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It is our position that Obamacare’s constitutionality must be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court posthaste. Since passage of this cumbersome legislation, more than 20 states have challenged the federal government’s authority in mandating that states implement the prescribed programs over the next several years.

Also at issue is whether the “individual mandate” that requires each of us to acquire healthcare is constitutional. Can our government require us to buy a product? The Department of Justice argues that the new law conforms, citing the commerce clause, which “substantially affects interstate commerce,” and regulates “activity that is commercial and economic in nature.”

As it stands now, it could take up to two years for the Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare. Meanwhile, state governments, cash strapped and debtridden, would be expected to fulfill continuing unfunded mandates from our federal authority. Lower-court rulings have produced mixed results – some upholding and some dissenting. Clarity is needed. As the Supreme Court has final say, the matter should be expedited immediately. It decries common sense to waste effort and expense for a law that will undoubtedly be reviewed and ultimately might be judicially overturned or congressionally repealed.

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It is our position that it is now time for our state to have adult conversation on the subject of gambling. Whether favoring or opposing gambling, one must accept that it provides a significant portion of our state’s revenue. Absent it, taxes would be raised and/or spending reduced. While we believe reduced spending would be the best long-term solution, we know our legislators are unlikely to make the difficult decisions necessary to accomplish the reduction.

For good or bad, Indiana has embraced gambling as a significant source of revenue. The standard rhetoric defending existing gambling while opposing any expansion is disingenuous at best. We call on our state legislators to authorize a casino in Indianapolis’ Union Station to capitalize on the thousands of visitors who attend sporting events and conventions in the Circle City.

A full-blown casino located in our state’s capital, where off-track betting already exists, would be a good hedge against lost revenue from neighboring states’ expected competition with our existing gambling infrastructure. Let’s not pretend any longer – our beloved Hoosier state (and Legislature) is addicted to gambling. Wouldn’t a more honest approach be to optimize our resources rather than hide them from sight?

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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 Acworth, Ga., it is illegal for any citizen to not own a yard rake.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 4.

Section 26. Any member of either House shall have the right to protest, and to have his protest, with his reasons for dissent, entered on the journal.

Section 27. Every statute shall be a public law, unless otherwise declared in the statute itself.

Section 28. No act shall take effect, until the same shall have been

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published and circulated in the several counties of the State, by authority, except in case of emergency, which emergency shall be declared in the preamble, or in the body, of the law.

Section 29. The members of the General Assembly shall receive for their services a compensation to be fixed by law; but no increase of compensation shall take effect during the session at which such increase may be made.

(History: As Amended November 3, 1970. The schedule adopted with the 1970 amendment to Article 4, Section 9 was stricken out by the November 6, 1984, amendment).

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From the backshop Bowen, Buckingham: No nonsense whatsoever With last week’s public swearing-in ceremony for 49 Hamilton County public officials, in many cases the torch was passed.

Two newly elected officials, Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen and Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham officially are on the job (as of Saturday), and we’re hopeful of great things under their leadership. For Bowen, it should prove to be the ability to adroitly handle more with less; declining budgets dictate such, but we believe Bowen is as skillful with a balance sheet as he is a lawman. For Buckingham, it’s the opportunity to clear up any public relations debris left by former prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp’s office. For both gents, we’re hoping they and their charges will be tough as nails in pushing public safety to even higher levels of efficacy.

Regarding Leerkamp, please do not misunderstand: We’re not saying she didn’t do as she was elected to do. She was a strong and accomplished advocate for so many issues, but, unfortunately, a county became divided over her office’s handling of the Carmel High School basketball bullying incidents. It seems something of a sad end for a woman who apparently toiled diligently on behalf of those she was elected to serve. Today, though, we believe you’ll like what Bowen and Bucking-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg ham bring to the table. It’s “no nonsense” from here on out. Our county needs that.

••• This is going to be interesting. We’re watching closely the saga of Forest Hill Elementary School, whose sale to the city recently was approved by the school board.

Then, last week, a couple unknown kindhearted souls pledged $1 million so that Legacy Christian School could own it; Legacy earlier had offered $330,000. The city’s accepted bid of $275,000 was well short of the appraisal of $582,000, although some of the difference would be made up by fee waivers.

Forest Hill will close at the end of the academic year.

Is college really worth it?

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By Terry Anker With our eldest son approaching college age, we have observed attentively the warnings of an impending mortgage-like bubble in the student financial aid markets. Indicators point to an unfettered explosion in the cost of higher education and the enormous numbers of folks pursuing degrees relative to the amount of jobs available to those like-trained.

The first home that my wife and I purchased when we arrived in Indianapolis recently resold.

It was a lovely edifice, built in the 1930s, in a good neighborhood, well-maintained and updated throughout the years. The latest buyers paid roughly 2 ½ times what we did in 1991.

Conversely, the law school I attended has seen its tuition increase by more than tenfold in the same period.

How can this be? Can a university’s cost of production truly have outpaced other indicators by such a large multiplier? Perhaps my school was undervalued, but its ranking was competitive. Are educators simply taking advantage of a

good market opportunity? Have we artificially supported the price of schooling through federal financial aid and scholarship programs? Would people pay so much with so little promise of return if (and when) home equity loans and other mechanisms were less readily available?

Is the typical university model of education truly priceless – with our President claiming it the only key to America’s future success? If it is truly without price, why have so many built careers on charging for it? Can families be expected to continue to assume enormous amounts of debt to pay for an education that will likely never produce a return sufficient to offset the investment?

Is there an alternative that develops skills and widens learning without breaking the bank? Is a university-style educational industrial complex required, or is it a luxury we can no longer afford?

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By Kevin Kane As kids, many of us were A few weeks ago we ran a lettaught that we should do good ter to the editor from local artist because it’s the right thing to Lori Johnson, who likely could do – not for a potential prize. have filled an entire page expressBut this story is unique because ing her gratitude for Patricia the pull to do the wrong thing Perkey of Noblesville. was so strong. Walking away, Johnson took some of her old likely scot-free, with more than clothes to the Noblesville Good$2,000? There probably aren’t will a few weeks ago in preparamany of us who wouldn’t at least tion for a move. A week later, she Lori Johnson thanked her “Goodrealized that a purse in which she will angel” with this one-of-a-kind consider the Steve Miller route – to take the money and run. had been saving money for varipainting.

Whether or not this “angel ous bills was not in her closet. It at Goodwill,” as Johnson calls her, considered was at Goodwill. doing this is irrelevant. In the end, she chose to In her letter, Johnson said she drove to the do the right thing for a complete stranger, and store in tears, fully expecting her purse and her selflessness may have prevented a disaster for money to be gone, but when she began to Johnson. describe her dilemma to an employee at the It goes against those childhood lessons prostore, she was told to relax. The purse and cash moting good deeds with no strings, but I’m glad $2,067 to be exact – was still there and waiting to hear that Perkey was rewarded for making the for her. Perkey, who works at the store, found right call when the stakes were high. the purse, turned it in and the staff was waiting for someone to claim it.

Though she wanted to reward Perkey for her good deed, Johnson was told that accepting Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can a cash reward could get Perkey fired. So the reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ Noblesville artist took to her easel and created a currentnoblesville.com. token of her gratitude.

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So I go to the party alone, bitter and angry, and wait for my husband to pull his head out of his butt. It takes about 12 hours. The following morning he says, “Thanks again for letting me bail last night. I really just needed a night off.

And now I’m excited about seeing your family and the play! If I stay until after dinner, that still gives me plenty of time to get home.”

Thank you, Tiny Tim! I’m not married to an A-hole. Selfish on occasion, maybe, but when it comes to the important things, he eventually gets it. This weekend helped me remember that men are really just tall children with facial hair.

