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Fortville Police Dept. Det. Matt Fox patrols the intersection of Ohio and Leland streets, where residents complain drivers are running the two-way stop on Ohio Street. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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and if I did, I would not be nearly as good,” she said. “Of course, I was devastated at the prospect of never again playing the game I loved.”

Twenty-five years ago, Tiffany Gooden overShe also didn’t want to give up on her Miss came a knee injury to earn basketball the Indiana Miss Basketball Basketball goal.

“We ended up getting a second opinion and I award and national honors followed a very aggressive rehab protocol,” said at Fort Wayne Snider High School.

Gooden, who played at the University of Gooden and fellow Fishers resiIowa. “As a result (with a brace), I was dent Jennifer (Sliwa) Makalusky will be able to miss the first four or five games honored as members of the Indiana Basand return to average nearly 30 points ketball Hall of Fame’s Silver Anniversary and 10 rebounds a game and not only Team at the April 27 Women’s Awards earn the prestigious honor of Indiana Banquet.

Miss Basketball, but to be named the “Wearing the No. 1 jersey during the Naismith and Parade National Player of Indiana-Kentucky All-Star series before a Makalusky The Year. Going through that experience packed Market Square Arena crowd was helped teach me to never give up. If I truly amazing and to share this moment could overcome that injury, I can overwith many of my teammates 25 years come other forms of adversity that may later does feel like a full-circle accomarise throughout my lifetime.” plishment,” Gooden said. “The biggest Makalusky attended Boone Grove difference is that my son, Elijah, and my High School, near Valparaiso. husband, DeAndre (Kelso), can also share “I was upset and pretty bummed out this special moment.” that I didn’t get to be on the Indiana AllAn attorney, Gooden moved to Fishers Gooden Star team,” said Makalusky, who played in June 2017 when she joined Ogletree collegiately at Villanova. “It came down Deakins law firm. to lot of these girls went to really big schools At the end of the summer before her senior and I went to this middle-of-nowhere school. For year, Gooden tore her ACL and everything else in me, it’s awesome to be honored to stand with her left knee. these girls.”

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James Mason, 42, of Indianapolis, was recently arrested by crime the Lawrence Police Dept. and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force on two preliminary counts of robbery, a Level 5 felony. The arrest was made after two bank robberies in Lawrence.

The first robbery occurred Nov. 29,

2018, at Chase Bank, 4202 N. Franklin Rd. The second bank robbery occurred Dec. 22, 2018, at Fifth Third Bank, 9025 E. 56th St. In both robberies, no weapons were displayed, but the suspect entered the bank, verbally indicated threats and demanded cash.

Mason has several other felony convictions dating to the 1990s, including burglary, receiving stolen auto parts Mason and battery.

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Brain change workshop – Hope Community Church will host a free brain change workshop which will educate attendees on how to develop new brain cells and improve brain capabilities through nutrition, environment, mindbody connection and more. The event is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Sterrett Center, 8950 Otis Ave. in Lawrence. Although the event is free, registration is required. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/change-yourbrain-grow-a-better-brain-at-any-agetickets-54288800263.

Kiwanis of Geist meetings – Those looking to make a difference for the kids in the Geist area are encouraged to attend a Kiwanis at Geist meeting.

The meetings are at 7:45 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd., McCordsville.

Second Dance dress drive – Donations of gently used formal dresses, shoes and accessories are now being accepted to help offset the cost of attending the eighth-grade formal or prom for local teen girls. To donate, drop the dresses off at McCordsville Town Hall, 6280 W 800 N, or email Jennifer Sweet at sweetjennifer03@gmail.com. A dress giveaway will be held at Mt. Venron High School, but the date hasn’t been decided. For more, follow Second Dance Dress Donation/Giveaway on Facebook.

Dean’s list – Zane Jud, of Fishers, recently made the 2018 fall semester dean’s list at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Jud is majoring in political science.

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Fortville Public Library to feature author In an effort to launch more programming for Fortville and Mcevent Cordsville residents, the Fortville Public Library recently applied for and was selected for a Novel Conversations grant through Indiana Humanities.

The grant will allow Philip Gulley, the author of several faith-based books, to speak at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the library, 625 East Broadway, Fortville.

“I got here in September (2018), and that was around the time Indiana Humanities sent out the Novel Conversations grant information,” Library Director Kirsten Edwards said. “We are trying to get into doing more programs here at Fortville, and so when I saw this, I thought it was a great opportunity to get a pretty well-known Hoosier author out here.”

