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Steve Wariner’s favorite guitar is his red Fender Telecaster some former bandmembers bought for him in the 1980s. “That guitar, battle scars and all, has got a lot of history with me.” Photo provided by Karen Byrd Public Relations.

Pickin ' the Dream

A young Steve Wariner signs with, plays with and grows up with his childhood idol Chet Atkins. Photos provided by SelecTone Records. “His soul was always young,” says Wariner.

instrumental project will be in stores Nov. 10. A limited edition is available now at Wariner’s Web site. “I told my record company I don’t care if it sells only 30 copies, it’s something I have to do,” he said. “It’s my tip of the By Zach Dunkin hat to someone who did so much for country Current in Noblesville music.” When country music legend Dottie Indeed. The 14-time Grammy winner, West was blown away by one hot, young including the coveted Lifetime Achievement guitar picker she saw playing in a Westside Award, Atkins is one of the most successful Indianapolis honky tonk one night, she knew guitarists in music history and largely reshe just had to have him in her band. sponsible for the controversial, pop-oriented But Dottie and the rest of Nashville would “Nashville Sound” of the 1960s. The Country have to wait. Steve Wariner still needed to Music Hall of Famer died in 2001. finish high school. The “c.g.p.” in the title of Wariner’s new “She offered me a job on the spot,” recalled CD refers to the designation Atkins bestowed Wariner, Noblesville High School Class of upon those he considered a “Certified Guitar 1973. “Mom was pretty reluctant, but Dad Player.” Only Wariner and three others -- John was like, ‘Oh, yeah. Go for it.’ ” Knowles, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel Roy Wariner would say that. After all, he’s earned the status, a title Wariner cherishes why his son got hooked on country music. more than any Grammy. It was his band Steve watched practice in the “I think Chet saw himself in me; he had house and his country classic-filled record this passion that burned hot,” said Wariner, collection that overwhelmed young Steve’s whose thumb-picking style earned him a spot hungry head. last month in the Thumbpickers Hall of Fame. “And I’m talking about stacks and stacks of “Being a c.g.p. means the world to me.” vinyl and lots of Chet Atkins,” said Wariner by As do the guitars Atkins gave his devoted telephone from his home in Franklin, Tenn., protégée. just north of Nashville. “Dad loved Chet Wariner, whose personal favorite axe is a Atkins. I’d sit and listen to Chet play on these well-worn red Fender Telecaster, plays Chet’s records and think, ‘Man, I’ve got to meet him “Country Gentleman” Gretsch guitar on the some day.’ Since 1976 Steve Wariner has had his own publishing company, managed by his wife Caryn. CD’s “Leona,” written for Atkins’ wife, and “If it weren’t for Chet Atkins I wouldn’t be his distinctive Del Vecchio resonator guitar on sitting here right now talking about it. He’s “Silent Strings.” “Chet’s guitars must be very the one who got me hooked on guitar.” lonesome,” explained Wariner of the song’s title. The summer after NHS graduation, Wariner was on the road with West. Wariner says he has fond memories of “old” Noblesville – “the Rainbo As fate would have it, West recorded on RCA, and Atkins was in charge of roller rink and the Jim Dandy” and returns a couple of times a year to visit the company’s Nashville division. “I met Chet right after I left Noblesville,” said Wariner. “RCA did a tour in his brother, Kenny, and nephews. “My wife (Caryn) is worn out from all of my reminiscing stories about Europe, and Chet was on it.” how my gang of buddies used to ride bikes all over town,” said Wariner. It was the first of many stages Atkins and Wariner would share. He also recalls a day when a kid from Rolling Ridge Drive dreamed about “Most people who come to Nashville pound the pavement before they get playing on the Grand Ole Opry stage and meeting Atkins. a gig,” said Wariner. “I got lucky. When I moved here I already had a job.” Said Wariner, “I tell the young people, if a kid from Indiana can dream Fast-forward 36 years, 14 No. 1 country singles, three Grammys and four CMAs to find Wariner paying tribute to his late mentor with his 26th album, these dreams and they come true, it can happen to anybody if you work hard enough for it.” “Steve Wariner c.g.p. -- My Tribute to Chet Atkins.” The 11-song, mostly

Noblesville native and country star Steve Wariner pays tribute to his inspiration, Chet Atkins

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Top 10 Timeline 1973: At age 17, joins Dottie West’s band as bass player, and the same year performs on the Grand Ole Opry stage. 1977: Hired by Chet Atkins as his bass player and is signed by Atkins to his first “singles” deal with RCA records. First self-written single, “I’m Already Taken,” is produced by Atkins. 1982: Has first No. 1 hit with “All Roads Lead to You” for RCA. 1984: Signs with MCA records and begins a string of 10 consecutive No. 1 hits. 1991: Collaborates with Mark O’Connor, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs – called the New Nashville Cats – on “Restless,” which wins his first Grammy and CMA. 1996: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. 1998: Wins CMA for single and song of the year with No. 1 “Holes in the Floor of Heaven.” 2008: Inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame with a class that includes Hank Williams Sr. 2008: Honored with the Mt. Sinai Hope Award for his work on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the first time for someone outside the medical field. 2009: Earns third Grammy for playing on “Cluster Pluck,” a collaboration project led by Brad Paisley.

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It is our position that Indiana’s Blue Laws restricting the sale of alcohol on Sundays, Christmas and Election Day are outdated and should be revised by the State Legislature. The laws, originally created in respect for Christian religious tradition, now mostly protect Indiana’s small businesses from our larger ones. Big box retailers, open daily, often find Sunday to be the biggest shopping day of the week. It is expected that many people would simply purchase alcohol while making the weekly grocery run, and the stand-alone liquor stores, while potentially open an extra day, would suffer. But at the end of the day, we consumers lead the market – and the market must adapt. Small business creates jobs and continues to be the driving force in the U.S. economy. And they are certainly the sentimental favorite. But small business is also innovative. While we must assert that consumers are right to push for liquor sales on Sundays (we believe that Election Day should remain dry until the polls close), we hope that small business will be better in the long run for the challenge. Business owners should be allowed to make their own decisions about how to operate, and we will support the better choices.

Classic dilemma

It is our position that classic literature deserves a prominent place in the classroom. As educators motivate kids by encouraging them to “read what they please,” much traditional literature is being overlooked. We’re all for reading. But as a healthy and balanced diet is important to the body, isn’t a healthy and balanced reading list important to the mind? Then, why the classics? If taught correctly, these great books illustrate our shared development as a culture and are highly relevant in today’s world. Works from ancient Greece, medieval Europe and the Great Depression demonstrate the universality of love and hate, government and politics, and life and death – the human condition. Even as time and place change, the human constant becomes clear. These works have produced the phrases, characters and vocabulary comprising our shared vernacular. They integrate easily with other subject areas such as history, sociology and psychology. Exposing students to different world views, situations, and ideas prepare them for critical thinking. Many books follow a framework established through earlier works. Twilight means more in the context of Dracula and even Interview of the Vampire. So, let’s do what we can to get kids to read, but classic literature must be a part of the plan.

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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 Tucson, Ariz., it is illegal for women to wear pants. Source: Weird Laws (iPhone application)

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Every week, we will print an 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 U.S. Constitution.. Article I Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

Section 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the age of twenty five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen.

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From the backshop USPS damage insurance? How about $2.37? Two dollars and 37 cents. That’s the amount our bankrupt U.S. Postal Service was demanding from us as it threatened total non-delivery of 28,528 Current in Carmel editions last week (Current in Noblesville and Current in Westfield were spared.). We give the USPS more than $520,000 per year to make sure the paper arrives in your home on a predictable schedule. We play by the rules at every turn. One of us dedicates well more than his fair share of a work week to making sure everything is “just so” on our end, and now THIS! We doubt seriously there is a better customer of that organization. Every Friday, we drop off a rather large check; it gives us a new ulcer every time we have to write one. For last week’s editions, we were a lousy – and let us assure you, an inconsequential - $2.37 short, because we slightly underestimated total postage on an increased circulation total that we had just learned about. (That’s another story, but we must ask: Can you name any other publishing company in these parts whose distribution totals INCREASE every three months? You can’t.) So, the USPS tells us to fork over the $2.37, or it will sit on our papers. You might

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg have a relatively good idea of where we’d like to place those papers. And the USPS wonders why it can’t hold market share, losing daily to FedEx, UPS and others, including local courier services. Shame on everyone who participated in this disgusting display of non-customer service. It should be a serious source of embarrassment for the USPS, but we know for a fact it is not. See, we have the e-mails full of bureaucratic horse hockey to back up our claim. They lose billions of dollars a year, but, hey, at least they took off Columbus Day.

Wariner concert here? Possible COMMENTARY By Zach Dunkin In this week’s cover story, you will learn about Steve Wariner’s childhood dream to meet and play alongside his country music idol, the late Chet Atkins. Here you will read about another wish Noblesville’s most successful recording artist has: return to Hamilton County to perform his Atkins’ tribute show to a home crowd. “My dream would be to book a place like Conner Prairie with a string quartet or the ISO and do my ‘Chet show,’ ” said Wariner, referring to the music on his new album, “Steve Wariner c.g.p. -- My Tribute to Chet Atkins.” “I’ve already been doing some symphony stuff with proceeds going to Chet’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (www.cfmt. org), which helps provide education to future musicians. “The way I’m doing it now is we split the show in two parts. I do a Chet show with a very cool audio visual presentation, take a break and then come back and do the hits.” So, why not do that here? Why couldn’t it be part of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony on the Prairie” season? Or at Verizon Wireless Music Center?

