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Tuesday January 5, 2010 FREE Bill Mason intently puts the finishing touches on a painted "lady bug" paperweight which he can sell for profit at Janus Developmental Services in Noblesville.

On the clock

Change in Medicaid policy will shorten time for some Janus clients / P2 Photo by Leslie Webber

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On the clock

Change in Medicaid policy will shorten time for some Janus clients

By Martha Allan Current in Noblesville Bill Mason carefully brushes green paint on a hollowed-out gourd that will be a birdhouse he can sell for profit. Amanda Simpson cheerfully stacks unassembled cardboard boxes in sets of 25. Shannon Webster serves catered lunches.

All three of these 30-something adults work in the prevocational program at Janus Developmental Services in Noblesville where they have mastered basic skills and developed values that make for enthusiastic, dependable workers. They arrive on time, take pride in what they do, and enjoy work’s tangible rewards: a paycheck.

“I love working; I like the money,” laughed Webster, 31, who also has a cleaning job at a local movie theater. “I have my own room, my own TV, my own DVD player.”

A recent change in government policy for persons with disabilities who receive services through Medicaid – as most of Janus’ clients do -- will drastically shorten the time they can participate in the prevocational program. Until Oct. 1, clients could participate in the prevocational program indefinitely; new rules limit funding to 12 months. Likewise, a support program for clients who hold jobs in the community, called Support Employment Follow Along, or SEFA, will be capped at 18 months.

The changes caught service providers such as Janus (pronounced JAY-nus) off-guard.

“Ninety percent of our (prevocational clients) will not ever be able to work in the community,” said Janus’ President and CEO Connie F. Sanders. She wonders what will happen to her clients’ skills and self-esteem when their 12-month limit expires.

Janus, a non-profit company, receives $4.80 an hour for every person enrolled Sanders in prevocation. The first cutbacks, which would take place by next October, will cost Janus $70,000; the SEFA program will lose $20,000.

The prevocational program, which includes both training and work, gives the 72 adults in it a realistic work experience.

“We contract with area businesses and provide the venue and the productive work force,” said Sanders. “They provide the work and pay our consumers. Most of the work is piece work.”

Last year, 27 area companies had contracts with Janus, including Freedom Pharmacy, Indy Lighting and F.C. Tucker Co. Eight-seven adults with disabilities were working for 41 employers in the Noblesville community.

About Janus Mission statement: Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the community.

Items for sale: Crafts such as painted gourd birdhouses, cat trees, coin banks and walking sticks made by clients in the Hidden Talents project can be purchased at Janus headquarters.

Location: 155 Westfield Blvd., Noblesville Contact: (317) 773-8781, www.janus-inc.org

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(Top) Amanda Simpson (left) and Cheryl Bowlin work together at Janus Development Services, which last year placed 87 adults with disabilities with 41 employers in the Noblesville community.. (Above) Gourd birdhouses can be purhcased at Janus headquarters.

“We never, ever want to have someone feel like they’re doing us a favor by giving us a contract,” Sanders said. “We appreciate the work, but you will never get a substandard job from our consumers. The quality is higher than you will find in the general population – every time.”

Teresa Steege, vice president of operations at Janus, said she is fortunate to have grown up in a generation where people with disabilities were not shut away.

“I (saw) people with disabilities being mainstreamed in society,” she said.

A generation or two ago, however, it was not uncommon for doctors to encourage new parents to place their developmentally disabled babies in an institution, and to tell them they wouldn’t live long. There was little thought of trying to keep these children at home, much less believe they could lead independent, productive lives.

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But in 1979 some citizens in Hamilton and Tipton counties decided they weren’t going to listen to the experts anymore.

The Hamilton County Association for Special Citizens and the Tipton County Association for Retarded Citizens merged to form the non-profit Janus Developmental Services Inc. The mission of Janus is to help developmentally disabled people live as independently as possible. Their services include the state-funded First Steps program for developmentally delayed children up to age 3, a habilitation program to teach life skills such as cooking, exercise and banking, and a community employment program.

“Right now there’s a lot of anxiety because of the one-year time frame,” said John Dickerson, executive director of the Arc of Indiana, an advocacy organization for people with disabilities and their families. Arc has been working with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitative Facilities (INARF) to come up with a compromise proposal for the state to consider.

If that doesn’t work, Sanders said she will campaign to fight these changes.

“On Oct. 1, that clock started ticking,” she said.

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Keeping Promises Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. I, No. 19 Copyright 2009. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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OUR VIEWS

It is our position that while he is correct in keeping a tight cap on government spending, Governor Mitch Daniels is giving himself and his administration an undeserved pass in their recent undercover move to pull the plug on the redevelopment project for U.S. 31. Designed to improve highway standards from 96th Street, on the Marion-Hamilton County line to 216th Street in Westfield, the effort has a been delayed yet again -- nine more years. The governor, though a mouthpiece, blames the change on budget issues. A delay of that length spells de facto death for the project.

With the intersection of 116th Street and U.S. 31 ranked as the most dangerous in the county, this stretch of road deserves immediate attention, and we should demand it. People are dying and our government is not willing to do what must be done to innovate sufficiently to get the job done. Compared to the noticeable improvement in the safety of the improved 126th and 136th intersections on Keystone Avenue which stands as a hallmark of creative government leadership, Daniels seems to be more concerned with supporting the status quo at the Indiana Department of Transportation than with moving projects forward creatively.

Driving blind

It is our position that it is a good thing to recruit and elect political leaders that are successful in other aspects of their lives – especially business. But today, our collective ethos, as led by the national media, argues that political leaders should come to government with only experience in government. Neither our President nor his Vice-President has held significant jobs in the private sector. And while Obama has proven himself a highly successful author, Biden’s only private employment was working for a quasi-bureaucratic national political organization.

Certainly, leaders should exercise extreme caution not to profit privately using state-granted power, but neither should leaders avoid the economy all the while telling us how to participate in it. We wouldn’t trust a chef who wouldn’t eat his own food. Even as local politicos like Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi are lampooned for their ties to the private sector, we wish others were to take greater interest in the business that their seeming caprice so broadly affects. Not only do we disagree with the notion that association with business causes tarnish to elected officials, we believe that the blind avoidance of commerce leads to a bigoted and unrealistic view of the engine that drives America.

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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 Baldwin, Calif., it is illegal to ride a bike in a swimming pool.

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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 U.S. Constitution..

Section 8. Continued To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other

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needful buildings;--And To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.

Section 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.

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From the backshop Ah, yes, the corrupt hand of government Back in the day, President Ronald Reagan ushered in a new era of confidence and success. By pouring the coals to taxation and allowing us commonplace Americans to achieve our potential, a period of out-of-control inflation was sent to the sidelines. Stack Dutch’s efforts against those of President Barack Obama and you’ll find a regime of resentment. Syndicated columnist David Nace, in fact, adroitly points out that the Obama administration believes in replacing the invisible hand of the marketplace with the heavy and easily corrupted hand of government.

“One need look no further than the takeover of Chrysler and GM to see how these policies really work,” he writes. “Bankruptcy laws dictate that secured bondholders have the highest claim on the assets of a company.

However in the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies, bond holders received 29 percent of their investment while the United Auto Workers, an unsecured creditor, received 78 percent of their claims and partial ownership of the company.” We couldn’t have said it better. We’re hopeful Washington awakens from this horrid nightmare before it’s too late.

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano already is headed down the wrong track. Watch this carefully: She wants to unionize Transportation Safety Administration employees. You think a union is going to make an expedient decision with regard to protecting the safety of travelers? Not without payoffs, back slaps and winks. Ever heard of Detroit?

••• Kudos to the powers that be in Hamilton County for finally delivering on our oft-written wishes for a pedestrian bridge to be erected over West 146th Street at the terminus of the Carmel portion of the Monon Trail and the beginning of the Westfield part. Here’s hoping it goes up in time and that no one is injured – or worse, God forbid - in the interim.

This is why we do this thing called journalism COMMENTARY

By Zach Dunkin If you could read between the lines of Martha Allan’s compelling cover story about Janus Developmental Services in Noblesville and see behind Leslie Webber’s photos that illustrate it, you would discover the reason most of us who call ourselves writers and photographers do what we do.

It’s about stepping into the life of a human being and sharing in their joy of being someone important, as Martha did at Janus. It’s about capturing the pictorial moment of someone’s “sparkling personality,” as Leslie described. And it’s about sharing all of this with you.

Leslie took the assignment thinking a 15minute shoot would be enough to get the pictures needed. She even took her 4-year-old because she thought she’d be in and out. Fifteen minutes “turned into an hour and a half of joy,” she said.

The experience made Martha recall the last time she felt that “pure excitement of working.”

Let them tell you more.

Martha: “I was struck by the simple joy that Bill, Amanda and Shannon took in their work.

