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It is our position that the recent lawsuit over Civil Forfeitures highlights some questionable procedures that require correction. The Indiana Attorney General is spot-on when he advocates legislation to “clean up” and standardize the current procedures.

First, it seems un-American (and anti-Constitutional) to seize personal property before a party is convicted of a crime. Second, it seems to be an invitation for “mischief” for the law to not specify with total clarity how the seized property is to be used for the public good. And third, the use of private attorneys who are compensated by any means other than a reasonable hourly rate for the verified time spent on the forfeiture should be prohibited.

The current practice of allowing the receipt of a percentage of the forfeiture for services seems a recipe for concern and is, in our opinion, unnecessary.

While we fully support requiring those guilty of crimes to pay for the law enforcement costs and to not profit from their illegal activities, the legislation must provide unambiguous directions for distributing the proceeds from the forfeitures and not allow local law enforcement officials to be improperly incentivized to specifically benefit from an overly zealous pursuit of justice.

Unemployment

It is our position that unemployment insurance is a good thing. It is paid for by employers and is cost adjusted according to each employer’s history of layoffs. However, Government “handouts” (currently between 27 and 99 weeks) seems to move beyond unemployment to a taxpayer subsidy of those who are not working.

Can unemployment be sustained without encouraging dependence or should displaced workers be moved into a different social program after months of failed seeking? Many will admit the refusal of tasks compensated for little more than extended unemployment provides. Say they – it’s not worth it to work. Others abuse unemployment not intending to reenter the workforce.

Certainly, most of us would (or are) diligently seek employment to no avail. Americans are generous people and it is our belief that the truly needy would be better served by other existing government programs or community charity rather than the creation of a permanent entitlement guised as unemployment. Employers routinely cite a refusal by American workers to perform certain tasks as the impetus behind a significant portion of our illegal immigration challenges. Of course, many of these jobs would be inappropriate for some unemployed. Scientific jobs routinely require importation of labor.

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

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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 15. Either House, during its session, may punish, by imprisonment, any person not a member, who shall have been guilty of disrespect to the House, by disorderly or contemptuous behavior, in its presence; but such imprisonment shall not, at any one time, exceed twenty-four hours.

Section 16. Each House shall have all powers, necessary for a branch of the Legislative department of a free and independent State.

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Section 18. Every bill shall be read, by title, on three several days, in each House; unless, in case of emergency, two-thirds of the House where such bill may be pending shall, by a vote of yeas and nays, deem it expedient to dispense with this rule; but the reading of a bill, by title, on its final passage, shall, in no case, be dispensed with; and the vote on the passage of every bill or joint resolution shall be taken by yeas and nays.

Section 19. An act, except an act for the codification, revision or rearrangement of laws, shall be confined to one subject and matters properly connected therewith.

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From the backshop ObamaCare waivers: Did you get yours?

“Your employer, it’s estimated, would see premiums fall by as much as 3,000 (dollars), which means they could give you a raise.” – President Barack Obama, Sept. 10, 2010.

The Obama Administration has handed out, as of earlier this month, 222 ObamaCare waivers to “special” U.S. companies and organizations. Only a few news sources have reported this. However, if you go to www.currentnoblesville.com and click on the link titled ObamaCare Waivers, you’ll be saved from five of the six click-thrus we had to endure on the Health and Human Services Web site. It is, in our opinion, tantamount to hiding from the American taxpayer. The sad thing is if you’re a small-business owner or you don’t have the right connections, you can’t get a waiver for your company. Do you really believe any of the employees at the 222 companies will get a raise as a result? Neither do we.

••• Hamilton County government has eliminated 15 positions in order to make the 2011 budget work. As much as it’s never a good time to let someone go, we still commend leadership for doing what is necessary – as the private sector would do – to be fiscally responsible. It’s a shame it had to happen

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg during the holiday season; it should have been done earlier.

••• Someone is hoping to play Santa Claus to Legacy Christian School. An unidentified person has pledged $50,000 to the school if it can raise $20,000 on its own by Dec. 31. We like that. “You work for it, I’ll reward you.” You may donate by cash, check or credit card. Visit www.LegacyChristianOnline.org for more information or you may call 776.4186.

••• Our friends at Prevail, Inc., the not-for-profit group that helps abuse and crime victims, had a book drive at the Barnes and Noble during the weekend. If you couldn’t participate, you still can with a financial pledge at 773.6942.

Commentary

By Kevin Kane Handcuffed by my wife’s possession of the remote control, I have been subjected to a few episodes of Sarah Palin’s new reality show, yet the more I watch it, the more I believe the word “show” inaccurately describes it.

Let me put it this way: As I watch “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” I am continually surprised when the episodes end before I hear “I’m Sarah Palin and I approve this message.”

Each week’s hour-long look into Palin’s simple Alaskan life is more like a 60-minute infomercial airing in prime time, as it does far more to boost her image than entertain.

Each episode is basically the same: Palin talks about the importance of family and the pluses of the simple life, the family goes on some sort of outdoor expedition, then they all come back and gut fish. I’m not exaggerating about that last part. I’ve seen more fish chopping in a few Palin episodes than in a whole season of “Deadliest Catch.”

What is also unchanging is the way I feel after each installment – that I’ve just been force fed the idea that Palin is just like you and me. Whether she is or is not relatable is not my concern, though. Instead, I’d like to know if this is something we’ll see political candidates do more often.

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ply become entertainment for the critic?

Social structures encourage cooperation.

And, most of us find our way, through retribution and reinforcement, to behave in a way that keeps the collective on track. However, some simply refuse to be on the same program as the rest. In business, those folks are invited to seek other opportunities. But when the naysayer is a superior or the group is a not-for-profit, how best should we react? I find myself now contemplating exiting an organization populated by one too many angry members. To me, it seems snarky e-mail messages and abrupt personal communications destroy the Board’s esprit de corps. Others write off bad behavior to personality. Perhaps, camaraderie cannot be measured as easily as other metrics; but, I’m confident that it matters. And, it matters a good deal.

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

Certainly, disparate points of view are important. When does criticism simply become entertainment for the critic?

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Kevin Kane is the managing editor of Current in Noblesville. You can reach him via e-mail at Kevin@ currentnoblesville.com.

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Cranky critics COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker There is one cranky critic in every group.

Even in the One Hundred Acre Woods, Christopher Robin suffered the oppressive sad-sack Eeyore. But for the most part the habitually unhappy and the constantly cranky do little to debilitate the comings and goings of modern society. In fact, a little bit of pessimism is often a good thing in the mix. It helps prevent the dreaded side effect of optimism in a public setting – groupthink. We all must beware of the negative. But isn’t it better to consider it with some sense of relativity?

And, what happens when a group or board is controlled by an abject hater – especially when we have dedicated a good deal of emotion, time, and resources over the years. While a dash of cynicism might be helpful, some assemblies are gripped by individuals who, by their very nature, live to disparage the work, contribution, and in some cases, the very existence of others. Certainly, disparate points of view are important. When does criticism sim-

popularity contests. It’s all about image, and the question of “Would you have a beer with this candidate?” is perhaps most important.

Palin’s show works to prove that she’s beerworthy. She rarely brings up political talking points and instead stresses that she and her family are just like the rest of us, minus the fishgutting tables in the backyard, of course.

Political candidates are portrayed the same in almost every TV ad: discarded suit jacket, rolled-up sleeves and in a conversation with the working man. This TV show is a series of these ads on steroids.

The fact that, two weeks ago, people camped out for Palin’s book signing in Carmel like it was the midnight premiere of “Twilight” might indicate that this approach is working quite well.

So as we draw closer to an election year, are we destined to see shows in which Hillary Clinton runs local bake sales and Ron Paul heads a Texas Little League team? I hope not. Forget the politics. Given my wife’s soft spot for bad reality shows, I know I’d end up watching these primetime snoozefests against my will, too.

