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It is our position that the minority party has the right and the responsibility to do what is legally and ethically possible to affect the actions of the majority party, but in a democracy (representative republic) it is the majority that prevails. The tactic of exiting our sovereign State specifically to prevent business from progressing is an outrage. Legislators must work to make such tactics illegal or adjust rules on quorum to reflect the intent of the democratic election process. The minority party must be content to try to persuade more voters that particular positions on various legislative issues are the preferred ones. This may be accomplished by modifying a dogma or point-of-view and/or by educating the voters to better understand their current positions, but it is unlikely to ever be accomplished by coercion, blackmail and extortion. We would suggest that if the financial contributions from special interests were eliminated from campaigns the current legislative impasse facilitated by the questionable “remote hot tub” tactic would be unlikely to recur. We stand firmly behind the concept that the majority may not always be correct, but it remains the majority until the minority displaces it. Elections do have consequences special interests or not.
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FROM THE BACKSHOP City picks up noteworthy water award The city has scored another victory as the only Hamilton County community to pick up the Hoosier Guardian Award from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Hoosier Water Guardian program. Noblesville was one of eight municipalities statewide to be given the honor, and to that we state: Well played! The city was lauded, and justifiably so, for its continuing efforts to surpass what regulators require in the preservation of and guarding of its drinking water sources. IDEM does a lot of work to educate and encourage Hoosiers about the correct use and disposal of, among other items, household chemicals and lawn fertilizer. We urge you to discover more information at www.idem.in.gov. This isn’t about being “green.” It’s about being smart, or, more to the point, it’s about common sense. Remember that the next time you raise a glass of tap water to your lips. ••• While we’re on the subject of education, listen to what Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, had to say the other day: “There are hundreds of millions of Americans that grew up without a (federal) Department of Education. And certainly, an argument can be made that
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Tickets turn away visitors Editor, I read the cover story “You can’t contest tickets” on downtown parking (Feb. 22) with a renewed sense of anger and sadness. Almost two years ago, I convinced an acquaintance from Grand Rapids, Mich. to explore our community to open a new retail outlet in downtown Noblesville. While in their car with Michigan plates, we found a parking spot on 10th Street just north of Conner Street and squeezed between the two vehicles already there. We explored the available locations around the square and returned to their vehicle only to discover a ticket for not parking between the lines. In looking at the lines, they were very faded and difficult to see. Plus, the vehicles both in front of and behind us wouldn’t allow any different parking. Yes, one of these vehicles did also have a ticket as well.
Having been a loyal Noblesville citizen for over 20 years, I suggested we go to see if we could get the ticket cancelled. What happened next chased my Michigan friends’ right out of the city. Not only would the Noblesville Police Department not offer any Hoosier hospitality, they offered a good dose of hostility. Too bad Noblesville’s parking officials aren’t embracing the opportunities to welcome out-of-state visitors and possible investors. Sadly, this story just emphasized that Noblesville still has a way to go to be proud of our core city instead of a pride in seeing how many tickets can be issued. Just think of the revenue brought into the city by a new business due to friendly conditions versus the revenue collected from tickets. Wayne Thomas 46060
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DISPATCHES » Behold the Lamb – Harbour Shores Church will present the 21st edition of the Hamilton County Passion play “Behold the Lamb” Mar. 23 through 27 at the Noblesville High School Performing Arts Center, 18111 Cumberland Road. Tickets are free, but they are required. For tickets or more information, call 984-9463 or visit www.beholdthelamb.com. » Food drive – The annual Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club Food Drive for the Good Samaritan Network will run from Mar. 19 through April 2. Recommended items include baby food, spaghetti and peanut butter. Collection sites are available in Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville at schools, banks, libraries and government offices. Look for the red barrels marked “Good Samaritan Network” and “Food for Kids.” Donation checks can be made to Good Samaritan Network. Send them to Don Fields, 121 1st Ave., NW, Carmel, 46032. » Godspell – Grace Community Church Worship Arts Ministry will present “Godspell” on its south auditorium stage Thursday through Sunday. The musical explores the lives of urban characters given a message of hope from a “Master” who accepts them where they are. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 818-4833 ext. 401 or visit www.gracec.org/theatre. » Financial programs – On Mar. 25, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton East Public Library, Vince Catania, certified financial planner, will present “The 7 Keys to Optimize Your Social Security Retirement Benefits” and Dave McCarty, certified health care consultant, will present “Avoiding Bankruptcy by Health Care.” Catania will discuss social security retirement income and the importance of timing, taxation and the effects of working and survivor benefits. McCarty will discuss the increasing trend of health-care-related bankruptcies and how this can be avoided. For more information, call 773-1384.
