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Like father, like son: Ryan Cline takes the court at CHS

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School coach Scott Heady never saw Mike Cline play basketball at Ohio State in the late ‘70s, but he can envision it.

“I would imagine he played more profile like a junkyard dog — tough and mean,” Heady said. “I think some of that has rubbed off on Ryan a little bit.”

That wasn’t always the case. Ryan is a bit more laid-back in nature than his dad, who coached him in Carmel Pups and during summers in AAU. “The aggressiveness is starting to come out, especially in practice,” Ryan said. “If we’re not getting stops in practice. I’ll yell and scream and get on them. If someone gets physical with me, I’ll get physical with them. It’s kind of genetic. But I think (the intensity) came over time. Knowing I have to be more physical to play at the level.”

Although Mike admitted their demeanors differ, he said Ryan’s coolness has one benefit.

“I was probably a little more intense than he was and he’s probably a little more calm in tense situations than I was,” Mike said. “He’s a much better ball handler than I was. Shooting-wise we weren’t that far off.”

Shooting is how Ryan built his reputation. However, becoming a more well-rounded player is the reason why the Carmel senior guard has signed with Purdue and is considered one of the leading candidates for Indiana’s Mr. Basketball. Ryan is averaging 20 points, shooting 45 percent from 3-point range and 4.3 assists for the Greyhounds (5-1).

“It’s not like he was a top 150 (nationally) recruit as a sophomore,” Heady said. “When you talk about Mr. Basketball- level kids, those are kids that usually were all highly rated coming up. That’s not the deal with Ryan. He’s a kid that has had to work to get where he is.”

It took longer hours in the weight room. Ryan is now 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, after adding 20 pounds in the last year.

“Getting stronger in the weight room increased my ability to drive the ball and make plays for my teammates,” Ryan said. “Getting to the basket, creating contact and finishing; you can’t do it without being athletic.”

Ryan Cline, center, holds the 2013 Class 4A state championship trophy with parents Mike and Micki Cline. (Submitted photo)

The added strength has boosted his defensive play. Heady said that was a weakness two years ago.

“I can honestly say today he’s our best defender,” Heady said.

Purdue coach Matt Painter admitted he began keeping an eye on Ryan because of his ability to shoot.

“He’s somebody where you always have to know where he is on the court at all times,” Painter said.

“Our goal as a staff is to make him a great player at Purdue. He’s already a great shooter. Coach Heady has done a really good job with him and Ryan has put in a lot of time on his own to get bigger, get stronger and to work on his game.”

During Carmel’s run to its second consecutive state title in 2013, Ryan was primarily a spot-up shooter and seldom had to handle the ball. That changed last season as he had to take on point guard duties.

“The thing that I think that has helped him even though I don’t believe he’s a true point guard is the fact that he’s had to play the point,” Painter said.

“Anytime you have to play the point, you have to be accountable. You have to know what the coach wants. You have to take care of the basketball. You get trapped and pressed. You get challenged in a lot of different areas that you don’t when you’re the (shooting guard).”

Mike said the experience has helped his ball handling and decision-making.

“It will help him down the road too to help him get his own shot,” Mike said.

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DISPATCHES Up the ladder – Ryan Gertiser has joined the Horizon Bank Mortgage Services team as a mortgage loan originator.

Gertiser now works at the Indianapolis branch on North Meridian and will be moving to the new Horizon Bank Gertiser branch in Carmel, which will open during the first quarter of 2015.

Climate change presentation – A special presentation on climate change, featuring Mr. George Schenetzke, will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. Topics will include What Is Climate Change, Should We Be Concerned, What Can Be Done About Climate Change and more.

Schenetzke will also provide information about what is expected of the State of Indiana in the proposed new EPA regulations. This program is presented as part of a coalition composed of Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light, the Carmel Green Initiative and Organizing for Action.

Free T.Y. Hilton football – In collaboration with the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Blood Center will continue the Bleed Blue program from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 30 at its Carmel donor center, 726 Adams St., Suite 150. All participants will receive a limited edition T.Y. Hilton football, while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged as openings to donate fill up quickly. To schedule an appointment, visit www.indianablood.org/ bleedblue or call 916-5044

KAR surpasses United Way record – Carmelbased KAR Auction Services, Inc., a provider of used vehicle auction services, announced that its team members raised $139,542 for the United Way of Central Indiana during its annual fundraising campaign. During the twoweek initiative, employees collected more than $69,000 through ePledge donations and internal activities like popcorn fundraisers. KAR’s dollar-for-dollar match brought the company’s contribution to more than $139,000, breaking the company record and surpassing last year’s total of $129,000.

Unglued study to begin – A new study of the book, “Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions” by Lysa Terkeurst, will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday from Jan. 8 through Feb. 19 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 126th Street and Gray Road.

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J.C. Hart Co. gets chamber’s top business honor

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It’s been quite a year for Carmel’s J.C. Hart Company.

The apartment builder and developer was named The Applause Business of the Year at the Carmel Chamber of Commerce at awards the annual awards luncheon on Dec. 10 at the Ritz Charles. The award is presented to a business based on its success in growth and stability, commitment to quality, creative and unique solutions to challenges, entrepreneurial spirit and overall contribution to the community.

Mark Juleen, J.C. Hart vice president of marketing, said it was a nice honor. Juleen said the company also was recognized by the Indiana Apartment Association as the Management Company of the Year.

“We’ve had a pretty good year as it relates to some of our new construction,” said Juleen, who grew up in Carmel but lives in Westfield. “In general, we’ve had a good year in being a management company in our industry and also being recognized locally for our growth as well.”

J.C. Hart Company, Inc., 805 City Center Dr., No. 120, is a 38-year-old business with 100 employees and over 1,000 residential units in Hamilton County that it manages. In 2014, the company

John Hart receiving the award Carmel Chamber of Commerce president Mo Merhoff. (Submitted photo)

also received honors from the Indiana Apartment Association for maintenance technician of the year; two best floor plan awards; best curb appeal; and best clubhouse/leasing office.

The company is wrapping up construction on The Hamilton in Fishers. The J.C. Hart company finished construction this year on the Union Street Flats in Westfield.

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When you are just 4-feet tall and the shortest person in the room, you tend to look up to everyone. But grandRecognition daughter Eden Nisenshal, no matter how tall she grows up to be, will most likely always look up to her grandmother Ruth. She can’t help but remember the day when so many of Carmel’s finest turned out to say nice things about her grandmother. This day, little Eden was just one in a room full of people looking up to Ruth and wishing her the best as she enters into retirement.

Ruth Nisenshal has been the dynamic and successful leader for the Carmel Clay Library Foundation over the last 11 years. When she took over the reins, the CCPL Foundation had laid dormant for many years. Newly hired library director Wendy Phillips decided the foundation should become a major component of her young administration. The search for someone who could revive the foundation began and as Phillips will attest, Ruth became the perfect person for the job.

Phillips said, “Look around this room. Her legacy is a tremendous number of strong people connections that turn into donors, board members and volunteers. We also have an endowment to support the future financial needs of the library.”

