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Multiple choice School referendums: will voters pick one, two, both or none of the above?

By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville A week from today the citizens of Noblesville will be asked to vote on a pair of Noblesville Schools referendums that would increase their property taxes if passed.

Teachers’ jobs and classroom sizes hang in the balance. Fewer teachers equals larger class sizes in a school system about which school board president Julia Kozicki says, “class-size has always been a priority.”

“We can cut and cut and cut until you get to a point where you can’t survive this,” said school superintendent Libbie Conner, who earlier this year ordered the salaries and benefits of all administration and support staff frozen. “So, the only option we have now is to come to the taxpayers.”

One proposed measure, the Operating Fund Referendum, seeks $5 million a year for the next seven years for the school corporation’s general fund, the fund that pays, among other things, teachers’ salaries and health benefits. The school corporation is trying to offset reduced funding by the state in 2010.

The second proposed measure, the Facilities Referendum, asks for a maximum of $63.4 million over 20 years for numerous construction and remodeling projects designed mostly to increase classroom space for a steadily growing enrollment.

Although school officials want both referendums to pass, the most

immediate problem, insists Conner, is the operating budget.

“We don’t want to lose our teachers,” she said. “But if the referendum doesn’t pass and we don’t make any progress at the negotiating table, we’re going to have to make some cuts. Even if the referendum does pass, we know that still could be not enough but it will give us some relief.”

The teachers’ union and Noblesville Schools are negotiating a contract for 2010. The school system would like the teachers to pay a bigger portion of the $1.1 million health insurance cost. Currently, the district pays for 80 percent, the teachers 20 percent.

Because of state law, the school corporation informed teachers earlier this month of 55 possible position cuts. Also by law, the school board must act or approve the cuts during May or it will have to keep the teachers for another school year.

Despite the $2.1 million in cuts already made and another $3.9 million in trims projected before the end of the year, critics say Noblesville schools haven’t exhausted all avenues of saving money and generating revenue.

“If the school system is willing to cut everywhere, even if it hurts, then it has the right to ask taxpayers to sacrifice,” said Noblesville resident Larry Megazzi. “If not, the whole referendum is morally tainted and financially irresponsible.”

Here’s what some Noblesville residents think:

They say yes

They say no

Why would you vote to increase your taxes? Why would I, who will be retiring in a few years and be on a fixed income, vote to increase mine?

Because this will benefit the Noblesville community of which we are all a part.

My wife and I moved here in 1986 because we wanted our sons to be educated in Noblesville schools. I value the school system because of what it provides to the students and community of Noblesville. I will make the sacrifice now and not wait until the economy fully recovers or money becomes available from some other source.

Martin Schmidt, 46062

Why don’t they consider a bus fee and activities fee for various clubs, more for bands, much more for sports to offset the cost, not to pay for the costs? Athletics should not be paid for by the residents; they should be paid for by the users. As far as the building referendum, the timing is all wrong. There are too many things not necessary at this point in time. Do it when you have the money. They’re using scare tactics, saying the property values will go down and our community will die. I’m sorry, that’s not going to happen.

Rosalie Morey, 46062

I have listened to the debates, and I have found the decision is really not that hard. I know it is a time of economic hardships. But, one must look beyond real estate assessments and tax increases to understand the importance of the Noblesville Schools building and operating referendums.

Educating youth is our greatest responsibility. The referendums represent a bold plan, but, more important, a promise. It is an investment in our children and the economic future of our community. It is a commitment to all children that their unfulfilled promise is our greatest priority.

Dave Kimmel, 46060

People are either losing their jobs or risk losing them and many are being forced into taking pay cuts.

Public confidence in a short-term economic turnaround is almost non-existent.

Yet, against this background, Noblesville Schools is offering a warmed over proposal that has been voted down once before.

Here is what needs to be done: (1) lower administrator pay and eliminate administrator perks. (2) don't eliminate teaching positions, instead, lower teacher pay. (3) arrange the curriculum around reading, writing and arithmetic with a good dose of gym class.

(4) have parents pay for all extra-curricular activities.

Larry Megazzi, 46062

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AT A GLANCE Operating Fund Referendum What is it? $5 million annually over the next seven years for the general fund that pays operating expenses, including teachers’ salaries.

Why now? A successful referendum will help restore $5 million of the recent $10 million hit to the school corporation’s budgets from 2009-2012 caused by rising costs and reduced revenue, including a $2.3 million cut from the state and lower per-pupil funding.

What adjustments has the school district made? Salaries and benefits of all administration and support staff and cancellation of field trips and professional travel resulted in $2.1 million in savings. Another $3.9 million will be made by year’s end.

Cost to the taxpayer? Tax increase of 21 cents per $100 net assessed value for each of the seven years. A person whose home has a gross assessed value of $200,000 will pay an extra $206 a year.

Facilities referendum What is it? $63.4 million over 10 years to accommodate growth and enhance curricular and extra-curricular programs with building projects that include a new elementary school and the renovation and expansion of existing facilities.

Why now? Enrollment has grown by 2,535 students since 2000 and is projected to reach 10,802 by 2017. Twenty-eight additional fifth-grade and 14 additional kindergarten classrooms will be needed by 2012.

What are the alternatives? Portable classrooms and redistricting in order to balance enrollment throughout the district.

Cost to taxpayer? Tax increase of 19 cents per $100 net assessed value, beginning in 2013. A person whose home has a gross assessed value of $200,000 will pay an extra $38 in 2011, $125 in 2012, and $185 in 2013 and through 2030. As total assessed valuation grows in Noblesville Township, the tax rate for each homeowner will decrease.

Cost to the taxpayer if both referendums pass? In 2013, the total annual tax increase for the person whose home’s gross assessed value is $200,000 will be almost $400.

For details of both referendums and a tax impact calculator visit www.noblesvilleschools.com

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It is our opinion that aviation authorities were right-minded in erring on the side of caution with the recent decisions to cancel hundreds of flights in and out of most European cities in response to the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

While the cost to already-struggling airlines and to the scores of stranded and inconvenienced travelers is measured in the 10’s of millions, the preservation of human life is paramount. Moreover, consumer confidence in the decision-making of the airline industry has been challenged by crashes linked to alleged rapacious behavior on the part of some companies . A crash would have been far more economically devastating in the long run.

We urge our fellow citizens to exercise constraint if considering flying.

While there have been successful flights in the last few days, the risk in flying in northern Europe at this time remains above normal, and it demands our utmost deliberation. We all have places to be. But the risk of loss to our families and to the community is significant enough to warrant caution. The airline industry is working very hard right now on coming up with a safe plan to get flights back in the air. And, we will wait for it.

Abuse of power

It is our opinion that the State of Indiana should reconsider its decision to significantly cut funding to the Healthy Families Program, considered by many as a model of a highly successful child abuse prevention program. The state has decreased by one-third its funding compared to levels seen as recently as the beginning of the year. Healthy Families works with mothers, especially from young, single or at-risk categories, before or closely after the birth of a child. The group is designed to educate the parents on responsible children rearing and the importance of developing and enhancing parenting skills in the successful raising of offspring. Moreover, these simple skills training sessions have been shown to reduce the risk of the child being abused or neglected.

While we understand, and even agree, that it is important for our government to use extreme caution as it considers the distribution of our hard-earned tax dollars, we believe that work to prevent child abuse is a good long-term investment and is simply the right thing to do. Most child abusers were abused as children themselves, and it is time that we take the step to end that vicious cycle.

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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, it is illegal to fly over any body of water unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.

