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Chelsea McLean of Noblesville returns to the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for the third time as a member of the singing and dancing chorus in "A Beef & Boards Christmas."

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By Zach DunkinCurrent in Noblesville

She has played a munchkin, a cat and a sto-rybook beauty. And now, in the 17th produc-tion of “A Beef & Boards Christmas,” Chelsea McLean gets to be herself.

She gets to sing and dance.“I love to dance and sing – and pretty much

anything related to the theater,” said Chelsea, who turns 19 tomorrow, the day before the show opens its holiday run. “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to perform. … Ever since I was 7 years old – as a wee munchkin in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ ”

That was when the McLean family was living in Danville, and Chelsea was performing with the Hendricks County Players.

Now she is taking on her third role at the northwest side dinner theater after doubling up last March on the same stage. She played kitten Sillabub in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” by night and assumed the title role in the theater’s children’s production of “Sleeping Beauty” by day.

“I had so much fun in ‘Cats,’” said Chelsea, who endured the nightly feline makeover. “It was the very first show I ever remember seeing, so it was like coming full circle.”

It was her talent and maturity in “Cats” that led to her return to B & B for the Christmas show, said theater owner Doug Stark.

“We usually don’t work with kids that young, but she handled herself really, really well with that company of ‘Cats,’ and that is a tough gig every night,” said Stark, who each year plays Santa Claus in the theater’s holiday production. “She’s so talented and very mature for her age and shows all kinds of possibilities.”

Her role in “Sleeping Beauty” was so convinc-ing that her young matinee audience thought she actually was Sleeping Beauty.

“I’d come out after each show, and to them, they were meeting Sleeping Beauty,” recalled Chelsea. “They were smiling and all excited and everybody wanted a picture. I remember a time when I was the little girl looking up to the actress on stage. It was very surreal. To have that much impact on them is incredible.”

Originally from Orlando, Fla., the McLeans have lived in Noblesville since 2005. Chelsea has appeared in professional and community theater productions in three states, on television, in a John McLaughlin music video and a feature film. She also has sung the National Anthem at a Pacers game.

Chelsea includes her performances as Sharpay in “High School Musical” and Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” as two of her favorites. She earned a 2008 “Rising Star” Encore Award for her role as Winifred in “Once Upon a Mattress” at Footlite Musicals.

“There was never a point in my life where I had to make a decision about what I want to do. It was, like, ‘I’m going to be an actress,’ ” she said.

Chelsea wants to continue training while in college and is trying to decide between conser-vatories in Toronto and New York City.

“I figure if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it all the way,” she said. “Someone’s got to do it, so why not me?”

And if that big moment on Broadway never comes? Chelsea says it won’t be the end of the world.

“People ask me if I want to get rich and

famous and be on Broadway, and I tell them ‘no,’” she said. “Would I like to be on Broadway? Of course. But that’s not what I am aiming for.

“I am aiming for being able to make a living performing, and I don’t care if I stay at Beef & Boards the rest of my life. It’s just the thrill of being on stage and bringing something to life. Entertaining and making people smile, that’s why I do this.”

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Chelsea McLean played the kitten Sillabub in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

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(Not the)Same old song and danceChelsea McLean steps it up an octave in B&B holiday show

» Meet Chelsea McLeanResidence: NoblesvilleAge: 18, born Nov. 25, 1990.Education: Noblesville High School, class of 2009.Hobbies: Music. All kinds.Parents: Cameron and Kelly McLean (“Supportive but never pushy.”)Daytime job: Hostess and server at Jim Dandy Restaurant in Noblesville.If she couldn’t be an actor for a living she would be: A cake decorator.

» A Beef & Boards Christmaswhen: Nov. 27 through Dec. 31.where: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis.tickets: $34-$57, including dinner.info and reservations: Call (317) 872-9664 or visit www.beefandboards.com.

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It is our position that the City of Noblesville should follow Westfield’s lead by marking our community’s name on the Greenway Trail signs throughout our fine berg. Not only are these projects something that we should all be very proud to sup-port, but it also adds clarity to the often confusing borders between ours and neighboring communities. Westfield has done a good job of branding the work they have put into what they have branded the Westfield Monon Trail, and we should follow that good example.

Trails and multi-use paths are among the most special things about living and working in Noblesville, and the city should get credit for all of the money and effort that has gone into making such attractions. Moreover, our name would remind us to continue to invest in and maintain our unique parkways. Although, we don’t necessarily recommend replacing existing signage, we urge city lead-ers to look at modification to those already in place or to use a new design when the current signs have lived their useful lifespan.

It would identify the City of Noblesville and encourage our residents to take advantage of (and ownership in) these important assets.

Making a trail A Pandora's boxIt is our position that HR 3458 (regarding Net

Neutrality) could be a “Pandora’s Box” of government management of the Internet. Phone/cable companies and Internet service providers are at war, and much-needed infrastructure investment and innovation languish while the FCC mulls new regulations. Increasing government intervention sows growing suspicion of government involvement. Paid lobbyists are awash in Washington, but so too, are liberal versus conservative political agendas.

Net Neutrality is not supposed to be a “right” or “left” issue. Some are questioning the FCC agenda, the more that is learned about the players in this, supposedly, nonpartisan body. Mark Lloyd, newly appointed FCC Diversity Czar, and Jen Howard, spokesperson for the FCC chairman, have connections with an organization called Free Press, radical, left-leaning ad-vocate of government control of the internet and all media.Free enterprise proponents worry that government regulation will stifle needed Internet infrastructure investment (more bandwidth). If government provides funds for infrastructure development, will it impose regulations regarding internet content, thus stifling free speech. H.R. 3458 allows the FCC to “take certain actions regarding transmission capacity services.” Open-ended, vague lan-guage deserves scrutiny.

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Every week, we will print an portion of the U.S. Constitution, fol-lowed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the U.S. Constitution..

Section 5. Continued Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its

members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member.

Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment

require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the members of either House on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those

present, be entered on the journal. Neither House, during the session of Congress, shall, without the con-

sent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.

Section 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen-sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

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COMMENTARYBy Zach Dunkin

John Grant loved people. Old people, in par-ticular. Visiting a nursing home was one of his favorite things to do.

He loved to eat, too. Although he could only read “safety words” like “Caution” and “Exit,” he knew the names of every restaurant he passed. That might explain his 5-foot-2, 300-plus pound frame.

And Grant loved dogs, even though he was horribly afraid of them. He had been frightened by a dog when he was very young.

“When (mentally challenged) people learn something, it’s there forever,” said Vivian Beam, a retired Riverview Hospital nurse and Grant’s friend since he was barely 2. “You can’t unlearn them.”

Yet, something happened to Grant just two weeks prior to his death. Something that might have indicated he had “unlearned” that fear. It took place while he and Beam, widely regarded as “John’s mother,” were visiting one of his former teachers, who had a new schnoodle – part schnauzer, part poodle.