All of those in favor say “Aye!” and let Conner Prairie, Verizon and the ISO hear your vote. One more thing, Wariner suggests. Some of the proceeds from the concert should go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jfrg.org). Wariner’s vigorous work with diabetes is commendable. In 2006 he received the Foundation’s Angel Award, along with good friend Garth Brooks. In 2008 he was honored with the Mt. Sinai Hope Award for his work on behalf of the Foundation, the first time someone outside the medical field received the honor. Why diabetes? It’s personal. Wariner’s stepdaughter Holly was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 8. She’s lived with it for more than 20 years. “Something Holly told me once really had an effect on me,” said Wariner. “She said, ‘Dad, a diabetic never gets a day off.’ She’s right. She’s always managing it.” Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville. You may e-mail him at zach@ currentnoblesville.com

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COMMENTARY By Terry Anker Over the years we have attended scores of weddings. They are all special and memorable in their own way. And now in our 19th year of marriage, it is clear that I like the institution. It is good to commit to long-term intimate relationships. It is good to use such relationships as the core of home, family and community. And, it is good to learn to value another human being across the test of time. But even as weddings are happy occasions to reflect on the principles of commitment, they also point out some of the frailties of romantic decision-making. At some weddings the bride and groom seem so different from each other that one wonders if they have ever met. One wants kids – the other does not. One expects to vacation with family – the other likes to take his trips to Vegas with buddies. Some of these gaps are just part of the exploration that comes from sharing life with others; but some of it seems like just plain old bad planning. How can two people get to the altar with such little regard (or understanding) for the features and benefits of their prospective spouse? Many hope to glean the requisite insight from co-habitation. But sadly, studies show that folks who live together before marriage are no more likely to make it work than those who follow the traditional path. This weekend past, we were at a wedding

where all seemed right. Ying balanced yang. The groom and bride seem a perfect match. They compliment and complete. Certainly theirs will be a difficult path – money, the temptations of the world and other hardships will work against them as it does all newlyweds. But they seem to know their partner; and with luck, that advantage will help them succeed. Will they make it? I don’t know; but I hope so. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Jaros honored – Janet S. Jaros, ClerkTreasurer for the City of Noblesville, was awarded the 2009 Financial Management Award from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) at their annual conference held last week. Jaros received the award along with Rae Baker Gipson, Clerk-Treasurer for Rising Sun, Ind. This was only the second time in the award’s 22-year history that two individuals tied for the award. The Financial Management Award recognizes outstanding achievements in fiscal management, financial recording, and leadership in public office. A lifelong Noblesville resident, Jaros was elected to serve as Noblesville’s Clerk-Treasurer in 1996 and is now in her fourth term. » Tweet for our town – Pursuing additional ways to share information about news from the City of Noblesville, the city has joined Twitter. The city’s user name is NoblesvilleIN, and you can receive the city’s tweets by signing up for a free account at www.twitter.com and choosing to follow NoblesvilleIN. If you do not wish to sign up for an account, you can access the city’s tweets by visiting www. twitter.com/noblesvillein. The city’s Twitter account is in addition to the current methods of distributing news such as press releases and the city’s website (www.cityofnoblesville.org) For more information, contact Cara Culp at (317) 776-6367. » Noblesville pair on Kiwanis board – Susan D. Martin of Hirons & Co., Noblesville, and Gail J. Rothrock of Family Service of Central Indiana, Noblesville, were recently installed on the board of directors for the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. Dennis M. Neidigh, a retired civil engineer and Carmel resident, became the club’s 96th president. The club engages in several community projects for the purpose of positively impacting its community by providing support to Riley Hospital for Children, college scholarships, support for foster families and multiple programs designed to help young people stay in school. The club partners with many of the leading child service organizations in Indianapolis, bringing dollars and helping hands to targeted social programs that help children at all levels.

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Comparing public and private schools Commentary By Danielle Wilson My sister-in-law and her husband are close to having their first child in school. They live in a Northside suburb of Indianapolis where public education is excellent, but my brotherin-law went to (and loved) a private school. She wants public, he wants private. And because my homeschooling articles were such an outrageous success (JK), I thought I’d write another on my opinions of private versus public schools. Public schools are generally cheaper: I say generally because some Catholic schools are tithing based, not tuition, and you still have to pay stupid and expensive book rental fees at Indiana public schools. (SRE: My check’s in the mail!) Those facts aside, most private schools cost more than a year at Indiana University., even at the primary level. If you’re not made of money, fagetabowdit. Private schools are smaller: I can’t think of one public elementary, middle or high school with less children per grade level than a private school. In terms of student-teacher ratio, oneon-one interaction, and the chance that a kid will “fall through the cracks,” for once, smaller is definitely better. There’s also more opportunity for your child to play sports and assume leadership roles at a private school. They may not be

state champs, but at least they’ll play. Public schools generally have more to offer academically and extracurricularly (I just invented that word, BTW): Spanish classes in kindergarten, clarinet lessons in sixth grade, student-teaching in high school– these are all opportunities private schools often cannot offer simply because they do not have the resources or student interest. Private schools often offer religious education: If this is important to you, and you want your children raised in a specific faith, private is the only way to go. Public schools cannot (and should not) actively encourage specific religious teachings. Go separation of church and state! Public schools have a more diverse population: Private by its very nature will be a select group of children with similarities, including socio-economic backgrounds and/or religious beliefs. If you want your kids to mingle with a more diverse crowd, you have to go public. Private schools have uniforms. I know most kids hate them, but as a parent, I think uniforms are awesome. No more fighting with my daughter over her choice of a halter and miniskirt on a snowy winter morning? Sign me up. Public schools have transportation: The big yellow bus picks my kids up every morning at my driveway and kindly delivers them home

Noblesville high school pair helping kids stay warm this winter By Leah Moody Current in Noblesville Marie LeFever and Zach Welch had a choice. The pair of Noblesville High School students could either open the mystery envelope or leave it sealed. The envelope in question was handed to them on the last day of Christ in Youth (CIY), a Christian youth conference held at the University of Southern Illinois last summer. Inside was a card with one of 50 possible tasks written on it. If the envelope was opened, the task had to be completed. However, the students also had the option to not open it and suffer no consequences. “The cards gave tasks like sell one of your possessions worth $500 and donate the money to charity, or start a debate between Christians and atheists,” said LeFever, 18. Each student decided to take on the challenge. Both cards listed the same task: The 500 Coat Challenge. Their order was to collect 500 coats for elementary schools to pass out this fall to children from low-income families. The two students decided to join forces and set out to collect 1,000 coats. That was in July. “We talked to our church and asked our youth group,” said the 15-year-old Welch, “and we set up boxes in the lobbies.” LeFever also e-mailed a letter explaining their mission to all of her friends and family, asking

again at the end of every day. Some private high schools offer transportation, but in most cases, you’ll have to rely on carpooling and your own Big Red mini-van (miss you!). Public schools are better prepared for special needs children: Private schools generally lack the resources, staff and funding to address the needs of children with learning disabilities. This is why First Steps graduates often continue their therapy at the public elementary schools. If you have a child who may need special attention, public might be the best option. I attended Catholic schools for 13 years, while my husband went straight through the Carmel system. Though I did seriously consider our church’s school (their pesky waitlist nixed that idea pretty quickly), our children are in public. It’s just a better fit for our family, and like I say in almost every column I write, you have to do what’s best for yours. Good luck! (No students or volunteers were harmed in the writing of this article.) Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

READERS’ VIEWS Editor I look forward to this paper and see it growing as weeks go by. Insightful articles that make you think. Keep going Jim Tomlinson 46062

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Marie LeFever and Zach Welch combined their efforts in coat-gathering mission.

for donations. To date, LeFever and Welch are 120 coats short of their goal. The coats will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Rangeline Road, through the Hamilton County Kids Coats program. “It’s actually been hard,” LeFever said. But a bunch of kids will be warmer this winter because of their efforts.

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Editor Just saw your 10-6 edition (Larry Sweazy cover) and really liked it. Keep up the good work. Indiana Senator Luke Kenley

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My day a good day in my town COMMENTARY By Jan Hart Baker Every so often I have a Jan day, one of those days when I don’t really have an agenda. I just cruise through the day, and when it’s done I smile. My Jan day starts at Noble Coffee and Tea where the morning gals serve me white mocha latte. They start my coffee when they see me get out of my car. At Potter’s Bridge I take a walk and gather my thoughts. There’s something about that old covered bridge that still brings peace and shelter to my world when it is a bit stormy. A wild critter jumps, swoops or splashes, and I’ll laugh or scream. A redbird there reminds me of my dad. When I take my grandkids there I tell them we are having a picnic with God. Next stop is Barnes and Noble, where my latest find was not on the bestseller list, but I recommend it. “What Is He Really Thinking” is the latest by one of my favorite authors, Paula Rinehart. It is now making the rounds of my

friends. We haven’t yet figured out the men in our lives but we may have a new appreciation for them. At Eddie’s Cafe I find the best lunch as well as some of the greatest people in Noblesville. Eddie has one of the biggest hearts I know. He makes a difference in the lives of so many people. I suggest one of the homemade desserts made by Sandra to go along with Eddie’s wisdom. Eleanor Rozelle’s, attached to Eddie’s, has some of the best stuff that make gifts you hate giving away. I often buy two -one for me and one for a friend. Plan on staying awhile. Conversations with sisters Tammy and Tina are lengthy, and their hugs are free. I love my Jan days. There is no place like my hometown. Jan Hart Baker is a lifelong resident of Noblesville, a former decorator and today is the car and truck lady at Don Hinds Ford.

Photo courtesy of Noblesville resident Sid Davis, owner of the Noblesville Golf and Batting Center.

This is the former Noblesville Airport on Pleasant Street near the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, circa late 1940s.

