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Achievement – Nicholas Vaughn of Noblesville was named to the Davenport University dean’s list for the spring semester. To achieve recognition, Vaughn earned at least a 3.5 grade point average as a full-time student.

After morning devotion, volunteers for Serve Noblesville line up under which activity they would like to do.

Activities spanned from roof work and staining fences to making crafts for people in the community.

Volunteers work to 'Serve Noblesville'

By Navar Watson • news@currentnoblesville.com Serve Noblesville held their third annual week of service June 25 through 29, and churches and organizations all gathered with one goal service in mind – to “connect compassionate neighbors.”

“I think most people think that they are compassionate, but it’s often difficult to find avenues to (show that),” said Patrick Propst, lead pastor at Faith Community Church. “We’re kind of creating the environment where people can express their compassion.”

Volunteers expressed this compassion by befriending their fellow volunteers and hearing the stories of the people they served, he said.

Serve Noblesville changed its days from Monday through Friday to Wednesday through Saturday this year, Propst said, in hopes of getting more volunteers on the weekend. They had lower numbers last year because many of the churches had previous commitments the same week.

This year, Serve Noblesville had 167 volunteers on Wednesday and 142 on Thursday, collecting more than 2,000 volunteer hours in two days.

One of the program’s partners, Vision Noblesville, works to increase volunteerism in the city. Manager Cindy Benedict said efforts like Serve Noblesville are “great because they have opportunities for the entire family to volunteer.”

Those who couldn’t do the more physical volunteer activities stayed at the fairgrounds and helped with “Crafts with a Cause,” Benedict said. Here they sewed, crocheted or did non-sewing crafts that went to help people in the community and outside the U.S. This year, they made T-shirt dresses and baby blankets for Panama, fleece blankets for veterans and nursing home patients, and yarn squares for the

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Education – Ivy Tech Community College will be hosting a Go Ivy Day from 3 to 7 p.m. July 10 at the future site of its Hamilton County Campus, 300 N. 17th St. (the former Noblesville East Middle School). This will be Ivy Tech’s 32nd campus in Indiana. The event is free and open to the community. At the event, attendees can meet with Ivy Tech representatives and learn more about the new campus and programs that will be offered. Those interested in taking classes can fill out a free application for enrollment.

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Other activities included roofing people’s houses, staining a fence outside the Noblesville United Soccer Field, running a Kid’s Day Camp and collecting and organizing items for a Community Giveaway on June 28.

Serve Noblesville also gives churches of different denominations a chance to work together, Propst said, despite conflicting theologies.

“Serve Noblesville is an opportunity,” he said, “to see that the churches in the community are more interested in focusing on the things that we agree upon as opposed to focusing on the things that we don’t agree upon.”

To end the week, Serve Noblesville hosted a celebration for all who volunteered. The celebration occurred at Forest Park on June 29, dinner included.

The park pool also was open.

The celebration, Propst said, gave people the chance to socialize with friends they made during the week – this time without the work.

“It’s not just about going and working and sweating,” he said. “It’s really about building relationships with your neighbor and the people that are in your community.”

Art Fair on the Square – The annual Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 on the courthouse square. With less than a month to go, nationally known artists are feverishly creating ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking’s, photography, glassworks and all types of paintings and prints to sell in their mini “galleries on the go.” By mid July, NCAC will create a Pinterest bulletin board highlighting samples of the artists’ creations which will be available for purchase. For more information, contact chairwoman Lesley Haflich at leshaf@comcast.net or 289-5235.

Honor roll – Noblesville High School has released the names of the students who achieved the All “A” and A/B honor roll. To see which students made the lists, visit www.currentnoblesville.com.

Venue change – The remaining Noblesville Parks summer concerts will be held at Forest Park Shelter 1. Upcoming concerts include Zanna-Doo!, July 10; Jordan Carter, July 17; 8 Miles High, July 24; and Paul Butler as “Elvis,” July 31.

The Dave and Rae concert that was canceled due to inclement weather on June 19 has been rescheduled to Aug. 7.

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Lightning recently struck columnist Mike Redmond’s mother’s old farmhouse up in LaGrange County and, according to his brother P.D., exploded just about everything explodable: The TV dish, Mom’s computer, the telephones, you name it. It was pretty extensive. When checking in, Redmond recalls how blown up TVs are kind of a recurring them with his family. To read more, visit www.currentnoblesville.com

Any Way You Want It Journey returned to Klipsch Music Center on June 28, giving its fans another reason to “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

The group performed its catalog of hits along with opening acts the Steve Miller Band and Tower of Power. To view photos of the show, visit www.currentnoblesville.com.

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Artist shows series on Grand Canyon

By Navar Watson • news@currentnoblesville.com Throughout July, Westfield artist Kristin Whitney is displaying her “Chromatic Canyon” series at the Noblesville Visitors Diversions Center, 839 Conner St. The “Chromatic Canyon” is a series of six oil paintings, each of which abstracted from photos Whitney took of the Grand Canyon from her various visits.

“I just want to be able to provide [the audience] with something really different,” she said.

“Something that brings a lot of life and energy.”

Every month the visitor’s center features an artist from the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. Whitney said many artists in Indiana specialize in painting Indiana landscapes that “look exactly like what you would see.” With her art, she hopes the audience will have an idea of what the landscape is, but it will still be enough of a “mystery” to draw them in.

Using bright colors, Whitney hopes to capture the “energy” of the Grand Canyon that other artists do not seem to portray.

“I want to show people the way that God can see it,” she said. “(It’s) this vibrant, exciting place.”

She said she feels called to produce this type of artwork and dreams of seeing her work in a New York gallery someday.

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For those interested in pursuing art as a career, Whitney says, “Just be confident.”

“If you really feel like this is what you want to do, don’t listen to what anybody else says,” she said. “Just pursue it with all your heart.”

Whitney now plans to finish a series she began in January but had to postpone due to her work on the “Chromatic Canyon.” This next series focuses on the different seasons and colors associated with them.

The “Chromatic Canyon” will be on display for all of July.

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Leaders discuss heroin growth

By Devynn Barnes • news@currentnoblesville.com Elected officials from across Hamilton County and the state gathered together at Noblesville City Hall to discuss a growing issue drugs in the community on July 1. U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) and State Sen. Jim Merritt brought together those on the front lines of the Indiana drug war, in order to discuss the state’s increased heroin epidemic.

“If society doesn’t see this as a problem they’re in for a huge wake-up call very soon,” Hamilton Country Sheriff Mark Bowen said.

Brooks began the discussion by telling the panel, “I want to learn from you all what you are seeing,” acknowledging that heroin is “not just a big city problem.”

The talk about the gateway to heroin is easy to attain, and most of the time is sitting in young people’s homes. Abuse of different prescription medicines is often the beginning of heroin addiction. In a study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 81 percent of heroin users started with prescriptions. The pharmacists on the panel noted that they have seen an increase in pharmacy thefts.

