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It is our position that those crossing the Monon, both pedestrians and motorists need to understand the laws in Hamilton County. On the Monon, pedestrians are expected to yield to motorists, not the other way around. The confusion regarding this fact continues to make the trail more dangerous for all involved.

We find, all too often, that either a motorist will stop and incorrectly allow someone to cross the Monon or cyclists or rollerbladers will proceed without waiting for traffic. Whether a motorist or pedestrian, it’s all too dangerous to navigate without a uniform standard. Even with stop signs on many trail intersections, cyclists dart across the roads without looking, often causing drivers to slow down or make an abrupt and dangerous stop – increasing the risk of causing an accident with another driver.

We understand the human factor in motorists wanting to be nice and stopping to let someone advance, but officials argue traffic will flow more smoothly and safely if all follow the same standard. We’re not encouraging drivers to speed through the intersections, but to slow down just enough to be able to stop if absolutely necessary. Otherwise, if everyone follows the rules, all will be secure and efficient.

School zones rule

It is our position that school is back in session so drivers should be mindful of the safety of our children by following school zone-related rules of the road. The wheels on the bus are turning once again, bringing an end to summer’s much-enjoyed lightening of rush hour traffic. Sure, it’s an inconvenience. However, the lives of our children are literally at stake. The start of school means more children on sidewalks, driveways and in crosswalks.

Drivers should always yield to a child because many children don’t fully understand the dangers of traffic - think “Kids Dart.“ Flashing yellow lights in school zones serve as a reminder for drivers to slow down. Whether we like it or not, school buses make frequent stops and are required by law to adhere to lower speed limits. School buses also are required to come to a complete stop at all railroad crossings.

So when you see flashing red lights on a school bus and the stop arm is extended, please stop.

Violators could be fined, face jail time or, even worse, hit a child. Procedures for safe student drop-offs and pick-ups should also be followed in school parking lots. This school year, please keep our kids safe.

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ARTICLE 8. Education … granted to the State of Indiana by the act of Congress of the twenty eighth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty, after deducting the expense of selecting and draining the same; Taxes on the property of corporations, that may be assessed by the General Assembly for common school purposes.

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Section 3. Principal and income The principal of the Common School fund shall remain a perpetual fund, which may be increased, but shall never be diminished; and the income thereof shall be inviolably appropriated to the support of Common Schools, and to no other purpose whatever.

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Next up for FFF staff: golf fundraiser Do Jennifer Kehl and her staff at the Fishers Freedom Festival ever rest? The answer to that question is a resounding “No.� With the overly successful annual summer event in their wake, the FFF team is gearing up now for the fifth-annual “Day on the Links�

Best Ball Scramble golf outing. Neither of us is a golfer (and no bag of clubs would be safe with us), but we get what these events can generate. The annual fundraiser will be at noon, Sept. 26 at Hawthorns Golf and Country Club, and one need not be a member in order to participate. The proceeds of the fundraiser will help to support the Fishers Police Dept.’s D.A.R.E. program, the “Roy G. Holland Backpacks for Kids� program which has provided school supplies to in-need children and the annual Fishers Freedom Festival, which provides free entertainment to more than 50,000 attendees every year. For the golf outing, Kehl and the festival staff need volunteers, hole sponsors ($250) and, naturally, golfers ($125 solo, $500 for a foursome). Entrants get 18 holes of golf, a cart, box lunch, dinner banquet, beverages on the course and a gift.

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by Sept. 15. Actually, on the volunteer front, the festival needs help all year long. As little or as much time as you can donate, please do so. Contact the staff at the aforementioned phone number and e-mail. ••• The chance to channel your inner Lebowski or Mike Aulby for a good cause nearly is at hand. Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, in its drive to end hunger, on Friday will play host to a bowl-a-thon at Cooper’s Stardust Bowl in Noblesville at 5 p.m.

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By Jordan Fischer People are surprised sometimes by how much I like numbers.

I get it. I make my living with words. I have a bookshelf full of poetry.

I chose a profession with an average salary that gets outpaced even by the guy in charge of wiping moisture off NASCAR racers’ back windows. Clearly economics isn’t my strong suit.

That being said, I’m a detail-oriented kind of guy. Numbers scratch that itch. That’s why I’ve been over-the-moon this week about the new Indiana Transparency Portal (www.in.gov/itp/) the state launched recently. It’s a spreadsheet maker’s dream – and I dream a lot.