“The dog jumped up on the couch and rolled over, so John rubbed it,” recalled Beam. “Then, it jumped up on his shoulder and started lick-ing his cheek. I said, “John, that doggie likes chocolate.”

Grant grinned. He got the joke. Grant was a

black man.On Oct. 18 in Indianapolis, where Grant

lived after being in special-needs homes else-where for 25 years, he died of a heart ailment. It was the end of 43 years of learning to cope with mental and physical complications associ-ated with Down syndrome. On Oct. 22, he was buried in Riverside Cemetery.

Grant came into Beam’s life in 1967 when he was 20 months old. He had been removed from his Kokomo parents, who the courts ruled unfit to raise a child. Beam, who moved to Noblesville in 1955, was working as a bookkeeper at the Walston Children’s Home in Cicero. After Walston’s owner died, Beam bought the children’s home in 1974, where Grant remained until he turned 18. While living at Walston’s, Grant attended the Tri-County Opportunity School for children with special needs in Noblesville until he graduated.

“He visited us every Christmas and Fourth of July,” said Beam. “It was like he was coming home. We’d go to the grocery and people would say, ‘You’re John Grant, aren’t you?’ He’d smile. He loved people, and everybody loved John.”


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’Tis the time of year to reflect on all the people and elements of our lives that mean so much to us – for varying reasons. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, and may it be a safe, happy and restful break for all. Here’s our list, in random order (kinda like we think, actually):•We and our families are (mostly) healthy

for the first time in a long time.•The economy seems to be turning ever so

slightly in everyone’s favor. (Remember to keep looking for “less bad” news.)

•Our spies. Keep it coming, folks. All of it!•The vision agents (mayors) of Carmel,

Westfield and Noblesville that are sticking to their plans. We love it!

•Hamilton County, without a doubt, is the “top of the food chain” in this state and the best place to live, work and raise a family.

•Keystone Parkway (yes, even as it is being built).•Historic Square in Noblesville. The real deal!•All the challengers lining up to go after Dan

Burton’s seat in Congress.•The Library executive chef Richelle Ryder’s

chicken/apple/dumpling (whatever you call it) soup, which rocks more than you can imagine!

•Our readers and advertisers (should go

without saying).•Steven Libman, whose tireless, expert

work as executive director of the Regional Performing Arts Center, will pay huge divi-dends for all of us.

•Those who keep us on our toes in the inter-est of making the newspaper better.

•Our staff, correspondents and contributors. Special “shout-outs” to Tim Campbell (our freelance cartoonist. Seen anyone better? We thought not.) and Danielle Wilson (our freelance lightning rod/columnist. You go, girl, “just for funsies.”).

•Development and redevelopment. (Go for it!)•Too many other folks and elements to

mention. All appreciated, all valued.

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Remembering John Grant: He loved and was loved



» Crowds, money up at Conner prairie – Like the park’s new summer balloon voyage, attendance, revenue and membership sales are up significantly compared to last year at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. As of Nov. 1, general admission attendance at Conner Prairie was 11 percent higher than last year at the same time. Symphony on the Prairie also saw groundbreaking numbers in 2009, with more than 107,000 guests in attendance.

» ward does the web thing – Robin Ward, current Noblesville Township Assessor has a new campaign Web site at www.robinlward.com in her effort to become Hamilton County Assessor. “The Web is a great tool for reaching voters, said Ward. “This site was created to address some of the most important issues facing Hamilton County. As the site grows, we will be adding additional news and information about the campaign and addressing the assessment issues that matter to voters most.” The site includes biographical information about Robin as well as her position on many of the important issues facing Hamil-ton County taxpayers.

DISPatChESCOmmEntaRy By Danielle Wilson

Guess where I am right now? Cruising the Eastern Caribbean with my parents and four sisters! No husbands, no kids – just sun, surf, and all-you-can eat steak buffets. (Or so I hope. I am writing this a couple weeks before I depart, just as Hurricane Ida is closing in on the Gulf!)

So this will be a very unique Thanksgiving for me, in a year where I have much to be thankful for. Here’s my list:

Inheritance: Of course, I’m not thankful my grandmother died in May, but without her passing, my family would not currently be somewhere between Grand Turk and St. Maarten’s. See, my mom took some of her inheritance to take me and my sisters on this cruise, in honor of my grandmother, who never got to go on one but would really have enjoyed it. Mamaw, this Turkey Day rum punch is for you!

Employment: I am so thankful that both my husband and I still have work. We know several people who have been hit hard by this recession, and though we too have faced cutbacks, we’re faring better than most. So a giant thank you to Doo’s employer and my sisters-in-law for keeping us close to the lifestyle we’ve become accustomed to.

Microwave: This may sound like a trivial thing to most, but what appliance do I miss the most when the power goes out? The micro-wave. For bottles, leftovers and scrambled eggs, you can’t beat the little black box. Thank you, brilliant scientists of the past and the radiation you miraculously harnessed.

Health: The only illness I’m certain my children have contracted so far is the Whine Flu (or the FU virus). True, each of the older kids has been down for three-day stints with fever and coughs, but so far, our houseful has remained relatively healthy. Thank you Baby Jesus!

“True Blood”: We don’t have HBO, but somehow my husband and I have become obsessed with this semi-pornographic vampire series.

And you know what? I truly believe it has helped our relationship So thank you extended cable for bringing this fun series to life and spic-ing up our marriage with a little extra hot sauce!

Craig’s List: With Christmas looming and the Present Fund low, Craig’s List has been a lifesaver. Local people selling everything from aluminum foil to zoo tickets; it’s convenient, cheap and just as fun as eBay without the meth-like bidding addition. Thank you, Craig, who-ever you are, for making my holiday shopping a bit less painful.

Family: I am truly thankful for my in-law family. I’m not kidding when I say my closest friends are my husband’s siblings and their spouses, and that my mother and father-in-law are the best surrogate parents a liberal day-walker from Kentucky could have, despite their conservative Republican views. They like me; they really do! Thank you, Powers That Be, for legally binding me to an amazing family.

Readers: As a sometimes mommy-on-the-edge, I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have such a wonderful (and drug-free) outlet for my day-to-day frustrations, triumphs, fears and dreams. And that’s only because I have you reading my articles every week and occasionally expressing to the Current editors both your support and disgust. So thank you, good people of Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville for al-lowing me to share my crazy life with you.

I wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! And now, if you’ll excuse me, I must locate a sarong for my shore ex-cursion to St. Thomas. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

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Leslie Webber is a Noblesville resident, wife and mother of two very young children. She writes a blog at www.lesliewebber.blogspot.com.

COmmEntaRyBy leslie Webber

My mother was a horrible field trip chap-erone. When my Brownie troop visited the George Rogers Clark Memorial, she fell asleep and snored during the movie.