The fear is that dealers are getting young people hooked on prescription drugs and then turning them to heroin when their prescription habit gets too expensive. Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings said that prison sentence times, a maximum of six years for these dealers,

From left: State Sen. Jim Merritt, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear, Fishers Police Chief George Kehl and Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen discuss the county’s heroin issue at Noblesville’s City Hall. (Staff photo)

is too short to deter them from the drugs.

“The answer from the state is ‘put less people in prison,’” Cummings said. “The federal government could help out significantly.”

Indianapolis Police Chief Rick Hite, who said he has seen this problem grow, also said, “We have to look at the root causes.”

Catching dealers and increasing their penalties as well as detoxing and rehabbing users is the first step, but it seems to be easier said than done, and it all takes money. Lack of federal funds in the different departments combatting this crisis was the biggest grievance.

“We’re going to go back and see what we should be focusing on,” Brooks said in closing, hoping that the meeting would bring awareness in the community.

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Guests dance to Psy’s “Gangnam Style” at the intersection of Ninth and Logan streets during last year’s Street Dance. (File photo)

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For the 23rd consecutive year, Noblesville will host its annual Street Dance from 5 to 11 p.m. July 12 on the historic courthouse square. diversion The mid-summer activity brings together approximately 12,000 people in a celebration of the community. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Presented by Noblesville Main Street, the City of Noblesville and Riverview Health, the party provides a wide assortment of activities for family fun for all ages and musical tastes.

This year’s event will provide the same favorite activities as previous Street Dances – a marketplace of retail vendors and a beer garden area which will feature a wide variety of beer selections from the

Copper Still. At dusk, Wafford Theater will present Disney’s “Frozen” on the lawn behind the Judicial Center. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the free showing.

The Kids Zone is open 5 to 8 p.m. with games, prizes and activities. The Classic Car Show features vintage autos from around Central Indiana with awards given out at 8:15 p.m. in three categories: People’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice and Best of Show.

Enjoy food and beverages at “A Taste of Noblesville,” which has delicious treats prepared by local Noblesville restaurants.

At 5 p.m., the dancing begins. Noblesville DJ Gene Ott will start off the evening on the main stage.

Back by popular demand will be The Bishops, playing dance hits from the ’70s up to today’s No. 1 hits from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Blanch L. Matherly, 73, of Noblesville, died July 1, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 23, 1941, in Louisville, Ky., she was the daughter of Elbert and Hester (Cravens) Lacey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Noblesville Eagles, American Legion and the VFW. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and loved Matherly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. Survivors include her daughter, Amy (Tom) Simpson; grandchildren, Denver E. Sampson, Quentin (Amy) Sampson, Chelsea Sampson and Lacey Simpson; great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Lexi Sampson; brothers, Jim, Robert and Clifford Lacey; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Garland Matherly; sister, Ella Mae Beaver; and brothers, Charles and Bill Lacey. A public graveside service was held July 7 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, with the Rev. Paul Matherly officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2439 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, 46222 or to Riley Children’s Foundation Prenatal Care Unit, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, 46204. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.

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Hamilton County Photographers Group has announced the results of its inaugural arts photo contest. Judges chose the following winners from 33 entries: First place: Sally Wolfe – Barn and Field Second place: Megan Ullom – Praying Mantis Third place: Michael Jack – Building Façade Fourth place: Marion Barger – Boat on a Lake Fifth place: Jason Carrol – Baby and Dad Each contest winner will represent Hamilton County Photographers by submitting prints to the Nickel Plate Arts’ Aperture Stop photographic exhibit and to the Indiana State Fair Photo Exhibition. Aperture Stop runs now through Aug. 30 at the Nickel Plate Arts Campus, 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville. For more information, visit www. visithamiltoncounty.com.

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The Hamilton County Photographers group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Hamilton East Library – Noblesville branch. Amateur, professional, retired and beginning photographers are invited to attend to share their experiences, learn from one another other, and advance the art of photography.

Members of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy meet with Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann during one of their classes. (Photo provided by Jill Doyle)

HCLA graduates its 23rd class The Hamilton County Leadership Academy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring leadership to create a positive impact in our community, leadership recently graduated its 23rd class.

The class included: Dena Aleksa, Community Health Network; Cindy Benedict, City of Noblesville; Nicole Bickett, Mainstreet; Ryan Clark, City of Westfield; Andrea Davis, Indianapolis Business Journal; Mike Dawson, Cloudapt, LLC; Catherine Dixon, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre; Tom Dooley, First Merchants Bank; Danyele Easterhaus, Student Impact of Westfield; Tammy Elmore, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County; Susan Ferguson, Prevail, Inc.; Veronica Ford, RCI; Rob Garrett, Ameriana Bank; David Haboush, City of Carmel; Patrick Kelley, Insects Limited, Inc.; Courtney Knies, Mentors for Youth of DuBois

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‘Christ Alive’ celebration – On July 12, Noblesville Church of the Nazarene, 1391 Greenfield Ave., is hosting the “Christ Alive Celebration” from noon to 6:30 p.m. The free event is an outreach to the community and lifting up Jesus. There will be food, games for all ages, and singing: The Christianaries Quartet from Pennville, the Music Ambassadors and Olivetians from Olivet Nazarene University. Also, Noblesville native Clayton Jennings will be doing a spoken word. The Rev. Freddy Garcia will be speaking at the conclusion of the celebration. For more information, call 773-2411 or e-mail office@noblenaz.org.

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As a part of their graduation requirements, individuals work as a team to complete a community project. This year’s projects included: early childhood curriculum portfolio, HCLA alumni engagement, Hamilton County trails connectivity audit, nonprofit leadership connect, and Youth Assistance Program micro loans.

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The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers celebrated a year of achievements on June 26 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds by “Blowing their Horns.”

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Helen Musselman, 99, has been involved with the Hamilton County 4-H program for 78 years.

Her 75 years as a Hamachievement ilton County Extension Homemaker was recently celebrated during the organization’s year of achievements on June 26.

“To me, 4-H is the most wonderful organization there is. I try to encourage everybody to belong to 4-H,” she said. “They learned by doing and had to complete projects.”

Musselman started as an adult volunteer in 1936 when she moved back to Noblesville, where she was born, after living and going to school in Detroit.

“My sister belonged to 4-H so I took her there.

We were a group of country women that became a homemaker’s extension club, and we all were really active until we got old,” Musselman said.

“We had a lot of fun in a lifetime. It’s been a lot of work, but it’s fun.”

Musselman said the girls clubs specialized in home economics topics, but were not strictly sewing and cooking or baking. She said other skills included making soap, redoing furniture, canning food at churches, etching glass and

Helen Musselman is celebrating 75 years as a homemaker. (Submitted photo)

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“It made better homemakers, a way of life for country kids,” she said. “It kept the family together. They do things together, and they show cattle together. They work together and help other children with their projects.”

