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It is our position that it is time for a little Hoosier wisdom in Washington. While the Republican Party feverishly searches for a candidate capable of opposing a sitting president in 2012, political pundits increasingly mention Mitch Daniels’ name. A virtual unknown on the national stage, how could a short, balding, and, as some in the media have commented, “lacking in charisma and somewhat nerdy” Indiana governor be a contender? What does he have going for him? As George Will described at the recent CPAC convention, he has the “charisma of competence.” Whether in the White House as budget director, in the private sector in the Eli Lilly & Company Board Room, or as Indiana governor for six years, he is known as a cost-cutter and someone who can and will “right the ship.” As the U.S. diminishes in stature, economically and globally, we need a leader who can reduce the size of government, restore fiscal stability, and strengthen our image abroad. Daniels has a proven track record, as Indiana continues to thrive economically, amidst one of the worst recessions in recent history. Maybe it is time to share our short, balding, plain-talking, Harley-riding governor with the nation.

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It is our position that we must protect nonunionized Indiana families with the right to work. We support legislative bills SB333, HB1067 and parts of HB1216. These efforts would prevent union-only labor agreements like the one struck during the construction of taxpayer-supported Lucas Oil Stadium. Any worker not paying union dues was forced to either join a union or be denied the job. How can this be right and correct under the U.S. Constitution? Qualified and vetted workers should not be prohibited from opportunity because of power politics. With the elimination of nonunionized workers, a great deal of competition for work at the stadium was eradicated. Was this a factor in the price of the stadium being $75 million over budget? While we naturally believe in the importance of protecting our fellow workers’ rights, and ours, we do not rely on unions (as they have evolved) as the best way to accomplish this goal. After all, only 26 percent of construction workers and 33 percent of the commercial contractors in Indiana are union members. What good is protecting the elite minority only to the harm of the vast majority of Hoosier workers?

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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 14. (B) If the Governor returns the bill under clause (A), the House in which the bill originated shall enter the Governor's objections at large upon its journals and proceed to reconsider and vote upon whether to approve the bill. The bill must be reconsidered and voted upon within the time set out in clause (C). If, after such reconsideration and vote, a majority of all the members elected to that House shall approve the bill, it shall be sent, with the Governor's objections, to the other

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Don’t pay ’em; recall ’em immediately From the sublime to the ridiculous. Seriously. First, Wisconsin Senate Democrats walked out on their Legislature more than a week ago and left the Badger State, and suit was followed by all but two of their Indiana House counterparts, who similarly have fled our borders. It’s all in disagreement over measures that would eliminate collective bargaining for teachers and for local public workers, as well as so-called “right to work” You have the background, so let us now get to the point. First, there is no way on God’s green Earth that these protests should warrant pay; we believe they have abdicated their responsibility to those who backed them in elections and thus should not be remunerated because of their actions. Second, each of the Democrats that fled his or her home state should be subject to an immediate recall election. Lest ye believe we’re simply going after Democrats here, we’d be writing the same things about Republicans had they been the ones taking a hike. It’s plainly irresponsible to figuratively paralyze a legislative session with such flight. What do you think would happen to you if you failed to show up for work for an extended period? You know the answer.

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg ••• The City Council last week passed the new Small Business Loan Guaranty Program.Christy Langley, the city’s assistant economic development director, did a great turn a few weeks ago in presenting members with a proposal for the program. The idea is to attract business to Noblesville and to help small businesses already here with progress that is fueled by funding. The program is designed to help close the gap between what a business needs and the amount for which is approved. Local financial institutions, we hope, would have a vested interest in working with businesses. We support the council’s passage of the plan. For more information, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org.

READER'S VIEW makes it sound like the teachers who attended the rally at 5 p.m. were skipping out on their responsibilities. Shame on you! I actually didn’t get to the rally until almost 6 p.m. because the teacher I rode with did, indeed, stay after to work with a student. I knew other teachers who wanted to attend the rally but wouldn’t break commitments to their students. If students are missing out on afterschool activities, tutoring, or “other initiatives that would advance student progress” it is not because some teachers left on time one day out of the year. It’s because, thanks to Mr. Daniels’ continued cuts to educational funding, many schools can no longer afford to support such initiatives. “Stay the course, Mitch” and soon, not only will our public schools not have school librarians and libraries, but we also will not have art, music, foreign language, physical education, industrial technology, family and consumer science, business education…. Cathy Sutton 46060

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Commentary By Kevin Kane Last month’s primary filing deadline was supposed to solidify the names we’d see on the ballots this May. But a late change to the city’s biggest race has shaken things up a bit. Retired firefighter Marshall White dropped out of the race last week. White was the only candidate filed to run against Mayor John Ditslear in the Republican primary until Steve Brown filed on Feb. 18. But just days after the list of candidates grew to three, it shrunk back to two after White’s decision. The rest of the candidate lists, however, have remained unchanged since the filing deadline. Here’s the final rundown (assuming no one withdraws after our press time): • Mayor – John Ditslear and Steve Brown • Clerk-treasurer – Janet Jaros • City judge – Greg Caldwell, Paul Pacior • City Council, District 1 – Roy Johnson, Mary Sue Rowland • City Council, District 2 – Steve Wood • City Council, District 3 – John Elliot, Dale Kenney, Rick Taylor • City Council, District 4 – Mark Boice • City Council, District 5 – Greg O’Connor • City Council, at-large (two seats) – Brian Ayer, Terry Busby, Andy Corman, Rex

Dillinger, Jeff Zeckel All of these candidates are Republicans, and no Democrats have filed for any race at this point. While Ditslear ran unopposed in 2007’s primary, the total number of candidates in 2011 is less than 2007. There were 20 Republican candidates for those same positions in that year and one Democratic candidate. No council candidate ran unopposed in ’07, but three incumbent councilmen are without opponents this time around. Is that an indication of the public’s opinion of their work on the council? Maybe. Maybe not. The slight decrease in candidates is interesting, but I hope it doesn’t mean there will be a decrease in voter turnout, too. City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rowland was the only incumbent to make her decision at the proverbial 11th hour. The former mayor filed on Feb. 18 and is seeking the District 1 seat instead of an at-large seat on the council, which she currently holds. Read more about this decision in this issue. 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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Teacher comments were off base Editor, Comments made about Indiana teachers in the Feb. 15 edition of “From the Backshop” really hit a nerve with me. I attended the “Rally for Public Education.” Don’t worry; I didn’t have to leave school early because, thanks to Governor Daniel’s cutbacks, I was laid off from my job as a school librarian last June. I am not a member of the union, but I was there, along with fellow Indiana teachers (some union, some not) to protest the changes that Mr. Daniels has proposed. We protested, not because the unions said to, and not because (as Mr. Daniels implied) the unions want more money, but because we’ve devoted our lives to educating the children of Indiana and Mr. Daniels proposals are not in our students’ best interests. We aren’t against educational reform, but there is no data to support the measures Mr. Daniels recommends. I also wonder if you realize that by three or four in the afternoon, most teachers have already put in an eight-hour day. Your comment

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Commentary By Terry Anker When anyone enters the civic space to speak about marriage, their standing to profess a point of view is questioned. Even as our elected officials have embarked into a discourse about this institution, we rightly wonder if they are able to throw stones. And as a long-wedded man myself, perhaps speaking more to their weaknesses than my strengths, I can assert that I love my wife and am steadfast in maintaining my private and public life in a way that honors the commitment that I made before God and the state of Illinois (where we were wed more than 20 years ago). This is not to say that marriage – mine or any other – is perfect. Like all efforts of humankind, it has its challenges. But its design is nearly ideal as a vessel to conserve and protect families. And marriage should be protected. It should be protected vociferously. But are we causing it greater harm in its defense than would befall it if allowed to mature naturally? Is restricting com-

