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It is our position that we must exercise extreme caution when interacting with strangers on the web. The Internet has changed the way we live in many positive ways.

However, the anonymity of the Internet has opened a Pandora’s box of dangerous behavior. Pedophiles and sexual predators have learned to use technology for their own evil purposes.

Recently, a young Hamilton County resident was murdered by a stranger he met on an online dating website. The reality is that danger may lurk not just outside your door, but maybe now within your doors through the family computer. However, we can reduce the risk of being victimized.

We can talk to our kids, including college-age children, about online safety.

We can utilize parental control software. Follow age limits on social networking websites. Monitor our children’s usage of chat rooms. A child’s computer should be out where you can see it, not in the child’s bedroom.

Beware of private e-mail addresses for young children. Use family e-mail addresses and/or e-mail filters. Even as times have changed, some things remain the same. The old rule, never talk to strangers, now includes strangers on the Internet.

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It is our position that Internet users can expect no inherent right to privacy. Since it’s advent, the focus of public debate has been the Internet’s availability of explicit content to minors, the availability of information such as how to make home-made bombs, and the ability of Internet Service Providers to filter information or restrict use where such use does not suit their own best interest. All three of these hot topics have served as ample distraction for advertisers to seek better information on users oftentimes crossing the blurred lines of online privacy.

Recently, both Google and Facebook have faced lawsuits and regulatory reprimand because personal information about their users was divulged to advertisers. While information on a general, statistical level is good for many things including improving quality of products for consumers, specific information about a particular Internet user is good for more sinister purposes.

While we support consumer privacy regulation, the speed at which the technology changes and the lacking ability of authorities to track down wrongdoers give us little hope for a safe and private Internet environment. Users should avoid non-trusted sites, delete e-mails from any unknown source, change passwords frequently, and use common sense while browsing.

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In Miami, Fla, it is illegal for a man to wear any kind of strapless gown.

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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 4. Legislative.

Section 9. The sessions of the General Assembly shall be held at the capitol of the State, commencing on the Tuesday next after the second Monday in January of each year in which the General Assembly meets unless a different day or place shall have been appointed by law. But if, in the opinion of the Governor, the public welfare shall require it, he may, at any time by proclamation, call a special session. The length and frequency

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(History: As Amended November 3, 1970. The schedule adopted with the 1970 amendment to Article 4, Section 9 was stricken out by the November 6, 1984, amendment).

Section 10. Each House, when assembled, shall choose its own officers, the President of the Senate excepted; judge the elections, qualifications, and returns of its own members; determine its rules of proceeding, and sit upon its own adjournment. But neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any place other than that in which it may be sitting.

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Now, I have the opportunity to focus my efforts on learning the ins and outs of just one city – yours.

To keep this basketball analogy going, I truly am at zero right now. I don’t know anyone in Noblesville. I know little to nothing of either your past or present, your community landmarks or what makes the city unique. And I’ll even be relying on Google Maps to get around for my first few weeks.

Like my grandmother making the homemade bread I’ll eat this Thursday, I’m starting from scratch, but I’m ready to get to work. Everyone keeps telling me I’m going to love Noblesville, that it’s such a great city and a cool place. As I begin to shake some hands and meet new faces here, I think I’ll find that those people were correct.

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We’re suckers for anything “art,” and so it is with great pleasure that we inform you: They’re back, folks, and presumably better than ever. The Noblesville Symphony Orchestra, begun as a division of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, is scheduled to reunite for a solo show, Dec. 10 at Noblesville High School . The event, which is being sponsored by the city, gets under way at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Richard Sowers, will feature timehonored holiday season favorites, including the "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky, and there will be audience-participation opportunities. According to the orchestra, Sowers has been guest conductor with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Youth Orchestra of Indianapolis.

During the spring of 2007, Sowers was the guest conductor of the EMO Ensemble in Helsinki , Finland , during a two-month residency during which he also served as a guest faculty member at the Sibelius Academy . The NSO is a community treasure, regardless of how often

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By Kevin Kane A few weeks ago, Current Publishing sales executive Dennis O’Malia and I were discussing his dislike for the rules by which some people play the three-man basketball game “21.” (He calls it “Miami,” which must be a Cathedral High School thing.)

Most people call it “21,” though, because that’s the exact point total a player must reach to win. Hitting 22 puts you back at 13, and if another player tips in one of your shots while your score’s below 13, you’re suddenly back down to zero – and starting over. Those are the rules that The Big O hates, and it’s understandable.

In a matter of seconds, everything you’ve accumulated can disappear without warning, and it can be frustrating.

As I take over for Current in Noblesville’s first managing editor, Zach Dunkin, I’m starting over like my last shot in “21” was just tipped in by the guy who had yet to make a basket. But I’m not disappointed. In fact, I’m actually excited.

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DISPATCHES » Lightning Ceremony signals season’s start – The holiday season will kick off Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. with the annual Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. This event, held at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, includes special holiday music, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Mayor John Ditslear, and the lighting of the downtown lights. The holiday festivities will continue on Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. with the annual Christmas parade, marking the debut of Santa Claus to Noblesville and the opening of Santa’s House on the square. » Marilyn Ridge food and toy drive – The Marilyn Ridge Home Association is having a food and toy drive to benefit the Good Samaritan food bank and the Noblesville Fire Department. Those wishing to help can drop off food and toys at 12213 Maize Drive through Dec. 3. For more information email Raymond Cooper at cooper.raymond@sbcglobal.net. » Pedestrian bridge over Morse to close – As part of the ongoing construction of a pedestrian bridge over Morse Reservoir, Carrigan Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1, weather permitting. This closure will allow for the installation of the main bridge span over the Morse channel. Final completion of trails and restoration for the project is scheduled for early spring 2011. » Looking for logo ideas – The Board of Directors of the Senior Citizen’s Organization has decided to continue with its logo project and is seeking entries through Jan. 15. Bring entries to the Senior Center, 18336 Cumberland Road, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. » Volunteers needed at Agape – Agape Therapeutic Center in Cicero is looking for volunteers to assist riders, helping to guide the horse around the indoor arena and through the wooded trails that surround the property. For more information about the facility and program, a map, rider and volunteer applications or to pre-register for a training session please contact Madie Goeller at (317) 773-7433 ex. 18 or msgoeller@comcast.net. » Job opportunity – Chaucie's Place, a Hamilton County organization that supports juvenile victims of sexual and physical abuse, is hiring a Body Safety and Stewards of Children Coordinator. Email cover letter and resume to toby@chauciesplace.org. For job description, visit www.chauciesplace.org and click on Career Opportunties.

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I guess I’m not so bad after all COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson My Current email account has been down for a few months due to some technical difficulties resulting from our move. While I’m sorry I’ve been unable to hear from and respond to my fans, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the absence of hate mail, although the powers-to-be (read: Steve Greenberg) have occasionally passed along some of the more potent letters.

About once every six months, I defend myself to these folks, but this time, with Thanksgiving upon us, I’m taking a new approach. Here’s why you should feel thankful for my column: 1. I make you feel better about yourself.

I’ve been called a “sinner,” “drunk” and “child abuser,” I’m apparently going to hell, and I will supposedly be divorced by 2012 because of the way I treat my husband. I’m also rarely funny and consistently cross the stupid line. How great you must feel in comparison to me!

2. I help you burn calories. Because of the significant increases in both your blood

pressure and heart rate while reading one of my columns, you can skip your daily exercise routine and enjoy a workout from the comfort of your own Barcalounger.

You’re welcome!