Petulance is part of the package. It’s our job as women to let their tantrums run their course, refrain from hurtful retaliation, then shower them with love when it’s all over. So if you’ll excuse me, I have to go give Doo some “therethere’s.” I can’t have him going all Jacob Marley on me. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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

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» Community night –Riverview Hospital's Mended Hearts Chapter #350 will be having a Community Night at Pizza Hut Restaurant on Jan. 11 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our organization to help fund a trip to the National Convention in New Orleans in June 2011. Mended Hearts visitors are active talking to heart patients and cath lab patients in the hospital encouraging them to take their medication, follow doctors’ orders and exercise.

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know anyone at the party. There’s some anxiety in that too.

As for Louisville, would I want to spend all that time in a car just for a production of Scrooge? I get to stay for a few days with the kids, but he can’t. Is it his fault he can’t take a day off from work?

Yes! He should have asked a month ago for time off! And so what if he’s tired? Everyone’s tired this time of year, but we do what we need to do when it means a lot to our spouse. That’s marriage. Deal with it.

All of this goes through my mind in the minute or so that Doo is whining. Somehow I keep from combusting and calmly suggest he do a flyby to the party, as the house is less than a mile from his office, and then head home to be with kids. No dice. “Screw it!” he exclaims. “I’m coming home.”

“Fine!” I return, and disconnect without saying goodbye. I want to call Doo back so badly it burns because I’ve just come up with some brilliant counterarguments, cruel though they might be. But then I look like the selfish nagging wife, and he’ll never let me live it down. I’m stuck between a Doo and a humbug, that’s for sure.

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» Prevent sexual abuse in children – The next Stewards of Children program will be Jan. 18 at the Monon Community Center’s Banquet Room A, 6 p.m., in Carmel. During the 90-minute program, adults interacting with children and adolescents on a regular basis can learn how to prevent and recognize the signs of child sexual abuse and react responsibly in an abuse situation. The cost is $15.00 and registration is available online at www.chauciesplace.org or by calling 582-8251.

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By Danielle Wilson Ugh! I am so frustrated with Doo right now.

Somehow he’s sunken into “Me Mode” on a weekend that’s supposed to be about, well, me. I have my office Christmas party tonight and “A Christmas Carol” with my parents in two days down in Louisville.

But he just called to say his day’s been too hard, and he’s exhausted. He doesn’t want to go to the party. “And I really don’t want to drive four hours on a Sunday just to see a play!”

My initial reaction is of course the wrong one.

Why don’t you like my family? Why won’t you think about someone other than yourself? Don’t you care that those tickets are expensive and that this is the only opportunity you will have to see my family for the holidays? And can’t you man up for two hours and swing by my damn Christmas party? I’ve already told everyone you were coming!

Whoa, Mrs. Fezziwig! Slow down and take a deep breath. Look at the situation from his perspective. He has had a long day at the office.

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» Breakfast to benefit Boys & Girls Club – Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. until noon, the Noblesville Sunrise Kiwanis will offer a pancake breakfast to help support the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club Youth Basketball Program. The price is $5 per person and the event will be held at 150 North 17th Street. For tickets or more information, call 773-4372.

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» First Backyard award recipients announced – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) announced the winners of its first annual Backyard Conservation Awards Program.

Matthew Newell of Fishers and Linda Lange of Carmel tied for first place in the individual homeowner category. Amy and Thad Perry of Fishers took second place in that class while St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel won first place in the non-profit organization category. For more information, visit www. hamiltonswcd.org. » Chaucie’s Place enjoys success in 2010 – In 2010, Chaucie’s Place was awarded nearly $31,000 from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) for its forensic interviewing services to child victims of abuse; $5,000 from The Legacy Fund, a CICF affiliate; and $50,000 from the Anderson family. This is in addition to its most successful Treasure Our Children fundraiser, which raised a record $28,000.

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I’m grateful for these women in my life – pictured are some of the members of our Women Who Run with the Wolves book club at our end-of-the-year gathering.

Looking back, forward as a new year begins Commentary

By Krista Bocko Now that I’ve been doing this regular writing gig for over a year, it’s fun to look back and see what I was writing about a year ago at this time.

I looked back at my first column of 2010, and it was titled, “Create the life you want this year,” which is just what’s on my mind again. Some things never change.

Since the calendar page has just flipped over to another fresh, New Year, I wanted to share a New Year’s questionnaire with you. I didn’t write this, but I wish I had!

Filling these out and looking back on them from year to year will become an annual tradition for me. I find it useful to put down on paper how I want to live more authentically. I hope it’s meaningful for you, too. (The full version of this questionnaire is posted on my blog.)

Completing and remembering the past year: What was your biggest triumph this year?

What was the greatest lesson you learned? What

are you most happy about completing? Who were the three people who had the greatest impact on your life? What was the biggest risk you took? What compliment would you liked to have received? What compliment would you most liked to have given? What else do you need to do or say to be complete with 2010?

Creating 2011: What would you like to be your biggest triumph? What advice would you like to give yourself? What would you most like to change about yourself? What are you looking forward to learning? What about your work: Are you most committed to changing and improving?

What is one undeveloped talent you are willing to explore? What brings you the most joy and how are you going to do/have more of that?

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

Location: 1008 S. 10th Street Owners: Rob and Jenny Fisher, and children Emily, Ethan and Aiden, since 2006 Constructed by: George W. Heiny, a Civil War veteran, circa 1889. The home was one of several Heiny owned in Noblesville, all were probably investments, since no evidence suggests that he lived in the home.

Style and features: The home is a twostory T-plan vernacular with a porch along the north side. It features tall, narrow openings with simple trim, with original ornate front and back doors. Ten-foot ceilings, and four bedrooms.

What work have you done on your house?

“We built a new garage about six months after moving in and added all the landscaping and fence. About a year ago we added new hardwood floors to the downstairs and a new staircase. The original hardwoods had been damaged and replaced with laminate flooring before we bought the house.”

What are your favorite features? “Our favorite features are the two doors, which seem to be original to the house (and if not, we just like the ornate work on them!). We have transom windows upstairs that we love and I love our laundry/mud room – it is surrounded by little windows that swing up to open and

it gets great light. We really just like the whole feel of our house.”

What do you like about this area? “We like the diversity of our neighborhood.”

Carol Ann Schweikert contributed the home research. See www. noblesvillepreservation.com for more information or visit Noblesville Preservation Alliance on Facebook.

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Devices replace real interactions Commentary

By Brenda Alexander The last time my family and I ate at a restaurant, we each ordered different dishes. The only thing shared was conversation. That’s the beauty of a restaurant. You each get exactly what you want. If it’s not on the menu, you can choose a la carte.

Shared experiences are what make a family, a community, or even a culture bond. But it seems like most of what we do these days is accomplished in a vacuum created by electronic gizmos that replace true communication with mere interaction.

What’s the difference? Well, you cannot communicate with an inanimate object, but you can interact with one. What does it mean if our daily opportunities to communicate with other human beings are reduced to mere interactions – something you can do with your smart phone?

Recently, my son was the only child without a handheld device to keep him entertained while big sister played volleyball. In the same scenario, I remember making instant friends, running the school halls, giddy with the relative freedom my

parents allowed in this safe environment. My son had no one to run with. Eventually, another boy lent him his spare Nintendo. Do these children even realize they are in a gymnasium?

Instead of joining in the shared banquet of ideas and opinions that nourish relationships, more and more people are interacting with handheld devices. Next time you’re in public, count the people plugged into some type of device. No one even shares the same menu anymore. Everything is a la carte.

Going to the restaurant is a nice treat for any family. But if a family never shares the same meal, they soon find that they are strangers sharing only a roof. What does it mean for our communities and our culture if the people who compose them have no shared experiences? Can an a la carte culture produce a true community?

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@ comcast.net.

Next time you’re in public, count the people plugged into some type of device.

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Legacy ups offer for Forest Hill

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville This article first appeared on currentnoblesville.com Dec. 27.

