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It is our position that as the weather begins to get warmer, drivers need to be ultra-careful about pedestrians and bicyclists, and vice versa. And, as our climate becomes more comfortable, there will be a great deal more people outside, and as drivers we need to be sure that they are safe. The don’t-text-and-drive campaigns that are rising daily are no laughing matter. We implore you to pull over and park, lest you collide with a bicyclist, a jogger or another vehicle. If you are driving in a neighborhood, remember that the chance of a kid running out into the street greatly increases with each warmer day. Those speed-limit signs? They are posted for a reason. Drinking and driving? Don’t even think about it. The statistics – and crash-scene photos – are mind-numbing. Too, we believe that pedestrians and bicyclists also need to pay attention to vehicles on the road. It happens too often that a bicyclist or pedestrian on any number of trails in Hamilton County will go across an intersection without looking. Not all drivers slow their vehicles at those junctions, so it becomes well worth the second look. Always err on the side of safety.

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It is our position that a great many people in our population have come to believe that when you want something, all that’s necessary is that you demand it to get it! One such common demand is for an apology. This once-important social grace has lost its impact and meaning by being available on simple demand. If you mistakenly say something that you regret or that comes out “wrong,” aren’t you immediately moved to apologize to correct any misconceptions without having to be coerced? Can’t we be big enough to accept what others say at face value as a reflection of their true beliefs, even if it offends us? Demanding, and even getting, an apology actually is quite meaningless if it is not sincere. It brings to mind the forced “sooorreeee” of a chastised child or the more modern adult version, “I’m sorry if I offended you!” Neither of these examples demonstrates any true regret or a more enlightened existence. Shouldn’t we strive to have more honest exchanges with our fellow man, accepting what they are telling us without demanding they edit themselves to please our sensibilities? Only then, can we see who they really are.

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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 17 continued. each case of reprieve, commutation, or pardon granted, and also the names of all persons in whose favor remission of fines and forfeitures were made, and the several amounts remitted; provided, however, the General Assembly may, by law, constitute a council composed of officers of State, without whose advice and consent the Governor may not grant pardons, in any case, except those left to his sole power by law. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

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Section 18. When, during a recess of the General Assembly, a vacancy shall happen in any office, the appointment to which is vested in the General Assembly; or when, at any time, a vacancy shall have occurred in any other State office, or in the office of Judge of any Court; the Governor shall fill such vacancy, by appointment, which shall expire, when a successor shall have been elected and qualified. Section 19. (Repealed November 6, 1984). Section 20. Should the seat of government become dangerous from disease or a common enemy, the Governor may convene the General Assembly at any other place. (History: As Amended November 6, 1984).

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FROM THE BACKSHOP True story: We’re going social, folks You know us. We’re the Jurassic Gents when it comes to technology. So, here we go again, kicking and whining as our social media expert Adam Whitaker drags us even deeper into the 21st century. With ONLY 600 million Facebook users out there, we wanted to be sure it was safe to venture forth; it’s kinda like letting them fly those new jets A LOT to work out the bugs before we are piped aboard. And so these days, you will find Current news and information as it breaks not only at www. youarecurrent.com, but also at www.facebook. com/YouAreCurrent and (gasp!) www.Twitter. com/YouAreCurrent. Our goal is to provide you with immediate access to and updates for important and breaking news that makes you healthier, wealthier and/or wiser. We encourage you to “Like” our Facebook page and share your thoughts with us. (Please remember, this is a mostly G-rated publication and we have filters or something to keep the naughty words out. Right, Adam?) We’ll do our best to respond to your questions, comments and story ideas as quickly as possible. Too, our Facebook fans will benefit from exclusive content and special offers. As for flapping our wings on Twitter, we find the platform to be a great venue to connect with any Tweeters

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg out there. We’re excited about these forays into social media. The blend of technology and social interaction takes us in a new direction of “co-creation.” We believe Facebook and Twitter provide us with the accessibility to more effectively interact with our readers. This ultimately will result in new opportunities to work together and create the best possible newspaper for our community. (Oh, we thought about creating a MySpace account for our company, too, but then Brian’s beeper went off while Steve was loading another 8-track and, well, we became distracted.) ••• FYI: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is a national hero.

COMMENTARY By Kevin Kane With one of the finals steps now completed, the city’s new Small Business Loan Guaranty Program is nearly fully operational. Last week, the City Council introduced and approved its two nominations for the program’s five-person committee. Mayor John Ditslear has already appointed three prominent members of the city’s business community to the panel, and on Tuesday, the council added two more in Mark Flinchum and John Rinker. Flinchum is a CPA and partner in Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Business Advisory Group who specializes in strategic consulting, tax planning, operational analysis and business projections with the firm. He also is a past chairman of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and a past board member of the Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana. Rinker is a longtime Noblesville resident and bank manager in Westfield with more than eight years of experience working with small businesses in Hamilton County. He also is working on earning an MBA. Council President Mark Boice nominated Rinker on his own and nominated Flinchum with Councilman Greg O’Connor. Boice said he’s known both men for some time and is confident they will do an excellent job on the committee. Given their respective backgrounds, it’s likely

a safe bet to say he’s right, but the great thing about this program is that there is a series of checks and balances in place. The program, approved only a few weeks ago, allows the city to effectively act as a cosigner for qualified small businesses seeking loans to either get started or expand. Before an application ever reaches the fiveperson committee, however, it must first be approved by SCORE, a group of retired executives trained by the Small Business Administration. Applicants must meet a host of criteria, including creating at least one job for every $25,000 borrowed. If these prerequisites are met and SCORE deems an applicant’s business plan, credit report and cash flow projections to be in good standing, then its request will go before the committee. If this group gives the “OK,” the application then goes to the council for final approval. The process by which this guaranty program is designed to work seemingly ensures that this will only help promote economic development and Noblesville taxpayers will not be on the hook for bad loans. Still, it’s good to see local businessmen with relevant experience being brought into the fold. Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

READER’S VIEW Considering viewpoints on marriage Editor, In your March 1 commentary on marriage (“Marriage is the ultimate commitment,” by Terry Anker), you raise some interesting points and good questions. The first of which is the proper path to uphold the institution of marriage. If we should allow the institution of marriage the freedom, as some would have it, to be simply an expression of the ultimate love for one another, why then not allow a man have multiple wives? Perhaps another path would be a woman have multiple husbands or multiple women and men joining in a group marriage. Let›s not restrict ourselves further and allow each their freedom to have a man and boy, woman and girl, or familial relationship to be joined in holy matrimony. If you follow that path to its logical conclusion, you don›t achieve or come close to what most would call the fundamental building block of our society. So it would seem that marriage is something more than just an expression of love towards another person. Now, you do raise an interesting point about the contract of marriage. Many people unfortunately understand marriage as a contract to be executed with legal binding authority. This, however, is not how it was intended to be viewed (at least in Christian circles). Marriage is a cov-

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enant. To clarify, a simple example may be used: a contract is to a covenant as prostitution is to marriage. A covenant relationship is the way that you become family. Whether you like it or not, family is something you always continue to be. Marriage was intended to be the union of a husband and wife as two become one. One person does not «divorce» himself or herself. As you admit in your article (and I would as well), there are human challenges in marriage and family. I would submit to you this hypothesis from a Christian point of view: If God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are the perfect family, then we (as humans) are LIKE a family but are always striving to BE a family. God so loved Jesus that a tangible entity called the Holy Spirit was “conceived,” just like a man and woman so love each other that they share in God›s creative power and a baby is born. So if we understand marriage in this light, it certainly is almost laughable to make marriage an actionable contract. As good friend once told me, a marriage isn’t about two people each contributing 50 percent. It’s about two people each giving 100 percent, forever. It was a good and thought-provoking article. Devon Johnson Westfield

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DISPATCHES » Prevail receives grant – Prevail Inc. has received a $150,000 grant from the Crosser Family Foundation. The grant will be used over a three-year period to support the children’s programs and hire another child advocate to staff. Prevail is a victim awareness and family crisis nonprofit serving Hamilton County and is located in Noblesville. For more information visit www.prevailinc.com. » Behold the Lamb – Harbour Shores Church will present the 21st edition of the Hamilton County Passion play “Behold the Lamb” tomorrow through Sunday 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.

