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It is sour position that our pets do not belong on our laps while we are driving. They may be cute and cuddly and help keep us warm on these cold winter days, but it is a danger to you, your pet and everyone on the road with you.

The American Automobile Association reports that when a driver turns their attention to something other than the road for just two seconds, they double their risk of an accident. With all of the distractions already on the road, it is not a good idea to have our pets on our laps or able to wander around our cars without some sort of restraint.

We all love our pets, but there is no reason to put everyone in your car and on the road at risk. We can understand how some do not want to crate their pet. The use of harnesses (which can be found for purchase online or at your local pet store are a good alternative and allow your pet to sit in the backseat in a safe manner. Let your dog be a lap dog at your home, not in your car.

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It is our position that certain state supported universities are doing the right thing by capping tuition increases and loosening course credit requirements to facilitate timely graduation from college for Hoosier students.

The welcome changes are occurring in response to tuition cap recommendations from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, a coordinating agency that works closely with Indiana’s public and independent colleges. The commission made the recommendations as a result of rising tuition increases that are twice the rate of inflation and the resulting debt that delays timely graduation and creates financial hardships for graduates. Indiana State, Indiana and Ball State universities have recently announced tuition breaks for summer school students – which also allows for better use of their facilities, as well as a reduction in college credits required to graduate. Ball State is even offering a $500 tuition break for Hoosier students who graduate in four years.

Even though these changes are likely occurring due to pressure from the legislature, it’s about time state universities put dynasty building aside and respond to the needs of Hoosier students in the current downside economy. This type of creative thinking is mandatory for colleges to remain a practical and affordable higher education option for Hoosiers.

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Christmas gifts: Whew, that was close You hear the stories every year, naturally, about the guys who wait until thisclose to retail closing time on Christmas Eve to begin – and complete – their shopping. Uh, we came close; not that close, but perilously close. It’s not that the holiday or our families aren’t important to us – trust us, they are – but taking care of “the immediate free world” mostly takes something we haven’t had a lot of around here: time. The in-office holiday season, to speak nothing of our voluminous social engagements (It sounds good, at least, doesn’t it?), has had us pinned deep. Getting out to shop hadn’t been much of an option, because we napped in our spare time – usually when the stores were closed. No one should feel sorry for us, because we got it all done. And before you accuse us of taking to the World Wide Web, think again. We’re storefront shoppers, preferring to give to those in our midst items you can’t buy in an indoor human traffic jam. We support local business whenever possible, and we did that in the nick of time. We also picked up “little somethings” for those outside our families.

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For Hamilton County Highway Dept.

– Clearing thoroughfares roads of snow without pummeling residents’ mailboxes to plastic pulp.

Merry Christmas, one and all Editor, I’m not a politician so I seldom care what is politically right and what is politically incorrect. I miss the old-fashioned Christmas seasons when almost everyone was wishing everyone else a Merry Christmas. I know that Christmas is a Christian holy day (as in happy holi-days), but as a Christian, I don’t mind non-Christians being merry this time of year. I wish everyone

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OK, finish wrapping, get to bed and enjoy the day tomorrow. Merry Christmas.

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merriment. Since 86 percent of Americans are Christian, we are predominantly a Christian nation. Sometimes I get a little tired of the other 14 percent trying to tell me what to do or say.

If you agree, start wishing everyone you see a Merry Christmas. You¹ll be surprised how good it feels. Merry Christmas, one and all.

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» Web site poll – We asked, you answered. Here are the results from the recent online poll question: “What is your least favorite part of the holiday season?”

• Pressure to find that perfect gift – 38% • Too many events, not enough time – 23% • Watching reruns of holiday movies – 15% • Wearing unattractive Christmas sweaters – 8% • Attending holiday parties – 8%

• Being away from family – 8% To vote for the new online poll question – “What is your New Year’s Resolution?” – visit www.currentnoblesville.com.

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Blame fantasy football, not me COMMENTARY

By Robert Herrington My wife got her secret Christmas wish early this year – I failed to make it to the finals in my fantasy football league. Now we can celebrate the holiday weekend peacefully with family without my constant score checking, joyous uproars or yelling at the TV. It’s not my fault LeGarrette Blount only had nine carries for 21 against Dallas, or that the Ravens left their defense in Baltimore for an away game in San Diego last weekend, but looking back I do see her point. I know it’s just something fun I do with my friends, but man can I get engulfed.

The worse part, my wife says, is that Sundays depend on how my team is doing. If I’m winning, all is right in the world, but heaven forbid I’m not because otherwise I’m unbearable – her words not mine. What’s it like when I win in one league but lose in the other? Luckily, we had a lot of good weekends this fall even if I did stupidly draft Peyton in the start of the third round.

