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It is our position that we all should be concerned about becoming desensitized by the frequent news of sexual indiscretions by elected officials. The most recent scandal, in what seems like a never-ending list, involved Indiana State Rep. Phillip Hinkle (R-District 92). The response from the left was, “Big deal, it’s just another religious right, anti-gay hypocrite.” Others rolled their eyes in disgust and exclaimed, “What else is new?” It is dumbfounding that these elected officials keep making the same mistakes. Regardless of sexual orientation, personal proclivities, or other demons, when is it ever a good idea to solicit a teenager to join one in a downtown hotel room? Is it appropriate for newspapers to run these kinds of stories? Absolutely. While it is a private issue for his family, it becomes a public issue because he sought to be a public figure. Determination of crime is left to a trier of fact, but reporting a well-founded accusation is right. Was it better when we didn’t know about every indiscretion via the media? As the saying goes, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” Voters make choices based on promises and trust.

State Fair victim fund

It is our position that as Hoosiers, we should all do what we can to help support those that tragically lost friends or family more were injured in the state collapse at the Sugarland concert at the Indiana State Fair on Aug.13. We are fortunate to have organizations such as the Central Indiana Community Foundation, who stepped up to the plate and have created a fund to that will help the families of those who killed and injured by the state collapse. The CICF has set up three options for payment. One way is to pay is by check. If you decide to go this route, please make checks payable to Central Indiana Community Foundation and in the memo line, write “Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund.” Send all checks to: CICF, ATTN: Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund, 615 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Those wishing to donate online can go to the CICF website (www.cicf.org) and click on the State Fair Fund banner. Finally, there is the option to donate via text message. By texting “Fair” to 27722 and confirming the payment, you will make a $10 contribution to the fund.

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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 Louisiana, “Fake” wrestling matches are prohibited. -dubmlaws.com

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. ARTICLE 10. Finance Section 1. Assessment and taxation (a) The General Assembly shall provide, by law, for a uniform and equal rate of property assessment and taxation and shall prescribe regulations to secure a just valuation for taxation of all property, both real and personal. The General Assembly may exempt from property taxation any property in any of the following classes:

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(1) Property being used for municipal, educational, literary, scientific, religious or charitable purposes; (2) Tangible personal property other than property being held for sale in the ordinary course of a trade or business, property being held, used or consumed in connection with the production of income, or property being held as an investment; (3) Intangible personal property. (b) The General Assembly may exempt any motor vehicles, mobile homes, airplanes, boats, trailers or similar property, provided that an excise tax in lieu of the property tax is substituted therefor. (History: As Amended November 8, 1966).

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Humane Society’s needs far from ended To all those who participated in the Fancy Feast on Sunday at Eddie’s Corner Café in Noblesville, please take a bow! In a benefit for the Humane Society for Hamilton County, patrons dropped $20 each to participate in one of three seatings to munch on, among other offerings, spaghetti and lasagna. Every cent that was collected was to go to the Humane Society, which, as we’ve pointed out countless times, is horrifically underfunded to care for a frightening number of abused, abandoned or otherwise homeless animals. Please join us in saluting the eatery and the celebrity wait staff, which included Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen, Carmel councilwoman Luci Snyder, Fishers Town Manager Scott Fadness, Westfield councilman Steve Orusa and various members of the media, among others. The need doesn’t stop with Sunday’s feast. The Humane Society is trying to raise $24,000 by the end of the day tomorrow. Its board of directors, along with a small group of donors, has vowed to match, dollar for dollar, up to $12,000. Please, put down the paper for a moment and call the Humane Society at 773.4974 or e-mail them at hshc@hamiltonhumane.com. Thanks to everyone for doing his or her part!

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg ••• As you might know, we’re huge fans of syndicated columnist Ann Coulter. We follow her on Twitter, as well. Today, we’d like to share a few of her tweets. Humor aside, they make you think: “Watch the status-anxious go wild!”… “Sadness overcomes the nation as it realizes the Department of Education is still standing after the earthquake.” … “Ripley’s entry: Amy Winehouse died with no illegal drugs in her system.” … “Obama picked up a few books in Martha’s Vineyard – all fiction. He must be doing research for his big September jobs plan.” … “Janet Napolitano says Homeland Security will stop deportation of illegal immigrants who meet certain criteria such as: ‘Whatever’.”

Hate the sinner?

COMMENTARY By Terry Anker Over these many years of my life, the message to hate the sin and not the sinner has been packed into my way of thinking. Religious, political, education and other leaders admonish us to turn our attention to the bad behavior and not to the person perpetrating it. It seems to make sense, but one wonders if a portion of the desire to deflect comes from those figures seeming disproportional propensity to transgress. Without doubt, we are all capable of bad and inappropriate behavior. And of course, alcohol abuse, marital infidelity, greed and any array of other misbehaviors are by themselves reprehensible as a state of being. Yet, isn’t blaming the action akin to excusing the actor? Also like a magnet to our moral compass, does this mindset skew our perspective to the point that we can lose our own ethical way? As much as I’d like to wish it not so, my own personal story is not without error. And, little would comfort me more than being excused

accountability for these actions. Nonetheless, I fear taking the reassuring pass that my own travails are somehow overwhelmed by the fact that there exist some widely accepted causality upon which to pin the culpability could only lead to more bad action on my part. Shouldn’t I, like we all, be held to account for my failings especially if I did little to prevent their flourishing? If a recovering alcoholic is likely to drink, shouldn’t she stay away from taverns and drunks? If a married man is prone to chase women, shouldn’t he avoid circumstance that would allow for that weakness? And if not, at what degree do we point to addiction and lust rather than urging the individual to stand and account for the role they might be taking in our own failings?

One wonders if a portion of the desire to deflect comes from those figures seeming disproportional propensity to transgress.