The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers are made up of more than 200 volunteers committed to strengthening families through continuing education, leadership development and volunteer community support. For more, visit www.extension.purdue.edu/counties/hamilton.

dispatches Library seeking community input – Hamilton East Public Library is planning for the future and is looking for area residents that are interested in sharing their insights and being part of the process.

Anyone interested is encouraged to register for one of the upcoming focus groups.

To sign up to participate, select the time, library location, and preferred date of July 9, 10 or 11 online at www.surveymonkey. com/s/HEPL2014 or in person at either the Fishers or Noblesville branches.

A helping HAND – Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development will host its inaugural golf outing on Aug. 8 at Forest Park Golf Course in Noblesville. Organizers said the event provides something for everyone – from a 9-hole scramble to miniature golf for families. The scramble begins at 3 p.m. and includes fun competitions and business networking opportunities. Miniature golf starts at 6 p.m. and includes games and prizes for all. Proceeds from the event will benefit Neighborhoods NOW – a program with new neighborhood partnerships in Fishers, Westfield, Home Place and Sheridan. Registration is available online at www.handincorporated.org or by calling 674-8108.

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Noblesville Police experimenting with compressed natural gas engine vehicle

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our services. We have to have police officers out County Co-op at the market rate; however, the dein vehicles. For that reason, it is a consistent partment does not have to pay taxes which save function but an expensive function.” approximately 30 cents per gallon. Arnold said Most residents think of natural gas as a fuel Jowitt said the city was approached by a compatrol fleet vehicles use 100 gallons per month. source to heat their homes or stoves. While pany that retrofits vehicles for CNG costs approximately $1.05 per compressed COVER STORY natural-gas cars compressed natural gas. gallon – about one-third that of gasoline “We didn’t have it on our – and has more stability in its prices. have been zipping radar at all simply because we “That’s the big question: ‘How much around foreign highways for years, for hadn’t thought about it,” he said. do you budget for fuel?’At any point there the first time in Central Indiana an emer“There is a potential that if CNG can be a huge swing up or down,” Arnold gency vehicle will travel the roads as the works for the police department said.

Noblesville Police Dept. is trying out the that we could achieve a pretty “It reduces our dependency on foreign alternative fuel.

Jowitt Arnold significant cost savings on fuel.” oil,” Jowitt said. “Natural gas prices are “We’re excited to be able to do this Jowitt said a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe was retroflat lined and we have a very adequate reserve in experiment. At the end of the day we’re doing it fitted with CNG – and certified by the EPA – at no the United States.” as a business decision,” Police Chief Kevin Jowitt cost to the city in order for the department to do CNG also is a safer alternative than fuel. Jowsaid. “We’re just trying to look at any way we can research. He said the trial period will last three to itt said the 12-gallon storage tank is incased in spend less money. Vehicles are how we delivery four months.

Kevlar and takes up a 2-foot by 2-foot area in the “We’re trying to rotate it trunk. In case of an accident, the system has rethrough the divisions,” Cpt. dundancy features to limit leaking and its vapors NOBLESVILLE PATROL FLEET Brad Arnold said. evaporate quicker than gasoline.

The NPD patrol fleet has “Natural gas is less volatile than gas. It’s harder 30 CHEVY TAHOES 54 vehicles and approxifor CNG to light or explode,” Jowitt said. “There’s 94K gal mately 50 to 60 percent a release should it be compromised. It is a safer are Tahoes. vehicle than what they are driving now.”

“Resale is high,” Jowitt While a CNG engine runs on natural gas, the said, adding the Tahoe vehicle is still powered by gasoline – making it a Gasoline the NPD used in 2013 seems to be a better value. duel fuel vehicle.

“There’s more space. Officers “If the throttle is speeding at more than 80 keep caring more and more percent the engine automatically cuts back over 24 CROWN VICTORIAS 100 gal equipment.” to gasoline,” he said.”If the CNG tank goes empty, The department received it automatically cuts over.” the vehicle on June 27.

While the county has proposed plans to build “I don’t notice any differa natural gas fueling station and purchase nonaverage amount each patrol ence (in performance) at emergency CNG vehicles, the current closest fleet vehicles uses per month all,” Arnold said. “There’s station is on the southeast side of Indianapolis. less emissions, it’s enTo make Noblesville’s trial easier, a temporary vironmentally friendly slow-fill station compressor has been installed at – one of the greener the street department annex. Arnold said the comthings that we pressor roughly provides a gallon of fuel per hour. have in the city.”

“It takes eight to nine hours for fuel. You plug Arnold said the the car in and fuel it overnight,” he said. department used Arnold said the vehicle will receive “real time 94,000 gallons of use.” gasoline in 2013. He “Every two weeks it will rotate to a different said NPD purchases officer,” he said. “I’m definitely eager to look at the amount saved if all patrol vehicles ran on cng* fuel at the Hamilton numbers to see how we did.”

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The Noblesville Police Dept. plans to replace the current parking enforcement scooter later this year with a new smart car.

What´s Next?

In addition to testing out compressed natural gas vehicles, Police Chief Kevin Jowitt said the department is looking to purchase a smart car for parking enforcement. Jowitt said the new vehicle utilizes license plate reading technology.

“It will completely eliminate chalking of tires,” he said. “The officer just drives the row of cars.”

Jowitt said the smart car is safer to the officer doing the parking enforcement because they do not have to reach out or leave the vehicle unless writing a ticket. He said the camera system scans the license plates and can tell how long they have been in the same location electronically.

“Parking is a pretty significant topic in Noblesville. We want to make sure that we are doing our job as efficiently as we can and meeting the differing needs of downtown users,” he said.

Jowitt said the vehicle will cost in a year the same amount of money that the current enforcement scooter costs for a month.

“It’s the most expense vehicle in our fleet, including four-wheel drive Tahoes. It doesn’t get good mileage” said Cpt. Brad Arnold. “A lot of police departments are using them (smart cars) for a variety of different things.

Jowitt expects to purchase the smart car later this year.

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Sleepless in summer readings

FROM THE BACKSHOP High court sends a clear message It was a heartening 5-4 vote last week by which the United States Supreme Court ruled public-sector unions in Illinois are forbidden from collecting fees from home-health care workers who don’t want to be part of a union.

If there was a failing in the decision, it is that it is limited to health-care workers and not all public-sector unions. Justices sadly abjured the opportunity to curb the act of publicsector unions passing representation costs to non-members. The decision, though, has registered as a setback for unions in Illinois and similarly minded states that force homehealth care workers to unjustifiably hand over union dues. We believe it should be extended to the entirety of union members nationwide.

