May 11, 2010

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'War' rages at Conner Prairie, but it's only make-believe / P14

Holly Funk: No peace, just work in this garden / P23

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Local farmers invite customers to ‘taste the difference’ at 19th annual Farmers Market / P10

Sid Fields of Fields Farm Fresh and fellow Noblesville vendors will set up shop for 24 consecutive Saturdays at the Noblesville Farmers Market.

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CarmelFest announces entertainment lineup Current Publishing CarmelFest 2010 officials have announced a wide variety of acts for this year’s running, July 4-5 at Civic Square. The schedule: July 4 SUBMITTED PHOTO The Wright Brothers will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 4 on the Gazebo Main Stage Gazebo Main Stage.

Noon-2:45 p.m. – CarmelFest Has Talent 3:15-4:15 p.m. – Carmel Brass 5-7 p.m. – Barometer Soup (rock, beach/island) 7:30-10:30 p.m. – The Wright Brothers (country, rock, Americana) Americana North Zone Noon-1 p.m. – Charlie's Pocket Jazz Trio 1-1:45 p.m. – Indy Dog and Disc: Frisbee Dog Show 1:45-2:30 p.m. – Actors Theater of Indiana: Patriotic Theater 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Emily Ann Thompson: Celtic music 3:45-4:30 p.m. – Indy Dog and Disc: Frisbee Dog Show 4:45-5:30 p.m. – Actors Theater of Indiana: Patriotic Theater 5:30-5:45 p.m. – Carmel Fire Dept: Cooking Fire Demonstration 6-7:30 p.m. – Gordon Bonham Blues Band 8-10 p.m. – Blue Monkey Side Show KidZone South Stage 1 p.m. – Indiana Jim's Reptile Show 2:30 p.m. – Master Yoo's Worldclass Tae Kwon Do: Interactive Demo 3:30 p.m. – ShowTime Dance Company: Musical and Dance Review 5 p.m. – Indiana Jim's Reptile Show 6 p.m. – ShowTime Dance Company: Musical and Dance Review 7 p.m. – Oogles n Googles Interactive Rock and Roll Experience 8 p.m. – Silly Safaris Animal Show 9 p.m. – Comedy Sportz July 5 Gazebo Main Stage Noon-1:30 p.m. – The Tides (Caribbean-flavored rock) 2-3:30 p.m. – Deep Breath: (light rock) 4-5:30 p.m. – Healing Sixes (original rock) 6-7:30 p.m. – Blair and Co. (rock, R&B) 7:30-8:15 p.m. – CarmelFest Has Talent finals 8:30-9:45 p.m. – Carmel Symphony Orchestra 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks with simulcast on B105.7 Americana North Zone Noon-1 p.m. – Carmel Voices: Patriotic a capella 1-1:45 p.m. – Dog and Disc: Frisbee Dog Show 1:45-2 p.m. – Carmel Fire Dept: Cooking Fire Demonstration 2-3 p.m. – Heavenly Mambo (jazz trio) 3:30-5 p.m. – Jimmy the Doorman (classic rock) 5-5:15 p.m. – Carmel Fire Dept: Cooking Fire Demonstration 5:15-6 p.m. – Indy Dog and Disc: Frisbee Dog Show 6-7:45 p.m. – Ben Hammond (solo acoustic rock) 8:15-9:45 p.m. – The Elms (original rock) 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks with simulcast on B105.7 KidZone South Stage Noon – Silly Safaris Animal Show 1 p.m. – Oogles n Googles Interactive Under the Sea Experience 2 p.m. – Magical Moments with Ryan Demler 3 p.m. – Comedy Sportz 4 p.m. – MC Axe and the Firecrew w/ Kasey the fire and life safety dog 6 p.m. – Oogles n Googles Interactive Rock and Roll Experience 7 p.m. – Magical Moments with Ryan Demler 8 p.m. – MC Axe and the Firecrew w/ Kasey the fire and life safety dog 9 p.m. – ShowTime Dance Company: Musical and Dance Review * All schedules subject to change.

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Current in Noblesville Teams of people will take turns walking or running They’ll be doing it all day and all night long – from the path through the park. Each team is asked to have a 10 a.m. May 15 to 10 a.m. May 16 -- at Forest Park as representative on the path at all times during the event. hundreds of friends, families and businesses run 24-hour “As night begins to fall, luminary bags are lit and relays at the third annual Relay for Life, a nationwide begin to glow,” said Harger. “Participants walk the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. path to find their bags and suddenly the voices become “During the 24 hours, the participants have an opquiet and more reverent. Friends hug, and tears flow portunity to celebrate their loved ones and their strong and prayers are said. The reason we relay becomes very will to fight and beat their cancer,” said event co-chair clear.”

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City encourages pet owners to pick up waste Current in Noblesville The phrase “going green” has become more and more common the last few years as citizens increase their knowledge of and efforts toward helping our environment. Although the most familiar methods of going green include things such as recycling, walking or biking instead of driving a car, etc., the City of Noblesville’s Clean Storm Water Program helps educate residents on other easy ways to personally “go green” and help our environment.

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It is our position that we must aggressively pursue the benefits enjoyed by our Hamilton County co-hort City of Carmel from its AA+ bond rating. After reviewing 28 other school districts and municipalities, Standard and Poor’s Rating Service recently raised that community’s rating from AA to AA+ (AAA being the highest score afforded). In essence, this grade is similar to and exemplary credit score -- the higher the score, the better the credit risk and the lower the cost of credit.

According to Standard and Poor’s Web site, “credit ratings express an opinion about the stability of an issuer…a city government, to meet its financial obligations in full and on time.” Standard and Poor cited Carmel’s strong income levels, strong gross assessed values, and low unemployment rate -- much like our hometown. Carmel Mayor James Brainard, their city council, and city department heads have maintained strong fiscal discipline through the current economic downturn leaving them in excellent financial condition.

A good bond rating will save taxpayer dollars through lower interest rates. We urge our city leaders to aspire to meet and exceed this mark.

Likewise, we urge leaders in Washington to protect the U.S. bond rating, in similar fashion, by exercising fiscal greater restraint.

Our position

Some confusion has been generated by an email blast made to scores of our fellow Hoosiers by then- political candidate Brose McVey touting remarks made in the “From the Backshop” column that appears in Current as an endorsement from the paper.

To be clear, the support reflected there are the personal views of Publisher Brian Kelly and General Manager Steve Greenberg. Current Publishing enjoys the support of an independent group of Editorial Board members, none of whom are employed by Current Publishing. These individuals represent various constituencies and differing points of view from across Hamilton County.

For a variety of reasons, that board chose not to endorse any particular candidates in this election cycle. The editorial board appreciates the opinions of columnists, cartoonists and fellow citizens who chose to express their views through our community newspaper, The Current. However, none of those individual views manifestly describe an endorsement by any other than the person or persons making the recommendation.

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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 whisper in church.

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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 12 continued … The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the

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But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.

Amendment 13 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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From the backshop The Fed should be held accountable Does anyone truly believe the U.S. Senate is seriously considering financial reform? Is it just a formality, one from which our grimfaced representatives will emerge with a “Well, we tried” explanation? Our friends at American for Limited Government hit the nail on the head last week, calling for the Senate to comprehensively audit the Federal Reserve as part of the overall process. ALG also demanded prohibition on potential bailouts by the central bank. We know amendments sponsored by senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), and David Vitter (R-La.) would do just that, although none appears to have much of a chance of passing.

Despite the Fed’s role in contributing to the financial crisis, officials still lack the onions to corral it. Congress should not let go of this.