They talked easily about their lives and their

Brose McVey unveils first part of Jobs 2020 plan American Community Survey from the U.S. For Current in Westfield Census Bureau, there were nearly 400,000 Republican candidate for Indiana’s Fifth people employed in the Fifth Congressional District, Brose District from 2006 to 2008.

McVey, recently proposed the first “If enacted by Congress immeelement of a new Jobs 2020 ecodiately, my plan would begin work nomic growth plan that he would today and send a strong signal to enpursue if elected to Congress next trepreneurs, employers, investors and year. The initial phase of McVey’s bankers that we are committed to plan: long-term, sustainable growth. Both • Calls on Congress to enact a are possible — and critical — if we six-month Payroll Tax Holiday; MCVEY are to slow the alarming Federal defi• Calls on Washington to cancel cits that threaten our very future,” and suspend the remainder of McVey said. the “stimulus” plan and use the unused “As a small business person myself, I underfunds from that program to pay for the stand the burden that our 15.3 % withholding payroll tax holiday, and; places on our employees and employers,” he • Recommends that payback to the federal government of bail-out funds by banks and said. “I want to set forth the kinds of policies I would advocate if I were in Congress today. financial institutions be sent to strengthen “My plan avoids ‘old school’ public works the beleaguered Social Security Trust Fund. projects like those in the so-called stimulus plan.

“A payroll tax holiday will reduce the cost It doesn’t pick winners and losers-like the clunkof labor, put real cash in the pockets of every ers and bailout plans did. And, importantly, it is American worker within weeks, allow employfiscally responsible and would save the taxpayer ers to keep more folks on their payrolls, and money, when compared with the so-called requires no bureaucracy to administer,” McVey stimulus plan enacted by Congress. To pay for said. “It is the kind of economic injection we it, I am calling on Congress to suspend further should have enacted six months or a year ago. commitments of unused funds authorized under “For the average Hoosier family earning the current stimulus program, and to direct $50,000 per year, this tax holiday would put that funding instead at a six-month payroll tax over $1,900 in their pockets in the next six holiday.” months, and it would do the same for their employers,” McVey said. According to the

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jobs, and it was easy to see they were proud of being able to take care of themselves, to live independently. Seeing their excitement in earning money, being able to go to a restaurant, get a haircut (that’s for you, Shannon!) or care for a pet, made me think about the last time I held a paycheck, and thought, ‘I worked hard for that.’ ” Leslie: “Within 5 minutes I was smitten. We were greeted by a consumer of Janus who immediately took an interest in my little one. The enthusiasm of the staff is palatable and their energy and dedication was obvious. As I started snapping pictures, I became really popular. I was on a time crunch, but everything else would have to wait. Not only was I not about to break someone’s heart by not taking their picture, I wanted to remember every talented face and sparkling personality.”

And that, readers, is why we do this.

Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville.

You may e-mail him at zach@ currentnoblesville.com

Charitable spirit COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker Winning anything, let alone $5,000, is not something that happens very often, but seeing the winner immediately hand the prize to charity is even more rare. But that is what Patrick Burley of Meridian Investment Advisors did with Happy Hollow Children’s Camp. During a benefit dinner for the Camp, Burley bought tickets for and won the prize, generously donated by Kroger Grocery, and then immediately pushed it back to the charity.

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, founded in 1951, provides week-long wilderness experiences in rural Brown County, Indiana, for underprivileged children between the ages 7 to 14 at little or no cost. In 2009, about 800 kids went to camp, in large part, because of the generosity of folks like Kroger and Burley.

But surprisingly, this is not the first time the 15-year Carmel resident Burley has won a prize and handed it off to others. The eagle scout has a passion for building communities.

As a younger man, Burley was involved in many community events in his hometown of Naperville, Ill., a community much like those found in Hamilton County. He and some friends led a rib fest which raised in excess of $1 million during a four-day span. And, his charitable spirit continues.

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Pat Burley (left) at Kroger in Carmel with Kevin Allender of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp.

Burley believes that giving back is a trait that his parents instilled in him at a young age.

About Happy Hollow, Burley says it “is a very interesting and great organization.” He wonders at the alternatives that camp provides for kids.

This year’s benefit dinner at the Indianapolis Marriott North on Feb. 27 would be lucky to have more generous benefactors like Burley and the good people at Kroger.

If you would like more information regarding Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, to donate, volunteer or recommend campers, please visit www.happyhollowcamp.net. And stop into Kroger and say thanks.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » (Nearly) 10th annual pizza bake off – Three Hamilton County locations of Jan’s Village Pizza and their pizzoli (pizza makers) are having a friendly competition Jan. 11 to create the best pizza of the year.

Jan’s customers will sample all the pizzas and vote for their favorite. The winning pizza will be added to Jan’s menu. The competition is from 5 p.m . until 9 p.m. at Jan’s Village Pizza, 108 S. Union St., Westfield. Jan’s also has locations in Noblesville and Sheridan.. » Garage sale just for kids – The Kids Helping Kids Indoor Garage Sale Jan. 16 is garage sale for kids, run by kids. Children run their tables, with adult assistance. All items for sale must be fun stuff: toys, games, dress-up attire, books, bikes, and DVDs. No clothes please. The sale is from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forest Park Inn and Lodge, 701 Cicero Road.

Admission is $1 per person, and each table is $10 for vendors, with money going to Noblesville Parks and Recreation program scholarships. For more information, call the parks office at (317) 770-5750. » They ‘Aced’ it – Open since only August of 2007, the Noblesville Ace Hardware Store, 130 Logan St., achieved perfect marks during a recent Ace corporate mystery shopper campaign. Pat and Alison Deary’s store received 100 per cent in every category, an average 20 per cent higher than the other 873 shops.

Parks Dept. has something for everyone – even drummer grandma COMMENTARY

By Leslie Webber I like the clean slate and return to routine the New Year brings. I enjoy the idea that I will get it right this year! I will exercise more. I will spend more time playing with my kids. I won’t hibernate all winter.

Luckily, the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department has a wide range of classes, activities, and events to keep us entertained and active. Reading through the offerings, I have a hard time not over-committing our family.

Our daughter is the type who loves to try anything and everything. As we discussed options she squealed over her prospects.

Enthusiastically declaring she would like to take “Cheerleading for Children.” No surprise.

She likes to help in the kitchen for short bursts and as long as it doesn’t involve cleaning, so “Kitchen Creations for Kids,” was a no-brainer.

I was surprised to witness a kick-filled declaration that we should also register for “Intro to Karate.” Unfortunately, she’s too young for “Children’s Theatre.” That is most definitely I called my mother right away when I read the Parks Department is offering an “Instant Drum

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ion pieces on homeschooling. Holy moly, did I get run through the ringer on that one. More than 50 e-mails flooded my inbox, calling me everything from a close-minded, irresponsible journalist to a Hell-bound baby killer. (I took offense by the way, to the idea that I am a journalist. Pa-lease. I write to entertain, rarely to inform!)

So in my “People to Offend” category, which I dutifully consult prior to each topic choice, I can confidently put a check by Couples with a Boring Sex Life, Volunteers Who Know How to Party and the Entire Homeschooling Community of Central Indiana. Based on some other hate-mail worthy articles, I can also cross off Breastfeeding Nazis, Mean Mothers-in-Law, Book Burners, Adults Who Never Swear, Women Who Loved Being Pregnant, Men, Stepford Wives and Racoons. All that leaves is right-wing Christians. No wait, I’ve hit those too. (See “Marriage License,” “Golden Compass” and “Mad at God” in the Current archives.) Whatever will I do?

Easy. I’ll let my life unfold as usual and then write about its crappy, fantastic, insane and unbelievable moments. With four children and a bald husband, it shouldn’t be too hard. And don’t forget my liberalDemocrat glasses that filter our community’s often conservative light; they reveal tons of interesting anecdotes that wouldn’t be amusing anywhere else save our precious little Republican stronghold.

No worries, then. This year looks to be a good one. As always, feel free to send me your thoughts, questions and ideas. Just know that I have a “Hate Mail” folder I plan to pull from whenever I publish my first book. Peace out.

Commentary

By Danielle Wilson This April will mark my third year as a columnist for Current.

When I first started, I thought maybe I’d get through six months, because surely I would run out of topics. But to my surprise, after more than 130 articles, enough crazy things keep happening to keep my keyboard hoppin’ and my fear of writer’s block way over on the east side of Geist.

The only question, then, is what will I write about in 2010 that will generate the most hate mail? Will it be a witty little number on the use of ‘tween cell phone use? Or perhaps a controversial piece on PTO politics in the elementary schools? Maybe a candid look at the demise of the crock pot in modern kitchens. Who knows? History tells us nothing: My first column to set the north side suburbs afire was one titled “Bringing Your Sexy Back.” That was in April of 2007, and it was only my second foray into the molten world of public opinion.