A closed shop should not exist, for such an entity obliterates freedom on multiple levels. If someone wants to join a union and pay dues, that’s a personal choice. Labor unions argued, though, that if Illinois is allowed to back out of its collective-bargaining agreement with the union, it would only be a matter of time before workers see their wages cut and benefits dropped. And there it is, a scare tactic. Union leaders are said to also fear conservative judges across the nation using the ruling to strike down laws in 26 states that require public-sector employees, such as teachers and police officers, to fork over dues to the unions that negotiate contracts on their behalf even if the employee doesn’t want to become a union member. And as for unions protecting members’ employment positions, in our experiences we’ve never witnessed a worker with a poor performance record have his or her job “saved by the union” - although we’re not so naive as to think it doesn’t happen, because we’re certain it does. Regardless, it all boils down to this with respect to union leadership and its trailing zealots: Liberals don’t really care what you do as long as it’s compulsory.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Commentary by Danielle WIlson

Carrying more than needed Commentary by Terry Anker Sometimes, I imagine that my parents must have been clairvoyant. They warned of the inevitable turns that my life’s path might take decades before they happened. Their advice could not have imagined the form that my family or career might adopt, yet I constantly reflect on their insight and am amazed by their prescience.

How do the things that we learned as kids come back to us over and over again as adults?

Perhaps our folks simply tapped into the human inevitability of natural pattern and were only passing to us the truisms of a lifetime of experience. The basis of our civilization, some would say, is fully vested in each of us by the time that we enter the first grade. Be nice. Don’t take something that doesn’t belong to you. Care for those weaker and lonely. Value one’s inner character more than the desirous objects or even people that come and go from our domain.

Can we determine the importance to one’s life

of another person or thing by taking it away? If we miss it, does that feeling set its value? Over time for me, the approach has proven a fairly effective guide. There is so much – some might call it baggage – that we carry along either because we are afraid to let it go or, perhaps even more tragically, because we forget that we even have it. The habit of pruning is a good one. But, the ability to discern what matters from what doesn’t can be tricky.

Can we ever really expect to find happiness if we don’t leave the unnecessary luggage at baggage claim? I tend to carry more than is required.

It may be time to shake out my emotional hoard and decide what’s worth keeping. A lighter load sounds most appealing.

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

BELIEVE IT!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In New York a person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

“What torments of grief you endured, from evils that never arrived.”

Source: dumblaws.com

- Ralph Waldo Emmerson

I haven’t slept well in a week thanks to my stupid idea to encourage my kids to read this summer. Like most parents, I am humor constantly nagging my children to put down the “electronical” devices (as my 10-year-old calls them) and pick up a book. Generally they laugh in my face or offer lame excuses like, “I have to read at school. I need a break!” But with two months of salt mine vacation and loads of free time, that pretext no longer applies.

Normally I read fantasy, but my summer default is fluff romance, specifically Nora Roberts. Easy reading and just enough smut to whisk me away from suburban parenting. This year, however, I decided to expand my perusing to other genres in hopes of inspiring the aforementioned anti-literary offspring. Perhaps they would even read along with me!

I began with The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. A student had left it in my classroom, a by-product of his AP World Lit course, so I assumed it was at least decent. Plus, the cover implied a supernatural vibe, like maybe what soldiers carried with them into the afterlife? No. The pseudo-memoir focuses on the dual nature of fighting in Vietnam, both the horrible and the beautiful. A far, far cry from Nora, and definitely not an uplifting escape from my soccer mom life. Plus, too many Fbombs for a family book club.

Next up, The Fault in Our Stars. I went into this one knowing it would be sad – my youngest had just finished it – but what I didn’t anticipate was the perfectly injected humor.

Somehow this made the story “real” for me.

So not only did I empathize with the main characters, as a mom I could also relate to the grieving parents. Double depressing! Another two nights of disturbing dreams and cryinginduced headaches, added to a sex talk with my fifth-grader I was not prepared for.

I am now on my latest book, one I was sure would not leave me miserable, Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep. WRONG! It’s a sequel to The Shining, with the protagonist being Jack Nicholson’s now-grown-up son who is trying to overcome his alcoholism despite still seeing dead people. A captivating premise, but one that’s leaving me scared poo-less to use the bathroom at 3:30 a.m. I’d put it down, but in the daylight it’s awesome!

Nevertheless, I need sleep. I’ll be returning to Nora ASAP and my kids can go back to their dumb electronicals. I’ve changed my mind on this summer reading thing. Peace out.

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

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Jennie DeVoe said her brand of music crosses the genres of folk, pop and blues – but all of her songs have soul. (Submitted photo)

Nationally known singers Jennie DeVoe, Carrie Newcomer to play Fishers stage in July

By Jessica Fox • jessica@currentincarmel.com

Could you use a summer evening out with your friends? Singers Jennie DeVoe and Carrie Newcomer hope to provide listeners with music that anyone can enjoy at the free music Fishers Amp After Dark concert series.

Growing up surrounded by music, it was only natural for DeVoe to develop a musical interest at an early age.

Influenced by greats like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, DeVoe said she tries to infuse old and new music with folk lyrics in a way that would appeal to any age group.

As far as new music goes she said she is influenced by unique voices like Adele and Imagine Dragons, but during her career she has opened for singers like Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson and Ray Charles.

DeVoe would describe her genre of music as Americana soul music. But her goal is to write good lyrical content and paint a picture for her audience.

At every show DeVoe tries to mix a set list of her original songs and a few covers depending on what she feels the audience wants to hear at that particular concert.

“If you are a performer at heart there is something inside you that urges you to please the audience,” DeVoe said.

That’s why she doesn’t believe she has ever stuck to an exact set list.

DeVoe recently released her newest album Radiator – which she produced with John Parish in England.

Radiator was her third collaboration with Parish, who is most well-

known for his work with singer PJ Harvey. They also plan on producing and recording a new album together in the spring of 2015.

When she is not working on her music, DeVoe is very passionate about animal rights. She supports messages that get people to ultimately think about the care of their own pets.

DeVoe gave her song “Give a little love” to PetPals TV to use with their programming.

She is also is passionate about the treatment of farm animals.

“Even if they ultimately go to the butcher, they still deserve to have a happy and healthy life,” DeVoe said.

Singer songwriter Carrie Newcomer said she has been influenced by all kinds of music, but she always comes back to classic singing poets.

Newcomer has received a Grammy for writing the song “I Should Have Known Better.” The band Nickel Creek got a Grammy for performing this song on their This Side album.

She describes herself as an acoustic singer/songwriter influenced by Joanie Mitchell and Paul Simon.

Newcomer has played concerts all over the country, but she says that Indiana is her favorite outdoor venue.

“There is nothing like an outdoor Indiana summer concert,” she said.

Jennie DeVoe in concert Nickel Plate District in Fishers • 9 p.m. July 11 • Free Carrie Newcomer in concert Nickel Plate District in Fishers • 9 p.m. July 25 • Free

‘Shrek the Musical’ – Footlite presents community theatre production of “Shrek the Musical.”