Being right vs. being loved COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson One of my New Year’s resolutions is to be less critical of my husband. Whenever I feel the urge to do so, I ask myself, “Do I want to be right, or do I want to be loved?” Though it’s only March, I’m already struggling with the love part, and if this past weekend is any indication, I’m in serious trouble. Here’s what happened. Friday was a surprise snow day, which means I was already heading towards the ledge come Friday night, when I slept like poo. Then Saturday morning, we had to go to my in-laws for a farewell pancake breakfast (they’re off for their annual six-week hiatus in non-snowy Florida) before rushing back to our house to prep for our youngest’s birthday party extravaganza. (And by “extravaganza” I mean “descent into hell.” She invited 20 of her besties to come make crafts and eat sugar, and lucky us, they all accepted.) I still had to run some errands for it, and asked Doo to take care of the kitchen, garbage and laundry room while I was gone. When I returned, nothing had been done. Nothing. I found him sitting in the exact same spot as when I’d left, downloading music and pretending to “work.” But I wanted to be loved, so I bottled my frustration and calmly reiterated my request for help. To his credit, he did so. Marital crisis averted, we survived the party with minimal alcohol intake, and I felt pretty good about sticking to my resolution. So I went upstairs for a quick shower and makeover, excited to be fluffing for a black-tie fundraiser with Doo. Unfortunately, the fatigue was starting to catch up with me, and I didn’t enjoy anything after the initial cocktail / silent auction hour. When we arrived home to a complete disaster and all the children awake, I went
immediately to bed, searching for a happy place. I hadn’t found one by morning. I actually felt sick to my stomach from another crappy night’s sleep and was not impressed when I came downstairs to find Doo at my desk again, singing some stupid song, the house still a sty. His cheerful mood was aggravating me to no end, and I had to restrain myself from saying as such. So I stomped around and yelled at the kids to get ready for church, and of course they ignored me, which fueled my flames even more. Then Doo started in: “Every week I have to listen to you complain about going to church, and then you want my help, and blah, blah, blah.” I couldn’t hear the rest for the steam pouring from my ears. I just wanted to yell. “You’ve been selfish and inconsiderate and totally oblivious to my needs, this entire weekend, you expletive! You may not be Catholic, but our kids are!” Screw being loved; I wanted to be right. I knew my bad mood was born entirely from lack of sleep, but I seriously didn’t care. I’d been with my bratty kids all day Friday, other peoples’ bratty kids Saturday, and a disengaged husband throughout. I was done. So I fell off the New Year’s resolution wagon and cut loose. It wasn’t pretty. But, as people in recovery programs will tell you, setbacks only mean failure if you don’t learn from them. So I’m using my tirade as an example of how not to handle fatigue and hoping the next time I hit the motherload of exhausting weekends, I’ll want to be loved more than I’ll want to be right. Peace out.
I fell off the New Year’s resolution wagon and cut loose.
Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
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Construction at Little Chicago, S.R. 38 to begin in May Current in Noblesville The Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) reconstruction of the intersection of Little Chicago Road and State Road 38 will begin in May. INDOT announced last week that the closure date for the project will be Monday, May 9. Currently, this intersection operates on a traffic signal with four independent phases which move only one direction of traffic at a time. The new signal will permit simultaneous movement for north-south and for east-west traffic. Improved safety and efficiency at this intersection will be the end result of this construction project. “It’s a very dangerous intersection right now,” Mayor John Ditslear said earlier this year. As part of this project, INDOT will construct a new bridge over Sly Run, raise the elevation of this intersection by approximately 11 feet and construct new left-hand turn lanes, through lanes, and a traffic signal. The intersection closure will last 150 days, weather permitting. The
detour route during this time for S.R. 38 traffic will be State Road 32. The project is expected to improve the efficiency of intersection at S.R. 38 and Little Chicago Road. The current signal operates on four independent phases, moving only one direction at a time. The new signal will permit simultaneous movement for north-south and east-west traffic, which is not permitted by the current configuration. During INDOT’s construction period, the city will oversee the remaining four lane improvements to Little Chicago Road which consist of construction of a sanitary sewer along Little Chicago Road, a roundabout at 191st and Little Chicago Road, and four travel lanes for approximately 1,200 feet north of 191st Street to match the INDOT improvements at S.R. 38 and Little Chicago Road. The closure date and duration of the city’s portion of construction will match INDOT’s timeline. For more information, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org/engineering or call the city’s engineering department at 776-6330.
Recycling plant like a trip to Disney World for this eco-freak Commentary By Krista Bocko I got to tour a recycling plant for this week’s cover story. How many people get to climb into the hard hat area of a three story automated recycling sorter? I crunched over broken glass and I felt the little earthquake as the shaker did its job, tumbling and sorting the glass from the paper and cardboard. It was great. I’ve wanted to tour a recycling facility for years. I was the kid that convinced my family to start recycling. I’ve been a die-hard recycler ever since. Noblesville residents Craig Lutz and Laura Blank, who work for Republic, gave me the tour of the 96 Street Transfer Station, also known as an MRF—Materials Recovery Facility. This is where all of your trash and recycling goes until the trash gets hauled to one of two landfills—one near Terre Haute or one near Frankfort. You’ll read about what happens to the recycling. I could talk all day about recycling but I do have a word limit. I know I’ve received questions about phone book recycling, and Republic DOES take phone books. The green and yellow Paper Retriever bins around town DON’T—hence the confusion. If you have any other recycling questions, contact me. I learned a few things—one is that everything is recyclable if you’re willing to go far enough. Republic simply can’t take everything, such as Sty-
rofoam or bubble wrap, but they do take a large variety of items. My recycling assignment led me through the alleys of downtown Noblesville, watching and waiting for the recycling truck to come through. I finally flagged it down. Thanks, Roger, for letting me take your picture. That was fun, too. I spoke with Street Department Commissioner Len Finchum and learned that 50 percent of the money made through the recycling program comes back to the city to offset cost increases in the contract with Republic. So, it behooves all of us to participate as much as possible in the recycling program. One more thing—don’t throw E-waste in the trash. As of Jan. 1, all e-waste such as computer monitors, computers, televisions, printers, keyboards, mice, DVD players, VCRs, etc. can’t go to landfills or be incinerated (Indiana Code 13-20.5). These items, which contain toxic heavy metals, need to be taken to the Hamilton County Hazardous Waste Center, located at 1717 Pleasant St., for safe disposal. Rock on, recyclers! Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites.com.