Txt 4 Help program launched Current in Noblesville National Safe Place (NSP) in partnership with Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau, Inc. is launching the “Txt 4 Help” program, a 24-hour text-for-support service for youth in crisis. The “Txt 4 Help” program, announced last week at a news conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., will make it easier for teens to get help. Youth in crisis can text the word SAFE and their current location to the number 69866 and they will receive an address of the nearest Safe Place site and contact number for the local youth shelter. In cities that don’t have a Safe Place program, the youth will receive the name and number of the youth shelter or, if there is no local shelter, a nationalhotline number. The “Txt 4 Help” program will allow NSP to reach even more youth in crisis. Nearly 90 percent of teens have regular access to a mobile phone and 66 percent of those say they prefer

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text-messaging to calling. Safe Place was established in 1983 to provide easy access to help for young people in dangerous, threatening or vulnerable situations. Since then, more than 240,000 youth have accessed help at a Safe Place site or contacted their local youth shelter after learning about Safe Place at a school presentation. Close to 17,000 businesses and community buildings across the nation currently display the distinctive Safe Place sign. Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau, Inc became a Safe Place agency in 1995 and is serving Hamilton and Tipton Counties. Currently there are 58 sites in these two counties. “We strongly believe that by communicating to youth in a way that they’re comfortable with, we will reach thousands more youth needing help than we have in the past,” said Linda Rutherford, chair of the NSP board of directors. “We are hopeful that this program will encourage teens to ask for help and discourage them from running away.”

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Stony Creek lures young readers, national award By Sharon Trisler Current in Noblesville Stony Creek Elementary School in Noblesville has gained national recognition for a program developed to lure reluctant readers into the joy of reading. Stony Creek first-grade teacher Karen Duvall and library media specialist Gwen Tetrick have won the 2009 TEAMS Award for elementary schools from Gale and Library Media Connection magazine. The award, which comes with $2,500 and other prizes, recognizes the critical collaboration between teachers and media specialists in promoting learning and increasing student achievement. Concerned about the reading habits of students, Duvall Tetrick created lunchtime opportunities for children to expand their reading beyond the classroom. “We found that many students were not reading at home and no one at home was reading to them,” said Tetrick. In response, the two educators brought students into the library once a week for The Lunch Bunch to eat lunch and hear a story. They uti-

lized an online program called “Tumblebooks” that features a collection of read-along stories in a video format with text that is highlighted as a narrator reads the story. About 113 children in grades 1-4 participated in The Lunch Bunch. In addition to hearing the stories at school, they also were encouraged to go online to listen to and follow along with stories at home. Fourth-grade students were the focus of the second program, the Young Hoosier Book Club. Students read books that had been nominated for the Young Hoosier Book Award given each year by The Association of Indiana Media Educators. They discussed the books over lunch and then participated in a variety of hands-on activities during recess. About 24 students participated each month. Awards will be presented at a special reception during the American Association of School Librarians Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Sharon Trisler is public relations director for Noblesville Schools.

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and the truth, and the life. Our intelligence, our creativity, our industriousness, our freedom, our love, our very being – are the creation of Christ. If you think there is any other possibility, get out your Bible and re-read Genesis 1-3 and John 1. The capital-W “Word of God” is Christ. To Satan’s satisfaction, countless people and institutions around us labor mightily to put curves in a path we know in our hearts is only straight, and to widen a gate that we know in our hearts is only narrow. Philosophy and open-mindedness are virtuous until they rob us of the greatest of all spiritual gifts, the divine Holy Spirit without Whom we cannot fathom God’s love, Christ’s truth, or the Word of God in scripture. At a funeral recently I heard a message delivered powerfully. “If you choose to live this life with Christ, then you will spend eternity with Christ. If you choose not to live this life with Christ, then you will spend eternity without Christ. The hard part is, once you die, you don’t get to choose.” Satan is the robber baron of our eternal well being. Choose now, while you can. 3rd Ave. SW

COMMENTARY By Bob Walters None of us should congratulate ourselves with righteous satisfaction simply for believing Jesus Christ is Who He says He is. Satan knows more about the person of Jesus Christ – and exactly Who He is – than any of us possibly can. So, knowing Christ puts us about even with Satan, who thoroughly understands and willingly acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God. What makes us different from Satan is that he can not, will not, and does not love Jesus, nor can Satan live eternally in Heaven with the loving God Almighty. We can … if we want to. As a practicing, believing and flawed Christian – I think that covers most of us who consider ourselves inside the global Christian communion – I am heartsick when I meet people seeking a “higher consciousness” or a “secret of life” in popular culture who dash past Christ trying to access precisely the things Christ promises. We fear death. In Christ, we needn’t fear death. We seek a purpose. In Christ, we have one: to love and glorify God by loving and glorifying each other. We feel guilty for our sin. In Christ, we are forgiven our sin. We search for truth. Jesus Christ is the way,

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DISPATCHES » St. Vincent on top again - The St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital are ranked the top two hospitals in Indiana and among the top five percent nationally for cardiac care, according to a study issued by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. This marks the fifth consecutive year the St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana has been ranked the best in the state. According to the HealthGrades study, the St. Vincent Heart Center is one of only six hospitals in the country to achieve the highest honors in overall cardiac care, cardiac surgery, cardiology and coronary interventions. » Timing is not everything – Some diet experts believe that if you eat around the clock you’ll keep your metabolism stoked higher. But in a study at Austrailia’s Griffith University, people who scarfed six mini meals lost no more weight than those who ate three regular ones. Why? It’s not when you eat – it’s what you eat that really matters. The real secret to dropping pounds: “Stick to your normal eating schedule, but cut back on portions,” says Judith Rodriguez, registered dietician and author of The Diet Selector. -Quick & Simple » Mess-free minerals – Now you can grind your own makeup: New mineral foundations like Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder ($59, Sephora) and Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation ($37.50, department stores) have dials you simply turn to shave off as much powder as you need. The benefits: less mess, waste, and spillage – plus a fresh-faced glow. -Good Housekeeping » Check your feet! – If you have sore ankles, creaky knees, or achy heels, the culprit may be your feet. Orthoses, also known as orthodics, are the supportive shoe inserts that do much to ease foot and leg pain. They need to be prescribed by a podiatrist, and they aren’t necessarily inexpensive. Still, if you experience the pains above or back pain that is otherwise unexplained, orthoses might be a good solution and can prevent future serious conditions.

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Maximize your workout when time is short By John Bellmore Most routines you see in the magazines aren’t realistic when you don’t have the time. A routine needs to be efficient – short with the best results A simple full-body routine is the obvious answer. Here are two examples of good full-body routines: Routine 1 • Squat: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Dead-lift: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Bent-over barbell row: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Bench press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Overhead press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Barbell curl: 2 sets of 8-12 reps • Tricep extension: 2 sets of 8-12 reps • Crunches: 4 sets to failure Routine 2 • Squat: 20 reps super-set with dumbbell pullover (one super set of this is enough) • Bent-over barbell row: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Lat pull-down: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Seated EZ bar curl: 2 sets of 8-12 reps • Bench press: 3 sets of 8-12 reps • Overhead press super-set with side and rear dumbbell lateral (one super set of these is enough) • Close-grip bench press: 2 sets of 8-12 reps • Crunches: 4 sets to failure The key is to work hard on a few basic exercises. The number of sets listed works well for a full-body routine. Any more than that turns into a marathon. The good thing about a full-body routine is just that you’ve just trained your entire body in one workout, so you can spread out your training days a little bit. Try to get two workouts in a seven-day period.

The bench press is part of a simple full-body routine when you are pressed for time.

If you train hard, this allows for good muscle stimulation and, just as important, excellent recovery. When you are already taxed with a hectic, draining lifestyle, recovery time is crucial. Hang on to your goals and don’t let your busy lifestyle hold you back. As long as you are dedicated and creative, you can always find time. John Bellmore is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Health and Fitness. You can email him at jwbellmore@ hotmail.com.

Are you suffering from iron deficiency? By Dr. Ralph Waldo Approximately six percent of Americans are iron deficient, but the actual number may be higher. Common causes are poor absorption, low dietary intake and blood loss. Many people are unaware their iron is depleted, or may suffer from a number of illnesses as a result. Iron depletion impacts the body’s ability to run critical chemical reactions and may lead to the absorption of other heavy metals, which are harmful. Symptoms of iron deficiency include, but are not limited to, fatigue, muscle cramps, restless leg syndrome, brittle finger nails, hormonal and inflammatory issues, depression and ADHD. Seventy percent of iron carries oxygen to vital organs. The remainder is involved in critical chemical reactions in the body. Iron helps make serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, which controls mood, concentration and energy, fights inflammation and affects blood pressure and hormones. Deficiency may masquerade as ADHD, anxiety disorders and major depression. Unfortunately, a person may be mistakenly placed on a stimulant or antidepressant without addressing the underlying cause. Hemoglobin has commonly been used

to detect iron deficiency. But a recent study showed that hemoglobin only detected 23-40 percent of iron deficiency. Other tests may be helpful in making the diagnosis. It may take several months to replace the iron levels with supplements, and it is important to work with a physician to identify and treat the underlying cause. Blood loss or factors affecting absorption such as Celiac disease, food allergies and intestinal pathogens need to be considered, and therapy should be monitored to avoid overdose. Iron is critical to the biochemistry of the body and the brain. Deficiency can cause many symptoms that at first glance seem unrelated, but may improve with appropriate iron levels. Physicians may need to treat symptoms, but it is important to find the underlying cause to prevent other diseases from developing. Dr. Waldo specializes in biochemistry, inflammation, pathophysiology, genetics, psycopharmacology and psychiatry. He practices with Indiana Health Group in Carmel. You may reach him at 317-843-9922.