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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 10 – The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Amendment 11 – The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

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Amendment 12 – The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; …

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From the backshop We support Bowen in race for county sheriff With the primary election looming May 4, we’re poised to make a number of endorsements. This week, we’re pleased to announce that Maj. Mark Bowen has gained our nod for Hamilton County Sheriff. With 18 years of department experience – to speak nothing of his CEO-like mind and thought processes – we find him to be the best answer to replace the outgoing Doug Carter. Bowen knows full well what he would face at the helm of the county’s top law-enforcement division, not the least of which is an overcrowded correctional facility, shrinking budgets and new types of crime entering our county. We believe he is imminently prepared to tackle those challenges – or, opportunities, depending on how you choose to view them – with steely determination and an eye on keeping the county so safe that it remains the most desired location in the state. He has shown himself to be completely approachable, one trait that befits a true public servant. We don’t believe he’ll give in to anything other than that which is necessary to ensure public safety and the fiscal responsibility the position demands in today’s economic climate.

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Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg Next week’s newspaper will arrive a bit earlier than usual. We’ve moved our press time up to deliver to you a broader editorial snapshot of what is at stake in this year’s primary election as well as where to vote. The May 4 edition of Current is scheduled to arrive in your mailbox May 1 – close enough to Election Day, but not on Election Day, which means you’ll have ample time to get familiar with the candidates and issues.

••• A final word on the elections (for this edition): With all the issues facing our community, if you don’t exercise your right to vote, shame on you. Actually, it’s more than a right; it’s a responsibility.

Voters have no excuse this time; info flowed freely

COMMENTARY

By Zach Dunkin Regardless of how you vote on a pair of school referendums on the May 4 ballot, you have to give props to Supt. Libbie Connor and the Noblesville Schools Corp. for educating the public this time around.

One of the biggest complaints the corporation heard last year, when a $59.5 million facilities referendum was up for approval on the Jan. 9 ballot, was the lack of information available. As Noblesville resident Rosalie Morey told Connor at a recent public forum at City Hall, “That really left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths.”

As a result, the majority of those who showed up that cold January day to vote responded with a “no.”

This time, however, Connor and school board members have led more than a dozen public forums detailing the $5 million Operating Fund Referendum and the revised $63.4 million Facilities Referendum. The schools’ Web site, www.noblesvilleschools.org, is loaded with info and even has a tax calculator.

In the corporation’s defense last year, school employees and board members basically were muted by a state law which did not allow the district to use facilities or equipment, including mail and messaging systems, owned by

Noblesville schools for promoting the building projects. The district also could not spend tax dollars or use district employees or students to promote its position.

The law has changed, however, to allow school employees and board members to advocate as private citizens outside the school day.

Teachers could plant signs in their yards and talk freely with friends and neighbors about the referendum.

And who paid for all of those signs, brochures, bookmarks and T-shirts? The signage and labor were donated, and a local Political Action Committee raised money from private donors to pay for the rest. The newsletter? A state statute allowed the school corporation to spend $1 per student per year to inform the public with school information.

“And that communication was well within those means,” assured Conner.

By the way, if you still have questions about either referendum, you might want to attend the final forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville.

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

Get to the PowerPoint Commentary

By Terry Anker The Microsoft PowerPoint deck has become ubiquitous in business presentations across our land. For those uninitiated, it allows for the creation and display -- either via a computer monitor or overhead projector -- of a series of single sheet slides that can, and often do, include graphs, bullet-point lists, photos and even video. Routinely, these slides are used to insure continuity of presentation when many repetitions of the same info are required, and they can enhance and add drama to the mundane and soften the impact of a less-than-stellar results report.

But somehow, I have grown weary of the look-what-I’ve-done ethos of the PowerPointers.

It reminds me of the hours -long slide shows of a generation ago. Friends of my parents would have just returned from their family summer vacation at the Grand Canyon, and we’d all be summoned to eat their “famous” chicken casserole followed with a photo presentation. After some fun with the inevitable upside down slides

and the impossibly difficult portable screen, we would settle in to the banal, if not mindnumbing, recounting of each and every factoid they deemed worthy. I have often wondered if the slides were in the carousel simply because they had spent the money to develop the film and were unwilling to throw away the 15 nearly identical shots of Old Faithful.

Where are the raconteurs? Where are those people willing and able to captivate without the benefit of 19 slides? Shouldn’t we be able to convey the grandeur of America’s parks with a picture or two and a well-turned phrase? Isn’t it required by the teller that the story carry our attention? PowerPoint is a tool to supplement and not replace the crafting of a dynamic and living message. A picture may be worth a 1,000 words, but 1,000 pictures is a long night.

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

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Dear elders, with all due respect, education system different today Commentary

By Kurt Meyer Some of the major grumbling I hear about the school referendums facing Noblesville voters May 4 comes from older voters. They say, “When I was a kid in school, we didn’t have all this equipment or schools built like palaces, and I still got a good education.”

Or, “Why do they have to spend so much money?” That’s a reasonable question to ask.

But with all due respect to my elders, our schools today are not preparing children for the jobs of the 1950s, ‘60s, or ’70. That’s the education you got. The factory and farming jobs that were waiting for high school grads in that era are largely gone.

Today’s schools are preparing children for today’s jobs and that requires lots of computers, science labs and cutting edge audio-visual equipment. Our kids are competing with children from around the world whose nations, unlike in your youth, have good educational systems and natural resources they are ready, willing and able to use.

And, remember the kids in your youth who you thought were retarded, or mentally deficient, or just plain troublemakers? Some of

them were actually dyslexic, or autistic or had Attention Deficit Disorder. Your educators back in the good ol’ days didn’t understand the conditions these children faced. Today, we do and, thank God, our educational system is required to give them the care and attention they need to live productive lives. That requires money and manpower; and we’re a better and more decent community for it.

Retired voter, your parents and grandparents struggled with the same school funding questions you’re facing now. The decisions they made then were financially difficult for them, too. They made those decisions in an era when they had no Social Security, no Medicare, and no taxpayer-funded drug benefits. But they still chose to support schools at a level the world had never seen before, which helped make America the most powerful nation on earth.

Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident and a real estate columnist for the Current in Noblesville. You may contact him at talktokurt@comcast.net.

Readers' views Your arguments should be supported by facts Editor I was disappointed when I read your editorial (From the Backshop, April 13) suggesting that Dan Burton should not be re-elected. The reason for my disappointment is not your political opinion but rather the lack of any substantive argument to back up your opinion other than the fact that Representative Burton has held that office for over two decades. When I read an

editorial or Op-Ed piece I expect the author to defend their opinion with a well-supported argument backed by facts. Your editorial musings fail to rise to that basic standard. I judge persons and institutions on what they have or have not accomplished, not on how I feel about them. I think you owe it to your readers to do likewise.

Paul Dobosz 46062

Could too many vaccines be the cause?

Editor I read Carol Rossetti’s article (April 13) and also Mr. Lawson’s Letter to the Editor (April 20).

Ms. Rossetti and Mr. Lawson are on opposite sides of this issue -- she as a naturopath and he as a pharmaceutical chemist. We all know that pharmaceutical companies make lots of money from vaccines. I would like to say that money is not the bottom line, but isn’t it? According to the CDC’s recommended vaccination schedule, a child receives 36 shots containing a total of 126 vaccines from birth through age 6. This is quadruple the number of vaccines a child received in the 1980s. Could this quadrupling of the schedule be responsible for such a dras-

tic increase in the childhood disorders we are seeing today and does mercury play a role in it? Mercury is a neurotoxin. Thimerosol is 49.6 percent ethylmercury by weight, and has been used as a preservative in vaccines since 1930.