Welcome PATRICIA GALANTI, M.D. The physicians and staff of Community Pediatrics are proud to welcome Patricia Galanti, M.D. back to Noblesville where she has practiced before and to our group. As a family medicine physician, she enjoys treating patients of all ages. She has a special interest in Women’s health, Pediatrics and the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Dr. Galanti is currently accepting new patients and appreciates your new patient referrals. Schedule a free “meet and greet” appointment and receive a complimentary gift. Call 317-621-9926 to schedule your appointment. COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF NOBLESVILLE David Bolin, M.D. • Patricia Galanti, M.D. • Joss Langevin, D.O • Steve Wilk, M.D. 9669 E. 146th Street, Suite 250 • Noblesville, IN 46060 • 317-621-9926
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Moms and dads things done. Commentary So where does pop culture leave fatherhood? By Brenda Alexander Since the 80s, the only representation of dads Pop culture has a lot of nicknames for other than Bill Cosby has been of an apologetic moms. In the 80s she was Super Mom. She sissy extraneous to the workings of the family. brought home bacon and fried it up, all while To say dads are marginalized on TV is to state being sexy, smart, and in charge. In the 90s, the obvious. Simply consider Al Bundy and she morphed into Soccer Mom, organizing Homer Simpson. Even her children’s lives efthe beloved Ray Romafortlessly as chauffeur, Though exaggerated, these often chaperone, and Eddie negative depictions of motherhood no is simply an obstacle the efficient and longBauer model. are based on one underlying theme. suffering Debra Barone The 2000s brought must work around. Helicopter Mom, hovWhether it’s Dan Conner or George Lopez, ering over her progeny at home and school, every family sitcom for the last 30 years has never letting them out of her sight. Now in played off the trope that fathers are irrelevant the 10s, we have Tiger Moms and Lawnmorons. mower Moms. Tiger Moms crack down on Pop culture may perpetuate this negative free time. Based loosely on a philosophy of stereotype and there is probably nothing we excellence practiced by many Asian families, can do to forestall the next incarnation of every moment is scheduled. The only legitiDoofus Dad on TV. But we all know there are mate activities are school, piano, or violin. An great guys out there who undertake the serious A- brings shame and is ridiculed. Lawnmower Mom may not be as disciplined, role of fatherhood. It’s not June, but perhaps it’s time to thank these men who sacrifice and but she makes up for her children’s weaknesses love selflessly and reliably. by mowing down any obstacle in their paths. Teachers, principals, professors, bosses – no one is off limits as she intervenes to smooth over Brenda Alexander is a freelance life’s little bumps for her children. writer and resident of Noblesville. Though exaggerated, these often negative You can contact her at depictions of motherhood are based on one AlexanderInk@comcast.net. underlying theme: moms are involved and get
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Luncheon helps fund opportunities for Girl Scouts By Jordan Fischer Current in Noblesville Deirdre Gengenbach’s Girl Scout troop bounces around her home, jumping from one project to the next with the boundless enthusiasm mustered only by 13-year-old girls on a mission. Two of the girls are her own daughters, Adrienne and Haley – representing the fourth generation of Gengenbachs to continue the Girl Scouts tradition. However, Gengenbach says her daughters’ Girl Scouts is a much different organization the one she and her two sisters participated in when they were kids. “In the past, the badge areas ranged through cooking, sewing, basic fire skills,” Gengenbach said. “Now there are badges on stress reduction, technology, and a lot of science and math opportunities.” The iconic badge sashes are still the same, and they still sell cookies, but the Girl Scouts in Gengenbach’s home also were learning how to edit audio files to create stress-relieving music mixes while two of their peers practiced yoga in the living room. “With girl input, they’re creating programs that are relevant to the girls today,” Gengenbach said. “It’s all about providing opportunities for girls to participate in activities that might be new to them, or a little scary, in a safe and comfortable environment. Through them, they gain
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courage, confidence and character.” But the Girl Scouts have added more than just new badges. A new fundraiser, now in its second year, helps provide opportunities to the Girl Scouts of today. On Mar. 25, the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana will host the second annual Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon. The event, which is the primary fundraiser for the organization, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. This year, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman will be the keynote speaker. In 2010, the luncheon raised more than $27,000 for the organization through volunteered donations. Gengenbach said she is hoping to beat that this year. “All of the money goes back to the girls,” she said. “It subsidizes the programs, it subsidizes the opportunities and provides grants for girls who don’t have the funds to participate. No girl is turned away because she can’t afford to do something.” The luncheon itself is free. Donations will be requested on a volunteer basis during the event. Tables of eight or individual seats are available, and registration begins at 11:30 a.m. For luncheon reservations, contact Mary Sue Rowland at marysuerowland@yahoo.com or call 773-1829.