Theater is a good idea Editor, What a great article by Kurt Meyer (“Mirage or reality,” published Nov. 30). What a fantastic idea about the old opera house and having a theater in downtown Noblesville again. It’s just what the town needs, having ‘the Beffy’ in town.

Wow!

All the functions and groups that could use it would be great. The restaurants and shops would get a great boost in trade as was stated.

All around, it’s a top-notch idea. Let’s get it started. Love your newspaper.

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An angel at Noblesville Goodwill Editor, I had been saving money each week in envelopes for utility bills, taxes and insurance and kept the envelopes in a purse in my closet.

A week after taking some clothes to Goodwill I was short on cash so I went to borrow some from the envelope purse, but the purse was gone. I hunted all over the house. No purse. I was frantic. Then, I remembered my trip to Goodwill. I raced to the car and headed for the store knowing that the money was gone, but going to ask just the same.

By the time I got there and asked for the manager, I was in tears and blurted out my story to her, saying I thought there was $1,000 in the

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purse. She threw up her hands and said “Stop.

A girl here found the purse and it had $2,067 in it.” Since there was no name or phone they had been waiting for someone to claim it. I was weak with relief. I wanted to give the girl that found it a reward and asked to meet her. They brought her to me and said she couldn›t accept a reward, if she did, she›d be fired. The girl is Patricia Perkey of Noblesville, and she is my honest angel. I even got the purse back. I think about this girl every day and hope all kinds of good things come to her.

Lori Johnson 46062

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DISPATCHES » MedCheck center opens in Noblesville – A Community Health Network MedCheck walk-in care center at 146th and Cumberland Road in Noblesville Dec. 6. The medical facility is housed inside the Hamilton Healthcare Campus and will offer daytime and after-hours care seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday-Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. A smartphone application for scheduling appointments online, WebAhead, is available at this location. » Santa House hours – The Santa House at the courthouse square will be open this weekend: Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, call 776-6367. » Free parking downtown – As an incentive to promote downtown holiday shopping, Mayor John Ditslear announced that parking in the metered city hall lot will be free during the month of December. The lot is located just one block away from the courthouse square. » Road closure – As part of the ongoing construction of a pedestrian bridge over Morse Reservoir, Carrigan Road between Hague Road and Schulley Road will be closed Dec. 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 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. For more information, visit www. cityofnoblesville.org or call 776-6330. » County marketplace – The Hamilton County Marketplace will take place this Saturday at the 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Noblesville, 2003 Pleasant Street. The event will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature numerous vendors showcasing gifts such as food, jewelry, art and handmade crafts. Pictures with Santa also will be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1 per person and the money will benefit Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. For more information call 776-7159. » City receives grant - The City of Noblesville received a $1,000 grant from State Farm Insurance last week and will use the donation to help fund the rehabilitation of the façade at 347 South Eighth Street.The rehabilitation will result in four apartments that serve people with low incomes and office space for public agencies.

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Kids really do say the darndest things COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson Out of the mouths of babes come the darndest things. We all know that. We’ve all been there. Just the other day I was talking to my husband about some friends of ours who were at that very moment in labor with their first babies. (Yes, plural, as in twin boys.) I recalled the morning Mr. Prego called to tell me the news: “Twins mother-f*%#er!” he sang the minute I answered the phone.

No “hi” or “hello,” just a joyful chorus of cursing.

As I’m laughing with Doo about the story, I hear, with perfect emotion, inflection and pitch, my 6-year old daughter belt out, “Twins –f*%#er!” Huh. I hadn’t realized she was in the kitchen. Now she’ll probably repeat it at school or, worse, her Religious Ed class. Sorry, Father!

Later that day, my little potty mouth asks, “Will the Prego’s babies have brown skin?”

Granted, this seems like an odd question, until you know that my children have twin cousins who were adopted from Ethiopia and do in fact have very brown skin. So actually, this is a rather astute observation from a first grader. (She’s

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gifted.) I go on to explain that no, because Mr. and Mrs. Prego have white skin, their boys will most likely have white skin too. She’s satisfied and scampers off on her merry, innocent way.

The next morning, as I’m updating the kids on the progress of the Prego’s labor, which is turning in to a marathon event, my 9-year old son says, “I really hope Ms. Prego has her twins today. She’s been wanting a baby for so long.

It’ll be a dream come true for her.” Gulp. Tear.

How sweet was that? The Pregos have been waiting a long time for kids; four years of infertility

and various treatments. And this is, most definitely, a dream come true for them. But hearing a comment like that out of a boy who occasionally picks his nose and often pushes me to the brink of crazy made me both reorder our kid rankings with him at the top and remember just how wise and observant children can be.

Yes, kids say the darndest things. Some funny, some suprising, and some just downright adult-like. Of course, I think the Pregos would say that the best thing to hear out of the mouths of babes is those first healthy cries in the delivery room. (The Pregos did eventually have their twin boys, by the way, after a very long and difficult labor, just one day shy of Thanksgiving.) I agree, but secretly I can’t wait to hear the things that come out of those two little boys in a couple of years. Twins mother-f*%#er! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

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I’ve even used the library as a meeting place to hang out before. My friend Sarah and I caught up after her trip to France by meeting at the library and looking at pictures and art from across the ocean.

Plus, people can volunteer to help shelve material or work in other departments, a fun way to rack up some community service hours, all while remaining in a safe and comfortable environment.

Bottom line? Our library is pretty great. And I know it offers a lot more than other public libraries of less fortunate cities.

So I encourage everyone to take the time to appreciate such a building. Make a trip to the library. It has a lot more to offer than the stereotypical tattered paperbacks.

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By Jenna Larson It’s pretty easy for people who’ve lived in Noblesville for a while to take our public library for granted.

I know that sounds lame, but think about it.

You’re cruising down SR 37 on the way to the grocery store. You look to the right and probably don’t pay the building much attention.

But it does a whole lot for our community without much recognition.

Where do students go when they all have to meet for a group project? Well, the library of course. The TeenZone has big booths and tables that are perfect for spreading out books and posters.

What if there’s a paper due soon, or a student just needs somewhere quiet to work on homework? Well, the library has private study rooms with a desk and a few chairs each, perfect for secluding oneself and demanding focus.

Then there’s the Saturday night dilemma, for those of us who don’t have fabulous social lives. What to do? Well, the library has a huge collection of DVDs, books and CDs. Instant entertainment.

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Local boutique is first in state to carry TOMS Shoes

By Jenna Larson Current in Noblesville When Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS Shoes back in 2006, it’s doubtful he had goals of his product one day being found in a quaint boutique in downtown Noblesville. Likewise, Tammy Daubenspeck, a partial owner of Eleanor Rozella’s, had never dreamed of one day gaining the company as a business partner - at least, not until she saw a commercial explaining the concept.

Daubenspeck recalls watching television with her husband about a year ago when an advertisement for AT&T came on the screen.

The commercial briefly explained the story behind TOMS Shoes: for every pair of shoes bought, another pair would go to a child in need. After seeing images of poor Argentinean youths walking barefoot across perilous terrain, Daubenspeck knew she wanted to help. But she just didn’t think she could.

“My husband said, ‘Tammy, you need to get those in your shop,’” she said. “I have to give the credit to my husband.”

Daubenspeck took her spouse’s advice and set out to try to procure the product for her store.

She sent Mycoskie pictures of the boutique and explained her desire to give the shoes a place in Noblesville.

“He called me back and said, ‘You are on board.’ I screamed with so much excitement,” she recalled. “We were the first store in Indiana to get them.”

Customers have come from as far away as Fort Wayne seeking the shoes.

“It has brought a lot of people into the store” Daubenspeck said. “You need a pair of shoes anyway. It has improved the lives of children and families all around the world. You can’t beat that.”

Not to mention, it’s a practical product. She says the shoes are her favorite item sold in the boutique.

“They are the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever had on in my life,” said Daubenspeck, who owns four pairs.

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In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need.

Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible

by TOMS customers. The company name is derived from the word “tomorrow,” and evolved from the original concept, “Shoes for Tomorrow Project.”

The TOMS shoe design is based on the alpargata style shoe worn by Argentina farmers for hundreds of years. The canvas or cotton fabric shoes have rubber souls and are manufactured in Argentina, China and Ethiopia in many styles including Botas, Cordones, Stichouts and a Wrap Boot for men, women and children. TOMS offers several vegan styles as well.

As of September 2010, TOMS has given over one million pairs of new shoes to children in need through Giving Partners around the world. For more information, visit www.eleanorrozellas.com

Sales for the charitable footwear have been rising since the first shipment.

“It is catching on already, from word getting out,” she said. “The people who have bought these shoes are just good people.”

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Remembering the fallen Navy Club Hamilton County Ship #29 showed its respect to the victims of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor with a memorial service held Dec. 4. The event featured United States Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor attack survivor Harley Guynn and Mayor John Ditslear as guest speakers. Seven members of the Indiana Guard Reserve (pictured) fired three shots each outside city hall before the playing of "Taps."

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COMMENTARY

By Leslie Webber There are few places that are more stressful than a grocery store checkout line during the holiday season. People are in a rush. I’ll do almost anything to avoid the grocery store this time of year, but unfortunately we have to eat.

One particularly cold evening, I decided it would be a perfect night for homemade soup and I ran in to Kroger in the Noble West development to grab a loaf of warm bread. It should be noted I made this grocery store run at 5:30 p.m. - just when most people are heading home for the day. The store was a zoo. I had all day, but waited until the last minute so I reminded myself to be patient in line. It was my fault for procrastinating, again.

The lady behind me and I were casually chatting when the checkout guy realized the tomatoes I purchased rang up at a whopping $109.05. I made a joke about realizing tomatoes were out of season, but that was more than I was willing to pay.

He called over the manager on duty to remedy the situation, and they quickly realized all

the groceries would have to be rescanned. Not the most convenient of things to happen in a packed grocery store, but also not a level-three crisis in my book. I felt bad for the guy, who was apologizing profusely. The manager worked with the employee and together they speedily rechecked and re-bagged my groceries.

Problem solved. I wasn’t upset. The lady behind me didn’t seem upset. All was well.

However, that didn’t stop the manager from going the extra mile to make sure were happy.

She handed each of us a $10 gift card “for our inconvenience.”

That kind of customer service is missing from so many stores, so I was pleasantly shocked by the manager’s proactive response.

Not only did I survive a rush hour trip to the grocery store during the holiday season, I left smiling!

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

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When I had my daughter in my early twenties, being the earth mother that I was (and am), I told my mother that I wanted to use cloth diapers. She pointed out that I was living in a trailer seven miles from the nearest Laundromat (this is true, I swear) and, as such, using cloth would be too much work.

So, I yielded and used disposables for the next seven months until we moved, then I switched to cloth for the majority of the time and haven’t looked back.

Why cloth diaper? Here are three reasons: 1. Environment: disposables equate to a hefty amount of garbage, usually more

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than half of the volume of trash a family produces. They require billions of gallons of oil annually to make, and no one alive today has seen disposables break down in landfills (it’s estimated to be 300-500 years).

2. Money: compared to the constant cost of purchasing disposables, cloth diapers are usually a one time investment since they can be used for years and multiple children, and then even be re-sold later.

3. Health: it’s better for babies. The majority of disposable diapers contain dioxin, which is a carcinogen. Many also contain fragrance (as do baby wipes) and super absorbent polymers that become gel-like when wet. What are the effects of these being next to a baby’s skin 24/7 for at least two years?

Curious about cloth? Local diaper company Toasty Baby (www.toastybaby.com or 863-0402) has an array of cute cloth diapering options and a diaper service. They’re offering 10 percent off your entire order through March 31, 2011. Just enter ToastyBaby10 at checkout. One use per customer.

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

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Longtime employee Mikki Perrine now owns and operates Ginger’s Café

By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesville Mikki Perrine was one of the first employees of Ginger’s Café. Now she’s making her mark as the restaurant’s new owner.

The Noblesville native took over Ginger’s in September in order to ensure it remained locally owned. Call it fate. Call it serendipity. Call it what you will; the events that lead to Perrine becoming the owner of Ginger’s Café have all added up to the fulfillment of a dream.

Her discovery of the restaurant dates back to two years ago, when the café had just opened.

Perrine was next door at a hair salon getting a haircut when she saw the sign and decided to check it out for lunch.

“I fell in love with the place,” she said.

So Perrine, a mother of two, decided to apply for a job.

“I just came in to help out, the hours were good with my kids,” said. She has enjoyed working as a waitress at the café ever since.

Earlier this year, Perrine heard rumors that Ginger’s previous owners might close or sell the café and said she was heartbroken by the thought of the restaurant closing or losing local ownership. So, Perrine did what she had to do to ensure that wouldn’t happen.

“I decided to give it a whirl and put my name in the hat,” she said.

She recalls telling the owners at the time that, if they were serious about selling it, she might be serious about buying it. Three days later, while on a business trip to Dallas for her other job as a Homemade Gourmet representative, Perrine got the call.

“I got an offer I just couldn’t refuse,” she said with a smile.

After talking it over with her husband, John, she became the new owner of the café she loves.

“I’ve not looked back,” she said. “It’s just been fabulous.

This is something I always

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dedicated to service For as much fun as she has, Perrine is serious about providing a special dining experience. How far will Perrine go? She related her latest big cooking venture: “I spent the night here the Sunday before Thanksgiving cooking turkeys. I know there are people that don’t have a whole lot of family here, or who would be traveling, or had family that maybe wouldn’t be here on Thanksgiving.”

Perrine wanted them to be able to experience a homecooked Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, so she served the Thanksgiving meals for the three days before Thanksgiving.

“We have a tiny kitchen, so I had to cook the turkeys at night. But it’s OK,” she added, after revealing that she slept on the floor.

“I also got some paperwork done and was lulled to sleep by Karen Carpenter.”

wanted to do, but never thought I could, financially and otherwise. They (the previous owners) had laid the groundwork for me, and I was able to come in here and do that part that I love to do: take care of the customer.”

Having very limited restaurant experience prior to working at Ginger’s didn’t deter Perrine.

She had

A 1950's retro kitchen table and chairs resides in the eclectic dining area, which includes everything from antique dining tables and chairs to a 1970's 'Brady Bunch' kitchen set. worked at Jim Dandy’s as a teenager, but that was the extent of it. However, Jackie Bolden, the restaurant’s original and current manager, said Perrine’s transition from waitress to owner was seamless.

“It’s worked out really well—for our customers, for us as employees,” Bolden said. “I’m much more the bookkeeping side, she’s the people person...Half the customers didn’t know, so we just went around and told them ‘Well, you know, Mikki is the owner now.’”

It’s evident that Perrine loves people and loves what she does.

“I love to eat and I love to cook!” she said with a laugh.

From the mismatched dining table and chairs that span generations, to the Noblesville memorabilia, vintage license plates and quilts that adorn the walls, to the great customer service and food, the café feels warm and comforting.

“I just love the people that come in,” she said.

“I want people to step back in time a little bit, not have to worry about what’s going on their

lives. Just come in and have a nice meal, visit with friends, and make some new ones.”

more about ginger's Ginger’s Café is named after the original owners’ best friend, whose name is Virginia, nicknamed Ginger. It opened two years ago this month Noblesville paintings and other memorabilia adorn the walls. Mikki Perrine plans to add her extensive cookbook and rolling pin collection to the Café in the new year.

From left: Art Atwell, Joe Coonce, and Larry Boltman enjoy breakfast at Ginger's in celebration of Joe's birthday.

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By Brenda Alexander At the risk of offending everyone, I am going to tackle one of the most beloved modes of public self-expression: bumper stickers.

