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Noblesville entrepreneur Doug Terrell flies this restored 1946 Piper Cub as a hobby.

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By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville At first, Doug Terrell didn’t think it was a very good idea.

But his business partner in Muncie had seen a couple shops in the Southwest that offered quick oil changes and lube jobs for their cars while their customers waited in the lobby.

“I didn’t get it,” recalled Terrell, who was 24 at the time. “I thought, 'Who’s going to pay somebody to change their oil for them?' ” Thirty-one years later, Terrell has discovered that millions of car owners are willing to do just that – pay somebody to do something they don’t have the skills or the time to do.

“We’re a convenience,” said Terrell. “We sell time.”

But as Terrell admitted, that time “is not cheap.” For about $38, a customer drives his car into a bay and across an underground pit, from which a serviceman drains the oil from the oil pan, removes and replaces the oil filter and lubricates the chassis when necessary. Other services such as checking fluid levels,

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filters, lights and wiper blades are also provided.

Backyard mechanics can do it for about half the cost.

“But it’s lot easier for us to do it from the pit as opposed to the guy at home who has to jack up his car and get underneath it,” said Terrell, who owns 11 Jiffy Lube shops, including his home office at 2390 Conner Street, about seven miles southeast of his home near Morse Reservoir.

The father of five started the McQuick oil change franchise business in Muncie with his partner, the late Bill Grippe. They initially turned a couple of their shuttered gas stations into oil and lube operations, charging $9.95. They did 40 cars the first day.

But the two they soon built in Indianapolis initially failed.

“We had like 12-13 cars that first day at our eastside location,” Terrell said. “The problem was nobody knew what we were doing.”

So, they invested $30,000 in a TV commercial that ran locally. The business exploded.

“From then on we built them as fast as we could for the next 10 years,” he said.

The empire grew to 70 stores, which so impressed their major supplier, Quaker State, that the oil company bought them out and changed their names to Q-Lubes. When Pennzoil purchased Quaker State, the Q-Lubes were converted to Pennzoil’s Jiffy Lubes.

Meanwhile, Terrell, who was serving as regional vicepresident for Quaker State at the time of the Pennzoil buyout, decided he wanted to get back in the ownership business again and bought back 10 of the Jiffy Lubes.

Terrell said he has no immediate plans to slow down.

“I enjoy what I do, and I love the people I work with,” he said. “Besides, I don’t know what I’d do. If I could play all the time with my boats -- I’m boat-poor -- and my plane over there, I’m not sure I would enjoy it as much.”

“That plane over there” is a bright yellow 1946 Piper Cub he

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purchased from a Michigan man who had flown it to the Arctic Circle and around the coast of the continental United States.

It is sitting wingless and engineless in an enormous garage/rec room at Terrell’s estate on 17 acres, which he purchased with his wife, Jean, just west of Morse.

At the end of every flying season, Terrell takes the Cub completely apart, lubes everything, cleans and replaces the necessary parts, and puts it all back together.

“If a car quits on you, you pull off on the side of the road; if an airplane quits it’s not very much fun,” said Terrell, who also owns a Malibu Mirage he flies for business. “It should be up in the air by May.” The pilot maintains his cars the same way he does his plane, which is why he counts a Chrysler mini-van with 279,000 miles as part of his multi-vehicle stable.

“People tend to drive their cars until they break,” said Terrell.

“When, if you simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, they’ll go forever.”

Spoken like someone who suggests getting your oil changed every 3,000 miles.

» It’s what the manufacturer recommends

Doug Terrell, who owns 11 Jiffy Lubes, has his office in the store at 2390 E. Conner St. in Noblesville.

If you’ve ever used a quick-lube service store, this scenario probably sounds familiar: You’re sitting in the customer waiting room, and the service guy comes to you with a dirty air filter and tells you that your wiper blades are worn and your vehicle has a tail light out.

He says he can take care of it for you right there, albeit at a slightly higher cost than it would be at an auto-parts store. All you really wanted was an oil change.

“When our guys go out there, they see you shaking your head,” says Doug Terrell, owner of 11 Jiffy Lube stores in Indiana. “And I think the quicklube services deservedly got a bad reputation when they first started out because they WERE overselling and pushing a lot of stuff.

“But our guys aren’t pushy when it comes to that.”

They are simply following a guideline from the manufacturer. Terrell’s guys use a computer system that

tracks the work done in its stores and manufacturer’s recommendations on a specific automobile. If the information indicates the air filter should be replaced at 30,000 miles and your odometer is at 30,000 miles, the service personnel will let you know about it.

“These are not our recommendations; they are the manufacturer’s recommendations,” said Terrell. “And our profits are small on those items, anyway.”

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Remembering the past Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. I, No. 34 Copyright 2009. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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It is our position that we are right to dedicate time to the thoughtful remembrance of important events in our world’s history – whether in celebration of a joyous occasion or in solemn reverence for those lost as a result of human failings.

Holocaust remembrance ceremonies have been held throughout towns and cities and other institutions across our great land. The city of Carmel recently held a Days of Remembrance Ceremony 2010 to acknowledge that especially dark period of our shared memory. In respect to the vast number of individuals who suffered and died as a result of Nazism and its leaders, we must recall the horrors, educate new generations and can work to ensure that we don’t allow our own fears and prejudices to allow for the rise of such a state in the modern world. Kudos to those involved in these memorials and to those who attended.

Certainly, most of us are far removed from the Holocaust and its perpetrators -- even many had yet to be born -- but, when we as people rely too heavily upon our government without question, we risk totalitarianism. As Sir Francis Bacon once said, “knowledge is power;” and in no other circumstance could it ring more true.

Tidy Up

It is our position that our fine berg is wise to participate in community events like Saturday morning’s celebration of Earth Day called Tidy-Up, Be Bitter about Litter.

Some of our fellow citizens, friends and neighbors will spend their morning cleaning up trash and other debris from designated cleanup sites.

Specifically created to improve awareness and appreciation for the earth's environment, this function provides those benefits in addition to a number of others. It reminds people what we can accomplish when we choose to work together, and it emphasizes the importance of maintenance to the way the community perceives itself.

Beyond litter, we must remain vigilant for graffiti and other forms of criminal activities that create the impression that a property, or a community for that matter, is no longer valued. As we move forward with our spring cleanup at home, consider the neighbor or relative who might be unable through infirmity or other restriction from proper maintenance of his or her own responsibilities. Offer to help. We all benefit. Do it for the earth. Do it for property value. But most importantly, do it because it is how community builds and strengthens its bonds.

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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 Delaware, getting married on a dare is grounds for annulment.

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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..

Amendment 6 -In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and

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Amendment 7 - In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment 8 - Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment 9 - The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

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From the backshop It’s time to rid the fiscal diet of pork With our annual fleecing by the feds still fresh in our minds, we thought it appropriate to raise the issue, once again, of the out-of-control pork-barrel spending by our exalted members of Congress. While it’s the Democrats that mostly are associated with big spending, we’d like to point out Sen. Thad Cochran, (R- Miss.), has been crowned King of Pork by Citizens Against Government Waste. His total for 2010 thus far: 240 projects worth $490.2 million. The runner-up, Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), had his name on 151 projects for a total of $387.5 million.

And, this will really make you sick: Somehow, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate made its way into the defense budget.

Price tag: $18.9 million. Total earmarks for fiscal year 2010 accounted for $16.5 billion of the federal budget. It’s your money.

••• Interesting to note in the wake of the stomach-churning day that was April 15: Apparently the revised tax code is so awfully confounding that many of the “executives” at the Internal Revenue Service have taken to hiring their own tax accountants. We Americans are, collectively, dumber than a

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg box of rocks. The tax mess will continue until we get logical representatives “of the people, by the people and for the people,” or until there is instituted a flat tax.

••• To the families whose sons died in the recent crash on River Road, we extend our heartfelt condolences. To the critics of the driver and the victims, take a look in the mirror and decide if you’ve never made a mistake. To be sure, the event was tragic, but it was, at its essence, an accident. By multiple accounts, the three youths never were characterized as “troublemakers.” They made a serious error in judgment, certainly, and two lives have been lost. Let them and all the survivors go forward in peace.