If it does, in the end it will have abdicated its constitutional responsibility to ensure the fiscal health of the fiscal policies of our nation. That would be wholly shameful.

••• Heroism was in full swing last Wednesday, when a group of Carmel High School students participating in an outdoor session of advanced physical conditioning noticed

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg groundskeeper Rick Schoolcraft literally on fire after the lawnmower he was operating appeared to have seriously malfunctioned.

Three male youths rushed to his aid, taking off their T-shirts and batting the flames until they were extinguished. Others ran back into the school in search of fire extinguishers, which, we were told, they could not immediately locate. Schoolcraft, whose condition was unknown at press time, still was hospitalized. This wonderful behavior by the students stands in stark contrast to those being investigated for the alleged bullying case in January. By the way, do you wonder, as we do, why the investigation of the basketball mess is taking so long? “No comment” is not a suitable explanation.

6-year-old ‘entrepreneur’ wants to pay it forward COMMENTARY

By Zach Dunkin Lucy Roudebush may be only 6 years old, but she’s mature enough to recognize when someone is less fortunate than she, and that even a firstgrader can do something about it.

Lucy is raising money for the Guatemalan foster mother of her little sister, Stella. She wants to help this single mom, who is raising two children in a cinder-block house with dirt floors and no running water and working 12 hours a day for a $10 paycheck.

That’s why Lucy is sending the $60 she made at her lemonade stand during the recent National Lemonade Day (photos, Page 9) to help pay for the education of the mother’s two kids, Betsy and Danny. It takes $300 to pay for a year’s tuition, books and uniforms for the two children.

“My girls are always willing to help out even though they are so young,” said Heather Roudebush, Lucy’s and Stella’s mother. “They never shed a tear when it comes to cleaning out their toys and clothes for other children who do not have the nice things they have.”

Heather adopted Guatemalan-born Lucy when she was three months old and was being raised by a foster mother. Three years later, she returned to Guatemala to adopt 10 ½-month-

old Stella, another former foster child.

“When Lucy and I went to pick Stella up, this woman, Ana Maria, fell to her knees crying,” recalled Heather, who owns Affordable Process Service, Inc. “She and her children were so attached to her.”

Ana Maria was a foster mother, not only because she loved children, but also because foster mothers were being paid $150 a month, which helped pay the cost of sending her own two children to school.

But then the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption shut down the U.S. adoption operation in Guatemala (Stella actually was the last one adopted), and Ana Maria also lost her job.

In each of the past three years, Heather, Lucy and Stella have visited Ana Maria and her children. Heather buys the kids new shoes, and visits the school and pays the children’s education fees.

Lucy says she believes it’s her turn now.

Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville.

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My worst nightmare has come true

DISPATCHES » Correction – In the election section of the May 4 issue of Current in Noblesville, candidates for various districts in the Indiana House of Representatives were inaccurately listed as candidates for State Senate. We apologize for any confusion resulting from our mi takes. » Church carnival for the family – The annual Family Fun Carnival will be at the First Christian Church, 16377 Herriman Boulevard from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

May 14. In addition to carnival games, bingo and bounce houses, there will be a basket raffle and silent auction. Wristbands, $10 for individuals, $15 for couples and $25 for families will be available at the door or at the church office. Call (317) 773-4582. » Janus receives grant award – The PNC Foundation recently awarded an $8,000.00 Foundation grant for Janus’ First Steps program. The First Steps program is an early intervention program serving children from birth to three years of age. » Dive team promotes water safety – The Noblesville Dive Team will receive a $1,000 grant for the team’s Dippy Dog Water Safety Program from the Noblesville WalMart Supercenter store , 16865 Clover Road. The Noblesville Dive Team of police officers and firefighters does underwater search, rescue, recovery and evidence processing

Commentary

By Danielle Wilson Well, it finally happened. The emotional breakdown I’ve felt coming on for the last couple weeks took place in a Marsh parking lot just past three this afternoon. At least I made it out of the grocery store. I almost lost it at the checkout aisle when the cashier chastised me for trying to buy liquor on a Sunday.

I cried solid for a good four minutes once I got to my car, then relapsed a short time later after reading a sappy e-mail from one of my brothers-in-law (No fair, SJ!). I do feel a lot better, though, and now have the peace of mind that comes with knowing I won’t go mental in front of my children or neighbors at the bus stop come Thursday.

Why? Because this week marks the final few days my family will spend in our sweet little saltbox of nine years. We close on Friday and are moving in with my in-laws. Say what? Yes, you read correctly. We were unable to successfully purchase a new home, so my husband’s parents have graciously offered shelter at theirs. My second-worst real estate nightmare has come true (the worst being paying two mortgages) – we sold a home we loved when we didn’t need to, but couldn’t find another to replace it.

Actually, we found four to replace it, but never obtained an accepted offer from any of them. One house denied us twice! But my husband and I both agree we will not settle on just some house.

Until we fall in love with another property, we will sit tight at his parents’ house, get through the end of the school year and reevaluate our homelessness come summer. (We might also become alcoholics, but that’s another story.)

Hence the waterworks today. I’m having to say good-bye to our first home and all its wonderful memories without the anticipation and motivation of moving to the house of my dreams. I’m having

to pack up nine years worth of toys, clothes, appliances, plants and furniture without the fun of decorating a new place. I’m having to forward my mail but not permanently change my address. I’m prepping my kids for a possible change of schools, but am not able to excite them about a new one. I’m entering real estate limbo without any idea of what will happen to the economy, interest rates or home prices. Is it any wonder that I’ve lost five pounds in the last couple of months while cutting back on workouts and doubling my Little Debbie intake?

I keep telling myself that it will all work out in the end, and that someday, we’ll look back on this experience and laugh. But right now, the whole situation blows. My husband and I feel like bad parents for putting our kids through this and incompetent adults for having to move in with Grams and Pops. This was not our plan way back in January!

The only positive thing I suppose is that we hopefully will be able to save a little cash, as the rent at the in-laws is exceptionally cheap.

I may be deluding myself, but I also hope my family will benefit from spending such quality time with the grandparents. It takes a village, right?

I’ll keep you updated on our homeless status, but it should be interesting for the next few months. And if you happen to stumble across me, teary-eyed and sucking my thumb in canned foods, please don’t call security. Just say a quick prayer for my sanity and walk away. Peace out.

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

Strawberry season earlier than usual, so get pickin’ Commentary

By Leslie Webber With the end of the school year so close we can taste it, our children are compiling lists of all they want to do during their short summer hiatus. Near the top of their lists, right under spending every waking minute in the pool, is picking strawberries. Savoring juicy strawberries fresh off the vine is not a bad way to kick off summer break.

Each year the kids pull on their rain boots, and we spend a morning crouched in rows of red berries at Spencer Farm, 7177 East 161st Street.

Our son has always been a meticulous strawberry picker. I don’t worry about him. He finds perfect berries and picks faster than anyone in our family. He gingerly places his bounty into the provided cardboard boxes. Our daughter takes a different approach. She picks a single berry and then dashes to the next row. She also has a tendency to stuff berries into her mouth. I have offered to weigh her at the checkout more than once.

According to owner Kyle Spencer, our daugh-

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ter’s petty theft isn’t unusual for children who aren’t quite old enough to understand the difference between sampling and brunch.

It would probably be easier to simply buy the berries that are already picked. However, it’s picking their own berries that our kids seem to enjoy. I always bring the camera because I want to have fond memories of doing something so simple and sweet.