Mr. Lawson’s comment, “Just as there is iron in your body so too is mercury,” is misleading. Iron is found naturally in our bodies and is an essential mineral and a carrier of oxygen. Mercury is harmful to our bodies, and is only one of the many harmful preservatives that are in vaccines today. "Is any level of a neurotoxin safe for our children?"

Carrie Nance 46062

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I am woman; hear me roar!

DISPATCHES » Two days of giveaways – Noblesville will have its 20th annual Arbor Day celebration at Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, from 9 a.m to noon May 1. Events include tree planting; mulching and pruning demonstrations and tree identification hikes. The Noblesville Tree Board will give away 280 black gum and overcup oak saplings.

Beginning at 10 a.m. April 30, the civic group Keep Noblesville Beautiful will give away 300 shagbark hickory seedlings on the Courthouse Square lawn. Hamilton County Masters gardeners will hand out free hostas and demonstrate how to divide perennials. » Grant will help water efforts – The City of Noblesville was awarded a $6,000 grant from Indiana American Water to help educate the public about water conservation and non-point source pollution. The city will partner with the Noblesville Indiana American Water Office and the Upper White River Watershed Alliance to produce a 3-5 minute video. » Pinwheels on the Square – Prevent Child Abuse Hamilton County is sponsoring Pinwheels for Prevention, a gathering on the Noblesville Square to raise awareness about child abuse in the community from 4 to 5p.m.

April 27. Pinwheels will be displayed on the lawn. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Indiana.

Commentary

By Danielle Wilson As most of you know, the last few months here at Chez Wilson have been nothing short of mayhem. The usual chaos from four kids, babysitting and cabin fever quadrupled when we decided to sell our house. (Quick update on that: Our first offer fell through, but we received a second, and better, offer three days after we relisted. We should be homeless by the end of this month, as we still haven’t settled on another place. Good times, goooood times.)

One positive and unexpected result, however, in addition to the cleansing and therapeutic process of purging the basement, storage room, attic and garage of all unneeded crudola, was the realization that I’m OK without a man. Yah, I said it. I’M OK WITHOUT A MAN. Let me clarify. My husband has been slammed at work for most of this experience, leaving me to fortify and defend the home front. I’ve had as little as two hours notice before a showing, and projects I would have otherwise left for Doo to take care of, I’ve been forced to deal with on my own.

In the last eight weeks, I’ve unclogged toilets; painted, caulked and spackled walls and trim; dissembled a bunk bed with an Allen wrench; installed kitchen and bath cabinet hardware; hung sliding closet doors; and climbed ladders to clean goop-filled gutters. I’ve organized electricians, contractors, movers and roofing specialists and handled much of the mortgage application process. I’ve also packed a great deal of heavy items, including but not limited to coffee tables, mattresses, boxes of hardback books, and swivel bar chairs. All of the tasks that are normally left for the man, I’ve successfully completed by my lonesome.

And I have to say, it feels pretty good. Not that I EVER want anything to happen to Doo; Lord knows I would not survive long

mentally as a single mom. But it’s reassuring to know that should the poo hit the fan, I could manage. I now know a Mikida from a piñata and can wield a trim brush so accurately that I don’t require painter’s tape. I’m no longer intimated by strange guys in utility belts and can easily discuss the benefits of pea gravel in a crawlspace. Combined with my previous man-knowledge of college basketball, fantasy football and Fat Tire beer, and the amazing skills that females acquire upon giving birth, I’m almost the perfect woman! All I need now is a boob job and a penchant for Fox news.

Kidding, of course; the perfect woman doesn’t watch the news!

Am I right? The point is, I have gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence as a result of this real-estate journey. And I would have never learned so much about man stuff if I hadn’t been forced to just handle it on my own. So I encourage you to take some interest in the tasks your guy normally does and maybe try tackling some of these yourself. You can do it! Remember, it’s easier for women to do man things then it is for men to do woman things. Case in point: mowing the lawn and breastfeeding. Plus, we’re smarter and prettier and can multi-task their hairy butts off.

Wow. Where did that come from? This article has clearly taken a turn for the worse, so I’ll wrap it up with this: Women are much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Sometimes, all it takes to remind us of this is a little fun with power tools. Come on, ladies. Let me hear you roar! Peace out.

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

When clearing mature trees is a good thing Commentary

By Leslie Webber I recently drove north on Little Chicago Road, and I couldn’t believe how different the area looks. Trees that once lined the road were stacked in piles. I could see for miles at the intersection of Little Chicago and State Road 38.

With my spatial awareness issues, it’s a risky area for me to navigate. I grit my teeth, squint my right eye and hope I’m not too close to the ditch as I pass over 38.

To the relief of other drivers and the passengers in my car, the state and city are making improvements that will make me less of a hazard.

The clearing of the trees is in preparation for a large construction project that will usher in significant changes to both State Road 38 and Little Chicago Road.

The state is improving traffic signals at the intersection I formerly feared and will raise the highway in some areas. This will make the significant dips in the road a thing of the past.

Little Chicago Road will widen to four lanes between 191st and 38.

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coming to 191st and Little Chicago. I happen to love roundabouts. Once people figure out that you simply yield to traffic coming from the left, the roundabouts make driving easier.

Less idling at red lights is also better for the environment.

I realize clearing mature trees is something no one likes to see happen. I live in a neighborhood almost completely devoid of stately trees. In this instance, the tree removal seems a necessary evil. The growth the area has seen over the last decade makes it necessary to widen roads and improve accident prone areas.

I’m hopeful the city and the state will work together to plant new trees once the construction is completed. They might not grow to the heights seen by their predecessors in my lifetime, but they will be enjoyed by future generations who make Noblesville their home.

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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Talkin’ ‘bout a revolution … a food revolution, that is

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Honored for her courage Noblesville’s Michelle Corrao, community relations director for Hamilton County-based Prevail, Inc., is the first recipient from Indiana to be honored by Attorney General Eric H. Holder with the Special Courage Award, which recognizes extraordinary bravery in the aftermath of a crime or courageous act on behalf of a victim or potential victim. Thirteen years ago, Corrao was abducted by three men, raped and beaten unconscious, and thrown into a

car trunk. She has turned the tragedy into a crusade, advocating proper care and treatment of sex crime victims, and has been instrumental in working with the Prosecutor’s office to set up a Sexual Assault Response Team (SANE) in Hamilton County. Corrao was among nine individuals and one organization recognized for outstanding work on behalf of crime victims in an April 15 awards ceremony in Washington, hosted by the Department of Justice.

Commentary

By Krista Bocko I recently heard about a new TV show called “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. ” The series (Friday’s on ABC from 9-10 p.m.) begins in Huntington, West Va., which has been called the unhealthiest city in America.

There Jamie launches his initiative to educate adults and children about healthy eating habits, starting with the school lunch program.

It’s definitely time for a food revolution.

Today’s young people are the first generation expected to live a shorter lifespan than their parents. The obesity rates and associated risks are soaring.

If that’s not a wakeup call to do something drastic about eating habits, I don’t know what is. It’s on us, the adults, to do something about it.

My husband and I reminisce about the school lunches of our youth and how unhealthy they were. Apparently, nothing has changed. School lunches are still as processed, preservative-laden, pre-packaged and wasteful as ever, maybe even more so. That’s a short-

sighted plan, and it’s failing our youth.

For our family, we try to eat whole food as much as we can at home and when we are out and about (although we do have occasional junk. I pack my children’s lunches most of the time. They eat school lunches sometimes, but we limit it.

It’s definitely not easy to make healthy food choices in this society. It’s often inconvenient and more work to cook and eat in a healthful way, but it’s also more satisfying to be feeding wholesome foods to my children, helping them to develop good eating habits and be healthy.

