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News Expansion brewing for Good Life Coffee House COMMUNITY

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com

Good Life Coffee House has spread the aroma of its coffees into a new building. The coffee shop, which opened in the summer, has recently expanded its Ind. 32 location into the former bank building at Union Street and Ind. 32.

But the sweet smells of freshly baked scones won’t be the only thing bringing in customers. The expanded room is home to student bands and other performers every Friday night for Open Mic Night from 6 to 9 p.m.

And if the sounds and smells aren’t enough to lure you in, the sights may. Good Life Coffee House Owner Lisa Howe just started construction two weeks ago on an art gallery that will be on the building’s second floor.

The gallery will feature student art and will be open for Westfield residents to display their works.

Good Life employee Chelsea Hackett said the expansion has already increased the traffic through the building.

“The expanded space actually makes it able for us to have live music. It’s brought in a lot of students, families and friends,” Hackett said.

Hackett said the coffee house’s new ventures will have something for everyone.

“It’ll bring a variety of people in; there’s more than just coffee here. There’s music, art and things people want to see and be a part of,” Hackett said.

Homeschool Day – Homeschool Day is a social event at the Westfield Washington Public Library for all those in the area who homeschool. Gather at the library the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. to play video games, make crafts and meet others in the community who homeschool. The free program begins April 9.

Eva Furniture opens in Westfield Eva Furniture, 3198 Ind. 32, is bringing interior decorating flair to Westfield. The recentlyopened store features one-of-a-kind modern and contemporary styles.

Eva Furniture works with 60 vendors, but some of the most popular brands are Global Furniture, Zuo Modern and ESF. The eclectic collection of furniture ranges from living room and dining room furniture to bedroom furniture.

Store hours are Sunday noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is closed on Saturday.

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Anime Fest – If you love anime and manga, be sure to visit the Westfield Washington Public Library April 5 from noon to 8 p.m. for Anime Fest. Sponsored by the Anime Manga Club, watch anime, eat snacks and do lots of other manga-related activities all day. The event is free and registration is not required, but you must be 13 years of age or older or have a parentsigned permission slip to attend.

Westfield genealogy club – Join the Westfield Genealogy Club and share ideas, new Web sites and sources about family history. The club meets in the Sumner Room of the Westfield Washington Public Library on April 7 at 10:15 a.m. Beginning and experienced genealogists are welcome to become members.

Farmers Market performers – The Farmers Market coordinators are looking for entertainers interested in promoting and performing – for free – at the Friday night markets. Please contact Amber Willis at westfieldmarket@gmail.com if interested.

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Prevail Inc. event raises more than $9k – Prevail Inc. hosted Spring into Fashion March 14 at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. The event’s proceeds, which totaled at $9,235, will benefit Prevail’s programs for women overcoming abuse.

Candidates to meet before May 8 – The Constitutional Patriots and the Hamilton County Patriots are combining efforts to introduce the conservative movement to several local candidates prior to the May 8 primary. Four candidates have agreed to meet and discuss their backgrounds, goals and information about themselves. Candidates will also answer questions about their hopes for Hamilton County and Indiana.

WWS teachers awarded fellowships – Two Westfield Washington Schools educators were among 120 educators, principals, guidance counselors and school librarians awarded Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowships.

Elementary teachers Linda Benson and Darcy Kelly will travel the globe as part of their grants. Benson, Monon Trail Elementary School, will travel to Germany to learn about storytelling traditions and produce a fairy tale picture book.

Darcy Kelly, Shamrock Springs Elementary School, will participate in sea turtle conservation and research turtles. The adventure will expose Kelly to Costa Rican culture, rainforests, volcanoes and cloud forests.

Watching what you –ate – By Brandie Bohney I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend lately in certain words.

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COMMUNITY News City pushes communication through social media

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com

ment constantly monitors all social media outlets through desk.com, a Web site that combines all social media outlets for a comprehensive The City of Westfield is in the midst of a maapproach to always be updated about jor social media push to connect with residents’ needs and concerns. its residents through technology.

“We are constantly following the Carrie Cason, City of Westfield concerns of the community. We spokesperson, said the city has had its monitor our social media and make own Facebook account and a Facebook sure residents’ comments get to who account for Grand Park. However, now they need to get to and we follow the city is expanding its social media up,” Cason said. “We also realize skills to Web sites such as Tumblr and there’s a segment of the population Pinterest.

Cason that doesn’t plug into social media, “We’re trying to better engage the and that’s fine. We still have the traditional ways community. It’s so different now than it was a to get a hold of us.” few years ago because everyone is so plugged Cason said the city’s active pursuit for staying in to social media; we need to adapt to what people are doing,” Cason said. “The days of call- plugged in is part of keeping up with the world ing 804-3000 are over because we need to adapt and the residents.

“I think social media is the way of the world to a new environment and media avenues.” and it’s what we need to do,” Cason said.

Cason said the city’s communication depart-

Westfield runners unite with Relay For Life

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com Runners from the City of Westfield’s We Run Westfield running club are expanding their races to help with a whole different kind of race.

The club training for the Indy 500 Mini Marathon to raise money for the Westfield Youth Assistance Program is using its fundraising and fitness efforts to also help one of its own through Relay For Life.

Carrie Cason, City of Westfield spokesper-

son, said the relay team, Shamrockin’ for a Cure, is composed of city employees and families to support a fellow employee who wishes to remain anonymous.

“We have an employee who has cancer right now, so we’re doing it on his behalf,” Cason said. “He’s a big advocate for Relay For Life.

He spearheaded our team last year and has been a huge proponent of it for years.

Unfortunately, he’s not able to do it this year, so there’s a whole bunch of us who are getting a team together.”

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Westfield mayor invites residents to ‘Coffee Talk’ editorial@youarecurrent.com Westfield Mayor Andy Cook is inviting Westfield residents to meet him for coffee.

Cook will travel to different coffee shops and restaurants for “Coffee Talk.”

Every quarter, Cook will hold office hours from 8 to 9:30 a.m. to hold open discussions with residents and people who would like to come by and talk to him.

The traveling office hours concept stemmed from a conference the communications department attended. A community had been conducting a similar concept that was well-received by community members.

Cook’s next location and date is yet to be announced.

Book group – The Westfield Washington Public Library’s Mystery Book Discussion Group is talking about “Murder on Astor Place” by Victoria Thompson, when it meets April 4 at 1 p.m. You can join other mystery lovers at the once-a-month discussion group that meets at the library. You are invited even if you haven’t read the book. Future discussions are: May 2: “In a Dark House” by Deborah Crombie; June 6: “Goodnight, Irene” by Jan Burke. To participate in the free program, contact Information/Reference Services at 896-9391.

