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JANET GUTHRIE LYN ST. JAMES SARAH FISHER DANICA PATRICK PIPPA MANN MARY FENDRICH HULMAN Guthrie, born in 1938 in Iowa Born Evelyn Gene Cornwall in Born in 1980 in Commercial Point, Patrick, born in 1982 in Beloit, Born in 1983 in London, Mann is a “Gentlemen, start your engines!” City, Iowa, was the first woman 1947 in Willoughby, Ohio, St. Ohio, Fisher became the young- Wis., is considered the most suc- British racecar driver who competes The voice that rang out with this to qualify and compete in both the James is one of seven women who est woman to compete in the Indy cessful woman in the history of in the Verizon IndyCar Series. She phrase for many years at the In- Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona have qualified for the Indianapolis 500 at age 19 in 2000. In 2001, she American open-wheel racing. In signed to drive for Panther Racing dianapolis Motor Speedway be- 500. At 17, she earned a pilot’s 500. A former secretary and piano became the first woman to run a 2008 she won the Indy Japan 300, in the 2009 Indy Lights and scored longed to Mary Fendrich Hulman, license. After graduating from the teacher, St. James became the first full IndyCar Series schedule. Fisher the only women’s victory in an In- several Top 15 finishes before the who was married to track owner University of Michigan in 1960, she woman to win the Indianapolis became the first 20th-century dyCar Series race. Her third place team closed. In December 2009, af- Anton “Tony” Hulman. A business- worked as an aerospace engineer, 500 Rookie of the Year award in female driver to drive a Formula in the 2009 Indy 500 is the highest ter deciding to remain in Indianap- man from Terre Haute, Hulman then began racing in 1963 on the 1992. She has 11 CART and five One car when testing in 2002 at the finish ever by a woman at IMS. She olis and find another team, Mann bought IMS in 1945 and reopened SCCA circuit. She began racing Indy Racing League starts on her IMS. In 2003, she set the record as competed in the series from 2005 to joined Sam Schmidt Motorsports the course after a four-year hiatus on a full-time basis in 1972. In the resume. St. James holds 31 speed the fastest woman to qualify for the 2011. In 2012, she competed in the for the 2010 Indy Lights series. In during World War II. Mary became 1976 World 600, Guthrie became records and was the first woman Indy 500 with a four-lap average of NASCAR Nationwide Series and 2010, she became the first female chairman of the Speedway board the first woman to compete in a to drive faster than 200 miles per 229.439 mph. She has won the Most occasionally in the NASCAR Sprint pole sitter for a race at the India- when Tony died in 1977. In 1986, NASCAR Winston Cup superspeed- hour on a closed course, hitting 225. Popular Driver award three consec- Cup Series. In 2005, she was named napolis Motor Speedway in the Indy she made Forbes magazine’s list of way race and went on to drive in After retiring from IndyCar racing utive times (2001-2003) in the Indy- the Rookie of the Year at the Indy Lights Freedom 100. In 2011, Mann the 400 richest people in America four more races that season. In in 2001, she organized the Lyn St. Car Series and holds the record by 500 and the IndyCar Series season. qualified 32nd in the Indy 500, the with a reported worth of $180 mil- 1977, Guthrie competed in her first James Foundation to educate wom- a female in the history of the Indy In the 2006 Indy 500, Patrick start- first British woman ever to qualify lion. Her family’s charitable contri- Indy 500 and finished 29th. She en race-car drivers. She also runs 500 with nine starts. She estab- ed eighth and finished eighth, and for the race, where she finished in butions over the years include $3.5 drove in two more Indy 500s, finish- an auto-parts company and serves lished her own racing team in 2008. in 2009 she was third behind Helio 20th place. In 2013, Mann finished million to the Indianapolis Museum ing ninth in 1978. Guthrie com- as a motor-sports commentator for She retired in 2010 and wrote “99 Castroneves and Dan Wheldon. In 30th at Indy, and in 2014, she fin- of Art; $2 million to Indiana State peted in 11 IndyCar events overall. several TV networks. St. James is Things Women Wish They Knew 2011, Patrick announced that she ished 24th for Dale Coyne Racing. University, Tony Hulman’s alma The widow of airline pilot Warren the author of “Lyn St. James: An Before Getting Behind the Wheel of would focus on NASCAR and cur- In 2015, she qualified 25th at Indy mater; and $1.1 million to Saint Levine, she is now retired and has Incredible Journey” (LSJ Press) and Their Dream Job” (Beaufort Books). rently is driving for Stewart-Haas and finished in 22nd place. She also Mary-of-the-Woods College near written her autobiography, “Janet is a motivational speaker. She lives She also is a motivational speaker. Racing. is a commentator for IndyCar Radio Terre Haute to establish the Mari Guthrie: A Life at Full Throttle” in Phoenix. She and her husband, Andy O’Gara, on the IndyCar Series and Indy Hulman George School of Equine (Sports Classic Books). She lives in own and operate Speedway Indoor Lights Series. Mann is married Studies. Mari, their daughter, still Colorado. Karting in Speedway. They live in to American race engineer Robert takes part in IMS events. At the Beech Grove, Ind. Gue. They live in Indianapolis. 1978 Indy 500, Mary took over Tony’s traditional role, delivering for the first time the famous call of “Gentlemen, start your engines!” She would continue to give the command (with few exceptions, when Mari delivered it) through By Rita Rose 1996. Mary Hulman died in 1998 Freelance Writer at age 93.