3. I help you define your views. Consider me your personal devil’s advocate. The more I challenge your politics, platforms and positions and attempt to offer a different side of a story, the more refined your own thoughts become and, hopefully, the stronger your convictions. The best debaters are those well versed on both sides of an issue, and I’m thrilled to be offering you the Democrat, middle-class, workingmom take on life. (No need for specifics; I don’t want you stroking out before finishing this article; see No. 2.)

4. I’m your guilty pleasure. Like a horrible car accident, you just can’t help but stare at my column each week, even though you tell yourself you really shouldn’t read such “trash.” But it’s OK! You’re allowed to indulge yourself every once in a while.

5. I provide solid water-cooler fodder.

Hemorrhoids, PTO fundraisers, minivan obituaries, raccoon extermination, homeschooling … what would you talk about with your gal pals at Wednesday Bible Study or Thursday MOPS if it weren’t for me? The northern Indy suburbs need some spice every once in a while; consider me your weekly dose of cayenne pepper!

6. I provide an opportunity for you to help others. A large portion of my Current paycheck goes toward providing crickets for my son’s gecko, a valued member of the Wilson clan. By continuing to read my column, you’re keeping me employed and little Quickie alive! God bless you!

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Peace out.

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

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Wash your troubles away – from A to Z Commentary

By Leslie Webber This morning, before our children climbed onto the big yellow bus, I dazzled them with a 10-minute lecture on proper hand washing techniques.

“Wet your hands first, pump the soap onto your hands, scrub and rinse while singing the alphabet! Don’t stop at L! For crying out loud, turn off the faucet with a paper towel or you’ll undo all your efforts!”

They were impressed. I could tell. So, I moved onto the gory details of why hand washing is so important.

I had just gotten off the phone with a neighbor who was attending to her child who had, to put it delicately, “an upset stomach.”

Such an ailment would practically guarantee the cancellation of a trip to Nana’s for Thanksgiving. Both children were all ears after that.

No one wants to miss Nana’s pies.

From what I hear, some sort of stomach virus has been making the rounds at several Noblesville schools. I can handle cold season. The

flu doesn’t scare me. Stomach viruses do. There are few guests less pleasant to have in your home, especially during the holiday season.

Bless the janitorial staff! I can barely keep up when one child is sick, let alone an entire school full. When the teachers sent word home they were out of hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes, I made a bee line for the warehouse store. I’m more than happy to help with the ounce of prevention part in order to avoid waiting for a cure.

I volunteer in our children’s classrooms regularly. I probably look a little nuts as I open door knobs with paper towels and wash my hands after every task, but I’m old and wise comparatively. I’m just modeling anti-plaque behaviors. With any luck, it will catch on and everyone will leave the germs behind.

Leslie Webber is a Noblesville resident, wife, mother of two very young children and a professional photographer.

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I’m more than happy to help with the ounce of prevention part in order to avoid waiting for a cure.

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Want a savings tip for Black Friday? Don’t shop Commentary

By Krista Bocko As Thanksgiving and the frenzied countdown ‘til Christmas approaches, here’s a radical thought: I’d like to institute a Noblesville Buy Nothing Day. Instead of falling prey to the Black Friday ads, grabbing credit cards and heading out in the middle of the night to wait in insanely long lines to score some crazy deals and spend too much money, how about doing the opposite, which is to reject consumerism and vow to not get sucked in to the commercial hype? All of that is ultimately empty anyway.

Buy Nothing Day, which is celebrated internationally, was first organized in Vancouver in September of 1992 as a way to reflect on overconsumption. Five years later, it was moved to the day after the American Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Admittedly, it’s pretty easy for me to avoid the Black Friday feeding frenzy, because ( a.) I am cheap and don’t like to spend a lot of money at one time ( b.) I don’t like to shop (c.) I don’t

like to waste my time in lines (d.) I don’t like crowds, especially shopping crowds and most especially holiday shopping crowds and (e.) I try to reject over-consumption every other day of the year anyway.

Plus, all of that plastic bag consumption makes me crazy!

I would much rather stay home and be with my family, or visit friends and neighbors, or do something otherwise meaningful. (I’m sure I’ll be working in a little post-Thanksgiving running and hooping in there, too.)

Now, I’m willing to bend a little bit on the Buy Nothing Day concept, because I would be willing to venture to the downtown square or elsewhere in town in order to shop the local businesses. I will always choose to shop the independents before the chains if I can.

Krista Bocko lives in “Old Town” Noblesville with her husband and four children. She can be reached via her blog at www.cachetwrites. com.

I would much rather stay home and be with my family, or visit friends and neighbors, or do something otherwise meaningful.

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Do the math, Congress: opportunity x hard work = American Dream Commentary

By Brenda Alexander The American Dream is a product of one’s work ethic multiplied by opportunity. Work ethic and opportunity are the cornerstones.

Without both in balance, the American Dream dies.

If you work hard to get the right education but cannot find a job, it remains just a dream.

If an opportunity presents itself but you are not prepared, it remains just a dream. It’s the synthesis of work ethic and opportunity that makes the dream a reality.

Congress has tunnel vision these days when looking at these two cornerstones. They ignore one or the other, putting all their rhetorical, financial, and human resource eggs into only one of the baskets. Democrats are generally consumed with ensuring equality of opportunity; Republicans with ensuring individuals benefit from their hard work.

The liberal agenda pushes laws to safeguard equality of opportunity from womb to tomb: universal healthcare, unlimited access to social security benefits, no child left behind. The conservative agenda pushes laws that safeguard private reward for hard work: low tax rates, un-

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limited private ownership, smaller government that won’t “tread on me.”

The handshake between Americans and their Congress is a compacat that says we provide the work ethic and you provide (or at least get out of the way of ) the opportunity. When in balance, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts: aka American Exceptionalism.

I grew up in an environment where an excellent work ethic forgave all sins: habitually miss church? drink too much? vote for the opposition? If you worked hard, it didn’t matter.

But there was less forgiveness for the weak, the dreamers, or those meek in spirit. Should they be left to slip through the cracks?

The seeming insurmountable partisanship in Congress is not likely to be resolved anytime soon. But it would be nice if our representatives could remember that there are two parts to the American Dream: opportunity and hard work.

Both need to be nourished.

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@ comcast.net.

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Historic homes of Noblesville Location: 1393 Conner Street Owners: Chad and Cindy Walters and family, since March of 2010 Style and history: Queen Anne Cottage, built circa 1887. This one-story, t-plan home features tall, narrow windows, high ceilings, pocket doors, and original hardwood floors and windows. It was built by a dentist and his wife, Harry and Bina McGrath, who built and lived in this home for 31 years. The exterior features a variety of detail, like the diagonal, vertical and dog-eared siding of the front peak.

What are your favorite features? “The kitchen, with its decorative hood vent and beadboard, and the cabinets with their decorative pulls. We fell in love with the hall bath, with its chandelier and crisp white subway tiles. In the library, they salvaged an oak mantel and cast iron fireplace with its granite surround.

The pocket doors have been scraped down and restored. The original trim is still intact throughout the house, including the original windows.

What work have you done on your house? “A lot of the interior had already been restored, but since moving in (in March) we completed

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an extensive master suite addition and added on to our kitchen to create a breakfast room.

Everything on the exterior is being detailed to match the original.”

What do you like about this area/neighborhood? “We love that our neighborhood is so outgoing. We have had four Saturday night cookout and get-togethers in the last two months of all ages and demographics. Good living in town!”

Dr. Spear received his medical degree from the indiana university School of medicine, indianapolis and completed his internal medicine residency at St.Vincent indianapolis hospital. his areas of expertise are adult internal medicine and preventive medicine. he is a member of the american College of physicians. please call today to schedule a free get-acquainted visit with Dr. Spear.