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mitted adult couples of any gender configuration the proper path to uphold the institution? Religion should be able to determine whether it sees fit to allow for these unions under canon. But shouldn’t government, if it has an interest at all, be aligned in a way that encourages stable, committed relationships? Wouldn’t it be better to make marriage harder to get out of than to get into? If marriage as recognized by the state is a contract between two adults, can’t it function more like other contracts? If someone steals business by breach of a fiduciary or other dishonest act, we can and do sue them. But if a spouse cheats us financially or emotionally, save divorce, we have almost no recourse. Shouldn’t a marriage agreement be at least as defensible as a cell phone contract? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Former mayor to serve as grand marshal – Patricia Logan will serve as the grand marshal for the 2011 Noblesville July 4 parade and Fireworks Festival. Logan was elected to the City Council and then became the first woman elected mayor of Noblesville, serving as mayor from 1980 to 1988. Among her many accomplishments, Logan championed the purchase of the old Carnegie library and its renovation to city hall. » Prevail purse fundraiser – Prevail, Inc. will benefit from the 6th annual Tri Kappa Silent Purse Auction on March 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Clubhouse, 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Prevail office located at 1100 S. 9th Street, Suite 100 in Noblesville. Hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary Kappatini are included. For more information, call 317-773-6942. » Town hall scheduled – The Carmel Marathon is hosting several town halls to help explain the impact the marathon will have on the public, traffic patterns and such. Meetings are scheduled March 16 and April 20 at The Renaissance in Carmel from 6 to 7 p.m.

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COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson A couple of years ago, my husband and I started taking our four children individually on little outingsso we could each spend quality one-on-one time with them. They get to choose the activity and lunch locale, and we must cheerfully play along. This past Saturday was my turn with our nine-year-old son Andrew. On previous “dates” we’d gone bowling and seen movies, and always eaten at his favorite restaurant in the whole wide world, Steak-n-Shake. In all honesty, I look forward to these days as much as he does . . . “Double steakburger with fries and a side-byside chocolate-banana shake, please!” So I was surprised when Andrew announced we would be bypassing SS in favor of Cracker Barrel. And while I was contemplating whether I could order French toast for lunch and where one could even find a Cracker Barrel, he threw another curveball. “Mom, we’re going to Laser Flash!” Seriously? Are adults even allowed to play laser tag? Yes, he informed me, and I could even have some arcade tokens when I was done. How thoughtful, I smirked. “But wouldn’t you rather go see that new Gnome flick?” I asked. “Or we could go ice skating? What about Woodland Bowl? You love that place.” “No. It’s Laser Flash,” he replied. “Make peace with this, Mom. It’s

» Healing through grief – Open Door Church will be hosting its next eightweek grief course on Mondays starting Mar. 7 from 7 to 8:15 pm. These sessions will help people who are grieving the loss of friends or loved ones. For more information visit www.opendoorchurch. net and click on the “Announcement Board,” or call Karen Montgomery at 504-4497. » Board members retire – Three board members from the Legacy Fund Community Foundation have announced their retirement from the board, including: Gary Irvin; John J. Quinn; and Michael (Mike) L. Smith. Smith joined the board in 1998; Irvin and Quinn have served on the board since 2008 and 2000, respectively. Smith and Quinn also were named president while on the foundation’s board.

We arrived just eight minutes before a session was starting, so I barely had time to register that I was the only adult heading in to the holding bay along with 35 hyper-active third and fourth graders celebrating birthdays. Once inside, I tried to find a happy place and consequently heard none of the directions. The next thing I know, some teenager is outfitting me in a ridiculously small laser vest and Andrew is saying, “Just don’t get killed.” What? Wait! On a wave of Green Team enthusiasm, I was driven into the black-light-lit arena feeling much like Gulliver in Lillyput. I have to admit, I entertained briefly the idea of hiding in a corner until the three rounds were over. But then I

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saw the excitement on Andrew’s face and knew that I at least had to make an effort. So at the horn, I headed out into the fray with one mission: Survive. Shortly thereafter, I became wedged between a wall and a pillar, the space clearly designed for smaller bodies, and found myself a virtual sitting duck. “There’s the mom. Get her!” someone cried as multiple Red Team soldiers peppered me with laser virus bombs. Frustrated and “dead,” I stomped my way back to the recharge station (getting lost twice) and prepared for Round 2 with a new attitude. You wanna play? Alrighty then. Team Green is a go for Soccer Mom! I literally went crazy. With war cries and sneak attacks, I annihilated any Red Team brat that stumbled across my path. I used my superior height and intelligence to become a veritable Rambo-Terminator mutation. I even sacrificed myself in a hail of enemy fire so my team could take the Red Team base. The next comment I hear? “Whose mom is that?” “She’s awesome!” Yes, yes I am. But you know what was even more awesome? Walking out of Laser Flash with my son, with memories to last a lifetime. Peace out.

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knew it was a possibility. By Kevin Kane “It’s less about who’s running against me,” he Current in Noblesville said. “It’s probably more about the fact that the Mary Sue Rowland is seeking re-election voters have confidence in me and they believe and a third term on the City Council. But she I’m doing what’s best for Noblesville.” doesn’t want the seat she currently holds. Johnson said he’ll continue to work with the Rowland, who served as the city’s mayor from administration to save taxpayers 1988 to 1996, has held an at-large money, create jobs and move the city seat on the council since 2004. toward the future. However, she filed just before last Rowland did not file until Feb. month’s deadline and put her name 18, the day of the deadline. Leadin for the race to represent District ing up to that time, she said she had 1, pitting herself against another been deliberating whether or not to council incumbent. seek a third term. But she eventually “Running at large in the upcomdecided to run for another four-year ing election had the possibility of Rowland term to continue working to finish either knocking out a good council some unfinished business. member, Brian Ayer, or a loss my“I still have things that I want to see happen,” self,” Rowland said. “At the time of my decishe said. “So I’ll give it one more try.” sion, I had no idea so many good people would Among Rowland’s top stated priorities are the run for council at large.” city’s reinvestment into its historic downtown, In addition to Ayer, Terry Busby, Andy Correducing day-to-day costs of operation and creman, Rex Dillinger and Jeff Zeckel are running ating jobs through new and existing businesses. for the two at-large seats. “It will be my pleasure to represent District The District 1 seat has been held by Council1 and, as always, continue to care about the old man Roy Johnson since 2008. The co-owner town, the historic downtown and the commuand vice president of HomeTown Television announced his intention to seek re-election for the nity's future as a whole,” she said. “Running at large or in my district will not affect the passion seat in January. He said he wasn’t too surprised (I have) for my hometown.” by Rowland’s decision, adding that he always