Let's go back to the basics COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker Just this week, a good friend of mine forwarded to me a photograph of the house in which his father was born and raised. As it turns out, his dad went on to be a highly successful physician and entrepreneur in addition to being a noted member of our community and philanthropist. He started in a simple home in a small town. His boy, now a man in his own right, took photos of his father’s humble abode, Main Street, and high school to honor and share with his father.

The buildings, while all modest in scale and material, remain well-kept and in use. It’s surprising, really. We live in an age where we are willing to tear down a perfectly good structure to build a new “green” one. Isn’t the ultimate expression of “green” the abundant reuse and maintenance of established assets and materials?

In talking about the photographs, my friend and I took note that this small community had been preserved in part by the influx of an enormous factory owned by a foreign corporation.

While that company brought with it a number of significant changes, it also created an opportunity for the community to remain vibrant.

I look back to the small farm town in which I was reared. Much of it is gone. Replacing Main Street are enormous malls miles away.

Even here in Hamilton County, we so often nostalgically reject the big-box retailer in zoning meetings – and yet fail to adequately support the small independent stores and restaurants so longing for our patronage.

Shouldn’t our dollars follow our ethos?

Perhaps, they do.

Balance, they say, is the key to all. So, we must continue to slide the scale between empty buildings and an unchanged landscape against vibrant streets and much different countenance.

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

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Vote now and help Chelsea dance her way to Singapore COMMENTARY

By Zach Dunkin Two weeks from today, citizens of Noblesville will head to the polls of the primary election and cast a vote, yea or nea, on a pair of school referendums.

But before that happens, McLean 19-year-old Chelsea McLean needs your vote. Now. The aspiring dancer/singer/actress from Noblesville is running third in the New York City dance contest, “Dance Your Way to Singapore.” She was among about 1,000 contestants who performed a brief dance routine, which was recorded and uploaded to YouTube for voting. The prize is an all-expenses-paid, four-day trip for two to Singapore with the winner obligated to do promotional work for Singapore Tourism Board’s new brand, YourSingapore.

The fact that the 2009 NHS graduate was even in the contest is a heartbreaking story. She had journeyed all the way to the Big Apple, only to take the wrong subway to the audition and was late. Three minutes late. The audition was cancelled.

“I was so bummed out,” said Chelsea, who will begin pursuing a degree in theater and dance next fall. “And I had no idea where I was.

I just started walking and wound up on Times Square where this dance contest was going on.”

As it turned out, Chelsea’s 15-second routine garnered enough votes on YouTube for the Top 20, qualifying her for final voting on the contest Web site. After alerting her family and friends on Facebook, Chelsea soon climbed to No.1.

“I was beginning to think that it was fate that caused me to miss my audition to do this and somehow end up going to Singapore,” she said.

But after a couple days on top, “these three little Asian girls come out of nowhere” to take the lead.

“I don’t know, they must have a lot of family and friends but they are kicking my rear at the moment,” she said. “And the girl in second place is just standing there!”

See for yourself. Visit www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/config/ dance-to-singapore.

So, Democrats, Republicans, independents – and kids not even old enough to vote in a real election – cast your vote for Chelsea. Not only would it be good exposure for her, but good for Noblesville as well.

Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville.

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

Readers' views There is no link between vaccination and autism Editor I was very disappointed to see the article linking vaccination to autism in your April 13 issue.

How could any magazine/newspaper choose to run an article on such a serious and complex issue that was written by a naturopathic doctor?

Carol Rossetti doesn’t even have a bachelor's degree in science to back up her outrageous comments and insinuations. Had she had to take any form of upper-level chemistry class she would be able to tell you that there is no link between vaccination and autism. There was a study done years ago linking such a thing, but it has been discredited by every scientific institution that has reviewed it. But thanks to the efforts of many misinformed celebrities, much of America still has this thought in its head.

From my experience and research as a former analytical chemist for a large pharmaceutical company and now a current doctor of pharmacy candidate at Butler University, I can tell you that the compound present in most vaccinations WILL NOT cause autism.

The compound that is in question is thimerisol. It is a bacteriostatic preservative that does in fact contain mercury. But just as there is iron in your body so too is there mercury, in a certain form. Heavy metals of any kind can poison the body, but not in the form that thimerisol is administered. Your newspaper needs to run a recall of that article and state the truth on vaccinations.

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Something to shout about Editor We are still receiving customers and requests because of the article that appeared on our bead shop (March 23). When we bead outside the shop people shout greetings from the other side

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of the street, and that makes us smile. So, we are still expressing a BIG thank you.

Emily Wasonga co-owner of Love’s Hangover

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DISPATCHES » Noblesville Parks, other benefit from Legacy Fund awards – Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Fund, awarded $96,000 in grants at its March board meeting. Beneficiaries included SNAP into Action, $40,000, to provide operating support for its adolescent alcohol and substance abuse prevention program; Promising Futures of Central Indiana, $20,000, to provide programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, educational, and selfdiscovery needs of troubled and at-risk youth and families of Hamilton and surrounding counties; Prevent Blindness Indiana, $15,000, to provide a vision screening program in partnership with Riverview Community Clinic; Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department, $5,000, to support for their 2010 summer concert program; Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, $5,000, to support the summer concert series in Cool Creek Park and Coxhall Gardens Park; Town of Fishers Parks and Recreation Department, $3,000, to support their 2010 summer concert series; Indianapolis Opera, $3,000, to support Opera Ensemble performances at Title 1 elementary schools in Hamilton County; Cicero Friends of the Park, Inc., $3,000 to support their 2010 summer concert series, and Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, $2,000, to support G2 dance performances in Hamilton County. Legacy Fund invests in local not-forprofit organizations that promote a thriving community.

Competitive grants from the Community Endowment and City of Noblesville funds enable organizations to provide effective programs and respond to the needs of people in neighborhoods and communities around the county.

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A week’s worth of random thoughts Commentary

By Danielle Wilson Businesses are missing out on a brilliant way to advertise: the ceilings of dentist offices. I was held captive for 30 minutes with nothing to do but look up, and instead of counting cobwebs or cracked tiles, I could have been reading about how Café du Soccer Mom holds “Kids Eat Free Tuesdays” or that Sham-Wow has a new mop product.

Speaking of mops, Swiffers blow. I recently bought one to help me clean the floors before all our showings and open houses, but I ended up down on my hands and knees anyway because the stupid Swiffer left streaks and didn’t really get the floors clean.

Someone needs to make a movie about the life of Mary, mother of Jesus. Apart from the religious connotations, she led an amazing life. It would be interesting to see what Hollywood (and Selena Gomez?) could do with it.

Why can I grow weeds but not grass or roses? I’m deliberately trying to murder the dandelions in my yard and yet they keep popping back up. The perennials, on the other hand, which I lovingly feed and water, are continuing to commit suicide.

Drunk people are still funny. We attended a PTO fundraiser (yes, the same one that got me in so much trouble a couple years ago), and this woman came up to me toward the end of the evening, clearly sloshed. For five minutes, she slurred through a speech about how I’d become this social pariah and was still hated by many at this dinner. At least I think that’s what she was saying. Between her eyes moving disturbingly in separate directions and her dangerous swaying, I was more focused on why my husband wasn’t coming to the rescue. Despite her message, she was highly entertaining.

Why can’t men hold their poos? My husband insists on going whenever the mood strikes, even if it’s an hour before a show-

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ing. And you can’t get that kind of stink out it just 60 minutes, not without heavy industrial deodorizers. Why couldn’t he have waited until we got to his parents? I don’t get that.

Mechanical pencils should self-destruct when they run out of graphite. I look and feel like an idiot clicking the eraser end over and over and over, hoping there’s a centimeter left when deep down I know there isn’t.

