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It is our position that Lockheed Martin should not have received approval from the U.S. to sell F-16 fighter jets to Iraq. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been the United States Air Force’s workhorse in the skies since 1978 – and the key to our superiority in the air.

Recently, the federal government approved the sale of the second of two batches of 18 F-16’s to Iraq, making for a total of 36 units. While we recognize the progress Iraq has made in providing security for its people, we feel that as a government Iraq is far too unstable to be receiving weap-ons and aircraft of the caliber we are allowing them.

In recent years, we’ve faced enemies trained by the U.S. firing rocket propelled grenades at our troops that were at times also provided by the U.S. A rocket propelled grenade is powerful and deadly, but pales in com-parison to the destructive power of a $20 million aircraft that travels up to 1,500 mph capable of delivering 17,000 pound payloads. This sale was a bad idea and we hope to never be facing these planes as enemy weaponry one day.

Wilder blue yonder Year-round schoolIt is our position that the balanced school calendar

Indianapolis Public Schools has instituted is innovative, and should be adopted by school systems in Hamilton County. The theory behind the balanced calendar is that more frequent breaks refresh both students and teachers, and prevents the tedium of re-teaching after longer breaks.

Yes, school would have to begin even earlier in August, and would not dismiss for the summer until mid-June. However, the trade-off is a two-week fall break (instead of two days), a week for Thanksgiving break (instead of two days), the usual two-week winter holiday break, and two weeks off for spring break. Families inclined to travel or vacation during their children’s school holidays will find they have many more options with a balanced calendar. Also, enrichment classes can be offered during the longer breaks, providing stimula-tion for children who want the opportunity for hands-on experiences.

The agrarian calendar is a dinosaur and should be retired. Warren Township Schools has successfully used the balanced calendar for several years, and next year Lawrence and Washington Township Schools will go to the new schedule. Hamilton County schools need to embrace this excit-ing concept and switch to a balanced calendar.

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

Article. I. Section. 5. Clause 3: Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from

time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judg-ment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.

Clause 4: Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without

the Consent of the other, ad-journ for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be

sitting.Section. 6.Clause 1: The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compen-

sation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. (See Note 6) They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, beprivileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

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In the spirit of the season, we have taken the liberty of, well, rewriting a couple of our favorite holiday tunes, which we’ve been hearing on the radio since, approximately, Flag Day. It wouldn’t be us if we didn’t do this, right? You decide the key, and then please sign along. Ready?

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a stress-free Christmas We wish you an independent Christmas and a Happy New Year.

No new taxes in ’12 for you and your kin, How about a third party for a Happy New Year?

Oh, bring us some fiscal reform, Oh, bring us the end of unions, Don’t bring us Obama health care, but we’ll take your best beer.

We want non-profits fully funded, We want social programs limited, We want order from this chaos, so we all can cheer.

(Truly, to you and yours from the Current Publishing family …) We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Rousing, we believe you’ll agree. Now, gather together once more, again select your key, and really belt out our “tribute” to Hamilton County’s greatest commitment to improved traffic flow. Ready? Go!

Cruising through the area, roundabouts speed our trip, By comparison these days, it’s like riding a rocket ship. Fewer traffic lights, making spirits bright(er), It’s better now to drive all through the county day and night.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, saving fuel today! Oh, how smart it is to navigate our locale in this way (hey!). Jingle bells, jingle bells, crashes are way down! This is how it’s s’posed to be while motoring in your town.

We hope your holidays are everything you wish them to be. Everyone, be safe out there and keep your spirits bright!

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Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at [email protected].

COMMEntaRY By terry anker

Haste makes waste. Measure twice and cut once. Both expressions, common enough to be cliché, remind us of the perils of under-thinking and over-acting. But, where is the balance? In the modern age of instant communication and comments that can’t be taken back, many of us have been the victim of our own hasty “Reply to all,” and some off-handed remark intended only for one is distributed to the entire of-fice. The passing irritation becomes a point of contention. The snide quip exchanged between friends becomes a careless and unnecessary mis-understanding lacking both the context of the relationship the sender had with the intended recipient and their shared perspective.

Yet in a world where busy folks can expect to receive dozens (if not hundreds) of telephone calls, faxes, e-mails and texts each day, how can we manage volume without failing in accuracy and intention? Some would advise that we should restrict our communication to only the professional and antiseptic. Does this approach

allow for the most effective and authentic style of building deep and lasting relationships? Restraining comment might best avoid an unintentional HIPAA transgression, but does it preclude us from connecting in the greatest human and intimate of ways? If we restrict our communication to remarks sanitized and “fully vetted by legal,” have we, in insulating ourselves from risk, insulated ourselves from others?

In this past year, our e-mail service counts my sent messages well into five figures. Of those, at least one ended up in the hands of the unin-tended. Perhaps many others could have been more thoughtfully expressed. But is it better to communicate honestly, even if not entirely em-pathetically? Is the risk of a misplaced word too great to ignore? Or is the real waste not in the haste of the reply, but in not replying at all?

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» Town grants Duke easement – The Town of Fishers has granted Duke Energy a 50 foot easement from 106th Street into Ritchey Woods to construct and main-tain an upgrade to the current electrical facilities. Duke Energy has partnered with the Town of Fishers to address concerns and issues over the elimination of some vegetation along the northern property boundary. Generally, the removal of native vegetation and habitat is not in keeping with the mission of Ritchey Woods. How-ever, this project has many benefits for the property in the long term including re-moval of invasive plants and the unhealthy Ash trees, which will save the town an es-timated $15-25 thousand in maintenance costs. Construction will begin April 2012.

» Fornefeld honored as Competent Communicator – Toast-masters International announced last month that Fishers resident Mark Fornefeld has been named a Competent Communicator. “Becom-ing a ‘Competent Com-municator’ is a great achievement in pub-lic speaking,” said Jody Turner, Westfield Toastmasters vice president of education. “It requires a certain level of mastery of both communication and leadership skills. Mark can really be proud of this accom-plishment.” For more information about Westfield Toastmasters Club, please visit www.westfieldtoastmasters.org.

