourly. Refreshments also will be provided. For more information, call 776-8701.

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Family ties

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By Dick Wolfsie Two and a half pounds, 180 pages, 1,607 entries. No, it’s not the Congressional budget; it’s my genealogy report, compliments of Ed Rappaport, deputy director of the National Hurricane Service. Never heard of him? Neither had I, nor the vast majority of the other 1,606 people who managed to worm their way into my DNA. When Ed saw my name on Facebook, he Googled me and read about my checkered career. Because he’s in the predicting business, he assumed a guy like me who never knew where he was going would like to know where he came from.

Concerted effort to complete this family tree has been in the works for about 40 years, much of it prior to the computer, of course. Ed and other family members have compiled personal recollections and dug up old records and newspaper clippings to reveal thousands of relatives.

Like Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” my greatgrandfather came from a tiny town in Russia.

Yes, there was a lot of fiddling during the day, but apparently there was a lot of begatting going on at night. I’ve got the names to prove it.

In the document, there are branches all the way out to my fifth cousins. Many of them

were several times removed. I’m not sure why they were removed, but in New York, anyway, a Wolfsie can be reinstated in the family for a couple of Knicks tickets.

By the way, my brother, who is single, received the same document from Ed. As he leafed through the pages, he noticed photos of some very eye-catching ladies—a few of whom are still alive. “How many times do you have to be ‘removed’ to make dating legal?” he asked.

“It’s a family tree, not a wreath,” I told him.

I’m excited to know I have some famous relatives, like Arch Oboler, who was an American playwright in the ’40s and ’50s. My cousin Ed told me there is no evidence that any other family member ever became a good writer. Hmmm.

So, if your name is Pemberton, Oboler, Fishoff, Mankin, Rappaport, or Zisser, we may be related. In fact, I probably have hundreds of relatives right here in the Indianapolis area.

Funny, because I still can’t ever find anyone to drive me to the airport.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Remembering the Cap’n and the clown HUMOR

By Mike Redmond Big news from the world of advertising: Two of the country’s best-known spokespeople… spokescharacters… spokesthings are fading from the scene.

I speak, of course, of Cap’n Crunch and Ronald McDonald, who have just been sent to the Old Characters Home to join Speedee AlkaSeltzer, Reddy Kilowatt, Burger Chef and Jeff, Mrs. Olsen, the Ajax White Knight, the Ti-DBowl Man, Josephine the Plumber and dozens more in retirement.

The reason? They’ve outlived their attractiveness. The Cap’n represents the Quaker Oats cereal most often held up as The Worst Thing You Can Feed a Kid for Breakfast, and Ronald is the face of a McDonald’s that used to be all about Big Macs and Happy Meals, but today emphasizes coffee and salad.

And so the decisions were made: Give ‘em a gold watch and set them loose. Or adrift, in the Crunch case.

As one born at the very center of the Baby Boom, I was there when these characters came onto the scene. The Cap’n set sail in 1963. That was the year of ol’ Ron’s debut, too, although at that time he was a local hero in Washington, D.C. (played by future Today show weather guy Willard Scott). Ronald didn’t go national for another three years.

Of course, they became fixtures almost as soon

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as they arrived, because they were wildly successful – successful meaning “able to inspire children to jump up and down and whine and hold their breath and pester their parents to please please please buy the cereal or pull in for a clownburger.”

I was a little too old to fall for Ronald’s line, although I remember the jingle: “He’s Ronald McDonald, the hamburger-happy clown. A McDonald’s drive-in restaurant is his favorite place in town.”

He was a weird-looking clown back then. Weirder than usual, I mean. Emmett Kelly he was not.

And the Cap’n represented a cereal that, while tasty, was extremely unsatisfying. It was impossible to get full on a Cap’n Crunch breakfast, which is why you usually had to allot one box per child per meal.

So what the heck. Goodbye, Cap’n. Adios, clown. And as for consumers and boomers – well, let’s not get too sad here. For one thing, they had good, long runs. For another, they’ll probably be back someday. And finally, they’re made up. Not real. Fictional.

I don’t know about you, but I think it’s generally a good idea to save your emotional investments for actual living, breathing creatures.

Although I still kind of miss Elsie the Cow. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Master bath remodel: Incorporating clean new design style COMMENTARY

By Larry Greene Original bathroom: This home located in the Smith Meadows subdivision in Zionsville was not working for the homeowner.

They commented, “The space was just not functioning well for us.” The toilet and the shower were in the same room, limiting use to one person at a time. Another problem was the doors in the bathroom were hitting other doors as they opened. The linen closet door hit the door to the bedroom and double doors into the toilet/shower room looked dated.