What women want: To be accepted on their own terms Commentary By Krista Bocko We meet once a month. We are women with vastly different life experiences and in different walks of life. We were born in four different decades. We are here to remember who we are, because it is so, so easy to forget. This night we gather in a circle to talk about our bodies. We read from “Women Who Run With the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, the book I have mentioned here more than a few times. This book is such a vital part of our lives, and the chapter we’re discussing this night talks about accepting and loving our bodies for who they are. I don’t know if men can relate as much, but women can relate to the pressure in our culture to look a certain way. The circle that “the culture” has defined for what is acceptable and beautiful is very, very small, but when you step out of that myopic view and become “farseeing,” as Estes’ says, you nod and breathe “yes” to her observations that “to support only one kind of beauty is to be somehow unobservant of nature. There cannot be only one kind of song-

bird, only one kind of pine tree, only one kind of wolf. There cannot be … one kind of woman.” We have all had the experiences of feeling like we are “too much of this, and not enough of that.” Many have been caught in the cycle of treating our bodies as slaves – slaves to the scale, the measuring tape, slaves to food, to mistreatment and demands. This robs us of our freedom, and also robs us of our creative life. How much creating can we do when we’re so preoccupied with how we look and how others perceive our worth? Let’s see the body as a teacher, as a repository for the resilient human soul, as our constant companion, and see how it surely deserves our love and acceptance. My hope is that we can disregard the demands of the overculture to be this or to be that, and to instead be who we truly are and to enjoy these bodies that carry us through life. 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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White drops out of mayoral race “I thought that my service to our Current in Noblesville citizens could continue as NoblesMayor John Ditslear’s first deville city mayor,” White said in a clared opponent in May’s Republirelease.” What I realized was that a can primary has dropped out of the political process can be very complirace. cated and time consuming, and after Retired Noblesville firefighter much thought and consultation, Marshall White announced last week I have decided that this is not the that he has taken himself out of the right time.” running to be the city’s next mayor. White White’s announcement to drop White, a 27-year veteran of the from the race came just days after a third canNoblesville Fire Department, said the decision didate for the Republican nomination, Steve came after numerous discussions with family Brown, filed to run. members and advisors.

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Meaning and life Commentary By Brenda Alexander Since the dawn of history, great minds have labored over the great questions of our existence: Who are we? And why are we here? Some have thrown in the towel and nihilistically declared that there is no reason, no meaning, and we are nothing but accidents resulting from certain laws of physics that exist for their own sake. These are the people who would also believe that if you put a bunch of monkeys in a room with a typewriter one would eventually produce the works of Shakespeare verbatim. I am not a nihilist. First off, who built the room? Who created the typewriter? Who put monkeys in the room rather than mice? And ultimately where did the monkeys come from? I believe there is a Builder, a Creator, a Doer. So how does this affect my daily life? As a mom, I know that someone else in my home left the fizzy soda behind the end table, so when I tripped over it this morning, I could blame a living entity, not some unresponsive laws of

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Club makes offer for learning center By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville The Noblesville School Board is reviewing an offer from the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville to buy the Conner Learning Center. The club presented an offer of $320,000 to the board on Feb. 15, and board president Chris Hamm said the panel is still reviewing the offer and its details. The offer includes the purchase of the former elementary school at 1700 Conner Street, Conner Courts, and the current community center property. The club currently owns the community center but leases the property from Noblesville Schools. “The Conner School property would provide staff with better programming space and an opportunity for expansion of the kitchen to support the club’s growing Meal to Members program,” said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Becky Terry. “The administrative offices would have a central location, but most importantly, the facility would reduce operating costs in the long term.” The $320,000 would be divided into five equal payments of $64,000 – one at closing followed by four annual payments, plus 3 percent interest. “There are additional details to be worked out

regarding the offer before the Board could be in a position to act on the offer,” Hamm said. “No time line has been set on when a decision might be made.” The club’s offer stands through today, but Hamm said last week that it was unlikely that an agreement would be reached by that deadline. He said it is more likely that the two sides will continue negotiating into this month. The school board is scheduled to convene this evening for a study session on other matters, and Hamm said, as of press time, no action on the club’s offer was on the agenda. Terry said the club would be willing to work with the board beyond the Mar. 1 deadline if its members are interested in reaching an agreement. “If the offer is accepted, the Boys & Girls Club will conduct due diligence activities, to ensure the marketability of the existing Conner Street location, and to determine the feasibility to raise the capital necessary to bring the former school up to the standards the organization needs,” Terry said. “This is an opportunity for us to combine the afterschool and summer programs offered at the club on Conner Street and the sports programs at the Community Center into one campus.”

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Many Noblesville students will be trading places in the next two years By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville “One of the hardest things to do is to draw lines and change a school district,” Noblesville School Board President Chris Hamm said. Yet that is exactly what the School Board has done with the help of a special committee and considering input from residents involved. Hamm’s words were part of a thank-you comment to that committee just after the fivemember board approved changes to the district’s elementary school boundaries. But this was only Phase I of the board’s redistricting process. As a result of this initial phase, more than 450 students will change schools next year, and many more will be moved the following year after the completion of Phase II.

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This is the elementary map approved by the Noblesville School Board for the next school year. Most of the Forest Hill area has been assigned to Hinkle Creek. Another elementary map and a middle school map will be created for the following year. Preliminary plans are shown on www.noblesvilleschools.org.

in her area, originally slated to continue attending North Elementary, were switched to White River after preliminary meetings, with no input from residents requesting that change. “We were shown as staying at North, so we didn’t think we had to do anything,” Priddy said, “But then all of a sudden we were at White River.” Noting the small numbers they represented, Priddy asked that the original designation of North Elementary School be reinstated. Her request was granted prior to the final vote. “I felt that the first phase of the redistricting process went better than anticipated,” said Jon Brown, a local attorney and co-chair of the redistricting committee. “We had a lot of input from parents and each school was represented well. In the end, we came to a solution that met everyone’s needs.”

Phase II “Children who are moved for the 2011-2012 year will not be moved again in 2012-2013,” said Public Relations Director Sharon Trisler. “Phase II is necessary because we will be opening a new elementary school on Promise Road in the southeast quadrant of our district in August 20122013 and because we will begin operating two middle schools in the 2012-2013 school year.” Of the students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades, roughly half will be moved to one of these middle schools and the rest will attend the other. On the elementary level, Trisler said anticipated changes in enrollment make it still

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Trisler said there are no costs associated with the two-part redistricting process, as everyone on the committee is a volunteer. While some parents have expressed frustration that students living adjacent to Noble Crossing Elementary school in Hazel Dell Woods will no longer be able to walk to school, Trisler said the school district should save money on transportation because new bus routes will be shorter.

too early to know how many children will be affected by this second phase. The committee should have more accurate estimates, she said, when it reconvenes at the start of the 20112012 school year. “A majority of the (elementary) children impacted will be those moving to the new school on Promise Road, but most other schools will be impacted as changes are made to balance enrollment throughout the district,” Trisler said. The committee already has a preliminary plan in place for Phase II, though Trisler said much of it could be changed before it’s approved down the road. Brown said that, during the first phase, parents only wanted to keep their students put. No one wanted to change schools. The same likely will be true next year. Redistricting, though, means someone has to move. “The kids, at the end of the day, will be happy with the result,” Brown said.

learn more and give input Noblesville Schools is hosting a series of town meetings throughout the school year to give the community an opportunity to meet with school officials and board members, get updates on building projects and ask questions.Noble Crossing Elementary School will host the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 8. An April 12 meeting will take place at Hinkle Creek Elementary School at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the community.

