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It is our position that the recent technology additions to airport security, while inconvenient, are necessary. Many have registered complaints about how the new fullbody scanners may reveal a bit more about the traveler’s physical appearance than many believe modest. Likewise, we are attentive to the sensitivity required to administer such a scan. But we believe it is appropriately balanced against the alternative of inadequate precautions to protect lives. Even as our nation has just now recognized the ninth anniversary of the terrorists’ attacks of 9/11, we have all adjusted our lives to accommodate a new reality. Without these and other developing technologies, would other attacks have been possible? Would more lives have been lost? Airport security experts are working hard to create new safety measures designed to stymie the different avenues of terrorist attack. While we understand that many of us are sensitive about our bodies, we believe that this is one case where enhanced security justifies the price. Airport employees must take extra care to act as professionals focused. Sophomoric or lurid behavior must be severely punished. And, we must all undertake to cooperate ensuring the safest and enjoyable travel experience for all.

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It is our position that all Hamilton County schools should pursue participation in an online pilot tutoring program offered by the Indiana Department of Education. Based on best cognitive instructional practices research, Apangea Math, provides “one-student-to-one teacher” individualized instruction using “tutoring technology and live, online certified teachers.” Students can access Apangea Math from any computer with an internet connection at home or at school. Apangea employs flexible teaching techniques with an emphasis on problem solving skills for middle and high school students. Participating students receive instructional feedback with access to live teachers in conjunction with continuous assessment and reporting. The program is funded with about $1 million in 21st Century Community Learning Center Funds and David C. Ford technology funds for one year. Participation was based on a first-come, first -served basis, including Fishers, Hamilton Heights, and Hamilton Southeastern school districts. Students struggling to maintain proficient math skills could benefit from the extra support tutoring provides. Apangea promises to catch those students who might, otherwise, “fall through the cracks” of our educational system.

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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 1. Bill of Rights. Section 23. The General Assembly shall not grant to any citizen, or class of citizens, privileges or immunities, which, upon the same terms, shall not equally belong to all citizens. Section 24. No ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, shall ever be passed.

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From the backshop Painful, but county leaders did it correctly We are compelled to congratulate the Hamilton County Council and the Hamilton County Commissioners for a tough but necessary decision to shave part of $1.7 million from the 2011 budget by planning to furlough 20 employees and leave 10 vacant positions unfilled. Nobody likes to see folks out of work, but the realities are what they are. In a bold move, government has responded to tough (some may call them sickening) economic conditions the way the private sector does. Sad but true, a balanced budget hangs in the balance. While we are impressed by the county officials’ move to slash $6.2 million from next year’s budget, we wonder whether it was fully necessary to draw from a $1 million special sheriff’s fund to help achieve the goal. We anticipate Maj. Mark Bowen will win election Nov. 2, and because of who and what he is, we are confident the CEO nature of his being will lead him, if indeed elected, to patch where necessary in order to maintain order and public safety; it is our position that Bowen will take what Doug Carter has improved and only improve it more – even while being somewhat financially shackled. In the end, such a massive overall reduction might not have been neces-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg sary had the county option income tax not dropped by more than 17 percent. County officials still are trying to get a fix on that shortfall. COIT funds are used to the county’s cities, towns, townships and libraries. Tough times, tough decisions. In this case, your elected officials made the correct moves. As for the 20 employees to be displaced – and anyone else seeking employment - we are happy to run their quests for free under “Positions Wanted” on our classifieds page in an effort to help them land new positions. They are welcome to e-mail that information to info@currentnoblesville.com.

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DISPATCHES » Snelling will lead parade – Dale Snelling will be the grand marshal of the 31st annual Christmas parade Nov. 28, Mayor John Ditslear announced. Snelling has served 12 years as a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville, co-founded the Noblesville Elementary Football League, and served four terms on the Noblesville School Board. He is serving his fifth term on the Noblesville Common Council. This year’s theme is “The Spirit of Christmas with Family and Friends.” Parade entry forms will be available beginning in mid-October. To request an entry form, call Cara at (317) 776-6367 or e-mail cculp@noblesville. in.us. » Chili and classic cars – Check out classic cars, hear 50’s music and enjoy chili from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Harbour Manor Health and Living, 1667 Sheridan Road, Noblesville. Guests can also get their seasonal flu shot from VNS, visit with local heroes from the Noblesville Fire Department and play corn hole and cake walk. Enjoy chili from local professionals and organizations for only $5 which is donated the Alzheimer’s’ Association. The first 10 guests receive free gas cards. Call 317.770-3403 for more information. » Job Fair set for Nov. 9 – The City of Noblesville will have its first Job Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center. The city’s partners thus far are the Hamilton County Commissioners, the Legacy Fund, Work One, Ball State University, the Hamilton County Alliance, the Chambers of Commerce in Hamilton County, and the Hamilton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. » Woodland assistance program announced – The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry has announced a new program that will provide incentive funds for woodland conservation practices. These include tree planting, follow-up weed control, cull tree removal, crop tree release, thinning and vine control. Practices installed correctly will be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the actual costs as determined by the District Forester. The DNR District Forester will determine if you are eligible for the program, develop your woodland improvement plan and approve the refunds when the project is completed. Call 765.567.3095 or visit esummerfield@ dnr.IN.gov.

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State of the City:

Despite budget cuts, ‘year was good’ By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville Addressing a group of Noblesville Chamber of Commerce members with his State of the City address for the seventh time, Mayor John Ditslear told the audience it Ditslear was not his job to paint a rosy picture, but an accurate one. And an accurate one he did, as he began his delivery with the bad news of the year before getting into a more positive report, including new businesses, road projects and the planning of the city’s first ever Job Fair. “While I believe that Noblesville has weathered the recession better than many communities, we are not immune to the difficulties,” said Ditslear. “The City of Noblesville government has been faced with the same issues that almost every household in the city has faced: reduced income, rising costs, and much uncertainty. “The difference, though, is that while the hardships faced by businesses and households are a result of the recession, for city and county governments, school systems, and library systems all across Indiana, our hardships are a result of the property tax caps.”