Two weeks ago, Legacy Christian School Board Treasurer Chuck Williamson said the small, private Noblesville school could not compete with the city’s offer to buy Forest Hill Elementary School.

Then donors stepped in to change that. Now, these unexpected donations have allowed LCS to offer $1 million in cash for Forest Hill.

LCS previously offered $330,000 for the school, which will close in August. LCS currently rents space at Noblesville Nazarene Church and is looking for a permanent home.

However, the city of Noblesville and Noblesville Schools agreed two weeks ago to a deal that gives the city the school for $275,000 in cash and the waiving of fees and required construction associated with the district’s construction of new facilities.

Based on its engineer’s projections, Noblesville Schools estimates that the total value of the deal is around $1.6 million, but the city says the amount is closer to $833,000. The school and entire 15-acre property next to Forest Park was appraised twice last year at $330,000 and $582,000, respectively.

LCS claims that the total value of its offer is around $1.9 million.

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district is about $9,000 per year. Multiply that number by a minimum of 100 students at Legacy, and the savings for the district is $900,000 or more each year that Legacy exists,” the school said in a press release.

LCS Communications Director Karen Hawkins said the cash alone should be an enticing offer.

“We are all hoping that the city and the school board will conclude that $1 million in cash from the private sector is a terrific win for the taxpayers of Noblesville, as opposed to a transfer between two taxing authorities,” she said.

Despite the new offer from LCS, Noblesville School Board President Chris Hamm said the school district will follow through on its agreement with the city.

“We have a deal with the city and we intend to honor the spirit of that deal,” Hamm said in an e-mail. “If both sides were able to negotiate new terms that were even better than the current ones, obviously we would be willing to listen, as we are about providing the best value possible in this transaction to the taxpayer.”

The city currently has no concrete plans for the Forest Hill property if the deal is finalized.

Uses such as a facility to house parks department programs and a community center have been mentioned, but City Council members said a series of town hall meetings likely would be held to determine this.

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Outreach Inc. seeks solutions for homeless youth

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Noblesville At an early Monday morning staff meeting on the eastside of Indianapolis, members of Outreach Inc are sitting in a circle in the large conference room of Englewood Christian Church sharing updates from the past week.

Things are progressing slowly until one member announces the good news that sends everyone into enthusiastic cheers: one of their clients has found a job. The mood picks up around the circle, and people are pleased, excited, hungry for similar stories. Another update or two later, and the mood shifts from the fleeting success to groans of frustration: one client has gotten his girlfriend pregnant.

The morning proceeds in the same way, a few ups with more downs. When trying to help a growing homeless youth population, Outreach Inc.’s members are used to as much bad news before any good. Getting a job is no small victory in today’s economy, but a big one, especially for a homeless teen. For Outreach employees though even small successes are big ones, especially amid the setbacks and challenges that can be a lot more serious than an unplanned pregnancy.

“I had a really radical change in my perspective of success,” said executive director Eric Howard. “Outreach came about through my own spiritual journey with Jesus Christ. I started it in 1996 and have been busy since.”

Outreach’s mission is simple: to help get homeless teens and children into homes, and get those that can work jobs. Providing stability and safety is the focus, though community education also plays an important role. It’s a difficult task which sends their small team of 12 out to Indianapolis’s tough neighborhoods, seeking out ways to engage the homeless community.

Outreach Inc hosted a Christmas party for clients, volunteers and staff. Santa, plenty of food and gifts were on hand, and Indianapolis Colts' Daniel Muir was there to offer support for the homeless teens.

The nonprofit relies on street teams to go out and engage the homeless community, and identify youth by actually being on the street. Being active in the homeless community allows Outreach to better find youth in need, and by simply allowing them the opportunity to know help is available and allowing them to seek it on their own terms. This structure has helped word about their organization to spread quickly among those who need Outreach the most, according to Howard. Moreover, the team is always active in IPS and other area schools to reach out to youth.

These combined strategies allowed the organization to identify 500 homeless youth this year, and help over 400 of those to enter the Outreach program.

While the Drop In center is an important way for Howard and his group to touch base with the kids and allow them the chance to warm up and get a nutritious meal, any teen entering the Outreach program will enter the full faceted Outreach program. Through

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Outreach, teens will receive careful case management, helping them with legal hurdles and getting proper documentation to be successful. The G.O.A.L. program allows a case manager to help the teen make it through school or achieve their GED. One of the bigger challenges for Outreach’s director Eric Howard is not necessarily just reaching out to homeless kids, but educating Indianapolis’s entire community about the changing face of homelessness.

“Homelessness here doesn’t look like big city homelessness,” he said. “Some kids have clothes and go to school but don’t have anywhere to go at the end of the day. The causes are so widespread that no stories are the same. Some kids might be getting out of jail and their parents have moved on leaving no forwarding address.

Others homelessness might be a result of poverty, or they’ve outgrown the foster system. Some kids just know it’s easier on them and their family’s situation for them to move out and on.”

Another educational focus of the organization is helping Indianapolis realize how widespread the problem actually is. “We’re trying to underwrite full time case manager positions at Pike High School and North Central High School,” said Howard.

“Our homeless population goes that far north, and a lot of people don’t realize how very much in their backyard this is.”

It’s a tireless job and one where a little success of any kind for a client is big news.

For new staff member, Katie Johnson of Indianapolis, the challenges in the community as a whole are much bigger than the ones she faces as a member of the street team. “There is this misconception that they are different from us,” said Johnson. “But really these are amazing kids, with a story and who want to build relationships with others. They aren’t so different from you or me.”

To learn more about Outreach Inc visit outreachindiana.org.

Elected officials take oath

Current in Noblesville A special ceremony was held last Monday afternoon at the courthouse in downtown Noblesville in which newly and re-elected officials were sworn in. Judge Paul Felix did the honors as new county officials such as Sheriff Mark Bowen and Prosecutor Lee Buckingham took their oaths.

Officials sworn in included: Doug Allman, Christine Altman, Paul Ayers, Marie Back, Peggy Beaver, Phillip Belcher, Paul Bolin, Mark Bowen, Lee Buckingham, Charles Bur-

khardt, Billie Caldwell, Douglas Callahan, Jim Carey, Meredith Carter, Thurl Cecil, Mary Clark, Diane Crim, Renee Cox, Debbie Driskell, Mary Eckard, Lisa Suzanne Flana, David Gill, Gail Godby, Jeff Hern, Barbara Inman, Tom Kenley, Judy Levine, Scott McNamara, Christina Miller, Stacy Nolan, John Patrick, Jim Peyton, Peggy Pfister, Dan Pfleging, Ed Pierce, Mark Raines, Dan Reike, Jeff Roert, Jamie Rulon, Marilyn Schenkel, Steve Schwartz, Matt Snyder, Carl Steele, Robin Ward, Jim Williams, and Sharon Wilson.

25 years of holiday giving brings Prevail, Woodland together The Woodland Country Club partnered with Prevail Inc for the 25th year, to provide a happier holiday season to victims of abuse throughout Hamilton County. Members of Woodland and Prevail came together on Dec. 20 to unload new bicycles, toys and other goodies at the Prevail offices in Noblesville. Fifty families received the donated gifts.

Prevail, Inc. serves Hamilton County providing counseling and support services to victims of domestic abuse or other violence.

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Constantly creating Artist Adam Parsons depicts his world and imagination in many ways

By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesvilles “A white canvas is one of the most gorgeous and humbling things to stand before. I feel quite a responsibility to alter its perfect state.”

Working in his garage-turned-studio, with paint-spattered black plastic covering the concrete and bins of paint surrounding him, Noblesville artist Adam Parsons goes to work to do just that.

Immersed in his work, Parsons uses his hands as the ‘brush,’ dispensing the colors into his palm and then onto the canvas which is lying flat on the floor.

