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WIlson: Recipe for a Stress-free summer / P5 classic movies to be shown at forest park/ P6 some city flags aren’t up to code/ P7

The community’s pool Efficiency and volunteer efforts have kept Forest Park Aquatic Center’s pools open/ P9 Photo by Kevin Kane

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It is our position that the upcoming presidential races, both the Republican primary and the main event, are going to be exciting and filled with drama, twists, turns and unexpected outcomes.

It seems to be a commonly held belief, among many news outlets and political pundits, that the current slate of candidates vying for the Republican ticket is boring, unoriginal and uninspiring. On the contrary, if one takes the time to really listen to what many prospects are saying, it reveals a sharp contrast to some of the current political practices and philosophies.

Perhaps it really is time for some change. Perhaps not. But the debate about appropriate approaches to the age-old and worsening problems this country faces is an important part of our system. Do we double down on government that has already proved to be inefficient (or an outright failure) or seek unproven, out-of-the-box approaches?

It is important for any candidate wishing to catch the attention of the public’s eye to be able to communicate views thoroughly and convincingly.

As for the general election, many people may be surprised by the course of events. Anybody remember thinking, four years ago, that the race would surely be Rudy Giuliani taking on Hillary Clinton?

Can you dig it?

It is our position that extreme caution is required when digging in our lawns this summer!

Utility (gas, electric, cable and other) lines crisscross our lovely county – including some poorly marked. Not only is excavating through a utility line likely to generate considerable expense and inevitable property damage, it could also be expected to endanger one’s wellbeing.

If one’s plans including digging in the yard this summer, please first call 811. By doing this, the local utility underground locating service will come out to the property and mark off all existing subterranean utility lines. The facility is free, quick and efficient.

We can understand that folks don’t want to wait around to have someone come to their homes and mark these conduits. But isn’t it the best not to take the significant risk and cut a power or gas line? The downside to our own property and that of our friends and neighbors – not to mention exposing one’s self and others at risk of injury or death – more than compensates for the inconvenience.

So please, before we decide to dig in our lawns this summer, call 811 and get the utility lines around the home marked.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Iowa, it is illegal to run a tab in a bar.

Source: Weird Laws (iPhone application)

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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.

Section 10. Selection of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. To be eligible for nomination as a justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals, a person must be domiciled within the geographic district, a citizen of the United States, admitted to the practice of law in the courts of the State for a period of not less than ten (10) years or must have served as a judge of a circuit, superior or crimi-

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nal court of the State of Indiana for a period of not less than five (5) years.(History: As Amended November 3, 1970).

Section 11. Tenure of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. A justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals shall serve until the next general election following the expiration of two years from the date of appointment, and subject to approval or rejection by the electorate, shall continue to serve for terms of ten years, so long as he retains his office. In the case of a justice of the Supreme Court, the electorate of the entire state shall vote on the question of approval or rejection.

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Youth assistance coming soon?

FROM THE BACKSHOP Where 2 wrongs don’t make a right Idle minds can be dangerous, perhaps even more so when the weather in these parts turns a nasty variety of hot and humid. When we heard of the stabbing and medical treatment of a 15-year-old city male earlier last week, wewondered if it was about drugs or other illegal activities. It seems it wasabout nothing of the sort. Apparently, a group of youths was harassing and throwing unknown items at Jon Thomas, 44, of Noblesvialle, who was fishing the White River. They had nothing better to do? Words were exchanged. Later, Thomas encountered the youth in question behind a 10th Street address, where the slicing purportedly took place. He had no idea it was illegal?

Our take: Two wrongs don’t make a right. The youths had no business harassing Thomas, and Thomas, in our opinion, had no business brandishing a knife. He was arrested and jailed. It’s in the law’s hands now. *** With all the awareness marketing these days about treating pets in a kind and caring fashion, the news of two pit bulls being left in a Carmel storage facility completely

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg floored us. The dogs, Apollo and Athena, sickeningly were abandoned in the unit at Public Storage in Carmel. That act is patently shameful. An employee alerted the Carmel Police Dept., which, in turn, got in touch with the Hamilton County Humane Society, and that is where the formerly emaciated 4-year-old reside awaiting adoption. If you’re interested in adopting or fostering Apollo and Athena, please contact the Humane Society at 773.4974 or e-mail animalprograms@hamiltonhumane.com.

Westfield has a young, but successful Youth Assistance Program and a recent development could be a sign that a similar program may be created here.

A little more than a year ago, Westfield created a unique program designed to keep its youth out of trouble. The Youth Assistance Program works with schools and community members in Westfield to identify kids headed down the wrong path then works to steer them back in the right direction through counseling, mentorship and other methods.

The hope is that YAP can intervene in the lives of at-risk youth before they become a part of the court systems, and so far, the approach has worked. In just its first year, YAP worked with a few hundred kids in Westfield alone. A few months after YAP was created, I personally talked to two Westfield High School students who were failing classes and missing many days of school before YAP intervened. Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, who is very passionate about this program, even made the two promise that they would finish school.

There are few, if any other programs like this in Indiana. Still, the program is proving to be effective in Westfield, so will it expand to Noblesville in the future?

Earlier this month, Governor Mitch Daniels signed a bill that could help make that happen.

House Bill 1107 allows county juvenile court

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judges to establish these voluntary youth assistance programs within their jurisdictions. Cook, who had a part in the creation of the bill, told me a few weeks ago that this would be a big step in creating similar programs across Hamilton County and the rest of Indiana. And the timing of this development could suggest that something may be in the works.

The signing of this bill came just a few weeks after Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham and Sheriff Mark Bowen told me about a meeting they attended during which the idea of implementing Westfield’s YAP across the county was discussed. The two were in favor of doing this because, in addition to the benefits this program has on the kids it works with and their communities, proactive efforts like this could create some relief for the tight budgets of the Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Dept.

As someone who’s covered YAP since its inception, I’d side with individuals like Cook, Buckingham and Bowen. That program could work as well in Noblesville as it has in Westfield, and if there is an opportunity to bring it here, the community should make that happen.

Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

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Barn doors COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker As a male human and as the parent of two male children, I am directly aware of the training required to teach boys appropriate – well, for lack of a better euphemism – modesty. Yet some never seem to get the message. Flashers, certain tribes, athletic teams, fraternities and more than a few members of Congress all seem incapable of – again to use a more polite Hoosier euphemism – keeping the horse in the barn.

Whether a thoughtful discussion regarding this fixation is appropriate for a family newsweekly is left for another day. For now, Congressman Anthony Weiner’s transmission of photos of his own privates to a number of young women around the country and his subsequent decision to lie about it raises important questions about how our society will accommodate changing attitudes about what we find acceptable.

Many have taken a point of view that, “The problem is not the activity, but the fact that he lied about it.” Is that really all that matters? It

troubles me that folks (men and women, married and single, straight and gay) assume interns exist for sexual amusement, and not the work of the state. A mindset that expects superiority to the law, morality, good-taste and thoughtfulness permeates those with unfettered power (public or private sector). The dishonesty is a symptom of a larger problem and not the locus of the matter. Isn’t the central dilemma one of significant impulse control?

While the offense is ameliorated (or at least not exacerbated) by honesty, doesn’t the transgression still have impact? Isn’t harm still committed? Was George Washington still punished for cutting down the cherry tree in spite of his legendary integrity? Isn’t the lesson not only to be honest – but also NOT to destroy other’s things? Character is more than truth. It is also action.

Isn’t the central dilemma one of significant impulse control?

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DISPATCHES »2011 Mayor’s Ball – The public is invited to this year’s annual Noblesville Mayor’s Charity Ball, June 17 at the Sagamore Club in Noblesville (11455 E. 166th Street). The cost is $75 per person for the main event and $125 per person for the main event and the VIP reception. This year’s theme is “Life’s a Beach in Noblesville” and guests are invited to come dressed as a beach bum or as casual island folk. For more information or an invitation, contact Amy Ely at 770-2003 or visit www.NoblesvilleMayorsBall.com. »Volunteers needed - The Noblesville July 4 Festival is in need of volunteer assistance during the festival on the grounds of Noblesville High School. Volunteer shifts are only two hours long and all volunteers will receive a voucher for free food and soda to enjoy before or after their shifts. A special drawing will be held again this year just for volunteers, and each volunteer will receive a raffle ticket.

For additional information, contact Cara Culp at 776-6367 or via email at cculp@ noblesville.in.us. »Common Council meeting – The Common Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday night, 7 p.m. at the City Hall council chambers, 16 S. 10th Street. For more information, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org.

My recipe for a stress-free summer COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson My prayer for summer: “Powers that be, grant give me the serenity to endure 10 weeks of no school, courage to face the rainy days, and wisdom to know when to call the grandparents.” Yes, my friends, summer vacation is upon us, and this year I am more confident than ever that I will not only survive, but actually enjoy the next two months. With the help of all the major religions’ deities (now is not the time to be choosey) and some very careful planning, you too can have a great summer!

Along that note, last night Doo and I held a family meeting in which we hammered out our expectations and ideas for ensuring a homicide-free June and July at the Wilson house.

Our four children were invited to share their thoughts, and as expected, beaucoup de whining ensued. The biggest sticking point was over Xbox. Our boys argue that since its summer, they should be able to do whatever they want, including wasting weeks at a time on COD Black Ops. We feel, however, that spending hours in the dark hole of our basement sniping zombies and Nazis might lead them to become serial killers. A definite difference of opinion, but since we are the parents and they are the short people, we win. Suck it, kids! Decision?