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Fire service application: First 5,000 gallons $ 3.00 $ 3.50 $ 3.68 $ 3.79 $ 3.87 The new application fee Next 5,000 gallons $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 3.68 $ 3.79 $ 3.87 for installing a fire service Next 15,000 gallons $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.25 $ 5.41 $ 5.52 is $250.

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People in the news Meet Your Teacher – Jeanette Welsh COMMUNITY

Grade/subject at what school: Second grade, Shamrock Springs Elementary Background/schooling (college and high school): St. Michael’s High School, Flint, Mich.; bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Mich.; master’s degree in education, Ball State University, Muncie.

Why did you become a teacher? I just knew it was my calling from a very early age. Then my fourth-grade teacher, Miss Di Nicholo, inspired me because she was so sweet and understanding. All the way through my school years, I observed my teachers and how they made a difference in my life. I wanted to do the same thing.

What goals do you have for your students?

I want to teach my children they can reach for the stars. I want to show them they can go far beyond what they think they can do, and by setting goals, they will be amazed at what they can accomplish. We set goals the very first day of school and keep revisiting and changing them as

the year progresses. By the end of the year, the children are astonished at how much they have grown in all areas, socially, emotionally and academically.

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? I feel if a parent spends time reading to its child each day, and allows it to make mistakes and learn from them, it will thrive. It is important for parents to be in the know, so I encourage them to go over work their child brings home, read the weekly newsletter and be a significant part of their child’s schooling.

Name your favorite movie. “The Help” Name your favorite musician or band. I am a Dave Matthews Band groupie, and go to at least one concert per year, and then my newest favorite is The Black Keys.

What’s something your students might not know about you? I am totally afraid of heights, yet I went parasailing one summer. It was such a serene experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

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WWS receives site visit for quality work editorial@youarecurrent.com Westfield Washington Schools recently received a site visit from The Partnership for Excellence, a regional alliance with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. WWS is the first school in the state of Indiana to receive a site visit.

“It is very gratifying to receive the site visit, but our journey to performance excellence is one that never ends,” said Mark Keen, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools.

“We use the Baldrige criteria for continuous improvement as an organization impacting our students’ achievement preparing them to compete in a global marketplace.”

The Partnership for Excellence examiner team reviewed the district’s application and did a thorough evaluation of its processes. The team was comprised of individuals from various businesses and industries that are working on the same types of goals within their organizations.

“The examiner team will provide us with an objective review,” said Cindy Keever, Executive Director of Quality Performance. “We look forward to receiving the feedback report and learning about the areas where we do well and those where we can improve.”

Six years ago, the district began its quality journey which brought many improvements, including moving students in grade two through eight to outperforming 90 percent of similar students across the nation in meeting individual growth in

21 grade level, content areas. WWS began with one of those categories reaching that level of performance and now meet that benchmark in 13.

The district also made a commitment that our graduation rate will continually exceed 90 percent and has been expanded into graduation goals that over half of our graduates will leave with an Honors diploma and college credit earned in one or more classes.

The district will receive the feedback report by the end of June. “Internally, our quality improvement journey is measured by meeting our goals,” said Keever. “To have an independent team examine our processes and ultimately be recognized at the regional and national levels are part of the process.”

The regional level has four levels of recognition: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. Organizations must receive recognition at the regional level before applying at the national level.

In February, WWS released the new Stakeholder Review highlighting the district’s progress towards the goals set in the 2011-2016 Strategic Plan. The strategic plan was approved by the Board of School Trustees in August.

The previous five year strategic plan closed out at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. At the same time, the Stakeholder Review process replaced the district scorecard. Both strategic plans, along with the Stakeholder Review and Scorecards, can be viewed on the district’s Web site at www.wws.k12.in.us

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How WWS schools are preparing kindergartners, middle school and high school students for college

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com Westfield Washington Schools’ students in grades kindergarten through 12 are getting a jump start on their futures. Westfield High School’s College Readiness program is not just informing parents how to prepare for college for students of every age; it’s keeping students ahead of college application as the process evolves to be more competitive and expensive every year.

College Readiness provides a series of seminars in a hands-on format. This exposes students and parents to free technological tools that teach families the step-by-step process of applying for colleges and scholarships.

WHS junior Colby Neuman, who aspires to study aeronautical engineering, said the program is more than an instructional seminar and has expanded his college search.

“It has given me a more in-depth understanding of the college application process. It helps with finding schools you may not have thought about and the best methods to apply and get into them,” he said.

Colby is interested in Purdue University and is now considering University of Michigan, University of Maryland and the California Institute of Technology.

WHS parent Lori Neuman said the program represents how WWS operates and the district’s consistent focus on improving students’ lives for the future.

“I’m very proud to see WHS create this program. It’s what I expect from the school,” Neuman said. “We’re an innovative district always forwardthinking. The schools are working hard to be the best in the state.”

Carroll Easterday, former director of administrations at Butler University, has headed up the program that incorporates technology and has produced and distributed WWS’ first college application guide book, which is stocked with information about every topic related to preparing students for college and is targeted to all grade levels, not just high school seniors.

Easterday said the program she and WHS counselors developed builds a foundation for younger students to give them a head start to be wellinformed and active in college preparation, which

Steven, Jerry and Denise Johnson and College Readiness materials. will send WWS’ students into the world of higher education confidently prepared.

“We want to see students informed as much as possible so they can attain their aspirations, and that process has to begin much earlier as colleges become more competitive to get into,” Easterday said.

The grade 11 seminar facilitated by Easterday and other WHS school counselors last week brought admission directors from Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame for a Qand-A session, and to lead breakout sessions focusing on financial preparation and how to succeed for applying to highly-selective colleges.

Alissa Fisher, senior associate director for UND’s admissions, said WWS’ new program and the program’s goal to target all ages is a necessary tool to help students succeed in the increasingly competitive and evolving world of further education.

“The college search and application process is different than what students’ parents may have gone through. Parents think, ‘I got into this school and it was easy. Why didn’t my child get in?’”

Fisher said. “Things aren’t the same and students need to know more at a much younger age. The system has changed drastically since their parents went through the application process and they need to get today’s information sooner.”

Attending families said the process has even changed since they sent their first child off to college.

WHS parent Denise Johnson went through the application process with her son who graduated from WHS in 2008. The College Readiness program eased her nerves as the WHS junior undergoes the application process that has changed so much in just four years.

“The process is a little easier from our earlier experience. The program has made the process much easier on my son and taken a lot of the stress out of the process because it’s so highly informative,” Johnson said. “It provides more than just information for the application process. It helps us look for school options we may not have thought about, and how to look for schools.”

WHS junior Steven Johnson said he attends the seminars because they provide unique information.