“This is the only controlled process [of the painting],” Parsons said. “I limit the colors I leave in front of me to throw around so that I don’t screw it up. For example, I leave blues and blacks out only, and make sure a yellow canvas isn’t around.”

When Parsons is done, a color saturated canvas that is dictated by either Parsons’ mood or his clients’ wants has replaced the white canvas he started with just minutes earlier.

Originally from Gloustershire, England, Parsons moved to Japan at age 19 to become an illustrator. Inexplicably drawn toward the Japanese culture, he had always loved drawing and was encouraged by his mother, who kept him supplied with pencils, paper, and encouragement. Parsons, who said he never did well in school and never attended college, is a self-taught artist.

He found a job as an English teacher while in Japan and illustrated in his free time. In 1995, he completed his largest illustration, a work that depicts 48 classic nursery rhymes, which Parsons titled “The Valley of Rhyme.” He entered it into the Tokyo National Museum Tokyo-ten contest and was named Best New Illustrator.

The England native moved to Georgia in 1999, after living in Japan for nine years.

“I was always interested in America. The wonderful thing about here is the American Dream is so strong,” Parsons related.

“People don’t usually see it, because it’s right in their face. In most other countries, you have to have money and talent. In America, you say ‘I’ve got a great idea’ and people say ‘tell me about it. Maybe I can be a part of it.’”

Parsons experienced this first hand with the recent publishing of “The Valley of Rhyme.” He said he never really considered it until one day, he recalled, someone told him “If you make that into a book, I’ll publish it.” The book is now available at The Wild Bookstore in Noblesville.

Although Parsons still illustrates, his work has moved away from lighthearted illustrations to more serious works with deeper meaning, and he now classifies his paintings as abstract surrealism.

“I like painting from my imagination,” he said. “I don’t really have a desire to paint what can be seen, because if it can be seen, why would I want to paint it?”

Parsons said he’s found himself drawn to artists such as Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky and Mark Rothko for inspiration, and people in Noblesville are taking notice of his work.

“I am a big fan of Adam Parsons and his art,” said Teri Ditslear, the mayor’s wife. “Previously, I have never been a big fan of mod-

the valley of rhyme This book is available at The Wild Bookstore, 884 Logan Street. The $29.95 price includes a poster of “The Valley of Rhyme.” For signed copies, visit www. valleyofrhyme.com.

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ern art, but…I find his paintings emotional, thought provoking and provocative.”

Parsons does much more than paint, though. The artist is entirely self taught and describes himself as being addicted to learning. He said he “can’t stand not knowing,” and when he moved to the U.S., for example, he taught himself photography, graphic design and Web design.

“Art is my passion. When I’m painting, I’m in my element; where I’m supposed to be,” he said. “The art isn’t the only thing.

It’s the story and the process, the dance. This is just my depiction of the world, and a hope to relate to another human soul.”

LEARN MORE Because each piece tells a story and, not wanting the story to be lost, Parsons often arranges private showings for people interested in his art. He also prefers the one-on-one connection with his viewers. “It’s a very different experience seeing it in person compared to showing it online,” he said.

Contact Adam at 379-1998 to arrange a personal showing or visit www.pwason.com.

Adam Parsons documents his paintings’ progress in photos. “I have it all documented, because I want people to know how important those 10,000 hours are. If you do anything for 10,000 hours, you’ll get really, really good at it,” he said.

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DISPATCHES » Town hall meeting – Noblesville Schools is holding a series of town meetings throughout the school year to give the community an opportunity to meet with school officials and board members and ask questions. The next two meetings are Jan. 11, 7 p.m., at Forest Hill Elementary and Jan. 12, 7 p.m., at Stony Creek Elementary. » Mental health needs up – Colleges and universities across America are ill equipped to deal with increasing mental health needs of students according to a new report by American College Counseling Association. About half of all college students seeking counseling have a serious mental illness. The study showed students seeking counseling 44 percent had severe psychological disorders, up from 16 percent ten years ago, and 24 percent are on psychiatric medication, up from 17 percent in 2000.

-www.nyt.com » OLG open house – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Noblesville, will host an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. OLG educates students from preschool through eighth grade. Christians of all faith backgrounds are welcome. For more information, call 770-5660. » Technology thwarts cheaters – Business has been good for Caveon Test Security, a company that uses “data forensics” to catch cheaters. In addition to looking for copying, its computers hunt for illogical patterns, like test-takers who did better on harder questions than easy ones, for example. That situation can be a sign of advance knowledge of part of a test.

Since the company began working with the state of Mississippi in 2006, cheating has decreased by 70 percent, officials say.

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Common-sense decisions prevail PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis Rational, reasonable, consistent, valid. These are words that define common sense. Common sense is also sound practical judgment derived from experience rather than study. When all else fails, our common sense experiences kick in.

This is especially true when raising children. We have plenty of doubts on whether or not we are doing right by our children. But when we break down the definitions of common sense and apply them to our daily decisions on child behavioral issues, rest assured our common-sense decisions prevail. Take for example …

We are being rational – thus using common sense – when our children act up in an inappropriate way and we respond with, “That behavior doesn’t work with me. Be sensible and figure out how you need to behave if you want to get your way.”

We are being reasonable – thus using common sense – when our children ask us to do something we know is not in their best interest and we respond with, “You’re asking me to give you permission to do something I’m not prepared to let you do. Find a more practical interest that will show me you are ready to make better choices.”

We are being consistent – thus using common sense –when our children want to break the family boundaries and we respond with, “We have healthy limits in this family. When you choose to break those limits you are choosing to be contradictory, and we have zero tolerance for unsteady behavior.”

We are being valid – thus using common sense – when our children insist on speaking to us in a manner that is disrespectful or are determined to undermine our decisions and we respond with, “Your attitude compels me to react in a way that is suitable to your behavior.

How are you going to convince me to treat you with respect?”

Rational, reasonable, consistent, valid responses to our childs’ actions are a complete and most effective common sense approach to getting our children to establish their own common senses derived from their own experiences.

I think you get the idea. Communicating without coercion is the first of all the senses that is common to all of us. Happy 2011!

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How do I choose a decade?

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By Jenna Larson I always get this feeling that I was born in the wrong decade.

I mean, the ‘90s were great and all. I’m not ashamed of the amount of “Barney” episodes I watched, how long I spent outside with my Skip-It, or the ridiculous number of slap bracelets and stick-on earrings I owned. Yeah, the ‘90s were good to me.

But, as a teenager, sometimes I wish I could experience something different.

I think the ‘80s would be pretty awesome. I rock a little Poison on my iPod and I wouldn’t mind seeing Bret Michaels perform in his prime … before the tacky VH1 show. I also have some strange attraction to neon colors, side ponytails, and “The Breakfast Club.” Oh, and the word “rad.” I’ve been made fun of for using it quite a few times.

But then I think about the bad makeup and all the drug use, and I change my mind.

Maybe another decade would prove more appropriate.

So, what about the 1930s? I watched “Me and Orson Welles” the other night, and Zac Efron’s character didn’t seem to have too bad of a life. Things were a lot simpler than they

are now with all the technology we have.

Zac ran into a girl in the beginning of the film, and when they parted, there was no awkward exchange of phone numbers and no worry of future Facebook stalking. They just went their separate ways and left any further interaction up to fate.

Then again, there was the Great Depression.

And I guess that probably wasn’t a pleasant burden to live with.

Ok, so maybe I belong in the ‘70s, right?

I watch “That ‘70s Show” when I catch it on random weekday nights. I could chill with Eric and Donna …

Wait. That was filmed pretty recently. OK … nevermind. I’m content with 2011. I can just watch “The Breakfast Club,” “Me and Orson Welles” and “That ‘70s Show” and still live in a world where I can carry my cell phone in my pocket and type this column up on Microsoft Word.