Spencer Farm has acres of strawberries ready and waiting to be picked. According to Spencer, the warm spring temperatures ripened this year’s crop earlier than usual. The average season only lasts about three weeks, so plan accordingly. You don’t want to miss your chance to enjoy one of the season’s best gifts.

For more information about planning your own berry-picking adventure, visit www.spencerberryfarm.com.

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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Be a ‘loca-vore’ this summer Commentary

By Krista Bocko Last spring I read a book that challenged my thinking about the food we eat and where it comes from: “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver.

Barbara and her family committed to eating locally, meaning food grown within a 100-mile radius of their home, for one year. Wow, a novel concept isn’t it?

I have always tried to eat food that remembers where it came from, but to consider eating local foods as much as possible and eating seasonally was a shift in my thinking.

So, that summer I shopped the farmers markets in Noblesville and Fishers a lot more, with a new appreciation for the farmers and their hard work. It felt great to support them by buying their food and to be consuming food grown here.

So, instead of spending $20 here and there in occasional jaunts to the market, I regularly went home with fresh produce, eggs, honey and meat, having spent a big chunk of my

weekly food budget at an open air market with the people who grew my food.

As I began questioning where -- and from where -- we buy our food, it felt weird to be in an artificially lit grocery store in July buying produce shipped from California when I could buy food that was as local and fresh as it gets at the market.

Eat local. Shop local.

Live simply. Dry your clothes on a clothesline.

Get back to the Earth. These are definitely worthwhile pursuits.

See www.goinglocal-info.com for info about eating locally in Indiana.

And if you’re buying local, ask the farmers if their produce is organic since local and organic is ideal.

Bowen celebrates primary win

Photos by Kevin Kane

Mark Bowen celebrated winning the race for Hamilton County Sheriff in last Tuesday's primary elections. He celebrated with friends, family and supporters at Wolfie's Waterfront Grill in Noblesville.

Above, Bowen poses for a picture with the entire Bowen family Left, Bowen with wife Jackie.

Krista Bocko, her husband and four children live in “Old Town.”

Noblesville in a historic home.

She can be reached at www. cachetwrites.blogspot.com

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Kevin Mendell was eager to put his creative talents to work as part of the CarmelFest committee. Since he is the co-owner of “Oogles &Googles” - offering kid’s themed parties and enrichment programs – the natural fit for Kevin was to become co-chair for the CarmelFest KidZone.

Kevin and his wife, Danya, started “Oogles & Googles” nine years ago. The response to their “creative kid’s themed party” concept has been incredible and their company has grown in leaps and bounds. “Oogles & Googles” has a main office in Carmel, plus over 20 franchises in the U.S. and 3 internationally.

Kevin admitted, “In my business, I deal with kids and families every day. Seeing smiles on kids’ faces really lights up my world!”

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CarmelFest – “a riCh history oF Celebration” The little town of Bethlehem, Indiana, carved out of the frontier in 1837 by fur traders and a handful of settlers, was a far cry from the City of Carmel, today. There were no roundabouts or new buildings, only a small log cabin general store on a dirt path. When the townsfolk decided to build a post office, in 1846, they discovered that there was already an Indiana town called Bethlehem. So, the name was changed to Carmel.

No doubt, they probably had a parade that year to celebrate their new beginnings.

Throughout the early years, area residents and neighboring communities held social gatherings to proudly celebrate local and national holidays – especially Independence Day. Cake

Walks, Horse Shows, and colorful parades were the venues of that time. As the population grew, the 4th of July festivities in Carmel became more elaborate with parades and street fairs. In the late 1980’s, the name of the annual event officially became “CarmelFest”.

It had such a positive impact on the community that two local residents - Wayne Wilson & Bob Land – received the Rangeline Pioneer Award, Carmel’s highest honor, for building CarmelFest into one of the best festivals in Indiana.

Since then, CarmelFest has continued to grow. We don’t have horse shows or cake walks anymore. But, we have a fabulous parade, dazzling entertainment on three stages,

a local talent contest, creative activities for children, exhibits with ties to our historical past, stunning fireworks, creative and interactive displays …Oh! And lots of food to entice our over 50,000 attendees.

We hope that the fur traders and early pioneers would be proud of Carmel’s evolution from a wilderness outpost to a modern community commemorating Independence Day in style! Today, CarmelFest is operated by the Rotary Club of Carmel and its core of business and community leaders.

“Americana” is alive here in Carmel - celebrating our past, our present, and our hope for the future.

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With funding on the way, school corp can move ahead

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From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Julia Church Kozicki spent outdoors at her polling spot, taking a break only to deliver sandwiches volunteers and to run home for a pair of shorts and sunscreen.

By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville So, both Noblesville Schools referendums passed, and school board president Julia Church Kozicki was reelected. Now what?

“Now, the real work begins,” said Superintendent Libbie Connor. “And I’m looking forward to it.”

As is Kozicki, who was voted to the board along with Patrick Berghoff in the May 4 primary.

“I want to watch those buildings actually being built,” said Conner Kozicki. “Especially after working so hard to see this plan to come to fruition.”

But first things first, and that first thing is figuring out how the school corporation can financially get from now to July of 2011 when the first of those tax dollars from the $5 million operating fund referendum flow into school coffers. The remainder of the $5 million will come at the end of the 2011, the first year of a five-year payout.

“We already have made a lot of cuts ($6 million by year’s end) knowing that even if we were successful we’d still have to tighten our belts to make it to that point,” said

Kozicki.

Will it be enough to save the jobs of the 55 teachers who have already received their RIF (Reduction in Force) letters?

“We believe we’ll be able to save several of the teachers,” answered Kozicki. “But if we want to retain teachers we are going to need to see some changes in other places.”

Just how many jobs can be saved hinges upon ongoing negotiations between the school corporation and the teacher’s union.

The school corporation is seeking help to ease the burden of salary and health benefits costs.

“We cannot afford to go into the 20102011 school year with the same expenditures we have now because we will run out of money before the end of 2010, and we cannot do that,” said Connor.

While the vote count for the Operating Fund Referendum was 7,070 in favor to 4,238 against, the numbers for the $63 million Capital Building Referendum were 6,870 to 4,490.

“Our first concern is getting the elementary schools done -- the renovation and expansion of the existing schools, especially Hinkle Creek, Stony Creek and North,” said Connor.

A big reason for the building project is to increase classroom space for a steadily growing enrollment. By 2012, 28 additional class-

rooms for the returning fifth-graders and 14 additional classrooms for full-day kindergarten will be needed. A new school on Promise Road north of 146th Street, replacing Forest Hill, should help.

“We can start on the restroom areas at Stony Creek this summer, and could begin as early as late fall with the expansion Hinkle Creek,” said Connor, referring to the eventual extension of Hinkle Creek into the current Tri County Education Center. “We hope to have it (Hinkle Creek) up and running by the fall of 2011 when we close Forest Hill. We’ll be doing some redistricting in that quadrant of the district.”

The goal is to have the expansion of North, Stony Creek, White River, Hazel Dell elementary schools completed by the fall of 2012.

Connor said she was “so grateful to the community of Noblesville for supporting our kids” and promised that the school corporation won’t “shrink up and disappear” now that it has gotten what it wanted.

“It’s critical to keep the public informed with a timeline and updates,” she said. “You can be assured we’ll spend it wisely. There won’t be any heated benches in the football locker room.”