Why hasn’t someone invented a GPS homing device or even a Clapper for remote controls, cell phones, and other small electronic items that frequently get misplaced or shoved into a basement couch by a mischievous toddler? While looking for my daughter’s glasses recently, I came across a Nintendo DS that had been missing for four months and a mini-camcorder lost since Christmas. I could have spared buckets of tears had I been able to detonate a homing beacon.

“Twilight” and “New Moon” aren’t as good as I’d originally thought. After renting both and watching them a couple more times, I’ve realized how bad the dialogue and acting actually are, despite my being a huge fan of the books (Go Team Edward!).

Don’t get me wrong, I still get flushed when Jacob takes off his shirt to wipe the blood on Bella’s head after her motorcycle accident, but the overly dramatic scenes become funny when not viewed in a theater. Still, can’t wait for “Eclipse” this summer.

More beautiful abs to behold!

Can I check off my New Year’s Resolution to quit Spider Solitaire if I’ve substituted in Mahjong Titans? Peace out.

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

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Historic homes of Noblesville Location: 1532 Clinton Street Owners: John and Sarah Williams, since 2005 Constructed by: John Toll, circa 1881. The home was built in four distinct sections, with the second addition built in 1912 and two downstairs rooms and an oak staircase added by 1932.

Style: Two-story vernacular Cosmetic features: This home features a screened in front porch, wood floors and a beautiful oak staircase and moldings, as well as tall windows and the odd nooks and crannies that come with an old house. It’s speculated that John Toll, who was a partner in a local plastering business, may have done his own plastering of this home.

"What work have you done on your house, and what do you like best? “We installed a soapstone stove in the front room. We have done cosmetic things like painting, installing a tin ceiling and are restoring and refinishing the stairway. It turns out that the house was built without a load-bearing wall, so after a few years of stepping carefully on the dining room floor, we had jacks set up in the cellar to shore up the

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“It has a sense of place and character that we were drawn to. We love to patronize downtown businesses and restaurants, and we also like the mature trees on our brick street.”

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I’m a fan; you can be one Paper or plastic? Neither. too, on city’s Facebook site Commentary

By Leslie Webber Like many other people, I use the social networking site Facebook. For me it’s a great way to reconnect with old friends and keep in contact with people I see more frequently. If you have ever tried to have a phone conversation with a child underfoot, you can appreciate the efficiency of sending someone a quick message to schedule coffee.

Recently, I discovered Facebook affords me the opportunity to stay better connected to my community. Noblesville has its very own “fan page” on Facebook. For those of you unfamiliar with the site, a fan page is a page dedicated to all things related to a particular subject.

I was happy to “become a fan of Noblesville,” because I am. What I’ve since learned is the page provides insight into our city.

There are postings from individuals touting businesses I never knew existed. There are links from community organizations encouraging people to attend their events. Families looking to relocate to the area have posted questions about schools and neighborhoods. The gallery of images of Noblesville’s past is fascinating.

While the page is a great resource, it also

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provides a glimpse as to what residents, past and current, are thinking. The individual who maintains the site does a good job of posing interesting questions. Sometimes they are as benign as asking which movie theater people enjoy attending. Sometimes they are more controversial.

The school referendum question elicited a wide range of opinions. If you want to hear from the community, you’ll get an earful.

The unfortunate part seems to be the negativity that crops up in nearly every group of responses. There are certain individuals who seem to oppose everything. Changes in our community, often linked with progress, are sometimes met with discord and diatribes about city leaders. Some people seem to look for things to complain about. These folks don’t seem like “fans” of much, and certainly not of our city.

I take all of that with a grain of salt and continue to enjoy being a fan of Noblesville and all that our city has to offer.

Leslie Webber is a Noblesville resident, wife, mother of two very young children and a professional photographer. Visit her Web site at www.lesliewebber.com.

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By Krista Bocko I’ve been thinking about plastic bags lately.

A lot. I pretty much can’t stand them and avoid them like the plague, though we do have a few hanging around to reuse as trash can liners. I’ve been thinking about the cashiers and customers who use them so judiciously and the unbelievable amount of waste they produce.

There’s no doubt that plastic bags are wasteful and overused. Just watch anyone with a cartful of groceries who doesn’t bring their own bags—they go home with 20-40 plastic bags, easily. Who wants to deal with that? Not me, so I bring my own reusable bags when shopping and it makes my life so much easier.

I keep a stash of bags in my vehicle for grocery trips, as well as one in my purse so that I’m always prepared for a quick shopping trip or run to the library.

You can find reusable bags at almost any store, which is great. I have a grocery bag size Tyvek one that I got at Trader Joe’s and I love it. I also have gotten bags that fold up into neat little pouches at www.reusablebags. com (check out the produce bags, too) and have made my own bags out of T-shirts that I diverted from the Goodwill donation pile, which is super easy.

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biggest hindrance I hear from people. They leave them at home or in the car, only to realize once in the store. How about a reminder on your car and enlisting family members to help you remember? I’ve made a pact that I will only buy what I can carry in my arms if I forget. I would positively hate for that to happen, so I remember! Here’s to less plastic in our lives.

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Hamilton County communities unite for Earth Day cleanup Current in Noblesville Hamilton County and its cities and towns are partnering to celebrate Earth Day with community-wide event called “Tidy Up, Be Bitter About Litter” from 9 a.m. to noon April 24. The event is geared toward gathering families, friends, community groups, and neighbors to “tidy up” their community. Noblesville, Cicero, Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, and Hamilton County municipalities are organizing specific clean-up sites in their individual city or town.

Groups will be asked to pick up trash and litter from a specific location in their community.

Groups in Noblesville willing to get involved are urged to register and coordinate a cleanup location by visiting www.hamiltoncounty. in.gov/tidyup/ or calling (317) 776-6348.

Groups in Cicero should call (317) 9844833, in Fishers or anywhere else in Hamilton County, (317) 773-7770.

In a related clean-up effort, Keep Noblesville Beautiful (KNB), in cooperation with the Northside Neighborhood Crime Watch Group, the Hamilton County Probation Office, White River Christian Church, the Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter Day Saints, FORUM Credit Union, and the Noblesville Street Department, will be conducting a neighborhood cleanup blitz from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8.

The areas that have been selected for this blitz are bordered by the following streets: Harrison Street, 10th Street, Morton Street and 16th Street. Volunteers and their community partners will assist interested residents within this neighborhood with things such as: free mulch, free paint for fences or porches, removal of heavy items to the curb for city pickup, tips on pruning and plant education (courtesy of the Tree Stewards and the Hamilton County Master Gardeners), brush pickup, and assistance with fence demolition and removal.

KNB’s goal of the neighborhood blitz program is to improve Noblesville one neighborhood at a time by improving one home at a time.

Residents of this neighborhood who would like to take advantage of the assistance being offered must fill out a form which can be obtained by emailing info@keepnoblesvillebeautiful.org or calling Cindy Haas after 4:30 pm at (317) 710-6967. The deadline to register is April 30.

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DISPATCHES » Riverview nurse honored for work – Melissa Rafferty, staff nurse on 3 West at Riverview Hospital, is the recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the extraordinary feats nurses perform every day. The nomination for the award came from a peer whose family member experienced Melissa’s efforts first hand during a stay at Riverview. The nomination letter states “Melissa Rafferty is the epitome of what a nurse should be. I pray she stays in nursing for a very long time; she touched our family and will be an asset to the field of nursing for as long as she practices.” » Touchpoint to host “Tea Time with Mom” – Touchpoint, a program of Community Health Network and the hospital network’s Women and Children’s Services, will host “Tea Time with Mom” a Mother and Daughter Tea and Fashion Show from 2 to 5 p.m. May 8, at Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 East 116th St., Carmel. Attendees will be treated to a traditional “white glove” high tea, fashion show and a panel presentation. The panel presentation will feature Community Health Network physicians, Cara Hahs, M.D. and Carrie Melloh, M.D. along with Pam Conrad, R.N. Dr. Hahs will discuss breast health and Dr. Melloh will present information on women’s health issues for women of all ages. The panel discussion will also include Pam Conrad, R.N., a certified clinical aroma therapist who will discuss aromatherapy. For more information or to register, call Community Physician Referral at (800) 777-7775, or visit www. eCommunity.com by April 30. » Health and wellness fair – Woodbrook Elementary School invites all to attend its health and wellness fair, April 25, at the school, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a blood drive and displays and screenings provided by St. Vincent Hospital among others. » Hot cocoa for your skin – Women in one study positively glowed after drinking 1/2 cup of cocoa made with dark chocolate, thanks to a significant increase in circulation that lasted 2 hours. But a daily cocoa habit may rejuvenate your complexion even more. Women who drank 1/2 cup of cocoa high in flavonoids every day for 12 weeks in another study had significantly softer, smoother, and better hydrated skin.