Two hours max a day.

Another bone of contention was television.

Again, our two boys spearheaded the debate.

Essentially, they felt that if they couldn’t watch at least a half-day’s worth of “Family Guy,” they would never know true happiness. We rebutted with something called a “book,” and pointed out that the brilliant writers of their beloved show had probably read a few. Bottom line?

One hour of television a day, plus they have to participate in the library’s reading program with 30 minutes of daily reading. I’ll certainly take the free ice cream and bouncy ball if they don’t want them.

Also in the plan, the reinstatement of the “I’m Bored” jar, a repository for the dollar fines handed out to anyone muttering any derivative of the word “Boring.” Proceeds will go to an end-of-summer Dairy Queen bonanza, and to prevent a Bud Light Jar phenomenon, the perp also will be assigned some degrading task, like sanitizing a toilet or scrubbing a baseboard. Don’t mess with The Mom! Enhancing this year’s summer salt mine experience will be “Amish Day,” proposed unwittingly by our 9-year old son who, at the aforementioned decision to limit electronic interaction, cried, “I’m not going all Amish!” Should have kept your mouth shut Andrew, for now you will

indeed go Amish. That’s right, Amish Day will occur one day a week for each of our children.

No video games, computers or television. They will be forced to use their imaginations and find old-fashioned forms of amusement. It may not work, but their discomfort should prove highly entertaining.

“Chef for a Night” is another new addition to our Vacation Survival Guide that I’m quite excited about. Each of my kids will plan, shop and prepare one nice dinner a month, and endure the complaints from their picky siblings.

I’m hoping it will be a great lesson in both economics and empathy. So the chore chart goes up tomorrow, as does the Forced Family Game night schedule (“You will have fun, damn it!”), and we’ll keep our fingers crossed that our careful planning will result in a blissful summer vacation. If not, I’m more than prepared to appeal to the Greek and Roman gods and offer up ritualistic sacrifices. They’ll take children, right?

Peace out

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

»Chamber event – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will host broadcast news veteran Gerry Dick as the June membership breakfast presenter on June 22, 7:30 a.m. at Purgatory Golf Club. Dick is the host of Inside Indiana Business, Indiana’s most watched local business television program. The membership breakfast will replace the customary luncheon in June due to Riverview Hospital’s Heartfelt Thanks Golf Outing. Reservations are pre-pay. The cost is $15 for Noblesville Chamber members, $25 for non-members.

Register by Friday at www.noblesvillechamber.com or by calling 773-0086. »Women’s retreat - Join the Riverview Hospital Foundation in Montego Bay, Jamaica to relax, share, laugh and lift one another’s spirits during its eighth annual Women’s Retreat, Sept. 28 though Oct. 2. Proceeds will benefit the Riverview Hospital Foundation’s Women’s Endowment Fund focusing on enhancing women’s programs and technology at Riverview Hospital for years to come. For more information, visit www.riverviewhospitalfoundation.org or call Bottom Line Travel Solutions at 536-5592.

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Intersection changes temporarily Classic movies to be shown at Forest Park The intersection of Carrigan Road and Hague Road became a temporary three-way stop beginning last Friday.

Currently, vehicles traveling north and south on Hague Road do not have to stop at this intersection. The intersection change is a result of safety concerns from increased traffic in this area along with the Little Chicago Road/State Road

38 road project. The Carrigan/Hague intersection is scheduled to return to its current format this fall after the completion of the Little Chicago Road/State Road 38 project. Signs are now up in the Carrigan/Hague area to alert motorists of the change.

For more information, contact the Noblesville Department of Engineering at 776-6330.

Anonymous donor pledges $1M to arts center The Center for the Performing Arts has received a pledge of $1 million by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The donation will be given to the Center over several years.

“Our donors are excited about the mission of the Center for the Performing Arts,” stated President and CEO Steven Libman. “They wished to give an anonymous gift. We want to publicly thank them and show our gratitude. Their gift is an investment in the arts and our region’s quality of life.”

The Center is funded by a combination of government, foundation and private contributions.

Revenues from concessions, venue rental and

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ticket sales will provide operational support for the Center’s three venues.

The Center for the Performing Arts includes the 1,600-seat Palladium concert hall, the 500-seat proscenium Tarkington Theater (opening in August) and the 200-seat Studio Theater (now open). No other facility of its caliber exists in Central Indiana, where the Center will be a permanent cultural resource for the region and a major destination. In addition to offering an extraordinary listening experience, the Center will also be home to Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook Collection.

Current in Noblesville budgets,” he said. “We are complimenting the A local business owner has teamed with parks movie program. Plus, I personally enjoy Noblesville Parks and Recreation to create a new classic movies.” outdoor classic movie series.

He added that he would be conducting his Last week, Logan Street Signs & Banners and first test run using the projection setup outside Noblesville Trophies owner Jim Wafford finalized Logan Street Signs & Banners last Friday night an agreement and will begin with the parks Classic Movies department in the Park this that will Friday at Shelsupplement the ter 1 at Forest department’s Park, 701 Cicero lineup of free Road. The show summer activiwill begin at ties. Wafford dusk, approxiwill use equipmately 9:30 p.m. ment – includWafford said ing a screen, these showings projector and will be weekly, Classic Movies in the park will show films from sound system – running every the 1950s and earlier. from his busiFriday at the nesses and othsame time and ers to create an location throughoutdoor movie theater at Forest Park. There, he will out June and July. If the series proves to be popshow movies from his collection of films used on his ular, he said it may be extended through August. newest website, HamiltonCountyTelevision.com.

Each week, the community will be shown Wafford said he got the idea from customer feed- a classic movie from the 1930s, ‘40s or ‘50s. back and a desire to help the parks department.

Wafford said he may even considering run“Noblesville Parks does a great job with famning a silent film from the 1910s or ‘20s. The ily movies in August and September, but they next movie to be shown can be found online at are not able to expand their program due to HamiltonCountyTelevision.com.

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Gender differences about more than society COMMENTARY

By Brenda Alexander A Toronto couple is in the news for raising their child “genderless.” Kathy Witterick and David Stocker are withholding the sex of their 4-month-old child, Storm, from everyone, excepting presumably the diaper brigade. Even the grandparents are being left in the dark.

The couple describes their experiment as a “tribute to freedom and choice” hoping that Storm will grow up unfettered by the values of others.

Reactions in blogs are weighted heavily against the wisdom of this experiment. Most view it as a terrible idea that will inevitably result in intensive teasing followed by decades of therapy. A few feel it is an interesting experiment, probably harmless, and they congratulate the couple for their courage at bucking societal norms.

No one, however, has addressed my concern with the premise driving the Toronto couple’s decision. So here goe: Why do we need to discourage traditional socialization on gender lines? What is so wrong with girlish girls and boyish boys?

Is a boy fettered by expectations of growing into a man? Is a girl fettered by expectations of growing into a woman? Will ignoring the biological and chemical reality of gender really result in more freedom and more choice?

Experts point out that adult personalities are often shaped by their upbringing. (Silence while the obvious soaks in.) Although raising a child without gender restrictions is not necessarily negative, what if a girl really loves baby dolls?

Or a boy really obsesses over trucks? A genderfree wood block transforms into a truck in a little boy’s hand, while a tissue box provides an endless supply of fairy princesses to a little girl.

Sex is not an artificial category imposed by society. It is biological and chemical. On the other hand, gender – masculinity and femininity – is influenced by personal preferences, but also by hormones. So how boyish or girlish you become is at best only partially determined by society.

The feminist notion of gender equality is laudable. But a child should not be seen as an opportunity to test an ideological point. Parents with more than one child soon learn that each

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child is different with different needs. Encouraging each child to explore his or her interests without squelching them because this is too boyish or that is too girlish is probably a much healthier and ultimately more practical approach. It might not be newsworthy, but good parenting rarely ends up on the front page!ould be a policy I could get behind!

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville.

You can contact her at AlexanderInk@comcast.net.

Some flags in city need attention

By Darla Kinney Scoles Today is Flag Day. Do you know the condition or your local flags?

A recent photo-trek around the city of Noblesville found tattered flags flying at a dozen sites, including homes, businesses, apartments, clubs, libraries, assisted living facilities, and even City Hall itself.

In a state where the wind whips flags on a regular basis, keeping up with tattered displays can be a full-time effort – and few, it seems, know the rules and regulations that govern the display of the country’s most patriotic symbol.

Today, Americans celebrate the adoption of the first national flag. Also known as the “Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory,” the first American flag was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Prior to Flag Day of 1923, however, there were no federal or state regulations governing display of the United States flag.

It was on this date that the National Flag Code was adopted by the National Flag Conference.

Under Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Code one finds No. 176 – “Respect for flag,” where it states, in part: (k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. (Flags should be flown so as not to touch the ground, but are not required to be burned if they do so.

Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well.

So take a look up today, and check the condition of the flags that fly nearby and show the “Stars and Stripes” the respect it deserves.

More Flag code etiquette • The flag should always be allowed to fall free.

• The flag should not be used to cover a statue or monument.

• Advertising banners should not be hung from the same staff as a flag.

• The flag should not appear on napkins, boxes, or other disposable items, nor should it be embroidered on cushions, handkerchiefs, or similar objects.