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DISPATCHES » Young Life comes to Noblesville – This not-for-profit organization for high school students is lead by Michael Redding and his team of adults. This group mentors, engages, and teaches Noblesville teens to “just do life.” Meet Michael and his team and learn more about Young Life at the second annual Banquet and Fundraiser at Habour Trees Golf Club in Noblesville, Mar. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Contact michaelredding.younglife@gmail. com to attend or learn more. Additionally, the group’s first club meeting will be held tomorrow at South Harbour Club House at 7:47 p.m. » New Noblesville preschool – Open Door Preschool is enrolling for its 2011-2012 school year. All classes will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12:45 p.m. with extended care available upon advanced request. For more information, visit www.opendoorschool.net or call preschool director Corinna Wagner at 776-2895 or 727-2681. » Student show, open house – Arthouse, located on the corner of 10th and Cherry St., is “a sanctuary that breathes creativity,” says Arthouse student Kelly

Huff. The spring session is March 14 through April 21 and classes are offered for all ages and abilities. Arthouse’s student show and open house is March 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Visit www. arthousenoblesville.blogspot.com to learn more. » ExtraordinAIRy Treasures scholarships – Williams Comfort Air is sponsoring its annual ExtraordinAIRy Treasures scholarship program again this year. Visit www.extraordinairytreasures.com to nominate an Indiana high school senior who has done outstanding things for his or her community. Applications will be accepted through April 13. » No consultant left behind – The flood of federal stimulus money into the nation’s public schools has dramatically increased the demand for education consultants, leaving some stimulus recipients struggling to find seasoned advisors and others uneasy about the pitches they are getting. The frenzy was caused by the nearly $100 billion federal effort, which began two years ago. That has stirred up great expectations among policymakers and the public. -www.hechingerreport.org

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TEEN LIFE By Jenna Larson In English class, we just wrapped up a huge unit on poetry. In the past few weeks, I’ve read and analyzed a zillion Harlem Renaissance pieces. A lot of students seem to really diss on poetry. I agree it’s really not the most exciting thing to study, but not all of it is boring. I mean, songs are poems, aren’t they? Each song on my iPod means something to me. It’s easy to connect music with memories. Let’s put my iPod on shuffle, shall we? Alright. The first song that came up was “Secret Valentine” by We The Kings. It reminds me of the first concert I ever went to. It was March 3, 2009. My favorite band of all time, The Cab, was playing on the Secret Valentine Tour with We The Kings, VersaEmerge, There for Tomorrow and The Maine. It was one of the most memorable nights of my life, and it began a concert obsession. Live shows are the bomb. Then, we have “I.D.G.A.F.” by Breathe Carolina. Despite the vulgarity, I like it. You listen to it once, and you’re hooked. It brings me back to last August, driving down Conner Street on my way to the square to do some interviews and hit

up Alexander’s (strawberry cheesecake ice cream, anyone?). Next, “Camera Shy” by School Boy Humor came up. Well, that one’s old for sure. I listened to School Boy Humor a lot when I first heard of them my freshman year. Yes, as a little 14-yearold I started getting really into bands. The newer and less well known, the better, I thought. After that, there was “Welcome to the World” by Kevin Rudolf. This song reminds me of the road trip I took with my boyfriend to my grandparents’ house in Illinois last November. He made a few mix CDs to listen to in the car. This was one of the jams we played on the way back home. See? To me, every song has some memory attached to it, however lame that may sound. So while poetry in school is kind of a drag, it’s just a step away from music. And that’s something I wouldn’t mind writing a paper about.

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Parenting expert coming to Noblesville By Brenda Alexander Current in Noblesville One of America’s leading voices on parenting and teen issues, Meg Meeker, will be making two appearances in Noblesville this weekend. Pediatrician, mother, and best-selling author of six books, Meeker writes from a Christian perspective on such topics as raising strong daughters and sons, teen sexuality, and being an emotionally healthy mother. She writes with the authority of a doctor Meeker and the big heart of a mother because she has spent the last 20 years practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine and also helping parents and teens to communicate. Meeker’s popularity as a speaker on key issues confronting American families has created a strong following on her blogs for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. She also has been a featured guest on major national television and radio shows including “60 Minutes” and “Dateline.” This Saturday, she will be the keynote speaker at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church’s Women’s Day of Reflection. Event organizers say attendees will discover

Two appearances Saturday Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 9900 East 191st St, Noblesville 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $40; pre-registration encouraged Featuring: Meg Meeker, Lori Borgman, Carol the Coach, Kathy McHugh and nearly a dozen other workshops ••• Sunday Guerin High School Auditorium 15300 N Gray Rd, Noblesville 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30) Cost is $5 at the door

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Last-minute spring break travels TRAVEL By Tracy Line If you live in Hamilton County, Spring Break is looming. I know many of you weren’t planning to go away, but after the winter we’ve had, a warm, sunny location is calling your name. And now you’re wondering, “Can I go somewhere last minute?” The answer is yes, but with a few caveats. Expect to pay. Like everything else, travel industry pricing is based on supply and demand. Spring Break is prime and travel is up in 2011. Thus, prices are at a premium. Flights are often your biggest expense. Reduce your trip cost by selecting a destination within driving distance. Be open-minded. Face it: Thousands have booked before you, so be flexible. You may not be able to find a beachfront condo in Destin, Fla., a sought-after destination, but perhaps there’s one in a lesserknown area. While most beachfront condos are booked, you might find one near the beach. If a week’s stay is too costly, how about a five-day getaway? You need to work with what you’ve

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You may not be able to find a beachfront condo in Destin, Fla., a sought-after destination, but perhaps there’s one in a lesser-known area.

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COOKING By Chef Michael Vlasich Recently, I was in conversation with a group of chefs discussing the changes in the public’s discriminating palates. Recent advances in technology have better educated the general public in the culinary arts, which has in turn increased demands for more variety, along with higher standards of quality and selection. Most chefs would agree it is great to have the overall population understand more about food. But there are some misunderstandings of terms from customers ranging from food snobs to “goops.” As a little boy my grandmother had a book of rhymes meant to be lessons in etiquette and behavior. The one I remember most is one that deals with the difference between dining and eating, titled “The Goops.” It went like this: “The goops they lick their fingers, the goops they lick their knives, the goops they spill on the table cloth, oh, they lead such disgusting lives. The goops they talk while eating, and loud and fast they chew, that’s why I am glad that I am not a goop. Are you? The following are the correct words and terms we all should know as we categorize ourselves as dining guests. An “epicurean” will have refined taste but also cultivate knowledge and appreciation of food and wine. Simply, they are dedicated to the quest for sensual pleasure. Gourmets however, have very discriminating palates, and are connoisseurs of fine food and drink. A connoisseur is someone who is an expert at the detail and technique of an art, and is totally competent as a critical judge. Gluttons, on the other hand, have a gargantuan appetite and do not care about the quality, often over indulging. Lastly, goops are just plain old piggish slobs there to stuff their pie holes, with total disregard for any ounce of civility. Now that we have cleared that up, which are you? The following is a great recipe for whichever category you fall in.

Butternut and mascarpone ravioli Ingredients: • Pasta Sheets • Egg wash • [use a 4.75 inch round cutter or cut squares, once filled then folded in half [1/2 moon or triangles] Filling: • 1.5 cups Butternut Mash [Butternut steamed, cinnamon, Honey, S&P] • 2/3 cup parmesan • 1ea 8 oz container Mascarpone Cheese • 1/3 cup egg liquid • 1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs • Salt and pepper Directions: Mix ingredients for the filling until smooth. Place a heaping tablespoon or slightly more of the filling in the center of the cut pasta sheet. Egg wash the sides, fold in half, and seal well. For best results, refrigerate well or slightly freeze before cooking. This ravioli should be lightly poached in a shallow pan of water only a couple minutes [gently], or steam filled ravioli for 5 minutes. Gently drain well place in a pasta bowl and top with favorite ingredients and sauce. For a nice vegetarian dish, top with steamed asparagus tips, sautéed wild mushrooms, diced tomatoes and roasted corn. Then drizzle with tomato cream sauce and accent with fresh Parmesan cheese.

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affirming cinematic experiences of my lifetime. Yes, the scene where mountain climber Aron Ralston (a brilliant James Franco) saws through his right arm after being pinned in a slot canyon for five days is presented with unblinking, graphic honesty. But in a story about sacrifice, director/co-writer Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”) has to show what’s at stake. Ultimately, “127 Hours” is not about what Aron Ralston left behind in that lonely, parched canyon, but what he took out with him. Movie: A Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVD’s at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. TheFilmYap.com.