Set in a mythical “once upon a CARMEL time” sort of land, “Shrek the Musical” is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairytale characters like Pinocchio, Cinderella and the Three Pigs raid his sanctuary to start an epic journey. Shrek the Musical uses an all-new score to expand on the movie’s original story. There’s a lot for the eyes and ears to ogle over: spectacular sets, innovative scene changes, puppets of all sizes, plus a very large and energetic cast.

There’s also a good moral and traditional happy ending. Kids will love everything about Shrek.

The show debuts at 7:30 p.m. July 11 and runs through July 27. Adults tickets are $20, children 12 and younger are $10. For more information, call 926-6630 or visit www.footlite.org. ’Round the Campfire – Dog Days – Ever wondered what the expression “the dog days of summer” actually means? The Fishers FISHERS Parks and Recreation staff will answer that question, and explore wild canines that live at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Rd. From 7 to 9 p.m.

July 11, guests also can enjoy roasting hot dogs or making s’mores around the campfire. Cost is $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents ages 3 and older. For more information, call 595-3150.

Produce market – Sponsored by Noblesville Main Street, this European style market offers locally grown seasonal produce, ulNOBLESVILLE tra-fresh meals, small batch artisan foods, handcrafted products, high quality art and local live music every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 18.The green market is in the south alley of the Noblesville Main Street office at 839 Conner St. Admission is free. For more information, call 776-0205.

Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk – This two-hour walking tour is filled with stories of ghosts of the UnderWESTFIELD ground Railroad mixed with modern-day gangsters and spirits from Westfield’s haunted history. The group will meet at 9 p.m. July 12 at Asa Bales Park, 132 W. Main St. Reservations are required and cost is $18 for adults and $13 for senior citizens and children. For more information, call 840-6456 or visit www.unseenpress.com.

Create-a-Plate – Eat off of artwork as the Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St., offers children of all ages zionsVILLE the opportunity to draw on special paper which will be transformed into a melamine plate. The program is available all day this week. Cost is $6.50 per plate. Finished plates may be picked up in six to eight weeks. For more information, call 873-3149.

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Ride the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad Your road to family fun in central Indiana Saturday & Sunday afternoons Ride the Hoosierland to shop, to lunch, to museums and galleries or, ride just for fun!

Reservations not necessary.

Saturday Evenings Enjoy the magic of a summer journey through the countryside aboard the popular Blue Arrow.

Stop off to take in live music or dine in one of the charming small towns along the way.

Your weekly serving of TABLES

The Scoop: Located in downtown Noblesville on Logan Street, Courtney’s Kitchen provides old fashioned home cooking at a reasonable price. All of the food is made fresh and the restaurant offers daily specials and homemade pies.

Type of food: Traditional American Average price: $11 to $30 Food recommendation: Tenderloin: “It’s hand-breaded, pounded fresh and delicious,” said owner Carrie Courtney.

Drink recommendation: Weekends only, but the sunrise mimosa at breakfast time Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Courtney’s Kitchen Friday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday.

Phone: 773-2234 Address: 654 Logan St., Noblesville Website: www.courtneykitchen.com

Broccoli pasta salad

Reservations recommended.

New! Board all trains in Downtown Fishers or Noblesville.

Cocktail: Pineapple Gin Punch with Mint

Find out more today at: ITM.org!

The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad is an educational experience by the Indiana Transportation Museum, an independent non-profit institution since 1960.

Ingredients: 4 cups pineapple juice, 1 cup mint leaves, 3 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ cup fresh lime juice, ½ cup gin (4 shots total), lime wedges for garnish

Ingredients: 2 large heads of broccoli, 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1.2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, 1.2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayo, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, salt and pepper blueberries Directions: Chop up the broccoli into bite size pieces.

Combine broccoli, onion and garlic in a bowl. Cook the pasta according to directions on package. Drain and immediately add hot pasta to the broccoli bowl.

Combine the yogurt, mayo, vinegar, oil and poppy seeds in a separate bowl. Add a pinch of both salt and pepper, and then add the dressing the broccoli and pasta bowl along with the cheddar cheese. Serve cold.

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Directions: Blend 1 cup of the pineapple juice in blender with mint and sugar until the mint is finely chopped. Pour mixture into a pitcher and add fresh lime juice and the remaining pineapple juice. Chill until ready to serve. Fill glasses halfway with ice, add a shot of gin in each glass and then fill the rest with juice. Garnish with lime wedges and extra mint.

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in concert with nature

ESB - July 11 Adults - $5

12 & under - Free

Season Passes - $20

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Cool Creek Park 2000 East 151st Street Carmel/Westfield For details call 317.770.4400 or visit myhamiltoncountyparks.com

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Make and Take Activities at Conner Prairie • Visit Lenape Indian Camp to learn about beads and make your own beaded bracelet to take home. Visitors can also check out Barker Brother’s Pottery Shop to work with air-hardening clay and make custom pieces to take home. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Tuesday through Saturday in July. • $5 for each piece plus general admission. General admission is free for members.

• 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

Today

Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo • Outdoor family concerts are back for the summer at the Carmel Gazebo. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy outdoor summer music. Tonight’s band is My Yellow Rickshaw. • 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Free • www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org

wednesday

Aperture Stop: A Photographic Exhibit and First Friday Open House at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the Nickel Plate Arts exhibit space to view talented, local photographers’ works. • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; July 11 from noon to 5 p.m.; July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

thursday

Monon Mixer • Adults-only night at The Waterpark!

This event is for anyone 21 and over; come out and enjoy music and fun in the water. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. • 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel • Tonight from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. • $10 per person. • 848-7275 • www.carmelclayparks.com Noblesville Summer Concert Series • Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department offers free summer concerts through July at Forest Park. Tonight’s

show features Zanna-Doo. •Tonight from 7 – 9 p.m.

• 776-6350 • Free• 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville• www. cityofnoblesville.org Beef & Boards Presents: ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement’ • This fun musical comedy is the latest production from the Church Basement Ladies series. Both heartwarming and funny, this story set in the 1960s tells of ladies’ preparations for church events, a food booth at a county fair and more. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; July 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.; July 13 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; July 15 at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com Clay Terrace Summer Concert Series • Enjoy a summer night out while listening to live music from local bands. Pizza will be available for purchase from Tony Sacco’s. Tonight’s performance is

by Phone Club. • Grassy Knoll behind Kona Grill at Clay Terrace • Tonight from 7 – 9 p.m. • Free • 8180725• www.clayterrace.com Easel Into Summer Exhibit • Check out the latest exhibit from the Hamilton County Artist Association; it’s a great opportunity to view local and unique art and take advantage of the great gift shop. • 195 South Fifth St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 773-5197 • www.hcaa-in.org

friday

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 • Conner Prairie’s outdoor amphitheater plays host to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as they perform the music of Beehtoven.

• 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 8 p.m.