“I can get new information I haven’t heard before,” Steven said. “The school is really doing a lot to push students to do a lot more to help them in the future, to get people ready for it. It’s a really good direction for the school and us (students).”

Not only has the program provided materials and workshops, but it has also taken a technological step into a new venture that helps students and parents organize application materials online. Just like the application book, WWS are launching Naviance for the first time, an online program that organizes students’ applications, tracks test scores and post letters of recommendations.

"Don't be parents who helicopter around their students, be a flight instructor. At some point, you need to let your student take over the flight controls because in 18 months they'll be flying solo."

- Pamela Horne, WHS college readiness guest panelist and associate vice provost for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions

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College Readiness tips Testing: If a student is only taking the ACT, be sure to taking the writing portion. If a student takes junior AP classes, he/she may submit his/her test scores as supplement scores to certain schools.

Senior year: Schedule a challenging, but doable course load for senior year. “Responsible rigor” is a way for applicants to show they consistently challenge themselves. Don’t drop courses during senior year. If a student must drop a course, attach an explanation for dropping the course.

Applications: If a student has a bad academic year due to a family illness or an issue that hindered his/her schoolwork, colleges encourage students to submit an explanation. Submit a resume to teachers you are asking for a letter of recommendation fr om, it makes it easier for them to know a student’s accomplishments.

Gap year: If a student decides to take a year off after being accepted to a school, contact the school. The student may qualify for a one-year deference.

Free online tools: Online WebEx meeting: It provides an interactive Web session to help students understand what their test scores mean and how to use the information.

My College QuickStart: Online college and career planning kit free to all students who take the PSAT/NMQST. QuickStart provides online score reports that allow students to review their test questions and responses. It also provides an SAT study plan, career and college-matching quizzes. Visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart to register for the free online tools.

Helpful Web sites: If you miss a seminar, visit the Westfield Washington Schools Web site (www.wws.k12. in.us/) for a taping of every seminar and all the PowerPoint presentations. If you’re applying to Ivy Tech with plans to transfer to a university, visit www. transferin.net/index.aspx to view Indiana side-by-side charts that show Ivy Tech equivalents for several schools. www.currentinwestfield.com

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Precious cargo It is our position a phase-in approach should be used for new school buses to be equipped with lap/shoulder seat belt restraints. The recent death of a 5-year-old Indianapolis girl as a result of a school bus accident begs the question once again: Why do school buses not have seat belts?

The rationale that, in the event of an accident, it is safer for a child to bounce from seat to seat than be restrained with a safety belt, defies logic.

Even the nation’s highest authority on children’s health, the American Academy of Pediatrics has had a long-standing position that new school buses should have safety restraints.

The barrier seems to be expensed at estimations up to $10,000 per bus, especially in a downward economy where many school systems are scrambling for funding.

Can school systems afford to attach a price tag to the safety of our precious cargo?

Absolutely. Some school districts with school bus safety restraint laws have even seen an improvement in behavior and fewer distractions for the bus driver.

Will seat belts on school buses actually keep our children safer? Would the children actually comply? We‘ll never know until we try.

Myth busting

Commentary by Terry Anker

It has fallen out of vogue with the educated set to admit an affinity for watching TV and eating fast food. So if confession is good for the soul, I confess TV, at its best, is awesome; and on some days, it is hard to beat a Quarter Pounder with cheese and those addictive french fries. Isn’t moderation the key? The boob tube and calorie bombs are offset with shows at the Tarkington, a piled-high reading list, Indiana University basketball and time on the treadmill. However, the advent of modern cable programming has not only brought into our homes a bunch fameobsessed would-be starlets exhibiting way too much of their wares on reality shows, it has also delivered some innovative family programming.

Amongst our favorites is “MythBusters.”

Led by an affable pair of overgrown kids, Hoosier native and IU graduate Jamie Hyneman and his partner, Adam Savage, attempt to prove or disprove common American myths, all the while educating the unsuspecting audience of the principles of science. They teach

of preparation and discovery by showing the result of an exploding hot water tank, a rapidly depressurizing plane or, my personal favorite, using a stick of dynamite to clean the interior of cement truck mixer. Yet their good-natured, if sometimes sophomoric, humor serves as a model of how to make learning fun. They are credit to their network (Discovery Channel) as Hyneman is to our state. While their attempts to question perceptions are strictly limited to the natural world – ghost hunters and Sasquatch guides get no support – they are busting the common mythology learning, like Castor oil, must be taken while holding one’s nose. Isn’t the delivery mechanism, whether online, over the airwaves or in the classroom, far less important the passion and the dedication of the adult delivering the message?

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

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Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. The easiest is to e-mail it to info@ currentinwestfield.com. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Westfield, 30 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032.

Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home zip code and a daytime number for verification. www.currentinwestfield.com

Dear Danielle (Wilson), I glanced at your article today thinking for once you would have something civil to say …

But alas, your shrillness continues.

I am 100 percent confident Brian and Steve don’t need your sensational name-calling to sell newspapers. If the tables were turned, you would have a cow. We are trying to have a

civilization here, some of us working hard to this end. You keep bombing us back with your ridiculous name-calling and absurd stereotypes. Perhaps Bill Maher has an opening for you on his show.

I take your name-calling toward Christians personally, and I demand an apology.

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We received a letter to the editor, published elsewhere in today’s paper, from Ron Brumbarger, a Westfield resident. Ron, as is his right, took exception to a column written by Danielle Wilson that we published in the March 20 editions. We’re thrilled Ron took the time to write on something about which he feels strongly. He completely gets it … in that Current’s is an open door to the community. Whether you wish to commend us, rip us and/or comment on any aspect of life in our area, you, like Ron, should rest assured your comments would be published.

Just as Danielle is something of a lightning rod among our readership, letters such as Ron’s stir similar discussion. Inasmuch as we do not legislate what Danielle writes, neither do we censure what letter writers send us … unless there’s language not fit for a community newspaper (Ron’s letter had NONE of that), in which case we give it a Clorox scrub; never, however, do we change what the writer is trying to convey. So, follow Ron’s lead and generate discussion with your fellow readers and us. The only caveats are these: You must allow us to use your name, your submission must be 200 or fewer words (and contain a daytime contact so we may verify the origin of the letter) and you must provide your home ZIP code. Freedom of speech. We’re all for it. Try it!

••• A salute, please, to Kevin Kane, our Carmel managing editor, who is leaving us shortly for greener pastures. Kevin’s two-plus years with us has resulted in product improvements across all our communities. He leaves some rather large boots to fill, although he will continue to do occasional investigative reports for us. Kevin’s contributions have been many, and we wish him well. We will name a successor next week.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Peewee basketball madness A REASON TO SMILE Commentary by Danielle Wilson

I think I have an ulcer. My stress levels are skyrocketing thanks to my daughter’s secondgrade basketball team. I thought I’d seen the epitome of midget mayhem when our kids played U4 soccer. But that was only because we hadn’t had anyone play hoops yet. Sweet mercy – it’s madness.

