Octover 19, 2010

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Noblesville actress hits movie, video screens / P7

The 10 best and worst Halloween flicks / P16

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Inspired by son’s autism, Noblesville woman opens gluten-free bakery / P9

Jennifer Wiese makes her BeeFree Bakery products in the commercial kitchen in Logan Street Marketplace.

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All Hallows rules Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. II, No. 6 Copyright 2009. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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It is our position that Halloween provides a unique opportunity for parents to impart important lessons for the betterment of our children. As society tries in vain to focus on issues such as the potential banning of witch and devil costumes, perhaps, the more germane topics for today’s kids are good judgment and personal safety.

Whether we take our little one door-to-door by her 4-year-old-toddler hand, stand on the sidewalk as our 8-year-old rings the doorbell, or stay at home while our “tween” son takes to the neighborhood , engaged, active parenting is key on this holiday.

As parents, we live in a completely different world where caution is not only an obligation, but an absolute necessity. Being aware of the local threats that lurk in the darkness is not something that should be dismissed. Parents ought to remember that sending children out into the night, either largely unsupervised or even with disguised adults walking around in costumes, could have a frightening outcome indeed.

In addition to discussions on appropriate costuming standards and excessive chocolate consumption, let’s all have that serious talk with our kids about an age-appropriate sense of caution on this traditional night of fun.

Our man Mitch

It is our position that this country desperately needs a leader to guide us back toward prosperity. Luckily, we Hoosiers don’t have to look far for such an individual. Yes, we are asking – in fact pleading – with our man Mitch to make a run in earnest for the U.S. Presidency. He may not be the tallest or the most charismatic character in the room, but we don’t believe it matters.

Hoosiers know what really counts. Daniels has steered our state through financial distress and deftly returned it to sound financial footing.

Indiana is one of a handful currently operating in the black. And, in spite of its rust-belt heritage, Indiana is adding jobs to its work force and has slashed government spending. Now, Daniels must take his approach and his Hoosier experience to D.C. That said, our Governor must continue to be accountable for the impact of the difficult financial decisions required by falling state revenues.

And, any national run would require answers to some difficult questions about his role in potential errors along the way. But, with our nation facing a fork in the road, we believe that President Daniels knows the correct path to follow.

The views in these editorials are of reader participants. They do not represent those of Current Publishing ownership and management.

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CONSTITUTION CLOSEUP

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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 pretend to sleep on a bench on the boardwalk.

Source: Weird Laws (iPhone application)

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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 Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 2. Suffrage and Election.

Section 3. (History: Repealed November 3, 1998).

Section 4. No person shall be deemed to have lost his residence in the State, by reason of his absence, either on business of this State or of the United States.

Section 5. (History: Repealed March 14, 1881).

Section 6. Every person shall be disqualified from holding office, during

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the term for which he may have been elected, who shall have given or offered a bribe, threat, or reward, to procure his election.

Section 7. (History: Repealed November 6, 1984).

Section 8. The General Assembly shall have power to deprive of the right of suffrage, and to render ineligible, any person convicted of an infamous crime.

Section 9. No person holding a lucrative office or appointment under the United States or under this State is eligible to a seat in the General Assembly; and no person may hold more than one lucrative office at the same time, except as expressly permitted in this Constitution. Offices in the militia to which there is attached no annual salary shall not be deemed lucrative.

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Angels of Death

From the backshop 2011 budget: Kudos to our leaders Mayor John Ditslear and Noblesville Common Council members appear to be appropriately committed to dealing with the realities of the economy, working together to ready the 2011 budget, which is 1 percent lower than the current year’s plan; presentation and (hopefully) approval should come at the Oct. 26 council meeting. In advance, let us offer this to those who toiled and cut expenses: GOOD JOB! Ditslear told the council at last week’s meeting that the city has chopped spending in just about every department for 2011. He said the city has to do more with less, “just like everybody else.”

Now THAT’S thinking like a member of the private sector – which government needs to do. The mayor and council believe the 2011 plan still allows for city services at the same high level. We’re heartened by this development, and leadership is showing a real commitment to doing things the right way and with the seriousness and diligence required.

May they all take a bow (and get some rest) now.

••• Quoting accurately from The Wall Street Journal: “Since the Supreme Court's January decision in Citizens United v. FEC, Democrats in Congress have been trying to pass legisla-

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg tion to repeal the First Amendment for business, though not for unions. Having failed on that score, they're now turning to legal and political threats. Funny how all of this outrage never surfaced when the likes of Peter Lewis of Progressive insurance and George Soros helped to make Democrats financially dominant in 2006 and 2008.” While you’re pondering that, remember the Dems are NOT investigating Charlie Rangel. So, after trying to shut out Fox News, they’re now trying to quiet businesses. Change!

••• Overheard from your managing editor, Zach Dunkin: “With the weather about to turn, I’ll be moving my ‘office’ from Forest Park inside, maybe to Rosie’s on the square. but they need to get wi-fi first.”

The tax plan: making 'cents' of it all is our goal

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By Zach Dunkin The so-called Bush Tax Cuts – the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA) of 2001 and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (JGTRRA) of 2003 – are set to expire at the end of the year and you can be certain that failure to extend them will result in an increased tax burden on nearly every single American citizen.

Despite the news coverage on the topic, some of you may be having difficulty grasping just what effect ObamaCare will have on our wallets.

That’s where we come in. Beginning today on page 23 Current columnist Brenda Alexander will try to put some of these proposed policies into a perspective that is easy for individuals and families to digest, if not easy on their digestive systems.

Over the next few weeks, she will offer straight-forward summaries and specific examples of how a typical American family would be affected. Although the examples may not match your family exactly, hopefully you can extrapolate from them a realistic understanding of the impact on you, your community and your nation.

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For a good balance, Alexander is using Pew Charitable Trusts at www.pewtrusts.org and The Heritage Foundation at www.heritage.org as her primary sources for information.

She says Pew is “fairly neutral in the mainstream media world and rather liberal/progressive in my mind” while Heritage “is very conservative.” They have opposite viewpoints on extending the Bush tax cuts.

Alexander will uncover some issues that may have slipped under the radar of mass media coverage. As is our way at doing things here, we always try to tell you what you don’t already know.

Hopefully, this series will help you draw your own conclusions on which approach is viable – taxing, spending, some of both, or, perhaps, that it’s too late.

And feel free to launch an email her way with questions and suggested topics at Alexanderink@comcast.net.

Zach Dunkin is the managing editor for Current in Noblesville.

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

COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker These past couple of weeks has brought an inordinate amount of tragedy to the lives of those around our family. While we ourselves have remained unscathed, I have spent far too much time mourning the painful loss those about which we care deeply.

Perhaps it is indicative of my personality that I find it oppressive, or perhaps it is simply that I enjoy laughing more than crying, but I very much look forward to returning to some state of unfettered normalcy. I do not hold out hope that the process will progress through anything but the passage of time, albeit the clock seems slow, grinding and desperate. But, I know that joy will return.

In traveling this road, I have been reminded of the many hazards that lie along the path to recovery. Of course, there are the obvious challenges of logistics. How does one manage the variety of issues that emerge with a crisis? Are there sufficient financial resources to help tra-

verse an appropriate period of recovery? Are the personal relationships strong enough to endure?

Will those affected seek and receive the skills necessary to successfully withstand the challenge?

But why does it seem that tragedy inevitably brings with it those who feed on the pain, fear and adrenaline produced by the crisis? Who are these Angels of Death? They seldom appear in good times; yet as soon as calamity mounts the horizon, they arrive relishing every salacious and hurtful detail of the catastrophe. Then, in turn, they gleefully act as conduit sharing every blood soaked morsel to others of their ilk. Misery, they say, loves company. But isn’t it more true that misery propagates misery? When is it time to expel the ghouls and seek happiness even in the depth of tragedy? I hope it comes soon.

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

readers' views About those invisible fences and backyard dogs Editor: As I walk my dog, I take note of how many dogs are “contained” by invisible fences. I say “contained” because dogs are NOT secure by invisible fences, especially larger dogs. Larger dogs will take the shock/vibration just to get out, but not take it to return to their yard. Small dogs seem to be less likely to escape. For many of us, there is nothing worse than walking your dog (or just running/walking on your own) only to have a dog come charging at you barking and growling. Many of these dogs are somewhere that we cannot see until they are running at you with all their might. Do we know at that time if they are invisible fence dogs or just a loose dog that could harm? Do we know if it is an invisible fence dog that is going to take the shock/ vibration and bite?