When I suggested sending dirty e-mails to your husband at work and watching violent, semi-pornographic movies together, you’d have thought I’d just announced myself a Wiccan and called for pentagrams to be handed out in McDonalds Happy Meals. (As if I’d be that obvious!)

But that column was child’s play compared to the response I received on my March 2008 “Glitz at the Ritz” column, in which I wrote about the humorous antics of middle-aged parents at an openbar fundraiser. I literally could not set foot in my children’s school for almost a year without getting the evil eye from other mothers and a few teachers. As fate would have it, though, my youngest daughter’s best friend is the daughter of one of the ladies I poked fun at (and later apologized to), and now we’re friends, too! Unlike some people, she has a wonderful sense of humor. (Love ya, SS!) Of course, the coup de grace came this summer with my two opin-

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This is right up her alley. She’s very busy, has little attention span for a long-term commitment to any type of lesson, and already believes she knows how to play the drums. She doesn’t.

There is no doubt I could greatly benefit from signing up for a “Spin” class on each of the days offered. Maybe I could get into shape by spring, so I can keep up with my children on real bike rides.

I’m dying to take “Salsa Dance Lessons!” You don’t need a partner, which is great, because my husband is less than enthusiastic about the idea.

No one would argue my temper would probably be quelled by a re-entry into Yoga.

The opportunities are endless and we are fortunate to have them. Visit www.cityofnoblesville.org/parks and find something to keep the winter blahs from keeping you indoors.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel. com.

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A momentary teenspeak primer for noobs COMMENTARY

By Hannah Davis Teenagers have notoriously, nauseatingly idiosyncratic vocabularies.

Words and phrases go through fads like clothes and music, and to those readers who don’t find themselves stuck in a hotbed of teenage lingo every day, it can get a little confusing.

Heck, I think it’s confusing, too, and I’m practically wallowing in the aforementioned hotbed.

That is, I think, because the majority of those newer, confusing, convoluted words find their origin in gaming or the kind of technology that only the most geek-ish of kids stumble into.

Those words eventually find themselves among the masses once they disseminate, like most fads.

Take for example, the Birkenstock clog, once only sported by Europeans and the most liberal of Americans. At some point, the masses decided they were comfortable enough to cope with their clunky, cumbersome appearance, and every kid under the age of 20 was wearing them.

To help in the popularization of current “teenspeak” (because at some point, someone’s

bound to ask) I’m providing a nice, neat little set of definitions, origins, and explanations to words and uses that probably won’t last too long, but are worth learning anyway.

Here are a few “cool” terms -- “cool” being the one teenspeak adjective which somehow has endured six decades with no signs of fading: pwn (pronounced pone), v, to conquer or overcome Usage: Pwn is a slang term derived from the verb “own,” as meaning to appropriate or to conquer to gain ownership. The term implies domination or humiliation of a rival, and despite rising to prominence, is used primarily in the Internet gaming culture to taunt an opponent who has just been soundly defeated, as in, “You just got pwned!” vlog, n or v, a portmanteau of “video blog,” blog being a portmanteau of “web log” Usage: Essentially, a vlog is a video of a person sitting in front of a camera talking about his life or current events. It serves a sort of personal diary entry that is eventually shared with the rest of the internet community. noob, n, an individual who is new to an area

of expertise, thus being inexperienced and lacking in knowledge Usage: Noob, like vlog, is a part of gaming slang, and is generally interchangeable with “newbie.” fail, v, to not meet expectations, standards or requirements Usage: Fail has become a bit of an interjection. Though the meaning hasn’t changed, its use has. For example, after one student announces that he forgot to turn in a late homework assignment, another student might respond exuberantly with “Fail!” stalk, v, to follow excessively, especially on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter Usage: Stalk, too, has maintained its definition, but its context has so dramatically changed that it must be interpreted differently. With the rampant use of sites like Facebook and Twitter, one could theoretically stalk someone simply by thoroughly examining their walls or feeds, respectively. No one has to be physically followed, and modern “stalking” certainly doesn’t involve any direct negativity. In fact, “stalking” in its modern context simply means to be aware of the events and doings of another person.

own unique voice.

I will be a wild woman, a woman who has her own passions and who is creating her own personal revolution. I will feel and love deeply.

I will connect with other wild women and we will laugh and learn and lift each other up. I will constantly do my life over—if I’m not happy with something in my life, I will work to find solutions and create the life I want.

I will reflect on the past year—triumphs, risks taken, and unfinished business (to see a New Year Questionnaire, see my blog). I will create my new year on paper and on purpose, and I will become more of who I really am this year and this new decade. I will be authentic. May you be, too.

Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town’”Noblesville and loves to read in the middle of the night when all is quiet. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. blogspot.com.

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Create the life you want this year; I know I will COMMENTARY

By Krista Bocko I will be authentic. I will be true to my feelings and unique perspective on the world. I will make my voice heard, mostly by whispering, shouting when necessary. I will break through taboos of mainstream thought and collective consciousness. I will question. I will wait for answers.

I will take time, unapologetically, for me. To light incense and candles and whisper prayers to the Creator. To move to music that moves me deeply. I will listen to my intuition. I will spend time dreaming, and then set to work to manifest those dreams into reality.

I will take long walks and think. I will be still and just be. I will paint a picture and not judge the end result, just enjoy the process and the joy of creating. I will check out more books by intriguing authors (and collect more fines on my library card). I will write in my own books, underlining passages and scribbling in margins.

Through books, I will continue to discover my

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Now serving as centerpiece for the Potter’s Bridge Park at 19401 Allisonville Road, Potter’s Bridge was constructed between 1870-1871 by Josiah Durfee across West Fork of the White River on land owned by William A. Potter. It was first restored in 1937, but was closed to traffic in 1971. Restored again in 1999, it is the last remaining original covered bridges in Hamilton County.

County students at Lugar Symposium More than 400 high school juniors attended the 33rd annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders last month on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.

The group included 19 students from Hamilton County, including Cassie Haynes of Noblesville High School, and Luke Schmid and Meagan Schneider, of Guerin Catholic High School. Senator Lugar discussed the current economic situation and U.S. foreign policy and then fielded questions from the student participants. In smaller discussion groups, students exchanged ideas and debated opposing views on U.S. leadership in the world, media responsibility, health care reform, food and energy security, immigration, climate change, and truthfulness. Pictured with Senator Lugar are: Toke Odimayomi and Sierra Ziska, Westfield High School; Luke Schmid and Meagan Schneider, Guerin Catholic High School; Cassie Hanes, Noblesville High School; Gabriela Baez and Logan Wilke, Hamilton Heights High School; Madeline Hess and Devin Surface, Carmel High School; Alexa Kapsalis, Andrew Werling, Amyra Asamoah, Prathik Kini, Fishers High School; Lauren Dobias, Anna Villanyi, Hamilton Southeastern High School; Taylor Kenyon and Ashley Kulak, University High School; Robert Rowlett and Meredith Lockman, Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society. Editor’s note: Due to the number of students, students were not identified from left-to-right.

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DISPATCHES » Relax your diet – Forbidding certain foods can backfire says Milton Stokes, MPH, RD, a Connecticut-based dietitian.

"Having an off-limits list is like stuffing your cravings into a plastic bag. Eventually it's going to burst open, unleashing all your food urges at once, which leads to bingeing." The real key to weight loss? "Mind your p's and q's--watch portions and choose quality, nutrient-rich foods," says Sari Greaves, RD, a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

- www.prevention.com Morning swap – For many people, the first thing they reach for in the morning is coffee. Caffeine acts as a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant, causing you to experience stress, anxiety, a racing mind, and even insomnia. For a calmer energy boost, cut the coffee and go for green tea. On average, a cup of green tea contains about one sixth of the amount of caffeine you would get from the same cup of coffee. Even better, green tea is full of powerful antioxidants that ward off cancer, and tea is a proven preventive and treatment for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

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Jab, jab, left hook – knock yourself out into shape

By John Bellmore Current in Noblesville In Week 2 of the “Alpha Male Challenge,” based on the book by James Villepique and Rick Collins, I’ve learned to make cardio fun again.

Let’s face it, trotting nowhere on a treadmill is boring.

The heavy bag can be the ultimate conditioning tool. Punching the bag provides an intense cardio workout. In addition to being a fantastic stress reliever, a few rounds will improve stamina, hand speed, core strength, coordination and power.

To make the most of your bag workouts, proper technique is a must. The primary punches include the lead jab, straight right hand, left hook, and right uppercut. I will describe these punches from the orthodox boxing stance, where the left hand is in front, the right hand in the rear. Left-handers should reverse the hand position for each punch.

Left tab - Begin with the knees slightly bent and the chin down. Push off the back foot and snap the jab out quickly. The lead foot will slide forward slightly before impact. For maximum power, twist your arm in a corkscrew motion before landing.