The Carmel Clay Library Foundation forecasts a year-end endowment of $200,000.

It was Nisenshal who had the idea to start the Guilded Leaf Book and Authors Luncheon.

Over ten years, it has grown into an overwhelming success with NY Times Bestselling authors making their way to Carmel each year to share their work with adoring readers. The luncheon has built a platform to draw attention and support to the Library Guild and Library Foundation.

During her remarks as she was presented with gifts of appreciation by Jack Stafford, CCPL staff and Stephanie Fuhrman. “I am totally surprised. It is incredible to come to an event where you know everyone,” Fuhrman said.

Retirement for Ruth does not mean fading away. She plans on staying involved in the com-

From left, Ruth Nisenshal, Legacy Fund President Terry Anker and CSO President Alan Davis.

From left, Tom Cheesman, Ruth Nisenshal and past Board President David Temple.

From left, Ruth Nisenshal with library staff members Ellen Stephan and Diann Ryan.

munity and allowing us all the opportunity to keep looking up. Good day, Ruth.

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Two runners make Carmel history

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Qualifying for the 36th Annual Foot Locker High School Cross Country Championships takes a lot of sacrifice, dedication and hard work.

Carmel contributed two Recognition runners to this event who fall into that category. Carmel junior Ben Veatch and Brebeuf senior Zack Snider, both of Carmel, participated in this year’s Dec. 13 race in San Diego. In the boys race Veatch finished 14th and Snider 23rd.

By finishing in the top 15, Veatch attained All America status, which was a personal triumph.

This national race came only after both boys finished in the top-10 of their regional event.

Veatch finished fifth and Snider ninth in the Midwest Regional race at the University of Wisconsin in November. Although winning the regional race is always the goal, qualifying for the nationals is a close second.

When asked if he held anything back in the regional race to just finish in the top-10 Veatch said: “My coach’s philosophy – also my philosophy – is that if you’re going to race you’re going to race your hardest. I gave it my all in that race and got fifth.”

Snider wanted to win the Midwest race as well but shifted strategy mid-race. “I was in 11th place with a quarter mile to go and so I just started pushing it knowing that if I didn’t move up a couple spots I wouldn’t be able to make [nationals], so I was definitely pushing hard,” he said.

Veatch and Snider know each other well.

They’ve competed against each other on numerous occasions, starting in the seventh grade.

They said they are friends and have a mutual respect for each other. In the Indiana crosscountry state finals earlier this year Veatch nipped Snider by 7/100ths of a second in a photo finish.

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able is that (Veatch) was the one that won,” Snider said. “If I had to lose to anybody, I’m glad it would be him.”

Having two runners from the same city is rare for a national cross-country event. But that’s exactly what happened this year with Carmel residents Veatch and Snider. However, those two accounted for half of the participants from Indiana. There were two additional Hoosier runners in San Diego. Seth Williams represented Columbus North and Anna Rhorer Mishawaka High School. Rhorer won the girls’ event besting her closest competitor by 10 seconds.

Reflecting back on having two runners from Carmel and just four from Indiana, Veatch had this to say: “It was definitely special. We all gave it our all and I think we all represented Indiana well today.”

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How important is your family’s approval to you when it concerns dating a certain someone? My family’s approval means everything to me because they are the most important people in my life and they are smart about what’s good for me and we value each other’s opinions. I believe when you marry someone, you are also marrying their family.

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DISPATCHES New urgent-care clinics – Indiana University Health plans to open 12 urgent-care clinics across central Indiana over the next two years.

IU Health recently started offering same-day primary care appointments for adults and children, and continues to expand access to expert physicians to meet the need for urgent care in central Indiana. The new clinics will be managed through a partnership with Premier Health, an urgent care company specializing in joint ventures and management services, based in Baton Rouge, La. The first IU Health Urgent Care Clinic is expected to open in 2015, with 12 clinics becoming operational by the end of 2016.

Chamber events – The Carmel Chamber has several upcoming events. A legislative breakfast to preview the 2015 session will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Mansion at Oak Hill. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. A luncheon will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

Reservations are required by noon on Jan. 12.

Reservations for both events can be made at www.carmelchamber.com or 846-1049.

Rotary Club meetings – The Rotary Club of Carmel meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Fridays at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Upcoming programs include: Jan. 9 - Dr. Mary Guerriero Austrom, Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center; Jan. 16 - Jerry Roberts, funeral stories; Jan. 23 - Rotary Fun Day. Cost is $12 and includes a buffet lunch. For more information, visit www. carmelrotary.com.

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Ristorante Roma gears up for New Year’s

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Ristorante Roma is a touch of Italy in Carmel.

“We have traditional and authentic Italian cuisine,” said Lucio Romani, executive owner and owner. “It’s not Americanized. We are not doing spaghetti and meatballs anniversary or fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. No side pastas.

It’s more what you can find in Italy. It’s for people who want to have a culinary experience and nice glass of wine.”

That makes sense because Romani, 47, was 27 when he moved to the U.S. from Italy in early 1995. Romani, who is from Rome, has spent the past 20 years in the restaurant business in Italy.

His chef is Giuseppe Leone, who has moved from Rome to join the business.

Ristorante Roma, 620 S. Range Line Rd. in the Monon Square Shopping Center, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Dec. 18. Romani, a Carmel resident, said he has changed the menu four times in the first year.

“Our forte is the pasta,” Romani said. “People love the fact that what they eat here is homemade pasta. We are pretty strict with our menu.

If somebody wants something different we can make it but we make it according to what we know. Our kitchen is small. Everything is made from scratch.”

The upscale restaurant, which has a dining capacity of approximately 60, has wine and beer

Lucio Romani is the Ristorante Roma executive chef and owner. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

available. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Price ranges from $16.95 to $31.95.

“I’m very family-oriented and I think people need to spend time with their families and not just work,” said Romani, who has a 13-year-old daughter.

Starting in January, opera soprano singer Ingrid Rodriguez and her pianist will be scheduled to perform on Wednesdays.

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Romani said it has always been his dream to have his own restaurant.

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For those desiring mass transit in Carmel, they might be waiting at the bus stop city for a long time.

The IndyExpress bus recently ended its route to Carmel on Dec. 19. The options now for Carmel residents who want to use public transportation are limited to van pools and ride share programs.

People want to know: “Why did it fail?” and “Will we ever have mass transit in Carmel?”

Last week, we looked at the first question and this week we’ll peer into the future.

“I think the future of mass transit is still strong if we can get a better system in place,” Carmel City Council member Sue Finkam said.

One reason that Carmel could build a community that is interested in public transportation is the growth of a dense urban core. New condominiums in the Midtown area, along with fairly new developments such as the Carmel City Center and Sophia Square, might create a clientele that not only wants a walkable city, but somewhere they can commute by bus.

“I look at those new developments as a big reason why Carmel should be a stop,” said Andrew Gast-Bray, executive director of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority, which manages the IndyExpress bus.