Visit www.jamieoliver.com to sign Jamie’s petition to improve school food and for ideas on how else you can help. Indiana has more than 7,500 supporters, and almost 400,000 people nationwide have signed it.

We’re ready for a revolution.

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By Gary Frey Chairman of CarmelFest Welcome to Carmel Fest 2010, “The Greatest Festival in Indiana.” For more than 20 years, the Carmel community and its neighbors have come Gary together to celebrate our national and local heritage. This year’s festival scheduled on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 will include a two-day festival, the Independence Day Parade, the Fireworks Display, an interactive KidZone, CarmelFest Has Talent vocal competition, the Freedom Ball and the CarmelFest Freedom Run. CarmelFest is the largest gathering

each year of the entire Carmel community and its neighbors.

The CarmelFest celebration will offer two great, packed days of fun, music, excitement and entertainment for families, neighbors, friends and kids of ages. Once again, we are frey all proud to have St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana sponsor our parade, with the theme, “Celebrating American Heroes.” Additionally, B105.7 and Firestone are teaming up to present our dazzling fireworks.

CarmelFest also will feature new games, events, exhibitors, and the Civil War Reenactment Campground.

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In anticipation of the opening of The Palladium, Carmel’s new performing arts center, in early 2011, CarmelFest also will be partnering with the arts to showcase “The Great American Songbook”. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will play an integral role in this year’s festival as it performs pieces from the songbook.

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The corner of State Road 37 and Conner Street is alive with color. On a cold morning last fall, members of Keep Noblesville Beautiful planted the 1,500 daffodil bulbs, which had been provided by Kroger. “Their generous donation allowed Keep Noblesville Beautiful to begin a major beautification project,” said KNB chairperson Brenda White. “We plan to select a different corner each year and plant enough flowers that people will see these busy intersections as welcoming gateways to our city.”

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Tim Sturgeon, coordinator of Energy Education for Noblesville Schools, tracks energy consumption — including electricity, water, sewer, natural gas and fuel oil — using energyaccounting software. He compares current energy use to a baseline period and calculates the amount of energy that would have been used had conservation and management practices not been implemented. By tracking consumption and analyzing energy use, he can quickly identify and correct areas that need immediate attention.

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By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville Just two months ago, the scene was quite different for country music star and Noblesville native Steve Wariner as he happily greeted some old friends at a CDMatt Wariner signing party at the Best Buy store on Merchantile Blvd. Following the signing, Wariner and his wife Karyn visited his brother, Kenny and his wife, Carol, before returning home to Franklin, Tenn.

Last week Wariner was back “home” to help his brother Kenny and Carol bury their 28-year-old son, Matt. On April 16, Wariner’s nephew was killed in a fiery crash off 191st Street and west of Cynthean Road in Noblesville. Police said Matt Wariner apparently lost control of his vehicle, which skidded and hit some trees and two utility poles before coming to a stop among some pine trees. The car caught fire on impact. Although emergency crews were there within five minutes, Wariner was already dead. Officials struggled to identify the body, the gender and the type

of car due to the car being torn apart and engulfed in flames.

“It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” questioned a solemn Steve Wariner, once again seeing some familiar faces among the huge crowd at the calling at Randall Roberts Funeral Home. “I didn’t think I’d be up here this soon, especially under these circumstances. We can’t believe his life was cut so short.”

Like Steve, Matt was a musician. He had his guitar and amp in the car with him at the time of the accident and was preparing for a show that night. Matt was a big fan of Steve’s. On his MySpace page, he listed his uncle as one of his biggest heroes.

“I was always proud that he was proud of me,” said Wariner, who said Matt’s passion for music matched his own.

“He had a big heart and a terrific sense of humor. He was full of life. Someone said to me this that our loss is heaven’s gain, and I truly believe that.”

Matt, married to Alisha (Partain) Wariner, was buried at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville on April 21. Memorial contributions may be made to Janus Developmental Services in Noblesville.

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DISPATCHES » Volunteers needed at the Agape Therapeutic Riding Center – Volunteers at Agape in Cicero assist riders, helping to guide the horse around the indoor arena and through the wooded trails that surround the property. While some volunteers are experts in horsemanship or helping people with special needs, others bring knowledge of event coordination, fundraising expertise, computer experiences, artistic abilities and office skills to the program. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, but a team volunteer program is designed for 14-15-year-olds to partner with a parent or guardian. The next volunteer training class is May 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Madie Goeller at (317) 773-7433, extension 18 or msgoeller@ comcast.net. » Cancer fund raiser walk at Guerin – Guerin Catholic High School students and staff and community residents will participate in the inaugural Guerin Catholic Cancer Walk from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the high school’s track at 15300 Gray Road, Noblesville. The purpose of event, sponsored by Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent’s and The Cell Therapy Foundation, is to raise money to fund hospital care and medicinal research for cancer patients. For more information, call Guerin Catholic High School at (317) 582-0120. » No necking – Mottled skin on the neck can really age a woman. You may be causing it, though, if you are applying perfume to your neck. The chemical components of most perfumes react with UV exposure and can cause serious discoloration of this skin. Most women don’t know this, and many women suffer the consequences of a mottled, patchylooking décolleté as they age.

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Lisa’s path to healthy living could be yours, to0 COMMENTARY

By April Conard If you’re inspired by people shedding weight and getting healthy on the reality TV show “The Biggest Loser,” then you will be equally moved

by Lisa Lent’s story.

After a lifelong struggle with weight, the Noblesville stay-at-home mom has lost 114 pounds over the past two years.

She did not hire a personal trainer. She does not have a live-in chef. She did it on her own with plain, old-fashioned exercise and a healthy eating plan.

And with prayer. She says prayer gives her the courage to change her life This is not Lisa’s first run down a healthier path. As with many of us, her weight has yoyoed. She says “finding out my goal weight and how to keep it off” is going to be her key to making it this time.

“I do get mad at myself when I happen to indulge more than I should, but then I remember that every day is a new day,” says Lisa.

Being a lifetime member of Weight Watchers has taught her how to eat healthy and keep her portions under control. And she now knows the difference between being hungry and just wanting to eat. That may seem simple but many of us do eat just to eat.

It is a struggle, there are temptations. She has a “cheat day” about every other weekend and continues to attend weigh-ins at her local

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On the left, Lisa Lent was photographed with her childre in August of 2008. On the right is how she she looks now 114 pounds lighter.

Weight Watchers meetings.

“When it is time to work out, I do it, no questions and no hesitation,” she says. “You make the time, don’t give yourself an out.”

Although not a runner at heart, she and her husband Michiael are training for the 500 Mini-Marathon. She runs 9 miles a day. She works out regularly at the Noblesville Athletic Club while her 2 ½- and 5-year-old hang out in childcare. She finds that aerobic class is great way to get motivated.

There are times, however, when she plateaus and can’t seem to lose no matter what. That’s when she discovered with the amount of exercise she was doing, she needed proper fuel. Too few calories can make your body go into sur-

vival mode. She finds a balance of food intake and exercise.

Lisa has never been on a reality show, but she is very real. Look out your window one morning and you may see her pounding the pavement.

Put your shoes on and take that first step yourself. You just have to be willing to do the work and believe that you are worth it. Lisa’s story could be your story.

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

Protective gel, Vitamin D3, adrenal gland check can help fight disease COMMENTARY

By Carol Rossetti, N.D. Last week in our three-part discussion about the eight causes of disease we talked about deficiencies – nutritional, water, sleep and exercise.

Now, we’ll move on to three more causes – contagions, immune dysfunction and abnormal metabolism.

Contagions. When most people hear the word “contagious” they think of a cold, flu, or a sexually-transmitted disease. These pathogens can be passed from person to person through the air, water, food, and even pets. The scary thing is that some of today’s most dangerous pathogens are resistant to the drugs created to destroy them. Such as antibiotics.