Straight right hand - The straight right hand is a power punch that often follows the jab. It starts from the face, and follows an imaginary

line towards the target. Power starts from the ground, as you drive and pivot from the rear foot. The hips then rotate forcefully, as your bodyweight shifts towards the front foot. The right hand extends towards the target, as the wrist snaps downward. On impact, the palm is down and the knuckles up.

Left hook - The left hook is a devastating punch. It is thrown with a 90-degree angle at the elbow. With the chin down, shift your weight towards the rear leg, as you rotate forcefully to the right. Pivot inward on the ball of your left foot, as you whip the left arm towards the target, while maintaining the 90 degree angle. The hook’s power is produced by a violent rotation of the lower body and trunk. You turn the hips into the punch, as the punch itself actually trails slightly behind the body.

Uppercut – The uppercut is a powerful punch that is difficult to defend. To begin, subtly shift your weight over the right hip. The right shoulder will dip to the right as you form a slight crouch position. Next, with the palm up and the arm in a half bent position, forcefully rotate towards the left side and push off the ball of your back foot, as the punch drives up towards the chin. The right arm will remain close to your body as it travels in a semi-circle motion. On impact, your palm should face your chest.

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Using the numbers above (1 = jab, 2 = right hand, 3 = left hook, 4 = right uppercut), we can create several useful combinations. Sample Combinations: 1-1-2 (jab, jab, right hand); 1-2-3 (jab, right hand, left hook); 1-4-3 (jab, right uppercut, left hook); 1-2-1-2 (jab, right hand, jab, right hand); 1-2-3-4 (jab, right hand, left hook, right uppercut).

If you do not have access to a heavy bag, shadow boxing provides an equipment free alternative. Shadow boxing involves punching at an imaginary opponent. It provides an opportunity to practice all of your combinations. This simple activity improves footwork, hand speed, balance, technique, and stamina. Visualize yourself boxing an actual opponent.

A sample boxing workout could include the following: three rounds of shadow boxing; three rounds on the heavy bag; threerounds of jump rope. Round length can be 2 or 3 minutes, with 1 minute of rest between rounds.

John Bellmore is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Health and Fitness and has been working with clients in the Noblesville area for the past six years. You can reach John or submit questions for future articles at jwbellmore@hotmail.com

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The less is more project: It's about accountability COMMENTARY

By Tracy Line I ’m in the home stretch of my lose weight for charity journey and should be feeling good, right? I’ve lost 9.2 pounds, my clothes are loose, and I feel fabulous. I put myself out there with this crazy project, have worked hard and am raising money for a worthy cause. Time to sit I back and enjoy the fruits of my almost-havereached-my-goal labor. If only I could…

But I can’t. Why? Because even though I survived the holidays, continue to work out and am eating healthy, anxiety lurks. The problem: me. I don’t trust me in this process. I’ve done well not just because of what I’ve done, but also because of you all, and Trainer Bob. What happens in a week when you all stop cheering me on and Trainer Bob has completed his job with me? I’ll be alone with the cookies, the chips, and the leftover holiday cheese ball, with no one to stop me. It’s pathetic but also true.

It’s about accountability. I am more than happy to hold up my end of the bargain for you and Trainer Bob. But when it’s just me, who knows? I might treat myself to dessert without writing it down. I might skip a workout on a cold, snowy morning. I might begin to let

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» Tracy’s progress report

Week 8: Almost there! Then what?

Goal: Lost 10 pounds.

Total pounds lost: 9.2.

Money raised for Christel House: 9.2 x $62/ pound = $570.40 Thoughts: Keeping it off may be as hard as losing it

myself off the hook. I’ve done it before.

And I really don’t want to do it again. How do I make myself accountable and stay on track?

It’s the million-dollar question.

At least I know myself, and I’m thinking ahead to the next steps of this new healthy lifestyle. I’ve got a week to figure it out. And gee, before I get cocky, I’ve still got more weight to loss. If I want to be anxious, guess I should be worry about reaching my goal!

Tracy Line is a soon-to-be-fit freelance writer and Noblesville resident. To sponsor her in her weight loss efforts to raise money for Christel House, email her at Tracy.

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Can a massage really help fight holiday blues?

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By Sally Feldman Massage has been touted to be one of the oldest forms of treatment, and was first recorded in China during the second century B.C. There is a very basic and fundamental humanness about this practice. What do you do when your friend is hurting? You rub their hand or pat their shoulder. It’s human nature.

With scientific advances in medicine during the 1940’s, massage was replaced with technology and pharmacology. Prior to this, massage was utilized in sanatoriums and psychiatric hospitals. Today, massage therapy appears to be gaining popularity and is clearly a simple and intuitive solution to many human ailments.

In general, many of the studies conducted

by The Touch Research Institute on the effects of massage therapy demonstrate: decrease in depressed moods, anxiety levels and stress hormones.

Studies of formerly depressed teen mothers, children hospitalized for depression, and women with eating disorders suggest that

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massage can help decrease stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Giving massages may also be help people who are depressed. Elderly volunteers with depression showed improvement in their symptoms when they massaged infants.

It makes you feel better, but why?

It is clear that there is something very basic and fundamental about massage that speaks to our humanness. Touch is a whole other way of communicating beyond the skin. It tells the brain, “You are a wanted organism!” This stimulates the development of both physical and emotional systems. My Grandma Ruth knew best when she used to rub my tummy when I had a bellyache.

Frankly, I miss her stellar technique.

Go! Fight! Win back your health, Indiana!

Let the massages begin!

Sally Feldman is a certified massage therapist and a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. For more information, e-mail her at sfeld427@gmail.com

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Massages feel so good, but did you know they’re good for you?

People who regularly receive massages know that it feels good and relieves pain, but did you know that it actually boosts our immune system? No one can afford the dive our immune system takes when negative stressors are present. Boost your immune system with a massage! Massage is not just a skin-deep feel good, but that good is going on in the rest of your body as well. There is nothing in the world like the healing the human touch can offer.

Even before the therapist’s hands touch you, the simple anticipation of receiving a massage is stress relieving, relaxing and healthy. After just one hour of massage, your circulation and lymphatic systems are virtually humming, your blood pressure drops, your sugars level out. When you achieve a deeper level of relaxation, you sleep better. Growth hormone, which causes us to grow as children, enables us as adults to heal while we sleep. Massage is preventative health maintenance.

How many times have you felt like you were getting a bug when you were stressed out?

Stress wears us down and raises our blood pressure and sugar levels. Even the toughest of us knows that quality of life isn’t quite what it should be when we are enduring nagging neck, shoulder or back pain. Get rid of the pain!

Within the first 3 minutes of massage you will notice a marked improvement in your attitude and sense of well-being. Pain ebbs away and you can breathe easier. Massage is a drug-free, feel-good treatment with lasting, healthy effects.

Did you know that muscles have memory?

Muscles remember pain and get stuck in pain mode. Massage can gently coax your muscles to remember to let go, relax and let nourishing blood and lymph flow and heal your body and relieve your mind. Massage is also considered as exercise activity for the muscles…and not just for the massage therapist, for YOU! What a way to workout!

Let’s not forget the exquisitely pampered feeling one enjoys while experiencing all these good feelings. As you enter the Chateau Bijou Salon and Spa treatment rooms, you will first notice the ambient candlelight and soft music playing. As you sink onto the coziest massage table you’ve ever laid upon, you can simply breathe, relax and let us take care of you. It’s www.youarecurrent.com

like a mini-vacation for the mind, body and soul.

Here are a few pointers for your first massage.

Your comfort is paramount; therefore, it is important to let your massage therapist know whether the pressure is too light or too heavy. Let your therapist know your comfort levels before you start. Remember this is your massage, your time and your money. Get your money’s worth. Whether it is a light Swedish or hot stone deep tissue massage, custom build your massage to suit you and your needs. It is never a one-size fits all massage. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.

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MONEY MATTERS Do you intend to change your spending habits in 2010? If so, how?

“Yes. Basically, I intend to buy less. I have enough stuff. We have too much stuff as a society. I will also be making more charitable donations.”

Kirsten Peterson Noblesville

“My plan is to make more money so I can spend a little more money.”

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“I always plan to change them, but will I? Probably not.”

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culture shock Sisters Emily and Irene Wasonga want to run their new store the way stores are operated back home in Africa with hours based on customers’ needs. “If a customer texted us or called us and wanted us to be open at a different time that works with their schedule, which is a little bit of how small businesses are run back in Africa, we can open up specifically for them,” said Emily Wasonga. Most of the items sold at Culture Shock have cultural influence on them. The collection of hand- crafted Photo by Emily Wasnga items includes woven bags, scarves, jewelry Jewelry crafted by store coand more by the sisters and other craftowners and sisters Emily and Irene Wasonga are among the speople from all over the world. The store items from around the world also sells perfumes, colognes, lotions and sold at Culture Shock. creams. Why set up shop in Noblesville?