Although CIRTA has pulled the plug on their Carmel route for the time being, Gast-Bray said it doesn’t mean they are giving up on the area. He said the conversation is “far from over.”

In fact, Gast-Bray said if he had more time he would have liked to come to the Carmel City Council with a plan to reinvigorate the service.

But that might have cost more than the $30,000 the Council had previously approved.

Although there is a customer base in Carmel that might be interested in taking the bus, the problem is that these are choice riders who don’t see mass transit as a necessity. They can afford to drive a car but they like the idea of helping the environment and being able to work on a laptop while commuting. To appeal to these customers means amenities: Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, affordable rates and flexible routes. It’s not cheap

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to appeal to a choice rider, but Gast-Bray said it could boost all forms of ridership.

“When you cater to a choice rider, you actually cater to everybody,” he said.

There are several different agencies that work with mass transit. CIRTA was the one that dealt with Carmel because IndyGo hasn’t been able to expand beyond the Marion County borders yet.

One issue that keeps coming up in the talks of expanding IndyGo across county lines is the idea of a “commuter tax.” This is mentioned as a major way that IndyGo could fund an expansion of mass transit across county lines.

Indianapolis business leaders have developed the idea that people who live in surrounding counties – but commute to work in Indianapolis – should pay a tax because they drive on Marion County roads and put wear-and-tear on the infrastructure.

But even mentioning the commuter tax in conversations about mass transit makes some Carmel leaders very nervous. City Councilor Ron Carter said it has hurt discussions.

“This tax makes this conversation not just a little more uncomfortable, but very uncomfortable,” he said. “I can’t vote for an easier method to export our taxes via a commuter tax.”

There’s talk of a referendum on the ballot in 2016 to determine if taxpayers want to pay for mass transit between Carmel and Indianapolis.

“Without saying whether it should or shouldn’t be done, I think that will be a good public discussion,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said.

In the meantime, Gast-Bray said he’s coming up with other options to serve Carmel residents.

He said van pools have “stepped up big time to fill the need” and there’s a ride-share program available on CIRTA’s Web site.

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The AutoMatcher team: Robert F. Greer, Michael Beer and Scott Hockett. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

AutoMatcher now open

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Scott Hockett has been researching the national surveys on the car buying experience.

“68 percent of new car buyers agree that they believe their time is poorly used and negotiation is the worst aspect of buying a new biz new car,” Hockett said.

AutoMatcher, a new company that opened its national headquarters at 600 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, earlier this month, seeks to help in that regard.

“We do all the negotiating for them,” said Hockett, AutoMatcher chief business development officer. “We report the purchase price offered to the buyer. If the buyer is not happy with the offer. We work a different dealer. It’s that simple. We work for the customer.”

Hockett said AutoMatcher deals only with new cars and certified pre-owned cars.

The co-founders are Westfield residents Robert F. Greer (chief information officer) and Michael Beer (chief executive officer).

“The astounding responses we’ve received early on from both consumers and dealerships have been extremely powerful,” Beer stated. “This is a brand new and innovative way to buy a car, and we’re excited to have the support of the local communities to clarify our growth in the marketplace. AutoMatcher is a simple yet effective way to reduce personal time spent at the dealership and on-line shopping.”

Hockett said the company benefits dealerships as well as customers.

“From the dealership, we’re bringing them a customer that they didn’t have to spend any money to find that customer with marketing dollars,” Hockett said. “We’re spending our money

to find these customers and they’re finding us very quickly. There is not a company in the United States that is serving on a macro level, providing a complete car buying service.”

“TrueCar is a great company that gained momentum through their vehicle pricing tool,” Hockett said “AutoMatcher’s founders observed TrueCar’s model and realized that serving the customer was not really part of the TrueCar equation so AutoMatcher set out to build a company that provides the optimum vehicle negotiation services on behalf of their customers, meeting or beating TrueCar prices while actually locating the exact vehicle our customers desire to purchase.”

Hockett said if the customer is not happy with the offer they work a different deal.

“AutoMatcher does the work, provides a great offer to their customers,” Hockett said. “AutoMatcher can get their customer in and out of the winning dealership’s business office in less than an hour or even deliver their customer’s vehicle to their home or desired destination. It’s truly a concierge level service.”

Hockett said his family has years of experience in the automobile business, from auto auctions to car dealerships and everything in between.

“Michael and Robert have been in IT for 30 years,” Hockett said. “They’re top-shelf engineers.”

Hockett said a proof of concept test for the company was over the summer which was wildly successful “Now we’re developing the process as we begin our growth,” Hockett said. “We plan to grow to 5,000 cars per month.”

Hockett said the company charges a fee of $249 per customer. The company’s website is automatcherusa.com or call 1-888-243-4505.

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What’s your favorite dish there?

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What’s your favorite movie?

“I really liked ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’”

What’s your favorite book? “‘Payne Stewart’s Life Story.’ He was a professional golfer who died in a tragic jet accident around 15 years ago.”

If you could have your dream vacation, where would you go?

“Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for their marlin fishing. A good friend of mine lives in southern Florida down in Miami, and I spent a lot of time when I was younger boating the waters and doing a lot of saltwater fishing.”

Five Minutes With is a recurring feature of Current in Carmel. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please e-mail david@youarecurrent.com.

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feel they didn’t find out until the last minute. She said the extra time will also allow councilors to have more time to study upcoming issues before Some on the Carmel City Council are making the meeting. a push for an earlier deadline for releasing the Mo Merhoff, president of the Carmel Council’s agenda government to the public. ProChamber of Commerce, released a statement in support of the ordinance. ponents say the “Businesses should be provided with extra time will allow for more people to sufficient time to allow for those interspeak out on issues. ested or affected by proposed legislation The proposed ordinance, coto respond should they deem such acsponsored councilors Sue Finkam, Ron tion is necessary,” she wrote. “Two busiCarter and Kevin “Woody” Rider, would Finkham ness days are not enough to accomplish mean that the council agenda would be that due diligence and preparation.” released six days prior to the meetings, which City Councilor Rick Sharp said he thinks the occur at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of ordinance could be good for transparency and he each month. always wants people to be able to speak their Currently, agenda items are sent to the clerk voice. While it’s true that many of the issues on six days before the meeting and the agendas are released usually on the Thursday or Friday before the agenda go to committee, the public usually can’t speak their opinions during those meetings. the meeting. Finkam said this short deadline Sharp said he understands that there’s work to be means it’s hard for some business leaders and done at committee meetings, but at times it is apconcerned citizens to attend if there’s an imporpropriate to allow for public comment during those tant issue. times if something new comes up or if he feels “When the agenda comes out late Thursday they haven’t been given adequate time to speak. night, it’s often hard for them to make room for In order to not create extra work for the clerk their schedule,” she said.

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Obituary Mary Teagardin, 92, of Carmel, passed away on Dec. 18. She was born on July 10, 1922 to Alvin and Esther (Sutherland) Pelzer in New Bethel, Ind. Mary was a homemaker Teagardin and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, where she served on the Alter Rosary Society. She had many hobbies, including knitting, cooking, reading, playing cards and going to concerts.