Iron is critical to the biochemistry of the body and the brain. Deficiency can cause many symptoms that at first glance seem unrelated, but may improve with appropriate iron levels.

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A “serving” of most cooking sprays is one-third of a second, according to the labels. What if it takes you longer to coat the pan? According to the company, a 1-second spray of PAM has 7 calories and less than 1 gram of fat. That’s darn good. Except if you consider PAM Professional. Unlike other sprays, it contains partially hydrogenated oil, so you’re getting trans fats as well. Hold down the nozzle for three seconds, and you could be dispensing a third of your trans limit for the whole day. With seven kinds of amateur PAM and at least a dozen other companies’ sprays, who needs a Professional? -Nutrition Action Health Letter

Happiness traps There are five primary traps that ensnare people who are trying with all their hearts to be happy: • Trying to buy happiness. Studies have shown that this is a slippery slope that never really works. • Pleasure. Unhappy people dive headlong into pleasure to wring every drop of gratification from it. But it doesn’t work. • Trying to resolve the past. Whether memories are good or bad, they remain part of you as long as you live. • Overcoming weakness. While on occasion it may work, it doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. • Trying to force happiness. You can’t decide to be happy any more than you can decide to be taller. Instead of these generally unsuccessful methods, focus on appreciating what you have and making choices that make you happy. -Prevention

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DISPATCHES » Summer room sales up – Sports-related events, strong attractions attendance and a strong regional travel market drove increased room sales during the 2009 summer peak travel season, the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced. Overall demand for hotel rooms was up 3.4 percent in June, 3.6 percent in July and 8.1 percent in August, Hamilton County CVB Executive Director Brenda Myers announced. But room rate declines of between 8.5 and 11.5 percent over the summer drove down overall revenues and innkeepers tax collections. » Four ways to grow your business – On Oct. 28, Indianapolis’ Somerset CPAs will host “Practical MBA: Four Ways to Grow Your Business.” This seminar will look at some of the key strategies within each of these four ways that you can use to make your business more valuable. It will also look at how they should be used synergistically in order to capture the greatest value and not miss out on opportunities to grow the business. The event is free and will be held at the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway in Indianapolis, from 7:45-10 a.m. Oct. 28. For more information, visit http://www.somersetcpas. com/Seminars/MBAOct2009.pdf. » 4 stocks at cut-rate prices – While these are not formal recommendations, they could be a great place to kick off your research.: 1. St. Jude Medical (STJ) makes pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and other devices used in cardiac rhythm management. Shares down 5 percent over the past six months and trade at a forward price-toearnings ratio of 11.9. 2. NetGear (NTGR) makes networking equipment. Up 41 percent over the past six months, and the stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 42.7. 3. North American Palladium (PAL) extracts palladium, gold, silver and other minerals near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Shares up 60 percent over the past six months and trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 21.7. 4. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) is one of the world’s largest makers of semiconductors. Receipts up 2.7 percent over the past six months and trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.0. - msn.com

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The evolution of applications COMMENTARY By David Cain Want to secure two pieces of paper with a metal fastener? There’s an app for that. Interested in creating a replica of a printed piece of paper? There’s an app for that. Need to talk with someone who isn’t physically near you? There’s an app for that. Want to keep track of time when you’re on the move? There’s an app for that. Interested in knowing what song is playing in a restaurant? There’s an app for that. Need to know your approximate blood alcohol level when you are enjoying a drink after work? There’s an app for that. Want to keep your kids busy and quite for hours? There are dozens of apps for that! Apps, or applications, that help us with simple tasks are nothing new. Although the term “app” is closely linked to online mobile applications, apps are everywhere and have been helping us for years. The stapler, the copy machine, the telephone, a wristwatch, Shazam and Last Call – they’re all apps that assist us in our life. Today, online application development is the new frontier. It’s the virgin soil that awaits the new technological farmers of today. And these mobile applications are providing new ways to connect with your customers, create new customers, or just make money selling apps that intrigue, entertain, or provide a service.

Does every business need to be considering apps? Probably not, but every business should be considering mobile technology and what it means to how they communicate with stakeholders. There are opportunities to connect in new ways, and – if you have a great idea – maybe you have the next big application that should be developed and sold. Applications aren’t anything new, they are just being built for new places, and they’re creating new spaces. Here are my top 10 picks, if you are interested in exploring: Shazam, Grocery IQ,

Last Call, TED, Mint.com, Wired, Wikipanion, Discovery, Pandora, and Trulia. And if you don’t have an iPhone, don’t worry, you can get old school and visit their Web site or dig through the Blackberry equivalents. Happy app’ing. David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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November is National Adoption Awareness Month, with programs promoting adoption across the United States. UNICEF estimates there are more than 143 Million orphans worldwide and more than 500,000 children live in foster care Michele Jackson in the U.S. Each year over 14 million children “age out” of the system without ever being adopted into a loving home. The Adoption Practice Group of Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC (JHDJ Law), promotes adoption education and is dedicated to helping clients grow their families through adoption or reproduction alternatives such as surrogacy. Attorney Michele Jackson recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa, visiting 200 orphans in 5 orphanages where she distributed 6 boxes of clothing and school supplies. One orphanage, lacking electricity, blankets or running water, houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. In the DRC, thousands of children are available for adoption. Since travel to the DRC is not required and the completion time is shorter than most inter-country adoptions (4-12 months), the overall costs will typically be less expensive. Families

interested in adopting from the DRC may inquire about the process to immediately submit applications. Domestically, private and agency adoptions as well as surrogacy offer prospective parents additional options. It is important to talk with an attorney about the financial and emotional risks before selecting a program or committing to a private match with a birth mother. Adoption and surrogacy are legal processes and laws vary by state. It is important that all parties to an adoption or surrogacy seek advice from an attorney to understand their rights and help stabilize the process. Prospective parents should discuss and understand the costs involved at the various stages of match and placement, while birth parents or surrogates should be informed of the resources available to support them through the process. JHDJ Law offers legal services for domestic and international adoption (both private and agency), surrogacy, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, adoption disruptions, orphan visa appeals, international family law, international custody and abduction prevention. If you are interested in options to build your family or would like to know more about the costs and process for adoption or surrogacy, please contact JHDJ Law at 317-569-0770 or info@jhdj-law.com. The above is for informational purposes only should not be considered legal advice. Each case is unique and you should consult an attorney for advice regarding your particular situation.

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Bella Pizzeria has opened a third location at the Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville. Considered by many aficionados to serve the best New York-style pizza in the area, Bella Pizzeria’s extensive menu also includes other Italian favorites. But the main attraction is of course the pizza, which is served by the slice or in whole pies. “Many of our customers from Noblesville visiting our restaurants in Carmel and on 96th Street, would often ask us, ‘When are you coming to Noblesville?’ said Jeff Cole, Director of Operations for Bella Pizzeria. “After extensive research and consideration, we decided that Hamilton Town Center was the best fit for us in Noblesville, with its convenient location just off I-69.” Hours for the store at Hamilton Town Center are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: Hamilton Town Center, 13901 Towne Center Blvd. Noblesville Phone: (317) 569-8911. Owner: Jeff Kim.

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DISPATCHES » Party at the park – The Hamilton County Council of Alcohol and Other Drugs is sponsoring a free Family Halloween Party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Forest Park in Noblesville. Everyone is invited to attend in costume. The event will have food, magic, games, an outdoor bonfire, a scary movie and hayrides. For more information, contact the Parks Recreation office at (317) 770-5750. » Coming to an end – The 18th Farmer’s Market on the Riverview Hospital parking lot is in its final month with only two Saturday’s remaining -- from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31. There will a season-ending Fall Festival with pumpkin decorating, games and hayrides Oct. 31. For more information, call (317) 776-0205. » Pumpkin-carving shortcut – If you don’t have time to carve a complete face, give your jack-o’-lantern a fancy feature. Cut the top from the pumpkin, scoop out the flesh, and then carve triangular eyes and a hole for the nose. Insert a carrot -- or, in the case of a white ‘Lumina’ pumpkin, a parsnip. -www.marthastewart.com

Hooping it up can be exhilarating COMMENTARY By Krista Bocko Hooping is experiencing a surge in popularity. These are not the hula hoops you played with as a kid, however. These customized hoops are larger, heavier and, therefore, rotate slower, making it easier to keep them going round and round. Hooping is a great way to get or stay fit and have fun while doing it. The challenge of learning new tricks and moving to the music keeps it exciting and fun, plus it’s a great activity for all ages. There are times when I spin and twirl -- just me in my hoop -- lost in the music and the movement, feeling the circle spin around me again and again. Closing my eyes and feeling. Just feeling and being in the moment. It’s exhilarating and never gets old. It’s so meditative to swirl and twirl and just move. People who say they can’t hoop are amazed to discover they can do it when they try it. You know when you’re doing it right, too, because the hoop stays up. My children love it. Lots of times, I’ll grab the hoops and take them to the front or back yard and we’ll all go out there and hoop. It’s fun have to have “hoop-offs” with them. Sometimes I even let them win. Visit www.hooping.org for more info on hooping. Happy hooping! Krista Bocko lives in Noblesville and enjoys hooping and making custom hoops. She can be reached at kbocko@ sbcglobal.net or via her blog: www.cachet-cachet. blogspot.com.

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Every weekend in October (Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) experience the 31-Foot High Trebuchet Pumpkin Launcher at Venckus Nursery and Garden Center, 519 E. 750 N. (across from Cool Creek golf course). Also enjoy the Giant Slingshot (win prizes), kid's games, straw maze, hay rides, our one of a kind mini-zoo (featuring our friendly wallabies, Barbie and Ken, and Sherbert, our funny coatimundi!), food and pumpkins/fall decorations. $5, $4 ages 3-12, free under 3 yrs. For more information, call 765-325-1111 or visit www.venckusgarden.com.