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Hamilton County kids join to feed hungry By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Noblesville Children from across Hamilton County are up for a big challenge with this year’s Kids Against Hunger Pack-a-Thon. In past years, kids have been asked to put together 200,000 bundles of food to fight hunger at home and abroad. This year, the goal is 500,000. “It’s a big undertaking for us this year, especially since we have grown so much since 2007,” said Angie Mollenkopf, director of development and the program director for Kids Against Hunger in Indiana. “We are here to really teach kids about hunger and offer them a hands-on learning experience.” Kids Against Hunger is a national nonprofit organization that reached Indiana in 2007 when Carmel residents Dan and Nancy Hintz decided it was an opportunity to serve the community. The Indiana chapter has distributed 2.5 million meals since 2007, 1.3 million of which were from 2010, and the organization operates year round through the Noblesville Red Cross. This year’s Pack-a-Thon is scheduled on April 16, which is Global Youth Service Day. In conjunction with area schools and organizations, Kids Against Hunger hopes to package 500,000
meals for Gleaners and the Midwest Food Bank, and also send packages to orphanages and schools in Africa and Haiti. The mayors of Westfield, Carmel and Noblesville have all declared April 16 to be Kids Against Hunger Day to promote the Pack-a-Thon. Each meal packaged is a carefully researched and developed series of ingredients to support immune systems and get vitamins to those who are malnourished. Mollenkopf described the “medicinal” blend of soy, dehydrated vegetables, rice and the “secret scoop” of vitamins as crucial to support those receiving the meals. This year’s event seeks not just to feed the hungry, but also educate students about hunger and malnutrition around the area and world, as youth from Indianapolis and Hamilton County will be together at the Pack-a-Thon. “This urban and suburban youth working together will be a chance to kind of develop a fellowship between them,” said Mollenkopf. “This is a community-wide event to raise awareness and get kids working alongside kids and with adults too.” To register for Kids Against Hunger’s Pack-aThon on April 16, visit www.kidsagainsthunger. net
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What happens to the items you set out to be recycled? Then the can would travel By Krista Bocko up a two-story conveyor into Current in Noblesville a pre-sort area, where anyWhen it’s trash and rewhere from six to eight workcycling pickup day, ever ers are on the line looking for wonder where it goes once anything that might damage it’s loaded onto the truck? the machine, such as large Republic Waste Services, the pieces of wire, large pieces of largest recycling processor in cardboard, or trash. Central Indiana, started servNext it goes through a ing Noblesville in 2008 and shaker, which is the first line can accept a large variety of to separate glass out from the items. With its single-stream rest of the material. More system, residents no longer Lutz and Blank than 80 percent of the paper need to sort recyclables by and cardboard gets separated type. But what happens to during this step. The glass falls through the those items after they’re taken from your curb? “teeth” in the shaker to the conveyor line below. What happens to your recycling On the second sorting line, the paper gets once it goes on the truck? separated from the plastic and metal, which Take one metal can, for example. According drops onto another conveyor. There, it drops to Craig Lutz, Laura Blank and Steve Clark of Republic, this item, collected in Noblesville, will into a bunker to be separated further. At each of the three sort lines, workers manufirst travel more than 20 miles away to the 96th ally remove items that don’t belong, as well Street Transfer Station in Indianapolis. There, as grab the loose plastic bags, where they get it will go through the “Big Blue Beast,” an ausucked into a system of overhead vacuum tubes tomated sorter designed to separate the paper that carry them into another hopper to be baled. (fiber) from the rigids (plastic, steel, glass, and Once the three sorts are completed, all of the aluminum). paper is separated from the cardboard and the Recycling trucks dump all collected materials glass is separated from the aluminum, steel and into a big, open hopper at the Transfer Station. plastic. The can followed through the process The items go through a tumbler, called a drum would now be with only other metal items. feeder, that shakes and breaks up the materials.
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Carol Powell is one of many Noblesville residents who believe the collection schedules in the city could be clearer. “The main issue is we don’t know what week to set them out,” Powell said. “One time the recycling sat out for two weeks straight then was picked up on the third week. I do believe my neighbors have the same problem because I believe we rely on each other to see who puts theirs out, simply because we do not know the date to set them out.” Powell recalled receiving a magnet showing the collection schedules when she first became a Republic customer. However, no calendars have been distributed since that time, even though the schedules may not be the same from year to year. The 2011 calendar is available online at www.indywaste.com/ Documents/2011_Indy_Waste_Recycling_ Calendar.pdf. Residents should have their recycling picked up every other week, as Republic divides all customers into one of two groups: odd or even. If residents have a question about their next pickups, they can call Republic at 917-7300.
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» Guerin in top 50 – Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville has been named one of the nation’s top 50 Catholic high schools for 20102011 by the National Catholic High School Honor Roll. St. Joseph’s High School in South Bend was the only Indiana school among the top 50.