For starters, there are very few rules. A teenage referee calls “out of bounds,” “jump ball” and “man down; need a mommy,” and that’s about it. There are no silly turnovers due to traveling, double dribbling or fouling, and the players are not allowed to steal. The result is 10 little girls (and I do mean little) running up and down a full court at break-neck speed, often in the wrong direction, and only sometimes in control of the ball. The game is literally a survival of the least agile.

This peewee pandemonium also means the winning team is usually the one whose coach knows how to work the system. Last week we played the Purples, whose defense was hard to penetrate. These girls simply swarmed whoever had the ball and suffocated her with outstretched arms. Even if our kid got a shot off, the ball would rebound right back into her face, having hit the human tent that had sprung up around her. There may be no crying in baseball,

but in primary school basketball, tears are pretty standard. Luckily, we have a couple of ringers, who despite their small stature, can play some serious ball. We are undefeated, thank you very much!

Listen to me: We are undefeated. As if I’m a member of this team. And that’s my problem.

I’m engaging in every game as if it’s my own personal Final Four. I scream constantly and unabashedly. “Block out!” “Defense!” “Shoot it, Maddie!” (To my credit, I’ve kept “Air ball!” under wraps.) And because she’s the first of my kiddos to follow in my footsteps, I haven’t had a chance to temper my enthusiasm for the sport, which is why I’m developing heartburn and high blood pressure.

Sure, it’s just a church league and most of the players are still in car seats, but I can’t help the competitive spirit that overtakes me as I watch the no-stop clock count down each of the four quarters. If we’re not up by 10 or more, I’m close to stroking out. It’s awful. Thank goodness the season is but six weeks. I can’t take the pressure! Go Lil’ Hoopsters, go! Peace out.

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“mirror mirror” (friday) – A new and lighthearted take on the classic story of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane.

Coats-Wright Art & Design specializes in a wide range of artistic pieces including antiques, wall art, sculptures and furniture. (Submitted Photos)

Coats-Wright mixes traditional antiques with modern art and design

by Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com

Diane Wright, co-owner of Coats-Wright Art & Design, has been in the art business for more than 30 years. Her gallery, which opened last May in the Indiana Design Center, is home to a wide array of art, antiques, furniture and more. Wright has a passion for art and design, both old and new, and finds them most interesting when placed in contrast to one another.

“I think it’s great to see antiques, old rugs and traditional paintings mixed with modern art and interiors,” said Wright. “People shouldn’t be afraid to mix the modern and the traditional.”

This central idea has given her gallery its unique flavor. Everything from paintings by local artist C.W. Mundy to pieces on consignment from the New York gallery of Jane Eckert, co-owner, a good friend of Wright’s for 32 years, is on display. In addition to traditional fine art, Wright has joined with Westfield’s R. Beauchamp Antiques and Sarver’s Oriental Rugs to offer a wide array of European furniture and fine vintage rugs.

Wright “I love antiques because they are flawed. As humans, we are all flawed, and I think that’s why one misconception in the community.

“I want to shout from the rooftops that the (antiques) have that appeal to me,” said Wright.

Since opening the gallery, Wright has noticed public can come in here,” said Wright. “A lot of

people seem to think it is for members of the trade only, and that’s not the case.”

The Center is putting new signage in place to correct the misconception.

While Wright deals with an array of customers from day to day, she tends to see one common problem.

“Most individuals don’t leave a budget or a plan for art in their redesign projects,” said Wright. “Letting art drive the project allows you to create an environment for a wonderful piece.”

In Wright’s opinion, a room or space designed around art leads to a cohesive vision, while a good design can be bogged down by art only added as an afterthought.

Wright said she doesn’t believe the gallery experience should be intimidating or exclusive.

“I don’t want people to be afraid to ask me questions,” said Wright. “The first step in collecting isn’t buying; it’s education.”

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Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 – $60. ben Gleib (Thursday to saturday) – Featured on “Chelsea Lately,” “Last Comic Standing,” “The Real Wedding Crashers” and more, Gleib is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer sure to keep you laughing. See him perform at Morty’s Comedy Joint (3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 848-5500 for more information. “noctourniquet” by The mars volta (Today) – Featuring the lead single “The Malkin Jewel,” the sixth studio album from The Mars Volta is the first to feature drummer Deantoni Parks and not feature previous contributors Isaiah Owens and John Frusciante.

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It is amazing when such an international artist can be standing in front of a packed house here in Carmel (imagine seeing Prince at the Palladium if you are a pop fan).

For some listeners, the only music they knew from Herbie Hancock was an electronic hit back in the ’80s called “Rockit,” but obviously, his catalog includes much more. I first heard him when hancock played alongside Miles Davis and redefined the role of jazz rhythm sections. he was with Miles Davis on one of the most revolutionary jazz albums I have ever experienced. This song, for most ever recorded, “Bitches Brew.” Miles, at that musicians, would be impossible to perform. time, surrounded himself with a new group of They actually go back and forth from “Sevenyoung geniuses, and Herbie was quite capable. teens” (named for the 17 beats in a measure) to The show opened with the drummer, Trevor “Watermelon Man.” Simply put, it was insane.

Lawrence, and James Genus on bass (some of Throughout the show, Herbie commented you may recognize him from the “Saturday on jazz idols, his love of the area (he grew up in Night Live” band). They were quickly joined by Chicago) and the amazing band around him. It Lionel Lueke on guitar. The intro music was a was as if the entire band was one person when tight Scofield-sounding romp as Herbie entered playing. The breaks within songs were flawless, the stage. People were on their feet. as was the entire show. Bravo, Palladium. Bravo.

If you look up “tight” in the dictionary, it should mention Herbie Hancock and his band.

It is not a surprise he was a child prodigy folBryan Ferry is a contributor to lowed by musical degrees from Grinnell College Night & Day. You may reach him at and time at Roosevelt University. The transition Bryanferry33@gmail.com. from “Actual Proof ” to “Seventeens” and “Watermelon Man” was the nastiest (in a good way)

The Joe Deal Jazz Trio has an affinity for the music it plays. It can be heard in a live performance or on its CD, “Moods.”

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linda Gregg • Talk and poetry reading by Linda Gregg, the 2009 recipient of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and winner of the Poetry Society of America’s William Carlos Williams Award • 7:30 p.m.

• Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • Free admission • 940-6444

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“legally blonde: the Musical” • Based on the hit MGM movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” was nominated for seven Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards, and has all the fun of the famous film • Tuesday – 8 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m., Thursday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60 and includes dinner buffet • 872-9664 “Schoolhouse Rock!” live • The pop-culture phenomenon “Schoolhouse Rock!” comes to the theater stage • Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.