‘Trunk or Treat’

This variation on a familiar phrase will ring through Traders Point Christian Church’s parking lot at 6590 S. Indianapolis Rd. Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m., as TPCC hosts a family-oriented alternative to traditional Halloween activities. With kiddos sporting adorable costumes, tons of candy, inflatables, hayrides, a bonfire, photo booth, food, pumpkin decorating, and face painting – there will be fun for everyone! For more information, visit www. tpcc.org or call 317-769-5557

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Back again this year for all your haunted pleasures, the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s Haunted Tails will be howling in the night Oct. 27-29 from 7-10 p.m. at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st St in Westfield. On Oct. 27, an appearance by Indy radio station 99.5, WZPL, will be at the event from 7-9 p.m. p.m. There is also a scare-free option for those visitors that have little ghosts and goblins. Admission to the trail is $5 per person. For more information, contact the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department at 317-770-4400 or www.coolcreekhauntedtrails. com.

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (6701 Zionsville Road) presents “The Casket Girls” Oct. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. This modern-gothicalternative-vampire ballet debuts this Halloween season, but be aware, this is NOT your grandmother’s version of ballet. Think of it more like Moulin Rouge with dancing vampires, nuns, romance, love, murder – all set to music that blends styles from Mozart to Nine Inch Nails. For more tickets or more information, call 317216-5455 or visit www.pikepac.org.

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Spend an unforgettable weekend on the Sunny Side of Louisville in Southern Indiana this weekend with a bountiful harvest of festivals. Clarksville will commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition departure of 1803. The quaint river village of Bethlehem will host its annual festival. Starlight will have plenty of fall fun with pumpkin picking, country cooking and a winery. Plan your Sunny Side trip at www. sunnysidetourism.com or call 800-552-3842 to enjoy the festivities with some of the state’s best fall foliage.

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The Carmel Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 (Fridays and Saturdays) at 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 (Sunday matinees) at 2:30 p.m. The showings will be held at the Carmel Performing Arts Center at 575 W. Carmel Dr. For more information, visit www.carmelrepertorytheatre.com or call 317-767-3973.

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Scallops with Sweet Cucumber and Mango Salsa

Manager at Logan Street Market Where do you like to eat? Bruegge Brassiere in Broad Ripple. What do you like to eat there? Moules frites (mussels and pomme frites). Why do you like Bruegge? They brew their own beer. Bruegge Brassiere 1011A E. Westfield Blvd. Broad Ripple (317) 255-0978 Hours 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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Chocolate chips in soup? That’s the secret By Molly Herner In keeping with a fall theme, here is a soup recipe that is close to chili, but not quite. There is really no need to labor over a pot of chili for hours. Take this simple soup recipe and offer a thick and hearty alternative to classic chili for your friends and family. My secret ingredient for this soup is a small handful of semi-sweet dark chocolate chips. This adds a hint of sweetness and cuts the edge of any excess salt or spice. Chocolate also has

a velvety quality which makes for a great soup consistency. The end result is a delicious soup that is lighter than chili but just as substantial. Enjoy it around the campfire or out on the front porch in this increasingly brisk weather. Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. You may email her at odette05@ aol.com.

Red Beans and Sausage Soup 797 South 10th Street Noblesville Phone: (317) 770-9007 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. El Camino Real is an authentic Mexican restaurant minutes from downtown. Within moments of sitting down, your drink order is taken and warm chips and salsa are delivered to your table. The menu contains endless options, even 25 lunch specials served from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. There is a wide variety of food choices, including T-bone steaks and breaded shrimp, and even vegetarian combinations. This is a great place to try something new, like the traditional Mexican dessert flan for $2.99. For diners who don’t know what the names of the dishes means, the menu includes a description of various dishes. For instance, a sopapilla is a fried flour tortilla with honey and butter. Overall, the service was extremely fast and at a price that is more than affordable.

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Ingredients • 1 yellow onion • 3 carrots • 4 stalks celery • 2 cloves garlic • 1 pound Italian sausage, ground • Chicken soup base • 2 cans kidney beans • Water • Olive oil • Tomato paste • Chocolate chips Directions: 1. Start with the standard soup base; one yellow onion, a few carrots and some celery stalks diced in a pot with olive oil. 2. When the veggies begin to simmer add a few cloves of garlic and a little salt and pepper.

3. If you like a little spice, add a pinch or so of red pepper flakes. 4. Add your favorite ground sausage, about a pound. 5. Let the sausage simmer with the veggies until fully cooked. 6. Sprinkle the top of your soup base with flour and add a few tablespoons of chicken soup base and a spoonful of tomato paste. 7. Let this simmer until thick. 8. Add a proportionate amount of water to your soup next. The longer you let the soup boil away the thicker it will become. 9. Add a can or two of kidney beans and let the soup boil lightly for about a half hour or so. 10. Add a small handful of semi-sweet dark chocolate chips.

Ingredients: • 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine) • 2 mangoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 Kirby cucumbers or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 tbsp. grated ginger • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped • kosher salt and pepper • 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops Directions: 1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the mangoes, cucumbers, ginger, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside. 3. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. 4. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown and the same color throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Divide among individual plates and serve atop the rice with the salsa.

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Dark and spooky Ingredients: • Black decorating sugar, for the glass • Juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime wedge • 1/4 cup dark rum • 1/4 cup ginger beer or all-natural ginger ale • 1 black gummy spider Directions: 1. Spread out the black sugar on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass; dip the glass in the black sugar, then fill with ice. 2. Combine the rum and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake well. Carefully strain into the glass, minding the sugar on the rim. Top the drink with ginger beer and add the gummy spider.

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Hoosier-related ‘Chimes’ to make TV debut on WFYI for the Georgia town that she Current in Noblesville no longer can return to, and “Wind Chimes and Promises,” distraught over the unwelcome a stage adaptation of a memoir reception she receives from the written by Indianapolis author Indianapolis community she Phyllis Adair-Ward, makes its must now learn to call home. broadcast premiere at 8 p.m. “We experience with Oct. 22 on WFYI Public Prudence, her coming of age in a Television. Filmed on location place she has not felt fully comat the Indiana State Museum, fortable until ‘the turning point’ the one-act play developed — the point at which she recogby Hoosier playwright Rita nizes that the real challenge of Kohn, captures the poignant life is to make of yourself a good story of Adair-Ward’s mother, Rita Kohn person no matter where you Prudence, and her coming of live,” said Kohn, who adapted age in Indianapolis’ Martindalethe story for stage. Brightwood neighborhood in the first part of With the help of her parents, Prudence is able the nineteenth century. to mature into a young woman who not only The production stars Indianapolis actress learns the importance of self-respect, but the Stevi Butler. need to accept and regard the values of others as The dramatization begins in 1919, when well. The play not only chronicles one young Prudence’s family is forced to flee its farm girl’s journey into adolescence, but offers a fasin Homer, Ga., and relocate to Indianapolis cinating historical account of an Indianapolis in search of a better life. The play depicts community from post World War I through the Prudence during her formative years (from 9 eve of the Great Depression. to 16 years of age), when she is both homesick

Get outta town

Ohio Scenic Byway Drive Where: Corydon to Cannelton, Ind. Getting there: From Noblesville south on I-69, south on I-465, south on I-65, west on I-265, west on I-64, south at Exit 113. Approximately 156 miles, 2 ½ hours. What: The hills, ridges and valleys of Southern Indiana offer an endless supply of autumn-dappled Photo provided by Jen Thomas PR. scenery -- from hilltops Diners at The Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth get a great view of the Ohio River along with their country cookin.’ with breathtaking vistas to dense woods that snuggle right up to the road. One popular route is the 65-mile drive from Corydon to Cannelton, which features a series of eye-popping vistas along the Ohio River. Starting in Corydon, you’ll find plenty of history alongside the leaves, as this was Indiana’s first state capital. Don’t miss the view from the Buzzard Roost Overlook, just north of Magnet. Follow the nationally designated Ohio River Scenic Byway along State Road 66, and you’ll understand how it earned that moniker. The stretch passes through O’Bannon Woods State Park and is especially picturesque with mile after mile of scenic views, little towns and roadside distractions. For example, in little Derby, you might want to dash into the Derby General Store for, well, for just about anything you’d need. A few steps away, you can enjoy great catfish and “creek fries” (a potatoes-onions-and-bacon delicacy) at Ramsey’s Tavern or wander over to Mulzer County Park for a quiet picnic. Leave time to finish your journey with yet another awe-inspiring view from the bluffs near Cannelton. Not only do you get a sweeping view of the banks of the Ohio River, you also might get to watch massive barges make their way through the Cannelton Locks. On your return trip home, backtrack to Leavenworth to dine at The Overlook Restaurant, serving country cookin’ with homemade biscuits, pies, fried chicken and Annabelle’s meatloaf from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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James Still’s “The Heavens are Hung in Black” Where: Indianapolis Repertory Theater; 140 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 When: Remaining dates are Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Cost: The IRT offers three ticket levels. Premium tickets are $39, regular tickets are $34 and value tickets are $29 SundayThursday. Fridays and Saturday premium tickets are $49, regular tickets are $44 and value tickets are $39. Details: The Civil War rages on while Abraham Lincoln mourns the death of his young son and struggles to find a just solution to the problem of slavery. From Jefferson Davis to Dred Scott, names in books come to life onstage as Lincoln is haunted by vivid dreams and history comes knocking at the door. Catch the last week of this play by IRT playwright-in-residence James Still, written to commemorate the reopening of Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC.