This brings me to another point: backyard dogs. From what I observe, many (not all) of those invisible fence dogs are NEVER walked or let out of their yard. Is that because the owners feel that it is perfectly fine to leave their dog in their yard and consider that confinement exercise, stimulation, and socialization? Dogs need to get out and enjoy their environment. They need to get exercise that doesn’t involve pacing the backyard or running in circles. If people take the time to bring a dog into their home, why do they just leave it to languish mentally and physically in the yard and not allow the dog to be a dog? If you do not have the time to work, train, and care for your dog, do not get one.

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Roundabouts? What were they thinking?

Editor: A number of us have had conversations lately about the new roundabout in Noblesville, near Wal-mart. The biggest thought was “what were they thinking?” In the name of progress and making the flow of traffic continually smooth, I believe they created a monster. With the stop signs there before it was taking your life in your hands to cross to the other side. But now with the roundabout and yield signs in place, it is a total nightmare with cell phones glued to many ears, and no one willing to yield even a little.

From State Road 37, the traffic never slows

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down or yields the right of way. Sometimes you wait until all the incoming traffic gets through there before you get a turn. Don’t they have a yield sign coming in, or do they need a billboard with very big letters? It’s not any better, but worse than the stop signs. Like many others, I go through the Wal-mart parking lot to get to where I am going. Believe it or not, it’s much safer.

Are there people who monitor the traffic after putting these roundabouts in place? Think of all the tickets that could be passed around.

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Yes, running is my hobby

DISPATCHES » Aspire is honored – Aspire Indiana, Inc. of Noblesville was one of five Indiana nonprofit organizations honored Oct. 12 at the Indiana Achievement Award, hosted by the IUPUI Solution Center in Indianapolis at the concluding event of the 2010 Indiana Nonprofit Capacity Building Conference. The Indiana Achievement Awards are a program that recognizes Indiana’s nonprofits for exemplary practices and demonstrated effectiveness. Each award winner receives a $5,000 cash award and an organizational video produced by WFYI. Aspire Indiana is a not-for-profit comprehensive mental health offering an array of by a staff composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and other mental health professionals. » Quilt here Feb. 24 – The 2010 AllAmerica City quilt will land in Noblesville Feb. 24 as part of a 25-city tour in which each of the communities that participated in the annual civic recognition program gets an opportunity to display the finished patchwork. Each of the 25 communities named All-America City finalists in 2010 added an individual square to the quilt. First stop on the national tour was Chandler, Ariz., and the tour will visit 19 states before during the next year, making its final stop in Middleton, Wis. » Mayor proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Prevail, Inc. an organization advocating for victims of crime and abuse, will remember the 54 Hoosiers who lost their lives last year as a result of domestic violence during a vigil from noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville. The vigil will be in the Hamilton County Commissioners’ Courtroom located on the first floor. Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear will be on hand to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Local Avon customers can also speak out against domestic violence by purchasing the gift set, Outspoken by Fergie. The four-piece set includes a full size Eau de Parfum Spray, full size body lotion, perfumed pendant, and gift bag with tissue paper. The set can be purchased for $36 for a limited time.

For each set purchased, $16.20 goes back to Prevail, Inc. To place an order, send an e-mail to: avon_4675@yahoo.com. » Trick-or-treat reminder – Noblesville’s official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween will from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Motorists are asked to use extra care while driving that night.

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COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson I always list “exercise” as a hobby, but in fact, I despise most forms of cardio-vascular training and muscle toning. Sure, I do it, just like I pay my energy bill and endure pointless staff meetings, but I don’t look forward to step class or riding an elliptical, and I certainly don’t enjoy it.

What I should write under things I enjoy is “running.” I’m completely serious. I relish every minute I spend jogging, particularly when I’m feeling fat and it’s a beautiful October day.

Though I usually procrastinate a good two hours, once I’m on the road, I’m in my own little heaven.

I started running in high school. When I failed to make the volleyball team, a teacher suggested I go out for cross country. Thinking I would literally race circles around “those girls,” I pompously showed up at the first practice and nearly stroked out before most of the team had even broken a sweat. I was hooked from that

moment on.

I continued jogging recreationally after high school, and participated in several road races, mostly 5Ks. The year before I was married I ran a mini, and a year later, a full marathon. After that particularly horrifying four-plus-hour death march, however, I vowed never to lace up my Saucony’s again.

Luckily I started having babies soon thereafter, and though every fall I longed to hit the pavement, basketball bellies and, shall we say, less control over the ole bladder, prevented me from returning to running. I was okay with that. I joined a gym that offered free daycare and hot showers, and life was good. A couple of times I found myself contemplating a threemile jaunt, but my knees would act up or an ice storm would hit, and I would simply find another way to stay in shape. Last year, my husband and I even completed P90X, which in retrospect might have been more traumatic than the marathon. Intense is not too strong a word

for Mr. Tony Horton and his “ab”-normally fit cronies.

But here’s the alluring thing about running, at least for me. It’s always there. I don’t have to pay a fee, rent special equipment, find a court, or use a trainer. I can just go, whenever, wherever, and for however long I want. And though it’s not the best for the joints, jogging gets my blood pumping, lowers my anxiety levels, and clears my head. I actually “write” a lot of my columns while running. This year with all the ups and downs of moving and working, being able to run has been my lifesaver: a chance to do something good for myself, by myself.

So here’s hoping you have a “hobby” you love too. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Parents give it up, and Blue keeps his promise

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By Leslie Webber When you think of a blood drive, an elementary school might seem like an unlikely place. Most kids avoid needles like the plague, so a school full of little ones wouldn’t be the first place you would look for willing donors. Their parents, however, were more than willing to roll up their sleeves.

Noble Crossing Elementary was one of six area schools that participated in the Colts Blood Drive Challenge. A chance to earn a visit with the Indianapolis Colts mascot, Blue was enough to prompt students to encourage their parents to donate blood. And donate they did! Friends and family of Noble Crossing students gave over 70 units of blood and helped the school win the challenge. According to the Indiana Blood Center, an average similar-sized blood drive usually brings in around 18 units.

As promised, Blue, recently made a special appearance to a gym packed with Colts jersey-clad students chanting “We want Blue!” That kind of noise in my living room would send me over the edge, but it was really sweet to see the enthusiasm of kids still young enough to care. This was a big deal!

Blue entered through a burst of streamers and led the students through a highly entertaining program. With the help of his handler, Kat, “a proud Noblesville High School graduate,” Blue discussed the importance of: • Physical fitness • Respect for yourself and others • Intelligent decisions (saying no to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco) • Diet • Education 10147 INFINITI Carmel Current_F_10_19 10/13/10 The humorous and engaging message was well received.

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By Krista Bocko As if it’s not enough that every drugstore (there are at least 35 in Hamilton County) has signs out proclaiming that the flu vaccine is here and there and only $25, at which I roll my eyes and move on, I was surprised that there also would be a “Tailgate and Vaccinate” event at a Noblesville High School football game.

Then again, now that the flu frenzy season is here and everyone “needs” this vaccine, I guess the next logical step is to push the vaxes at the schools and school events. After all, according to the announcement, “Why not tailgate - and vaccinate - while you’re there?”

Why not vaccinate for the flu? I’m no expert and don’t claim to be, but I have been wary of vaccines, and how they’re pushed on our kids, for years, and I’ve researched vaccines, compared vaccine schedules, and questioned. We don’t vaccinate for the flu.

In my compiled notes, I have a page dated from 2003 that states “Children are the next frontier for the lucrative flu vaccine campaign.” Back then, only those ages 50 and up (and those in high risk groups) were encouraged to get the vaccine. And just a few years before that, the threshold age was 65. Now, here we are – starting the flu shot at six months.

And yet, I don’t have solid evidence that the flu vaccine is safe, effective, and truly intended to help me and my family be healthy. It’s an experiment with unknown implications. I say no to the drugs pushed on us every flu season (to be sure, vaccines are drugs).

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Check your watches, people, national debt clock is ticking

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By Brenda Alexander Like many people, my eyes start to glaze over when the topic of taxes and numbers in the billions and trillions start to fly around. It’s hard to make sense of it. I just want to know what it means for me and my family.

To put things in perspective, I broke down these gigantic numbers into what they mean for an individual or a typical family of four. Rounding the population of the U.S. up from the 2009 census figure of 310 million to 333 1/3 million people for simplicity, each time you hear a billion dollars coming out of a politician’s mouth, it equates to $3 per American or $12 for a family of four. A trillion dollars would thus be $3,000 per individual or $12,000 for a family of four.