Now, some of our more cynical office residents (I’d look leadingly toward the fine gentlemen on my left here, but neither of them is willing to shell out the money for that Harry Potter moving ink, so my picture is stuck in this be-

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DISPATCHES » Service to Mankind – Fishers resident Autumn Letendre was named the 2011 winner of the Broad Ripple Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award. Letendre sang the national anthem July 30 at the Brickyard 400. More information about the club can be found at www.broadripplesertoma.com. More information about Autumn Letendre and her Golden Star USA Foundation can be found at www. thegoldenstarusa.com. » 2011 Brewer’s Cup – Indianapolis’ Bier Brewery took the 2011 Brewer’s Cup recently, and was named the brewer and brewery of the year for the State of Indiana. The brewery took home three gold medals, four silver medals, and three bronze medals. For more information about the brewery, visit www.bierbrewery.com. » Government transparency – The State of Indiana now offers a central website devoted to viewing the financial information for local government expenditures and school corporations as well as state government finances through the recently launched government transparency portal. The transparency website, which can be visited at www.in.gov/ itp, posts financial information including budgets and expenditures by local governments, agencies, and educational institutions, as well as property owned by the state. » Committee meetings – The Fishers Planned Unit Development (PUD) Committee will meet from 5 - 6:30 p.m. today at Fishers Town Hall. The Fishers Plan Commission will also meet today beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the Fishers Parks Advisory Committee will meet from 7-8 p.m. at the Fishers Train Station tonight. » Movies in the Park – The first “Fishers Movies in the Park” will be held on Friday, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Fishers Heritage Park at White River. The film “Despicable Me” will be shown. There is no cost for attendance.

So long summer, hello year-round school COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I am so excited I am suffering bladder control issues. School is back in session for my kids and that glorious announcement bears repeating: School started today! Finally. I know summer vacation is only 10 weeks, but man, those are a long-butt two point five months. When I was a child I thought year-round educational programs were the work of evil masterminded adults who hoped to keep minors forever in salt-mine servitude, but as a parent, I’m thinking a little academic slavery might not be such a bad thing.

Let’s consider this possibility. One of my biggest challenges each summer is keeping some semblance of a routine at our house. I don’t know about your heirs, but mine need structure.

They need to have consistent bedtimes and wake times. They need scheduled meals, daily physical activity and social interaction. Otherwise, they quickly become bored and whiney, even if they sneak in seven hours of Wii. However, that’s much easier said than done.

Remember my Summer 2011 Plan? Strict eating and bed times, limited technology interaction, Amish Day? Well, as I probably should have known, some things just work better in theory. Actually, Amish Day and the chore chart were smashing successes, at least for me. The kids would argue differently. But the kitchen schedule, required reading and keeping track of Xbox hours proved to be too challenging with four children; especially,

when I was working for most of June. Three hours on Call of Duty 16 seems like plenty of time, but it really goes by quickly and often Doo and I would pretend we didn’t see the clock because they are so quiet and happy while sniping Nazi’s.

With year-round school, or at least a calendar with small breaks sprinkled throughout the year, I’d only have to worry about surviving July, which would be fairly simple if I throw in a family vacation, maybe a sports camp and a trip to Mamaw’s.

Furthermore, “they” say knowledge retention is greater among students who have fewer large gaps in their school year. They also advise shorter and more frequent vacations can prevent academic burn out. That sounds good to me.

I do worry about teenagers, however. Summer jobs as life guards, nannies, fry cooks and lawn mowers are essential learning experiences for our high school kids. Plus, there is something truly magical about having 70 whole days of sprinklers, lightening bugs and popsicles, with nary a spiral notebook in site. I truly enjoy not fighting the homework battle each and every evening.

I’d had my fill of summer vay-cay by June 20, which is why August couldn’t come soon enough. Peace out!

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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The Democratic Party of Hamilton County announced July 11 its nomination of Joe Weingarten for the Town of Fishers Clerk-Treasurer.

Weingarten will run Weingarten against the Republican nominee, incumbent clerk-treasurer Gay Cordell, in November’s general election.

Eric Benner to run for Fishers Town Court Judge

Attorney Eric Benner announced July 5 his candidacy for the newly created position of Fishers Town Court Judge.

Benner will run against the Republican nominee, Benner current Fishers Town Councilman Dan Henke, in November’s general election.

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‘Hybrid city’ in question as Fall Creek rescinds merger agreement

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com A 2-1 vote by the Fall Creek Township Advisory Board July 28 to rescind its agreement to a merger with the Town of Fishers has become the newest twist in the city-town debate.

Board members Renee Cox and Doug Allman voted to rescind the merger, approved December 20 of last year by the outgoing board as part of a larger plan of reorganization which would, if approved by referendum, make the Town of Fishers the first ‘hybrid city’ – a councilmanager form of government with a council-appointed mayor – in the state.

Board member Dan Rieke, who was also a part of the 2010 board which voted to approve the merger, voted against rescinding the agreement.

“We’re not opposed to the merger,” said Allman. “In fact, we’ll entertain merger talks in the future. This merger, however, was rushed through. I’m not opposed to eliminating government inefficiencies, but this was just a bad go at it.”

