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Tuesday February 22, 2011 FREE Parking enforcement officer Mike Brooks says he writes 20 to 40 tickets per day.

YOU CAN'T CONTEST TICKETS This and other little-known facts about downtown parking / P9

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It is our position that with next year’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis, Hamilton County has a great opportunity to shine in the spotlight that this enormous event offers. With the growing number of upscale venues, Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers and Westfield can provide Super Bowl participants the opportunity to get away from what is going to be a crazy scene downtown. This is an opportunity for the Palladium to gain national exposure by getting a big name (and there will be plenty of them in town that week) to perform and show what sets it apart from the few other performance halls like it around the world. Hotels in Hamilton County will be booked and provide an opportunity for local Hamilton County shops and restaurants to provide their services to those who don’t necessarily regard Hamilton County as a great place to live or visit. Overall, we feel that it is important for Hamilton County business leaders to work with the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee to make sure that we get a piece of the pie as well. With recent upgrades in the city, we are confident we can make a good impression on visitors.

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It is our position that government should generally leave private business activities to private enterprise. If a commercial bank concludes that a loan is not in the best interest of its stockholders, why do we allow government to determine it in the best interest of the taxpayers? If we are hiring elected officials because of their business acumen, wouldn’t we select different ones? Do public officials really believe that they are more knowledgeable on a broad array of topics than experienced and educated professionals, or does ego and power rule the roost? Student loans, bonds, and a myriad of other taxpayer-backed programs all put government in the banking business. Sure, banks covet the security of a taxpayer guarantee. But have we created a dependency that has led to a culture of denying loan requests in hopes of getting a cosigner with taxing authority? Would growth occur without the safety net? Would jobs be created without government at the table? We believe that officials should concentrate on public works, public safety, parks, and a handful of shared assets and leave the entrepreneurship to the entrepreneurs. Can a political capitalist ever be a trusted administer without confusing spending for leadership?

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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 12. The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and may call out such forces, to execute the laws, or to suppress insurrection, or to repel invasion. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984). Section 13. The Governor shall, from time to time, give to the General Assembly information touching the condition of the State, and recommend such measures as he shall judge to be expedient.

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(History: As Amended November 6, 1984). Section 14. (a) Every bill which shall have passed the General Assembly shall be presented to the Governor. The Governor shall have seven days after the day of presentment to act upon such bill as follows: (1) He may sign it, in which event it shall become a law. (2) He may veto it: (A) In the event of a veto while the General Assembly is in session, he shall return such bill, with his objections, within seven days of presentment, to the House in which it originated. If the Governor does not return the bill within seven days of presentment, the bill becomes a law notwithstanding the veto.

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Parking changes good for drivers, city

FROM THE BACKSHOP Recognition for a job well done by Jaros Janet Jaros is on quite a winning streak, and a well-deserved one, at that! For the 12th consecutive year, our city’s clerk-treasurer has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. It’s recognition of her excellence in working Noblesville’s comprehensive annual financial report. Winning the certificate once would be considered a career highlight, but 12 times places her in “otherworldly” company. Clearly, we have the right person in the right place on fiscal matters. Now, as she once suggested to us, if only she could find the surface of her desk. Well played and well done, Janet! And don’t stop now. ••• With the filing deadline passing at the end of last week, we’re now officially in Election Season. We’re eager to see what challengers might have up their sleeves for the incumbents, especially in races for mayor, city council and clerk-treasurer. As your community newspaper, over the coming weeks we’ll find out. We aim to ask key questions of all involved so you get a crystal-clear picture of where each candidate stands. •••

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg In the wake of recent reports of bonuses to be paid to General Motors employees (a shameful proposition, in our judgment), we thought some comments from our president and vice president are in order. We believe this, especially, in light of the fact that all the stimulus money paid to GM has not been fully repaid. GM still owes us $27 billion. Read on: “That is the height of irresponsibility.” That’s Barack Obama on Wall Street bonuses in 2009. “I’d like to throw these guys in the brig.” That’s Joe Biden on the same topic. Of course, we’ve officially entered re-election season, so we should expect “no comment” from both of our leaders on GM. So much for change.

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It’s not time for townships to go Editor, Thank you for publishing current events and thoughts in the Current. I have learned many folks have completely different opinions than we have. We live in White River Township. We have very different values in this northern township of Hamilton County. Many folks of Hamilton County do not realize we even exist. We are a township of farmers with a few crossroad communities. During this past year, our township trustee, Jamie Rulon, realized that if farmers of our township had a storage grain bin emergency, we were ill-equipped to rescue the entrapped individuals. She approached several farm families who stepped up to bat with thousands of dollars to purchase a grain rescue tube. She contacted Beck’s Hybrids who agreed to sponsor the training for volunteer fire departments in our area (not just White River Township but neighboring rural township fire departments also). The next call was to Purdue University to set up the training program. No taxpayer dollars were used for the purchase of the grain rescue tube or training of the volunteers. We are not “Jurassic” townships. This is how we live. Without our township government, there would be no one to represent the citizens of White River Township. Hamilton County Gov-

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these alleged parking offenders can still have Commentary their day in court. By Kevin Kane While studying at Indiana University, I reI spent the last few weeks collecting data, inceived my share of parking tickets. I couldn’t put and various facts for this week’s cover story on downtown parking and really learned quite a argue when I left my car just a few feet from a Memorial Stadium entrance before a football bit in the process. game. However, I received a few other tickets For example, I now know that there are a that I felt were unwarranted. Because I was plethora of opinions on the topic. Some people successfully able to fight them, I am more than think there’s a significant shortage of parking $100 richer today. spaces. Some think there’s adequate availability, Those ticketed by the city of Noblesville and many others are in the middle. Of course, should have the same opportunity to argue their all of these opinions are based on personal exfines. This change will give it to them. periences which are compared to expectations, Additionally, Williams said sending these and the article in this issue will tell you these experiences can drastically change depending on citations to city court will allow Noblesville to go after ticketed drivers from outside the city or exactly when and where you’re trying to park. But during this research process I learned that ones with multiple unpaid tickets. Williams said this won’t be a significant revenue boost for the a change is in the works that will allow drivcity, but every little bit helps. ers to contest their tickets before a third party. Williams said he views this as a “very good imLieutenant Jon Williams of the Noblesville provement for the city.” People may not agree about Police Department told me that this option has the parking situation downtown, but I don’t think never been available before, and the proposed there should be much debate about this issue. ordinance change could come before the City Council in the very near future. How many people will be able to successKevin Kane is the managing editor fully argue that the parking enforcement officer, of Current in Noblesville. You can Mike Brooks, was incorrect in determining that reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ they wereINFINITI parked in aCarmel space forCurrent_2_15 more than two 2/9/11 2:49 PM currentnoblesville.com. 11028 Page 1 hours? Probably very few, but it’s good that