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By Krista Bocko Four downtown shops Current in Noblesville will be participating in If there’s anything better the event by showcasthan an inaugural event, it’s ing their holiday wares in the “second annual.” That these special settings. Each means whatever happened participating shop will be the first time worked well decorating a home, and enough to do it again.

Submitted photo décor items will be available And so it is with the Last year's home tour drew a surprising 350 for purchase the night of popular Candlelight Holiguests. the event. day Home tour which again Tour stops include a circa 1837 brick Federal/ will take place in conjunction with Main Street’s Italianate home, a Traditional style home built First Friday Event Dec. 3. in 1941, a circa 1920 wood frame cottage, and a Tour chairperson Joni Corbett had no idea Dutch Colonial built in 1919. what kind of attendance to expect last year. But Ticket prices are $5 for adults and can be she is planning for this year’s crowd to at least purchased on the Courthouse Square that night. match last year’s attendance of 350.

"We were pleasantly surprised when last year's Children 10 and under are admitted free. Advance tickets will be available beginning Nov. 26 inaugural tour exceeded our expectations. This at A Corner Cottage, 895 Conner St.; Larames, year we plan to build on that excitement by 942 Maple Ave.; The Linden Tree, 856 Logan St.; adding a fourth house and inviting additional and Old Picket Fence, 894 Logan St. retail shops to take part,” Corbett said.

Proceeds from the tour will fund NPA projThe second Candlelight Holiday Home Tour, ects, such as the new homeowner façade grant presented by the Noblesville Preservation Alliprogram which will award $3,000 a year to hisance, is set for Dec. 3 from 5-9 p.m. Luminartoric home owners in the city limits for exterior ies will light the way to the homes and welcome improvements. visitors into four warm and welcoming historic Visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com or call private residences, all located on North 10th 317.73.4549 for more information.

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By Missie Hirsch build its great reputation as a place Current in Noblesville for learning and fun for children Conner Prairie Interactive Hisof all ages,” Burton said in a press tory Park, Indiana’s only Smithrelease. “Whether you’re visiting sonian affiliate, has been named to learn about early American hisone of 10 recipients of the 2010 tory, take in a concert at Symphony National Medal for Museum and on the Prairie, or enjoy the 1859 Library Services. The medal is in Balloon Voyage, the memories last recognition of outstanding social, a lifetime. To earn such a distineducational, environmental, or guished award speaks very highly to economic contributions to the Submitted photo the efforts made by Conner Prairie.” community. The award is the naEllen Rosenthal, CEO and Added Rosenthal, “People tion’s highest honor for museums President of Conner Prairie remark that our approach and the and libraries. experiences we offer are genuine and memoConner Prairie will receive the National Medal at a ceremony later this year in Washing- rable. Guests are encouraged to think through historic occurrences as if they were “in the ton, D.C., and a $10,000 award. shoes” of people who lived in the 1800s and “Conner Prairie distinguished itself as berelate them to their own lives today whether ing able to change with the times,” said Ellen they are new to 1836 Prairietown, replicating Rosenthal, CEO and President of Conner an attempt to fly across the continent in the Prairie at a press conference last week.l “We endeavor to be engaging enough to draw people 1859 Balloon Voyage exhibit depicting the first air mail delivery, or taking on the role of a in and offer more benefit for the community.” fugitive slave fleeing from captivity and risking U.S. Representative Dan Burton nomieverything for freedom on the Underground nated Conner Prairie for the award Current in Railroad program, Follow the North Star.”

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Cicero jazz guitarist digs deep to evoke a certain sound and feel in his music

By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesville His father provided the tools and his mother offered the advice.

And guitarist Steve Newby added the passion for music that would drive him to live each day to the fullest.

“Enjoy now,” says Newby, the Cicero man who will display his musical talents in a return appearance to Noble Coffee and Tea Co., Friday night. “I play music, and, if I get hit by a car crossing the street on the way home, I hope the show was good.”

Growing up in Lapel, Newby was one of six children born to James and Mary Newby.

His father had the philosophy that if there were musical

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instruments around the house, the kids would learn them. His mother said, “Stevie, get in there and learn to play that guitar.”

At age 11, that’s exactly what he did.

The self-taught musician was fortunate to have been around some talented musicians at a young age. Influenced initially by country guitarist Chet Atkins, he eventually shifted to jazz musicians such as Lee Ritenour, Earl Klugh, Martin Taylor and Brian Setzer.

One of the reasons for Newby’s penchant for jazz is the improv aspect of it. Forget about theory. Forget about the American heritage of it all. A jazz musician doesn’t play like that, says Newby.

“It’s literally right off your head,” he explains.

“There’s a chord chart. But all that stuff you hear? Most of that’s not written. One guy I played with did an 11-minute solo. There’s no way (it was written down). That music would go from here to the river. You just let it go from your soul.”

A favorite on the Indy jazz scene, Steve Newby and Conversation Pieces first played in Cicero Coffee Company more than 20 years ago. Coffee shops such as the welcoming coffee shop on the square remain a favorite venue.

Donning tuxes and with the promise of delivering a show “so fresh it’s still wet,” drummer John Schilk and jazz organist and Westfield native Chris Bales will join Newby Friday.

There’ll be no admission charge for the show, and the band will be playing for free.

“Everybody does it because they just like to do it,” Newby says. “When you walk into a club or a coffee shop, you’re getting musicians who play because they want to be here. They have a story.”

The story is an important element to Newby and it’s reflected in his music.

“I try to capture a very heartfelt rendering of the music,” he says. “Most have a very deep meaning, either from the words or something that triggered that through something in my life. Life’s journey has offered me times that weren’t so good, like all of us.”

“When I play certain songs it evokes a certain feeling in me.

I’m able to capture

Hamilton County’s best-kept secret Every Saturday night a music happening takes place “in the middle of nowhere” and guitarist Steve Newby is often in the middle of it.

People flock from Indy, Kokomo, and surrounding communities to see a six-piece jazz band infuse a nostalgic old building, atmosphere and crowd with its special sound. The venue is the Atlanta Music Hall, about 20 minutes north of Noblesville in Atlanta.

“This is fulfilling for me and offers something to people who come to hear it,” Newby said. “The community gains from it in the fact that there’s live music. There’s not a lot of places like Noble Coffee or Hedgehog Showcase (in Arcadia) or Atlanta Music Hall.”

Shows in Atlanta are from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturdays, and open jam sessions are on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no cover charge, but donations are accepted to assist with the operating expenses.

Coffee and soft drinks are available for purchase. The hall is located at 135 W. Main St. For more information, visit www. theatlantamusichall.com.

that exact feeling, and I’ve surrounded myself with people who have stories also.”

Newby will introduce a new song, “There Will Never Be another You,” Friday night. First published in 1942, it was written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon for the musical "Iceland” and has been recorded by many, including Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Newby’s rendition will be an arrangement with improv as inspired by jazz creativity.

Guests will also hear “The Nearness of You,” written by Indiana’s Hoagy Carmichael in 1938.

Glenn Miller had a huge hit with “Nearness” in 1940, and Norah Jones brought it to the forefront in 2002 on her multi-Grammy-winning “Come Away with Me.” “There’s a lot of depth to those songs,” Newby says. “I’m not interested in flair, speed, flash.

I want people to go away and say ‘What was that?’

“I read the eyes in the crowd. I keep it moving and fresh and hit it and leave it. I’ve looked into a crowd and have seen people crying. To me, it’s like ‘I win. They win.’ "

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Monthly Grace Meals group makes free deliveries for ‘gold 100 times’ are giving but really you are receiving.”