Capt. Critic’s DVD pick

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13, 149 minutes

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The Autobot Optimus Prime returns to battle the Decepticons in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”

Director Michael Bay is the king of the big, dumb summer action movie, and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is as big and dumb as they come. Surprisingly, though, it actually manages to improve on 2007’s “Transformers” by stirring up a dramatic moment or two centered on robot hero Optimus Prime. In a summer wasteland of disappointing movies, Optimus (emphatically voiced by Peter Cullens) was the best cinematic hero of the season. The action scenes are still an exercise in migraine-inducing computer-generated special effects, as heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons tangle in a blur of metal pieces and widgets. Since both can transform into other things, it’s virtually impossible to tell where one robot begins and another ends.

The story is a mishmash of gobbledygook about a secret Decepticon overlord named the Fallen who wants to set off an ancient weapon hidden long ago on Earth, but first he needs a special key. Human protagonist Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf ) is somehow involved once again, mainly as an excuse for him to do a lot of running from the bad guys, with Megan Fox tagging along as the obligatory – and totally unnecessary – eye candy. Movie: C Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVD’s at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. TheFilmYap.com.

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Hound for the holiday

This Carmel pooch, who goes by the name of Lucy, is buzzed up as a bumble bee for Halloween or at least her owner is. Are you and your pet in the spirit? If either of you is, please feel free to send a similar photo of your pet in its Halloween finest, and the discerning eyes of Zach Dunkin, Current in Noblesville’s managing editor, very well may identify yours to run in the Oct. 27 edition. Send the photo and information to zach@currentnoblesville.com by Wednesday evening.

OBITUARIES Jerry William Kirby, 64, New Albany, passed away Oct. 10. Born, Sept. 5, 1945, Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned a National Defense Service Sharpshooter Medal. He had been a truck driver for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Donna (England) DeJaynes Kirby of New Albany; daughters, Paula Kathleen Early of Indianapolis, and Courtney Lynn Kirby of New Albany; brothers, Michael (Cyndi) Kirby of Noblesville, and Steven Kirby of Elwood, IN; three grandchildren, Mischa Early of Anderson, and Sakecia and Stormy Early of Noblesville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Ste. 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813 or a charity of choice. Joerenia “Jo” R.Strong, age 67, died Oct. 7. Born on May 21, 1942, she retired as an administrative assistant for the Hamilton County Division of Family and Child Services. Jo is survived by five daughters and two sons-inlaw, Robin Montgomery of Noblesville, Connie

and Dennis Gheen of Fishers, Donna and Jim Glyn, Marlena Strong and Pedra Strong of Noblesville; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Lori Strong of Carmel; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Judith and Harvey Arney of French Lick, and Jillayne Cox of Noblesville; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Pricilla June Blazier of Shoals, James and Nita Blazier of Noblesville, and Jaye and Connie Blazier of Fishers; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Iris V. (Sheeks) Tucker, 83, Noblesville, passed away Oct. 11. Born Jan. 26, 1926, Iris was a homemaker and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Noblesville. She is survived by four grandchildren, Nathaniel, Rick, Theresa and Jamie; nine great-grandchildren, Heather, Nathan, Chelsea, Austin, Charity, Steven, Gaby, Aaron & Lauren; and one brother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orval Tucker, who passed away Feb. 2, 2002.

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DISPATCHES » Good things, little packages – So it is with the MobileLiteG2 card reader from Kingston. This second generation portable card reader supports almost all the formats and is small enough to fit into a pocket. Make that a really tiny pocket, like the one on your kid's teddy bear. That apart, the MobileLiteG2 has retractable covers on each side to protect the USB connector and the flash memory cards from damage. The chipper is available standalone at $11, or bundled with a 4GB ($28.50) or 8GB ($46) Class 4 SDHC Kingston card. -www.popgadget.net » Recordable Bluetooth – Good news for anyone who’s ever wanted a run-of-the-mill Bluetooth headset with support for BT V2.1+EDR, noise & echo canceling, 6 hours of talk time + 150 hours of standby AND the ability to record a whopping 8 minutes of conversations or voice memos, because your ship has finally come in. The VR1 is billed as the world’s first recordable bluetooth headset. Available for $109. -www.ohgizmo.com

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The real threat of credit card fraud By Gary Hubbard Much misinformation has been spread about online shopping that has given many the impression that the Internet is the cause of most credit card fraud. The reality is that by following a few simple rules, Internetbased transactions can actually be one of the most secure ways to use your credit card. Credit card fraud schemes have been around a lot longer than the Internet, and the time-tested methods of gaining access to your credit cards (stolen wallets and purses, dumpster diving, etc.) are still the most likely way you will fall victim. When it comes to shopping online, retailers that offer e-commerce always use secure pages to complete a transaction (if they don’t, you should not use them!). If the page you are about to enter information onto begins with https:// instead of just http://, then you are working with a “secured” page. The real threat from online transactions are a lot less about the sites that you do business with and lot more about how you use and maintain your computer. If you don’t keep your operating system updates current, keep your anti-malware programs up-to-date or if you fall for any of the thousands of e-mail phishing or fake download scams, you could easily allow a silent “keylogger” to be installed to record every keystroke that you make. If you notice your computer seems to be very slow, especially when you try to do things on the Internet, you may want to

avoid electronic transactions or online banking until you get your system inspected. These hidden programs are getting more and more sophisticated, and depending upon which scam you fall for, they can side-step your protection programs by getting you or your children to download something with a hidden Trojan attached. Credit card companies have done a good job making it easy to report fraud and shield their customers from any financial losses (most every company has a zero liability policy when fraud has been determined). Debit cards typically carry similar coverage for fraud, but if someone uses your debit card fraudulently, the amount in question is tied up until things get cleared up, meaning that your checking account balance is impacted immediately. Be careful where and how you use your debit card (not just online). Do your best to watch anyone that you give your credit card to and try not to allow your card to leave your site if you can help it (or pay cash if you aren’t comfortable with the situation).

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» Manly man pants – If you don’t sit in an office during the week, or if you just enjoy getting your hands (and pants) dirty on the weekends and evenings, Outlie Workwear Pants may be just the thing for you. Instead of using an older fabric like denim, the folks at Outlier aimed to create their best pant incorporating the fabric technology of today. The result is a harder wearing, almost waterproof, comfortable pant that resists wrinkles, needs less cleaning and can be worn during all four seasons. Seems like a no brainer to us. Pick up your Outlier Workwear Pants at Outlier Webshop for $188. -www.coolhunting.com » Smart investments – Proof that the fashion world has a sense of humor: dressing like an investment banker is big for Fall. Look for fresh takes on the classics, like a Liz Claiborne trench with cheetah lining. For the first time since they axed the corporate jet, going corporate is fun again. -www.style.com » Low-cost updates – If you’re looking to do a little bit of updating to a tired room, you don’t need to spend a fortune. Consider any of the follow inexpensive and free suggestions to freshen up nearly any room: • Rearrange the furniture • Add decorative pillows • Replace lamps (old lamps can easily date a room) • Add a throw or afghan • Eliminate clutter -www.creativespotlite.com

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Go ahead ... Get wild and crazy! COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley I love throwing off the cumbersome shackles of “rules for decorating!” I am frequently asked how high a light fixture should be hung, and I know the client is hoping for a clear-cut number. My answer is always a disappointing, “It depends!” While it is recommended that a fixture in a kitchen or dining room be hung 30-36 inches from the table, there is no substitute for “eyeballing.” The scale of the fixture, the size of the table, and the size of the room are deciding factors. Caution is thrown right out the window when I am asked about how to mix a family heirloom into a contemporary setting. There is nothing like a time-worn antique to give warmth to an otherwise modern room. Conversely, a contemporary piece such as a starburst mirror offers a lighthearted feel in an otherwise serious room. Saturated colors are at the top of my decorating goody bag. The recommendation of a deep tone is often countered with a concern that the color will make the room too dark and too small. Intense color can make a room feel dramatic thus more important. Art and contrasting furnishings pop against the proper deep tone, making the room far more interesting than if it were “safe beige.” If every piece of furniture is the same make, model and finish, a room ends up looking like it belongs in a mass-merchandise furniture store

rather than a home. Metals do not need to match! I don’t mean different metals should be placed helter skelter around a home, but selecting several that seem related adds depth and interest. While I am not a fan of mixing wood floor species at the threshold of a door, mixing woods with a pattern can be breathtaking! The ceiling is the fifth wall that I look at as an untouched palette waiting for color! There’s a reason so many people opt for a bland ceiling color: fear. White seems safe. If the goal is to make the ceiling unnoticeable and you have colored walls, a white ceiling can be the first thing seen, because the eye is drawn to contrasts. One of my favorite rooms was painted butter yellow with a deep celadon green ceiling. Finally, imperfection is good. This does not mean that the seat cushion that was chewed by the new puppy should remain ragged, but it does mean you can relax and enjoy decorating. Remember, there are no design police, and yesterday’s rules are often today’s design myths. Throwing out some of those worn beliefs just might be the difference between an “OK” room and a fabulous space!