In a world of push-and-pull marketing, the bumper sticker reigns supreme as the pushiest way to get a message out. It’s relatively anonymous and commuters have no choice but to focus straight ahead at these bumpers for minutes on end.

Stickers aren’t just for bumpers anymore.

They have proliferated to include vanity plates, window adhesives, magnetic ribbons, and 3-D “baseball smashing window” gags.

It isn’t that I don’t appreciate a clever bumper sticker, but they can be distracting, outdated, and offensive.

For example, I’ve been known to tailgate particularly obtuse vanity plates for miles until I decipher them. It’s the board game “Mad Gab” on wheels. Every day I see “Bush-Cheney ’04” and “Clinton-Gore ’96” stickers. The “Jesus Hates SUVs” bumper sticker driven by a smoker who flicked her cigarette butt out the window was particularly offensive.

I’ve fielded questions from adolescent passengers regarding the semantic viability of stickers containing “f-bombs.” Don’t get me started with

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what hangs from trailer hitches! And what about privacy concerns? Tailgating a minivan, I know the owners’ names, license plate number, county of residence, their daughters’ names, cat, soccer league, and school. Creepy.

But I like the fish, the fish with feet, and even the fish with chips (see – funny, right?). I like self-promotional honor roll and patriotic “My son is a Marine” stickers. But nothing is more emasculating than a man driving a car with “FXYLDY1” vanity plates.

I’m not trying to ban bumper stickers so much as clean them up. Perhaps instead of Adopt a Highway, we could Adopt a Parking Lot. Groups of concerned citizens could swoop through Tiger lots at the mall and remove outdated political stickers, place magnetic “bleeps” over “f-bombs” and attach “and husband” adhesives to gender-specific vanity plates like “HOTBABE.” You have to admit, they would still get your attention.

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

By Krista Bocko Current in Noblesville The central Indiana blood supply was called critically low earlier this month by the State Department of Health. Though the shortage is no longer as severe, the holidays are typically a time when donations are low.

To help boost donations, the Indiana Blood Center (www.indianablood.org) is running a promotion that kicks off today and runs through Jan. 15. The Bleed Blue Blood Drive starts at the home of the Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, and will continue for the month-long promotion at the nine donor centers and mobile drives, including a few in Hamilton County. Additional mobile drives will be announced today.

“We expect to have 2,000, potentially 2,200 donors at Lucas Oil Stadium,” Wendy Mehringer, director of marketing with the Indiana Blood Center said. “We need 500 [units] a day, so that’s about four days’ worth.

We hope the donations continue for the month.”

About 75 percent of the Indiana Blood Center’s donations come from mobile blood

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drives that are held at places of employment, schools, and churches. Around 5 percent of the population donates blood, “so it’s not much,” Mehringer stated. “That includes people who have donated just one time in years. Ideally, we’d see people give four times a year, but we know that’s a lot to ask.”

“If we saw everyone twice a year, then we’d never have a critical shortage or low supply,” Mehringer said.

There are two donor centers in Hamilton County, one in Fishers at 7458 E. Fishers Station Dr., 576-9680, and one in Carmel at The Boardwalk Shoppes, 726 Adams Street, Suite 150, 844-0313.

There are three upcoming mobile blood drives in Noblesville: Thursday: Taylored Systems, Inc. Bloodmobile 14701 Cumberland Road #100 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Friday: Taylored Systems, Inc. Bloodmobile, 14701 Cumberland Road #100 from 8:30-10:30 a.m., and Jan. 4: Riverview Hospital Bloodmobile, 395 Westfield Road from 2-7 p.m.

Additional area bloodmobiles can be found at www.donorpoint.org.

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DISPATCHES » School needs help to receive $50k donation – A donor has offered to give Legacy Christian School $50,000 if the school can first raise $20,000 on its own before Dec. 31. as the school is currently looking to purchase its own facility.

Legacy has begun a fundraising campaign called "Merry Match 2010!" in an effort to raise the $20,000 required and is accepting donations by cash, check (payable to Legacy Christian School) and even by credit card securely online at the school's Web site, www.LegacyChristianOnline.org. Donations may be mailed to Legacy at 1399 Greenfield Ave., Suite 100, Noblesville, IN 46060, Attention: Merry Match 2010!. For more information, call 776-4186. » Free gift wrapping with WHS band – Ameriana Bank in Westfield, 3333 East S.R. 32, will offer free gift wrapping Dec. 21 and 22 at the bank from 2 to 5 p.m. The event also will feature an appearance by the Westfield High School band and choir.

Who do you trust?

PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis When I became a parent coach, it created a different perspective on parenting for me.

I don’t recall the first time I began listening to myself as a parent and hearing my words through the ears of my children. Becoming a coach helped me hear my words. Yes, there is a difference, and it’s more than just words. I began listening to myself, yet I didn’t hear the trust the children were placing with me.

I heard myself saying, “C’mon kids, I’ll give you a ride to your friends house.” What I didn’t hear was, “Thanks Mom, I trust you’ll get us there safely.” Actually, they never said that, but think about it. Trust is the subconscious message our kids give us each and every time they trust us to get them to where they want to go – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

What is trust? Experts have found that the first emotionally intelligent feeling we are born with is trust. This, of course, applies to our kids too. Trust is not something we can grab a hold of and give to our kids, but it is something we can help them feel. In the field of child development, disciplines refer to methods of modeling character and of teaching self-control and acceptable behavior. Some disciplines of trust are reliability, faithfulness, confidence, believability and hopefulness.

Being aware of the disciplines of trust we

are teaching our children is helping our children be aware of the disciplines of trust they are capable of. They will know they can be trusted to be …

• Reliable children who can be counted on.

• Faithful children who are loyal.

• Confident children who make good choices.

• Believable children who keep their word.

• Hopeful children who have a positive vision.

Behavioral issues are practically nonexistent when we instill these disciplines of trust. To build a sustaining, trusting relationship with our children, include them in family decisions, avoid evaluations, judgments or comparisons, offer choices – not demands or orders, avoid labeling and enabling – they are disabling, and listen to our words and hear them from our children’s perspective.

Finally, using the word trust in as many sentences as we can fit in encourages our kids to want to live up to the trust we put in them. “Thank you for your trust.” is just one example.

Hugs!

You can contact Becky Kapsalis at becky@indyparenthelp.com or 317-508-1667 for Parenting Classes.

The very merry, much-anticipated, suspensefilled preschool Christmas program » NHS standout heading to Arkansas – Noblesville High School senior softball player Katie Harrison signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas next year. A signing ceremony was held last week with Harrison's family and coaches. » Study: Drugs improperly prescribed to kids – The annual number of children prescribed anti-psychotic drugs jumped fivefold between 1995 and 2002, to an estimated 2.5 million, a recent study says. But more than half of the prescriptions were for attention deficit and other non-psychotic conditions, the researchers said. The increasing use of anti-psychotics since the mid-1990s corresponds with the introduction of costly and heavily marketed medications such as Zyprexa and Risperdal. The packaging information for both says their safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. Anti-psychotics are intended for use against schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses.

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By Michele Grossman My preschool just survived The Great CCH Preschool and Kindergarten Christmas Program of 2010. Rehearsals began right after Halloween and ended just about the time I was ready to drown myself in eggnog.

There is always stress over whether the kids will sing the songs or just stand there and wave at their families. There is heated discussion regarding where to place the 10 to 50 percent of kids who can’t keep their hands to themselves. If the kids are standing up, there is more chance someone will be pushed over; if they are sitting down, it is harder to see them in their cute holiday outfits. We alternate strategies, always wishfully thinking that doing it “the other way” will be better next time.

Something always goes wrong. And the exciting thing is we never know what that something will be! One year a girl in the front row puked on her beautiful velvet dress right before the curtain went up. This is a family you’d want on your team on Survivor: Mom marched on the stage, cleaned her up, gave

her a kiss, and the little girl went on with the show without a whimper. The next year we had a visit from the fire marshal mid-program because we were over capacity. Didn’t faze our parents one bit. They hung around until the last cookie was eaten.

