April 5, 2011

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The NPD’s new community policing initiative is expected to improve efficiency, quality of life

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville Two officers with the Noblesville Police Dept. are, in some ways, resembling the old beat cops that were prevalent decades ago.

They’re the first two officers carrying out the department’s new community policing initiative. Officially implemented just a few weeks ago, this new style of policing is a complete shift from today’s incident-based model, and by increasing its interaction with the city’s residents, NPD believes it can be more efficient and improve quality of life in Noblesville.

What is community policing?

A file cabinet in Police Chief Kevin Jowitt’s office largely isdedicated to information on communityoriented policing. Since before his joining the NPD, Jowitt has been studying this model, which asks officers to do more than respond to radio calls, calling on them to interact more with residents and be proactive to solve problems in the community.

Two NPD officers – Chad Yoder and Jowitt Craig Pittman – are now spending a portion of their on-duty hours meeting with residents, homeowners associations and other members of the community to learn of and address problems that traditional policing cannot solve.

During the duo’s first few weeks on the job, it has been working to tackle issues like semis making late-night deliveries next door to apartment complexes and waking up residents, for example.

“Is there a noise ordinance that’s being violated?” Pittman said.

“At the same time, the last thing we want to do is crush business in the area. We don’t want to show up in their offices and say, ‘Here’s a ticket. Have a nice day.’…We want to find a solution that will work for everybody.”

Jowitt said that, through this community policing initiative, the NPD will often work alongside code en-

forcement officers, the Noblesville Fire Dept. and any other parties that could help correct a particular problem. The goal, he said, is to be of greater service to Noblesville residents and resolve what he calls “quality of life” issues.

Why make this change?

“I think we’re going to be very effective in addressing issues that police typically can’t do anything about,” Jowitt said.

Under the current model, police officers may be called by a resident whose loud neighbor is causing a nuisance, for example If the noise has subsided by the time officers arrive, however, they can do nothing but file a report.

That model asks officers only to respond to incidents – not solve problems. The community-oriented program would encourage Yoder and Pittman to find some way, perhaps through code enforcement or the help of another department, to find a solution. As a result, the resident who made call to the police would feel better, perhaps even safer, and the two officers could even identify additional problems at the residence in question. Problems, Jowitt said, rarely exist in vacuums.

By working to get to the root of many problems in the city, Jowitt said this program can eventually help the NPD be more efficient and prevent future crimes.

“We know that our budgeting situation is going to continue to be challenging, so we really just have to continue to look for ways to get the most bang for our buck,” he said. “Under the traditional model, the answer has often been to add more officers to help combat crime. Those days are over.”

Will it work?

Jowitt said he has been asked if this will work for Noblesville.

“It already has,” he said. He added that the department as a whole has been employing some of these tactics over the past two years. During that time, there has been a 13 percent reduction in crime, despite the fact that the NPD’s budget and staff have both been reduced during that span.

The reason why this will work, Jowitt said, is that Noblesville’s tight-knit community is a perfect fit for this program, although that doesn’t mean there won’t be a few bumps along the way.

Police Chief Kevin Jowitt describes community-oriented policing as a paradigm shift from the common, incidentbased model. Officers will work to better interact with the community to identify and solve problems that traditional policing cannot address, such as code enforcement issues.

Additionally, officers will work to be proactive to prevent crimes rather than only respond to them. Jowitt said community policing is based on results, not output. It’s not about the number of citations issued, he said. Instead, the questions “What is the problem?” and “Did you fix it?” will determine success. In time, Jowitt said this initiative could make the NPD more effective and efficient while improving quality of life in the city.

Yoder and Pittman were selected by the department as its first two officers to focus on this method of policing. Currently, though, they only spend a portion of their week on community policing. That could increase, and more NPD officers could be added to the mix in time. However, there is no concrete plan for this program, which is by design.

The file cabinet in Jowitt’s office contains case studies, research, and other literature on community-oriented policing. The idea is not new, but the NPD will implement it in its own way. Jowitt said the department has decided to utilize a plan-and-execute model, learning on the fly and creating its long-term goals for the program based on what does and does not work. Additionally, comparable cities implementing this program are being studied to make Noblesville’s efforts as effective out of the gate as possible.

As the city’s officers work to get this program off the ground, what changes will residents see?

Yoder said the biggest difference is that now there are two goto contacts for problems that are troublesome but may not have previously prompted calls to the police. Yoder stressed that he and Pittman, along with the rest of the department, is accessible and is striving to make life better in Noblesville.

“We’re ready to get out there and make a difference,” he said.

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School deal as good as advertised?

FROM THE BACKSHOP Wonderful resolution on FHE conundrum When we opined in this space late last year that Forest Hills Elementary School should be sold to Legacy Christian School it was more of a hope. We weren’t sure which way Legacy’s bid would go. For quite a while, it appeared to be dead in the water.

That’s the funny thing about hope; you give up on it, and it’s game over. We didn’t give up. Last Tuesday, after months of study and wrangling, it finally and smartly came to pass. Noblesville Common Council voted to sell the soon-to-be vacated school to Legacy.

Here’s how it will work: Noblesville schools and the city arrived at an agreement last December; the schools will receive $275,000 and a waiver of fees, which could reach a value of $1.5 million for present and future building projects. Legacy will fork over $840,000 to the city for Forest Hill Elementary and more than 10 acres. Everybody wins.

It’s the perfect solution for the burgeoning private school, and the city gets a lot of something for the effort. Noblesville is keeping the wooded area to the north and a tract on the south side of the property.

The wooded area could be used for natureoriented activities, which we support. If all goes according to plan, the transfer of the

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg schools from the district to the city and then to Legacy should take place July 1. This is a winning solution for all three parties. Well played.

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COMMENTARY

By Kevin Kane Last week the city of Noblesville acted a lot like a pro sports team wheeling and dealing at the trade deadline.

In a three-way trade, the city agreed to buy Forest Hill from Noblesville Schools then immediately agreed to resell it to Legacy Christian School. But the city wasn’t getting in the way of what could have been a straight swap. Each of the three parties got what it wanted, like a threeteam trade in the NBA. In the deal, Noblesville Schools receives $275,000 in cash and the waiving of hundreds of thousands in unpaid fees. LCS gets the facility it wanted for less than its highest bid. And the city receives nearly five acres of coveted parkland… and a future second round draft pick.

Just kidding.

The deal has been described by multiple parties as a win-win-win, perhaps the only time that description has been seriously used since the hilarious “Conflict Resolution” episode of The Office. Many things are described as winwins when, in reality, they aren’t. This one, though, seems to be as good as advertised.

The school district has no use for this property once it closes in August and it was able to get for it a total amount (including the waived fees) that exceeds its appraised value.

While, under its agreement to purchase the

trusted and stable method and interface that I’ve grown so accustomed to using. When my years-old Treo finally died a valiant death, off to the cell store went I. The near-child behind the counter was entertained when I asked him to repair my trusty friend. He, no-doubt amused by the quaint antique I’d delivered, told me I had to upgrade.

The new device was beautiful, smooth and sexy. But for all its shine, it couldn’t do what the other had done. Back to the store, a new person behind the counter told me I’d been misdirected. A different new phone was produced. This, said he, would be the ultimate solution. So far, he has proven to be wrong as well. Maybe I just miss the way things were.

But, in seeking the sparkle do we sometimes lose the substance?

Yet in a world of technological advance, can we learn to survive if the technology fails us?

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Mobile moments COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker Cell phones, portable e-mail and text messages greatly enhance our portability. Technology has untethered us from our desks and allowed both greater mobility and freedom in the way we live our lives. In fact, since I’ve had a computer that fits in the palm of my hand, late arrivers at meetings away from the office never alarm me.

The time at the table to respond to e-mail is like a stolen moment. Reading messages on the tiny screen, I use every instant to its fullest to save more time and be home early!

Yet in a world of technological advance, can we learn to survive if the technology fails us?

For the third time in as many weeks, I am accommodating a new smart phone. As I have grown older (and perhaps wiser), I have been transformed from an early adapter, anxiously awaiting the latest gadget, into a slightly curmudgeonly consumer waiting until the last possible chance to upgrade or change-out the

property from Noblesville Schools, the city is paying a hefty sum for Forest Hill, it’s getting much of that back with the $840,000 it will receive from LCS. What the city ultimately wanted, though, was to maintain control of the land next to Forest Park. It kept that, sold what it didn’t need and ended up getting something from its wish list for next to nothing.

Legacy offered up to $1 million to Noblesville Schools for the whole property soon after the district and city first agreed to their deal, and while that reduced price comes with the sacrificing of some acreage, the small Christian school still has a new home and more than 10 acres of property.