Scott Faultless, Fishers Town Council president, criticized the township board’s decision.

“They’ve really provided no explanation as to why they’re doing it,” Faultless said. “To me, they’re intentionally depriving Fishers residents of getting to decide for themselves what form of government they have.”

A lawsuit against the Fishers Town Council and Fall Creek Township Advisory Board was filed Sept. 10 of last year, demanding a vote on whether Fishers should be changed into a city.

While that vote has since been scheduled for a 2012 referendum, the lawsuit remains.

Allman cited the time and financial cost of the township’s role in the lawsuit as one motivation for the Jul7 25 vote.

“We wanted to get out of the lawsuit and not involve taxpayer resources in that,” Allman said.

He did, however, acknowledge that the decision could result in some portion of the $74,993 incurred by the Town of Fishers for legal and financial counselAllman ing to the Reorganization Study Committee to fall back upon the township. He also acknowledged the possibility of a new lawsuit being filed against the township by the Town of Fishers.

“We haven’t decided (on pursuing legal action) yet,” said Faultless. “I don’t know what we’re going to do. We’re not going to sit on our hands and do nothing, I know that.”

Faultless said from the Town’s perspective, the vote was “illegal Faultless and void.”

“It was in conscious disregard of the law,” Faultless said. “The agreement was a contract, as well as a statutory process, and the statute does not allow them to rescind it. Once it’s done, the only thing it allows you to do is let it go to the voters to decide.”

Faultless said he was “very confident” the referendum will remain as planned on the 2012 ballot.

The plan of reorganization was developed under provisions of Indiana’s Government Modernization Act, which allows political subdivisions to reorganize to eliminate government inefficiencies. It is unclear whether the plan would be allowed to take effect without Fall Creek Township’s participation in the reorganization.

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New school year resolutions COMMENTARY

By Susan Bryant The start of a new school year is like January 1st to kids – a fresh beginning. The slate has been wiped clean and is ready for a freshly sharpened No. 2 pencil to fill it with good intentions. Teachers outline their goals for students on day one, but here are a few “resolutions” to help parents start the new year in the right direction as well.

I will remember that homework is intended for students, not parents. We mean well with our “help.” The red flag goes up when we take more ownership for school work than our kids.

If we assume responsibility for projects, we deny our children the opportunity to be truly proud of what they alone can accomplish. And if they fail (which they should sometimes) they learn important lessons about how to recover from disappointment. Unless you want to eventually enroll in college with them, let your kids develop the skills they need to succeed on their own now.

I will think long and hard before signing up for extracurricular activities. Remember when after school activities were – fun? Resist the pressure to sign up for more sports, more clubs or more lessons until you ask yourself if the necessary time, money and commitment are really worth it. Does your child truly want to do

this activity? Do you? What are you sacrificing (family dinners, relaxing evenings) in order to participate? Realize that unscheduled free time has its merits, too.

I will listen to the teacher (or coach/ bus driver/ lunch lady.) If you live here for the school system, then you have faith in its professionals. It’s hard to hear your child is not applying themselves, struggling socially, misbehaving, etc. Instead of getting defensive, appreciate the different perspective another adult can provide.

Be open to their comments. They probably have the same best intentions for your child that you do.

I will also be my child’s best advocate. Everybody needs an ally in their corner and your child needs to know that person is you. Kids have legitimate concerns. What they don’t often have is the power to help themselves - which is when you step in.

I won’t let this year slip by. Every school year ends with “I can’t believe it went by so quick!”

Slow down and appreciate the frenzy. Before you know it, you’ll be in the crowd for whom the end of summer doesn’t mean “back to school” anymore.

Susan Bryant is a freelance writer and mother of two in Fishers. You can reach her at susanbryant7@gmail.com

Nothing beats location, location, location COMMENTARY

By Jim Litten It’s an old saying in the real estate business – location, location, location. And that’s never been more true than today. While many Hoosiers are still watching the housing market to determine whether now is a good time to buy, others are jumping in, taking advantage of stabilized housing prices and historically-low interest rates. Case in point – Hamilton County where sales are outpacing the rest of Indiana.

In Fishers, pended home sales for the month of June were up 69.2 percent from the same time last year and inventory was down 37.1 percent. The average sales price dipped only slightly, by 1.3 percent – all signs the real estate market is stabilizing.

Folks have flocked to Fishers for a number of reasons. Just look at the national accolades it receives. This year, Fishers ranked number one in The Learning Channel’s Top 10 Cities for Families in the U.S. Last year, it ranked number one in Business Week’s Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. Also, Money magazine designated it as number eight in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

Though F.C. Tucker Company’s most recent housing report affirms that the Hamilton County real estate market is beginning to stabilize, it’s also important to note that last June’s sales were in a slump because many consumers took advantage of the homebuyer tax credit from

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January through April. So by the time last June arrived, fewer people were buying.