ernment officials do not have time or the finances to care for the individuals of White River Township. We are not just a group of people who live in Hamilton County; we are White River Township with our own needs. We are proud of our low tax rates, our citizens, our community building, our fire department complex, etc. The votes for a township trustee and advisory board members are the only voting areas where we get to pick from our own neighbors who will represent us. With any other political race on our ballot, we are so outnumbered that our votes hardly count. Our trustee and advisory board spend much time and effort looking out for our best interests and tax rates. They work diligently to protect us from being taken over by neighboring taxing units, which happened during the 1960s. Do not lump us into the same basket with the Carmel, Noblesville, Washington, and Delaware townships. Our township government serves a purpose and those elected are answerable to us, the voters of White River Township. We are “not out of touch and mismanaged.” It is not time for our “counterparts” to go. It is time for the voters of Clay Township to clean house. Jeanne Flanders 46060

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DISPATCHES » City Council meeting – The City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday night, 7 p.m. at the City Hall council chambers, 16 S. 10th Street. For more information, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org. » NFD receives grant – The Noblesville Fire Department received a $317,916 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency. With the funds, the NFD will purchase an Advanced Disaster Management Simulator to simultaneously train incident commanders, team leaders, and firefighters in disaster management skills. Additionally, the grant will enable the NFD to buy proper physical fitness equipment for all of its seven stations. » Blood drive – Community Association Services of Indiana will host a blood drive on Feb. 23 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the CASI office, 11711 North College Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel. Call 875-5600 for more information. » INDOT selects S.R. 38 contractor – The Indiana Department of Transportation selected Anlaan Corporation for bridge work on State Road 38 at Stoney Creek. The contract for Anlaan's $977,715 low bid calls for widening and replacing the Stoney Creek bridge deck, located one mile east of S.R. 32 in Hamilton County. The Greenfield District Bridge Project will be constructed in two phases and is scheduled for completion Oct. 15, 2011. » Program recognizes old homes – This Noblesville Preservation Alliances’ Century Plaque program recognizes historic homes that are at least 100 years old. Owners can complete a short application, provide documentation on the home’s construction date and, for a small fee, join the list of Noblesville’s Century Plaque homes. Homes don’t need to be beautifully restored to qualify. Visit www. noblesvillepreservation.com to apply. Email noblepooh@att.net with questions. » Noblesville agents honored – Several F.C. Tucker Company sales associates were honored this month at the company’s annual awards banquet in Indianapolis, including Lisa Kercheval Aerne, Deb Castino, Tracy Stepp and John Story of the Noblesville office.

Sometimes you just have to let them fight

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson My blood pressure is sky-high right now. I’m sitting at my desk in the kitchen and listening to a monstrous fight upstairs between my daughters. It’s a snow day (sarcastic yay!) which means I’ll be trapped with these two war mongers for the next 12 to 15 hours until the sweet release of sleep will carry me to a better place. As I’m offering up a prayer for patience, I’m debating whether to intervene. Part of me – the part that grew up with four sisters and one bathroom – wants to jump into the fray and take the side of my 6-year-old. I can’t prove it, but I feel certain her 9-year old sister is quietly pushing every one of her melodramatic buttons. The mom part of me though is lobbying for neutrality, much like President Wilson did for the better part of the First World War: “Let those Europeans fight their own battles!” I keep telling myself they can work it out, that it’ll be good for them to reach a ceasefire on their own terms. Plus, I’m kind of curious as to how the whole thing will play out. Will the first grader’s air power prevail? Or will the fourth-grader’s stealth tactics win the day? As I’m pondering all of this and willing my impending stroke to subside, I hear “I hate you!” several times in rapid succession (much like machine gun fire across No Man’s Land) coming from the top of my youngest’s voice. Oh. No. She. Didn’t. My children are not allowed to use the word “hate,” especially when directed toward a sibling. I actually stand up and head for the stairs. If she thinks she can sink my parenting Lusitania and get away with it, she is sorely mistaken. But then I hear silence. It seems both girls have retreated to the trenches and are either pre-

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paring for the next wave or are finally awakening to the pointlessness of war. I stand there for a moment considering my next move, then look up to see my older daughter coming down. She’s fine. No tears, no remorse. I eyeball her and ask what happened. Naturally, she lies through her teeth and says it was all Maddie’s fault. Then Maddie appears, also oblivious to the horrors she’s just put me through, and nonchalantly asks if she can play on the computer. I interrogate her as well and remind her that using “hate” constitutes a war crime in this family. The punishment? Both girls must say to each other, in clear and precise language while making eye contact, “I love you.” They are so uncomfortable I start to smile. “Do it, or I’ll make you hug too.” I’m my own League of Nations, except one that actually succeeds in securing future peace. Well, at least for this morning. I’m sure by this afternoon, Fraulein Maddie will have invaded the countries of Andrew and Geoffrey, and I’ll have World War II on my hands. That’s OK … I can channel Truman as well as Wilson, and like him, if conditions dictate, I’m not afraid to use the bomb. “No dessert for you!” Fighting with your siblings is part of growing up, and usually, no permanent damage is done. As a parent though, it’s not always clear which side, if any, you should support. Most days I jump right in, even though I know it’s better if I stay Switzerland. So I’m proud of my actions this morning, despite the small brain hemorrhage I almost suffered. Peace out.