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The best way to honor the past COMMENTARY

By Krista Bocko Serendipity.

That’s what Dottie said as we got back into her car after a chat with a local man whose house we stopped at to snap a picture. The front door was open and he invited us in and showed us around. We instantly connected, because Dottie and I are “old house” people, or more accurately, “old building” people.

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nect with the past, with people who came before us whether we’re related to them or not, a way to honor them and the hard lives they led, and a way to be a part of writing what will be history someday.

Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

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Efficiency and volunteer efforts have kept Forest Park Aquatic Center’s pools open

By Kevin Kane Children and families pack the Forest Park Aquatic Center every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the popular facility likely wouldn’t exist today without the efforts of local volunteers and others committed to keeping this asset a part of the community.

FPAC enjoyed a record day on Memorial Day a few weeks ago, and the more than 55,000 swimmers who came to the pools last summer also was a new high. Though the aquatic center is successful, running and promoting it is a hassle that neither the county nor the city want, so a nonprofit was created to take over FPAC and keep its gates open. Fourteen years later, The Friends of Central Pool have added to the facility, grown attendance and remained in the black every year through volunteer efforts and creative management.

Originally named Central Pool, FPAC was built in the mid-1970s by Hamilton County on property owned by the city of Noblesville with a long-term lease. It replaced an older, rundown public pool built in the 1930s. The county ran the pool for about 20 years, but the operating costs were expensive and were more difficult to fund with declining attendance. According to Doug Church, partner at the law firm Church Church Hittle & Antrium and president of The Friends of Central Pool, the county lost more than $45,000 each summer during the last two years that it controlled the pool.

“The county told the city they intended to abandon their lease; the city did not want to take on the pool complex and wanted to hold the county responsible to live up to their lease,” he said. “The city parks department indicated that, if they were required to take over the pool, they would fill it in and turn it into a parking lot.”

So members of the Noblesville Adult Swim Team – or NASTIs, as they call themselves – created the nonprofit with the intention of, somehow, saving the pool.

“We convinced both the county and the city to assign the lease to us for $1 per year, and we would take on the responsibility of fixing, maintaining and operating the pool as a public facility,” Church said.

The county and city agreed and handed the keys to The Friends of Central Pool, which has taken a facility said to be hemorrhaging money and kept it in the black year after year.

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$25,000 each year to help cover utility costs. However, the subsidy is not guaranteed to the organization every year. While FPAC Executive Director Holly Carter said Carter she and the Friends are grateful for the city’s contributions, this amount only covers a fraction of FPAC’s operating expenses. It takes about $350,000 to run the facility each year, so the nonprofit is responsible for covering the remaining $325,000 or so through donations, pool admissions and concessions.

Carter said she still meets a number of people who assume the facility is entirely funded with tax dollars, who aren’t aware of the hard work required to keep it open.

“If we had to pay someone every time we needed something fixed, we wouldn’t make it,” she said. “We do everything ourselves, so we’re getting to be pretty good with weed whackers and toolboxes.”

It isn’t uncommon to see some of the pool’s lifeguards mowing grass or managers unclogging drains. Carter, who has been at FPAC for eight years, has trained many employees to do multiple jobs, and she does a little bit of everything herself – from finances to lifeguarding.

But Carter’s multitalented staff can’t run the facility without the help of hundreds of volunteers. Many of the NASTIs, for example, are at the pool before it opens every weekend to maintain the landscaping. A few times each year, the group organizes fundraising events of varying sizes that provide several thousands of dollars to the nonprofit annually.

Despite its growth in attendance, Carter said the facility’s finances are “just above water” each year. Still, the nonprofit has been able to upgrade and add to FPAC’s facilities throughout the year, which Carter said keeps people coming back.

“It’s night and day compared to when I first started,” she said. “It grows every year and just gets better and better.”

Repairing on a dime Forest Park Aquatic Center Executive Director Holly Carter says she can fix almost anything after eight years on the job. In order to cut repair costs, all repair work is done by staff or volunteers if possible. Carter said she spent her first few years tagging alongside repairmen as they fixed pumps and unclogged drains. Now, she and her staff can do those repairs, and even open and close the pools, in-house. Just after Memorial Day, a bad pump was replaced for $6. Carter said the repair company charges $160 just for a worker to step on the premises.

Forest Park Aquatic Center was on the verge of being closed 14 years ago. In 2010, though, it had its highest attendance numbers ever.

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Things one notices on the interstate

DISPATCHES » Charter school board - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett recently appointed Claire Fiddian-Green to the Indiana Charter School Board, where she will serve as the board’s first executive director. House Enrolled Act 1002, recently signed into law by Governor Mitch Daniels, establishes the Indiana Charter School Board to serve as both a sponsoring and regulatory entity for charter schools. »Labels for technology - Familiar with the “Labels for Education” program, where your UPC labels from soup cans, sauce jars and other packages can help buy products for a library or school? The Hamilton East Public Library is now collecting these specially marked UPC labels to help in purchasing much-needed technology equipment and alleviate stress on an already reduced budget.

Look for the labels marked “Labels for Education” and deposit them in the collection boxes at either the Fishers or Noblesville Library. For more information, visit www. labelsforeducation.com.

»Golden K winners - Two Noblesville High School seniors have received the first scholarships given by the Noblesville Golden K Kiwanis Club. The awards were given to Sarah Porter who will attend Ball State University and Tori Jones who will attend the University of Southern Indiana. Both, members of the NHS Key Club, received $1,000. Noblesville Golden K Kiwanis Club donated $10,000 to the NHS Key Club to establish scholarships for Key Club members. Two $1,000 scholarships are being presented each year for five years. »WWS to accept nonresidents - The Westfield Washington Board of School Trustees has approved to accept non-resident students on a limited basis. The number of students accepted will be determined on a yearly basis. The district said it will not accept a number that would cause financial hardship to its taxpayers or educational stress to our current operations. The application deadline is July 1 and applications are available at www.wws.k12.in.us.

hotel owners battle when a new exit is put in TEEN LIFE over whose hotel gets to be the closest? That’s

By Jenna Larson As I write this, I am chilling in the passenger’s the spot I would be gunning for.

Anyway, now we’re surrounded by road conseat of a black Impala on a road trip from good struction. That sounds like a scary job, working old Noblesville to Santa Claus, Ind. Yeah … it’s on roads. a Holiday World weekend.

Dang, that semi is My boyfriend is drivDo hotel owners battle when a flying. The driver must ing and my little sister is new exit is put in over whose hotel be super impatient. in the backseat, and the There’s another scary job, car in front of us has the gets to be the closest? though, just driving on rest of his family. the interstate for days at a time.

And we’ve got two hours to go until we Oh, another exit sign. Starbucks, KFC, Meiarrive. jer, Speedway … How do businesses decide At the moment, some Jason Aldean song is they want to build at a certain exit? “Oh, exit on the radio. So that’s annoying. Alright, time 56b in Kansas could really use a Cracker Barto monopolize the tunes. It’s time to plug my rel.” There’s a strange concept. I mean, I’m sure iPod in. Ah, some Every Avenue. Much better. there’s some reasoning behind it, but I don’t To the left of us is a Lexus with a Florida understand it. That’s for sure. license plate. Well, that’s weird. If I had a flashy Now there’s a drunk old man! He’s just swervLexus, I wouldn’t want to put that kind of mileage on it. No, sir. Maybe, though, that’s like that ing everywhere. He almost sideswiped that car in front of us … twice. OK, time to pass. Go, person’s best option. Like, maybe in his garage go, go … we made it. Well, that was thrilling. back in the Florida heat there’s only a Lambo Speaking of thrilling, there are roller coasters and a tricked out Rolls Royce. Then, it would ahead. Holiday World, here we come. make sense to go with the Lexus, I guess.

I just saw an exit sign. Why on earth are there so many hotels? They all offer the same Jenna Larson is a junior at basic thing, right? How is someone supposed to Noblesville High School and is pick? I would go with whichever one is closest, opinions editor for The Mill Stream.

I guess. Yeah. There’s a solid strategy. I wonder View Jenna's blog at jenna-larson. if the closest hotel gets the most business. Do tumblr.com.

Importance of the re-read GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney Have you ever seen something unintentionally off-message in print? Something that obviously has more than one meaning, but the unintended meaning is the one that sticks out or comes to mind first? Sometimes, it’s funny: shortly after President Obama was elected, a reporter asked who would be holding the presidential balls. He meant the fancy inaugural parties with dancing and fancy dresses, but that’s not how it came across.

Sometimes, though, it’s not so funny. I was visiting my sister-in-law for lunch in a nearby city, and I saw a sign intended to encourage victims of sexual abuse to report the abuse. A large section of the sign said, “7 out of 10 victims of sexual abuse don’t report it.”

Now, it’s not a double entrendre. The problem isn’t that there’s more than one way to interpret the message. The problem is that there’s more than one type of person reading the message: abusers and non-abusers.

For the latter group, the non-abusers, the message is clarified by the wording on the other side of the billboard, which read something like this: “Report sexual abuse.” Gotcha. The message is important, too: Many victims of sexual abuse are ashamed for a variety of reasons of having been victimized and choose to hide what happened rather than reporting it.

Unfortunately, the way the billboard reads

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could almost be an invitation to would-be assailants. It advertises that 70 percent of sexual assaults go unreported. So while the purpose of the sign is to encourage victims to report sexual crimes, an unintended effect is the advertisement of a crime abusers often get away with because of lack of reporting.