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Six-year-old Lucy Roudebush (in yellow top) took part in the recent National Lemonade Day by operating her own lemonade stand at the Schwartz Bait & Tackle Shop in Noblesville. The event’s purpose is to teach children entrepreneurial skills. The Noble Crossing Elementary student raised $40 towards the $300 she needs to send to her sister Stella’s foster mother in Guatemala. The money will be used to further the education of the foster mother’s two children there. Both Lucy and 3 -½ -year old Stella (in background) were adopted by Noblesville businesswoman Heather Roudebush.

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One big draw to the Homestead Growers’ booth in Noblesville, operated

by Amy Spencer, is the shiitake mushrooms, grown on the farm in specially constructed, temperature- and humidity-controlled buildings.

Local farmers invite customers to ‘taste the difference’ at 19th annual Farmers Market

By Casey Kenley Current in Noblesville Around 4 a.m. on May 22, Sid Fields will begin his annual Noblesville Farmers Market ritual. With the sky still dark and dew gathering on the ground, he will load his trucks with piles of collards, dark green zucchini, crisp snap peas or whatever happens to have ripened that week.

By 6 a.m., Fields, his wife Vicki and son Rodney will start trucking produce raised on Fields Farm Fresh, their farm north of Westfield, to eager customers hungry for locally raised goods at markets in Noblesville, Carmel and Indianapolis.

The Fields and fellow Noblesville vendors will set up shop for 24 consecutive Saturdays, rain or shine. Alongside the Fields’ market site will be more than 65 booth spaces’ worth of produce, meat, crafts and more. Up to about 3,000 customers come to the market each weekend, with the popular kids’ day drawing around 5,000 visitors.

The 19-year-old Noblesville market, sponsored by Noblesville Main Street, is the oldest in Hamilton County and runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October 30 Like many produce farmers in the area, Fields was a grain farmer for most of his working life. He turned to fruits and vegetables in the early 1990s, starting off serving the wholesale market. It was flowers that led him to the Noblesville Farmers Market.

Vicki Fields works the local stand. This summer, she’ll be selling green and red leaf lettuce, green beans, Roma and slicing tomatoes, all kinds of peppers, mini seedless watermelons, broccoli, potted herbs such as cilantro and dill and more.

Rules regarding vendor eligibility vary from market to market.

According to the Noblesville Farmer’s Market manager Jeff Zeckel, at least 50 percent of a food seller’s products must be grown by the seller. Fields says 90 percent of what he offers is raised at Fields Farm Fresh. One exception is sweet corn, for which he works with a friend if his supply isn’t up to greedy Hoosier demands.

“I get a lot of questions about how plants are raised,” Fields says of the passersby and his customers. “People are more aware of how their produce is raised and treated.”

In Sheridan, Jeff Spencer farms with his wife Amy under the name Homestead Growers, along with his brother’s family. This year will be their third at the Noblesville Farmer’s Market. The Spencer’s take great care in raising and treating their products, avoiding the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides.

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Homestead Growers' Local Folks Foods is a line of sauces and spreads using many locally raised ingredients. between tomatoes that have traveled in a box across hundreds of miles and those harvested just a few miles from a customer’s dinner plate.

Amy Spencer typically runs their booth in Noblesville as other family members are selling at one of five other Saturday markets. Besides heirloom tomatoes, she will have greens (spinach, salad mix, arugula, kale, mesclun mix), cabbage, kohlrabi, turnips, beets, radishes, green beans, peppers, zucchini, summer squash, broccoli and winter squash.

One big draw to the Homestead Growers’ booth is the shiitake mushrooms, grown on the farm in specially constructed, temperature- and humiditycontrolled buildings. Another is Local Folks Foods, a line of sauces and spreads using many locally raised ingredients.

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Zeckel has been the market’s volunteer manager for the last seven years. During his tenure, the market has grown and, perhaps, more noticeable, moved to its current location at the intersection of State Road 32 and State Road 19, just west of the Conner Street bridge in the Riverview Hospital overflow parking lot.

Zeckel says the site provides vendors and customers will ample parking, good visibility and safety.

He speaks from a vendor perspective.

You can buy Zeckel’s pulled-pork barbecue and lemon shake-ups from his booth every Saturday, sold under the name Zeck’s North Carolina Barbecue.

“We also have a tremendous variety of crafts in addition to food products,” he says. Jewelry, gifts, wood crafts, purses, gourds and much more will pepper the market for customers who aren’t in the mood for food.

What: Noblesville Farmers Market When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday’s, May 29-Aug. 28.

Where: 205 W. Conner St., Noblesville Phone: (317) 776-0205 Web site: www.Noblesville.biz/ NMainStreet.com What: Carmel Farmers Market When: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday’s, May 22–Aug. 28.

Where: One Civic Square, Carmel Phone: (317)-710-0162 Web site: www.

CarmelFarmersMarket.com What: Fishers Farmers Market When: 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday’s, June 5-Aug. 28.

Where: 11601 Municipal Drive, Fishers Phone: (317)-578-0700 Web site: www.FishersChamber.com What: Westfield Farmers Market When: 4-8 p.m., Friday’s, June 4-Aug. 6.

Where: Corner of State 32 and S. Walnut St.,Westfield Phone: (317) 867-5427 Web site: www.DWNA.org

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DISPATCHES » Get energized at Riverview – Riverview Rehab & Fitness offers a wide array of classes – pool classes, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, children’s programs and more. Visit www.riverview.org and click on Classes and Events for more information. Or call (317) 776-7225 for more information. » Slashing the salt of soy sauce – Calories aren’t the issue with soy sauce (almost all brands hover around 10 calories per tablespoon); it’s sodium.

La Choy is the worst of the big brands, packing more salt into a single ounce than you’d find in six small bags of Lay’s potato chips. Slash that in half with Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce.

- health.msn.com » A walk for the Hair Fairy – Inspired by the book, “H Is for the Hairy Fairy,” a Hair Fairy awareness walk will be staged from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 19 on the Noblesville High School cross country course at White River Elementary. Mr. and Mrs. Hair Fairy are the main characters in a book written by a Hamilton County mother, Kim Martin, whose son was undergoing treatment for cancer. The book, “H is for Hair Fairy”, helps make the cancer battle a bit more understandable, and even comical. For more information, visit. www.hairfairy.org. » Trail mix for energy – Raisins provide potassium, which your body uses to convert sugar into energy. Nuts stock your body with magnesium, which is important in metabolism, nerve function, and muscle function. When magnesium levels are low, your body produces more lactic acid – the same fatigue-inducing substance you feel at the end of a long workout.

- health.msn.com » Thicker hair by diet – An unbalanced diet can weaken hair follicles because your body is not getting the appropriate volume of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Make sure your diet includes vegetables, fish, and white meat to strengthen and promote growth of your hair follicles.

Also eat foods containing iron, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, and inositol, all important to healthy hair growth.

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Push yourself a little harder with outdoor workouts Commentary

By April Conard So, when the snow finally clears and the sun shows its beautiful rays, it is time to take it outside. After being cooped up all winter long on a cardio machine, looking at the same wall, there is nothing better than fresh air and a change of scenery.

Keep in mind though, when outside we sometimes think that we are working harder than we actually are. The burn and the sweat should come from your work, not the temperature.

Taking the kids to the park is a great way to delete a few calories and spend time with the family. Walking the dog can be great exercise, but try to go a little longer now that it is not cold out. Fido can pick up his pace too; after all, he probably has some winter weight to shed as well.

Furthermore, pulling a few weeds is not always considered a workout. Yard work can be a cross-trainer, if you put some time into it.

When running or walking, mix it up a bit.

I know you have all heard the term interval, but it is more than fitness jargon. By changing the pace frequently you keep the metabolism guessing.