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville March – long designated as Youth Art Month in the U.S. – is the time of the year when young artists across the country are celebrating their creativity. The art teachers in the Noblesville school district have always found special ways to promote the amazing artwork their students create. For the second year, student art will be featured in an exhibit at Noblesville’s Artists on the Square, today through Mar. 30. A special gallery opening will be held this Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. The featured young artists, in grades K-4 at Forest Hill, Hazel Dell, Hinkle Creek, Noble Crossing, North, Stony Creek, and White River elementary schools have been chosen by their art teachers to show a small group of work at the gallery. “The images containing endless themes and subject matter are produced while learning about the elements and principles of art and covering the Indiana Visual Arts Standards,” said Noblesville art instructor Darlene Patterson. “In addition to the display at the gallery, we will be having a second Youth Art Month display at the Hamilton East Public Library… lasting until March 30. “We hope that everyone will have a chance

Art from Noblesville students like Mallory and Kendall will be on display throughout the month of March. Submitted photo

to visit and enjoy at least one of these two displays. The work is sure to put a smile on the face of everyone who sees it.” What is Youth Art Month? Youth Art Month is intended to “direct attention to the value of art education which develops divergent and critical thinking; multicultural awareness; and technical, communication, and expressive skills,” according to its mission statement on www.acminet.org. In addition to providing young artists with an opportunity to showcase their work, this program aims to expand existing art programs around the country and stimulate new ones.

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The Indianapolis Museum of Art: Hard Truths -The Art of Thornton Dial Now-September 18, 2011 Indianapolis Museum of Art 3000 Michigan Rd. Tickets $8.00 Public, Free for members; for more information visit www.imamuseum.org Thornton Dial is an extraordinary American artist, whose work addresses social issues in innovative and thoughtful ways.

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March 12 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Gold, Silver, Bronze Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at www.carmelsymphony.org Join the Carmel Symphony and the medalists of the 2010 International Violin Competition Indianapolis for a night of spectacular classical music.

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American Pianists Association: Grand Encounters March 6, 3:30 p.m. The Indiana History Center Tickets $25 for public, $22 for APA Members, Visit or call www.americanpianists.org or 317.940.9945. The American Pianists Association announces the first concert of the 2011 solo piano recital series, Grand Encounters. This concert will feature Grace Fong, 2009 APA Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow and her husband Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra.

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Center for the Performing Art: Tango Buenos Aires March 16, 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Tango Buenos Aires enjoys worldwide acclaim for its authentic and uncompromising interpretations of Argentina’s national art form. The Tango is renowned for its impeccable precision and its sensuality. Performed by the brilliant dancers of Tango Buenos Aires, it will take your breath away.

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March 18 Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: Hairspray Now-March 27, 2011, Show times vary Beef and Boards, 9301 N. Michigan Road Tickets $36-59; Call (317) 872-9664 Join Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin as they fall in love and dance the night away in this hit Broadway musical set in the 1960s. Tracy becomes an overnight sensation on a local teen dance television show, and uses her fabulous dance moves, curves, and forward-thinking to make some major changes to her Baltimore home.

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DISPATCHES » Which color is right for you? – A Design Resource Library with over 300 product resources is available to the design community and their customers in the Indiana Design Center. Sherwin-Williams installed a full paint color chip display with more than 1,000 color samples for design professionals to reference. A Sherwin-Williams color event will be held March 16. Visit www. indianadesigncenter.com for details. » Furry fashion – One thing was nearly universal at New York's fall 2011 Fashion Week: fur. It showed up in a range of colors as coats, collars, and scarves, of course, but also as skirts, capelets, and even a Michael Kors gigantic messenger bag. -www.nymag.com » Fashion retailer comes to Facebook – Hip, London-based Asos became the first European fashion retailer to open an e-tailing outpost on Facebook. Visitors to Asos's store on Facebook can shop the company's entire stock of 150,000 products without leaving the site, a feature not offered on the profiles of many of their American competitors. Users also can post photos of items to their wall so friends can comment on potential purchases. -www.businessweek.com

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COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley This is not going to be a column on “how to,” trends or anything else relating to decor. It is a column about priorities. Huh? How does that factor in to interior decorating? Stay with me and I will explain. Last week was a week of my backburner priorities raising their annoying little heads and petulantly demanding that I pay attention. I think it started when a friend came to the studio during a particularly bad-hair episode and insisted she return with her shears to fix the problem. She is a talented esthetician who has experience in hair. Unfortunately, my nails were a wreck, as well. I probably should have stayed home! Hair, skin and nails are my friend’s priority. That is her world, so it comes to the forefront of her day-to-day life. For others, it is clothing. We have a wonderful client, Betty, who never fails to walk through our doors in something less than jaw dropping. Although she is a teacher, clothing and accessories are her priority. I am lucky to get laundry through the wash-and-dry cycle much less have just the right jewelry with just the right outfit! Betty also prioritizes exercise, and that is

worked into her day … everyday! My dentist came in the studio over the weekend and it reminded me of the need to make flossing twice a day a priority. My automotive repair place sent me a reminder that it is time for my oil change and my gazillion-mile checkup. My air conditioner guy sent me a card reminding me that I should make an AC checkup a priority. Oh, I forgot … I need to make changing my filters a priority. It goes on and on. I really think that if we all made everything that should be a priority an actual priority, we would never get around to living!

Ahhh ... now that I have vented, I can bring good tidings about decorating. Here goes: If it is not a priority, you can do it once and it is done. Period. Do it once, do it right and it will last. Many of us do love the hunting and gathering that is the essence of our DNA. If so, it works easily into daily life. I fall into that category: I love houses, and I love creating beautiful spaces. I would rather do that than anything. It is my priority. For those who cannot even fathom how styles relate, which colors work best, and how furnishings will function, I have some advice: Call a decorator or designer, and get the job done. This is not intended as an ad for designers, it is just solid advice that gets the job done so that it does not become an irritant, like flossing. After it is complete, take a nap, grab a good book, or go to the beach. It is done. You don’t have to put it on the daily, weekly, monthly or yearly list of “things I have to do.” Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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DISPATCHES » Free health seminars – IU Health North Hospital is presenting several free seminars about acid reflux and heartburn and how the problem can be resolved with a simple procedure. Seminars are today and tomorrow from 1 to 6 p.m. and Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. at IU Health North Hospital’s Learning Center, 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel. Call 688-2828 to register. » Less sleep, more fat – Researchers at the University of Chicago put 10 moderately overweight people (average BMI, 27.4) on diets of 1,450 calories a day. Six were allowed to sleep eight and a half hours a night while the other four were allowed just five and a half hours. At the end of the study, all lost about seven pounds regardless of sleep, but those allowed a full night’s rest lost twice as much fat. -Harvard Health Letter

» Fight colds with soup – Research shows that chicken soup helps break up congestion during colds, but some experts believe it also inhibits the overactivity of white blood cells, triggering excessive phlegm and sore throats. To boost the soup’s cold-fighting benefits, add vitamin C-rich tomatoes, broccoli and peppers. Onion and garlic also help bolster the immune system. -Bottom Line Health » Mutant cells cause cancer at cuts – Researchers found that an oncogene – a gene that, when mutated, can cause cancer – called Smoothened stayed near the follicles of mice until the mice were wounded. Once the cells migrated to the upper layers of skin to fix the damage, they disrupted a biochemical. The cells seeded cancers for up to five weeks, even when the wounds were no more severe than a paper cut. -www.scientificamerican.com » Gastric bypass better than Lap-band – A study of the two most popular weightloss surgeries found obese diabetics who had gastric bypass surgery lost 64 percent of their excess weight after a year, compared with 36 percent in those treated with Allergan Inc's Lap-Band device, researchers said last week. Complication rates were about the same with both procedures. -Reuters