» Car seat installation – The Fishers Fire Department will be conducting car seat inspections and installations tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 91, 2 Municipal Dr. Each visit takes 30-45 min-utes, and must be scheduled in advance at www.fishers.in.us/firevisit. The Fishers Police Department also offers car seat checks. If you cannot come during sched-uled hours, visit the FPD page on the Town’s website, www.fishers.in.us.

» Fishers prepares for snow season – The Town of Fishers announced recently its preparations for an already predicted above-average snow season. The town’s fleet of 54 snow plows has been inspected and over 130 trained plowing personnel are standing by to tackle the 340 center lane miles of road in Fishers. More than 3,300 tons of salt are on-hand for the sea-son. This year, Town staff will also stagger two 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. shift changes dur-ing the course of two hours so that snow plowers are always on the road.

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Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

Brokering a Christmas compromiseCOMMEntaRYBy Danielle Wilson

When my husband and I were first married, holidays were a struggle. We both come from large families with very specific traditions. I grew up with Scotch pines, Christmas Eve skits, and English fruitcake. Doo remembers Fraser firs, reading The Night Before Christmas, and choco-late pots-de-crèmes. Initially, the only “thing” we had in common was the big, multi-colored lights that burned tiny hands with their safety-hazard heat. It was a start, and we survived our first few Decembers without counseling.

But when we began having kids, tensions grew. With whom would we actually spend Christmas? Whose traditions would we follow? At the heart of the matter, whose family was better? Thirteen years later, we still are having to tweak our Wilson-Morris melding of holiday cheer (though I contend that live theater is far better than a book reading! Bite me, Wilsons!).

Take – for instance – tinsel. I clearly remem-ber my parents bickering over the damn stuff, my mom clumping it on the branches just to be done with the whole tree-trimming mess, and my dad following around behind her barking, “You can’t just throw it on, Patty! You have to lay it carefully, strand by strand!” As a result of their annual battle, I have a hard time looking at Christmas trees without tinsel; they look naked. It seems wrong.

Doo unfortunately did not experience the

magic of tinsel, and when I suggested it for our first tree together, he scoffed at the idea. So we compromised. Every other year would be a tinsel year. 2011? Tinsel! And yet Doo behaved like a child when I broke it out last week and instructed my little elves on its proper applica-tion. (No clumping, one strand per branch. Don’t screw it up!) I was bombarded with snide comments like, “Well, the tree looked good a minute ago,” and “We’ll be finding this crap in July!” Really? Are we not passed this yuletide pettiness?

No, we are not. But that’s the thing about marriage. It really doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together. Compromise will always play a leading role regardless of how well you communicate. And holidays especially will be trying as deeply ingrained expectations vie for top billing. My best advice? Choose the ones that are most important to you, retire lame ones (like pots-de-crèmes), and begin new tradi-tions unique to your family. After all, you must ensure your own kids get saddled with cultish customs that no partner will ever understand, thereby laying the groundwork for perpetual holiday disharmony. Peace out!

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The right to vote for clerk-treasurer, town court judge and town council District 4 rep-resentative will cost Fishers taxpayers $27,825.78 – the highest election bill of any voting area in Hamilton County.

“Only in municipal elections do they have to pay this,” Hamil-ton County Elections Administrator Kathy Richardson said.

Richardson said direct costs for mu-nicipalities having an election include poll workers, janitors, sup-ply kits, rent, meals, rent, postage for absentee ballots and poll lists – essentially anything that can be directly assessed to them.

“Everything else is pulled together and pro-rated,” she said.

Items grouped together and pro-rated include fees for ballot counters, machine setup, Micro-Vote usage, legal advertising, election board and canvas board. Richardson said the county pays a fourth of the bill and the remaining three-fourths are divided amongst the municipalities. Richardson said many believe it should be based on population, but in actuality the cost is based on voting percentage.

“Fishers has more people but if it has less of a turnout than Noblesville, Noblesville picks up a larger chunk,” she explained.

This year, Hamilton County saw 17,280 of 108,997 registered voters (15.9 percent) partici-pate in Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Atlanta and Arcadia. In 2007, the general elec-tion had 20 percent voter turnout. Fishers had 5,074 ballots (9.9 percent) – approximately the same as in the 2007 general election (10 percent). During presidential elections, Richard-son said the turnout typically reaches 70 to 80 percent.

“It is always a smaller turnout. It does pick

up in the general and there was quite a bit of publicity on local races,” said Richardson. “It concerns me it is such a low turnout. I wish I knew the ways to make people go to the polls

… a local mayor or council can affect your daily life more than a president can.”

Since Cicero and Carmel did not hold an election in November the areas saved money. Richardson said Carmel had 50 percent of the total county turnout in May’s primary elec-tion and thus paid 50 percent of the remain-ing amount – approximately $56,640. Other costs passed onto Hamilton County townships from this year’s primary election were: Fish-ers, $32,519; Noblesville, $25,470; Westfield, $16,429; and Sheridan, $3,021.

Town gets $27.8k election bill

The 2011 general election cost Hamilton County residents $86,503.47. The county paid $10,117.50 for its portion of elections costs but the rest of the tab was passed along to municipalities. Here is the cost breakdown for those areas that held elections:

Fishers – $27,825.78Noblesville – $27,111.25Westfield – $14,812Sheridan Town – $2,840Sheridan Schools – $1,420Arcadia – $1,397.38

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COMMEntaRY By Susan Bryant

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” (I learned through Wikipedia) is an English Christmas carol that lists a series of increasingly grand gifts. To kids, presents like swans-a-swimming and drummers drumming sound like a great idea. I imagine there are plenty of households that have their own lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing on a daily basis. But to parents, a couple of turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree just don’t cut it. (Five gold rings – yes.) Here’s a list of what parents could really use during the twelve days of Christmas:

12 presents gift-wrapped11 folded loads of laundry10 in-laws leaving9 dozen cards sent8 teacher gift cards7 stockings stuffed6 dozen cookies5 minutes to yourself4 Grinches avoided3 fruitcakes re-gifted2 daily napsand a big glass of spiked egg nog It’s a good thing the “most wonderful time of the year”

only happens once a year. Enjoy any silent nights you can this season. Merry Christmas!