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Noblesville’s population up 82 percent since 2000 By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Noblesville officials recently received results of the 2010 census and found that the city’s population has nearly doubled in the last 10 years. The census results listed Noblesville’s new official population as 51,969, an 82-percent increase from the 28,590 recorded in 2000. Noblesville also jumped from being Indiana’s 29th largest community to its 14th largest. That growth occurred steadily over the 10-year span. In 2005, a special census was conducted which listed Noblesville’s population at 39,350. Public Affairs Manager Cara Culp said that, given this rate of grown and the number of housing permits issued, the city’s population estimates almost perfectly matched the official count. “Because of that, we had been estimating that our population was around 50,000 people,” she said. The biggest change for the city will come in the form of increased funding. Some of the grants the city applies for are based on population, and the city’s share of state funding will increase in some cases, too. Clerk-Treasurer Janet Jaros said Noblesville will now get more cigarette and gasoline tax

An ‘A’ for participation Noblesville had an 83 percent response rate for the 2010 census. This is the percentage of households that return a census response without a follow-up from census workers. The national response rate was 74 percent.

dollars and potentially a greater share of revenue from the Commercial Vehicle Excise Tax, as well. This money will help fund the city’s infrastructure and future projects. As for the future, Culp said Noblesville will certainly continue growing, especially if the Corporate Campus brings in as many jobs as city officials expect. The potential rate of growth is difficult to predict, she said, but 2011 should see a continuation of the recent trend. “In 2011, we’re estimating that we’ll most likely add approximately 400 new homes in the city,” she said. “Also, we have a significant inventory of available lots for future singlefamily development, and as the housing market recovers, developers will build those out.”

Beware of food from groceries? Commentary By Krista Bocko It’s that time of year again – time to start planning the garden and gathering seeds to start inside. Last spring, I wrote about the importance of buying pure, heirloom seeds and supporting those companies that have taken the “safe seeds” pledge – the pledge not to include seeds from huge biotech conglomerates in their stock. These huge biotech corporations are the same companies that manufacture dangerous pesticides, which I also refuse to use. I mentioned in my column that I purchased Botanical Interest seeds, a seed company that is committed to heirloom, pure seeds, and I purchased them at Allisonville Nursery (double bonus – supporting a local business. And Botanical Interest seeds are in stock now!) I received a wonderful response to that column from Michael DePape of Botanical Interests, and here it is, in part: “Gardeners and consumers of all kinds should be more concerned about the food that they are purchasing in the grocery store. There

is no law to require labeling of foods that contain GMO (genetically modified organism) products. Chances are you may be purchasing cereal, fresh corn, corn tortillas, soy products, and all sorts of processed foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. The best thing you can do to vote with your dollars and for your own peace of mind is to grow your own food and purchase certified organic products. (Organic products cannot contain GMO ingredients.)” Ever think of growing some of your own food? It may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Although you can build your own raised beds or till a new garden, which is great, to start out you might want to plant edibles right into your existing flowerbeds, amidst your other plantings, and expand from there. 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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Divide and conquer they need from harried parents. One such is “divide and conquer.” When my youngest learned to crawl, my excitement waned when I observed him unfailingly crawl in the opposite direction of his toddler sister. They were like two magnets with the same polarity facing. They also deployed a devastating campaign aimed at cutting off supply lines and outflanking us. Those family, friends, and hobbies that survived the onslaught of one tiny tot started falling away. Those with children of their own were simply out-flanked along with us. We didn’t see some of them for 10 years. I now know why my parents had 10 children. It was their form of “divide and conquer.” They knew the infighting would grant them strategic reprieves and force some of us to tentatively ally with them. It’s too late for my family, but if you have two children already, don’t stop. Two gives them the strategic edge.

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Commentary By Brenda Alexander We are all born with survival instincts. The autonomic nervous system keeps hearts ticking and lungs breathing. Fight or flight reflexes get adrenaline pumping so we can avoid sabertoothed tigers in their caves or pounce on wild boars for bacon bit sustenance. Children have a plethora of strategies at their disposal that disappear when they mature. There’s the restated question: “Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” There’s event shifting: “Can I have a new toy? If I clean my room, can I have a new toy? If I stop begging, can I have a new toy?” All are impressive and effective, but it isn’t until a sibling enters the equation that the tactics become West Point worthy. The birth of the sibling is a catalyst, setting new survival skills in motion. “Only” children only get to deploy a subset of their innate talent because they already have the full attention of their parents. With their life goals already in hand, there is no worthy opponent, no exigency for temporary alliances. Siblings deploy additional tactics to get what

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Historic homes of Noblesville Location: 195 S. 10th Street Owners: Billy and Kandi Jamieson, since 2009 Style and history: This circa-1874 Italianate was built by Noblesville attorney Francis Trissall and is defined by a deep, bracketed cornice and ornate window and door trim. The home’s footprint remains the same, although the concrete porch was likely added around the 1920s, replacing the original wood porch. What are your favorite features? “We fell in love with the large windows. We have three bay windows and an original black Italian marble fire place in the front room, and original hardwood floors, baseboards and trim.” What work have you done on your house? “The ceilings had drop ceiling panels to cover the damaged plaster, the floors were covered in layers of linoleum and carpet, and it didn’t have a working kitchen. We’ve restored all the rooms back to their original height and size. My father taught us how to re-plaster and drywall. We put in new ceilings, restored the oak floors, and put in a new kitchen. We’re working on refinishing the floor in the front room so we can enjoy the fireplace and use the room as the Arthouse office. We plan to tackle the outside of the house with paint and landscaping. I look forward to

the day I can look at the outside of my house and see how marvelous it must have looked a hundred years ago.” What do you like about this area/neighborhood? “We love the location; it’s perfect for a business and a family home. We’re two blocks away from Seminary park, and in warmer weather we take the family on bike rides around the neighborhoods. We have lovely neighbors and feel at home here.” Carol Ann Schweikert contributed the home research. See www. noblesvillepreservation.com for more information or visit Noblesville Preservation Alliance on Facebook.