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DISPATCHES » A fair showing – Hamilton County 2011 4-H Queen Phoebe Davis, 17, of Noblesville represented the county in the Indiana State Fair Queen pageant on Aug. 21. Out of 88 county fair queens Davis placed in Davis the Top 10. Davis, the daughter of Geoff and Julie Davis, is a senior at Noblesville High School. » Fall mum sale – Legacy Christian School’s annual mum sale is officially underway, just in time for fall decorating. Legacy’s 8-inch potted mums come from Noblesville’s Hoods Gardens and at $7 apiece, they are considered by repeat buyers to be the best deal on fall mums in the area. Residents can either call 776-4186 or stop by the school at 470 Lakeview Drive in Noblesville to order their mums in white, yellow, red, purple or bronze. Orders must be in by Thursday and mums will be available for pickup on Saturday, Sept. 10. » A day for the dogs – The Humane Society for Hamilton County has merged its annual Dog Day Afternoon and Woofstock Festival to create a bigger and better family friendly festival designed to celebrate the bond we have with our canine companion from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Carmel Civic Square (gazebo and fountains area). The event will include more than 75 exhibitors and food vendors and feature a full day of live music and canine contests. Admission is a $5 donation per adult. For more information, visit www.carmeldogday.com.

Cell phone blues

COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I happened to leave my cell phone at my inlaws the other morning, and by evening I’d had three different people pull me aside to “discuss” my need for an upgrade. The funny thing is I had purchased a new phone just three weeks prior, after losing my old one in a Colorado hotel lobby. I spent a whole dollar to replace my beloved, but admittedly boring, Samsung with a brand new flip. Sure, it has no photo or Internet capability, and every text message I receive costs $3, but who cares? Despite my husband’s recommendation, I simply do NOT want a smartphone. So let me defend my decision by addressing each of my loved ones’ “concerns.” First up, Doo’s uncle: who claims any intelligent woman like myself, and especially one married to an IT geek, should sport an iPhone or an R2D2 or a Blueberry. “Danielle, you can have your calendar, address book, Internet and email with you wherever you go. Why wouldn’t you want that?” All of those items are nicely organized at my desk at home and that’s where they’re gonna stay. I don’t make nearly enough money to be “working” 24/7, and if I couldn’t ever escape the logistical and professional sides of my life, I’d quite literally implode. My sister-in-law also expressed disappointment in my phone choice. She feels I need a full keyboard with an unlimited data plan so I

can text on a regular basis. “Danielle, you hate talking on the phone. Texting was invented for non-socialites like you!” (That anti-social bit was implied; she’d never call me a loser to my face. LOL). But I absolutely cannot tolerate people in a social or professional setting who are constantly checking and responding to their text messages. OMG! Just because they are communicating silently doesn’t mean they aren’t being rude. I refuse to get sucked in to that world, where everything revolves around acronyms and phonetically spelled words. TMI, u no? Finally, my children. Apparently I embarrass them with my “throwback communication device.” What-evs. I’m their mom; that’s my job. Dad gets to look cool and I get to make them uncomfortable around their friends. It’s win-win. In all seriousness though, I really like just having a plain ol’ cell phone. It’s cheap, makes calls in emergency situations, and I can lend it to my kids without fear of losing a $200 piece of technology. What’s so wrong with that? So stop judging me, Wilsons and Hoosiers and America! I love my basic flip! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

» Shaken, Not Stirred – Promising Futures will host a “Shaken Not Stirred – A Martini Party” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Mingle, taste and vote for your favorite martini and appetizer while listening to jazz and participating in the live and silent auction. Cost is $85 per ticket with proceeds benefitting Promising Futures pregnant and parenting teens program. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 7736342 or visit www.promising futures.org. » A healthy stride – Help provide funding for the Hamilton Heights’ athletic programs and stay in shape at the Beck’s Hybrids Morse Mini (13.1 miles) and Advocare 5K run/walk on Saturday. Half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K walk/run beginning at 7:45 a.m. For more information or to register, visit www. morsemini.com.

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War Memorial rededication inspires gratitude, tears “I have memorabilia from World War I all By Mark Johnson the way through Iraq,” said Lindquist who was editorial@youarecurrent.com “We’re really hoping for a good crowd.” Those dressed in a World War II combat uniform to honor the 29th Army Division, the first to land words were spoken by Ron on Omaha Beach. “All the memorabilia has Wilson shortly before the combeen donated and I built all the models myself.” mencement of the “Honor-ReHowever, the day belonged to the veterans of member-Respect” Rededication Hamilton County. It was a time to honor the of the Hamilton County War contributions of those who have and continue Memorial. Wilson, chairman of to serve their country. Perhaps the most moving the Hamilton County Veterans Wilson tribute of the afternoon came when State Sen. Organization, may have been Mike Delph invited the veterans of Vietnam referring to the size of the crowd, yet no one to come to the podium. After thanking the could argue that there was a great and sincere veterans, Delph asked the crowd to come to the heart of the crowd that attended the ceremony podium to thank them as well. on Aug. 20. Tears from veterans and the crowd flowed Although the ceremony was originally slated to take place on the courthouse lawn, a ruptured gas freely and openly as the veterans received handshakes and hugs of gratitude that were, in the line forced the relocation to the west side of the words of Delph, “long overdue.” Hamilton County Judicial Center. The change in location proved to be a major benefit. “This was really a great idea, to have the added space for the displays and the military vehicles. There wouldn’t have been room otherwise,” Wilson chuckled. Indeed, several vintage military vehicles were on display, as well as other military antiques and memorabilia. One of the largest displays belonged to Jerry Lindquist, owner and curator of the traveling museum known as the Master Members of Navy Club USA No. 29 Hamilton Modeler Display. The museum features County Jim Macy, from left, Don Roberts, Bill military items such as weapons and uniforms Conway, Bill Conway, Jr. and Dave Berry. from as early as World War I.

Street Commissioner retires often. His leadership and hard work By Robert Herrington have been greatly appreciated.” robert@youarecurrent.com During Finchum’s tenure, he overStreet Commissioner Len Finchum saw the design and construction of the retired from the city of Noblesville Street Department’s new facility on on Aug. 22. Finchum began workPleasant Street as well as a new salt barn ing for the city’s Wastewater Utility in Finchum on the city’s west side. Also, it was due 1989 and later transferred to the Street to his efforts that the Veterans MemoDepartment. He was named the city’s rial in Riverside Cemetery was built and dediStreet Commissioner in 1995. cated in 2008. “We wish Len well in his retirement and Assistant Street Commissioner Patty Johnson thank him for his service to the citizens of Nohas taken over for Finchum. She has been with blesville,” said Mayor John Ditslear. “We’re glad he will be able to travel and visit his family more the city since 1991.