Family insights from improv comedy COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson My husband and I were treated to two of my favorite things— laughter and family insight— over the weekend when we hauled our four kids to a Comedy Sportz show. I say “hauled” because our boys were less than enthused about spending time with their parents and sisters on a Saturday when they could be holed up in the basement playing Xbox Live. But too bad. This was an FFO (Forced Family Outing), and they were going to have fun, damn it. If you’ve never been to Comedy Sportz, a brief explanation is necessary. Essentially it’s a comedy show, but played as a competitive sport. The comedic teams compete for the audience’s laughs, and play a variety of improv comedy games, almost all of which require some form of audience participation. Think “Whose Line Is It Anyway” in baseball uniforms. We’ve been meaning to take our children for a few months, and yesterday’s weather and general depressed atmosphere at our house signaled the perfect opportunity. With our 12-year-old moaning most of the 40-minute drive about the lameness of attending the advertised “geared towards kids 10 and under” matinee, the other three made futile attempts at organizing a post-show restaurant visit. They were not happy with our “No, we’ll eat pasta at home later” reply. By the time we crossed 38th Street, we were beginning to second-guess

our decision. To smooth things over, and because we had some time to kill before the doors opened, we treated them to cupcakes at the boutique bakery next door, pretending we were appearing on the TLC show, “DC Cupcakes.”

Sure they laughed and had a good time, but it was quite clear that they had no desire whatsoever to share the limelight. As the sugar kicked in and we discovered a bar-food menu inside the theater, their temperaments improved. An order of nachos, one hot dog, popcorn and a pretzel with cheese later, the lights dimmed and the hilarity began. Here’s where our insight came. At every opportunity, our youngest daughter and our youngest son had their hands in the air. Thrilled when they were called upon, disappointed when they were passed over, Seven and Nine B (he’s a twin, second born) apparently are our hams. We never knew! And when they were chosen to perform an impromptu animal noise concert on stage, you’d have thought Christmas had come early, such was the excitement. Now the other two seemed to shrink further into their seats whenever a comedian headed our way. Sure they laughed and had a good time, but it was quite clear that they had no

desire whatsoever to share the limelight. This is odd because they are our speech givers. Twelve and Nine A genuinely enjoy talking in front of people, if you can believe that. On the way home, our cheeks aching from excessive laughter, Doo and I discussed our children’s differences, and chalked everything up to genetics. We decided that our future Last Comic Standing participants take after Doo in the spontaneity department. Improv comedy is what Doo does best. If he knows ahead of time that he’ll be put on the spot, he nearly strokes out from the anxiety. But whenever a crowd haphazardly gathers, Doo’s the life of the party. Our other kids, however, are more like me. I need time to prepare and only feel comfortable speaking in public if I have practiced ad nauseam. While I enjoy attention, it’s only in a controlled environment where I am the one doing the controlling. In addition to the psychoanalysis, our family managed to enjoy a wonderful outing together, forced though it was. Laughter and insight: two of my favorite things. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

» Church dinner – Refuge Christian Church will host its annual Chicken or Beef Noodle dinner this Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 11772 196th Street, Noblesville. Menu: chicken or beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, rolls, dessert and a drink. Donations to help with church missions will be accepted, but are not required. Call 773-0190 for more information. » Leadership luncheon – Girl Scouts of Central Indiana will host the second annual Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon Mar. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. For luncheon reservations, contact Mary Sue Rowland at marysuerowland@ yahoo.com or 773-1829. » All Allisonville lanes open – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has completed modification of the Allisonville Road bridge over I-465 and reopened all six lanes sooner than anticipated. Two through lanes and one left turn lane in each direction may again cross the bridge.

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Historic homes of Noblesville Location: 1759 Conner St. Owner: Susan Mayes, since 2006 Style and History: Key architectural elements on this cottage include the brick construction, arched entry and sharply pitched roofline. Prudence Darrah built the home c. 1928. At just 35 years old, she had been married and widowed twice. She lived here until 1935. Then, Russel L. Loser lived here with his wife for 38 years. A druggist by profession, Loser owned and operated the Corner Drug Store in Noblesville. What are your favorite features? “My favorite features are the window seat flanked by builtin bookcases in the living room, the deco front door, the arched opening into the step-down living room, and the round-topped windows.” What work have you done on your house? “Inside, I revealed and refreshed all the hardwood floors upstairs and down the stairway, put in new hardwood floors throughout the main floor and painted everything. Outside, I landscaped the front yard and put in a driveway,

bricked my side yard, leaving squares to grow veggies, and put a pond in the backyard.” What do you like about this area/neighborhood? “My first day here, two neighbors came to meet me, bringing food and wine. I didn’t even know my neighbors in Indianapolis. I love walking downtown to shop, eat, attend the concerts, etc.”

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Celebrating the equinox by the light of the moon ka cocktails, but we also celebrated the coming COMMENTARY of spring together. By Krista Bocko My friends Joni and Michelle and I began Being the earthy hippie chick that I am, I folcelebrating the solstices and equinoxes togethlow the moon cycles. I learned recently that the er, which have all incidentally coincided with Native Americans named the full moons of the the full moon since we year as a way to keep this ritual last fall. track of the seasons. February’s was Full Snow began The winter solstice We’re in the third full moon cycle of 2011 Moon and here we are, was a pretty big party I took a picture of right now. January’s was in the Full Worm Moon. and the full moon through Full Wolf Moon, Febthe fir tree in Michelle’s ruary’s was Full Snow Moon and here we are, in the Full Worm Moon. yard. Before that, for the autumn equinox, we all lingered outside as the moon rose over us. Sounds kind of funny, right? The descripSo to have this equinox coincide with the full tion I have of it says, “as the temperature bemoon again was pretty cosmic. I loved celgins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, ebrating it and making something useful with earthworm casts appear, heralding the return my friends. of the robins. The more northern tribes knew And through this week I think I’ll plant this Moon as the Full Crust Moon, because some more seeds for the garden I’m planning, the snow cover becomes crusted from thawas well as plant some ideas for things I want to ing by day and freezing at night. The Full Sap bring into my life, too. Happy spring! Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another variation.” And last Sunday marked the spring equiKrista Bocko lives in “Old Town” nox. I happened to have one of my (I’m not Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached a) dirty hippie parties that day, so we not only via her blog at www.cachetwrites. made something awesome and earth friendly com. (the ever-popular body butter) and drank vod-

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City unveils new logo, marketing campaign By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville The city now has a new, more consistent way of promoting itself. A new marketing plan was presented to the City Council at last week’s meeting, and the new initiative, titled “Market Noblesville,” includes a new city logo, marketing message and marketing implementation plan. This new branding campaign, created by Noblesville business Ryan Miller Design, is intended to make the marketing of Noblesville and its services more consistent and effective. “What Mayor John Ditslear noticed, and he’s right, was that pretty much each of the different departments in the city used a different logo,” said Council President Mark Boice. “What he wanted to do was use it under one brand. They still want to use the seal but they want to use this for any advertisements for the city.” Noblesville isn’t alone in inconsistent marketing practices. In 2010, following the advice of consultants, the Monon Community Center in Carmel launched its own new branding campaign. It, too, began using one logo and color scheme in the promotion of its facilities and services.