Personally, I find fantasy football – especially this year when the Colts are unwatchable – makes football more fun even if I agonize up until kickoff on which player I use in the flex

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position. I’ve become more aware of trends – like how Tom Brady only targets Rob Gronkowski in the red zone instead of throwing the ball to Wes Welker like he should – and have a better understanding of other team’s players. I have also found the draft more enjoyable to watch as I plan on who could be instant fantasy impact players and which might be draft sleepers.

But is something you have very little control of worth family division? In my 30 years, I’ve never heard my dad brag like he did when I was informed my reign as No. 1 in the league was over after my first loss since he had more overall points. I did get the last laugh as I bounced my pops in the first round of the playoffs, only to have my team come up lamer than a Curtis Painter pass the next week.

So Merry Christmas Maggie, even if you have more desk space to dust now that my Bo Jackson Fantasy Football trophy finds a new home – just for one year.

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DISPATCHES » Diving champions – Former Olympian David Boudia and Nick McCrory won their third national title together as they captured the gold in the men’s synchronized 10-meter competition at the USA Diving Winter Boudia National Championships Tuesday. Boudia, a native of Noblesville, competed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and McCrory, from Chapel Hill, N.C., scored 898.53 points to take the top spot and earn a spot on the U.S. World Cup team. The pair edged Steele Johnson and Dashiell Enos, whose 762.51 points qualified the duo for the second spot at the World Cup in London in February. Both tandems earned spots at the Olympic trials, which will be held in June. » Create greeting cards – Adults and parent/child groups are invited to sign up for two new one-day recreation classes from the Noblesville Parks Department.

Parent and Child Create Greeting Cards (1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 3) and Create Greeting Cards for Adults (10 a.m. to noon Jan. 4) will teach a beautiful folding process to make unique keepsake greeting cards.

Tools and supplies provided. Both classes will be held at Forest Park Lodge and cost $15 per person for Noblesville residents and $18 for non-residents. For more information or to register, contact the Parks Recreation office at 770-5750. » White dismissal denied –Hamilton Superior Court Judge Steven Nation has denied Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White’s motion to dismiss seven felony charges that were filed against him earlier this White year. White’s criminal trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 30. If White is convicted of any of the felony charges, he will lose his job. » State of the County – Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger will present his annual State of the County address at the January Noblesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon from 11:30 Dillinger a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at STAR Financial, 14160 Mundy Dr., Noblesville. To register for the event, contact the chamber at 773-0086 or visit www. noblesvillechamber.com.

Holiday goal: Survive the holidays COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I got a new job! And so did my husband! And thanks to both of these majorly stressful life changes (and the stupid timing of the holidays), we are ready to kill each other! Maybe “kill” is too strong a word, but maiming to the point of incapacity has crossed my mind on several occasions during the last two weeks. Here’s the skinny: Both opportunities presented themselves literally within one week of each other, which meant we were interviewing, negotiating contracts and resigning from our current jobs at the same time. And while this definitely was a good kind of stress, it was stress nonetheless. And because we were both so caught up in our own employment insanity, we weren’t able to offer much support to each other.

See, when I’m stressed out, I morph into a control freak – nit-picking, criticizing and belittling anyone in the near vicinity. I go around mumbling the “eff” word and flipping off fellow drivers. And thanks to the accompanying insomnia, I swap my normally high levels of patience for constant headaches and nausea.

Under normal conditions, however, Doo is there to talk me down off the proverbial ledge.

He steps up his parenting role and allows me to decompress sans children. And if I’ve let him see me cry, I can expect a break from laundry and kitchen duty to boot. (The tears always get ’em.)

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And the same holds true when Doo is freaking out. I make sure he has the time and space to work through his issues. I let him have his selfish moments and try to be a loving, supportive wife. And though I’m inclined to hold the inevitable poor choices made during his stressinduced tantrum over his head, I don’t. At least not for too long and only after I’m certain he has experienced proper remorse.

Problem is, I can’t be that supportive partner when I’m also experiencing chaos. And Doo sucks as an attentive spouse when he has got too much on his plate. So our household has been a war zone lately: me, barking orders and driving my children to seek refuge at neighbors, and Doo holing up and trying desperately not to suck his thumb like a toddler searching for his happy place.

And did I mention it’s the holidays? Office parties, family get-togethers, mall traffic, that stupid Elf on the Shelf commitment (I simply CANNOT come up with another location for Pickle Knuckle to appear!) … I’m amazed Doo and I are still functioning at all. The good news?