4 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 5 Motor Memories in May Indy TOPICS 20 HOUSING 25 BOOMERS@WORK My first experience with “I know you’re a big BOOMER Downsizing Doesn’t Have to be For the best years of your life Passport to Employment the Indianapolis 500 was race fan . . . would you Overwhelming in 1982 when Dick Wolfsie talk to me on camera 26 APPEARANCE Publisher and I took our program, about it?” 21 TRAVEL Botox – It’s Not Just for Wrinkles Mary Pat McKee “Indianapolis Afternoon” “Ohh no . . . no . . . Summer Getaways in Fort Wayne Anymore! on WISH TV, to IMS for a sorry, sorry.” Editor “live” show. That was 34 And he smiled and 22 LEGAL 27 COOKING Ann C. Smith Organization Is Key in Estate Time for Romaine years ago, and the track briskly walked away. Planning still retains its glory and James was a pretty Writers 28 PETS grandeur. private guy, and his 500 Shannon Cagle 23 SOCIAL SECURITY All about Pet Allergies So with the 100th run- trips were his personal New Social Security Law Is Audrey Coots ning of the 500, what are pleasures. I understand, Passed 29 GARDENING Carol Dixon your memories? Mine in- James. It was wonderful HOW HARD CAN IT BE Terri Horvath volve the visiting celebri- to have known you! 24 HEALTH Brenda Johnson ties who crossed our paths. Dare I forget my man, Sprng in Your Step Helena Lil Morgan Freeman? Over David Joe Ondo Jr. the years, I’ve talked RitaSTAFF Rose with him a zillion times Patty Spitler Patty & Dick at the track (photo for movie roles. But in

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Use of articles, artwork, and photography is prohibited unless 6 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 arrangements have been made with the publisher. May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 7 Bicentennial Coincides Speedway Track Hike, Daytrip & Celebrate with “500” Centennial as Proving Ground the Bicentennial Indiana’s automotive history In many ways, the transporta- ana crisscrossing the area carrying owes a huge debt to the founding Spring has sprung and now it’s Youth and Education: From tion industry drove a large part of passengers and cargo. of the Indianapolis Motor Speed- time to enjoy the Bicentennial out- art to agriculture, there are Indiana’s development. River traffic To examine railroad history way. Originally the track was doors! In May and June, there are so many things to learn about brought in many of the earliest further, travel to the Indiana conceived as a proving ground for so many exciting events celebrating Indiana! settlers. Railroads furthered the Transportation Museum, also in American automobile manufac- all four Bicentennial pillars: youth migration west into the state. The Noblesville. Here, displays and turing. In fact, the Speedway’s and education, community involve- automobile industry provided, and interpretative signage help visi- promise lured a few automakers, ment, nature conservation and scale, blooming quilt gardens still does, jobs for thousands of Hoo- tors understand a bit more about such as Duesenberg, to locate historical celebration. Find an event and oversized quilt art murals. siers. These are just three examples railway travel. But, the major draw headquarters in the Indianapo- near you and start celebrating! Visit it during daylight hours lis area. Once that idea took from May 30 until October 1. of how the evolution of transporta- is the reconditioned engines and Nature Conservation: Get tion affected Indiana. railcars. hold, the second phase involving · Celebrate the Bicentennial at events, including the Indianapo- outside and enjoy the many A glimpse of this history is the On weekends, you have the op- beautiful parks in Indiana! home with a blue and gold floral goal of the art exhibit 200 Years of portunity to feel the rails humming lis 500 Mile Race, started churn- tribute to Indiana’s flag. The Hoosier Transpor- beneath your ing. Over time, the race became Garden Club of Indiana will tation, May 2-28, feet and hear the the dominant attraction. But, promote statewide flower at the Nickel horns trumpet- auto-related manufacturers con- plantings of our colors. Visit tinued using the Speedway to test · Indiana at 200: Clifford the Big Plate Arts gallery ing the train’s Red Dog. Visit the Carmel Clay www.gardenclubofindiana.org. in Noblesville. passage. Sev- their products for many years. Public Library on May 2 or 3 · Strawberry Festival: The annu- “The story of eral trips around for songs, rhymes and stories. al event is Bicentennial-themed transportation Hamilton County Tickets are required, so call the this year with more than 100 parallels the are planned along children’s desk at 844-3363. vendors. Come out and celebrate changing word the 34 miles of this free event June 10-12! that is Indiana,” the former Nickel · Indiana in 200 objects: The Indi- said Ailithir Mc- Plate track. Climb ana State Museum and Historic Historical Celebration: Include Gill, gallery direc- Cord automobiles were manufactured aboard the Hoo- · Hike the Bluebird Trail, Turkey Sites will showcase 200 objects the whole family in learning tor. She added in Indiana 1929-32 and 1936-37. sierland for a trip Run State Park: Gather at the of significance to Indiana’s Indiana history! that with 2016 ©Dennis E. Horvath) between Fishers Turkey Run nature center on natural and cultural history. May 1 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. · B&O Bicycle Tour: On June being the state’s bicentennial year and Noblesville. Or, take the Morse Community Involvement: You can open and check bluebird 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and marking the 100th running of Lake Dinner Train for a meal in one Spring and summer are festival boxes for nests, eggs and babies come along on the 24th Annual the Indianapolis 500, “the show is a of Noblesville’s, Fishers’ or Cicero’s months in Indiana. Go enjoy during an easy hike. B&O Bicycle Tour. It winds its perfect fit.” restaurants. Then on Sundays, a your favorite festival, or try way through Hendricks County, The exhibit invites viewers to con- caboose and open car ride takes · Clifty Falls Arts in the Parks: a new one! crossing the future B&O Trail template Indiana’s history related passengers around the Noblesville On Saturday, May 28, painter several times. You can choose to transportation. A photo of styl- area. Tamara Dubin Brown will set from 10-, 25-, 45- or 62-mile ish automotive chrome and glossy Visitors to the museum and those up her easel at several locations loops. After the ride, stick paint, for example, might remind interested in the train rides should with painting demonstrations. around for lunch and live music. you of Indiana’s auto makers, such call 773-600 or write [email protected] as Duesenberg and Stutz, who for hours and ticket information. · Shifting Sand Documentary: · Celebration of the Legacy created some of the world’s most The museum and the Nickel Plate The Indiana Dunes State Park and Writings of famous war unforgettable designs. A sculpture Arts exhibit allow you to briefly will host a documentary on correspondent, Hoosier Ernie related to airplanes might help us transport yourself through 200 June 18 at 11 a.m. in the park’s Pyle: Starting May 1 at 10 a.m., remember that Indiana was there years of Indiana’s transportation nature center. the Ernie Pyle World War II at the beginning of the air indus- history. · 1916 Price Rollback: Visit one Museum in Dana will feature –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– try as the birthplace of Wilbur of Indiana’s 32 state parks his beautifully restored 1900 An Indianapolis-made Premier Wright, who is credited along with · Elkhart County Quilt Gardens: birthplace farm home and two served as the pace car for the June 4-5 and you’ll pay what his brother with the first manned Elkhart County’s Quilt Gardens, original Quonset huts housing By Terri Horvath 1916 race. (Photo courtesy of the Hoosiers did in 1916 — 10 cents powered flight. A painting reflect- http://www.quiltgardens.com, is state-of-the-art exhibits Freelance Writer Indianapolis Motor Speedway) per person. ing the railroad? Think about the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the nation’s first-ever spring-to- highlighting Pyle’s columns. hundreds of miles of track in Indi- fall annual attraction of large-

8 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 9 Helping Hands For Freedom

Since 2008, Helping Hands For “I saw a void. None of the families of Freedom has been helping military the fallen or the wounded was being families across Indiana and the na- helped, so I got the idea of starting my tion dealing with death, deployment own 501c3 nonprofit organization and and loss. did it with Rodney Smith as a co-found- The non-profit organization is the er, and here we are,” Shannon said. brainchild of Fairland, Indiana, Since 2008, Helping Hands For Free- resident and retired Army Staff Sgt. dom has helped military families with Patrick Shannon, who co-founded emergency assistance, along with pro- Helping Hands For Freedom with for- viding mentorship and life enrichment mer University of Nebraska and NFL opportunities for military children. standout, Rodney Smith. However, 2016 will see the largest The organization was created as a result of Shannon’s undertaking for the organization as David Roth, its time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Chairman of the Board and an Indianapolis Metropoli- where he recovered from injuries sustained in a mortar tan Police Department detective, and Kevin Winton, a attack in 2006 in Iraq. volunteer for Helping Hands For Freedom and a 20- “Being injured at Walter Reed for six months was plus year teacher at Beech Grove Middle School, will very eye-opening. You see others struggle and you live leave Atlantic City for the first steps of a 3,091-mile through your own struggles. I wanted to change and walk across America. impact that,” said Shannon, who received two Purple Route For The Brave is the name of the journey, Heart awards and a Bronze Star. which began April 28 in Atlantic City and will end Shannon heard a constant theme talking with fellow Aug. 26 in San Francisco. The route takes them along soldiers: the family was often forgotten. historic U.S. 40 through Indianapolis. The goal is to raise enough funds to construct a #HouseofHealing and PTSD Center for military families and Gold Star families.