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TEEN LIFE By Jenna Larson My boyfriend and I watch a lot of Comedy Central together. Bo Burnham, Chris D’Elia, Nate Bargatze, Jack Whitehall, Mike Birbiglia. We’ve seen ‘em all. Sometimes, I find myself wondering what it would be like to be a stand-up comic. I would definitely start out by plopping down on a stool and making some awkward pun about being a stand-up comedian … sitting down. Ha? I definitely think it would be an interesting way to make a living, just telling jokes and seeing a whole crowd of people beaming and laughing at what I said. The only problem is …well, I’m not funny. Actually, I guess I’m inadvertently funny sometimes, like when I trip while going up the stairs, and all my books fly everywhere. People at school seem to enjoy that a lot. But, you know, it’s a little painful, and I would imagine it wouldn’t go over as well in a crowded comedy club. I could resort to puns, if need be. I do love puns. My friend Sarah and I never get tired of pointing out that we’re “sole mates” when we both don our beloved Chuck Taylor All Stars. But I think jokes like that would fall flat when told to an entire audience of nonConverse-sporting viewers. F-
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» ‘Mind-body dissonance’ expands thinking - Did you ever have to smile politely when you felt like screaming? When facial expressions or posture differ from how we feel, we experience what psychologists at Northwestern University call mind–body dissonance, which they claim helps us think more expansively. This means we think about categories more inclusively and extend our horizons to the atypical or exotic. The findings also back up evidence that suggests our physical actions directly influence the way we think. -www.scientificamerican.com
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» Four schools honored – Four Noblesville public schools – Forest Hill Elementary School, Hazel Dell Elementary School, Hinkle Creek Elementary School, and Noblesville Middle School – were named 2009-2010 Four Star Schools by the Indiana Department of Education on Mar. 8. Only 188 of the state’s 1,808 public schools received the distinction.
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Civic Theatre: Cabaret March 11-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Showtime varies. Tickets $25-32, Call 317-923-4597 or visit www.civictheatre.org Civic Theatre at Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road On the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, a Cabaret singer, an American writer and the citizens of Berlin are caught in the swirling maelstrom of a changing society. This provocative Broadway show features a macabre emcee and phenomenal cabaret dance numbers. 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 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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DISPATCHES » St.V rebrands – St.Vincent officials recently unveiled the new brand for its neuroscience services – St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute. The new name is represented on the outside of St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital at 8333 Naab Road, entrance 6. St.Vincent Neuroscience Institute specializes in areas of brain and spine tumors, cerebrovascular, epilepsy and seizure, movement disorders, neuromuscular and sleep. » Beer is good for you – “Beer is good for you, as is any alcohol, as long as you don’t overdo it. Alcohol is cardio-protective,” Kathleen Zelman, an Atlanta-based nutrition consultant told the Miami Herald. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines agree, and define moderate drinking as one drink a day for women and two a day for men. Nondrinkers should not start drinking for health benefits, though. -www.miamiherald.com » Diabetes fair – Join Riverview Medical Group’s Diabetes Center for a free Diabetes Fair this Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m, in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion, entrance 11. Find out if you are at a high risk by getting a free A1C screening at the event. For more information, call 770-5835. » Beware of reduced fertility – Everyday chemicals may be lowering your sperm count. Bisphenol-A (BPA), for example, has been linked to fertility problems and low sperm count and quality, but 40 percent of cash register receipts are coated with this. Metal food cans often contain BPA, too. Phthalates, linked to cancer, allergies, birth defects, and infertility, are commonly found in scented soaps, shampoos and vinyl shower curtains. Additionally, heated car seats and heating pads increase testicular temperatures enough to decrease sperm production. -www.mercola.com » Lack of sleep leads to optimism – People who do not get enough sleep tend to make overly optimistic decisions and may be more prone to risky gambling, a recent study says. Scientists used magnetic resonance imagining to examine the brains of people who had spent a night of disturbed and shortened sleep compared to their better-rested counterparts. The scans showed increased activity in the parts of the brain that assess positive outcomes, and decreased activity in the areas that process negative outcomes. -www.foxnews.com
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Heal your brain with exercise WELLNESS By Angela LaSalle M.D. We understand the calorie-burning effect of exercise, but did you know regular exercise is good for your brain? A 2008 study of factors affecting cognition in the elderly showed that regular exercise was a factor in the prevention of dementia and decline of neurological function. This may be in part due to the release of growth factors, decrease in inflammation and increased release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and glutamate. Exercise also releases endorphins, which act as natural antidepressants for the body. Studies have shown that both serotonin and endorphins are increased by exercise and may be maintained at higher levels for several days. Milder cases of depression can respond well to regular exercise leading to increased self-esteem and a decrease in stress and anxiety.
Studies have shown that both serotonin and endorphins are increased by exercise and may be maintained at higher levels for several days. John J. Ratey, MD, clinical associate professor of Psychiatry at Harvard, recently wrote about exercise’s effects on the brain in his book “Spark: The Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain.” According to his writings, exercise helps to increase our stress tolerance, improves learning, combats symptoms of ADHD and improves the brain’s repair mechanisms by elevating a chemical called BDNF or brain derived neurotropic factor. By elevating the neurotransmitters and neurologic growth factors, the connections between the neurons are improved, promoting a quality of brain function known as synaptic plasticity. Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco monitored 6,000 women’s exercise habits and cognitive function over an eightyear period. They found that those in the most active group had the best cognitive function. Even small increases in exercise showed benefit. For every extra mile walked per week, the team noticed a 13 percent smaller chance of cognitive decline. There are numerous studies linking improved brain function with exercise. With that being said, the only decision left to make is when to get moving.