Come Jan. 3, we both will be starting dream jobs and, God willing, laughing about this crazy December.

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Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt was awarded with the 2011 Stake in the Ground by the Noblesville Common Council Tuesday evening. Council President Mark Boice said the award is presented to the city’s department head of the year. “All directors have stepped up. We’re really proud of everyone and it was an extremely tight decision,” he said. Jowitt accepted the award on behalf of the city’s law enforcement officers.

“Policing in the United States is difficult now. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of the council, the mayor and the community,” said Jowitt. “I’m very proud of our young men and women. Thank you very much, this means a great deal to me.”

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Prevail, WCC partner to make the season brighter for 45 families

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com For nearly 20 years, the Carmel Woodland Christmas Club has sponsored Prevail families.

This year, the Club sponsored 45 Prevail families from throughout Hamilton County. Prevail is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for victims of crime and abuse in and around Hamilton County.

Woodland Christmas Club delivered the gifts to Prevail Monday, which were dispensed later that day – wrapped and ready to be opened on Christmas.

“This is a huge day – a fun day at Prevail – and a big undertaking with Woodland Christmas Club,” said Michelle Corrao, Prevail’s director of community development. “It’s so exciting, so inspiring to continue to work harder and harder to make it a success on both sides.”

Beginning in August, families register for the Woodland Christmas Club by filling out a list of wants and needs. The lists are then sent to Woodland where volunteers begin searching for these items. Popular items include toys, clothing, gift cards, furniture and other household items.

“Woodland Christmas Club is made up of an amazing group of individuals who try hard to get exactly what is on the families’ wish lists,” said Corrao. “They go down to the very specific colors they like.”

The Woodland Christmas Club began in 1986 and helps an average of 200 families each year. Throughout the year, Woodland raises money for the Christmas Club through events, as well as through Woodland member and non-

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“It’s so evident in working with them that giving is a great gift for them,” Corrao said.

“The Woodland Christmas Club and its volunteers are proud of the fact that 100 percent of the money they raise is spent on the families they assist during Thanksgiving and Christmas,” added Kent Whitten, who has been part of the Woodland Christmas Club for 26 years.

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Rowland’s council career comes to a close

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Mary Sue Rowland’s commitment to the city will never end but her career as a politician came to an end Tuesday at the final Noblesville Common Council meeting of 2011. Rowland served as Noblesville Mayor from 1988 to 1996 and has been an at-large member of the Noblesville Common Council since 2004.

“It just came naturally,” she said. “I was very involved in the community – at the chamber level I was chairing everything. I realized if I really wanted to do something I needed a seat at the table.”

“You’ve been a great leader for the city of Noblesville and it’s going to be sad to see you go,” Councilman Steve Wood told Rowland at the meeting.

While mayor, Rowland said Noblesville’s population was half the size of what it is today.

Looking back on her time as mayor, Rowland is particularly proud of being able to remove 50 families from the flood planes in 2001. She said moving the families with the assistance of FEMA was very complicated, but rewarding in the end. Rowland is also proud of the city’s expansion of infrastructure and the building of numerous fire stations and the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

“The infrastructure has allowed us to move forward as we’ve had a huge amount of growth,” she said.

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Through 16 years of public service, Rowland said she has no regrets.

“It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life,” she said. “It’s a great experience. I recommend it. I’m a little sad that we no longer have a woman serving on the council. I encourage women to become interested at the council level or the mayoral level. Get involved … we need that woman’s perspective on the council.”

Is Rowland eyeing a political comeback in the future?

“Definitely not,” she said, adding that her focus is on her travel agency and family printing company in Noblesville and being the best grandmother she can be.

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Humane Society for Hamilton County animals receive adoptions as holiday gifts

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com “Will they have a home for Christmas?

Can they plan on you?

They don’t care if there is snow or mistletoe and can be the present under the tree.

Christmas Eve will find them where the love light gleams.

Will they have a home for Christmas?

If only in their dreams.”

Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens received her Christmas wish on Black Friday. Every day since then has been an extra gift as she sheds tears of joy watching “her babies” leave the shelter for new homes just in time for the holidays.

Her most emotional goodbye came as Pearl, a 5-year-old American pit bull terrier/Labrador retriever, finally found a home as Suzanne Kim of Noblesville filed paperwork to adopt the canine the day after Thanksgiving. Stevens described Pearl as the “epitome of a survivor” because she was brought into the shelter three years ago after being found in a ditch alongside the road with a cable imbedded in her neck.

