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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 5. Section 10 (d) Whenever the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives file with the Supreme Court a written statement suggesting that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the Supreme Court shall meet within forty-eight hours to decide the question and such decision shall be final. Thereafter, whenever the Governor files with the Supreme Court the Governor's written declaration that no inability exists, the Supreme Court shall meet

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NPD, First Merchants help in tough times

FROM THE BACKSHOP Cooper leaving library with lasting legacy David Cooper isn’t retiring as director of the Hamilton East Public Library until March 31, but let us be among the first to ask him to take a bow. He has announced he will be leaving his position, which he has held since 1980, which oversees libraries in Fishers and Noblesville. We believe the public library, among other entities, is central to the vibrancy and development of the community. A well-read community is an intellectually alert one, and Cooper has done his share to ensure that has been the case in Fishers and Noblesville. We hope his retirement years will be as fruitful as have been his public service years. As for a replacement for Cooper, the Library Board is conducting a search. We believe he has set the bar high for his successor. ••• We’re particularly impressed with how quickly and expertly the streets personnel in the community reacted to the approach and landing of last week’s ice storm, the worst we’ve seen here in 25 years. The plans to keep the main thoroughfares and secondary roads open and as free of that aggravating ice as possible were well executed. We had occasion to travel through the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, and it seemed everywhere

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg we looked a key area was being plowed or salted. Those plow operators and their superiors deserve a great deal of appreciation. Had they not been on their game, it could have been so much worse. ••• If you were among the more than 2,000 folks that participated in the official opening of The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, you know full well what that hall (and the theatres in development) will mean to our county and beyond. If you haven’t experienced it, please make a point to do so. It’s stunning.

Commentary By Kevin Kane This wasn’t widely publicized, if at all, but local police departments did a good thing last week in honor of a fallen officer. And some of Noblesville’s finest were in on the action. A funeral service was held last Tuesday at a packed Conseco during which the life of David Moore was celebrated. Moore, an officer with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, was shot on duty late last month and later died as a result of his injuries. The Noblesville Police Department loaned 10 of its officers, including Police Chief Kevin Jowitt, to the IMPD for the day to help cover the north quadrant of Indianapolis. The NPD was one of many Indianapolis-area police departments, including Carmel’s, to offer assistance to IMPD last Tuesday in hopes of allowing any IMPD officer wanting to attend Moore’s funeral to do so. I’m told a lot of time went into preparing for this one-day cop swap, and it was surely a completely different experience for Noblesville’s officers. However, there’s no doubt that the IMPD’s officers will remember this gesture of support for quite some time. Another organization offering help during a difficult situation is First Merchants Bank. A donation account was opened at the bank by Holly’s Hope, Inc., a new charity helping Noblesville High School graduate Holly Jones

Exceptionally optimistic COMMENTARY By Terry Anker Last week, I escaped the winter to abundantly sunny Santa Barbara to participate in a conference as a part of the 100th birthday celebration of Pres. Ronald Reagan. The purpose of the colloquium was to consider Reagan’s changing perspective on a number of topics including liberty, shared prosperity and the U.S. role in the world order. We were assigned to read a number of speeches presented by the “great communicator” and a few additional analyses from academics and pundits, both supportive and critical, of the president. My age allows that many of the remarks I had witnessed live, along with the rest of the world, as they were delivered. But the earlier ones, including those given during the years that he was an active Democrat and leader of the Hollywood union, the Screen Actors’ Guild, were new to me. In 1957, speaking to the graduating class of his alma mater, Eureka College in Illinois, Reagan said, “This is a land of destiny and our

forefathers found their way here by some Divine system of selective service gathered here to fulfill a mission to advance man a further step in his climb from the swamps.” Then in 1964 he called America the “last stand on Earth.” By 1974, in a world tired of guerrilla war in Southeast Asia, he claimed, “Our heritage does set us apart.” Throughout his life as both a private and public man, he believed that America was different; some call it exceptional. Was he onto something or simply chauvinistic? Can we frame our lives as merely striving to escape our sinful and evil selves? Or is it better said to imagine that we are striving towards our innate best and most productive destiny? Perhaps it is “exceptionally” optimistic, but I embrace the latter. Thank you, Mr. President, and Happy Birthday. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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and her family. Jones, 20, was injured in a sledding accident recently at Forest Park in Noblesville. Though she recently came out of a medically induced coma, Jones still has a long road to recovery before her. The donation account is intended to help cover Jones’ medical costs, which could be substantial, and all First Merchants branches in the county are accepting donations to this recently opened fund. Denise Moran, an assistant vice president with First Merchants who worked with Holly’s Hope to start the account, has a personal connection to this situation. She attended NHS with Jones’ mother, Lisa, and has remained a friend of the family. However, the bank has a history of helping with local causes such as this one. Last year, First Merchants had a similar fund for the family of Rick Schoolcraft, the Carmel High School worker who died in May following a lawnmower fire. Moran said each branch is encouraged by the corporate office to be involved in its community. “We live in our communities and care about our communities,” she said. Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

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Consult physicians, not just Current Editor, The “Current” is a fun little newspaper. There is not much news, but it gives some talented folks a chance to express themselves in an entertaining and informative fashion. It is interesting to note how some columnists are able to offend some readers. One has to ask why they keep reading columnists who offend them. I do avoid reading certain columnists, and I do wonder what responsibility the editors assume for “medical advice” that appears in their publication. I am a physician and routinely see folks for elevated liver enzymes found concerning by their family physicians for possible gallbladder or liver disease. It is not unusual at all to find that the person has been on “supplements” and to find that cessation of the supplements leads to resolution of the problem. Before sinking your hard-earned dollars into another herbal panacea, please consider checking out the National Institute of Health’s Web site concerning complimentary medicine (nccan.nih.gov).