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Probiotics: Boosting health with good bacteria WELLNESS By Angela LaSalle, M.D. Most of us have used antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, but many of us are not as familiar with the use of probiotics, or good bacteria, to rebalance the digestive system after the use of an antibiotic. The word “probiotic” means “for life” and refers to the bacteria that normally inhabits our lower digestive tract. These bacteria help to keep harmful infections at bay and assist with vitamin and nutrient absorption necessary to make our proteins, hormones and brain chemicals. Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are two helpful bacteria that are commonly seen in probiotic supplements. Lactobacillus has been shown in studies to reduce antibiotic associated bacteria by up to 60 percent compared to a placebo. Clinical studies have suggested that probiotics may help with the symptoms of irritable bowel and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), and that they delay childhood allergies and prevent vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Foods such as yogurt or kefir contain good bacteria as a part of their fermentation process and can be used to help replenish the bacteria in the gut.

DIM and healthy estrogen balance in men and women FITNESS By Laura Marenco The balance of our hormones plays important roles in health and well-being. In particular, the balance of estrogens and progesterone can be significant in both men and women. Estrogen and progesterone need the presence of one another in order to perform their individual functions. But as we age, levels can become unbalanced and prevent us from feeling our best. Estrogen is produced in some degree to both men and women, playing a larger role in the female sex. It maintains the health and function of our sex organs and well as other needs such as skeletal growth, skin and protein deposition. Progesterone is the building block for other major hormones. Sex hormones are formed from progesterone, including the corticosteroids, which are essential for stress response, electrolyte balance and blood pressure. As we age, we can develop a condition in which our active estrogen dominates progesterone levels. This can be problematic in both men and women. In women, some of the issues go beyond menopause and can cause weight gain, moodiness and breast pain. Men tend to suffer from weight gain, loss of sex

drive, prostate enlargement and male pattern baldness as a result of the condition. There are various factors that affect our hormones, from diet, environment, stress, and the natural aging process. The supplement DIM (Diindolylmethane) has been shown to naturally help the body balance or reduce our estrogen levels. DIM is a phytonutrient that is found in cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage and broccoli. A slow metabolism of estrogen prevents the body from managing the levels of active estrogen, and DIM specifically helps increase its metabolism into the beneficial estrogen metabolites the body needs. Many of the benefits attributed to estrogen, which includes its ability to protect the heart and brain with its antioxidant activity, are now known to come from these “good” metabolites. And in men, the promotion of healthy estrogen metabolism also supports the desirable actions of testosterone, including energy and libido. Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

Foods such as yogurt or kefir contain good bacteria as a part of their fermentation process and can be used to help replenish the bacteria in the gut. However, many patients sensitive to dairy products or who are having intolerance to dairy seen after some gastrointestinal infections may want to opt for taking a probiotic supplement. Products come with a wide range of choices and can be found in capsules, pearls or liquid forms. Manufacturers often use a wide range of different types of bacteria with various claims as to their benefit. It is important to read the label completely and follow the storage directions, as some products require refrigeration to protect the potency. In general, probiotics are fairly safe and well tolerated, however, there may be a theoretical risk for someone whose immune system is severely compromised. When choosing a probiotic for children or someone with a chronic condition, or if you have questions regarding a specific product, it is always best to check with a physician. Angela LaSalle, M.D. practices integrative medicine with the Indiana Health Group in Carmel and is board certified in family medicine. For more information, visit, www. angelalasallemd.com.

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DISPATCHES » Good stocks despite Obamacare – Health insurers’ stocks have been weighed down by fears that pending health care policy changes would threaten future profitability. YCharts Pro says two of the sector’s biggest players— WellPoint (WLP) and Aetna (AET)—are significantly underpriced, and a third, UnitedHealth Group, (UNH) is trading moderately below fair value. Only Aetna, however, appears on the short list of “attractive” selections listed on YCharts’ Large Cap Value screen. -www.forbes.com » Pay for fewer oil changes – Forget the “every 3,000 miles” rule when it comes to oil changes. AAA found that 95 percent of drivers had oil changes too frequently. Only heavily used cars, such as taxis, need one after 3,000 miles. Normal usage typically requires an oil change every 7,500 miles. -www.cbsnews.com » Win customers via the Web – Bizbytes101.com asked Internet marketing experts how business owners can attract new customers and published their suggestions. “Make sure you have a presence on the Web in places where people may not necessarily know about you like niche social networks, blogs, product review websites, etc.,” one expert said. “Post special offers, e-coupons and other special promotions and always include a link back to your Web site’s purchase page.” -www.bizbytes101.com » Buy UAL – United Continental Holdings’ (UAL) VIP lounges now serve free alcoholic beverages, but analysts say that’s not the only good thing to come from the airline’s $3.2 billion merger with Continental. Executives at the combined firm say it will see up to $1.2 billion annually in savings and new revenue, in part by combining routes and cutting staff. -SmartMoney » Can brain scans predict careers? New research has found certain professions have specialized brain structures to help them with their jobs. UK researchers recently studied 11 fighter pilots and compared them to non-pilots with similar IQs. The scans showed differences in right hemisphere structures suggesting that pilots have expertise in attention and cognition. In another study, brain scans of taxi drivers revealed a higher amount of gray matter associated with navigation and special memory. -www.menshealth.com

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The excuses you accept are the ones you’d use COMMENTARY By David Cain A friend of mine used to say, “The excuses you accept are the ones you’d use.” He was a pure salesperson. He lived to sell. And I’m reminded of his philosophy every time I’m making a purchase. Let’s say you are going to buy a television, one of those big guys that will allow you to spend your nights in the basement in its heavenly glow. How you shop and ultimately purchase is likely how forgiving and understanding you’ll be when you sell. If you require a lot of research and proof, showing up with spreadsheets for comparison, chances are you’ll think anyone that is going to buy something from you wants the same thing. If you don’t need any information and just show up ready to plop down your credit card, you’ll likely feel like anyone buying from you won’t require data either. The same goes for excuses. If I tell the TV salesperson that “I need to think about it,” then when I sell, I’ll more than likely accept the same excuse from my buyer.

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Bank celebrates grand opening Current in Noblesville Farmers Bank celebrated the grand opening of its Noblesville location on Feb. 17 with the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber held an After Hours networking event following the grand opening, which was attended by many individuals from the city’s business community including: (top, left to right) Cindy White of the Noblesville Chamber, Shari Porter of Indiana Kitchen Company and Gabrielle Sauce of Saucepan Creative and (bottom) Christina Altom of Farmers Bank and Mayor John Ditsler.

And we all sell. It doesn’t matter what your business card says or doesn’t say – we all sell. We sell our ideas, products and services to our buyers. From stay-at-home mothers who sell meals, clean rooms, weekly tasks, and happiness to their family of buyers to business people that pitch ideas, products and services to their money-spending buyers, we all are in the business of selling our beliefs. The next time you hear an acceptable excuse for why you won’t “buy,” know that you’ll easily be willing to accept the same excuse from someone else. So when my kids tell me they are too tired to brush their teeth and I agree, that simply means I probably offer myself the same pass – and I do. Your buying habits reflect your selling habits. Often the best sellers are those who buy fast with little information. They don’t make any excuses, so in turn they often accept very few from their buyers. While it might not get you invited to too many parties, this can create faster decisions and more frequent success. 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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MONEY MATTERS A recent study says women are more willing than men to donate money to charities and nonprofits. What do you think?