“It was a personal project – a labor of love for three years,” said Stevens. “She spent a long time waiting for a consistent home … She is the dog that will wake me up at 3 a.m. I thought about selling my house to give her a home. I kept thinking, ‘I have to do something.’”

Pearl, who was included for the third consecutive year on the shelter’s annual Featured 50 holiday campaign, holds the HSHC record for an animal that’s waited the longest to be adopted. Except for brief stays in temporary foster homes, Pearl has lived at the shelter.

“When she left it was a huge weight lifted off me,” said Stevens. “It was the highlight of my year.”

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the dog – found a new home.

“Two long timers got homes a week apart. It’s the best present any of us could have wanted,” Stevens said.

Then Pacer found a new home. It became an epidemic that animals which called the shelter home the longest found someplace new to call theirs.

“It was a miracle that it took as long as it did,” said Jennifer Judd, HSHC’s manager of marketing and public relations. “They were just waiting for the right families. We knew there had to be someone out there for them.”

In addition to the shelter’s annual Homeward Bound for the Holidays campaign, which runs through the end of the month, Stevens will be personally delivering adopted pets on Christmas morning along with her team of elves.

“Every year we have many parents who want to surprise their kids with an adopted cat or dog for Christmas but are unable to do so since the shelter is closed on Christmas Day,” she said. “We want to make this an unforgettable moment for the kids …

We’ll be involved in your conspiracy too so it will be a surprise for the family.”

The shelter will require a $150 tax deductible donation for Christmas day deliveries in addition to the adoption fee, and deliveries are limited to the Hamilton County area.

“Our team is very excited to offer this program,” said Stevens. “Several employees and board members are volunteering their time for the chance to see the faces of some very happen children and the faces of some equally happy shelter animals when they realize they’re finally home. We can’t think of a better way to spend Christmas day.”

Stevens, her HSHC elves and Santa

made their first surprise delivery Tuesday to the Santerre family of Noblesville. Holding a green wrapped present, Santa presented Rochelle, Caroline and Julia with an early Christmas gift – a Pomeranian mix named Sheldon – as their

parents Peter and Jennifer watched with giant smiles on their faces. With glee, the young girls announced they had a new addition to the family and gave Santa a big hug.

“We got another dog! That was a nice present,” Caroline exclaimed. “This dog is perfect.” by the numbers “I was wondering if it was Sheldon,” added Rochelle, who wrote a persuasive paper Through November, the Humane for school about getting a second canine.

Society for Hamilton County took in “I’m really, really happy he is a lap dog so we can spend more time petting him as he sits animals with us.” and had The idea for the surprise was concocted

by Peter, who only informed his wife before dogs and purchasing the animal. cats adopted “We told them Pete’s friend Nick is this year. coming over … We had to lie to our kids through our teeth on this one. It was a good surprise,” said Jennifer. “This is the best Of the 3,232 animals (1,692 conspiracy ever – over the top. He’s going to cats and 1,540 dogs), Executive be earning kudos for this for years. He did a Director Rebecca Stevens said really good job. We’ve talked about getting were owner a small dog for months. To see him act on it is awesome!” surrenders The Humane Society does not allow inand dividuals to adopt pets as gifts for others, so the program is limited only to parents were who are adopting a pet for a child who lives strays. in their home. Adopters are still required to conduct a meet and greet with existing pets to ensure compatibility and a meeting Stevens added that the shelter returned with the children in the home may still be required depending on the pet selected. The lost pets to shelter will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on their owners Christmas Eve, just in case parents need that and transferred special last minute gift. animals If you’re interested in the Christmas Day to rescues Delivery Program, contact Jennifer Judd in 2011. at 219-3324 or e-mail jjudd@hamiltonhumane.com.

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DISPATCHES » Get last-minute deals – LivingSocial Instant Escapes launched last month and offers customers last-minute travel deals up to 55 percent off.While most LivingSocial Escapes packages can be booked several months out, Instant Escapes deals are aimed at travelers who don’t have weekend plans. Find these last-minute deals on the current LivingSocial Escapes website or mobile app. New deals are posted on Wednesdays, focusing on destinations within driving distance and are good for either that Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. Most deals are one-night stays.

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» Memorable extras – Adding a few extra touches to your New Year’s Eve party can make it even more memorable. Leave your digital camera in a designated “photo corner” and encourage your friends to take photos of each other throughout the night.

After the party, choose the best pics and create a commemorative photo book to give to guests as gifts. You can also shoot video throughout the evening with your digital camera and afterwards, create a movie of the event and share with guests.