• The Tarkington, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $15 general, $10 student • 843-3800

Ricky Skaggs • This 14-time Grammy-winning mandolin player is widely considered one of the masters of bluegrass music • Friday – 8 p.m. • The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $18 to $103 • 843-3800

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“Dora the Explorer” live! • Based on the hit children’s cartoon, Dora takes to the high seas in an epic pirate-themed adventure • Friday – 10 a.m., Saturday – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $14 (includes juice and snack) • 872-9664

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béla Fleck and the Flecktones – the Original lineup • Groundbreaking banjoist/composer/ bandleader Béla Fleck reconvenes with the original Flecktones to play all manners of genres to create an unforgettable performance • 8 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • $30 to $40 • 940-6444

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hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Discover 19th-century cuisine firsthand when you and your family join in preparing, serving and enjoying a candlelight feast. Reservations required • Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $60 for public ($55 for members) • 776-6006 the Work of Suzanne h. landshof • Beautiful work in the scale of 1 inch to the foot (1:12), all created by museum Co-founder Suzanne H. Landshof • Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. • Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections, 111 E. Main St., Carmel • $5 adults, $3 children younger than 10 • 575-9466 king Midas and the Golden touch • See the Carmel Elementary School students perform this modern musical of scarcity and opportunity costs, written by music teacher Cynthia Ensign Baney • Wednesday – 7 p.m. • Carmel Elementary School, 101 Fourth Ave., Carmel • 844-0168 “indiana on My Mind” Exhibit • The latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association focuses on Hoosier landscapes and life by local Hamilton County artists • Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278

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ben Gleib • Featured on “Chelsea Lately,” “Last Comic Standing,” “The Real Wedding Crashers” and more, Gleib is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer sure to keep you laughing • Thursday – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. • Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis • $12 • 848-5500 www.currentnightandday.com

hallelujah Girls • Hilarity abounds as the feisty females of Eden Falls, Ga., decide to shake up their lives in this unique comedy • Friday and Saturday – 7:30 p.m., Sunday – 2:30 p.m. • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 W., Westfield • $12 general, $10 senior • 896-2707 lilly house tours • Free tour of the Lilly House, home of the late Indianapolis legend, J. K. Lilly Jr. • Friday to Sunday – 2 p.m. • Lilly House Lobby, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Free • 923-133 “the Screwtape letters”

by C.S. lewis • This funny and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ brilliant novel examines spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view and stars Max McLean as Screwtape • 8 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • $29 to $89 • 940-6444

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indiana Artisan Marketplace • More than 125 artisans from Indiana and 75 artisans from Kentucky will showcase art and food selected as being the best among the region by food and art jury panels • Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis • $10 admission, $3 parking • 927-7578 “the living Matrix: A Film on the New Science of healing” • A screening for the inaugural Opening Mind Film Fest, the film features 16 bioenergetics-thought leaders speaking about the relationship between the human energy field and health • 10 a.m. with Q-and-A immediately afterward • Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, 8702 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201A, Indianapolis • $12 • 579-3009

“I most enjoy finding new items and learning the stories about each piece, the artist who created it and why it was created.”

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CARMEL CITY CENTER IS CARMEL’S EXCITING NEW DOWNTOWN In addition to the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel City Center features specialty retail and dining, prestigious office and luxury residential offerings.

Behind each business is an independent owner. Each resident is a proud neighbor.

Easter egg hunt • The Easter Bunny is coming to Westfield! Bring your basket to collect eggs, take pictures and win prizes • 3 p.m. • Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield • Free admission • 574-1074

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Monical's Pizza The scoop: Old-fashioned is not a term be applied to many restaurants. However, Monical’s Pizza is just such a restaurant: an old-fashioned pizza place for the whole family. At Monical’s, you’ll find more than just pizza on the menu.

Salads, pasta and sandwiches are just part of the wide array of choices offered. Monical’s also serves great starters such as wings and breadsticks. So, whether you’re dining in or carrying out, Monical’s is the place for you.

Type of food: Italian cuisine Price of entrees: $5.99 to $20.99 specialties: Pizza reservations: Not Accepted smoking: Not permitted dress: Casual hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday with delivery available 5 to 10 p.m.

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Review by Chris lloyd

“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” is probably the most disrespected film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

This challenging drama was directed by high-toned director Stephen Daldry (“Billy Elliot,” “The Reader”) and adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer’s best-selling novel by screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump”). Despite that prestigious pedigree, and the presence of major stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, “Loud” barely received a theatrical release. And reviews generally ranged from indifferent to openly hostile.

Me? I rushed it into the No. 3 slot on my top 10 slot at the last minute.

Those lambasting the film seemed to regard it as cynically manipulating the decade-old tragedy of 9/11, as a young boy searches the city of New York for clues to a game he played with his father, who died in the World Trade Center. I think these critics erroneously tried to force the label of “the definitive 9/11 movie” on the film, when really, it’s more a ruminative tale about a very specific, unusual child.

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MEET KAREN von KAMECKE SUTTON AND SEAN SUTTON,

dan Keilman, managing partner, Texas Roadhouse where do you like to eat?

Cancun Mexican Restaurant what do you like to eat at cancun? They have nice spicy burritos and cold draft beer! what do you like about cancun? I love the laid-back atmosphere and the outdoor patio.

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Fishers) ingredients: 1/2 shot Disaronno amaretto, 1/2 shot Dewar’s White Label scotch, Dirty Bastard Scottish ale directions: Pour Disaronno and Dewar’s into shot glass. Drop into 3/4 glass of Scottish Ale. Drink quickly or sip slowly and enjoy.

“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” • PG-13, 129 minutes

“The cupcake is the center of my universe...I see every cupcake to make sure it meets a certain standard before it leaves the door” — KAREN von KAMECKE SUTTON / HOLY COW, CUPCAKES! , 61 W. City Center Drive 317.571.1500 / holycowcupcakes.com shy boy, possibly autistic, whose only substantial human relationship was with his dad (Hanks).

When he dies, Oskar doggedly pursues the mystery behind one of the puzzle-like adventures his father would concoct for him, mostly as a ruse to force him to interact with other people.

It’s a bracing, sad and joyous journey.

Movie: B-plus

CARMEL CITY CENTER IS CARMEL’S EXCITING NEW DOWNTOWN In addition to the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel City Center features specialty retail and dining, prestigious office and luxury residential offerings.

Behind each business is an independent owner. Each resident is a proud neighbor.

Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.