That means that the stimulus plan passed in 2009 cost each family in the U.S. nearly $12,000. Do you feel you received good value for that investment?

Currently, we are screaming towards 14 trillion dollars in total debt. For up to the minute tabs, go to www.brillig.com/debt_clock/. That

means that every family of four in America is already on the hook for $178,000 or the price of a nice home. That’s what I call mortgaging our future. Every single baby born into this country is born owing $42,000.

To put it in perspective, the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) averages around 14 trillion dollars. Very soon, we will owe more than the entire nation can produce in a full year.

In the current political culture, where new taxes and entitlement programs are being debated in the billions and trillions, we have to ask whether we really truly need what’s being proposed. Lowering government expenses is an absolute imperative, no matter how much taxes are increased.

And even with my eyes closed, I can see that something must be done soon.

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville.

You can contact her at AlexanderInk@comcast.net.

Chamber of Commerce releases Enterprise Awards finalist list Current in Noblesville The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and City of Noblesville announced the finalists’ names for the 2010 Enterprise Awards. Finalists were chosen by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the Chamber and the City.

Those selected from a group of businesses nominated were: • Streetscape – Keep Noblesville Beautiful, Noblesville Visitors Center, 9th & Conner Building (former Lake & Lodge).

• Best New Construction or Renovation – Heavenly Sweets, Prairie Lakes Health Campus, Therametrics Technologies Finalists, Small Business or Startup – Box Pack & Ship, Chick Fil A, Therametrics Technologies

Trustee’s office staging ‘crawl’ to help refill depleted food supply Participants are asked to donate

By Zach Dunkin a bag of groceries to be deposited Current in Noblesville at Noble Coffee from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Noblesville Township TrustMatteo’s Ristorante Italiano and ee Office and Community Center Noble Coffee are donating coupons has never had to do a food drive for free iced tea/and coffee and for its weekly Thursday food pandesserts, respectively, while Logan try because it’s usually had plenty Street Marketplace is offering free of assistance from area scout and munchies to participants. Barley Iscommunity groups.

Caldwell land will give away $5 off coupons.

But a higher-than-usual deOther local businesses including the Nomand from more families, bigger families, blesville United Soccer Club, Ginger’s Café the unemployed and senior citizens unable to and Fox Prairie Golf Course are donating gift stretch their social security checks has forced cards and free or discounted services. the group to look for other ways to stock its Caldwell said the most desirable food items shelves “It’s never been an issue before,” said Trustee include peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and administrative assistant Theresa Caldwell. “We cheese, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, cereal, canned fruit and soup. had plenty of food at Christmas but by June “People need to bring a bag of food, and most of it was gone. We don’t have anything you can make a meal out of. Just cans of green then we will go out as a group and basically have fun,” said Caldwell. “A lot of people are beans.” willing to help out.”

To help replenish its food supply, Caldwell The Noblesville Township Trustee Ofis organizing a “food crawl” Oct. 23 in downfice and Community Center is located at town Noblesville. Similar to a bar crawl, participants will move from their starting point at 836 Division St. For more information, call 317.773.0249 or visit www.noblesvilletownNoble Coffee & Tea Co. on the Courthouse shiptrustee.com.

Square and onto Barley Island Brew Co. and elsewhere.

• Business Person of the Year – Emily & Matteo DiRosa (Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano), O’Dell Lakes (Smith’s Jewelers), Monica Peck (Hare Chevrolet).

• Business of the Year – Culvers of Noblesville, Harbour Manor HealthCare, Industrial Dielectrics.

Winners in each category will be announced Oct. 27 at the Enterprise Awards luncheon at Purgatory Golf Club. The event is open to the community, and reservations are required

by Oct. 22 by calling the Chamber office at 317.773.0086 or online at www.noblesvillechamber.com. Cost is $20 per person for Chamber members, $25 per person for all others. Proceeds benefit the Noblesville Education Foundation.

County coat giveaway has new feature Current in Noblesville The seventh annual Hamilton County Kids Coats giveaway will be Nov. 6 at Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., infants through high school children in need are able to receive a free coat, hat and mittens. No identification is required to receive a coat.

New this year, a free Agency Fair featuring 20 area agencies will be on hand to connect potential clients with services available in Hamilton County and the State of Indiana. Information on getting help with bill paying, job search,

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Hamilton County Kids Coats’ mission is to ensure that every child in Hamilton County from infancy through high school age has a warm coat (mitten, gloves, hats, and boots) to wear this winter. In 2009, over 4,000 coats were distributed at the Hamilton County Kids Coat Giveaway and this year’s goal is 5,000. Coats have been collected througout the year through drives at area schools, libraries and churches.

For more information, visit www.kidscoats. org or email Linda@kidscoats.org.

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By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville She never intended to appear in a movie with John Malkovich, and she was only called back to perform with Indianapolis actor Doug Jones – Hellboy himself – because someone misplaced the original cast list.

But today you can catch Noblesville’s Chelsea McLean on both the silver screen in the Disney movie “Secretariat” and in your home in the award-winning film, “My Name is Jerry.” “Secretariat,” starring Malcovich and Diane Lane, has been showing nationally since Oct. 8. “My Name Is Jerry,” originally released in 2009, is available on DVD today.

“The movie gods smiled on me,” said McLean, the 19year- old Noblesville grad, calling from her family’s new residence in Orlando, Fla. “This industry is based on 90 percent luck. Thank goodness, because I’m not getting anywhere without it.”

When Chelsea traveled to Lexington, Ky., last April, where “Secretariat” was filmed at Keeneland Race Course, she originally was one of several dozens of extras cheering and carrying signs in support of Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Director Randall Wallace picked a handful of them for a scene inside the paddock area before the race, and Chelsea was standing at the rear of the line, far away from the camera shot.

“All of a sudden Randall Wallace comes walking down and looks at me and says, ‘Hey, you.’ I said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘Come with me,’ and led me to where the camera was. All of a sudden I’m standing next to John Malkovich and the horse and I’m kinda starstruck. I’m going, ‘Oh my gosh, here’s John Malcovich and he’s mad at somebody and he’s

cussing in French and I don’t care.’ ” In the short scene, Chelsea portrays Secreteriat’s owner Penny Chenery Tweedy, dressed in a flowery sun dress and stylish hat, walking with another actress in front of a jockey and the horse. And she actually didn’t know if the scene had made the final cut until she saw it at a sneak preview the week before it opened. She described the moment of seeing herself 15-feet tall on a movie screen “surreal.”

“But even if the scene hadn’t made it, I still got to go there, be on a professional, multi-million dollar movie set for a day,” she said. “It was more of an experience than anything.”

Chelsea nearly missed the opportunity to play a meatier role as a secretary in “My Name Is Jerry,” starring Doug Jones, who has acted in more than 50 movies but is best known for his role as Abe Sapien in the box office hit “Hellboy” in 2004. Jones had returned to his alma mater Ball State to work with fellow BSU alumnus director Morgan Mead in the summer of 2008. The production crew consisted of a mix of industry professionals and BSU film students. Jones, who won Best Actor at the 2010 Strasburgh Independent Film Festival for his role, will return to BSU Oct. 21 to autograph DVD copies of the film.

Chelsea, who missed the cut for the cast the first time around, was called back by the casting director after it was discovered that the original list had been lost.

“It was another lucky moment for me, and a wonderful opportunity to work with Doug. He’s amazing,” said Chelsea, who is represented by Coastal Talent of Orlando and Los Angeles. “I’ve been so fortunate so far, and I’m going continue taking classes down here and sharpen my skills.”

Photo provided by Cameron McLean

Chelsea McLean checks out the eposter for the movie "Secretariat," in which she appears.

Do you know your city codes? Each week, we will provide a city ordinance to help familiarize you with the laws of Noblesville.

Ord. 296, Sec. 1 SPITTING It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to spit or expectorate any saliva, mucus, or other discharges as the result of coughing, hawking, or cleaning of the air passages, upon any sidewalk, in any cellar or basement under any sidewalk, in any cellar way, or in any public building or entrance thereto within the city. The fine is a maximum of $25.

To read the City Code regarding this issue in its entirety or other issues, visit www.cityofnoblesville.org/ planning and click on “City Code.”

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Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

Inspired by son’s autism, Noblesville woman opens gluten-free bakery

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Jennifer Wiese wears her black-and-white checked apron and churns out her sweet treats, substituting gluten-free flours in her family’s favorite recipes.

By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesville To most people, ordering and eating a bakery birthday cake is a fairly ordinary event. But when Jennifer Wiese took the order for a gluten- and dairy-free frosted vanilla birthday cake – with the image of Yoda on it – she had no idea the reaction her creation would create.