Three years into having an elementary school student, I’ve proven to be a much better chap-erone. I picked pumpkins at Russell Farms. I learned foxes hang out after dark at Dillon Park. I was roped into serving as a tour guide at the Cool Creek nature center. It’s worth noting that I’m not all that outdoorsy. I may not have been perfect, but I’ve never fallen asleep.

When the teachers asked for volunteers for the fall second grade field trip, I whipped out my pen and sent in the chaperone form the next day. The students would visit the Noblesville City Hall and the Hamilton County Judicial Center.

I arrived a few minutes late for the field trip after figuring out City Hall is not inside the Hamilton County Judicial Center or the origi-nal courthouse. I slipped into a seat in the back and quickly spotted my son’s bright blond hair. He was seated too close to Mayor Ditslear for my sanity.

Mayor Ditslear spoke to the kids about his role. He encouraged the students to continue their education and told them with the right experience, they could serve as mayor one day.

Mayor Ditslear opened the floor for ques-tions. Doing so during a city council meeting has to be entertaining enough, but taking that kind of a gamble with second graders takes guts. There were some insightful questions, but there were also a lot of questions that make parents squirm. “Do you ride around in a lim-ousine?” “How old are you?” “Where do you live anyway?”

I crossed my fingers that my son wouldn’t ask anything wildly inappropriate. He didn’t. In fact, he sat quietly, picking his nose. Right at the knee of our mayor.

My goal as a chaperone was to not embar-rass my children the way my mother did me. It never occurred to me I’d simply get to experi-ence embarrassment in a new way.

The kid sure ‘nose’how to pick ’em


By kevin kaneCurrent in Noblesville

In equestrian vaulting, there are no helmets, no pads and no fear.

Essentially, vaulting is gymnastics on horse-back. The sport has a long history in Europe, but it is still developing in the United States and almost nonexistent the Midwest. Indiana’s only vaulting club, Vaulting Pro, is located in Noblesville, with many of its gymnasts resid-ing in Hamilton County. On Thursday, the group will perform in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and represent a sport that is largely un-known and misunderstood.

Ariane Panahi has run Vaulting Pro from her Noblesville home for the past two years, but she accumulated more than 20 years’ experience vaulting in her home county of Germany before moving to the US. Thanks to performances at CarmelFest and word of mouth, Panahi said the club has slowly grown, but the sport itself has yet to gain awareness and popularity away from the East Coast.

“People are hesitant in the Midwest, I think, because they hear about it and they say ‘That’s crazy to do gymnastics on a horse,’” she said. “It’s really the safest equestrian sport.”

While Panahi jokes that the unitards keep some men from vaulting, she said she thinks the real deterrent for most is the lack of helmets. That, she said, is something that stands out in

the minds of most people, but Panahi stresses that helmets actually increase the risk for spinal injuries, especially in group routines. Helmets aren’t excluded for style, but rather for safety, which Panahi said is the top priority for all vaulters.

Vaulting horses, she said, are trained for about 18 months, and once used in practices or competitions, are never free from the control of the lunger, who calls commands and guides the horse with the lunge line. Any accidents must be submitted to the American Vaulting Association for publication, and those who don’t are banned from the sport. With so many regulations, Panahi said the sport that some initially classify as “crazy” has yet to experience a death in its long history, and Vaulting Pro has remained almost completely injury free.

“The worst thing that’s happened is a sprained ankle,” she said.

Despite the lack of previous injuries, Panahi said the group will be cautious in Chicago. The hard city streets, loud noises and unpredictable crowd create the potential for problems, so most of the vaulters will perform their routines on barrel horses atop the club’s float.

Panahi said she’s anxious to see what her club can do for the sport this Thanksgiving, because any doubts or misunderstandings about vaulting can be resolved with a demonstration.

“You just have to see it,” she said.


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Standing, from left to right: Alyssia Cubbort, Madeline O'Hara, Natalie Thanisch, Madeline Gaumer, Hannah Lambert, Abigale Gilchrist, Sophia Gaumer and Ariane Panahi. On the horse from left to right: Jana Gansen and Anne Green. Not pictured: Molly McKenzie, Erika Zirkelbach, Ariel Bohner and Lois Dennison

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Names on the door frame record height and history of children who grew up in the home.

Krista Bocko lives in Noblesville with her husband and four children and is passionate about old houses and preservation of stories and the past. She can be reached at www.cachetwrites.blogspot.com.

COmmEntaRyBy krista Bocko

I am an old house lover. The mystery and intrigue of old houses and things never ceases to cast a spell on me.

When I’m in an old house I wonder, “Who built this house? Who has lived here and what were they like? How many babies have been born within these walls?” I could go on and on.

The other day my husband reminded me that we needed to measure the children on the coat closet door. I said I had just been looking at the measurements on the door and thought the same thing. While I was looking at the measure-ments of past residents, I started in my reverie again of these people that used to live here.

What happened to Jimmy, Martin, Chad, Taylor, Jim, Morgan, Sean, Sherri, Chris, Sullivan, Mary, Marshall and Steven? These faded names on the door are the only clues I have as to who once lived here.

Marshall was 2 in 1999, so he’s the same age as my oldest daughter. Hmm. That leads to some speculation right there, to which my oldest daughter would definitely roll her eyes.

Our house in “Old Town” Noblesville is right around 135 years old. I talk about it a lot with the children, how when this house was built there was no electricity, no indoor plumbing,

no cars! What would it have been like to hear hooves clip-clopping down the brick street?

So many memories have been encoded within these old walls, hopefully many, many more happy ones than sad ones and, hopefully, many more happy ones to come. I hope to one day meet some of the people who once lived here and hear their stories.

And this is partly why I write, to preserve my story and my voice for the future.

If this old house could talk, what stories would it tell?



In the name of philanthropyThe Legacy Fund, an affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Fund, held its inaugural Celebration of Philanthropy Nov. 12 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The Crosser family was given the inaugural Living Legacy Award. A packed ballroom included (from bottom left) Gary and Jacque Bilbrey of Tenth and Cherry in Noblesville, former WRTV news anchor Barbara Boyd, Noblesville residents Kris Hare and Pam Robinson and Current Publishing president Brian Kelly and his wife, Maggie.

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» living nativity - St.Vincent Carmel Hospital will present a Living Nativity, a re-enactment of the birth of Christ, on Dec. 12, on the hospital grounds. Sharon Gamble, WFYI Public Radio, will narrate each of the four performances, at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

» partnership announced - OrthoIndy and Indiana Or-thopaedic Hospital officials announced a new partnership with St.Vincent Health that will increase access to services for patients and families throughout Indiana. The new or-thopaedic partnership will streamline procedures, improve efficiencies, and establish one program with many locations for Indiana’s underserved areas.

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By tracy lineCurrent in Noblesville

After I decided to lose weight to raise money for charity, I hired a trainer. Not just any train-er, but Bob. Trainer Bob comes highly recom-mended, specializes in “new-to-exercise partici-pants” and has stacks of certifications. Perfect.