Ditslear blamed reduced property revenue for a loss of $2.9 million for the 2010 budget. In planning for the 2011 budget, city government knew it was facing yet another reduction in revenue and was able to make cuts to match that projected reduction. But unexpected news from the state that the city would receive even less COIT (County Option Income Tax) than projected, forced even more budget cuts. Additional steps were taken including freezing salaries and not replacing employees who retired, resigned, or were let go. Public safety, wastewater services, road projects, snow removal and more will still be provided but not at past levels, said Ditslear. For example, the city cut the road repair and maintenance budget by half million dollars. “When forced to choose among things such as reducing road maintenance and reducing police and fire protection, the correct choice was clear to all,” said Ditslear. Included in Ditslear’s comments about positive things for the city: • Noblesville was chosen as one of the top five places to retire in the United States by the Internet’s most widely read personal finance writer. • Three Noblesville schools were ranked among the top 20 of 238 elementary

schools rated by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. • The city government launched the redesign of its website and a summer events phone line. • SCORE, a national nonprofit organization that offers free assistance and counseling to existing and emerging business owners, opened a satellite office in City Hall. • The city will have its first Job Fair Nov. 9 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. • The city has seen over 326,000 square feet of commercial building area added at a value of just over $32 million. • The Noblesville Visitors Center opened at 839 Conner St. • Eight matching grants totaling $95,000 were awarded in the Façade Grant Program for downtown businesses. • Several million dollars worth of road projects are either in the works or were completed this year. “As we count down the remaining months to the end of 2010, I look forward to seeing what 2011 will bring,” said Ditslear. “The past year, though not without its challenges, was very good to our community, and I believe the year ahead will be even better.”

Losing mommy cool reason for concern COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson I almost called my son an a-hole to his face last night, in front of all of his siblings and one friend. That’s how frustrated I was with my kids in general, and particularly the said 11 year old a-hole. I caught myself and used butthole instead, but in my mind, he was experiencing a swear word smack down. And though he thoroughly deserved it, I felt terrible once I had located my inner calm. How could I have handled the situation differently? Why had I snapped over something that usually just sends me slightly over the edge? What kind of mother am I? My parenting analysis yielded several answers. One was that I might not be handling the stress of working full-time as well as I’d thought. Between the back to school rush and unpacking boxes from the move, I’ve been stretched like Saran Wrap over a bowl full of chaos that simply

is too big to be covered with one sheet. Is it any wonder that I ripped? The second possible reason that I totally lost my cool was that my husband is out of town, and has been more than usual since the start of August. So instead of being able to bail out and leave the parenting to him, I’ve had to handle more than my fair share of soccer runs, bedtimes, homework help, and discipline issues. I’ve said this before, if Doo ever dies on me, this family will be in deep, well, doo-doo. Lastly, I’ve concluded that the biggest determining factor in the verbal lashing I handed out was the fact that it was nighttime. I am a morning person to the first degree. And as bedtime approaches, most of my good Mommy instincts check out. The controversial a-hole incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. I’d been awake and working hard for 16 hours straight, was trying to mediate a dispute over who could use the television with the Xbox and only DVD

player in the house. I had no patience for brother vs. sister warfare. So yes, I snapped. What to do? I think I’ve taken the first step to being a better mother by simply recognizing my weak areas. I’m a full-time working mom now and I’m going to have to cut myself and my kids some slack. Also, when Doo is gone, I need to make a conscious effort to reign in my perfectionist tendencies and allow the kids to work things out for themselves. Finally, if it’s late and I’m getting tired, I just need to go to bed. Even if my son was acting like an a-hole, I shouldn’t get that close to calling him one. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Dear hubby: I’m done! The pots and pans are all yours Commentary By Krista Bocko What does it mean when, in the course of two weeks, someone (ah, me) accidentally breaks the following things in the kitchen -- the French press carafe (dropped), the bread machine (falls off counter), a glass casserole dish with bean soup in it (dropped -- and then cuts herself – twice on the same thumb -- the very same day (on broken glass and a food processor blade)? I took it as a sign I should get the heck out of the kitchen. Or is that just wishful thinking? A confession: I don’t love to cook. I never have, and I guess I take after my mother in this regard. She never loved to cook either. And here I am, with four kids with hollow legs and a very well used kitchen. Sure, I can (and do) like making certain things, and I feel passionate about eating foods that remember where they came from, and I can’t stomach the thought of feeding junk to my family, And this, I suppose, is what keeps us from resorting to McDonald’s every, or any, night. At a party last weekend, this subject of cooking came up. My friend Deb said that she has friends who, after decades of cooking and raising a family, decided they were done. Done.

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They weren’t going to cook anymore! They’d just eat what was leftover out of the fridge, and their husbands could cook, and they’d happily eat what he made. O-o-o-h. My eyes lit up. I can imagine a world where I don’t cook! I happily show up to parties and eat food already prepared. I happily go to restaurants (but not McDonald’s) and eat food brought to me. I will happily let my husband cook! He doesn’t know this, but I guess he’ll find out. Good thing he likes to cook. Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

Noblesville teachers help get it ‘write’ Commentary By Leslie Webber It couldn’t be more obvious to me that everything happens for a reason. When we moved to Noblesville a few years ago, my husband had some trepidation about leaving one of the top school districts in the state. We did our research and talked to other families. Noblesville Schools seemed like a good fit, but we worried about leaving something great behind. It didn’t take long to ease our minds. Our experiences with Noblesville Schools have been overwhelmingly positive. The teachers are warm, the staff is caring, and there is a true sense of concern for individual students. While I was enthusiastic, I wasn’t fully aware of just how great we have it. Our son is struggling to keep up with his peers in writing and spelling. Math comes easily, but spelling, well it would be easier to study with a badger. We’ve worked with his teachers, hired tutors, and spent hours discussing that “a bossy ‘e’ makes the vowel say its name.” He just doesn’t get it. Recently, a

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light bulb went off and we have reason to believe there might be an actual reason. I wasn’t really sure where to start, but I knew we were going to need help. With two quick phone calls and one short meeting, we were on the path to getting our son the help he needed. I was relieved and grateful to know a team of teachers and counselors was willing to do what it took to help the student learn. I’ve since talked to other mothers whose children also learn differently. What I’ve learned in these conversations is that we are exactly where we should be. Noblesville Schools has a reputation as a district truly interested in the success of every student. Asking for help is encouraged. Resources are suggested. Students matter. We made the right move. Leslie Webber is a Noblesville resident, wife, mother of two very young children and a professional photographer. Visit her Web site at www. lesliewebber.com.