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

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DISPATCHES » Mini-Marathon sells out – The 500 Festival announced last week that the 35th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sold out with 35,000 entries on Dec. 28. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2011. Participants from 50 states and nine countries have registered. Registration remains open for the Finish Line 500 Festival 5K at www.500festival.com for $35 until March 31, 2011 or the date the maximum field of 4,000 is reached.

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Local artist shows work at JCC

By Barbara E. Cohen Current in Noblesville Russian-born artist Sofiya Inger, who has lived in Hamilton County since 1991, is showing a retrospective group of about 20 paintings and mixed-media pieces at the JCC Art Gallery through late February.

The exhibition will delight both people who already know something of Inger’s artistic vision and viewers discovering her for the first time.

“This is the third time I’m showing my work at the JCC,” Inger said, “so it’s a kind of ‘going back’ – and visitors will recognize a few pieces from each period. At the same time, the show also looks forward through my most recent work.”

The selections emphasize a continuation of techniques that intrigue the artist, including acrylic paints on silk fabrics, canvas or board, Plexiglas, and mixed media. Admirers will be reminded that Inger’s paintings even became three-dimensional a few years ago.

“Viewers will recognize old works and see how my technique has developed, but they will also see that my general approach to art, to life hasn’t changed much,” the artist said.

Those familiar with Inger’s work know the heavy reliance she places on the oeuvre of Marc Chagall, the Russian master of emotional expression, an influence that infuses her own vi-

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created from an actual dress owned by her mother, who passed away in 2010. The image explores the connection between the generations and the preservation of family memory, even as the artist reflects on her mother’s loss of personal memory.

In her grief, Inger returned throughout 2010 to gardening imagery, encouraged by the resilience of Nature’s life force.

“From my first solo show in American – which happened in 1999 at the JCC – until now, I’m painting emotions,” Inger said. “In the center of my work is still a human heart.”

This led to the main theme of the current exhibition, “Coming Back to Center,” which takes viewers back in time while the artist enjoys a warm homecoming at the JCC.

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sion without overpowering it.

Although Inger sees art-making as a process through which the artist finds inner balance by capturing reality in an image, she invites viewers to add their own meaning to each piece. Each of her paintings – from a celebration of the resilience of morning glories in “Climbing Up” to the gathering of birds and spirits in “Come Here …” – remains open to interpretation by the viewer, as he or she recreates the work while looking at it.

Many of her works are deeply personal, such as “The Dress,” a mixed-media construction

IF YOU GO Sofiya Inger, “Coming Back to Center” January 3 through February 25 JCC Art Gallery at the Arthur M. Glick JCC 6701 Hoover Road Indianapolis “Meet the Artist” reception Wednesday, Jan. 12 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Theaters making progress for 2011 opening Current in Carmel While the finishing touches are happening at the Palladium, the Studio Theater and The Tarkington proscenium theater at The Center for the Performing Arts are still undergoing major construction.

Opening in early 2011, the Studio Theater will host performances for 200 people. The

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small black box theater is intended to offer a theater experience that is very intimate and in-depth, and has been designed with seats on risers which can be removed to transform the space into a single level, offering a close, one-onone performance, such as you might find in a cabaret. In late December, The Studio Theater’s floor was being painted black.

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Soup's on: Try it with lamb COOKING

By Molly Herner Winter months are my favorite because the cold warrants hot, thick soups and stews. Here is a festive suggestion.

Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano.

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ground lamb and lentel stew Ingredients • 3 carrots • 1 yellow onion • 4 cloves garlic • 2 cups dried lentils • Olive oil • Salt/pepper • Rosemary 1 tsp • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 cups white wine • 4 celery stalks • 1 lb ground lamb • 2 tbsp chicken soup base • A pinch of red pepper flakes Directions 1. First, give a small dice to the carrots, onion and celery. I like to cube them very small.

Mince the garlic cloves.

2. Coat a large soup pot with olive oil and add in the onion, carrot and celery. Let the vegetables caramelize over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic

when the vegetables are cooked through.

3. Next, add the white wine and the chicken soup base or a few bouillon cubes. Let this simmer until you can no longer smell the alcohol from the wine.

4. Now add your lentils, tomato paste, rosemary, pinch of red pepper flakes and a bit of salt and pepper. Let the beans cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.

After that sprinkle with about 1/2 cup flour and let thicken for 2 minutes. Now add 6 to 10 cups of water. Start with 6 cups. You may need to add more water if the soup thickens too much. Let the soup simmer away of medium heat.

5. Aside, brown the ground lamb in a sauce pan until it is cooked through. Add it, grease and all, into the soup when it is finished.

6. Let the soup simmer in its entirety for about an hour over medium heat and enjoy with a nice hunk of French baguette and a glass of good Chianti.

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What do you order there?

“Typically, the Tandoori Chicken. And their curry is second to none. Any curry they make is great.”

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Dinner for Schmucks

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By Chris Lloyd Steve Carell gives an off-kilter, weird performance in “Dinner for Schmucks.” As Barry, an IRS agent whose social skills appear to have stopped developing around third grade, Carell creates a character that we do not believe could really live and breathe in the real world. But it’s such a pitifully funny creation, we go along with the gag.

Barry’s hobby -- his only passion in life, really -- is stuffing dead mice and placing them in diorama poses, what he calls “mousterpieces.”

When he runs into Tim (Paul Rudd), he’s soon made the patsy in a nasty game run by Tim’s boss: Each man has to invite the most pathetic loser they can find to a dinner party. The guy who brings the most laughable guest wins.

A remake of a French comedy, “Dinner for

The scoop: Dom DiCarlo’s is a family-friendly Italian restaurant close to the Noblesville square. The restaurant was voted “Indy’s Best Pizza” in 2007 by Indianapolis Monthly, and it now offers delivery.

Type of food: Italian Price: Pizzas from about $1025, Entrees around $15 Specialty menu items: Fresh “bread knots” served with all dinner entrees, a variety of specialty pizzas like the Dom-

Schmucks” doesn’t contain joke-a-minute laughs.

But when a scene hits high gear, it’s as funny as anything I saw in 2010. Zach Galifianakis has a hilarious turn as Barry’s boss, who’s a dork himself but just enough less of a dork than Barry to convince him that he can control Barry’s mind.

Lucy Punch also has a great walk-on scene as a sexual stalker who tries to put the moves on Barry, but he’s too much of a moron to realize he’s being seduced.

“Dinner for Schmucks” contains a full course of mirth.

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Have you experienced ‘the Griswold vacation’?

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By Tracy Line As a travel agent, I do everything I can to ensure my clients’ trips go smoothly. Most of the time things go as planned. Yet every once in a while a vacation seems doomed.

It’s the kind of trip where you arrive at the airport early and learn your flight is late. Then you find out the car rental agency overbooked and your family of four-plus luggage is squeezing into a tiny subcompact car. When you finally arrive at your resort, you’re told the pool has closed unexpectedly. It happens.

A client of mine recently had such a vacation. Her flight was late, her hotel room lights blinked constantly, giving her a raging headache, and it rained for the duration of her trip. She called it her Griswold vacation. For those who haven’t seen it, the movie “Family Vacation” follows the Griswold family as they travel cross-country to visit the fictitious theme park, Walley World. After their arduous journey, they discover the park is closed.

I’ve had many a Griswold vacation myself.

One year our beach house had sand fleas.

Another time, my flight was cancelled and I spent two days alone in a hotel room bored out of my mind. The worst was when I took my toddler to Florida to visit my in-laws for the weekend. The day we arrived, my daughter got the stomach flu; the next day, my motherin-law got sick. On the day we were leaving, I got it. I’m sure my mother-in-law was thrilled with our visit.

Sometimes things get so bad, all you can do is laugh. One must chalk it up to a lesson in resilience. And on the bright side, a bad vacation makes us all the more grateful for those that turn out to be truly wonderful.

Tracy Line is a travel agent for Family Vacations in Noblesville, and also a travel writer. Contact her at 317-770-2211, ext 312, or Tracy@familyvacations.com.