Burton to lead Rotary Club public forum Thursday forum will be an educational event, not Current in Noblesville a campaign stop, and helps to continue editorial@youarecurrent.com the club’s goal of being a service to the The Rotary Club of Noblesville will community. host a breakfast and public forum that will The public is invited to the discusfocus, primarily, on the economic issues sion on economic problems such as facing the United States at 8 a.m. Thursday Burton governmental spending, Social Security, in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian the debt ceiling, and unemployment. Church, 12th and Conner streets. The Because of seating limitations, reservations are main speaker at the discussion will be U.S. Reprerequired and can be made by calling 877-2400. sentative Dan Burton of Indiana’s Fifth District. Cost to attend the breakfast is $5. Rotary Club President David Willis said the

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Life happens, just listen to my voicemails Commentary By Brenda Alexander Have you ever found it difficult to delete a voice message from your child? Some of the most endearing conversations I’ve had with my daughter have been non-contiguous. She leaves me a message, I respond with a message and the cycle continues. She’s just so darn charming on the phone. A condition that isn’t always true in person – at least not with her mother. She only calls if something really important has happened. One example, “Mom. Uh, this is Rachel… your daughter. Um, Jared is bleeding. A lot. But it’s ok, it’s ok. Don’t worry. I made him stuff a washcloth in his mouth. Well… you may want to call me back, ok?” Noting that 10 minutes have elapsed from the time she left this message, I frantically call her back, but I get the voicemail machine. “Rachel – why is Jared bleeding? I just left the dentist and I’ll be home in 12 minutes. Just apply pressure. If it’s bad, run to the neighbors.” The next message from her – still a mystery why I missed the call as I’m holding the phone in my hand – is breezy, “Oh, mom. It’s me. Rachel, your daughter, I forgot to tell you. Jared lost his tooth. But there’s a lot of blood and he’s

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kind of freaked out. I gave him a Milk Dud and it just popped out. It’s really gross. Bye.” So I walk in the door and there is, indeed, a mess in the bathroom. But the bleeding has stopped and Jared is proudly displaying the gooey Milk Dud encrusted molar, sure to be rejected by any self-respecting Tooth Fairy. So, what do I do with these voice messages? They not only convey information, but capture the moment, the tempo and the very cadence of my children’s lives. No scrapbook could ever measure up. I may be slightly biased, but I’m quite certain these audio clips will become treasure troves that give some future historian goose bumps when my daughter is Surgeon General and my son cures tooth decay. I owe it to posterity to save these priceless insights into their youth. But I’m technologically-impaired and I don’t have a clue how to transfer these messages to my computer. In less than 14 days, they will selfdestruct. Oh, the humanity! Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@ comcast.net.

Snelling honored posthumously with Pinnacle Award member. By Robert Herrington Noblesville Chamber robert@youarecurrent.com of Commerce Chair Jerry With an emotional Barr said this year drew a and sincere “thank you,” high number of nominaSuzanne Snelling accepted tions but Snelling’s longthe 2011 Noblesville time contributions set him Chamber of Commerce apart. Pinnacle Award on behalf “Dale Snelling is one of of her late husband, Dale those persons who got Snelling, Wednesday at involved with some othHarbour Trees Clubhouse. ers to promote football at The award is annually the elementary schools in given out to residents who Noblesville,” he said. “He stand out for their above was very much involved and beyond efforts to give with the school board, back and be active in the Suzanne Snelling accepts the common council and Noblesville community. 2011 Noblesville Chamber of other youth organizations. “It’s an honor to accept Commerce Pinnacle Award He contributed an awful this for Dale,” Suzanne for her late husband Dale lot. We hoped that Dale said of receiving the Snelling. would be with us to accept award. Photo by Robert Herrington the award.” Snelling passed away The Pinnacle Award was first awarded in July 18 at the age of 85. He was deeply in2005 to former Hamilton County Sheriff volved in the community and served on the Doug Carter for his series of forums to warn Noblesville Common Council from 1992 teenagers on the dangers of driving and poor to 2011 and Noblesville School Board from decision making. Previous winners include 1968 to 1984. He was also the co-founder of Chuck Crow, Nancy Chase, Dave and Jackie the Noblesville Elementary Football League Cox, Don Jellison and Mary Sue Rowland. and a Noblesville Boys & Girls Club board

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Joyful Noise members Larry Webb, from left, Jo Dickey, Jewelle Canter and Linda Hedges perform during the Emmanuel United Methodist Church’s Back to School Celebration.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church Back to School Celebration

The bubble bursts around Nolan Campbell just after the hula hoop is raised above his head.

Steve Artl watches as Eli Self nails the target and dunks him in a tank of water.

Lisa Knowles sprays a little glitter to the face of Taylor Jerrell to complete her dog look.

Beth Moody adds cherry syrup to a snow cone as she and Cindy Frye dispense the tasteful treats. Photos by Robert Herrington

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Noblesville teen, Hannah Self, wins at State Fair Fashion Revue, earns trip to Washington D.C.

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com What started as an idea, a pattern and light green and white floral fabric ended with a big smile and purple ribbon at the Indiana State Fair this summer. Noblesville teenager Hannah Self was named champion for her “Dress Up Wear” outfit at the State Fair Fashion Revue. After being awarded the Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Review at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair in July, Self ’s dress then was named the best of the best as she beat out county winners from across the state. “I was very excited and shocked. I wanted to make every moment count because something like that may never happen again,” she said. “It’s amazing to see all the outfits they had put together. It was shocking because there are so many good ones at the fair. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. I can say I made that and I modeled it.” 4-H’ers involved in the Fashion Revue construct and model their garments. “It’s how you model it and how it looks on you,” said Self. “It’s fun to show off what you’ve made over the year.” The Fashion Revue consists of six categories: dress up wear, informal/casual wear, free choice, suit or coat, separates, and formal wear. Self described dress up wear as “something you can wear during the daytime but not at school.” In her first year in the senior (high school) division, Self said she wanted to create something nice to wear. “I looked for patterns and fabric that would stand out. I wanted to do something floral,” she said. Self, a freshman at Hamilton Southeastern High School, began the 4-H sewing project six years ago with the help of her mother, Leah Ann. “My mom was in 4-H when she was younger. She wanted to pass her knowledge on to me. I love it,” Hannah explained. “She helps me a lot.” As Hannah has gotten older, Leah Ann said she has become more independent in accomplishing an outfit from start to finish. “Learning to sew takes perseverance and a desire to improve which Hannah has done a great job in working toward because as with many things it isn’t always fun when you make a mistake,” she said. “As she has gotten older it has become more fun for me to see her improvement and watch how she has matured in handling different situations and problems that come up.” Leah Ann said her mom and 4-H leaders helped and encouraged her and she had hoped that Hannah would enjoy sewing and be able to learn a skill she could use throughout her life. “She really likes the feeling of accomplishment when she has finished a project and she REALLY likes to go shopping for shoes and accessories that complete an outfit for Fashion Revue!,” said Leah Ann. “Next year, her younger sister is old enough to be in 4-H so