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It’s time for a change – every last cent of $100-plus Commentary By Brenda Alexander Until recently, I had only heard of the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. Now I can say that I have felt its full weight. I had over $100 in coins saved up and intended to spend it at local yard sales. So, I loaded my giant pretzel jar into the minivan and trucked off to the credit union to get some lighter, more spendable dead presidents. Technology changes every aspect of our lives – even cashing in change. Rather than happily rolling up coins, I can now toss them unbound into a counter. I do not trust technology. All this would be acceptable, except now I’m expected to pay a 7 percentage fee for the privilege. Snap. That was a vertebrae you heard popping. You see, I think that I’ve already paid quite enough to acquire that $100 in change. I had to make 200 separate $20 purchases, getting an average of 50 cents in change each transaction, just to fill up my giant pretzel jar. Breaking it down, that’s $4,000 (after taxes)

or $5,600 I had to earn (40 percent total tax rate) to get my $100 in coins. That’s a fairly onerous burden for any camel. And after all I’ve already invested, I get hit by a 7 percent convenience fee for a convenience I neither want nor trust. So, here’s my plan. This camel’s back will not bear this burden of convenience; instead, it will bear the coins themselves. Because coins are legal tender for all debts public and private in these United States of America and I refuse to pay for them to be converted into paper that will eventually be returned to me as metal change. This vicious cycle – not the camel’s back - must be broken. The coin stops here! To all of you in Noblesville holding yard sales, I’m the crazy lady with the Glad baggie filled with coins. You can expect my purchases to be hefty. Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@comcast.net.

(Above) Mandi Phoenix’ new home at 14718 White Tail Run in Noblesville. Photo by Zach Dunkin. (Right) Mandi Phoenix and her son Evan embrace after the ribbon cutting as Pastor Dave Scifres and Pastor In Suk Hong Peebles of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and construction manager Curt Halvorson look on. Submitted photo.

Habitat homeowner Habitat for Humanity Hamilton County in partnership with The Noblesville First United Methodist Church celebrated the completion and dedication of a new Habitat in Noblesville for Mandi Phoenix and her son Evan Sept. 18. State Senator Luke Kenley who is also the Lay Leader of Noblesville First United Methodist Church, was guest speaker at the dedication. Habitat for Humanity provides an opportunity for potential hard working families who may not qualify for a traditional home loan and who are interested in improving their living situation.

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» At the Fall Boat & RV Show – Kevin Huff and his staff at Nurpu will be offering instructions and demonstrations in a 20 x 40-foot pool at the Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show Oct. 1-3 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. “We’ll give people an opportunity to put some boats in the water and try them out,” said Huff. “We’ll offer some deals on boats, plus we’ll have some of our other clothing and gear there.” Gates are open from 4-9 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 ages 60 and older and free for ages 12 and younger. Discount coupons for $2 are available at participating Marsh Supermarkets.

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By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville Noblesville isn’t exactly a mecca for outdoor recreation. The nearest challenging mountains and rivers are at least a day’s drive from here. But Kevin Huff wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. The 33-year-old owner of Nurpu River and Mountain Supply, about five miles east of Downtown Noblesville on Ind. 38, said he believes we should embrace our inner-Hoosierness and simply “work harder” to make the best of what the state offers. “When it comes to outdoor recreation, Indiana is only as good or bad as you can make it,” says Huff, who was reared in Noblesville and now lives on the eastern edge of Westfield with his wife, Kylene. “Obviously, we don’t have any mountains or oceans around here, but we do have a lot of lakes and rivers and a great park system. You just have to work for it. “Besides, you don’t have to pay a premium to live here. When you live in places like Boulder or Portland you have to figure out how not to spend all of your time working to pay your rent with five roommates in a 1,000-square-foot apartment. “There’s nothing worse than moving to a place where there is everything you want to do and watching everyone else do it.” Nurpu is a specialty outdoor shop selling kayaks, paddling accessories, climbing gear, technical and casual apparel, tents, footwear, yoga wear and more. The merchandise spreads out over 2,000 square feet of a pair of connecting log homes that once served as headquarters for the family’s 30-year-old log home business. Nurpu (pronounced NER-pooh) is the Tibetan symbol for rivers and mountains. Huff didn’t name his four-year-old business to mock the area’s lack of major rivers and mountains, but to attract the attention of shoppers online and on the street. Huff, who shares operation of the shop with longtime assistant Gary Loy, says his business has managed to grow in a slow economy because people are “recreating closer to home” by camping, hiking and kayaking. He sees them “reallocating their funds.” “It’s affordable enough to live here that you can save a little travel money,” said Huff, an active climber, backpacker and kayaker. “You have an outdoor culture here – more than some people might expect – and we have developed this store around that.” In addition to operating Nurpu, Huff also helps his father, Bill, manage Log Home Center

Nurpu River and Mountain Supply Where: 16907 Mystic Road (4.8 miles east of Downtown Noblesville off Ind. 38). Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 317.773.1560, www.nurpurivermountainsupply.com

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Nurpu River and Mountain Supply covers over 2,000 square feet of sales in two connecting log homes that once served as headquarters for the family’s 30-year-old log home business.

and Supply, on the same property the family has owned for years along Mystic Road. Being only one of two stores of its kind in the area – some of his friends run a similar shop, Rusted Moon, in Broad Ripple -- he realizes Nurpu is a “destination” store and appreciates those who make the trip. “People come out here because they are looking for something; it’s not like they were shopping for shoes at the mall and dropped in to check us out,” said Huff. “If they are going to make the effort we are going to make it the best experience we can.” And more than just offering products big box stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods doesn’t,

kevin's regional faves Nurpu owner Kevin Huff says Indiana is conveniently located close to some prime recreational areas within an 8-hour drive. His top three area choices are: Red River Gorge, Kentucky – “It’s a backpacking mecca and with some of the best sport-climbing in the world.” The Great Lakes Region – “Northern Michigan has lots to offer from paddling to ice-climbing to backpacking.” West Virginia – “The best white water rafting, paddling, backpacking and climbing all within a day’s drive.”