By the end of every Christmas program there will be nose-pickers and dress-lifters; somebody will cry; someone else will break, lose, or forget their camera. This year we had a spontaneous break dance performance, a case of “fright stage,” a child who napped on the risers and a CD that stopped working when it was time for “Silent Night.” But it was still – and never fails to be – heartwarming and wonderful and a reminder of how kids make the world go ‘round.

Have a very merry holiday!

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.

Contact her with your questions and suggestions at michele. grossman1@sbcglobal.net.

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It’s time to revisit the ‘who’ GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney No, I’m not talking about the band, though I do love “Pinball Wizard,” among other songs.

This week, I’m revisiting a few rules about using who, whom, and that. I’ve covered many topics regard who before, but I continue to email asking about its use, so I thought I’d review a bit.

Who vs. that For reasons I cannot explain, this is one of my bigger pet peeves. It doesn’t make sense that it would irritate me so much when there are so many more grave errors out there to get worked up about. I think it’s just because most people don’t realize it’s a rule at all.

Who should only be used to refer to people.

Not even your beloved Pomeranian dog Trixie gets to be referred to as who. Just people.

On the flip side, that should not refer to people, and referring to people as that is the biggest misuse of this rule. So you should never say, “The guy that cleans my car is bald,” unless the guy is a hairless gorilla or other glabrous nonhuman entity. Say instead, “The guy who cleans my car is bald.”

Who vs. whom Knowing when to use who versus when to use whom is really a matter of knowing the difference between subject and object pronouns. If the person in question is doing the action, use who, but if the person is being acted upon, use whom.

If the terms subject and object pronouns make you break out in hives, however, there is a little trick to remember which to use when: Think of the use of who and whom in terms of questions.

If you can answer the question with him (or her, but him ends in m, so it works better in this analogy), use whom, but if you need to answer the question with he (again, or she), you’ll need who. For example: I need to know who/whom ate this pie. He did. (Use who.)

I need to know who/whom she took to prom. She took him. (Use whom.)

If you’re using the first explanation, in the first sentence who is doing the action of eating, but in the second sentence whom is being acted upon by being taken to prom.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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DISPATCHES » DIY treetopper – Make this glistening version of the ever-popular star treetopper from lengths of wired pearl beads.

Twist five strands of pearls around a three-inch foam circle to form a five-point star. Stick the pearl sprigs into the foam, and secure them with glue. Cut some pearls from extra sprigs and glue them to the front of the star to fill in the shape.

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Buy a 100 pack of tea lights for about $10.

Break out a few dozen and cluster them together in between trays of snacks, on your coffee table and throughout the party room. There’s just something about twinkling candlelight that makes even your everyday stuff seem more special.

-www.money.bundle.com » Look for midweek airfare sales – Airline sales are invariably short-lived and typically last no more than three days. Airlines tend to roll them out late Monday or early Tuesday morning; by Thursday, they’re gone. That brief window is your optimum time to search for the best deal of the week.

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By Ashley Wilson Current in Noblesville Twin sisters from Noblesville have danced their way into roles in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “The Nutcracker.”

Since age 2, sisters Julia and Morgan Rust have been perfecting their ballet skills, grabbing roles in productions such as “Romeo and Juliet at the Disco” and performing with the Moscow Ballet. Although each has her own goals, the sisters work together to make sure they both perform to the best of their abilities.

“Morgan will help Julia learn the steps after a quick rehearsal, while Julia often helps Morgan master a particular technique,” said Melissa Rust, the girls’ mother and manager. “They seem genuinely interested in seeing the other succeed, because it also means they succeed.”

Ballet has been the focus of the girls’ – now age 9 - since their mother introduced them to classes as toddlers.

For almost two years the twins have been training under the guidance of Alyona Yakovleva, IBC’s renowned artistic director. Under Yakovleva the girls have had the opportunity to train with instructors from across the globe, including teachers from the Bolshoi Ballet. The girls hope to one day train with Varna Gold winner and IBC instructor. Tatiana Pali.

“We thought she (Morgan) would grow out of this and told her that we’d take her seriously in a few years,” said Rust. “But they kept asking to stay in ballet.”

The sisters will take the stage in four performances of “The Nutcracker” this weekend at the Madame Walker Theater in Indianapolis: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. The twins both have roles as Toy Soldiers and Party Girls in addition to being understudies for some of the production’s leads. For more information, visit www.indianaballetconservatory.org.

Current in Noblesville Hosting a holiday party in the near future? A few simple tricks can make your get-together seem fancier, even without a big budget.

Tea lights – Buy a 100 pack of tea lights for about $10. Break out a few dozen and cluster them together in between trays of snacks, on your coffee table and throughout the party room. There’s just something about twinkling candlelight that makes even your everyday stuff seem more special.

A beverage tub – A small bucket like the one shown can be found at places like Target for as little as $10, but nestling your bottles of wine or beer in something like this is 100 times classier than a cooler or having guests rustle through your fridge.

Thrift store serving dishes – Pick up cool plates, cake stands, dip bowls and other pieces at either secondhand stores or clearance racks. For under $5 you can find something that will always get used at party time.

Flavored water – Don’t let guests drink from the tap — have some water chilled in a pitcher with some mint, lemon, or cucumber slices thrown in.

Simple centerpieces – If you don’t feel like getting crafty, you could go for something organic, even as simple as a bowl of pinecones or fruit.

Or, if you have knick-knacks to play with, gather together like-colored items (figurines, candles, dishes).

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By Tracy Line If you’re planning a trip to Orlando anytime soon, you just might want to wait. Two new parks and an addition to an existing one are all in the works. And all three look to be winners.

The Grand Reef, an addition to Discovery Cove, opens in June of 2011. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort with dolphin interactions, snorkeling, river floats and more.

Grand Reef offers a truly unique and up-close oceanic experience.

The new reef features multiple levels of exploration. Guests can wade in shallow waters, swim in deeper waters, hang out on the white sandy beach or snorkel in the deep canyons.

The reef will be built around a million-gallon aquarium filled with 125 species of fish, sharks and rays. The park’s signature experience will be Sea Venture, an underwater walking tour.

Attendance will be limited to ensure a quality visit. For details, visit www.discoverycove.com.

Legoland Florida opens in October 2011.

This park will offer 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions. There will be 10 different

lands to explore, including a Pirate Cove and Miniland USA, which showcases Las Vegas, Washington, DC, New York City and more.

To see the park’s layout, or to purchase advance tickets at a discounted rate, visit www. legoland.com.

In 2013, adrenaline junkies can quench their need for speed at Orlando Thrill Park.

With a sole focus on thrill rides, this amusement park is in a different league from others in the area. The park will have 15 attractions including extreme-design roller coasters, thrill rides and free-fall drops. The tallest ride, at 425 feet tall, needs approval from the Federal Aviation Association.

Orlando Thrill Park will also have restaurants, shops and a children’s water play area.

The park will be located 10 miles from Disney and five miles from SeaWorld.

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.

In 2013, adrenaline junkies can quench their need for speed at Orlando Thrill Park.

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Mary Lou McCracken

Sangiovese Ristorante

Waitress at La Mie Emilie Where do you like to eat?

I love this wonderful little breakfast place in Noblesville called Uptown Café. There are only nine or 10 tables and its very quaint.

What do you like to order there? They have delicious breakfast foods. I love getting the scrambled eggs with everything in them.

Uptown Café 809 Connor Street, Noblesville (317) 674-8668 .uptowncafenoblesville.com

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Any restaurant that combines top-notch fare with wine, art and music is our kind of place. With Sangiovese, the combination certainly clicks. Many patrons believe Sangivese serves the best Italian fare around. We’ll leave that to you to decide, but the warm, inviting décor, the attentiveness of the staff and the skillful artistry of the chefs seem to be the perfect ingredients for a memorable meal. The restaurant’s signature dishes include Scaloppini alla Picatta (tender sliced veal sautéed with capers in a white wine lemon butter sauce), Salomone al Piatto (poached Atlantic salmon topped with tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil finished with a pinot grigio reduction ), Rosticciana (sautéed pork loin stuffed with mortadella cheese, Italian sausage, fennel and provolone topped with a gorgonzola cream sauce) and Pollo Arrosto (roasted half chicken marinated in fresh rosemary, lemon and garlic infused olive oil). The wine list seems to be more than adequate and the pairings are expertly suggested.