My point here isn’t to be overly critical of the sign itself; I hope its presence results in an increase in cases of sexual abuse being reported.

My point is when you’re putting together any sort of campaign or slogan or advertisement or anything that is going to be put into print, a good question to ask yourself is, “Can this be interpreted any other way?”

Because if it can somehow be misinterpreted, it will be. It’s one thing to laugh at a reporter’s double-entendre-induced gaffe; it’s entirely different to possibly unintentionally promote something awful. And please, if you’ve been the victim of sexual abuse, report the crime to local authorities or an advocacy group such as Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (www.incasa.org) Grammar Therapy has been suspended for the summer. We’ll start again in September!

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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DISPATCHES »Golfing for a cause - The “Heartfelt Thanks” tournament is one of Hamilton County’s premier golf outings, and funds donated to the Riverview Hospital Foundation will be directed towards building a new cath lab and the purchase of a multislice CT scanner. This year’s 19th annual Heartfelt Thanks Golf Tournament will be held June 22 with a noon shotgun start at the Pebble Brook Golf and Country Club. Cost is $150 per person. For more information, visit www.riverview.org/ golf-tournament »June gardening tips – 1. Any bedding plants you find for sale can safely be planted outdoors in beds, boxes, or containers. 2. The pros recommend treating tulips as annuals with the exception of species tulips. Painful as it may be, yank those tulips up, compost them, and plan to plant the bed anew in the fall. 3.

Starting this month, keep hanging plants such as fuchsias well watered and out of direct sun, or their leaves will burn.

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By Cheri Dick Do you sing in the shower?

Have you ever dreamed of taking a bow on stage with thunderous applause surrounding you?

Do you occasionally find yourself performing in front of your family, colleagues or customers in order to win an important point or make a sale?

Ah, I thought so!

Thankfully, there’s a little bit of “ham” in all of us. And now, instead of suppressing all of that hidden talent, the “inner you” can break out and express itself as openly and freely as you have always wanted.

Civic Theatre will hold its first auditions in its new home at the Tarkington Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, on June 20 and 21. Auditions for Civic’s first show of the season, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” will be held from 7-10 p.m. on both days in the Civic Rehearsal Hall, and you’re encouraged to join us.

We’re thrilled that Ron Morgan, a veteran of several Broadway shows, owner of Performers Edge Dance Theatre and a mainstay in the Central Indiana arts community, will be directing “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Here’s a chance for you to follow your heart, but still benefit from

the direction and expertise of an experienced theatre professional.

Remember, Civic Theatre is exactly what the name implies. It’s your theatre. Civic has been serving the citizens of this community for 97 years, providing thousands of Hoosiers with the enlightening process of self expression and self discovery.

Even if you don’t yearn to share the spotlight on stage, you can also take a class at Civic, join the backstage crew, work in the costume shop or volunteer in a variety of capacities. In short, there’s something for everyone at Civic Theatre.

For more information about auditioning for “The Drowsy Chaperone,” please e-mail auditions@CivicTheatre.org. This is your opportunity to “play a part” in one of America’s oldest and most respected community theatres.

More importantly, it’s an opportunity to unharness the real you!

Here’s a chance for you to follow your heart, but still benefit from the direction and expertise of an experienced theatre professional.

Cheri Dick is the executive director of the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. You can contact her via e-mail at cheri@civictheatre.org.

The bed and breakfast experience: Is it for you?

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By Tracy Line Years ago while living in Tennessee, I wrote a feature article on local B&Bs. I loved interviewing the inn owners and touring their beautiful properties.

What I remember most is how vastly different the inns were. I spent so much timing raving about one of them that my husband booked a night there for our anniversary. It was a wonderful treat.

Staying in a B&B is more personal than a hotel stay (and the food is better). Yet the experience varies tremendously depending on the inn and its owners. Consider the following: The atmosphere: Every inn is unique. One with 2-4 rooms is much more intimate than one with 10. The size of the inn also effects how much you’ll interact with other guests. Some B&Bs have private bathes, others don’t. Try to find an inn that matches your personality.

The location and amenities: If you’re looking to relax and rest, a country inn with picturesque views is perfect. If you want to explore, a city

B&B within walking distance of the sites is better. Some inns offer amenities such as a pool, walking trails and/or spa treatments, while others simply offer your room with breakfast.

Reviewing online information and photos can help you decide if an inn is a good fit for you.

The food: Breakfast is almost always included in your room rate, but check to be sure. Everything from a full country breakfast to gourmet fare to rolls with fruit are offered. In addition, many B&Bs offer an afternoon snack or cocktail hour.

Some offer dinner for an additional fee. Check menus out ahead of time so you’ll know what your in for.

Two good avenues for B&B listings are www. bedandbreakfast.com or www.bbonline.com.

Happy hunting!

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Tracy Line is the owner of Noblesville Travel and a travel writer. Contact her at tracy@noblesvilletravel.com. For travel tips and information check out her blog at www.noblesvilletravel.com.

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Operating general manager, MCL Where I Dine: “Las Torres.

It’s a new Mexican restaurant at 146th Street and Gray Road.”

What I Order: “I like hot, and everything is nice and spicy – real authentic Mexican food.”

Why I Like It: “They have great service, and a good atmosphere. Plus, it’s a beautiful building.”

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Capt. Critic’s DVD pick

Red Riding Hood

When Eddie Met Salad

The scoop: When Eddie Met Salad is a locally owned restaurant chain launched in 2005. There are now five locations in the Indianapolis area.

The restaurant specializes in salads and other healthy menu items using fresh, highquality ingredients.

Type of food: Specialty salads, wraps and other healthy items Price: Small salads are $6.29. Regular salads are $1 more.

PG-13, 100 minutes

Specialty menu items: California Roll Salad, Chicken Cantonese Salad, various vegetarian salads and a buildyour-own-salad option.

Dress: Casual Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sundays Address: 12525 Old Meridian Street Carmel 848-1375 wheneddiemetsalad.com

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By Chris Lloyd I wanted to like “Red Riding Hood” – an inertly erotic, Gothic version of the parable from director Catherine Hardwicke – but it’s so dreadfully self-serious that it often ends up just being silly.

Hardwicke, who helmed the first “Twilight,” has a keen eye and sumptuous visual style. Her version of a girl plagued by a deadly werewolf has a lush, dreamy quality, as if the picture is indistinct around the edges.

Here, Amanda Seyfried plays Valerie, a virginal town girl with a carnally curious nature.

She has not one but two suitors: Peter (Shiloh Fernandez), the poor woodcutter who’s loved her since childhood, and Henry (Max Irons), the spoiled but not entirely unworthy rich boy who’s been promised Valerie’s hand in marriage.

When a ghostly wolf threatens the village, help arrives in the form of Father Solomon (Gary Oldman), a lycanthrope-hunting priest

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whose style is closer to Inquisition than Saint Francis.

Other characters flitting around the edges of the story are a meek priest (Lukas Haas) and Valerie’s grandmother (Julie Christie), who lives alone deep in the woods with her bubbling cauldron.

David Johnson’s screenplay devolves into a woefully misguided whodunit, in which the audience tries to figure out who is secretly the werewolf. Meanwhile, Hardwicke indulges in plenty of her own excesses, including a medieval dance session with the village teens that resembles a modern rave.

It never pays to sex up the classics.

Movie: D

Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVD’s at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www.

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Cream-filled grilled pound cake June 15 Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery: The Next Step: Selected works from John Paul Caponigro’s Next Step Alumni 2011.

Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery, 1 South Range Line Road, Carmel Now through June 24 www.renaissancefineartanddesign.com Twenty-five members are currently participating in the exhibit. The resulting work is as diverse as the individuals with subjects and artistic endeavors including: landscapes, editorial, abstracts, composites, portraits, seascapes, cityscapes, nude and figure, fine art, street photography, architecture, nature, animals and wildlife.

June 17 Beef & Boards: Cinderella Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Now through July 1 Tickets available by phone at 317-872-9664 or online at www.beefandboards.com.

Rogers & Hammerstein’s enchanting musical, Cinderella, is the classic story of the young Cinderella who is left in the care of her step-mother and three bossy step-sisters after the death of her father. It’s not until she meets Prince Charming that things start looking up. In a twist on the original musical, the Beef & Boards production features the ugly step-sisters as played by male actors.

June 17 Belfry Theatre: Humble Boy The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Avenue, Noblesville Now through June 19, Fridays through Sundays Tickets are $15, www.thebelfrytheatre.com Felix Humble returns home after the sudden death of his father. Confrontations with his mother and her soon-to-be new husband and an ex-girlfriend bring out emotions of anger, hate, loneliness and self-doubt. Revelations with laughter and tears help bring about forgiveness and understanding.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street.

For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Pack of Chihuahuas Saturday – TBA Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more

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June 16 Carmel Repertory Theatre: Andersen, a Fairy Tale Life The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel June 16 through 26; show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com “Andersen” is a musical of the true story of Hans Christian Andersen’s rise from abject poverty in an obscure village on the tiny island of Funen in Denmark, to become the most famous person in the world during his lifetime.

June 17 ISO and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony June 17 and 18 at Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis; June 19 at the Palladium, Carmel Tickets for performances at the Hilbert Circle Theatre range from $15 to $55 each (www.indianapolissymphony.org). Tickets for the Palladium performance range from $25 to $80, with $20 tickets for students (www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org).