Also, try adding in some walking lunges when passing driveways or jumping jacks every time you turn a corner. Keep your body guessing and your neighbors, too.

Outdoor workouts are challenging as long as you are willing to go the extra mile. Pun intended.

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

Heart-helping hawthorn herb a gift from nature’s pharmacy Commentary

By Carol Rossetti, N.D. Herbs, vitamins, minerals and amino acids are a godsend for our health. Help yourself by using these important nutrients to attain excellent health.

Hawthorn, vitamin C, arginine and selenium are but a few of these important nutrients to keep your arteries and heart healthy and happy.

Hawthorn grows all over the world. It’s a fruitbearing, thorny shrub that grows up to five feet tall on hillsides and in sunny wooded areas. First documented as a medicinal herb in Rome in the first century A.D., hawthorn was noted for its useful effects on the heart as early as the 1600s.

Bioflavonoid complexes (including oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs), vitexin, quercetin and hyperoside) found in the leaves, flowers, and berries of hawthorn are believed to be responsible for the herbs positive health benefits.

Research shows that hawthorn is good for: • Angina – lack of oxygen rich blood getting to the heart causing pain • Arrhythmia – irregular heartbeats • Arteriosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries • Atherosclerosis – build up of plaque

• Lowering blood pressure • Lowering pulse rate • Strengthening heart contractions The German Ministry of Health has conducted several studies and clinical trials showing hawthorn to be helpful with many heart and circulatory conditions and no side-effects were noted. Their research also showed those taking hawthorn had lower heart rate and blood pressure during exercise and that it increased oxygen levels in the heart.

A study in China found hawthorn to be significant in decreasing the number of angina attacks.

Hawthorn is truly a gift from nature’s pharmacy. But as with anything you put in your body -- be it natural products or drugs --investigate and don’t just buy the first one you see on the shelf or on the Internet. Don’t spend your hard-earned money on poor quality. Feed your body well and it will serve you well.

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DISPATCHES » Subaru adds production plant – Subaru plans to add an additional production plant in Lafayette in response to high consumer demand. Sale of the Legacy and Outback models more than doubled in the first quarter, to 8,550 Legacy sedans and 19,275 Outback wagons.

- www.ibj.com » Naus retires from Somerset - Susan Naus retired from Somerset CPAs April 30. She joined Somerset in 1989 as a staff accountant and became a principal in 1996, the firm’s first female principal.

“Susan has been a great asset to Somerset and our clients and will be missed,” stated Somerset President Pat Early. » Eat up these restaurant stocks 1. Yum Brands (YUM) – Analysts are looking for Yum to make a profit of $2.40 per share in the current year.

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Five lessons from TV bad guys COMMENTARY

By David Cain Television bad guys are a strange bunch. They never seem to have their act together and always end up behind bars. Here are five businessmarketing lessons you could learn from those big-screen bad boys.

1. When the gun jams, don’t throw it away.

Ever notice bad guys are always throwing away their guns? Whether it jams or is out of ammo, they often choose to toss it away in anger. Seems to me it’s better to keep the gun and get it to start working or find more ammunition in lieu of haphazardly tossing it aside. Are they expecting a better weapon to be lying around? As it relates to marketing tactics, don’t throw away the gun just because it jams or you use all the ammo. Reload it, fix it, and improve it, but stay with it.

2. Vengeance gets you sidetracked. Bad guys always get mad and let their desire for payback get in the way. Don’t let frustration and personality conflict get in your way. You’ll only end up unfocused and, if you are a television villain, it will get you killed. Off-screen, it just makes you less successful.

3. Practice your aim, and shoot less. A flurry of gunfire and no one gets hurt; I must be watching the sloppy aim of

an onscreen scoundrel. If you can’t hit anything, you aren’t going to get very far.

You certainly won’t get away. Instead of blasting gunfire all over the place, take steady aim and shoot less for more reliable results.

4. Car chases end badly. Have you ever seen a real-life car chase? Me either. Seems like the bad guy always goes for the car and a chase ensues. Well, if the 56-inch flat screen has taught me anything, it’s that car chases never end well. They always seem to wrap up in a fiery ball with more gunfire and jammed guns. Here’s some advice: Stay out of the car and see No. 5 below.

5. Get a better plan. The evil crook never seems to have a plan. If they had a plan, they would know what to do and have contingencies if something didn’t go right.

Don’t be a bad guy; make a plan, have a strategy, and stick to it. After all, you don’t want to be associated with those good-fornothing’s on the television – they never win.

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If public transportation were provided in and around Indianapolis, would you use it in an effort to save money?

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Square footage: 5,416.

Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, living room, family room, breakfast room, dining room, hearth room, office, 14 x 24 bonus room, second floor laundry.

Strengths: Custom home with brick and cedar shake siding, 1.18 acre wooded lot, 40 x 20 in-ground pool and professionally landscaped with irrigation system. Lots of high-end features including stainless appliances and granite counters in kitchen and a 30 x 50 log cabin-styled garage/entertainment center.

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Martin Jay’s Butcher Shop is a fullservice butcher shop offering 100 percent USDA quality cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, homemade sausages, and old fashioned service. The store, located at the eastern end of the Speedway gas station at the corner of Little Chicago Road and State Road 32, also carries deli meats, cheeses and frozen fish of all types, crustaceans, mussels, salads, stuffed potatoes, vegetables and specialty items like deep-fried bacon-wrapped olives and Martin Jay GiGi’s cheese ball and GiGi’s clam or green onion dip. It stocks dry rubs, oils, vinegars, mustards, hot sauces, BBQ sauces, chili powder, crackers and other items. “I’ve always loved gourmet shops, so this is a dream of mine,” said owner Martin Jay. “The location is perfect because you get a lot of traffic here.” The shop’s staff will smoke, deep fry, grill or cook any food item stocked for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have it ready to pick up. “We’ll prepare a whole meal, and when they call us we’ll have it ready when they come through the drive-thru on their way home,” said Jay.

Owners: Martin and Kim Jay Address: 17647 Little Chicago Road | Phone: (317) 867-0088.

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DISPATCHES » Registration open for parks programs – The Noblesville Parks Department recreation programs for children, teenagers and adults is accepting registration for May and June in the arts, dance, physical fitness and sports. Pre-registration is required for all classes. For more details about the classes or to register, visit www. cityofnoblesville.org/Parks or call the Parks Recreation office at (317) 770-5750. » May Days time in Arcadia – Arcadia’s May Days event is from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

May 15 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16 at the Arcadia Commercial Park on S. Martz St. The event features entertainment, crafts, food, games, moonwalks for the kids and a flea market. There will be a car show May 16. Admission is free. » Lots of family fun – The Fun Fair, a family event featuring education, sports and wellness will be from noon to 3 p.m.

May 15 at the Hamilton County Sports Complex, 9625 E. 150th St., in Noblesville Activities include: The Radio Disney Fun Patrol, Riverview Pediatrics and Rehab & Fitness, free child identification cards and face and hair painting Public participation is encouraged in karate, dancing, gymnastics, golf, Zumba, bounce house and more. » From palate to palette – Artwork created by the members of the Hamilton County Artists Association will be on display in the exhibit “Culinary Impressions – Palate to Palette,” through June 25 at the Hamilton County Art Center, 195 S. Fifth St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission is free. » Famed organist at Harbour Trees – Seth Rye, international recognized as an accomplished musician and comedian, will perform at Harbour Trees May 19 in a 6 p.m. dinner concert sponsored by Lowrey’s Organ Center of Noblesville. The concert is free, and the dinner is $15. The dinner includes grilled chicken breast, baked beans, cole slaw, carrot cake and iced tea or lemonade. Reservations are required. Call (317) 877-3612.. » Super smoothie – If you’re looking for a super healthy, super sweet breakfast in just a few minutes, try a raspberryavocado smoothie. Puree an peeled and pitted avocado with ¾ cups each orange and raspberry juices and ½ cup of frozen raspberries (do not thaw the raspberries).