“With Integrity House of Healing rendering For Roth, the mission is a personal one, as his stepson Since 1966” just wrapped up his fifth deployment in the U.S. Navy. “I am willing to walk or die on this one, and it demon- strates all that is great about America,” Roth said. For Winton, the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy is his driving force. “The volunteer work for the program has gone from volunteering at minor events to walking 3,091 miles. Besides the legacy of your children, there are rare opportunities for you to participate in an event that has a lasting impact on those you may never meet,” Winton said. Inspiring Health For more information, to get involved or donate, visit www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org and 96th & N. Keystone www.routeforthebrave.org. 10 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 11 100th Running What Perhaps Community Celebrations Calendar You Didn’t Know About The 500 FIRST WEEK OF MAY • 500 Festival Breakfast at the Wednesday, May 4th Brickyard, presented by Midwestern • 500 Festival Kickoff to May on Engineers, Inc. Monument Circle • Racing through the Decades on You probably already know that lis 500. Ray Harroun was the first was commissioned in 1935 by the Friday, May 6th Main Street Speedway the Indianapolis 500 is a big deal. winner, with an average speed of 75 Borg-Warner Automotive Company. • Front Porch Party Kickoff at Harrison • IMS Night at Indy Eleven Game The atmosphere, excitement and ac- mph. The traditional sight of the win- Center for the Arts tion are almost as important as the The 33-car field resulted from a ner drinking milk was established Sunday, May 22nd • First Friday & People’s 500 Launch at • Indianapolis 500 Armed Forces Pole race itself. Read on for some inter- mandate that no more than this by three-time winner Louis Meyer, Big Car Day esting facts and history… number of cars could safely drive who favored buttermilk to refresh …About the Track the track at a time. Forty drivers himself and was captured on film • IMS Night at Indianapolis Indians • Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Reunion at Construction of the track, be- were present at take-off in 1911, doing just that after winning the Game IMS Hall of Fame Museum ginning in 1909, took 500 skilled but four years later, the new limit Indy 500 in 1936. Saturday, May 7th workers and 300 mules to com- was imposed. • OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon plete, using stomped-down gravel, A $10,000 purse was awarded to FOURTH WEEK OF MAY limestone, tar and oil, and crushed the winner of the first race, an ex- • Rev Presented by Fifth Third Bank Thursday, May 26th stone to painstakingly reshape the citing sum in 1911. For reference, • Historic Gasoline Alley at IMS land. a gallon of gas was approximately Friday, May 27th The Yard of Bricks was laid in 6 cents. SECOND WEEK OF MAY • Miller Lite Carb Day Featuring 1909, part of the original construc- The average 100 mph barrier was Thursday, May 12th Journey at IMS tion of the track. Each of the 3.2 Associatedbroken Press in photo1925 by winner Pete De- • Angie’s List Grand Prix Practice Day • Historic Gasoline Alley at IMS million bricks used weighed just paolo. Then, in 1927, Eddie Ricken- under 10 pounds. This feat took backer purchased the speedway for Friday, May 13th • 500 Festival Memorial Service, • Angie’s List Grand Prix Qualification presented by Rolls-Royce 63 days to complete. Various parts $750,000, or about $10,220,302 in Day of the track were patched over 2016 money. • Speedway Rockin’ on Main • Festival on Main Street Speedway the years, and by 1938, nearly the World War II left the speed- • Steak ‘n Shake Carb Night Burger entire track was paved over with way in disrepair, and ownership Saturday, May 14th Bash at Pan Am Plaza asphalt, the exception being the changed hands. The new owner, • Angie’s List Grand Prix Race Day Saturday, May 28th middle section of the front straight- Tony Hulman, purchased the prop- • Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day & • Legends Day Featuring Blake away. By 1961, the remaining erty in 1945 for $750,000, which is Rookie Run Shelton Presented by Firestone at bricks were covered, all except for about $9,879,625 in 2016 currency. IMS the 36-inch strip at the finish line, The race was suspended in 1942. It • Historic Gasoline Alley at IMS which is made up of the original resumed in 1946 with an outpour- THIRD WEEK OF MAY • IPL 500 Festival Parade bricks. ing of support from fans and an Thursday, May 19th The Pagoda was originally built in astonishing 57 entries. • KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball • Indy Film Fest Movie Night at IMS 1913, but it was torn down in 1925 Janet Guthrie was the first female Friday, May 20th Sunday, May 29th and rebuilt before the 1926 race. to compete in the Indianapolis 500, • Indianapolis 500 Fast Friday • The 100th Running of the Both were wooden structures, but …About Everything Else You in 1977. Since then, eight other Indianapolis 500 Presented by • Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Reunion at the third Pagoda was made out of Wanted to Know women have competed in the race, PennGrade Motor Oil IMS Hall of Fame Museum glass and steel. Then, in 1998, the Due to World War I, a record most recently, Katherine Legge in • Bike to the 500 from City Market to • Rock IN Roar 500 on Georgia St. current Pagoda was constructed, low number of cars entered the 2012. Legge will be back for the IMS complete with modern technology race in 1916: only 21 drivers. Two 2016 race. Her Grace Autosport Saturday, May 21st and radio broadcast booths. hundred miles were deducted from describes itself as an all-female • Indianapolis 500 Qualification Day MONDAY, MAY 30TH • Indianapolis 500 Victory Celebration …About the Numbers the race, making it only a 300-mile racing team. • Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Reunion at Banquet at the JW Marriott 500 miles - or 200 laps - was cho- event with relatively few specta- (IMS Photos) IMS Hall of Fame Museum sen because track co-founder Carl tors. Later, racing was suspended Fisher wanted an event that would and the field operated temporarily By Audrey Coots last for approximately seven hours. as an airport and repair haven for FOR MORE INFO: 500FESTIVAL.COM/100THRUNNING AND IMS.COM Freelance Writer Speeds of 65-75 mph were the aviators. norm during the 1911 Indianapo- The famous Borg-Warner trophy