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

Finally, imperfection is good. This does not mean that the seat cushion that was chewed by the new puppy should remain ragged, but it does mean you can relax and enjoy decorating. Gents: Do these suit your style? Here’s what the fashion editors at Esquire magazine are suggesting for every man’s fourpack of suits, assuming money is no object: • The Staple: Start with navy blue. It’s formal enough for all manner of buttoned-up business, and it’s way classier than black. Two-button wool suit ($984) and cotton shirt ($139) by Paul Stuart; silk tie ($135) by Seaward & Stearn; silk pocket square ($60) by Faconnable; leather shoes ($425) by Bruno Magli. • The Spare: Add some variety with a lightgray suit, and opt for a lightweight worsted rather than wintry flannel. Two-button wool suit ($895) by DKNY; shirt ($255) by Robert Talbott; tie ($115) by Ralph Lauren Black Label; shoes ($178) by Banana Republic. • The Pinstripe: Ease your way into patterns with a fine pinstripe. It’s always in style, and as a bonus for the short of height (if not stature), the vertical lines make you look taller. One-button cashmere suit ($1,295) by Arnold Brant; shirt ($295) and tie ($110) by Canali; shoes ($595) by J. M. Weston. • The Bolder Check: Now for some fun. Get creative with patterns like this classic glen plaid; it adds texture and depth to your closet. Two-button suit ($1,495) and tie ($185) by David Chu; shirt ($140) and pocket square ($70) by Thomas Pink; leather shoes ($420) by Tod’s. - esquire.com

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Replacing your old kitchen countertops Question: We would like to replace our existing kitchen laminate countertops. What are the most popular countertop upgrade options you see in Carmel? Answer: As kitchens have become the “hub” of the home, it is more important than ever that countertops be durable, but also look good visually. The biggest trend in today’s kitchens is the use of multiple countertop materials in the same kitchen. The island may have a different type of material than the perimeter tops. While natural stone granite is still the most popular choice, quartz is emerging as a popular option. • Acrylic solid surface: Solid-surface materials like Corian are very durable and cost less than granite or quartz. Solid-surface tops allow for built-in integral sinks, and suppliers have recently introduced new updated colors with translucent particles that look more interesting. • Granite: Although the maintenance concern with granite is often exaggerated, it is true that granite is porous and does need a sealer to be applied at least 1-2 times per year. The appeal of granite is the look of

natural stone and the fact that each slab is somewhat different. Upgrading to more detailed edges with granite is more expensive because it must be done by hand labor. • Quartz: Quartz is rapidly gaining ground on other options. This material is typically 93 percent natural quartz and is scratch resistant. It is non-porous, so it does not need sealing and is stain resistant. A big difference between quartz and granite is the color consistency you get with quartz

due to the fact that it’s man-made. Quartz is similar in cost to granite but is usually about 10 percent more than standard granite colors. • Mix and match countertops: With the kitchen being used more for multiple purposes, you are seeing different counter materials. As islands get larger, consider a different material for the island. This can include different shapes, colors, materials or edge treatments.

Larry Greene is owner of Case Handyman & Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseremodeling.com or call 846-2600. Visit www. caseremodeling.com for more information.

Haunted by tree hacking By Holly Funk From my office window, I notice the trees thinning by the day. This doesn’t make me a happy camper. Worker. Whatever. Although I love fall and all the goodies that come with it (caramel apples), diminishing leaf cover means only one thing to me … the sight of topped trees. The horror. Sure the leaves are pretty and who doesn’t love squirrels, but topped trees are like a slap every time. The stubbed trees haunt me at every turn. Each one brutally stunted and purposefully cropped … light-headed. Trees get topped for many reasons. The old-school thought is that it promotes growth. The truth is the flush of growth is a desperate attempt at survival as it tries to recover from its food factory being hacked away. Some trees don’t even survive the hacking enough to even flush. That’s a sad case. And once the stub is exposed to the elements, it starts to decay, which makes for a weak base for the new growth. While a tree may live several years recovering from a topping, sometimes being topped again (gasp), rest assured that the more time passes, the more decay and the heavier the new growth gets. Can someone say: insurance liability? Not only is it bad for the tree, but it is just plain ugly. And don’t think topping won’t set

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you back 500 bucks or more. Add to that the cost of taking down a dead tree in the future or the risk of damage, to boot. Is it really worth it? I ask that you spare us from the misery of the sight of dying trees. Chances are your view from your office will improve, too. Holly Funk is an Indiana accredited horticulturist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to twogreengeeks@ yahoo.com.

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Teaching your dog to play fetch

PETS OF THE WEEK Denver is a 5-year-old male brown and tan husky/ shepherd mix. He is a friendly boy who is hoping to find someone who loves bigger dogs with big smiles. He arrived at the shelter in June when animal control found him wandering along a very busy highway in Hamilton County. It appears Denver has likely raised himself over the years without the guidance of a caring person, and he has done a pretty good job. He is pretty social and enjoys human companionship, but occasionally tries to take charge of a situation and be the leader instead of a follower. Sammy is six years young and has lived his whole life with his family. They surrendered him to the HSHC on July 20, due to allergies. Consequently, Sammy still feels a little let down. After all, he has been a very good boy, easy going with kids and other pets. He has been neutered and his front paws are de-clawed. It is not his fault if someone in the family developed allergies. Sammy is always dressed for formal occasions, as he is a black and white tuxedo DSH. He has striking white whiskers and eye brows which contrast nicely with his face. For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www. hamiltonhumane.com.

By John Mikesell Current in Noblesville What you can do: • Reinforce your puppy for picking up things in her mouth. Don’t punish her! That can suppress her retrieve behavior. • Decide what kind of retrieve you want your dog to learn. Maintain a mental image of the behavior; create steps in your criteria that will produce that image. • Whether you’re aiming for a backyard fetch or a show-ring retrieve, keep it fun.

Know your goals

Before you can start training your dog’s retrieve, you need to be clear on your training goals, or more correctly, your criteria. If you just want to toss balls and discs for your dog in the backyard, your criteria – meaning how you want the retrieve to look – are a lot looser than the criteria you would set for obedience retrieve, or fly-ball competitor. • • • •

Low-criteria backyard retrieve

Throw the ball. Your dog runs and picks it up in his mouth. Your dog brings it back and drops it at your feet. Tell him he’s wonderful, pick it up and throw it again.

Medium-criteria backyard retrieve

• Hold up the ball and wait for your dog to sit (because your

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trainer told you this “say please” behavior was a good thing to do). Your dog sits. Throw the ball. Your dog runs and gets it. He brings it back and drops it on the ground. Tell him he is wonderful, pick up the ball, wait until your dog sits, then throw it again.

High-criteria backyard retrieve

Hold up the ball and wait for your dog to sit. Tell your dog to “”wait!” and toss the ball. Tell your dog to get it. Your dog runs and gets the ball. He brings it back and drops it into your waiting hand. Hold up the ball and wait for the dog to sit again, tell him wait, throw it and send him to get it again. Remember any training should be fun for both you and your dog. If you have a puppy, start reinforcing their pups for picking up things, instead of punishing him for exploring his world with his mouth. Trade your baby dog a treat every time he has something in his mouth. He’ll start picking up and bringing them to you, instead of running off to chew on them. If your pup approaches you with something in his mouth that he shouldn’t have, offer him a treat, pick up the item when he drops it, give him a treat, put the item away and make a mental note to do better job of puppy proofing! Keep trading each time he brings it back, and in no time your pup will be a champion backyard retriever. John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

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DISPATCHES » School board getting studies – The Noblesville Board of School Trustees will receive a demographic study that looks not only at growth but also the use of school facilities, and a facility study that evaluates the physical condition of the schools and provides the estimated costs of maintenance and building additions at its Oct. 20 board meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the portable classroom west of the Central Administration Office at 1775 Field Drive and is open to the public. The documents will help the district formulate plans to meet building needs. District administrators and board members are looking at ways to accommodate the number of students now enrolled in school and the number expected as Noblesville continues to grow. This year’s enrollment is 8,964, which is 2,535 more than in 2000. » Guerin gets AED – Guerin Catholic High School was presented an automated external defibrillator from the Reviving Hearts Program, sponsored by Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. The goal of the Reviving Hearts program is to place more than 400 AEDs in Indiana high schools over the next five years. October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest month. SCA’s are the leading cause of death in the U.S., as many as 250,000 annually. The AED is a portable electronic device that applies electrical therapy which stops arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. Studies have shown that immediate CPR followed by defibrillation within 3 to 5 minutes of cardiac arrest improves the chances of survival. » OLG open house – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is having a fall open house, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Staff from our preschool and grades kindergarten through 8 will be on hand to showcase the faciliy, curriculum and programs. Parishioners from area churches are offered a parishioner tuition rate, with no need to change parishes. The school is at 9900 E. 191st St. For more information, call (317) 770-5660. » Scholarship info – College scholarship information can be obtained from daily announcements, the scholarship showcase across from the Noblesville High School guidance office and online. Students and parents are encouraged to visit each outlet regularly for updated scholarship postings. For an updated list of available scholarships visit www.nhs. noblesvilleschools.org.

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A diet of recycled gum, paper and nuggets - yuck!

Senior year a year of playing catch-up

COMMENTARY By Joe Shearer A few weeks back, we took a family trip to Meijer. My wife Crystal took Riley, our 4-year-old, and Mason, the youngest at 9 months, into the store while I fumbled with my 2-year-old daughter Jenna’s car seat. When I got in the store, I found them waiting for me with a cart. Riley was chewing gum. “Where did you get that gum?” I asked. Riley paused, his eyes darting from side to side. “Mamaw,” he said. Mamaw was at home, 20 miles away. So I prodded. “Where?” I demanded. He pointed to the door. “Outside,” he said. Further questioning revealed my son was in fact snacking on some bona-fide already-beenchewed gum. That he found on the ground. In the parking lot. Jenna is fond of excavating old chicken nuggets from under the seat in our car, and Mason, who is just learning the joys of being mobile, dutifully shoves into his mouth anything that will fit. Paper has been a staple in his diet recently. They do, however, know the meaning of “yucky” enough that Riley refuses to throw away, or even touch, a poopy diaper, and Jenna loves to bounce around the house stark naked, holding the lower cup of her recently-used potty seat, shouting “Gockey,” (her toddler approximation of “yucky”) as yellow liquid sloshes onto the carpet. Sure, this is typical behavior for kids, between the normal oral fixation kids develop and just not having that concept of germs. It’s as typical as playing house, loving bologna, or using swear words. But my kids are so cute, cuddly and innocent. How can they be the kids that drop their suckers in the dirt, wipe them off and put them back in their mouth? Kids will be kids? Sure. But do they have to be so gockey?