So we meet; I’m nervous. I feel like I’m at confession. My husband, my mom and even my neighbor might understand why I don’t have time to exercise, but NOT the trainer. He’s not buying it.

He asks how much cardio do I do? None. How much water do I drink? Not enough. What kind of foods do I eat and what do I drink? Chocolate and wine. It IS confession. My sin is written on his chart, my repentance in the machines 10 feet to my right.

Bob wants to know my goals. Goals?! I tell him about the fundraiser. I tell him I want to lose at least 10 pounds. This isn’t what he wants; he wants to know why I want to lose weight and why I’m meeting with a TRAINER. But I don’t want to tell him why.

I’m here to keep my rear-end from falling into my thighs. I’m here because my arms have gained a life of their own. And because my clothes are tight. I’m desperate to lose weight

and obviously not doing it. This is NOT what I say.

Instead, I say I want to be healthy. Strong. Fit. Bob wants more.

I think of all my friends just ahead of me in years, and how they have arthritis, aches and pains. “Well,” I finally say, “I’d really just like to not fall apart.”

Bob’s face lights up, “You want a better quali-ty of life!” He nailed it. My life would be better if my rear stayed where it was supposed to, my arms didn’t expand and basically I just didn’t fall apart. It’s that simple; or is it?

Tracy Line is a wimpy yet soon-to-be-fit freelance writer and Noblesville resident. To contact her or sponsor her in the Less is More Project, email her at [email protected]. To learn more about Bob the Trainer, visit www.precisionhealthandwellness.com.

The less-is-more project: meeting the trainer

» Tracy’s progress reportWeek 2: Eating less. Exercising more. Pounds Lost: 3!Goal: Lose 10 lbs and raise money for Christel HouseThoughts: Until I wrote it down, I never knew I ate so much

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COmmEntaRyBy Dr. Jodie harper and Dr. angela Corea

As we age, the effects of our sun-loving-days begin to take their toll on our skin. Lines, wrinkles, dark spots and uneven texture are all signs of sun damage. How can we help re-verse these signs?

Laser skin rejuvenation is a great option to consider. The laser is used to remove layers of damaged skin so that new, smoother, more vibrant, youth-ful-looking skin is revealed.

Other lasers have been used for this problem for years, but there were many risks. Patients often had to endure post-proce-dure redness and wound healing for months. Other lasers can ablate the skin but are not much more effective than a chemical peel.

Using cutting-edge technology, Cutera® created and perfected the first FDA-cleared laser, using the 2,790 wavelength for the treatment of wrinkles, known as the “PEARL.” The PEARL is the true balance of aggressive, effective ablation along with safety. The epidermis is treated with pulses of light, eliminating the damaged skin while leaving a natural protective dressing. Collagen is stim-ulated in the deeper layers of the skin for long-lasting results. This laser allows experienced technicians to safely control the depth of the laser according to patient concerns. Wrinkles, fine lines,

uneven texture, skin laxity, sun spots, large pores and even scar-ring can all be addressed.

Patients should expect about three to four days of “social” downtime during which they will experience a mild sun-burned appearance without the pain. Discomfort because of heat sensation can occur during the short procedure, but it dis-sipates within 20-30 minutes. It usually takes two treatments to get a dramatic effect, but great results can be seen with just one treatment.

Benefits of laser skin resurfacing:

• Take years off your face in less than one week with lasting results.

• Eliminate or diminish sunspots, wrinkles, large pores.• Acne and surgical scarring can also be improved.• Short procedure with minimal “downtime.”• Minimal discomfort and easy post-procedure care.

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» town Center selling gift cards – The new American Express Simon Giftcard is now available at Guest Services Hamilton Town Center. The cards can be purchased in any denomination between $20 and $500. There is a $2.95 handling fee, but there are no fees after purchase for check-ing a balance, monthly servicing, or card replacement. The funds on the cards never expire. Card-givers can choose among a Santa, snowman, Christmas stocking or Hanuk-kah design to accent their purchase. Any customer who purchases three American Express®/Simon Giftcards will receive three decorative tin holders, while supplies last.

» Chamber having holiday luncheon – The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual holiday lun-cheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at at Purgatory Golf Club. The luncheon program is the NHS Singers, under the direction of Angie Resler. Chamber members are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for the Noblesville Fire Department’s annual toy drive. RSVP is required; register online at www.noblesvillechamber.com or call the Chamber office at (317) 773-0086. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.

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Fanfare Tickets is offering a local alterna-tive to overpriced ticket services. Owners Renny Harrison and Wendi Louks opened their doors Aug. 14, touting specialties in tickets to sold-out events and discounted tickets. Harrison is not new to the game of selling and reselling tickers. A 20-year veteran, Harrison co-founded Circle City Tickets, Indiana’s largest reseller of sports tickets. Harrison recently sold Circle City Tickets to start Fanfare and has relocated in the heart of the Carmel Arts & Design District. Fanfare Tickets specializes in local events, such as Colts, Pacers, Notre Dame, Purdue and Indiana games, concerts like Transiberian Orchestra, and theater. While local is their focus, fanfare can get tickets to events nationwide. Harrison said be-cause Fanfare is a smaller company, it is able to provide more competi-tive prices than its counterparts, while still buying and selling tickets to sold-out events up until showtime.“If the Colts make the Super Bowl,” Louks said, “we’ll be the ones to call.” Tickets can be ordered by stop-ping in or calling during business hours, or on the Web site 24/7.

How has the economy affected your early holiday shopping plans?

“I have finished with shopping. I spread it out so I could make wise purchases.”

Duane Arnold, Noblesville

“I own a retail shop, so I’m busy during the holidays. I’m a convenience shopper. If it’s on sale, I’ll get it. If it’s not, I’ll still get it. The economy hasn’t affected my habits at all.”

Shannon Gonol, Noblesville

“It hasn’t. I just started earlier and focused on things the kids would use the most.”

Jaime Baldwin, Noblesville

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Keith Albrecht is a Carmel resident and realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Groups. Contact him at 317-819-3388 or [email protected].

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COmmEntaRyBy David Cain

What does it mean to be social? What is media? What happens when they collide? Below are five points about social media – five things you should know in this world of transformation.

1. The world is having a social makeover. When you meet someone for the first time, you start by exploring what you have in common: “Do you have any kids?” “Where do you work?” “Come here often?” We search for micro-connections – small things we have in common. Sometimes it’s easy, and sometimes it seems impossible to find commonality. And it’s no different online. Social media is not about the technology; it’s about people. Whether a room full of people or inside a social network, being social hasn’t changed, it is just happen-ing in new places. It’s a global social makeover.

2. Be true to you, and get comfortable. Being social means something different for everyone. I’m certain my weekend plans look different than for somebody who is 25 and single Just like weekend plans vary, so should your choice of social networks. Do what is comfortable. Explore, and find what fits you best. If it’s not a fit, you won’t stick with it.