Indiana artists’ works are on display (currently those of Michelle Morocco of Bloomington) and the vibe is enhanced by background music from the likes of Dave Hepler, Dave Lowe and Jes and Vicky Richmond, among others.

Reservations suggested: 348-4786 4110 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis www.SangioveseRistorante.com

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By Chris Lloyd Sometimes you like where a movie starts out, but not where it ends up. Such is the case with “Despicable Me,” an animated caper about a world populated by super-villains – no heroes in sight.

Unfortunately, the film starts out snarky and clever and slowly devolves into a retread of the Grinch story: Black-hearted baddie learns the value of love and friendship and little girls who adore unicorns. It’s still a fun flick, more for tykes than teens.

Steve Carell voices the Russian-sounding Gru, who has a bulbous body, skinny toothpick arms and legs, and a nose that could be used as a weapon. He looks like a cross between Dr. Evil and Uncle Fester.

Gru dreams of being top dog of the criminal underworld, but so far his best caper is swiping

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the JumboTron from Times Square. Meanwhile, his nemesis Vector (Jason Segal) foil’s Gru’s plan to steal the moon by making off with the shrink ray he just stole himself. How rude!

Gru recruits three orphan girls as his unwitting accomplices, and he soon finds his heart’s no longer in the whole world-domination thing.

Now it’s ballet recitals and quality time instead of building killer robots.

Maybe it’s the boy in me, but I wished the movie had given the trio of girls the boot and stuck with the wicked stuff.

Movie: B-minus

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THEATRE A Christmas Carol

St.Vincent Health presents “A Christmas Carol” on the OneAmerica stage at the Indiana Repertory Theatre through Dec. 26. All performances are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until the week of Christmas, which features Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday shows as well. Tickets are $50 or $55 each, depending on seating. For show times, tickets or more information, visit www.irtlive.com.

A Beef & Boards Christmas

Tradition takes a twist this holiday season with “A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010,” on stage now through Dec. 23. Inspired by the Golden Age of television, this annual production offers an entertaining cavalcade of comedy, dance and music with performances by many Beef & Boards favorites. There are 36 performances of “A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010” scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s holiday buffet. For reservations, call 872-9664 or visit www.beefandboards.com.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told

Three actors, instead of performing “A Christmas Carol” yet again, decide to throw together a Christmas show based on stories and traditions from all over the world. The Carmel Community Players will present this show at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace through Dec. 19 with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Visit www.carmelplayers.org or call 815-9387 for tickets or details.

A Very Phoenix Xmas

This comedic holiday tradition is back with its “greatest hits” material. As always, there will be music (both traditional and I-can’t-believethey-did-that), dance, sketches and more videos. Show times: Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 depending on show times. For more information, visit www. phoenixtheatre.org.

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Mickey's Irish Pub

Community Physicians of Noblesville is pleased to welcome Joss Langevin, D.O. to our practice. As a pediatric physician, Dr. Langevin will provide care for children of all ages. His areas of special interest are sports medicine, childhood obesity and problematic behavior in young children.

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After graduating from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Langevin completed his residency in pediatric medicine at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He served as chief of pediatrics at Henry County Hospital in New Castle for five years before joining Community Physicians of Noblesville.

LIVE MUSIC 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.

Friday – Aberdeen Project Saturday – Whiskey Biscuits

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

Friday – The Bishops Saturday – Blonde Sonja

Dr. Langevin is now accepting new patients.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with him, call 317-621-9926.

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The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Friday – Living Proof, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday – Meatball Band, 9 p.m. to midnight

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The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com.

Wednesday – Blues Jam with Gordan Bonham Thursday – Tad Robinson with Paul Holdman Friday and Saturday – Dicky James and The Blues Flames, Phoebe and The Mojo Makers

BALLET Handel's Messiah at Clowes

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir again join forces for Handel’s holiday classic with its joyous “Hallelujah” Chorus, this Saturday, 8 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University.

Tickets range from $21 to $56. Visit www. cloweshall.org.

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DISPATCHES » Shellfish may help eyesight – Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and tuna, seems to be good for not only the heart and mind but the eyes. A new study adds shellfish to that group.

It found that seniors who ate at least one serving a week of fish or shellfish high in omega-3s reduced their risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration, a disease that affects vision, by 60 percent.

-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com » Looks affect offspring? – Beautiful parents tend to have more daughters than their homelier counterparts, according to a report by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics. Kanazawa tracked 17,000 British babies from their 1958 births, and at age 7, their teachers were asked to rate the children on their attractiveness. When interviewed at age 45, those who were rated most attractive were more likely to have daughters.

That might be because, Kanazawa wrote, attractiveness benefits women more than men when it comes to long-term dating and mating, and Kanazawa suggests pretty parents pass along what will best benefit their progeny: good looks.

-www.msnbc.com » Worms combat UC? – In 2004, a 36-year-old California man with ulcerative colitis went to Thailand to where he swallowed 1,500 parasitic worm eggs.

The worms helped soothe the man's inflammatory bowel disease symptoms, according to a case study published in the December issue of Science Translational Medicine. Scientists may take a compound from the worms to create an easier-to-swallow treatment.

-www.msnbc.com » Oats and barley boost immunity – These grains contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent than echinacea, reports a Norwegian study. When animals eat this compound, they're less likely to contract influenza, herpes, even anthrax; in humans, it boosts immunity, speeds wound healing, and may help antibiotics work better. Your optimal dose: At least one in your three daily servings of whole grains.

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Curing the common cold COMMENTARY

By Carol Rossetti Modern medicine still does not have any effective remedies for colds and flu because they ask the wrong questions, carry the wrong assumptions and follow a wrong approach. Germs invade diseased tissue by jumping right into a sick body. My approach is to keep the body in top working order so the germs have no place to go.

How can you help the body do what it does naturally?

Understand a cold or a flu is a flushing of toxins from the system. The body grows toxic and weak and becomes a home for yeast, viruses, bacteria. They damage the surrounding tissue, creating more breeding grounds for microbes, and that is how infection spreads.

Fever, runny nose, etc. are created by the body’s immune response to both inhibit the growth and spread of the microbes and to flush the toxins from the system. The faster the flushing happens, the sooner you will be well.

Here is I do for colds.

1. I stop eating and do only liquids. I take 1 teaspoon of Silver Shield with AquaSol and Elderberry D3Fence. Elderberry is effective against all viruses, and D3 is a powerful immune booster.

2. Open the bowels. I use 2 Proactazyme Plus every hour until the colon evacuates.

3. Do a sweat bath. Two cups Epsom salts to 1 cup baking soda and soak for at least 20 minutes. Go to bed and pile on some blankets, drink liquids and sweat the cold out.

4. Avoid antihistamines, cough suppressants, etc. Use an expectorant and decongestant like ALJ to break up mucus and help the body get rid of it.

Herbs have the capacity to help rebalance the terrain in the body so it is no longer a host for microbes. One of the things a naturopath does is help you get and remain healthy. We look for underlying causes of disease rather than treating every symptom. We see people with colds, and we see people with chronic diseases. Keep the body pumped with nutrients, follow a plan for getting rid of colds and flu – these are my “secrets,” but feel free to share them with friends or family.

It’s hard to think nutritiously this time of year, but you should COMMENTARY

By April Conard The holiday season is the busiest time of year and your exercise regime will take a back seat to parties and shopping; no news flash here. It is also no surprise that people eat more around the holidays than any other time of the year. Even though you are eating more, you are consuming less – less of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to run at optimum capacity. Moreover, if you ever needed your body to be at its optimum, tis the season.