COMMENTARY By Hannah Davis I have never been so overworked in my entire 18 ½ years of life During the past week, I’ve gone to bed before midnight exactly once, and there’s not much hope for improving my record. Not that I can see, at least. I wake up early; I go to bed late. And during that entirely too short flicker of day, I work to finish what I couldn’t do the night before. For example, one night last week I had to: • Edit six submissions for the school literature publication • Do a writing assignment for AP comp/lit • Write the staff editorial for the school newspaper • Do an interview to write a story for the school newspaper Daunting? I’ll say. But I managed to get to bed by 1 a.m., and even design a cover for the aforementioned literature publication. The problem is that I finished less than half of what I had to do. So, the next day during AP microeconomics, I eked out the writing assignment. I typed it during lunch. I spent AP environmental science editing a couple stories. God knows when I’ll get around to tackling the newspaper assignments. The really, truly unfortunate part of my sob story is that the work will keep coming, and the days won’t get any longer. I’m stuck in an inescapable rut. My last year of high school has already turned into a mindless, plundering, exhausting landslide of jobs and responsibilities and duties. But I’m not entirely deluded. I know I’m not the only one suffering at the hand of maturity. I wonder, though, why our supposed last year of childhood has turned into such a miserable, hellish little experience. I’d appreciate a breather before being thrust into another solid four years of academia.

Joe Shearer is a freelance writer from Noblesville and the exhausted father of three kids under five years of age. He also writes for www.thefilmyap.com and blogs at www. indyparentsource.com.

Hannah Davis is a senior at Noblesville High School and the opinions editor for The Mill Stream.

That which is necessary

By Brandie Bohney It seems many people out there are confused about using that and which correctly. Some people seem to believe the two are interchangeable, and while they have very similar meanings, their use does have parameters. In the world of grammar, that and which are both relative pronouns. That’s just an FYI. It might come in handy on “Jeopardy!” or something, but it’s not going to make or break your ability to use them correctly. Relative pronouns that begin clauses come in two basic varieties: restrictive and non-restrictive. Restrictive relative clauses are those that are necessary for the meaning of the sentence to be clear, and they’re the ones that use that. The cat that ate your new shoes is over there, Roy. If you take out the clause “that ate your new shoes,” suddenly the sentence isn’t as clear. What cat? Why is Roy looking for it? Those questions are both, for the most part, answered by the restrictive – or necessary – relative clause. On the other hand, if the information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, which is your word. The cat, which sat with me all morning, ate Roy’s new

shoes this afternoon. Do you see the difference? You don’t need to know that the cat sat with me all morning for the rest of the sentence to make sense. And notice also that the nonrestrictive – or not necessary – relative clause is set off with commas. The long and the short of it is this: If the clause is necessary for the logic and meaning of the sentence, you need that and no commas. If the clause is not necessary – it’s periphery information – use which and a pair of commas around the clause. And the rule for that and which is null and void if the noun you’re replacing is a person; in that case, you use who whether the clause is restrictive or not. The comma rule doesn’t changes, though: non-essential relative clauses get commas and those that are essential don’t regardless of whether they start with which or who. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

» SIDE NOTE: For all you grammar enthusiasts and budding grammarians out there, I invite you to check out my new blog, Disasters in Grammar. It can be found at www. disastersingrammar. blogspot.com. I’ve started a collection of signs and other communications with grammatical errors. In addition to following the blog, I also invite you to send me photos of grammatically incorrect signs, notices, and other print you may find. I also hope to have an archive of past columns available on the blog. As soon as I figure out how to do that.

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Is the columnist’s reputation having an identity crisis? COMMENTARY By Dick Wolfsie When I grew up in the ‘50s, we didn’t worry about much. My grandfather smoked a big cigar when he babysat for us, our family car didn’t have seatbelts, and my mother’s cooking was so bad, we washed our hands after we ate. Other than our backyard bomb shelter in case of a nuclear attack, we recognized the world as a safe place. But things have changed. For example, at the Wolfsie house, everything has to be shredded before it goes in the garbage. My wife has this vision of marauders at the dumpster going through our trash and gathering important personal data. “Dick, I don’t think we should put our cans and bottles at the curb, either. Someone could go through our recyclables to learn personal stuff about us. Then steal our identities. We should at least boil off the labels.” “So you think it would threaten our security if people up to no good knew I had a thing for canned peaches?” To prove her point, Mary Ellen forwarded me an e-mail from work warning people not to leave their GPS system in the car. Not just because it might be stolen, but because if someone made off with your vehicle, the crook would know the addresses of all the places you’ve been, including your own home. The admonition suggested that instead of logging where you live in the system, you put in a nearby gas station. This explains many of the

heists at 7-11s. My wife completely bought into this. “Don’t you see, Dick? If they get your GPS, the bad guys will know where you live.” “Bad guys know where everyone lives.” “They do?” “Yes, they drive up to a nice house and they say: “Hey, someone lives there. Let’s rob it.” “And those same bad guys,” continued Mary Ellen, “will also now see in your GPS all the places you’ve visited in the last several weeks.” “Imagine that: Everyone from the common street thug to the cyber criminal will know the Wolfsies went to Red Lobster for dinner two weeks ago. That is creepy.” Mary Ellen was annoyed I wasn’t taking this more seriously. According to her, you should also never put words like “honey” or “wife” in your cell phone directory. “Why not?” I asked. “Because, then they’ll know how to reach me.” “And did you think thieves would call you at work just to chat? You’re right. That can be annoying.” Totally frustrated with my insensitivity to this issue, she started peppering me with true-life stories of men like me who made light of this serious issue. Like the guy in Detroit who was at Ford Stadium enjoying a Lions game, but little did he know that his car was being stolen from the parking lot. The thief found the

registration in the glove compartment, saw the guy’s address, then robbed his house. “That one I don’t believe, Mary Ellen.” “Why not?” “No one has enjoyed a Lions game in two years.” Then she told me the one about the crook who broke into a man’s car while he was playing golf. He found the owner’s cell phone on the seat and saw “Sweetie” on the Caller ID. So he texted the guy’s wife: “I LV U. R U home?” She texted back: “NO, BK N 2 HRS.” So the robber went to the guy’s house to break in. “Wow, that is a scary example. And so no one was home, right Mary Ellen? “No, actually his wife was home. Apparently, it was his sweetie who was out shopping.” I’ve printed out several different versions of this column, and Mary Ellen made me shred them all before they went into the trash. I asked her if that was to protect my identity. “No,” she said, “your reputation.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Oddly enough, I really did have my eyes closed in a few of them shot through my head to get pictures of the cobwebs inside. And that is when I surprised myself with the level of my laid-backness. I fell asleep. OK, well, Not asleep asleep. I wasn’t in there sawing logs or anything, although if I had been you couldn’t have heard it anyway. I just sort of dozed off for a few seconds every now and then. This is unusual for me. I’m not the kind who falls asleep anytime, anyway. Airplanes, for example. I can’t sleep on airplanes. I’m always afraid I’m going to snore, or talk, or drool on the person in the next seat. Nope. I sleep in private or not at all. But back to the MRI. Was I tired? Not particularly? Drugged? Nope. The only thing I could think of was that I’ve been through this enough times that it has become boring.. You know how it is. You’ve been through one jackhammertugboat-locomotive shoot-outer-space-rays-through-you-whileyou-lie-inside-a-torpedo-tube, you’ve been through them all. Anyway, I woke up, made the joke I usually make (“I think I had my eyes closed in a couple of them”) and went on about my business in my usual relaxed, low-key style. I figured that even if the pictures did show something wrong with me, there wouldn’t be a heck of a lot I could do about it that day, so why worry? As it turns out, the images showed that I’m OK. My doctor called to report it the next morning. And then I went right back to sleep.

COMMENTARY By Mike Redmond I am, by most measures, a pretty low-key guy. I don’t fly off the handle, go berserk, whack out, or run around like a chicken with my head cut off. I tend to amble, when I’m not moseying. I can’t remember the last time I shouted, other than at the TV. Low-key. That’s me. I’ve been this way for quite a while – ever since I gave up coffee and cigarettes for breakfast – and those who knew me in the old days are often astonished by today’s calmer Mike. Well, so am I. I was the other day, anyway. I was back in the hospital for another MRI. I’ve been getting them at the rate of two a year for the last few years. It’s my doctors’ way of making my life interesting – they’re all heart, those doctors – by taking pictures of my interior with which they can conform my suspicion that there really isn’t anything the matter with me, other than my warranty running out a couple of years ago. Anyway, the other day I was back in the MRI machine. MRI, of course, stands for Mike Redmond Inside. If you’ve never been in one of these things, let me describe it for you: Once there, you know exactly how Sammy Terry felt before he opened his coffin lid to start the monster movies on Channel 4. Except that instead of creaking hinges, an MRI has, shall we say, somewhat louder noises. Imagine lying with your head next to a man operating a jackhammer, while a tugboat sounds off four inches from your left ear and a locomotive roars past four inches from your right. And remember, you nose is about three inches from the roof. OK, so there I was, lying there, jackhammer pounding, tugboat sounding, locomotive roaring, space rays being

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