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Achievement Trip Winners – Will participate in a trip to Washington, D.C. • Hannah Self – Fashion Revue • Joseph Box – Demonstrations Sweepstakes – One selected per project subject as overall best • Jessamyn Anderson (Carmel) – Advance Notebook • Lindsey Conn (Carmel) – Personality Poster • Molly Crocker (Carmel) – Photography • Kent Hollingworth (Sheridan) – Tractor Contest Champion • Hannah Self (Noblesville) – Fashion Revue • Laura Zerla (Fishers) – Crafts

2011 State Fair Fashion Revue Dress Up Wear Champion Hannah Self stands between second runner-up Nichole Harris of Tippecanoe County, left; and first runner-up Kit Gambill of Vigo County. I know I will be able to count on Hannah to help teach her what she has learned.” Using and sharing her sewing knowledge is something Hannah said will help her out later in life. “I can make my own clothes so that will help and is good to know,” she said. “It can help in saving (mending) clothes and helping others.” At the county 4-H level, Self is involved in the sewing, sheep, basic craft, 4-H memories and Jr. Leaders projects. “My summers are definitely busy. It’s been great meeting new people and learning new things and life experiences,” she said. “I’ve learned not to procrastinate and how hard work pays off. You’re going to learn something new every year.” “We are very fortunate in Hamilton County to have such a strong and supportive 4-H program. There are so many volunteers that give of themselves so that our young people can learn and grow by doing things that interest them,” added Leah Ann. “Hannah is just one example of the many talented youth we have in our county and it is significant that they have opportunities to participate in programs like 4-H.” As the Fashion Revue winner, Self was also named an achievement trip winner. A group of approximately 40 4-H’ers will travel to Washington, D.C. at the end of September. “I’m really excited to go on it with other 4-H members from the state and make new friends,” she said. “I’ve never been to D.C. and I want to see it all. I can’t wait to go see everything.”

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Special Merit – Exceptional Blue Ribbon quality exhibit Jordyn Alexander – Photography; Jessamyn Anderson – Color Salon Print; Clare Arbuckle – Cake Decorating; Melissa Blake – Health Poster; Rachel Bledsoe – Cat Poster, Home Environment and Sewing Non-Wearable; Noah Box – Sportfishing Poster and Wildlife Poster; Sarah Bruns – Foods (Baked or Displays); Alan Burton – Foods (Preserved Items); Robert Burton – Sewing; Alan Burton – Sewing Non-Wearable; Kara Chinn – Home Environment; Colton Clark – Shooting Sports Poster; Nichole Cochran – Computer; Abigail Davenport – Entomology; Anna Delph – Demonstrations; Evelyn Delph – Demonstrations; Carlin Digiovanni – Demonstrations; Abigail Dugger – Llama Poster; Lexi Foerder – Llama Poster; Connor Foley – Entomology Poster; Anthony Garcia – Aerospace; Brooke Gooch – Cat Poster; Delaney Grinstead – Crafts; Brooke Hanes – Photography; Madilyn Hasler – Entomology and Personality Poster; Morgan Hasler – Entomology and Health Poster; Sarah Huber – Child Development; Cameron Kirkland – Crafts; Morgan Leonard – Photography; Jana Lowery – Sewing; Kiley Marschand – Foods (Preserved Items); Sarah Milam – Demonstrations; Hannah Milam – Demonstrations; Andrew Miller – Foods (Preserved Items); Nolan Miller – Foods (Preserved Items); Maxwell Nugent – Entomology Poster; Rachel Page – Demonstrations; Mandy Parkinson – Foods (Baked or Displays); Brooke Pennington – Photography; Emily Peterson – Home Environment; Lucy Pickett – Llama Craft; Dalton Puckett – Aerospace; Katherin Rueffer – Home Environment; Kyle Schmidt – Veterinary Science and Electric Contest Reserve Champion; Anna Schwemmin – Floriculture; Sarah Sipe – Consumer Clothing; Jennifer Smith – Sewing Non-Wearable; Jacob Staab – Aerospace, Computer and Geology; Evan Szewczyk – Electric; Micah Thompson – Electric; Benjamin Turner – Geology and Weather; Natalie Watson – Child Development; Sydney Whitten – Foods (Baked or Displays); Annemarie Yeakey – Foods (Preserved Items). 2011 Fashion Revue Final 15 – The following 4-H’ers were among the Top 15 in the state • Dress Up Wear: Hannah Self of Fishers • Informal/Casual Wear: Dorian Bush • Free Choice: Jana Lowery • Suit or Coat: Nicole Bledsoe • Separates: Katherine Rueffer

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DISPATCHES » September gardening tips – 1. Now is a good time to evaluate the success of this year’s garden. Make notes that will help you improve your garden next spring. 2. This is the best time to plant dormant evergreen trees and shrubs. 3. Correct any soil deficiencies you’ve noticed. Healthy soil is crucial to healthy plants. -www.almanac.com » Fixing BBQ blunders – Remove barbecue sauce stains from your clothes through this process: Rinse with cold water, then sponge the stain with white vinegar. Rinse, apply detergent to the stain, and let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing again. Repeat. -Esquire » Civic gala – On Sept. 8, Civic Theatre will host a Gala Celebration at its new home, the Tarkington (3 Center Green, Carmel). The evening will feature a presentation of Civic’s first show of the 2011-12 season, The Drowsy Chaperone, which will mark Civic Theatre’s inaugural performance at its new home. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,000 for eight and can be purchased by calling 923-4597. Attendees are encouraged to wear business attire for the special evening.