Gradually, stats on consumer confidence are improving and I believe Hamilton County’s consumer confidence will be the catalyst to an improved real estate market as time goes on. In July, U.S. consumers’ confidence rose slightly to a 59.5 reading, according to The Conference Board, a New York based private research group. That’s up from a 57.6 reading in June – nearly a two point increase.

In addition, Fisher’s June unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent, according to the Department of Workforce Development, down nearly a percent from June 2010 and nearly four points below the national average. Generally, when unemployment decreases, consumer confidence increases and home activity picks up, as we are seeing now.

As we move toward the end of the year, a slight slow-down is possible in the housing market. That’s common in late-fall and winter months. But for now, the state of real estate appears to be improving in Hamilton County.

And as Fishers and other parts of Hamilton County gain attention from regional and national audiences, it’s likely the accolades will further boost real estate sales.

Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker. Comment on this article by sending an e-mail to editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

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HSE keeps a wary eye on state revenue as school-building continues to deal with rising enrollment

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com More than one out of every four Fishers residents during the 2011-2012 school year will be a student attending one of 20 Hamilton Southeastern schools.

With an annual budget exceeding $181 million (roughly an expenditure of $9,333 per pupil), and two new school construction projects on the horizon – a $55-$65 million university high school campus, Smith and the district’s 13th elementary school, scheduled to open in 2014 – district officials say they sometimes have a tough sell in their bids for more funding, including a recently dropped lawsuit against the state’s school funding formula.

The district’s strategy of building to current needs, rather than for future growth, also comes under fire, said Mike Reuter, HSE’s chief financial officer.

“We get criticized because people ask why we don’t build for the growth we know is coming,” Reuter said. “We can’t. Although we can get dollars for capital, we can’t afford to open a school until we need it because our operating dollars are tied to the state.”

In fact, without the use of portable classrooms currently in place, Hamilton Southeastern High School would be operating at 177 students above capacity. A new freshman campus planned to open in 2012 is projected to reduce that number to 602 below the 3,769 student capacity. In both cases, Fishers High School will remain operating below capacity.

The recently announced university high school, which will require a 2013 referendum for the public to approve construction, is projected to open in 2015 already at capacity with 1,500 students.

“People ask, how do you know these kids are coming?” said Supt. Dr. Brian Smith. “Our answer is, they’re already here.”

The graduating class of 2011 for both HSE high schools totaled slightly more than 900 students. The incoming first grade class of 2011, Smith said, is expected to bring 1,400-1,500 new students into the system.

Nevertheless, Hamilton Southeastern, the fifth largest district in the state, and the fastest growing, maintains some of the highest ratings in Indiana for student performance across all categories.

According to Smith, he and members of the school board are now setting their sights at competing academically at a national level.

“We need curriculum that focuses on creativity, critical thinking skills, collaboration and communication,” Smith said, summarizing the results of a study into the district’s R.E.A.C.H. program for gifted and talented students presented at the July 25 meeting of the school board. “We have a lot of leeway to get these things into our schools, we just need to get it embedded into our curriculum.”

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Hamilton Southeastern has seen a yearly average enrollment increase of nearly 900 students between 2001 and 2011. School officials say planning and maintaing school bulding additions is one of their largest challenges. Currently, the district operates with several portable classrooms to alleviate over-capacity buildings.

Officials say residents are always surprised to hear the number of HSE students which qualify for free or reduced lunch.

“People think, this is Hamilton County, there’s plenty of moeny here,” said United Way of Hamilton County Executive Director Joan Isaac. “But there are plenty of people who still need help.”

Despite plans to build a new elementary and university high school, HSE chief financial officer Mike Reuter said the district hopes to pursue new construction with little to no impact on tax rates.

Reuter said good planning means bonds on older buildings will cycle out as need for new capital comes in.

Hamilton Southeastern’s class of 2010 SAT scores rank in the top among the state. The average score of 1585 is slightly more than 5 percent more than the U.S. average of 1509, and nearly 7 percent higher than the State of Indiana average of 1476.

Success of advanced placement students is one of the most significant benchmarks for high-performing districts like HSE. Supt.

Dr. Brian Smith said the university high school plan will have juniors and seniors taking up to two years’ worth of college courses before even graduating high school.

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By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Looking to follow up the success of the Fishers Summer Concert Series, the parks and recreation department will be rolling out a new family event this fall: Fishers Movies in the Park The fall schedule, consisting of four single and three double features running Friday nights from August 12 – September 23, is a trial run for the program. Barry Russell, parks and recreation director, said other communities have seen success with similar offerings in the past.