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This and other little-known facts about downtown parking By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Don Jones of Indianapolis has family in Noblesville and comes to the city’s downtown often for business, but he isn’t fond of the parking situation. “It sucks,” he said. “You only get two hours. And there’s the guy who drives around and marks your tires. So you have to come out and move your car so you don’t get a ticket.”

Jones isn’t the only frequent visitor who thinks parking is an issue, but the city’s data suggests the opposite. Engineering Director John Beery said that, while his department is constantly monitoring downtown parking, he believes that the current supply meets demand. His reasoning is largely based on the results of the city’s most recent parking study, conducted in 2009. The results of this study are among the several parking facts of which many people are unaware.

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Nearly half of the free spaces are available The 2009 study lasted one summer work week during which city employees doc-

umented the license plate numbers of every vehicle occupying a two-hour space, every hour. During that week, of the 13,950 available hours of free parking (310 spaces, multiplied by nine hours a day and five days), spaces were occupied only 8,039 hours, or 58 percent of the time. A Tuesday

thunderstorm during the week reduced traffic for much of that day, but usage was considered normal the rest of the week. However, these open spaces may not be near one’s destination, which is an issue Jones said he encounters frequently.

day. Parking enforcement officer Mike Brooks said many drivers either ignore this rule or are unaware of it.

You can be fined $500 for changing spaces Drivers who try to circumvent the two-hour limit can be given a $500 fine, Brooks said, though he admits he typically won’t write these tickets unless a driver’s actions are causing problems

for others. Brooks marks the tires of parked cars with chalk every two hours. If drivers are caught wiping away this chalk or moving to another space, they’re at risk of receiving this fine.

tickets. “There has never been that mechanism,” Williams said. “There’s absolutely nothing they can do. There is no impartial agency acting on their behalf. The ordinance says we wrote the ticket, they have to pay the ticket. Period.”

You can find a spot at noon p.m. During the week of the study, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. typically had the highest occupancy rates.

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– The number of hours each vehicle stays in a two-hour space, on average, according to a 2009 study.

4,793

– The number of vehicles that parked downtown in a five-span in August of 2009.

20 to 40

– The number of tickets parking enforcement officer Mike Brooks estimates he writes on an average day.

62,535.81

– The amount of money collected from parking meters in 2010. – The money paid to the city in 2010 for parking tickets.

10 to $100

– The range of fines that a parking violator can pay for a single ticket. All tickets are originally $10 but increase to $20 if unpaid within eight days. Then, the fine increases by $20 every seven days until the $100 maximum is reached. Fines are steeper when drivers illegally park in handicap parking zones.

600

Tickets can't be contested

Beery said the 2009 study was conducted because some thought a three-hour limit was more appropriate. Another study will be conducted sometime this year, but Beery said he thinks the previous study settled the two-versus-three-hour debate. However, some frequent visitors like Welby Enders of Carmel and Jennifer Hawkins of Tipton said the one-hour ex-

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Visitors parking in downtown Noblesville are not limited to two hours of free parking per parking space; they’re allowed two hours per

According to the study, average occupancy is still high at 12 p.m., but the rate is significantly lower than the percentages from 9 to 11 a.m. and at 1

– The number of free, two-hour spaces available around downtown in the area within 6th Street and 10th Street and Wayne Street and Maple Avenue.

It’s two hours…total

Lieutenant Jon Williams of the Noblesville Police Department, said a revised ordinance is in the works that would send parking citations to city court, providing a due process mechanism for those who want to contest their

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tension is needed. The potential addition of a parking garage also has been discussed. In fact, City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rowland said she believes up to three garages may be proposed in the master plan for downtown. Beery said while a garage could be part of a large development such as a civic center, a garage is not being considered at this time.

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– City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rowland said a study conducted 15 years ago put this daily value on parking spaces directly in front of businesses on the Square. In other words, if owners of these businesses were to occupy these spaces themselves, their businesses would lose about $600 per day. “It is much more today,” Rowland said.

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– The price of an annual permit allowing drivers to park in any metered lot for an unlimited amount of time, every day.

79.5

– The average percentage of the 34 spaces that were occupied on Logan Street between 8th Street and 9th Street during the 2009 study. This section had the highest occupancy – and highest turnover – of any with 10 or more parking spaces.

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TRAVEL By Tracy Line Many of you have waited a long time for this: an all-inclusive property in the U.S. Wait no more, Club Med Sandpiper Bay has opened its doors, and Family Vacations got a first hand peak at the property. Set along the banks of the St. Lucie River in southwestern Florida, Sandpiper Bay is a unique family-friendly resort. While its amenities are similar to other all-inclusive properties, the experience you’ll have here will likely be different. For starters, the majority of the rooms are designed for families. Set with a contemporary flare, these suites have a private bedroom for parents, and a second room with bunk beds for the kids. The style is simple rather than elegant (read: not fancy). Even so, rooms are well designed and offer everything a family needs: space and a well-stocked mini-fridge. What we really loved about the Sandpiper are the amenities and activities. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will appreciate the top-notch facilities, professional staff and elite training

programs. Guests can also learn how to sail, attend trapeze and circus school, or simply enjoy the four pools and spa. There’s a fitness academy for those wanting to improve fitness or lose weight. We loved the kids programs, and if smiling faces are the barometer, then we know the kids did too. And now, what you really want to know: How’s the food? No worries here. But let go of any preconceptions; there are only two restaurants, and the food is served buffet-style. But when taste and service exceed your expectations, how it’s served really doesn’t matter. All in all, our owners agreed, this unique all-inclusive resort has a lot to offer. Book a seven-night stay by Feb. 28 and kids go free. For details about Club Med Sandpiper Bay, contact a travel professional or visit www.sandpiperbay.clubmed.us. 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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Zest! Exciting Food Creations is an intimate and fun food spot to try bold and fresh new flavors by Chef Valerie Vanderpool. Vanderpool’s love for the artistic side of food and finding flavorful, interesting dishes, combined with her appreciation for a good meal with friends and family, led her to the creation of Zest! Vanderpool’s southern roots take on new, creative flavors in her unexpected dishes, making Zest! a fantastic, unusual dining experience, and one with a menu that is often changing. Zest! also has an extensive, carefully selected wine and beer list and is located near the Monon Trail as an easy neighborhood gathering place. Zest! also caters. 1134 East 54th Street | Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: 317-466-1853 | Web: zestexcitingfood.com Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday Closed

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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: Fiesta Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. At the GHDT Academy, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel Tickets $35; Reservations, call 844-2660 Fiesta is a Latin inspired performance of classical and contemporary dances, from Bolero to La Casa Azul, an original dance created by Gregory Hancock and Kate Ayres.