12 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 13 Soothe Massage Service Races to Indianapolis Carl Fisher: Soothe, a revolutionary new mas- offered 8 a.m. until midnight every “It’s an affordable luxury every- sage-on-demand service and mobile day of the week, with fixed prices of one deserves to have,” says Kauff- app has raced into town to deliver $99 (60 minute), $139 (90 minute), man. “People love the high-quality The Man Behind the Speedway and “500” five-star, at-home massages. Soothe and $169 (120 minute) per person, service and easy booking, which allows clients to book a same-day regardless of the type of massage allows for both same-day and fu- massage from licensed therapists in selected. ture appointments, plus extended the privacy of their home, office or operating hours. And it’s hassle- hotel room. free because there’s no need to tip Who was the mastermind who cre- time in May of 1911. in 1926, which he called the “Miami “I’m very proud to launch Soothe afterward.” ated the Indianapolis Motor Speed- Fisher was also the motivating Beach of the north.” in my hometown and provide this Clients download the iOS or An- way and the Indianapolis 500 Mile force behind a number of other Fisher also believed that if lo- incredible service to its residents,” droid app (soothe.com/app), then se- Race? high-profile accomplishments. cal, state and federal governments says Soothe founder and tech lect the type of massage, treatment Carl G. Fisher was born Jan. 12, Most notable was the invention of would get involved in building entrepreneur, Merlin Kauffman. length and the therapist’s gender. 1874, in Greensburg, Indiana, just the headlight for the automobile, roads that he would sell more cars, “Our massage therapists deliver Clients who cannot download the 50 miles southeast of Indianapolis. through his company known as because people would have better spa-quality treatments, often at an app can book via soothe.com or It is believed that Carl “Skip” Fish- Prestolite, with his partner James roads to drive on. Thus, Fisher first hour’s notice. Plus, there’s no park- call 800.960.7668 during business er opened the very first automobile Allison. The revenue from Presto- created the Lincoln Highway Asso- ing or traffic to deal with, and when hours. dealership in the country, located in lite allowed Fisher to fulfill his ciation, which in turn led to the cre- it’s over, you’re just steps away In addition to offering massage Indianapolis. As he looked over the vision of building the speedway. In ation of the National Highway As- from a hot bath or your bed.” for individuals and couples, Soothe machines on display on the show- 1913, Fisher and Allison accepted sociation. The first transcontinental The on-demand service offers a offers chair massage services for room floor, he came to the conclu- an offer to sell Prestolite to Union highway was the Lincoln Highway, choice of Swedish, Deep Tissue, corporate and special events. sion that if the builders of these Carbide for $9 million. Fisher used stretching 3,400 miles from Times Sports or Pre-natal massages to sin- cars had a place where they could his proceeds to launch his real Square in New York City to Lincoln gles or couples. Appointments are test their productions at speed and estate ambitions with the purchase Park in San Francisco. The second distance, that they would cre- transcontinental highway was ate better quality cars. With a the Dixie Highway, spanning better product, they could sell 5,400 miles and linking Michi- more cars. Thus, he decided gan and Florida. that he would build a track Fisher was an avid yachts- for the purpose of attracting man, thus the nickname automotive manufacturers “Skip.” He promoted boating who would be willing to pay regattas and ocean fishing to use the facility. Thus was expeditions to his high-end born the Indianapolis Motor clientele off the coast of Speedway, which was incorpo- Florida all the way to Cuba. rated on Feb. 8, 1909. Fisher also used his fleet of The very first race staged yachts to smuggle booze into at the Speedway was a hot and out of Florida during the air balloon race that Fisher era of prohibition. Most of all, himself participated in and Ray Harroun, winner of the Fisher was very philanthropic almost won on June 5, 1909. inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 throughout his life and had The next event was scheduled given away – or lost – most of to be a motorcycle race on Aug. 13, of a swamp and a sandbar in Flor- his fortune by the time he passed 1909. But when the riders showed ida, which he developed into what in 1939 in Miami Beach. His ashes up to find a rock-and-gravel surface became known as Miami Beach. He were interred in the Fisher mau- that was both unstable and dan- developed dredging systems and soleum at Crown Hill on his birth gerous, the race was cancelled. It built custom homes and hotels on date in 1943. was decided to put down brick as a manmade islands in and around firm and durable surface. With the Miami Beach. Fisher then lever- (IMS Photos) surface issue resolved, it was time aged his Miami Beach holdings to to start racing cars, which led to buy the same kind of oceanfront By David Joe Ondo Jr. the creation of the Indianapolis 500 property in Long Island, N.Y., and Contributing Writer Mile Race, to be run for the first set out to develop Montauk Manor 14 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 15 Centennial Race Drives Memories of Speedway Notables

With the 100th running of the The Unser family of racers in- Indianapolis 500 coming up May 29, cludes Bobby and son Bobby Jr., many fans are thinking about their brothers Al, Jerry and Louis, and Memorable moments include now works for racer.com, RACER memories of the Greatest Spectacle nephews Al Jr. and Johnny. His Danny Sullivan’s spin in front of magazine and NBC Sports net- in Racing. Also reminiscing this favorite driver? “Me! I was the best Mario Andretti in the 1985 race and work. His favorite track memories year are the drivers, journalists, in a family filled with pretty darn then Sullivan’s re-pass of Andretti go back to age 8 when his dad took broadcasters and others connected good race drivers. The Unsers won later in the race. “I can still hear him to practice sessions. “As the with the Indianapolis Motor Speed- lots of poles and races. It makes me the roar of the crowd when Danica Novi roared down the straightaway, way. We asked several of them to so proud to have been a part of it.” Patrick took the lead from Dan it rattled all the chairs up in the share their memorable moments, Janet Guthrie, the first woman Wheldon late in the 2005 race. And paddock. I’d never seen or heard favorite drivers and how they will to race in the 500 in 1977, says that I remember the disbelief when J.R. anything like that and it’s all I celebrate this year’s race. putting her car in the field for the Hildebrand hit the wall coming to talked about for the next two days. checkered flag,” he says. The next May, dad took me to the Cavin has already started cel- race except we didn’t have tickets. ebrating the milestone year. “I’ve We parked on a side street, walked spent the past three months visit- across the speedway golf course ing most of the 27 surviving former and stopped about 25 feet from the winners, hearing their stories, backstretch. You could see the driv- seeing their trophies. It’s sitting at ers pretty well back then, sitting Ray Harroun wins the first Indy 500 in 1911. (IMS Archives) Gordon Johncock’s kitchen table up high in their roadsters, and it