• Tickets start at $24; see the ISO website or buy tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets. • 6394300 • www.indianapolisymphonyorchestra.org

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The Amp After Dark at Nickel Plate Amphitheater • The After Dark series is back in Fishers; all summer long adults are welcome to listen to great music and dance under the stars. Tonight’s performance is from Jennie DeVoe. • Downtown Fishers • Tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www. fishers.in.us/parks

Noblesville Farmers Market • The Riverview Hospital overflow lot hosts Noblesville’s Farmers Market which includes fresh produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, honey, baked treats and more. • SR 19 & 38 in Noblesville • Today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Free admission • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art • The IMA’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater is the place to be for enjoying movies on the lawn. Bring blankets and picnics (no alcoholic beverages); concessions are available. Tonight’s feature is “Vertigo.” • 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Gates open at 7 for picnicking; movie starts at approximately 9:30. • $10 per person, $6 for members • www.imamuseumorg

Zionsville Farmers Market • Plants and flowers plus produce and baked goods are available for sale. • Corner of First and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Today from 8 to 11 a.m. • Free admission • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org

Carmel Farmer’s Market • Featuring over 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 8 – 11:30 a.m. • Free admission • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

saturday

Saxony Market • Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. • 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers. • Today from 8 a.m. to noon. • Free • 770-1818 • www.saxony-indiana.com Fishers Farmers Market • Visit a variety of vendors at the new location in front of the Nickel Plate Amphitheater; items for sale include fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, coffee, jams, sweet treats and many hot breakfast options. • 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers • Today from 8 – noon. • Free admission • 578-0700 • www.fisherschamber.com

Carmel Arts & Design Second Saturday Gallery Walk • Take an evening stroll in along Carmel’s Arts & Design district and enjoy entertainment, merchant events and activities and plenty of shopping.

• 111 W. Main St., Carmel • Tonight from 5 – 9 p.m. • 571-ARTS • www.carmelartsanddesigndistrict.com Blue Arrow Train – An Evening Dining Experience Along the Nickel Plate Railroad • Catch the train at Fishers or Noblesville for an evening ride through the countryside that includes time to stop for dinner in Noblesville, Atlanta or Tipton. Stopover time is about an hour and a half; call for reservations.

• Fishers or Noblesville • Various times • Call 7736000 for prices and reservations • www.itm.org “Grape to Glass” Winery Tour at Easley Winery • Take this 10-minute tour to learn fascinating facts about wine; tour ends at tasting room where participants can taste 7 different wines. • 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis • $5 per person • Today from noon to 3 p.m.; tours start every 10 minutes. • 636-4516 • www.easleywinery.com

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O’Jays still wowing audiences

By Joseph Knoop • joseph@currentincarmel.com

Legendary R&B group, The O’Jays, with more than 50 charted songs and 24 top-10 hits, will perform at the Palladium on July music 13, bringing more than 50 years of experience to the stage.

The group, formed in Canton, Ohio, in 1958, was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

A stable of songs like “Back Stabbers,” “Love Train” and “For the Love of Money” propelled them to stardom throughout the late 1960s and ‘70s.

Original member Eddie Levert, born in Alabama and raised in Canton, feels like the Midwest has a special quality to it.

“It’s always really great to play the home base and come back to where it all started,” Levert said. “It’s always a gratifying feeling. You take the abuse of running from hotel to hotel, jumping on airplanes. You get home and everybody acts like you’re the hero. They know you so well.”

Despite touring and recording for the better part of a century, Levert knows there’s always room for a hilarious error or two. In a momentary lapse of memory, Levert happened to forget the words to one of the songs he’d been singing for decades while performing in St. Petersburg, Fla. “The best part is you’re mumbling, so you yell to the audience, ‘Sing it with me!’” Levert said.

Despite rare incidents like that, Levert feels the audience knows what they’re there for.

“Hit records are hit records,” Levert said. “They want to hear that record and hear you sing it like that. If you can put a bit of movement in it, they appreciate that.”

Levert, along with fellow band member Walter Williams founded The O’Jays Foundation shortly after their Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction.

The foundation provides scholarships for high school, college and even non-traditional adult students.

Levert claims that similar assistance and music education helped launch his career as a musician.

“I think it is one of the atrocities when they cut it out of school, where you could go and kids could learn an instrument,” Levert said. “Of

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The Indiana Wind Symphony has announced its 2014-15 season concert schedule and it will feature the works of a wide variety music of composers and performers.

The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform “Bicentennials – The Star Spangled Banner and the Saxophone,” on Sept. 27, with saxophone virtuoso Kenneth Tse. “I’m really excited to have Tse as the soloist,” said Charles Conrad, director of the Indiana Wind Symphony. “I think he’s one of the really brilliant wind players in the world.”

The show will be a tribute of sorts in celebration of Adolph Sax, inventor of the saxophone.

The performance will also feature the works of John Philip Sousa and Frank Ticheli.

Pianist Kelleen Strutz will join the symphony for a performance dedicated to heroism on Nov. 15, featuring John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes,” and Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor.”

The holidays won’t want for music, either.

Soprano Jessamyn Anderson, along with Santa and Mrs. Clause will join the symphony for renditions of “O Holy Night” and “A Christmas Festival” on Dec. 6.

Fans of witches, wizards, fantasy and Broadway will be treated to the songs of “Wicked,” William’s “Harry Potter” suite, and “The Lord of the Rings” on Feb. 21. Classic hymns, such as

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“Kentucky Harmony,” “Power and Glory,” and “Finlandia” will be reworked into concert pieces by the symphony on March 28.

The symphony’s final performance, featuring a tribute to brass instruments alongside soloists James Beckel and Julie Beckel opens May 17. Jame’s Beckel’s own “The Glass Bead Game,” based on the novel of the same title, and Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man.” Season tickets for all performances go on sale July 1. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterpresents.org.

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We live in a world now that kids use computers, iPads, e-readers, TVs, video games and cellphones. Wow, that is a lot! Yes, some devices can be used for educational means and the HSE school district currently has an initiative to have each student have their own iPad. However, maybe it is all too much?

If kids are using all of these electronics, when are they playing? When are they being active indoors or outdoors? I remember playing outside until our parents made us come in for dinner but today it seems that most kids are inside in front of a screen.

A study done in 2010 by the Kaiser Foundation found the following daily media use results for 8- to 18-year-olds: • Approximately 7.5 hours using entertainment media • Approximately 4.5 hours watching TV • Approximately 1.5 hours on the computer • Over an hour playing video games Of course there is a lot of value in all of

the technical advances we have made over the last 50 years but I do think our kids’, even parents’, daily activity is suffering. Can you think of a day that you or your kids didn’t have any screen time at all? So my challenge is for you to reduce screen time starting today!