Indianapolis Museum of Art: Winter Nights, Detour Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Indianapolis Museum of Art in The Toby Tickets $9 nonmembers, $5 members, www. imamuseum.org The sister series to Summer Nights, Winter Nights features great movies. Detour is a low budget, B-movie from 1946 that is high in suspense pulp fiction classic. Film introduced by historian Eric Grayson.

Indianapolis Museum of Art: Exhibit Opening of Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial Thursday, Feb. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. Indianapolis Museum of Art-Pulliam Great Hall Tickets: $50 nonmembers, $25 members Reserve by Feb. 21; www. imamuseum.org Thornton Dial is an extraordinary American artist, whose work addresses social issues in innovative and thoughtful ways. Indiana Wind Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue Feb. 26, 7 p.m. The Center for the Performing Arts, The Palladium Tickets $15 adults, $10 for seniors and children 11 and up; www. indianawindsymphony.org Join the IWS as they perform their inaugural concert at the Palladium and celebrate their residency at the Center for the Performing Arts. The concert features a performance by vocalist and pianist Kelleen Strutz and will feature a variety of pieces to cel Indiana Repertory Theatre: The Diary of Anne Frank Now-Feb. 24, Show times vary Indianapolis Repertory Theatre Tickets $20-52, visit www.irtlive.com The IRT presents a powerful and moving story of Anne Frank and her family during World War II.

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Belfry Theatre: Don’t Talk to the Actors Now-Feb 27, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; Show times vary Belfry Theatre in Noblesville, Tickets are $15 for adults, thebelfrytheatre. com. 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 show is not suitable for children.

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DISPATCHES » LED lights loaded with lead, arsenic – The LED bulbs sold as safe and eco-friendly can contain high levels of lead, arsenic and other hazardous substances, a new UC Irvine study shows – the same bulbs widely used in headlights, traffic lights, even holiday lights. The toxic material could increase the risk of cancer, kidney disease and other illnesses, although the risks are more longterm than immediate; a single exposure to a broken bulb is unlikely to cause illness. -www.ocregister.com » Trans fats may lead to depression – In a recent study, Spanish researchers followed more than 12,000 people for six years. Though no one had depression at first, people who ate the most trans fats at the beginning of the study—equal to roughly half a teaspoon of margarine per day—were more likely to become depressed down the road versus people who ate the least trans fats. Researchers say the adverse effects of trans fatty acids are thought to cause inflammation that interferes with neurotransmitters, like serotonin, important to mood regulation. -www.health.msn.com » Routine exams not necessary? – A commentary in the January Journal of Women's Health has raised a provocative argument: For healthy women with no symptoms of disease, a routine pelvic exam serves little purpose—and may be so disliked that it dissuades some women from getting regular gynecological care. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is re-evaluating its recommendations on the subject. -www.wsj.com » Vodka cures foot odor – If your feet smell less than swell, wipe them down with a vodka-soaked washcloth to get rid of the stench. It’s the same principle as rubbing alcohol. Vodka’s alcohol is antiseptic and drying, so it destroys odor-causing fungus and bacteria. -www.prevention.com » Study: Energy drinks pose risks – Energy drinks such as Red Bull and others may pose risks to children, adolescents and young adults, according to a new study by the University of Miami (Fla.) School of Medicine. They study’s coauthor says many common ingredients are understudied and not regulated and the drinks can pose even greater risks for kids with diabetes, ADHD, undiagnosed heart problems and other problems. -www.miamiherald.com

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The real reason for getting fit FITNESS By April Conrad What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of working out? Is it washboard abs? Bulging biceps? According to the dictionary, the definition of fitness is, “Capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.” Is it me, or did that definition forget to mention how important it is to look good in a bikini? When it comes to your workout, it’s what is happening inside that is important. Looking good on the outside is definitely a benefit of being physically fit, but not the goal. Aside from taking your blood pressure and checking your pulse, your yearly checkup does not include a bench-press test. Nor will they ask you if you can fit into those skinny jeans yet. They listen to your heart and lungs and check your blood sugar and cholesterol level – all things that improve with healthy living. I am as guilty as anyone for forgetting the real reason for getting physically fit. The focus should never be on the scale or the size on your clothes. It should be the mobility with which to perform daily activities. Increasing your endurance so that your heart and lungs are more efficient, ensuring that your whole body works as one well-oiled machine. Not whether it is a tankini or a bikini this year for spring break. Not only do we lose the focus about why we should work out, we also lose the focus when it comes to healthy food choices. Why we choose to eat certain foods should not be based on the impact it will have on the size of our hips but on how it will benefit our body, internally. For example, some of these “diet” foods may be low in calories, but what else is it low in? Take the focus away from what you shouldn’t eat and when you are making food choices, pick something because of the nutrients it will provide. It is time to put the spotlight back on what should be the real motive for healthy living. Who really cares about the size of your pants? No one sees the tag anyway! The best part of all this is that by focusing on your internal health, your external will reap the benefits too.