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Mistakes, we’ve made a few; here’s how to avoid them

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By John Bellmore I spent years weeding through useless information from magazines about weightlifting.

Although I was able to get through the misinformation and have success in my physical goals, it took too long.

So, here are some of the nutritional mistakes that I and many beginners have made and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1: Counting calories too soon. When starting out, it is important to watch what you are eating, not how much you are eating.

Initially, your nutritional goals should include: 1. Eating 5-6 times a day; 2. Eating more green vegetables; 3. Drinking more water and cutting out calorie-containing beverages like beer and soda; 4. Focusing on consuming lean proteins; 5. Limiting your sugars and processed foods.

Live by these rules for a couple of weeks, then

try more advanced nutritional strategies such as counting calories and manipulating macronutrient ratios.

Mistake 2: Searching for THE diet. There is no such thing as THE diet that is guaranteed to work so well that within 10-12 weeks you will be ready for the cover of a national magazine.

It often is not the meal plan or diet that is the problem. The problem is adherence, consistency, and diligence. The core of most popular diets is very similar: more vegetables, increased feeding frequency, consuming lean proteins, etc.

Commit yourself to success. It may take you 20 weeks instead of 12 to lose all the body fat you want. The key is to stop searching for the magic diet and to commit yourself to a plan until you reach your goals.

Mistake 3: Not making a fool-proof plan.

Create a meal plan at the beginning of your week, preparing as many meals in advance as

possible. This takes the guesswork out and eliminates the worry of thinking about what to eat. Sit down and write down every meal and snack that you are going to have until next week. From here you can make your weekly grocery list.

Developing consistency with a new nutritional plan requires focus and dedication. When you add in all the events and stresses of daily life, your nutritional plan can get lost in the shuffle.

That is why creating a fool-proof plan that is mapped out in advance is key your success.

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

Developing consistency with a new nutritional plan requires focus and dedication. When you add in all the events and stresses of daily life, your nutritional plan can get lost in the shuffle.

Treat the cause, not just symptoms of the disease COMMENTARY

By Carol Rossetti, N.D. One of the biggest problems with today’s mainstream healthcare is that it seeks to treat symptoms of disease, not the cause.

For example, medications for treating arthritis are painkillers. They take away the pain, but not the arthritis itself. When the drug wears off, the pain is still there. It’s a backward, short-sighted system.

Over the next three weeks we’ll discuss the eight causes of disease. Each cause promotes a specific health risk. The more causes you suffer from, the higher your risk of disease. Your risk of serious disease significantly decreases as you address each cause.

The eight causes: • Deficiencies • Contagions • Immune dysfunction • Abnormal metabolism • Stress • Injuries • Genetics/age • Toxins/free radicals Let’s first take look at deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies: USDA reports approximately 92 percent of American do not receive sufficient nutrients from their diet.

Lifestyle diseases like diabetes, gout, arthritis,

heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and stroke are substantially reduced through proper diet. Most people don’t know what a proper diet is. Your medical doctor cannot help because that is not part of his studies.

Water Deficiency. This is the least expensive supplement, and not enough of it can result in all kinds of problems. Headaches, confusion, fatigue, constipation, shakiness, tremors, irregular heartbeat, swelling, depression, coma, low blood pressure and immune disorders are some.

Sleep Deficiency. Scientists tell us that a growing number of health problems are linked to lack of sleep. Our natural killer cells replenish between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Our liver regenerates between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Exercise Deficiency. We live in a sit-down world. Research shows that as little as 20 minutes of exercise three times weekly can have significant benefits.

Get some help. See someone who can help you develop a plan for you and your family.

Next week we will address some more causes of disease and how to treat them.

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DISPATCHES » Become your own dancing star – Put on your dancing shoes and take some dance classes at Forest Park Inn. Cost is $42 per person for Noblesville residents/$50 for non-residents for the six week class. Classes are open to teens and adults and pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org/ Parks or call the Parks Recreation office at (317) 770-5750. In the Beginner/Intermediate class participants learn dance techniques for waltz, cha-cha, swing, and rumba, from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and June 7. In the Advanced/Intermediate class participants take their skills to the next level from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and June 7. » Getting ready for some fun competition – Hamilton County 4-H’ers are preparing to participate in the 4-H Sharethe-Fun Talent Contest on April 28 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. The contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. Winners from each category will progress to the Area VI Share-the-Fun Contest on May 10, 2010.

Categories include musical curtain act, non-musical curtain act and group act.

Entries range from vocal solos to dancing to 4-H Club skits.

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Neytiri (Zoë Saldana) and Jake (Sam Worthington) make final preparations for an epic battle that will decide the fate of an entire world in “Avatar.”

Like “Titanic,” James Cameron’s other much-loved and -loathed epic, “Avatar” is a film whose flaws become more apparent after you’ve left the cinema. The clunky dialogue, derivative plot and downright silly sci-fi gobbledygook (Unobtainium?) tends to pile up.

But while you’re in the theater, sitting there in the dark, it’s a thoroughly engrossing spectacle of the first order as we witness the plight of the blue-skinned alien Na’vi and their paradise planet of Pandora, which is steadily being encroached upon by greedy humans plundering it

for ore.

Whether or not that experience will translate to your living room television, with the dog barking and the kids clamoring, is a good question. I wish I could answer it for you ... but I can’t. The studio declined to provide review copies prior to the release date.

(I suppose with $2.7 billion in ticket sales, they figure they don’t have to spend any dough to promote it.)

My guess is that “Avatar” will diminish somewhat on the small screen. Some films

» Bop ‘til you drop – Count Bop and the Headliners roll back into the Central Indiana party scene May 1 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. The musical maniacs throw a rowdy dance party packed with comedy and hits from the golden age of rock. There’ll be dance and trivia contests, food and drink. Dave “The King” Wilson will emcee. Tickets are $22.50 in advance, $27.50 at the door, $35 reserved VIP seating. Call (317) 456-2345. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.

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Waitress at Steak ‘n Shake Where do you like to eat? “Little Tibet.”

What do you like to order there? “They have good curry and moms. And great lentil soup, which comes with every meal.”

A bell-ringer: roast, slice, store now, then eat later

By Molly Herner Current in Noblesville Bell peppers have a ripe sweetness that transfers well to other vegetables and proteins.

Roasting bell peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.

Roast them either on a very hot grill or under a broiler in your oven. If you use your broiler, remember to leave the oven door slightly ajar so the oven doesn’t fill with smoke.

The sliced, roasted peppers can be stored in jars with olive oil and other vegetables like

olives and capers and will keep for months if stored properly and can be kept in a cool, dry cupboard.

Add them to salads, meats, sauces and soups, increasing the versatility of your weekly meal schedules.

Why do you like Little Tibet? “I like it because it’s small with a nice atmosphere and nice for dates and groups of friends.”

Anyetsang’s Little Tibet 415 E. 4th St., Bloomington, Ind. (812) 331-0122

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4. Rub the peppers all over with a clean dish towel to remove the skins. You can also pull the seeds and core out of the middle of the peppers at this time. Be careful because the peppers will still be very hot.

5. Slice them and keep them stored in jars with olive oil and other vegetables like olives and capers.

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Tucked away in a strip mall within close vicinity of a dark bar and a gas station, Peking Garden is Noblesville’s only source of Chinese delivery.