Some suggestions from www.mayoclinic. com only have electronics in common areas of the house and don’t use screen time as a reward. Another suggestion which I love is to have certain times or days that there is no screen time at all. What would your kids do if there was one day a week that there was no iPad, no DSI or no TV? If you have kids under 5-years-old, take advantage of the PlayFULL Hours programs in Fishers. Older kids can use one of the basketball courts at Holland Memorial Park.

For the whole family, rent a kayak at Saxony Beach or visit the Monon Community Center in Carmel for water slides. Take the challenge and see what new adventures your family can have this summer without the TV or iPad. Kathleen M. Connelly is a certified personal trainer and health coach through American Council on Exercise. For health and fitness consulting, individuals or corporations, contact Kathleen at kc@ indyconnelly.com.

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McAlister’s Deli in the Hamilton Town Center has added an eighth plaque to their shelf of awards after winning first place in achievement Highest Overall Customer Satisfaction for McAlister’s Delis across the nation. This is the third year in a row the Noblesville location has won the award, trumping some 320 other stores in the U.S. “Anticipating the guests’ needs is our number one priority,” General Manager Steve Hon said.

“Hot food. Quick service. We just try to win them – give them that ‘wow’ factor.”

The McAlister’s Deli National Conference is an annual event recognizing its stores and their accomplishments. This year, Indiana locations won four of the 12 awards given.

McAlister’s corporate office measures customer satisfaction through online surveys, Hon said, which asks customers a series of questions about their dining experience.

Hon said Noblesville management rewards its staff at least once per week to show their appreciation for the staff’s hard work and good customer service. The rewards range from ice cream for the staff to bowling nights.

Assistant General Manger Michael Pratt said the store’s employees are the main contributors to customer satisfaction.

“The more staff we have, I think the better the satisfaction,” Pratt said. “They take care of people. We try to make everybody feel as special

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“I treat my guests like family,” said Tina Burgin, an employee for three-and-a-half-years. “I want to know them on a personal basis.”

Hon called Burgin the “mom” of McAlister’s in Noblesville, both to her customers and her fellow employees.

“I like to have conversations with (the guests),” she said. “I don’t care what we talk about. I just try to know them personally by name. I want them to feel comfortable when they come in.”

Hon said they are aiming to rank first in overall customer satisfaction again next year. He said the area of focus now is to get employees to actually greet customers the moment they walk in the door so that they feel noticed.

“That’s what we try to improve on everyday – trying to ‘wow’ the guests,” Pratt said.

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Mayor John Ditslear helped Pullien’s City Cafeteria, 17901 River Ave., officially open the family-owned and operated restaurant. Owned by Barbara Pullien, the restaurant offers southern comfort food for dine in or carry out. Pullien’s City Cafeteria is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. For more information, call 774-9999 or visit http://pullienscitycafeteria.com. (Submitted photo)

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What is an object pronoun? What’s a subject pronoun? Why are they so confounding to people?

I have no answer for the latter question, but for the first two I think I can help.

First off: What’s a pronoun? A pronoun is a proform that stands in for a noun or noun clause. In the sentence, “I just called John and he is ready to go,” “he” is a pronoun referring to the noun “John.” The noun a pronoun refers to is called the “antecedent.”

For the purpose of this column, pronouns come in two main varieties: subject and object.

A subject pronoun is used when it is standing in as the subject of a sentence. An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition (which, ultimately, is probably the object of a verb).

In English, our subject pronouns are: I; he; she; we; they; and who. Our object pronouns are: me; him; her; us; them; and whom. The pronouns “it,” “you” and “what” can be used as either subject or object pronouns, depending upon the

context.

How do you figure out is you need a subject or object pronoun, though? Ask yourself: Is this pronoun performing an action, or is it the recipient of an action? A subject performs an action, while an object is acted upon or receives an action.

Let’s consider this example sentence: “Sally threw the football to Megan.” Sally is throwing the football, so she is the subject. Megan is receiving the football (i.e. receiving Sally’s action), so she would get an object pronoun.

With pronouns substituted, that sentence would look like: “She threw the football to her.”

Try to remember this going forward: I/ he/she/we/who/they do things. Things are done to me/him/her/us/whom/them. And if you hear someone misusing pronouns, try to help them.

Only you can prevent pronoun abuse.

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Four-season addition opens residence up to the outdoors Commentary by Larry Greene RESULT: The homeowners are finally able to enjoy the outdoor weather without the headache of sun and strong winds. “We love using the space in the morning. We open up all of the windows, drink coffee, read the paper and listen to the birds sing. It’s the best way to ease into the day.”

EXISTING HOME: Located in the Willows subdivision in Zionsville, the owners of this home were tired of their windy and blueprint for sun exposed back patio Improvement area. “Our neighborhood is still under development and there are not yet enough homes to block the strong winds. With the sun and winds constantly blowing over our umbrellas, it made it impossible for us to truly enjoy our patio.”

BASEMENT ACCESS: A transition room was added off the kitchen with a staircase leading to the basement. Decorative French doors were added to the design of the transition room which provides the perfect flow from the kitchen and basement to the backyard patio.

NATURAL LIGHT: Preserving natural light was a priority. Fixed windows were added to the existing hearth room wall, basement wall, and on the exterior wall flanking the French doors. Two large skylights were also added to illuminate the basement stairwell.

SUNROOM DESIGN: To make the room feel bright and open, casement windows were installed around the perimeter of the sunroom giving it an abundant amount of natural light while also allowing the cool breeze to come through the room when opened. Cathedral ceilings also give the room a more spacious and open feel.

CONSISTENT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FINISH: The addition was designed to give a cohesive look with the existing home. Since the original bricks on the exterior of the home were discontinued, new bricks were tinted to perfectly blend with the existing exterior. The interior details were also kept consistent including the rounded wall corners, white painted trim and the antique bronze stairwell balusters.

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WE RECYCLE YOUR SHINGLES! www.noblesvilleroofing.com 317.223.4587 Michael Wright DHBS@comcast.net Serving Hamilton & surrounding counties since 1995.

VISA, Master Card accepted Reach 108,133 homes weekly

Services

Services

Woodsmen Tree Service William Wainscott 317-412-1306 *Fully Insured *Free Estimates *Tree Trimming *Tree Removal *Stump Grinding The Right Choice is as Clear as Black and White

Lawn Care & Landscaping Locally owned/operated over 39 YRS * SPRING CLEAN UP * MULCH * MOWING * FERTILIZING * TEAR OUT/REPLACE * BUSH HOGGING * FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

With Baker Scott

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

910-6990

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Services

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Years Experience 159Years

Next auction date; Monday July 14th at 6 p.m.

Auction Zip #26565 We buy estates, households, gold, silver and coins 14000 St. Rd. 32E, Noblesville, IN 765.606.6001 Always accepting clean consignments.

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield www.pawpatrolindy.com

...for one week with weekly mowing.

Most lawns $35.

2010-2013 Angie’s List award winners: WALLA LAWN CARE. Includes mowing, edging, trimming.

Landscape services also available.