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Huff says that “experience” is all about customer service. “One thing I learned about business from my dad: people don’t buy from your business, they buy from you,” said Huff. “With the Internet nowadays, someone is always going to have the hottest equipment and offer it to you at a cheaper price, but you make up for that with customer service. “We sometimes spend hours educating people on boats, climbing, shoes and backpacks, and I know they can walk right out and buy it online. But I’m going to service you to the point that you will feel guilty about it.” And that approach works just as well in the bean fields of Hamilton County as in the Rockies in Colorado.

under the radar Kevin Huff recommends these “secret” Indiana sites: Muscatatuck State Park – “The ranger there is a big climber, and they’re developing some good climbs.” Info: www. muscatatuckpark.com Knobstone Trail – “It’s 60 miles and you never feel like you’re in Indiana. It’s a good primer for something like the Appalachian Trail or the Rocky Mountains. Info: www. knobstonetrail.net

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DISPATCHES » National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists – Two Noblesville High School seniors Jordan Burton and Alexandra McIntire - have been named semi-finalists in the 56th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 National Merit Scholarships that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. Approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. » Booth certified – Mark Booth, director of student services at Noblesville Schools, has completed a certification program offered by CPI, an international training organization that educates and empowers professionals to create safe and respectful work environments. The cornerstone of CPI is the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program, which is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. Booth, who joined the Noblesville staff in 2004, is certified to lead crisis prevention and

intervention training to provide Noblesville Schools’ staff members the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care. » Board adopts anti-hazing plan –The Noblesville Board of School Trustees has adopted an anti-hazing policy. The purpose of the policy is to maintain a safe learning environment that is free from hazing for students and staff members. The policy defines hazing, establishes reporting procedures, and addresses school district action. The policy will be published in student, athletic, and teacher handbooks in future school years. To read the full policy, visit www.noblesvilleschools.org. » School board approves early release dates – The Noblesville Schools board of trustees has approved several early release dates for the district's schools. The early dismissal times provide professional development time for teachers. On the early dismissal days, elementary school children will be dismissed at 2:55 p.m. The dates are Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, March 16 and April 13. Students in grades 5-12 will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, March 2 and 16, April 13 and 27 and May 11.

Homecoming becomes a coming-out party for this junior princess Commentary By Jenna Larson After the past week, I’m convinced that Homecoming gets better as senior year gets closer. My freshman and sophomore years, I refused to participate in the powderpuff football game with my friends. They begged me, but I held my ground. I’ll look stupid. It was that “toocool” attitude left over from middle school that stopped me. But this year, I let my friends take me to the callout meeting. I wrote my name in red pen on the sign-up list and hesitantly jotted down “defense” next to it. I found my sport. I love it. On game day, I arrived at the field with my jersey on, ready to take down some seniors. (Not that that actually happened. Seniors always win. But it was still fun.) Another difference this year was the Homecoming court. I always thought the elected members were really special. They had sparkly crowns, rode in the parade in sweet convertibles and were nothing short of superhuman. And then this year…I was nominated for junior class princess. And, I won. Uh…what? It shocked me. I mean, it was an extreme honor. I’m really thankful to all who even thought to vote for me. Or just saw my name

on the ballot and resisted laughter. But I was also scared half to death. I don’t do well with, um, attention. Not on such a huge scale at least. Anyway, I made it through, tiara and sash intact (although I did experience some hardcore full-face blushing). Last on my list of changes, what was always my favorite part of Homecoming Week: the dance. I remember being a little freshman girl in my plain black dress, dancing shyly (if at all) with a group of my friends. I was self-conscious, to say the least. This year, however, I went with my boyfriend. And we had a blast. In fact, I’m not sure we left the huge, sweaty mob of people in the middle of the dance floor more than a couple times. Anyway, Homecoming for me has gotten exponentially better each year. And guess what accounted for that change? I’m a lot less of a wallflower now. Moral of the story? If you want to enjoy high school, get out there. Do things you’re scared of. Live a little. It’ll make all the difference.

Jenna Larson is a junior at Noblesville High School and is opinions editor for The Mill Stream.

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DISPATCHES » Fall swim lessons start – The Noblesville Swim Club will have three Learn to Swim sessions this fall: Oct. 4-20, Nov. 1-17 and Nov. 29-Dec. 15 in the Noblesville High School pool. Classes are at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. All children should be 4 years old by the first day of class. Each session is $55 per swimmer. To register visit www. noblesvillelearntoswim.com. Click on “Lesson Sign up Here”. Payment will be required to finish registration. If classes do not fill we will take registrations the first day of each session. Email questions to lts@noblesvilleswim.com or call 317. 773.8424. » Two events at The Mansion – The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., in Carmel has announced two shows. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform Oct. 20. The New Christy Minstrels will play Nov. O'Haver 4. Both events begin at 6 p.m. and cost is $45, including a full buffet. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since. The New Christy Minstrels folk group includes Greg O’Haver of Carmel. Reservations are necessary for both shows and can be made by calling The Mansion 317. 843.9850.

From arts & crafts to hula hoops and mums, Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival has it ‘covered’ By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesville One of the things vendor Mindi Brown is looking forward to about the annual Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival Oct. 2 is spending time with her daughter, Raine, and sister-in-law Nancy Miller as the three share a craft booth and sell their creations at the event. Mindi, who has been sewing and repurposing clothing since high school and whose style is “funky and quirky,” will be offering hip, one-ofa-kind little girls clothing. Nancy Miller is offering her “Sew Schmancy” aprons, both for adults and kids. Some are vintage style, some are more modern. Raine, who is raising money for her school trip to Washington D.C. in the spring, will be selling skirts

potter's bridge festival When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2 Where: 19041 N. Allisonville Road, Noblesville. Admission: Free. Info: 317.770.4400.

with funky prints as well as upcycled wool and cashmere toboggan hats. The festival on the grounds of Potter’s Bridge Park, sponsored by the Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Department, is in its 11th year. Potter’s Bridge is the last remaining original covered bridge in Hamilton County. Marketing and Event Specialist Michele Arndt, who has overseen the event since 2002, has watched it grow from just six vendors to around 50 this year. “I love the arts and crafts booths and look forward to going there and shopping,” she says. Vendors are offering everything from birdhouses, fine arts, baby quilts, homemade purses, jewelry, handknits, kids clothing, and aprons, to holiday decorations and hula hoops. Food offerings will include: elephant ears, hot dogs, hamburgers, sno-cones, and popcorn. On the non-food front, Faith Community Church is holding a silent auction and A Corner Cottage is selling mums. There will be face painting, balloon art, a climbing wall, and a bounce house to entertain the kids. Live music will take place from noon to 2 p.m. by The Bishops, a cover band from Carmel.