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DISPATCHES » Dining A La Heart – The William K. Nasser 20th Annual Dining A La Heart Fundraiser will be held Feb. 27 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests can sample heart-healthy appetizers, entrées and desserts created by 20 Indianapolis area chefs and participate in a raffle and silent auction. The event raises money for The Reviving Hearts Program, which puts automated external defibrillators in high schools. Calling Margie Fougeron at 338-6080 or e-mail to mfougero@ thecaregroup.com for tickets. » Breakfast for Scouting – The 16th annual Noblesville Mayor’s Breakfast for Scouting will be held Feb. 10, beginning with social time at 7 a.m., at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds at 2003 E. Pleasant Street. There is no charge to attend, but all attendees will be asked to make a donation to help fund local Scout programs. County Commissioner Steve Holt, serving as the event chair, will be one of the morning’s featured speakers. RSVP by Friday via e-mail to cculp@ noblesville.in.us or phone to 776-6367. » Charity established for sledding accident victim - Holly's Hope, Inc. is a newly established charity asking for donations to aid Holly Jones, 20, who was recently injured in a sledding accident at Forest Park. An account has been established with First Merchants Bank to accept monetary gifts to aid Holly and her family with medical costs and long-term care. Donations can be mailed to or made at the Noblesville First Merchants branch, 17833 Foundation Drive. » Free financial seminar – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will host a free financial workshop Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. The seminar will focus on important risks that are often overlooked in financial planning and discuss asset allocation, noncorrelated asset classes, and ways to help minimize. RSVP to Joel@goamicus.com.

Wondering if I will ever really retire COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I am so my mother. We have different coloring, sure – she’s more auburn than red and has brown eyes – but we have the same build, the same interests, and very similar personalities. Doo even calls me “Patty” whenever I buy a $100 sweater on sale for $2.89 or put away slightly dirty dishes. (My mom is known for her bargain-finding skills and somewhat sub-par kitchen sanitation standards.) And the older I get, the more like her I become. It’s like having my own crystal ball. So I just don’t know how to feel when I see my mom still working, even though she technically retired in June. She was a public school teacher for 30 years, took a few months off, and is now back on board as a social studies mentor for the county and a student-teacher advisor for the local university. My retired mother is in a classroom somewhere in the city three to four days a week. And my dad’s the same way. He stepped down from the circuit court bench a couple of years ago but continues on as a supposedly “part-time” senior judge, though he’s still in a courtroom almost daily. You’d think after finally reaching the age

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had nothing to do, they’d age 10 years in a matter of weeks and probably kill each other out of sheer boredom. And that certainly wouldn’t earn them any employee of the month awards. Not that it’s all work – Mom and Dad actually leave tomorrow for a three-week cruise around Tahiti – but they certainly are not your typical social security collectors. Hell, they’re still contributing! And to be honest, I’d much rather have my parents busy and productive and fulfilled than have them morph into meddling, bitter, unhappy old people because they no longer feel needed or useful. So I suppose this entire revelation means I need to make peace with the fact that, like my mom, I will never really retire. And that’s probably a good thing, since spending a month in the South Pacific sounds pretty good to me. “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair!” (Did I mention Mom and I adore Broadway? I am so my mother.) Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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where they can kick back and enjoy the grandchildren, my parents would have relished the no schedule, no routine of retirement. But the fact is, they love going to work. More precisely, they love what they do. Dad even told me that after his five-year senior status tenor is complete, he’s going to hang out his shingle and practice law again. He’ll be over 70! And Mom said that this summer, when she doesn’t have any teachers to work with, she’s going to grade AP history exams and hopefully, fingers crossed, work as a gown consultant at the bridal boutique down the street. (That’s something else we have in common – an addiction to TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.” Gotta love Randy!) Huh? Where’s the downtime? Where’s the “I worked for 40 years so I don’t have to now” mentality? And why do I have a sneaky suspicion that I will be the same way? It all boils down to this: My parents are some of those few people who truly have a passion for their careers, and they aren’t going to let a silly little thing like age keep them from pursuing those passions. Plus, working keeps them young. They wake up each morning with a purpose, with the opportunity to engage in the world and make a difference. Without question, if they

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Commentary By Krista Bocko I’m writing this column in the midst of “Icepocalypse” or “Icephoon” or whatever you want to call it, hoping the power stays on long enough to finish this and my other writing deadlines. Hopefully it will be on the way to becoming a distant memory by the time you read this. I’ve gotten some great comments on several of my recent columns, and as always I appreciate and enjoy dialogue with you. One reader wrote in response to my “Six items or less” clothing challenge column two weeks ago that he was disappointed I wasn’t taking part, because, “If anyone can do it you can.” He went on to say, “My niece asked me a few weeks ago why I have the same few pullovers/shirts on every time she sees me. I told her the less I have, the less I have to think about what to put on!” Maybe I will participate after all, but I’ll wimp out and do it in the spring or summer for my own sake, since right now I wear about

six items at once in my c-c-cold house where the thermostat sits at a cool 65 degrees. Another reader said that she is taking on the challenge this month because it’s a short month (good thinking!) and she’ll let me know how it goes. In response to my “foam-free” world dream, a reader commented that the wax-lined paper cups are just as bad, if not worse, than polystyrene cups. I don’t necessarily disagree, which is why the best solution is to bring your own travel mug to the coffee shop. And if you forget your own mug or make an unexpected coffee stop? Most people don’t know this, but Noble Coffee and Starbucks will serve you your drink in a real mug if you ask. That’s so much better than foam or paper cups. Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

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pouring of support has been By Kevin Kane “amazing” so far, adding that the Current in Noblesville group’s Facebook page, “Prayers Friends of Holly Jones are for Holly Jones,” has received a working to help her family durnumber of supportive comments. ing its time of need. Jones recently made some Jones, 20 years old and a progress in her recovery, Franciograduate of Noblesville High si said. As of press time, she was School, was seriously injured in no longer in a medically induced a sledding accident last month. coma but still could not speak or She hit her head while sledding Holly Jones, right, was perform more than minor movedown a hill at Forest Park in injured in a sledding ments. While the family is hopNoblesville and was taken to the accident last month. ing for a full recovery, Franciosi hospital by a LifeLine helicopter. said it’s still too soon to know how quickly, and Jones has remained in the hospital since midto what extent, Jones will recover. January, and with her medical expenses increas“The doctors said it could be up to 18 ing daily, family friends have decided to help. months and even then, she’s looking at lifelong Tricia Franciosi, a longtime friend of Jones’ rehabilitation,” she said. mother Lisa, started Holly’s Hope, Inc soon A donation fund was recently opened at First after the accident, and the charity’s purpose is to Merchants Bank. Contributions to the fund can raise money to help cover Jones’ medical costs. be made at any First Merchants branch, includSeveral more of the family’s friends are helping ing the one at 17833 Foundation Dr. in Nobleswith the charity, as well. ville. Franciosi said any contributions would be “We all decided that we needed to do someappreciated. thing, so I just decided to spearhead it,” Fran“You don’t expect your friends to be going ciosi said. through this after a sledding accident,” she said. The organization has been selling t-shirts and “It could have happened to anybody’s kid – any hosting events, such as a community bowling time, any age.” night, to raise money. Franciosi said the out-