Her customer had searched online, found the BeeFree Bakery website and was thrilled to find a local gluten- and dairy-free bakery like Wiese’s. The customer loved Yoda and asked Wiese if

it were possible to put the Star Wars character on her cake. Wiese called a cake-decorating friend who printed a picture of Yoda on gluten-free edible rice paper.

“She had never had a birthday cake,” explained Wiese, who opened her bakery in January. “I put it (the image of Yoda) on the cake and delivered it to her, and she was in tears. She was literally crying.”

“Everyone should be able to enjoy life, liberty, and cake.”

Wiese has been baking gluten-free products for her family for the past five years. She started when she heard about how going gluten-free food might be able to help her oldest son, who is on the autism spectrum.

“The impact on him was huge,” she said.

Since then, she’s had a passion for baking treats just as delicious as their gluten-containing counterparts – not just gluten-free baking. Wiese wears her black-and-white checked apron and churns out delicious sweet treats in the commercial kitchen in Logan Street Marketplace in downtown Noblesville.

Following hours and hours of research, she understands the challenges of gluten- and dairy-free baking. She has substituted gluten-free flours in her family’s favorite recipes before finally finding the right combination of five different flours that lend just the right texture and taste to sweets.

“When I first started baking, I would buy the flour mixes in the grocery and was never happy with it,” she said. “When you look at the ingredients, a lot of them contain bean flour, and I didn’t like the taste they created in baked goods. It took me awhile to find just what I was looking for.”

“Having to feed someone that has these dairy- and gluten-free needs is difficult. So, every time I wanted something sweet and freshly baked for my son, I had a hard time finding something that was really tasty. Over those years of experimenting, I felt like there was a need for this kind of business.”

The response from customers, including her participation in the Indianapolis Winter Farmer’s Market, has confirmed that she’s on to a good thing.

“People really do seek this type of product, and I have something that people like and enjoy,” said Wiese.

Her products are used by Green B.E.A.N. delivery, a local grocery delivery service.

“It’s nice to work with them (B.E.A.N.) because they have local fresh products that I can work with, like zucchini for my zucchini bread, so I purchase some of my ingredients from them. I believe in supporting local growers and producers and using as many

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Ingredients • 1/2 cup Earth Balance • 2 3/4 cup BeeFree flour mix buttery spread • 2 tsp. xanthan gum • 1/2 cup Earth Balance • 2 tsp. cream of tartar shortening • 1 tsp. baking soda • 1 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp. sea salt • 2 eggs • 4 tbs. sugar • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 4 tsp. cinnamon Directions 1. Cream together buttery spread, shortening and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla and mix well.

2. Mix flour, xanthan gum, cream of tarter, baking soda and sea salt in a separate bowl and add to above. Mix well.

3. Shape dough into rounded balls (an ice cream scooper works well).

4. Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl and roll balls in mixture.

5. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

6. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until set, but not too hard. They will appear not quite done, but will firm up as they cool.

7. Remove from cookie sheet before they cool.

local and organic ingredients as I can.”

Wiese’s vision is also to make her products more readily available for the community.

“My hope is to grow,” she said. “I can’t do it all on my own.

I did this so I could offer really good-tasting fresh gluten- and dairy-free foods. Realistically, I can’t do all of that, bake it, market it and sell it. My goal is to find somebody to bake it, so I can go out and sell it.”

What’s the best part of what she does?

“It’s nice to make that connection through food,” she said.

“Food is such an integral part of everyone’s life. If you can make it really special, it’s a neat gift to give somebody.”

about beefree bakery Where to purchase: Logan Street Marketplace, 937 Logan St., Noblesville (call BeeFree Bakery ahead to place your order); Blu Moon Café, 200 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel; Green B.E.A.N., www.greenbeandelivery.com, 317.377.0470 Products: Let it Bee…John Lemon cake, Chocolate Dream cupcakes, Chocolate Crinkle cookies, Vanilla Velvet cake, frozen pizza dough, all purpose flour mix (to substitute in favorite recipes). Products may change seasonally.

Info: www.beefreegf.com, jenniferwiese@mac.com, 317.402.1019.

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R-rated movies have too much violence for me

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By Jenna Larson It’s safe to say I’m not destined to be a bank robber. Or a drug pusher. Or any type of criminal, really. Not just because I oppose the morals behind such things, but also because I’m not cool with all the violence.

Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I went out to dinner and then to the movies. Since I recently turned 17, I wanted to see one that was rated R. I figured I should take advantage of the only perk between 16 (driver’s license) and 18 (legitimate adult). I mean, it’s only exciting once, right?

While browsing titles, we encountered a bit of an issue. The only R-rated movies were categorized as such because of violence, not crude humor (like “Jackass 3D,” which, admittedly, I’m pretty pumped about).

We ended up deciding on “The Town.” The whole “nuns with guns” bit in the description made me laugh.

So, for the first part of the movie, I was okay.

There was a bank robbery, which I definitely don’t agree with ethics-wise, but it was exactly what I would’ve expected to see according to the movie’s trailers.

Then, while holding up the bank, one of the criminals bashes an employee’s head in with his

gun. While the camera zoomed in on a graphic shot of his blood-streaked face, I turned away and refused to watch until the scene ended.

That’s when I realized what a bad choice I had made. Momentary lapse in judgment? Normally, I cringe at the sight of a sucker punch. I thought I knew my limits.

By the end of the movie, I was literally shaking. There was gunfire every second and a few gory corpses littering the screen.

I couldn’t stand it. And I don’t know how anyone else could, either. I’d hate to think there are people who actually live in towns like the one depicted.

By the end of the film, I couldn’t wait to get out of the theater and back into the real world.

Safe little Noblesville, free of any major heists involving nun masks and huge guns.

Moral of the story? Maybe R- rated movies aren’t such a good idea for me. Most of the audience seemed pleased by the film’s conclusion.

But me? I’ll stick to my PG-13 chick flicks.

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

High-flying gift to Legacy As part of spirit week at Legacy Christian School in Noblesville, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Victor Verboncoeur (pictured here with his daughter, Claire) presented Legacy with an American flag that flew with him in a combat support mission for Operation Enduring Freedom, the war in Afghanistan. Verboncoeur, father of three Legacy students, is a pilot in the Air Force Reserve.

He flies a KC-135 Stratotanker and refuels aircraft in mid-air, while flying between 400 and 500 miles per hour. In presenting the flag, Verboncoeur told students, teachers and parents how important it is that they remember what our soldiers are doing to secure freedom for Americans. Verboncoeur detailed the work involved in 25 combat support refueling missions this summer. The flag, framed with a certificate of authenticity from the U.S. Air Force, will be displayed at Legacy. Photo provided by Legacy School.

Some Halloween safety tips for new moms PARENTING

By Michele Grossman Ah, Autumn! The leaves are changing colors.

Pumpkins abound. Can Candy Hoarding Day be far behind?

For most little kids Halloween is the best thing ever. It’s a chance to dress up like anyone or anything, walk around the neighborhood with friends and family, and get treats. Even with food allergies, there’s bound to be something to enjoy in your trick-or-treat bag.

Costumes have gotten less scary in my neighborhood over the years. You’re more likely to see princesses and superheroes than ghosts and goblins. (I hear the big sellers this year are Lady Gaga costumes—now that’s scary!)

New moms have the most input when it comes to Halloween costumes. Up to a point, your firstborn kids are most likely to comply with your suggestions. These are the days to make the most of your creative impulses.

If you want to turn your toddler into a pterodactyl or an Egyptian princess, just make sure: • Your kid can see while wearing the costume, • He/she won’t trip while wearing the costume.

• Their hands are free to carry their haul of candy.

If you’re not inclined to create a costume, don’t feel bad about buying one. Many kids use their costumes for pretend-play long after Halloween is over. That’s why you keep running into Spiderman at the grocery store. Either way, a strategically placed stripe of reflective tape is a good idea if you’re trick-or-treating after sundown.

No Halloween would be complete without the strict warning to let mom or dad check the candy before eating any. Remember the old “razor blade in the apples” warning?

I haven’t seen an apple come home in a trickor-treat bag in forever. It is a time-tested strategy, however, for parents to make sure they get the first shot at their favorite candy.

As the skeleton said when he ate his Halloween candy, “Bone appétit!” Mwah-ah-ah-ah…

Michele Grossman is mother of three children who lives with her husband in Noblesville. She is a teacher at Country Children’s House Montessori Preschool.