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Many chefs have at least one Togiharu knife in their bag. It’s balanced, strong, comfortable, and ludicrously sharp. If you are ready to get serious about their chef’s knife, this is the one you want: 9.4” Togiharu Hammered Texture Damascus Gyutou, $169, korin.com.

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By Chris Lloyd The Tuesday after Christmas is a notoriously awful spot for releasing video, and a strange tradition has sprung up of releasing grade-Z horror flicks on this date. This year is no different: Audiences can take their choice of “Hostel: Part III,” “Final Destination 5” or “Zombie Apocalypse.”

A few years ago, at the height of the quagmire in Iraq, the cinematic flavor of the month was the so-called “torture porn” subgenre of horror, kicked off by “Saw” and brought to gruesome, bloody fruition with Eli Roth’s “Hostel” series.

With a fetishistic obsession with the cruel mangling of the human body – rendered in unflinching, splattered special effects – these flicks brought the reality of war home to a largely disconnected audience that lapped it up with

voyeuristic relish.

The third go-round arrives minus the involvement of Roth, with the action transplanted from the remote dankness of Eastern Europe to the neon buzz of Las Vegas, and a familiar roster of telegenic young people looking for a party finding themselves strapped to a gurney in a torture chamber, their tender flesh grist for the mill of very elite form of twisted entertainment.

I count myself a horror fan, but there just isn’t much about “Hostel: Part III” that’s truly terrifying.

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Saturday – Start your New Year’s resolution to get in shape with “Race to the New Year” at Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St., Westfield.

The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for this 5th Annual 5K walk and run. Awards will be given in seven age groups. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 574-9450.

Saturday – Come celebrate the end of 2011 at the inaugural “Family First Night” New Year’s Eve event at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds Exhibition Hall C, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

The event will include free movies, games and food. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the double feature starting at 7:30 p.m. Movies include “The Apple Dumpling Gang” (1975) starring Don Knotts and “Lassie Come Home” (1943) star-

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Now to Saturday – Hamilton County Art Center & Birdie Gallery195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville, invites the public to visit and see art that represents “Good Things Come in Small Packages.”

Birdie Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.hcaa-in.org.

Now to Jan. 7, 2012 – Grab your golden ticket as Civic Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” at The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel. Performances are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday with no shows on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Join Charlie Bucket and his quirky cohorts on a tantalizing tour of the mysterious candy-maker’s fantastical factory. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www. civictheatre.org. information, call 770-9020.

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Wise Guys Pizza has a plasma TV and features family-friendly seating. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the original movie posters and artwork that decorate the walls of this family-owned and operated restaurant.

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-www.today.msnbc.com » Boomer kids out-saving parents – According to a new survey, just 16 percent of boomers with both an IRA and an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k) say they contribute to both. Meanwhile, 25 percent of Generation Y (boomer kids, ages 22-33) and 23 percent of Gen X (ages 34-47) contribute to both. One in four boomers say they have little or no confidence that they will have saved enough for retirement; 21 percent say they will have to work longer than they expected, according to the survey. Despite these grim numbers, just 45 percent of boomers say they would use a surprise $1 million gift to pay off debt and get their financial house in order.

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Beyond the jumping itself, Sky Zone will feaBy Jordan Fischer ture 32-person “3D” dodge ball (on trampolines), jordan@youarecurrent.com basketball hoops for dunking (on trampolines) Jeff Mast is taking a gamble on Fishers: That and “Skyrobics,” an adult aerobics class (yes, on kids just want to jump.

Yesterday, Mast officially opened trampolines).

Mast seems confident that people will embrace his new Sky Zone franchise the unique entertainment option, saying 12 events at 100880 East 121st St. The have already been scheduled for the recreational 25,000-square-foot facility is the center’s opening weekend. metropolitan area’s first all-tram“I don’t expect you to give up bowling if you’re a poline walled playing field. The bowler,” Mast said. “What most people are saying floors are trampolines. The walls Mast is they like the variety.” are trampolines. The 10,000 block Although he doesn’t parfoam pit is foam, but you take ticularly promote it, Mast a trampoline to get there. said, trampolines can provide Safety being a big concern, a pretty decent workout as Mast said, all trampoline inwell. tersections are covered in thick “We don’t really advertise foam padding, and bounce the health benefits of getting areas (most little more than kids off the computer and 5 feet over the ground anyjumping on the trampolines,” way) come with redundancy Mast said. “But, I get a kick safety nets below them, should out of seeing a bunch of rosysomething break. faced kids having fun.”