She was a member of Hamilton County Home Makers, and the PokeA-Dots, where they assisted with the vision impaired. She is survived by her children, Catherine Edgin, Sue Ann Wantz, Robert (Deborah) Teagardin, Carole Canull, Michael D. (Kathleen) Teagardin; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 70 years, Paul Teagardin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Dec. 22.

Her burial was Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21298-9581. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.

Carmel High School students (from left) Naomi Metzger, Abbey Fisher and Caitlin Mattingly explain how they would contain an Ebola outbreak to Tom Sivak, executive director of Hamilton County Emergency Management.

CHS students add up Ebola solutions

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Carmel High School students presented their mathbased ideas this month for how Hamilton County should prepare for an Ebola outbreak, the culmination of a month-long project-based learning assignment designed by math teacher and ineducation structional coach Dan Perdun.

Groups of students were tasked with developing solutions based on the mathematics of exponentials and logarithms in areas such as public information and education, outbreak containment and even secured safe havens should a pandemic occur.

Area officials in the field attended the presentations, including: Tom Sivak, executive director of Hamilton County Emergency Management; Jim Ginder, health educator, Hamilton County Health Dept., and Janice Vanmetre, director of nursing, Hamilton County Health Dept.

“It’s not enough just to do the project,” said Perdun, who collaborated on the project involving seven classes with fellow teachers Michael Hosking and Paige Wehr. “The point is they know that the material they are leaning, someone in the real world cares about it.

We’ve invited special guests to attend that would work in a field that may be dealing with this same question.

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Ink etched into your skin. Sounds pretty permanent, huh? Well, people often make mistakes when getting a tattoo. They diversion break up with a loved one or stop liking their once-favorite band. And now they face the choice of undergoing laser removal or trying to cover up the error with a form of tattoo camouflage.

Adam French, owner of Carmel Tattoo Ink, on Main Street in the Arts & Design District, said he’s seen plenty of cases of “tattoo regret.”

“People come in all of the time,” he said. “They grow up. Their beliefs change. Relationships change and now they want to change the tattoo.

We try to help find a great way to cover it up so nobody knows it was ever there. It’s something we do really well.”

That’s why Carmel Tattoo Ink is running a photo contest: Send them a picture of a tattoo you regret and the best one will win a free cover-up.

Entries can be e-mailed to Carmel.ink@ me.com, with your name, phone number and a photo of the tattoo. The tattoo shop staff will

judge the entries and the photos will be posted on the shop’s Facebook page.

French said it’s more common to see a bad design than anything else. Just the other day he saw a girl come in with a tattoo she had done by a home artist.

“It was supposed to be Ying-Yang symbol, but it was horrible,” he said. “The circle wasn’t round.

The lines were crooked.”

TATTOO STATS • Annual amount of U.S. spending on tattoos – $1.65 billion • Total percent of Americans (all ages) who have at least one tattoo – 14 percent • Total number of Americans that have at least one tattoo - 45 million • Number of tattoo parlors in the U.S. – 21,000 • Percentage of U.S. population who have covered up a tattoo with another tattoo – 5 percent • Percentage of people who have some regret after getting their tattoo – 17 percent • Percentage of people with a tattoo who are getting or have had one removed – 11 percent Source: Pew Research Center December 2013

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Decorating for the holidays can be fun, festive and, sometimes, downright stressful making sure everything is perfect. Now, imagine the world’s eyes on your handiwork holidays – at the White House. For Carmel decorator, Jenny Levitin, the opportunity to help the first family prepare for the Christmas season was a chance of a lifetime.

“I had thought about this for a long time – it’s been on my bucket list but I knew I couldn’t do it until my kids were older,” Levitin said.

Levitin found out in October she had been selected to be one of the 2014 White House Holiday decorators. The catch – she had to be in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving.

“On Black Friday we hit the ground running early in the morning. The first two days we worked in a warehouse in an undisclosed location 40 minutes into the D.C. suburbs,” she said. “It was really hard work in a very chilly environment. Security was really tight. We had to sign many forms and documents as well as go through multiple checkpoints. Also, we were sworn to secrecy about the holiday theme until it was officially announced by the First Lady.”

The theme this year - "A children's winter wonderland."

In the warehouse the volunteer decorators made creations geared toward the winter wonderland theme.

“I worked on making big Scrabble letters with gold glitter edges that went into the State Din-

Jenny and Howard Levitin at the reception in the White House library. “I worked on the tree behind and the garland around the mantle in that room,” Jenny said. (Submitted photo)

ing room,” she said. “The Obamas love to play Scrabble just like our family does.”

When it came time to decorate, Levitin was part of the team that worked primarily on the library and the china room.

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‘Big brother doesn’t belong’

Commentary by Howard Hubler

For you who read my articles, you know I frequently talk about the relationship between governmental regulation and business business. Unfortunately, this story about the New York man and his cigarettes is a tragic conclusion as to what can happen in a world of overregulation.

Yes it might be about race, it might be about over policing, but it also might be about overregulation. Recall that when someone wants to put a new law or regulation into effect, they need to look at the short-term and the long-term impact to those they are trying to help.

They need to look at the impact to those who are outside the circle of those they are trying to help. When people set out to generate a cigarette tax in New York City, in their wildest dreams, they never thought somebody would end up dead as a result, and that the holidays would be full of anger and tumult over something so stupid. People that study these kinds of things knew that that could be a possible consequence, and will no doubt probably be again in the future with this or some other similar type regulation.

Years ago, President Nixon demanded all cars go from 65 miles an hour on the interstate down to 55. Those at the time said that the average law abiding citizen would now be made an outlaw. Since I am older than dirt, I have lived long enough to attest to that. When I grew up, occasionally I would creep up 5 miles an hour over the speed limit; from time to time I would see a policeman and I would not get stopped. Today, I routinely see people cruising the interstate at 80 miles an hour and beyond, exceeding the designated mile per hour greatly.

Yes, the local humble pastor and the local humble schoolteacher, now, they are probably outlaws as well. I would hate to be the policeman who got the orders to clamp down on weekend speeders, and stop someone for exceeding the posted speed limit by 10 miles an hour on the interstate. The person receiving the ticket wants to yell at the cop, “Couldn’t your time be better spent elsewhere finding people that are really breaking the law and stop harassing law-abiding citizens!” We have even “dumbed ourselves down” into believing that we are lawabiding citizens.

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‘We’re proud’ of the mayor Editor, Kudos to Mayor Brainard for his leadership on conservation, sustainability and climate. For years, the Mayor has implemented a wide range of energy efficiency measures that save our energy resources, reduce the city’s environmental impact, save tax dollars and improve the quality of life in Carmel; from roundabouts and hybrid city vehicles to LED street lights and energy efficient water and wastewater treatment plants.

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What’s next for Carmel in 2015?

Government Mayor Jim Brainard has already announced he will seek a sixth term in May, but no opponent has officially been announced yet. City Councilor Rick Sharp said he will make a decision shortly, but Brainard if he decides to not run for mayor then he will probably run as an at-large councilor instead of running in his district.