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At the beginning of the year, Assistant Director of Economic Development Christy Langley said Market Noblesville was part of the department’s 2011 “housecleaning” and creation of a new road map indicating what types of businesses the city would pursue and how to market to them. “We really need to sell all of Noblesville,” she said. Ryan Miller Design created the new Noblesville logo using information collected from last year’s Community Survey, focus group studies and research into the city’s history. The branding message will be tailored as needed for specific audiences but will still remain consistent. “The advertising and marketing budget for Noblesville is 40 percent less than what it was two years ago which necessitates a focused marketing campaign that will result in the biggest positive impression of our city,” Ditslear said in a statement. “In order to stand out from our competitors, a clear and consistent message that helps businesses and visitors alike understand who we are and what we offer will be one more resource we will use to attract commerce to Noblesville.”

The importance of moderation Consider the advice of fitness experts who COMMENTARY recommend jogging to extend our lives. I say, By Brenda Alexander “Yeah – but that extra time is spent jogging!” Experts frequently tell us what is and isn’t If on your deathbed you could have 2.7 more good for us. Often it’s common sense. For exyears of life but you had to spend every second ample, we should eat right, get some exercise, jogging, would you be more or less inclined to and wear safety belts. Society grants a great meet your maker right then and there? deal of weight to panels of experts. They often A proffered strip inform our legislators who then create laws. A proffered strip of bacon cannot, of bacon cannot, and But laws deal with and should not, be viewed with the should not, be viewed the question of right same alarm as a knife held to our with the same alarm as a knife held to our versus wrong. A law is throats, yet some experts would have throats, yet some exeither upheld or brous believe that both are equally lethal. perts would have us ken. There can be no believe that both are gray area; therefore, equally lethal. laws cannot encompass moderation. Just as a They say, “More people die from heart woman cannot be a little pregnant, laws candisease every year than from stabbings.” Then not be a little legal. they say, “Fatty foods like bacon contribute to Many good laws protect us by restricting heart disease.” And voila – we complete the our freedom. Even though seat belts are irsyllogism: “If I eat fatty foods, I’ll be attacked relevant 99.9 percent of the time, they save by a knife-wielding vegetarian maniac.” lives on those rare occasions when accidents Whatever logical conclusion you arrive at happen. Since we don’t know when or if an when you hear expert advice should be temaccident will occur, we routinely buckle up. pered by moderation. So should law making. But some proposed legislation restricts freeExcept, of course, when it shouldn’t. dom in situations where the link to danger is extremely indirect. There are proposed “fat” bans on everything from bacon to high frucBrenda Alexander is a freelance tose corn syrup. writer and resident of Noblesville. Common sense would agree with Benjamin You can contact her at Franklin and Aristotle, who advised us to show AlexanderInk@comcast.net. moderation in all things, especially in moderation.

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Current in Noblesville Noblesville author, Larry D. Sweazy, who won the Western Writers of America (WWA) Spur Award for Best Short Story of 2005, is publishing his third novel in the Josiah Wolfe, Texas Ranger series. “The Badger’s Revenge” will receive national distribution on April 5, and will Sweazy be available in major and independent book stores, and through online outlets such as Amazon.com, in both print and eBook formats. “The Badger’s Revenge” will be published by Berkley Books (Penguin, New York). There will be at least six books in the Josiah Wolfe, Texas series, with the remaining novels set to be published between now and 2013. The fourth novel in the series, “The Cougar’s Prey,” is set for release in October, 2011. The previous novels, “The Rattlesnake Season” and “The Scorpion Trail”, continue to be available at all bookstores, online and otherwise. Sweazy will be signing books at the Barnes and Noble, 17090 Mercantile Blvd., Noblesville

no loss of services to residents.” Current in Noblesville Curbside brush collection began Monday The city says two new brush disposal conof this week and will continue through Oct. tracts should save taxpayers money without 21. The NSD will pick up brush every week reducing services. on the same day as residents’ regular trash colLast week it was announced that the city lection day. Pickup will only be on the street now has new contracts in place with two venside. Residents are instructed to place bundles dors who will dispose of leaves and brush colbehind the curb line. Brush placed in the lected from residents at no charge. street could result in a fine, and there will be Under the new agreements, the Noblesville no pickups from alleys. Street Department will continue curbside Additionally, all brush must be stacked in collection of leaves, grass and brush at no adsmall piles that are no more than four feet in ditional cost to residents. Previously, the city was collecting these forms of refuse and paying length and 18 inches in diameter. The individual limb size should be no more than four two companies to dispose of it. The new coninches in diameter. There must not be any tracts simply eliminate this cost of disposal, other debris mixed with the brush pile. the city says. Weekly leaf pickup will not begin until According to a release, the new contracts Sept. 19, yet residents may call 776-6348 to should save taxpayers more than $50,000 anschedule a pickup. Bagged leaves, however, nually without reducing services. will only be picked up in front of a resident’s “The city’s budget, just like corporate house and must be in the free biodegradable and household budgets, has been drastically leaf bags available at the street department reduced in recent years due to the economy (1575 Pleasant Street) or City Hall (16 S. and we are always looking for additional ways 10th Street). to cut spending,” stated Mayor John DitsFor more information, call 776-6348. lear. “Diligent work by the Street Department has resulted in a cost savings to the city but at 11050 INFINITI Carmel Current_3_15 3/8/11 4:17 PM Page 1

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‘I’ll be there to hold your hand. Be strong.’ Ten years of children’s quotes at Chaucie’s Place tell a powerful story