The all-Beethoven program, which will conclude the Orchestra’s 2010-2011 indoor season, will begin with the German master’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major. The work is a lively and buoyant symphony that features a bold introduction followed by an elegant and colorful Minuet.

Fire up the grill to make Dad a unique dessert this Father’s Day. Ingredients • 4 tablespoons pineapple cream cheese • 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices pound cake • Sweetened whipped cream • Fresh strawberries and blueberries

Directions 1. Spread pineapple cream cheese evenly over 1 side of 4 pound cake slices. Top with remaining 4 pound cake slices.

2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over mediumhigh heat (350° to 400°) 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Top with whipped cream and berries.

Serve immediately -Southern Living

June 17 Cool Creek Concert Series: The Bishops St.Vincent Health presents the Cool Creek Concert series every Friday night at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st Street, Westfield. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children age 12 and under are free. June 24’s concert: The Snakehandlers. For more information, visit www. myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Loo Abby Saturday – Through Being Cool Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Zanna Doo

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Make your yard your gym

DISPATCHES »Ditch cereal if dieting? - Your body prefers the carbohydrates in vegetables rather than grains because it slows the conversion to simple sugars like glucose, and decreases your insulin level. Grain carbohydrates, like those in pretzels, will increase your insulin levels and interfere with your ability to burn fat – which is the last thing you want if you’re trying to lose weight. This is precisely why cereals, whether high-fiber, whole-grain or not, are not a food you want to eat if you’re concerned about your weight. If they contain sugar, that will tend to increase your insulin levels even more … but even “healthy” sugarless cereals are an oxymoron, since grains rapidly break down to sugar in your body, stimulating insulin production and encouraging weight gain.

-www.mercola.com »Switch to generics – Switching from brandname depression med Cymbalta to generic Fluoxetine would mean a savings of about $177 per month. Cymbalta’s 60-mg pills are taken once daily and a month’s supply costs $181 per month. The generic’s 20-mg pills are taken once daily and the cost is $4 per month.

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»More-nutritious fruit - A USDA study published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that nutrient levels in produce have declined significantly in just the last 60 years. There have been drops in protein, calcium, vitamin A, riboflavin and thiamine.

So opt for smaller fruits (such as apricots, cherries and berries), which have a greater ratio of skin to flesh, relative to their size, than larger ones, such as peaches. This is important because the largest concentration of fiber and antioxidants is found in the skin and the layers just beneath. Also, if possible, switch from standard, larger supermarket produce to organic, wild-grown or heirloom varieties.

-Bottom Line Health Cocoa to improve cholesterol - Research indicates that daily consumption of cocoa powder and skim milk might reduce LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and boost HDL, or “good” cholesterol. In a study of 42 volunteers with a mean age of 70, those who consumed cocoa powder in addition to milk saw a 5 percent increase in HDL and a 14 percent decrease in LDL. -www.nutraingredients.com

COMMENTARY

By April Conard The weather is wonderful right now, and I decided to take advantage of it by going for a bike ride with my children through the neighborhood. I was quite surprised at what I saw. There were many people outside doing yard work – and I use the term “work” loosely.

Didn’t there used to be a time when putting a day of hard work into the yard was quite satisfying as well as … work. You would come in out of the sun for a glass of lemonade and recharge for another few hours of weeding, hauling, digging and cleaning. I have no complaints about the lawns in my neighborhood; in fact, my community takes great pride in its landscaping. It is how it is being achieved that bugs me.

While on this bike ride, I see one man using an electric blower to remove the clipping off of his sidewalk. While across the street, I witness another taking a joy ride on a tractor to cut about 1/2 acre of grass. The first man should have gotten the broom out to sweep those clippings away. It would not have taken that much longer, and he was already sweating from being outside, so why not burn some calories in the

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process? The latter, well he should have been pushing instead of riding.

Why is America the obese capital of the world? Just add this to the list of reasons why. People are missing out on a serious caloric burn when they cut corners maintaining their outdoor spaces. Did you know that according to Fitday.com a person will burn 133 calories per hour cutting the grass on a riding mower and 310 per hour with a push mower, and better still a whopping 442 calories with a manual push mower!

As for the gentleman with the electric blower, he would have burned 262 calories using a broom. Using the blower, well, I am not sure how many calories you burn flipping an “on” switch.

Which leads me back to what I always hear from people: “I don’t have time to work out, I’m just too busy.” Well, in a world that is all about multitasking, you would think we would have figured this one out by now. If you are too busy with say, yard work, to get to the gym, why not make your yard the gym?

Noblesville resident April Conard is an NETA- certified trainer and Group Fitness Director at the Noblesville Athletic Club. You may contact her at nac@nacfitness.com

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Rats, relatives and revelations

DISPATCHES » Stocks that have hit bottom? – Dean Foods (DF) is the nation’s largest seller of fresh milk. Despite yearly sales of more than $12 billion, the company is valued at barely $2 billion. That’s because margins on milk are meager. But BMO Capital Markets analyst Amit Sharma initiated coverage of the stock last month with an “outperform” rating, and in a note to clients pointed out some promising signs. Meanwhile, Best Buy (BBY) is growing, but barely. Management recently outlined a plan to reduce big-box store space by 10 percent, reduce in-store items while increasing online ones and focus on expanding what’s working: video games, cell phones and electronics in China.

-www.smartmoney.com Home prices decreased - The Indiana Association of Realtors recently released its latest monthly “Indiana Real Estate Markets Report.” Statewide, when comparing April 2011 to April 2010: The median sale price of homes decreased 0.9 percent to $113,000 and the number of closed sales decreased 21.0 percent to 4,929.

Monetize social media efforts - Companies don’t always need to use social media as a sales tool or to acquire news customers, says Turner; they can use it as a customer retention tool. If someone likes or follows your business, it’s because they’re interested in hearing from you on some regular basis. It’s important that you have a routine schedule for your blogs, tweets, and postings. Keeping your fans and followers up to date on what’s new and happening with your business or industry will keep them engaged with you and keep your brand top-of-mind.

-www.inc.com Jobs decline, alcohol sales boom - Alcoholic beverage sales grew by nearly 10 percent during a 12-month period that ended May 31, according to financial information company Sageworks. The average unemployment rate during that time exceeded 9.3 percent. Sales have been increasing since the first full year of the recession in 2008 while unemployment also rose.

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COMMENTARY

By David Cain When I was 11 years old, my aunt gave me a rat for my birthday. Not just any rat, but an angry white rat with a terrible disposition and a stinky, rotten attitude. He hated me. He hated everyone.

Even so, as an animal-loving boy from the country, I was, of course, in love with the idea of getting a pet for my birthday. My mother, I recall vividly, was as mad as the rat at what her sister had given her little boy. The gift shouldn’t have been much of a surprise; my aunt had given my sister a mouse just two months before.

I’m an animal lover. I dug on that rat. To an 11-year-old, a rat is a wicked cool gift. Thanks Aunt Sandy! Appreciate the love. I opened the makeshift housing the rat came with – it was 1978 – and that white devil came at me like a spider monkey. My dad, the calm headed thinker of the group, was ready with a washtub. He pushed me out of the way and threw a washtub on the reckless rat. We sat on the washtub together, father and son, hearing only the sounds of scratching claws under us. It was a Clark Griswold moment. I said, “Aunt Sandy doesn’t like me, does she?” He responded, “Can’t say for sure, but it appears she’s mad at someone.”

Although it should have ended with a Griswold-like, “Good talk son!” it ended with a grown man and his son putting a concrete block on the washtub and something like, “Let’s get some sleep and see if this thing is nicer in the morning.”

It’s 32 years later and I still remember that rat. I can see his beady little eyes menacingly staring at me. I remember the moments with my father. I remember the sounds of the scratching. I remember the feeling of terror. I remember everything.

Emotion matters. Emotions make an impression.

It doesn’t matter what the emotion. If there is emotion, there is memory. t stands out. It’s downloaded in your brain and replays. I hear metal scratching and I see the rat, my aunt, my dad and me. I see white fur and I see that rat. I see an old-fashioned washtub and I smell a rat. If you want to be remembered, if you want to stand out, get emotional! Oh rats!

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce. com.

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c4 corvette AUTOS

By Shawn Miller In my opinion the C4 Corvette C4 Corvettes are at the bottom of the bell curve in price, with nowhere was the first Corvette that was truly a to go but up. world-class sports car. While Corvettes have always been great cars, they lacked the hanwant to shift. So manuals bring a premium. dling of their European competitors, that is, until Several Collector Editions were produced over the C4 debuted in 1984. the long run including 35th and 40th anniversary The C4 had a long production run, from ‘84 editions in ‘88 and ‘93 respectively, but the most until ’96, a testament to the advanced engineering collectible C4’s are the Grand Sport (with only in the car. Capable of speeds over 150 MPH, the 1,000 built), the Calloway Twin Turbos of ’90-91 C4 was a completely redesigned Corvette except and of course the ZR-1, which is really a different for its engine, and the emphasis was on handling car entirely. All of these bring substantial premiwith the introduction of the front transverse comums over their standard brethren. posite leaf spring, which is still used today.