There are many more details to this deal which you can read about in today’s issue, but that’s the gist of the agreement. Adding a third party to the mix surely made things a bit more complicated, but it also seems to have allowed all three to get a better deal than could have been arranged if only two were involved.

Maybe we have some aspiring NBA general managers in the city.

Anti-union articles are frustrating Editor, I used to read your publication front to back each time I received it then take it to work for someone else to enjoy reading about our town and its people. Never again will that happen.

After some uninformed columns were published pertaining to unions, I became very frustrated. Then after the ridiculous cartoon portraying unions as the problem (published March 15), I’d seen enough.

All I ask is that anyone who knows nothing about unions (apparently, everyone at your publication) to check it out. I work for a union shop. We donate thousands of dollars and hours to the community, as do all unions. Of course, big companies don’t want the unions in their shops. That means they have to pay a higher wage and better benefits. Why are we not

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fighting for more unions versus busting up the ones we have left?

The “Right to Work” bill has nothing to do with a right to work. Everyone already has that right. It is just a very positive name given to a very negative bill. If you are happy making $6 an hour, don’t apply for a job that requires you to join a union. I prefer not to live under a bridge, therefore, I don’t mind the $57 I pay in dues each month.

I’m embarrassed my county is full of such hate for unions. It’s sad, really. I’m sure the whole “Buy American” slogan means nothing to these people, either. Go ahead. Keep driving your little cheap, foreign cars to Walmart.

China, Taiwan and Japan need the money.

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DISPATCHES » New board members – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy has added six community leaders to its board of directors: Josh Blackmore, Carmel Dads Club; Patricia Fox, Riverview Hospital; Matt Snively, Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union; Liz Tate, Central Indiana Community Foundation; Jennifer Williams, Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim and Greg Wyant, Noblesville Fire Department. » Pancake breakfast – The Noblesville Sunriser Kiwanis invites all to hop out to Forest Park Inn, April 16 between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. for its Pancake Breakfast.

Cost is $5 per person. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Riley Children’s Hospital. For advance ticket orders or more information, call 776-6350. » Ribbon cutting – My Fair Flora, which provides flowers for weddings and other events, was scheduled to hold a ribboncutting ceremony yesterday for its first storefront, which is in downtown Noblesville next to the Noblesville Visitors Center. For more information, visit www. myfairflora.com » Wine dinner – It is once again Wine Dinner Season at Eddie Merlot’s, 3645 E 96th St Indianapolis. The first event, this Thursday at 6:30 p.m., will featuring the wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Estates. The dinner will consist of six courses and will cost $59 plus tax and gratuity.

The dinner will be held in the Cabernet room and will be limited to 40 guests. For more information, call 846-8303. » Annual egg hunt – The Noblesville parks department and Hare Chevrolet will host their annual free Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 at Forest Park (701 Cicero Road). Children are invited to come and enjoy many fun activities beginning at 10 a.m. The Easter Bunny will make a special guest appearance to have pictures taken with boys and girls. The egg hunt will then begin at 11 a.m. sharp. For more information, call 776-6350. » Bed race registration – Registration forms are now available for the inaugural Bed Race, to be he held May 21. The forms are available online at www.cityofnoblesville.org, and all proceeds from the event will benefit summer camp scholarships. For more information, call the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville at 773-4372 or Noblesville Parks and Recreation, 776-6350.

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My life is settling down COMMENTARY

By Danielle WIlson What a difference a year makes! I keep wondering why I’ve been struggling to come up with topics for this column over the last few weeks, and then it occurs to me that compared to last spring, my life has settled dramatically. Flashback to March, 2010: Our house was under contract and awaiting inspection results, but our offers on foreclosed dream homes kept being denied. (Read: We were moving out within the month but had no place to go.)

I was babysitting two nieces and a nephew four days a week and my youngest was only attending kindergarten part-time. (Read: I had four children under six clamoring for fruit snacks, juice boxes, and my attention pretty much nonstop from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. almost daily.)

Santa had just brought a kitty, and our twins’ gecko and goldfish were thriving. (Read: Keeping the pet odor to nontoxic levels was requiring extra sanitation measures and additional evening cocktails.)

Needless to say, article fodder was not hard to come by. The stress of selling and buying a home alone could have spun off a whole encyclopedia set. And don’t get me started on the antics of precocious toddlers and their conniving, button-pressing older cousins. I was also struggling personally with career decisions, knowing it was time to throw in the nanny towel but scared about returning to a full-time job outside the home. Ideas were coming so fast

by April that I was sometimes pumping out two or three columns a week!

Now back to live action: We have been in our new house for about eight months. And though we haven’t done one darn thing that we’ve wanted (landscaping, updating, or even painting over the plethora of spackle patches left

by the previous owners), we are finally feeling settled. I found a job the same week we moved, and though I still shoulder most of the domestic responsibilities, I have taken to my role as a working mom quite nicely. (In fact, I love it! I actually feel intelligent again, which, as any stayat-home mother on her fourth hour of Dora can tell you, is truly saying something.) Our cat and gecko are still alive, but the stinkier fish have passed, so all is good on the smell front too.

And most significantly, I no longer have Pampers and pacifiers and Poison Control constantly on my mind.

So what am I to do?

I can’t write about how perfect everything is because that’s way too boring, and frankly, not exactly true. I still dislike my kids from time to time, like when my 7-year-old decides to reinvent herself as a teenage zombie but throws a tantrum when she’s asked to clean up the “transformation zone” that is her bathroom. I also, on occasion, want to ship Doo off to Siberia until he learns to communicate better. And if I have to attend another inefficient, pointless, could-haveput-this-in-an-e-mail staff meeting, I might start licking public toilet seats just so I can legitimately call in sick.

But in general, I don’t have as many potential Chernobyl’s in my life now. While this is comforting to me, the lack of suburban radioactivity might not be so good for your reading enjoyment. I suppose I will just have to get a little more creative and bide my time. With four tweenage kids, a balding husband, and a fulltime job, the poo is bound to hit the fan soon.

If not, I turn 40 in less than year. Peace out.

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‘Give your stuff away day’ coming up in May

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I put out a call to help organize one of these neighborhood swaps and was met with great enthusiasm. But after my column ran, I learned that we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. There’s already an organization spreading the word all over the nation for this great cause. The day is called Give Your Stuff Away Day and it happens the second Saturday in May, which is May 14 this year.

The Web site is www.giveyourstuffaway.com, and it’s got all of the info you need to know to participate in this. My hope is that this will really catch on and become a re-established tradition. So while you’re doing some spring-cleaning this month, set aside items that you don’t want or need and put them out on that day.

P.S., as I’m writing this column, a friend ironically posts a photo on Facebook of a gorgeous dresser in a dumpster downtown. It’s missing some drawers, but it’s way too good to be thrown away. Put things like that beside the dumpster. Someone wants it.

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The luncheon was free, with a free-will donation collected. All proceeds went to benefit the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. er

Current in Noblesville Nearly 600 people were in attendance for the second annual Hamilton County Leadership Luncheon, the primary yearly fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Attendees represented businesses, community leaders and individuals – many former Girl Scouts themselves – who came out to support the organization and hear the keynote speech presented by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman.

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COMMENTARY

By Krista Bocko I’m not ashamed to admit it – I’m a trash picker. My poor, embarrassed family has witnessed me pulling good stuff out of other people’s trash on the sly and climbing into dumpsters. “It’s for the good of the earth,� I say.

I was looking through the archives of last spring’s columns that I wrote; specifically, I was looking for the one about making a new springtime tradition in Noblesville – curb shopping – modeled after the New England origins where towns and villages designate a weekend or two each spring for residents to set unwanted but perfectly useable items at the curb. Then you take a stroll through the neighborhood and come home with some new treasures.

What’s great about this is that items are recycled and not cluttering up landfills and wasting resources. And they’re free.

It’s good for the pocketbook and the Earth.

And no one needs to risk their life climbing into a dumpster to salvage them.

I got great response from that column. One reader said she regularly sets her kid’s toys that they have outgrown in a big box with a FREE sign. Another reader said he put out a couch that wasn’t needed. It was gone in two hours.

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Spring in Indiana is the real thing COMMENTARY

By Brenda Alexander One lovely side effect of living in more than one locale is gaining greater perspective and appreciation for something done well. I grew up in Minnesota, moving here as a young adult, so I feel I can confidently assert that Indiana does spring right.

But “spring” in Indiana is a giant misnomer.

A spring is a sudden bursting forth. Spring in Indiana is a gentle unfolding. It’s one of the main reasons I love living here.

Starting sometime in March, the blanket of snow rolls back to reveal purple and gold crocus hugging the ground, their brilliance visible yards away because they have no competition. Even the grass remains matted as if in obeisance to the audacity of these little gems.