track wasn’t in an open-wheel racer and almost all the phone poles had — she made the journey in a Ford images of winning cars on them. We Pinto. In 1976, she came to India- approached the track from the back napolis to be interviewed by Bryant side at 16th and Georgetown, and Heating and Cooling, the long-time it wasn’t like anything I had seen sponsor of her team owner Rolla in my life. It was huge. Of course, it Bobby Unser, shown here in 1981, won three Indy 500s. (IMS Archives) Vollstedt. Roy East, who ran public was populated with all these ghosts relations for Bryant, had arranged reaching back to 1911. It was very Driver Bobby Unser, who won first time is perhaps her favorite the interview. Afterwards, Roy impressive.” the 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981, has memory of the Speedway. “There asked if I’d like to see the track, and This year, as she has in the past, many memories after 19 straight were 80-odd cars entered, includ- of course I said I’d love to. I’ll never Guthrie plans to return to the years in the race. “My 1968 win ing A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti,” forget driving along 16th Street Speedway for autograph sessions stands out. Most drivers will tell ya she recalls. “To be one of the fast- the day before the race. She also that their first win is a big deal in est 33 in qualifying is a moment I’ll will attend the Auto Racing Hall of Indy,” Unser recalls. always remember. “Johnny Ruth- Fame dinner. Curt Cavin with racing team owner Roger Penske, He plans to attend this year’s race. erford was such a gentleman, very Curt Cavin, veteran sportswriter who will drive this year’s pace car. (Mark Lynch Photo) “I don’t want to miss the 100th. generous to my team. He went to a for The Indianapolis Star, has seen I think it’s going to be extremely lot of trouble to follow me through a lot of action at the track. What ex- talking about how great a driver Al was exhilarating to hear the cars special to hundreds of thousands of a couple of turns in practice and I cites him, he says, is the morning of Unser Jr. was. It’s getting life les- as they blasted out of turn 2 and people around the world. I’ve driven was quite astonished at that. After- the race. “It’s seeing IMS fill up, the sons from Bobby Unser and visiting flashed in front of us,” he recalls. several of those old cars and been in ward, he came over to our pit and people enjoying the build-up, the with A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti. “Jim Hurtubise was my first the parades, and every time I go to said, ‘I don’t see anything wrong crews preparing for the race, the Before I became a journalist, Rick racing hero after watching him the Hall of Fame museum and see with her driving but you need to celebrities, the fanfare — all after Mears and Tom Sneva were my defy death in a sprint car at Terre the old cars I just shake my head. stand the right rear wheel up more; spending so much time in anticipa- guys. Andretti is always a terrific Haute and almost breaking the They’ve kept all of that stuff alive it’s tucked under,’ which meant tion for the start of the race. The interview, and Mears is as level- 150 mph barrier at Indy in 1960,” all these years. Our family has won rearranging the rear suspension. I’ll final dose of excitement comes when headed about this sport as anyone.” Miller recalls. “Then he got horribly nine times, which makes it special never forget it.” the balloons are released. It’s time Writer Robin Miller, who also burned at Milwaukee in 1964 and to me.” Guthrie’s first lap around the to race!” used to cover the race for The Star, became one of the fans’ favorites Janet Guthrie was the first female 16 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 qualifier in 1977. (Valvoline Photo) May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 17 because of his pluck. I used to steal seen it from that perspective.” the way around the track. Dur- beer for him at the races at the For Page, naming a favorite driver ing that first lap and hearing Jim state fairgrounds in hopes he would is difficult because “There are too Hurtubise’s Novi going down the remember my face, and in 1968, many to count. One is Rick Mears, back chute, and getting by Parnelli my senior year in high school, he just because he started just after I Jones, was an incredible thrill. let me be a stooge on his IndyCar started anchoring the race on the When I came back with my son team for a week before his regular radio. Our careers kind of paral- Christopher 25 years later, I told crew showed up. I was only 18 and leled one another and we became him to look to the right and slowly looked all of 12, so Herk got me a close friends. Between our friend- turn his head and look all the way Goodyear jacket, stuffed a Mechan- ship and visiting him in the hospi- to Turn One. It was stuffed with ics Laundry rag in my back pocket tal too many times after accidents, I people and he said ‘Oh, wow!’ He’s and told me to keep my head down always felt a special attachment to been in racing since he was a kid Automotive historian Tim Considine. and push his car. him.” and makes high-end motor racing (Carol Stollery Photo) simulators. You can see them at cxcsimulations.com. one of the most competitive in his- “Another memory was in 2005 tory. With seats on the front stretch when I was a consultant for a docu- across from the pits, I remember mentary on Bobby Rahall’s team. standing on my seat and looking Danica Patrick went by Dan Whel- toward Turn 4 to see if Rodger don and the stadium stood up and Ward or Jim Rathmann was lead- screamed. It gave me goosebumps.” ing that particular lap. Rathmann He counts, Parnelli Jones, Johnny eventually won, giving me my first Rutherford, Dan Gurney and A.J. 500 memory,” he says. “In 1992 I She counts the late British driver back to the first IMS race in 1911. Foyt as favorite drivers. “I’m so was the anchor/announcer for the Dan Wheldon as one of her favorite He shares the first day he stepped lucky, he says. “I came from being a IMS radio network. After 190-plus drivers. “Not only was Dan Whel- through the IMS gate: fan to knowing them professionally laps of bitter cold and inclement don an amazing racer but he was as “When I arrived in 1964 it was a as friends. They are great examples weather, the race climaxed with the funny and kind as they come, not mission. When I finally walked in of human beings and I am very closest finish in ‘500’ history. I was Paul Page interviews Roger Penske in 1983. (IMS Photo) only to fans but also the media. He the gate everything started hap- fortunate.” honored to call the finish of that was always so likable and brought pening like magic,” he recalls. “I Hoosier Bob Jenkins, a TV and event, the most memorable moment “Unfortunately, I was a mechani- Laura Steele, former radio DJ at a good spirit to the track,” says wanted to come for years and saved radio sports announcer with NBC in my 33-year broadcast career.” cal moron. I ruined the paint job Q95, has joined the race crowd as Steele. up the money and finally made it, Sports Network, will be back at the Like many journalists, Jenkins be- one day and he fired up. I cut school an Indy 500 contributor at WISH Speedway historian Donald and when I arrived I was just given track this year. Known for his work came friends with several drivers. and came back to cheer him on TV. The media personality was one Davidson, a British boy who such a warm welcome and met all at ABC and ESPN, he was one of “I have never singled out one as when he qualified and he waved me of the first female voices to be heard saved his money to attend the race my heroes. I met a lot of people I the original anchors on ESPN when my favorite. I would consider many over for the qualifying picture. So I on the public address system at the in 1964 and wound up making never expected to and they were all it debuted in 1979, primarily calling who drove in the ’50s and early ’60s, could rest