••• Republican Laura Campbell announced she will run in Sharp’s northwest district.

••• Jeff Worrell, member of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, said he’s Worrell interested in running for City Council, presumably against Luci Snyder in the southeast district, but no official announcement has been made.

••• In the Central district, incumbent Eric Seidensticker will face off against Bruce Kimball, a supporter of Brainard.

••• All other council incumbents plan to Kimball run again.

U.S. 31 One of the biggest changes in 2015 will be the reopening of U.S. 31. Indiana Dept. of Transportation officials told Current that not only will its renovations improve traffic flow, but the fact that construction will be over will be a boon to struggling local businesses affected by detours. Portions of the road have opened already, but construction on the Carmel contract between the I-465 interchange area and the Monon overpass will continue and is anticipated to be open to traffic by the end U.S. 31 / I-465 of 2015. interchange

Performing arts • The Palladium is bringing some big names to the stage in 2015 with Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock on April 18, Itzhak Perlman on April 26 and Michel Feinstein Vince Gill on May 1.

• Other acts include Emerson String Quartet on Jan. 23, comedian Jim Belushi on Feb. 8, Tracy Lawrence on March 6 and Michael Feinstein on March 22.

• Carmel Community Players will feature some wellknown shows such as August: “Osage County in February” and “Rock of Ages” in July.

• The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “Spamalot” in April.

• Actors Theatre of Indiana will be putting on a performance of “Xanadu” in May.

The city’s Independence Day festival, CarmelFest, will be led by a new chairman. Jeff Worrell has stepped down after 22 years at the helm. The next chairman will be Gary Sexton, a local busiSexton nessman who among many ventures owns several Sports Clips locations. Worrell will remain as the coordinator of the fireworks celebration while promoting Spark Button fundraising. Jack Badger will be stepping down from his longtime role selling Spark Buttons.

• Other festivals to look for include Art of Wine on July 18, the Chinese Mooncake Festival on Sept. 12, PorchFest on Sept. 13, the Carmel International Arts Festival on Sept. 26 and 27 and Oktoberfest at the Carmel City Center on Oct. 2.

• The Farmers Market starts its summer season on May 2.

Schools

Carmel Clay Schools are taking a step forward in strategic planning toward the future of the school district.

According to Supt. Dr. Nicholas Wahl, the schools are looking to develop a Wahl shared vision and using parents, community leaders, teachers, administrators and students in order to obtain qualitative feedback toward this plan.

He said strategic planning is a “disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what it does and why it does it.”

Wahl said there has not been a long-term strategic plan in place for Carmel Clay Schools.

“We needed to be more systematic and strategic as we look at the student demographic in Carmel/Clay schools,” Wahl said. “Now we are moving into a different phase as we look at the student population. When we do redistricting it needs to be a longer plan.”

Decisions that will be made within the strategic plan will be researched based and supported by the stakeholders involved. Opportunities to participate Plenty of new restaurants and businesses in interviews, focus groups and/or surveys will are scheduled to open in 2015. be given to anyone who chooses to be involved • Danny Boy Brewery, a new restaurant from the people behind Brockway within the community.

Public House, will open in the Village Carmel Clay Schools is partnering with ECRA Group, Inc., an established leader for 35 years of West Clay just in time for New in working with school districts for strategic Year’s.

Langton’s Irish • Langton’s Irish Pub, located next to planning purposes. This group will come and Pub will open at Matt the Miller’s Tavern at the Carmel personalize a plan while supporting the plan with CIty Center City Center – and has the same owners as research findings that soon allows for immediate Matt the Miller’s – is scheduled to open. implementation.

• Also expected in 2015 include: Flix Brewhouse in MerECRA Group, Inc. charges $185 an hour for assistance chants Square, Pizzology at the Village of West Clay, with a strategic plan.

Giant-Eagle Marketplace at the Bridges, The Range Pet The strategic planning for the next five years will be Lodge on N. Range Line Road, Drury Hotel, River Road announced to the public in April 2015. The information will Shoppes and Ricker’s Gas Station. be released through a strategic plan report after being • A new Aldi supermarket will open at the beginning of 2015. presented and reviewed to the Board of Education.

New businesses

Taxes - Did you know that in 2015, the federal government is likely to start taxing online purchases? According to a study done by

Columbia University: “Many online merchants that do not collect sales tax have a pricing advantage over traditional stores that must, under law, collect sales tax. Online shoppers are supposed to submit payment for tax due, but almost no one does. As a result, many online purchases are tax-free and cheaper than in-store purchases.” Although the bill to stop this was stalled in the House of Representatives in July, it will be revisited in 2015. To read more about tax changes and loopholes in 2015, go to Dough page 25.

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Development

The project is in the early zoning stages and hopes to break ground in the summer if all goes well with the Council. Construction could begin on a dual-lane Monon Trail, but discussions are still being had about what all is exactly beneath the trail. The CRC is trying to sell some property just west of Moffett’s development and a buyer could be announced in early 2015.

••• Several developments will break ground in the Old Meridian District in early 2015, including Grand & Main (formerly ‘the District’), the Olivia (formerly KG Main) and Meridian & Main Retail. The Olivia, backed

by Keystone Construction, which is also responsible for Sophia Square, will use a

Parks Excited dogs have been tugging their leashes waiting for the opening of Carmel’s highly anticipated Central Bark Park in 2015.

“There are quite a few people very eager to start using it,” said Carmel Clay Parks Director Mark Westermeier. “So I’m sure the community as a whole will Westermeier be very interested.”

The park will be on 116th Street on the north side of Central Park and to the west of Range Line Road. A new entrance will be built to the north of Central Park with a new parking lot adjacent to the new dog park. It’s expected to be open by mid-summer 2015.

The park will be approximately two acres and will be fully enclosed by a four foot tall fence. A double-gated entrance will ensure dogs cannot escape easily as visitors come and go. Many existing trees will be preserved and incorporated into the dog area. There will be separate areas for small and large dogs, drinking water fountains for dogs and humans, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a new open meadow. There are preliminary plans on how to expand the park someday and cyclist and pedestrian connectivity is

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There will be a membership fee, but Westermeier said pricing, rules and regulations will be finalized before the park opens.

New turf is currently planted and an irrigation system will be installed to maintain the green space.

The parks department is seeking corporate sponsors for the dog park. Interested parties can contact Lindsay Labas, marketing director for the parks department, at llabas@carmelclayparks.com or 573-4020.

••• The parks department will also work to repave the Monon Greenway from 96th Street to Carmel Drive in the spring and plan to also repave from 1st Street NW to 146th Street in the fall.

••• Construction should begin in the spring on a playground in Central Park that will open in the fall. The playground will be between the College Avenue entrance and the bridge on the south side of the road. Parks Director Mark Westermeier said he’s only working on a master plan for the 50 acres adjacent to the West Park and he’ll be seeking community input as they develop that land.