Next, the tips of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils poke through the ground. Enduring the last-minute snow storms, freezing rain and cold snaps – they are tenacious witnesses to winter’s blusteringly ungracious exit.

As the grass transforms from gray to brilliant green, buds form on the shrubs and trees, and the dreariness of the monochromatic winter color scheme gets a wash of watercolor green.

By April, birds sing in a frenzy of activity.

Cardinals dart and dive, spreading their primary red – the promise of summer – throughout the pastel landscape. Daffodils spread their golden glory – little clumps of sunshine on rainy days.

By mid-April, the pastels are in full sway as the tulips burst into bloom. The pinks and lavenders like Easter eggs on pogo sticks.

Meanwhile in Minnesota, an observant witness can detect a trickle of run-off as the brilliant sun reflecting off the snow banks finally penetrates and starts a thaw. Fishing enthusiasts make a mental note to haul their ice houses off the lake sometime soon. The hopes of gardening optimists foolish enough to invest in tulip bulbs die as the weather radar predicts another cold wave.

Even the purple and gold of the Minnesota Vikings football team have moved south where they mock from afar in flocks of crocus and pansies.

Oh – don’t get me wrong. Minnesota has spring. But it’s the violent bursting forth kind.

One day there’s snow, the next the irises are in full bloom. A week later, school is out and little 9-year-olds stand beside neighborhood pools, teeth chattering, knees knocking, expected to plunge into water that was in solid form only weeks earlier.

Diversity is important, but some things are just plain better.

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

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Platinum Living celebrates grand opening Current in Noblesville Platinum Living, LLC – a retail interior design showroom displaying contemporary furniture, fine art and floral accessories, among other items – celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown Noblesville location (960 Logan Street) on March 26.

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Location: 1464 Harrison St. Owners: Gary and Heather MacInnis, since 2006 Style and history: This Victorian home, built

by Loren L. Hankley circa 1910, features two front porches, which is an unusual element. It retains the 10-foot high ceilings and beautiful original woodwork. It was a single-family home until being converted to a duplex sometime during the 1920s. The MacInnis family has restored both sides of the duplex.

What are your favorite features? “We love all the decorative trim on the exterior. It gave us a chance to use a lot of color!”

What work have you done on your house?

“We’ve put in a new furnace and ductwork, added AC, rewired the house (due to an electrical fire which occurred three days after closing because of improper splicing of old ‘knob and tube’ and romex in the attic), remodeled a bathroom and kitchen, rebuilt one of the porches, fenced the backyard, landscaped, repainted the exterior, and replaced two windows. We plan to do more painting and rebuild the other front porch in the future.”

What do you like about this area/neighborhood? “It’s close to the playground at North, so in the summertime we take the kids down there to play. We also love being able to walk down-

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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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City buys, then resells Forest Hill

By Kevin Kane Current in Noblesville In a matter of minutes, the city of Noblesville agreed to purchase the soon-closing Forest Hill Elementary School and then immediately sold it to a third party, walking away with a few acres for its efforts.

The City Council last week approved the purchase of the entire 15-acre Forest Hill property from Noblesville Schools before agreeing to sell most of it to Noblesville-based Legacy Christian School just a few minutes later. The three parties involved claim that these two deals, negotiated separately, give all sides what they originally wanted.

“We’re very relieved to get this done,” said LCS School Board Treasurer Chuck Williamson. “We’ve been looking very hard for a place to grow.”

Currently, LCS rents space at Noblesville Nazarene Church and has been searching for a permanent home within the city. The private school offered Noblesville Schools $330,000 for Forest Hill just a week before the City Council agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the district Dec. 21. Less than a week later and with the help of unexpected donations, LCS upped its offer to $1 million, though Noblesville School Board President Chris Hamm said the board would honor its agreement with the city.

City Council President Mark Boice said negotiations between the city and the private school started a week after LCS made its second offer. Under the deal between these two sides, however, the city is able to keep the land it coveted near Forest Park and LCS gets a new home, albeit with less land, for a smaller price tag.

Though some ideas were mentioned, the city agreed to buy the 15-acre property without knowing how it would be used. Boice said after last week’s meeting that the council agreed to buy Forest Hill without a planned use because its primary focus was maintaining control over the valuable land adjacent to the park. This deal,

THE BREAKDOWN Noblesville Schools will receive $275,000 in cash from the city and the waiving of outstanding and future fees associated with the construction of new facilities. The city estimates these waived fees will total $833,000 while the school district claims the total could be as high as $1.6 million.

Additionally, the city will be responsible for making improvements to Promise Road.

Legacy Christian School will receive the 53-year-old building, as is, and 10.4 of the 15 acres on which it sits. Noblesville Schools will leave some items behind after it closes the school, and these items will then become the property of LCS. “Basically, if it’s easily moveable, it’s going back to [Noblesville Schools] and if it’s not, it’s staying there,” said City Council President Mark Boice.

Noblesville will receive $840,000 from LCS in addition to retaining the remaining 4.6 acres, which includes the woods at the north side of the property and a strip of land on the south end. LCS will pay a total of $1 million for the property, but $160,000 will go back to the small Christian school as a way of claiming the property for the city if LCS decides to move.

Should LCS outgrow Forest Hill, Noblesville will have the first opportunity to buy back the property for the same amount - $840,000 – if it chooses, even if extensive renovations have been made to the building.

he said, allowed the council to keep the sections of the property it wanted while selling the rest.

“I think it’s a good deal for everyone,” Boice said.

Senior center welcomes public Current in Noblesville Meredith Meadows Senior Apartment Homes opened its doors to the public for two open houses on March 23 and 24. The senior apartment center, reserved for residents age 55 and older, is owned and operated by NRP Photo by Mary Mahlstadt Group and is in its first few months of Pictured, left to right: Jen Skvarch, NRP Group, Jen Trumpy, NRP operation. For more information, visit Group, Mark Ehrart, Meredith Meadows maintenance manager, Tamwww.meredithmeadowsseniorapts.com. my Bozarth, leasing manager, AynnRae Bower, property manager.

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sessions on March 26, April 16, April 23, and May 7; take final exams on May 24 through 26 (schedule TBA). Commencement will be held on May 27 as originally planned. For more information, visit noblesvilleschools.org.

» School board meeting – The Noblesville school board will meet April 15, 7 p.m. at the central office annex, 1775 Field Drive.

For more information, visit www.noblesvilleschools.org. » Scholarship opportunities – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, through funds raised at the Chamber’s Diamond Anniversary Gala in November, is offering two $1,500 scholarships. One is available to a son or daughter of a chamber member. Apply online at www.noblesvillechamber.com by April 15.

The second scholarship is available for a chamber business member to attend the Hamilton County Leadership Academy for the academy year 2011-2012. Apply directly to www.hcla. net and refer to the chamber scholarship. » New plan for make-up days – Noblesville Schools will be in session on May 25, 26, 27, 31 and June 1 – days originally scheduled as flex days – to make up days missed due to snow and ice this school year. NHS seniors who expect to graduate at the end of the spring 2011 semester may take advantage of this special option: Make up two days (six hours each) by attending two of four special, seniors-only

» Students need more shots – Indiana state law requires that current fifth-grade students receive additional immunizations before starting school in August as sixth graders. To meet Indiana state requirements, the student’s immunization record needs to include the following: 3 Hepatitis B, 5 Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, 4 Polio, 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, 2 Varicella or documented history of chicken pox, 1 Tetanus and Pertussis, 1 Meningoccocal. » GOP pushes voucher program – Indiana’s Republican leadership is pushing ahead with a proposal that would be the nation’s broadest use of school vouchers, allowing even middleclass families to use taxpayer money to send their kids to private schools. Unlike other systems limited to lower-income households, children with special needs or those in failing schools, this one would be open to a much larger pool of students, including those whose parents earn up to $60,000 a year. And within three years, there would be no limit on the number of children who could enroll.

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Sometimes all you need is a girls’ night TEEN LIFE

By Jenna Larson Lately, I don’t know what’s been up with me.

I’ve got a lot of things to be happy about, sure, but I’ve just been feeling bored with everything.

School is always the same. Homework is always the same. Weekends are always the same.

Nothing ever changes.

Well, that’s what I thought at least. I needed something different. And that’s exactly what I got on March 25.

I had heard talk of it amnd I finally saw an invite on Facebook. It was a high school girls’ slumber party for attendees of youth group at Geist Christian Church. Oh, and the theme was chocolate.

So, you know, I was a little excited.

When I first got there, with my friend Sarah and some chocolate cupcakes in tow, I admittedly felt a little awkward. I mean, I had talked to some of the girls there before, but there were a few that I didn’t know at all.