“I think this will be an opportunity not to be missed,” said Russell, who added that preliminary response to the program has already exceeded his expectations.

“We thought if we could get 300, 400… maybe 500 people, that would be neat,” he said. “However, the response has been overwhelming.”

Russell said the department is expecting nearly 1,000 people to attend the first several evenings, and is working on parking solutions to accommodate the crowd.

The program was made possible through a partnership with Comcast XFinity, which purchased the 40 ft. by

» Sneak peak – Be among the first to preview a selection of award-winning films and special events featured at this year’s 2011 Heartland Film Festival at a sneak peak event Aug. 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marvis Arts and Events Center, 121 South East Street, Indianapolis. Hoosiers and Rudy producer/ writer Angelo Pizzo, director David Anspaugh and local filmmakers are scheduled attend. Tickets are $95 per person. For tickets and details, visit www. trulymovingpictures.org. » August gardening tips – 1. Mid-August through September is a good time to transplant any shrubs that you’ve purchased with root balls wrapped in burlap. Make sure you get them in the ground two to three days after purchase. Do not fertilize until the second year, when the feeding roots have become established.

2. Plant fall-flowering bulbs now. 3. This is the month for transplanting Oriental poppies.

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2011 Movies schedule Friday: Despicable Me Aug. 19: Tangled & Robin Hood (2010) Aug. 26: Toy Story 3 Sept. 2: Megamind & Inception Sept. 9: How to Train Your Dragon Sept. 16: Shrek Forever After & Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Sept. 23: Monsters, Inc.

22 ft. blow-up movie screen films will be projected onto. XFinity contributed a total of $44,000 for the capital outlay of the program, nearly $15,000 of which went into the screen – a cost Russell said would have been prohibitive for the parks department alone.

The first Fishers Movie in the Park will be “Despicable Me” on Friday, Aug. 12, at Fishers Heritage Park beginning at dusk.

More information about the program, and a complete schedule, can be found online through the parks department portal of the Town of Fishers website.

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A Closer Look at Weight Management Nowadays, there are so many different weight loss theories that discerning which sources to trust can seem like an uphill battle. But, when it comes to long-term weight management, there’s no quick fix or one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about understanding yourself, your eating habits and your environment so you can make knowledgeable, healthy choices.

One of the biggest challenges many people face with weight management is taking the time to understand why they eat certain foods. And, temptation is not always the culprit. Instead, poor food choices are often made because of a person’s lifestyle, or a misunderstanding of the healthy choices available to them. So it’s not a matter of avoiding certain restaurants or aisles in the grocery store, but understanding how to work with what they offer.

“If you don’t learn why you’re eating the way you do, you won’t be able to maintain your healthy weight,” said Adrienne D’Angelo, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant for The Weight Loss Program at the Center for Women’s Health offered at St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast. “You have to learn how to apply a meal plan to your lifestyle, personality, habits and circumstances.”

The Weight Loss Program at the St.Vincent Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent Medical Center

Northeast, teaches clients to work with the resources they have. Men and women learn how to properly read food labels, grocery shop and eat healthy on the go. They learn effective exercises they can do in the comfort of their own homes—many of which don’t require equipment. Most important, they’re taught that weight loss doesn’t happen overnight.

Exercising patience is critical to staying on track.

“Our hope is that after 16 weeks, a client can walk into any social setting and be able to choose a healthy meal based on the knowledge they’ve been provided,” said D’Angelo.

at the Hoosier dermatology office at st.Vincent medical center northeast, dr. Beth Brogan treats a variety of different skin conditions, from simple acne in teenagers to skin cancer in adults. after completing medical school at indiana University, dr. Brogan went on to study dermatology at Vanderbilt, finishing her residency there in 2003. today, she enjoys the variety her job offers, as she helps patients manage their skin problems, while also performing surgery for those with

The bottom line is that successful long-term weight management isn’t about turning your world upside down or forcing yourself to make drastic, uncomfortable changes to your lifestyle. It comes from understanding yourself and improving your relationship with food. At the end of the day, your weight loss should feel natural.

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Presented by st.Vincent Health Friday and saturday august 12 & 13, 6p.m. – 8p.m. (prior to concert) conner Prairie, 13400 allisonville Road, Fishers Visit the St.Vincent Health “Prevention on the Prairie: A Journey to Wellness” booth

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You can’t turn on the tV these days without hearing about that next great weight loss diet or exercise. and while both are important to a healthy lifestyle, the Weight management Program offered by the center for Women’s Health focuses on something often overlooked: education. at st.Vincent medical center northeast, the center for Women’s Health invites both men and women to try an educationally based approach to weight loss. specialists help clients better understand why they eat the way they do, to create an effective meal plan and exercise regimen that applies to his or her individual lifestyle. clients meet with specialists one-on-one for eight visits over 16 weeks, learning about everything including effective home exercises that don’t require equipment, properly reading food labels, and sticking to healthy eating habits in any situation.