Don’t doubt its quality, though. Although small in stature, this establishment is nothing to snub.

Choose from all the standards – General Tso’s chicken, pot stickers, and hot and sour soup – and find a winner every time. A hearty, meaty pork lo mein is this restaurant’s specialty, but delicately steamed veggies, sweet rangoons, filled with cream cheese and crabmeat, and crispy, abnormally lightly fried wontons round out the menu.

As long as an order costs at least $15, Peking Garden’s staff will deliver to the downtown area, and to most other areas within city limits.

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By Tracy Line You’re having the time of your life until… It’s raining and you can’t find a cab, you’re hungry and there’s not a restaurant in sight, or you’re completely lost in a country in which you don’t speak the language. Traveling occasionally has its share of not-so-great moments. But luckily, for smart phone owners, help is on the way.

There are oodles of phone applications for travelers of every kind. Many are handy, others are lifesavers and some are just plain fun. Find yourself in need of a restroom? Try SitOrSquat, a free application with a listing of public restrooms for wherever you are. It includes reviews, ratings and brace yourself, photos. If it’s a cab you need, try Taxi. This application (also free) lists contact information for local taxicab companies, has user ratings, and will even dial the number for you with a simple tap of your phone.

When hunger calls, check out either Urban Spoon or Yelp. These free apps give restaurant listings and ratings, and have the ability to filter your search by location, price and/or cuisine.

For 99 cents, Local Eats gives you local (no chain) restaurant listings, coupons and even directions to eateries in over 50 US cities. Where to Eat? offers the largest restaurant database, and

lots of extras for a mere $2.99.

When you want it all, try Where. This free app gives real-time information on restaurants, movie show times, gas stations, traffic, weather and more. Worldmate, another comprehensive application, has an itinerary manager, maps and directions, a 5-day weather forecast, tip calculator and even a currency converter, complete with current exchange rates. While asking a local is always a good option, smart phones are helpful tools for finding what you need, whenever and wherever you need it.

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The new Visitors Center at 839 Conner Street on the Square downtown will celebrate its grand opening from 5:30 to 6 p.m. May 7. The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which gave the city a $300,000 grant to buy the building and renovate it, will staff the center. The building also will house public restrooms, which are expected to be open later this month.

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THEATRE Hello Dolly!

Love is in the air in the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical , “Hello Dolly,” through May 2 at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theater, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder, “Hello Dolly” is the story of turn-ofthe-century matchmaker Dolly Levi, who is supposed to be arranging a match for the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, but would rather keep him to herself.

Tickets range from $35 to $58, and a buffet dinner, coffee and tea. For reservations, call (317) 872- 9664 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.

Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s Pyramid Players presents “Disney’s Aladdin Jr., the stage adaptation of the popular Disney movie as their first Live Theatre for Kids series, Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Adam Crowe, formerly of Noblesville, plays the Sultan. The audience has the opportunity to meet the cast after each show for pictures and autographs.

Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. All tickets are $12.50 and include a snack. For reservations, contact the box office at (317) 872-9664.

THEATRE You Can’t Take It With You

A wealthy, conservative family is thrust into a household of eccentric characters, each pursuing their own version of happiness in the Pulitzer Prize-winning “You Can’t Take It With You,” at The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave. When the manufacture of fireworks in the basement goes awry and an explosion occurs, the police arrive and haul everyone off to jail. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations required. Call (317) 773-1085.

SPECIAL EVENTS Caboose rides

The Indiana Transportation Museum is offering caboose shuttles run Saturday and Sunday from Hobbs Station at the train museum. The run goes to the east bank of the White River, approximately a half block from the Noblesville Square, and then on to 196th Street for a scenic view of Forest Park and then returns to the station. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 2-12 and include admission to the train museum, unlimited rides. Departures from the museum station are at 11:30 a.m., and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Passengers also may park in Noblesville, board the train near Bolden’s Cleaners, and ride into Forest Park before returning to Noblesville on the final round trip.

Call (317) 773-6000 for more information.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey¹s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel. For more information, call 573-9746: Friday – Soul Street Saturday – Big Daddy Caddy

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

Thursday – Aberdeen Project Friday – 10th of Never Saturday – Mother Grove

Noble Coffee & Tea Co.

The following musical act will be playing live at the Noble Coffee & Tea Co., 933 Logan St., Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 773-0339.

Thursday – Lou & Peter Berryman with Lowercase M

Noblesville Moose Lodge

The following musical act will be playing live at the Noblesville Moose Lodge, 950 Field Drive, Noblesville.

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3. Peel sweet potatoes, cut into one-inch cubes and steam for 20-25 minutes or until soft. Puree or mash cooked sweet potatoes.

4. Combine sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa and rice. Blend in remaining ingredients.

5. Portion mixture into 10 5-oz. balls and gently flatten into patties.

6. Lay the patties onto a parchment lined tray that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Lightly spray the tops with spray.

Bake in 350-degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp on the outside.

Makes 10 servings Ingredients: • 1 cup quinoa • 1 cup Lundberg Wild Rice Blend • 0.18 oz. Fresh sage, chopped • 1 tsp. salt • ½ tsp. ground black pepper • 1 lb. yams • 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced • 1/2 pound dry cranberries, roughly chopped Directions: 1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water. Place quinoa and 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

2. Place 1 cup wild rice and 2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.

This recipe, provided by Marie Hunt with Whole Food Market , is one of the winners of Feb. 28 Dining A La Heart fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the Reviving Hearts Program, which donates automated external defibrillators to high schools throughout Indiana. For more information, contact Margie Fougeron 317-338-6080.

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Style: Originally a Victorian-era Queen Anne. In 1920s, English Tudor elements were added.

Location: 1159 Conner St., Noblesville.

Neighborhood: Old Town.

Age: Built 1890 Square footage: 3,236 Rooms: 5 bedrooms; 2.5 Baths; 18 x 33-foot living room, large dining room, office, laundry room.

Strengths: Lots of original architectural detail like oak woodwork, hardwood floors, open staircase, stained glass and high ceilings, combined with modern mechanical systems, updated kitchen and laundry room, wiring, plumbing, and newly redone stairwell and hallway.

Roof installed a week ago. Ample storage in attic and basement.

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The consignment shop specializes in highquality, new and gently used clothing from infant size to children’s size 14, plus maternity clothing, toys and baby shower gifts. “Name brands don’t matter as much as actual quality,” says Lindsay Wink, who co-owns the store with husband Phillip. “The clothing should look new with no stains, rips or holes. We only turn away items that are of lower-quality, and based on needs of the current season.” Sellers’ items are inspected, priced and sold through a 90-day period. The store offers a competitive consignment split, plus a choice of donating unsold items or return. The first-time store-owner says the soft economy was one of the reasons she opened the store. “Thirty dollars for a T-shirt doesn’t fit into a lot of people’s budgets.

They can get a great deal here, while others can get cash for their used clothing,” says Lindsay, who runs the store. The store also carries some select new clothing, and serves as a trading assistant for eBay. Owners: Lindsay and Phillip Wink 998 S. 10th St., Noblesville Phone: (317) 776-9303 | Web site: www.goodasnewstore.com Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Take a look at what your GRAND OPENING customers are driving COMMENTARY

By David Cain What do a Chrysler PT Cruiser, a Toyota Camry Hybrid, a Mercedes CL600 and a Pontiac Sunfire have in common? Well, they are all cars. Each one has an engine and four wheels.

All four of them are built on a steel frame and have a radio. They all have a trunk, a steering wheel and seats. And they all appeal to different people for reasons that vary.

I was driving to Sheridan yesterday and passed the entrance to a subdivision. Lined up, ready to enter the morning traffic, were four Chryslers. Each was a different model, but the same manufacturer built them. I’ve long been a believer that what you drive reflects you and your personality to some degree. I realized it when I borrowed a friend’s car and felt awkward behind the wheel. I confirmed it when I borrowed my then-girlfriend’s Maxima and, after driving it, promptly bought one.