“Downtown seemed to offer the best rates rent-wise for expanding this dream/hobby of ours,” said Emily. “Who can resist downtown?

Whether it’s cold out, or sunny, downtown Noblesville is attractive and remains relatively busy. It was also convenient because we live in Noblesville 4 miles from the shop.”

Owners: Emily and Irene Wasonga.

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Keith Albrecht is a Carmel resident and realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Groups. Contact him at 317-819-3388 or Keith@ KeithsHomes.com.

Five solid gold predictions for 2010 COMMENTARY

By David Cain A decade after Prince’s surge in the music lineup, this past New Year’s Eve I partied like it was 2009. And, with another 10 years under my belt, my 2009 celebration looked more like a 2-year-old’s birthday party than a New Year’s Eve extravaganza. It ended about the same time too.

Nobody knows exactly what 2010 might have in store. But here are my top five home-run predictions for 2010.

Like a dog eating donuts, the Internet will swallow up a bigger chunk of traditional advertising money. It’s generally cheaper, more effective and easier to track. As the comfort zone for wasting money continues to shrink, Internet-based marketing and communications will become a more principal medium.

Social media will continue its dominance as the emerging marketing platform. More companies will get involved and press the need to be more social. Despite this expanding acceptance, there will continue to be restrictions from corporations, the government and consumers.

New applications will continue to dilute, and too many choices will lead to inaction.

With new FTC guidelines taking effect, disclosures of paid endorsements and testimonials will become more commonplace. It’s the law now, and it’s likely there will be some test cases in the first half of 2010. Basically,

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these new rules require absolute disclosure and full transparency regarding testimonials and endorsements when a product or service is being offered for sale. If there is a business (monetary) relationship between the endorser and the company, it must be made known to the potential buyer.

Mobile technology and mobile marketing aren’t going anywhere – or, should I say, they are going everywhere. It wasn’t so long ago that Web sites were a new thing and everyone knew they had to have one. Mobile marketing has hit that point. The bandwagon will be packed this year as everyone jumps on. There won’t be a plan that doesn’t address it.

And in case you didn’t know it, the economy will continue to be the excuse of the year.

Fail or stumble at anything, and it’ll be the economy’s fault. Deserved, earned or misplaced, the economy is still the scapegoat in 2010. And that’s not going to change anytime soon.

Work hard, do your best, and be prepared to reinvent yourself like a chameleon, and you won’t need to blame the economy – or anyone, for that matter. Here’s a late toast to a new year, a toast to a great year.

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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DISPATCHES » A 19th century dinner – Experience an authentic and intimate dinner in the Conner House during Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers, which begin Jan. 8 and continue through March 21. Guests help with preparations by the hearth, sip on hot cider and indulge in a meal with everything from the menu created from early 19th-century recipes. Prepare and eat a 19th-century meal by candlelight.

Tour the historic 1823 Conner House.

Learn about life in 19th-century Indiana with costumed hosts. Enjoy entertainment in the parlor. The program, recommended for ages 10 and older, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

Reservations are required. Cost is $55 per person. For information and reservations, call (317) 776- 6006. Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers. » Think swim, think discount – The Forest Park Aquatic Center is offering $45 discounted rates through Jan. 16 on memberships for the 2010 summer season. The center is scheduled to open May 22. Discounted rates are $105 for a single membership, $190 for a family of two to four, $215 for a family of five and $240 for a family of six or more. For membership information, call (317) 773-4649 or visit www.forestparkpool.org » ‘Cool' band search – The Hamilton County Parks and Recreations Department is looking for bands for their 2010 Cool Creek Concert Series season. Bands must send a promo pack by mail. The series begins June 18. For information, call Michele at (317) 770-4403. Mail packets to: Hamilton County Parks and Rec, Cool Creek Concert Series, 15513 S. Union St., Carmel, In. 46033 Email packets will not be accepted.

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Here’s a capsule look: “The Foreigner,” Jan. 6-Feb. 7 – Painfully shy, Charlie just wants to be left alone when he vacations at a rural fishing lodge. He pretends not to understand English, which makes it easy for him to learn secrets and scandals by the score.

Debut.

“Footloose,” Feb. 11-March 21 – After moving to a puritanical town, Ren is compelled to shake things up by planning a senior prom for his classmates even though the local minister has forbidden dancing.

“Hello, Dolly,” March 25-May 2 – Turnof-the-century matchmaker Dolly Levi has plans of her own to marry the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, who has his sights set on a pretty young widow. But Dolly doesn’t give up on getting her man.

“Always … Patsy Cline,” May 6-June 6 – Based on a true about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan named Louise Seger, who continued a correspondence with the country music legend until her death. Debut.

“High School Musical,” June 10-July 18 –

The Disney hit movie comes to life on stage where at East High School Troy and Gabriella reunite after a chance meeting on their winter break.

Although they have different interests, they share a talent for singing and decide to audition for their school musical. Debut.

“Church Basement Ladies,” July 22-Aug. 29 – Inspired by the bestselling book “Growing Up Lutheran,” this nondenominational musical comedy is dedicated to those stalwart ladies who volunteer to work in the church basement kitchen. Debut.

“Camelot,” Sept. 2-Oct. 10 – Love, chivalry, magic and marital discord swirl around the Round Table in this musical about the lives of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin the Magician and Queen Guenevere.

“White Christmas,” Oct. 14-Nov. 21 – Get in the holiday mood early in the stage version of the Irving Berlin classic film in which Broadway partners vacation at a Vermont ski resort, where the snow isn’t falling and the guests aren’t coming. The duo comes up with a creative plan to help fill the inn. Debut.

“A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010,” Nov. 26-Dec. 23 – The original holiday production wraps up the season for the 18th year with glittering costumes, favorite yuletide songs and snappy dancing.

Beef & Boards is located at 9301 N. Michigan Road. Tickets for the show, including buffet. are $35 to $59. For reservations call (317) 872-9664.

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» Youth theatre season – The Pyramid Players at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, have announced their 2010 “Live Theatre for Kids” productions. “Aladdin Jr.” is from Feb. 12 through March 20 on Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. “Little Mermaid” is from Sept. 17 through Oct. 9 on Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Designed to entertain children of any age, these shows are a great way to introduce preschoolers to live theatre. Performances last just one hour, are presented without intermission, and include juice and a snack. All tickets are $12.50. For information, call (317) 872-9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com.

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jareD peyton Manager, Donato’s, 16940 Clover Road, Noblesville Where do you like to eat? Kabuto Japanese Steak House What do you like to eat there? The steak and chicken hibachi combo.

They prepare it right there at the table.

What do you like about Kabuto? It’s a fun atmosphere. I grew up on the southside and I’ve been going there for about 10 years.

Kabuto Japanese Steak House 8719 U.S. 31 South Indianapolis (317) 887-6000

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Jim dandy

Ever since the Reasner family opened its first Jim Dandy drive-in restaurant in Noblesville in 1964, the venerable dining spot has stayed true to its unofficial promise – to serve reliably good food inexpensively. A clean, family-friendly environment, the Jim Dandy also offers a private room for small meetings and gatherings. The Kiwanis Club and Red Hat Society are regulars.

The breakfast bar is loaded with Hoosier favorites like fried mush (polenta), smoked sausage and cheesy hash browns in addition to more standard fare like muffins, home fries and egg and meat combinations.

If you’re hankering for a burger and fries try the trademark (since 1963) “Jim Dandy,” a double cheeseburger slathered with special sauce and topped with lettuce, onion and tomato.

The Reasner’s introduced the burger in 1958 at its Riley Park Drive-in in Greenfield and three years later at its family-owned A & W Root Beer Drive-in in Tipton. Its fries are the hardto-find crinkle kind. Jim Dandy also offers a variety of tasty entrée options, including traditional broasted chicken and meatloaf.

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This recipe may change your mind about lowly pot pie status pot pie • 1 yellow onion • 2 potatoes • 3 carrots • 3 celery stalks • 3 large cloves garlic • Butter • Olive oil • 1 can chicken stock • Leftover poultry • 1 small bag dried cranberries • Frozen puff pastry dough Directions: 1. Remove your frozen dough from the freezer because it will need about a half-hour to defrost.

2. Chop vegetables into small cubes of generally equal size. Put all vegetables and garlic into a large sauté pan with half stick of melted butter and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Allow these to cook until tender.

3. Remove the meat from the bones of your leftover poultry carcass. Either turkey or chicken is lovely in this pie. Add chopped meat into the vegetable sauté and stir in with your bag of cranberries.

4. Allow this mixture to simmer a few minutes over medium-low heat.

5. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of flour over the top of the mixture and stir in, forming a rue of sorts for your stew-like pie filling.

6. Pour the can of chicken stock over the top of the vegetable sauté and mix together thoroughly until thick.

7. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.