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Civil War breaks out a Conner Prairie! (but it’s only pretend) Current in Noblesville Conner Prairie transforms into a Civil War battleground May 15-16 as reenactors from across the country bring an 1860’s battle to life again during Civil War Days.

In addition to viewing the troops as they prepare and engage in battle, visitors can learn about Civil War period photography, field hospital operations, rifle and small arms and camp life. They will hear Civil War era songs and stories, enjoy traditional Southern fare and catch up with Abraham Lincoln as he strolls the grounds or delivers the Emancipation Proclamation.

Guests can wander through recreated Union and Confederate camps and interact with soldiers of all ranks. Commanders will discuss military strategy and enlisted soldiers will share their perspective about the daily grind.

The scripted battle is planned so that the companies and regiments make the same actions that were taken in actual battles.

Infantry drills are scheduled for 11 a.m. May 15 and noon May 16. The battles rage at noon May 15 and 2 p.m. May 16.

It is recommended to arrive at the park no later than 2 hours before the battles, to allow ample time to park, purchase tickets, eat lunch and walk to the battle viewing area.

Although many prefer to line up near the front of the viewing area, those who stay on the top of the hill obtain a better view of the

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An Abraham Lincoln reenactor will walk through the Conner Prairie grounds during Civil War Days. Children are encouraged to dress in period costumes. Costumed guests should check in at the ticket desk to receive a green sticker.

entire battlefield. The skirmish and battle last for about 45-60 minutes, and the Union and Confederate soldiers march in formation back to their camps afterwards.

Civil War Days is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 15 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16.

The event is free with regular admission to Conner Prairie.

Admission is $13 adults, $12 seniors 65 and older, $9 ages 2-12 and free for members and youth under 2. Call (317) 776-6006 or visit www. connerprairie.org for more information.

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By Molly Herner Current in Noblesville The croque-monsieur is a popular French bar and cafe snack. This sinfully delicious sandwich, surfacing in Parisian bars in the early 1900’s, is said to be the very beginning of “fast-food” with its crispy outer crust and deliciously melted inside.

It’s name is based on the verb croquer (“to crunch”) and the word monsieur (“mister”), and the reason behind the combination of the two words is unclear.

Although the sandwich is a French cafe standard, it is easily prepared on your home

grill. Though typically made with thick cut ham and gruyere cheese, my croque-monsieur uses thin Italian prosciutto ham, mozzarella cheese and a pesto sauce instead.

For a truly gourmet outdoor café effect, enjoy the croquet-monsieur with a variety of marinated vegetables, olives and a glass of Pinot Grigio.

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Where do you like to eat? “Olive Garden.”

What do you like to order there? “Baked ziti.”

Why do you like Olive Garden? “It’s close to home and has really good Italian food, along with salad and breadsticks. Also, it’s not too expensive.”

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2. Add layers of prosciutto ham and mozzarella on the bread.

3. Close the sandwich together.

4. Whip the eggs and ricotta cheese together until creamy.

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6. Let the sandwich cook until it slides easily off of the grill on each side. Flipping it too early will break the sandwich.

Directions 1. Bring zests, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring.

Reduce heat; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let cool.

Put juice into a large container; stir in zest mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight. Strain; pour into an airtight bottle. Mixer can be refrigerated up to 1 week.

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The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated in the debut performances of “Always … Patsy Cline, through June 6 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre . New York actress Christine Mild stars in the title role and also serves as director, assisted by Jeff Stockberger. There are 36 performances. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is free. For reservations, call (317) 872-9664. For complete show schedule, visit www. beefandboards.com.

Arcadia May Festival Train – May 16 and 17, departs from Bolden’s Cleaners, just north of Logan Street on 8th Street, at noon and 3 p.m., for Arcadia’s May Festival. The festival features arts and crafts, flea market, entertainment, children’s activities and food.

Return trip departs Arcadia at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cost, which includes admission to the Indiana Transportation Museum, is $7 for adults and $3 for ages 2-12. No reservations necessary.

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: May 14 – The Good Seed May 15 – Twisted Gold May 21 – Endless Summer May 22 – Why Stop Now

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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.

May 13 – Cari Ray May 14 –Greta Speaks May 15 – Through Being Cool May 20 – T-Splurge May 21 – Lemon Wheel

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Winston Troy, aka Kelley VaughnKauffman of Brooklyn, N.Y. , drops in at the Noble Coffee & Tea Co. on the Courthouse Square May 14 with a 7 p.m. show benefitting cystic fibrosis.

She’s doing a coffee house tour in support of her EP, “Wild Bones.”

Basically a one-person band, Kelley plays electric guitar Family Family Fun at the Farm and sings over live-looped background sounds to Activities include giant jumping pillow, pedal go-carts, create layers of repetitive musical chants. Her shows pumpkin train and farm animals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. have been described as “mesmerizing” and “like a Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 31 at Stonycreek David Lynch film”. There is no cover charge; just a Farm Nursery and Landscaping, 11366 State Road 38 free will offering. To listen to Kelly’s music visit www.

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May 15 – Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, 8 p.m., $36.50, $136.50.

May 22 – Nickelback, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin & Sick Puppies, 6:30 p.m., $35, $69.50, $89.50.

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Benefitting the Michael Feinstein Foundation Enjoy cocktails, dinner and performances by Michael and the 2010 Great American Songbook High School Academy & Competition judges (Sylvia McNair, Catherine Russell, Susan Powell and Rick Walters) in a cabaret setting at the Columbia Club.

6:00 P.M. VIP Cocktail Reception 7:00 P.m. Dinner 8:00 P.M. Performance: Michael and Friends The Cabaret at the Columbia Club 121 Monument Circle, downtown Indianapolis

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Shawn Roberts (left) as Burnham and Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in the suspense thriller “Edge of Darkness.” Photo by Polay Macall and courtesy of Warner Bros.

COMMENTARY

By Chris Lloyd Mel Gibson, in his first starring role in eight years, is effective and believable as a tough Boston cop out for revenge after his daughter is murdered. But the plot is such a discombobulated mess, the movie comes across as a disjointed set of knife fights and pummeling of suspects.

Gibson plays Craven, a veteran detective who becomes unhinged when his only child is gunned down on his doorstep. His investigation leads to the castle-like headquarters of Northmoor, the mysterious corporation where she worked. The cryptic boss (Danny Huston) gives elusive answers to Craven’s questions.

Meanwhile, a British spook (Ray Winstone) is dispatched to deal with Craven, but ends up befriending him.

Director Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”) knows how to construct action scenes. But the script contains abrupt shifts in mood and tone.

Since we never got to know Craven prior to his daughter’s murder, he only exists as a vehicle for revenge. And the strange interspersing of humorous moments severs any connection the audience might have developed for Craven’s pain.

Mel Gibson still has the juice. But he’s going to need better material than this for his cinematic rehabilitation.

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By Tracy Line With 7,000 restaurants, 700 hotels and a myriad of things to see and do, Chicago is a perfect weekend destination for Hoosiers. Getting there has never been easier and lodging is more affordable than you’d think.