3. Get in the game. You’ve got to be in the game to change it. Social media is here to stay, and to understand your choices,

you must explore. Mark Twain once wrote, “I knew a man that grabbed a cat by the tail. He learned 40 percent more about cats than the man that didn’t.” The moral of the story: Grab a few tails and get some experience.

4. A little matters a lot. Nearly everyone has heard Pres. Obama’s social media plan that captured him the election. Even so, less than 1 percent of the American population of registered voters actually joined the network and campaigned. It’s like exercising: It doesn’t take much to make a big difference. You can cut your risk of a stroke by nearly 60 percent with a 20-minute walk each day. You can also make a big impact by having 1-2 percent of your audience actively supporting you.

5. Make it matter. You have to find relevance in an irrelevant world. Search engines look for relevance. They want to know that people with an interest in your subject think you are a good source of information. You have to be relevant on the subjects you want to an be expert on. And to matter, you have to be relevant.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at [email protected].

Five points about social media

Whether a room full of people or inside a social network, being social hasn’t changed, it is just happening in new places.



» Gingerbread house competition - Fire up your oven and start decorating because it is time for the Hamilton East Public Library’s second annual Gingerbread House Competition. Competition rules are available at both the Fishers and Noblesville Library and online at www.hepl.lib.in.us. Registrations are due by Monday, December 14 and all entries are to be delivered to the Noblesville Library on Friday, December 18. Winners will be announced Decem-ber 21. For further information contact Becky at 770-3258 or [email protected].

Christmas lights and sound – Come enjoy a spectacular display of lights choreographed to the melodies of Christ-mas classics at The Gift of Light presented by Noblesville First Church of the Nazarene. Watch this 15-minute program from the comfort of your own car while enjoying a complimentary hot drink. December 4, 5, 11, 12 between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Call 317-773-2411 for show times and directions. 1399 Greenfield Ave.,

first holiday home tour downtown – The Noblesville Preservation Alliance, in cooperation with Noblesville Main Street, is hosting the first Candlelight Holiday Home Tour from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. Three Victorian Era homes will be dressed in their Christmas finest. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children 12 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, please visit www.noblesvillepreserva-

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By Zach DunkinCurrent in Noblesville

One of the perks of the annual Christmas parade through Downtown Noblesville is a driver and use of a new convertible for its grand marshal.

Not this year. Grand marshal and longtime-Noblesville resi-dent Bobby Mills is providing his own wheels and pilot for Sunday’s 30th annual parade.

“I told them, ‘Thanks, but I already have a convertible and my son can drive my wife and me in the parade,” said Mills, a 71-year-old retiree. “It’s a 1981 Chrysler LeBaron and I still drive it every day. But I don’t go anywhere.

“My kids keep telling me I need to get a new car,” said Mills. “I keep telling them, I’m gonna be buried in it.”

Mills earned the grand marshal honor because of his time spent volunteering at the award-winning “Field of Dreams” youth baseball complex west of Downtown. He also was chief fund-raiser for the project.

“I still can’t believe I’ve been asked to do it,” he said. “It’s a very nice honor.”

At 2 p.m. Mills will lead a caravan of floats, vehicles and marchers that will include entries from scout groups, churches and local businesses. The Noblesville High School marching band, the Hoosiers Debs baton twirlers, and, of course, Santa Claus, will march, too.

Following the parade, Santa will move into Santa’s House on the Courthouse Square.

The seasonal celebration, organized by the City of Noblesville, Noblesville Main Street, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and Hamilton County actually kicks off

Friday with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton County Judicial Center. The ceremony will feature music from area choirs and organizations, a special reading by Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Holt, and a traditional favorite, the reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” by Mayor John Ditslear. The hour-long event will conclude with a group singalong of “Silent Night” on the Courthouse Square before the lighting of the Tree.

The Noblesville Chamber is asking those who plan to attend the ceremony to consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the Noblesville Firefighters’ Toy Drive. Firefighters will be on hand to collect the items.

Parade’s grand marshal leads Santa, others in his own ride

Photo provided by Bobby Mills

Grand Marshall Bobby Mills poses with his 1981 Chrysler LeBaron at the Field of Dreams baseball complex. Mills will ride in this, hopefully with the top down, in the Nov. 29 Christmas Parade.



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Mickey’s Irish PubThe following musical acts will be playing live at Mickey’s Irish Pub,13644 N Meridian, Carmel. For more information, call 317-573-9746:Nov. 25: Barometer Soup (Benefit for breast cancer research)Nov. 27: Endless Summer BandNov. 28: Living ProofDec. 4: Peace Train & the Flower Power BrassDec. 5: Alan Kaye & the Toons

The Nutcracker The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE) will perform “The Nutcracker,” a two act classical ballet at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 46077. The performances will be held Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. at

2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under.

Christmas Joy Carmel Brass, Indiana’s only fully-professional large brass ensemble, will present the second concert in its 2009-10 series Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the East Building of the Monon Center in Carmel. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students under 18 and seniors 65 and over, and $20 for an immediate family group, regardless of size.

Mo’s Irish PubThe following musical acts will play live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 317-770-9020.Nov. 27: Jester KingNov. 28: Janet 51Dec. 3: Jai BakerDec. 4: The BishopsDec. 5: Something Naughty

Christmas Belles The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, presents a holiday comedy about a church’s Christmas play in Fayro, Texas. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Nov. 27; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 28; and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Admission: $15 adults, $12 for children 12 and younger. Reservations required, at (317) 773-1085.

‘A Carol for Christmas’The Family Praise Center, 2140 Greenfield Ave., is presenting “A Carol of Christmas,” an original musical production based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. A dinner and show will be Dec. 4 and 5 with dining at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating. Family & Community Day is Dec. 6 with free general admission for the show at 2 p.m. Call (317) 773-4630 for more information.

Christmas paradeThe 30th annual parade through Downtown begins at 2 p.m. and features several floats, vehicles and marchers, plus Santa Claus, who will be available for children in Santa’s House following the parade.

Tree Lighting CeremonyMusic from area choirs and organizations, a special reading by Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Holt, and a traditional favorite, the reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” by Mayor John Ditslear and a group singalong of “Silent Night” on the Courthouse Square precedes the lighting of the tree. The hour-long event starts at 7 p.m. in Downtown Noblesville.

Barley IslandThe following musical act will play live at Barley Island, 639 Conner St., Noblesville. For more information, call 317-770-5280.Nov. 21: Satin Peaches.


Many men and women know the luxury of a pedicure, but could a pedicure actually have health benefits?

There are definitely many health benefits in properly maintaining your feet. Correctly clipping, filing and cleaning the toenails during a pedicure prevents the nails from becoming ingrown and causing infection. Soaking and removing the dirt and bacteria from your feet will help avert nail diseases and disorders. Exfoliation of dead skin cells helps avoid the build up of calluses, which may cause painful bunions or corns. Also, filing the bottom of the feet help remove dead skin cells to encourage new skin cell growth which creates a smoother, softer and healthier foot.