8. Oil and flour one large pie tin and stretch the first sheet of thawed puff pastry into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess pastry from the side of the tin.

9. Add the pie filling into the pie tin and stretch the next pastry sheet over the top.

10. Seal the pie by pressing firmly around the edges with a fork and trim away any excess pastry from the top.

11. Brush the top of the pie with melted butter and cut one small slit right in the middle of the pie for ventilation.

12. Bake the pie at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

By Molly Herner Current in Noblesville The popular opinion of pot pie, at least to my knowledge, is one of distaste. A pot pie, in the United States, is considered very “school lunch” in nature and is often neglected in everyday cooking.

In the United Kingdom, however, pies of boundless savory varieties are commonplace and furthermore a staple of one’s diet.

In fact, in the U.K. there are whole shops dedicated simply to selling fish or meat pies for consumption, much like a burger joint in the States.

U.S. citizens view pie as a dessert, and it is much more common to find savory quiche or fritatta made with eggs at a luncheon than a savory pie of any sort.

This particular pie recipe is one of both delicious and useful quality. Use this pie to rid your life of a refrigerator overflowing with holiday leftovers and to enjoy the last flavors of the

Christmas season in a wonderfully flaky-filled pastry.

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

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Hocking hills winter hike Where: Logan, Ohio.

How to get there: From Indianapolis take I-70 east to Columbus, Ohio, then U.S. 33 southeast to Logan, then Ohio 93 south to the park area. About 240 miles, 4 ¼ hours.

Info: (800) 462-5464, www.1800Hocking.

Photo provided by Weirick Communications com The Hocking Hills Winter Hike goes along the Old Man’s Cave bridge with its What: Winter travelers frozen waterfalls. have long gone to southeast Ohio’s gorgeous Hocking Hills region seeking cozy cabins, bubbling hot tubs and stunning scenery. But travelers are discovering a new level of adventure in the hills, with distinctive ways to experience the great outdoors available this winter in one of the Midwest’s most beautiful natural regions. The region’s many spectacular waterfalls often freeze in winter, creating dazzling sculptural formations. Visitors can experience several of this scenic winter wonderland during the 45th annual Winter Hike Jan. 16. This annual tradition brings visitors, families and nature lovers together on a 6-mile trek past frozen waterfalls, ice-lined caves and snow-sparkled trees. The hike runs from Old Man’s Cave, through Cedar Falls to Ash Cave. Starting at 9 a.m., the trek takes 3-5 hours and features a lunch of bean soup, muffins and cocoa amid the beauty of Cedar Falls. Another winter hike, the Feb. 13 Sweetheart Hike in Ash Cave, is a leisurely 1/4-mile hike and ends with a refreshments. Other winter activities in the area include scenic air tours, ATV rentals, ice fishing, cross country skiing, sledding, wildlife-tracking and bird-watching. Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers a variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns, plus gift and antiques shops.

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Capt. Critic’s DVD pick

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

PG, 90 minutes

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Sam Sparks, voiced by Anna Faris, and Flint Lockwood, voiced by Bill Hader, watched in rain food in Columbia Pictures’ animated “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”

“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” falls into that spectrum of animation that is aimed squarely at kids. It’s clear to me that “Meatballs” is a wellmade film, even if I didn’t like it all that much. I simply am not the target audience.

It’s about a young scientist, Flint Lockwood, who invents a machine that can turn water into food. Through a series of misadventures, his gizmo gets launched into the stratosphere over the island town of Chewsandswallows, resulting in a downpour of burgers, steak, pizza and candy whenever it rains.

Flint had been the town screw-up, but now he’s hailed as a hero. He even finds a love interest in Sam Sparks, an intern at the Weather Channel who gets her big break when she’s sent to cover the weird weather. Sam’s a brainiac who is forced

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to hide behind a veneer of weather-girl dorkiness, but Flint sees through it.

Trouble looms when the food keeps getting bigger and bigger, until Buick-sized meatballs are raining down and causing havoc.

Although anyone over the age of 10 may find the movie a bit tedious, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” is sure to leave young audiences hungry for more.

Grade: C+

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Beginning Jan. 22 through Feb. 7, the Indianapolis Civic Theatre will present “Bus Stop,” a comedy

by Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright William Inge. Tickets are $28 Fridays through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. Visit www.CivicTheatre.org for tickets and details

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Lowrey Organ Center will hold a musical grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 7 to celebrate the move to Noblesville Square Shopping Center. Artist Lori Graves will perform mini-concerts at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 317-773-2002.

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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

The Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 2010 lineup kicks off Magdalena Gallery of Art is presenting this art show, with the comedy “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue. The displayingDinner artwork by local kids. Opening night was INDIANAPOLISplay – The brings new to the runsnew from year Jan. 6 to Feb. 7.aCall theshow box office at Beef & Boards Nov. 21. All artwork is available for sale, ranging from Theatre stage! The hilarious play The

by Larry Shue opens Beef & Boards’ 2010 317-872-9664 for Foreigner ticket information. $100 to $150. Call 317-844-0005 for details.

season. This award-winning comedy is live on stage Jan. 6 through Feb. 7.

Charlie Baker is a shy man. His buddy “Froggy” LaSueur convinces him they Housewives of Manheim Native contemporary art should vacation together. But after they arrive at the rural fishing lodge, Charlie just The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents “The Through Jan. 18, the Eiteljorg Museum of American wants to be left alone. Froggy devises a plan. He convinces Charlie to pretend to be a Housewives of Mannheim.” Written by Alan Brody, Indians and Western Art is holding its biennial Eiteljorg foreigner who doesn’t understand English. this play starts Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 6 on the Fellowship for Native American Fine Art. The sixth Phoenixwhen Mainstage.

Tickets start at $15.

Foritdetails cycletoofthis the initiative features an exhibition of artwork, But the plan backfires other vacationers find easy visit to open up called Art Quantum. exotic “foreigner.” As awww.PhoenixTheatre.org. result, Charlie learns many secrets and schemes. Compelled to do the right thing, he tries to help the potential victims involved. It all builds to a bizarre and unforgettable outcome for all!

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Performing at 11 am 1Irish pm 3 pm 5 pm Mickey’s Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at

Ribbon Ceremony: Mickey’s Cutting Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more Mayor - John and information, call Ditslear 317-573-9746: Jan. 8: Pack of Chihuahuas Noblesville Chamber of Jan. 9: Twisted Gold Commerce Jan. 15: Endless Summer Band And Lowrey Jan. The 16: Soul Street Organ Co. Jan. 22: Living Proof

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There’s live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Westfield! nights at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 317-770-9020.

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Fionn MacCool’s

Irish bands will play live every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to midnight at Fionn MacCool’s, 8211 E 116th St., Fishers. For more information, call 317-863-2100.

Hedgehog Music Showcase

The Radio Review at Hedgehog Music Showcase, 101 W. Main St., Arcadia, takes the form of a live radio show featuring big band, swing and pop standards of the 1920s-30s-40s performed by musicians and vocalists 8 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (317) 573-9746:

Beef & Boards favorite Jeff Stockberger plays the lovable but awkward Charlie, with Ty Stover in the role of Froggy. Kate Braun plays Betty Meeks, the owner of the lodge. Another audience favorite, Sarah Hund, plays Catherine, who is engaged to the Rev. David, played by David Schmittou. Dan Scharbrough is conspirator Owen Musser, while David Purdy is in the role of Ellard Simms, Catherine’s younger brother.

Eddie Curry directs this season opener, which won two Outer Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production.

There are 36 performances of The Foreigner in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s specially prepared buffet, including a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee and tea. Plus, at Beef & Boards, parking is always free.

For reservations, call the Box Office at 317.872.9664 anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.

For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com. ***** Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, located on the Northwest side of Indianapolis, has been providing food and fun for everyone since 1973.

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I wish I may, I wish I might

Library offers free classes to help you with your computer Current in Noblesville Need some help with that new laptop you got for Christmas? Want to get the most out of Microsoft Word? Want to learn more about that new digital camera?

The Hamilton East Public Library, One Library Square, has some free classes to help you out. Here are a few of them: Computing with Seniors, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 8 -- This class is an open Q&A forum, designed to address issues relevant to seniors exploring today’s many computing options.

Zero to Hero, 3-5 p.m., Jan. 14, 21 and 28 -- This is a three-part class focusing on the basics of computer use, from beginning Windows to beginning Internet. Includes a general overview of computers and their uses and covers basic Windows terminology and skills. File use is also discussed. Get an introduction to the Internet, including basic Internet terminology and skills, including using search engines, and maneuvering via toolbar buttons.

Microsoft Word – 6-8:30 p.m., Jan 7, 14, 21 and 28 – This is a four-part class providing an overview of Microsoft Word. Learn the basics of Word 2000: create new documents from templates and wizards, open existing documents, save and print documents, modify margins, and format text by changing fonts, text size, and alignment. Learn to use cut, copy and paste commands to move text, change document views. Learn about headers and footers, print options, and print preview.