To learn more about the Weight Management Program, or to get started, call the Center for Women’s Health, located in St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast at 317-415-9010.

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-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com » Wine for better stamina? – Resveratrol is found in grape skins and red wine, and becomes more concentrated as grapes ferment during the wine-making process. Researchers have linked resveratrol to improvements in longevity, fat-burning and athletic endurance.

In a study published in the journal Cell, French researchers found that rodents that received what would in humans be the equivalent to 100 glasses of red wine ran twice as far on a treadmill as mice that weren’t supplemented.

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What does your face say?

COMMENTARY

By Barry Eppley One’s face is revealing of many things, sometimes good and sometimes not so good. Time, genetics, sun, smoking and stress or good fortune all leave their marks on one’s face. Right or wrong, people make instant judgments about one another’s age, personality and character based on their facial features. But many things can be gleaned from a face than just a smile or a frown.

Certain medical conditions may be able to be diagnosed just from one’s face. Sparse hairs or an absence of the outer third of the eyebrows could be a sign of thyroid failure. A round or moon-shaped face develops is someone taking steroids. Small strokes can be detected from changes in facial expressions or laugh lines. A very broad forehead and large nose may be a sign of acromegaly where too much growth hormone is being produced.

Sleepy eyes may be a sign of a neuromuscular disorder known as myasthenia gravis, which makes the eyelids droop. The ears can be a tipoff to gout, if they have bumps that look like tiny stones under the skin. A common sign of aging is the arcus senilis, a whitish or grayish ring that forms around the iris in many older people. In the right lighting, one can tell if someone has had cataract surgery as the implanted lens gives off a “metallic glint” at certain angles.

One’s stated age versus their appearance can often be a sign of good or ill health. A youthful look

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is usually a sign of good health as illnesses tend to make people look older. Even if one looks older than their stated age and has no medical illnesses it may also reflect various psychological disorders.

The face is also a well known reflection of one’s age and occurs in a classic triad. First, wrinkles, age spots and tiny spider veins appear which are worsened by long-term sun exposure and smoking.

Secondly, a loss of volume appears which is the shrinking of the fat layers in the face, most commonly in the cheeks. This will create a gaunt or deflated look and cause bags under the eyes to stick out more than before. Lastly, certain parts of the face simply drop, neck and cheeks sag downward due to stretched out skin and loose ligaments.

But one’s skin color has a huge impact on facial aging. The more pigment you have in your skin, the thicker it is. Thicker skin has more elastic fibers, which are more resistant to aging changes.

The increased pigment also blocks the sun better.

In addition, darker skin has more oil glands so it remains suppler over a lifetime and less prone to wrinkling. These are the advantages that African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and people of Mediterranean descent have over most Caucasians.

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DISPATCHES » Hiring, pay down in Indy – SurePayroll’s Small Business Scorecard released its July 2011 figures last week. For July, both hiring and paycheck levels are down slightly from the previous month, resulting in YTD decreases of 2.4 percent and 0.3 percent respectively.

In addition, optimism among small business owners plummeted from 67 percent in June to 47 percent in July. Michael Alter, president and CEO of SurePayroll, said he now believes the small-business economy “is in reverse.”

-www.inc.com » Alaska got rich on Apple – Oil revenues from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline provided the capital for the Alaska Permanent Fund, a giant savings account created by the state’s voters 1976 to make sure the legislature didn’t spend the windfall all at once. But what’s fueled the fund’s growth in recent years – and helped it hit a record $40.1 billion last week – are its investments in the stock market, especially in Apple (AAPL). The fund’s 617,154 shares of Apple, purchased for $73,516,624, are now worth $207,160,083 – a 182 percent increase.

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The truth is bliss

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By David Cain I’m the cook at our house. I do the grocery shopping too. Today, I went to the store and on the way home I stopped at a roadside stand for “farm fresh produce”. Dads like fresh things from the farm. We picked up some melons, peaches, tomatoes and Indiana corn.

Back at the house, I went to work behind the grill. Promises of an hour turned to two hours, but still a blue-ribbon meal is the result. Little Jacquie, at three, isn’t interested in eating. I tell them both – everyone really – “First one done gets an ear of corn!” Silly I know. But, it’s Indiana corn and it was grilling away, smelling delicious. Why wouldn’t that be a killer motivator?

Jacquie immediately begins eating quicker, proving my motivation theory sound. I made the remark, “do you like everything?” She said, “I want that unicorn, Daddy!” Oh no, I was merely promising an ear of corn. A unicorn is so hard to deliver. Had I compromised Rule 1 of Dad 101 – “Never commit to anything you can’t deliver?”