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current in Noblesville Enter the driveway to Chaucie’s Place and along a fence you see colorful, playful handprints – making it easier for the children arriving there to feel at home, safe and among friends. Enter the cozy homestead that has for 10 years been a safe haven for children victimized by abuse Quillen and similar handprints cover the walls, nooks and crannies. Each set of the more than 2,600 prints bears a personal message as well. Some are angry, some hopeful and encouraging. It’s a powerful visual created by those who have often felt powerless. “When children place their hands on the wall here, they know they are seen, that they matter, and that their story is real,” ” said Chaucie’s Place Executive Director Toby Stark. “They are also sending a message to the children who will walk through the door behind them. When the next child does come, they are always drawn to the message they need to see.” There’s one set of prints that does not grace the place, however - the handprints of the young girl who, after 10 years of dealing with familial sexual abuse and a judicial system that failed her, took her life to end the struggle and end the pain. Chaucie Quillen had been repeatedly raped by her father, a prominent Carmel real estate developer, from age 10 to age 18 when in 1992 she garnered the courage to confront him, leave home and file charges. Though Philip Quillen went to trial on 26 counts of child molestation, a juror’s failure to disclose he had a family member once falsely accused of sexual abuse, resulted in a hung jury and mistrial. He plea-bargained his way to probation. It was June, 1995. Chaucie committed suicide the day after Christmas that same year. She was 21. Powered by devastating grief for this brave young soul and anger at the flawed system that let her down, a group of dedicated founding individuals took on the task of righting this tragic wrong. Following the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model of providing a neutral, child-friendly, home-like environment where a single, comprehensive investigative interview can take place, this group formed a board of directors, procured needed funds, and ultimately opened Chaucie’s Place on Main Street in the very community where Chaucie’s abuse took place. That was 10 years ago, and while Chaucie’s hand prints are not drawn there, her picture is prominently displayed. “Her memory drives everything we do, above everything else,” Stark said. “This 10th-anniversary year, we want to remind everybody why we are here. Abuse does happen. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually molested by their 18th birthday – even in Hamilton County.” Those involved with Chaucie’s Place recognize the strides that have been made but are also learning how to better serve the Hamilton County community in the coming decade. “I think some of our greatest accomplishments in the last 10 years have been helping reduce trauma to child victims of sexual and/or physical abuse and being part of the movement that has helped change the way society views and deals with victims of sexual assault,” said Chaucie’s Place Board President Dave Schnase. “We still have a long way to go in helping reduce child sexual abuse in our community. In the coming years, we will stay focused on meeting the continuing and evolving needs of the

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Each child who comes to Chaucie’s Place leaves a handprint and takes a stuffed toy home withthem. would better position Chaucie’s Place to serve all of Hamilton County. With funds to raise (the center is nearly 100 percent privately funded), a facility to find, the big move and settling in, the beginning of the next decade will be busy. Those handprints won’t be left behind, however. Plans are under way to create a “wall of souls” with each message to be carefully transferred as well.

Chaucie’s Place administration Jennifer Cutcliff, Toby Stark, Ginger Kadlec children and families in Hamilton County.” That future focus includes two new programs. One teaches children the difference between good and inappropriate touching. The other educates adults on how to properly handle children’s disclosures of abuse. Both programs battle the fact that abuse perpetuates in an environment of fear and silence. This year also holds a major move for the facility itself. The current home will be removed in the U.S. 31 widening project, leaving Chaucie’s Place looking for a new place to make hand prints. They hope to relocate to Noblesville to be more centrally located in the county seat. A new, updated facility in Noblesville

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TURNING 10 Chaucie’s Place will honor this 10th anniversary with a “Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast,” April 28 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event, which is free with a donation, features many special guests including: Chaucie Quillen’s twin sister and honorary chairwoman of the event Brandy Davies and Congressman Dan Burton, who is himself a child abuse survivor. Online registration is now open. To learn more about Chaucie’s Place, their programs and happenings visit www.chauciesplace.org.

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DISPATCHES » Deadline approaching – There are only a few days left to nominate a high school senior for the Williams Comfort Air ExtraordinAIRy Treasures Scholarship. Williams Comfort Air will award 15 one-time scholarships totaling $15,000. To nominate a senior, visit www.MyIndianaTreasure.org and submit an essay that conveys why this high school senior is an ExtraordinAIRy Treasure to our future by including an overview of the nominee’s life skills in action. Nominations can be submitted by a parent, teacher, counselor, neighbor, friend, or employer through April 1. » MBA info session – Working adults who want to advance their careers can learn more about the University of Indianapolis’ Master of Business Administration program at a March 24 information session in Carmel. The event begins with networking at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. presentation at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. Visit www. mba.uindy.edu for details or registration. » New Hinkle Creek principal – Jack Lawrence, principal at Forest Hill Elementary School for the past seven years, has been

named principal at Hinkle Creek Elementary School. He succeeds Phil Harrold who will retire at the end of the school year. He is the third principal in the school’s 31-year history. » 2011 Autism Expo – The Autism Society of Indiana and Easter Seals Crossroads will host the 2011 Autism Expo in Carmel this Saturday. Learn about autism and programs available to families and those affected by autism. The event is at The Fountains in Carmel (520 E. Carmel Drive) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The expo is free to the public. Register online at http://support.autism-society.org or contact Dana Renay at 800-6098449 or by email at dana@inautism.org. » Scholarship opportunities – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, through funds raised at the Chamber’s Diamond Anniversary Gala in November, is offering two $1,500 scholarships. One is available to a son or daughter of a chamber member. Apply online at www.noblesvillechamber. com by April 15. The second scholarship is available for a chamber business member to attend the Hamilton County Leadership Academy for the academy year 2011-2012. Apply directly to www.hcla.net and refer to the chamber scholarship.

Don’t throw away opportunity ule. Take classes you like, ones that you’ll want TEEN LIFE to go to. I show up in the morning to first block By Jenna Larsonç and I’m stoked for creative writing class because Noblesville Schools, although a public school it’s something I’m legitimately interested in. I system, offers students a pretty solid education. always look forward to my Mill Stream block, I mean, compared to what I’ve heard about too; I get to work on something I love in a fairly schools in much-less-uppity counties, I think laid-back setting with friends all around me. the students of NHS have it pretty good. And if you’re in class, you might as well put We can go to class every day and know that forth some effort. What’s the teacher at the front What’s the point of the point of blankly staring of the room actually the floor while a teacher prepared a lesson plan blankly staring at the floor atlectures? Pay attention, from which we can gain something. We can rest while a teacher lectures? take notes, look at the assignment. Something. assured that there are Intelligence plays a part in GPA, but so does security cameras and emergency plans in place work ethic. You have well-educated teachers, in case of potential dangers. We can walk in gently-used textbooks, and 35 hours a week. the halls knowing that no one is going to pull a Appreciate it. Embrace it. Do something with knife out or flash a gang tattoo. it. A lot of other kids aren’t so lucky. Many stuYeah, life at NHS is great. dents who would use all our resources to their Oh, I know, fellow students. “School is such advantage don’t get the same chances we do to a drag. When am I ever going to need to know make every day count. geometry later in life? This is such a waste off my So, stay awake. Study for a test. Quit your time. I don’t want to get up early.” Blah, blah, blah. complaining. And stop wasting one of the best Get over it, you big babies. Grin and bear opportunities you’ll be handed in life. it. Would you rather be on the streets, in a less privileged city? Right. I didn’t think so. While I agree that waking up at 6:30 a.m. really Jenna Larson is a junior at sucks, I also think that as long as it’s, you know, a Noblesville High School and is opinions editor for The Mill federal requirement and everything, school might as Stream. View Jenna's blog at well be enjoyable. And we have that opportunity. jenna-larson.tumblr.com. Jobyour #: 23837 Color(s): BW For crying out loud, you pick own schedFinal Size: 5.1" x 5.4" Folded Size: N/A