Adam Aasen, Sophie Pappas, James Feichtner and Amanda Foust contributed to this report.

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The City Council recently voted 4-3 to approve a $20 million bond for a new parking garage that should thrust forward development on the second phase of the Carmel City Center.

••• Two key City Center buildPedcor 2 ings, The Nash and The Mezz, should be completing their construction in early spring and work could begin next year and the next buildings in the overall 10 new buildings totaling 575,000 square feet. The CRC claims this will mean $57 million in anticipated annual income from all households in the new residences, $71 million in assessed value increase and 570 new jobs on campus.

••• Justin Moffett’s Old Town Design Group announced its plans to develop the Midtown section of Carmel with a $100-million-plus project that would feature up to 300,000 square feet with both office and light retail space. There would be 250 to 300 residential units and a nearby parking garage for 700 to 900 cars. That parking garage would likely be paid for using tax increment financing, which could spark a poMoffett litical debate in 2015, given the recent 4-3 vote for the City Center parking garage.

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••• A trio of housing developments should be completed/under construction at the southern central portion of Carmel near Range Line Road and the county border: Sunrise on the Monon, The Seasons and Monon Lake.

••• Other new developments include a remodel of the Kroger on Range Line Road, new apartments on the ATAPCO site off of Carmel Drive and the new Mormon Temple.

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FRO M T H E BACKSHOP Union strikes out on RTW challenge Unions, in general, mystify us. One of us has been a card-carrying member (against his will, no less) of a newspaper-representing organization (term used loosely) and both of us have worked in environs where “the union rule” oftentimes prevented work from being done in an orderly fashion. We understand unions ostensibly exist to negotiate for employee rights, but some of the antics that have resulted in pure ugliness are, we believe, not what the founders of organized labor intended.

But up through the years the sleaze factor has redlined, and these days it encompasses challenges of multiple laws. Could it be the left is so crafty as to get liberal judges elected to help organized labor achieve on its goals? Well, yes, although as conservatives we don’t like to recognize such genius (Did we really just use that word?). In general, we believe some voters are too uninformed to fully understand the ramifications of electing liberals to the bench. And so the announcement earlier this month that the Indiana Supreme Court rejected a United Steelworkers Union challenge to our state’s Right to Work law, was met with no small amount of excitement across our metro region. The USW actually argued that unions have a right to force workers to pay for their unwanted organizational services. It just doesn’t make sense. Workers have been forced to pay union dues just to keep their jobs, despite the fact that they do not belong to the union nor sought the union’s representation. We’re glad the Supreme Court justices saw the forest for the trees on this one.

••• Local government floods our inboxes with a lot of information, and even some of it actually is important. We won’t isolate the guilty parties, but recent missives have warned us that if we’re going to be partying on New Year’s Eve we should consume high-protein foods to help sideline the effects of booze. We also learned that local police will drive by your home if you’re on vacation. It’s your tax dollars hard at work, folks. Happy New Year!

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Season’s greetings

Commentary by Terry Anker

Ecclesiastes accurately claims, “to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven...” While my youngest credits the Peter Seeger lyrics to the 1965 Byrds song “Turn, Turn, Turn” that he has memorized from his 26 watchings of “Forest Gump,” the Bible, pardon the pun, is the genesis of the apt description of the natural patterns of life.

There was a time, not so very long ago, that we were attending the weddings of our own contemporaries and close friends. The late spring and summer months would find us travelling on seemingly every weekend to some hometown bridal destination. But as the years have marched on, most of us have comfortably settled into life. Save the occasional remarriage or renewal of vows, our June weekends have been largely nuptially unencumbered.

Yet as the verse predicted, with the end of one season another has begun. Now we are finding our way to the ceremonies of the children of our friends. Somehow, these youngsters have ma-

tured to adulthood and have initiated their own routes to the altar. And, we consider ourselves lucky to be included in the procession of it all.

The hopeful nature of engagement and eager expectation of a new life together inspires reflection on the accumulated wisdom of our own successes, and failures, in marriage. What advice would, or should, we offer to the newlyweds?

Can our own lives serve as a suitable guide?

Make a commitment to the institution of marriage as much as to the other person. Remember that love and commitment are not the same thing. Laugh. Be honest. Don’t conflate caring for each other with taking care of each other.

Understand what matters, and what doesn’t.

And most importantly, enjoy each season, rain or shine, secure in knowing that as one passes another will follow.

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

Q U O T E OF T H E W E E K If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.

– Andrew Carnegie

Two phrases you never want to hear around the holidays are “The toilet is overflowing” and “The tree just fell over.” Luckily for your entertainment, both were uttered in my household recently. Enjoy!

I was already at work, trying to get settled for the day, when I received a frantic phone call from my husband Doo. “Get. Home. NOW.” Huh? He went on to explain, quite hysterically I might add, how he was in the midst of sopping up run over from our main floor commode but had an eight-o’clock meeting he simply could not miss. During our terse conversation, all hell broke loose when the potty literally erupted like Old Faithful. I could only imagine the scene: Doo in his dress slacks and buttondown shoving his hands to block the geyser of filth attempting to drown him and the rest of our poor bathroom while shouting obscenities over the phone. Needless to say, he hung up with some additional solid cursing and a “You’ll have to take the day off. I’m out.”

Momma to the rescue! I organized a substitute (or rather had our secretary; I hadn’t the slightest idea how to find someone on such short notice!), jumped in the van, called the plumber (who of course couldn’t be there until noon and maybe not until five) and arrived back at the house to find 13 soaked beach towels and a thankfully now-draining john.

(Later I discovered a leak into our finished basement but by that point there was nothing to do but lay more towels and sanitize with Lysol.) When the plumber finally took a look-see (at 2:30 p.m. by the way), of course he couldn’t find anything out of sorts: “You definitely had a blockage but it seems to have cleared itself, ma’am.” No schnitzel, Sherlock!

A whole day wasted to learn nothing but the obvious. Good times, go-od times.

Then the following afternoon, on my way home, my middle son calls and announces quite casually, “Ugh, the Christmas tree just fell over.” The 13-foot, real Douglas fir fully-decorated with large, fire-hazard lights and hundreds of sentimental fragile ornaments? Yes, that one. Glockenspiel! How many disasters can a gal take? When I walked through the door, I saw our entire family room littered with shards of wood and glass, pine needles, and of course, a huge conifer laid out on the sofa. I wanted to cry, such was the sad sight, but instead, posted a picture entitled “Timmmberrr!” to Facebook. Misery does love company.

Life happens, my friends, and usually when you least expect it. I hope you were able to make some holiday memories for yourself, but with much less mess!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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That’s because her husband really doesn’t want to know. What makes this story unique is that the trees are continually on display, always decorated. They are up the whole year, 24/7. ‘Tis the season. All the time.