Prices are at the bottom of the bell curve with The first major body, chassis and suspension early higher mileage examples selling for around change since 1963, the C4 featured a rear glass $5,000. These cars have nowhere to go but up. hatch for improved cargo access, all new brakes This is an excellent world-class sports car, and with aluminum calipers, an all-aluminum susit’s pretty amazing you can buy one for what pension for weight savings and rigidity, and they bring now. They are easily maintained, the first one-piece targa top with no center parts are cheap and club support is rampant. reinforcement.

There is no downside to this car. This is a truly 1984 through 1988 Corvettes utilized a great car with lasting value.

“4+3” transmission – a 4-speed manual coupled Shawn Miller is a lifelong car to an automatic overdrive on the top three gears. collector and president of It was replaced by a modern 6-speed manual SignificantCars.com, a successful gearbox in 1989. Of course, eight out of 10 collector car brokerage with a Corvettes are automatics since, by the time one showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just can afford the car, he or she is usually too old to west of Keystone.

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325K

Address: 1865 Maple Ave. (Noblesville’s Old Town) Year Built: 1940 Style: Mid-century modern Rooms: Five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room.

Strengths: Amazing quality in Noblesville’s finest mid-century modern home. All floors are hardwood or tile. Three bedrooms have full baths, and the 32’ x 17’ bedroom could be in-laws quarters or kid’s rec-room. Renovated kitchen has granite counters, new appliances

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and built-in entertainment center. All baths have unique, original tile. 32’ x 16’ screened porch overlooks private double lot with paverpatio, pond-pool and beautiful landscaping.

Negatives: Some buyers may not prefer pool feature

Greek’s Pizzeria is bringing its famous tastes to Noblesville with its second Hamilton County location.

The Indiana pizza chain recently opened its latest franchise in Noblesville at 216 South 10th Street under owner Josh Trisler. The very first Greek’s opened in 1969 under founder Athanasios Chris Karamesines.

After working for many of the mainstream pizza chains and learning the ins and outs of their ingredients and the pizza industry as a whole, Karamesines started his unique pizzeria when he was just 17 years old. Today, Greek’s still sets itself apart through its use of all fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Greek’s dough is made fresh daily using special waters at precise temperatures. Greek’s uses only fresh vegetables and creates a delicious cheese using a custom blend of real milk cheeses instead of using skim milk products, which are less expensive.

The pizzeria incorporates a Greek style across its menu, from its Greek salads and feta cheese bread to its variety of specialty pizzas, including Greek’s Special – which combines Greek’s special tomato sauce, Italian sausage, Spanish onions, bell peppers, baked ham, sliced mushrooms and extra pepperoni.

Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@ talktotucker.com.

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Remodeling

By Larry Greene ORIGINAL UNFINISHED BASEMENT: This home, located in the Avian Glen subdivision on the east side of Carmel, was built in 1994. The current homeowners moved into the home in 1998 and had wanted to finish the basement for quite some time. The two major reasons for remodeling the basement were to be able to more easily entertain friends and to enhance the value of their home for resale purposes.

FAVORITE FEATURES: One of their favorite things about the finished space is how the stairwell turned out. Previously, the stairwell abruptly terminated into a wall and was enclosed by a half wall. The final design added a turned landing and replaced the partial half wall with wrought-iron balusters, wood-stained handrail and exposed hardwood treads. According to the homeowner, “It’s now a much more natural flow. The lower level is so inviting and comfortable. It’s become an extension of our home.”

MAXIMIZING SPACE: The final layout was designed to maximize the usable space. The unusually tall 10’ ceilings give the basement a spacious feeling. The L-shaped layout was maximized to include a banquette/table grouping,

sectional with ottoman, loveseat and wet bar.

The homeowner commented, “Everyone can see the TV and one another. The multi-function space is really conducive to conversation and relaxation. We love the additional square footage we’ve gained. The lower level is our preferred destination for family relaxation.”

DETAILS MATTER: The homeowner was heavily involved in the design process and had an appreciation for details. The new wet bar area included upgraded finishes including semi-custom maple cabinets in a soft white paint with café glazing and 3cm Cambria quartz countertops in a Windemere color. The new wet bar flooring included amalfi noce 33 x 33cm porcelain tile.

DON’T FORGET STORAGE: According to the homeowner, “We also appreciate the storage area adjacent to the finished space. Door access off the stair landing provides ample storage for seasonal decorations and other family keepsakes.

Extensive shelving was installed to take advantage of the home’s 10-foot-high ceilings, an unusual basement feature.”

Larry Greene is the president of Case Design/Remodeling, a full-service design/build firm serving Hamilton County. Contact him at lgreene@ indy.rr.com.

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One of nature’s most beautiful gifts GARDENING

By Holly Lindzy Many of the finest, most beautiful trees across this great nation are oak trees. I love the red oak, the chinquapin oak, and most of all, the white oak.

These native trees are adaptable, sturdy and long-lived. Their acorns provide valuable food for wildlife, their shade is a welcome retreat in August, and their graceful beauty is a sight to behold at all times.

The white oak, Quercus alba, is a remarkable hardwood. Growing to almost 80’ tall, this outstanding shade tree is known for its interesting shape and fabulous fall color. It is suited to most conditions except extremely lean soil and has a long life, if not disturbed by construction.

Plant your white oak in full sun and a generous spot; it will surely fill it. Water it consistently for the first two years after transplanting. It

grows rather slowly, but steadily, and its beauty will more than make up for it. It needs no extra care, but will appreciate a sprinkling of fertilizer in the spring.

Oak trees will hold on to their leaves for most of the winter, so don’t be alarmed and assume you killed the tree, because the new foliage in the spring will push that old foliage away.

Give it a nice, wide ring of mulch to avoid the need to weed eat near the trunk. Please.

Resist the urge to pile the mulch around the trunk as it is a site to harbor pests, moisture and ultimately disease. And enjoy the white oak for the rest of your days.

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville.

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Hiring a decorator might be the most economical option Decorating

By Sue Pelley It’s sad but true: Cutting corners by deciding not to work with a professional interior decorator can often cost you more time and money in the long run. Today, more and more homeowners are enlisting the services of interior decorator and designers. Because custom designs are so popular, professional decorators know how to work with your budget, your lifestyle and your design vision in mind.

If you are considering using a decorator, there are some basic guidelines you should follow before your project actually begins: Take a tour of your home with the decorator so you both can determine the size of the project.

Discuss your family’s lifestyle with your decorator. How do you want your house to feel?

How do you entertain? Do you have kids and pets in your household?

It is wise to set a realistic timetable for completion, especially with a large project.

Establish your decorating priorities. Which rooms are the most important for you to complete?

Determining a budget and sharing it with your decorator is essential. If you have never decorated before, or have not done so in many years, they can easily give you guidelines to help you determine a budget. This will enable your decorator to find the custom products that best suit your needs.

Finally, let your decorator know at the beginning of your project if you have certain items that you want to keep and work around or if you have any other special requests.

Considering these basic guidelines will allow your decorator to work with you to design a project with your wishes, your lifestyle and your budget in mind, saving you from costly errors, and resulting in a room you and your family will enjoy for years to come.

Today, more and more homeowners are enlisting the services of interior decorator and designers.

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The journey of healing from loss RELATIONSHIPS

By Kristen Boice Have you ever experienced loss? How did it impact your life? How did you grieve?

Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grief is a natural part of the healing process. Loss can be many different things, such as losing someone you love, losing a pet, a job loss, the loss of health, infertility, or letting go of a long-held dream. People process loss and experience grief in many different ways.

Elisabeth Kϋbler-Ross was the first to study loss and grief. She developed the five stages of grief in her book, “On Death and Dying.”

The first stage is denial, which serves as a buffer to shocking or difficult news. The world may become meaningless and overwhelming. Life doesn’t seem to make sense. You are in a state of shock.

The second stage is anger. Why is this happening to me? There are many other emotions under anger such as fear and, ultimately, the pain.

The third stage is bargaining. This often looks like making a deal with God, asking, “If I do this, will you take the loss away?”

The fourth stage is depression. The person may feel numb. Empty feelings present themselves, and grief enters our lives on a deeper level, deeper than we ever imagined. This stage often feels like it will last forever.

The final stage is acceptance. It is about accepting realty about our loss and recognizing

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this new reality is the permanent reality. We may never fully like this reality; however, we eventually accept it. Instead of denying our feelings, we listen to our needs. We move, change, grow and evolve. We may invest in our friendships and in our relationship with ourselves.

Grief is sometimes compared to climbing a spiral staircase where things can look and feel like you are just going in circles, yet you are actually making progress. Being patient with the process and allowing yourself to have a range of feelings about the loss can help.

Everyone has their own way of coping with painful experiences. The list below may help you with ideas about how to manage your feelings of grief.

Talk to family or friends.

Let yourself feel your emotions.

Seek spiritual support.

Read books.

Write in a journal.

Exercise.

Join a grief support group.

Seek counseling.

Listen to music.

Be patient with yourself.

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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DISPATCHES Free seminars – Case Design/Remodeling President Larry Greene will offer three free kitchen and bath remodeling seminars. The first weekday seminar will be held at Michael’s Southshore at Geist, 11705 Fox Road this Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The second will be this Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist, 12900 Fall Creek Road. The third will be June 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Indiana Design Center, 200 South Range Line Road, Carmel. Please register at caseadmin@irndy.rr.com or by calling 846-2600.

Ralph Lauren now available - The Ralph Lauren Home collection is now available through The Trade Connection, a to-the-trade showroom located on the second level of the Indiana Design Center in Carmel. The showroom features a mix of Ralph Lauren furniture, case goods, giftware and more. Visit RalphLaurenHome.com to view the latest collections online.