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DISPATCHES » Parents Night-Out – First Christian Church, 16377 Herriman Blvd., Noblesville is having Parents Night-Out Worship Service Oct. 23. Babysitting will be offered from 5:15 p.m. until 10 p.m. After the 5:30 p.m. worship service parents can leave the kids at the church and go spend some quality time alone together. Activities will be planned for the kids and light snacks will be available. For more information, call 317. 773.4582. » Holiday bazaar time – The Riverview Hospital Auxiliary will have its annual holiday bazaar in the Riverview Hospital Atrium, 395 Westfield Road, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. The bazaar will feature home décor items, handcrafted wreaths and other decorative items, home-baked sweets, soups and mixes – with samples available. There will be a raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds from this bazaar will be used to benefit the Riverview Hospital Foundation. » Leaf Cams are rolling – Fall’s exploding colors are on display at www.VisitIndiana.com, along with several bangfor-your-buck travel deals. Through Nov. 12, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s Leaf Cams will stream live images from three Indiana locations: Brown County, Spring Mill State Park and the new 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Deals range from dining and retail specials to overnight packages.

Creepy Halloween Portraits What You'll Need • Camera • Computer with imageediting software/printer or copy machine • Black picture frames • White cardstock • Patterned paper • Adhesive foam dots • Hot-glue gun and hotmelt adhesive • Spooky embellishments such as plastic spiders or faux spider webbing How to Make It 1. Take photos of your subject looking in different directions (up, down, sideways). (The background doesn’t matter because it will be cut out.)

2. Use image-editing software to convert the photos to black-and-white.

(Or make black-and-white copies of the photos on a copy machine.)

3. Resize your favorite images as necessary so the subjects’ heads will fit nicely into the frames.

4. Print onto white cardstock and cut out the backgrounds from the photos.

5. Cut a piece of patterned Halloween paper to fit inside the photo frames.

6. Adhere the cutout photos to the underside of the frames (and in front of the patterned paper) with adhesive foam dots so the subjects are looking through the frames.

7. Hot-glue a spider, faux spider webbing, or other spooky embellishments in a position so it looks as if the subjects are looking at them.

Mummy Dogs

Dry the hot dogs with a paper towel so that the rolls stick to the hot dog. Use pre-made, refrigerated breadstick dough from the store and wrap the hotdog so bits of the hotdog shows through the dough.

It may be necessary to slightly stretch the dough to fit around the hotdog. Add capers for the mummy eyes and bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees, or until golden brown.

Sweet Vampire Cookies

Blood-sucking creatures aren’t often sweet, but these cookies are the exception. Dip peanut butter sandwich cookies into melted vanilla coating; cover the cookies completely and let dry.

Pipe on chocolate frosting to create Dracula-like faces and vests, then pipe on a bow tie with red gel frosting. To serve the cookies, cut pieces of felt to resemble vampire capes and place the cookies on top of the felt pieces on a serving tray.

» Janus tickets still available – Janus Developmental Services will host its annual fundraising event, “A Night with the Stars,” Oct. 23 at the Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. This year’s event theme will be set in a 40’s/ 50’s swanky nightclub atmosphere with dinner, dancing, and entertainment from the Starry Knights Big Band and the Sands Trio, a tribute to Sammy Davis, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin – three members of the infamous Rat Pack. A cocktail reception from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. will be followed by a dinner of prime rib, parmesan roasted red potatoes, julienned seasonal vegetables, assorted breads, tossed salad and turtle cheesecake for dessert at 6:45 p.m. Cost for the event is $100 per ticket. Sponsorships for the event are available for $200 to $5,000.

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Mike Crist From Five Guys Where do you like to eat? “I like Bravo’s, near Castleton Mall”.

What do you like to order there? “Their fettuccine alfredo pasta is delicious”.

What else do you like about Bravo’s? “They have a great atmosphere and really good service”.

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Take a bite out of the bayou with shrimp and grits RECIPES

By Molly Herner This is a classic southern dish that will take your taste buds down to the bayou.

The dish is versatile as far as ingredients are concerned. I like to use tiger shrimp and chorizo to top the cheesy grits. I also use roasted red peppers, sweet yellow onion and a touch of garlic to complete the dish.

Couple this with a buttery, oaky chardonnay or a dark beer.

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

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Their menu consists of all specialty items.

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Ingredients • 1 red pepper • 1 yellow pepper • 1 Spanish onion • 5 cloves garlic • Crushed red pepper flakes • Olive oil • 1 pound of peeled shrimp • 1 chorizo link or any sausage • 1 cup quick grits • 1 can chicken stock • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar • A splash of white wine • Salt/pepper Instructions 1. Peel and chop vegetables and sausage into manageable pieces.

2. Coat a big saucepan in olive oil and add all vegetables and garlic over med-high heat.

3. Let the vegetables simmer until they are tender, then turn the heat to med and add a splash of white wine.

4. Boil four cups of liquid, including the can of stock.

5. When the liquid is boiling add 1 cup of quick cooking grits and turn the heat to low. Whisk the grits to avoid lumps 6. Let the grits thicken for 5 minutes and then add 2 cups of grated cheese, and salt and pepper to taste..

7. Add shrimp and sausage to the vegetables and let them simmer until cooked through with the vegetables. The vegetables will form a thick red sauce and all of the juices from the shrimp and chorizo will flavor the dish.

8. Sprinkle a bit of red pepper flakes to taste and salt and pepper in the sauce.

9. Plate the cheese grits and cover them generously with the shrimp and sausage sauce.

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Family affair Nine area families with at least two members in each make up a large part of the cast in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” playing at the Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. , Noblesville. They are (front row, from left): Libby and Katie Gipson (Fortville); Josh and Julia Kocicki (Noblesville); Ryan and Kelli Conkin (Noblesville); Marilyn and Kyle Hensley (Cicero); Miriam and Rebecca Schaffer (Lapel); back row (from left): John W. and Michael Totty (Noblesville), Gwen, Geoff, Simon, Kathryn and Nikki Lynch (Noblesville); Haley and Audrey Gunderson (Noblesville); Greg and Lucinda Ryan (Noblesville).Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets are $5 for ages 5-15, $10 for senior citizens and $12 for adults. For information, call 317.773.2500. Photo by Larry Wagner.

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W Riverview was one of just five hospitals nationwide to receive the coveted VHA Leadership Award in 2009 for quality of care.

W The Center of Excellence Designation is presented to just 15 percent of all breast centers nationwide.

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W Riverview’s Radiology, Emergency Care and Orthopedics teams were all recognized for exemplary levels of patient satisfaction in 2009 by PRC, a leading healthcare consultant.

For the past two years, we’ve been telling you that we provide world-class care to our community. In 2009, the experts clearly agreed. And while we’re proud to be recognized for our efforts, we believe that providing world-class care to the residents of Hamilton County is its own reward. Discover more at riverview.org.

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Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept in Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas."

From horrifying to horrible, here’s Hollywood’s tricks and treats

By Christopher Lloyd Current in Noblesville If you’re like me, you’re gearing up for Halloween. As you dust off your skeletons and buy up candy in bulk, don’t forget to stock your

entertainment center with some appropriate videos.

Whether you like your scary movies schmaltzy or genuinely terrifying, here’s a horrifying list of the best and worst available.

Best

Worst

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” – This animated wonder somehow manages to be both child-friendly and seriously ghoulish.

“The Shining” – For my money, still one of the scariest movies ever.

Those two bug-eyed girls standing in the hallway ... brrrrrr!

“The Exorcist” – Nearly four decades later, it remains hard to watch.

Still amazed it didn’t get Jack Nicholson an X rating.

“Dawn of the Dead” – I’m talking about the 2004 remake, which is as good as zombie movies get.

“Halloween” – The original slasher flick still holds plenty of scares, due in no small part to John Carpenter’s haunting musical score.

“The Blair Witch Project” – So authentically creepy, this vérité gem spawned a decade of (inferior) imitators.

“Poltergeist” – Forget about “Exorcist” receiving an R, how did this hackles-raising frightfest get a PG rating?

“Evil Dead 2” – Despite its many comedic moments, this was Sam Raimi at his pre-”SpiderMan” scariest.

“Alien” – Unlike its action-pumped successors, this was a moody horror film set in space.

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” – A nostalgic, kid-friendly choice ... though I must say I find Linus’ obsession with pastoral demons unsettling.

“Troll 2” – A film so bad, it inspired a documentary called “Best Worst Movie” (which is actually good).

“Halloween III: Season of the Witch” – Masked killer Michael My"Troll II" the worst. ers is given the boot for a loony plot about Halloween masks implanted with killer computer chips.