Such was not always the case. When Linda first started her artificial tree collection in the ’70s, she trimmed each one for the holiday season, then meticulously wrapped each ornament and carefully stored it for the following December. Sound familiar? But with her current collection, Linda estimates that trimming all the trees would take six months and the process of undecorating would take r a t i n six months. Even l e banother g I can do that math.C eIt was OverCharlie, her husband, who finally relented and suggested they stay up year-round. “Yes, it was his idea,” said Linda, “and the only time he regrets it is when it’s hard to find a place in the to sit down.”

Years e house e ce & The trees fill all nthree floors E x cof the home. All in decorative pots, they overwhelm the bathrooms, occupy most of the living room and make negotiating a trip through the master bedroom somewhat of a challenge. “I can’t bear to see a

branch without ornaments; that’s almost criminal,” said Linda. New trees are only occasionally added. Few, if any, are ever retired from service.

“Taking down a tree to make room for another,” Linda explained, “would be like abandoning one of my grandchildren.” Instead, she painstakingly rearranges the existing trees, sometimes zigzagging them into a different pattern. “I may be at a tipping point,” she admited. “There really isn’t any more room.” She does admit there’s one tree in the closet that she needs to find a place for. Happy hunting.

Each tree is themed, adorned with items Linda finds in antique stores and seasonal shops.

There’s a ballerina tree, one with antique toys, another with Raggedy Ann dolls, an Indianapolis Colts tree, a snowman tree and one with nothing but gumdrops. One tree sits in an antique fire bucket and has a red hose as a garland. All the ornaments are toy fire trucks and related items.

Linda Greene is the perfect ambassador for the holidays, sharing her passion and answering all questions about her unique home. “What’s your electric bill this time of year?” I asked her.

“THAT, we don’t talk about,” she told me.

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THIS WEEK Frozen Party – “Let it snow, let it go” at the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Frozen Party from 2 to 2:45 p.m. and 4 to CARMEL 4:45 p.m. Jan. 2. The Storytime Room, 55 Fourth Ave SE, will include frozen crafts, activities, games and fun. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Children’s Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.

This program is for children in grades K-2. For more information, call 844-3363.

Host Terry Anker (center) entertains guests in the family room of his Carmel home. (Photos by Tonya Burton)

A black-tie Christmas soiree Commentary by Tonya Burton

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Chris Pauley with Liz and Mayor Jim Brainard

Since the 1990s, entrepreneurs and philanthropist, Carolyn and Terry Anker have hosted a popular black-tie Christmas gala at their Carmel home. Hundreds of friends social scene and family gather together for conversation, networking and exquisite food from Indianapolis area personal chef Matt Krueger. A generous bar, with wine and premium mixed drinks, contributes to the festive mood of the holiday spirit. This year, the event was celebrated on Dec. 20.

The house was beautifully decorated with three large trees in the family room, and with lights and wreaths placed strategically throughout the rest of the house. Three large sofas in front of the fireplace served to create one of the favorite gathering places for guests engaged in conversation.

By the time the party was in full swing, guests were mingling within elbow-room-only space. The house is large, but the popularity of the event brings guests from all over and it’s easy for someone to find himself or herself caught within a gridlock of animated celebrants.

In this case, that is not a bad thing; rather, it is a chance to meet new people, engage with old friends and generally enjoy a beautiful holiday experience.

Tonya Burton is the Current’s social scene columnist. You may contact her at tonya@currentincarmel.com

NYE at Prairie Guest House – Even if you can’t limbo under a flaming pole you can still have just as hot a time here FISHERS at the Prairie Guest House, 13805 Allisonville Rd. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt and a lei, or a breezy island skirt with a flower in your hair to enjoy island music, fruity drinks and Caribbean recipes. The party starts at 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 31. Cost is $60. There also are nine guest rooms available for overnighter stays with a mid-morning brunch including hangover specials. For more information, call 663-8728 or visit www.prairieguesthouse.com.

New Year’s Eve At Lutz’s Steak House – Lutz’s, 3100 Westfield Rd., will celebrate New Year’s Eve and the end NOBLESVILLE of an era as owner Nancy Lutz retires from 4:30 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. A special menu created just for the day will include prime rib, teriyaki chicken and tilapia entrees.

Complimentary champagne and party favors will be available to ring in the New Year and entertainer Dave Lowe will be on hand to provide tunes. For more information, call 896-5002.

Acting and Auditioning Techniques – The Westfield Parks Dept. will host the theater class from 5:15 to 6:15 WESTFIELD p.m. Jan. 7 to 28 at the Main Street Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St. Actors have four minutes in a audition to grab the attention and knock the material out of the park. Each student will have the opportunity to run though commercials, monologues, mock interviews and more. Cost is $66 and for ages 13-17. For more information, call 804-3183.

First Tuesday – Each month a different Zionsville Chamber member has the opportunity to host this event at their zionsVILLE place of business. The first event of 2015 will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at The Rug Gallery, 130 S. Main St. First Tuesday features networking, door prizes and appetizers and is a great way to meet new people. This event is free for Zionsville Chamber members and first time guests. For more information, call 873-3836.

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New Years Eve Celebration at Beef & Boards • Enjoy a special performance of “The Odd Couple” along with an excellent dinner buffet, party favors, dancing, champagne toast and a midnight breakfast. Full bar service and a gourmet dessert selection are available for an additional charge. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Call for times. • Tickets are $82.50 each and include both buffets. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals.

Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display! Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www. connerprairie.org 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Tour occurs through Dec. 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free. • 426-1672 • www. nickelplatearts.org “Jolly Days Winter Wonderthursday land” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • This holiday exhibit is free with regular admission and includes a two-story Yule slide, ice fishing, visits from Jingles the Jolly Bear and more. • 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Adult tickets $19.50, Seniors $18.50, kids ages 2 – 17 are $14.50. • 334-3322 • www.childrensmuseum.org Nickel Plate Arts First Friday Open friday House • Take advantage of this opportunity to see what Nickel Plate Arts has to offer; tonight’s Open House is the opening of “Collaboration: painters, poets, playwrights, singers, songwriters, sculptors and actors unite.”

Enjoy live musical performances and a cash bar.

• Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

Beef & Boards Presents: “The Odd Couple” • 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the popular television and stage show that continues to enjoy a multitude of revivals and adaptations. Check out the Beef and Boards version of Oscar and Felix as mismatched roommates. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; Jan. 4 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; Jan 6 at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to folk, pop and rock musicians Bryce Earnest Taylor and Woody Originals. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. • Free • 8734099. • www.hopwoodcellars.com Beginning Bird Hikes at Cool Creek Park and Nature Center • These guided hikes help teach all ages how to identify a wide variety of birds. Bird watchers of all levels are welcome. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 9 – 10 a.m. • Free • 774-2500 • www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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“Christmas at the Lily House” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art • Christmas Day has come and gone but the holidays are not officially over. This is the last day to see the lavish holiday decorations at the Lily House. • 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today from noon to 5 p.m. • Free • 923-1331 • www. imamuseum.org ‘Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure’ at the Eiteljorg Museum • Visit this unique locomotive wonderland and get in the spirit of the holidays while watching the trains roam around replicas of Indianapolis building and national sites. • 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • Today from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and various hours and days through Jan. 19. • Adults $12, Youth 5-17 $6, Free for Kids 4 & under • 636-9378 • www.eiteljorg.org

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Wizard of Oz” • This holiday show celebrates the classic Wizard of Oz tale with dazzling song and dance. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Jan. 3 at 2 and 7 p.m. • Adult tickets $46.50 and $24 for kids. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. (No market on Dec. 27).