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» Rent a breathalyzer – You can buy breath-alcohol testing key chains, and some bars have installed testers that allow customers to make sure they’re OK to drive. Now, you can rent one of the devices for a private event, such as a party at your house, at sites like dontdiedrunk.org, which rents FDAapproved devices. -www.msn.com » Buy Caribbean vacations now – Trips to Jamaica, Bahamas and Bermuda on sale this time of year, with hurricane season around the corner. Just make sure you’re protected. If traveling any place close to the hurricane belt this summer, look into travel insurance, as it hedges against the possibility of your trip being ruined and losing all your money. It may increase the cost of your trip by an extra 10 or 15%, but “that’s still cheaper than traveling during peak season. -www.moneywatch.bnet.com » A great hot-weather wine – For a good light-bodied wine at a good price, try 2010 Cusumano Insolia ($12). Sicily’s local Insolia grape gives this white wine peach and citrus notes. It’s aged in stainless steel tanks to keep its flavors fresh. -www.foodandwine.com

Autumn bus trips still enrolling Current in Noblesville editorial@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Parks Department still has availability on their two annual autumn bus trips. Both trips will provide a fun outing to enjoy the beautiful fall weather as well as allow a head start on holiday shopping. The day trip to Shipshewana, site of northern Indiana’s famous Amish country and Shipshewana flea market, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The bus will depart Forest Park Inn at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Registration will end on Monday, Sept. 12 or when the bus is full, whichever comes first. The day trip to Brown County will be on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The bus will depart Forest Park Inn at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $36 per person. Registration will end on Monday, Oct. 10 or when the bus is full. For both trips, those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register, contact the Parks Department at 776-6350.

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Movie series begins with ‘Grown Ups’ The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department and city of Noblesville kicked off its three-part movie series with Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” at Forest Park’s Shelter 1 on Aug. 20. Upcoming movies include “Ironman 2” at

Dillon Park on Sept. 10 and “The Goonies” in Downtown Noblesville on Oct. 7. All movies are free and begin at dusk. Organizers said the movies will start as the sun sets so attendees are encouraged to arrive prior to dusk. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcomed.

Go ‘upstairs’ in downtown Friday By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Residents can come to downtown Noblesville to view a different side of the historic square during Noblesville Main Street’s “Upstairs Downtown” First Friday event. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, “Upstairs Downtown” allows the public an inside peek at what is hidden above and inside some of Noblesville’s historic buildings. NMS Executive Director Joe Arrowood said this year’s tour will include 10 locations – a few new and a few classic spots. A handout with information and history of each stop will be available to the public. “There are new areas, especially a couple of upstairs apartments, that will be on the tour,” he said. “These are unique places we haven’t had.” Arrowood said the “Upstairs Downtown Tour” is one of the more popular First Friday events each year.

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“When they go on the tours they come back with amazement to the things that actually go on upstairs in downtown,” he said. “The public gets to see what is there. They get a quick tour of the facility, history of the building and what old businesses were located there and a great view.” While high school football is now underway, Arrowood does not anticipate a change in attendance during Millers game nights. “It doesn’t slow down any,” he said. “We had a capacity crowd at Jazz on the Square during the first home game.” Following First Friday, The Tides will perform from 7 to 9:30 p.m. as part of the Jazz on the Square series. “Different folks like different things. The more we have the more opportunities we have to draw people in,” said Arrowood. “We’re lucky and fortunate to have a lot of variety going on the same night. I think it makes it stronger.”

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Thursday and Friday Symphony on the Prairie: Flash Cadillac Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers Details and ticket information available at www.indianapolissymphony.org/performances/ symphony_on_the_prairie Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Carmel Community Playhouse: Prine – A Tribute Concert 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday Details: www.carmelplayers.org/upcomingevents/or call 815-9387 Friday Jazz on the Square: The Tides Downtown Noblesville Square Concert (7 to 9 p.m.) is free to attend and lawn

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Friday – Last Call Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020.

chairs and picnics are welcomed. Details: www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Friday – Sunday, Sept. 9-11 Westfield Playhouse: “Don’t Hug Me: A Karaoke Musical” 1836 Indiana 32 West, Westfield Cost: $15 for adults and $13 for seniors Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays Details: www.westfieldplayhouse.org or call 896-2707 Friday Fishers Movies in the Park: “Megamind” and “Inception” The lawn at Saxony, 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers The animated “Megamind” will begin at dusk with “Inception” to follow. The movie series is free and lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcomed. Details: www.fishers.in.us/parks Friday – Sour Mash Saturday – George Fourman Thrill Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday – Lemon Wheel Saturday – Aberdeen Project

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COMMENTARY By Roger Spahr How often have you gone to the nutritional aisle at the local health food or grocery store and found yourself scratching your head in bewilderment? How many times have you been assaulted by the latest “juicer” machine that makes tasty treats from all sorts of vegetables and fruits? It is enough to make your head spin almost as fast as the juicer itself. What does your body really need? Good question. We shall start with the basics. If your digestive system is compromised with poor digestion, reflux, gas and bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea (loose stools), or if you have an inflammatory bowel problem then you have nutritional deficiencies. Sorry, but true. The nutrients from your foods never reach you adequately. In future columns we will address these issues to improve your status. Your body depends on B complexes to operate your energy systems, neurotransmitters, blood components, rebuild tissues, and stabilize nerve tissue and emotions. They also reduce allergic responses and reduce inflammation. They are depleted by stress and high carbohydrate diets. That means whether you eat pasta, or candy bars to the exclusion of other macronutrients, you place yourself at risk for problems in the areas mentioned above. Omegas 3 fats, such as fish, borage, or flax oils

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contribute to the structure of your entire body and reduce inflammation, allergy, depression, and assist in maintaining a good cardiovascular system. They DO NOT reduce cholesterols, the first year you are taking fish oils you may see your total cholesterol increase. It is by reducing inflammation they reduce cardiovascular illness. Vitamin D continues to show up in study after study that inadequate levels contribute to immune problems, including prostate, breast and colon cancers. Additional findings include chronic infections, tendonitis, depression, poor weight management and increased inflammation. Specific minerals and vitamins may contribute to many functions in the body. If your diet is a standard american diet, you may be limiting your body’s ability to function normally. To sum it all up you should focus on the following: a multiple vitamin, 1500 mg of DHA/ EPA Omega 3, vitamin D of at least 2,000 IU if you live north of the Mason Dixon line, Bcomplex and at least 500 mg of vitamin C. Of course pills, tablets, liquids, juicers and the like are all ways to take these nutrients. Which is best? More of that to come in later installments. Roger Spahr, MD is a board certified physician and specialist in Integrative Medicine in Carmel. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Ailanto Group at 7083939 or www.ailantogroup.com.