Susan Bryant is a freelance writer and mother of two in Fishers. You can reach her at [email protected]

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The Fishers-based Entrepreneurship Ad-vancement Center has just been awarded $73,500 to establish a small business re-volving loan fund.

The purpose of the Hamilton County Small Enterprise Loan Fund is to provide financial assistance through low-interest loans to qualified businesses located in rural areas of Hamilton County.

To be eligible, the business must be located in areas of Hamilton County des-

ignated eligible by the federal government, have fewer than 50 employees and less than 1 million in gross annual revenue.

SELF can be utilized by loan recipients for fixed assets, working capital and cash flow in the areas of manufacturing, com-mercial, retail, agricultural, service or tourism.

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SBDC.The SELF loans will result in positive

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[email protected] Packard has announced her candidacy for

Hamilton County Treasurer in next spring’s pri-mary election. Packard was elected Clay Township Assessor in 1994 and continues to manage the Clay Township Assessing Office. The current trea-surer, Kim Good, is nearing the end of her second term in office and is ineligible for a third.

“I established the first satellite assessor’s office in Carmel and feel this experience has provided the background in the assess-ing and the taxation process to enable me to fulfill the duties of treasurer,” Packard said in a release.

A lifelong resident of Carmel, Packard graduated from Carm-el High School and attended Indiana State University. She also is a member of Carmel Friends Church, Carmel Rotary Club, the Brookshire Village homeowners’ association board and is a former president of the Carmel Clay Republican Club.

Accetturo seeking new council seatBy Kevin Kane [email protected]

Councilman John Accetturo won’t return to the Carmel City Council after this year, but he’s eyeing a new avenue for public service.

Accetturo announced last week that he will seek an at-large seat on the Hamilton County Council in 2012. In November, Accetturo con-firmed that he was considering a run for the office of Hamilton County Treasurer, adding that he thought his financial back-ground would be a good fit for that position.

“I decided to run for County Council because it is the place where the people need real representation. Its decisions impact everyone in Hamilton County,” Accetturo said. “Since the May primary, I received a lot of encouragement from people to stay involved in the political process. I believe that, at this time, the County Council is the best place I can represent the people.”

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By Jordan [email protected]

Della, Selena and Jackie Miles had their hands full Dec. 2. Between scrambling to open small, sack-lunch-esque packages

and sending a flurry of signs across the table, they rarely were at rest.

All students at the Indiana School for the Deaf, the sisters were recipients this month of electronic hear-

ing aids donated by the Fishers Optimist Club. The informal presentation ceremony was the result of a

year’s worth of effort and fundraising on the part of the Optimists, who raised $2,100 through

donation jars, individual gifts and their an-nual golf outing to purchase three sets

aids. “I’m a friend of anyone who needs

to use hearing aids,” said Curtis Weed, founder of the Fishers Optimist Club, who joined in the presentation cer-emony. “I use them myself.”

Della, 11, Selena, 9, and Jackie, 7, are genetically deaf – as are their

mother and father – with moderate to moderately severe hearing loss. Once their ears adjust to the hearing aids, the

girls could see their hearing improve to mild or moderate hearing loss, according to

Deb Liebrich, an audiologist who works with the girls and who helped fit their new aids.

Students at the School for the Deaf do have some opportunity to use hearing aids, Liebrich said, but are unable to take them off campus, or

to the dorms if they are a resident students. Many students, Selena and Della among them, travel from all across the state to attend the school, and live in dormitories on its campus during the week.

Jackie lives with her mother, Christa

Edwards, in Indianapolis. Edwards looked on as the girls read through the instructions for the new hearing aids – signing back and forth when they discovered some new, exciting tidbit.

“I really feel great,” Edwards said, with Liebrich serving as inter-preter. “I’m happy they can hear and communicate with all their sisters and brothers.”

Although the girls can speak, they initially were shy to use their voices around so many strangers; preferring to use sign language, their “native tongue,” Liebrich said. Eventually, though, eagerness to try their new aids won out, and they proceeded to chase each other around the room, humming and yelling each other’s names.

“Seeing them get these aids was very fulfilling and satisfying,” said Optimist Deb Reel. “The girls were so excited to take their own hear-ing aids home with them.”

The Fishers Optimist Club has donated five sets of hearing aids to hard-of-hearing students since its inception in April 2010. This past spring, the club also donated 500 blankets to St.Vincent Peyton

Manning Children’s Hospital.“You need a project to get people

started and inspired, and we saw a need here,” Weed said, adding that the club is always looking for new members.

The Fishers Optimist Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 11575 Commercial Drive. For more information, visit http://www.fishersoptimistclub.com.

The Indiana School for the Deaf, 1200 E. 42nd St., Indianapolis, was founded in 1843 by William Willard, the first deaf person in America to establish a state school for deaf people. It was at first a

semi-private school that offered free instruction to any deaf person in-state or out-of-state that sought an edu-cation. The following year, the Willard School formally became the Indiana School for the Deaf, the first state-sponsored school in America that offered free education to any deaf student. The school now provides services to approximately 342 students on-campus, and more than 830 students through outreach services. About 60 percent of students live on campus during the academic year. For more information about the Indiana School for the Deaf, visit http://www.deafhoosiers.com.

Thanks to a donation by the Fishers Optimist Club, three sisters at the Indiana School for the Deaf now have hearing aids to call their own

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Members of the Fishers Optimist Club with Della, Selena and Jackie Miles at the Indiana School for the Deaf.

Jackie Miles with mother Christa Edwards, showing off her new hearing aids.