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), for example, is a form of staph now resistant to most common antibiotics and one of the leading causes of hospital-caused infections in the U.S. Schools have MRSA problems and those alcohol-based, drying hand gels are no match. They don’t work in hospitals or school.

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Immune dysfunction. As we are constantly exposed to environmental toxins, vaccinations

or prescription drugs, our immune system responds by mobilizing and activating immune cells. With repeated exposure the body develops an abnormal immune response including autoimmune diseases like fibromyalgia, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, chronic inflammation and asthma.

One of the cheapest and fastest ways to boost your immunity is to take Vitamin D3, our sunshine vitamin. This is why we are so much healthier in the summer months.

Abnormal metabolism. Metabolism refers to various processes within the body that convert food and other substances into energy. When our metabolism becomes abnormal, it can adversely affect hormone levels, leading to problems such as digestive disorders, blood sugar problems, weight gain, low energy and premature aging. Check out your adrenal glands along with their Siamese twin, the thyroid.

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Small Business Fair May 11 – Scott Abbott, founder of The PorchLights Group, and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist, is the keynote speaker at the Indiana Small Business Fair, May 11, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. has more than 100 exhibitors and a full day of educational presentations. For complete details of the event, visit www.indianabusinessfair.com, or call (317)-663-3105. » Learn what CEOs know - In every business, there are critical issues that surface. We will discuss those issues in our presentation of “The 7 Critical Things Successful CEOs Know.” Somerset CPAs will address these issues in a free seminar this Thursday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Somerset Conference Center.

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Type: Two-story with vintage design Built: 2007 Location: 15471 Border Drive, Noblesville Neighborhood: Horizons at Cumberland Point Square footage: 1,622 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathes, living room, dining room, kitchen.

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Wine and Canvas, a local business started by owners Tamra and Tony Scott, features a unique concept in which wine and art are incorporated into a three-hour event. Through step-by-step instruction from a local artist, friends come together and create a masterpiece based off the featured painting of the Tony and Tamra Scott night, ranging from impressionist to abstract pictures. According to Tamra, she and her husband started the business after seeing this kind of business in other states and decided it would be a good way to integrate their love for fine art. “We believe everybody has some artistic talent,” she said. “Maybe after they paint, they discover they have some hidden talent.” Wine and Canvas is a mobile business, moving around three different companies a week; however, Scott said they plan to add a fourth venue in May. The company also does private events, from corporate events to birthday parties. For events, it provides all the supplies needed to create a painting, as well as aprons. The cost is $35 dollars per person, although this price can change for private events, for which the price is determined by venue size.

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There’s more to a day than emptying your inbox COMMENTARY

By David Cain It’s 11 p.m., and I relax in front of the television to enjoy a mindless 30 minutes before calling it a day. My sleep-inducing glass of wine is half full, but my e-mail inbox is empty. An empty inbox gives me great satisfaction and always feels like a cause for celebration.

I recently noticed my e-mail inbox had been conspiring with my cell phone to plan my day.

It seems like it has become routine that my day’s schedule changes priority based on what’s delivered in my inbox. I never know what’s coming until it shows up in the inbox. That derailing technology is in cahoots with the phone to ensure my day is always focused on firefighting. Each day ends with an empty inbox, but throughout the day how my schedule was prioritized might not have been the best use of my time.

To make advancements, a certain portion of your time has to be devoted to the bigger picture, to your vision. It’s always been apparent that successful people make the time to look at the bigger picture rather than waiting for that

time to find them. My inbox mentality is proving to be no way to run a day. You end up satisfied at the end of the day, but usually all you accomplished was a daily list of emergencies. It’s a lot like my workouts used to be. I’d feel good at the end, but I wasn’t making much progress on getting in better shape. The reason: I didn’t have a strategy to make my daily activities work toward a bigger goal.

My dilemma is not that uncommon. It’s tough to plan ahead and commit to that plan, even though fires pop up that need attention.

The name of the game, however, is prevention.

Taking a few steps to understand where I’m heading and how I’m going to get there. That very step is my next step to dumping my inbox agenda and finding a new way to prioritize.

After all, if you don’t know where you are going, you’ll never get there.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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DISPATCHES » Uptown Saturday night – Uptown Café chef/owner Kristie Whitesell is preparing a feast featuring morels from Spencer Farms for a special dining event designed for women to eat and share ideas, beginning at 4:30 p.m., May 1. Topics of discussion will include local food supply and produce, nutrition and living naturally. Cost is $15. Seating is limited.

Call (317) 345-1366 for reservations. The Uptown is located at 809 Conner St. » Local jewelry designer on TV – Noblesville small business-owner Amy Cornwell is scheduled to appear on WISH-TV Channel 8’s “Indy Style” at 9 a.m. May 4 discussing her Etsy jewelry business and designs. For more information, visit www. amycornwell.com. » 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) 4562345. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. » Spooky stuff – From beer rooms to businesses, visit the places where the dead continue their spirited affairs and hear their empty voices call from beyond during Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. May 1. Meet on south side of Court House Square. Reservations required by calling (317) 840-6456 or online at www.unseenpress.com.

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The rock tour of the summer, uniting Foreigner is hailed as one of the most three iconic bands – Styx, Foreigner and popular rock acts in the world, racking special guests Kansas -- stops at Verizon up scores of hits, multi-platinum albums, Wireless Music Center in Noblesville June and sold-out concert tours. Its biggest 25. hits include, “Feels like the First Time,” The “United in Rock” tour brings togeth“Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” er three bands that helped shape rock and “Jukebox Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like roll for a generation of music fans by domiYou” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” nating the charts and airwaves for decades.

The band recently performed the title The three bands have combined for sales of track form it latest album “Can’t Slow more than 100 million albums.

Down” to a sellout crowd and a TV audi“These three bands represent the more ence of more than six million NASCAR fans rocking side of the classic rock genre,” said Photo courtesy of Live Nation at The Pespi 500, an event that helped drive James “JY” Young of Styx. “With the count- Styx has sold more than 35 millions albums worldwide, including 12 Top 10 singles and 16 Top 20 singles. the bands catalogue sales to the point where less great rock songs each band will be perthey currently outsell those of the Eagles, forming this is going to be a guitars-a-blazin’ Box Office at VWMC, www.livenation.com, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and most of good time had by all.” all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at their rock peers.

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By Molly Herner While you might think of French onion soup as a wintertime dish, remember evenings in April can still be cool, too. Warm up with a bowl of onion soup served with crusty garlic toast.

Onion soups have been popular at least as far back as the early Romans.

Throughout history they were seen as food for poor people, since onions were plentiful and easy to grow.

The modern version originates in France in the 18th century and was made from beef broth, and carmelized onions. French onion soup underwent a resurgence of popularity in the 1960s due to the growth of French cooking in the United States, and is just a popular today.

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

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Why do you like Chili’s?

“I quite enjoy the atmosphere created there. It’s very relaxing.”

If you’re wanting to take a short trip out of town for a meal, go “next door” to Westfield where Keltie’s has established a following that favors its high-class fare since opening five years ago mainly as an etiquette service. Start your meal right with a bleu cheese wedge, a full quarter of a head of iceberg lettuce doused with homemade bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes and crumbled, peppered bacon. Try the signature dish, the Beggar’s Purse, a decadent combination of classic chicken salad mixed with bleu cheese stuffed in a puff pastry purse and served on a bed of cranberry compote, then drizzled with sweet mustard chile sauce, or the Mint and Curry Lamb Chops, lightly marinated in curry and mint spices and grilled. Finish the meal with a serving of bread pudding or another homemade classic. Options change often.