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Effectively set your table COMMENTARY

By Jennifer Jacobi Though the holidays are now over, for many of us, there will be many other times this year in which we play host or hostess.

There is a lot of time and energy put into the food and preparation when hosting guests, but sometimes we can overlook the final step of the process: the presentation.

Food just tastes better when it looks and is presented in a pleasing way. This saves many of us that are just so-so cooks. So, I have some tips to help you effectively set your table.

• Remember, that white is a timeless color that goes with everything. If you are out picking up some great basic pieces know that white will always go with whatever signature pieces you choose.

• Color is a great way to decorate, but, make sure not to go overboard. You want to have a pop of color here and there, but not a conglomeration of colors. That can make your table look chaotic and overwhelming.

Keep your lines clean and simple.

• Put large items, like tiered towers and cake pedestals, apart from each other and fill your space with smaller items. For example, if you are setting up a food serving table, put a tiered tower in the center of the table and put two other large serving pieces like a cake pedestal and trifle bowl toward the ends of

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the table. Then, fill in the empty space with smaller serving bowls and dishes.

• Different heights will add an attractive value to the presentation of your table and are pleasing to the eye.

Remember, if you will be one of the attendees to a glorious feast, never show up empty handed. Always bring a gift for the host/hostess. You can never go wrong with a bottle of Cabernet or a beautiful assortment of fresh flowers.

Correction: The last article published under Jennifer Jacobi’s name (“You thought a trifle bowl was only for dessert?” published Dec. 7, 2010) was actually written by Noblesville resident and Pampered Chef consultant, Rita Chreist.

Noblesville resident Jennifer Jacobi is a Pampered Chef Consultant and Director. You may contact her at www.pamperedchef.biz/ jenniferjacobi

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THEATRE The Diary of Anne Frank

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 18 through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey's Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey's Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746. Friday – Roadhouse Saturday – CW & The Working Class Trio

Mo’s Irish Pub

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Ten years have passed since Brent and Andy shared their deepest secrets. Beethoven scholar Brent drifts from city to city performing and lecturing until he discovers Andy is following him. The production runs at the Phoenix Theatre from Jan. 6 through Jan. 30. Tickets range from $15 to $25 depending on performance dates. For more information, visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

9 to 5: The Musical

9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era.

This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features DOLLY PARTON's original hit title song. The show will be presented at Clowes Memorial Hall Jan. 11 through Jan. 16. Show times for that week are: Tuesday - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday - 7:30 p.m., Thursday - 7:30 p.m., Friday - 8 p.m., Saturday – 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday – 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $69. For more information, visit www.cloweshall.org.

The following musical acts will be performing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Through Being Cool Saturday – Blonde Sonja

Moon Dog Tavern

The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Wednesday – Kelley Isenhower, 7 to 10 p.m.

Thursday – 4 on the Floor, 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday – Living Proof, 9 p.m. to midnight

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The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com.

Thursday – Gordon Bonham Blues Band Friday and Saturday – Gene Deer and the Blues Band, R.J. Mischo

Live and Let Die The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Jan. 21 through Feb. 5. This 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry, author of “Driving Miss Daisy,” has an illuminating message filled with humor, romance and revelations.

Tickets are $28 Friday through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. For tickets, show times or other details, call 923-4597 or visit www. civictheatre.org.

ART Blue Chip Print Show

Featuring artists such as Chuck Close, Tara Donovan, and Sol LeWitt, the Blue Chip Print Show at Garvey Simon Art Access in Carmel highlights post-war contemporary artists up close and in detail. The show runs through Jan. 7, and the gallery is open Wed. – Sat. noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.gsartaccess.com.

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The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” with noted McCartney interpreter Tony Kishman Jan. 14 through 16 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Performance times are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m., Sunday. Adult ticket prices range from $20$75 for both evening concerts, with special children’s tickets (ages 4-12) from $10-$75 for the Sunday 3 p.m. program only. Call 639-4300 or visit www.IndianapolisSymphony.org for tickets or details.

COMEDY Morty’s Comedy Joint

The following acts will be performing at Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th St., Indianapolis. For show times or other details, visit www.mortyscomedy.com or call 8485500.Thursday through Sunday – Headliner: Steven Kent McFarlin. Tickets: $12 on Thursday (8 p.m.), $15 (8 or 10:15 p.m.) on Friday, $15 on Saturday (8 or 10:15 p.m.).

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DISPATCHES » Prostate cancer tests could be more accurate – Scientists have found a way to personalize a common prostate cancer test by looking at genetic variations, which should make it more accurate in predicting a man's risk of developing the disease. Screening using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests is controversial at the moment because it is difficult to define normal PSA levels, so cancer is missed in some men while others get false positive results. Improving the accuracy of the test should catch more men with cancer who currently slip through the net, and avoid unnecessary biopsies in those at low risk, researchers said.

-www.msnbc.com » HIV cure found? – A man with HIV living in Germany may have been cured of his infection by a bone marrow transplant, researchers claim. In 2007, the man received a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia. The transplant — which treats leukemia by essentially rebooting the body's immune system and creating new white blood cells —also had the benefit of wiping out the HIV infection. Now, three and a half years later, the patient remains HIV-free, which suggests he is cured of the disease, the researchers said.

-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com » Lat pull-down myth – The myth: The best way to perform the lat pull-down is to pull the bar behind your head, down to your upper back. The truth: Unless you have very flexible shoulders, this exercise is difficult to do correctly, and can increase your risk for shoulder impingement syndrome—a painful condition in which the muscles or tendons of your rotator cuff become entrapped in your shoulder joint. The alternative: Just pull the bar in front of your head, down to your collarbone. You’ll work your back just as hard, but with less risk for injury.

-www.menshealth.com » ‘Asian flush’ raises red flags – A condition called 'Asian flush' happens to certain people of Asian descent after they have consumed alcohol. The red blush is the result of a genetic deficiency in the alcohol-metabolizing enzyme ALDH2. According to studies, a person with a single copy of the deficient gene who drinks just two beers a day is up to 10 times more likely to develop esophageal cancer than a person who’s able to metabolize the alcohol properly.

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Magnesium is critical mineral for health COMMENTARY

By Angela LaSalle M.D. Did you know that magnesium is required for more than 300 chemical reactions in your body?

Affecting everything from new cell growth to heart function, magnesium activates your B vitamins and assists in adrenal and nervous system function. It is also a key player in bone metabolism, along with calcium and Vitamin D. About 1 percent of magnesium is present in the blood, and about 50 percent is stored in the bone, thus blood tests may not always reflect the severity of magnesium deficiencies. Checking a red blood cell level, or RBC magnesium, may give some indication of the level inside the cells rather than just blood levels. It is estimated that two thirds of the population may be relatively deficient in magnesium. Signs of deficiency include …

• Fatigue • Nervousness and attention problems • Heart palpitations and abnormal rhythms • Insomnia • PMS • Osteoporosis • Asthma • Headaches • Body aches • Kidney stones • Overactive bladder Since magnesium deficiency can present in many ways, it is best to limit those foods that contribute to magnesium loss such as coffee, soda, sugar and high-carb diets and tobacco.

Magnesium may also be low if a person is suffering from low thyroid function, diabetes, or if they are taking a high dose of calcium without also supplementing magnesium and vitamin D. Foods that are higher in magnesium include almonds, spinach, oatmeal, peanuts, potatoes, and yogurt. For a more complete list of magnesium containing foods, check out http://ods.odnih. gov/factsheets/magnesium.

Remember that mineral supplements may interact with some other medications, such as thyroid medications, and should be taken at least four hours apart. Check with your doctor before supplementing minerals, especially if you have chronic health issues. It is best to follow levels to assure that you are getting adequate dosing without toxicity.