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“I agree with it. I think women are more sensitive than men.” Keilah King Noblesville

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Address: 16824 Meadow Wood Court (Slater Woods) Age: Built in 2007 Style: Traditional American Rooms: Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, great room, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, rec/play room, laundry room. Strengths: Custom brick and stone home with walk-out, finished basement. Unique features include two-story entrance, 18’ ceiling in great room, two 2-sided fireplaces, granite counters, high-end kitchen appliances and main-level master w/bay overlooking pond and woods. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Negatives: Homes in this price range out of reach to most buyers. Listed by Ron Stevens of F. C. Tucker Company. Office: 317-848-3798

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By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Noblesville’s courthouse square will see a few new tenants in the coming weeks. Courtney’s Kitchen will move into the building formerly occupied by Dom DiCarlo’s at 654 Logan Street, which has been empty since Feb. 10. My Fair Flora will move into an open space next to the Noblesville Visitors Center on Conner Street. Courtney’s Kitchen is relocating just months after opening its doors for the first time. The restaurant, which serves food made with its owners’ family recipes, currently operates in the American Legion at 1094 Conner Street. “It’s just an exciting opportunity that we couldn’t pass by,” co-owner Carrie Courtney said. “When Dom DiCarlo’s opened up, we thought that would be our first choice - ever….It’s right on the square and has everything we’re looking for.” Courtney said the restaurant will open in its new location sometime in April, but the exact date is unknown. Until that time, she said the business will remain open at its current location. My Fair Flora provides fresh flowers for weddings and other events around the Indianapolis area. The move to Noblesville will give the online-operated business its first storefront. Courtney's Kitchen 773-2234

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Hardscaping your back yard: Taking the inside outdoors LANDSCAPING By Mark Skipper Perhaps you have a beautifully landscaped yard, but it’s missing something. You gaze out at your shrubs, trees and flowers from your windows, but wouldn’t you rather be in your garden than admiring it from afar? Creating the perfect outdoor living space is the hottest trend in landscaping today. Imaging sitting around your warm fire pit on a cold night with your loved one or drinking your morning coffee out on your patio, where you can watch the birds hunt out on the lawn. On a hot summer day you can escape the sun under the shade of a custom pergola and the sound of a dramatic water feature can provide you and your family tranquility after a long day. Most customers tell me that they are hesitant with the magnitude of an outdoor living space and therefore decide to pass on the installation or process. But when presented with a 3-5 year plan with professional guidance, the reality becomes more attainable. The patio is typically installed in the first year and then different elements are added until completion. The types of hardscape structures that can be added to a yard are countless and varied. Elements such as paved sidewalks, stepping-stone pathways, brick walkways, retaining walls, courtyards and custom patios are just a few examples. Many people also like to have more elaborate and sophisticated structures built, such as outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, custom

fountains, sports courts, stairways and steps and garden pergolas. Assessing your specific use can provide a direct style and design that best fits your outdoor living space. Hardscapes may be one of the better investments to your landscape and a well-built patio, walkway or retaining wall is timeless and will add value to your home. The sky’s the limit! Imagine it! Dream it! Cut pictures from a magazine or bring drawings;

scribble it on a napkin or use the vast imaginations from a landscaping professional on what would work for your outdoor living space. Mark Skipper is the president of Mustard Seed Landscapes & Garden Center and Weddings at the Metsker Plantation in Noblesville. Contact him at mark@ mustardseedlandscapes.com.

Flooring function is bottom line REMODELING By David Decker Let’s talk about flooring basics, the bottom line in many rooms. It’s what you walk on and often sets the tone for the overall room feel or design. We will be talking hard surface materials ranging from wood to porcelain tile, bamboo and cork, to exotic glass, terrazzo, rare woods, marble, stone and more. Today we’ll review the old standards, wood and tile, and a relative newcomer, cork. Wood flooring has been around for hundreds of years and still provides a completely modern and classic look. It’s made a little differently today – wider slats, different cuts, trendier designs, endless varieties – but it’s rugged, handsome and durable. Great for entryways, living rooms, kitchens and hallways, be careful using it in bedrooms, where quiet is as desirable as barefoot comfort, and bathrooms, where water, warmth and humidity can stain, warp, expand and otherwise ruin wood flooring. Porcelain tile is sturdier still, resistant to almost anything, and when accompanied by an epoxy grout is virtually maintenance free. The king in bathroom and kitchen flooring, some versions can be used almost anywhere, although living and dining rooms may require a bit more

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Cork, the new kid on the block, is naturally soft (easy on the cook’s feet!), resilient, plentiful and, surprisingly, water-resistant. It works great in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms, is easy to stand on for long periods, and lends itself to eye-popping mosaic designs. And keeping with basics, avoid these common cleaning mistakes on a new floor. Don’t use the vacuum’s spinning “beater bar” which will scratch and dull hard surfaces. Learn about and use only manufacturer-approved cleaners. Avoid ammonia (dulls the shine) and know that a “damp” mop is almost always better than a “wet” mop. Endless options mean that even down low, flooring should still be a highlight.

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City’s urban forest in good shape GARDENING By Holly Lindzy I’m not afraid to admit that something about the trees in this town is making me happy lately. I know … not representative of my typical rant, but stay with me here. Driving through neighborhoods lately, I’ve noticed that the street trees have been cared for quite nicely and carefully. That makes me grin. And the reason is somewhat personal, but I can give credit when credit is due. See, most people don’t have a clear understanding of the importance of the care of street trees and with whom the responsibility rests. Any tree planted between the sidewalk and the street is in the city’s right of way. It is the responsibility, in Noblesville, of the street department’s urban forestry crew to properly maintain these trees. I’ve got to say, they’ve been knocking it out!

The trees provide shade, filtration for run off and are just necessary. So is the maintenance of them. Street trees are important to a municipality for a number of reasons. The “urban forest” is more than just something that sounds like a magical jungle in a city of pavement; it is vital to the prosperity of the city. People want to live on a tree-lined street because that adds value to the area. The trees provide shade, filtration for run off and are just necessary. So is the maintenance of them. So, years ago when I served on the city tree board, it was a goal of ours to emphasize the importance of urban forestry. We applied for grant money and were awarded money for projects within the community. And all of our hard work has seemed to pay off, because I SEE the crews working all the time for our city trees. The quality of their work is evident as I drive around and see what they’ve done. So, I’ve got to say it … nice work, city of Noblesville! It makes me proud to have sat on that board at one time and got that ball rollin’. Keep up the great work. Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville.com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

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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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Is your love life like the movies? RELATIONSHIPS By Kristen Boice Relationships have become one of the most important factors towards defining ourselves and our happiness. Often, people look for happiness from their partners. They may have this idea that the «perfect match» will somehow “complete” them. They are putting their worth in someone else. Even Hollywood has it that life ends “happily ever after” once we find our prince charming or soul mate. There is so much more to creating fulfilling relationships than what plays out in the movies. Relationships are hard work, but romantic movies make them look so easy. Relationship issues can be worked out if both people have a desire to work on themselves and owning their part in the relationship challenges. The key is to first take responsibility, work on yourself and then on the relationship. There are some basic ingredients to a healthy and fulfilling relationship. I’ve put these into practice in my own life. Within two months of dating my husband, we both thought each other could be “the one.” So, I told him I wanted to go to pre-marital counseling. I wanted to ensure we started this relationship off on the right foot and to understand whether we were compatible on several key elements such as values, character, family, spirituality and finances. So, we started unpacking all of our “baggage” and family stuff and, most importantly, learned how to communicate effectively. We built the foundation of our relationship right out of the