Keltie’s also offers catering services, etiquette classes, and Sunday brunch, which includes hometown favorites (everything from country ham to biscuits and gravy), pastries,and fresh fruit.

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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.

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Indiana Transportation Museum

The Indiana Transportation Museum in Forest Park is offering three options this weekend: Pizza Plus Express, May 1, departs park at 5 p.m., returns 8:30 p.m., roundtrip to Tipton for specially priced buffet dining at Pizza King, Pizza Shack or Jim Dandy. Cost: $16 adults, $10 ages 2-12 (dinner not included). Reservations required by calling (317) 7736000 or (317) 776-7887.

Great Towns Train to Atlanta, May 1, departs from 8th and Logan at 1 p.m. and from Forest Park at 1:10 p.m., returns 2:45-3 p.m. Cost: $8 adults, $5 ages 2-12.

No reservations required.

Caboose Ride, May 2, departs Forest Park at 11:30 a.m., and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Passengers may disembark in Noblesville for dining and shopping activities. Cost: $5 adults, $3 for ages 2-12 and include admission to the train museum, unlimited rides.

Family Family Fun at the Farm

Activities include giant jumping pillow, pedal gocarts, pumpkin train and farm animals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 31 at Stonycreek Farm Nursery and Landscaping, 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. Cost: $10.

For information, call (317) 773-3344 or visit www. stonycreekfarm.net.

ART Emerging Colors

“Emerging Colors” is the Hamilton County Artist’s Associations spring show featuring paintings, ceramics and sculpture from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and 30 at Hamilton County Art Center’s Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville. Free admission. For information, call (317) 776-2278.

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The following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey¹s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel. For more information, call 573-9746: April 30 – Peace Train & the Flower Power Brass May 1 – Alan Kaye & The Toons May 7 – KJ & The Jester Kings May 8 – The Late Show May 14 – The Good Seed May 15 – Twisted Gold

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.

April 29 – The Travelers April 30 – Greta Speaks May 1 – Daniel Joseph Band May 6 – Moe Z & The Bizness May 7 – The Bishops May 8 – Jester Kings

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The following musical act will be playing live at 9 p.m. at the Noblesville Moose Lodge, 950 Field Drive, Noblesville. Membership not required. For more information, call (317) 773-9916.

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“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” is a fitting final bow for star Heath Ledger, who died midway through the shooting of this kooky, wonderful flight of fancy from director Terry Gilliam (“The Fisher King”).

Ledger plays Tony, a mysterious figure with amnesia who gets adopted by a traveling theater troupe whose featured act, Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) is a (literally) ancient mystic. Living like circus carnies, they put on a show in which people can wander through a dreamscape of Parnassus’ creation, where they’re tempted by the Devil himself (Tom Waits).

Since reality is unsettled inside the Imaginarium, Tony changes appearance every time he goes inside (Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp lent a hand to stand in for Ledger). Even though it’s an ad-hoc necessity, it’s still a lovely storytelling device.

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of strange metaphysical themes, computer-generated universes and shadowy motives.

The film died in theaters, but I’m truly hoping audiences will give it a chance on video. I would hate the idea that, like Parnassus, Gilliam is a forgotten old man spinning his odd tales for a world that has stopped listening.

For real Gilliam fans, it’s the very irrational nature of his imagination that make him such a compelling filmmaker.

Movie: B-plus

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By Tracy Line I’m a planner. I make lists and mull over decisions. Yet, even I know there’s something to be said for occasionally flying by the seat of your pants, in life as well as on vacation.

With no plan in place, we take on an attitude of adventure. It is in these moments we become vibrantly alive.

We experience serendipity.

Last fall, my mom and I spent a long weekend in New York City. After visiting the typical attractions, we longed to just see the city. So, one day, we got up and walked: no plan, no agenda, no idea where we’d end up.

We wandered through Chelsea and Greenwich Village. We saw families chatting with neighbors while their dogs played chase. We rambled through the campus of NYU and happened upon the Elephant & Castle, a café with wonderful ambience (and food).

We strolled around So Ho and meandered through Little Italy. It was lovely to absorb the atmosphere.

Eventually, our feet ached and we were drawn to a shop advertising foot

massages for $15. It wasn’t a place I’d normally frequent; the neglected building had chipped yellow paint and smudged windows. But my feet hurt.

On impulse, we entered the establishment. But when a tiny, old woman led my mom and I into a dimly lit backroom, I became uneasy.

Lying on my cot, I closed my eyes, grasped my purse and attempted to relax. The old woman poured warm oil on my feet. Her tiny hands were skilled. She knew just what to do. I could feel my tension dissolve. If I were to die here at least my feet would be happy.

We obviously made it out unscathed. We were refreshed and our spirits soared from our experience. For $15 bucks, it was the best foot massage I’ve ever had.

Tracy Line is a travel agent for Family Vacations in Noblesville, and also a travel writer.

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Reporting live from the Mecca of interior design Commentary

By Vicky Early Last week, the world had its eyes on a tiny town on a hill in North Carolina. With more than 121 buildings and 12 million square feet of showrooms, High Point is a Mecca of interior design that brings in more than 75,000 credentialed buys.

If crowds are the indicator, the economic cloud of 2009 is beginning to part. This spring 2010 show was alive with incredible energy, probably fed in part by pent-up demand for beautiful homes and interior spaces.

Design celebrities have returned to tout their namesake products, and the parties have been nightly. Candace Olsen, Ty Pennington, Rachel Ashwell, Barclay Butera and Thomas O’Brien were spotted chatting with buyers and press.

Without question, spring 2010 is all about color. Textiles, bedding, rugs, pottery and dishes were outfitted in shocks of turquoise tangerine and chartreuse. They were displayed against walls equally as intense. There was an abundance of accessories, which will arrive later this spring with a singular mission of bedazzling subdued rooms.

Everywhere we looked, old was new. Vintage Britain was fashion forward and transposed easily into a young desire for a cleaner look. The romance of European influence was stronger than ever with rich accoutrements.

The Halo showroom featured vintage typewriters that were lined up and displayed on a two-story brick wall. We attended an event at this showroom and experienced a room full of 30-yearolds swooning over these black manual machines emblazoned with a Royal logo.

Hotel memorabilia was so abundant that I had to wonder who ran off with all the room keys from Paris hotels in the ‘30s. Some of the items were reproductions, but there was plenty of the real thing to go around.

Linen and burlap for upholstery, bedding, pillows and lampshades are still inching their way to the Midwest from the coasts. While this look is strong on the coasts, I predict it will not be embraced in our region for the long term.

Shells were found on tables, chandeliers and mirrors and in art. I found a piece of sculptural coral that captivated my attention. It had been

colored a sun-bleached indigo blue, and it begged me to order it.

The big wood finish was natural. Some of it was reclaimed and proudly wore an eco-friendly badge. Other woods appeared grayed with time, which was the preferred finish of the Europeanstyle furnishings.

One small chair manufacturer introduced indoor furniture made to outdoor specifications. The idea of the comfort of parson-type dining chairs for the patio leads me to hope their outdoor modifications really stand up to the elements.

I was impressed by the number of “made in America” vendors and made a point of selecting them first. Something has to be admired about a small startup that has the courage to open its doors when our economic path is so uncharted.

The number of vendors, in general, appeared to be up giving credence to the claim, “If you can’t find it in High Point, it probably doesn’t exist!”

High Point, N.C. will go back to sleep later this week after successfully debuting the styles that will be hitting the retail floors later this spring. I just might sleep for a few days, too!