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It’s never too soon to learn the value of good relationships Commentary By Brenda Alexander It’s easy to become creatures of habit. We slip into a life of routine that rarely allows for new experiences. We can easily forget what it’s like to try something new. Having kids, though, is a daily reminder of what it’s like to try new things. This is because kids are insistently and continuously imploring us to explain ourselves. From day one, they observe us, manipulate us, and eventually squeeze us dry of all our knowledge until we declare our limitations with “because I said so, that’s why” or “go ask your father!” Nearly every experience for kids is a firsttime occurrence. All their questioning and pestering helps them learn the ground rules for life. This is all well and fine. It can be chalked up to the natural order of things. But it’s the things kids don’t ask about that really require parental input. Establishing and maintaining good relationships is one such area. The question you need to answer, whether asked or not, is, “When I fight, is anything off limits?” Relationships can be a vehicle for either happiness or misery. Setting ground rules for

your relationships can prevent marital discord and avert sibling rivalry. The trouble is, relationships come with no explicit ground rules. No one blows a whistle when a ground rule is broken. Relationships often operate within a framework of rules that no one actually expressed. But all parties usually know when the rules have been broken. Hence the following interchange: “Honey, what’s wrong?” “Nothing!” Two rules can enhance any relationship. First, never call each other names. This means you never make it personal. You focus on the issue, not finding someone to blame. Second, never threaten the relationship. If you introduce insecurity, there’s little chance your partner will be willing to go through the pain of making things better. Discuss these rules with your spouse and kids and agree to abide by them. Perhaps someday “you only hurt the ones you love” will no longer be a truism. Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@comcast.net.

You’ve never seen this before By Brandie Bohney Current in Noblesville Christy Clinton, the director of The Belfry Theatre’s upcoming production of “Don’t Talk to the Actors,” is a big fan of the play’s bard, Tom Dudzick. Such a fan, in fact, that when she found out about his latest show last year, she contacted him immediately asking to secure a copy to pitch for The Belfry’s current season. “I’m very fond of his writing, and I’ve been watching what he’s been putting out. When I saw this one, I inquired about it, and he actually emailed me a copy of the script pre-publication,” Clinton said. “That’s how I was able to propose it before it was published. So no one else is doing [the show], and I’m pretty excited about that.” Other than merely being the first theatre in the area – perhaps the whole Midwest – to be doing the show, there are other reasons to be excited about “Don’t Talk to the Actors.” The comedy centers around Jerry Przpezniak (played by Neil Eggeson), an unknown playwright discovered quite accidentally and thrust into the madness and pressure of Broadway. “He is a milquetoast hick from upstate New York; it’s kind of the big time for him,” Eggeson said of Jerry. “He’s taken in very quickly.” Jerry’s misadventures include his fiancé’s obsession with one of the actors in the play, the antics of a former lounge-act comedienne

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Historic homes of Noblesville Location: 744 S. 9th St. Owners: Jae and Cathryn Tolliver, since February 2009 Style and history: This two-story vernacular home, built sometime between 1898 and 1905, was occupied as a rental for a number of years. A two-story garage was added in the early 1900s and housed an apartment on the second floor. The home has a staircase with original woodwork, and also has much of its original trim and wide-plank pine floors. When wallpaper was removed, it was discovered that it had been hung in 1905. What are your favorite features? “We like the appeal of clean, modern lines thanks to the previous owners’ renovations. The kitchen cupboards are custom with clear glass display panes, the dining room has a coffered ceiling, and the parlor has built-in bookshelves.” What work have you done on your house? “I found that my color palette tended toward warm and bright, so we’ve painted colors like Martha Stewart Pencil in the kitchen, Summer Field green to bring out the light turquoise tile in the downstairs shower, and Stone Gray to bring out the travertine tile in the upstairs bath. We plan to add a concrete patio, fence and detached garage as time and money permits!” What do you like about this area/neighborhood? “When I was first introduced to Old

Town Noblesville I told my husband, “I would love to live in a place like this.” I loved the quaint, colorful homes and the small-town feel of people taking pride in their renovations.” Carol Ann Schweikert contributed the home research. See www. noblesvillepreservation.com for more information or visit Noblesville Preservation Alliance on Facebook.

Cyclists raise $3,500 for Ronald McDonald House By Jordan Fischer Current in Noblesville In 2010, a group of local cyclists raised $3,500 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities by cycling across Iowa. This year, they hope to donate $5,000. Established in 2006, Hoosiers Gone Wild is a group of eight local professionals who train regularly on rides around Noblesville, Geist and Zionsville. HGW dedicates proceeds from their rides to the benefit Submitted photo of children and families in Hoosiers Gone Wild is a group of eight cyclists who ride through Noblesville, need, and regularly supports among other areas. “We chose the Ronald McDonald House the Central Indiana Bicycle because they needed it, and it’s a great cause,” Association Kucic said. The Ronald McDonald House “We’ve been riding together since the late provides housing for parents, grandparents and 90s,” said member Jeff Kucic, who owns Kucic legal guardians of children who are inpatients or Associates Realty in Geist. “I guess I was the chemotherapy outpatients at Riley Hospital for ringleader. I got a lot of my friends involved Children in Indianapolis. with cycling because it’s such a great sport. It’s a The 2010 sponsors, who received exposure great way to stay in shape, and it’s a lot of fun.” through the group’s bicycle kits, included McIn 2010, HGW rode in the Register’s Annual Donald’s, Equis, and PGP Title Company. Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. The ride is the Hoosiers Gone Wild is currently accepting world’s oldest, longest, and largest bicycling sponsorship funds for the 2011 race. The group event in the world. HGW secured enough hopes to donate $5,000 to the Ronald McDonsponsorship funds to pay off traveling expenses, Advertisement ald House. Interested organizations should uniforms, bike equipment, and most importantcontact Jeff Kucic at 710-5500. ly, $3,500 for the Ronald McDonald House.