Combine CLA and green tea extract to shed extra pounds naturally COMMENTARY

By Laura Marenco Many of us have probably grabbed some belly flab and made a resolution to do something about that this year. Aside from getting back in the gym, the natural substances CLA and green tea extract working in combination can help you shed some extra pounds more quickly.

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants called catechin polyphenols that are responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea. One of them in particular, epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG for short, has been found to stimulate the metabolism and accelerate weight loss.

EGCG stimulates the central nervous system and causes fat to be released into the blood stream for the body to use as fuel. This process of fat being used for energy is called “thermogenesis.” It provides extra energy, sheds excess water and also helps to burn body fat.

CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that helps improve fat metabolism and inhibits fat storage. CLA has been shown to help glucose pass into muscle cells more effectively, preventing con-

version to fat, and to help fat enter the cell membranes of muscle and connective tissue to speed its metabolism. CLA also interferes with a substance in your body called lipoprotein lipase that is used to store fat. CLA in particular targets fat cells around the waist, butt, hips and thighs.

The University of Toronto performed a study of the positive effects of using CLA and green tea together on weight loss, the results of which were published in the Journal Lipids in Health and Disease (May 2007). The study showed that the participants who took CLA with green tea extract achieved consistent decreased total body fat mass, decreased body fat percentage and increased lean body mass.

If weight loss is one of your goals in the New Year, a combination of CLA and green tea extract can help you shed extra fat, particularly around your core.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition.

You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

Aside from getting back in the gym, the natural substances CLA and green tea extract working in combination can help you shed some extra pounds more quickly.

Angela LaSalle, M.D. practices integrative medicine with the Indiana Health Group in Carmel and is board certified in family medicine.

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“I would donate to Autism research because my son David is five and had Autism since he was born.”

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DISPATCHES » Picks for a bull market – Douglas Cliggott's team at Credit Suisse has put together a collection of stocks offering dividend yields of at least 2.75 percent with low volatility and solid credit ratings. The focus is on utilities, consumer staples and health care.

Standouts include power generator Duke Energy (DUK), drug-maker Eli Lilly (LLY), health insurer Humana (HUM), medical products provider Cardinal Health (CAH) and toiletpaper maker Kimberly-Clark (KMB).

-www.moneycentral.msn.com » All first-class stamps to be ‘forever’ – Beginning in January, all new postage stamps good for 1 ounce of first-class mail will be marked as "forever." The U.S. Postal Service is doing away with issuing first-class stamps with denominations to help customers who have struggled to match 1- and 2-cent stamps with first-class stamps after postal rates have changed.

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Address: 151 Ashbourne Dr. (Wellington Estates) Year Built: 1993 Style: Traditional American Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Great Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Hearth Room, Den/Library, Laundry Room.

Strengths: Lovely four-bedroom home on half-acre lot in secluded Wellington Estates. Unique features include 19-foot ceilings in great room, a full basement with wet bar and daylight windows, first floor master suite with garden tub has wooded view, large open kitchen connects to entertaining space. Three-car garage offers lots of storage space.

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Weaknesses: This section of the Wellingtons has no neighborhood amenities.

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March it announced plans to increase production to seven airplanes per month from five starting in the middle of next year.

-Associated Press » Survey shows lack of confidence – A new survey shows consumer confidence in the U.S. dipped in December, even after other reports suggest people increased their holiday spending at the biggest rate in four years. The Conference Board, a private research group, says its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 52.5, down from a revised 54.3 in November. Economists were expecting 55.8.

It takes a reading of 90 to indicate a healthy economy, a level not approached since 2007.

-Associated Press » Companies are hiring…overseas – Corporate profits are up. Stock prices are up.

So why isn't anyone hiring? Actually, many American companies are. They're hiring overseas, where sales are surging and the pipeline of orders is fat. More than half of the 15,000 people that Caterpillar Inc. has hired this year, for example, were outside the U.S. The trend helps explain why unemployment remains high even though companies are performing well.

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Little Caesars has opened its newest location in Westfield. A national pizza chain, Little Caesars offers call ahead custom pizzas, and also in store pick up of their Hot N’ Fresh Pizzas, which are made in store and are ready without the wait. In addition to a variety of pizza products, Little Caesars also has Cesar Wings and a variety of garlic and dessert breads.

Opened originally in Michigan, Little Caesars’s location in Westfield is a locally owned franchise.

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Brown grass, green grass; half empty, half full COMMENTARY

By David Cain You know the old saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”? I was in a meeting last year (really just last week … which was technically last year) when someone commented, “Life is just an endless field of brown grass, so shut up and eat it.”

She made the comment after a person in the room was complaining about having to do something they didn’t really want to do. And, with that complaint, the complainer had offered a bit of sarcasm about how they’d be better off somewhere else. I called it “the greener grass theory.” It is just a hypothesis or theory that there is greener grass somewhere else.

It’s human nature I suppose to peer over the fence and daydream about how great the other guy has it. Except, of course, when it’s all going your way. I’ve not seen many people looking over the fence when they are happy and content.

It seems only to be a theory that is advanced when things turn sour.

It’s natural to think that everyone else is living the dream while you drudge away, working for a living and having to tolerate the daily struggles

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of life. If you’ve ever had a tragedy in your life, you likely have a clearer perspective on how easy daily life really is. Even so, most of us have a tendency to believe there are people out there that don’t have a worry or struggle.

Is there really greener grass? Is the grass greener? Sometimes it just might be. However, I’ve got an alternative theory. Maybe the grass is only as green as you decide it is. Maybe you can green the grass with your attitude and approach.

Maybe it is the year where your grass will be as green as you decide it to be. Maybe it has less to do about what side of the fence you’re on and more to do about how you view your pasture.

Or maybe your world is simply an endless field of brown grass and you should just shut up and eat it. It’s a new year; I for one am making the decision to go green in 2011 and use my attitude as the fertilizer.

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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Back to the place of our birth – or is it?

GENEALOGY

By Darla Kinney Scoles Palmdale, Calif. is touted on the Web as “a place to call home,” and for the first 40 years of my life, I called it just that. I had always been told it was the place where I was born.

North of Los Angeles, Palmdale is a sunny spot (360 days a year) with high desert to explore, a Blackbird Airpark Museum and cultural events year-round. But it is not the place where I was born.

It is the place where my family lived the year I came into the world.

Birthing a child that year, however, required a 64-1/2 mile trek to San Bernardino, where that same Web states, “San Bernardino Community Hospital and St. Bernardine’s Medical Center are both state-of-the-art facilities.”

It was not until I was well into adulthood that I garnered a copy of my original birth certificate and discovered that I had been misinformed all these years.

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If you are beginning your four-generation family history search – which should always begin with you – be sure to get to the barebaby-bottom of your birth records and find out exactly the legally documented place of your grand entrance into the family.

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Lessons learned in 2010 COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Wow, what a year! It felt like The Beast, a wild rollercoaster ride. And while the adrenaline is addictive, the peaks and valleys were exhaustive. Allow me to blindly confess several 2010 observations and experiences.

• Although the recession officially ended, most of my entrepreneurial buddies felt its extreme pain mid-summer, coupled with a damaging pricing war. Happily, Fall found its quick demise.

• Being “green” meant saving it instead of spending it, and the buy-local movement quietly gained momentum.

• Cash, again, is king … not credit.

• Most projects we were involved with adhered to a disciplined budget, were phased more than ever and paid cash.

• Personally, I’m a confessed “Gleek,” conquered P90X and we said goodbye to MoJo, one of the most incredible ladies in my life.

• Rescue and repurpose became vogue, driven by the green / budget surge.

• The extreme weather swings (late winter / early spring tsunami rains followed by summer / fall drought conditions) are the accepted norm, prompting …

• Native plants to make sense. We anticipate these extreme weather survivors to completely rule in the future.

• Less is more.