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» Offering pastel classes – Pam Newell will teach a Pastel Painting Workshop from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 at the Hamilton County Art Center and Birdie Gallery, at 195 S. 5th St.,, Noblesville. Cost is $140, and supplies are not included. Contact Pam at (317) 842-5513, (317) 752-2288 or pam@pnewellart.com. » Beer, wine, food at Boyne – Visitors can enjoy gourmet food, craft beer, wine tasting and performing arts at the second annual Skitoberfest Oct. 2 at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Mich. The beer tent opens at 2 p.m. and features a dozen of Michigan’s acclaimed breweries serving up more than 50 varieties of suds for sampling. Admission to the tent is $20 per person, and includes a commemorative pint glass and 12 tickets good towards beer, food and wine. Several family activities take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Village of Boyne Mountain. For complete Skitoberfest details or to book a Boyne Mountain lodging reservation, visit www. BOYNE.com or call 800.GO.BOYNE (4626963).

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william beach Sandwich-maker at Subway Where do you like to eat? Penn Station. What do you order there? Philly cheesesteak sandwich. What do you like about Penn Station? “You can get a really awesome sandwich. They’re always nice.” 2630 Conner St., Noblesville Phone: 317.774.7366 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. MondayThursday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

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Renaissance Faire brings an even older world to Conner Prairie Ashley Wilson Current in Noblesville Conner Prairie takes an Elizabethan leap back in time beyond the 1836 days of pioneer Prairietown to life in the 1600s, the golden age of Queen Elizabeth, and of the town of Fishers’ sister city, Billericay, when dozens costumed artisans and entertainers invade the living history museum grounds. It’s the sixth annual Fishers Renaissance Faire Oct. 2-3, which draws an average of about 12,000 visitors on a weekend. Not an official Conner Prairie event, the Fishers Renaissance Faire is a non-profit organization that supports and funds educational initiatives and cultural exchanges coordinated by the Sister Cities Association of Fishers. Wandering around the medieval town provides fairgoers a chance to bump into colorful role-players and explore the undiscovered artisan booths of the town. Artisans will be selling crafts such as dolls, shields, swords, jewelry, and oil paintings. Live entertainment suitable for all ages will be provided by the likes of Queen Elizabeth herself, the Knights of Valour Joust Troupe, Molotov the Gypsy and magician William the Conjurer, among others. New this year are Shattered Shakespeare, a two-man comedy Shakespeare show; Knotty Bitts, a family-friendly sideshow act combining feats of daring and skill with comedy; and even Robin Hood and his merry men, who have arrived in Bellericay due to a malfunctioning spell cast by one of the faeries. A Fishers Renaissance Faire exclusive, The Quest is an educational adventure in which “questors” interacting with historical and legendary characters collect answers to questions they are assigned, learn about Heraldry, and be educated on courtly manners. Those who achieve their goals will receive a certificate and a keepsake. The faire comes complete with a medieval food court, featuring Kinky spuds, chicken legs, and shepherd’s pie. Old-fashioned soda stations will serve sarsaparilla and root beer. As is customary with Renaissance events everywhere, visitors are encouraged to enter into the spirit of things with costumes and audience participation.

The Fishers Renaissance Faire When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 2-3. Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children, free for ages 4 and youngers. Discount tickets available online. Info: www.fishersrenfaire.com.

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You will ‘fall’ for this butternut squash risotto RECIPES By Molly Herner Butternut squash risotto is a great seasonal recipe, combining squash and classic creamy Italian rice. Risotto is a dish made with arborrio rice, an extra starchy, fat grained Italian rice. As the rice cooks it releases all of its starches and makes a creamy delicious sauce of its own. This combination of nutty parmesan cheese

and sweet butternut squash is wonderful for a fall evening menu. If you’re a wine drinker, serve with an oaky chardonnay.

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5 minutes. 5. Add the chicken stock a half cup at a time. The rice will slowly absorb the liquid. Continue to do this until you have incorporated all four cups of stock. If the rice is still a bit hard in the center of the grain continue to add liquid (water or stock) until each grain is tender all the way through 6. Let the rice simmer over low heat, covered for about 10 minutes. 7. Peel and chop the butternut squash into cubes. 8. Saute the squash with a bit of butter, salt and pepper in a saucepan until it is tender. 9. Add the squash to the rice and combine 10. Add the parmesan cheese to the dish and let it melt into the rice. The risotto should be creamy and thick.

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THEATRE The Little Mermaid

The Pyramid Players presentation of the stage adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, “The Little Mermaid,” continues through Nov. 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The production is 1 hour long without intermission. Children will have the opportunity to meet the after each show for pictures and autographs. Tickets are $12.50 and include a snack. Performances are at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, except Oct. 8, 15 and 16. For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit the theater’s web site, www.beefandboards.com.

Camelot

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of Broadway’s classic “Camelot,” based on the T.H. White Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King,” through Oct. 10. “Tickets range from $35 to $58. Price includes a buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com. The theater is located at 9301 N. Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Noblesville.

Don’t Dress for Dinner

The Belfry Theater, 10609 Greenfield Ave., continues its season Sept. 24 with “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a farcical production of secret love shenanigans, mistaken identities, tangos and whirling partners, all taking place in a French farmhouse. Karla Ries directs. Show times are 8 p.m. Oct. 1-2 and 8-9 and 2 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10. Tickets are $15 adults and $12 ages 12 and younger. Reservations required at 317.773.1085.

Schoolhouse Rock

Indianapolis Children’s Theatre will revive its wildly successful production of”Schoolhouse Rock Live!” a staged adaptation of the ABC cartoon series, “Schoolhouse Rock!” Performances for school groups are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily. All performances are open to the public, including two shows on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and $ for school groups. Purchase tickets at www.civictheatre.org.

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LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Wednesday - Texas Holdem Poker Friday - Alan Kaye and the Toons Saturday - The Bishops

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The following musical acts will be playing at 7 p.m. at Noble Coffee and Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 773-0339. Oct. 9 – Pack of Chihuahuas

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020. Oct. 1 – Through Being Cool. Oct. 2 – Sour Mash.