By Brenda Alexander Some recipients surprise the volCurrent in Noblesville. unteers, like the 10-year-old boy who When Jennifer Backs, parishioner at greeted Merritt on her last delivery, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church “He had the door open. He was jumpin Noblesville, agreed to take over ing up and down, as happy as if Santa coordination of the Monthly Grace had come.”

Meals (MGM) ministry inherited Some recipients are anxious, calling from St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, frequently for assurance that they will, she had no idea how many blessings indeed, receive a meal. Backs explains, would be returned to her with each “People in Hamilton County may not meal delivered. experience constant hunger, but they Backs and fellow coordinators Reconstantly have to think about where becca Merritt and Camy Klink have they will get their next meal.” provided thousands of hot meals to In addition to the three coordinaHamilton County residents over the tors, each MGM event requires 25 past three years. “When we started, volunteers to act as drivers, cooks and we served 160-175 meals. This past assemblers. Nitamarie Azman keeps month, we did 256 meals,” said Klink.

MGM data and delivery routes curMeals are delivered on the last Satrent. An anonymous OLOG parishiourday of the month. Many recipients ner donates the meat for the meals. are on fixed incomes and become low Aside from the meat, it costs roughon funds at the end of the month, ly $400 each month to run MGM. making these meals timely and Between school bake sales and pulpit welcome.

Photo by Brenda Alexander. pitches for donations, Klink says “so Mother Teresa once said, “If you People in Hamilton County may not experience constant hunger, but they constantly have to think about wherethey will get their next meal, ” far we are solvent.” In addition, local according to Monthy Grace Meals coordinator Jennifer Backs. can’t feed a hundred people, then feed businesses such as Meijer, Panera and just one.” But sometimes feeding hundreds can still seem like not Paradise Café sometimes contribute gift cards and food. sense of humility. These people say they are praying for us. It’s enough. “It isn’t so much a financial need as a need for contact,” To volunteer food, money, or time or to receive Monthly Grace repayment in gold 100 times. Doing this ministry takes you off commented Merritt. The food acts as a vehicle for one person to Meals, please contact Our Lady of Grace Church at www.ologn. your high horse a little. The recipients are people filled with digminister to another. org or call 317.773.4275. nity. I’m not providing them that. When you realize this, that’s Backs observed that people who volunteer often do so for a when the tables really have turned – you start off thinking you sense of well-being and that this is ok. “But they end up with a

First Pearl Harbor memorial event set for Dec. 4 on the White River

By Zach Dunkin Current in Noblesville The Hamilton County Navy Ship Club # 29 is hoping to start a new tradition on the banks of the White River in Noblesville.

On Dec. 4, a wreath honoring those soldiers who served soldiers or lost their lives Dec. 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor will be placed on the river.

“This has never been done in Hamilton County and we hoping this will be an annual event because we do need to remember Dec. 7,” said David Fletcher, senior executive officer with the Hamilton County Navy Club Ship # 29, part of a national organization USA Navy Club.

Fletcher is a six-year Navy man who served in Viet Nam. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the DNR ramp on the east side of State Road 19 across from the southeast entrance to Forest Park. Guest speakers will include Mayor John Ditsler and Harley Guynn, a Pearl Harbor survivor who was on the USS Maryland BB46 during the attack.

There will be a four-team Missing Man Flyover at the start of the program, the Indiana Guard Reserve will be on hand as a firing squad and Dave Devaney of the Military Officers

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More than 2300 U.S. soldiers died at Pearl Harbor.

Organization of American will sign during the event.

All Veteran Organization Color units are urged to bring their colors that morning and fall in at 10:30.

The club’s memorial float that members will ride on in the Christmas parade on the square also will be on display.

The club recently celebrated its first anniversary at its monthly meeting at Eddie’s Corner Cafe downtown. Last August the club received the Sheenan National Navy Club Membership Award for 2010 for its outstanding membership growth and community service. For more information, call 317.379.1101.

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DISPATCHES » School board recognizes outstanding accomplishments –The Noblesville Board of School Trustees recognized a seventh-grade artist and four high school athletic teams for their outstanding accomplishments. Honored were:Kelsey Bowyer, Noblesville Middle School, winner of CorVel Corporation’s nationwide contest to find a design for its company holiday greeting card, the girls cross country team which advanced to the state finals and finished eighth: the boys cross country team which finished second in the state tourney; the girls soccer team, a co-champ in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference; and the boys soccer team, which won the Noblesville Sectional. » Legacy Christian wins Lego honor – The Lego team from Legacy Christian School in Noblesville walked away with a trophy at the First Lego League regional competition. The international sciencebased competition is for elementary and middle school students. Sixteen teams competed at Center Grove Middle School and the Legacy Legos took second place for teamwork. Members of the LCS Lego team include: Ben Grimsey, Katy Wilhelm, Ryan Sipe, Nathan McQuillan, Bryson Chapman, Emmaline Grimsey, Alec Wroblewski and Cole Cutforth. » NIS hosts town meeting on Nov. 29 – Noblesville Schools will have its third in a series of town meetings throughout the school year to give the community an opportunity to meet with school officials and board members, get an update on the status of building projects, learn about issues facing the school district, and ask questions. Noblesville Intermediate School will host a meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 29. The meetings are open to the community. » Immunization records must be updated by Dec. 17 – After extending the deadline to allow parents additional time to meet the new immunization requirements mandated by the State of Indiana, Superintendent Dr. Libbie Conner has set the final deadline for immunization records to be turned in to the school nurse as Dec. 17. No child will be allowed to return to school for the start of the second semester unless his or her immunization record is complete.

This deadline will not be extended » Guerin students learn to drive – Indiana All-Star Driving School is offering driver education at Guerin Catholic High School on Dec. 6. Call 317-770-4580 for more information and to reserve a spot.

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By Jenna Larson At the moment, I’m sitting at the computer, my hair a frazzled mess, my head pounding, my eyelids drooping, and a million stressful things weighing me down.

All I want to do is go to bed.

I don’t know how many hours I’ve clocked doing homework this weekend, but it’s definitely taken its toll.

Maybe teenagers have a reputation for being rash and reckless, but sometimes we’re responsible.

This weekend, for example, I’ve written almost five pages of my research paper for English, I’ve finished my Spectrum Day project for physics with my group, and I’ve completed my assignments for U.S. history, pre-calculus, and Spanish.

I also managed to squeeze in laundry duty and a trip to the movies on Saturday night to see “Due Date.”

Great movie. Awful term, due date.

This week has me hating due dates. If only I could pause time, then maybe my headache would go away and I would be able to think clearly and fully focus on one thing at a time.

Then I could be productive and still have time for a social life, a job, a nap…something.

That would be nice.

Then again, maybe I’m being a little dramatic.

I mean, at least Thanksgiving is coming up, accompanied with a much-needed five-day break from life at school.

And isn’t junior year supposed to always feel like this? Like I’ll never have time to sleep more than six hours a night and I’m always behind on something?

A word of advice for you fellow juniors feeling as overwhelmed as I am: don’t procrastinate.

It’s tempting, but we all know the outcome.

It’s not pretty.

Also, take breaks. It may seem a bit counterproductive, but trust me on this one. Pausing after reading or writing for a while to listen to a song or stretch gives your brain a rest, and when you go back to your work, you’ll be more focused and able to do a better job.

Thanksgiving is coming up and with it will come a wave of relief from worry about assignments, projects, papers, and tests. But for now, I’ll have to take my own advice and manage my time carefully.