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Basil pesto inGredienTs: 1 1/2 cups basil, 2 to 5 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1⁄8 cup lemon juice, 1⁄8 cup olive oil direcTions: Mix everything in food processor except oil and lemon. Drizzle with lemon and oil.

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recommendaTion: 2007 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes du Rhone ($14). A good Cotes du Rhone has good earth and toasted wood tones that complement the dish’s heavy use of mushrooms. Dark chocolate and black fruit notes will act to differentiate it somewhat from the food for an overall good pairing. Available in specialty shops and online.

Herbed green Beans Wild Mushroom stroganoff inGredienTs: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large shallot, minced, 3 cups portabella mushrooms, cubed, 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup white wine, 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, salt, pepper direcTions: Melt first amount of butter over medium heat. Add shallot. Cook until tender. Add mush-

rooms to pot. Cook until tender. Add broth, wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. While simmering, in a separate pot, melt the second amount of butter over medium heat. Stir flour into butter until absorbed to make a roux. Pour mushroom mixture into roux and bring to a boil.

Turn down heat and stir until thickened. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve over rice or pasta.- Food.com

inGredienTs: 1 pound green beans, trimmed, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely crushed, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground, 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper direcTions: Add beans to medium saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil.

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“The screwtape letters” by c.s. lewis – This funny and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ brilliant novel being performed at Clowes Memorial Hall (4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis) at 8 p.m. Saturday examines spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view and stars Max McLean as Screwtape. Tickets range from $29 to $89. For more information, call 940-6444.

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During World War II, a U.S. Army chaplain named Fredrick Alexander McDonald found himself being pulled through war-torn Europe. As McDonald traveled from city to city, he was grief-stricken at the sight of so many destroyed synagogues, churches and cathedrals. In a wonderful moment of foresight, McDonald began collecting the fragments of glass from the elaborate stained-glass windows of the cathedrals destroyed in the fighting.

Though he died in 2003, McDonald’s observations of war and mankind’s dark side have been reborn in the years since. Modern stained-glass artists were brought together and created elaborate images of the fragments’ original cathedrals and towns so they may live on, even if it is only to serve as a reminder of humanity’s destructive nature.

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Each piece acts to combine art and nature in a way that creates an emotionally-stirring image and tribute to the fragments’ former home, while also acting as a means of World War II education. Many of the churches McDonald visited were involved in areas and moments of the war rarely known to many Americans. From this perspective, the exhibit is not only quite visually striking, but reflective and informative.

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Senior spring: Embrace aging and live longer well editorial@youarecurrent.com

Simply living longer isn’t enough. What we really want is to live longer well; staying healthy enough to continue doing the things we love. While having good genes certainly helps, a growing body of research suggests that how well you age depends largely on you and what you do. Fortunately, research also finds that it’s never too late to make changes like these that can help you live a longer and healthier life: Eat a rainbow. You need fewer calories when you get older, so choose nutrient-rich foods like brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Eat a range of colors – the more varied, the wider the range of nutrients you’re likely to get. Shoot for two servings of salmon, sardines, brook trout or other fish rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids a week.

Sidestep falls. Walking as little as 30 minutes, three times a week can help you stay physically fit and mentally sharp, strengthen your bones, lift your spirits – and lower your risk of falls. That’s important because falls are a leading cause of fractures, other serious injuries and death among older adults.

Toast with a smaller glass. Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may lower your risks of heart disease and some other illnesses. But what’s “moderate” changes with age. It means just 1 drink per day for older men and ½ a drink daily for older women. (A “drink” is 1 ounce of hard liquor, 6 ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer.)

Know the low-down on sleep in later life. Contrary to popular belief, older people don’t need less sleep than younger adults.

Most need at least seven or eight hours of shut-eye a night. If you’re getting that much and are still sleepy during the day, see your healthcare professional. You may have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.

Flatten your (virtual) opponent, sharpen your mind. Conquering your adversary in a complex computer game, joining a discussion club, learning a new language and engaging in social give-and-take with other people can all help keep your brain sharp, studies suggest.

Enjoy safe sex. Older adults are having sex more often and enjoying it more, research finds. Unfortunately, more older people are also being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. To be safe, use protection until you are in a monogamous relationship with someone whose sexual history you know.

Get a medications check. When you visit your healthcare

Cutting down on red meat and boosting veggie intake is important for seniors to get the nutrients needed for healthy aging.

Taking a 30-minute walk three times a week can improve your health and reduce risk of falls. professional, bring either all of the prescription and over-thecounter medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take, or a complete list that notes the names of each, the doses you take and how often you take them. Ask your healthcare provider to review everything you brought or put on your list. He or she should make sure they’re safe for you to take, and that they don’t interact in harmful ways Speak up when you feel down or anxious. Roughly one in five older adults suffers from depression or anxiety. Lingering sadness, tiredness, loss of appetite or pleasure from things you once enjoyed, difficultly sleeping, worry, irritability and wanting to be alone much of the time can all be signs that you need help. Tell your healthcare professional right away. There are many good treatments for these problems.

Hiring older workers may have its benefits – Employers should think twice about passing on older workers, writes blogger Dave Bernard (www.lovebeingretired.com). Older workers tend to have more career direction and knowledge, and are less prone to turnover and absences from work.

Older employees also often have fewer dependents for health plans, which can save companies money. – (Source: Dave Bernard via www.usnews.com)

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Find the right healthcare professional and make the most of your visits. See your healthcare professional regularly, answer his or her questions frankly, ask any questions you have and follow his or her advice. If you have multiple chronic health problems, your best bet may be to see a geriatrician - a physician with advanced training that prepares her to care for the most complex patients. Resources to help find one are available online at www. healthinaging.org.

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A senior by any other name Commentary by Marcia Wilson Old, decrepit, frail, senile, shriveled, wrinkled, worthless, over-the-hill, curmudgeon, one foot in the grave, doddering, teetering, elderly, senior. Wait a minute. Senior? Yup. According to an article in the paper last week, apparently the word “senior” has fallen out of favor because we (presumably the boomers) think we are much younger than our parents were when they were our age. Now it’s true we all age differently, but I also suspect our parents may have thought the same thing about their parents at one time, and we all have selective memories. Plus, our parents had to be 65 to be considered senior citizens, and now we have AARP telling us we’re seniors at 50, and senior communities popping up for those 55 and older.

Besides aging differently, we all react differently, too. My grandmother refused to acknowledge she was a senior citizen, even when they were handing out free cheese to seniors, whereas my husband could hardly wait to turn 50 and get AARP and golf discounts.