Let’s take the weekend of July 7-9th. A random search using my handy-dandy travel agent tools tells me I can get 2 adults to Chicago via the Megabus for just over $70. If you’ve never traveled the Megabus, start now.

These double-decker buses offer a safe, clean ride with comfortable seats, big windows and free Wi-Fi. More importantly, you’ll get from Indy to Chicago in about 3 hours.

While you’re there, you’ll need a great hotel in the heart of the city. For this hypothetical trip, I’ll suggest the River Hotel where at press time, has rooms for a rate of $119/night plus taxes and fees. Sitting on the Magnificent Mile (think shopping!), you’ll be close to Chicago Theater, the Wrigley Building and Millennium Park.

For cheap eats, I’ll recommend Pompei’s Bakery, 1531 West Taylor. This cozy, little deli

specializes in sandwiches and Italian cuisine. The food is both first rate and affordable.

For delicious Asian noodles and soups, try Penny’s Noodles, 950 West Diversey Ave. In a word: yum.

Last but not least, check out Foodlife at Water Tower Place. It may feel like a food court but the eats here are high quality and made from scratch daily.

To keep you busy, I’ll propose some Chicago freebies. Second City comedy club offers a free improv show every night except Friday.

Grant and Millennium parks have a free summer concert series. Navy Pier has free fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday. Swanky hotels, delicious food and fun for free; I’m ready to go, are you? (Prices based on availability, and subject to change).

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

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DISPATCHES » The power of pinstripes – Women rate tall men as more sexually attractive than shorter guys, and tall men are more likely to find a mate. Proof: A British study of more than 10,000 people found that men 6 feet tall were more likely than average-height men (5'10") to be married and have children. So what do you do if you’re vertically challenged? Wear pinstripes.Vertical lines enhance your height, and it's easier than standing on your toes.

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Lighting in the pool can create a soft romantic glow or add life to the party. Just turn it on and serve the cocktails.

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The value of a good book extends to decorating Commentary

By Vicky Earley “I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.”

- Anna Quindlen A library of books will serve to teach, illustrate, inspire and explain. Fortunate is the homeowner who has a rich library dedicated to the love of great literature. Wall upon wall of warm wood shelving with a library ladder is a rarified home feature. The reality is that old books can consume our space, volume by volume!

When the stacks threaten to overtake your home, it is time to consider some new ideas for display.

The ideal book for aesthetics is a beautiful leather-bound classic edition. The reality is most of the books on our shelves are novels read at the beach and outdated reference books. These books, if they have lived a full life, are prime candidates for decorating alteration!

The simplest way to turn these literary outcasts into a decorative accent is to paint the hardback covers with several layers of ivory or deep brown paint and follow with a glaze. Exterior house paint is the best, because it is provides adhesion and is elastic.

For a more contemporary twist, consider painting all the books an accent color such as lipstick red. The impact is greatest when all books are the same color, regardless of size.

Linen and burlap make an interesting textural book cover. This is just a matter of cutting the fabric slightly larger than the book cover, spreading a light layer of craft glue on the cover, and then applying the fabric much like you would wallpaper. Use a ruler to work out any air bubbles, and glue the edges to the inside of

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Do you recall when book covers were made on the kitchen table rather than purchased at the office-supply store? Try that technique with brown Kraft paper or carefully selected decorative paper for yet another texture in your book shelves. You can tie several books together with twine for interest.

If books in their original state are preferred, start the decorating process by removing the dust covers. I look for spines that are browns and blacks and arrange in like colors. Entire groupings, in which the books are displayed backwards with the pages showing, create a beautiful textural look that provides interest without interfering with other colors in a room.

Books are a great way to raise accessory that may be too short as well as create some interest in a display. Stack three books on a side table to use as a raised display area. Set a lamp, sculpture or urn on the books.

If your books are old friends and you can’t imagine altering them, consider that deep shelves of about 16” can hold two rows of books. Simply place one stack against the back wall of the cabinet, and another row along the front edge of the shelf. Use the front row for the smaller books so that you achieve a layered look.

Remember that bookshelves flanking a fireplace are not the place for paperbacks! This is a focal point in the room, so a beautiful balance of quality books, art and accessories is ideal!

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She has continued improving her cutting and coloring techniques at Salon01, reaching a Level 2 status so far. Valerie excels in medium to short hair and also in many highlighting techniques. “I love how dimensional color looks in shorter haircuts.”

While at Salon01 Valerie has been part of a lot of great projects. Her most current being a Bridal photo spread in the June issue of Indianapolis Bride. In addition, Valerie has been part of many Salon01 events, such as the Girls Night Out event, Go Red for Women luncheon, Cuts for a Cause. She has also taken many cutting, coloring, and styling classes since beginning at Salon 01.

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1. Talk to your stylist. Several months before your big day, get professional tips on what to do to get (and keep) your hair in the best shape possible. If you are thinking about a drastic change in hair color or style, it is best to try it out many months before your wedding day.

2. Plan early. If you have short hair or bangs you would like to grow out, begin the process immediately. It takes short hair many months to reach shoulder length or longer, which is ideal for many up-do styles.

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DISPATCHES » NHS graduation ceremony set – The Noblesville High School Class of 2010 will graduate during a commencement program at 7 p.m. May 28, in the high school gymnasium.

Tickets are required for seating in the gymnasium and each graduate will receive seven tickets. The ceremony will also be shown in the auditorium; no tickets are required for seating in the auditorium. A baccalaureate service will be offered at 7 p.m.

May 27, at White River Christian Church. » Immunization requirements are changing – State of Indiana has expanded the list of immunizations that students entering grades 6-12 must receive.Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, students entering grades 6-12 must receive the following: • 2 doses of Varicella vaccine given on or after the first birthday, and separated by age appropriate intervals as defined by the CDC, OR a history of Chicken Pox Disease documented by parent with month and year included • 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus–diphtheria–acellular vaccine) given on or after the 10th birthday.

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By Hannah Davis On the first day of school, my composition and literature teacher asked the class who read the newspaper on a regular basis.

My hand shot up, a little too enthusiastically. Mine was one of four.

“Which ones, Miss Davis?” she asked. She’s the kind of classy lady who still uses titles when addressing students.

I told her the New York Times was one of them.

“Good, good,” she said, nodding in approval.

Ain’t I special.

Actually, unfortunately, I am special. I read the news. And most days of the week, I can tell you what the morning headline is on www.nytimes.com.

Here’s what’s really unfortunate, though: I still can’t tell you half of what’s going on in the world. Or the state. Or the town, for that matter. And if I can’t, there aren’t a lot of people who can.

This is only exacerbated by the fact that newspapers – and most news sources -- have a bad habit of ignoring or tempering

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

This is only exacerbated by the fact that newspapers – and most news sources – have a bad habit of ignoring or tempering the stories that actually matter.

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I don’t even have to look. It’s “The Rise of the Superweeds”, an exposé on Roundup and its super evil effects on weed genes.

Oh boy.

I hate to be a journalistic stickler, but Roundup’s the least of our concerns. If anyone without a pair gardening gloves on the porch is going to read the paper, it won’t be because of stories like that. I think it’s time to stash the pruning shears and dig into something deeper.

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The genealogical law of attraction works

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By Darla Kinney Scoles The law of attraction suggests that thoughts influence chance, our subconscious can affect things outside our head, and that like is drawn to like. Usually these ideas are shared as a way to achieve success, make money, or influence others.

I believe such a law is in force in the genealogy realm, as well.

Time and time again, I have seen – and experienced for myself – an individual begin an ancestry quest, only to be mysteriously contacted by long, lost relatives with information to share.