Spreading cheer to soldiers

The students at Legacy Christian School in Noblesville once again joined the effort to support the U.S. soldiers overseas at Christmas. Students in every grade wrote letters to servicemen and women, many adding their own colorful drawings. The letters go into care packages created by local volunteers and sent to those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The boxes contain essential items like Chapstick and neck coolers, but many of the recipients say the students› letters are the best part because they remind soldiers of home. Pictured are Amy Gammon's first-graders. Photo provided by Legacy Christian.

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DISPATCHES » Film critic’s new book – Film critic Chris Lloyd, who writes a weekly DVD column for Current in Noblesville, announced his book “Reeling Backward: One Critic’s Journey into the Cinematic Past” is available in both downloadable and print versions. The book contains essays on some 128 movies from the 1930s to 1990s. Formore information, visit http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/reeling-backward-one-critics-journeyinto-the-cinematic-past/13582509 » Holiday lights and music – Visitors can enjoy a spectacular display of lights choreographed to the melodies of Christmas classics and a complimentary hot drink from the comfort of their car at the Noblesville First Church of the Nazarene, 1399 Greenfield Ave. The first show begins at 6 p.m, with shows every 40 minutes ending at 8 p.m.

December 3, 4, 10, and 11. This event is free but donations are welcome. » Holiday tree decorating – Help prepare treats for the Koteewi critters for the winter holidays and decorate a tree at the Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Ave., Noblesville. Hot chocolate will be

Capt. Critic’s DVD pick served after the tree decorating. The free event begins at 1 p.m., Dec. 11, in the Taylor Center of Natural History. Register by calling 317.984.5556 or e-mail at taylor.center@ hamiltoncounty.in.gov » Madrigal dinner and concert – St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is hosting its sixth annual Madrigal Dinner Holiday Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 and Dec. 18. St. Christopher’s will provide an evening of holiday music and authentic renaissance fare, complete with pageantry and merriment. The traditional menu and period costumes are being created by a skilled team of parishioners. Cost is $40 per person. Purchase tickets at www.stchristopherscarmel.org/Madrigal. » Thanksgiving at The Mansion – The Mansion at Oak Hill will present its seventh annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner Nov. 25. The buffet offers carved baked ham, carved turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole,corn soufflé, full salad bar and dessert table. Dinner is from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. and is $27.50 for adults and $18.50 for children. . Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 317.843.9850. The Mansion at Oak Hill is located at the intersection of 116th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway in Carmel.

Stoneycreek Country Christmas is here despite summer drought

By Ashley Wilson Current in Noblesville Stoneycreek Farm has pulled everything together again this year just in time for its Country Christmas.

Country Christmas annually offers visitors the chance to pick out their own Christmas tree.

But his year’s Country event didn’t come without a struggle.

Many of the young trees planted at the beginning of the season were lost due this summer’s drought. This was setback for the farm’s growing season since each tree takes 7 to 10 years to reach “selling potential.” A lost season means fewer grown trees in the future.

Despite drought-like conditions in Indiana , this year’s crop of Christmas trees has not been affected.

Owner Loren Schmierer said shoppers shouldn’t worry about the condition of the Christmas tree crop, adding, “Well-developed root systems saved the established trees that are ready to be cut for the holidays.”

Meanwhile, Stoneycreek will offer its hayrides to the trees as part of the experience. New this year, Santa will ride the tractor on the hayrides.

“We now have third generation families taking hayrides out to our fields to cut their own Christmas trees,” says Schmierer. “People say

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But “Eat Pray Love” was not the right movie to cement her comeback.

Based on the best-selling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, it’s the story of an early-middle-aged woman who goes through a nasty divorce and decides to spend a year traveling the world. She spends time in Italy searching for the perfect pizza, in India getting in touch with her newfound spiritual roots, and finally in Indonesia where she falls in love with a Brazilian businessman played by Javier Bardem.

It’s all a little too rote, and no wonder: Gilbert came up with the idea for the book beforehand, and used the advance money to finance her trip.

Those who’ve read it (unlike me) say the author is very upfront about the calculated nature of the whole enterprise, but the movie doesn’t offer a peep. She’s supposed to just leave her home in a whirlwind of passion and soulful discombobulation.

She meets a variety of characters, including a toad-like little holy man, a drawling Texas who shares her faith in Hinduism, and the aforementioned Latin lover.

It’s a beautiful-looking movie without much really going on in its head, or its heart.

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The farm also has a wide selection of pre-cut trees on its lot, including white pine, Douglas and Canaan fir.

A green house offers seasonal items such as garland and freshly made wreaths and collectibles. A gift shop complete with hot cider is also on the property.

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‘Tis the season for cookies, so, be properly equipped COOKING

By Jennifer Jacobi Now, let me start off by telling you that I am not the best cookie baker in the world and those who know me well understand that it is not my forte. That honor would be my given to my mother–in-law.

Those that know her well understand that is her favorite pastime. She makes a wonderful variety of cookies on a regular basis.

In our house we are thankful for school cookie dough fundraisers. It has made me a hero the last couple of weeks! However, quickly approaching is the one time of year when I roll up my sleeves and make my most famous gingerbread cookies. Thanks, Mom, for buying me the Pillsbury Recipe Cookbook.

Even though making cookies is not my thing, when I do let that inner-baker out, I know that I need the most functional and easiest products to use. Here are three must-haves for the seasonal baker or rookie Cookie sheet or sheet pan. Be it metal or stoneware this is a must-have item (no, folded up aluminum foil does not count) and, to make

your life simpler, having two or three on hand will save you time. Stoneware is my preference because the cookies never stick to the pan or burn.

Rolling pin or baker’s roller. You have to have one because no matter how hard you try you cannot flatten the dough evenly using your hands. Uneven dough, cut with cookie cutters, will cause some cookies to get burned and others to be undercooked.

Quality cooking rack. For years, I didn’t understand the purpose of having one. It allows air to circulate underneath and prevent sogginess of your baked goods. After all of your hard work the last thing you want is to have a soggy bottom, a firm one is much more desirable. Make sure that it is a stackable rack too, which saves counter space when using more than one. I find that cooling racks with a small grid design work best.

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Where do you like to eat? El Camino Real What do you like to eat at El Camino Real? Their enchiladas. Mmmm. I haven’t been able to get there in awhile and it’s killing me.

The scoop: Burrito Joe’s is a fairly new establishment in the old Sinclair service station at 10th and Cherry, offering variety of Mexican fast-food in a family-oriented setting.

What do you like at El Camino Real? I love the food, and it’s a good family atmosphere. It’s local. And it’s the most authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had.

Type of food: Mexican

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Price: $6 for a burrito, burrito bowl, enchilada, fajitas, nachos, tacos (3), taco salad and half-pound quesadilla, $4 for a kid’s meal Specialty menu items: Make your own entrée the way you want want it with six choices of tortillas from original flour to spicy Thai, four choices of

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Dress: Casual Reservations: Accepted Smoking: None Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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By Tracy Line As you read the paper and peruse television this week, you’re sure to find many a feature on gratitude: count me in. Below are 5 things for which this travel agent is thankful: 1. The TSA. I know, I know, enhanced security systems make travel a pain. Pat downs, removing our shoes, cell phones, jackets, and now-body scanners. Even so, I am grateful for the hard work of the Transportation Security Administration and Homeland Security. Because of their efforts, I am not afraid to travel. 3 pieces of pumpkin pie for all our who keep us safe.