Let’s face it folks, the few veggies you squeeze onto your holiday platter during one of these feasts are not filling your nutritional needs; besides, those veggies are probably swimming in some sort of dip anyway. Now, I am certainly not one to shy away from food, especially with all the delicious choices during this time of year. There will be no soapbox with the hopes of banishing your indulgence – I’m right there with you. I would ask, however, that you somehow incorporate nutrition into your celebration.

A good multivitamin is a beneficial way to make up for lost nutrition. Please keep in mind that a vitamin is a supplement to your diet and should not replace nutritious food but play a supporting role. The recommendation is that you take vitamins with food for the greatest amount of absorption. Timing is important, so talk with a pharmacist before taking vitamins, as they can effect other medications.

Now, back to the buffet: I propose you steer clear of the food you can consume all year round and select seasonal fare. Why waste your waist on something that you can have any day of the year? Food is special; it brings family and friends together and should be enjoyed. Delight your taste buds all you want this holiday season; just make sure you pick up the slack on your nutritional necessities.

Noblesville resident April Conard is an NETA- certified trainer and Group Fitness Director at the Noblesville Athletic Club.

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Why waste your waist on something that you can have any day of the year?

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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» Your Internet history may be tracked – Dozens of Web sites have been secretly harvesting lists of places that their users previously visited online, everything from news articles to bank sites to pornography. The information is valuable for con artists to learn more about their targets and send them personalized attacks. It also allows e-commerce companies to adjust ads or prices — for instance, if the site knows you've just come from a competitor that is offering a lower price. Current versions of the Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers still allow this, as do older versions of Chrome and Safari.

-www.msnbc.com » Facebook to undergo facelift – Facebook is redesigning the profile pages of its 500 millionplus users to make it more of a reflection of their real lives and emphasize one of the site's most popular features, photos. The changes are meant to make it easier for users to tell their story. A new biography section includes a set of the most recent photos that your friends have "tagged" you in. Previously users had to click on a tab to see the latest photos on a profile.

Users also can feature important friends in their profile, while previously only random selection appeared.

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My email has been hacked (or has it?)

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By Gary Hubbard If an email account has been hacked, is it advisable to delete the old account to keep it from continuing to be used, or is it too late?

There is much confusion about what many perceive as having their email account “hacked.”

When I hear that term in that context, I envision an email account that has been taken over by a third party and the rightful owner has been locked out.

If a “hacker” wants to gain access to your email account, it’s for nefarious purposes and if they don’t lock you out, you can easily lock them out once you realize something funny is going on (being locked out is standard operating procedure in “hacking” an account).

If you have been locked out, you can’t shut down the account until you regain control of it, and depending upon which e-mail service you are using, doing so can be fairly easy to impossible.

If you are part of a corporate mail system or a national Internet service provider, contact the tech support departments to work through the process of regaining control of the account.

If you are using a free-mail system like Yahoo! Mail and Gmail, they require you when you originally set up the account to designate a “primary” email address (usually on another system) in case you forget or need to reset your password.

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If you can’t use this method to regain access, then the “hacker” has already changed the primary e-mail address (the one that allows you to reset) to something they control, so you’ll need to report it to the mail service provider.

If you still have access to the account but think someone else may have the password and is using the account to send unauthorized messages, you need only to look in the “sent” folder to see if any messages that were sent aren’t familiar.

If you see anything along those lines, make sure to change the password immediately so they can’t continue to access the account.

A more common scenario that causes many to proclaim that their email address has been “hacked” is actually the simple tactic of “spoofing” the return address on messages. It’s the same lack of control with standard postal service mail; anyone can jot down any address as the “sender” without any way to verify if it’s true and drop the mail into any mailbox.

Email spoofing is a common tactic with spammers because you are more likely to open a message from an email account that you recognize.

Most Internet Service Providers and spam detection systems employ a process that tries to validate the senders address via the “header” tucked inside of every message, but it’s pretty easy to fool these filters into thinking the message is righteous.

If you think about it, you get e-mail every day that has a spoofed senders address (most phishing scams and spam use spoofed ‘From:’ addresses).

Even if you switch to another email address, it’s just a matter of time before the new address starts getting used in spoofing scams, so I wouldn’t get too carried away with switching email accounts if this is what is happening to you.

Understanding the difference between having your email account compromised and having it spoofed is critical.

If, in fact, your email account has been compromised (even for short period of time) your identity may be at risk.

Any email account that is used in conjunction with an online banking account is the gateway to your personal identity (think about where the reset instructions are sent when you tell your online bank that your forgot your password). If you suspect someone has gained access to an account that you use for banking purposes, be sure to also change the passcodes and review your “challenge” questions to play it safe!

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» A fund the bad market couldn’t touch – Yacktman ( YACKX; 15-year return: 10.4 percent) has shown what can happen when you are dogged about valuation but bold about portfolio construction. A lack of financials and a regular cash stake helped this fund in late 2007 and throughout 2008. Managers Don and Stephen Yacktman followed that performance with a 59.3 percent gain in 2009's recovery.

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The economy added a net total of just 39,000 jobs in November, the government said recently. That's far too few even to stabilize the unemployment rate, which rose from 9.6 percent in October to 9.8 percent last month. Unemployment is widely expected to stay above 9 percent through next year.

-www.msnbc.com » Mercedes SL drivers get more tickets – Quality Planning, an auto insurance analytics firm, examined a year's worth of trafficcitation data to rank cars that are most and least likely to be cited for traffic violations. Drivers of the Mercedes-Benz SL-class convertible received more than four times the average number of citations per 100,000 miles, while Buick Rainier drivers received less than one-fourth.

-www.moneycentral.msn.com » Biggest CEO gaffe – BP chief executive Tony Hayward topped Forbes’ list of the biggest CEO screw-ups of 2010 for his shocking lack of empathy while millions of barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf.

Hayward once described the spill's environmental impact as "very, very modest” and famously told the “Today” show that he'd "like my life back." He also attended a regatta on the Isle of Wight two days after a U.S. congressional committee questioned him.

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Address: 811 Forest Ridge Dr. Year Built: 1978 Style: Traditional American Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Great Room, Sun Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, 500 sq. ft. Finished Basement, Unfinished Attic Space.

Strengths: Rare opportunity - lovely home on 1.10 acre wooded lot just minutes from courthouse square. Unique features include brick-floored sunroom, Pella windows, fresh paint, new carpeting, oversized garage with lots of storage space, and all appliances are included. Master suite has separate sitting/dressing room and marble shower. Home backs up to Fox Prairie Golf Course and city’s biking and walking trails.

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Bucky’s Grill and Pub is a well known Westfield hangout, but has been under new ownership since February 2010. Nate Vanpeit has been sure to keep Bucky’s as a traditional, neighborhood pub.

With a wide range of customers, this pub is a social, lively, and entertaining spot for both the weekday and weekend.

They offer exceptional bar fare food from burgers, to salads, to pizza.

Bucky’s also offers a famous burrito called, the Bucky Burrito.

Proud of their dynamic restaurant, Bucky’s offers live music on Fridays and Thursdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, poker on Sundays and Thursdays, and even Minute to Win It styled games on Saturdays.

Catch Bucky’s off Main Street by looking for the beaver on the restaurant sign.

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A new pest-control strategy?

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By Holly Lindzy Many an old wives’ tale flurry about the gardening world; you could write a whole book on it. Wait … someone has, I’m sure.

But I have to say my favorites are those that prey on our fears of cohabitating with insects.

God forbid these tiny, innocent creatures invade our space and, by all means, we must rid ourselves of them, right?

You must be new …

Most readers know I have an odd affinity for insects … I just have this respect for them due to their ability to balance the ecosystem and keep things in check. Providing food for animals and pollinating plants … just to name a few.