Meal replacements: Staying healthy on the go FITNESS By Laura Marenco The pace of life only seems to get faster with each passing day. Not only is fitting in meals difficult, but getting meals that are conducive to helping you lose weight and keep it off is even harder. The answer lies in meal-replacement shakes, a quick healthy meal on the go. Meal replacement shakes are composed of three macronutrients: healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein. Depending on your needs, you can get a meal-replacement shake that fits a low-carb diet, or one that is lower in fat if you want to reduce calorie intake. There are well-rounded shakes that try to have a balance of everything to provide nutrients closer to a full meal. Meal-replacement shakes usually contain 200 to 400 calories per each serving, which fits in well to complete one of your meals in a five-meal-a-day diet plan. Unlike many of today’s popular “diet shakes,” a good meal replacement is very low in simple sugars. Carbs are not really the enemy, but simple sugars are rapidly assimilated into your blood stream and will cause a corresponding surge in your insulin levels. This over secretion of insulin produces a spillover

effect that is directly associated with increased fat storage. In fact, sugar-based products can actually promote greater body-fat levels than high-fat foods, making them highly undesirable for maintaining a lean, healthy physique. Also a good meal-replacement shake gets its protein from high-quality whey and egg sources rather than cheaper alternatives. By nature, whey and egg proteins are maximally absorbed into your body. This allows a greater amount of protein to be utilized for important functions, such as tissue growth and repair – a critical factor if you are exercising. Keep in mind that meal-replacement shakes aren’t the perfect substitute for natural food, and are meant to be used in conjunction with a well-balanced diet. Think of them as a healthy option to stay on track in a pinch. So instead of fast food next time when on the go, think about having a meal-replacement shake handy! 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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MONEY MATTERS If the government was creating a new dollar bill, whose face would you like to see on the front? “I think I’d rather see a coin than a dollar bill. So who would be on the coin? Benjamin Franklin. He was an inventor, and by going from the dollar bill to the coin would be a change for the better.” Mark Foerder Noblesville “I would stick with George Washington. I think his honor of heritage is what matters. I’m huge on tradition.” Melissa Painter Noblesville

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DISPATCHES » Female doctors make less – Newlytrained women doctors are being paid about $17,000 less than their male counterparts, found a new study published in the February issue of Health Affairs. The pay disparity exists even after the researchers accounted for factors such as medical specialty, hours worked and practice type. Women had lower starting salaries than men in nearly all specialties, the researchers found. The gap has grown from $16,819 in 2008 and just $3,600 in 1999. -www.wsj.com » Breaks boost work performance – A new psychological study has shown that brief interruptions kept participants' performance on a task from dropping when performing repetitive jobs. This is consistent with the idea that the brain is built to detect and respond to change, according to researchers. -www.livescience.com » Women donate more – According to a recent study by the Women's Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University, women are as much as 40 percent more likely to donate

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Location: 5925 Mill Oak Drive (Mill Grove) Age: Built in 2002 Style: Two-story traditional American Rooms: Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, office, laundry room Strengths: Quality family home in Mill Grove on Noblesville’s west side. Unique features include open floor plan, refinished hardwoods, new carpet and fresh paint. Master has floor-to-ceiling windows, cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet and garden tub. Basement has theater area, game room and office. South-facing backyard has wooded views of nature preserve. Negatives: Noblesville’s west side can create commuter challenges for those working on Indy’s east side. Listed by Peter George of Century 21 Scheetz Office: 844-5111 Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@talktotucker.com.

Another location of a nationally renowned pancake restaurant is now open in Hamilton County. Owner and operator Brian McDermott has opened his third Original Pancake House location in the northern Indianapolis/ Hamilton County area. His newest restaurant at 14631 N. Gray Road in Noblesville opened in November and is serving the signature pancakes, waffles, omelettes that have become popular around the country. The Original Pancake House was founded in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke of Portland, Ore. The two created a menu using a number of American and international recipes, which have led the restaurant to nationwide popularity. Today, The Original Pancake House has locations across the country, including one of its newest in Hamilton County. Breakfast items are served all day, and specialties of the Pancake House include its Apple Pancake, Dutch Baby pancake, Danish Kijafa Cherry Crepes and Strawberry Waffles. Though nearly any pancake variation imaginable is on the menu, various other options are available as well. McDermott’s two other Original Pancake House locations in the area are 1518 West 86th Street, Indianapolis and 8395 East 116th Street in Fishers. 14631 N. Gray Road | Noblesville, 46062 Phone: 804-9162 | Web site: orginalpancakehouse.com

than men. What's more, women at nearly every income level are better givers. Not only do they give more often; they also tend to donate more. -www.time.com » B-school grads earning more – Newly minted MBAs' salaries and bonuses rose last year, according to a new survey from the Graduate Management Admission Council. Students who graduated in 2010 received a median salary of $78,820, up from $66,694 in 2009. New grads also reported median signing bonuses of $13,318, nearly doubling 2009. Still, salaries and bonuses are down from prerecession levels. -www.wsj.com » Chevron best oil bargain – Chevron (CVX) may be the biggest bargain among Big Oil companies despite big profits. Shares are trading at nine times earnings estimates while Exxon Mobil (XOM) is trading at 12 times earnings. Though it's already climbed 5 percent in 2011, Barclays' energy analysts expect Chevron's stock to surge almost 20 percent to $113 with crude prices expected to top $100 a barrel. -www.money.cnn.com

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Master bath remodel: Taking out a large garden tub REMODELING By Larry Greene ORIGINAL BATHROOM: This home was built in the Colony Square subdivision in Zionsville in 1998. Similar to many homes of this era, the bathroom housed a very spacious cultured marble garden tub that took up space and required a long time to fill up. Over the years, the tub was used less and less. Next to the tub was a small-sized shower, which over the years has started to leak. These factors made them realize the space needed to be completely remodeled. REDESIGN PROCESS: During the design process, the homeowner decided to remove the tub and create a large, tiled and easily accessible shower. They also decided to add new painted and open-storage shelving. PLUMBING FIXTURES: The new bathroom included brushed nickel plumbing fixtures including Kohler Forte wide-spread vanity faucets, a matching Kohler Forte shower head and faucet with a diverter for a stationary hand-shower, and a comfort-height toilet. FLOOR TILE: The existing vinyl flooring was replaced with Panaria Whitestone 18” x 18” porcelain tile on a diagonal pattern with antique