Like any good father, I decided to get busy problem solving. What could I offer instead?

What would be more fun to a three-year-old than a unicorn? What I need is a princess, a mermaid. One of those beauties would bail me out of this fix. Unfortunately, they weren’t any more real than a unicorn, dang single-horned horse. What could I do?

I served the ear of corn anyway and explained

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the situation. Of course, it took a lot of extra butter and some further discussion about unicorns; however, in the end the truth was better.

I learned tooth fairies, mermaids and fairies are all cool, but there is nothing like real-life facts to make a situation right. Even a three-year-old will tell you, the truth is always better than unicorns – a statement that will replay in my mind for the foreseeable future.

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Kenneth Thompson named Rotary Citizen of the Year

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Rotary Club announced the 2011 recipient of its Citizen of the Year Award July 24, awarding the honor posthumously to Kenneth E. Thompson.

Calling Thompson a “town founding father,” Rotary member Michelle Sybesma said the club chose Thompson for his dedication to community, and to the betterment of Fishers.

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80,000 suburbanites surrounded by first class infrastructure and amenities,” Sybesma wrote in a release about the award.

“With his assistance and support, a number of recreational areas, churches, municipal facilities and adequate infrastructure were incorporated into the development of the town,” Sybesma added.

Among other contributions, Thompson donated the land to the town that is now Holland and Harrison Parks.

The award was received by Thompson’s son, Corby Thompson. For more information, visit www.fishersrotary.org.

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By Vicky Earley Alice of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” was the original expert in problems relative to interiors and scale.

This classic character was instructed to eat and drink elements that would make her grow and shrink until she was out of scale with her surroundings. She became so small she could not use the chairs and tables, and then she grew too large to not use them.

One of the most dramatic examples of nonfictional problems relative to furniture scale would be the sofa that was destined to become the solution to all seating woes, but does not fit through the door.

Typically, problems with scale are usually less dramatic than a sofa relegated to a life on the front porch, but it can be one of those insidious things that just gnaws at you about a space.

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Scale of home furnishings is relative, pure and simple. It is relative to the space, it is relative to the other pieces in the room. A chair that looks Lilliputian on the floor of a store could end up being gargantuan when placed in the home.

It is that relativity, or proportion, that makes a room flow or makes a room an uncomfortable and expensive mistake.

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that determines the best height, depth and width of furnishings for your space, based on ceiling height, room size and scale of existing furnishings.

Beyond the planning on paper, it is vital to step back from a space to consider the scale.

Look at the entire space, and assess how one thing relates to another.

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Art, bookcases, window treatments, chandeliers, fireplace build-outs and murals are just a few of the elements that can fill the negative space. The point is to design the space with rapport between the furnishings and the size of the room.

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By Larry Greene ORIGINAL KITCHEN: This home located in Indianapolis was built 28 years ago. The current owners have lived in this home for 18 years and the kitchen has never been remodeled. The homeowner said,“now that the kids are gone, it‘s time to update!”

REMOVING WALLS & CREATING NEW SPACE: The biggest change was the elimination of several existing walls and the creation of the new larger space. The new plan created a separate laundry room and half bath in the former laundry area. A structural beam was installed to support the kitchen ceiling when a section of wall was removed. The new beam was raised into the ceiling allowing a continuous, flush new ceiling. A new wall was added bumping out into the great room roughly three feet. Finally, a bulkhead was framed over the new banquette area to create new cozy soffit lighting.

THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE: According to the homeowner, the biggest difference now is the new open floor plan. “The dividing walls from the kitchen/dining room are gone. The new laundry area is divided and closed off from the half bath. The kitchen wall was replaced by an island. We absolutely love the island.

It’s the best part of our kitchen remodel. We used to have a small breakfast bar where we ate. Now, we eat at the large island all the time.”

FAVORITE FEATURES: The old cabinets were replaced with new semi-custom, full overlay cabinets with a square raised panel door style.

The perimeter and banquette areas are maple painted a polar white color while the island is

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After maple painted black. All drawers were upgraded to five-piece, dovetail, full-extension and soft close. The new tile backsplash was also a favorite. The homeowner commented, “one of my favorite items of the new kitchen is the beveled subway tile backsplash. It is absolutely beautiful against the black pearl granite countertops. We are very pleased with our kitchen.”

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By Mike Redmond Wow. Here we are at the beginning of August and kids are already steeling themselves for the return to school.

This is one of the times I really enjoy being a person of Baby Boomer vintage. It’s fun to see the looks on the faces of the little ones as I regale them with stories of going back to school after Labor Day, and getting out before Memorial Day. Of course, I don’t throw in the part about how long summer breaks meant we forgot pretty much everything we had supposedly learned in the first semester of the preceding school year, but that’s beside the point. I’m going for envy here.