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LIVE MUSICMickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Toy FactorySaturday – None

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Today – Continue a family tradition and take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree during Stonycreek Farm’s Coun-try Christmas, 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville. You will also find a wide selection of freshly cut trees, fresh wreaths and garland at the green-house. Sip hot cider and browse through the gift shop featuring custom-made wreaths and other unique items. For more information, call 773-3344 or visit www.stonycreekfarm.net.

Now to Dec. 31 – Tempt your taste buds as you stroll through a wonderland of gingerbread creations in all shapes and sizes at Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. Guests can visit the Science Lab for some gingerbread-themed experiments. Gingerbread village will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 776-6006 or visit www.connerprairie.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, Car-mel. 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.

Dec. 31 – 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 Depart-ment 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. Regis-tration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 574-9450.

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inch cubes• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or

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Christmas reCipesSmoky Potato Rounds INGREDIENTS:• 2 large baking potatoes• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce• 1/2 cup shredded cheese• 6 bacon strips• 1/2 cup sour cream• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

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Fever:How high is too high?

Your infant is extra fussy and decidedly warm. You may want to rush him to the hospital, but a fever (a temp higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) isn’t always a sign of something dangerous. a fever is more than likely not serious if your child is still playing, eating and drinking well, or smiling or laughing.

a fever in a well-appearing child is not a reason for a trip to the emergency room.

contact your child’s pediatrician if:

• Your child’s temperature is more than 101 degrees for 3 days or 72 hours.

• Your infant is under the age of 3 months, and their temperature peaks above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit at anytime.

• Your infant’s fever is accompanied by any of the following: earache, cough, sore throat, rash, pain with urination, fussiness or trouble sleeping.

To get more free kids’ health tips like these, visit KidsHealthLine.com/CIF. If you need to speak with a registered nurse about your kids’ health, call 317-338-KIDS, anytime day or night.

Copyright©2011St.ClaireGroupClient: SVH Job Name: MCNE CIF # 44 Job Number: SVH-MCN-MCN-1096 (44)

Specs: 12” x 22” 4C Publication: Current In FishersIf you have any questions regarding this art, please call Joe Judd at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected]

Layout Date: 11/30/11 CR:0 IR:3

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2012 5K Race to the New YearSaturday, December 31 9 a.m. Cool Creek Nature Center 2000 East 151st Street #1, Westfield

Join Washington Township Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County Parks, and the City of Westfield for the 7th Annual Race to the New Year! Sponsored by St.Vincent, the race is a 5k run/walk through Cool Creek Park. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 9 a.m. Each participant will receive an official “Race to the New Year” T-shirt. Early bird registration is $15.00 and your entry must be postmarked by December 19. After December 19, the fee is $20.00. You may also register the day of the event. Participants who register after December 19 are not guaranteed a T-shirt. In case of extreme weather conditions, the event may be cancelled and your registration fee will be accepted as a generous donation to the Parks Department.

For more information, please visit www.washingtontownship-hc.us.

The list of things you “should” be doing right now is probably a dozen items long, and if you’re like most people, it doesn’t include sleep, exercise or relaxation. Taking a little time out of your day to focus on you — especially during the busy holiday season — is essential to maintaining mental and physical health.

Here are a few important ways to keep stress to a minimum:

1. EaT RigHT aNd ExERcisE. A balanced diet ensures you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals necessary to stay alert and vibrant each day, and exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins.

2. gET ENougH slEEp. Some people function well on as few as six hours, while others require as many as nine hours of sleep. If you feel best with eight hours of sleep but are getting only five or six each night, try to get to bed a little earlier.

3. sET limiTs aNd bouNdaRiEs. Take mental notes about what your schedule involves on a good day and what it’s like on a bad day. Compare the details to get an idea of what you can handle comfortably, and then avoid stretching yourself too far.

4. bE oK wiTH saYiNg “No.” If you just don’t have time for all of the invitations and responsibilities that pile up over the holidays, weed out what you can. It’s OK to say “no” and not feel guilty about it.

we offer a wide variety of behavioral health services for children, teens, young adults and adults at the st.Vincent stress center. To schedule an appointment at st.Vincent medical center Northeast, call 317-415-9147, located in suite 302. For our 24-hour confidential crisis line, call 800-872-2210.

moRE HolidaY HElpA few easy ideas from Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Julie Schnieders can make a big difference in controlling holiday stress:

1. plaN aHEad: Set aside days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities.

2. bE REalisTic: Holidays don’t have to be perfect or even just like last year. Find new, easier ways to celebrate together.

3. spENd lEss: Avoid shopping, and make “less is more” your mantra.

4. swap massagEs: Enlist your spouse or kids to give you an invigorating neck rub, and then trade.

5. gET misTlEToE: Smooch more!

StrESSIS NOgIFT.

P R o V i d e R s P o t l i G H t

Barbara Brands, MSW, LCSWSenior Counselor

For those seeking counseling for a variety of

mental health challenges, Barbara Brands

offers new hope. as a licensed clinical social

worker with a master’s degree, Barbara

has extensive experience with behavioral

health. Barbara has worked as a therapist

in residential, school-based, and Partial

Hospital and intensive outpatient programs

for 16 years.

today at st.Vincent stress center, Barbara

cares for people of all ages — including

children and families — with counseling

for various mental health challenges.

she also works closely with adolescents

in the adolescent mental health programs

at st.Vincent indianapolis Hospital. and at

st.Vincent stress center, Barbara provides

family, group and individual counseling

for patients ages 12 and older.

To schedule an appointment with Barbara

Brands at St.Vincent Stress Center, just

call 317-415-9147, Monday through

Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

e X Pa n s i o n s P o t l i G H t

All-In-One Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Roomsto better serve the Fishers community’s growing healthcare needs, st.Vincent medical center northeast is expanding to become st.Vincent Fishers Hospital — a comprehensive medical center designed to provide a wide range of new amenities and services to area patients. among them are all-in-one labor, delivery, Recovery and Postpartum rooms. these innovative rooms are specially designed for expecting mothers, enabling them to remain in the comfort of one room from the beginning of their labor until the day they return home with their new babies. the ldRP rooms offer many of the comforts of home for mother, baby and family members, and even include a full-size murphy bed for overnight stays. From ceiling to floor, the labor, delivery, Recovery and Postpartum rooms at st.Vincent Fishers are designed to give mothers and their families the comfort they deserve during this exciting time in their lives.

be sure to stay up-to-date with our monthly column where we will provide updates each month about the ongoing expansion at st.Vincent medical center Northeast.