Using vinyl flooring – Vinyl is best for practicality, low price and easy installation. Most vinyls resist wear, moisture dents, stains and sun. Some look more like stone than older versions. But, even the best of those products still look like vinyl up close. Average price: $3 to $7 per square foot.

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DESIGN

By Vicky Earley It is that time of the year. The weeks leading up to the Memorial Day parties are probably the busiest of the design year.

These time frames are always good reminders of what to expect.

Once a decision has been made to redo a room, install a window treatment, add a piece of furniture or just change some accessories, that impatient 6-year old in all of us comes to the surface! After all … it is pretty exciting to contemplate a change!

If you know, going in, how long it realistically will take, the waiting becomes a bit more palatable for that little person living in all of us who wants what they want … now!

An initial appointment with a designer: Several days to several months depending on how the designer works and the client load at the given time. We try to manage this by working as a team so the process is started in a timely fashion.

A presentation based on your likes and needs: Once again, this depends on how your decorator or designer works, but it is realistic to expect anywhere from a few days to several weeks. We will often bring a client into the studio for an in-depth look at likes and dislikes to expedite the process.

Custom upholstery pieces: Six to 12 weeks from the time the order is placed is reasonable. If it goes beyond 12 weeks, something is probably amiss, such as a fabric backorder. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Using fabric other than the furniture manufacturers is often the key to a gorgeous piece of furniture, but it can delay the process. It is a two-step process, as fabric must be ordered, marked and shipped to the manufacturer. Only then does the actual fabrication begin.

If you place a custom order prior to the major furniture show at High Point, your order should have a greater chance of faster completion. If you order shortly after High Point (April and October), your order can get bogged down a bit by the sudden influx of orders from the show.

Shipping from manufacturer: Fuel costs have made this an unknown. No trucking firm wants to head out with a half load.

Even when an item is in stock at the manufacturing source, there can be a delay. The time involved with shipping is up to the truck drivers, the weather, and pure luck.

This is like a school bus ride: Someone who gets on first might have to get off last.

We have seen furnishings arrive in under a week, and we have had furniture ride the

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highway until it complained of motion sickness!

Custom window treatments: This can vary from a few weeks to several months.

It all depends on who is supplying the labor. Projects being fabricated by a larger group workroom must get in line once all materials arrive. If it is the busy season, the fabrics and trims must wait patiently until it is their time. This is totally unpredictable.

Design firms and stores that have in-house workrooms have more control over timing, although the arrival of the fabrics can still bog the process down. We have turned “need it now” emergency projects in a day when the materials were in stock, because we have our own fabricators. This, however, is an anomaly!

Kitchen remodel: My rule of thumb is a) take the time quoted by the individual doing the work and b) take that number and multiply times two. This should give you a reasonable idea. The larger the project, the more opportunities there are for delays, out of stocks, unexpected issues, and changes.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.

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The thing with suffering FAITH

By Bob Walters It was a brief conversation with my dear friend Mike about our mutually dear friend Bill.

Mike and I were alone outside Bill’s house after a visit, each of us fighting back tears.

Bill has brain cancer, the really, really hard kind. He and his wife, both deep and mature believers in Christ, are bravely battling the disease. Their grace is wonderful to behold; the effects of the disease are horrifying.

Mike, not a church-goer but deeply imbued with sincere human compassion, said, “I just don’t want to see anyone suffer.”

“Suffering is part of the deal,” I told Mike, quietly, referring to a life in Christ. I added, approximately, “It’s as clear as anything the Bible says. Our faith in Christ and belief in God are tested and purified in our suffering. It doesn’t glorify God to ‘believe’ when times are good. As crazy as it sounds, suffering – and keeping our faith as we suffer – is the greatest earthly way to glorify God.” Mike and I blinked back tears one more time, and left. I pray my words sank in.

Bill and his wife are glorifying God in their suffering by keeping their faith. We who despair with them must also glorify God by trusting His ultimate mercy.

“Suffering Glorifies God!” is a slogan seldom seen on church signboards. No, market-

ing the Christian faith today focuses largely on “me.” God loves and forgives me. Or we scrutinize my sin and guilt, or God solving my problems, or having Jesus see things my way.

“Please Lord,” we pray, “give me what I want.”

We want God to ease our suffering, not be glorified by it.

Jesus prayed, “Father … not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Jesus told His disciples repeatedly that to follow Him they must value God above everything else, including their families, their circumstances, their very lives. Jesus told them they would suffer and be persecuted for their faith, yet they would glorify God. Suffering is among the Bible’s hardest teachings, one of its most obvious truths, and one of the last things the modern church “sells.” Suffering matters because it is the central lesson of Jesus on the cross, “that your son may glorify you” (John 17:1).

God’s purpose isn’t to make us suffer, but that we persevere in our faith when we suffer.

Pray with Jesus that God’s will, not ours, be done.

GENEALOGY

By Darla Kinney Scoles The Fourth of July holiday means one thing to my husband’s relatives: family reunion time.

For many, many years, the Ohio/ Florida branch of the NashScoles family has gathered at a Darby Park in Columbus, Ohio for a generational picnic with Matriarch Garnet Nash at the helm.

The annual event is nothing extravagant or overly organized. Kith and kin simply come together, catch up on the most recent news and share memories of past encounters. Food (and recipes) are always a key ingredient, as are photos, stories, games and that great sense of belonging that happens only when relatives relate.

This type of mingling is really family history in its purest form.

Some years there is a new addition to the clan. Never is a new baby more encircled in love than at that first reunion where they debut as the hope of things to come.

Other years, an empty place at the table brings out story after poignant story of the special someone who, while missed, is also fondly and sacredly remembered.

No matter what the mood of the occasion,

the overriding feeling is that of belonging. Even those awkward years when one cousin is squabbling with another over some offense or someone shows up with a replacement spouse, the dust settles and the bond of blood (and marriage) wins out.

You really can’t beat a good-old-fashioned reunion for summer fun.

Information sharing being what it is these days, planning a family get-together is easier than ever before. And this summer is the perfect time to at least gather those relatives who live in close proximity. Don’t sweat the details or overdo the plans. Just get together and let the fun (and fact sharing) begin.

Just like families, reunions come in all shapes and sizes. Plan one that fits your relations soon.

Be the one to kick it off. That’s usually all it takes.

That, and the secret-family-recipe potato salad.

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Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville. Her most recent work involves the creation of “Stories”, an individualized writing service helping people get their personal histories down on paper. Contact her at darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com.

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Dispatches Prevent diabetes in pets - According to a Banfield Pet Hospital survey, obesity ranked in the top five health problems of young adult, mature adult and senior dogs in 2010.

It was in the top three for cats of the same age. This can cause diabetes in pets, but it’s not the only risk factor. Re-immunizing your pet for diseases he’s already protected against thanks to puppy or kitten shots, can over-stimulate his immune system.

This can result in an immune-mediated disorder. There appears to be an autoimmune component in the development of diabetes mellitus, particularly in dogs.

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Itching to be well PETS

By John Mikesell The major symptom of every type of allergy in dogs is itching.

In the simplest terms, allergy is the result of an immune system gone awry. When it is functioning as it should, the immune system patrols the body, with various agents checking the identification of every molecule in the body. It allows the body’s own molecules and harmless foreign substances to go about their business, but detects, recognizes and attacks potentially harmful agents, such as viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

The three most common types of canine allergy are the following (in order): Flea bite hypersensitivity (known infor mally as “flea allergy”) Atopy (also known as atopic disease or “atopic dermatitis”) Food hypersensitivity (“also called food allergy”) There are other conditions that can also cause itching.

“Allergies are a diagnosis of exclusion,” says Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, an internal medicine specialist with consulting practice in Deerfield Ill. Here are some of the other conditions that can cause a dog to itch.

Bacterial infection Contact dermatitis from exposure to a caustic

agent Drug reaction Fungal infection (including yeast), so be sure to check the ears.

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease – causes a secondary infection) Hypothyroidism (causes a secondary infection) Immune-medicated disorders (includes conditions such as systemic lupus) Liver, pancreatic or renal failure Parasitic infection – includes internal and external parasites What you can do: Pay close attention when your dog scratches, chews, to licks himself excessively; note the event on a calendar somewhere Look for a veterinarian who will do more than try to sell you a prescription food and steroids.

Consider immunotherapy for severely allergic dogs.

Practice good housekeeping practices; keep the dog, his bed, and your home as clean as possible.

By way of reference, atopic disease in dogs is roughly analogous to hay fever in humans. Be sure to check with your vet or your pet store professional for possible causes or treatment for your dogs’ itching problems.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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Pets of the week Gizmo is a 4 year old male white and liver Australian Shepherd. Gizmo is a very special boy who is full of energy and life but will need a special family. He is deaf but highly intelligent and very capable of learning commands via sign language or other hand gestures. Gizmo loves to run and really enjoys playing with toys. He has gorgeous blue eyes and a silky coat and really likes treats as well as affection. Patience, understanding and training will be needed by Gizmo’s family, but it will be well worth the time and effort to give this boy a loving and forever home.

Hera is a 3 year old female white DSH. Hera is a very friendly and outgoing girl who doesn’t know a stranger. She is good with dogs and other cats and is litter box trained. Hera arrived at the shelter with her brother Jerry and would like to be adopted with him, but she would just be happy to have a home again and will surely fit in to any home environment.