This course teaches students to create and modify columns, format with fonts, utilize borders and shading, insert pictures and shapes, and work with toolbars. Work with tools such as spellchecker, grammar checker, thesaurus, advanced page set up, advanced column and tabs setup and more.

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One-on-One Computer Instruction, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 -- Schedule a 30-, 45-, or 55-minute session of individualized computer instruction with one of our technology instructors.

Digital Camera 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan 5.

-- Basics of how to use your digital camera, picture modes and menu options, accessories, terminology, and what to look for when buying a camera. Connect your camera to the computer, transfer pictures to hard drive, modify photos, and develop photographs through online services. Students must bring their own camera, connecting cable, camera equipment and/or hardware that will allow them to connect to the computer.

Digital Camera 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 12 -- Basics of how to use your digital camera, picture modes and menu options, accessories, terminology, and what to look for when buying a camera. Connect your camera to the computer, transfer pictures to hard drive, modify photos, and develop photographs through online services. Students must bring their own camera, connecting cable, camera equipment and/or hardware that will allow them to connect to the computers.

Introduction to QuickBooks, 7-8:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 -- QuickBooks helps you keep financial records, invoices, sales records, pay bills, get end-of-the-year summaries, and more.

Discover how to create invoices and credit memos, record sales receipts, set up inventory items, monitor your inventory, record and pay bills, print checks, process payroll, balance accounts, generate financial reports, set up a budget, reconcile your account, and perform weekly, monthly, and annual record-keeping.

For a full listing of all library programs or to register online, visit – www.hepl.lib.in.us or call (317) 773-1384.

COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney Remember wishing on a star as a kid? I can remember looking into the night sky – I lived out in the country where you could see every star on a clear night – and looking for the star that would be the luckiest to wish on. And for several years, I used the standard wishing poem: Star light, star bright First star I see tonight I wish I may, I wish I might Have this wish I wish tonight.

Which brings me to our topic of the week: may and might. I have always been under the impression that might is the past tense of may, and in any other situation they are basically interchangeable. And after doing a little research, I found that I’m basically correct. There are a few subtle differences between the two, however, that are important to note.

First and probably most importantly, may should generally not be used in the past tense. It is not past tense. Therefore, one should not say something such as, “If he had studied harder, his test may have gone better.” In that case, might is necessary, not optional.

Another distinct difference between may and might is in asking and giving permission. While it is standard use to ask, “May I go to the park?” it is nonstandard (but not incorrect) to ask “Might I go to the park?”

Even greater in difference is the response.

“You may,” is correct, but “you might” fails somewhat to answer the question, because of a

subtle difference in meaning.

That subtle difference is in the difference in likelihood conveyed by the two words. May indicates a relative certainty: If a friend says, “I may go to the Colts playoff game,” you are likely to respond with, “When did you get your tickets?” Might, on the other hand, connotes something that is only tentatively probable: “I might go to the Colts playoff game,” is likely to be followed with, “How do you plan to get tickets?” See the difference? In the example in the previous paragraph, answering with “you might,” is much like answering with maybe.

When it comes to expressing merely a possibility, though, the two words are basically interchangeable: The plane may take off soon.

The plane might take off soon.

That’s why to wishing poem above works so well; the relative interchangeability of the two words in terms of possibility works for the meaning, meter, and rhyme of the poem without being excessively repetitive.

Of course, if you’ve gotten to the end of this column and still feel unsure about may versus might, maybe your next wish on a star should be for grammatical clarity.

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

Understanding your child’s temperament COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis According to research by the American Academy of Pediatrics, temperament, for the most part, is an innate quality of the child, consistent into adulthood. According to studies by Thomas and Chase, at least nine major characteristics make up temperament. Do you recognize your child’s temperament?

Activity level: The amount of physical motion in your child’s behavior (e.g. during sleep, eating, play, dressing, bathing, etc).

Adaptability: The degree of ease or difficulty with which your child adjusts to change or a new situation.

Approach or withdrawal: The way your child initially responds to new situations, people, events, places, toys, foods, etc. – rapid and bold (outgoing) or slow and hesitant (shy).

Distractibility: The level of distress your child experiences when asked to work for long periods or beyond his/her capabilities.

Threshold of responsiveness: The amount of stimulation (e.g. sounds, light, taste, smell or feel) required to evoke an inexplicable response Intensity of reaction: The energy level with which your child responds to a situation (whether negative or positive).

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Quality of mood: The extent of positive or negative emotion (mood) in various situations Attention span/ persistence: The length of time during which your child pursues a particular activity (attention span) and the ability to continue the activity in the face of distractions (persistence).

Regularity (rhythmicity): The regularity of physiologic functions (sleep, hunger and elimination).

These innate characteristics have little to do with your own parenting skills. But by being aware of them, you can better understand and appreciate your child’s uniqueness and deal with problems of poor “fit” that may lead to misunderstandings and conflicts at home, at school or at play.

The behavioral adjustment of a school-age child depends a lot on the interaction between his/her temperament and yours. Please visit www.healthychildren.org.

Hugs!

Becky Kapsalis. aka YiaYia (pronounced Ya-Ya.) is a certified parenting advocate and child behavior coach. You may reach her at 317-848-7979 or e-mail becky@ askyiayia.biz.

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DISPATCHES Trouser accompaniments – Androgynous trousers for women are very chic; however, the desired effect requires the right footwear.

If you pair these trousers with killer heels, you’re a Sharon Stone– level sex bomb. If you sport some no-nonsense lace-up loafers, you’re a Fortune 500 genius businesswoman. And opt for equally sophisticated tops—and that doesn’t mean only fancy blouses or button-downs.

They look just as cool with a T-shirt; find one with a special fabric, like silk or linen, and tuck it smartly into the waistband for a clean, pulled-together effect.

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Are you ready for mauve in 2010?

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By Vicky Earley The trade magazines are ripe with articles identifying the design trends for 2010, and they are piling up around here.

One journal predicts an earthy twist to decorating, while another puts its money on modern eclectic. The problem with taking stock in such predictions is the national trends run the gamut.

With that in mind, the following are my local trend predictions for 2009.

1. The home as a sanctuary: Decorating the home in soothing colors, with balance, will serve the demand for a serene and secure environment. This response to the crazy economic upheaval, global conflicts and multitude of stresses outside the door began in 2009 but will continue in our area with a passion in the New Year.

2. The home that wears the newest colors: While turquoise has been named the color of the year, “mauve” is being hailed as one of interior design’s brightest stars. Too many of us, however, have “been there, done that.” We will be happy to consider plum and violet. Even purple will have a welcome place in our homes in 2010. But mauve? Not this year!

3. The home as a celebration of nostalgic

style: Bedrooms reminiscent of 1930s and ‘40s Hollywood will slip in and begin to take over. This look of vintage glamour will present itself with luxury silks, some of which are even washable! This will herald a revival of sensuous glamour, which will be embraced in remainder of the home in 2011.

4. The home that is tactile as well as beautiful: Real texture will enter our homes in 2010. We have spent more than a decade trying to capture interest with faux finishes, but in 2010 we will, finally, be ready for the real thing. This will be due, in part, to the incredibly beautiful and interesting rich, new natural materials available. New products include sisal, jute, bamboo, silk, linen, leather and glass in furniture as well as wall coverings.

5. The house of drama: The dramatic home will feature an abundance of black and white with strong accent colors, mirrored furniture, crystal and textiles that shimmer.

6. The home that looks up to color: The national design trends swear wallpapered ceilings will be all the rage in 2010.

Although I have seen a few trendsetting homes in our area that have carried this off very well, I believe 2010 will be the year

we consider the color of our ceilings and begin to look for rich paint colors.

7. Homes that live responsibly: While my definition of going green is “do it once, do it right and keep it out of the landfills,” the concept will become a mainstay in the decorating decision process. Green products for the home have moved well beyond recycled soda bottles that live again as carpet, but we will want more than a “green” label. We will want to know just what makes a product so “green,” and will want to know the history of these “environmentally friendly” products.

8. Homes that care for us: Bedding linens created from organic cotton will begin to make their way into homes, as will foam upholstery products that are partially manufactured from soy. This will be due to a new awareness of the chemicals that have been unknowingly placed in our homes for decades, as well as the availability of outstanding replacements.

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

Go for the turtleneck – Turtlenecks are great, with the possible exception of when they are trying to hide something. If, for example, you are trying to hide your third and fourth chins, what you will really be doing is drawing attention to them. You can wear a turtleneck under a blazer, a sports jacket, or even another sweater, if it’s not too thick. The thick sort should go solo.

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Salon 01 Recommends: Top 10 Hair Products!