Simply saying, or even pondering, the words “I think I’ll do some research on my father’s side” can bring into one’s world a slew of documents, people, and opportunities to obtain exactly what one set out wondering about.

“Share your knowledge, it is a way to achieve immortality”, is oft-quoted in the family history community.

A fellow student in my current genealogy class mentioned such a phenomenon this week, as she found a distant aunt leaving phone messages about getting in touch. Then, as she

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And no, the aunt and father had not spoken to one another.

My own email collection this week included a message from a relative who, out of the blue, sent a list of names she had come across in an old family Bible.

Some of the names I already had. Others sent me in an entirely new direction.

I think the genealogical law of attraction is alive and well and bringing families together all over the world.

Try it out. Do a little digging and see what happens. Chances are you’ll attract some attention. My advice: Take whatever comes your way with open arms, whether you can give it much attention now or not. One day you will.

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Summertime means time to think about shade COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Like many other maturing neighborhoods in Hamilton County, we have a plethora of shade tucked in the back corner of our property. Huge majestic maples and oaks are the usual culprits, and challenging planting conditions are the result.

Most of us lean towards the safe solution of hosta, astilbe, ferns and boulders to create a place of interest. We introduced a handful of other favorites last article to add pizzazz (ligularia, monkshood, black snakeroot, hellebore, pachysandra, etc.) and suggested creating a wandering path through it for a little more intrigue. But if you want to be really brave, go native.

QUESTION: What’s causing this profuse outbreak of maple tree seedlings dropping all over creation?

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How would you like a shady area resembling a maintained park where shady grasses and sedges thrive, wildflowers produce a four-season display and occasional flowering shrubs interrupt the mix? My favorite shady grasses are northern sea oats and bottlebrush. They both take the shade and have cool seed heads in

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By Holly Funk Are there really gardeners who relax in their own gardens?

We have good intentions…the sound of flowing water or a hammock slung between two oaks. But how many of us actually spend more than just a few minutes enjoying these things before we’ve eyeballed a dandelion to exile?

I’ll be “relaxing” in the garden for 5 minutes, maybe, and then I’m up searching for my snips to deadhead something. Once I start deadheading, the next thing I know I’m up to my waist in weeds and garden trimmings. I don’t know that I can relax in my garden.

It doesn’t stop in my garden. I can’t relax in other people’s gardens either. Catching a few winks on my parent’s patio, I think hmmm…the petunias could use a little water…well, now that I’m up I’ll just water everything… and there I am, wearing myself out “relaxing” in the garden.

I’ve got double trouble, with plants inside my house as well. As soon as I sit down to read or chat on the telephone I’ll notice a thirsty pathos in the corner and think, I’d better give that some water…hmmm, it could use a little dusting too…

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Or nutty.

We all build our gardens with visions of plopping on a teak bench by the fire pit just like in that catalog you’ve dog-eared to death. We work tirelessly, arranging beds and laying out paths leading to our “garden rooms” that we’ll relax in…one day.

Yeah, right.

Until then, I find gardening to be more relaxing than any old bench. There is nothing like putting your hands into the earth.

Hummingbirds might dance around the bee balm while you are deadheading petunias …but how will you know, unless you’re in the garden?

I would rather rub noses with lilies than spend an afternoon studying the back of my eyelids.

To really chill out, I’ll visit a public garden where all of the plants are someone else’s worries. There, I’ll relax in “garden rooms” with teak benches.

Holly Funk is an Indiana accredited horticulturist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to hollyfunk75@yahoo.com.

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Microchipping is also available at the Humane Society during A microchip is an electronic chip about the size of a grain of regular business hours for $30. No appointment is necessary. rice that is injected under the scruff of the animal. It takes only seconds. This chip contains your contact information which is entered into a database managed by the company from which the Rebecca Stevens is executive director of the Humane chip was manufactured.

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I hate getting my hair cut COMMENTARY

By Mike Redmond I need a haircut. Again.

This is ridiculous. I just got one, what, a month ago? And now I have to get another? Sheesh.

Maybe you can tell I don’t particularly enjoy haircuts.

As some of you know, I used to wear my hair long. Very long. Rock-and-roll long. Between-the-shoulder-blades long.

Lost-on-a-desert-island long (although it was still shiny and manageable, with lots of bounce).

I used to gather it up and tie it back at work, which earned the enmity of a straight-haired female colleague, who sneeringly mocked my “perfect Debbie Reynolds ponytail.” Tsk, tsk. Jealousy is so unattractive.

Of course, this was back in the olden days. How olden? So olden that long hair was fashionable and I was involved in the music business as a critic and performer. Also, dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Oh, what a manly mane I cultivated. Unlike today, it actually had color in it, and a hairline that began

quite a bit south of the present location. Men admired it. Women adored it. And barbers hated it, which was fine by me. I felt the same about them.

I take that back. I didn’t hate barbers. I just hated haircuts. This was my sole reason for wearing my hair long. I wasn’t making a fashion statement. I just didn’t want to get a haircut.

You see, I was traumatized in childhood (Bear with me. I’m a Baby Boomer. We ALL think we were traumatized in childhood) by …

My mother.

Also known as Lois, Peeler of Scalps.

Mom cut all the hair in our house, including the girls’ and Dad’s, but for some reason they got to have a little say in how their hair looked. My brother P.D. and I, on the hand, did not.

For years we wore the same haircut, a standard model in which the head was more or less shaved except for a little decorative sprig in the front. And it was administered with all Mom’s usual loving tenderness: “Sit still! Stop wiggling! Keep your head down! I said down! If you lose an ear it won’t be my fault!

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Mom attacked our hair with the gusto of a sheep shearer on piece rate and never, ever did we have anything to say about it. So when I finally got to start calling my own shots, I started with the hair. I grew it long and kept it there, except for when I had to clean up to get a new job. Then I would visit a barber. A not-Mom barber.

So it went until a couple of years ago when I took a job that required my hair to be short.

Since then, I have been a slave once again to the tyranny of the shears. Plus, guys my age with long hair look kind of pathetic to me these days.

I think it’s a conspiracy.

Oh, well.

And now, if you will excuse me, I am off to you-know-where, even though I hate it.

You see, I hate unemployment even more.

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Vivian Lazette Rector Rodriguez, 42, Noblesville, passed away April 27 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

She was born Sept.13, 1967 in Noblesville. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served from 1986-1991. She attended Harbour Shores Church in Cicero. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Ronald & Norma Rector of Yuma, AZ; her mother and stepfather, Kyla and Dean Sigler of Noblesville; brothers, Brandon Rector & Ron Rector Jr. both of Yuma, AZ, Christopher Artman of Atlanta, GA, Matt Sigler of Corona, CA & Nick Sigler of Cicero; and grandfather, Edward Rector of Noblesville.

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Margaret Marie Arnold, 84, of 2906 Country Club Drive, Rochester, passed away April 30 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Margaret was born in Noblesville on April 27, 1926, the daughter of Guy and Lucille Mallary Roudebush, both preceded her in death. She was a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the Manitou Moose and Elks Lodges and the American Legion and attended the Union United Methodist Church, Noblesville, and the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Calvin Arnold, a daughter, Denise Henke and husband Brian of Noblesville, a son, Mel D. Arnold and wife Colette of Noblesville, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Horace Roudebush. Memorials may be made to the Woodlawn Women’s Auxiliary. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.

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Memorial contributions may be made to Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero or-Hamilton County Humane Society, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060 or Marion County Humane Society, 7929 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

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