FAMILY Pumpkin Harvest Festival

The 37th annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Stonycreek Farms, 11366 State Road 38, Noblesville, opens Sept 25 and continues through Oct. 31. Activities include a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, pumpkin train, straw maze, inflatable haunted house, pony rides, face painting, jumping pillow and a new zipline ride above the farm. Admission is free but there is a charge for individual activities and parking. Pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, mums and corn stalks are for sale at the Pumpkin Store on weekends. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

Fall Festivals

Oct. 2 – Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival, 19401 Allisonville Road, Noblesville. Info: 317.770.4400, www. MyHamiltonCountyParks.com Oct. 2-3 – Sheridan Harvest Moon Festival, Biddle Memorial Park, Sheridan. Info: 317.758.5293, www.Sheridan.org Oct. 2-3 – Fishers Renaissance Faire, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Info: 317.652.8651, www. FishersRenFaire.com Oct. 9 – Arcadia Autumnfest, Downtown Arcadia. Info: 317.606.8017, www. ArcadiaINArts.com

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Holiday World makes a big splash in parks awards

TRAVEL By Tracy Line Amusement Today recently announced its winners of the Golden Ticket awards, the most prestigious awards in the amusements and attractions business, and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Ind., came up a big winner again. A perennial favorite in the poll of U.S. parks, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari took five awards: • Best wooden coaster: The Voyage • Friendliest staff • Cleanest park • Best waterpark ride: Wildebeest • Best new waterpark ride: Wildebeest For the 13th year in a row, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio has been named Best Amusement Park. Cedar Point is the second oldest amusement park in America. With 75 rides, 17 roller coasters, and 364 acres of fun, it has been billed “The World’s Largest Amusement Park.” Located on the banks of Lake Erie, Cedar Point has a beach area, two marinas, and Challenge Park offering go-karts, miniature golf and more. In addition to its best overall award, the park also won Best Steel Coaster for its Millennium Force.

Other awards included: • Best kids area: King’s Island, Kings Mill, Ohio • Best waterpark: Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, New Braunfels, Texas • Best new ride: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Fla. • Best shows: Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. • Best food: Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, Pa. While summer is long gone, you can still get a day of thrills in at one of these winning parks. Holiday World is open through October 10th (Splashin’ Safari is closed for the season). Cedar Point and Kings Island are open on weekends through Oct. 31. For park information, call or visit park websites at: • Cedar Point: 419.627.2350, www.cedarpoint.com • Kings Island: 513.754.5700, www.visitkingsisland.com • Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: 1-877-GO-FAMILY, www.holidayworld.com Tracy Line is a travel agent for Family Vacations in Noblesville, and also a travel writer. Contact her at 317-770-2211, ext 312, or Tracy@familyvacations.com.

Quality cutlery set can give you the edge in the kitchen COOKING By Jennifer Jacobi If you are working way too hard to slice through your food and you dread reaching for your knives, then you might want to re-think your current cutlery situation. Having a quality set of knives can change the way you cook and make your experience in the kitchen a more enjoyable one. Like cookware, knives can be purchased in a collection or piece by piece. However, you should always have at least one fabulous knife that you reach for while cooking. There is a great variety of knives out there and, just like cookware, there is not one that will work for every job. You wouldn’t carve a turkey with a paring knife. Invest in a quality cutlery set, or, if you need, take it slowly and get one great piece to start and build from there. My suggestion: the 5-inch utility knife. That is a great starter piece. You can then build to the Santoku knife, a perfect cutlery selection to chop, dice, mince and slice. This is definitely my

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White Willow Bark, Super Omega 3 excellent for pain and healing Natural Solutions for Pain: Second in a three-part series HEALTH By Carol Rossetti, N.D. Pain relief is very powerful, and most of us will do just about anything to get some. Pain interferes with every aspect of our life and keeps us from fully enjoying it. There are many safe natural alternatives for relief of pain. Last week I mentioned Triple Relief that acts like a natural COX-2 Inhibitor. Now, let’s talk about White Willow Bark, the original source for aspirin. A component of White Willow Bark is salicin, identified as being primarily responsible for pain relief. In 1899, a form of salicin was synthesized in the laboratory and eventually named "aspirin" by a chemist in Germany working for the fledgling pharmaceutical company, Bayer. While it does relieve pain, it has no clinical effect on the cause of the pain. Most people don't know what is causing their pain, so they continue to use these medications to mask it without fixing the underlying problem.

Most everyone has heard of fish oils. I consider Omega 3’s to be one of the very best pain relievers because they not only help with pain but they reduce inflammation, the source of most pain. I am very picky about testing so I recommend Super Omega 3. This one is purified and does not cause belching. It also contains some lemon extract and can actually be chewed. It is very mild. Many people have had great results in reducing pain and inflammation from taking about 10 daily all throughout the day. Then, after a couple of weeks, they start reducing it until they find out what their body needs. While fish is a good source, you cannot eat enough fish to get the amount of Omega 3 you need to relieve inflammation. Noblesville resident Carol Rossetti, N.D. is a Naturopathic Doctor with Wellness By Nature. She can be reached at (317) 773-1612 or visit www.wellnessbynature.com.

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Address: 19393 Amber Way, Noblesville Neighborhood: The Meadows. Year built: 1995 Style: Ranch Rooms: Great room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, finished basement Strengths: Brick ranch with finished basement on 1/3+ acre lot (a hard to find combination). Home has an open floor plan, new carpet, fixtures, refinished cabinets and new roof in ‘06. Great outdoor entertaining in park-like rear yard with deck, small pond, hot tub and no neighbors to the rear. Neighborhood has a pool, ponds and playground. Weaknesses: One level homes are sometimes limiting for growing families. Listed by: Kelly Burns of Century 21, 317.441.2455.

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Tasteful Times, a specialty food and beverage store owned by Noblesville couple Ian and Linda Sadler and their son, Managing Partner, Jonathan Sadler, offers a variety of gourmet foods and party appetizers and organic food options, Photo by Zach Dunkin. beer and wine. Jonathan Sadler displays several of store's local “We try to specialize products. in local vendors,” said Jonathan Sadler. “So, we have Capriole goat cheese, Country Mouse City Mouse, Trader’s Point Creamery dairy products, Fair Oaks cheese, Joseph Ducuis meats, Crazy Charlies salsa and chili sauces… and plan to offer these products that are distinctive to the area year-round.” The store also offers gourmet spreads, a dozen specials appetizers and oils like those from Stonewall Kitchen, Tasteful Times brand spices and a wide selection of wines and craft beers that range from the rare to the affordable and cookware from All-Clad Metalcrafters. A 20-minute parking limit is designed to move people in and out quickly with good customer service, explained Jonathan. "All of the stores are getting so big but there's something to be said about be small. People are looking for customer service." Owners: Jonathan, Ian and Linda Sadler 11677 Olio Road, Fishers | Hours:10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Web: www.tasteful-times.com. | Phone: 317.436.8226