Things got a little better when more girls showed up and everyone started divvying out the rations for the night. There was an entire countertop covered in chocolate confections, from brownies to Dove pieces to M&M’s.

Needless to say, everyone’s attitude became a little more amiable and giggly with all the sugar consumption. No complaints here.

Soon, everyone was talking with one another

like we’d been best friends since middle school.

It was really neat to be around people I had only ever held a few short conversations with before yet was able to connect with so quickly.

Eventually, two rolls of toilet paper, some Saran wrap, and a box of tampons were the highlight of the night as the 20 or so partygoers stealthily ran to a neighboring home under the cover of darkness and suppressed laughter.

I have to say, I wasn’t expecting such a prank to go down at a youth group sleepover, but we did clean up the mess when we were done, um, “decorating” the yard.

As the night went on, more pizzas were devoured, and the chatting never ceased. Well, not until around 5 a.m., that is. The plentiful sugar had to result in a crash at some point.

But the sleepy state didn’t last for long. Everyone was awakened a few hours later by another adult sponsor’s venture into the sleeping baglittered basement with a box of donuts.

When I got home later that day, I was both sleep-deprived and elated. A night of gossiping with girls had cured my case of the “blahs.” And I can’t wait to do it all again.

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

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Alternative spellings: Okay (OK) or not?

GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney Okay is always o-k-a-y to me. I never spell it without the a and y. Ever. It irks me to see it written ok or o.k. But it’s correct all three ways.

Nearly any dictionary you check will list all three spellings as acceptable, and different people have different preferences. In fact, after I submitted this column, my editor (an AP-Style guru) informed me that the AP Stylebook calls for use of OK rather than any other form; apparently the stylebook says, “do not use ‘okay.’” So when you see OK in my column, it’s not because I like it that way.

The same is true for a number of other alternative spellings: colour and color, theater and theatre, center and centre, catalogue and catalog, leaped and leapt. Many of these differences are due to preferences shown in British versus American English.

There is another handful of words with acceptable alternate spellings for informal use only. Take for example thru, a shortened, informal version of through. It’s recognized in nearly any dictionary you can pick up, but it’s only for informal use. Don’t put it on your resume or a formal proposal at work.

Words with unacceptable (not formally recognized even as informal) alternate spellings are often easy to spot: 2nite, ur, sk8, bcoz. And they’re most often used by people under the age of 30.

In fact, if you’re over the age of 30, you may be looking at those spellings wondering where

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But what about words like tonite? I recall from my high school years my mother using the spelling tonite frequently, and when I asked her about it, she said it was an alternate spelling. She was and still is a wordsmith, so I never questioned it. I generally use the traditional spelling: tonight. But when I started to put this column together, I intended to use tonite as an example of an acceptable alternative spelling.

Unfortunately for me, tonite is not an acceptable alternative. It’s not listed in any dictionary as an acceptable alternative for tonight. It is a word, however. According to Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, tonite is a noun: an explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.

Not at all the same as tonight.

The point, of course, is that you need to check a dictionary before you use an alternative spelling. And remember, even wordsmiths are wrong sometimes. Okay?

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Traveling with disabilities TRAVEL

By Tracy Line The number of Americans who need special equipment to assist in their daily physical needs is thought to now be upwards of 50 million.

And guess what? The travel industry is ready for them.

Ever since the ADA (American Disabilities Act) became law in 1990, travel companies have become more adept at and willing to serve those with special needs. In addition, many businesses and nonprofit groups are dedicated to assisting these individuals as they learn to travel in a new way.

Most airlines and trains allow those who need assistance the option to pre-board and even assist customers to their seat upon request. Those in wheelchairs can wheel directly up to their gate/train and expect their chair to be stored and waiting for them upon arrival at their destination.

Many travel vendors now specialize in assisting the disabled with their travel needs. In addition, Web sites such as www.disabilitytravel.com , www.access-able.com and www.disabledtravelers.com provide a wealth of information. Here

you’ll find listings for travel agents and companies that serve the disabled. Persons with mobility issues, blindness, hearing impairments, or even those on dialysis now have travel options that years ago would never have been possible.

Special Needs at Sea (www.specialneedsatsea. com) has partnered with all the major cruise lines to provide equipment rentals. They offer wheel chair and scooter rentals, oxygen equipment, hearing-impaired equipment, bed rentals and much more. In addition, most cruise lines now accommodate those with special dietary needs.

Another great group is the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH). SATH advocates for and works to make travel easier for the disabled. Travel is such a rewarding experience.

It’s good to know the disabled can now join the rest of us as we get away from our daily lives and see more of this beautiful world we live in.

Many travel vendors now specialize in assisting the disabled with their travel needs.

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East meets Tex-Mex COOKING

By Clint Smith The crowds drawn to on-the-go, “streetfood” gurus West Coast Tacos is a local testament to the macro trend of “fusion” – a movement which, over the past few decades, has been blurring the culinary line between tradition and amalgamation. In this sense, a humble stack of corn tortillas parts ways with predictable Tex-Mex milieu, and transforms into a threeto-four-bite device, ideal for showcasing flavors which are seldom paired together.

Flank steak is a cut from just beneath the loin, and directly behind the short plate, which yields skirt steak (also a good selection for this recipe). Although flavorful, flank’s a tough one—texturally, that is. It’s typically threaded

with connective tissue, which, in order to break down, requires some kitchen alchemy. Braising would be a useful technique, but here we’re going to use a marinade to tenderize the steak.

Here’s a critical tip: Cut the steak across the grain—meaning, make thin slices perpendicular to the flank’s pronounced striations. The shredded slaw adds a cold-and-crisp accent to the savory-sweet steak.

Call it “streetfood,” call it “fusion.” Or just forget classifications—this recipe’s a crowd pleaser.

Clint Smith is an honors graduate of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, Le Cordon Bleu, and is currently a culinary arts instructor at Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood. To read more about techniques and recipes, visit www.cookingwithclint.com.

Asian steak tacos

Serves two (2 tacos each) Ingredients • 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce (your favorite brand) • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce (Chinese condiment, available at most grocery stores) • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 2 cloves minced garlic • 2 tablespoons sliced scallion • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak • 8 fresh corn tortillas Slaw • 8 – 10 ounces shredded cabbage slaw mix • 1/4 cup julienne radish • 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro • 2 tablespoons sliced scallion • 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce • Juice from one fresh lime • To taste, kosher salt and cracked black pepper Directions 1. For marinade: In a zip-lock bag or airtight container, combine barbecue and hoisin sauces, sesame oil, garlic and steak.

Ingredients • 4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, softened • 1/4 cup(s) finely diced dill pickles • 1 teaspoon(s) minced tarragon • 1/2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, with skin • Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing Directions 1. Light a grill. In a small bowl, blend the butter with the diced pickles, tarragon, and

mustard and season with salt and pepper.

2. Rub the salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, skin side down, until the skin is lightly charred and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula, turn the fillets and grill until barely done in the center, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer the salmon to plates. Top with the dill pickle butter and serve.

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Ingredients • 1 maraschino cherry • 1.5 oz. Crown Royal Deluxe (25 oz. per bottle) • 1 slice orange • 2 dashes ginger syrup • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon sugar

Mix thoroughly; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. For slaw: In a bowl, whisk wet ingredients together until a loose vinaigrette is formed. Adjust with salt and pepper. Add in cabbage mix, radish, cilantro, scallion, and sesame seed. Stir ingredients until vinaigrette evenly coats the cabbage.

2. Grill or pan-sear the flank steak, basting with excess marinade. Cook to desired doneness. Meanwhile, steam or toast your corn tortillas and reserve.

3. Thinly slice flank steak across the grain.

For each taco, brush a bit of hoisin inside tortilla, add steak and slaw. Serve.

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TRON: Legacy PG, 125 minutes

Jeff Bridges stars in the latest installment of ‘TRON.’

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By Chris Lloyd Like its predecessor nearly three decades back, “TRON: Legacy” is a silly movie wrapped in a bubble-gum package of dazzling computergenerated imagery.

But unlike 1982’s “TRON,” this new Disney movie takes itself a little too seriously at times, going all apocalyptic and Deep Thoughts on us when what the audience really craves is lightbike races and discus fights between warriors limned in neon.

Fortunately, there’s enough of the latter in “TRON: Legacy” to make the former bearable.

Twenty years after the disappearance of rogue video game designer-turned CEO Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), his son Sam (Garrett Hedlund) gets zapped into the same world of computer programs, where everything looks sleek and shiny.

It seems Flynn’s quest to achieve a utopian world with the help of a program he created

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called Clu – also played by Bridges, aged backwards using CGI – has backfired miserably.