Why did I love trucks and mid-sized sedans but always despise certain other styles, makes and models? People have preferences, and these preferences shape our behaviors. These preferences might be from childhood or life stories or simply innate characteristics we’re born with. Regardless, everyone doesn’t like everything. We all have dif-

ferent tastes or, at least, there are types of tastes, and we all fall into a category of taste.

There is a market for almost everything, and that market is defined by the consumer’s perception of value. It’s also affected by their ability to act on their perceived value or their ability to purchase. If you sell anything, a service or a product, you are selling to a certain group with a certain perception of value.

Some markets are larger than others.

Knowing your market and its preferences is the best way to get people to buy. And, not surprisingly, the narrower you can make the market, the easier it is to talk to them. The old saying, “you can’t be everything to everybody” has never been more true today. You have to focus on your customers or audience, let them know you are for them, and give them what they want.

Next time you are trying to identify your market, take a look at what they’re driving. It might become a practical way to see if you have something in common.

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Latest appliances excel in efficiency, convenience COMMENTARY

By Larry Greene Question: What are some of the latest trends in kitchen appliances?

Answer: As kitchens develop even more into the main living space in the home, it’s more important than ever to upgrade appliances to fit your lifestyle. Stainless steel is still the upgrade finish of choice for most Noblesville homeowners. Consider the following kitchen appliance trends.

Microwave drawers: The advantage of a microwave drawer is that it takes the microwave off the counter and places it right at the most convenient height for easier accessibility. These units can be easily installed under a counter and are perfect for islands and open-plan kitchens, as well as wet bars, family rooms and home theaters. Sharp was the first to introduce this innovative appliance.

European-style wall ovens: These ovens include one-touch controls that give you virtually endless cooking options. Most of these ovens include convection technology, which yields

more consistent and even cooking results and up to 30 percent faster cooking times. An example is the GE Monogram European convection wall oven, which is designed to coordinate with other GE appliances.

Warming, refrigeration or dishwasher drawers: The main benefit of appliance drawers is the ergonomic design and convenience they offer. These appliances are commonly used in prep areas to reduce trips walking back and forth to large refrigerators, thus freeing up space in the main refrigerator.

Induction cook tops: This form of cook top is gaining popularity because it is energy efficient, easy to clean and safer and it can cut cooking times in half. Induction cook tops have

a big advantage over standard gas and electric cook tops. An induction cook top is 85-90 percent efficient compared to gas cook tops (45 percent) and electric cook tops (30-40 percent), which translates into lower energy bills.

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By Holly Funk I’m slightly disheartened by all the gardening gadgets they throw in your face lately.

My grandmother gardened with a spoon and a pair of scissors. It’s one of the world’s oldest pastimes and we’ve done it all along without a single "ratcheting pruner". So I thought I would mention the tools I think a gardener shouldn’t be without.

A good pair of pruning shears tops the list, but you must choose wisely. When shopping for pruners, you will find “anvil” pruners and “bypass” pruners. The difference is that bypass pruners work like scissors making a completely clean cut. Anvil pruners have a blunt side that crushes the stem as it cuts. This destroys the tissue and allows plenty of entry points for pathogens. When shopping for an all purpose pruning tool, choose the best bypass pruners you can afford.

Who can garden without a trowel? A must for digging small holes, the trowel is a gardening icon. Choose one that is made of a strong material and preferably is a single unit – no handles to break off or screws to come loose. No guarantee on the gardener, however.

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It’s allergy season; Happy sneezing, folks

DISPATCHES » Legacy Christian school moving – Legacy Christian School, formerly Noblesville Christian School, will move to a new location for the 2010-2011 school year at 1399 Greenfield Ave., in Noblesville, across from Stony Creek Elementary School. The school has been housed in White River Christian Church for more than a decade. It was started as a ministry of the church, and became an independent, nonprofit organization in 2005. » Chamber supports school referendum – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted unanimously in support of the Noblesville Schools referendum vote scheduled for May 4. The referendum addresses the strategic plan for the efficient use of facilities to support quality education programming. The Chamber board of directors statement: “It is the resolution of the board of directors of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce to endorse the planned referendum of Noblesville Schools and encourage affirmative vote on the project.” Abstaining from the vote was Chamber board member Dr. Libbie Conner. » One more public forum scheduled – Members of the Noblesville Board of School Trustees will meet the community for the final time to discuss the building projects and the need to replace operating funds lost to state budget cuts and to answer questions. The final forum will be at 6:30 p.m.

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By Hannah Davis One morning last week before school, I walked into the kitchen, tugging on my eyelashes, desperately trying to fix a contact that had fallen victim to a night of shut eye.

Literally. My eyes were sealed shut with that miserable, polleninduced crust. My nose, simultaneously dripping and completely congested, felt like something akin to a clogged toilet in need of a little Drano. Except it was on my face. And splashing on me.

Under one arm, I clutched a box of Zyrtec.

“I’m going to die,” I told my sister. “I’m going to die of allergies.”

“Did you take some medicine?” she asked, clearly assuming my own negligence brought this hell upon me.

“Of course I took some medicine. I’ve been taking some medicine for six days.”

And so began this season’s allergy drama.

It hits me like a cast iron pan every year, and there’s no stop-

Hannah’s unofficial Top 5 most dreaded allergy symptoms (according to 15 NHS student with allergies) 1. Runny nose 2. Itchy, watery eyes 3. Congestion 4. Conjunctivitis 5. Exhaustion

Putting an end to contractions COMMENTARY

By Brandie Bohney Don’t let the headline fool you; I’m not proposing that we try to rid the world of contractions. I quite like contractions, actually, and I would be sad if a new rule outlawed using them.

I do want to discuss, however, the use of contractions at the end of clauses. The idea came from reader Matt in Westfield who wondered if it’s acceptable to use the contraction I’ll as its own sentence as a response to a question: Will you get the mail for me?

I’ll.

It’s a reasonable question since the contraction is merely a shortened form of I will, and using I will as a complete sentence is not only acceptable, but common. Still, if you’re like me, the thought of using I’ll as a complete sentence is not only odd, but a little offensive to the ears. The issue here is not just using a contraction as a complete sentence. It’s actually an issue of using contractions to end clauses. In the case above, the clause just happens to be very short. Consider the following: He hasn’t been to Italy, but I’ve.

George won’t ride roller coasters, but Marge’ll.

On the other hand, contractions formed with not can end clauses with no problem: I eat cheese, but she won’t.

Sally likes contractions, but Billy doesn’t.

One theory on this disparity is that the pronounced stress on auxiliary verbs such as will or have simply doesn’t exist in the contracted form,

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making the contracted for sound, well, awful as the completion of a clause. On the other hand, the adverb not contracts to a stressed syllable, too, so it doesn’t sound so awkward.

Another theory, and the one I like a little better, is that it’s the part of speech that makes using notcontractions at the end of a clause acceptable. Not is an adverb, but will, have, and be are verbs – in this case, auxiliary (or helping) verbs. When you use an auxiliary verb as the end of a clause, it replaces a main verb, and main verbs are not contracted. Therefore, because the auxiliary verbs in essence become main verbs when used without them at the end of a clause, they cannot be contracted in that position. Because not is not a verb, it can be contracted at the end of a clause.

Yikes. That was a bit confusing, no? I wish there were an easier way to explain. The best explanation, I suppose, is to go with what sounds correct. I’m guessing most people don’t use verb contractions to end sentences, anyhow, and that they find them foreign in sound and appearance.

Unless you’re Matt, who apparently really likes how I’ll sounds as a complete sentence. More power to you, dude, but I disagree.

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

ping it. Not even with a twice-daily cocktail of Sudafed and Claritin. Trust me, I’ve tried. I’m convinced that there’s no real relief, and that I - along with the billions of other sufferers - am just going to have to stick it out. Happy sneezing, folks.

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

Do your part to stop the bullying epidemic COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis The dictionary defines a “bully” as an aggressive person who intimidates or mistreats weaker people. I define bully as an emotionally dysfunctional person. Who in their right mind would want to intimidate or mistreat weaker people to the point of causing serious harm to another human being?