In particular, my greenie rant this week is in favor of spiders. I’ve heard many say to place the green, brainy-lookin’ Osage orange tree fruit around the basement and outside to keep the spiders away. What a nifty idea … or not.

While it may seem as if this tactic is time wor-

thy, the weather is what actually chases the “pests” away. It just so happens that the timing of this trick lands in late fall, when the fruit has fallen and can be gathered. But then the chill of the winter is what will chase them off, mostly lying dormant or dying off all together. Not so much the placement of the fruit. But it’s something people have done for ages … yet there is no scientific backing that this is really a viable solution for pest control.

But you know who really loves the Osage orange tree fruit? The squirrels! The seed is like little squirrelly crack to them. So maybe we should just leave it for them. Even though it seems like fun to place the fruit around the house to ward off space invaders … it’s just not something that’s result is worth the effort.

Viva la squirrel!

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).

It’s the time of year for dining in style COMMENTARY

By Sue Pelley Your probably think the dining room is the easiest of all rooms to furnish. Once you have your table and chairs, that’s all there is to it!

And while that’s the biggest part of your overall dining room plan, it’s far from all. It’s important to provide for the comfort of your guests and the convenience of you, the host and or hostess. I have found there is usually a big problem unique to this room! Any ideas what that might be? To me as a decorator, it’s keeping the overall décor of this room warm and inviting despite all the inevitable wood that usually ends up taking center stage. Providing a successful mix of wood dining-room pieces, along with window treatments, area rugs and lighting – everything takes careful consideration and planning.

Chairs alone are a far from simple choice.

Massive ones take up too much space, so you must find well-designed chairs that are comfortable as well. Upholstered slipper chairs are a wonderful addition and mix well with any wood tones.

Tables, too, come in all shaped and sizes. The size should fit both the room and your family, and, ideally, be designed for easy expansion.

Round and oval dining-room tables provide for an ease of conversation that most of my clients

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find very appealing. Also, expandable tables, with drop leaves, built-in extensions, board inserts and the like are all practical. Today’s designs take up little “closed” space, and they can instantly be enlarged when guests are expected.

It’s also extremely easy and convenient to have silverware, linens and serving pieces stored right in the room. A sideboard, chest or armoire will give you the storage, and provide another wonderful decorative element.

If your design style tends to lean toward the traditional, then draping your windows in luxurious side panels or even an elegant swag and jabot treatment will help provide this room with another great focal point.

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.

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From: Elizabeth. To: Pearl … to Darla GENEALOGY

By Darla Kinney Scoles Christmas came early to our home recently.

While unpacking some holiday decorative items, I dug into what I thought was my Grandma Miller’s apron collection. Pulling out a poinsettia-designed apron, I noticed a gift tag tucked into the front pocket.

“To: Pearl” “From: Elizabeth” What? Pearl was my great-aunt from Michigan – the one who passed to me her newspaper gene. No cooking in her single-careerwomanlife. Perhaps that explains why the tag was still in the pocket. But who is Elizabeth? She must have been someone special for Pearl to keep this apron and its tag all her life.

I fired off a quick email to my parents, who responded that Elizabeth was Pearl’s sister!

What? Why had I never heard her name?

It seems that at one point, Pearl and her mother moved from New Jersey to Michigan, and Elizabeth stayed behind. How easily one can get lost on the family tree!

My father apparently found Elizabeth once and visited her when he was traveling for business years ago. Not thinking I’d be digging for names many years later, he did not ask her for her married name. He does remember that she introduced her husband to him as “Uncle Nels.”

Oh, the tidbits we cling to in our searching!

And the providence of the things we find in apron pockets!

I can’t help but think of all the gifts that will be given this holiday season. How many will

end up family heirlooms? How many will be links among the generations?

I hope to choose gifts that will be both. An Internet search for “family history/genealogy gifts” reveals many choices. Perhaps the loveliest of all would be to pass on a family heirloom – and the story behind it – to the person who would appreciate it the most.

“This apron probably has never been used!” exclaimed my mom in her email.

Well, it’s coming in handy now …

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.

It may be a human invention, but it’s still holy to me FAITH

By Janna Lynas It is true – you really do learn something new every day. My newfound moment came on Sunday morning when I learned Christmas is basically a human invention. While Christ himself is not an invention of man, the holiday in itself is. There’s quite a historical story behind why the first Christians began celebrating Christmas, but the short version is it was in opposition to an evil observance.

But that’s it – Christmas is not a command of God, it’s not written in the Bible as a special feast or week of remembrance. We made up the party, so to speak.

And since it is technically manmade, we’ve easily messed it up. We go to great lengths to buy the best present and make it to all of the parties and family dinners, even risking our very lives getting there, but I digress.

This may be more new information for you, but Christ in all probability was not born on December 25 (I did actually know that one!).

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growing family, but holy. I can’t explain it, but the feeling I get is supernatural. Jesus came to this world, grew up and lived in it to show us what God is really like all because he loves us.

That is the purest celebration of Christmas – God’s love in human form.

As we approach Christmas, try reading the following scriptures with your family for the remainder of the days before celebrating Christ’s birth: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 1, John 21:25, Psalm 100, John 3:16, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-40.

Some are the birth account, others are revelations or references to the King. They are and always should be the only reason we celebrate this time of year.

Join me at White River Christian Church, 1685 North 10th St. on Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. or Friday at 4:30 or 6 p.m. to celebrate God’s love for us all.

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One of the more disgusting crimes in recent memory HUMOR

By Mike Redmond I’m sure we all saw the story about the two Oklahoma women who were caught shoplifting by stashing the (allegedly) stolen goods in their skin folds.

And I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say: Eeeeuw.

Just … eeeeuw.

Here’s part of the wire service account: “Ailene Brown, 28, and Shmeco Thomas, 37, (were arrested) on suspicion of shoplifting after the pair allegedly stuffed $2,600 worth of footwear, denim and accessories under rolls of fat on their stomachs and beneath their breasts.

“These two individuals were actually concealing them in areas of their body where excess skin was, underneath their chest area and up around their armpits,” Edmond Police Officer James Hamm told KFOR.com.

Once again, all together now: Eeeeuw.

Here’s what really got me: Part of the haul included boots. Boots. Four pair.

How deep does a body crevice have to be to hold one pair of boots, let alone multiples?

Don’t answer. I don’t want to know.

Now, I don’t want you thinking I am picking on Ms. Brown and Ms. Thomas. Well, I am, but not for being … um, how to put this politely?

I know. Ginormous. Heck, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 34 percent of US adults were considered obese in 2007-2008.

(In Indiana, the level is estimated at 29.5 percent of the population. Oklahoma, where the alleged Plus-Size Perpetrators were caught by the long, skinny arm of the law, weighed in at 31.4 percent. The Big Kahuna, as it were, is Mississippi, which led the charge at a full-figured 34 percent.)

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Actually, my former primary care comedian, Dr. Shecky, used to tell me that I wasn’t overweight at all. In fact, I was the perfect weight.

The problem was my height. I was 4 feet undertall.

But back to Oklahoma. As I said, I’m not making fun of these women for being large.

I’m making fun of them for being stupid. And, let’s be honest, kind of gross. Boots and denim?

You can’t exactly fold a pair of jeans down into a small, concealable package. Well, maybe baby overalls or something. But logic says if they were buying for themselves they would have some pretty deep skin folds, all right.

Of course, the plus side would be that the shoplifting possibilities are endless: bicycles, furniture, Smart Cars …

Oh, well. Time for justice to run its course.

The women have been charged with felony shoplifting for their alleged crime.

(Newspaper rules require the use of the word alleged, you know, and rightfully so, although it can get a little out of hand sometimes. I mean, one of these days some overzealous newsie is going to write that the sun allegedly rose in the east this morning.)

But in the case of the Bodyfat Bandits, alleged is correct. This could be a big mistake and they might well have been planning to pay for their selections. Although I do not want to know where they were keeping the money.

Eeeeuw.

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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