2. America the Beautiful. From the California coast to the Appalachians to New York City, there is so much to see in the USA. Such breathtaking sites humble me; remind me of my small place in this vast universe. An extra serving of turkey with gravy for all who keep America’s parks, beaches and cities beautiful.

3. Good People. Wherever I go, there are good people. Hard working people who

help me when my flight’s been cancelled, kind people who direct me when I’m lost, friendly people who recommend restaurants, shortcuts and sights worth seeing.

Good people make my travels more memorable. A second serving of stuffing for those who make the world a better place.

4. The airlines. With constant rule changes, baggage fees, and heavy documentation requirements, booking air is not the best part of my job. Yet, flying opens up our travel possibilities. Because of the airlines, we’re free to explore the world. A champagne toast to all whom make flying the globe feasible.

5. My clients. What can I say? I love to travel and I really love to help others make their vacation dreams a reality. I appreciate each and every client whom entrusts me with his or her vacation plans.

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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.

Here comes ‘Frog and Toad’ again for the holidays

By Samantha Volpe Current in Noblesville The Actors Theatre of Indiana knows a good holiday message when it sees it, so, it’s no wonder ATI is presenting “A Year with Frog and Toad” as its holiday production – again.

The Tony-nominated musical has been produced by ATI at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, since 2006. Five performances will be given this year from Dec. 3 through Dec. 5.

Conceived by Adrianne Lobel, “A Year with Frog and Toad” is very true to the story told in the bestselling book series, A Year with Frog and Toad, and was nominated for a Tony Award in 2003.

This production is well-attended by families and gets great responses from both adults and children. It takes its viewers on a journey with two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Some of the story happens during the Christmas holidays. “(A Year with Frog and Toad) follows through all the seasons and is a really great story about friendship and what makes us all different,” said Judy Fitzgerald, director of the musical. "It’s really close to the heart."

Show times are 7 p.m. Dec 3, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec 5.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $19 for students and $15 for ages 12 and younger.

Children ages 12 and younger can get $5 off admission by entering the theater’s coloring contest. By participating they also will be entered in a contest for a basket of A Year with Frog and Toad books and keepsakes. Participants should download and print the pic-

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THEATRE Alice in Wonderland

Directed by Connie Murello-Todd, the musical with book and lyrics by Jim Eiler, takes its viewers on a trip through the rabbit’s hole and into wonderland, Nov. 26-Dec. 12, at the Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave. Meet all the characters: Alice, the cheshire cat, the march hare, the mad hatter, the queen of hearts and more. Reservations are required for all performances. Call 317.773.1085. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for ages 12 and younger. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Redneck Christmas

Main Street Productions at Westfield Playhouse is bringing a little Redneck to Christmas. "A Good Old Fashioned Country Redneck Christmas" opens for a limited engagement on Thursday, December 2. Show dates are December 2 – 5, and 9 – 12. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. curtain for Sunday matinees. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors. For reservations, call 896-2707. For details, visit www.westfieldplayhouse.org.

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010

Inspired by the Golden Age of television, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, is taking a fresh approach to its own original holiday extravaganza, "A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010", opening its 18th edition, Nov. 26 and continuing through Dec. 23. The new version is styled after the classic variety shows of Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. For reservations, call 317.872.9664.

Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. For complete show schedule, visit www. beefandboards.com.

A Carol of Christmas

The Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, is presenting two dinner theater performances of "A Carol of Christmas," a musical adaptation of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3 and 4, and a free Community and Family Day performance Dec. 5. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:45 p.m. Reserved-seat tickets are $15. The free family performance is at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 317.773.4630 or visit www.familypraisecenter.com.

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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.

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

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HOLIDAYS First Friday

The downtown shops and restaurants will be featuring special sales, Santa Claus will be in his house, and other fun events will be taking place at the monthly First Friday event, sponsored by Noblesville Main Street and the City of Noblesville, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. This will be the last first Friday event until May. For information, call Noblesville Main Street at 317.776-0205.

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Talkin’ turkey: five tips to make that big bird sing!

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By Molly Herner It’s that time of the year when so many people approach me with their turkey questions.

Here are five tips on how to make the best of the bird of the season.

1. Size. Approaching a large bird like a turkey, it is important to know how many pounds your beast is. This will help you estimate how long to cook the bird. As a general rule, you should cook your bird at about 325 degrees for a half an hour for each pound. Both the temperature at which you cook and the time you roast can be adjusted to the size of your bird.

2. Basting. You should baste your bird often.

I usually baste twice an hour, or as often as I remember to. You do not need a special turkey baster. You can simply ladle the juices from the bottom of the pan over the bird.

3. Stuffing. If the turkey is overstuffed, as many of us will on Thanksgiving, it may not cook through all the way. Adjust the amount of time you cook the bird for the amount of stuffing you jam into it. I usually put a whole onion or two, a few whole cloves of garlic and a sprig of fresh rose-

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mary inside and let them flavor the turkey from the inside out.

4. Rubbing. I like to mix together about a cup of butter, two tablespoons of salt, one tablespoon of pepper, one tablespoon of crushed dried rosemary and a few fresh basil leaves in a food processor. You can use more or less than that depending on the size of your turkey. Next, I wiggle my fingers underneath the skin of the bird starting from the neck. Once I have gently separated the skin from the breast I rub my herb butter mixture right onto the breast and allow the skin to rest on top of the rub. This allows the flavors to sink right into the bird’s breast and is not inhibited by the thick fatty skin.

5. Covering. Cover your bird in a foil tent for the majority of the cooking time. Uncover the bird for the last hour to let the skin crisp up.

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

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Perhaps, this is the most important family history work of all GENEALOGY

By Darla Kinney Scoles I was fortunate to be part of a gathering recently that included some powerful speakers, and I have been profoundly affected by their words. I would, in fac,t go so far as to say they have changed my life. In writing this column, which will be quite narrow in focus, I hope to affect at least one other.

One eloquent gentleman who spoke to the crowd of several hundred listeners shared that his daily life includes a phone call from his significantly mentally-challenged son. At age 39, the son lives independently, though he cannot read or write.

As their first-born child, his mental limitations were no small challenge to the then-young couple and yet, as this young man grew up they found joy in the fact that his life continually inspired not only his family members but many who chanced to meet him. That is still the case today.

Frequently required to travel, the father looks forward each day to hearing from his son, though the son always says exactly the same thing when he calls. He asks his father one question.

“Are you happy?”

This son, in spite of his many limitations, reminds his father that no matter where he is or what he is doing, he should most of all be happy.

The father shared several other precious lessons his son had taught, not by means of any great educational achievement or business acumen, but by his simple love and connection to others around him.

These stories are mighty and worth writing down for posterity to learn from as well. But this man cannot do that for himself. I hope that his parents are journaling the lovely encounters they witness as their son impacts the world in his very special way.

And I hope that if there is someone like this in your life, you will do the same.

Darla Kinney Scoles is a freelance journalist living in Noblesville. Her most recent work involves the creation of “Stories”, an individualized writing service helping people get their personal histories down on paper. Contact her at darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com

This son, in spite of his many limitations,reminds his father that no matter where he is or what he is doing, he should most of all be happy.

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DISPATCHES » Slow down the wrinkles – Vertical wrinkles around the mouth are mechanically etched into our faces whenever we talk, laugh, or eat. While you can’t stop the etching, you can slow it down by applying sunscreen regularly and using a collagen booster or a wrinkle-fighting treatment around your mouth daily. Try a product that contains hyaluronic acid (to plump up fine lines) or madecassoside (an ingredient that sinks in to repair cell damage).