I have to admit I always enjoyed the first day of a new school year. In fact, after about 10th grade or so, it was usually the only day of the school year I did enjoy.

I loved new school clothes. There was something so hopeful about shoes with unscuffed toes and pants with creases where you actually wanted them.

I loved the school, too. The building, I mean.

It was gleaming clean and smelled of floor wax, the air as yet unsullied by the usual school smells: Post-P.E. B.O., the results from pull-myfinger jokes and that mysterious green stuff janitors sprinkled on all manner of toxic spills.

The new school year was full of promise: Maybe this would be the year that you would get a locker that didn’t jam. Maybe this would be the year you could actually get to your locker, seeing as how the older, larger, ill-tempered boyfriends of the girls on either side of you had graduated and wouldn’t be in the way when you needed to get your English book.

Speaking of girls, maybe this would be the year you’d actually date one.

I notice I’m referring mostly to the high school experience here. Elementary school year beginnings had many of the same charms (absent the locker-boyfriend drama) plus some bonuses that still have no equal: Fresh boxes of

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crayons and beautiful new pink erasers.

Now, you’ll notice that I have given minimal mention to education, as in actually learning something, perhaps even something useful.

That’s not to say that it wasn’t on our minds. In fact, many of us began the school year thinking this would be the year when we actually put the nose to the ol’ grindstone and finally got the grades that would satisfy our parents. We would be bursting with energy and strong with resolve, right up until the moment we walked off the bus and through the doors.

There’s nothing in the work day world of the adult to compare with the first day of school.

Is there we so-called grownups could feel it one more time? Maybe we could all start taking long summer vacations.

You know, like we Baby Boomers got back in the old days.

Sorry, kids.

Enjoy those new erasers, though.

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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Reply to brenda@civictheatre.org

Current in Fishers

489.4444 ext. 202

Now HIring

Now HIring

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A Touch Above Hair Studio

Fishers Food Stand needs Asst. Mgr. Experience required.

Call 317-841-3332 Leave msg.

DRIVERS NEEDED

Class A CDL With 2 years experience 15 Positions Open Company Drivers OTR and Local OWNER OPERATORS SMALL FLEETS 2,200 min. miles 3,100 max miles Call 317-269-7775

Now Hiring

Waitstaff - Experience required.

Over 21 years of age.

Apply in person.

Dooley O’Toole’s 160 E. Carmel Drive

NOW HIRING

Town of Fishers Parks & Recreation seeks a Part-Time Clerk/Receptionist 30+ hrs/week Mon – Fri apply on-line at www.fishers.in.us

Seeking Booth Renters Full and part time booth space available, washer/dryer provided, reasonable monthly rent.

Contact Amy 317-850-8283

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Full Time Front Desk Housekeeping Dishwasher Part Time Restaurant Servers - $15/hr + Banquet Servers - $15/hr + Bellman Bartender Apply in Person!

11925 N. Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032

PRESCHOOL

NOW HIRING

Midwest Academy in Carmel is in need of a high school social science teacher.

Please fax your resume to 317/843-2833 or call Margie Lebin at 843-9500.

NOW HIRING

Part Time Inside Sales Representative (Indianapolis, Northeast Side) We are a large national construction contractor in need of help with qualifying sales leads and setting up appointments for Senior Management. This position requires outbound calls and tracking productivity on contact management database. Schedule may change and/or be flexible weekly.

Requirements/Must Have: • 5 years plus experience in B2B Sales • Cold Call Experience at Owner/President Level • Professional ability to Build Initial Relationships by Phone • Experience in Sales Tracking on Contact Management Database i.e. ACT!, Salesforce, Goldmine Send resume and cover letter summarizing experience to dosborn@levelcsc.com

Carmel Clay School Corporation

is accepting applications for School Bus Aides Assist special needs children to and from school Training provided. $10.66 hour Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us AA/EOE

Child-centered, structured, nurturing academic preschool for ages 2 1/2 - 6 yrs.

NOW ENROLLING for Fall!

3085 West 116th St., Carmel Tel. 697-8460 www.westclaymontessori.com

“MI ESCUELITA”

SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL A unique Spanish Program in DOWNTOWN Carmel!

FALL REGISTRATIONS NOW!

Call today for information: (317)575-9379 Visit us at: www.miescuelitaindy.com 120 3rd St. NW, Carmel, 46032

7-line garage sale ad reaching 92,096 households in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield

Carmel Clay School Corporation

is now training School Bus Drivers for the 2011-2012 School Year Summer Paid Training Program to obtain Class B, CDL Starting at $88 day after successful completion of training Paid Bi-weekly Available to earn attendance bonus Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us, AA/EOE

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