Design goals: The homeowner wanted to make the room more functional but didn’t want to depart too much from the décor of the rest of the house. According to the owner, “Our designer listened intently to our ideas and was able to incorporate them into the design. He chose logical décor and design while staying within our budget.”

Homeowner’s favorite design changes: The homeowner commented, “Our bathroom has a spa feeling and functions much better than before. We moved the toilet to its own room and moved the shower opening to face into the larger room. We tiled the entire shower area

Before and created such a peaceful space. We replaced the existing linen closet with a linen cabinet finished to match the vanity cabinets.” This new linen cabinet eliminated a closet door and added storage.

Color palette changes: The homeowner had a vision for the room and commented, “Our family lived in Japan for five years, and our designer on this project understood our clean design style, which is throughout the rest of the house, and they incorporated it into the

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bathroom.” The desired aesthetic was achieved by developing a color palette of espresso cabinets, Tenby Cream Cambria countertop, Fresh Grey and Taishan Ivory tile and brushed nickel fixtures and accessories. The paint colors for the walls and trim provide a soothing calm to the room. The towel warmer mounted between the shower and the tub adds to the spa-

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• Compost: excellent conditioner.

• Leaf mold: decomposed leaves that add nutrients and structure to soil.

• Lime: raises the pH of acid soil and helps loosen clay soil.

• Manure: best if composted. Good conditioner.

• Peat moss: conditioner that helps soil retain water.

• Sand: improves drainage in clay soil.

• Topsoil: usually used with another amendment. Replaces existing soil.

The next step is to add fertilizer. Nitrogen (N) is needed for leaf growth and is responsible for making plants greener.

Phosphorus (P) is associated with root growth and fruit production. Potassium (K), also known as potash, helps the plant fight off diseases and keeps it vigorous.

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By John Mikesell people aren’t prepared for and don’t know how Adopting a new dog is exciting, wonderful, to deal with. Having realistic expectations can and a happy time. But brining a new dog home is also an uncertain time. What will your dog be help you get through the adjustment periodwith the least stress and the most success. like? Will he be a good match for your family?

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Bringing a new dog in a rush to get a dog; wait The answers to these into the home can also, questions depend on the quite frankly, be a rather for just the right one. dog, on you, and on your shocking time for you environment. Every dog is different. I like to tell and your family. Suddenly your life will be people that it takes time to pick the right dog. compounded by the energy and needs of the Don’t make snap decisions. Rescue dogs come new family member. Everyone will go through from all kinds of situations, so one never knows an adjustment – dogs and people alike. What can you do to ensure that you and your new dog for sure how they will react. Some of the more obvious things to watch for are: pacing and will settle into a long happy life together? other overactive behavior, attaching to one perHave realistic expectations and be prepared. son in the family while being very shy of others, I have had extremely good luck with my two rescues. Both Isabelle and Karma have been well mouthing people, jumping up on them, barking, and chewing, trying to escape or hiding. behaved, house broken and lead trained. Some Take your time. Don’t be in a rush to get has been just pure luck. Both of the dogs stay a dog; wait for just the right one. Then, don’t away from treats in the store with just a simple overeagerly drag your new dog all over town and reminder. I was not sure what to expect with to the dog park. Let him settle in at your home Karma. I had Isabelle for four years before we for a few weeks, so you get to know each other. opened the store, so I was somewhat sure of If possible, maintain a low level of stress and how she would react to being in this environactivity in your home for the first few weeks. ment. Karma was another story. She was very timid at first, but now she has really come out John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in of her shell. I hoped I was prepared for any isCarmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net. sues. If a dog is going to be returned following

Pets of the week Jack Frost is one-year-old male Lab/Shepherd mix. Jack Frost is a very outgoing and playful boy who is highly intelligent. He knows several basic commands, plays fetch and he is learning rather quickly how to be a Frisbee dog. Jack Frost will need an active family who will continue his training and be sure he gets plenty of daily exercise. He can get a little carried away when playing at times and forget his manners and jump up on people, so a home with teenage children would be best.

Mr. Nickleby is a five-year-old male orange and white tabby DSH. Mr. Nickleby is absolutely gorgeous with a very loving personality. He is a bit of a big boy, weighing 14 pounds, so a little exercise and a diet wouldn’t be a bad idea for him. Mr. Nickleby is affectionate and loves to cuddle; he is neutered and his front claws have been removed so he is ready to go home with you today.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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