• Incredible outdoor living spaces were still in demand, but with an added twist of modesty. Not as many shiny outdoor grill kitchens with granite counters.

• DIY surged and I (YUCK) participated.

You should see my new garage penthouse.

• Many were introduced to sweat equity. We finish the basement and you paint or you plant the perennials in a master landscape plan.

• The Current newspaper group announced the launch of Fishers, continued to rock its Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield editions and certainly must be one of the most successful local papers in the nation. Astounding what listening to the readers can do.

Great job guys.

• Micro brews rule. And taste better.

• Harvard’s Leading Index of Remodeling Activity shows the related activities picking up steam and 1Q 2011 and a return to pricing normalcy.

• Hamilton County remains one of the best places to live, work and play in the U.S.A. Raise your glass to an exciting 2011. Enjoy the ride.

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By Mike Redmond I’m sure you caught the news about the Winter Storm That Changed Life As We Know It … on the east coast.

It was one of those storms which set off a blizzard of hyperbole (see above) as news services scrambled to out-do one another in the Ridiculous Description Department. The winner? “Snowmageddon.”

Now, in looking at the storm coverage from Snowmageddonland, I have come to the following conclusions: 1. The people who live in the east are by and large a bunch of weenies.

2. The ones who aren’t weenies don’t have the sense that God gave geese.

3. Weather isn’t news until it hits the east coast.

I shall explain.

What I saw on the news were pictures of long lines at airports and people in those lines lamenting that their flights had been canceled.

I’ve had that happen and I know how truly upsetting it can be, but good grief, from all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, you would have thought they had to walk to their destinations.

This brings us to the business about not having any sense. I saw footage of shoppers running into a mall to hit the sales. A reporter gathered them up for the customary TV Weather Interview.

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lo? You live in the northern half of a country on the northern half of the globe. It is winter. You are running around in the cold and snow wearing a hoodie and sweatpants.

Which brings me to the last part. Excepting the occasional western, southern or Midwestern flood, tornado or yes, blizzard, weather generally isn’t news until it hits the east coast. Why? Simple. News organizations, or what is left of them, are headquartered in the east. When you view the world from the safety (and frugality) of desks, then you tend to report only what you can see on your screen or out your window.

Now, I realize there are people who are truly inconvenienced, or worse, by the weather in the east. This is serious and I wouldn’t want to make fun of them. But I will make fun of the thinking that brands a blizzard “Snowmaggedon.”

Besides, what are you going to call the next big storm? Snowmaggedon Junior? Snowmaggedon The Sequel? Snowmaggedon II: This Time It’s Personal?

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They headed to a restaurant where they heard the possibly new species was on the menu. The restaurant was all out of the lizard meat, but Grismer eventually tasted the new species of lizard, which is now called Leilolepis ngovantrii.

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Many of these were caused by substances that may seem perfectly harmless to you. For example, you might think of them as healthy, but avocados have a substance called persin that can act as a dog poison, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Keep grapes and raisins away, too.

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It may be difficult to recreate the “crime scene,” so to speak, in a strange environment. There are many affordable resources available to dog owners in our community that will help with behavior modification and prevent them from having to give up their pets – or worse. Concerning behaviors should always be addressed immediately.

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Garcia is an 11-month-old male fawn American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Garcia arrived at the shelter as a tiny puppy and had been neglected and was seized by the authorities. He spent several months in a foster home where he was able to learn social skills and obedience training. Garcia got along well with the other dog, but he isn’t good with cats. He loves toys, car rides, new people, tennis balls (he can fit 2 in his mouth at a time) and doggie treats. He is full of puppy energy and needs a home with children old enough to handle his enthusiasm.

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OBITUARIES Steve Harvey, 58, of Noblesville passed away Dec. 28. Remembered for his enormous heart, Steve blessed the lives of everyone he met.

He was born Jan. 20, 1952 to Fred and Rosemary Harvey of Indianapolis. His father preceded him in death. He attended Warren Central High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Lexington. Steve had a long career in the automotive industry with and eventually retired from Visteon in 2007. Steve glowed with family pride and enjoyed helping those he loved. He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Morris) Harvey; son, Nathan Harvey of Busan, South Korea; mother, Rosemary Harvey of Indianapolis; stepchildren, Lora (Mark) Eberhart of Noblesville, Lisa Morris of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida & Tony (Amanda) Morris of Alexandria; grandchildren, Adam and Alex Eberhart, and Jarrett and Charlotte Morris; five sisters, Pat (John) Wampner of Greenwood, Linda (Tom) Houchins of St. Petersburg, Florida, Janice (Tom) Linkowski of East Tawas, Michigan, N. Kay (Steve) Morton of Indianapolis and Deena Harvey of Toronto. Steve will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Fannie H. Jessee, 82, of Noblesville, passed away Dec. 28. She was born Feb. 21, 1928 to Right and Verda (Scott) Cottrell in Lee County, Virginia.

Fannie retired from RCA several years ago. She loved her family and her grandchildren. She is survived by son, James D. Jessee Jr. of Cape Coral, FL; daughter, Linda (Larry) Roudebush of Noblesville; son, Tom (Linda) Jessee of Noblesville; sister, Doris (Ted) Lawson of Pennington Gap, VA; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James D Jessee Sr.; daughter, Sandra Rahe Dehart; brothers, Hobart «Bud» Cottrell & Bernard Cottrell; and sister, Evelyn Mosley.

Alton West Hinshaw, 84, Noblesville, passed on Dec. 22. He was born on April 3, 1926 in the outskirts of Zionsville. He was the sixth child and second son of Goff Chesney and Clara

Ethel (West) Hinshaw Alton was a member of Cumberland Christian Church. He was an Elder and Deacon for Arcadia Christian Church and a founding member of White River Christian Church. He was also a member of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, serving on-board the USS Harrison DD573 in the Pacific Theater. He served the Navy for 41 years – active duty for two years and the remainder of his time employed by Naval Avionics as a Systems Analyst. Alton was a passionate volunteer. He was honored by the State Fair for 55 years of dedicated service to the Indiana State Fair rabbit and poultry department and he participated in United Way’s Day of Caring for 17 years. Alton was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Ann Hinshaw, whom he dearly loved for 64 years. They raised four children together in Arcadia. Also preceding him in death are his daughter, Pamela Denise Dorris; grandson, Paul Allen Coverdale, Jr.; one brother and five sisters.

He is survived by his children, Teresa Ann (Paul) Coverdale, Jody Jean Jones and Gary Hinshaw; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, L. Dale (Velma) Hinshaw.

Betty J. Dickman, 82, of Noblesville, passed away Dec. 24. She was born on July 27, 1928 to James and Maude (Kieser) Shepherd in Tell City , IN. Betty worked as a Baker for Hardee’s in Noblesville.

Everyone loved her biscuits. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Noblesville. She is survived by husband, George Dickman, son, George (Patti) Dickman, brother, Morris Shepherd, brother, Merle Shepherd, granddaughter, Angela Christine Dickman, grandson, Jeremy Joe Dickman, granddaughter, Holli Lynn Dickman, great-grandchild, Andrew Kane Cruzan, great-grandchild, Hailee Lynn Dell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Wayne Anthony Dickman, daughter, Brenda Sue Dickman, brother, Francis Shepherd, brother, James Shepherd, sister, Vivian Shepherd, sister, Ruth Shepherd, sister, Mary Paris.

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Must present coupon coupon at time ofCARRYOUT purchase.ONLY. at time of purchase.

FOR FOR CARRYOUT ONLY.

Harbour Special

16” 1 Topping, Order of Breadsticks and 2 Fountain Drinks

16.49

Valid thruJanuary May 11th14, , 2010.

Valid thru 2011.Must Mustpresent present coupon coupon time of purchase.

Limited delivery at at time of purchase.

Limited delivery area. area.

Minimum purchase required for delivery.

Minimum purchase required for delivery.

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