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Noblesville’s Street Department employs tactics that keep streets just as safe at half the cost By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville If Noblesville’s Street Department Commissioner, Len Finchum, were to deliver a “State of the Streets” address, his message would be a positive one – especially on the topics of budget and performance. Both were improved last year, he said, when the city took two steps in a different direction. The NSD got away from its traditional, strictly-salt approach and uses creative personnel tactics to get more plows on the streets while still reducing labor costs. The savings, Finchum said, have been substantial. “We’ve spent half of what we spent last year, with a full season’s worth of snow so far,” he said. “And at the same time we’ve been able to give everything a lot more attention with a quicker response and few to no complaint calls. This has been made possible by the use of a brine solution, which helps plows scrape up snow more easily, and a temporary bolstering of manpower when necessary. After diligent research, a switch was made to a salt-brine partnership. Brine is actually a proportioned mix of salt, calcium and water, which is applied to city streets before and during winter storms. This mix has proven to be an easier and equally effective option as salt but at a fraction of the cost. A lane mile of traditional salt costs taxpayers approximately $23. That same lane mile, treated with brine, totals only $5.60. Using brine also saves salt and can be applied early in areas that are difficult to keep clear, such as cul-de-sacs, remaining effective under several inches of snow. As storms approach, brine trucks can put down their mixtures up to 48 hours in advance of the first flakes and work in

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neighborhoods and side streets to get a jump on later plowing – even in temperatures as low as -10 degrees. When snow starts to fall, larger plow trucks move out in 12-hour shifts – salting and plowing primary roads and intersections and focusing on emergency routes. “You can definitely tell a difference between a road that has been brined and one that hasn’t,” said NSD plow driver Dustin Proffitt. “The snow peels right up.” When the city is hit with serious storms, like the ice storm of last week, city employees are plucked from their desks in departments like Parks and Wastewater Len Finchum and plow driver Jonn Russell. and put into plows. With more workers on the payroll in the summer months (mowing requires more manpower than plowing), Finchum must lay some off for the winter season, yet he sometimes needs additional help to fully man the trucks when dicey weather rolls in. Looking to the departments with less-than-busy schedules in colder temperatures, Finchum found capable staff to call on when needed. The change lessens overtime paid to full-time employees and eliminates the need to hire independent plows or maintain more street workers. Only employees with a commercial drivers license can drive the large, red plows. Otherwise, these temporary drivers are limited to plow-equipped pickups, but City Council President Mark Boice said even he and Mayor John Ditslear have driven plows in

NSD driver Jonn Russell offered some snowplow etiquette dos and don’ts, including keeping cars off the streets when two or more inches of snow are expected. Citizendriver interactions also are important, he said. “Give us a break, and be courteous, Russell said. “We are your ally, not your hindrance.” Russell, who admits the work can be stressful and monotonous, added that several people have offered him a “thank you” or two and that the acknowledgement was greatly appreciated. A quick “thumbs-up” is a welcome sight. Other hand gestures, not so much. And for Pete’s sake, don’t honk.

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the past. While Boice and Finchum said they do not know how many other cities in the state are using these tactics, if any, they said these changes are not commonplace. As this second winter with brine and department-borrowing unfolds, Finchum is pleased with the results of both decisions. Though season cost comparisons are difficult, the department saved enough on the first two snows of the season to pay for expanding the brine system, which also has proven effective on city sidewalks. “We’ve had a definite reduction in labor, fuel and in product costs between salt and brine,” said the commissioner of 15 years. “We’ve had more compliments this year than complaints.”

“The money that is saved will affect and help all departments for the city,” Finchum said. “Most of the funds for snow removal come from the general fund account of the city in which all departments share. Therefore, the more money that is saved the more is available for other items or other departments.”

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When people are pulled from other departments following large snow storms, drivers work around the clock. Last week, plows were in action mid-day Monday through Wednesday, consecutively, Boice said.

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with the best time (the Lucas Oil Crusader) TEEN LIFE was deemed the winner. By Jenna Larson One truck was particularly thrilling to Monster trucks are awesome. watch: Bad Habit. The driver wasn’t super Is it weird that I think that? I am a 17-yearskilled or anything, but he managed to drive old girl and all. Am I supposed to like watchup on one of the junked cars accidentally during huge vehicles smash junkers and catch air over dirt ramps? Eh, maybe not, but whatever. ing the race, and he flipped over. Typically, the sight of a mere fender-bender makes me I do anyway. cringe, but monster truck wrecks don’t quite Admit it. Monster trucks are pretty freakin’ have the same effect. cool. Then, it was on to the freestyle half of the Last winter, I found out that the trucks competition. The drivers had free reign to from “Monster Jam” came to Indianapolis. rack up the most points from the judges by I wanted to go so badly, but I couldn’t. Bad performing the sickest tricks they could in 90 timing. seconds. And my boyfriend must’ve remembered At one point, a whole RV was brought onto hearing my complaints because this year, he the track for the massive trucks to demolish. bought tickets for the both of us. Fueling my My favorite, Grave Digger, won this part. strange obsession … he’s a definite keeper. I was pretty thrilled, and the driver put on a So, on Jan. 29, we went to Lucas Oil Stadigreat show, flipping over and all. um and witnessed the flying dirt and mesmerI know some of my friends don’t underizing destruction first-hand. It was incredible. stand. It is, admittedly, a little weird. But leavWatching those huge trucks on TV is one ing that stadium with the smell of dirt lingerthing, but seeing them in person is something ing around me and a smile plastered to my else entirely. They’re big. Like, really big. Reitass aCsuccessnin my book. ethe• night u face marks ally freaking big. And so loud. c s O io Ra Law • EE inat s When Maximum Destruction’s engine • t • m y A revved, I could feel the floor shaking. How AD VII anc cri ecreEA s • s •at e i n Jenna Larson is atjunior great is that? ADigh e A er Titl reg e • D de S • d Noblesville High School e • • P ac ra es R p tMLand Anyway, the night began withGthe enracing s m l g T i for The s oeditor ge ce • R s • ar Ciisvopinions • afaced •F e Mill half of the competition. The A trucks A uit Ch • Stream. n-ccts ag e • ace W ranoff L o D • W c M of n e • Aonews against each other •inFpairs OC io • N ra • an • R on two evand the

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How to make restaurant-style alfredo at home COOKING By Molly Herner Pasta with alfredo sauce is the ultimate comfort food for these remaining cold winter days. Choose your favorite pasta – I like a pasta with ridges that grab and hold the sauce. Alfredo sauce is shockingly easy to make, but can burn easily so keep a close watch. Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. You may email her at odette05@ aol.com.

Recipe Ingredients • 1/2 cup grated parmesean • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella • 1 quart heavy cream • Salt/pepper Directions 1. Boil your pasta until it is al dente, which means it is just underdone. The pasta will continue to cook in the sauce. 2. For sauce: coat a large saucepan with olive oil and pour in the cream. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to med-high and let the cream come to a boil. Continue to boil the pasta for at least five minutes or until it is thick and sticks to the back of a spoon. Next, add both cheeses in and let them melt into the sauce. Add in the drained, cooked pasta and another sprinkle of salt. Toss the pasta with the sauce and turn off the heat under the pan. Let the sauce and pasta meld together for a minute and then serve immediately! This makes a warm, cheesy side dish or a great meal all on its own. You can add chicken, shrimp or even a bit of spicy red pepper flake to add character to your dish.