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Fishers resident Bob Hanes recalls his time at McMurdo Station, Antarctica By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com Bob Hanes realized he had to get creative. Recruiter after recruiter at a job fair in Colorado listened politely to what he had to say, and then thanked him for his time; more than 11,700 other candidates were applying for the same group of 128 jobs at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica as Hanes. The average age of the applicants was 35. Hanes was 72. Today, a resident of Fishers, he is 84. “They were very polite, but I could tell they weren’t interested in me because I was easily the oldest person in the room,” Hanes said. “So I decided to deluge them with information.” To the recruiters Hanes felt most optimistic about, he began sending letters once a week. To further distinguish himself, he created a personalized logo which he printed on the front of each packet. “That way, I thought, even if they don’t open the letter, they’ll know who it’s from,” Hanes said. Hanes’ determination paid off. He was selected for a position in the dining room at the station. More important to Hanes, he got to return for five months to Antarctica – a frozen continent that had captivated his attention after a 10-day cruise to the bottom of the world in 1992.

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“I had a former college roommate who asked me if I’d like to go somewhere and climb a mountain,” Hanes said. The year was 1987, and the then-60-year-old Hanes was recently retired from a Dale Carnegie Training franchise he owned and operated. The mountain they selected was Mt. Everest. “We decided, given our age, we might as well start at the toughest one first,” Hanes said. Hanes and his former roommate spent 23 days on the trail hiking the 18,000 ft. to the Everest base camp. Beyond that, the journey would have become too prohibitively expensive for the pair. Many climbers who seek the summit spend upwards of $50,000 in the process. But, Hanes said, the climb whet his appetite for adventure. In the more than two decades since his Everest trip, Hanes has climbed to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, traveled Mongolia, seen New

As a reminder of his time in Antarctica, Hanes decorated his bathroom with penguins. Zealand, Ireland, Greece and Holland, and cruised around the Antarctic peninsula aboard an Argentine naval supply ship. It was the latter trip which eventually brought him back to Antarctica.

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Hanes didn’t stay in the dining room at McMurdo Station for long. Having some experience working at an Indianapolis greenhouse in his younger days, he was quickly appointed the station’s greenhouse manager. He also drove a shuttle between McMurdo Station and a New Zealand research station located three miles away, and wrote for the station’s newspaper, the “Antarctic Sun.” “I think I just wanted it more than everyone else,” Hanes said, reflecting on his unlikely presence at the station. “I did what I had to do to stand out from the crowd.” Whether the goal is climbing Everest or writing a novel, Hanes said, it all starts with believing in oneself. “I worked on selling ideas in my professional life,” Hanes said, “so I just turned that around and sold myself.” For her part, Hanes’ wife Jane seems proud and somewhat bemused at her husband’s travels. “I thought he was crazy,” she said, “but I supported him. As for me, I want to shower, be able to brush my teeth and sleep in a bed.” As a reminder of his time in Antarctica, Hanes decorated his

bathroom with penguins. Every time he sees them, he says, he remembers the five months he spent at McMurdo Station. “If it hadn’t been for that college roommate, I might never have done any of it,” Hanes said. “Now I’m reaching the age where I am slowing down, and I’m so happy I did it when I did it, because I don’t think I could do it now.” “Whatever you’re thinking about… do it,” Hanes added. “If you put it off for too many years, you’ll never do it.”

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Villas on Morse lake offer different lifestyle, beautiful view By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com The Villas on Morse Lake started out to be a development to attract starter families and younger folks in Noblesville by a group of owners outside of Indiana. However, since RPD Catalyst, LLC has purchased the condos the business plans has done a 180 degree turn. Mike Waddick of RPD said the last 10 to 12 units that have been sold have been purchased by people ages 50 and older. “I think the biggest change is baby boomers are looking to get out of their house and have carefree/maintenance-free living,” he said. The Villas on Morse Lake is the best of two worlds – luxury, carefree living and the exciting but relaxing lifestyle that comes with living lakeside. Waddick said the condos allow more free time to owners. Located on Morse Reservoir, the Villas offer five acres of manicured landscaping and lighted walkways, docks and a private community boat launch. Inside the building, condos offer waterfront or courtyard views, oversized windows, nine-foot tall ceilings, kitchen islands, custom finishes and spacious patio balconies. The building also offers residents heated indoor parking arthritis home remedies – Experiment with hot and cold therapies to stop pain flare-ups. For heat, microwave a sock full of rice for 2 minutes (test before applying to your skin). Leave the pouch in place until it cools down. For cooling relief, grab a bag of frozen peas and drape around your joint to ease pain and swelling. If you wake up with stiff, swollen hands, consider wearing gloves to bed. -www.prevention.com Keep rodents away – You want to plant bulbs this fall, but rodents always manage to find them. Here’s how to keep the critters away: Try using soup-size cans with both ends removed. Punch several holes in the cans for drainage, then push each one down into the ground so that it forms a cylinder around a bulb. -www.almanac.com More seniors with mortgages – Ask Michael Becker, a mortgage banker in Maryland, the age of his oldest-ever mortgage client, and he’ll tell you: 97 years old. Most older homeowners own their homes free and clear, but some older homebuyers are more receptive to financing today than they might have been in the past, in part because they’re reluctant to part with cash reserves. But while its illegal for banks to discriminate against borrowers based on age, experts say