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GENEALOGY By Darla Kinney Scoles Anyone with a Boy Scout moving toward Eagle rank knows that a majority of the work on an Eagle project actually proceeds the big day(s) itself. Simply finding a good project candidate can be a major undertaking. Enter the Indiana Tombstone Transcription Project. This endeavor seeks to capture on paper the words carved in stone memorializing those buried in the state utilizing volunteers to carefully plot the stones and their messages. Transcribing tombstones can be an involved process, with a need for proper procedure and detail always a part the work. Boy Scouts, with all their wonderful attributes, fit perfectly into the mix. Perhaps, the best fit of all is that someone who has already “been there, done that” has taken the time to chart out the Cemetery Survey Eagle project for those who follow. A visit to the ITTP website (http://www.usgwtombstones. org/eagle.html) reveals a detailed outline of such a project, as well as a FAQ selection to help others along. If the list of already-submitted cemetery transcriptions is any indicator of the amount of work

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available to Indiana Boy Scouts, projects-a-plenty are left out there. Only a small portion of Indiana’s cemeteries have been recorded on this site, which is a shame, considering the coordinator’s goal: States Pamela Brown Reid on the website’s “about” page: “The tombstones of our ancestors were always meant to be lasting memorials to the lives of those gone before. Many of these stones are becoming difficult to read and some have already gotten so faint that deciphering them is next to impossible. Fortunately, many are still legible today. But, of those we can read today, how many will still be legible ten or twenty years from today? “We need to record these tombstone inscriptions now---before they are lost forever to the winds and the rains.” Perhaps, a Scout or two will take on the project. 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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78.67, which is the 12thBy Angela Daugherty lowest four-year average in Current in Noblesville the history of the men’s golf Growing up on the 11th program. fairway of the Harbour Trees Twenty-first year head golf course had its advantages. coach John Shelton describes Just ask Justin Werkley, asWerkley was one of the “most sistant golf pro at the Harbour intense competitors who was Trees Golf Club in Noblesville. always hard on himself.” As a child, Werkley enjoyed He now supports the school playing golf with his dad in the as an alumnus and offers asneighborhood where he grew sistance to the golf program at up and now works. Werkley the school. has come a long way since The 1998 Noblesville High those early days on the golf School graduate played four course. The Noblesville native Justin Werkley years on the NHS golf team will be inducted into the Marand won the IHSAA state championship his ian University Wall of Fame during an inducsenior year. In addition to being the pro at Hartion dinner Oct. 1. bour Trees, Werkley coaches the boys varsity Werkley, who earned his Bachelor of Science golf team at Fishers High School. degree in sports medicine at Marian in 2002, “What I enjoy about golf is that it presents was the Midwestern City Conference individual medalist in 2000, earned All-Conference honors a new and different challenge every time you play,” said Werkley. “ It teaches honesty, integthree times, was a member of the 2000 NAIA rity and mental toughness in a way no other Region VIII All-Tournament team, and was game can. an NAIA All-American in 2000. He earned a “I love going to work every day and am fifth-place finish, the best in school history, at thrilled to have the opportunity to work for the the 2000 NAIA national tournament with a club that has always been such an important school-record, five-under par 72-hole total of part of my life.” 283. His four-year career scoring average was

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Get rid of those mealy bugs, spider mites (the little cowards) GARDENING By Holly Lindzy Normally, when speaking of “pests,’ I try to assert that most insects are not really pests. Most are beneficial and serve another purpose… besides making lace of your foliage. For example, some insects are voracious predators (ladybugs), eating up the real pests (aphids). But houseplant pests squeak by without a natural enemy, and that can get tricky. A common houseplant pest is mealy bug, which doesn’t look like a bug at all but more like a small piece of cotton on the plant or a tiny patch of whitish mold. They suck juices from all parts of the plant, especially new growth then excrete a clear, sticky liquid called honeydew, usually found on the tops of leaves. Honeydew supports the growth of a fungus called sooty mold, which literally looks like soot…an added bonus. Mealy bugs can be controlled easily. Simply saturate a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and apply it directly to the pest. Repeat as often as needed to control. One application is usually sufficient. Yellow mottling with or without webbing on the leaves of your plants may indicate an infestation of red spider mites. Unfortunately, this

situation is difficult to control because by the time damage is noticeable, the pest population is overwhelming. Spider mites are tiny trespassers, typically found under the leaves of the plant, hiding out like little cowards. It is easier to try and prevent this pest by keeping the air a little more humid since spider mites thrive in dry conditions. Insecticidal soap spray will help if you find the mites before they produce webbing. Prune out the any affected tissue if the whole plant is not lost. Sometimes the surface of the potting soil will develop white patches that, at first glance, look like mold. But actually the patches are just mineral deposits left from the moisture which evaporates from the soil. Simply scrape the white areas away with your fingertips. When problems occur do not be easily discouraged. Never throw up your hands and declare “brown thumb.” Many times, you will find the solution is simple and inexpensive – viva la green thumb.

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Old granite, new sink? Careful! KITCHENS By David Decker Dear Dave: We love our granite kitchen countertops, but don’t love our sink! Both were here when we moved in 18 months ago. We have a 50/50 split, stainless steel under-mounted sink (granite all the way around the top), and want to replace it with a single-tub, apron-front farmhouse unit as wide and deep as the cabinetry will allow. We understand this will require breaking seams, some cutting and possibly even replacing that piece of granite. Two people have said not to try, but I can’t afford to start over with new countertops. How do I keep the counters but replace the sink? – Robyn S. Dave’s Answer: Very Carefully! Robyn, thanks for reaching out and asking this question. It’s not impossible, but there are many risks and issues when altering an existing, installed granite countertop. • Properly installed granite seams don’t like to break cleanly. • Seams that don’t break cleanly require recutting, which shortens the counters and throws off the overall fit … a real can of worms! • We can’t accept liability if the granite seams don’t break cleanly. • If seams do break cleanly (an indication

they weren’t installed properly to start with, by the way), the piece can be taken into the shop for re-fabrication. • Regardless, it’s not an inexpensive fix because it is very time-consuming • Cutting on-site (in your kitchen) is an option, but very dusty. • As for replacing the granite around just the sink, stone is very difficult to match unless it comes from the same bundle/lot. • You need a bigger sink to cover the existing granite cut-out. • The cabinet will need to be altered to accept this new sink design, with a shelf installed for support. Considering all the variables, I’d probably try to pop the seams and re-fabricate the granite. It sounds like it’s too late to learn to love the sink. 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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47. Mr. T’s group 50. Wangle 52. Mitchell’s Fish Market selection 54. Kind of shot at CVS 55. Xpress Tobacco cigarette box 57. Surround 61. Sea World attraction 62. Volcano flows 64. Zig or zag on US 31 65. Amber Indian Restaurant dress 66. Seed coverings at the Westfield Farmers Market 67. 68-Across highlight 68. Indianapolis Opera offering 69. Simon who founded mall company and hint to what’s in the circles on the right 70. The “Desert Fox” Down 1. Gilly’s Flooring buy 2. Like some orders at Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que (2 wds.) 3. Proof word 4. Idler 5. Kiddie Academy: child ___ 6. Way back when 7. Arthur Murray Studios Cuban dance 8. Search engine submission, maybe (2 wds.) 9. Bad day for Caesar 10. Peabody coal shaft