The facility represents a Sky Zone Indoor Tram$1.2 million investment into poline Park is now open in a community which, Mast Fishers, just off Cumberland said, they choose specifiRoad and 121st Street. For cally for its family-friendly more information, visit reputation. http://indianapolis.skyzones“We designed it with famLuke Stoebick demonstrating a ports.com or call 572-2999. ily entertainment in mind,” backflip he said.

Caterpillar (CAT) – The world’s leading maker of construction vehicles and machinery, Caterpillar seems grossly underappreciated by investors. CAT shares have lost 21 percent since July and now trade at 10 times forward earnings – despite profits that are on pace to rise 64 percent in 2011 and another 33 percent in 2012. Caterpillar CEO Douglas Oberhelman is on record predicting 15 percent to 20 percent growth rates through 2015. Of course, making bold predictions is easier when you’re sitting on a record $29 billion in back orders.

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Technically, they aren’t dividends but rather “distributions.” Enbridge Energy is organized as a master limited partnership. MLPs are exempt from corporate income tax, which means that unlike dividends, distributions are not double-taxed. And the crude flowing through the company’s pipelines comes from two of the world’s fastest-growing oil patches – Alberta’s oil sands and North Dakota’s Bakken Shale.

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DISPATCHES » E. coli on your face – Your iPhone or Android is likely harboring a host of harmful germs and bacteria, including E. coli, say University of London researchers.

The U.K. team stopped random Britons and collected swab samples from 390 cell phones in 12 cities. The research team found that 16 percent of the phones were contaminated with fecal matter in the form of E. coli. What’s more, 92 percent of the phones contained some type of pathogen.That’s not surprising, researchers say, as phones are rarely, if ever, disinfected and warm phones create great breeding grounds for bacteria.

-www.menshealth.com » Texts combat problem drinking? – In a recent study, 15 heavy drinking young adults who sent and received weekly text messages tracking their alcohol consumption reported drinking less at the end of the 12-week program than they did at the beginning. By comparison, a group of similar 18- to 24-year-olds who sent but didn’t receive texts and a control group that sent no texts at all didn’t manage to scale back their drinking as effectively.Although the study should be considered preliminary, given its size, the researchers say that textmessage programs are a promising strategy for reducing problem drinking, as well as other dangerous or unhealthy behaviors.

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By Dr. Barry Eppley Q: I had liposuction six months ago on my stomach, saddle bags, flanks and inner thighs.

The doctor told me he removed 4 liters of fat. I am very happy with the results, with the exception of my inner thighs. I now have some saggy skin and irregularities of the inner thighs. Is this common afterwards? Can some form of non-surgical skin tightening be done to make it better?

A: Liposuction can be tremendously effective for many body areas, and the inner thighs are no exception. But inner thigh skin does not usually have much ability to contract, so only conservative fat removal should be done in this area and patient expectations should be tempered as to how much size reduction can be done. If too much fat is removed, the inner thigh skin can be made to sag with irregularities. There are numerous non-surgical skin tightening devices that can be tried and they have all have some effect.

My current favorite device is Exilis, which uses monopolar radiofrequency energy to create skin tightening through a series of treatments. If this is not successful, you may need a definite inner thigh lift which will solve this concern.

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Many seniors find the winter months a perfect time to see the world, enjoy warmer climates

By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com The holidays are a popular time for travel, and seniors are no exception to this rule.

Whether they’re snow birds heading to warmer climates, visiting out-of-state children, or just joining the rest of the family for a holiday vacation away from home, many seniors will make the most of their Golden Years by opting out of some of Indiana’s less-pleasant months.

Despite a still-sluggish economy, leisure travel, both domestic and international, is showing signs of an increase, according to an annual Travel Trends Survey released this week by the Travel Leaders company. And, while 43 percent of respondents in the survey said they’d be spending roughly the same amount per trip in 2012 as they did in 2011, 44 percent said they’d likely be spending more.

For those looking to book travel plans to escape the winter months, seniors or otherwise, the Travel Leaders report contained plenty of other useful information, including top destinations and average trip-planning time:

Winter Market – The Carmel Winter Market will resume at Carmel City Center, 720 S. Range Line Rd, beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 7. The free, public event features 15 to 20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market and, with exceptions during the holiday season, will be held every Saturday through March 17. For more information, visit www. carmel.in.gov.

Santa’s Train Home – This short, fun train ride takes families from the Fishers train station to the North Pole at ITM in Noblesville’s Forest Park. Say goodbye to Santa and then return on the scenic trip to Fishers. Passengers also might get one last gift from Santa. This train will operate twice each day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Departure times on both days are 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. from the train station, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers.