“Earnest Scared Stupid” – Oh, Earnest, we hardly knew ye ... and what we did know was too much.

“I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” – And we still know how much this sequel sucked.”

“Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” – Everyone involved with the original was pink-slipped, so it’s no surprise this new brew was box office poison.

“Hocus Pocus” – Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker play witches – bonus: no makeup required! – in this cursed comedy.

“Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood” – A fifth-rate horror franchise meets Ebonics and hip-hop ... da horror.

“Chopping Mall” – Teens are chased through a mall by a laser-wielding robot. We root for the robot.

“The Gingerdead Man” – Gary Busey plays a killer in a cookie suit. ‘Nuff said.

“Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things” – I secretly love this ‘70s zombie flick for its trashy charm.

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Amanda Peet as Mary in “Please Give.”

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By Chris Lloyd Kate, a thriving New York City businesswoman, offers a man her dinner leftovers, plaintively asking if he is hungry. He is late middle age, African-American, and his clothes have seen better days.

The beatific expression of pity on Kate’s face is shattered when the man nods toward the swank restaurant in front of him. “I’m waiting for a table,” he says haughtily.

This delicious scene represents the essence of “Please Give,” a black comedy from writer/ director Nicole Holofcener about how sometimes even charity is selfish.

Kate, well-played by Catherine Keener, is hooked on pity. She doles out $20 bills to the homeless, but won’t buy her teen daughter the expensive pair of jeans she’s dying for.

She and husband Alex (a spot-on Oliver Platt) run a business selling vintage furniture they bought off the bereaved offspring of the recently dead, who didn’t know what they had. Perhaps Kate’s runaway giving is an unconscious offset for their outrageous markups.

Their next-door neighbor is 91-year-old Andra, whose space Kate and Alex will take over whenever she kicks off. Andra has two

granddaughters: Rebecca and Mary (Rebecca Hall and Amanda Peet, respectively) who are mirror images of altruism. Rebecca gives so much of herself there isn’t much left for a real life, while Mary is following in Andra’s nasty, self-centered footsteps.

“Please Give” is filled with delightful performances, but I found it hard to connect with any of the characters.

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

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Airline experts disagree on whether mergers mean price hikes TRAVEL

By Tracy Line 2010 has been a year of change for the airline industry. In June, United purchased Continental Airlines. In August, Mexicana, our country’s oldest airline, went bankrupt. And in September, Southwest announced its buyout of Air Tran Airways. What do these changes mean for consumers? It depends on whom you ask.

Airline industry expert Tim Winship, the founder of FrequentFlier.com, believes fare increases are inevitable. Winship recently wrote an article for USA Today in which he stated, “No matter what the airlines profess, the real goal of consolidation is always greater power to raise prices.”

Many experts agree. Yet, in the case of the Southwest buyout, opinions vary.

Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTraveler.com is excited about the merger. “This is going to be a great move for Southwest and for consumers” she says. “People love to fly that airline and they love the customer service.”

Jennifer Waters, a journalist for Watchdog. com, concurs. Waters reports that Southwest plans to expand its low-priced airfares and

predicts an increase in their cult-like following. Others agree, noting Southwest’s increased presence, especially in Atlanta, will force other airlines to lower fares.

George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog. com, disagrees. Hobica believes this merger, like the others, will lead to higher prices. With no competition between these two large low-priced airlines, he says, Southwest has no motive to maintain lower fares.

Obviously, the jury is still out. We consumers will have to wait and see what happens.

Southwest has announced that it will drop Air Tran’s baggage surcharges, which is one step in the right direction. And one thing’s for sure, regardless of expert opinions, supply and demand rule. We may have no say in mergers and buyouts, but we do choose whether or not we’re willing to pay the price to fly the friendly skies.

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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HALLOWEEN FUN

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Spooktacular Primrose School of Noblesville, 15707 N. Dreamcoat Noblesville voice and piano teacher Elaine Wagner directs a large cast of local actors and a student choir in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. Show times 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22-23 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets are $5 for ages 5-15, $10 for senior citizens and $12 for adults. Group rates available by call 317.773.9512.

White Christmas

The Christmas holidays arrive early at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” continuing through Nov. 21.

Based on the favorite Paramount Pictures film, the musical tells the story of two entertaining Army buddies who pay tribute to their former general by putting on a show in his picturesque, but struggling, Vermont inn. Tickets range from $35 to $58. For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com.

THEATRE Heartland Film Festival

The 10-day Heartland Film Festival continues with screenings at the AMC Casteton Square 14 and AMC Showplace Indianapolis 17 through Oct. 23. For a schedule of events and ticket information, visit www. trulymovingpictures.org.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Wednesday – Texas Holdem Poker Friday – Zanna-Doo! Saturday – Naptown Boogie

Mo’s Irish Pub

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

Oct. 22 – Cari Ray Band.

Oct. 23 – Something Rather Naughty

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Point Blvd., will have its Spooktacular from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Guests are invited to come dressed in costume and visit each of the school’s classrooms treats and crafts from many different vendors in the Noblesville area. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact The Primrose School of Noblesville at 317.773.4900.

Headless Horseman

The 27th annual Headless Horseman event continues on weekends through Oct. 30 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. The event features a spooky hayride, campfire storytelling, puppet shows, glow in the dark activities, scary-o-ke and the Disney movie “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Hugabug make-up lessons and Animalia. Gates open 6-9 p.m. Tickets: Thursday and Sunday tickets are $8 presale (at participating Marsh and O’Malia stores) and $10 at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets are $12 presale and $14 at the gate. Info: www.connerprairie.org, 317.776.6006

Barn of Terror

There has been an accident at the “biomedical research facility” and innocent people are turning into zombies at this year’s Barn of Terror, 19807 Hague Road , Noblesville. In addition to the haunted barn there’ll be a hayride (included in the admission charge). The Heroes of Noblesville will there on Kids Night, and Amazing Amuzementz will be doing face-painting and airbrush-tattooing on additional nights.

Hours: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Kids Night Oct. 28, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30 and 8-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Admission: $2.

Haunted Woods

Forest Hill Elementary, which is closing at the end of the school year, will host its final Haunted Woods Oct. 23. For a $5 admission guests will receive a meal, unlimited games, and unlimited trips through the Haunted Woods. Ages 4 and younger are free. The family can enjoy games, bounce houses, food, music and equipment displays from the local police, sheriff and fire departments. Friendly lights-on trail tours will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. for little visitors. The scares will be more frightful after 6:30 p.m. A witch will be telling scary tales near the woods and face painters will be in the gaming area.

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DISPATCHES » Case climbs in national rankings – Case Design/Remodeling of Carmel climbed in two distinguished publications' rankings of the nation's top residential remodeling firms. "Qualified Remodeler" and "Remodeling Magazine" release respective lists of the country's 500 and 550 best remodeling firms each year. In the previous year's "Qualified Remodeler" ranking, Case placed 402 out of 500 firms. This year, Case shot up 120 spots to no. 282 in the nation. "Remodeling Magazine" formerly had Case ranked as the 142nd largest full-service remodeling firm in the country. This year, Case cracked the top 100 by ranking no. 85. » Best eye cream ingredients For plump skin cells nothing beats hyaluronic acid, which draws moisture from the air and holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. In addition to hyaluronic acid, Jeannette Graf, MD, author of “Stop Aging, Start Living,” says that ceramides also help maintain hydration. A powerful new formula that includes both: Estée Lauder Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Crème. » Carry your iPad in style – Fashion designers are taking iPad accessories to another level. Designers such as Gucci, Julie Boyles and Louis Vuitton all have high-priced iPad sleeves on the market, but they all pale in comparison to Orbino’s $569 hand-stitched cases made with genuine South African ostrich skin. This special edition item can be ordered at www. orbino.com. » Fashion and Art Show – PrimeLife Enrichment will hold its 2010 Fashion and Art Show Oct. 27 at the PrimeLife Center, 1078 Third Avenue SW, Carmel. The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the event will feature wearable art clothing hand painted by the Indiana Decorative Artists Association as well as original jewelry designed by Katherine Kemp. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members and must be purchased on or before Oct.21. No tickets will be sold at the door.

For more information, call 815-7000.

The secret language of design INTERIORS

By Vicky Earley I was with a client last week discussing some design, when mid conversation, the return gaze told me that I sounded as if I were suddenly fluent in Portuguese. Ah ha, I was speaking “Designer-ese”.

It is easy to become so familiar with our own small parts of the world that we forget that others do not share our familiarity with those esoteric words that mean absolutely nothing other than to describe a slight visual variation.