-www.goodhousekeeping.com » Sleeping, anxiety meds may shorten lives - Taking medications to treat insomnia or anxiety may shorten some people's lives, according to the results of a 12-year study in Canada. Respondents who, at the start of the survey, reported taking medication for insomnia or anxiety at least once a month had a mortality rate of 15.7 percent. By comparison, respondents who had reported not using such medication had a mortality rate of 10.5 percent. Researchers associated these medications with a 36 percent increase in the risk of dying during the 12-year period.

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Plan ahead for your baby’s birth and get it in writing Having a healthy pregnancy: second in a three-part series HEALTH

By Carol Rossetti, N.D. What does having the best care during pregnancy and delivery mean to you? Hospital care for delivery with a medical doctor or midwife or having your baby at home? This is a very personal decision.

I recommend a book “The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth.” It may fill in some gaps in your knowledge and give you the strength to make those personal decisions.

Decide before you are ready to deliver who will be with you during delivery. A husband can be present; it is also advisable for you to have a family member or trusted friend present.

One person to take care of you and the other to take care of the baby. Both people should be listed on your birthplan and designated to speak for you. Things can happen in a hospital that are outside your desires and birthplan.

As a mother and grandmother, getting the best care means having either a midwife or medical doctor and also having a naturopathic

doctor -- one to care for the mechanics of pregnancy and birth and the other to take care of nutritional needs of the mother and developing baby. It’s the best of both worlds.

Hospitals run on the norm and on procedure, but your desires may not be the norm. You may not want your little boy to be circumcised right after birth. You may not want vaccines. You may want the baby with you at all times. This is where the friend or family member comes in handy.

This does not mean that you cannot have a successful delivery in a hospital according to your desires; it just means you need to plan and be mindful.

A home delivery may be best for you. We have been having babies at home since the beginning of time and it is your decision.

Just plan ahead, get it in writing, and decide who will be present at birth.

Noblesville resident Carol Rossetti, N.D. is a Naturopathic Doctor with Wellness By Nature. She can be reached at (317) 773-1612 or visit www.wellnessbynature.com.

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DISPATCHES » Job Fair huge success – Hamilton County Job Fair hosted recently by Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear was a success for job seekers and employers both, based on event evaluations and comments received. Approximately 1300 job seekers from 21 different Indiana counties attended. Employers were hiring for a wide range of jobs. “We’ve received several emails and phone calls from people who found a job because of attending the Job Fair. Many employers have also told us how impressed they were with the job seekers they met at the Job Fair,” said Mayor Ditslear. The two employer recipients of the $1500 continuing education training grants donated by the Legacy Fund were Metro Plastics Technologies and Nightingale Home Healthcare. » Three now-or-never funds – These three funds with a strong track record are open to investors now but have closed in the past. 1.

Wasatch Small Cap Growth (WAAEX) - It now has $1.2 billion in assets, in part because it boasts performance better than 74 percent of the funds in its category for this year. 2.

Bridgeway Micro-Cap Limited (BRMCX) - The fund closed to new investors in 2003 with about $55 million in assets. It reopened in October 2008 after some large institutional

investors pulled out but will close again soon.

3. Vanguard International Explorer (VINEX) - With an expense ratio of 0.45 percent, it's the cheapest fund in a pricey category, where the average expense ratio is 1.48 percent.

-www.moneycentral.msn.com » Affluent misappropriate insurance dollars? - Ace Private Risk Services recently surveyed 600 independent insurance agents.

These pros said affluent folks typically carry too little insurance for personal liability, the total destruction of their home and damage to collectibles, while wasting dollars on too-low deductibles and too much coverage for ordinary personal property like furniture. Customers also have a habit of failing to ferret out special discounts, such as for having burglar alarms.

-www.forbes.com » Small businesses more optimistic about economy - In October, the Discover Small Business Watch – a poll of 750 business owners with fewer than five employees -- posted its biggest one-month gain since April. The fouryear-old monthly index leaped 10.4 points from September, to 84.2. Over a quarter of smallbusiness owners (28 percent) said they thought business would pick up in the next six months, up from 20 percent in September.

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Three tax-raising facts about ObamaCare This is one of a series of articles on the impact of the expiring Bush tax cuts and ObamaCare

By Brenda Alexander Current in Noblesville The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (PPACA), also referred to as ObamaCare, rolls out new entitlements and benefits while simultaneously initiating new taxes and fees through 2018.

In a recent Rasmussen poll, 53 percent of likely voters favored repeal of this bill. Assuming the bill continues as the law of the land, here are some more facts about its implementation: Effective Jan. 1, 2012: Employers must disclose the value of health insurance benefits provided for each employee on the Form W-2.

Form W-2 documents all your employment information - wages and deductions – for income tax purposes. Currently, the value of health insurance benefits provided by employers is not subject to income tax. In 2012, the value will be added to your taxable income, potentially increasing your tax burden by thousands of dollars.

Anyone in business that spends more than $600 with a vendor for goods or services must generate Form 1099 to the IRS each time. These goods and services include gasoline, cleaning services, landscaping, catering, etc. Exceptions include rent, storage, freight, and merchandise.

Filling out the eight-page Form 1099 costs businesses resources and possibly fees. Expected to raise $17 billion over 10 years, this tax code tweak affects the sale of precious metals such as antique coins and bullion. Coin dealers will be most hard hit as will collectors who have previously declared only the face value of priceless antique coins on their tax forms rather than their actual value in gold.

Imposes a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on unearned income, including the sale of single family homes, townhouses, co-ops, condominiums, and rental income.

For example, after 2012, if you own your home outright and sell it for $200,000, you will pay $7,600 in taxes at point of sale.

Next week: new taxes and fees scheduled for implementation after 2013.

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Address: 20471 Country Lake Blvd., Noblesville Neighborhood: Country Lake Estates Year built: 1994 Style: Traditional American Rooms: Four bedrooms, 21/2 baths, family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, sun room, office, 2,793 square feet.

Strengths: Impressive two-story entry is anchored by open staircase.

Large master bedroom has a sitting room, whirlpool tub, dual walk-in closets, dual vanity and separate shower. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Second floor laundry. Updates include new carpet, laminate floor, heat pump, fresh exterior paint, and rear deck. Wired for invisible fence and has security system. Close to Morse Lake.

Weaknesses: Refrigerator, washer and dryer all excluded from sale.

Listed by: De Redman of Re/Max Ability Plus, 317.843.0011 (office).

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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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AdvantaClean, a national company franchise specializing in emergency water removal, air duct cleaning and mold remediation, has opened a new office in Fishers.

“We work with residential and commercial property owners to provide the services they need to keep their homes, businesses and employees healthy, safe and clean,” says Bill Bruner, franchise owner.

Across the nation, the number of confirmed residential water damage and mold cases is on the rise and has been for several years.

“This is a booming industry and I’m very excited about the opportunity to bring this new business to the community where I’ve lived with my family for over 50 years,” said Bruner.

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Scouts learn from those who served

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Boy Scout Troop 101, sponsored by Noblesville First United Methodist Church, was presented an American flag flown over Iraq on the Fourth of July by CSM Thomas C. Salas, who is currently stationed at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq and was on leave for the presentation. He and Cpl. Leighton Willhite, USMC, Ret., presented personal accounts of their experiences to the scouts. Willhite fought at Iwo Jima in World War II and earned the Bronze Star for his actions. He is one of 7,000 out of 70,000 IwoJima soldiers still living. Pictured: front row (from left): Corbin Fritz, Cpl. Leighton Willhite, USMC, Ret., CSM Thomas C. Salas, Thomas A. Salas, Rick Tardy; back row (from left) Ethan Leer, Joseph Reilly and Josh Longawa. Photo provided by Boy Scout Troop 101.