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

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DISPATCHES » School board candidates speaking – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a forum for school board candidates at 6:30 p.m. April 27 at City Hall. Candidates Patrick Berghoff, Evan Elliott, and Julia Church Kozicki are seeking election to fill two seats on the board.

The candidates will answer questions prepared in advance by the Chamber and will also be available after the forum to meet individually with patrons who may have additional questions. » First wellness event at NHS – Noblesville High School will host its inaugural Wellness Extravaganza from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 29 with variety of physical activities, healthy foods, health screens, and information about summer sport camps, local fitness groups, and overall lifestyle opportunities within Noblesville’s schools and in the community. The event is free. Local vendors and organizations interested in booth space must contact Brian Clarke, chairman of the NHS Wellness Department, at brian_clarke@mail. nobl.k12.in.us.

It’s time for AP tests, as in anxiety and panic COMMENTARY

By Hannah Davis Overachieving kids, brace yourselves. AP (Advanced Placement) tests begin next week.

For all you non-test-takers, fellow students and adults alike, here’s a run-down of the next few weeks.

We’ll sleep through the school day, go home, kind of do our homework, meet a few extracurricular deadlines, and think for a second (really) about cramming for our tests before burying ourselves in the blissful abyss of our beds.

Classes, the AP ones, anyway, will consist solely of covering all the material that’ll be on the tests, whether there’s technically time for it or not. This eventually results in homework overload, all-nighters, panic attacks, and caffeine overdoses. I can provide documented incidences of each, and they ain’t purty.

On certain days, depending on which tests a student has signed up for, he’ll be forced to sit in straight rows for three hours, answer something like 100 multiple choice questions, and write three essays. Hands will cramp. Faces will scowl. Probably semi-permanently.

Not your cup of tea? Yeah, not mine, either.

The AP program has its perks, though. It offers college level courses at high schools, providing students with a challenging curriculum.

Each class is significantly more rigorous than general course offerings. AP tests are scored on a 5–4–3–2–1 numeric scale (5 being the best),

much like the traditional A-B-C-D-F grading scale. Earn a 3 or above, and a student might earn college credit.

The downside? Each test costs $86. While many students start out taking one, maybe two tests, by their senior year, many more students register for three or four tests. In short, it gets expensive. And earning that 3 is more difficult than it sounds But, assuming a student stays awake during class, studies a little, and has a good head on his shoulders, doing well on the tests shouldn’t be completely impossible. The ordeal’s worth the

effort in the long run; Lord knows credit in the class at a college would cost more than the test fee.

Save yourself some money and study up this week (or remind your friendly neighborhood AP kid to do so) before those panic attacks take their toll. It’s your last chance.

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

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Happiness is … having a haplogroup COMMENTARY

By Darla Kinney Scoles I don’t go to cocktail parties, really. But if I did, I would now have something super exclusive to talk about there – my haplogroup.

Since we try to be brief here on a weekly basis, I’ll send you to the World Wide Web in search of definitions and explanations, okay? Suffice it to say that haplogroups pertain to deep ancestral origins dating back thousands of years.

Thanks to Michael J. Fox -- more good party name-dropping -- I now know my maternal haplogroup line and it is an awesome thing to know. My Aunt Kay, who has Parkinson’s Disease, is part of a study group funded by Fox, created to determine a specific genetic link among Parkinson’s patients.

In exchange for a bit of saliva spit into a test tube, each study participant was given their ancestry – so to speak – as far back as 45,000 years.

Our family haplogroup, J1a, appeared 38,000 years ago in Europe and the Near East. Some of us, it seems, were then carried off by Vikings and ended up in Scandinavia. Cool, eh?

I was a bit skeptical, though, that so much information could come from a glob of saliva, until I found out that as part of my Aunt’s extensive haplogroup information, she was also given the name and contact information for a second cousin she never knew existed.

After contacting her and comparing family trees, it seems that she indeed is long, lost Kinne kin!

The connection was made directly because the cousin was part of Fox’s study as well. So, my skepticism has been set aside, and I’m ready to wholeheartedly claim my J1a-ness and all it entails in its 38,000-year history.

Perhaps, one day this will be the way we all do our genealogy. It may, indeed, be the only way.

Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville.

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Spring is in the air, and it’s time to spruce up your yard COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Established Hamilton County neighborhoods are beginning to experience maturing issues that echo old-world Meridian Kessler. Oncewimpish shade trees have suddenly developed dense, inviting canopies. They may look fantastic, but they can result in weak lawns or difficult planting environments.

Q&A QUESTION: Why are all the trees and shrubs flowering at the same time this year?

ANSWER: The heat spell a few weeks ago fooled many of the late-spring and earlysummer plants into flowering now, causing a magnificent show. Lilacs and crabapples that often bloom in May and June are already showing off.

DON’T FIGHT THE SIGHT

So, what are the solutions? For starters, “Don’t fight the sight.” While many grass seed varieties claim to sustain themselves in dense shade, they simply do not perform for prolonged periods. Fortunately, most of these neglected areas are capable of supporting a prolific variety of colorful groundcover perennials, shrubs and small trees. Caution: Tree root systems will compete for critical moisture, so be prepared to help out Mother Nature and select drought-tolerant varieties.

Searching for something a little more refined than a fading patch of mulch? Start with the predictable hosta/liriope/ferns/astilbe route jazzed up with some edgy beauties for pizzaz! Try some 3-4’ monkshood for a little vertical blue accent or black snakeroot for deep color intrigue and showy white spiky flowers. These are both strong performers, just like hellebore, considered one of the aristocrats of spring, and ligularia, a meaty sort of summer

shade lover with a yellow rocket flower exploding from the top and a purple under-leaf.

For texture and intrigue, sprinkle in native sedges or grasses. We’ve had great success with blue sedge carex and my favorite, northern sea oats. Spots of purple ajuga, generous waves of pachysandra and crevices filled with vinca are absolutely plants to include.

GO WILD

Intriguing shade-loving shrubs are forsythia planted on the edge to absorb a little sun, sweetspire, and oak leaf hydrangea (5’x5’) for their huge white pinnacle flowers produced in the summer that persist through their spectacular burgundy fall foliage. If you want to go wild, try going native with woodlands, which we will

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Nothing finishes a once-forgotten shade garden like partially buried sandstone boulders “growing” from the earth’s crusty surface and a dusty pea gravel path wondering to a cozy nook where an old iron bench waits or great grandma’s wooden swing lustfully hangs from a mammoth oak limb.

That’s how you create a shade garden to remember, and that’s how we create destinations, memories and springs that we never want to end.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm.

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A wise woman with the most nurturing spirit of anyone I know, she was always handing me a book on something that peaked my interest.

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I was infinitely enamored with the birds at her feeder, which prompted her to hand me a book on wild birds. From there we had many trips to the feed store, mulling over bulk seed and squirrel corn. And we never missed an opportunity to peruse the tiny garden center on our way out.

Back at her house, gardens brimming with blooms, we would fill the feeders and chat about life. Always understanding me just a bit better than a mother would … those moments are pressed in my memory.

In my adulthood, after acquiring my own place I became obsessed with houseplants.

Noticing my interest, again, she handed me a book about choosing and growing houseplants.

I was off and running.

And when she noticed that my interest spread to trees, she smiled. She and her late husband had planted every (now) huge tree on their lot.

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A recent arrival at the Humane Society, this kitty is wearing a milk mustache from a recent bottle feeding.

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By Rebecca Stevens The kitten season has officially arrived.

The spring and summer months are the peak times when animal shelters everywhere receive hundreds of homeless kittens.

It’s not uncommon for shelter employees to arrive in the morning to find a box at their entrance filled with kittens crying for nourishment. Some are fortunate to have their mother from which to nurse and receive the natural care only a mother can give. But many arrive motherless.