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the magic pill COMMEntaRY By Marcia Wilson We’ve heard it from our doctors, from the media, maybe even from overzealous friends and relatives, but there’s got to be a better way. “Exercise” is right up there with “tofu” when it comes to making us shake our heads and tune out. For a multitude of reasons, the older we get the more we rationalize moving less, and the less we move the less energy, strength and balance we have to move without consequences. Weakness, lack of energy and limited mobility are not inevitable as we age, but it’s a short trip from choosing to sit all the time to having to sit all the time. This is not new news. Hippocrates told us back in the 3rd Century BC that without movement the body will deteriorate, so why do we continue to cover our ears singing “la-la-la I can’t hear you” when it comes to exercise? Here’s a thought: forget exercise. Forget the whole boring, sweaty, painful, exhausting, time-consuming, expensive, too-many-peoplein-lycra experience. Just move. Living things are meant to move, and slow, natural, deliberate movement is possible regardless of age, time, income or ability. While you’re sitting and reading this you can ease in (no need to jump) with both feet. Kick off your shoes, sit up straight, feet flat on the floor. Now slowly lift your heels and try to go all

the way up on your toes, then lower your heels slowly. Do that a few times, then alternate right and left, still moving very slowly. Now pump a little faster for eight counts. Lift one foot just off the floor and circle your ankle very slowly (pretend you have a piece of chalk between your toes and you are trying to draw a circle). Reverse the circle. Now do the same thing with the other foot. That little bit of movement builds strength and flexibility in the feet and ankles, and that helps with stability and balance. Side effects include improved circulation and building stronger bones. So just move. Move all your pieces and parts that you can, and since everything is connected you might just strengthen some of those pieces and parts that “ain’t what they used to be”. Start slowly and don’t push beyond your current limitations – your limitations will change because the more you move the more you can move. If only we could put it in a magic pill – but that it would probably be expensive and have a long list of side effects. Just cut to the chase and start moving. Marcia Wilson holds an M.A. in gerontology and teaches exercise courses for aging adults in Fishers. Wilson can be reached at wanderw@iquest.net.

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pening? These are the same people who still have more flab on their frame than they would like; i.e. they have lost weight but everything still jiggles when they run. I consult with patients that fall into these categories every day. Often if diet and exercise are properly being followed then the answer is a person’s biochemistry is not functioning correctly. One of main culprits is a stress hormone called cortisol; (assuming your thyroid is functioning normally). When cortisol is elevated or depressed your body will either store more fat or not burn fat respectively. So despite performing an hour of cardio per day and sweating like crazy your efforts will not be rewarded as long as these levels are off. Now for the good news, testing your cortisol levels can be done simply with saliva, and can be corrected in a vast number of patients; along with some minor lifestyle changes. Our office offers this testing, so if you are resonating with what is being discussed in this article, then help is just a phone call away. Dr. Richard Mason is the owner of Mason Family Chiropractic & Wellness in Fishers, and holds an M.S. in nutrition. Mason can be reached via email at rmason@ masonfamilychiro.com

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family history, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, certain medications, excessive alcohol intake, and overconsumption of purine-rich foods such as organ meats, sardines, anchovies, red meat and gravies. Gout predominantly affects older men; women are usually spared until after menopause. The disease is characterized by sudden onset of intense pain in a single joint, usually the big toe; however, it can also involve the wrist, knee, or ankle. An acute attack usually lasts between seven to 10 days. Episodic flare-ups typically recur at the site of the initial attack, and may be followed by long asymptomatic periods. Without treatment, complications may arise, leading to kidney stones, cardiovascular disease, and/or joint deformities. The diagnosis is established by microscopically examining fluid from the affected area and finding needle-shaped uric acid crystals. Although not curable, gout can be controlled by taking medications to reduce inflammation and lower uric acid levels, limiting alcohol consumption, increasing fluid intake, and following a low-purine diet. Dr. Jugnoo Husain is a board certified anatomic and clinical pathologist. She currently resides in Hamilton County. Dr. Husain can be reached at jugnoohusain@gmail.com.

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Hand gets new home and executive director By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, Inc. has recently made two major changes: naming Stephanie Burdick Burdick as executive director and moving into a new office on the ground floor of The Roper Lofts apartment building, 347 S. Eighth St. in Noblesville. Burdick, who had been serving as HAND’s program manager since August 2009 and succeeds Sage Hales, plans to continue the non-profit’s mission to create and promote affordable, quality housing and educate the community on housing needs in her new role. “I’m really excited about the opportunity and excited to continue the work we’ve been doing,” she said. “I want to expand the geographical area when we have projects in Hamilton County – to branch out to new communities.” Burdick is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and has worked in the community development field since 2007. In addition to serving as project manager for the Roper Lofts rehabilitation project, Burdick also oversaw the 2009-2010 initiative that enabled 15 moderate income families to purchase foreclosed homes in Hamilton County. “Stephanie has been integral to advancing HAND’s mission thus far and will continue to do so in her capacity as executive director,”

HAND Board President Gail Rothrock said. Burdick served as project manager on The Roper Lofts project, in which HAND rescued and rehabilitated two historic downtown Noblesville buildings to create eight affordable apartments and two commercial offices. “Our new office increases visibility. Its location in Noblesville helps us in getting our name out in the community,” Burdick said. HAND addresses the housing needs of low – and – moderate income individuals, families, and seniors through the development of rental properties and assisting residents in obtaining homeownership. Burdick said the need for housing assistance is “quite large” in Hamilton County with those looking to downsize, move here to live closer to their kids and grandchildren, and others who want to live closer to their jobs to avoid large transportation costs. “Those with fixed income or small pensions don’t have the ability to pay a large mortgage or rent,” she said. “One of the great things about Hamilton County is that it is a great county to live in. We want to help people live here no matter what their income is.” On the horizon for HAND is the development of a phase two at Spicewood Garden Apartments in Sheridan. HAND will host an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. tomorrow. For more information about HAND, visit www.handincorporated.org.

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maturity hands-down,” McBride says. In fact, many five-year CDs offer higher yields than even 10-year treasuries. For example, a fiveyear CD from Ally Bank currently yields 2.2 percent while a five-year treasury bond offers a yield of less than 1 percent. -www.usnews.com » A $300 dinner from Discover – The Discover Open Road card offers bonus perks for food and travel aficionados, such as a 2 percent cash back reward for all purchases made at gas stations and restaurants. New cardholders also get treated to a $150 Restaurant. com gift certificate, a bonus that can actually stretch itself even further than you might think. Restaurant.com offers discount gift certificates to eateries in dozens of cities, usually at half off face value. Plan your dining well, and your $150 bonus could double to $300. -www.foxbusiness.com