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DISPATCHES » Civic announces next season – This September, at the state-of-the-art Tarkington Theater, The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will debut its highly anticipated 97th season, which is scheduled to include: “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Sept. 9-24), “Amadeus” (Oct. 28-Nov. 12), Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” (Dec. 16-Jan. 7), “Lend Me A Tenor” (Feb. 10-25) and “Guys and Dolls” (Apr. 27-May 12). Call 923-4597 or visiting CivicTheatre.org for details or tickets. » A beer for wine lovers – Put down the Chateauneuf-du-Pape and spend a little time drinking a springtime brew: saison, or farmhouse ale. This Belgian style is about as close to wine as beer gets. It’s usually sold in winelike 750 ml bottles. It’s light and complex and has a tart acidity that begs to be served with food. As an added bonus, saison often uses brettanomyces yeast in the fermentation, so you still can point out those “bretty” characteristics we know you love. Find a list at beeradvocate.com/beer/style/129. -www.sfgate.com » In-flight stretches – If you can get up, hold onto the back of your seat for balance. Place one leg behind you with the toes 12 inches from your front heel. Shift weight to the back

leg and slightly bend the knee, then slowly lean forward over the front foot to stretch. Switch legs and repeat this calf stretch. If you can’t leave your seat, put your hands on your hips and twist your shoulders and torso from side to side. Next, slowly straighten your arms and pull your shoulder blades together until you feel a stretch. Hold for a count of 10. This will keep blood flowing and muscles limber. -www.fodors.com » New Reagan book – “Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan” by Del Quentin Wilber was published last week. It’s a minute-by-minute account of the confusion, the panic and the rush to the hospital during the day former president Ronald Reagan was shot; $12.99, amazon. com. » March gardening tips – 1. Re-pot houseplants so they will grow well during spring and summer. 2. Garden work should begin when a lump of soil squeezed in the hand is dry enough to fall apart slowly. 3. Plant deciduous trees and shrubs this month. 4. Sprinkle wood ashes around berries and fruit trees. The potash will enhance the sweetness of the fruit. -www.almanac.com

Vacations make you happy TRAVEL By Tracy Line It’s long been said money can’t buy happiness. Recent research begs to differ. New studies show a link between the two, but there’s a caveat: It’s all in how you spend it. Obviously, I advocate spending money on travel. Turns out, for once, I’m right. Research shows experiential purchases give people higher levels of satisfaction than material ones. In addition, the satisfaction with an experiential purchase goes up with time, not so when we purchase items. Buy a new kitchen table, and you’ll be happy for a while. Take a weekend getaway and you’ll enjoy the trip and remember it more fondly as time goes by. This really isn’t news: This research concurs with previous findings. What’s new is the why behind it all. We now know when we make an experiential purchase, no matter how large or small, afterwards we’re happy we did so. We’re satisfied with our purchase. Yet when we buy a material item, say a new phone or outfit, we second-guess the decision. We experience buyer’s remorse.

Elizabeth Dunn, professor at the University of British Columbia and author of “If money doesn’t make you happy then you probably aren’t spending it right” says experiential purchases delight us more than material ones. Experiences add personal meaning to our lives. Dunn says we should always consider how a purchase affects our daily life. Buying a sweater has little impact on longterm happiness. Yet a weekend at a lakeside cottage improves your mood and gives you lasting memories. Even if it rains, as time goes by, you’ll remember the positive aspects of the experience over the negative ones. So go ahead, get out there and do something for yourself. Take a day trip, have dinner out with friends and plan your dream trip. Life is for living.

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March 22 The Cabaret Club: Jil Aigrot: Paris Canaille March 22, 7:30 p.m. The Cabaret Club at the Columbia Club Tickets: $55, $65, $75 and available at www.thecabert.org or call 317.275.1169 Direct from Cannes, France, international chanteuse Jil Aigrot captivates audiences as she transports them to Paris with musical favorites from Piaf, Brel, Barbara and Ferré. The critically acclaimed voice behind the voice of Edith Piaf in the Academy Award / Golden Globe winning film “La Vie En Rose, Jil’s artistry is un-paralleled and is destined to become as treasured as the icons that inspire her.

March 25 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.

March 26 The Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Generations of Divas: Diane Reeves, Jane Mohneit and Nikki Yanofsky March 26, 8 p.m. The Palladium, Carmel Tickets at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts. org It promises to be a pitch perfect evening when Dianne Reeves and Jane Monheit, join forces with 16-year old phenomenon Nikki Yanofsky to bring their considerable talents to the Palladium. These three remarkable vocalists are following in the footsteps of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, even as they blaze brilliant paths of their own.

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March 27 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.

April 1 Seth Rye in concert April 1, 2 and 6 p.m. Lamberts Lowrey Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville Tickets: $10. Call 773-2002 for details. Acclaimed Lowrey organ artist Seth Rye will perform twice in Noblesville on April. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fight child abuse in Hamilton County.

April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

April 8 Saints and Sinners April 8 and 9, 8 p.m. Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Call 216-5455 or visit www.pikepac.org. In Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “Saints and Sinners,” three dancers portray St. Joan of Arc as: the maid, the soldier, and the martyr. Together, they create a haunting dance of faith and vision. information, call 770-9020. Friday – Blonde Sonja Saturday – Greta Speaks Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday – Zanna Doo Saturday – Something Rather Naughty

Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in ‘The Tourist.’

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There is a conception that universal design homes will look hospital-like or institutional. But industry suppliers are working to overcome that perception. They realize baby boomers don’t want to be reminded they are growing older. Research shows boomers prefer to concentrate on enhancing their wellness rather than focusing on the special accommodations they require as they age.

Universal design is a concept that can be adapted to benefit many different lifestyles – both young and old. Buyers should ask themselves a series of questions to determine what features best suit them and their future in the home: • What type of support network do I have? • What is my financial status? • Have I ever experienced reduced mobility? • How long would I like to live in this home? The last question is one that has become more of a determining factor in today’s economic climate. Surveys tell us that boomers want to age in the same place. I think we are on the right track if we can build a home that buyers can live in for the rest of their lives, even if life changes on them. John McKenzie is co-owner, with his brother, Jim, of McKenzie Collection. For more information, you may reach him at jmckenzie1@johnmckenziecollection.com or 574.7616.

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DECORATING By Vicky Earley It is a rare event that the stars of a movie are upstaged by a growing fan base for a set design. The Hampton’s beach house in the 2003 romantic comedy “Something’s Gotta Give” has developed a following that rivals the cult following of “Rocky Mountain Horror Show.” So what gives? Why this aboutface in decorating? It could be the soothing blues and creams, the striped Dhurri rug, the ironstone dishes in the dining room paired with slipcovered chairs, the Swedish clock, the dark wood floors, or thesoapstone counters in the fabulous kitchen. After all, who wouldn’t want to slip right into this and set up housekeeping? The universal appeal might be as simple as the beauty of air, light and the lifestyle of the Hamptons. It might simply be that it is the serenity of the beach makes it so inviting that we want to toss our current state of being, move into that life and breath. Regardless of the reason, this slightly refined version of no-fuss décor has inked an impression on interior decorating aficionados. As casual and carefree as the rooms appear, the details are carefully planned. The window treatments are simple and elegant, and all fabricated to emphasize the flow of air. An Architectural Digest interview relates that the window treatments were mostly of linen and different densities of sheers to diffuse light but not impede the flow of air. The set of “Something’s Gotta Give” has been described as a

“restricted sort of palette” and that the goal was to give an initial impression that the décor is plain but that is to allow the house to reveal itself to you slowly. A less obvious part of the appeal to this house is that it appears to remain interesting as it reveals itself to its dweller. In a time when it seems like nothing is new, the subtleties of texture and colors that have not been invited into our décor for quite some time are fresh. The furnishings seen on the set seem to be slightly mismatched – almost what you would expect in beach décor but with careful sophistication. Nothing is too precious to be held. It is obvious that this blend is planned and not the result of furnishings that are drug up from the basement as it is with so many beach houses. Often when we decorate with the blue-and-white look, it fails because it is just that: a repeat of blue and white in each and every corner. The key to a gorgeous space is subtle variations in texture and careful placement of color. If you are going for the look, consider texture, texture and then texture! Kick off your sandals, grab an iced tea, and slip in a DVD of “Something’s Gotta Give” to see for yourself this décor that can be simply classified as lovely.