Good Samaritans often discover a litter of kittens and bring them to for care. Sadly, they often bring them without mom. She may have been frightened away or was simply looking for food, but it’s very important that before you collect a litter of kittens that you put forth the effort to also find the mother.

For the motherless kittens, their only hope is to find a foster home with a kindhearted person willing to bottle feed them if they’re too young to eat on their own. For those who can eat on their own, foster homes are still very important as they provide a home environment until the babies are strong

enough to go up for adoption at 8 weeks old.

Foster homes are absolutely critical right now as the Humane Society of Hamilton County in inundated with not only these little feline angels, but also the daily intakes of stray or unwanted animals that consistently outnumber those who are being adopted.

Fostering a shelter animal is incredibly rewarding. Even though the Humane Society greatly appreciates the financial support its fosters often provide by covering the cost of food and kitty litter, it is not required. The only requirement of the fosters is to provide their time and love.

For more information on fostering a shelter animal, call (317) 774-1263 or email animalprograms@hamiltonhumane.com.

Information regarding the foster program is also available www.hamiltonhumane.com/ events/foster_homes.htm.

Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane Society for Hamilton County . You may contact her with questions, solutions and story suggestions at hamiltonhumane@yahoo.com.

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My years of hard work finally pay off I’ve lived here 12 years. In COMMENTARY all those years, I have seen this

By Mike Redmond plant bloom once, and that’s Forgive me if I seem a little now. And before you begin giddy. I can’t help it. Something carpet-bombing me with garreally gid-inducing happened. dening tips (not that I don’t apMy wisteria bloomed. preciate them) let me tell you I I know what you’re thinkhave followed every wisteria tip ing: “This man is easily I could find. I have trimmed it amused.” Either that or, “Of back severely in July and again course it bloomed, you moron, in February. I have severed some it’s spring and that’s what flowof the roots. I have fed it all the ers do in the spring – they appropriate fertilizers. I even bloom.” removed a trashy silver maple that was blocking Well, it’s not quite that simple. the sunlight (and, coincidentally, threatening to Let’s start with the plant. Wisteria, which fall on the house). many mistakenly believe was named for Owen I have done everything short of burying a Wister, author of “The Virginian,” is a flowering white chicken at midnight, under a full moon, vine that actually comes from the same plant while chanting “Farley Farley Farley” and dancfamily as peas. The flower stems flow down ing the Charleston. Nothing. from the vine in a sort of cone-shaped cascade I would explain my plight to fellow wisteof sweet-smelling blossoms. The vine can grow ria owners. I use the word “owners” instead to enormous lengths and will, over time, deof “lovers” because I found quite a few whose velop a tough, woody trunk. Meanwhile, the frustration dwarfed my own. Generally, this was green shoots grow extremely fast and have been because they had once known the delight of a known to pull down trellises, engulf small aniblooming wisteria and now hoped in vain for a mals and camouflage entire neighborhoods. return engagement. At least I had the advantage What it does not do readily is bloom. At of never seeing mine in bloom. You can’t miss least, mine doesn’t. I’m beginning to think the what you haven’t known. name,= wisteria is actually from aFREQUENT Latin word MOVIEGOERS Sign up at www.gqti.com for suggested the Usually, they all the things I menthat means, “I’ll bloom when I’m good and Frequent Moviegoer Club Earn points & see movies for a bargain price. the one about burying tioned above, including ready and not a second before.”

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Which gets me to this year and the morning last week when, out of the blue, or to be more accurate purple, flowers appeared on my wisteria. Real ones. Attached to the plant and everything.

Talk about happy. I grabbed my camera to record the event. I called my mom. I even made an announcement on Facespace in which I said something about never knowing I could be so pleased by a vine.

Of course, I don’t know why it happened, why it decided to grant my wish after 12 years. I wasn’t systematic in working with it. I just tried everything. Almost. See above under “white chicken.”

I’ve been told this is a great year for flowering trees and for wisteria. I agree. They’re everywhere and they’re beautiful. And this, too, might explain my giddiness.

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Mary Isabelle Weis, 92, Noblesville, passed away April 21 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born August 28, 1917 in Kittanning, Pa., to Francis Leo and Bessie A. (Champion) Weis.

Donald M. Gallenberger, 88, Fishers, passed away at home April 15, 2010. He was born June 8, 1921 in Delavan, Wisc.

J Glover, 81 of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jamestown, Ky., on July 6, 1928, he was the son of Alvin and Lola (Miller) Glover of Russell Springs, KY. Stephen Ray Shaul, 68, of St. Croix, Ind., and formerly of Noblesville, passed away April 16 at University of Louisville Hospital in Kentucky. He was born in Anderson on June 25, 1941 to Merrill “Pete” Shaul and Lenora (Hersberger) Riggs.

Edward L. Hastings, 60, of Noblesville, died April 17, at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born September 11, 1949 in Chicago to Edward and Shirley (Greenhoff) Hastings.

Ronald P. Lussier, 62, Noblesville, passed awa, April 16, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born March 17, 1948 in Troy, N.Y. to Rene J. Lussier and Beatrice (Favreau).

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Jay W. Reynolds, 82, Noblesville, passed away April 18, 2010 at home. He was born Aug.28, 1927 in Hamilton County to A.W. “Mac” and Irene (Castetter) Reynolds.

Tom Richard Ruppert, 70, Chicago, passed away March 11 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

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Matthew J. Wariner, 28 of Noblesville, passed away April 16 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born April 14, 1982 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Kenny and Carol (Poindexter) Wariner.

Michelle L. (Edwards) Wiltermood, 30, Westfield, passed away April 16at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born April 28, 1979 in Noblesville to Gerald and Faye (Estes) Edwards.

Keith Leon Miller, 80, Arcadia, passed away April 15, at home in Lakeshore Villas in Tampa, Fla. He was born May 2, 1929 in Noblesville to Glen and Carrie (Washington) Miller.

Donna (Schoolcraft) Emler, 68, Farmland, passed away April 15 at home. She was born March 12, 1942 in Noblesville to Louis and Orpha (Ford) Schoolcraft.

Richard “Dick” Dezelan, 74, Noblesville, passed away April 17, 2010 at Methodist Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born Jan.19, 1936 in Indianapolis to John Dezelan and Mary (Zeronik) Dezelan Robert M. Bradley, 62, Noblesville, passed away April 12 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Sept. 20, 1947 in Noblesville.

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✓ Trane Consumer Rebate (up to $1,000) ✓ Federal Tax Credits (30% of the Purchase Price up to $1,500) ✓ Indiana Energy Star Rebate (up to $500) ✓ Indiana Utility Rebates (up to $420)

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Trane Manufacturer Rebate (up to a max. of $1,000) available March 1 - May 30, 2010 with the purchase of an XL20i with a matched variable-speed indoor unit. Indiana utility rebates (up to $420) and Federal tax credits (30% of purchase price-up to $1,500) are based on model and efficiency and are not subtracted from the purchase price (see www.energystar.gov for details). Indiana Energy Star Appliance Rebate on Energy Star rated furnaces, boilers, HVAC systems, geothermal heat pumps purchased and installed AFTER February 1, 2010, while funds available . 12 month no down payment/no interest financing ($199 Value) charges accrue from the date of sale unless the same as cash plan balance is paid in full prior to the same as cash expiration date, in which cas e they are waived. Regular credit terms apply after the same as cash period expires. APR is Prime Rate plus 22.74%. Minimum finance charge: $2.00. Terms subject to change without notice. Financing requires minimum monthly payments and subject to credit approval. Must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid on previous sales. Cannot be combined. Plumbing License #: PC10902078. Expires 5/15/10.

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