Local business / Residents of Hamilton County Servicing Carmel, Westfield, & Noblesville Free mow for new customers only.

698-5480 or wallalawncare@gmail.com

Guitar Lessons

With recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

Kingston’s BAND REHEARSAL SPACE

Book a session for your band! 3 hours/$50 1,000 SF studio, lounge with 60” plasma TV, full PA & backline provided, drums available 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel rick@idealtalentinc.com 317-979-0137 Like us on Facebook!

“Between the awesome physical facility, and the exceptional personal service, look no further than Kingston’s.”

-Travis Jensen, An Innocent Band

AUCTION

Skip’s Auctions Gallery

Pet & House Sitting Service

FREE MOWING!

Guitar Lessons

Classifieds

For pricing e-mail your ad to cathy@youarecurrent.com

MOBILE SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE Specializing in lawn care, residential and commercial.

Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

Maintenance, oil changes, filters, grease or lube.

317-937-2803 Real EsTate Licensed Professional Massage Therapist Grand Opening Specials 715 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032

317-688-7088

DISTRESS SALE

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

Real EsTate Springmill Ridge Home for Sale!

Steve Wilson custom-built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on quiet cul-de-sac. Possible 5th bedroom on lower level. Three car garage, large screened-in porch and deck.

317-844-4325 Many recent up dates.

494 Leeds Circle Carmel, In. See “For Sale by Owner.com”.

Listed at $469,000.

Rentals 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 1st floor condo

w/1 car garage. Quiet, mature community ideally located in Carmel. Laundry Rm. Updated kitchen. No pets. $1,025.00/month. Call 317-797-6647 or email suttmc62@gmail.com

For Sale ‘94 Corvette LT1

Bright Aqua Metallic, 53,000 miles, great condition, car show trophy winner, $12,500.00, 317-867-0661

Now Hiring NOW HIRING – INTERIOR PAINTER

Looking for experienced painter with good cut-in skills.

35-40 hours of work per week, Mon-Fri, no work on weekends. Servicing Hamilton County. Interior painting only. Must have reliable transportation.

Pay based on skill and experience.

Call Jonathan 656-7045.

Busy chiropractic office seeks customer-oriented person with computer skills like Microsoft Office and Excel. Must be a self starter and able to work evenings until 6:30 pm and some Saturday mornings. Please contact aboutlifechiro@comcast.net to set up interviews

garage sales Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12

8am - 3pm Men’s clothing, furniture, kitchen and household items, linens and bedding sheets, books, and used LPs. 751 Hawthorne Drive (north off Smoky Row Rd. east of Keystone Parkway)

Neighborhood Garage Sale

Multiple homes participating Oak Ridge Subdivision Just north of Pleasant view Elementary on 975E Zionsville: Friday, July 11th & Saturday, July 12th 8am - 2pm

LARGE MOVING SALECarmel

DOWNSIZING to smaller home Lots of furniture - new and in great shape, rugs, pictures, household, treadmill, bookcases, golf clubs.

Thurs - Sat AM July 10, 11th, 12th TC Steele Lane in Mohawk Crossing subdivision East of 126th and Gray Road

NOW HIRING Full/Part-time Linecook & Waitress Apply in person 160 East Carmel Drive • 843-9900

Clarity Personal Care Services is looking for a compassionate, mature, refined lady for full and part time positions.

No experience is necessary, but must be caring, compassionate, well organized, articulate and educated. Send resume to applicant@malkoffandhughes.com

garage sales Garage Sale Multi Family!

Fri and Sat July 11 and 12 8am to 1pm. 1010 and 1050 Williamsburg lane, Colony Woods Vintage items including Schwinn Bike and Antiques. Children’s items, gifts, toys, tools, lawn equip. ,records and more!

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Now Hiring

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A luxury Assisted Living in Carmel is looking for individuals who are customer-service oriented, dependable, & have a passion for serving others.

Now Hiring CNA’s/HHA’s, Servers, Activity Assistants/Drivers & Housekeepers to join our team in August.

Please send your resume to msb082014@gmail.com

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Wanted occasional part-time help throughout the year.

General bookstore duties including selling books.

Please call 733-1747 Black Dog Books in Zionsville.

Thanks to our Generous Sponsors, Dedicated Volunteers, Community Leaders and Festival Fans for making this year's CarmelFest a Success!

The George Insurance Agency

Located in Fishers, Indiana CSR for Commercial Insurance • Must have 3-5 years minimum insurance experience • FT Employment • Email Resume to: greg@thegeorgeagency.com

Boutique in Hamilton County

seeking part time retail sales associate. 7 hours/wk (some weeks 14 hours). MUST be available some weekends & during the holiday season. Email résumé to hamiltonshopposition@gmail.com

Groomer Wanted

Full and Part time available.

Est. Client List, near Westfield Supplies provided. Must have own (2/2) scissors and trimmer Call 317-440-6139

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www.CarmelFest.net SPONSORED IN PART BY:

Bus Driver/activity assistant

needed for assisted living.

Must have current cdl class C license (passenger certified bus endorsement).

Includes securing wheelchairs, helping residents on/off bus. Apply at Riverwalk Commons, 7235 Riverwalk Way, Noblesville.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Appointment coordination, Generated reports, invoice documents, Billing Adjustments, Event and meeting planning,setting appointments, send your resume and salary expectations to: crisher47@gmail.com

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July 11 - 13

340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel

FLAXWOOD FRIDAY July 11 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Deep discounts on Flaxwood guitars (check out flaxwood.com) • New guitars with full lifetime warranty; hard-shell case included • Flaxwood rep on hand for demos and Q & A • A swag package given away every hour • Drawing for a free 3-hour band rehearsal in our studios ($50 value) ASK AB MUSICIANS’ GARAGE SALE OUT OUR July 12 - 13 noon - 6 p.m.

FINANC IN • Bring in your old gear, guitars and music-related items and OPTION G S we’ll help you sell or trade them • Tour our guitar shop and rehearsal studios • Meet our teaching staff; listen and learn about our summer packages • Drawing for a free 3-hour band rehearsal in our studios ($50 value)

Don’t miss this chance to check out the hottest rehearsal space and music boutique in town.

Find your new guitar, bass or amp and see why dozens of bands rehearse at Kingston’s every week!

317.979.0137 | www.kingstonsmusicshowcase.com

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The best choice for breast care and mammograms is also the most convenient.

From diagnostic imaging services to expert breast cancer surgeons should you need them, our goal is to make breast care more convenient and comfortable, with the best possible outcomes. Our partnership with the IU School of Medicine means you have access to more innovative therapies and treatment options. Support and education is offered during every phase of treatment. And you’ll find it all right here in Fishers.

For a complete list of our Breast Care and Imaging services, visit iuhealth.org/breastcareatsaxony.

Breast Specialist Services Scheduling: 317.678.4155 Women’s Imaging Services Scheduling: 317.962.3580

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