Before white grout. SHOWER FEATURES: The new shower walls feature Panaria Whitestone 12” x 12” wall tile, ivory bacello and ogee moldings and sonoma tantrum 1” x 1” accent pieces. The mud-set shower floor contains matching 2” x 2” mosaic tile. A new corner bench was installed and a recessed storage niche was placed on the inside of the half wall of the shower. Finally, a new frameless 3/8” thick heavy clear glass door with

After brushed nickel hardware was installed including a towel bar to function as the door handle. FINAL RESULTS: The homeowner was pleased with the overall results and commented, “There’s just so much more room … and it is all usable space. We couldn’t be happier with the newfound functionality and aesthetics … the tile

Embrace the winter to prepare for spring GARDENING By Holly Lindzy Snow and ice, then more snow on top of the ice…I’m sensing a theme here. Well, after all, it is winter in Indiana. While most of us pray for a snow day to lie around and eat bonbons, by Day 3 most of us, especially those with children, would rather pull out eyelashes than spend another day indoors. Gardeners, on the other hand, can take this grand opportunity to do some spring planning. With the ground blanketed in white, it’s easy to see the landscape as a blank slate. Shrubs and trees are still prominent, showing the backbone of the garden and therefore a base upon which to build. Throw open the curtains, sit with a pad and pencil and make notes and sketches of some ideas that inspire you to get out there in the spring. And while you’re just slothing around the house, you could pay some attention to the plants in your house, too. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to trim off brown foliage, water and fertilize those babies. Check them to see if they’re comfortable in their pots, and if not, maybe repot them one size up. Or maybe just some

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fresh soil would do the trick. Got catalogs pouring in? Grab a pen and thumb through them to get some ideas for the spring. Try something different or test a new and interesting variety. Possibilities abound with the suggestion of blooms bumbling around in your head. But whatever you do, don’t head outside to shake the snow load off of your shrubs and trees. The freezing temperatures leave the tissue so brittle that shaking them could cause them to snap and/or break. So although it seems as if your landscape is moaning under the weight of the winter, it is best to leave it be. Bonbons and eyelashes aside, the winter is a great time for gardeners to relax and dream, so embrace it. Before long you’ll be mowing and swatting at mosquitoes. Unless you like that type of thing…

has such a warm look to it.” Larry Greene is the president of Case Design/Remodeling, a fullservice design/build firm serving Hamilton County. Contact him at lgreene@indy.rr.com.

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GENEALOGY By Darla Kinney Scoles While researching my grandma, Frances Herber Kinney, who was married three times, I had fun hopping from document to document, spying on her life as she made her way from 1903 to 1974. I realized, however, that I was not really being organized in my approach – or my compiling of her life’s details. I was reminded of several family-history habits outlined on the Web site Cyndi’s List that, if adhered to from the get-go, make life much easier as the paper piles up and the names and dates get scrambled. 1. Adopt the standard form of dates immediately – 10/5/22 means one thing to an American, something different to an Englishman, and neither will know the century. The standard form in genealogy is day of month, month written, and full year – for example 22 October 1822. 2. Record all records you have searched, even if you failed to find information. Hours can be wasted reexamining documents looked at previously. It may seem tedious, but you can pretty well bet you’ll need this information at some time in the future.

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3. Write down everything as soon as possible, no matter how trivial it may seem. The pieces may come together later. 4. Don’t place too much significance on the spelling of a name. Our ancestors were indifferent about how they spelled their names, and names changed in many cases, sometimes to anglicize them – sometimes because a clerk was careless. Nicknames were often recorded on census records as well. (Remember when I said I had never seen Pearl’s sister Elizabeth in my searches? She was there – as Libby.) 5. Remember that people did not always tell the truth. Some lie to save face, some simply confuse the facts as time goes by. Don’t discount something you find because it doesn’t match what you’ve heard. Further research may prove it to be the more truthful account. 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.

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Helping homeless pets through community service PETS By Rebecca Stevens The Humane Society for Hamilton County receives multiple requests every day from students of all ages who would like to meet their curriculum or service organization required community service hours at the shelter. Because we do require all volunteers to be at least 16 years old to work with the animals, there are many other creative ways young people can make a difference helping the shelter. One such example is a dodge ball tournament recently held by the students at Hamilton Southeastern. Students paid an entry fee to enter the tournament, with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society. We came out with adoptable dogs that were featured during halftime, and everyone had an amazing time – not to mention the $1,000 in donations that were raised to help us save precious lives. From girl scouts and eagle scouts who collect items on our wish list and help with shelter improvement projects, to dodge

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ball tournaments and car washes, there are so many ways young people can help homeless animals in our county. In fact, much of the shelter’s in-kind donations are received through the efforts of our community’s youth. Nothing is more heart-warming than to see a group of children proudly deliver a load of paper towels and laundry detergent they’ve worked so hard to collect. If you would like to help the shelter through a community service project, please contact Mandy Maxwell at 317-219-4630. And, if you are least 16 years of age, please consider volunteering! Information regarding our volunteer program is available on our Web site at www.hamiltonhumane.com under “shelter programs and services.” Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County . You may contact her with questions, solutions and story suggestions at hamiltonhumane@yahoo.com.