Sam’s mission: Find his dad, defeat Clu and remake this universe in a kinder, gentler fashion.

The movie gets downright turgid when Flynn starts talking about “Isos,” special computer programs that supposedly will even solve our healthcare woes. (Take that, individual mandate!)

Thankfully, there’s always another blissfully fun scene around the corner, such as when the gang invades a nightclub run by a Ziggy Stardust clone (Michael Sheen).

“TRON: Legacy” is at its best when it thinks the least.

Movie: B Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVD’s at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www.

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April 7 Rock for Riley April 7, 8 p.m.

The Vogue, 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis Tickets: $22. Call 239-5151 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Rock for Riley is a one-of-a-kind organization, created and managed entirely by passionate and involved Indiana University School of Medicine students. Rock for Riley’s primary mission is to organize an annual benefit concert in support of the Riley Hospital for Children.

April 8 Westfield Playhouse-Tuesdays with Morrie Westfield Playhouse 1836 State Road 32 West, Westfield, IN (Eagletown) Fridays and Saturdays - April 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sundays - April 10, 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8.00 ($2.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to the ALS Foundation); Reservations Recommended: www.westfieldplayhouse.org, 317-896-2707 “Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling ALS/Lou Gehrigs Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.

April 9 Indianapolis Repertory Theatre: The Gospel According to James The Indianapolis Repertory Theatre 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis March 22-April 10; Showtime vary Tickets available online at www.irtlive.com This world premiere performance is certain to make audiences reflect on their own and country’s history. Written by Charles Smith and commissioned by the IRT, “The Gospel According to James” follows James Cameron and Mary Ball as they look back at the racial crimes in Marion, IN when they were teens in the 1930s. Past and present intermingle to create and incredible performance and story.

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April 9 Carmel Community Players: I Hate Hamlet Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd Suite 140, Carmel March 31-April 10; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults; Seniors (62+) $12, and $12 for students. Tickets at the door or in advance at www.carmelplayers.org or by calling CCP’s box office at 317-815-9387.

This comedy is sure to be fun for those who either love, or love to hate, Shakespeare. The plot is that of a successful television actor who relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his.

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April 16 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: A Thousand and One Nights The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available by phone by calling 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787. Visit www.carmelsymphony.org for more information.

Carmel Symphony performs Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov in what is sure to be a fantastic musical evening for the entire family.

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DISPATCHES » Antibiotic resistance – A new pattern of resistance has emerged among a particularly challenging group of bacteria called the gram-negatives. The bacterial genes responsible confer resistance to the carbapenems, a group of so-called last-resort antibiotics. Carbapenem resistance in gram-negative bacteria is especially worrisome because these germs are ubiquitous and share genes easily.

Plus, no new drugs for these bugs are being developed. This could mean many people could die of newly untreatable infections.

-Scientific American » Migraine remedy – Capsaicin, an ingredient in cayenne pepper, cuts off neurotransmitters in the brain that cause headache pain. Dissolve one-quarter teaspoon of cayenne powder in four ounces of warm water.

Dip a cotton swap into the solution and apply liquid inside your nostrils. It will burn and by the time the burning stops, the headache pain will be reduced or gone altogether.

-Bottom Line Health » Avoid conventional beef – Though he claims many organic foods are a waste of money, Dr. Joseph Mercola advises to only

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buy organic beef. “Cattle were designed to eat grass, not grains,” he writes. “Compared with corn-fed beef, organically-raised grassfed beef is higher in beta-carotene, vitamin E, omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), calcium, magnesium, and potassium.” He also says non-organic meats can have up to five times more pesticides than non-organic vegetables.

-www.mercola.com » Drinking speeds aging – Drink more than one cocktail a day and your skin suffers.

Alcohol increases the level of inflammatory agents in the bloodstream which can hasten skin sagging over time. If you smoke, too, you’ll develop more deep wrinkles and a blotchier skin tone. Every decade of smoking results in a perceived extra 2.5 years of age, according to research published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

-www.allure.com » The more nutritious choice – When looking to cut calories, choose soft cheese over hard cheese. As cheese ages, it loses moisture and becomes more dense in calories and fat.

To cut calories without cutting out cheese, just eat smaller amounts of aged cheese, or go with a soft variety, such as mozzarella.

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Natural support for life’s stresses WELLNESS

By Laura Marenco For most of us, stress is a natural part of life. Stress is a part of our ability to cope with demanding situations, and is when our adrenal glands release stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to give a boost of energy and strength. This is often called a “flight or fight” response. In the case of an emergency, the response is short term, and after the stressful situation has passed, our hormone levels naturally decline.

It is the chronic stress of daily life that can create problems, when the same stress hormones regularly remain at high levels in attempt to cope. The same stress hormones such as cortisol, when they remain at high levels, can also cause depression and suppress our immune system, leading to sickness. Stress has a significant impact on our health, and studies by the National Institutes of Health approximate that 90 percent of mental and physical illnesses are either are either caused by or aggravated by stress.

Since we can’t just turn off stress situations that life brings, there are ways we can reduce its effects. Getting regular exercise and activities such as yoga help combat stress. Also the herb holy basil, incorporated with such healthy activities, can effectively reduce hormone levels

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caused by chronic stress.

Holy basil is an herbal adaptogen that has reigned supreme for the last 5,000 years in its native land, India, where it is a sacred herb in the Hindu religion and is considered a pillar of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian traditional system of medicine. Scientific studies examining the herb holy basil have found that holy basil decreases stress hormone cortisol. When cortisol reHoly basil mains high, it impairs everything from cognitive performance, lower immunity, and even increases in abdominal fat storage. It also triggers the production of inflammatory COX-2 enzymes, which affect blood sugar changes and increase metabolic inflammation, all of which have negative health effects.

Stress helps us deal with difficult situations, but don’t let chronic stress affect your health.

Incorporate healthy activities to relieve stress, and give holy basil a try for natural support to reduce stress hormones and their negative effects.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition. You may e-mail her at laura@pointblanknutrition. com.

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Old age no excuse to quit exercising FITNESS

By April Conard Age – this is just the number of birthdays you have celebrated; it is not an excuse for your lack of physical activity. Many people seem to think that once they reach a certain age, fitness can cease. But on the contrary, exercising is a key ingredient to staying healthy. The benefits of exercise are endless and include lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, decreasing your risk for diabetes, and even easing joint pain.

“The need to keep moving is tremendous at any age, especially the golden years,” says Karen Chapman, fitness instructor at Noblesville Athletic Club. “Even reaching for a box on a shelf or getting in and out of a chair can be trying if you are not consistently mobile.”

Karen leads a class called strength and stamina.

This class focuses on joint mobility, stretching and weight-baring activities to strengthen the bones. Members who are in wheel chairs, have oxygen or use a cane or walkers are welcome.

Those who suffer from arthritis or fibromyalgia will feel relief when participating. Strength and stamina is structured so that folks can participate even with limitations. Exercising, whether it is a marathon or just walking to get the mail, will increase your blood flow and give your body

the much-needed oxygen it requires. Taking care of yourself is not only about eating the right foods and getting enough sleep; you must also keep your muscles moving.

Many of us may have aging parents or grandparents, and we see their independence slipping away – they are giving up because even daily tasks are becoming too difficult. This may lead to depression. What they need is motivation to keep going – to see that they are still a vital part of life – and a great way to do this is by staying active. Involve them in some form of exercise. Look for an activity where they can be social as well. Be sure that the other participants are people they can relate to.

This does not apply to seniors alone; anyone can lose their vitality if they don’t continuously put their body and all its parts in motion. Stop hiding behind your age, or an illness. Instead, use them as motivators; choosing to be fit despite your limitations can be very rewarding. As with any exercise program, make sure to discuss this with your doctor first.

Noblesville resident April Conard is an NETA- certified trainer and Group Fitness Director at the Noblesville Athletic Club. You may contact her at nac@nacfitness.com

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DISPATCHES » Home sale prices increased – The Indiana Association of Realtors recently released its Indiana market report for February. Statewide, when comparing February 2011 to February 2010: The median sale price of homes increased 2 percent to $100,000; the average sale price of homes increased 0.3 percent to $122,052; and the number of closed sales increased 7.1 percent to 3,212. » Supervalu a steal? – Supervalu (SVU), the country’s third-largest grocery company, saw sales fall 6 percent to $8.7 billion in the most recent quarter, and shares have tumbled 39 percent in the past year. But now it looks like a steal. The stock trades at just five times next year’s estimated earnings, or half as much as its grocery peers. And experts like Supervalu’s cost cutting and cash flow.