All-you-can-eat pancakes – Breakfast at the Carmel Lodge No. 421 will be held Jan. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the lodge, 310 1st St. NE. Attendees are asked to make a donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.

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Natural health open house – Join the Logan Institute for Health & Wellness (8499 Fishers Center Drive) on January 12, 4 to 7 p.m. for a free Natural Health Educational Open House. The practitioners present will be experts in naturopathic nutrition, acupuncture, massage, hypnosis, reflexology, detoxification, Reiki, yoga and much more. Attendees will also have a chance to schedule an appointment with each practitioner at a 25 percent discount. For more information, visit www.loganmd.com.

Sam Bush Band – The Sam Bush Band will perform at the Palladium in Carmel, 3 Center Green, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. Bush is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who fuses traditional bluegrass music with jazz, rock, blues, funk and other styles. He has been honored by the Americana Music Association and is the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival. For tickets or more information, visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Euchre group – The euchre group will meet at the Westfield Washington Public Library twice next month, Jan. 11 and 25, at 5:30 p.m. The library is at 333 W. Hoover St. For more information, visit www. wwpl.lib.in.us or call 896-9391.

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By Drs. Robert Jackson and Chris Lowrey Non-surgical facial rejuvenation is currently in vogue with individuals looking for cosmetic improvement without the down time of a traditional surgical procedure. Noninvasive procedures include chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation, dermabrasion and microchanneling technology.

Previously, patients of these cosmetic procedures could expect treatments that were often painful, and came packaged with extended downtimes, depending upon the intensity of treatment. Recent dermatological advances, however, have shown marked reductions in both pain and downtime – and the Indianapolis area is starting to see these treatments offered in medical offices. Among the more promising of these for consumers to keep their eyes on are DermaFrac and the Vi Peel, a new micro-channeling technology and deep chemical peel, respectively.

The DermaFrac system is a micro-needling treatment designed to deliver injectable “cosmeceuticals” directly into the junction of the dermis and epidermis. High-grade active serums (anti-aging peptides, skin lighteners, hyaluronic

acid moisturizers, and acne treatments, etc.) are injected through microscopic pathways into the skin, activating its natural rejuvenating processes. Treatments last 15-20 minutes, and run from $175-$250. Patients experience some post-procedure redness, but usually no pain. The procedure may be repeated approximately every four weeks if needed.

Traditionally, chemical peel patients had to weigh the benefits of better results with a corresponding increase in pain and downtime.

New procedures like the Vi Peel are (virtually) painless options for patients seeking skin tightening, removal of fine lines, or to help “slough off” the upper layer skin from an aging face. Such peels take approximately 15 minutes and require no reconditioning. After the procedure, patients’ skin will be slightly red, and begin to lightly peel around the third day. The procedure runs $300-$500.

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Body Recall founder got us moving COMMENTARY

By Marcia Wilson In 1978, about the same time Detroit was starting to recall cars, Dorothy Chrisman was starting to recall “senior citizens.” A physical education and health instructor at Berea College, Dorothy was challenged to offer an exercise course for older adults. In the 70s, our exercise gurus were Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda, but the idea of “old” people exercising was not on the radar. Information was slim to none on the subject, so as she taught she monitored acceptance, comfort level, enthusiasm and anecdotal results. Students actually used the word “fun” when describing her class. What was supposed to be a one semester course turned into a lifetime commitment for Dorothy and her students. She named the program Body Recall, and class members could be seen wearing shirts that read, “This body has been recalled.”

Dorothy was ahead of the times. She realized more than 30 years ago that old age isn’t a disease.

Lack of movement is the biggest culprit as we age, because without proper movement the body will “rust-out.” So as they exercised, her students learned how movement massages the blood vessels, helping circulation in all parts of the body; they learned how movement strengthens bones; and they learned how movement stimulates production of the synovial fluid that keeps the joints lubricated. They learned that they were not too old to maintain and/or improve their level of well-being and independence.

In recent years, Dorothy recognized that physical activity is our best bet to combat rising healthcare costs. While the medical system has enabled us to live longer lives, it’s up to us to make those extra years better and healthier.

In her words, “I feel there is no single effort that can help more in lowering medical bills, preventing hospitalization, depression and stress and giving purposeful momentum to people than to get them moving and help them continue to keep physically active.”

Dorothy passed away recently, but her inspiration and her teachings live on. More than 300 instructors in 32 states continue her mission to get people moving and keep them moving.