» Stem cells to help dog’s hip – A former Oregon military dog that did two tours of duty sniffing out bombs in Iraq is going to receive stem cell therapy to treat osteoarthritis in his hips. The 80-pound, seven-year-old German shepherd has arthritis in his hips, which can lead to early death for larger dogs. Surgery options such as hip replacement have a limited chance of success for older dogs. MediVet-America offers a stem cell treatment for joint problems in dogs and horses using the animal's own stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue. -www.mailtribune.com

Pets of the week Durango is a three-year-old male Lab/Rottweiler mix. Durango is a very handsome 60-pound boy who really enjoys human companionship. He has never met a stranger and will glad play games like tag and go for walks with anyone willing to spend some time with him. Durango is a very affectionate guy so his new family needs to understand he is going to want to give them kisses everyday when they come home. He has a great temperament and will do well in a home with children old enough to handle his size and energy. Koala is a four-year-old female dilute Tortie DSH. Koala is a sweet girl who loves attention but can be a bit reserved with new people because she hasn’t been very socialized. She also can be a little shy around children only because she hasn’t been around them, but she would do well with a child who is kind, considerate and will go slow with her. Koala is fine with other cats and just wants a quiet home to call her own. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon Friday, March 25, 2011 Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Noblesville Doors open at 11:30 a.m. v Lunch/program from noon to 1 p.m. More than 450 Girl Scout friends attended last year’s event. Please join us this year to celebrate the Girl Scouts and help build great futures! Event coordinators: v State Representative Kathy Richardson v Mary Sue Rowland, Noblesville former mayor v Mary Burns, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana board member The wonderful lunch is free. Tables of 8 or individual seats are available by reservation. The program will inspire you to make a donation, which will help local girls attend camp and other program activities. Your donation is tax deductible. Call or e-mail for reservations today! Mary Sue Rowland v 317.773.1829 v marysuerowland@yahoo.com Girl Scouts are depending on you.

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Knowing your limitations

HUMOR By Mike Redmond An ancient prophet – St. Clint of Eastwood, I believe – once told us, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” The scene: My garage. I have decided to install a gas heater so the gym I built out there might be useful between November and (this being Indiana) whenever winter decides to leave town. Enter limitations. Now, I already know one of my limitations is that I have no clue as to how to install and hook up a heating system. Enter Wally. Wally is a dear friend and one of those guys who exudes competence. He and I have worked together on a farm for several years and you may take it from me when I tell you he can fix anything, from a balky tractor to … well, another balky tractor. And he said he would be more than delighted to help me put in this heater, something he has actually had experience doing. Enter Wally and Mike’s limitations. Here’s the problem: Those things have to be mounted from the ceiling. The customary way is to muscle them up there and hold them in place while you attach them to the joists. However (and this is a big however) Wally and I are middle-aged men. He has a legendary bad back. I have a soon-to-be legendary bad hip and two bum knees.

Does this stop us? Nope. You see, we have misinterpreted St. Clint. We acknowledge our limitations, true, but that doesn’t mean we pay attention to them. And so we try to lift it into place. Holding it between us we climb ladders and attempt to maneuver it up to the ceiling. This is a dumb idea, and we know it as soon as we try. Our arms shake and shiver. Our faces contort. And our backs put up the white flags almost immediately. We build a scaffold and try to get the thing into place using a floor jack. This one ALMOST results in a call for a replacement heater, but luckily we caught it before it hit the floor. Finally we decide the only way to get the thing where it needs to be is for one of us to get on the scaffold and hold the thing on his shoulders like Atlas holding up the Heat Pump of Olympus. Yes, it’s another dumb idea, but it’s the only one we have. So we draw straws and ... Call me Atlas. Also call me a chiropractor. And then have Wally call me when he’s done installing the flue and the gas line. Should be May at the latest. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Across 1. Mouth off to a Fishers HS teacher 5. Hamilton Memorial Park resting place 9. Wear away a White River bank 14. “Gone ___ the Wind” 15. Ritz Charles decorative pitcher 16. Gave up, as land 17. Mideast ruler 18. Voting no at a Fishers Town Council meeting 19. Vine & Table soup server 20. Not guilty pleas, e.g. 22. Buys and sells (2 wds.) 24. Did a touch-up chore for Engledow 25. Actress Moore 26. Certain Butler sorority woman 29. Debonair 34. Utmost degree 37. Intended 39. Face-to-face exam at Ball State 40. Miami County township that shares a name with a Great Lake 42. Hamilton County courthouse event 44. Morse Lake boat propellers 45. Widespread 46. Eagle Creek Park nest 48. “So long!” 49. Events 52. Hoosier Lottery game 54. Hawaiian strings 56. Get out of bed at Jameson Inn

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60. Ball’s position in a Crooked Stick trap (2 wds.) 64. “In Sight It Must Be Right” and “Save Money. Live Better,” e.g. (2 wds.) 66. Britton Tavern order, with “the” 67. Indy’s ___ Parks-Edison Elementary School 69. Keats works 70. San Diego baseball player 71. Decorated, like a cake from Heavenly Sweets 72. Old Italian bread? 73. Shopped at Clay Terrace 74. Purdue fraternity letters 75. “No problem!” Down 1. Stockholm native 2. Prepared to fire a Don’s Guns rifle 3. Carmel Police operation 4. Hamilton 16 IMAX horror film sound 5. Blue-green 6. Has title to a house at Sand Creek Estates 7. Bumped into at Hamilton Town Center 8. JP Wedding Center woman in white 9. Dunkin’ Donuts cream-filled pastry 10. Not made up 11. Indiana Live! Casino chances 12. Shapiro’s ___

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13. Hancock County town named after a Genesis location 21. Colts kicker, ___ Vinatieri 23. Indianapolis Zoo big bird 25. Indiana governor and an anagram for the answers at 20-, 22-, 60and 64-Across 27. Uncle Bill’s ___ Center 28. Prefix with legal or graph 30. Conseco Fieldhouse sound of displeasure

31. Desert Wind show horse 32. ___ a soul 33. Ultimatum ender 34. Unlikely candidate for Noblesville HS prom king 35. Jared Thompson jazz group 36. LP player at the Carmel Antique Mall 38. Tropical tuber 41. James Whitcomb Riley’s dusk 43. IUPUI class: English ___

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47. UIndy term paper footnote abbr. 50. Esophagus 51. Go downhill at Paoli Peaks 53. Avon HS athlete build the words 55. Like Crown Hill Cemetery at night 57. Delhi’s land 58. Prognosticators 59. University HS English exam finale,

often 60. Dines at Mitchell’s Fish Market 61. Quickly, in Lilly memos 62. Herron School of Art subject 63. Mend socks at A Stitch in Time 64. Riding the waves 65. Carmel ___ Club 68. Pacers’ training camp mo.

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