The most enjoyable part of any pedicure is the massage. The

creams and oils used moisturize the newly exfoliated skin. The massage promotes circulation in the legs and feet, and can also help reduce foot pain. In addition, the massage during the pedicure can provide a small amount of time to decompress and relieve stress. The health benefits of pedicures are not imagined and are

a part of proper foot maintenance. Pedicures are no longer just a luxury, but a necessity in today’s society of “everything on the go.” Everyone needs and deserves to take good care of their feet, and yes we service many male clients with their specific pedicure needs.

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With winter around the corner, you need to think about proper hydration for your hands. Most over the counter hand creams provide only temporary hydration and do not have the stamina required to protect your hands from the fierce winter temperatures. Trish Spidel and Jenn Prater, two of Chateau Bijou Salon and Spa’s nail technicians with 14 years experience, recommend hydrators that contain no mineral oil such as Daviness Anti-Aging Hand Cream or Glysolid Balm. Both of these products, carried by Chateau Bijou, provide a barrier on your skin that not only hydrates, but also protects it from the cold and prevents cracking and chapping. Creams that contain mineral oil make you think you are doing the proper thing for your skin, but do not penetrate the skin like creams without mineral oil. It is recommended that you have a routine manicure once a month to help curtail dry chapped skin.

Paraffin treatments are also a great way to keep your hands and feet moisturized. Chateau Bijou offers many different types of services for your hands, from the hydrating manicure to the French Maid manicure, as well as simple maintenance manicures, polish changes, color rebase, nail repair and, for that special occasion, Nail Art. Please call us today and have one of our nail technicians recommend the proper regimen for you and your hands!

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Where do you like to eat? Chili’s

What do you like to eat there? The southwestern eggrolls. I could eat them every day for every meal and never get sick of them.

What do you like about Chili’s? I used to be a hostess there, and I like the people.

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Chef Matteo “Dom” DiCarlo, a first generation Italian, took the Noblesville Square by storm when he opened Dom DiCarlo’s four years ago. Offering a balanced mix of lunchtime fare and more dinner-worthy pizzas, calzones, strombolis and pasta, there’s something for everyone on the restaurant’s extensive menu. Try the delightfully simple spaghetti and meatballs or hearty chicken parmesan, or choose from a handful of authentic Italian sandwiches, all served on crusty homemade bread. If looking for traditional pizza, this is the place to go. The famous Big Chicago – featuring a double-thick crust and an extra layer of bubbly mozzarella -- could daunt even the most eager eaters. The Pizza Margarita, a lighter option with slices of juicy tomatoes and chunks of fresh, chopped basil, may satisfy more dainty diners.

For desert, try the canoli, pastry tubes filled with sweet cream, or zeppolis, Italian-style donuts with cinnamon sugar.

By molly hernerCurrent in Noblesville

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday because I get to eat as much as I can and am congratulated for my gluttony.

Thanksgiving in my family is traditionally a day spent cooking and cleaning and, of course, feasting.

In my opinion you cannot “do” Thanksgiving without a squash dish.

The word “squash” comes from the Massachuset Indian word “askutasquash”, mean-ing “eaten raw or uncooked.” Although the Indians may have eaten some forms of squash without cooking, most of us like our squashes cooked or as a soup.

Ingredients• One butternut squash• Butter• Olive oil• One large spanish onion• Four cloves of garlic,

minced• Two carrots• Orange juice• Chicken or vegetable stock• One pint heavy cream

Directions: 1. Chop vegetables into

small pieces. Their exact size does not matter since the soup will be pureed in the end. When chopping your squash first cut it in

half and then peel it with a sharp potato peeler for easier chopping. Remove all of the seeds from your squash.

2. Coat the bottom of your soup pot with olive oil and add a few pats of butter.

3. Sautee onion and garlic first until translucent and then add your carrot and squash.

4. When vegetables are cooked through add about a 1/4 cup of flour and allow it to coat all vegetables.

5. Pour one pint of heavy cream over the vegetables

and mix until thick and combined. You can add some grated parmesan cheese at this point for added flavor.

6. Pour in about 6 cups of chicken or vegetable stock and let the soup simmer on medium heat for half an hour.

7. Puree the soup using an immersion hand blender or regular blender.

8. Finally add one small shot of orange juice and salt to taste if necessary. The juice gives the soup a tartness and depth of flavor.

Butternut squash soup

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Tom Hanks’ hair is sleeker, shorter and just plain less ridiculous. The movie, too. “Angels & Demons” is the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code,” which managed to be both con-troversial and lackluster. Hanks, as symbologist Robert Langdon, wore a silly, swoopy hairdo and a perpetually glum expression as he uncov-ered nefarious plots by the Catholic Church. “Angels” was actually written by author Dan Brown before “Da Vinci” and takes place earlier, too, but director Ron Howard and his screen-writers neatly sidestep that issue, rejiggering the timeline so Langdon is ostracized by the church for airing its dirty laundry. This time, though, they need his help. The an-cient order of Illuminati, a group of scientists persecuted by the church, has vowed to destroy

Vatican City and everyone in it. Most of the cardinals are in conclave to elect a new pope, but four have been kidnapped. One will die each hour, publicly, until at midnight a device containing antimatter will detonate, killing thousands.

Ultimately, though, it’s the chase rather than the history lesson that makes “Angels & Demons” something “The Da Vinci Code” was not: Fun.

Movie: B

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Where: 75 Water St., Clifton, Ohio.Getting there: Take I-74 to Cincinnati, about 125 miles, in 2 hours. Hours: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, through Jan. 1. (Closes at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve). Cost: $8, children 6 and younger free. Info: (937) 767-550, www.cliftonmill.comWhat: For more 18 years Clifton Mill in the northern suburb of Cincinnati has celebrated the Christmas season with one of the country’s finest light displays. More than 3.5 million lights illuminate the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. There is even a 100 foot “waterfall” of twinkling lights. Every night during the event, precisely at 6 p.m., the flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland. The lights have been featured in “Midwest Living” and “Ohio Magazine.” There is a spectacular synchronized lights and music show that features the old Covered Bridge. An animated Miniature Village comes complete with an outdoor train, river boats that light up as they go up and down the mill stream, a 1950s drive-in theatre, a mini parade down the main street, the Wright Brothers plane flying over, a football game in progress and more. The Santa Claus Museum houses the private collection of the Satariano family which has taken nearly 40 years to amass. There are more 3,000 examples of Santa Claus on display dating from 1850. Some are mechanical, some are toys, some are advertising items, some are weird, some are elegant and some are rustic. Visitors can peek into Santa’s Workshop to see a live Santa at work and then, every 15 minutes or so, watch him check his list and go up the chimney to load his sleigh.

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By Brandie BohneyI realize it’s not yet

Thanksgiving, and here I am writing a column about holi-day cards. Unlike the retail season’s early introduction of Christmas paraphernalia, though, this is a very timely holiday issue.