easy that my hero didn’t track. the track his home, has too many so nice to me. I couldn’t believe how IndyCar and NASCAR telecasts. He when I was becoming a race fan, as hate me. Herk embodied what it “I have a funny memory from 2008 memories to count. His detailed friendly everybody was. I have been retired in 2012 but came out of re- my favorites.” was to be a racer back in those that was humbling,” she says. “I knowledge of the racing world goes privileged to know many of the tirement in 2013 for Indy 500 final lethal ‘60s — he was fearless, tal- was working for the team in the ga- drivers, have taken trips with them practice coverage. ented, did things his own way and rage area on a beastly hot race day. and have been to their homes.” This year, he’ll spend the 100th By Rita Rose didn’t have a politically correct bone I got a call saying ‘We need you on Going way back, some people running helping Dave Calabro on Freelance Writer in his body.” the pit road NOW,’ because actress remember Tim Considine from the public address system, “A job Paul Page, currently chief an- Patricia Heaton just showed up and Disney’s “Spin and Marty” serial that I absolutely love and am hon- nouncer for the Indy 500, says his was putting a sponsorship sticker or as one of “My Three Sons.” His ored to have,” he says. favorite track moment was in 1977 on Sarah Fisher’s car. I had to get career morphed into writer, photog- His favorite memories when A.J. Foyt pulled into the win- from the garage to the pit road, and rapher and automotive historian, are from 1960 and ner’s circle in front of the master I was running and sweating, run- with many years spent in the media 1992. “My first control tower. “It was my first race ning and sweating, and I started to room at IMS. He has written three ‘500’ was in 1960 as an anchor, and I realized I had put my makeup on while I was run- sports books and is working on an- when I was 12 just called the first four-time winning. The photographer said, ‘Your other one about Le Mans. and my dad ner. I was watching the celebration lips are BLACK!’ I had put eyeliner “The first year I was there, in brought me. five stories below and had never on my lips!” 1963, you could see almost all The race was

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20 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 21 Organization Is Key in Estate Planning SECURITY SOCIAL New Social Security LEGAL Law Is Passed

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22 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 23 BOOMERS@WORK

Caring for Your Feet Fresh air and warm sunshine … ahhh! Winter is over and spring HEALTHhas arrived! It’s time to get off the couch, put spring in your step, get out of the house and walk! But, before you run out the door, there are things to consider, especially if you have diabetes or other medical conditions that affect your feet. Carrier Corporation’s move from Indiana to Mexico The results of P2E are impressive: nearly 1,200 people Our feet are pretty amazing. In became national news. The 1,400 Carrier employees know have found full-time employment and more than 1,800 comparison to other body parts, their positions are being phased out and that they need people have found “bridge employment” of part-time, feet are relatively small yet they • Keep your skin clean, to prepare for new careers. It usually doesn’t happen that seasonal or temporary work. While P2E has many success have 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 liga- soft, smooth and dry. Rub way; job loss typically happens suddenly. stories of Boomers who have revitalized their careers, it ments, 19 muscles and numerous a thin coat of skin lotion over Shoes are vitally important to When Dick Rea learned the position he held for nearly welcomes job seekers of all ages, career levels and career tendons, according to INfootan- the tops and bottoms of your good foot and overall health. Ac- nine years was eliminated in a corporate restructuring, types. P2E also helps the underemployed find better jobs dankle.com. More fascinating facts feet, but not between your cording to the American Podiatric it was a shock. As a long-time professional in television and through partner resources, the group helps connect are found on Foot.com: During an toes. Moisture between the Medical Association, improper foot broadcasting and corporate communications, he was confi- job seekers with services from food pantries and interview dent about updating his resume and cover letter. Rea also clothes to medical and dental services. average day of walking, forces on toes is an incubator for bac- care during exercise is a contribut- had Indianapolis’ secret weapon for job search: Passport Earle Hart, the energetic 73-year-old director and our feet equal a fully loaded ce- teria, which is dangerous in ing factor to more than 300 foot ail- ments. Wow! That’s 300 more rea- to Employment (P2E). “My job was eliminated on June 25 founder of P2E, says, “The first question I get is how ment truck. The average person the event of a cut on the foot and on June 30, I was front and center at P2E, listening much it costs to join?” And then he tells them that P2E is sons to take care of our feet! Each walks 115,000 miles in a lifetime. or toe. to Earle Hart and his team of volunteers,” says Rea. free to a point. “Your fee is required when you find a job: Sweat glands in the feet produce • Trim your toenails type of sport, including walking, re- P2E meets on every Monday 7-9 p.m. in the Church at bring cookies for Monday evening’s meeting and share half a pint of perspiration daily straight across and file the quires its own style of shoe because the Crossing, 9111 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Its goal your job-search success story,” laughs Hart. Participants and those 26 bones are one-quarter edges. If you have diffi- feet perform different actions based is to help the unemployed overcome their obstacles and do not need to be members of Church at the Crossing to of all the bones in our body! These culty seeing your toenails, on the sport. In addition, INfootan- meet their needs. attend P2E. facts illustrate the importance of have your nails trimmed dankle.com shares that there are Hart and the dozen volunteers who comprise the P2E INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR our feet, so there is a great need to by a podiatrist. Safety first! three basic foot types that decide “staff” use their career experience to help others. Like keep them in good condition. Cuts open the door to serious the appropriate shoe type: Hart, many are retired executives, although the staff How do we give our feet the care infection. • Pronators: people with rela- includes former entrepreneurs and hiring managers along they deserve? The American Diabe- • Keep blood flowing to tively flat feet which cause with others active in tes Association offers these tips: your feet. Put your feet up the ankles to roll inward the workforce. • Take care of your diabe- when sitting. Wiggle your • Supinators: people with high In addition to the Monday night meetings that draw 40- 60 people, there are workshops on a variety of job search tes to avoid serious compli- toes and move your ankles arches who may experience topics, guest speakers and accountability groups meeting up and down for five