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I guess my coffee-drinking days are over HUMOR

By Mike Redmond Lately I have come to realize I am simply not the man I used to be.

I am talking about coffee. I used to be a two- to three-pot-a-day man, and now I can barely stand the stuff. It still smells wonderful, but the thought of drinking it makes my stomach flip.

I’ve tried to figure out what happened. I can’t recall any single day when I overdosed on coffee. At two to three pots a day, I overdosed EVERY single day.

Why was I drinking so much coffee? Well, for one thing, I really liked it. A lot. Black, no sugar. Preferably with a doughnut or 12.

For another, I come from a long line of coffee drinkers, and I am talking heavyweight class. My Mom and her sisters could drain one of those 10-gallon diner coffee urns, the kind that look like upended locomotive boilers, in a single Sunday afternoon.

And then they’d have more after supper.

Coffee was a rite of passage, an entry into adulthood as significant as getting your driver’s license or smoking in front of your parents (thus making you an “official” smoker instead of an amateur trying to look cool at the Dairy Queen).

I started drinking coffee when I entered high school, in part because (a.) I thought I was far more grown-up than I actually was,

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and (b.) the school bus came at 6:10 a.m. and I probably wouldn’t have gotten upright without a large blast of Bokar blend.

But as I reached a certain age, everything went sour. Really. That is the overwhelming taste I get from coffee these days (not to mention the sensation I get in my stomach).

The designer coffees and coffee shop coffees seem especially sour to me. I’m told the taste is actually “winey.” Could be, because I taste that stuff and I get awfully whiney myself.

I tried going back to the old standbys, the grocery store coffees, and that didn’t work either. They all tasted like a mouthful of wet ash. Or at least, what I have always imagined a mouthful of wet ash would taste like.

So where does this leave me? It leaves me without coffee and frankly, not all that upset about it. As I said, I’m not the man I used to be.

The man I used to be loved coffee. The man I am today prefers tea.

Two to three pots a day.

No doughnuts, though.

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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50. Butler fraternity letter

1. St. Vincent Sports Medicine regimen, for short

51. “Good grief!”

6. Walgreens competitor 9. Nordstrom suit material 14. Words of wisdom 15. Jiffy Lube item 16. Vietnam’s capital 17. Less tanned 18. Start of an Assembly Hall cheer: Gimme ___! (2 wds.)

19. Chain of hills 20. 30-day warning: Anagram of HAMILTON COUNTY (2 wds.)

23. However, briefly 24. KFC chicken order 25. There are two in Indiana?

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53. Damon Bailey’s hometown 56. Castleton clothing store 59. Indiana State Fair barn male 61. Carmel’s Kei purchase 62. Far from sacred hyperactive tyke: Anagram of HAMILTON COUNTY (3 wds.)

68. Hamilton Town Center unit 69. Indiana State Senator Glick or Landske 70. Pungent-smelling at the Noblesville Landfill 72. Colt foe from Tennessee 73. Day before a holiday 74. IU Health surgical tool

26. Bean ___, Indiana

75. Reprimand a student at Hinkle Creek School

30. Cell-phone button

76. Was ahead in the Indy 500

9. Like most Westfield streets

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10. “Hold your horses!”

31. City Council no vote

34. Coffee holder at The Original Pancake House

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32. It’s spotted at Indiana Live! Casino

1. Karma Records section

12. Access the Web (2 wds.)

2. Dutch export at The Cheese Shop

13. PNC Bank property claims

35. OneAmerican Tower race: Bop to the ___

3. Angel’s headwear

21. Conseco Fieldhouse rim

4. F.C. Tucker sellers

22. Matures, like a wine at Vine & Table

5. Beds on an Amtrak train

26. Wagers at Hoosier Park

6. IPL fuel

27. Indiana Beach roller coaster feature

7. LUNA Music record

28. “I’m ___ your tricks!”

8. Marsh deli salami servings

29. Cut a swath for Emerald Green

36. Lutheran High School of Indianapolis athletes 40. Indy airport skycap, e.g.

43. Try to win the hand of 45. Rene’s Bakery supply 46. Said aloud 48. Meddle

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60. Purple shade

49. Abominable Snowman

63. Face-to-face exam at UIndy

37. Defense alliance acronym

52. Lady in distress

64. Do Chase Bank work

38. Old Russian autocrat

54. Purdue window stickers

65. IUPUI scholarship criterion

39. Poker variety at Belterra

55. Jim Davis’ Garfield, literally (2 wds.)

66. Guesstimate phrase (2 wds.)

41. Barely manage, with “out” 42. Pacers’ Miller, to friends 44. Sphere seen from the Holcomb Observatory

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67. Lucas Oil Stadium seating section 71. Like some martinis at Stacked Pickle

58. Indiana driver’s license image

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T.ARNETT LAWN CARE Family owned and operated For over 35 Years!

Reliable/Reasonable Mowing * Fertilizing*Landscape Spring and Fall Clean-Up Gutter Cleaning * Snow Removal FREE ESTIMATES – 317-491-3491

LAWN SERVICE

Carmel Area Small/Medium yard service, push mower, weedeater & clean up. Lowest rates in town; Call Andy @ 317-565-3129

Science Tutor –

Junior High and High School I Taught high school chemistry in Illinois; Certified in Chemistry, Biology, Geology, and General Science.

Call Leah – 317-473-3755 or lmarsullivan@msn.com Art Enrichment Classes in your home $30 hr/1 child + $10 for groups over 5 professional artist, Elizabeth Kenney, BFA IU ages 3-12 choice of multiple mediums & projects portraits, still-life supplies provided by artist for up to 5 Carmel, Zionsville, Indpls ekenney001@sbcglobal.net elizabethkenney.com 317-603-0730

Now HIring

Services

FREE MOWING! For one week with weekly mowing for entire season Call Jonathan Walla 2010 IU Business Grad Professional Business for 7 years Most Lawns $30-35 Includes MOWING, EDGING, TRIMMING 698-5480 for FREE ESTIMATE

Now HIring Carmel Clay School Corporation

is accepting applications for School Bus Aides Assist special needs children to and from school Training provided. $10.66 hour Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us AA/EOE

Carmel Clay School Corporation

is now training School Bus Drivers for the 2011-2012 School Year Summer Paid Training Program to obtain Class B, CDL Starting at $88 day after successful completion of training Paid Bi-weekly Available to earn attendance bonus Apply on-line to www.ccs.k12.in.us, AA/EOE

Like to Sew?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew.

Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must.

We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime position in a handy location in Carmel. Call Mark or Cathy at Silk Mountain Creations, Inc. 815-1660 to set a time to come by. Please do not dropin. www.silkmountaincreations.com

NOW HIRING

PART-TIME OPTICIAN Experience necessary Energetic personality a must.

Please fax or email resume to: 317-660-7438 info@wittmann2020.com

Now Hiring for Private Duty Home Care

FT/PT positions for non-medical, Northside of Indy. Must have clean criminal history, valid drivers license, car insurance, HHA/ CNA or Core A&B certificate. Contact HR 317-595-9933

Garage Sales Garage sale Saturday June 18th

at 13026 Brighton Lane Carmel. Lots of home furnishings and furniture and antiques. Some baseball cards and 500 memorabilia also with lots more.

Call 317-796-0714 with questions . Located in the Springmill Streams sub division .

489.4444 ext. 202 Now HIring CAREGIVERS NEEDED! You can make a real difference IN- HOME SENIOR

We need dependable, caring, mature People ready to work. Assist elderly w/ personal care, meal prep, housekeeping, transportation.

Full days, overnights & weekends.

Must have phone, valid drivers license, reliable car & car insurance Base Pay $8.25 to $10.00 hr.

Call (317) 774-1750 Home Instead Senior Care

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DISTRESS SALE

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

LOANS LIMITED TIME SPECIAL RATE OFFER 4% Fixed Rate for 6 years Call Terry (317) 850-3212

Rent Noblesville company looking for a full time customer service professional that can manage multiple duties at the same time in a small office atmosphere. Will be responsible for customer service, data entry, back up dispatching and other miscellaneous office duties.

Must have great attitude, great customer service skills with excellent organizational skills. Full time position with full benefit package. $11-$12/hr. depending on experience. Email resume to michelle. hepburn@summersphc.com or fax to 317-773-2645

Garage Sales MOVING SALE 9580 E. 192nd. Street Noblesville Fri 6/17 & Sat 6/18 8am - 4pm LOTS AND LOTS OF ITEMS

REAL ESTATE

MULTI-FAMILY SALE NOBLESVILLE

One Day Only! Sat. June 18 8-4pm boy and girl kids clothes, toys, household items, $1 deals, books, dvds/cds. misc....

“Alittle something for everyone” Corner of 161st & Seminole

Retail Space for Rent 900 square feet prime retail space on SR 32 Historic Downtown Noblesville Courthouse Square $1100.00/ month - Available July 1st 317-258-6661

Garage Sales ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Jordan Woodlands Thurs thru Sat June 16 - 18 8am - ??

NW corner of 106th & Keystone Garage Sale Proceeds benefit Dog Rescue Friday, June 17th 4:00 to 7:00 Saturday. June 18th 9:00 to 3:00 401 North Union Street: Westfield Moving Sale:Pet items, daycare items, much much more

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