-Fortune » Avoid business killers – The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center will discuss the six common mistakes business owners make and their impact during its program “Business Killers: Avoiding the 6 mistakes that can destroy your business and future.” The program will be held April 19, 7 to 9 a.m. in the first floor

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conference center at 10333 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at buskillers.eventbrite.com. » Food companies hide price hikes – Food companies in recent months have tried to camouflage price increases by selling their products in tiny and tinier packages for the same prices. So far, the changes are most visible at the grocery store. Many canned vegetables, for example, have dropped from 16 to 13 ounces. Some sugar is now in 4-pound, not 5-pound, bags and some pasta boxes contain three fewer ounces, among other examples.

-www.nyt.com » Women earning more – According to a March “Women at Work” report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the gender wage gap continues to narrow. Women earned 81 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2010, up from 76 cents in 2000. They even earn more than men in some occupations, including: construction managers, interviewers, preschool and kindergarten teachers, social science and health technicians, dieticians, occupational therapists, painters, aircraft mechanics and construction laborers, among others.

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COMMENTARY

By David Cain I seldom watch the morning news anymore. I have taken to more contemporary means of gathering news – my trusted networks or aggregated sources via the Internet. It turns out it’s cheaper than installing flat screens in every place of my house where I might be looking as I conduct the daily rituals of readying for work or play.

Mind you, I’m not a television hater. I still maintain a love affair with my old friend and spend my fair share of mindless hours staring at it without a thought in my head. Even so, I must admit that growing shares of my mindless gazes are focused on the much smaller screen of my phone. And, despite the television being on in the background, I’m often giving it up for the little guy: my phone.

Yesterday, I reverted back to the prehistoric days of the morning broadcast news. I tuned in on a weekday as I decided I craved the weather forecast delivered by a real person instead of a phone app. When I tuned in, I was delighted to see it was sports. I hadn’t heard this news since I read it and watched it before bed the night before. Redundancy is a big part of my life, so a healthy dose of it first thing in the morning seemed to agree with my schedule.

After this repeat of the stories from the previ-

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ous day, spun with a slightly different angle, they moved to the “social media segment” of the sportscast. “Let’s see what Butler’s Blue II has been saying in social media,” the report started. Twitter posts of a dog were put on the screen along with the insightful color commentary of the reporter.

Insights into what the dog meant by his tweeting and Facebook posting, what great commentary indeed! I mean, I’m way more into dog blogging, but, hey, dog tweeting is cool with me too.

It’s become somewhat common to see a television segment that references the social sphere and what activity is happening online. During the March basketball coverage, there is persistent coverage of the social networks and what people are saying. Television stations used to interview people to see what they thought. It appears now they are simply providing commentary on social network posts. For all of us that remember the day when only birds tweeted, it’s important to realize that in today’s world even dogs tweet. Is your business watching the social networks to see what people say about you?

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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MONEY MATTERS How often do you check your credit report?

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Address: 5439 Angel Way (Country Lakes Estates) Age: Built in 1999 Style: Traditional American Rooms: Three bedrooms, two baths, great room, kitchen, breakfast room, loft.

Strengths: Unique features include cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows in great room, open floor plan, new stainless steel appliances in kitchen, plus all new HVAC, windows, water softener and mini barn. Large fenced lot.

Negatives: In Noblesville’s northwestern-most corner.

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These smart phone apps will make doing Uncle Sam’s paperwork a little less taxing.

IRS2go – Wondering if your tax refund got lost in the mail? Find out exactly how long you have to wait to see your check with the IRS’ first mobile app, which launched in January.

The free app, available on iPhones and Androids, also allows you to sign up for tax tips via e-mail.

TurboTax SnapTax – You can already pay and bank by phone.

Now you can file your taxes with your phone, too. Just take a photo of your W-2 with your smart phone. With this app, your data is uploaded into your phone and transferred right onto your return.

The app is designed for simple returns. It won’t work if you have a more complicated return. While you can test out the process for

free, you have to pay $14.99 to file.

Tax Organizer – Instead of stuffing receipts into a drawer or shoebox, just snap a photo of them with your iPhone or Droid and store them in an online account. When you’re ready, simply email the receipts to your accountant.

The app, created by Mishap Studios Inc., is free for 14 days and then costs $14.95 a month. iTaxMama – iTaxMama makes sure you never miss a relevant tax deadline by allowing you to set up e-mail alerts for the days that matter. It even lists the penalties you will incur if you don’t heed the reminders. The app costs $2.99 and is available on iPhones.

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Alfa romeo spider COMMENTARY

By Shawn Miller The Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 series) is a roadster produced from 1966 to 1993 and it is widely regarded as a design classic. It remained in production for almost three decades with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes, and the last Spider was produced in April 1993.

The car was unnamed at its launch in the 1966 Geneva Motor Show in 1966, and the name “Duetto” was chosen in a write-in competition in Italy.

The original “Duetto” was in production from 1966–1967; this particular car was the model featured in the 1967 movie “The Graduate.”

The Series 2 Spider was produced from 1970 to 1982. The Series 3 ran from 83-90, and the Series 4 from 90-93. Only 150 Series 4’s were sold with the ZF automatic and bring a premium.

Parts are readily available and there is a strong club network for support. Alfa Romeos are very well engineered and easy to repair.

Prices are on the rise as Alfa Romeo is set to reenter the U.S. Market in the next couple of years. Nicely restored early Duettos have already hit the $30,000 mark, and Series 4’s with low mileage can top $20,000. Generally speaking

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The Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider debuted in 1966, and early models go for around $30,000 today

Series 2 and 3 cars can be had in decent shape for under $5,000, with exceptional examples topping $10,000. Look for these prices to rise rapidly in the near future. The Alfa Romeo Spider is the most stylish and well engineered small roadster from the era, a true classic that can be had on the cheap, but not for long.

Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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Kitchens: When a cosmetic remodel is not enough REMODLEING

By Larry Greene ORIGINAL BATHROOM: This home, located in the Huntington Chase subdivision in west Carmel, included the original kitchen. While a lower-budget cosmetic remodel was originally considered, the homeowner soon realized this would not be enough.

PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED: They commented, “There wasn’t a cosmetic repair that could fix the look of our kitchen. The existing floor was at the end of its life, the sink was rusty and the cabinets were hideous.” The refrigerator door hit the wall when you opened it, and the island was built at a strange angle and did not allow for a good flow around the kitchen. The island was very plain: “… just a big wooden box with a counter top,” said the homeowner. The doorway between the kitchen and dining room was awkwardly located in a corner.

FAVORITE CHANGES: The homeowner commented, “We replaced worn-out vinyl flooring with a beautiful hand-scraped maple wood floor in a kaluha finish. We put the same flooring in the entryway, office and powder room to create a very unified look. The doorway between the kitchen and dining room was moved to the center of the wall, giving us more wall space for additional cabinets and more counter space.”

HOMEOWNER FINAL THOUGHTS: “This was the biggest remodeling project we have done. Everything is in the right place

Before now,” said the homeowner. “The layout is so much more functional for us.” The upgrade to new double wall ovens with convection on the top resulted in shorter cooking times and energy savings. The cabinets were upgraded from the original builder-grade honey-oak cabinets to a more contemporary, dark espresso finish on cherry wood. The island was reconfigured and enlarged and includes new cabinets with shelves and deep drawers to allow for more storage. The two levels on the island allow the family to sit and eat at the bar or set up a buffet for guests on the upper level when they entertain.

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Larry Greene is the president of Case Design/ Remodeling, a full-service design/build firm serving Hamilton County. Contact him at lgreene@indy.rr.com.

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DECORATING

By Sue Pelley The line between indoors and outdoors continues to blur as many of us want to take our indoor comforts and solitude outdoors. This concept is becoming more realistic as many manufacturers of home products develop new appliances, furniture, lighting and accessories that can be used indoors or out.

People are driven to find peaceful sanctuaries as a prescription for our stressful lives. Outdoor patios and porches are becoming more sophisticated and refined, and are becoming a living extension of the indoor spaces.

Creating or renovating an outdoor space has many elements. Landscape design, stonework and carpentry are all critical components of designing your outdoor haven. Outdoor furnishings, lighting and accessories are also an essential element in your overall plan. As you begin the process and consider space planning and design, be sure to include the entire family.

Your outdoor space should accommodate all your needs throughout the year. Do you entertain outdoors? Make sure that there will be enough seating for your larger parties. Do you spend time outdoors in the evenings and at night? Make sure you have adequate lighting and bug control included in your plan. Do you plan to have your family meals outdoors often? If so, make sure your dining area comfortably accommodates your family and then some.

Outdoor furniture has greatly evolved from the fold-

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ing, vinyl-strap versions of the past to beautiful pieces made of teak, steel, rattan and wicker. Many pieces look just like indoor furniture but are constructed and designed to stand up to outdoor elements.