min- too much weight on the out- cations due to high blood during the week across the city to accommodate people sides of the feet glucose. utes, two or three times a closer to home. • Normal: these folks can wear • Check your feet every day. Don’t cross your legs for Hart offers special career advice to Boomers. “I remind day. Look for red spots, cuts, long periods of time. any type of walking shoe Music Camps Boomers of the three things,” says Hart. The first is that swelling, callouses and blis- • Wear shoes and socks at It takes a trained eye to deter- you have to make your job search about the hiring man- ters. If you have diabetes, see all times. Never walk bare- mine your foot type and determine ager, not yourself. The second is that the resume is an a podiatrist for treatment. foot. An unknown cut to the the best style for your feet. Many Entering the following grades in Fall 2016: application for an interview, not a job. Third is to use the foot is an opening for infec- athletic shoe stores have trained • 3rd-8th Grade • 1st & 2nd Grade-NEW! exact language in the job posting in your cover letter or tion. Wear comfortable shoes personnel or a podiatrist or ortho- Two Camps Available—1 week each with culminating performances resume. His number one piece of advice for Boomers in that fit well and protect your pedist can also evaluate your feet. the job market is about attitude. “People over 55 believe Tuition: Regular Rate: $185 All Day session, $95 Morning only session feet. Make sure the lining is Here’s to spring and taking steps the myth that due to age no one will hire them,” says smooth. Be sure your socks to improve health. I hope to see you June Camp: June 13-17, 2016 Hart. At P2E, that myth is busted almost every Monday. do not rub and cause blisters. on the trails! n July Camp: July 25-29, 2016 What happened to Dick Rea? It took longer than he expected; however, his new job was well worth the time investment. He brought cookies to the Monday P2E meet- To learn more or enroll: n www.icchoir.org/summer • 317.940.9640 ing and shared his job search success. By Carol Dixon Regional Director, Community Health Strategies Sponsored in part by American Diabetes Association By Brenda Johnson Financial Assistance is Available! Work, Careers and Jobs @ 40+ 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis Contact Lauren Southard 317-940-8065 or [email protected] 317-250-3366 Photos courtesy of Foot & Ankle Institute 317-352-9226 | [email protected] [email protected] www.workinglater.blogspot.com 24 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 25 COOKING

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The FDA has pub- It is a good idea to get out of the rut and 1 head romaine salad lion procedures performed each use by some researchers lished a Consumer Alert to start experimenting with different types of APPEARANCEyear, according to figures from the let people know that there salad greens! 1 quartered hard-boiled egg American Society of Aesthetic Plas- If you decide to try Botox to treat can be problems with effi- Green leaf, red leaf, butterhead and iceberg 1 quartered tomato tic Surgery. facial wrinkling, here are some tips cacy and possible contami- are just a few common types of lettuce avail- 70 grams cold cooked French beans able at most markets. However, in terms Botox is commonly used to treat that I share with my patients: nation when people are 3 tablespoons lemon juice to marinate of nutrient density, none is healthier than facial wrinkling - the forehead • For the first four hours treated with these cheaper Vinaigrette romaine - sturdy salad green with crisp, up- “frown lines” and the deep creases after treatment, frown and “imitations.” 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or “eleven” lines that develop be- squint - move those mus- • And finally, be sure that right leaves that form a loaf-shaped head. 2 tablespoons olive oil tween the eyebrows. Botox is also cles you want to “turn off.” the person treating you is By starting your meal with a salad made used to help eliminate the “crow’s Research has shown that properly trained and quali- of romaine lettuce, you will be sure to add a little bit of lemon juice feet” and fine wrinkles under the the medication is absorbed fied – just because they not only a variety of textures and flavors to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard eyes and, in some cases, is used more effectively into mus- have an “M.D.” or “D.O.” the meal but also an enormous amount of salt and pepper to taste to help lessen the deep creases in cles that are moving behind their name does not nutritional value. Most of the domestic U.S. the upper lip and those unsightly • You can reduce your mean they have the knowl- harvest of romaine lettuce and other salad In blender or food processor, combine cress and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. “bands” or “cords” in the neck. Its chance of bruising after edge or expertise you are greens comes from California and is available throughout the year. popularity continues to increase treatments by being off as- looking for. n Add remaining ingredients and process until blended. Romaine lettuce is a great source of vita- dramatically because treatment is pirin or aspirin-containing Drizzle over pasta, risotto, fish, meat or eggs, or use as a spread. a quick office procedure, there is medications for at least min C, with one ounce providing 11 percent literally no “down time” and results five days before treatment. of the daily value of this important nutrient. typically last four months. Also, stop taking herbs and Aside from boosting immune system, vita- But Botox is not being used just vitamin compounds that min C helps to keep skin, bones and teeth to treat wrinkles anymore. There start with the letter “g” — By William Beeson, MD strong. These beneficial effects are linked to CHICKEN CASSEROLE also some other interesting uses for garlic, gingko, ginseng — 317-846-0846 its strong antioxidant properties as well as WITH ROMAINE LETTUCE Botox that you might not be aware as they can affect how your www.Beeson.com its role in collagen synthesis, helping to keep This easy chicken casserole is perfect for of: platelets work or cause the heart and overall cardiovascular system a family mid-week meal, or just as good • Treating migraine head- additional bruising. healthy. To boost the antioxidant properties when entertaining: aches (some studies show of vitamin C, be sure to sprinkle some vita- 100 milligrams chicken stock that Botox can be effec- min E-rich oil (such as avocado oil or olive 1.5 liter cold water tive in up to 64 percent of oil) on romaine salad. 4 free range chicken thighs, skinned Romaine is also supercharged with vitamin cases) 2 topped carrots • Reducing excessive sweat- K, with one ounce providing a whopping 36 percent of its daily value helping to reduce 5 miniature potatoes, halved ing of the hands and 2 romaine lettuce hearts, quartered underarm perspiration, the risk of atherosclerosis by directing di- 100 grams pack popped fresh garden peas which for some people can etary calcium into the bone and preventing ruin clothes and be an odor its build-up in the arteries. 2 spring onions, thinly sliced problem Eating just one ounce of fresh romaine let- 2 tablespoons light thickened cream • Helping to reduce the red- tuce also supplies your body with 49 percent 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill ness, skin irritation, and of the daily value of pro-vitamin A which blocked oil glands that can helps protect eye health. Place the stock, water and chicken in a large saucepan and bring develop in some adults (Ro- Romaine lettuce is not only full of vitamins to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the carrots and potatoes. Simmer for a further 15 minutes until the vegetables sacea), according to recent but also a perfect ingredient for delicious are almost cooked through. studies recipes. Visit loveinlions.com/recipes to find out Add the lettuce, peas and spring onions. Cover and cook for a more. n further 4-5 minutes until the peas are tender and the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat. Stir through the light-thickened cream and dill. Ladle into large soup bowls and serve. Bon appetit! By Helena Lil Freelance Writer

