ANDERSON, IN - The fall campaign for United Way of Madison County will officially launch Tuesday, August 26 with a luncheon for volunteers and supporters at 11:30 at the Anderson Country Club.
Health
Martha's Big Adventure: The American Diet
By Martha Randolph Carr
I Am an Alcoholic
By Anonymous
Yes, that is right. I am a recovering alcoholic. My story is not any more special than any others and not different than most. But I am going to tell it to you anyway - all of it.
My name is not important here, but some of you may read this and know who I am. As it says in AA "anonymity at the level of press radio and film."
I started out life as a sickly little boy right here in Anderson. I was and still am smaller than most of the other males my age.
Haiti’s Progress
By Martha Randolph Carr
Haiti
is a country that has defied change in the worst possible ways for all
of its existence. However, there are signs that perhaps there is hope
at last for the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Two recent
announcements have the potential to create some real and lasting change
for the impoverished Caribbean country. Last Thursday, a new female
prime minister, Michele Pierre-Louis was ratified after several stalled
attempts paving the way for the delayed senate elections and
desperately needed foreign aid. Ms. Pierre-Louis, 61 and an educator
comes from the Open Society Institute founded by George Soros, which
works to promote emerging democracies and human rights. Perhaps it was
worth the wait to gain such a fresh perspective in a country that also
survived Francois ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier’s reign of terror.
Shaping up Our Fat Kids
By Tom Purcell
Ah, summer. We all know what that means: our kids are getting even fatter.
Surely you're aware of the battle against childhood obesity. It's in high gear during the school year. I read about it in the Washington Post.
With physical education classes offered in fewer than 10 percent of public schools, some state legislatures are fighting to mandate 30 minutes of PE every day in school.
Ah, summer. We all know what that means: our kids are getting even fatter.
Surely you're aware of the battle against childhood obesity. It's in high gear during the school year. I read about it in the Washington Post.
With physical education classes offered in fewer than 10 percent of public schools, some state legislatures are fighting to mandate 30 minutes of PE every day in school.
Healthy Help Wanted
By Tom Purcell
"So you feel you're the most qualified candidate for this position?"
"Absolutely. As you see by my resume, I graduated with honors from MIT."
"Impressive. But tell me. How often do you go to the gym?"
"The gym?"
"Yeah, workout, pump iron, run on the treadmill."
"Not as much as I'd like. But in my previous position, I won several awards for innovating processes that saved my employer millions."
"So you feel you're the most qualified candidate for this position?"
"Absolutely. As you see by my resume, I graduated with honors from MIT."
"Impressive. But tell me. How often do you go to the gym?"
"The gym?"
"Yeah, workout, pump iron, run on the treadmill."
"Not as much as I'd like. But in my previous position, I won several awards for innovating processes that saved my employer millions."
Alternatives Inc. Recruiting Walkers for 5K
Alternatives Incorporated. is recruiting walk teams to support Homeward Bound 2008. On Sunday, April 27th, Homeward Bound-East Central Indiana will join seven other regions of the state to form Indiana's largest annual grassroots fundraiser for homelessness. The event is a 5-Kilometer fundraising walk that will start and end at Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield. Preceding the walk will be entertainment, food & other fun activitites that will celebrate the achievements of the hundreds of
Health care its cure -- Interview with Regina Herzlinger
By Bill Steigerwald
Public Invited to Learn How to Address Sensitive Topics with Aging Parents
New Study Shows it’s Time to Get Seniors and Their Families Talking
ANDERSON, IN - Baby boomers can learn how to talk with their aging parents about sensitive and awkward topics like driving, finances, independence and romance as part of a national education campaign called “The 40-70 Rule.”
Second Harvest Column: Dream Ball Information
By Lois Rockhill
A black, curly-haired puppy will be featured at the Dream Ball the evening of Feb. 2. The little boy is a miniature golden doodle. He will grow up to weigh about 26 pounds and won’t shed much if at all, making him a great addition to a family of allergy prone humans.
New Plan to Give Thousands of Uninsured Hoosiers Quality Health Care
INDIANA STATEHOUSE - The state will begin accepting completed applications for the new Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which will provide health care for thousands of Hoosier adults, on Monday, Dec. 17. State Rep. Tim Neese (R-Elkhart) voted for the legislation creating this program during the 2007 legislative session.
Fall Open Burning Season Ends Friday, November 30
ANDERSON, IN - The Fall Burning Season for residents of the City of Anderson will end on Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m. No burning will be allowed in the City of Anderson after this date except for recreational purposes.
Fall Open Burning Season Begins Oct. 1
ANDERSON, IN - The Fall open burning season for the city of Anderson, begins Monday, October 1 and will continue through November 30th. During this time Anderson residents are allowed to openly burn wood products in a container on their personal property. Open burning on the ground is NOT PERMITTED in the State of Indiana.
The following guidelines must be followed:
Heat Relief Shelters Remain Open Friday
ANDERSON, IN - Three shelters designated for heat relief will remain open in Anderson through Friday evening, Emergency Management Director Frank Dick said.
Although few residents have taken advantage of the facilities’ air conditioning and basic comforts, Mayor Kevin S. Smith thanked the three churches who have opened their doors and reminded those without transportation, “Nifty Lift transports are on standby for those who have no other way to get to a shelter.”
Anderson Mayor Orders Heat Relief Shelters for Wednesday, Thursday
ANDERSON, IN - Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith today directed the city’s Emergency Management office to arrange for heat relief shelters for citizens due to forecasts that expect the heat index to exceed 105 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. “We urge all citizens to utilize these shelters to avoid heat-related illness,” he said. “Nifty Lift transports are on standby for those who have no other way to get to a shelter.”