A recent CNN report showed that eight young kids committed suicide after being bullied into believing they were worthless individuals, that more than 80,000 kids nationwide avoid going to school because of bullies (feigning illness), and that girls are bigger emotional bullies than boys.

Enough is enough. Who is to be held accountable? Who is paying attention to the clues? Sure, some of these cases may be because of emotional disorders, but more often than not, someone has taught these kids to be bullies because they are being bullied.

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tional education classes or whatever it takes to get us to start paying attention to the emotional NEEDS of our children.

I’ve been in classroom situations where bullies have attempted to prevail. I can tell you from experience thst these kids do not like being bullies. They just have never been given the chance to be kind, mannerly or decent.

I’ve seen bullies come from the best families. I’ve seen honor students, athletes and popular kids seldom giving their parents or teachers any reason to believe that they are anything but honorable. I’ve also seen parents defend these same kids making it appear the victims “have it coming to them.”

If children are being bullied, we must take action, whether they are our kids or not. Bullying is morally criminal. Parents are the first responders to the actions of our kids. Respond as though your child’s life depends on it, because it may – whether they are the victims or the victimizers. 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@indyparenthelp.com

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I can see clearly: The benefits of solar-film window treatments Commentary

By Vicky Early It happens in the blink of a sunglass-protected eye.

One day, your home is in pristine condition. Your fabrics are vibrant, and the floors are a rich, uniform color. The next day, you return home and notice a cushion has turned an odd color and your wood is dry and lackluster. That is when you realize your home has experienced “the heartbreak of fading.”

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For all the benefits of window film products, it is not without limitations. The initial popularity and wide use of the products paved the way for the identification of several issues. Problems included film fading, poor adhesive performance, bubbling and installation difficulties.

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As with every product and industry, there are low-quality products offered on the market that are balanced by quality-minded manufacturers and dealers. Look for those who are installing new generations of high-tech solar control films complete with manufacturer back lifetime warranties.

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Making right choice about the unborn has its rewards COMMENTARY

By Janna Lynas “I’m pregnant.” Those are two words that can bring much joy or much question and indecision in the life of a young woman. In this case, I was 16, sitting on the floor of a bathroom, talking with my best friend.

She was a few weeks pregnant, and I was dumbfounded. As a million questions flooded my brain, I managed to ask if she was keeping the baby. Immediately she answered “yes” and a feeling of relief mixed with sadness passed over me. That was more than 20 years ago, yet I can remember the details of that morning easily.

A few months prior we debated whether abortion was permissible under certain circumstances and what we believed about our shared faith. We both decided it wasn’t part of God’s plan to destroy life, and I believe secretly prayed we’d never have to face that decision in our lifetime.

I’m grateful to have been given three beautiful and healthy children. I’ve never been face-toface with a situation in which I wondered what I should do. I know others who have considered their options. What I’ve learned is no matter what you decide, there are always consequences.

There is also love, strength, forgiveness and

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I stood by my good friend who chose life for her baby girl. She had the support of her family and friends. She attended community college, graduated, eventually marrying and has an amazing family. Two years ago, I attended her daughter’s high school graduation party. I admire my friend for all she gave up and all she has achieved. I admire her choice of life.

Justice to the unborn is the topic at the third in a series of five Justice Sessions at White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville, beginning at 7 p.m. April 28.

The 90-minute session will involve organizations from the Noblesville and the Indianapolis area that will be present and provide opportunities to take action in our local community.

There will also be personal testimonies of those whose lives have been impacted by this issue.

Unborn children matter deeply to God, and they should matter to us.

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God: A burden or a blessing?

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By Bob Walters As though co-habitation of traditional and contemporary worship in one church isn’t challenge enough, our young-ish, spiky-haired copreacher Daron recently invited congregants to text in live sermon questions by cell phone.

During the traditional service. On Sunday morning. iWorship has arrived.

Plenty of churches have split merely over what kind of music is played. Can we survive interactive sermon texting?

We already know Christians fight about many silly things, too often turning the Holy Spirit’s great gift of faith in the Body of Christ into a theater of wrathful, schismatic combat.

It should be a sanctuary for Christ’s mercy and grace.

Why question music or technology (or spiky hair) when a better question is, “What is the true nature of this God we are worshipping?”

Why ask? We ask about God because He hardwired it into our mortal souls to seek Him – to wonder who we are, who He is, how we were made, who created everything, and to seek truth about right and wrong, good and evil.

God either provides – or is – the answer to all those questions.

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beings fouled up Truth in the Old Testament.

And even since the enormous event of the Cross, people still foul up the Truth of the New Testament.

Do we think God brings the burden of “Do what I say?” That His purpose is to curse our lives promising punishment, wrath, judgment and guilt?

Or, do we correctly learn that God is saying, emphatically, “Love what I love”? That when we know and understand Jesus, we can rest easy and trust that God’s nature is a blessing, promising love, grace, peace and joy?

I pick No. 2, thank you.

That should be one’s conclusion when one finishes reading the Bible. The Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, and God are all God, all have the same goal, and they’re all on the same page. Scriptural evidence is heavily on that side.

John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world.”

1 John 4:8 and 4:16 say, “God is love.”

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OK, I admit it, I am a klutz COMMENTARY

By Mike Redmond I have a problem with sunglasses.

My problem involves the fact that I can very seldom find any I like, and when I do, I invariably lose them or break them, usually within a few days of purchase.

You Freudian analysts out there will, of course, interpret this to mean that I really don’t want to wear sunglasses at all, probably because my mother forced me to eat Cheerios, or something like that. I think that could fairly be called “overanalyzing the situation.”

Mostly I think it’s just a case of me being kind of clumsy with them. OK, very clumsy.

“Just buy cheap ones,” my friends have said.

“That way, when you lose them or break them, you can just go buy another pair. No big deal.”

Obviously they have never dealt with sunglass clumsitude on a scale like mine. Case in point: The other Saturday, I had to swing by Target to buy some sunglasses to replace the ones I left somewhere. Then I went out to run errands.

Two hours later, at a Farmer’s Market, they fell out of my shirt pocket and on to the floor, where I promptly applied one of my size 11 Red Wing work boots, the left one, to them. And so I also stopped at Target on the way home.

“Get some expensive ones, so you’ll take better care of them,” my other friends have said.

Once again, bad idea. When last seen, my $350 prescription sunglasses were riding around in the back seat of a taxi cab in Omaha, Neb. By themselves.

I’ve only had one pair of prescription sunglasses I did not break or lose. I still have them, in fact. They’re left over from my rock ‘n roll days when I went to the optician looking for drama.

“What are these?” I asked, pointing to a pair of Ray-Bans.

“Those are the Roy Orbison models with standard lenses,” said the bored hipper-thanthou clerk. What is it about these people who think selling sunglasses makes them cooler than everyone else? At any rate …

“Can they be made darker?”

“Sure. How’s this?” she asked, holding up a smoky gray lens.

“Too light.”

“This?” A darker lens.

“Still too light.”

“Well, that leaves this,” she said, holding up a piece of glass so opaque it might as well have been onyx. “We don’t recommend them, though, because they’re so dark. They’re called the Stevie Wonders.”

“Perfect,” I said.

So that’s what I got: The Roy Orbison Autograph Models with the Stevie Wonder Option Pack (talent not included).

And as I said, I still have them, although I can’t use them. For one, my prescription has changed. Not that it would make much difference. They weren’t kidding about these things being dark. They’re so dark as to be useless. You would have to be standing in the Sahara at high noon to see your hand in front of your face.

Oh, well. There are lots worse problems to have, I’ll grant you. Not that long ago, I could hardly see at all, day or night. Adding “sunglasses” to the budget is short beer compared to being blind.

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Timothy Ray Allman, 55, Noblesville, passed away April 6. He was born April 11, 1954 in San Bernandino, Cal., to Norbin and Roberta (Detweiler) Allman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Allman; former wife, Melody Allman; daughter, Jessica Allman (fiance Jay Dunn); sons, Martin Dankert, Brian Dankert & Willie Ogden; sister, Patricia (Walter) Noffsinger; mother-inlaw, Margaret Srader; and two sisters-in-law, Susan Laughlin & Betsy (Mark) Macke.