Many of you will be sending out holiday cards of some sort in the next few weeks, and I have a word of warning about your family signature: Your family name should not be possessive.

I know, I know. I have railed against the misuse of possessives as plurals before. Still, the holidays seem to bring out the possessive-madness in many people.

When signing your Christmas cards (or formatting them online, or wherever else you may be purchasing them), I implore you not to write, “Happy Holidays from the Smith’s!” Especially if your last name is not Smith.

Seriously, though, the sentence above indi-cates that a word has been left out. “The Smith” must be in possession of something in order to punctuate it with an apostrophe-s combination. Consider some of the options: • Happy Holidays from the Smith’s anteater.• Happy Holidays from the Smith’s neti pot.• Happy Holidays from the Smith’s stockpile

of moldy shoes.

Is that the sort of holiday greeting you want to imply?

And honestly, I doubt very much that too many of you out there in my reading au-dience are actually smiths.

Maybe a few of you own an anvil you use professionally, but I’m guessing it’s not a high

percentage. Unless you refer to yourself as The Smith (or The Jones or The Gupta), the above punctuation isn’t merely wrong, it’s ridiculous.

So when signing your holiday cards this year, go for plurality rather than possession. You and your grammar-loving friends and family mem-bers will be glad you did.

NOTE TO MY READERS: Now that I have you in the holiday spirit, may I recommend attending “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” presented by Main Street Productions in Westfield? The show opens this weekend (Nov. 27) and runs for three weeks at the Westfield Playhouse in Eagletown, and your very own Grammar Guru plays the adult lead. I’d be glad to see you there. Call 317-896-2707 for more information.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammar-related question, please email her at [email protected].

Holiday cards: a word of warning

COmmEntaRyBy hannah Davis

I’m a card-carrying member of Noblesville High School’s Croquet Club. And I can assure you that we very rarely play croquet.

To keep the few shards of the club’s secrecy intact, I won’t reveal what we do. I will say, though, that it involves meeting at Noble Coffee and Tea every Friday afternoon. And coffee, obviously, and discussions about movies. We’ve come to count on a few bad jokes, too.

We stray off-topic an awful lot -- honestly, every time we get together -- but no matter. It’s all good, clean fun.

When it seems like extracurriculars are more obligatory than rewarding, a croquet club whose members really don’t know the first thing about croquet serves as a nice reminder that extracur-riculars are indeed just “extras”.

Don’t get me wrong. Extracurriculars in gen-eral are great. Beyond great. They’re going to be what gets me into a good school. But I’m speak-ing from experience when I say that those extras are often just as troublesome as school itself. They should be something to look forward to, not dread.

I’d like to think that there are better things to worry about. Like learning how to play croquet.

We have some ‘wicket’ conversations over coffee

» 5 NHS CLUBS YOU NEVER NEW EXISTED• Croquet Club• Polo Club (Like Croquet Club, they

don’t really play polo.)• Backwards Book Club• Fencing Club.• Recycling Club

» public school discussions continue – The last of 10 public forums hosted by Noblesville Schools is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Noble Crossing Elementa-ry School, 5670 Noble Crossing Parkway. The forum will give the community an opportunity to gain information, ask questions and offer comments.

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


COmmEntaRyBy Joe Shearer

They say there’s no instruction manual for being a parent, no list of rules. So let’s make ours. Rule No. 1: you gotta have rules.

Of course we have plenty of rules around our house. No screaming. Pick up your toys when you’re done playing with them. No tormenting your siblings. No hitting, biting, scratching, pushing, or poking. Bedtime at 9 o’clock.

And as strict as I can be with the kids (and believe me, I’m a fascist dictator at times), I recognize there are moments when we need to throw the rules out the window.

Sometimes at the store Riley can get an extra two or three steps ahead, and then hide in the clothes racks. No, not always. But…sometimes.

How about rule number two? Let’s go with “provide a good example.”

Lately I’ve taken to playing with Jenna and her baby doll, grabbing its tiny hands and legs and drawing them to my mouth, teeth bared like an angry tiger.

“No!” she yells, pulling the baby tight. “Don’t bite baby!”

“But I want to bite her,” I say. And so the game goes, until Jenna calls my bluff and sticks baby’s hand in my mouth, saying “Bite her,” a wicked gleam in her eye.

There I am, in violation of Rule No. 2. And I’m not even mentioning the wrestling, flop-ping, frolicking, throwing and other general horseplay.

The most oft-broken rule in our house is no doubt “No snacks if you don’t eat your dinner.” As a child I was a slave to this rule; my mother enforced this rule with an iron fist.

We don’t seem to have the will for that one, but we have taken recently to limiting them to a piece of fruit or optional leftovers. But other times it’s ice cream or cake. Or both.

So, what’s rule No. 3, then? I’m going with, “Sometimes you just gotta

break the rules.”

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» Charger etiquette - A charger is an oversized decorative plate that sits beneath course plates. They are for decora-tion, so food is not to be served directly on a charger. From there, most people agree that first-course plates should be placed on top of chargers, both of which should be cleared before the main course arrives. Some choose to leave chargers out for entrees, but you should definitely remove them from the table before dessert.

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Joe Shearer is a freelance writer from Noblesville and the exhausted father of three kids under five years of age. He also writes for www.thefilmyap.com and blogs at www.indyparentsource.com.

COmmEntaRyBy Darla kinney Scoles

It has been said that a genealogist pesters the living and dis-turbs the dead. Last week I wrote about pestering the living at the Thanksgiving table, so this week I thought I’d share a bit about disturbing the dead.

Now that I had Alvin Dunbar looking at me with my brother’s face, I was curious to know more about him. Born and married in New York, Alvin – according to census records - moved mid-life to Michigan when a larger part of the family headed that way. There he lived until March 4, 1926 when, at age 88, he passed away in West Branch, Mich.

According to research done by others tracing the same family line, Alvin is buried in Brookside Cemetery there.

In days past, I would have had to trek to West Branch in order to obtain a photo of Alvin’s grave marker. Today, however, I need only visit www.findagrave.com to accomplish the task.

By creating a memorial page there for Alvin Dunbar, I have submitted a request for a headstone picture. Believe it or not, a volunteer will actually now go out to Brookside Cemetery, find Alvin’s final resting place and post a photo of whatever marks his existence there.

Hopefully, the stone itself will contain even more information about my great-great grandfather, as markers often do.

According to Ancestry.com visiting a cemetery (even virtually) can reveal tombstone tales such as maiden names, birth and death dates, relationships, town of origin, military service, and possibly religious affiliation.

Cemetery iconography - symbols, letters, and marker shape - can reveal even more.

Now what? Cross your fingers and hope for success. An email

was sent to the Find A Grave photo volunteers in the West Branch area. Hopefully, one of them will be able to procure the photograph I requested.

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 [email protected]

Pestering the living and disturbing the dead

Photo provided by www.findagrave.com.