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11. Thaws 13. Caribbean native 14. Brings home a paycheck 20. ___ Domingo 22. James Whitcomb Riley poem of praise 24. Butler University frat letter 25. United Package Liquors buy 26. Liability’s opposite 27. Shoopman home design detail

29. Kind of point 30. Joe’s Butcher Shop item 31. Frighten at The Children’s Museum’s haunted house 33. Hindu princess 35. Olfaction from the Carmel sewage treatment plant 39. Admit a wrongdoing to the Hamilton County Sheriff 40. Shades of blue

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43. Get off the Monon, circa 1900 45. Back of a pontoon at John Kirk Boats 48. Carmel Main Street gallery display 49. Green stuff from First Merchants Bank 51. John Mellencamp’s instrument 53. Take a gun from 55. Study for finals at Noblesville HS

56. Tucker Realtor’s unit 57. Indiana Pacers sphere 58. Continental currency 59. Gloomy 60. Carmel Orthodontics tooth covering 61. Hoosier hoops great, ___ Robertson 63. Compete

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Rosie's Place – Servers, Cooks, Bakers Apply in Person 68 North 9th St., Noblesville, IN 317-770-3322 www.rosiesplace.net

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Saturday October 2nd Overture - 126th and Hazeldell 5744 Opus Drive Antiques, records, clothes and household items 8 am - 1 pm

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REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

Westfield – Homes from $720/mo. W.A.C. $1,440 moves you in! Westfield schools. Lease w/option to buy! Se Habla Espanol

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

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Gone to the Dogs is hiring part-time to full-time; experience required, but will train the right animal lover 317-490-0032

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

The Village of West Clay’s Fall Garage Sale Saturday October 9th 8 AM- 2 PM Intersection of Towne Road and 131st in Carmel

Garage Sale

Carmel-corner of Hazel Dell and 126th St 5757 opus Dr 12670 Overture Dr.Thurs eve. 6pm-8pm Fri Oct 1st 8am-5pm original artwork furniture, household, decorating, wicker, patio, antiques, pottery. Christmas and more.

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1,000 square foot office and/or home on Rangeline Road around the Arts District. $1,250 / month. 317-679-2565.

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Single family homes w/appliances as low as $720/mo! Lease w/option to buy! 866-714-0978

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Automotive

Call 688.6128

2004 ADUI A8 L SP6553 BLACK 82101 22988 A 2003 BMW Z4-SERIES SP6457 BLUE 85080 15988 A 2006 BMW 3-SERIES SP6535A BLACK 47908 21997 A 2007 BMW 3-SERIES SP6467 RED 67769 26588 A 2007 BMW 5-SERIES SP6552 SILVER 48733 29988 A 2006 CADILLAC STS-V SP6549 SILVER 68325 26988 A 2007 CADILLAC CTS SP6546 BLACK 55083 19988 A 2007 INFINITY M35X SP6504 GRAY 33101 28988 A 2008 INFINITY G35 SEDAN SP6454 SILVER 21300 26675 A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 SP6533 SILVER 30461 24988 A 2005 MERCEDES 240 4 MATIC SP6474 BLACK 47838 17919 A 2006 MERCEDES 230 SP6513 SILVER 51590 21498 A 2008 SATURN SKY S4861A BLUE 8722 22997 A 2007 VOLVO S80 SA6487 BLUE 22178 26780 A 2009 VOLVO S60 SP6432 GRAY 39476 20980 A

Chevy Corvette '05 Black w/ black Leather, Only 18K miles, $29,988. Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas '07 White w/ Ivory Leather, Just 11K miles! $ 38,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 Mazda RX-8 '08 40th Anniversary Edition, charcoal W/ Red Lthr, 19k Miles, $21,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888283-0765 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 '07 Black w/ black leather and gorgeous! Now: $36,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888283-0765 Chevy Tahoe Z71 '04 Nice Truck! $13,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 Acura TL Gray w/Taupe Leather, Factory Navigation! $23,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 Honda Accord EX-L '06 4 Door Sedan w/ just 53K miles! Now $15,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 Ford Escape LTD '05 Red w/ Black like new! $14,955 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888283-0765 Honda Civic LX '07 Blue w. Tan, Only 58K miles! Now $ 13,995 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 JAGUAR XJ L '08 CHARCOAL W/ TAN LEATHER AND ONLY 12K MILES! $43,988 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888-283-0765 TOYOTA PRIUS '05 SILVER W/GRAY AND JUST 40K MILES! $14,995 Tom Wood Lexus Call Now! 1-888283-0765

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Carve out some family fun time this fall.

This is one event you can rely on to keep you healthy and having fun. Pumpkin Patch Festival

Activities for the Whole Family

Saturday, October 9th, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. FREE & Open to the Public

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Clarian North Medical Center 116th & N. Meridian, Carmel Presented by Clarian North and RE/MAX Legends Group

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Bounce House Colts in Motion Traveling Museum Police and Fire Emergency Vehicles Petting Zoo Family Photos, Costumes encouraged Face Painting & Caricatures LifeLine Helicopter and Ambulance Train Rides, Clowns & Live Music Bicycle Safety Course Test Drives of the da Vinci® Surgical System Plus, FREE food, drinks & pumpkins

Current in Noblesville

2nd annual Clarian North Pumpkin Patch 5K Run/Walk Presented by the Carmel Lions Club Saturday, October 9th, 9 a.m. Start Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Fee Required. Open to adults and children. For more information and to register, visit the Events section at clariannorth.com.