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Where not to go in 2011 TRAVEL By Tracy Line Is there anything better than a top 10 list? Simply read the title, scan the list and instantly you’ve learned the best of the best and/or the worst of the worst. When it comes to vacations, no one wants the worst. Below are a few places you may want to avoid as you plan your 2011 travels. Top 10 most dangerous cities. According to a 2010 study of FBI statistics, the following are the most dangerous cities in America: 1. St. Louis, MO 2. Camden, NJ 3. Detroit, MI 4. Flint, MI 5. Oakland, CA 6. Richmond, CA 7. Cleveland, OH 8. Compton, CA 9. Gary, IN 10. Birmingham, AL Luckily most of us aren’t dying to rent condo in Camden or Detroit. And while St. Louis has its crime, this city is rich with sites worth seeing – use caution but don’t mark it off your list! Top 10 dirtiest hotels, motels and inns. There’s nothing worse than a dirty hotel room. According to TripAdvisor.com, these are the dirtiest: 1. Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Pigeon Forge, TN 2. Jack London Inn, Oakland, CA

3. Desert Inn Resort, Daytona Beach, FL 4. Hotel Carter, New York, New York 5. Polynesian Beach & Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach, FL 6. Atlantic Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, FL 7. Rodeway Inn, Williamsport, NY 8. Super 8, Estes Park, CO 9. Palm Grove Hotel & Suites, Virginia Beach, VA 10. Econo Lodge, Elizabeth, NJ Top 10 rudest cities. Travel + Leisure readers recently rated these cities as the having the rudest locals in America. It’s interesting to note that the more congested the city, the ruder its population. 1. Los Angeles, CA 2. New York, NY 3. Philadelphia, PA 4. Miami, FL 5. Washington, DC 6. Boston, MA 7. Baltimore, MD 8. Las Vegas, NV 9. Orlando, FL 10. Dallas, TX Tracy Line is a travel agent for Family Vacations in Noblesville, and also a travel writer. Contact her at 317-770-2211, ext 312, or Tracy@familyvacations.com.

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Owner, Great Harvest Bread Co. Where do you like to eat? “Naked Tchopstix.” What do you like to order there? “I like the Maui Roll and the Playboy Roll. The Playboy Roll comes in foil and on fire.” What about the restaurant do you like? “The quality is phenomenal. It’s very fresh. The servers are friendly. They smile. It’s a comfortable environment. Naked Tchopstix 3855 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 569-6444

Great Harvest is, first and foremost, a bakery. But beyond bread, the store offers sweets, sandwiches, soups, catering and coffee. Mike Lubin owns the store with his wife Dia. “All those things together were appealing to me as a business owner.” Lubin said. Located just north of Carmel Drive on Old Meridian Street, Great Harvest is located in a booming area. “We looked at 30 spots for the business. There’s a nice combination of residential, medical and offices in this area.” Lubin said. The store opened in June of last year, bringing a new and unique option to Carmel. “Everything is made from scratch. We mill wheat here in the store daily. That’s what differentiates us. We’re adding a healthy option to the community.” Lubin said. One of the store’s most popular breads is their Honey Whole Wheat version. “Our staple bread is the honey whole wheat. It’s good for everything.” Lubin said. Five simple ingredients go into the 100% whole grain bread: whole wheat flour, honey, yeast, filtered water and salt. Other popular options are Cinnamon Chip, Popeye and Cheddar Garlic breads. Great Harvest is also well-known for its sweets, including scones and cookies. Because only freshly-made bread is sold in the store, two donations of leftover bread and other products are made each week. One goes to Gleaner’s Food Bank and the other goes to Hamilton Village Church in Fishers. The store is located at 12505 Old Meridian Street. Great Harvest is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (317) 575-8800 or visit www.carmelgreatharvest.com.

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DVDs By Chris Lloyd I love the cast of “You Again.” And I enjoyed the slapsticky humor, of which there is plenty. Pretty much everything else about this Disney comedy is take it or leave it, though. Kristen Bell plays Marni, a high-school ugly duckling who got her swan on in her 20s. Now a successful public relations executive, Marni uses the story of her loser days to inspire eager young interns. Disaster strikes when Marni realizes the woman her big brother is marrying is none other than Joanna (Odette Yustman), the girl who tormented her back at Ridgefield High. These flashback scenes are a hoot, due in large part to the convincing physical transformation of button-cute Bell into a nerd with droopy bangs, a face full of brace, and skin erupting with a bounty of zits.

Joanna acts as if she doesn’t even remember their rivalry. Marni, though, is determined to extract an apology for the many wrongs done her. This set-up would be sufficient for most comedies, but “You Again” doubles down by replicating the dilemma one generation upward. Turns out Marni’s mom Gail (Jamie Lee Curtis) had a very similar experience in her school days with Ramona (Sigourney Weaver), who is revealed as Joanna’s aunt. If you can stand the slow stretches, you’ll find an agreeably entertaining family-friendly comedy with a little bite. Movie: C-plus Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVD’s at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. TheFilmYap.com.

COMMENTARY By Jennifer JAcobi Stoneware is microwave safe. I bet most of you reading this did not know that. I get that a lot. However, unless you have a piece with a lid, I wouldn’t recommend sticking a roast on a bar pan and plan on having a lovely piece of meat to serve in 20 minutes. The uncovered pieces like the round stone are a great use in the microwave when reheating pizza and other leftovers, but not so much for cooking meals. Now, the covered pieces are simply amazing when cooking in the microwave. Yes, I said COOKING in the microwave. Because it has a lid, it locks in the juices and seals in the flavor giving you wonderfully steamed veggies, tasty chicken or steak fajitas, and tender pork tenderloin in just 10-15 minutes. There is an easy way to make a scrumptious cake in the fluted stone in just 13 minutes as well. Stoneware does not need to be specially seasoned. That process will naturally occur while you are cooking your foods. It is also one of the simplest cooking pieces to maintain. The cleaning process is a breeze. Simply run hot water over it and scrap off the excess food. The hot water will disinfect the surface.