The beauty of the ‘mommy makeover’ BODY BEAUTY By Dr. Barry Eppley Pregnancy and childbirth can wreak havoc on a woman’s body. Few women would cast doubt on a phenomenon that they have probably seen or experienced. Throw in the strain of a few months of breast-feeding, and a bunch of sleepless nights, and a woman’s body is sure to suffer. To reverse some of these changes, plastic surgery has come up with a variety of cosmetic procedures to help restore a woman’s body. Dubbed the “mommy makeover,” it has become popular as both a marketing concept and a treatment strategy for the post-pregnancy female body. A mommy makeover is a collection of bodyreshaping procedures that focus on the breasts and abdomen – the two body areas most affected by pregnancy. These can include breast procedures, such as a breast lift, breast implants or a breast reduction. Abdominal and waistline options include various forms of tummy tucks and liposuction to eliminate unwanted pockets of fat from the stomach, hips and thighs. None of these plastic surgery procedures are new, but combining them all at once in a single surgery is. Combining breast and abdominal reshaping can create the most dramatic changes ever seen in a woman between the shoulders and the hips. Some women can never return to exactly the way they looked before children, even with the best of plastic
surgery, but others end up looking shapelier than before pregnancy. While many women get stellar results with a mommy makeover, it is not right for everyone. The best candidates are women who are finished having children and are done with breast feeding. One should have made a good effort with diet and exercise to get the best body possible before surgery, and have sufficient time off and support to allow for an adequate recovery. While some women are anxious to begin the process of a mommy makeover shortly after giving birth to their last child, it is often better to wait for at least 6 months to a year. Most mommy makeovers are done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. No really significant breast and abdominal changes can be done within the limits of local and sedation anesthesia. Real body changes require real surgery … and recovery. While some women bounce back from pregnancy like nothing ever happened, other women struggle with feeling their bodies have been ravaged after pregnancy. Mommy makeovers can reverse years of damage to a woman’s body in just a few hours. Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon. Comments can be sent to info@ eppleyplasticsurgery.com
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DISPATCHES » Save on medical bills – Request a threemonth prescription at the drugstore. This option, given mostly for medications that treat chronic conditions, like diabetes and arthritis, can reduce costs up to 33 percent (compared with paying monthly). For your teeth, visit a dental student. Many dental schools have clinics that treat patients. Fees are about 50 percent less, and your care is supervised by a dentist. -www.cbsnews.com » Grand opening – Platinum Living, a Noblesville-based interior design retailer, postponed its scheduled ribbon cutting last week as a result of inclement weather. The business will celebrate its grand opening at its new location, 960 Logan Street, on March 26. Learn more at www.platinumlivingllc.com. » Good, unknown tech stock – BroadSoft (BSFT), which makes software that helps telecom carriers transmit calls over the Web, went public in June 2010 at a price of $9 a share. Nine months later, it’s trading just below $50. That’s a gain of almost 500 percent. The stock surged nearly 40 percent alone last week on the back of an incredibly strong earnings report. -www.cnnmoneytech.com
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» Free financial seminar – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will host a free financial seminar Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monon Community Center in Carmel titled "Retirementology: Rethinking the American Dream in a New Economy." This workshop is ideal for anyone thinking about retiring in the next 20 years. RSVP to joel@goarmicus.com. » Weak AOL on the verge? – On the daily chart, the 50-day moving average just crossed over the 200-day to the downside, a signal that the trend is now down. Price broke below the 52-week low of 21 a few sessions ago — not good. On the weekly chart, price has downtrended now since November, a serious divergence from the market as a whole. -www.forbes.com » Avoid business killers – The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center will guide attendees in learning about the six common mistakes business owners make and the impact of those mistakes during its program “Business Killers: Avoiding the 6 mistakes that can destroy your business and future.” The program will be held April 19, 7 to 9 a.m. in the first floor conference center at 10333 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at buskillers.eventbrite.com.
The ‘real’ consumer catnip COMMENTARY By David Cain I have a theory that if you stamp something “confidential,” everyone wants to see what it is. Boldly mark something “confidential” and set it on your desk or counter, and it will spark questions. That big red stamp on the outside of an envelope is the equivalent of saying “don’t do that” to a teenager. It’s putting a raw steak on the floor and telling your dog to leave it alone. It’s irresistible. It’s the catnip stamp. No one can resist picking it up, touching it, wondering what was inside that they couldn’t see. At work, I sit close to other people; it’s a collaborative world. I get in the zone and do my thing and have gotten to the point I can’t hear a word they say. I push on with laser focus. However, if they begin to whisper or even lean in like they are going to whisper, my focus is diverted to their conversation. It’s the confidential stamp live and in person. People are intrigued with what they can’t know. Secrets, gossip and all things taboo draw
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people in. That out-of-the-way restaurant, a promotion code that only you get, a special letter that arrives and is only for you – they all pique our interest. Today, marketing that gets attention is personalized. We pay more attention to things that are for only us and don’t feel like mass communications. The rise of Internet communications is partly attributed to its ability to personalize for the masses. People like secrets and special things. It’s the modernday example of the confidential stamp. Giving personal attention and making things personal, special, and a bit secret (exclusive) always gets attention and results. People love preference and personalization. They love to feel like they are in the loop; that’s the real consumer catnip.