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» Progress in hair loss study – A study by dermatologist and University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. George Cotsarelis has found that bald people have less of a certain type of stem cell that instructs hairs on how to grow. As a result, bald men produce hairs so small in balding areas that they are invisible. This is good news in terms of treatments for baldness, since the hope of reactivating the stem cells may be able to prompt hair regrowth. -www.miamiherald.com » Bad mood? Try tuna – A three-ounce serving of canned white tuna has about 800 mg of omega-3s, which research suggests may treat the kind of blues that leave you feeling low or anxious. The fatty acids in fish have been endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association as an effective part of depression treatment. For a seafood-free way to get happy, nosh on a small bagel. The 37 grams of carbs will give you a dose of moodboosting serotonin. -www.health.msn.com » Spice repairs stroke damage? – Scientists have created a new molecule from curcumin, the key chemical component of the spice turmeric, which has shown to help regenerate brain cells after a stroke. The compound, called CNB-001, repairs the damage incurred by the lack of oxygen, at the molecular level, by influencing the mechanism responsible for regeneration of neurons (brain cells). This offers future stroke victims new hope for greater recovery, as it may reduce lasting damage. The research was presented at the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles on Feb. 9. -www.mercola.com » Bad job worse than no job? – A new study suggests that some jobs are so demoralizing they’re actually worse for mental health than not working at all. The findings add a new wrinkle to research showing that being out of work is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems. In the study, which followed more than 7,000 Australians over a seven-year period, unemployed people generally reported feeling calmer, happier and less depressed after finding work, but only if their new jobs were rewarding and manageable. -www.health.com

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FITNESS By April Conard Spring break: That is what you have been preparing for for the past few months and now that it is here, will you let all that hard works go to waste? Are you going to indulge so much over break that you are back at square one? I hope not. It is a good time, however, to take a break from your normal workout routine. The body is a very resourceful machine and it will always find the most efficient way of doing something. What that means is the workout you did yesterday will be a little less effective if done the same today. Mixing it up is a must. I just got back from Florida and while there, I decided to shake it up. My workout consisted of a four-mile power walk on the beach every morning. You wouldn’t think this would be much of a challenge for me, being a fitness instructor. However, considering it was completely different from my intense classes, the change was good. I could really feel it. Since the sand had a lot of give, it really made my muscles work to propel me forward.

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DISPATCHES » Offset golden gains – Gold investors can offset gains with losses on stocks and funds. But since stock losses are not in a special category, they must first be matched against other “non-special” gains. Those include gains on other stocks and anything else subject to a 15% tax rate. After that, stock losses can be used to shelter your gains in commodities and gold. -Money » BWLD a top small-cap stock – Since 2005, Buffalo Wild Wings’ (BWLD) yearly revenue has tripled from $210 million to $613 million. Profits and shareholder equity have increased annually by double digits, too. And the company’s nearly $4 in pershare cash provides it with the financial flexibility to expand more quickly than its competitors. It added 80 additional restaurants last year and generated nearly $90 million in cash flow from operations without diluting shareholders in order to grow. -www.fool.com » More millionaires – The number of U.S. millionaires increased by 600,000 in 2010, according to a report by the Chicago-based Spectrem Group. About 8.4 million American households had assets of $1 million or more, not including their primary residences, a gain of 8 percent. The figure is still below the 2007 high for millionaires, when there were 9.2 million in the U.S., Spectrem said. -www.bloomberg.com » ATM fees nearing $5 – Some of the nation’s biggest banks are imposing higher ATM fees as they scramble to replace billions of dollars in revenue expected to be lost from new federal regulations on overdraft charges and debit cards. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., TD Bank Financial Group and PNC Financial Services Group already are changing their ATM policies to collect more fees. -www.smartmoney.com » Financial programs – Friday, 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.

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BUSINESS By David Cain Have you ever been in a conversation and you really get riled up as the passion of the topic or idea takes over? Sometimes in those glorious moments of passionate discourse, you say something that is truly profound – a statement that your mind latches on to and remembers. Sometimes that statement can change your life. This week I was talking with someone and I blurted out a statement that I can’t get out of my head. It’s stuck in there, evolving each day, becoming more of an ideal than simply a statement. It’s too early to call it a life-changing statement, but I won’t rule it out. What was the statement? Well, it was, “Happy people do better.” Happy people do better in life, they outperform in love, and they generally beat the odds everywhere – at work and home. Happiness is attractive. And, you generally get back what you put out there. If you are happy, things go well. If you are a sourpuss, a lot of lemons roll your way. It got me thinking about New Year’s Day. Specifically, it got me thinking about New Year’s resolutions or any resolution to improve. Resolutions target self-improvement. You resolve to improve yourself – lose weight, drink less, exercise more, spend more time with your kids, get better at your job, accomplish that big something you’ve always dreamed of but have never done, and so forth. But why do we make a resolution? We make resolutions because we are not satisfied with the current state. We want something better, we want to be better and have a better perspective of ourselves. And too often that impression of ourselves is based on what we accomplish and how we feel others view us instead of our internal values and moral compass. Can you change your happiness karma? Absolutely! You believe about anything you want to. We are pretty gullible creatures overall. Also, it can’t go without saying, you probably are happy. Most people are happy. Often, however, they are too busy trying to be unhappy to enjoy it. For me, to start, I’m going to resolve to smile more than I frown, laugh more, and let the best part of me be more available to others. And if I think something nice about anyone, I’m going to say it. Why wait until the New Year to improve?

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Mazda RX-7 COMMENTARY By Shawn Miller Rarely do I consider Japanese cars as collectibles. There have been only a handful of Japanese cars that I would consider truly collectible, the 60’s Toyota 2000 GT (only 150 or so were made-they trade at about $500,000), and the 70’s Datsun/Nissan 240Z, come to mind immediately. By and large, most Japanese cars are what I would call “appliances.” They’re dependable, built to a price, and designed to last only a few years. Additionally, a certain Japanese manufacturer has consistently replicated cars other manufacturers have made, which just rubs me the wrong way. One Japanese car, however, broke new ground and had a very successful run: the Mazda R-7. The RX-7 was produced from 1978 to 2002. The original RX-7 was a sports coupe featuring a 1146 cc twin-rotor Wankel Rotary Engine and a sporty front midship, rear wheel drive layout, and was produced from 1979-1985. The second generation, produced from 1986-1991 featured a complete restyling reminiscent of the Porsche 924/944 and tended toward the softer sport-tourer trends of its day. A convertible version was introduced in 1988. The rear end design was vastly improved from the earlier live rear axle to a more modern, in-

The Mazda RX-7 made Car and Driver’s Ten Best List five times. All three series could be considered future collectibles and are generally available for anywhere between $3,000 and $15,000

dependent rear suspension. All three series could be considered future collectibles. These cars are very inexpensive to purchase at this point. Series 1 cars can be had all day long in the $3,000-$5,000 range, and are going nowhere but up. Series 2 and 3 cars run anywhere up to $15,000, but typically trade in the $7,500 range. I would expect values to rise gradually over the next decade with convertible prices outpacing the others. There is no limit to the amount of fun these cars provide, so this is one of your best bets as far as your enjoyment return goes. Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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One of the most unique retail interior design showrooms in the state is now open in downtown Noblesville. Platinum Living, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting last Monday and will hold a grand opening event this Saturday Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear at its new retail location, 960 with Laura Smith (left) and Jacque Logan Street. Bilbrey (right) of Platinum Living. Platinum Living offers patrons the finest in exclusive, contemporary furniture lines as well as accessories and floral decorations. Additionally, Platinum Living boasts an extensive collection of international artwork, including many pieces from modern master artist Jose Royo. Showroom manager Laura Smith said it is difficult to find a collection of items comparable to the ones in the Platinum Living showroom. In fact, the retailer claims to have the only contemporary design showroom in town and one of the very few in the Indianapolis area. “We are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of design-oriented clients,” Smith said. The grand opening celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday. Attendees can enjoy special one-day discounts on items in the showroom and enter to win floral and vase prizes, given away hourly. Refreshments also will be provided. For more information, call 776-8701.