Here’s the thing, though. It’s not about the words at all, and any word or euphemism we come up with will go the way of “elderly” and “senior” unless we change the way we perceive aging. We’ve got it all backward. Aging is a good thing! This whole anti-aging movement is ridicu-

lous because there’s only one way to stop aging and most of us aren’t in a hurry to be dead. Let’s be more like the Okinawans – they think old people have attained supernatural powers and can share this power with others, and people want to touch and shake hands with them. The children fight over who GETS (not has) to take care of their parents. OK, that’s probably not going to happen in our culture, but instead of fighting aging, lying about it or covering it up, we should embrace the opportunity to redefine it.

And the best way to redefine it is to keep moving. Nothing feels as good as staying strong, being able to get up and down the stairs, being able to get up off the floor, heck, even just being able to get out of bed in the morning! Wherever you are with your health, levels of exercise and movement will help you maintain or gain strength, balance, flexibility and confidence, and with all of that, who cares what “label” we have?

I’m OK with being called a senior. We are not obsolete and we still have plenty to say and do, so let’s set a good example. Repeat as necessary: Aging is a good thing!

Marcia Wilson holds a master's degree in gerontology and teaches Body Recall courses for aging adults.

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Safe at home: Fall prevention 101 Commentary by Kent McCool Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Twenty to 30 percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations, hip fractures or head traumas. These injuries can make it hard to get around or live independently, and increase the risk of early death.

In 2007, 81 percent of fall deaths were among people 65 and older.

• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. In 2000, TBI accounted for 46 percent of fatal falls among older adults.

• Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls. The most common are fractures of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand.

• Many people who fall, even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling.

The chances of falling and of being seriously injured in a fall increase with age. In 2009, the rate of fall injuries for adults 85 and older was

almost four times that for adults age 65 to 74.

Many falls can be prevented. To lower the risk of falling: • Begin a regular exercise program.

Exercise makes you stronger, improves balance and increases coordination.

• Review medications with a health care provider. Some medications, or combinations of medicines, can create sleepiness or dizziness and increase the risk of falling.

• Schedule a vision screening. Poor vision, as well as conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, increases the chances of a fall.

• Remove falling hazards from the home. Remove things you can trip over, especially from the stairs and walkways.

Install grab bars in the bathrooms and use nonslip mats. Improve the lighting in your home and have handrails and lights put on all staircases.

• Wear shoes. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers to decrease the chance of tripping.

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Antioxidants could kill cancer cells editorial@youarecurrent.com

National Institutes of Health researchers from two institutes and one center have demonstrated some antioxidants damage DNA and kill cells instead of protecting them. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on March 19, also suggest this surprising capability may be good for treating cancer, but may prove cautionary when using antioxidant-based medicines to treat other disorders, such as diabetes.

"It may have important clinical applications in treating people with cancer, especially if they have failed previous treatments,” said senior author Kyungjae Myung.

By adding antioxidants to the diet, many people hope to slow down the process some believe contributes to the normal process of aging. Myung did not set out to challenge this anti-aging strategy, and the new findings may not fundamentally alter the approach. Instead, Myung's group sought a new way to easily identify chemicals that damage DNA, and then use those chemicals to study cellular repair mechanisms, a basic research question. Using a laboratory-grown cell line from human kidneys, the National Human Genome Research Institute team, which included Jennifer Fox, lead author

and post-doctoral fellow, developed a novel laboratory test, or assay, that readily shows when a chemical exposure damages DNA. Twenty-two antioxidants have been identified as being potentially damaging to DNA. Three of the antioxidants – resveratrol, genistein and baicalein – are used – or being studied – to treat several disorders, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteopenia and osteoporosis and chronic hepatitis, as well as serving as an anti-aging treatment.

Not only did the antioxidants damage the DNA, the researchers found, but also, in dividing cells (such as in tumors), the antioxidants can be lethal, killing the disease-causing cells.

Even though the antioxidants damaged the DNA, the researchers reported the chemicals did not cause genetic mutations, another surprise.

"Because they don't cause genetic mutations, antioxidants may be useful for treating cancer," Myung said. "Standard chemotherapy mutates the tumor's DNA, speeding its evolution and sometimes allowing it to escape the toxic treatment intended to kill it. This leads to multidrug resistance in some cancer patients’ disease."

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Study: Wider ban on metal hips is needed editorial@youarecurrent.com

New research confirmed all-metal artificial hips fail more often than other types, fuelling concerns about the devices and prompting a call from researchers for a ban.

The analysis in The Lancet medical journal came two weeks after Britain's medical regulator said nearly 50,000 Britons with metal-onmetal hips needed annual checkups to monitor for problems, including exposure to toxic metals.

Results from the most comprehensive study to date now show there is a 6.2 percent chance patients with all-metal hips will need a replacement within five years – some three times greater than the revision rate seen with older implants.

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April begins Parkinson’s Awareness Month – In 2010, the U.S. Senate designated April as the nation’s annual Parkinson’s Awareness Month to help educate the public about the neurological disease and promote cuttingedge treatment and care for people with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder often associated with tremor, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s, and 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. In addition to a month-long focus on helping improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease through education, research and outreach efforts, April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day when people across the globe are encouraged to be advocates for Parkinson’s disease patients and their families. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org.

Seniors may be at increased risk for addiction to painkillers – Researchers at the University of Toronto say seniors who are prescribed narcotic painkillers like codeine or oxycodone soon after short-stay surgery may be at an increased risk for becoming long-term users. A study of 400,000 patients age 66 and older who had short-stay surgery for cataracts, gallbladder removal or varicose-vein stripping showed patients who received an opioid prescription within seven days of surgery were nearly 44 percent more likely to become longterm users than those who did not. – (Source: Robert Preidt via www.health.com)

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The team from the University of Bristol analyzed data from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales covering more than 400,000 hips replacements, including 31,171 all-metal ones, which were undertaken between 2003 and 2011.

The results, they said, were unequivocal: "Metal-on-metal stemmed articulations give poor implant survival compared with other options and should not be implanted."

Their analysis did not cover resurfacing systems, which avoid the use of a stem sticking into the bone, such as Smith & Nephew's Birmingham Hip Resurfacing joints. -www.msn.com

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First at bat, we have some foods and supplements to help reduce cravings. When hungry, our bodies have hormones that tell us we need to eat. If not given the right foods, this can be a disaster waiting to happen. Many of us run to sugar and snack foods when hungry. This is usually due to not eating the right foods at the right time. A trick for minimizing cravings is to snack on walnuts. Studies have shown walnuts provide a feeling of fullness. In addition to taking walnuts, add L-glutamine and Gymnema sylvestre herb into your daily regimen. These supplements reduce your desire for sugar, leading to less cravings and more weight loss.