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Address: 8249 Long Walk Court (Woods at Prairie Crossing) Age: Built in 2005 Style: Two-story traditional American Rooms: Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathroom, great room, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, bonus room, home theater, office, laundry room. Strengths: Large family home on cul-de-sac. Unique features include screened porch overlooking private backyard, hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, large master with jetted tub, shower and walkin closet. Finished basement has recreation room and home theater. Negatives: A little longer commute to high school and freshman campus from this neighborhood. Listed by Andy Deemer of F. C. Tucker Company Office: 259-6000 Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@talktotucker.com.
Noblesville Travel, a full-service travel agency, is now open and ready to serve customers’ various vacation needs. The company assists with honeymoon planning, family vacations, anniversary trips, family reunions, girlfriend getaways and group travel. Noblesville Travel works with customers to book vacation rentals, cruises, tours, all-inclusive packages and more. According to Tracy Line, owner of Noblesville Travel, the benefits of using a travel agency are numerous. Line believes travelers get more for their money when working with an agent versus booking via the Internet. “There’s a myth out there that it costs more to go through a travel agency,” Line said. “In fact, most travel agencies offer prices comparable to anything you can find on the Internet.” Addition, many agency suppliers offer a price-beat guarantee, she said. Line has worked in the travel industry for more than 10 years. She began her career at RCI (Resort Condominiums International) where she worked in sales and service, assisted with customer check-in issues, and later worked in servicing RCI’s resort clients. She left RCI in 1997 to raise her children and pursue a career in freelance writing, something she continues to do now as a travel writer. Line re-entered the travel industry in 2010 and is excited to offer her services to the public. “I love to travel and I love to help others plan their trips” she said. “There is a joy to knowing you’ve helped someone have a great vacation.” Phone: 414-3840 | E-mail: Tracy@noblesvilletravel.com
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Outdoor living spaces: Avoiding headaches LANDSCAPING By Mark Skipper I will never forget a very nice couple in Zionsville whose outdoor living space I had the opportunity to create. The result was fantastic, but this couple had a very bad experience before we even met. Another “landscaping contractor,” a term that will be used loosely, started their project, worked only one day and took the $8,000 down payment and never showed up again. These situations can and should be avoided. In my last column, I talked about all of the unique options available as you plan your own outdoor living space. Options such as fireplaces, water features, pergolas and built-in grills can become a reality in any outdoor living space. In this article, I want to share the steps that you should follow in selecting a professional to build your outdoor dream space. 1. Check references: Not only ask for 3-5 past clients to call, but also ask to see at least one completed project. The No. 1 reason we built an outdoor living space at our garden center is to provide future clients an opportunity to see one of our projects firsthand. Be sure to ask a lot of questions when checking references. 2. Check insurance: I am absolutely amazed that almost every new client NEVER asks for a copy of our general liability or workers compensation insurance policies. Accidental damage to your house or an
injured worker can become a nightmare to you and your family. Get a copy of the contractors insurance before any work is started. 3. Check certifications: Cutting grass is one thing, but installing an outdoor living space can be complicated and requires a much greater skill set. The national certification for paver patios is ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) and retaining wall certification is NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association). Contractors are required to follow strict installation processes as well as annual continued education to maintain these certifications. The two photos show a before and after outdoor living space located at our garden center. The first photo gives a great cross section of the paver installation with the second photo the finished look. Depending on the type of
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What’s cooking with kitchen floors? REMODELING By David Decker Kitchen flooring is an expanding business, because the biggest trend in kitchen design is … larger kitchens. With more floor area, taller ceilings and expansive adjacent living spaces, today’s kitchen floors – with their unprecedented size and presentation – are on display as never before. Keeping up with that trend is an ever-growing abundance of flooring materials and design options that can – with the right design input – help define and balance these often-complex spaces. And while kitchen space and flooring display may be growing, there are still the same old practical issues to address – slip, stain and water resistance, repelling bacteria and mold, foot comfort, noise absorption, environmental concerns, and durability. Often, time-honored materials are the proven solution. Wood’s warmth and richness has become wildly popular in kitchens the last 10 years or so, and now bamboo, which grows faster than
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In high-end applications, pattern-colonized concrete joins slate, stone, terrazzo, glass, marble – even steel – in providing highly unique, luxurious, stylish and functional kitchen flooring. Appearance is just about always our clients’ No. 1 design parameter for kitchen flooring, but it’s the job of the professional flooring expert and unique home improvement designer to help arrive at the best mix of appearance, function and cost. These days, that’s a really big decision.