26 Indy Boomer May-June 2016 May-June 2016 Indy Boomer 27 GARDENING

All about Pet Allergies HOW HARD (As an aside, I will never the standard offenders: annual ge- PETS forget the new gardener raniums, marigolds, old-fashioned CAN IT BE? who thought I was making a petunias (ugh, sticky to boot) and Allergies? Yes, cats and dogs can have allergic prob- Grateful Dead reference and the like. This year, the companies lems, just like humans. The most common symptom was slightly aghast when I that trot out beautiful annuals to associated with allergies is itching of the skin, either told him that’s what we call box stores and local vendors alike localized (single area) or generalized (entire body). pulling dead blooms from a have lengthy lists of flowers that Your cat or dog may experience excessive licking, plant.) My available garden- need minimal deadheading or are chewing of the skin, recurrent ear problems, hair ing area is pretty expansive. actually considered “self-cleaning.” loss, or changes in the skin (pigmentation, sores, red- When I looked at it 20 years Gardeners often think of peren- ness or odor). ago, before I had two children nials as the “easy” plants because In some cases, symptoms can involve the respira- and a need to sleep at least they are kind enough to grow back tory system, with coughing, sneezing and wheezing. until 6:00 a.m., I was un- year after year. However, even Sometimes there is runny discharge from the eyes or is only part of the solution. Often the pet needs to daunted. Now that I’m over those can have significant main- nose. In other cases, the allergic symptoms affect the receive treatment for the body’s immune response as 50, I think hard about plants, tenance schedules. Ornamental digestive system, resulting in vomiting or diarrhea. well. Contact allergy is the least common type of al- placement and especially grasses die out in the center and Tendencies for allergic disease can even be inherited. lergic reaction in pets and results from direct contact weeding and watering. In the Midwest region, we are known for having lots with the offending allergen. need to be divided, and the phrase of allergens and allergenic disease. Food may also be a trigger for allergies. Believe it or But a little consideration “rose garden” makes me wince. Be can keep the drudgery to a sure to ask about perennials’ long- What triggers the allergic reaction? Exposure to com- not, pets can be allergic or sensitive to foodstuffs they Maybe you’re a down-and-dirty minimum. For instance, if term growth habits and take a look mon allergens including pollens, mold spores and dust consume on a routine basis. There is no specific test gardener at heart. Or maybe you weeding is the bane of your garden- at updated varieties. mites create the initial immune response which can for food allergy. Rather, we try to identify the offend- just like looking at nice flowers. ing existence, plant not only flow- then be worsened by the self-trauma and scratching of ing component and remove it from the diet. Often- And if you’re not much for the Either way, it might be time to ers but vegetables in containers. the pet. Topical parasites, like fleas, can also trigger times this is accomplished through an elimination diet outdoors but just enjoy a pretty rethink “the plan.” You may still get the occasional an allergic response. Treating the pet for the parasite trial. Solving food hypersensitivity is not as simple view, remember: a window box can weed, but it’ll be much easier – and as changing the bag of food you feed. The big media You know, THE PLAN. The plan be a lovely thing. n gratifying – to pluck out. Placing hype now lies in grain-free formulations which, un- you start developing in your head a layer of mulch on the soil in the fortunately for most pets, are not successful since we weeks, months, maybe even years container keeps weeds down and know that the protein components in the food (not the (backyard wedding, anyone?) in prevents soil from being blown out grains) seem to trigger most food sensitivities. advance of that last Indiana frost by wind or splattered out by rain. Many treatments exist to counter allergies. Some date when you can put those ten- are over-the-counter types such as fish oils, antihis- der plants out without fear of find- Purchase annual flowers that By Shannon Cagle Contributing Writer tamines and medicated shampoo. If the pet has a ing them limp, brown and frozen don’t need deadheading. You know secondary bacterial infection, they may also require the next morning. an antibiotic. Furthermore, we have medicines that In the last issue, I made a not- modify the animal’s immune system. These may in- so-subtle reference to the annuals clude steroids or newer immune modulators (atopica, I buy each spring with the idea of apoquel). Actual testing for specific allergen compo- just how I want them to look at nents can be done by skin or blood sampling as it is my place, only to cast a sad eye on HIDDEN TREASURES with humans. them as they die, leftover in their Once the allergens are detected, the pet can receive plastic flat. Really, my mind has injections or oral treatments that desensitize the exacting spots for each and every pet to those particular allergens. Unfortunately, we marigold, longs to see humming- cannot reliably test for food allergies that way. Your birds zipping and diving around 317.733.8099 Email: [email protected] veterinarian may also elect to send your pet to a pet the red salvia and really does want Web: www.zionsvillepickers.com dermatologist. If your veterinarian suspects an under- to catch each pea pod before it lying health problem, they may recommend further dries on the vine. blood testing or skin biopsy. “No matter how small or large the collection, we recognize But, facing facts means facing quality and will offer you a fair price for your treasures” All pets sometimes itch normally and most do not time constraints and body aches. have a serious health problem, but an accurate di- And truly, as much as I love work- agnosis from your veterinarian can help get your pet WE BUY AND SELL ing in the garden, don’t I deserve COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES back on track. At VCA, we offer same-day appoint- an hour or two to sit back and ments to help your pet get quicker allergy relief. 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