Edwards, who previously worked at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers, saw Gulley speak at the Fishers library in 2014 and thought he was the right selection for the Fortville Public Library.

“He’s going to do a reading and also kind of do a Q&A, meet-and-greet with folks,” Edwards said.

The library will provide refreshments.

Edwards said she hopes the library conducts a similar event annually.

“We are hoping to, through the Novel Conversations program or on our own, have an annual event where we have an author or a Hoosier storyteller come out,” she said. “We want people to be excited to come to the library again and for more than just traditional books and services and things like that.”

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HSE Hockey to fundraise for Riley

By Noah Alatza • news@currentinfishers.com Giving back to the community is nothing new for Hamilton Southgiving back eastern Schools’ Hockey Club.

The team, which has students from HSE High School and Fishers High School, will dedicate two upcoming games to fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children.

Geist Elementary School teacher and hockey team parent Autumn Carter said one of the guests of honor, Luke Andritsch, a leukemia survivor, will share his story and drop the first puck at the A game.

“I found the guest of honor and I reached out to him,” Carter said. ”It would be a good idea to get the community aware of what HSE hockey does. Our guys like to give back to the community, and this is another way to give back and help support the children’s hospital.”

Riley McGuire, a Riley patient and hockey player, will be the other honorary guest. He will drop the puck at the B game.

Christi Demlow, a hockey parent and event chairperson, said the hockey team donated $1,300 to Riley last year. The team has a $4,000 goal this year.

The HSE club hockey team will dedicate two upcoming games to fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children. (Submitted photo)

Demlow said this year alone players have volunteered more than 150 hours at the local homeless shelter, Third Phase; completed a food drive for community service; and sponsored a golf tournament in September 2018 to support HSE hockey players, among other events.

The A game will be at 9 p.m. Jan. 18. The B game will be at 7:40 p.m. Feb. 2. Both games will be played at the Fuel Tank in Fishers, 9022 E 126th St. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. A silent auction and jersey auction will be offered.

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Police Chief Bill Knauer addresses residents’ concerns and compliments at a Dec. 4, 2018 town hall meeting. Knauer said he will hold town halls every six months.

After a Dec. 4, 2018 town hall meeting, Police Chief Bill Knauer said he would increase patrols at the intersection of Ohio and Leland streets.

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‘We are listening’

Fortville Police Dept. holds town hall meetings for public input /P7

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Fortville Police Dept. Chief Bill Knauer wants residents to cover story know he takes their input seriously. Every six months, he conducts a town hall-style meeting to learn what they expect from their police department.

The most recent town hall was Dec. 4, 2018. Seated casually, Knauer listened to and addressed the concerns of roughly a dozen people, less than the first town hall meeting in the summer of 2017. Knauer said he likely will stick to the six-month schedule as long as people are interested in attending.

Fortville has just more than 4,000 residents.

“It could be anything from speeding to quality-of-life issues, but we want to make sure we are problem-solvers for our community,” Knauer said. “Some we can solve, some we can’t.”

Town council members Mike Frischkorn

and Robert Holland attended the Dec. 4 session. The first topic was the two-way stop intersection at Leland and Ohio streets.

“I’ve seen people coming north on Ohio and never even slow down for the stop sign. They just blow right through it at Ohio and Leland,” Fortville resident Dennis Burns said.

Knauer listened to Burns. Nearly two months after the meeting, there are still police patrols at the intersection, watching for drivers who may run the stop sign. Burns even offered to allow officers to observe the intersection from his driveway.

Frischkorn suggested implementing a yellow “Cross traffic does not stop” yield sign, but Knauer said signs aren’t always the solution.

“The problem you have is sometimes the more signs you put up, the less they (drivers) pay attention,” Knauer said.

Knauer did, however, submit a grant application in October 2018 for a speed board mounted on a trailer to place at an intersection which will post drivers’ speeds. Knauer anticipates learning whether the FPD will be

awarded the grant in February or March.

Another resident complimented Knauer and FPD on the department’s use of Facebook, saying he likes being aware of what the department is doing.

“We are trying real hard to get the community’s support, and we want to do the right thing,” Knauer said. “We want to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason, and I tell my guys all the time they are paid to be problem-solvers. We’re not Carmel, we’re not Fishers. We are a small community, and we have to be able to talk to people and relate to people.”

Other topics addressed included when the Ind. 13 and Broadway Street intersection will have a stoplight; officer training requirements throughout the year; and the Coffee with a Cop program, which is held approximately each quarter.