Here is a little help from my own designer dictionary.

• COM Most custom furniture buyers have encountered this code word but might require a reminder. COM simply means “customers own material.” This is material ordered on a client’s behalf and is to be used on furnishings in lieu of fabric offered by the manufacturer.

• Gimp This is a flat, decorative trim that provides a decorative finish for raw seams or edges.

• Ruche (pronounced roosh) This means to pleat or gather a finished edge.

• Engineered wood This is a derivative wood product that is manufactured by binding together wood strands, particles, or fibers with adhesive to form a composite material.

• Bias This means that a fabric is used with the weave placed on an angle.

• Bullion This is a long corded fringe used in upholstery or window treatments.

• Finial This is a turned or carved piece at the top of a post or the piece that holds the shade to the harp of a lamp. Also, the decorative ornament placed at the end of drapery rods.

• Trompe l’oeil “Fool the eye” is the translation of this phrase used to describe decorative painting on walls or furniture pieces that appear to be three dimensional.

• Header This is the top of a curtain, drapery, valance, or balloon shade, finished with tape, ties, rings, or other treatments, which hangs from a rod or pole.

• Mullion The are slender strips of wood or metal dividing panes of glass in door or window units, often referred to as “divided lite” • Interlining This is a soft layer of cloth placed between the face fabric and lining to provide insulation and also improve the way the curtain or drapery hangs. Could also be termed “bumpcloth”.

• Welt This is a cording covered with matching or contrasting fabric used in seams of upholstered furnishings or pillows.

• Tensile Strength This is the breaking strain of fabrics.

• Railroad This means to turn a fabric where edges run horizontally rather than vertically. This is used when fabrics are nondirectional to avoid unwanted seams.

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

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If you think you might be better off purchasing your hair products in a drugstore, you are not alone. Whether you think that drugstore brands might be easier on the pocketbook, or have convinced yourself that “shampoo is shampoo”, it is important to note a few differences. If you are looking for a deal, it is important to note that the price tags of drugstore brands have increasingly gone up in the recent past, rivaling, and in some cases surpassing the prices of professional hair care products sold at independent salons. While professional hair care products have the stereotype of being more expensive, quite often you can find deals (“buy 2 get 1 free specials”) at salons that will help ease your mind and wallet when purchasing products. When obtaining your products at a drug or superstore you miss out on the expert recommendation that comes with purchasing products from a beauty professional. Professional stylists analyze your hair and suggest shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and finishing sprays, that are best suited for your special type and style of hair. Simply reading the bottle or performing a self-assessment of your hair can sometimes result in inferior results and leave you disappointed.You should also know that professional hair care products sold in independent salons often have superior ingredients to those sold in the mass marketplace. Organic ingredients and blends formulated for maximum performance or sensitivities set professionally recommended brands apart. When buying your hair care products, keep in mind that cheaper may not always be better, and proper diagnosis of your hair can be invaluable. Salon 01 professionals are on hand to assist you in choosing the proper regimen that will keep your style and color looking fresher and feeling healthier for longer. Stop in today for a consultation!

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Think about it and give Xylitol a try.

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Ready for a change? Taking it easy is best way to make it happen FITNESS

By April Conard Once you have had that Ah-Ha Moment and decide it is time to do something about your health, take it slowly. I can truly appreciate your need to hurry this process along, but it takes time, patience and perseverance.

Did you know that it takes at least 21 days for something to become a habit? Now, imagine you are trying to adopt the new habit of eating more veggies … and drinking more water … and doing cardio six times a week … and weight training three times a week. See where this is going?

Either you are going to feel so overwhelmed that you give up before you even start or you will go full speed ahead for about two weeks and then burn out. You can’t change everything all at once. It just won’t stick.

Start with an easy one like instead of having that second cup of coffee loaded with sugar and cream, switch to a glass of water. For some of you this may seem next to impossible, and it may be for a few days. Those few days will turn into a few weeks and, before long, you’ve adopted this positive change and are ready to

tackle the next adjustment.

As for fitness, begin with something manageable. If you are new to exercise, walk on your lunch hour or after work. Be sure to choose activities you enjoy and see you doing long term.

Make one change at a time and add on a new healthy habit once you are physically and mentally ready for it.

New Year’s Eve is 2 ½ months ways, so don’t wait until then to starting working on that resolution. Now is the time to develop healthy habits. Imagine how nice January will be when it‘s free of resolutions and disappointment.

You’ve heard the saying, “look at the big picture?” Not this time. Don’t dive in head-first.

Test the water one toe at a time. Those small changes you make will add up to a healthier, happier life that you can easily maintain and enjoy.

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

Imagine how nice January will be when it‘s free of resolutions and disappointment.

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DISPATCHES » Get your spot at job fair – Employer registration deadline is Nov. 1 for the first Hamilton County Job Fair Nov. 9 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Vendors will be provided with a 6-foot table and sign, interview rooms, computer lab for on-line job applications, electricity and wireless connectivity and publicity listed in the program and job seeker flyer. For more information call 317.776.634 or email LFerguson@noblesville.in.us. » Survey shows optimism for growth – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s economic development committee recently surveyed the Chamber membership concerning members’ sales revenue results, view of future sales and staffing changes along with questions concerning the effect of the economic stimulus package, recovery and future economic growth.

There were 44 responses to the survey. A similar survey was taken in May of 2009 and where applicable the current results were graphically compared to the 2009 survey results. The results show a leveling off of revenue compared to 2009 and some optimism for growth in the next 12 months. Twenty five percent of the respondents have added full or part-time employees, 23 percent plan to add staff in the

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next 12 months and layoffs and reduced hours are down compared to 2009. To receive a full report of the electronic survey results contact the Chamber office at info@noblesvillechamber.com or call 317.773.0086. » Chamber releases board names – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce board of directors has accepted the slate of nominees for the 2011-2013 board term as follows: Chad Bosler, Chief of Production, SMC Corporation; Emily DiRosa, Owner, Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano; Jon Hirschfeld, Real Estate Broker, F.C. Tucker Company; Troy Hogan, Accountant, Katz, Sapper & Miller; Jim Kingsolver, Banker, Community Bank; John Paris, M. D., Chief Medical Officer, Riverview Hospital. New board members will begin their term on Jan. 1. Board members’ terms are renewable for a second third-year term upon completion of their first term. » Learn what top CEOs know – Howard Cox of Somerset CPAs will present the next installment of the company’s CEO Series of seminars. This upcoming presentation, entitled “The 7 Critical Things Successful CEOs Know,” will be held Nov. 2 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., including breakfast, at the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway. The event is free, but e-mail seminars@ somersetcpas.com to register.

Changes in tax programs will have impact on families This is the first of a series of article on the impact of the expiring Bush tax cuts.

By Brenda Alexander Current in Noblesville If the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA) of 2001 and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (JGTRRA) of 2003 – often referred to as the Bush Tax Cuts – are not extended beyond this year, here are some less extensively covered changes you may not be aware of but that may have a high impact on those raising families: • The Marriage Penalty will return as the income brackets for married couples revert to those resembling single filers. Married couples with combined incomes filing jointly will be taxed at a higher rate than if they filed separately. In 1999, this penalty was roughly $1,141 per couple, according to Daniel Wityk, a research assistant with the National Center for Policy Analysis.

• Married filers with higher incomes will no longer qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. In 2011, the standard deduction of $11,400 for joint filers will revert to less than twice the deduction for single filers.

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• The Child Tax Credit will decrease from $1,000 per child to $500 per child. Eligibility standards will also be tougher, reducing the number of families eligible.

• The Child and Dependent Care Credits will decrease from current maximums of $6,000 ($3,000 with one qualifying child) to $4,800 ($2,400).

• The adoption credit will disappear, potentially affecting the financial viability of adopting special needs children.

• The credit for employer-provided child care will disappear, potentially removing incentive for employers to provide onsite daycare centers or supplement daycare costs.

• The Education Saving and Assistance Incentives (including Coverdells) will no longer allow permanent exclusion for undergraduate tuition assistance from employers.

• For Coverdells, the limit for tax-deductible contributions will be reduced from $2,000 maximum per year per beneficiary to $500.

• Only withdrawals for college expenses will be tax free, currently K-12 expenses are also tax free.

• Qualified expenses will be reduced.

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MONEY MATTERS If wages were no issue, what would be your job of choice?

“I would want to be an athletic trainer.”

Rebecca Stinn Noblesville

“What I am doing—waiting tables.”

Jessica Hansen Noblesville

“Probably cleaning.”