When we eat junk food, our pancreas overworks, causing insulin to spike. This spike causes our bodies to switch on fat-storing hormones. We also get the highs and the lows that

make us yawn around 2 p.m. Oatmeal, sweet potatoes, quinoa and lean meats will keep your blood sugar steady, minimizing the amount of calories being stored as fat. Try having oatmeal and eggs for breakfast, a chicken salad with avocado for lunch and salmon with a sweet potato for dinner. These meals are great for keeping you feeling full while making sure blood sugar levels are steady. Some helpful supplements to keep blood sugar in check are cinnamon, chromium picolinate and conjugated linoleic acid.

Cinnamon has been used for years to help aid in bloodsugar stabilization. Place a tablespoon of it on your oatmeal at breakfast or on a sweet potato at dinner for added fat-storing protection. If you really want to be proactive, take chromium picolinate and CLA. These two, in combination, will not only keep blood sugar at bay, but also will increase your ability to burn fat.

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Select Sector Technology SPDR (XLK): Just what it sounds like, the Technology SPDR fund holds S&P 500 technology companies in a number of fields, such as information technology, telecom and semiconductors. AAPL shares make up a hefty 18.4 percent of the fund, and you also get exposure to other tech giants such as Microsoft, IBM and Google – for $30, a mere fraction of AAPL’s share price. And even its expenses are bargain-basement at a mere 0.18 percent.

IShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology (IYW): IYW is a heavy Apple hitter, weighting the stock at more than 21 percent. Unlike XLK, it tracks

the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index, but the premise is the same: broader technology companies. Intel joins Google, IBM, Microsoft and Apple in the iShares fund’s top five holdings.

IYW can be bought for around $77 per share, and its 0.47 percent expense ratio is about average for its category.

PowerShares QQQ (QQQ): QQQ tracks the Nasdaq 100, so while it’s heavily weighted with technology companies, it also holds media titan News Corp. and java master Starbucks. Still, Apple is the big kahuna, making up 18.3 percent of the fund, and you can buy QQQ shares for around $67, along with a scant 0.2 percent expense ratio.

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Working moms fib about sleep? – According to the 2007 National Sleep Foundation poll, which focused on women's sleep habits, mothers who work full time and have school-aged children claim to spend less than six hours in bed per weeknight. But according to the American Time Use Survey, which relies on time logs rather than memories of typical nights, such women slept an average of around eight hours per night when you include weekends (which means that, unless women sleep 13 hours a night on weekends, they're sleeping more than six on weeknights, too). You can chalk the disconnect up to a competitive culture, says Cali Williams Yost, owner of consulting firm Work+Life Fit Inc.

Business plan competition – The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center is hosting its third annual Business Plan Competition to encourage new business creation and existing business growth. The competition is open to those who want to start or grow their businesses including individuals, families, teams and existing businesses. Registrations are due by April 16 and the fee to enter is $50.

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Wellness clinics serve your pet well Commentary John Mikesell With the high cost of gas, and it doesn’t look like it’s going down real soon, we all are thinking of ways to save.

Is your pet’s health safe from recession and family cutbacks?

You can triple play your TV, phone and computer. Trade your SUV for a more fuelefficient vehicle. But what about your pet(s)?

Don’t put off needed exams, vaccinations etc.

Wellness clinics are a more cost-saving way to have your dog or cat examined and have the necessary shots given at a reduced cost. Most clinics are set up in pet stores, thus lowering the overhead of the veterinarians running the clinic. As a rule, these clinics do not do any type of surgery, but recommend you see your own vet or an office of your choice.

Wellness clinics provide a needed service

for pet owners that cannot afford regular veterinary care for their animals. It allows them to keep their pets up to date with needed shots, heartworm medication, etc.

Clinics offer: • Puppy packages – Includes physical exam, deworming (roundworms/hookworms), distemper/parvo and coronvirus vaccines.

• Dog basic package – Includes physical exam, distemper/parvo, rabies and kennel cough vaccines.

• Dog complete packages – Includes physical exam, distemper/parvo, kennel cough and rabies vaccines and HW antigen test.

Of course, not to be left out are the cat owners. The same programs are available for

our feline friends.

Also, be on the lookout for fleas and ticks. It’s going to be a very early season. I found a tick on Karma in December. I think there will be a heavy infestation of fleas this year because we never had a good freeze.

One more small pet peeve of mine: I know everyone wants to save butttttt, that being said, please clean up after your dog. I walk the Monon every morning with Karma and I am seeing more and more signs folks are not picking up after their pets. I even found some in my front yard. Bags are cheap; they even provide them in several places on the trail. I use the bags my paper comes in – great way to recycle.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

Parade-A-Bull - The Humane Society for Hamilton County has partnered with the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic Inc., Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation and Pet Pals TV for Pit Bull Education Month. During March, the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic will be offering $20 spays and neuters of all bully breed dogs and HSHC will be focusing on education regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier’s history, characteristics and role in society today.

A family-friendly day of events to educate, dispel myths and celebrate the American Pit Bull Terrier is scheduled for Saturday at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. The event will begin with the annual Parade-A-Bull Parade along the Monon Trail at noon. The parade grand marshal will be Nico, a former fighting dog who was rescued from a South Central Los Angeles shelter, and now resides in Broad Ripple. For more information, visit www. paradeabull.com.

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Commentary by David Decker Not that any native Hoosier thinks 80-degree weather in March means it won’t snow in April, but it’s definitely time to think about spring cleaning, even if it probably isn’t quite time to take the ice scraper out of the car.

There are many things homeowners can do over the long haul that make spring cleaning much easier in the short haul.

It’s a no-brainer hard-surface floors are much easier to clean than carpeted floors, but a porcelain tile floor is enormously easier to clean and maintain than natural stone. Porcelain is harder and permanently sealed, so basically, it doesn’t stain or scratch, and it takes little effort to make porcelain shine.

Natural stone floors are beautiful, exotic and even mysterious – all wonderful components of home décor. But they are also porous, must be shined frequently and, to keep their luster, should be resealed every year or two. Stains and scratches are going to be permanent unless the affected area is replaced.

Epoxy grout is another low-maintenance material. Standard sanded grout is much more prone to failure and staining, while epoxy is stronger, more durable and more stainproof. Sanded grout has to be sealed periodically to maintain its stain resistance.

Countertops are another place where the type of material makes a big difference in annual maintenance. Engineered stone is less porous and harder than natural stone, like granite. Countertop options are endless, but in the spirit of spring cleaning, ask your home-improvement professional about maintenance concerns.

In the bathroom, nothing I’ve found makes a glass shower enclosure easier to clean than having ShowerGuard glass installed in the first place. Patented ion beam technology used in its manufacture prevents the pitting, aging and lime and soap buildup common to other glass.

Throughout a home, materials play a major role in maintenance. And spring cleaning is easier when you have components that refuse to get terribly dirty.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (317-595-9540, www. the-affordablecompanies.com).

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