Fabrics are being manufactured to resist fading from ultraviolet rays, mildewing from damp conditions, and odor absorption. These types of fabrics are a must for any upholstery or drapery that will be used outdoors or in a screened-in location.

Lighting is also a very important aspect in creating an inviting outdoor space. Be sure you incorporate various types of lighting in your outdoor space just as you would in your indoor spaces. Landscape lighting, overhead lighting, ceiling fans or decorative side lighting are good ideas. Torches or tiki lighting can also be a charming and functional element to your lighting plan. Developing a creative lighting plan can help you create a space with increased ambiance and functionality.

Remember to create a space that is perfect for you and your needs. This is a space where memories will be made, so consider it an important investment. I like to call an investment like this an emotional anchor: a space where your family gathers, shares and remembers forever.

Noblesville residents and business partners Sue Pelley and JoAnne North operate Decorating Den Interiors. Design segments featuring Pelly have aired on HGTV. Pelley can be contacted at: suepel@sbcglobal.net.

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Prep for planting Add these amendments to your soil before planting • Bark, ground: made from various tree barks. Improves soil structure.

• Compost: excellent conditioner.

• Leaf mold: decomposed leaves that add nutrients and structure to soil.

• Lime: raises the pH of acid soil and helps loosen clay soil.

• Manure: best if composted. Good conditioner.

• Peat moss: conditioner that helps

soil retain water.

• Sand: improves drainage in clay soil.

• Topsoil: usually used with another amendment. Replaces existing soil.

The next step is to add fertilizer. Nitrogen (N) is needed for leaf growth and is responsible for making plants greener.

Phosphorus (P) is associated with root growth and fruit production. Potassium (K), also known as potash, helps the plant fight off diseases and keeps it vigorous.

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Genealogy is an international effort

Key ingredient to successful relationships

RELATIONSHIPS one. Employees digitize records and gather GENEALOGY

By Kristen Boice them into small groups called “batches.” These

By Darla Kinney Scoles How would you rate your relationship or marbatches are made available to volunteers onRecently I wrote about the digitizing and riage? How much time do you spend on your line, who log on, download a batch and enter indexing of ancestral names online and the relationship? Are you too busy to really sit down challenge of deciphering such entries given the the data they see on screen. Later, that data is and connect? Maybe you have just given up. made available on their Web site to individual necessity of getting it right. Imagine now, if One reason for marital breakdowns is that family history researchers. those names are in a different language! people don’t spend enough time together. People Volunteering for this new effort More and more, according to feel like they have grown apart. If love dwindles, is easy, too. Those whose native Ensign magazine, genealogy is it is because the relationship wasn’t a priority. language might not be Engan international effort, with an In the United States, 50 percent of first marlish, as well as those who have increasing amount of multiriages, 67 percent of second marriages and 74 learned a foreign language, are language records in need of percent of third marriages end in divorce. How welcome to sign up. indexing. do you feel when you read these statistics?

Get started by going to inA call for multi-lingual indexCouples don’t seek help until they have been dexing.familysearch.org. Select ers in the magazine’s April 2011 experiencing problems in their relationship for one of seven languages to work in issue hopes to increase the number an average of seven years. We are busy with other from the drop-down menu. Click on of name-decoding volunteers worldthings that we simply neglect our spouse or part“Get Started” to download the indexing softwide for the FamilySearch indexing project. ner and the relationship. It falls off our “to do” list. ware and launch the application. Practice with Stated the article, “With 122,000 active inUltimately, I believe we all want and need to a training batch to become familiar with the dexers having completed 547,978,000 records feel loved, valued, connected and worthy. We software. Start indexing! so far, FamilySearch indexing has had notable are born relational. Yet, relationships are some If only I knew a second language. Hopesuccess. However, those who coordinate inof the most challenging aspects os our lives. fully a few readers do. dexing have a new goal: indexing records in Here are some strategiesgtoeconnect with your languages other than English.”

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• Dig deep and identify your fears. What are you most afraid of? Abandonment. Not being loved. Being controlled. Losing a part of you in the relationship. Whatever it is, identify it and try and understand where it comes from.

• Never underestimate the power of long and meaningful conversations. Conversations don’t mean small talk. It means having talks about things that are important to you and your relationship. The more you communicate, the happier you will find yourself in the relationship.

• When you do communicate, it’s important to have good communication skills. Step into your partner’s world. Try to see things from their perspective • Turn off your computer, cell phone and all electronic devices. These can be barriers and distractions to true connection.

When you shut them down, your partner becomes the priority.

• Seek help with a professional, if necessary. It’s never too late to work on yourself and your relationship. If you don’t try to work on it, you might live with regret that you didn’t give it your all.

Kristen Boice is an individual, couples and family counselor and speaker with Pathways to Healing Counseling & Education. Contact her at kristen@ pathwaystohealingcounseling.com.

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Learn to recognize (and then reduce) your dog’s stress CANINES

By John Mikesell There are many reasons why it’s important to pay attention to stress indicators, including the following.

• Stress is a universal underlying cause of aggression.

• Stress can have a negative impact on the dog’s health.

• The dog’s ability to learn is impaired when she is stressed. I remember when I first took Izzy to training class; she was so stressed out by the other dogs she couldn’t concentrate on me or her instructions.

• Dogs respond poorly to cues when stressed • Negative classical conditioning can occur as a result of stress.

There are several signs of stress. I will name a few, and there are many more then we have space for here.

Anorexia: Stress causes the appetite to shut down. A dog that won’t eat moderate to high value treats may just be distracted or simply not hungry, but this is more often an indicator of stress Avoidance: Dog turns away, shuts down, evades handler’s touch and treats Digestive disturbances: Vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign of illness, or stress; the digestive system reacts strongly to stress.

Carsickness is often a stress reaction.

Hyperactivity: Frantic behavior or just restless pacing, sometimes misinterpreted as ignoring or” blowing off” owner.

Excessive grooming: Dog may lick or chew paws, legs, flank, tail, and genital areas, even to the point of self- mutilation.

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ticle that includes, among other things, these two phrases: The dog was always good with children, and the bite was unprovoked.

Most people who think their dogs are good with children don’t realize their dogs only tolerate children – the dogs are actually stressed in the presence of children, at least to some degree.

Dogs who are truly good with children adore them: They don’t just tolerate them. They are delighted to see children, and, with wriggling body, wagging tail, and squinty eyes, can’t wait to go see them. With the rare exception of idiopathic aggression – aggression for which there is no discernible cause – every bite is provoked, from the dog’s perspective. We, as humans, may feel the bite wasn’t justice or appropriate, but rest assured the dog felt justified in biting.

What you can do: • Observe your dog closely and make a list of the behaviors he manifests when stressed. Watch for those subtle ones!

• Study the list to determine which stressors you can remove from your dog’s environment. Create a plan to change his association from negative to positive with as many of the stressors as possible.

• Watch other dogs you come across a make note of their signs of stress to improve your stress observation skills.

John Mikesell, owner of Izzy’s Place, A dog Bakery in Carmel, can be reached at john.mikesell@att.net.

Pets of the week Stacia is a four-year-old female white and tan American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Stacia is extremely loving and affectionate and she absolutely adores children; she actually cries when she sees a child wanting to meet them. Stacia suffered a ruptured disk in her spine which left her paralyzed from the waist down.

Surgery saved her life, but now she is in need of a very understanding and compassionate family who can assist her in her rehabilitation and cope with her special needs. She has a cart to help her get around and go for walks and she desperately wants to be part of a family again. Contact the shelter at 774-1263 or animalprograms@hamiltonhumane. com for details about fostering her.

Howard is a three-year-old male orange and white tabby DSH. Howard is a gentle and loving boy who enjoys being petted and gives kisses to anyone who will show him affection. He is fairly small, only nine pounds and he gets along well with other cats. Howard is FIV positive, this is the feline equivalent to AIDS, but he can live in a home with dogs or where he is the only cat; or he can live with other cats that have FIV. He is a very sweet boy and will make a great family pet.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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A nail in the coffin of the English language HUMOR

By Mike Redmond I suppose we’ve all seen that the Oxford English Dictionary will now include the abbreviations “OMG” and “LOL” among its entries.

And I’m sure we all had pretty much the same reaction: “OMG, OED!” (For those of you not burdened by the miracles of modern communications technology – and believe me, there are days when I envy you – OMG is the abbreviation for “oh my god” and has become the standard text/instant message/e-mail expression of surprise. For example …

“Let’s go get a hamburger.”

“OMG! I can’t because it’s a Friday in Lent.”

“OMG! I totally forgot you were Catholic.”