Since it becomes non-stick after just a few uses there will be not be a “soak and scrub” process needed saving you time and dish-pan hands. Something else that you might not have known is that stoneware is freezer safe, perfect for making your own ice cream mix-ins, buckeyes and other desserts that have a freezing process. The important thing to remember is that stoneware, although very functional and easy to use, is still a stone and can be broken with improper care and use. You want to make sure that all stones that were placed in the freezer are brought to room temperature before placing in the oven. If it changes temperature too quickly, it can cause thermal shock and crack the stone. So make sure to never set it on a hot burner. Hello sister in-law. They are not fragile, just a little temperamental if not treated just as they want to be. A lot like my children. Noblesville resident Jennifer Jacobi is a Pampered Chef Consultant and Director. You may contact her at www.pamperedchef.biz/ jenniferjacobi

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It was an evening of spectacular music and celebration as The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts officially opened with a red-carpet event. Artistic Director Michael Feinstein joined with Broadway and television star Cheyenne Jackson, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, pop icon Dionne Warwick and legendary songwriter Neil Sedaka, performing for a sold-out concert. Dinner and dancing followed the concert, and party goers from the gala and wider community had the chance to hear to a variety of live bands and dance the night away on the stage of The Palladium during the after party Encore Celebration.

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The Diary of Anne Frank

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

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A fledgling playwright and his fiancée are suddenly swept up in the whirlwind of New York’s theatre scene when the playwright’s autobiographical play is optioned for Broadway. This production will be shown at the Belfry Theatre in Noblesville Feb. 11-27. The show is not suitable for children. Show times are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults. For show times or more information, visit www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

Miss Saigon

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will presents the music of the hit Broadway musical, “Miss Saigon,” performed in-concert Feb. 10-12 at 7 p.m., Marian University, (3200 Cold Spring Road). Single tickets are $24 and can be purchased by calling 923-4597.

Fiesta

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fiesta” each weekend from Feb. 11 to 27 - Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. at 329 Gradle Drive in Carmel. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and are non-transferable to different dates for this event. Tickets are $35 (includes the concert, light snacks and beverages). For reservations, call 844-2660.

Goldie, Max and Milk

Can a single mother, an Orthodox Jewish lactation consultant, a crazy ex and a drug dealer make a family? The Phoenix Theatre will present this production through Feb. 27. Tickets are $15 on Thursdays and $25 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ($15 for ages 20 and under). To purchase tickets or get more information, call 635-7529 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

Mickey's Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey's Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Friday – The Bishops Saturday – Whiskey Biscuits

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be performing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020. Friday – Blonde Sonja Saturday – The Bishops

Moon Dog Tavern

The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday – Zanna Doo Saturday – Skeeter McGee

Slippery Noodle Inn

The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com. Thursday – Sarah and the Tall Boys Friday and Saturday – Perry Weber & The DeVilles

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Renowned Broadway actress Ashley Brown returns to Indianapolis to perform many timeless favorites from the Great White Way when she joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Feb. 11-13, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Ticket prices for the Friday 11 a.m. concert are priced from $26-$48 each, with evening concert prices from $20-$75 and special children’s tickets (ages 4-12) from $10-$75 for the Sunday 3 p.m. program only. Performance times are at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday; 8 p.m., Saturday; and 3 p.m., Sunday. Visit www.IndianapolisSymphony. org for tickets or details.

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DISPATCHES » AED course – IU Health North will host a Heartsaver AED Class March 5 at 8 a.m. at the hospital. The program teaches adult, child and infant cardio pulmonary resuscitation and how to use an AED. It also will include how to help a choking adult, infant and child victim. This course is designed for lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card for a CPR course or any adult who wants to be prepared in the case of an emergency. Cost is $60 per person. Call 688-2568 to register. » Cynics at risk for heart disease – Cynics who tend to be suspicious and mistrustful of others, a character trait that scientists refer to as hostility, may have an increased likelihood of developing heart disease. In a study of more than 300 healthy Vietnam veterans, those who scored high on measures of hostility were about 25 percent more likely to develop heart disease and showed an increase in an immune-system protein called C3, which has been linked with various diseases, including diabetes. Non-hostile men showed no such increase. -www.livescience.com » Breastfeeding support group – Are you looking for a way to learn more about breastfeeding techniques while connecting with other moms? Try Riverview Hospital’s free breastfeeding support group, which meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the lower level of the women’s pavilion. For more information, call 776-7202. » Study: Magnesium could fight diabetes – Overweight people who took daily magnesium supplements for six months during a recent study had improved blood sugar levels and improvements in two of three measures of insulin sensitivity, German researchers said. The data supported earlier research that showed that, for every 100-milligram increase in daily magnesium intake, the risk of Type 2 diabetes decreased by 15 percent. -www.nutraingredients-usa.com » Count your drinks – Write down how much beer, wine, and other drinks you consume in a week. Calculate the calories and expect a surprise. A reasonable-sounding two beers a night can mean more than 2,000 calories a week—almost an extra day's worth. It can take more than two hours of running to burn that off. You call that a weight-loss plan? Besides the empty calories, booze undermines your willpower. -www.menshealth.com

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Try snowshoeing to burn more calories COMMENTARY By April Conard Well, we are all sick of seeing this snow and very ready to take our workout back outside but (wait for it) you can! My family and I went on a winter vacation over the holidays, and I discovered snowshoeing. You might think that snowshoes are only for Eskimos and 18th century fur traders; it’s time to think again. Two reasons why this sport is heading into the mainstream are that it is easy to learn and boasts a calorie burn of 500-800 calories per hour. In addition to chewing through calories at an alarming rate, it tones the butt, thighs and calves in a low-impact winter sport that connects us with beautiful scenery. You don’t have to be a top-notch athlete to reap the benefits of snowshoeing. The sport is great for anyone interest in an aerobic workout combined with strength training and muscle endurance. Have you ever heard the term “triple threat”? Well, trekking cross-country on snow-covered trails is just that, to unwanted calories. First, the stepping action uses the lower body’s major muscle groups for an extended period of time. Next, cold weather will increase your metabolic rate. And of course the added weight of the snowshoe will make you work harder. Working out isn’t about fashion, but what you wear is very important on these winter adventures. Keep in mind that snowshoeing can turn your body into a heat-producing furnace, so choose your wardrobe carefully. Light layers with wicking properties are the way to go. As you heat up, you can shed these layers and just as easily but them back on if the temperature dips. Getting started is very easy; if you have the skill of walking down, you’re there. This does not make this a boring workout; however, there are different kinds of snowshoes and different kinds of workouts. Hiking, recreational, backcountry and racing snowshoes are your selections. I would take the time to talk with the employee at the sporting goods store to see which would best fit your needs. I know many runners out there that are so tired of the treadmill but are training for the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon. Here is your answer to being outside. The two sports use the same movements; however, snowshoeing is low impact due to the fact that snow is softer than asphalt and concrete, so you can ease up on your joints without easing up on your workout. Don’t let the cold and snow force you to sweat out the season indoors. Turn up the heater on cardio – get outside and stoke your fat burning furnace!