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Fever:How high is too high?

Your infant is extra fussy and decidedly warm. You may want to rush him to the hospital, but a fever (a temp higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) isn’t always a sign of something dangerous. a fever is more than likely not serious if your child is still playing, eating and drinking well, or smiling or laughing.

a fever in a well-appearing child is not a reason for a trip to the emergency room.

contact your child’s pediatrician if:

• Your child’s temperature is more than 101 degrees for 3 days or 72 hours.

• Your infant is under the age of 3 months, and their temperature peaks above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit at anytime.

• Your infant’s fever is accompanied by any of the following: earache, cough, sore throat, rash, pain with urination, fussiness or trouble sleeping.

To get more free kids’ health tips like these, visit KidsHealthLine.com/CIF. If you need to speak with a registered nurse about your kids’ health, call 317-338-KIDS, anytime day or night.

Copyright©2011St.ClaireGroupClient: SVH Job Name: MCNE CIF # 44 Job Number: SVH-MCN-MCN-1096 (44)

Specs: 12” x 22” 4C Publication: Current In FishersIf you have any questions regarding this art, please call Joe Judd at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected]

Layout Date: 11/30/11 CR:0 IR:3

A W E E K L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F S T . V I N C E N T M E D I C A L C E N T E R N O R T H E A S T

northeast.stvincent.org • I S S U E # 4 4

H E A LT H Y T I M E S • A publication of St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast

Healthy Times 13914 Southeastern Parkway (I-69 & State Road 238)Fishers, IN(317) 415-9000

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

2012 5K Race to the New YearSaturday, December 31 9 a.m. Cool Creek Nature Center 2000 East 151st Street #1, Westfield

Join Washington Township Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County Parks, and the City of Westfield for the 7th Annual Race to the New Year! Sponsored by St.Vincent, the race is a 5k run/walk through Cool Creek Park. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 9 a.m. Each participant will receive an official “Race to the New Year” T-shirt. Early bird registration is $15.00 and your entry must be postmarked by December 19. After December 19, the fee is $20.00. You may also register the day of the event. Participants who register after December 19 are not guaranteed a T-shirt. In case of extreme weather conditions, the event may be cancelled and your registration fee will be accepted as a generous donation to the Parks Department.

For more information, please visit www.washingtontownship-hc.us.

The list of things you “should” be doing right now is probably a dozen items long, and if you’re like most people, it doesn’t include sleep, exercise or relaxation. Taking a little time out of your day to focus on you — especially during the busy holiday season — is essential to maintaining mental and physical health.

Here are a few important ways to keep stress to a minimum:

1. EaT RigHT aNd ExERcisE. A balanced diet ensures you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals necessary to stay alert and vibrant each day, and exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins.

2. gET ENougH slEEp. Some people function well on as few as six hours, while others require as many as nine hours of sleep. If you feel best with eight hours of sleep but are getting only five or six each night, try to get to bed a little earlier.

3. sET limiTs aNd bouNdaRiEs. Take mental notes about what your schedule involves on a good day and what it’s like on a bad day. Compare the details to get an idea of what you can handle comfortably, and then avoid stretching yourself too far.

4. bE oK wiTH saYiNg “No.” If you just don’t have time for all of the invitations and responsibilities that pile up over the holidays, weed out what you can. It’s OK to say “no” and not feel guilty about it.

we offer a wide variety of behavioral health services for children, teens, young adults and adults at the st.Vincent stress center. To schedule an appointment at st.Vincent medical center Northeast, call 317-415-9147, located in suite 302. For our 24-hour confidential crisis line, call 800-872-2210.

moRE HolidaY HElpA few easy ideas from Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Julie Schnieders can make a big difference in controlling holiday stress:

1. plaN aHEad: Set aside days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities.

2. bE REalisTic: Holidays don’t have to be perfect or even just like last year. Find new, easier ways to celebrate together.

3. spENd lEss: Avoid shopping, and make “less is more” your mantra.

4. swap massagEs: Enlist your spouse or kids to give you an invigorating neck rub, and then trade.

5. gET misTlEToE: Smooch more!

StrESSIS NOgIFT.

P R o V i d e R s P o t l i G H t

Barbara Brands, MSW, LCSWSenior Counselor

For those seeking counseling for a variety of

mental health challenges, Barbara Brands

offers new hope. as a licensed clinical social

worker with a master’s degree, Barbara

has extensive experience with behavioral

health. Barbara has worked as a therapist

in residential, school-based, and Partial

Hospital and intensive outpatient programs

for 16 years.

today at st.Vincent stress center, Barbara

cares for people of all ages — including

children and families — with counseling

for various mental health challenges.

she also works closely with adolescents

in the adolescent mental health programs

at st.Vincent indianapolis Hospital. and at

st.Vincent stress center, Barbara provides

family, group and individual counseling

for patients ages 12 and older.

To schedule an appointment with Barbara

Brands at St.Vincent Stress Center, just

call 317-415-9147, Monday through

Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

e X Pa n s i o n s P o t l i G H t

All-In-One Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Roomsto better serve the Fishers community’s growing healthcare needs, st.Vincent medical center northeast is expanding to become st.Vincent Fishers Hospital — a comprehensive medical center designed to provide a wide range of new amenities and services to area patients. among them are all-in-one labor, delivery, Recovery and Postpartum rooms. these innovative rooms are specially designed for expecting mothers, enabling them to remain in the comfort of one room from the beginning of their labor until the day they return home with their new babies. the ldRP rooms offer many of the comforts of home for mother, baby and family members, and even include a full-size murphy bed for overnight stays. From ceiling to floor, the labor, delivery, Recovery and Postpartum rooms at st.Vincent Fishers are designed to give mothers and their families the comfort they deserve during this exciting time in their lives.

be sure to stay up-to-date with our monthly column where we will provide updates each month about the ongoing expansion at st.Vincent medical center Northeast.