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DIYer blues: Dire damp difficulties REMODELING

By David Decker Do-it-yourself remodel projects and even simple resident home repairs would be a lot easier if they never involved water.

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Put all those leaves to work in your yard Current in Noblesville As leaves continue to fall and cover your lawn, you may be wondering if there is a better alternative to raking them to the curb.

There are two good options, according to the experts at the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District -- mulching and composting.

Mulching the leaves into the yard or composting them are both beneficial backyard conservation practices that will benefit the yard while eliminating some raking. Simply mow over the leaves and leave them on the ground.

The mower will tear them into small enough pieces that they settle into the grass rather than lying on top. Over the winter, they will decompose, adding valuable nutrients and organic matter to the soil. This will enhance the health and look of your grass because the soil in which it is growing is improved.

Composting takes a little bit more work, depending on whether you choose to “cold compost” or “hot compost”.

Cold composting is simply piling organic yard and kitchen debris (grass clippings, leaves, fruit peels, egg shells) in a heap on the ground. It is a slow process. No specific amount of material is needed to start the compost heap, and you can add to the pile at anytime. Some studies have shown that because of the low temperatures achieved during decomposition, weed seeds and disease causing

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organisms may not be destroyed, which can be a problem when you spread the finished product around your garden or flower bed.

Hot composting causes the material to decompose faster. It also has the benefits of destroying many weed seeds and disease organisms. For hot composting, a pile with minimum dimensions of a cubic yard is needed for efficient heating. Mix together or alternate layers of green materials such as grass clippings and brown materials such as dead leaves.

Green materials provide a source of nitrogen while brown materials provide carbon for the decomposing organisms.

If you are lacking in nitrogen (green materials), a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer or barnyard manure can be added. Do not compost pet manure that can contain diseases or meat scraps that can attract unwanted insects or wildlife.

Moisture and aeration are required for hot composting. Keep the pile moist, but not wet.

Soggy piles encourage the growth of organisms that can survive without oxygen and cause unpleasant odors. Provide aeration either by turning the pile or by using bins that allow air to enter the pile.

For more information on composting and other backyard conservation practices, contact the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District at 773-2181 or www.hamiltonswcd.org.

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Don’t ruin the most precious of holidays HUMOR

By Mike Redmond My sister Amy (the mother of Deniece and Denephew) is a dedicated Black Friday shopper. She spends weeks plotting and planning, working out just the right strategy for getting the maximum shopping out of one mere 18hour day. Then, on the day after Thanksgiving, she arises in the pre-dawn, straps on her helmet and charges headlong into full-out assault and hand-to-hand combat, all in the name of Happy Holidays and Peace On Earth.

I wonder, then, what she will make of the plans by two rather large retail concerns – let’s call them Wally World and Sheer No-Bucks – to kick off the Christmas shopping season not on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but on Thanksgiving afternoon itself.

Bad idea. Here’s why: Thanksgiving, as practiced by the overwhelming majority of households in this country, is a feast day devoted to the consumption of rich, dense foods – creamy soups and gravies, starches of all descriptions, artery-clogging side dishes and stupefying desserts. Even the salads – healthy foods the other 364 days of the year – are thick and viscous on Thanksgiving, made as they are from recipes calling for multiple cups of mayonnaise.

Add to this the main dish, turkey, a wellknown soporific, and you wind up exactly as you’re supposed to after taking on a load like

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that: unconscious. Given the quantities most of us consume in these super-sized days, it’s a wonder we wake up in time for Christmas, much less Christmas shopping.

It only stands to reason, then, that what you’ll find shopping on Thanksgiving afternoon will be Food Zombies, waddling aimlessly down the aisles as they fill their carts with Chia Pets and Inside-The-Eggshell-Egg-Scramblers.

The other reason I’m not wild about Black Friday being replaced by Gray Thursday Afternoon is it just adds up to another encroachment on one of the best truly American holidays, Thanksgiving, in the name of the Almighty Christmas Dollar.

It gets worse all the time. This year, the Christmas catalogs began showing up in my mailbox in September. By October I’d seen my first “holiday greetings” commercial on television, and we hadn’t yet gotten to Halloween.

Now we’re in November and not only are the commercials taking on on a certain tinsel-andmistletoe quality, one network is even promoting November holiday programming as a run-up to December holiday programming. It’s insane.

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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DISPATCHES » Study defines exactly how cats drink It was previously thought that when cats lap, they extend their tongues straight down toward the bowl and curl the tip of their tongues. A new video created by an MIT professor shows that, instead of scooping liquid with its tongue, a cat dips just the tip of its tongue into its drink, then quickly flicks its tongue back to its mouth, making a "column of liquid" that it pinches off with its mouth for a drink.

-www.pawnation.com » Steer clear of onions - The dangers posed to pets by onions are less wellknown than the dangers from other foods, but the reactions that onions cause can be just as severe. In any form, onions can lead to anemia in both cats and dogs, so steer clear of feeding your pets any leftovers or scraps that contain even tiny bits of this food.

-www.zootoo.com » Pets have spiritual experiences? Animals (not just people) likely have spiritual experiences, according to a prominent neurologist who has analyzed the processes of spiritual sensation for more than three decades. Research suggests that spiritual experiences originate deep within primitive areas of the human brain — areas shared by other animals with brain structures like our own. "Since the most primitive areas of our brain happen to be the spiritual, then we can expect that animals are also capable of spiritual experiences," said Kevin Nelson, neurology professor at the University of Kentucky.

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Humane Society, Meals on Wheels partner to help struggling pet-owners PETS

By Rebecca Stevens A senior woman thanks the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County volunteer who just delivered her a warm meal. She then proceeds to give a considerable portion to her dog, her only companion, for he is hungry, too. and he is her priority.

A family arrives at the Humane Society with a cat they’ve had for years. Times are tough right now, and they’ve made the difficult decision to surrender their cat to the shelter because they cannot afford her food and upkeep. With tearfilled eyes they hand her over to an employee and say their final goodbyes.

These are very real stories. They happen every day. Pets surrendered by their families due to financial hardship are the heart-breaking result of today’s difficult economy. And seniors who live alone and depend on others for their meals have no way to go out and purchase pet food.

These are challenges that the Humane Society for Hamilton County and Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County have partnered together to

help solve in our community.

W.A.L.O.P. (We All Love Our Pets) is a new program now available to residents of Hamilton County who need assistance with feeding their pets. The program is available to all seniors serviced by Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County and to those who meet financial requirements.

To find out if you are eligible to receive assistance, you will need to fill out an application which is available at www.hamiltonhumane. com/events/walop.htm. Guidelines for the program including when and where to pick up food are also available from this link.

Pet food donations may be made to the program at the shelter, 1721 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, and Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, 395 Westfield Road, Noblesville.

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

Pets surrendered by their families due to financial hardship are the heart-breaking result of today’s difficult economy.

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Moose is a one-year-old male black Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Moose is a friendly boy who has a great temperament and is intelligent as well. When he arrived at the shelter, he didn’t seem to know any basic commands and didn’t seem to understand what toys were, but he is learning very quickly how to play and has already learned how to sit. He is gentle when taking treats and he is energetic so an active home with children old enough to handle his energy would be best.

Kinder is a four-year-old female calico DMH. Kinder is a petite girl who really enjoys being scratched between her ears and under chin. She only weighs five pounds making her an ideal lap cat. Kinder arrived at the shelter in mid-August and she is more than ready to move into her forever home. She is friendly and she is already spayed so she can go home with her new family right away.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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