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breathed, but from her relationship with Jesus. FAITH 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful By Janna Lynas always; pray continually; give thanks in all Come February, I’m done with winter. The circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in snow, the ice, the cold – I just want it to go Christ Jesus.” away. By this time of year, I’m usually feeling When we are joyful, especially when life is a little down, tired, in need of a break in the hard, our attitudes, our encouraging words, weather and my attitude. This February has even the smiles on our been particularly diffaces say more than ficult, as I’ve been sick In the midst of a very quoting scripture or a for two weeks as well. short sermon could. Talking with a friend cold and snowy winter, The wearing of joy is who has also been sick, I’m uncharacteristically evidence of your faith. February is basically a optimistic that spring really It’s not just spoken and wash – or is it? disregarded. In spite of my ill is just around the corner. possibly It is unmistakable and feeling that seriously contagious. Ever been needs to be over by around someone like that? You may leave that now, I’ve actually kept quite a good attitude. person with a whole new view of the day. In the midst of a very cold and snowy winter, I am not perfect, and my family will attest I’m uncharacteristically optimistic that spring areubetter but I am really is just around the corner. Funny, tomor- that some days its Cthan others, n e• s c io O a t choosing joyaw because my joy lies in Jesus. row promises to be a 60-degree day! E a R • • L • E in ts I came across a quote by Mother Teresa DA VII ncy crimcre A A e DE ts • • e na is saying, “One filled with joy preaches without Janna Lynas is h er Titl reg e • D de S •A g a stay-at-home te A preaching.” How true, indeed! Evennindthe • • P ac ra es Ri inmNoblesville mom living her pe MLwith e s l g T i husband G ge shece • R • F e sthree o • Derek midst of incredibly dark circumstances, r iminister v • and c a a s n A it Ch • C n ts ag e • ce A W joyaleapt L children. You may maintained a deep spirit of joy. Her o ac D r Wcontact her at a FMion • eve • A wsuOC tion • Nfaith@currentnoblesville.com. r n • ranc • R • t not from where s she worked and a r s E A n S lived o s and a L e e i t

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job, available either at Leo’s Pet Care or at your local pet store. Follow this with a “slicker brush” to remove loose hairs. TREATMENT: So, assuming there’s already a ball of hair in your cat’s tummy, what now? Well, in all likelihood, the cat plans to gack up the offending ball on your carpet tonight at 3 a.m. At least, that’s what happens in my house. If you hope to prevent that, you can do one of two things: A) Increase fiber in your cat’s diet, or B) lubricate the hairball so it passes out of the stomach. A) Increase fiber – that’s what “hairball diets” are for. They have added fiber that helps push the hair out of the stomach. The higher the fiber, therefore, one would expect the better the hairball food functions. Check the label. B) Lubrication – that’s what all these petroleumbased salves in the pet store are for. Honestly, rubbing a glop of regular ol’ petroleum jelly on your cat’s paw is just as effective. She’ll lick it off, eat it, lube up the hairball and hopefully poop it out. That’s the theory, anyways. I don’t think lubrication works very well. And you’ll want to invest in some kind of cat-vomitremoving carpet cleaner voodoo. If you find something that works, let me know. Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College. Contact Dr. Magnusson at DrM@LeosPetCare.com or 317-721-7387 (721-PETS).

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Pets of the week Patch is a seven-year-old male black lab-shepherd mix. Patch is a very sweet boy who loves the companionship of adults and respectful children old enough to know his tail and ears are tug toys. He is intelligent and knows the commands sit, down and shake and he his house trained. Patch is still very active and playful and he really enjoys going for walks. He is very social and would make a great addition to a family with older children.

with one blue eye and one gold eye. He is a bit of a big boy and he is friendly with a very pleasant disposition. Cooper had lived his whole life as an outside cat and as a result he contracted Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). However, this just means he now needs to live “inside” a home where he can be the only cat or he can live with other FIV-positive cats. He is neutered, litter box trained and has been at the shelter for more than four months.

Cooper is a six-year-old male tabby DSH. Cooper is a very handsome boy

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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Has the computer takeover of humanity begun? HUMOR By Mike Redmond OK, so Watson the Computer wins on “Jeopardy,” and the next thing you know, the Weird Wide Web is full of doomsday predictions about the age of the machine being upon us and other such malarkey. Let us pause to reflect. For one thing, the age of the machine has been upon us for a good long time, beginning with the first time man decided to stop doing his calculations on fingers and toes – his own and, in cases involving sums greater than 20, other people’s – and invented the Sumerican abacus back around 2500 BC. “What do you have there?” “An abacus.” “What does it do?” “Well, using these columns in the right order you can figure out pretty much any sum you want without bringing in the neighbors’ extremities.” “Right. And I’m expected to believe that. I suppose you’re also going to enter it in ‘Jeopardy.’” Of course, it didn’t work out that way, because Alex Trebek had not yet been born. However, I do believe this was when man took his first tentative step toward a future in which a computer would win a game show. Which does not trouble me in the slightest. Let’s look at the nature of the game. All it asks

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for (with the answer in the form of a question) is retrieval of information. The board says “Oct. 14, 1066” and you answer, “When was the Battle of Hastings?” Assuming you know. Well, that’s all a computer does. It answers long strings of yes-or-no questions in order to complete a task, such as hooking up Oct. 14, 1066 with the Battle of Hastings. The thing is, it does all that in a nanosecond, which unnerves some people. Game-show contestants, for example. Forget Watson. You want to worry about a machine in a game? Worry about Monopoly Live, a digitized version of the game in which a computer in the center of the board gives directions and keeps the digital bank. This means no more stashing money under the board for emergencies. No more kitty in the middle of the board for whomever lands on free parking. No more creatively miscounting your move to avoid paying rent on Boardwalk when your sister owns it. Well, I am having none of it. I want my Monopoly with dice and cards, paper money and cheating, the way it was intended. As far as I am concerned, any attempt to digitize it puts us – must I say it? – in Jeopardy. 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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Materials Processing, Inc. is a privately owned holding company with operating divisions located in Indiana, Texas and Mexico. Founded in 1975, we run and build our business based on the values of Integrity, Excellence and Service. We are looking for an individual to serve in the capacity of part-time Cash Manager at our corporate headquarters located on the far north side of Indianapolis. We anticipate this will be a 25 hour per week position. The tasks associated with the position have to be performed daily but the position allows flexibility in scheduling those hours.

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was born on Aug. 9, 1943, in Detroit. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1961 and on May 29, 1971, she married Larry Eugene Green. In 1984, they moved to Noblesville, where Claire worked for Country Children’s House Montessori Preschool and served as a bookkeeper for her husband’s retail store. She enjoyed PTA work throughout her daughter’s school years and volunteered at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, visiting shut-ins, participating in the church prayer chain, assembling Sunday bulletins, and organizing a gift-giving tree for a needy family every Christmas. Preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Dorothea, she is survived by her husband Larry, her brother and sisterin-law William and Sue Jourdan of Noblesville and her daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Samuel Bloomquist of Indianapolis.

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Carmel Clay School Corporation is accepting applications for Second Shift Custodian positions. Custodian staff will clean classrooms, restrooms and common areas. Experience preferred. Second Shift Custodians Work schedule is 40 hours per week, benefits eligible. Substitute Second Shift Custodians. Will rotate to various locations within school corporation, hourly rate working no more than 40 hours per week, no benefits.Apply on-line at www.ccs.k12.in.us , click on Human Resources and at the drop down menu, select on-line application. EOE

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