Are you an obese person in a skinny person’s body? FITNESS By Laura Marenco When evaluating our health, whether or not we fit into our skinny jeans is not the best indicator. Recently we are learning that people can appear skinny on the outside, yet have a disproportionate percentage of body fat to lean body tissue inside. Experts have termed this as normal-weight obesity, because it has the same health risks. A study was recently completed by the Mayo Clinic over nine years for 6,000 men and women who had normal weight according to the body mass index. The participants’ body composition was assessed as well as health risk factors during the study. The study found that 20 to 30 percent of people considered normal weight have an alarmingly higher percentage of body fat than is considered healthy, which for women is below 30 percent and for men less than 25 percent. The study also found that those who had high body fat percentages also had much higher health risks, with high cholesterol an indicator for the No. 1 killer, heart disease, and higher rates of metabolic syndrome, which is a risk for type two diabetes. In reality, one could throw out their scale in

favor of a using body fat test as the important indicator for health or progress in fitness, or even in a weight-loss program, as weight loss is really about healthy body fat loss. A typical way to conduct a body fat test is a skinfold test using a caliper, which is pinches the skin on different areas of the body to estimate fat and is fairly accurate when conducted by a trained individual. While less than 30 percent for women and 25 percent for men is considered healthy, better goals for women is 14 to 24 percent, while men should try for less than 17 percent. A healthy body really comes down to its make up, not necessarily a scale indication. A person can be healthy carrying some extra pounds, with activity and good nutrition, and another seemingly skinny but sedentary person with poor nutrition habits can have serious health risks. Next week, more on how to avoid being an obese person trapped in a skinny person’s body. Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

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Sweet Inspiration BUSINESS By David Cain With an ice storm in full force, I came home early. I walked in the house after this ice-shortened day and was greeted by two little smiling faces both with a raging case of cabin fever. A warm welcome on a cold day, these two smiling faces brought leg hugs and smiles to my older face. I needed to go to the bank and decided, since it was only a quarter mile away, I would just walk. I told the girls that I was walking to the bank. My youngest says loudly and correctly, “It’s too cold!” My oldest daughter, and clearly the wiser one, shouts back, “He can do what he wants, he’s the Daddy!” The way she said it, hopping up and down, clapping, it was a gleeful statement. I felt like I should get someone to work on polishing my crown, I was the King of the Cains. It’s a safe bet that she didn’t learn that the Daddy could do whatever he wants from anyone else in my house. She had to be self-taught on that issue and I was a little proud of her. On my walk to the bank, I continued to think about what she’d said. I knew it, but had never really thought about it much, those little girls (or at least one of them) think a lot of me and pay attention to everything I do and say. Was she really self-taught or was that the signal I was sending? In a world of web cams, social networks, location-based applications, and other secret, slightly creepy ways to watch others, you never know who’s got their eye on you. What other company is watching your company? What other person is watching what you do? Ever have a fleeting glance meet the eyes of someone else staring directly at you? Well, for every person that has a laser-like stare, there are a whole lot more people paying attention to what you are doing and, even if you know it, you don’t think about that much. I remember reading a book that contained a statement like, “Live your life like the whole world is watching.” I always remembered that paraphrased statement because I thought then, “Wouldn’t it be a better world if we all lived our life like the whole world is watching?” At least, I think now, I’m going to live mine like my whole world – two little girls – are watching. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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Address: 6250 Edenshall Lane (Lochaven) Age: Built in 2005 Style: Vintage cottage Rooms: Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, great room, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room. Strengths: Lovely cottage-style home in Lochaven. Unique features include gourmet kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, Corian counter tops, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, butler’s pantry. Master suite has Roman tub and separate shower, walkins and double sinks. Extensive landscaping fed by sprinkler system, private patio and three-car garage. All kitchen appliances stay, as well as washer, dryer and water softener. Negatives: Lochaven location is somewhat far from middle and high schools. Listed by Tanya Seupaul of RE/MAX Ability Plus. Office: 317-843-0011. Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@talktotucker.com.

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The Gold Standard is a business offering a personalized approach to purchasing precious metals. Owner Jim Goens says many potential buyers are skeptical of shopping for precious metals online. His business allows for the coveted face to face interaction. “A lot of people don’t know how to go about buying precious metals,” Goens said. Goens recently moved back to central Indiana from Chicago where he worked as a commodities broker specializing in precious metals. “I’m a Zionsville native. I wanted to operate this business near my hometown.” Goens Goens said. The “FREE SILVER” offer currently advertised on signs posted in the business’s windows is not phony. Goens says customers should come in and ask their questions, take a three-question survey to receive a free silver mercury dime. The Gold Standard deals only with actual physical precious metals: gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Those metals can then be quickly and easily positioned into IRAs. The business’s space is on the first floor with a storefront on Range Line Road. During the warm months, Goens says the pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk will be a good means of getting his business’s name out in the community. - Ellen Funke 1 South Range Line Road Suite 110, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 660-0744 | Web site: www.goldstandard.us

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Remodeling a previous kitchen remodel REMODELING By Larry Greene INITIAL SITUATION: This home in the Thornhill subdivision in Zionsville was built in the early ‘90s and included fairly low quality oak cabinets, drywall bulkheads and laminate countertops. The previous homeowner had tried to update the kitchen by adding a small island with a gas cook top, double ovens and new solid-surface countertops. While the owner wanted a larger and expanded kitchen, this option was found to be too expensive. The solution was to remodel the previous remodel and keep the footprint of the room as is. ISLAND UPGRADES: The existing island contained a relatively new Viking gas cook top. The problem was there was no ventilation and the size of the island was too small to allow any prep or usable counter space. The solution was to salvage the cook top but move it to the perimeter to allow a larger Cambria quartz countertop on the new island. The island cabinetry was enlarged and relocated and includes new semi-custom mitered doors in cherry wood with a brandy stain. NEW DECORATIVE RANGE HOOD: The old Viking gas cook top was relocated to the perimeter and paired with a new under-counter Viking oven. A new decorative cabinet range hood was installed with a blower and fan liner tucked inside the hood. The previous remodel did not include any venting, so the new project included the installation of ventilation to the exterior.