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Before COMMENTARY By Larry Greene Original bathroom: This home located in the Smith Meadows subdivision in Zionsville was not working for the homeowner. They commented, “The space was just not functioning well for us.” The toilet and the shower were in the same room, limiting use to one person at a time. Another problem was the doors in the bathroom were hitting other doors as they opened. The linen closet door hit the door to the bedroom and double doors into the toilet/shower room looked dated. Design goals: The homeowner wanted to make the room more functional but didn’t want to depart too much from the décor of the rest of the house. According to the owner, “Our designer listened intently to our ideas and was able to incorporate them into the design. He

After chose logical décor and design while staying within our budget.” Homeowner’s favorite design changes: The homeowner commented, “Our bathroom has a spa feeling and functions much better than before. We moved the toilet to its own room and moved the shower opening to face into the larger room. We tiled the entire shower area and created such a peaceful space. We replaced the existing linen closet with a linen cabinet finished to match the vanity cabinets.” This new linen cabinet eliminated a closet door and added storage. Color palette changes: The homeowner had a vision for the room and commented, “Our family lived in Japan for five years, and our designer on this project understood our clean

design style, which is throughout the rest of the house, and they incorporated it into the bathroom.” The desired aesthetic was achieved by developing a color palette of espresso cabinets, Tenby Cream Cambria countertop, Fresh Grey and Taishan Ivory tile and brushed nickel fixtures and accessories. The paint colors for the walls and trim provide a soothing calm to the room. The towel warmer mounted between the shower and the tub adds to the spalike feel and enjoyment of the space. Larry Greene is the president of Case Design/Remodeling, a fullservice design/build firm serving Hamilton County. Contact him at lgreene@indy.rr.com.

A facelift for a few tired spaces DECORATING By Sue Pelley Any time of year can be a great time to spruce up your home – with new colors, new styles, even a few new furniture and accessory pieces to breathe life and energy into a tired old space. Here are a few great ideas – guaranteed to “uplift” any tired room. 1. Lighten and brighten –De-clutter. What a great word! Try clearing your rooms of excessive clutter – even consider downsizing your precious collections. Brighten your floors with a new area rug. Change out your window treatments to lighten your room. Add a few accent pillows to your furniture for a fresh new look. 2. Try a new color scheme – How about adding an accent wall to a room, perhaps in a shade or two darker than the room’s other three walls? Or consider block painting a wall for more visual interest. It’s amazing what a fresh new color scheme can do to uplift your room, and give you a

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Before totally new outlook on life in the process. 3. Add some fresh new pattern to your décor – Perhaps it’s time to consider replacing that tired, worn-looking sofa. Smart fabric choices of bold stripes, botanicals, leafy patterns or geometric designs would definitely add some spice to your décor. 4. Refresh your accessories – A new lamp or lampshade might just brighten up one dark corner in your room. Perhaps a new piece of art or the addition of an exciting piece of sculpture might just set the tone

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GARDENING By Holly Lindzy My daffodils are nosing out of the ground and the local garden center tells me pansies are coming this week. This is the moment gardeners far and wide have been waiting for. And this weekend, I actually drank coffee on my front porch, watching the birds flit and dance for each other. I thought I could almost smell lilac in the air. It won’t be long! Now, it’s time for this lazy gardener to get busy. I desperately need to get out there and clear away any remaining brown foliage from last season. Failure to do so could cause fungal issues. And my mulch is lookin’ a little sad. Until I can dress it with a fresh blanket, I’ll turn it over and incorporate a little air into the garden bed.

Now, it’s time for this lazy gardener to get busy. At my old house I had quite a compost operation going and if I still had access to that, I’d be topdressing my perennials and flowering bulbs. But since I don’t (sniff), I’ll sprinkle a little bone meal around my flowering bulbs and even start dusting the soil around my perennials with coffee grounds. That’s right! It is a great source of nitrogen. I also need to get into my elderberry shrub and cut it back pretty hard. It’s leggy and spindly and will respond well to a nice hard pruning. I think I passed on it last season, hence the leggy, spindly look. But, I will wait on my two hydrangeas because trimming now could cause my shrub not to bloom this season. Gardening failure. And to lift my spirits and spark a little inspiration, I’ll take a trip out to the Indianapolis Museum of Art gardens. I can’t wait for a tromp in the woods and the smell of the earth. Sigh. This is the best time of year for a gardener like me, enjoying it all before watering chores become tedious and mosquitoes buzz around me as I work. The smell of bug spray is no turn-on. They don’t call it Off! for nothing. Happy gardening! 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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What if I get the name wrong? GENEALOGY By Darla Kinney Scoles The only way the millions of names at our fingertips become available to genealogists on the Web is by the transcription of those names from often-handwritten documents. Indexing these names is a hobby for some, a pay –itforward opportunity for others and an art form that deserves respect. Many opportunities for indexing and transcribing names exist, but until now, I have always felt a bit inadequate and under skilled to take on the projects. What if I got the name wrong? Recently, however, I signed up on Facebook for updates from a page titled “Genealogy Tip of the Day.” Each day, I do indeed get a tip -- some ahead of where I am, some unrelated to where I am, some I actually already know. Then this week there was one that offered me a tip I couldn’t refuse. The post read: “If you haven’t visited our other daily site, it is Daily Genealogy Transcriber at http://genealogytranscriber.blogspot. com/. Every day a new signature is posted, you can guess, and after a few days the answer is revealed. Improve your handwriting reading!” Liked and shared. At last, a way to “practice” before diving into a for-the-record transcription.

I visited the site and had some fun trying my hand at decoding the scrawls and scribbles there. The collection of signatures offered were from a variety of sources including funeral books, passports, lodge records, draft registrations, bonds and petitions. Some I could easily read. Some took a bit more work. Some were downright illegible. How do people do this? Practice. That’s how. With each failed – and successful – attempt, I learned how to better work with the next signature, giving me hope that one day I will feel confident enough about my skills to do this for real. Until that day, every time I search out a name on an family history website, I will take a moment to give a silent “thank you” to the person who correctly read a signature somewhere so that I could find my long-lost loved one and reconnect.

How do people do this? Practice. That’s how.

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.

