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Wednesday, May 27, 1998 D-8 THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS Grousing cant dull 500 weekend MMfRfinn) back on pain. The Center for Pain Management Naysaylng by a certain sportswrit-er apparently did nothing to dim the brightness of race-time social gatherings in Indy. Guests at all the events I attended were enthusiastic about the 500-Mile Race. Outsiders and insiders alike seem happy with offers we Idlest in techniques, medications and procedures to treat a variety of pain syndromesS Neck Lower Back Pain Arthritis Joint Pain Fibromyalgia Other Pain Syndromes PAIN MANAGEMENT Edward J. Kowlouitz, M.

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Among other things, they say IRL drivers are more accessible to fans than the previous crop. "A Licensed Residential Care Facility" Race-y models Staff Photo Kim Travis WITH MOSTEST: Tomisue and Steve Hilbert hosted some 400 race fans at Conseco's race party, which included fireworks. Before the dinner, Bank One staged its annual Rookie of the Year Award reception. All eight rookies in this year's "500" were recognized, but only one Steve Knapp went home with the $10,000 prize for finishing third). Other parties that were: Steve and Tomisue Hilbert were hosts for the annual Conseco party on the night before the race.

Billy Boat, driver of the car Conseco sponsored, and the car owner, A.J. Foyt, were there, along with special guest John Menard, who fc owns not only the Menards stores, but a competing race team. Emcee Mark Patrick had fun with all of them, of course. The Ritz Charles presented fabulous seafood, dinner and dessert buffets. On their way to the Hilbert home from Conseco headquarters in special buses, the 400 or so guests heard welcomes by Speedway announcer Tom Carnegie and the roar of race cars.

They paused for memento photos as they disembarked, then moved through the race car garage to the pool area. Finally, they were treated to a fireworks extravaganza as fine as NBD Bank's Fourth of July show. About 300 unwound after the race at the Cars of Yesteryear museum of Joe and Marlyne Sexton. The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis catered a New Orleans buffet dinner and Endless Summer played for dancing. Marlyne is a "500" Festival director, and this year's crowd included many princesses and fellow directors.

The Wright Brothers had the Joint jumpin' Friday night at the Far Northside home of Jim and Sherry Many of the city's well-heeled couples choose this 1 "I was surprised and relieved to find that Mom's move to Oakleaf was so easy Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary's annual Friday-before-the-race luncheon and fashion show was a spectacular success once again. The men, women and children of racing families, as well as dignitaries and celebrities, modeled great styles from Jacobson's. The crowd of more than 1,000 jammed the Westin Hotel ballroom, boosting CARA's charity fund. The CARA Children's Fund at Methodist Hospital received a big check, in fact, then Methodist Foundation president Betty Stil-well was honored with the CARA award named for CARA founder Betty Rutherford. CARA member Carol Thompson received its Volunteer of the Year Award.

Loads of celebrities helped with the program, and the honorary chair was race driver Lyn St. James. The Pep Boys Manny, Moe and Jack were there representing Pep Boys' sponsorship Monday night event at the Indiana Convention Center, backing the stage with giant triangles in race flag colors. Giant multicolored floral bouquets spilled over the edge of the stage, with smaller ones in the same colors used on tables. "Voice of the '500'" Bob Jenkins was emcee for the telecast program, which gave each driver a chance to talk.

Highlights were video presentations of past winners, and live appearances by such legends as Paraelli Jones, Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva and Al Unser Sr. Among guests of the Hulman-George family for the dinner were Joan Roosa of Gulfport, widow of astronaut Stuart Roosa, and Nicholas Cole (son of the late president of General Motors, Ed Cole) with wife Molly, of Lockhart, Texas. of the IRL. Former Colts quarterback-turned-race-car-owner Jim Harbaugh and his family got an especially warm welcome. Show-bizzers Florence Henderson and Jim Na-bors hammed it up; but as always, the children stole the show.

Conseco was the presenting sponsor, and its driver pole-sitter Billy Boat proved a popular model too. Glamor for Mary The evening was dedicated to the late chairman emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mary Fendrich Hulman. And that elegant lady would have been proud of this year's 500-Mile Race victory banquet, dubbed "The Spirit of Victory." Barry Doss coordinated the Our comprehensive move-in assistance program at Oakleaf Village makes each resident's move a pleasant experience. If you, or someone you know would like complete information about the services and amenities we offer, call today Tours of our independent and assisted living apartments are available by appointment. Call To Schedule A mmiii ieiisHi mil Fill racey casual party over a big bash like the "500" Festival Ball, which was going on simultaneously at the Indiana Convention Center.

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