1. The right shampoo. Have a professional recommend what is best for your hair type. Helpful Hint: More is not better. All you need is a nickel-sized amount. Start at the scalp and work towards the ends.

2. Don’t forget to condition!

Conditioners can help repair heat and chemical damage and can help protect your hair from future damage.

3. Find a good brush. A higher quality hairbrush with boar bristles will cause less damage than one with synthetic bristles.

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Choose a straightening balm to calm down the frizziness.

8. Looking for smoother hair? A silkening serum with natural almond and jojoba oil helps protect and smooth your hair, no matter the texture! Check out Aquage Silkening Oil. 9. Hot tools are in! Rollers, curling irons and flat irons are an easy way to get that polished or messy look you are going for.

Remember: Choose a tool recommended by a professional stylists. Chances are their recommendation is made with ceramic which will help cut back on the damage caused by heat.

10. Finish off your ‘do with a good hairspray! Hairspray not only holds your style in place but protects it from humidity. Use a soft flexible hold to ensure you don’t end up with a “helmet head” effect.

experience. “I was a classical guitar major at Butler University before becoming a hair stylist,” said Ernst. “Becoming a hair stylist was natural for me, and it allowed me time to play my music.” Although he still enjoys playing his guitar in his free time, Ernst became more consumed with hair than his music as time went on. He has mentioned that his favorite part of being a barber is the satisfaction he gets when his clients are happy with the look he’s created.

While at Salon01 Ernst has dedicated himself to training other stylists in men’s work. Ernst offers a variety of barber services including hot lather shaves, perfect for any guy.

As a Salon01 stylist Ernst is always looking to set trends and make sure that his work is up-to-date. For this coming season he would like to see more of a messy-low-maintenance style. To make an appointment with Ernst for you or the man in you life, call Salon01 at 317-580-0101 or visit www.salon01.com where you can see all of our stylist profiles. www.youarecurrent.com

New Year, New You! NOW is the perfect time to update your look for the new year. A cut and color from a talented Salon 01 stylist is the perfect way to get 2010 off on the right foot. Appointments are booking fast, so you should call and reserve your customized consultation time today.

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Maybe she thought her pj’s needed washing, too COMMENTARY

By Joe Shearer With three kids under 5, bath nights are always chaotic and stressful affairs.

At this age, none of them can bathe themselves, so it’s an all-in proposition-three baths at the same time. There’s a lot of splashing, screeching and laughing going on, followed closely by the inevitable protests and cries when it’s time to wash the hair.

(By the way, I wish I could offer advice on cryless hair washing, but in our house the screams are loud and frequent.

Luckily, the cops haven’t been called. Yet.) But every now and then, you have one of those moments that just make you stop and marvel.

For me, most recently it was with Jenna. I should have Photo by Joe Shearer known something was up, because things were just progress- Jenna in her wet jammies with the what’s-wrong-with-this? look. ing too smoothly. Crystal and I were working being fully clothed in a pool of water was a in tandem this night: I was washing and rinsnormal thing. ing, she was drying and dressing.

It was too cute to get angry at, so I simply Jenna finished first, and I whisked her out said in my best father voice, “Don’t anybody of the tub and started on Mason. Jenna’s casmove!” while I grabbed the camera. After an cading hair is a chore to brush, and Mason’s impromptu photo shoot, I gathered her up, bath was done before Crystal was. I left Riley, changed her into some dry jammies, and put the oldest at 4, in the tub by himself to play her to bed. for a few minutes while I got the youngest What can I say? Some moments are priceready for bed. When I finished with him, I less. Like that one. heard the call.

“Joe!” It was the unmistakable wife alert Joe Shearer is an editor, freelance to shenanigans in progress. I ducked into the writer and the father of three children living in Noblesville. He bathroom to find Riley still there playing in blogs at daddyheaven.blogspot. the tub, accompanied by a fully-clothed Jenna, com and also writes for www. sitting in the water next to him. She shot me thefilmyap.com. E-mail him at a casual look that said simply, “What?”, as if joeshearer@gmail.com.

Library roundtable good place to start 2010 search COMMENTARY

By Darla Kinney Scoles Life is lived forwards, but understood backwards, wrote one contemplative genealogist.

As I look forward to the New Year, I find I also reflect on the past in order to plan and prioritize the future.

So it is with family history, which is indeed accomplished by looking backwards, but also will never happen if one does not peek into the future and schedule the activities necessary to move forward in the work of identifying ancestors.

One of the first things to go on my 2010 calendar is the Genealogy Roundtable held each month at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville.

I attended my first genealogy roundtable there in December and was equally humbled and impressed by the amount of knowledge present in the room as well as the willingness to share that knowledge. Armed with only an empty notepad I had little to give but much to gain from the more than a dozen fellow family history enthusiasts there.

Each roundtable has a topic and December’s

was focused on researching Irish ancestors. Having recently found my first ancestor to come to the United States, I was anxious to learn more – as she did indeed hail from the Emerald Isle.

During the 1-hour conversation, in which each person took part, I learned much that will assist me in further researching Julia Britton Dunbar. As discussion took place I jotted three pages of notes on things such as what an immigration date reveals, church records, “social” histories, city directories, ships manifests, immigrant aid societies, and searching ‘collateral’ residents on census records.

The year’s first roundtable is at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Genealogy Classroom in the Indiana Room. The topic of discussion will be New Year’s resolutions for the genealogist.

Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville.

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By Mike Redmond I suppose this is as good a time as any to get started on some New Year’s revolutions.

Yep. Revolutions with a “v.” I’ve come to the conclusion that New Year’s resolutions, with the “s,” just aren’t cutting it anymore. They’re just promises to yourself (“This is the year I give up those miniature Hershey bars once and for all! Especially the Krackles!”) that you end up breaking by Groundhog’s Day (“Well, they were on sale.”)

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I work at home, you see, and there’s a tendency in a job like mine – and I use the word “job” loosely – to simply park one’s carcass in front of the computer and lose track of time.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a problem if I were doing what I was supposed to be doing, writing, instead of monkeying around on eBay (“I wonder if anyone is selling a toy gun like the one Steve McQueen carried in ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’”) or searching for myself on the Weird Wide Web (“Alleged humorist from Indiana”) or, um, accidentally stumbling onto Web sites I had probably better not describe, except to say I wasn’t aware human beings could even get into such positions.

Of course, I could just demonstrate a little more discipline. That would be revolutionary.

It would also be unlikely. I mean, if it hasn’t shown up in seven years, I don’t expect it now.

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Revolution No. 2: Dress like a grownup.

This sort of goes with the first one. If I’m going to be in public, I should look nice. My mother never took us anywhere without first making sure we had been sandblasted, scrubbed, combed and dressed in nice, clean clothes. And that was just to go to the grocery.

For the last few years, my wardrobe has been pretty much confined to T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. No, not the same ones every day.

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If I’m going to go out into the world, seems to me I should snap it up a little. I’m thinking shirts with collars, for starters. And maybe shoes that have to be polished. I might even go for a necktie and a jacket, but let’s not get carried away.

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Revolution No. 3: I changed my mind about this one.

Revolution No. 4: Watch something uplifting and inspiring on television once in a while.

This one may be a little tough to keep.

Revolution No. 5: Treat everyone as I would want to be treated, up to a point.

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Revolutions No. 6-10: None of your business.

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Now hand me one of those Krackles, and let the revolution begin.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Elvis C. Gast, 84, Noblesville, passed away Dec. 18 at Greentree Nursing Home in Indianapolis.

He was born July 7, 1925 in Peotone, Illinois to Martin and Sarah (Rust) Gast. Elvis was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Noblesville, Promise Keepers;and the Moose Lodge. He is survived by wife, Jeanne Gast; brother, Marvin Gast; son, Rev. Douglas (Terri) Gast; son, Richard (Suzanne) Gast; daughter, Nancee (Paul) Graves; son, Jonathan (Jennifer) Gast; 13 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church Building Fund, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN. Frances Elizabeth (Taylor) King, 93, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 22. She was born in Crawfordsville to John L. and Emma A. (Lalley) Taylor. She spent more than years working full-time for the Indiana State Fair Board, from the mid 1950’s until 1980. She and her husband founded Design Printing Company in 1963. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and Daughters of the American Revolution, Crawfordsville chapter.She is survived by son, Gregory J. (Susan) King of Noblesville, ; grandson, Brandon G. (Elizabeth) King of Mason,

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May Lafern (Glassburn) Parks McCall, 97, Noblesville, passed away Dec. 24 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. She was born December 29, 1911 in Miami County, Indiana to Samuel and Viola K. (Adkins) Glassburn. May was a homemaker. She is survived by son, Vern (Joyce) Parks of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Randy Parks, Craig Parks, Brad Parks and Lori Campbell; and seven greatgrandchildren. May is preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Parks; and second husband, Oliver McCall.

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