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The Ninth Night

Joe Drozda is a Carmel resident and an author about sports and food. You may contact him at [email protected] or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.

The Scoop: Do you have a taste for breakfast food, even when it’s not breakfast time? Then you will definitely want to check out the Roost. A tradition-al-style diner with a modern flair, the Roost serves up breakfast all day, seven days a week. However, it’s not just about breakfast. The Roost also serves lunch and dinner. All recipes are made from scratch, and have that home-cooking flavor. The Roost features carryout items.Type of food: Chicken and burgersPrice of entrees: $6.99 to $10.99Specialties: BreakfastReservations: Not acceptedSmoking: Not permittedDress: Casual

The Roost

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Satur-day and 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.Phone: 842-3735Website: www.sahms.comAddress: 7371 E. 116th St., Fishers

Sean Stoffle, owner and manager of Wise Guys Pizza

Where do you like to dine? Muldoon’s of Carmel

What do you like to eat there? They have really great salads and sandwiches.

What do you like about Muldoon’s? My wife and I like to go on Sundays (in good weather). That’s when they have outdoor music.

Muldoon’s is at 111 W. Main St., Suite 100 in Carmel. For more information: 571-1116 and www.muldoons.net.

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Last week (part two) I gave you the tip to use a disposable grill so you could cook tailgate food, even though you had to fly to a bowl game. Then I explained that cotton work gloves (wetted in an ice bucket) were good for turning meats on the grill. Now it’s time to talk about seating and side dishes. If you think about it, hotels have folding chairs that they set up for meetings and banquets all the time. Just look into one of the side rooms or an employee

hallway and you’ll see a stack of them. Tip Four-These can be borrowed (with or without hotel permission) and used with your rental vehicle as a complete tailgate setting. Tip Five-Use your vehicle hood or trunk for a serving table. Your last job will be to go to a party store and buy colorful disposable table cloths and napkins in school colors. Now you are set for a memorable bowl game tailgating experience.

PB and Tomato Hummus Side Dish

Ingredients: • Small 16 oz. container natural peanut

butter• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley• 4 oz. diced sun dried tomatoes• 16 oz. portion of plain hummus from the

deli• Pita chips (or baked tortilla chips)

Directions:1. Purchase hummus from a grocery deli and

have them place it in a container larger than 16 oz. so that you can use the con-

tainer to mix the ingredients.2. Mix in approximately 1/2 cup of the pea-

nut butter and sun dried tomatoes.3. Sprinkle parsley over all.4. Serve with the chips.

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» New medical director named – Indiana University Health an-nounced last week that Don Selzer will assume the posi-tion of medical director of IU Health Bariatric & Medi-cal Weight Loss. Effective Jan. 1, Selzer will oversee the bariatric program and direct the medical care policies and procedures associated with the care of bariatric patients. Selzer has been a surgeon in the program since its inception in 2004.

» ADHD drugs don’t up risks – Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said last week. The team looked to see whether the patients taking ADHD drugs had higher rates of heart attack, sudden cardiac death and stroke than those who did not take these drugs. Among users, they also looked to see whether the risk of having heart trouble was higher when they were using the drug or after they had stopped using them. “We didn’t see any evidence that these medications increased the risk of any of these events,” one researcher said.

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» Indiana among ‘Filthy 15’ – Indiana is among the 15 worst states, “The Filthy 15,” when it comes to power plant air pollution, according to a new report from the Environ-mental Integrity Project. In fact, based on over-all rankings for the toxic pollutants reviewed in the EIP report, Indiana was ranked as the third-worst state, primarily for its amounts of toxic pollutants chromium and nickel.

» Bone drug boosts cancer survival? – Doctors were mostly hoping to prevent complications and relapses when they gave young women a medicine to keep their bones strong during breast cancer treatment. Seven years later, they found it improved survival, as much as many chemotherapies do. The study found a 37 percent lower risk of death among women who received the bone drug, Zometa. In absolute terms, it meant that 4 to 5 more women out of every 100 were alive seven years later.

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HEaltHBy Dr. Roger Spahr

How many times have you or someone you know been faced with that four-word phrase? Whether spoken by yourself, a relative, a friend or even your well intentioned health care pro-vider, it is a phrase that gnaws at the very fabric of my professional life.

Just what does it mean? Do we decide, in the face of poor health with pain, discomfort, disability, and disease, to give up on attempts to assist with improvement of our condition? Recently, a well-known sports figure in India-napolis decided that he would seek additional expertise in healing to prolong his career and reduce the risk of long term permanent pain. By all accounts, it appears as if it was a worthwhile decision.

Over the past three decades of working in the field of medicine I have found that the worst thing one can do is give up on finding solutions.

A young man came to me with a ten-year his-tory of severe tennis elbow in both arms. After a decade of well-trained doctors and therapists, he was worse than ever before. He was unable to hold a quart of milk. He had severe Vitamin D deficiency. After one week of proper therapy, 80 percent of his pain was gone, and it was 100 per-cent resolved in one month. He exclaimed, “I am

also no longer allergic to my girlfriend’s cat!” Yes, Vitamin D affects the immune system too.

Several years ago the family of a 15-year-old with weight loss, nausea and chronic vomiting spanning 18 months sought care. Despite inva-sive procedures, medications, and even psychiat-ric evaluations by caring providers, her Mexico trip got missed. Additionally, a stool analysis by an inadequately equipped local lab facility missed her parasite. New techniques including DNA analysis picked up her problem and she was normal in a week.

Not all things are so dramatic. However, it has been our experience that there are typically several ways to modify an illness, whether it’s low libido, irritable bowel, chronic pain, allergy and immune compromises, neurotransmitter struggles, chronic fatigue or even fibromyalgia. The key is the evaluation of root causes using advanced physiology and bio-chemistry tech-niques called bio-medicine.