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FREE Joint Pain Seminars Topic: Where: When: Before Finally the area under the hood included a tile backsplash with an arched top medallion design. VARYING HEIGHTS OF WALL CABINETS: The removal of the existing bulkheads allowed the designer to vary the height of the wall cabinets. This “staggered” effect resulted in a more interesting look and more storage. The new perimeter cabinets are semi-custom with full overlay mitered doors and five-piece drawer fronts in maple wood with ivory paint and café highlights. REDESIGNED PANTRY AREA: The old pantry cabinetry was replaced with new wider pantry cabinets that extend to the ceiling, offering much needed additional storage.

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You may already be a winner! GENEALOGY By Darla Kinney Scoles It’s time for a new season of NBC’s familyhistory-flavored show, “Who Do You Think You Are?” And even though I said this last year, I’m going to repeat it again: If you try nothing else genealogically, watch this show. The hit series takes celebrities and follows them through the process of exploring their family history and uncovering wonderful, profound surprises along the way. It really wouldn’t matter who it was going through the search – celeb or not – learning who you are via who came before you is a fascinating experience. Last year episodes followed the likes of Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Emmit Smith and Sarah Jessica Parker through their discovery process, ending up at the Salem Witch Trials, the California Gold Rush and even the Holocaust. The second season includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Rosie O’Donnell, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams and Ashley Judd. My only minor disappointment in this show is that it condenses the process in what could be a misleading manner for novices watching who might gullibly think it is as easy as they make it look. These stars have expert help and are able to travel right to ancestral locations. The

time, effort and tedium equivalent to the results shown would indeed make for some bad television, but a timeline disclaimer might make me feel better about truth in televising. Enter Ancestry.com. The online family history Web site is partnering with NBC and giving viewers a chance to win an amazing experience of their own in their “Ultimate Family History Journey Sweepstakes.” The contest (visit www.ancestry.com to enter) offers a grand prize that includes $20,000 in travel money, up to eight hours of consultation time with an expert genealogist, help from up to five experts in fields relevant to your family history and a year-long Ancestry.com World Deluxe membership for the winner and five family members. The show, which airs Fridays at 8 p.m. beginning February 4, is a clear winner. The contest, taking entries through April 8, might just make you one. Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville. Her most recent work involves the creation of “Stories”, an individualized writing service helping people get their personal histories down on paper. Contact her at darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com.

FAITH By Janna Lynas “No cell phones? No Internet? How will they live?” Appropriate questions coming from the mouths of my children as we watched the news coverage coming from Egypt. Could one live without a cell phone or a computer? Of course, but it has become such a large part of our lives, it is hard to imagine life without them, especially to my children who will never know life on earth without these things. While the problems in Egypt extend beyond their interruption in communication, this caused me to ask what I relied on, or who? I must admit I’ve relied on my own strength and abilities far too often. Sometimes, my plans have worked out acceptably, but most of the time, I fail miserably. My best ideas, if not prayerfully laid before God, will never amount to much, and definitely not anything in the realm of excellent. So as I learn and relearn to daily trust God with my whole life, I find myself in a really

great place, remembering the truth of his Word. His Word tells me He knows everything (I don’t need to worry – Psalm 139:1-4), He has good gifts for me (He wants to bless me – Matt. 7:11), and He loves me (all the time- Psalm 145:17). When I’m not following Him, He will also discipline me, and as odd as that sounds, I can be glad for that too (Heb.12:6). It means He will always lovingly teach me that when I’m not with Him on something, I’m wrong. It may sting a lot, but I’ll come out much better for it on the other side. He will always welcome me back to Him and I can come back because Jesus made that possible. What about you? Are you following your well-intentioned plans to a “T?” What part does God’s plan play in the story of your life? Janna Lynas is a stay-at-home mom living in Noblesville with her minister husband Derek and three children. You may contact her at faith@currentnoblesville.com.

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Nobody really needs that many strippers HUMOR By Mike Redmond I was poring over the headlines the other day (as opposed to pouring over them, although I did put an extra splash of milk on my Froot Loops that morning) trying to decide which news story would spark the most reader interest. Would it be unrest in Egypt? Probably not. As long as Charlie Sheen is in the news (partying, it is alleged, with a briefcase full of South American marching powder and a roomful of businesswomen), people overthrowing their government is never going to finish in the top slot. Then I stumbled onto a story that I am pretty sure will be one of the most widely read this month, if not this year, and one that could have implications for Central Indiana as well. I speak of the crisis in Dallas, host of this year’s Super Duper Bowl, where there are reports of a grave shortage of … strippers. Yes. According to reports, the city known as Big D (how suddenly appropriate) has a shortage of pneumatic women who make their living in places euphemistically known as “gentleman’s” clubs by disrobing on small stages equipped shiny poles with which to “dance,” wielding invisible vacuum cleaners with which to remove gobs of money from the wallets of those patrons of the arts who cluster around the stages drinking $15 beers. Estimates of a stripper shortage numbering in the thousands are ricocheting ‘round the Weird Wide Web in something akin to an oldfashioned game of telephone. Web site A posts a story saying a strip club owner wants to hire 100 extra entertainers for Super Bowl week. Web site B picks up the story and makes it 150. Web site C adds another 100 or so. And then, some genius at Web site D gets a bright idea called extrapolation and does the

math: 100 extra strippers per club times the number of clubs in the Dallas area, and suddenly you’re seeing headlines saying that as many as 10,000 women are needed to fill the lap dance gap. Which is just nonsense. Let us turn to our friends at ESPN to offer a little perspective. According to Patrick Hruby, writing on ESPN Page 2, the Super Duper Bowl is expected to bring 150,000 visitors to Dallas. It seems highly unlikely that the city is going to need one stripper for every 15 visitors. He further points out that claims of these visitors unloading up to $600 million on the city seem rather, shall we say, optimistic to academic economists. The amount of loot they leave behind will be big, no doubt, but not $600 million big. Probably more like $200 million. And, to get back to the strippers, it won’t all be in one-dollar bills, either. Here in Central Indiana, of course, we are looking forward to our being host city for the Super Duper Bowl next year. Even as we speak people are running around sprucing up Indianapolis, the way your Mom used to get ready for company by making the house looked as though nobody actually lived there. Isn’t it nice to know we probably don’t have to worry about whether we’ll have enough strippers? I know I’ll sleep better. And now we can turn our attention back to the real news. Oh, wait. Excuse me. I mean whatever Charlie Sheen is doing.

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