Robb Crist Noblesville

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Neighborhood: Newer section of Monterey Village.

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Strengths: Custom brick ranch in Monterey Village, a neighborhood that’s close to everything, but still tucked away and quiet. Lovely brick fireplace in family room, solid six-panel doors and custom woodwork throughout. Large kitchen has new sink, large pantry and all appliances stay. Breakfast area overlooks private, fenced backyard. Master bedroom has walk-in closets, updated vanity flooring.

Updates include exterior paint, water heater, furnace and Pella sliding door.

Weaknesses: While single level living space is a big plus for many buyers, lack of additional room for socializing might make it tight for larger families.

Listed by: Judy Chew, 317-440-8330.

Kurt Meyer is a Noblesville resident, freelance writer and realtor for F.C. Tucker. Contact him at 317.776.0200 or kurtmeyer@talktotucker.com.

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Chyten offers test preparation, tutoring, and college counseling to students elementary through high school.

Chyten differs from their competition by offering students the chance to have one on one tutoring instead of group tutoring. For high school test preparation, tutors administer a pre-test that measures what aspects of the ACT and SAT that each student can focus on to improve their scores.

Unlike other tutoring programs, Chyten is an “as needed” educational resource. Students can take advantage of tutoring when they need it and without any long term commitments. This allows students to really focus in what will most benefit their education and schedules.

Well educated and trained tutors also help to improve the educational experience. Chyten’s tutors are required, at a minimum, to have a master’s degree and have teaching experience before they are hired.

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What’s hot and what’s not in the latest design trends HOME DECORATING

By Sue Pelley Isn’t it great fun to learn a bit about what’s new in decorating? Each year new color and design trends abound, and most of my clients are curious as to where these new ideas actually originate.

Did you know that most of our home furnishing design trends actually follow design trends in the woman’s fashion industry? So what you see walking down the red carpet today, might actually be translated into one of the hottest design trends of tomorrow.

Here’s what we’re seeing now: Make it simple, make it clean – Typically, we see a bit more of a traditional design style when we talk about a transitional design. Today, this transitional design style tends to have a more modern contemporary influence rather than traditional. Look for cleaner, straighter lines in upholstered and occasional furniture style. And many of today’s new occasional tables tend to feature straight rather than curved lines.

Texture takes center stage – Whether you chose to display your love of texture in your upholstery – leather, ultra suede, or micro fiber, or in your wall art, with dramatic wrought iron designs, texture continues to add drama to any

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décor. Area rugs help add visual interest to hardwood or tile floors and draperies deliciously designed with silks, and embroidered patterns continue to be all the rage.

Details! Details! – Brass or silver-toned nail head trim instantly adds drama when outlining the wood frames of many of today’s furniture pieces. Appliqués, embossing, leather piping, beaded fringe, and dramatic tassels and tiebacks continue their everlasting popularity.

Paisley pizzazz – One of the hottest print styles for the coming years will be paisley designs. This beautifully ornate pattern was commonly used for 19th century shawls manufactured in the town of Paisley, Scotland. Filled with a myriad of gorgeous colors, paisley designs add excitement and pizzazz to any décor.

Gray is the new beige – We’ll be seeing a more glamorous and dramatic color palette this year. Gray is definitely the new beige, and purple continues to be a hot accent color.

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

Anyone up for a rain dance?

GARDENING

By Holly Lindzy It hasn’t been that long that I was singing the praises of a rainy day – and now I think I must have chased the rain away with my awful pitch. We’ve just begun to enjoy fall and we’re facing a drought.

Yikes.

And since some plants will be okay and some won’t, I’d better be wise about determining what really needs water and how I water those that do need it.

For instance, in Indiana we grow cool season lawn grasses. They are programmed to grow thick and lush when the temperatures are cool and rain is plentiful. When rain starts to taper off in the heat of the summer, the grasses instinctively enter dormancy which helps to protect them.

They naturally recover when things cool off.

And forcing them to grow by watering them when it is too hot can be detrimental to their overall health – and it’s expensive. So, unless you are establishing a brand new lawn this year, watering it is not really necessary – no matter how bad it looks. Honestly.

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When watering other plants in my landscape, shallow rooted plants take priority, such as annuals or newly planted items. Rather than grab the sprinkler and water from overhead, which sends water into places I don’t need it (i.e. sidewalk, driveway or just plain mulch) use a watering wand to put water right at the roots.

But, in fact, I have planted many drought tolerant plants to save myself time watering.

Those include salvia, sedum, daylily, dianthus and catmint. There are many more choices if you research the subject; it is popular among water wise gardeners. You’d be surprised by the things that will look awesome without any extra water.

When all is said and done and the rains finally fall, I’m sure I will forget how much I’ve fretted over it all. And in the meantime, maybe I can get a few friends together for a rain dance.

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville.com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

Unless you are establishing a brand new lawn this year, watering it is not really necessary – no matter how bad it looks.

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Wake up to hope and have a little fun HUMOR

By Mike Redmond I am having an inordinate amount of fun these days, which is kind of weird when I stop to think about it. You see, having fun in any amount, much less a surplus, flies in the face of the lessons of my childhood, which said that middle-aged adults like me were a bunch of sour pickles who sat around the living room and griped about how bad things were.

They complained about their backs, which always hurt. They complained about their jobs, which were always lousy; they complained about the weather, which was never satisfactory; they complained … well, you name it, they had a complaint for it.

Chief among these, of course, were us kids, who were by their assessment: Lazy. Kids had to be told what to do instead of just waking up in the morning and instinctively knowing that they had a thousand chores to do.

Not too bright. See above. See also report cards, choices of friends, hobbies, reading material, and having to be shown repeatedly how to properly operate a lawnmower.

Irresponsible. See above again, especially the choices of friends part. This one is sometimes labeled “If Nate McKenzie jumped off the Empire State Building …”

Tasteless. As evidenced by clothes, movies, music, television programs and menu selections.

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Undisciplined. (Note: This one only applied to the children of adults who were not in the room.) Destined to drag us toward the end of civilization as we know it.

Oh, our poor parents. All they could do is sit and lament as their coffee cups rattled in the saucers and their progeny ran around outside scorching the earth.

So here I am, a middle-aged man, defying my upbringing. At my age everything is supposed to be a big pain in the rear, but my big rear is pain-free.

I have work that I enjoy. I am surrounded by people who make me happy. I have a brain which, for good or ill, manages to find humor in just about anything. I have a great dog. I don’t have much of anything to complain about and I don’t see the use of complaining anyway.

It isn’t fun.

So I am having fun, which, I suppose, some interpret as me continuing to be lazy, irresponsible and all that, still dragging the world to its ruin. To heck with them. They’re still asleep. No wonder their lives are such nightmares.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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No matter how hectic or crazy your life gets, be grateful for what you have FAITH

By Janna Lynas Hectic, crazy, at times ridiculous, wouldn’t even begin to describe my days since the end of August. I am being a little dramatic, but I really have no one else to blame but myself. I’m horrible at saying “no.”

To be fair, I was thrown a few curve balls; I thought I’d just dig in and get through. I took on a few scheduling issues I thought I’d just handle. What I began to handle well was one complaint after another of how bad I had it.

After the third or fourth complaint I start to hear just how ungrateful I really am. But once I am finally quiet, I hear the whispers of Jesus through a conversation, a verse or even the silence of a friend. My reality is realized once again; I’ve got it soooo good!

This day will end with a few amazing things about my life; the only God and Savior who would still love and forgive me after all I’ve done, children who have been blessed with the abil-

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The list truly goes on and on. In the midst of my unjustified tirade on my life, I’m most thankful for the gentle nudging of the Holy Spirit, reminding me of all I have.

A friend recently said she was on her 1,456,934 blessing and counting. I think that was a random number, but I can’t be sure. Be grateful for it all.

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It’s never too early to make sure your kids live up to their potential.

Developmental check-ups are as important as measuring growth and preventing illness. Routine screenings confirm that development is on track and allow parents to identify strengths and address concerns. In the United States, nearly 17 percent of school-aged children have a developmental or behavioral disability. When children receive the specialized attention or intervention they need at an early age, there is an increased likelihood that these skills and behaviors will improve.

Free Developmental ScreenIngS

For ageS 0-6, Developmental ScreenIngS aSSeSS:

Friday, October 29 Clarian North Medical Center 11700 N. Meridian, Carmel Call 688-2021 for information or to schedule an appointment.

• Gross Motor Skills • Fine Motor Skills

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• Self Help Skills • Cognition

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• Social Development • Language Skills

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