Not seeking other solutions means you may have just missed out on living a better life.

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Dr. Roger Spahr is a board certified physician in family medicine who practices Functional Medicine with Ailanto Group. To reach Roger, write him at [email protected].



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I had a birthday last week. It was 11 a.m. before anyone had wished me a happy birthday in person. It started, however, at midnight with a “happy birthday” text. By the morning of my birthday, I had more texts and a bunch of posts to my Facebook wall. I came downstairs and was greeted by handmade cards from my kids. Still no phone calls or in-person birthday wishes. At 11 a.m. someone in the office mentioned it.

It’s a testament to how communications have changed. What 15 years ago would have been phone calls all day long from friends and fam-ily is now texts, e-mails, and the more popular Facebook posts.

It’s easy to be reminded of someone’s birthday and to drop an electronic note via Facebook, text or e-mail. When I checked out my Face-book wall and saw my mother, nearly twice my age, had posted a birthday wish, I immediately checked my phone to see I had no missed calls. What happened mom, forget my number? My wife didn’t even bother to post on my wall,

she posted on her own Facebook wall, “Happy birthday to my husband” and had about 20 people “like” her post. Way to steal my birthday cheer by moving the party to her wall.

I called it the depersonalization of birthdays, but I’m reconsidering that characterization. The convenience of an electronic message has actu-ally expanded my birthday’s reach. My Facebook wall included messages from people that I haven’t seen in years. I only got one card in the mail and, at the end of the day, only one phone call from my dad. The rest of my greetings were in electronic forms. Maybe communication hasn’t fundamentally changed, what has changed is how we communicate. Maybe it’s not less personal but just more practical. Maybe it’s a sign of the grow-ing importance of social networks and how those networks play a part in our lives.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David wel-comes your questions or comments at [email protected].

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COMMEntaRYBy Rabbi Brett Krichiver

The days grow shorter, the weather turns cold, all the beautiful colors of fall have faded into shades of gray. Lights appear on houses in many of our neighborhoods as if to push back against the darkening sky. And our communities celebrate winter holidays of many stripes.

For the Jewish community, the winter months signal the approach of Hanukkah, a relatively minor holiday in the Jewish calendar, but especially important in modern times for a few key reasons:

Hanukkah tells the story of the historical bat-tle between the Maccabees and the Greco-Syrian army under the rule of Antiochus IV. Antiochus issued a series of decrees banning Jewish practice and defiled the Temple in Jerusalem. In one of the earliest struggles for religious freedom, the Jews fought back, and after three years they as-serted their independence and rededicated the Temple. The story, told from this perspective, is an important reminder of how precious is our right to religious expression and our responsibil-ity to ensure religious tolerance.

In recent years, our Christian neighbors have become passionate about reclaiming a religious Christmas from attempts to commercialize and sanitize it out of existence. I have never been of-

fended by an honest, “Merry Christmas” any more than if someone wished me a “Good morning.” I appreciate the sentiment. The ingredients that make up the Christmas spirit are universal love and fellowship, and the religious significance of Christmas cannot be separated from that spirit. I feel the same way about Hanukkah. It’s not just a poor substitute for midnight mass – Hanukkah has a long, proud (and religious) history all its own. I hope we might all use this season to recon-nect not only to our loved ones, but to the strength of our traditions that give us a sense of community and allow us to celebrate real diversity.

Finally, Hanukkah is important because it fills our homes with light and laughter. And if we can temper the number of gifts we receive, perhaps we can also make this a season of giving more than getting. Many families commit to volunteering during this month, or collect toys and clothes for those in need. There are so many ways to honor tradition and also give it a mod-ern spin. So what if it’s a minor holiday? Life is short, and we all could use a reason to celebrate.

Holiday traditions important, no matter the faith

FILING – TAKING THE FIRST STEP

Divorce is often cited as the second most stressful event in an individual’s life, only behind the loss of a close family member. If you have to go through a divorce, however, being educated on how the dissolution process works can help you through this dif�cult time. When you know what to expect during your divorce, you can begin to take control of your future. At HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C., we pride ourselves in providing our clients the knowledge and tools to cope with the process of a divorce. We would like to provide you with the same opportunity by introducing you to part one of an eleven part series entitled “Divorce – What to Expect.” Over the next year, we will discuss various aspects of the divorce process, including the following topics: What Happens Immediately After Filing, Child Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, Property Division, Maintenance/Alimony, Options to Resolve Your Case Prior to Trial, Going to Court, Modi�cation of Custody, Modi�cation of Child Support, and How Much Will My Case Cost.

We begin our series with “Filing.” Filing a Veri�ed Petition for Dissolution is the �rst step in the legal process of getting a divorce. The �ling fee – the cost paid to the county to open a divorce case – is approximately $150.00 depending upon the county. The Petition includes the name of the parties, when they were married, if there were children born of the marriage, and other basic information. In the Petition, the reason for the dissolution is often cited as the

marriage has been “irretrievably broken and should be dissolved.” The Petition typically does not contain a listing of complaints or speci�c allegations concerning the non-�ling spouse. The �ling party must have resided in Indiana for six months and the county where the Petition is to be �led for three months prior to the �ling of the dissolution proceeding. Upon �ling, the case is assigned a “cause number” and all future proceedings will take place in the same court, with limited exceptions.

After the Petition has been �led, the next step is to “serve” the non-�ling spouse, which means providing formal noti�cation that the Petition has been �led. This can be completed via Sheriff, certi�ed mail, or a voluntary acknowledgment by the non-�ling spouse. Once service has been completed, it is customary to establish the “ground rules” which will govern certain aspects of the parties’ conduct during the pendency of the divorce, such as custody of children, parenting time, possession of the marital residence and payment of marital expenses. These issues are referred to as “provisional Issues” and will be the subject of our next column. At HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our �rm at 317.569.2200 or hzlegal.com

Stay tuned for the next installment of “Divorce-What to Expect” by HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C.