The people-pleasing disease COUNSELING By Kristen Boice Do you say “yes” often to be nice or because you feel bad or guilty for saying “no?” After you said “yes,” do you feel frustrated, upset or mad you didn’t say “no?” People pleasers worry about what other people think, spend a lot of time doing things for others, and rarely do things for themselves – or feel guilty when they do. Why do we people please? Often, it’s because we don’t feel good enough ourselves. It’s a basic human need to feel loved, worthy and to matter. We want to be liked and valued. Constantly trying to please others is draining. People pleasers often feel anxious and exhausted. People pleasing is the ultimate barrier to becoming more of who we are. It’s a block to understanding ourselves. Pleasers are too busy trying to make everyone else like them or happy that they forget about themselves and who they really are. They can lose sight about what really is important in their lives. The disease to please is a way to distract yourself from feeling. It can be a mask that covers pain. It can hide your feelings from others and yourself. By keeping busy, we don’t have to deal with the hurt. It is possible to change this pattern and reduce the tendency to please others. Here are some suggestions.

Saying “no” is saying “yes” to you. Practice saying “no.” Remember to pause and take a breath before responding to a request. You might say, “I need to think about it first – I’ll get back to you” or “Let me check my schedule and call you back.” Use any phrase you like that gives you time before you automatically respond. Write a list of your priorities and what is important to you. Before making a decision, review your list and then respond. Check in with how you feel and what you are thinking. Then try saying what you feel and think more often. Many people pleasers believe they will not be liked if they stop doing things for others and say no. If someone stops liking you because you don’t do what they want, you probably don’t want them as a friend anyway. People will like you for who you are and not simply for what you do or don’t do. You deserve time for yourself and what matters to you, and it’s within your reach to change—one small step at a time. Kristen Boice is an individual, couples and family counselor and speaker with Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education. Contact her at kristen@ pathwaystohealingcounseling.com.

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Mr. Nickleby is a five-year-old male orange and white tabby DSH. Mr. Nickleby is absolutely gorgeous with a very loving personality. He is a bit of a big boy, weighing 14 pounds, so a little exercise and a diet wouldn’t be a bad idea for him. Mr. Nickleby is affectionate and loves to cuddle; he is neutered and his front claws have been removed so he is ready to go home with you today.

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Jack Frost is one-year-old male Lab/Shepherd mix. Jack Frost is a very outgoing and playful boy who is highly intelligent. He knows several basic commands, plays fetch and he is learning rather quickly how to be a Frisbee dog. Jack Frost will need an active family who will continue his training and be sure he gets plenty of daily exercise. He can get a little carried away when playing at times and forget his manners and jump up on people, so a home with teenage children would be best.

an adoption, it is often in the first three weeks – usually because behavior issues come up that people aren’t prepared for and don’t know how to deal with. Having realistic expectations can help you get through the adjustment periodwith the least stress and the most success. What will the adjustment period be like? How long will it last? The answers to these questions depend on the dog, on you, and on your environment. Every dog is different. I like to tell people that it takes time to pick the right dog. Don’t make snap decisions. Rescue dogs come from all kinds of situations, so one never knows for sure how they will react. Some of the more obvious things to watch for are: pacing and other overactive behavior, attaching to one person in the family while being very shy of others, mouthing people, jumping up on them, barking, and chewing, trying to escape or hiding. Take your time. Don’t be in a rush to get a dog; wait for just the right one. Then, don’t overeagerly drag your new dog all over town and to the dog park. Let him settle in at your home for a few weeks, so you get to know each other. If possible, maintain a low level of stress and activity in your home for the first few weeks.

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Remembering the Cap’n and the clown HUMOR By Mike Redmond Big news from the world of advertising: Two of the country’s best-known spokespeople… spokescharacters… spokesthings are fading from the scene. I speak, of course, of Cap’n Crunch and Ronald McDonald, who have just been sent to the Old Characters Home to join Speedee AlkaSeltzer, Reddy Kilowatt, Burger Chef and Jeff, Mrs. Olsen, the Ajax White Knight, the Ti-DBowl Man, Josephine the Plumber and dozens more in retirement. The reason? They’ve outlived their attractiveness. The Cap’n represents the Quaker Oats cereal most often held up as The Worst Thing You Can Feed a Kid for Breakfast, and Ronald is the face of a McDonald’s that used to be all about Big Macs and Happy Meals, but today emphasizes coffee and salad. And so the decisions were made: Give ‘em a gold watch and set them loose. Or adrift, in the Crunch case. As one born at the very center of the Baby Boom, I was there when these characters came onto the scene. The Cap’n set sail in 1963. That was the year of ol’ Ron’s debut, too, although at that time he was a local hero in Washington, D.C. (played by future Today show weather guy Willard Scott). Ronald didn’t go national for another three years. Of course, they became fixtures almost as soon

as they arrived, because they were wildly successful – successful meaning “able to inspire children to jump up and down and whine and hold their breath and pester their parents to please please please buy the cereal or pull in for a clownburger.” I was a little too old to fall for Ronald’s line, although I remember the jingle: “He’s Ronald McDonald, the hamburger-happy clown. A McDonald’s drive-in restaurant is his favorite place in town.” He was a weird-looking clown back then. Weirder than usual, I mean. Emmett Kelly he was not. And the Cap’n represented a cereal that, while tasty, was extremely unsatisfying. It was impossible to get full on a Cap’n Crunch breakfast, which is why you usually had to allot one box per child per meal. So what the heck. Goodbye, Cap’n. Adios, clown. And as for consumers and boomers – well, let’s not get too sad here. For one thing, they had good, long runs. For another, they’ll probably be back someday. And finally, they’re made up. Not real. Fictional. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s generally a good idea to save your emotional investments for actual living, breathing creatures. Although I still kind of miss Elsie the Cow. 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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Single family homes w/appliances as low as $525/mo! Lease w/option to buy! 317-708-4404

FOR SALE Hamilton Memorial Park Above ground marble crypt Entombs two within prayer chapel That Overlooks waterfall Paid $12,000: Will sell for $6,000 Call 317-804-9132

Great Buy – For Sale New Merit FitnessTreadmill; Compact in size and comes with floor mat Retail Value – $1,400 For Sale – $500 or best offer Call 317-872-8673

REAL ESTATE

7-line garage sale ad reaching 91,397 residents in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield

DISTRESS SALE

Bank Foreclosures Hamilton Co. Free list of Foreclosure Properties. Receive a FREE daily list by e-mail; www.hamiltoncoforeclosures.com

AVOID FORECLOSURE We Buy Houses. Don’t Wait for the Great Pumpkin! Do Something! Call Us! 317-284-1163

Call 489.4444 ext. 202

NOW HIRING

Looking for sub-contractors with 24’ box truck or truck and trailor with side rails. Needed to break down and pick up rack shelving systems. Must be in good physical condition. Background check, proper insurance and license required. Please Call 317-258-0326

Customer Service Representative

Must be mature, friendly, and detailed oriented. Must be able to work 9 -3 M-F and one Saturday per month. Please contact Helen at 706-1011

Part-Time Driver

must have neat appearance, non-smoking, willing to submit to background check and an excellent driving record. Must be available to work mornings and afternoons. Please contact Ken at 706-1011.

Image Epoxy Flooring For Garages Over 15 colors to choose Install in 1 or 2 days Tough & Durable Free Shop at Home 317-896-3588 imageflooring@aol.com

Jackson’s Lawn Care Family Owned and Operated for over 35 Years! Reliable/Reasonable Mowing * Fertilizer * Landscape Gutter Cleaning * Snow Removal Spring and Fall Clean-Up Free Estimates – 844-6055

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NOW HIRING Sales Coordinator Front Desk Servers/Bartender Housekeeping Apply in Person! 11925 N. Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032

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