Harry O. Davis, 67, Noblesville, passed away April 7 at his home in Noblesville. He was born Aug. 3, 1942 in West Union, W. Va., to H. Murray Davis and Carlene (Wallace) Davis. He is survived by wife, Nikki (Matthews) Davis, five daughters, Tami Carlson; Kristie Smith; Stefanie Finegan and husband, Dan; Shana Reed and husband, Eric; Betsy Cernero and husband, Jeremy; son, Matthew Moore, and seven grandchildren.

Lena G. (Greene) Beavers, 90, Westfield, passed away April 8 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.

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In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Beavers.

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JoAnn (Scott) Perdue, 62, Noblesville, passed away April 9 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.

She was born April 12, 1947 in Noblesville to Wilbur O. and Lorene (Tompkins) Scott Sr. She is survived by son, Anthony D. Scott of Noblesville; daughter, Dawn R. Perdue of Noblesville; granddaughters, Reegen and Rayvan Scott of Indianapolis; grandsons, Tyson Williams & Trenton Mabry of Noblesville; grandson, Reis Scott of Indianapolis; brothers, Wilber ‘Sonny’ Scott Jr. and Marvin D. Scott of Noblesville; and sister, Shirley A. Thomas of Kokomo.

Vivian Carrol (Biddle) Pfaff, 93, Indianapolis, (formerly of Noblesville) passed away April 9 at home. She was born Nov. 2, 1916 in Kirkland, Ind. to Daniel Elworth and Sarah Catherine (Tinsley) Biddle. She is survived by son, Chuck Pfaff of Indianapolis; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Floyd Robert ‘Curly’ Singleton, 88, Noblesville, passed away April 10 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Terhune, Ind., to William and Blanche (Kingsolver) Singleton. His wife, Jeanette Waugh of Lapel, preceded him in death in 1999. Floyd is survived by his sons, Larry and Rick (Linda) Singleton of Noblesville, and Roger Singleton of Florida; brothers, Clifford of Kokomo, Raymond (Maxine) of Wabash and Oleta Manship of Fortville; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

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Top Notch Masonry • Chimney Work • Waterproofing • Building Restoration • Brick Matching • Tuckpointing • Insured/References • Insurance Work

317-773-9118 Serving Hamilton County

FREE MOWING!

Jackson’s Lawn Care

…for one week with weekly mowing for entire season Call Jonathan Walla 2010 IU Business Grad Professional Equipment / Low Prices Most Lawns $30-35 Includes MOWING, EDGING, TRIMMING 698-5480 for FREE ESTIMATE

Reliable/Reasonable

Pet & House Sitting Service

Mowing • Fertilizer • Landscape Gutter Cleaning • Snow Removal

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

Spring and Fall Clean-Up

Free Estimates

844-6055

Moen Faucets $50.00 American Standard Sinks $15.00 - $20.00 Hundreds of other items priced to move!

Please call or stop by for details 317-844-4434 415 W. Carmel Drive NOW HIRING NOW HIRING;

Family Owned and Operated

for Over 36 Years!

Discontinued Stock Close Out Sale

Years Experience 119Years

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Member of Pet Sitters Int’l References Available

Rockstar delivery drivers and sandwich artists at all of our Indy and Carmel locations.

Please apply in person at any of our locations!!

NOW HIRING - Job Share,

North side Indy property-casualty insurance agency needs Admin Ass’t to work Mon-Wed. Email resume to: kencrandall511@msn.com

NOW HIRING

West Clay Children’s Montessori Small, peaceful, nurturing environment. Hands-on personalized learning.

Age 21/2 - 5 years.

(317)697-8460

3085 W. 116th St., Carmel www.westclaymontessori.com

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

.com

www.youarecurrent.com

WANTED TO BUY I BUY: Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Rolex, Diamonds, Old Coins, Bullion Coins, silverware, Old watches, estate items and anything of value. Call 317-4965581 or visit us today at www. indyestatebuyer.com

Rentals

Rentals

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Do you know three reasons you should consider living in THE NEW YORKER APARTMENTS located at 3707 – 3715 N. Meridian Street in Downtown Indianapolis.

• You will save time & money • You will meet new people and new friends • You will have access to public transportation, to churches, schools, entertainment and shopping You work hard, so by living at The New Yorker Apartments you will have time to enjoy your life … and to have all the convenience of living downtown.

experienced outside sales reps. $800 - $1,600 per week commission + bonus. Car required, full training.

Start immediately.

(317) 567-1439.

EXS Merchant Services

Come on in and visit The New Yorker Apartments. Call - 784-5899 or 435-8618 and make an appointment. You might be surprised at the pleasant, large apartments that are available at such affordable prices.

Seasonal Full Time Help Wanted

Professionally Managed by: MOYNAHAN-WILLIAMS Call Debbie – 317-435-8618

Indoor & Outdoor assistance needed for a luxury apartment community in Carmel. Work M-F; 8a to 5p helping with grounds, light drywall, painting and pool maint. Must have reliable vehicle, be detail oriented and able to lift heavy equipment. Drug test, Background Check and Physical will be required.

Qualified Applicants call 660-6200.

NOW HIRING POSITION OPEN FOR School Nurse at Prairie Trace Elementary in Carmel Clay Schools. The successful candidate would work the school calendar year. An RN degree is required. Interested persons are asked to please complete an online application at http://ccshr.ccs.k12.in.us/idsonlineapp/.

IT’S TRUE: Schedule an appointment to just come and see how much time and money you can save.

STUDIOS, 1-2 BEDROOMS - FENCED PARKING LOT

REAL STATE OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 12p - 4p 4 BDR & 3 BATH / 3 Car Garage Spectacular Private Backyard $224,500 317-362-6444 14475 Dublin Dr. Carmel 46033 http://indinapolis.craigslist.org/reo/ 1658189909.html

$1,000 moves you in!

3 bed/2 bath home ONLY $725/mo!

Clubhouse and swimming pool!

888-825-3038

Current in Noblesville

Philanthropy

Donations of gowns — tax deductible Gowns — greatly discounted Proceeds donated to local charities Gayla Breslauer (317)796-9432 BridesRevisted.org Gayla@BridesRevisted.org

Gowns for the Greatest Good

FOR SALE FOR SALE

All New QUEEN PILLOW TOP Mattress Set. $150 still in bag Can Deliver (317) 223-9301

GARAGE SALEs HUGE RUMMAGE SALE

Friday April 23; 8 am to 3 pm Saturday April 24; 8 am to 12:00 noon At St Marks United Methodist Church 4780 East 126th Street in Carmel (Corner of 126th /Grey Rd)

Annual Widow’s Jar Charity

Garage Sale April 22-24th 8-5 7056 East 171st. Street, Noblesville, In 46062 South of 32 west of Noblesville between Cherry Tree and Willow View Road Furniture, toys, books, collectibles, household items, some new.

Too many items to mention them all.

'Tis the season for garage sales.

Call Dennis O'Malia at 370.0749 to advertise yours.

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Riverview presents

health screening to detect stroke or heart attack risk Join Riverview Hospital for a stroke screening to help determine your risk for a stroke or heart attack.

Screenings and services include: > PLAC Test: The PLAC Test helps identify patients who have “hidden” stroke and cardiovascular risks due to the formation of rupture-prone plaque. > Lipid Panel: The profile measures “good” and “bad” cholesterol. > Blood Glucose: This is used to diagnosis and treat diabetes. > Blood Pressure > Health Risk Assessment: This determines your risk factor for stroke and heart disease based upon family history and current health stats.

> date: May 1, 2010 > time: 7:00-10:00 aM > Location: riverview hospital krieg deVault conference room (Women’s Pavilion, Lower Level), Noblesville > Fee: $49.99 (a $250 value) > to register, call (317) 776-7247.

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