“People have come up with some very good ideas,” Knauer said. “We want people to know we are listening. They have a voice, and we don’t have to have one of these (town hall meetings) for that voice to be heard.”

funding a k-9

One topic raised during the Dec. 4, 2018 Fortville Police Dept. town hall meeting was the department’s progress in funding a K-9 program.

As of the meeting, Chief Bill Knauer said the department was at $12,000 of its $20,000 goal. Typically, approximately $25,000 is needed to launch a K-9 program. The total would fund a kennel at the handler’s home, a kennel for the patrol vehicle, a unit to keep the K-9 cool, an automatic door opener to open the door from the outside of the vehicle and training for the K-9 and the handler.

Knauer said a donor has already donated the pad for the home kennel and the kennel has already been obtained, so only a roof is needed for that portion. The Hoosier Kennel Club donated the cooling unit. Knauer said once the department reaches roughly $20,000 or $21,000, the program can move forward.

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Commentary by Terry Anker The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento is widely regarded by visitors to that fine city as worth the trip. Its expansive collection and exhibits inspire and delight for a modest price of admission. One interesting interactive presentation allows for the guest to sit in a mock-up of the cockpit of a famed Japanese bullet train. Acting as engineer, one is challenged to load passengers, leave the station, race across urban and rural landscapes and arrive safely to the end-of-the line within a few feet of the precise drop point.

While waiting for the attraction, there are many displays regaling the history and aspirations of these innovations. It refreshed memories of a conversation I had as a college student with the then-president of Indiana University who was imagining such a connection from IU’s Bloomington campus to IUPUI in Indianapolis to Purdue’s West Lafayette home. “Imagine a 45-minute ride from one end to the other,” he mused.

What impact might it have had on our state, its institutions and all of us? Would we be more highly regarded or simply bankrupt?

We know that points of connection matter. Old west towns came to prominence and then faded based solely on the caprice of an active stagecoach stop or train station. All ancient capitals had navigable waterways. Like the long-past steam trains, schedules must align and access must be convenient.

Daylight savings time, direct flights and ample parking all contribute, in part, to the recipe.

Likewise, high-speed internet is a connective lifeblood. Understanding the power of assembly and the risk of isolation, can we thrive, or even survive, in a modern landlock?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Ultimate dad/daughter road trip Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’m alive! And so is my dad. We survived a 14-hour road trip to St. Petersburg, Fla., during New Year’s with an humor overnight in exotic Valdosta, Ga. Though it was an impromptu decision to join him, I am so glad I did. Memories were made, people!

We ate Egg McMuffins in an uncharacteristically dirty McDonald’s somewhere in rural Tennessee, pondering our chances of winning Mega Millions. We enjoyed the last dinner of 2018 at Red Lobster, surrounded by blue hairs and Cheddar Bay biscuits. And we witnessed a small fender bender in a rest area near Ocala, where the victim went from yelling about her car to hugging the old man that had hit her and insisting he get out of the sun. There is goodness in the world!

Plus, I learned a few things about my father. For instance, he does not tolerate inferior paper products. Kleenex or Puffs only, please. Also, that his first concert was

Elvis. Elvis! And finally, that he spent a gap year in London before gap years were cool.

In the ‘60s. So, my father was basically Austin Powers.

True, Dad still gets anxious when I drive, as if I’m 16 again, wedging the Ford LTD wagon between our house and the neighbor’s fence. And he snores, often quite robustly.

But on balance, my father is the perfect traveling companion. He’s comfortable with silence, enjoys the music of the Margaritaville channel and pays for everything.

Bottom line, friends? If you ever have the chance to spend quality time with a parent, do it! They’re not going to be around forever, but your memories will.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

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Q U O T E O F T HE W EEK It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

I am the proud granddaughter of immigrants from Croatia and Poland. I didn’t sail in steerage on ships traveling west from Europe with immigrants seeking a better life for themselves and their children. I didn’t grow up speaking Croatian or Polish, although my grandparents and their many children all did.

I didn’t have a thick accent identifying myself as someone not educated in America.

My grandparents had little to no formal education, while I completed my bachelor of arts, masters of arts and doctorate in education in this great nation. I didn’t experience job discrimination because I did not understand English or because I was not formally educated. I didn’t work endless hours in a factory to keep food on the table.

I’ve never worried about completing a U.S. census, unlike my grandparents and countless other immigrants who came here for a better life. I’ve never worried about how I voted as I understand the power of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights set in place in 1791 to make sure we don’t evolve into any form of autocracy.