Rabbi Brett Krichiver of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation can be reached at [email protected].

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COMMEntaRY By David Decker

Homes tend to look their absolute best dur-ing the holiday season.

Decorations celebrating a spectrum of reli-gious, cultural and family traditions not only add sparkle and pizzazz, they intensify the unique personality of both the home and the people living in it. This is the season of ultimate “homeyness.”

Home improvement professionals also consider this time of year as the season of the fresh look … when many homeowners gauge just how comfort-able they are in their homes.

The typical work we are busy with just ahead of the holidays is a lot of updating – counters, flooring, little things that help “spiff” homes for entertaining. Let’s face it … it’s not the best tim-ing to have a major kitchen overhaul project fin-ishing up as you approach holiday preparations.

Weather, to a degree – no pun intended – also governs our work load. December in Indiana can be a festival of surprising weather. If holiday deadlines are important – such as, “We have a houseful of people arriving two days before Christmas” – and harsh weather has delayed work or deliveries … it’s a risky time to be washing dishes in the bathtub.

Still though, this is the season of the fresh

“big” look when homeowners start thinking seriously about major projects they’d like to ac-complish with their homes in the coming New Year. Holiday experiences often inform a home-owner’s desires and decisions for major home improvements and redesign.

There are plenty of custom home improvement projects that can be pulled off in the winter months, but there are also plenty of projects that are more survivable in, say, mild spring rain rather than frigid winter snow and ice.

This is a wonderful week to enjoy the home you’re in, and the ideal season to think, investi-gate, explore, visit and plan those happy home projects for the New Year.

Refreshed for the holidays

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DECORatIng By Sue Faulstich

I just returned from a weekend away where I stayed with friends who have a lovely home, perfect for entertaining a crowd. As a fun-filled Saturday came to a close, I retired to the guest bedroom and was delighted to find a space eas-ily comparable to a five-star hotel. “Guest room” can mean anything from a home office with a convertible sofa to a suite complete with a pri-vate bathroom and walk-in closet. For the latter, there are a number of design details that, when properly used, bring form and function together beautifully. When choosing an overall look for a guest space, I admit I sometimes break my personal design rule. I’ve said in the past the simplest way is not always the best way. A guest bedroom should be a balance of simple design and sophisticated amenities.

IN THE BEDROOM:Color – It is a high priority when designing a

space for overnight visitors. To create a comfort-able environment, choose a soft and soothing color palette.Décor – Furniture pieces, art and light fix-

tures should be selected in regard to the size of the room. Practical – A nightstand, complete with a

drawer, should be present on either side of the bed. Keep each nightstand clear of clutter with only a lamp and a clock.Bedding – When dressing the bed, consider

quality over quantity. Your overnight guests will have sweet dreams knowing they won’t have to ar-range a dozen decorative pillows in the morning.Storage – A chest of drawers should be incor-

porated into your design and can showcase such items as a mirror, a few books and a vase of fresh cut flowers. Comfort – Provide your guests with the ability to control the air quality and natural light with a ceiling fan and a well-designed window treat-ment if possible.

IN THE BATHROOM:Color – Let the same soothing palette picked

for the bedroom flow into the bathroom.Simplicity – Nice towels and plenty of room

on the vanity is important for guests; keep de-sign elements subtle.Preparation – Have a supply of common

toiletries on hand for your visitors. These ame-nities can easily be used for decorative effect as well as function.

Follow form and function with a healthy dose of etiquette and you will have a guest retreat as comforting as it is welcoming. To your over-night visitors, it will feel like they could reach for a phone and dial the concierge.

Decorating to make houseguests feel at home

Sue Faulstich is an interior designer for Z&R Design in Fishers. To contact Sue, write her at [email protected].

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laUgHS By Dick Wolfsie

This is the time of year when I acknowledge all the people who made my job as a humorist a little bit easier. Every column I write – there has never been an exception – is based on truth, something that really happened to me or some-one I know, or a story in the news. So here’s a big thank you to…

The company that spammed me with 20 e-mail ads a day for a month trying to get me to buy something called a Wonderbra. The ad claimed it would make all the men in my life stare at me. For once, I decided to call a bluff, so I bought one and wore it while playing racquet-ball. Darn, if they weren’t right.

Christina, my social media instructor, who patiently took hours and hours to teach me the basics about Facebook and Twitter. After she left, I sent her a private message requesting she keep it between us just how dense I had been about the simplest of procedures. I trust she will keep that promise, but I don’t know about the other 400 of my “friends” to whom I acciden-tally sent the same message.

The people who manufacture those costly high-tech earbuds. I thought I was the only one who couldn’t get those little suckers to stay in my ears. Then I read there’s a common disorder

called Cartilage Deficiency Syndrome. For every 20 ears (approximately 10 people), four of

those ears are having a heck of a time holding their own. My wife does not have this problem. She is cartilaginously well-endowed and, I am proud to say, it is all natural.

The inventors of a “sandwich in a can,” known as a Canwich. Inside the container is an oblong bun wrapped in cellophane. Next to it is a squeezable packet of jelly and one of peanut butter. Dispensing ketchup and mustard this way has always been a hassle, so they tried it again with the world’s two slowest-moving foods. What should they can next? How ’bout the whole concept?

My long lost relative, Ed Rappaport from Florida, who discovered that he and I had the same great-great-grandparents. Ed has tracked down all the Wolfsie descendants back to 1840 in Russia. According to the document he sent me, I have 1,600 relatives somewhere in the U.S. who don’t even know I exist. With the Superbowl taking place in Indy in February, I think I’ll keep it that way.

Finally, a tip of the hat – and the scales – to Dan Gorske for eating his 25,000th Big Mac, a world record. Dan claims that he has never been sick a day in his life, except to his stomach. Dan also hopes to consume his 50,000th Big Mac by the time he’s 90. “I think I can accomplish this as long as I stay healthy,” he told the local news-paper. I repeated that in my column because it’s funnier than anything I could have written.

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