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GARDENING By Holly Lindzy I have the fondest memories of traipsing through fields with my dad when I was little, searching for wild daisies. We’d bring home a fistful for my mom, and she’d put on a smile, as if a wilted bunch of daisies was just what she always wanted. Something so simple would bring lots of cheer to the house. We carry these kinds of things with us into adulthood, and it often influences what goes into our own gardens. My garden is teeming with bright white daisies in June. I’m sure it’s those memories that spark my fondness for all daisy type flowers. There is one for just about every color you desire. The “annual” black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a garden powerhouse. It is fuller and brighter, with a longer bloom period than its perennial cousin, Rudbeckia fulgida “Goldsturm,” which is readily available in all the nurseries. They reseed all over and pop up in the coolest places. I have gobs of them everywhere and I swear that the first one I ever planted is still in its same spot. Annual – phooey. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is wonderfully attractive with purple petals curved slightly downward and contrasting orange eye. It is a butterfly magnet and the seed is a finch favorite. Reliably perennial, it also reseeds and is now available in exciting shades of orange and yellow, though the contrast of the eye is not as attractive. I plant it with tall tiger lilies (common daylily) and the orange of the daylily is superb with the orange and purple coneflower. It is the perfect low-maintenance perennial. I’ll cut a big bunch of daisies for my daughter to give to my dad for Father’s Day. I know the memories are with him as well. And I’ll keep the tradition going by including my daughter. It’s funny how things have come around full circle ... all because of the magic of flowers. 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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Live better through genealogy? Read a book per week. Check. Start a monthly challenge. Check. Follow a coincidence. Check. Call an old friend (or family member). Check. Further down the list are; join a new group, stop watching TV, start a totally unexpected hobby, and hug a stranger on the street. That last one may be a stretch, but I’m sure a few researchers have been hug recipients for facts they’ve uncovered. Nos. 70 to 72 include the suggestions to define goals, help others, and go social, followed by No. 73 - spend some time alone. The last two are not really contradictory, but complementary, and family history buffs do their fair share of both. The details of the time alone directive conclude with; “Stop for a while and look around. Where are you? Where do you want to be? I would add “Where did you come from?” 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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you’re budgeting for this season. Of course, Leo’s Pet Care recommends year-round flea and heartworm control. Because really, who wants worms in their pet’s heart and bugs on their fur? If the only critters you want in your home are the ones you can see, please see your veterinarian today to protect your pet, your kids, and yourself, from doggy and kitty parasites. Spring is also a very common time for pets to be vaccinated, and for good reason. All that fresh air means we take our pets outside to explore, and meet new friends! Truly, nothing makes a veterinarian sadder than seeing a dog or cat get sick from something we could have easily prevented with a couple of inexpensive shots. Please vaccinate your pets. Then, once your pets are vaccinated, parasite-proofed and heartworm-protected, you can rest easier knowing you have made their outside time as safe as possible. 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 317-7217387 (721-PETS).
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Pets of the week Malichi is a nine-year-old male chocolate American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Malichi is a very affectionate boy who adores humans of all ages. He is house trained and knows the commands sit, shake, stay and roll over. Malichi is still very playful and outgoing and would do well in most any home, but he would prefer a family who will make him the center of their attention and not have to share them with other pets. He also qualifies for the PAWS program and can be adopted for a reduced fee by anyone age 55 or older. Butterscotch is a three-year-old female orange and white tabby DSH. Butterscotch is a very sweet tempered girl who loves to cuddle and snuggle right into your neck. She is spayed and litter box trained and would make a wonderful lap cat. Butterscotch arrived at the shelter in need of surgery to repair a hernia and she received the necessary medical attention, so now she is looking for a loving forever home where she can finish recuperating and begin her happily ever-after. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974
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Ready for spring, not yardwork HUMOR By Mike Redmond Spring has not yet sprung, at least not officially, but it’s out there, coiled up and ready to go “kaboing” right in our faces. You might assume I am not 100 percent in favor of this arrival-of-spring-thing, and you would be right. Oh, I’m as tired of winter as you are – and I’m a person who actually likes winter. How could you not like a season that has Christmas, Groundhog’s Day and National Pancake Day. But this year’s winter has been, to use the meteorological term, a lulu. Snow, ice, cold, kids home from school for months at a time … it was almost as bad as the winters our parents used to tell us about where they had to walk five miles through raging blizzards just to get a Hershey Bar. So yes, I’ve had about enough winter, too. But that does not mean I am ready for spring. Spring, after all, means yard work, and I detest yard work. A little while ago I took a look around the back yard to determine what must be done to get it into some reasonable semblance of shape. Here are my notes: 1. Scoop up dog bombs. Get BIG scooper and bucket. Cut down size and frequency of dog’s meals. 2. Hire landscaper? 3. Talk to dog about big hole where Japanese
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lilies used to be. 4. Consider planting artificial flowers. 5. See if guy down street who keeps asking for money wants to earn it performing dog bomb removal. Doubt it. Even winos have SOME standards. 6. Landscapers expensive. Maybe just get quotes. 7. See if family of possums is still camped out under back porch. Assuming they are possums and not Ginormous Mutant Sewer Rats. In either case, call exterminator because dog has already said she has no intention of going under porch, the big weenie. 8. Also go online for landscaping tips; bypass landscaper fee entirely. 9. Calculate amount of grass seed needed to patch bare spots in what is jokingly referred to as “lawn.” 10. Forget grass. Forget paving. Forget landscaping. Rent large rototiller. Plow back yard. Plant cantaloupe. See what terms dog will require for fertilizer contract. I know what you’re thinking. I’m an idiot. Raising cantaloupe IS a lot of work. True. But it isn’t yard work. 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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