I am a descendant of immigrants – as are most Americans who came here to seek a better life. For those exploited because they lack the credentials, the pedigree of power and wealth – stay the course. Each generation builds on the one prior through education, hard work and an unfailing belief that our nation is a beacon of freedom.

Believe in one another as Americans – united under one flag – not a Republican or Democratic flag, but the United States of America’s red, white and blue flag.

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Channeling Bach and rock Commentary by Dick Wolfsie We recently changed cable services. Our new system allows me to talk to the remote, and magically the TV plays my humor choice. This is a huge advantage for me over the last set-up where, instead of talking to the remote, I told Mary Ellen what show I wanted to view. But then she would put on what she wanted to watch, and I had to go down to the basement.

We have enjoyed watching old movies, but mostly we’ve watched music. It’s just like the old MTV, but there’s nothing to look at. It’s a blank screen. We get songs on several channels, each featuring a different genre, like R&B, hip-hop, reggae, soul, smooth jazz, rough jazz, heavy metal, light metal, hard rock and soft rock.

My wife hates having to explain everything we view on TV. “Sorry, I had to go the bathroom, Mary Ellen. Did I miss anything?”

“Yes, you missed the beginning of Bach’s ‘Cello Concerto in D minor.’ And, no, I’m not going to hum it for you. And explaining music is very difficult.”

“Then let’s switch to Easy Listening.”

The music stations display ads in one corner and interesting facts about the song or the artist playing in the opposite corner.

Symphonies were written by musicians when they were youngsters. Impressive, but in all fairness, what else was there to do in the 1700s? No Internet, no iPhone 4G. Not even the 3G. The 13th-century French musician Léonin gained fame at Notre Dame. But what did he play? French horn? Violin?

Quarterback?

I did some research myself: Johann Sebastian Bach’s wife made him a sandwich to take to work every day and is credited with inventing the Bach’s lunch.

Beethoven was not deaf. He simply had heard enough already.

It wasn’t that Brahms didn’t like children — he just liked them better when they were sleeping.

Mary Ellen said I could watch the Colts game this week on our big TV. That was music to my ears.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Within minutes of meeting more than four years ago, Kathleen Ilo and Jonas Kazlauskas realized they had shared goals for their ballroom dancing careers.

Dance The duo from Carmel captured the professional 10-dance title in the U.S. Championships in Orlando in September 2018, for the second consecutive year. The couple placed third in in the professional 10-dance in the World Championships in October 2018 in Minsk, Belarus.

The 10-dance competition includes five Latin dances and five standard dances.

“Our goal is to keep the streak in the U.S. and climb a few more spaces in the world,” Kazlauskas said. “That’s why we started dancing together and that’s why we’ll keep on dancing until we get to the finish line.”

Kazlauskas said the 10-dance can be more expensive for competition because of the need for expert instruction in certain dances.

“We like the music of the waltz, but we like the music of the samba and cha-cha-cha, also,” Kazlauskas said. “When you are working and teaching, you can do shows and teach in both styles. It pays back in the end.”

The two began dating six months after they started dancing together.

Ilo’s parents, Rauno and Kristiina Ilo, former Soviet Union 10-dance champions, own the Starlite Ballroom and Dance School in Indianapolis. Ilo and Kazlauskas are instructors at the school, teaching all levels and ages.

“We have a lot of people who come from Columbus (Ohio), Chicago or Michigan just because they’ve heard of our name and they want to come and have lessons,” Ilo said. “They will seek you out if you have done something worthwhile.”

The couple travels frequently for competitions and instruction. In 2018, the couple traveled to London, Italy Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Belarus, France, China and Thailand.

Ilo was seeking a new partner because her partner at the time was living in North Carolina and she had to travel back and forth. Her father found an advertisement Kazlauskas put up on dancesportinfo.net seeking a partner in the fall of 2014.

Ilo’s father said he seemed to be the right age, height and looks for her.

“It’s like a dating site for dance partners,” Ilo said of the advertisement.

The next day, she messaged Kazlauskas, and the following day, she flew to Boston for a tryout.

“We decided that day we were going to dance together,” Ilo said. “He had a certain amount of achievements, so that was appealing. He is from Lithuania and that’s close to Estonia, so it’s nice to have someone from a similar culture to you. When we met, we had the same goals.”

Kathleen Ilo and Jonas Kazlauskas display their ballroom dance skills.