A volunteer will go out to Brookside Cemetery in West Branch, Mich., to find Alvin Dunbar's gravesite for author.

Rules, like records, are meant to be broken

The most oft-broken rule in our house is no doubt “No snacks if you don’t eat your dinner.”

Photo courtesy of Noblesville resident Sid Davis, owner of the Noblesville Golf and Batting Center.

A parade rolls along Conner Street on the south side of the Square in Downtown Noblesville during the early 1970s. It'll look a lot different this weekend for the Christmas Parade.


COmmEntaRyBy holly Funk

Dear leaves blanketing my side yard,There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t see

you laying there, taking up space and adding to my list of things I haven’t done.

I don’t appreciate it. Before I know it, you are totally going to

mold in my lawn and ruin it for next year. While it is appropriate for you to lie in the woods, unfortunately, the suburban landscape is no place for your loitering. The neighbors are starting to talk.

Besides that, my eyes itch simply thinking about raking you to the curb. The last month my life has been a series of sneezes and sniffles peppered with hacking and itching…moving you is only going to make it worse. For a week, maybe more.

I could pop Benadryl and sport a mask while chasing you off. That would probably be a safe bet…if I wanted to look like Michael Jackson doing yard work. As if that ever even happened.

Kleenex in hand, I plot your demise. Is it useless to wish for a gust of wind to take you away? Where is an act of God when you need it? And yet, you lay…mocking me with your immobility.

I refuse to be that house on the block that

looks untended. I’m supposed to know what I’m talking about, after all. If I mow you, your little pieces will fertilize after naturally decom-posing. However, you’ve invited all the leaves in the neighborhood - apparently because it’s so cushy here - and now you are thick as thieves.

Sigh.Resignation. Sneezing or not, I will be rid

of you by the end of the week. Weekend. …by Christmas, for sure.

Unless that gust of wind should blow in the meantime.

Sincerely, Lazy for leaves


Holly Funk is an Indiana accredited horticulturist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to [email protected].

Dear Mr. Handyman,I’ve got water leaking into my upper-story ceil-ing. What might be causing this, and how can I get it repaired? – Steve S., Carmel

Dear Steve,This is very common this time of year. Most

likely, your gutters are overflowing from an ag-gregation of leaves from the fall. Water builds up behind the gutter and backs up underneath shingles and flashing. Cleaning the gutters and securing any flashing around the chimney, as well as applying new caulk to your windows, should solve the problem.Dear Mr. Handyman,Recently, my dryer stopped working. I checked the outlet with a volt meter and found that one leg delivered 120 volts, while the other only delivered about 30 volts. Is this a bad breaker or a bad outlet? - Robyn T., Noblesville

Dear Robyn,The first rule is if you haven’t worked with

electricity before, you should consult a profes-sional. The second rule is:

Start at the source.Put one lead on the ground/neutral bar in the

power panel and the other on the screw on the first leg of the breaker. It should read 110v to 124v.

Do the same with the second leg of the

breaker. If you have 110 on each leg, then power is being sent to the outlet. If not, change the breaker.

If power is going to both sides of the breaker, test the outlet.

Put one lead of your volt meter into the bottom round hole on the outlet, or a source that is grounded.

Next check the other two parts of the outlet one at a time. If each one does not read about 110v, turn the breaker off and pull the outlet.

Make sure the outlet isn’t being grounded. Turn the power back on and check the voltage of the incoming wires. If they have power and the outlet does not, then it’s a bad outlet.

In summary, if there is no voltage at the breaker it’s most likely the breaker. If there is no power at the outlet, then it’s a line break or a bad outlet.

If there is power to the outlet on both sides, and between the two you get 220v, then you have a problem with your dryer or other device.

Home maintenance problems? Just ask a handyman

Ellen Rosebrock is the owner of Mr. Handyman of Southern Hamilton County. You may reach her at ellen.rosebrock@mrhandyman .com.

‘Leave’ me alone for a week or maybe until Christmas


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Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at [email protected].

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COmmEntaRyBy Dick Wolfsie

It’s a question parents dread. But sooner or later, every young-ster will want to know, “Where do mascots come from?”

In my travels around the Hoosier state for the new edition of my book, “Indiana Curiosities,” I found the answer to that ques-tion from Jennifer Smith. She oughta know. She makes mascots. Like a good comedian, she does need the right material, but after that it’s all about the design and creation.

Her business, AvantGarb, is considered one of the premier mascot design creators in the country, and it all happens in a workshop in the Stutz Building just north of downtown Indy. Walk inside, and it’s like Santa’s Workshop, with Jennifer’s associ-ates busy sewing, stitching and hemming. They may be making feet, painting eyes or attaching hair.

Jennifer got her start in San Francisco in 1986, where she was making costumes for local playhouses. To earn a few extra bucks, she created a giant chocolate chip cookie for a local bakery. The mascot ended up on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle, and that’s when she got this half-baked idea to focus her work on creating living, heavy-breathing (it can get hot in there) corporate identities.

She now makes mascots for companies all over the country. Locally, she has designed Rex of the Children’s Museum, Rowdy of the Indianapolis Indians and JJ Jumper of the NCAA.

“Companies with mascots are fun to work with. They’re fami-ly-oriented and have a sense of humor,” notes Jennifer.

Sometimes people come with a concept; sometimes she makes suggestions. In the case of the World Basketball mascot, Jennifer started with the huge nose fashioned like a globe of the earth, then built the body around it. “We did it nose-backwards,” she muses, which is a clever phrase, but I don’t think it’s going to catch on.

A successful mascot, says Jennifer, must be artfully constructed to please adults and (spoiler alert!) allow the person inside to move freely and safely during his public appearances. Eyes are important, too, adds Jennifer. “They must be able to focus on the crowd or the individual, so people observing can feel like they are interacting.” This is even true for BarfBoy, a mascot she created for a museum’s exhibition to get kids interested in the grosser aspects of the human body (like your 6-year-old needs any encouragement).

Mascots are like rodeo clowns: They can have a calming effect. However, this theory has never been proven at European soccer matches.

Each mascot comes with a manual that includes both safety in-structions and acting tips. “You must perform big,” says Jennifer. “Big gestures, big waves.” I hope that doesn’t go for BarfBoy. Here’s another thing that’s big: the prices. Most mascots are in the $8,000 range. And sometimes they get stolen, as happened to the Butler Bulldog recently. Most thieves are motivated by the thrill of the caper, not the money. It’s hard to find a fence for foam rubber.

Mascots last about three to five years. It gets a little hot and humid inside, so Jennifer suggests they come in for occasional cleanings. FYI, there are no coupons for this on any of the dry cleaners’ Web sites.

By the way, mascots are not just for kids or sports teams. She has produced, for example, several for pharmaceutical shows. “Who wouldn’t want their picture taken with a pancreas?” asks Jennifer. I’ll let you answer that for yourself.

Where do Rowdy, Rex ... and BarfBoy come from?


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