“OMG!” This is what passes for “conversation” these days. And then everyone LOLs. That means “laugh out loud.” Except LOLs would mean laugh out louds, wouldn’t it? So I guess everyone L(s)OL. Or something.

When it comes to granting legitimacy to “OMG” and “LOL,” I am of two minds.

On one hand, I understand perfectly well the need for English to grow and change with the times. If it hadn’t, our conversations today would all sound like chapters from “Beowulf,” and I would have to move. I read “Beowulf ” in school and hated it. HATED it.

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On the other hand, I tend to think official status for words should apply to things that are commonly spoken as well as written. “OMG” and “LOL” do not pass this test. In fact, it would be weird if they did.

“OMG” and “LOL” were created, along with a pestiferous host of other such abbreviations, when the modern communications came along to dictate speed over spelling. The thinking, if you can call it that, was that, “Oh, my god” and, “That’s so funny I laughed out loud” took entirely too long to type.

I fear the slippery slope may be underfoot. If OMG and LOL are OK, it may only be a matter of time before those little smiley face emoticons are language too. The OED has already decided to include the heart symbol used as a synonym for love, as in, “I (heart) new socks.”

Any further and we might just as well go back to cave paintings to tell our stories.

OMG indeed, OED. Some of us might even include another abbreviation, something along the lines of What The Heck, only worse, but that would be naughty. Besides, it’s not in the dictionary. Yet. LOL. 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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Warren Blythe Westrich, 61, of Noblesville, passed away March 27 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. He was born on Oct. 31, 1949 to George and Ester (Redmen) Westrich in Ripley County. Warren was a graduate of Noblesville High School where he had played baseball. He had worked for PSI and Duke Energy where he started as a lineman and was promoted to dispatcher. He had coached for the NEFL for 40 years.

Warren had also played Legion ball for Don Dunker; and was a member of the Noblesville JCs, Toast Masters and Sons of the American Legion. He is survived by step-children, Brad and Julie; sister, Charline Sizemore; nieces, Bonnie, Kelly and Tammy Sizemore; nephews, Terry and Jody Sizemore; great-niece, Jessica Sizemore; and great-nephews, Scott Sizemore, Josh Sizemore and Kerry Sizemore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nephew, Norman Sizemore; and great-nephew, Steven Sizemore.

••• Ruth M. (Williamson) O’Rear, 98, Noblesville, passed away March 25. She was the second of seven children, born Dec. 29, 1912 in Morgan County to the late Clarel Alta and Mable A. (Brown) Williamson.She married the late Bernard F. O’Rear at Paris, IL on Jan. 16, 1931. They enjoyed 54 years together until his death on Aug. 5, 1985.O’Rear is survived by her children: James R. (Julianne J.) O’Rear of Arlington, OH and Norman L. O’Rear of Indianapolis; grandchildren: Kevin L. (Paula) and Michael R. of Findlay, OH, Brent A. (Amy) of Arlington, OH, Bruce S. of Jenera, OH, Linda (Jeff) Cole and Myra Van Atta of Mt. Blanchard, OH, Jennifer L. (Joe) Kosar of Olmsted Falls, OH, Robert Kiritis, Debra Kirchenbauer and Terry J. O’Rear of Indianapolis, Karen King of Lapel, Teresa O’Rear of Westfield, N. Alan of Indianapolis, Sherry Townsend of Tipton; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Donald L. (Benita) of Fillmore.She was preceded in death by a son, G.

Wayne; brothers, Earl E., Kenneth (Betty) & Morris A. (Juanita); and sisters, Mary H. Kesler and Ester A. Ridgway.

••• Robert Dale Milligan, 50, Noblesville, passed away March 22. He was born Aug. 9, 1960, in Indianapolis, the son of James R. and Judith L. (Allison) Milligan. He married Angela (Forrello) Milligan on June 21, 2010. Rob graduated from Carmel High School in 1978 and Purdue University, in 1982, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he retired as a captain. He then served with the Army National Guard. He was a helicopter pilot with Air Methods. He was a member of White Rock Fellowship Church. He enjoyed playing golf, boating, and flying. He is survived by his wife, Angela; mother, Judith; children, Jordan Milligan, Adam Petty, Chloe Barclay; granddaughter, Lilian Barclay; two sisters, Dee Richardson and Jamee (Dave) Delory; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

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Happy Pets In-Home Pet Care

Jackson’s Lawn Care

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DON’T RENT ANOTHER APARTMENT!

23-year-year old female graduate student (M.S. Elementary Education) coming home to Carmel for the summer and is seeking full-time weekday (some weekends possible) nanny position in your home. Educational, fun, active, great cook, available to do housework.

Very experienced, reliable transportation.

Resume and References available upon request. Expecting between $10 - $20 / hour call 317-590-6828

A less stressful and economical alternative to boarding with loving care for your pets in the comfort of your home.

Experience in Exotics.

Insured/Bonded Member of Pet Sitters Associates LLC happypetsitter@gmail.com 317-645-6043 References available

Family Owned and Operated for over 35 Years!

Reliable/Reasonable Mowing * Fertilizer * Landscape Gutter Cleaning * Snow Removal Spring and Fall Clean-Up Free Estimates – 844-6055

FREE MOWING! For one week with weekly mowing for entire season Call Jonathan Walla 2010 IU Business Grad Professional Business for 7 years Most Lawns $30-35 Includes MOWING, EDGING, TRIMMING 698-5480 for FREE ESTIMATE

PLUMBING by GRANT

HOUSE CLEANING

Available immediately. 16 years experience. Bonded, licensed, insured.

References. Let us do the heavy lifting and make your home sparkle.

Klassy Kleaners. 317.796.3295.

Chances are, you don›t have any Plumbing Problems now But if you ever need a Plumber,call me!

My name is » Mike.» My work includes Repair and New Install: I am 24 years in my Profession, Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Sure like to hear from you; Call me anytime 317-485-5449 or 317-728-9698

Now Open!

2-wheel: $69.95 4-wheel: $99.95 expires 4-15-2011

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SPRING LAWN AERATION

Join me Fridays from 7-10pm at Wolfies Waterfront Grill 20999 Hague Rd. Noblesville Intimate dining in the upper room

For a greener, healthier lawn this summer, aerate this spring. 317-523-4309. www. yaerate.com

Plan your summer party now. www.SaxItUp.com

Carmel area Small/Medium yard service, push mower, weedeater & clean up. Lowest rates in town; Call Andy @ 317-565-3129

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

910-6990

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Pot Hole Alignment Special

BOB’s Garage is a Full Service Auto Center. Providing mechanical repairs on all makes and models, foreign and domestic.

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For Garages Over 15 colors to choose Install in 1 or 2 days Tough & Durable Free Shop at Home 317-896-3588 imageflooring@aol.com

Lawn Service

Science Tutor –

Junior High and High School I Taught high school chemistry in Illinois; Certified in Chemistry, Biology, Geology, and General Science.

Call Leah – 317-473-3755 or lmarsullivan@msn.com

REAL ESTATE DISTRESS SALE

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

AVOID FORECLOSURE We Buy Houses.

Don’t Wait for the Great Pumpkin!

Do Something! Call Us! 317-284-1163

RENTALS CONDO FOR RENT:

Carmel Hunter’s Glen; Spacious condo for rent; $825 per month; 1 bedroom/ den; formal dining; gas firplace; second floor; 5 large windows with window coverings; covered parking; no pets; no smoking; 846-1452

Current in Noblesville

Single family homes w/appliances as low as $525/mo! Lease w/option to buy!

317-708-4404

NOW HIRING Now Hiring; All Positions!

Detour An American Grille 110 W Main St Carmel, IN apply online www.detourgrille.com Interviews at 12411 Old Meridian St.

NOW HIRING

Carmel Electrical company needs experienced electrician. Neat appearance, hard worker.

Dependable transportation.

Pay based on experience.

Email resume to robynrickel@rocketmail.com attn: office manager.

HELP WANTED

Full- time receptionist wanted for Pediatric office. Please call 872-0400 between the hours of 8am - 5pm

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Hamilton Memorial Park Above ground marble crypt Entombs two within prayer chapel That Overlooks waterfall Paid $12,000: Will sell for $6,000 Call 317-804-9132

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7-line garage sale ad reaching 91,397 residents in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield

NOW HIRING

Local contractor seeks clean motivated carpenter helper.

Current/clean driving record a must. non-smoking environment. $10.00 per hour. rapid room for advance, Call 317-867-4049

NOW HIRING

Administrative Assistant Full-time. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Explorer and Excel experience necessary as well as the ability to perform research via the internet. Professional atmosphere, northside office, comprehensive benefit package.

Send resume by fax 317-663-7557.

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