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Ilo’s family moved to Washington, D.C., from Estonia when she was 5 years old and then moved to Carmel when she was in third grade. After graduating from Cathedral High School, Ilo graduated from Indiana University with a biology degree.

“I kind of always knew I would come back to dancing, but for a long time I thought I wanted to be a dentist. Then I decided I didn’t want to be a dentist,” she said. “Right after school, I started teaching and dancing more seriously.”

Kazlauskas moved from Lithuania to England when he was 14.

He moved to Boston nine years later. Shortly thereafter, he met Ilo. Ilo is 5-foot-5 while Kazlauskas is 6-foot.

“The ideal height would be 5-7 for Kazlauskas for ballroom, but for Latin it doesn’t matter because it’s just a hand connection,” Ilo said. “I wear a higher (heel) shoe and he has to bend a little more. He complains a lot about it, but that’s OK.” One advantage Starlite has is its full competition-sized floor.

Kazlauskas agreed it benefits rehearsals.

“We’re spoiled. The better the floor, the easier it is to dance sometimes,” he said.

Kazlauskas would love to see more younger boys give ballroom dancing a try. Ilo’s brother, Markus, a Carmel High School sophomore, started a ballroom dance club at school.

Fishers Arts Council seeks artists editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council is seeking 2-D artists to exhibit in the 2019 Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers. Selected artwork will hang in the gallery for approximately one month.

The council is looking for artists to exhibit during the following months, beginning with June: “An Eclectic Affair” (seeking three to five pieces of art from each artist that will be shown all month); August: “New Artists & Others” (looking for emerging artists and artists who have not exhibited at The Art Gallery at City Hall); September: “Rails & Trails” (focus on the rail heritage and woodland heritage of Indiana); and November: “Scenes of Indiana and December: Winter Wonderland.”

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Westfield — “Uncorked with Andy Schomburg” will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 19 at Urban Vines & Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Carmel — Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Ruthless The Musical!” begins Jan. 25 and runs through Feb. 17 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit atistage.org.

Lawrence — Fat Turtle Theatre Company presents “Adults,” a new play by Indianapolis playwright Jeremy Grimmer, from Jan. 17 to 20 at the Theater at the Fort. For more, visit artsforlawence.org.

Whitestown — One Size Fits All Comedy, an improv group, is set from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the 1915 Room at Moontown Brewing Co., 345 S. Bowers St. Carmel — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Salute to Heroes” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Palladium in the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Northern Indianapolis condo expansion Commentary by Larry Greene

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We previously highlighted the larger kitchen remodel, but now we will highlight the remaining kitchen and master bathroom that also were included in the remodel.

1. The homeowners decided to keep two kitchens in the now joint condo. The second kitchen was updated with all new cabinetry, countertops and flooring.

2. One section of the cabinetry was removed, and floating shelves were incorporated for a more modern design.

3. Not only were the countertops upgraded to quartz, but the same material also was incorporated as the backsplash, carrying its beautiful veining through the kitchen.

4. The master bathroom materials were completely updated, and a steam unit was added to the homeowners’ new custom-tile shower for a spa-like experience.

Background info: This condo, in the Olde Mill neighborhood of Northern Indianapolis and built in the late ’80s, was a unique project. The homeowners owned two neighboring condos and wanted to create one space to have more room for family and friends to visit.

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Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/ Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@ caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

As highlighted in the previous Blueprint for Improvement, the two condos were small and divided. There were two kitchens that were dated and felt dark and confined. The bathrooms had never been updated and lacked functionality.

CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Text Amendment to the Delaware Commons PUD Ordinance 051517A to allow a car wash as a permitted use on the Real Estate and to incorporate an additional concept plan and illustrative architectural elevations into the PUD. LOCATION: The Proposal is located on the NW corner of E 116th Street and Cumberland Road, also known as parcel 15-11-31-00-00028.204.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

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CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, Wednesday, February 6th in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Text Amendment to the Britton Falls PUD Ordinance amending the Britton Falls commitments concerning the use and development of real estate. Petitioner is Adam Mears with Gradison Land Development, Inc. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 126th Street and Atlantic Road, generally located at the northeast corner of 126th Street and Atlantic Road. Also known as the Turnberry subdivision.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

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CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, Wednesday, February 6thin the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of Shamrock Offices PUD Ordinance to create Shamrock Offices PUD ordinance allowing C-1 uses.

LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 12244 E. 116th Street, generally located on the North Side of 116th Street, East of Simply Dental. Also known as Parcel # 19-11-34-00-00-014.001 The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

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Besides, I’m beside myself Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Did you know that “I Am the Walrus” was the B-side to The Beatles’ 1967 single “Hello, Goodbye?” Usually, grammar guy a B-side served as a virtual throwaway for a band — a discarded song that would never get radio airtime. The focus was always intended for the A-side to shine. When I learned this piece of Beatles trivia, I was beside myself. Does anyone besides me feel the same way?

Today, we’re taking a look at “beside” and “besides.” The two words are often used interchangeably, even though they have distinct intended usages. Let’s start with “beside.” Beside is almost always used as a preposition that means “next to” or “on the side of.” I sat beside my record player while trying to dissect the meaning of Lennon’s kooky lyrics.

Occasionally, “beside” means “in comparison with.” Here’s an example: As The Beatles’ songs gained more popularity, they earned their place in rock ‘n’ roll history beside greats like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. This usage of beside is more figurative, instead of being literally next to Elvis and Chuck Berry.

“Besides” can be used as either an adverb or a preposition. As an adverb, it means “in addition to,” “also” or “otherwise.” For example: My friend Byron believes Paul McCartney died in a car crash in early 1966; besides, he’ll buy into just about any conspiracy theory. As a preposition, besides means “in addition to” or “except.”

“Besides the clues on the cover of ‘Abbey Road,’ there’s evidence in countless Beatles lyrics to prove the theory,” Byron argued.

The easy way to remember when to use beside or besides is that “besides” has one additional letter, and it also means “in addition to.” Use the longer word when you mean “in addition to.” Just like Paul McCartney (who is 100 percent alive) doesn’t want to be accused of being an imposter, don’t let people think you’re a grammar wannabe — know the difference between beside and besides.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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Tales of the Alhambra Commentary by Don Knebel The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is one of the world’s finest examples of Islamic design. For a time, its primary occupants were Granada’s homeless. travel By the 13th century, Christian forces of the Reconquista were making real progress in recapturing Spanish cities from the Muslims. To make sure that Granada would not fall, in about 1230 A.D. Sultan Muhammad I, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, began building a fortified palace atop a hill overlooking the city. Subsequent Nasrid sultans continued the project, adding lavishly adorned rooms, courtyards and gardens, along with barracks for up to 40,000 soldiers. Nearly every interior surface was covered with intricate carvings and plasterwork, some reflecting Arabic writings. The complex became known as “La Alhambra,” after an Arabic name meaning “red castle.”

Although Granada was the last Spanish city to remain in Muslim hands, La Alhambra’s fortifications and troops eventually proved inadequate. On Jan. 2, 1492, Sultan Boabdil surrendered to Ferdinand II and Isabella I, who made La Alhambra their

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain. (Photo by Don Knebel)

royal residence. From there they issued the Alhambra Decree, requiring all Jews to leave Spain within four months unless they converted to Christianity. In about 1527, Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor and emperor of Spain, ordered that parts of the Alhambra be replaced with a Renaissance-style palace so he could enjoy what remained. The Alhambra was abandoned in the 18th century, falling into disrepair and becoming a refuge for beggars. From 1808 to 1812, the Alhambra was occupied by Napoleon’s troops, who blew up parts of it. Restoration of the Alhambra began in 1828, when it was visited

by Washington Irving, who brought its magnificence to western audiences with his 1832 publication of “Tales of the Alhambra.”

The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has become one of Spain’s most popular destinations, welcoming up to 6,000 visitors a day.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has several Teacher Assistant positions available immediately for the 2018-2019 school year. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although specific schedules will be determined by the position. Qualifying candidates should be comfortable working with children ages 3 through 6 years old and should be enthusiastic, kind, and creative with a love for children. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW HEALTHCARE CAREER Legacy CNA Training is proud to offer an accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) day class. The class will be Mon-Fri for 3 weeks, starting January 21 at the Carmel classroom. Becoming a CNA opens a door to endless high-demand possibilities in the healthcare industry. Students who attend benefit from: • 3 week program • 100% Pass Rate • Tuition reimbursement opportunities • Industry Experienced Instructors • Scheduled testing dates • Many healthcare employment opportunities

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Part time Veterinary Assistant position open at a caring, friendly, locally owned, growing multi-doctor practice in Westfield.

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New… It’s a sign of growth.

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Introducing the new Riverview Health Westfield Hospital.

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Sometimes you don’t know whether you need to go to an ER or Urgent Care. At Riverview Health Westfield Hospital, our combined ER and Urgent Care will offer a single access point – where you’ll be guided to the level of care you need.

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