Planning protects families COMMENTARY By Andy Warren Question from Kelly S. from Carmel: I’m trying to come up with a plan for my family if we are involved in a home fire. I don’t know where to start. Got any advice? Response from Andy Warren: You’re a step ahead of a lot of people. Advanced planning is one of the most important factors in protecting your family from fire. Home fires injure over 13,000 people a year and kill nearly 3,000. The people most at risk are those over age 65 and children preschool age and younger. The first thing you need to worry about when it comes to protecting your family is smoke alarms. Every home should have at least one smoke alarm. Most codes now require a smoke alarm on every floor of the home. Test the batteries on your smoke alarms monthly and replace the alarm every ten years. Make sure new alarms are installed according to the manufacturer’s directions. Once smoke alarms are placed and working, an escape plan must be created. Make sure everyone in your family understands what to do when the smoke alarm goes off. Practice your escape plan in the dark so that you all know what to expect and how to navigate the home without electricity. Here are some things to keep in mind when coming up with your plan: • Know two ways out of each room. Have an escape ladder for O A F O B I any bedrooms above the ground H A R floor. Make sure children are faM U M miliar with opening the windows. A S P • Feel the door for heat before P A G opening it. If the door is not hot, S I P open it slowly and take your norI D I T S P mal escape route. If the door is hot, take your backup route. A L P P E O • Crawl if there is smoke. Most fire

victims succumb to smoke and toxic gases. Stay below the smoke by crawling. • Have an arranged meeting place outside the house. Make sure everyone knows it. • DON’T GO BACK INSIDE. Let the fire department handle it from here. Lastly, insurance. Your independent insurance agent is going to be there to help you rebuild your life after a terrible loss, like a fire. It is important to make sure your insurance limits are adequate and up-to-date. Insurance policies are concerned with what the cost of rebuilding your home (not to be confused with the market value). Be sure to review your policy with your agent annually. Your contents (furniture, clothes, etc) value is usually set at half of the rebuilding cost. Sometimes this limit can be inadequate and needs to be increased. Your independent insurance agent can provide a simple home inventory form to help figure out if you need to increase your limit. For more information on fire prevention, visit usfa.dhs.gov or call your independent insurance agent.

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Address: 11041 Westoves Dr. (Chapel Woods subdivision) Year Built: 2007 Style: Traditional American Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Loft, and Laundry Room. Strengths: Vintage architectural elements in this 4-bedroom home. Gourmet kitchen has granite counters and tile floors. Master has double sinks, garden tub and separate shower with tile. Other unique features include crown moldings, built-in bookshelves, fireplace, theater surround sound system, large backyard deck and

3-car garage. Negatives: Annual homeowners association mandatory fee of $400, although there is no neighborhood pool. Listed with Chad Utzig of 317Realty.com. Office: 223-5375; Direct: 679-0681 Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@

» Measures of prosperity don’t work? – Economists rely on many measures to gauge the health of countries, but many may not be the accurate yardsticks they purport to be. For example, tracking the growth of gross domestic product doesn’t necessarily indicate whether a country is healthy or not, especially since major economic crises often occur on the heels of periods of rapid growth. Sam Thompson, senior researcher at the New Economics Foundation think tank in London, says GDP doesn’t give the full picture. For example, he says, a bloated and inefficient health care system and could be behind some growth. Same goes for unemployment measures, which don’t include discouraged workers who have stopped looking for work. -www.smartmoney.com

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Add sizzle with fire in the landscaping LANDSCAPING By Mark Skipper There is nothing like the light and warmth of an amazing fire feature on a cool evening. Whether just creating an atmosphere or a gathering place for making smores, a fire feature is essential. Having the creativity and imagination to design a fire pit for any situation is a talent that only a few landscapers possess. While water has been an indispensable component in the landscape for a number of years, fire features have only recently become a backyard must-have. The addition of the fire element is one of the hottest trends we’re seeing in outdoor design. Fire takes you away from wherever you are. It relaxes and soothes. When you’re gazing into a fire, you simply can’t be in a hurry. On a practical level, fire does much more. Because it provides warmth and light, the addition of fire in the landscape extends the use of the yard into the night and into the cooler seasons of the year. Fire features allow homeowners to get much more use out of the outdoor spaces they love. In recent years, fire features have been evolving in exciting new ways. It used to be that people only did simple fire pits; these were small features that mimicked a pile of rocks with a little flame in the middle. Now the trend not

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only includes much larger firepits but also formal outdoor fireplaces crafted from fine materials like stone, cast limestone and wall blocks. Ironically, fire features often spark trouble between men and women during the planning stages of garden design. When women think about fire in the landscape, they often think ‘fireplace’ and see themselves sitting in the cozy flickering light with a nice glass of wine, holding hands with their loved one or reading a good book. Men on the other hand think ‘fire pit’ and see themselves gathered around with their buddies drinking beer or scotch while the kids roast marshmallows. With careful design, homeowners can enjoy a fire feature that kindles romance one night and ignites spirited camaraderie the next. If you’re going to have fire, do it right. Install a generous number of gas rings to create the effect you want. That way, you’ll be able to adjust the flame from mild to wild to suit the mood of the evening. Mark Skipper is the president of Mustard Seed Landscapes & Garden Center and Weddings at the Metsker Plantation in Noblesville. Contact him at mark@ mustardseedlandscapes.com.

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From overwhelmed to overjoyed REMODELING By David Decker Should I make a list? Or make a call? The overwhelming blizzard of details in even a relatively straightforward kitchen or bathroom improvement project can be daunting. If you don’t mind the pun, put a real freeze on getting started. Instead of suffering from paralysis by analysis, do both: make a list, and make a call. It can transform a custom home improvement project from just a dream to “just do it.” Making a list on paper gets your mind going. Write a list of needs, and also a list of wants. You’ll likely move some things back and forth, which will help you prioritize and keep track of all your ideas. Making a call to a home improvement professional puts your ideas in motion. That isn’t a sales pitch, it’s sound advice. Here’s why: You have ideas, but a project needs a process and that’s what the professional brings to the very first meeting. You need to know where to start or what to do next; that’s the reason you make a call. The professional will look at your lists, listen to your ideas, inspect the area you want to improve and help you start to formulate a plan for going forward. There are so many things to do, like determining design, function, styles, price, scheduling and more.The professional will begin stripping away the mystery, show you the process and get the project underway. This is also the time when you begin to dis-

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cover your comfort zone with this company or that company. By making more than one call, you’ll receive varying perspectives from knowledgeable professionals. It’s fun to see the possibilities of your project begin to take shape in real terms, and sense that an overwhelming blizzard of details and decisions has become a manageable process. Overwhelmed and under-informed? Or underway and overjoyed? Make a list, and make a call. David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www.affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@ affordablekandb.com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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