In January of 2011, a group of adults, 50 to 90-something, decided to give it a try, so we started a small class at the Fishers United Methodist Church. The class was to meet for only 10 weeks, and in what seems to be Body Recall tradition, the class is still meeting and growing. We learn, we laugh, we move, and the side-effects of our simple movements include strength, balance and stability.

As we look toward 2012 with our resolutions (and excuses), remember that exercise is not about the class or the gym – it’s about living.

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By Jugnoo Husain ‘Tis the season for food, so I decided to bake some Christmas cookies that called for dried cherries. The cherries brought to mind a benign skin lesion (an unfortunate occupational hazard of being a pathologist) called a “cherry angioma,” a cherry-red growth caused by proliferation of capillaries under the skin. In fact, there are numerous medical conditions described in food terms. These terms possibly originated from a pre-technology era when physicians had only their senses (smell, touch, sight) to arrive at diagnoses. The sight and smell of food could have been a universally understood way to describe certain diseases.

Berries, especially strawberries, seem to be a favorite. There’s “strawberry tongue,” as seen in scarlet fever or toxic shock syndrome. A “strawberry nevus” is a benign skin growth in infants. A “strawberry gallbladder” aptly describes the inner surface of the gallbladder studded with cholesterol deposits. “Mulberry molars” refer to defective molar teeth caused by congenital syphilis. Finally, a “berry aneurysm” is a berry-like protrusion at a branch point of a vessel wall in the brain.

Pathologists use food-related terminology the most, as they’re the ones who see and diagnose diseased tissues. Inflammation of the sac around the heart, often associated with acute rheumatic

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A congested liver is described as “nutmeg liver,” one multicystic condition of the breast is “Swiss cheese disease,” and “Wharton’s jelly” is the gelatinous substance in the umbilical cord. Perhaps the most descriptive is “maple syrup urine disease,” an inherited disorder of metabolism in infants where the body cannot break down certain amino acids. The urine of these infants has a distinctive sweet smell, hence the name.

Not to be outdone, however, other medical specialties also have their own terminology.

Radiologists have their “pancake vertebra” and “sausage digits,” while GI physicians describe dilated stomach blood vessels as a “watermelon stomach.” Dermatologists see cherries, strawberries, and café-au-lait spots, just to name a few.

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By Darla Kinney Scoles As 2011 comes to a close and 2012 steps in, all the possibilities of a New Year, new goals, new adventures and new knowledge are close at hand.

Taking on a family history project is a great way to add something special to the coming months – and Noblesville’s Hamilton East Public Library makes such a project as doable as it is special.

Several free genealogy classes are offered at HEPL, including the monthly Genealogy Roundtable, Jan. 10, which will focus on setting genealogy goals for 2012. Newbies and seasoned veterans alike join in on these discussions, providing an opportunity for both to learn and share useful information. Taking advantage of this special opportunity to discuss experiences, successes and challenges with other amateur genealogists would kick start a family history endeavor of any kind.

Saturday, Jan. 21, is reserved for Genealogy Boot Camp, a half-day workshop for researchers of all levels. The event is designed to help new participants learn the basics of getting started in genealogy research and explore new genealogy resources and research tools – while re-booting those who may have set aside research and need help to get going again.

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“Organizing Your Research,” “Organizing Digital Files/Genealogy Software” and “Heritage Quest Online” activities are in the February lineup as well.

With so much help available from such a great, free, local resource, why not add a family history project to the 2012 list of resolutions?

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• Avg. pay $11/hr after training plus bonus opportunities • Full time employment • Medical, dental, & 401K • Paid time-off Apply in person at 2828 Enterprise Drive Anderson, IN 46013 Apply online at https://acs-inc.evolvondemand.net/offline/4011 or call 765-778-6209 EOE/AA

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Maintenance Technicians Hunt Pacific Management seeks Full Time employees; will pay $16 up to $18 with benefits. Must be HVAC Certified; experienced with plumbing, electrical, and carpentry Interested candidates should apply in person-no calls please Sand Creek Woods Apartments in Fishers Or Woodland Springs Apartments in Carmel EOE

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Senior Software Developer with experience in ERP and database systems for a local project. Send resume to info@ctcarmel.com

FULL-TIME OPTICAL TECHNICIAN NEEDED

High end optical in Carmel is looking for an experienced, highly energetic optical technician. Please fax resume, cover letter and references to 317.660.7438

AIR QUALITY TESTING SPECIALISTS NEEDED

$15.00+/HR Due to booming business we have 17 positions available! No.Exp.needed Company training, must have great communication skills and own vehicle.

Call for immiediate interview Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm 317-564-4958

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