• 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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Tasting Tuesday at Mass Ave Wine Shop • Free wine tasting from the wines on the wall at the unique Mass Ave Wine Shop and Cafe. • 878 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis • Tonight from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Free • 972-7966 • www. massavewine.com

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Collaboration Exhibit / Jan. 2-31 / FREE Great ideas don’t always spring forth serendipitously.

Often, it takes a real-life muse, nudge or story to spark creativity. During our Collaboration exhibit, you will see how artists of many ages and skill levels relied on teamwork of all sorts to inspire their artwork, writing, music and more. These threads of collaboration will give us insight into how artists think and work. Come see the surprising results. Free exhibit is open during regular hours (Wednesday through Saturday).

First Friday / Jan. 2, 6-9 pm / FREE Unplug with us during the opening night of our “Collaboration” exhibit. Artists of all stripes will be on hand to talk about how their pieces relate to the theme, with many of the works for sale. A cash bar with local beer and wine will be offered.

Sponsored by Brannon Sowers & Cracraft.

Mondays Drawing Class / Jan. 5-March 9, 7-9 pm / $100 for 10 Classes Learn to draw or improve your skills during this popular 10-week class for adult artists at all skills levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will prepare subject matter for participants to draw and will provide helpful tips and friendly feedback. Nickel Plate Arts provides graphite sticks, newsprint and drawing boards. Space is limited to about 18 students. Reserve your place today at nickelplatearts.org or call 317-452-3690.

New Year’s Project Party / Jan. 8 or 10 / $30 Create a Resolution Jar to inspire your 2015. Don’t scribble your resolution on a slip of paper to get lost in the wash. Your very own Resolution Jar will do a better job to encourage you to live the life you want in 2015. Decorate the outside and use it to store rewards for sticking to a habit, or fill it with motivational sayings or trinkets to remind you of your goals. Visit our January Project Party Pinterest board to see examples. Sign up for Jan. 8, 6-9 p.m., or Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All materials included for $30 fee. Reserve your spot online at nickelplatearts.org or call 317-452-3690.

For more events, classes and details, visit nickelplatearts.org.

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DIY Wind Chimes / Jan. 10, 1-2:30 pm / Cost varies Children ages 8 and older will fuse their own glass wind chimes during this Fishers Parks & Recreation program. All supplies are provided. Cost is $26 for Fishers residents; $39 for nonresidents. Register by Jan. 3 using activity title Wind Chimes. fishers.in.us Hedgehog Music Showcase / Jan. 10 and 23 / $10, $20 This month in Arcadia, hear bluegrass musicians Tim Coffey & Elk Ridge on Jan.10, (7 p.m., $10). On Jan. 23, extraordinary world-class guitarists Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb stop by the Hedgehog stage (7:30 p.m., $20). hedgehogmusicshowcase.com Fiction Writer’s Group / Jan. 14, 7-8:30 pm / FREE Join local writers and authors at the Fishers Library to discuss fiction writing during Hook, Line and Sequel, an informal session where writing tips and exercises will be shared. hepl.lib.in.us Classical Music Concert / Jan. 24, 7:30-9:30 pm / $10 The Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers continues its Music and Art Series with local flutist Julia Mattern, cellist John Mattern and pianist Michael Sherperal in concert. fishersmusic.com

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By Steven Aldrich • news@currentinwestfield.com The Hamilton County Artist’s Association hosted an art gallery for the entire month of December at the Hamilton County Arts Art Center. The Art Center is at 195 S. Fifth St. in Noblesville. More than 20 members of the association are displaying their works of art this month. All of the pieces are on sale anywhere from $25 to $300 dollars. The art show will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Art Center building was donated by Ken Bloomhorst in memory of his wife, Roberta “Birdie” Bloomhorst. Birdie had a love for the natural

world, and her husband wanted her memory to live on through the Art Center.

If you are an artist, an aspiring artist or a collector of art, make sure to stop by the gallery this month to check out all of these great pieces, and even chat with some of the artist’s themselves.

“I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember,” longtime artisit Larry Kasey said.

Kasey has been a member of the association for eight years and is one of many artists that the public can meet at the gallery.

To contact the HCAA, call 776-2278

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New Year’s champagne cocktails Coat the rim of a Collins glass with salt and fill with ice. Combine ice, 1 1/2 ounces fresh tangerine juice, 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, 3/4 ounce mescal and leaves from 1 sprig fresh Shades of lite thyme in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into prepared glass. Gently pour in 3 1/2 ounces Lambrusco over the back of a spoon. Serve with a straw.

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Let simmer 1 minute, then slowly whisk in 1/2 quart sugar. Remove from heat, let rest 1 hour, then strain into a jar. Simple syrup will bridge keep in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Combine 1 ounce Becherovka herbal liqueur, 1/2 ounce Cocchi Americano, 1/2 ounce spiced simple syrup, 1/2 ounce white grapefruit juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a coupe and top with about 2 ounces dry Cava. Garnish with 1 whole star anise pod.

Combine 1/2 gallon apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves and 1 Apple star anise pod in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced by half, then let cool. Coat rim of a flute with equal parts granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add 1 ounce apple cider reduction and top with 4 ounces sparkling wine.

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Drain. Cool. Using kitchen shears, cut lobster shells open. Remove lobster meat; cut into bite-size pieces. Discard shells. Purée 4 cups corn with 1 1/4 cups broth in processor until almost smooth. Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onions to pot; sauté until light golden, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 4 cups corn; sauté 3 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and cayenne; sauté until vegetables soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add clam juice and 1 3/4 cups broth; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in corn puré and whipping cream; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Lobster, bacon, and soup can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill lobster and bacon separately. Cool soup slightly; chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Bring bacon to room temperature and bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Remove soup from heat; stir in sour cream. Melt butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add lobster meat and sauté just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with lobster pieces, bacon, and chives and serve. Makes 8 servings. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Corn-and-Lobster-Chowder-107469 Bon Appétit | December 2002 | photo by Brian Leatart

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Prices rise but market doesn’t Commentary by Jim Litten As a result of fewer homes on the market, average home prices in Central Indiana reached $176,863 in November 2014, a real estate 6.5 percent jump compared to November 2013.

Available homes for sale in the nine-county region decreased 3.7 percent in November 2014 with 10,285 homes on the market, 395 fewer than in November 2013. In Hamilton County, 1,663 homes were listed for sale, a modest reduction of .5 percent compared to November 2013. Hamilton County is also among the areas reporting pricing gains in November 2014, with sales rising 6 percent to $267,635 from $252,515 from November 2013.

• In Carmel, the year-to-date average sale price in November 2014 climbed 7.8 percent to $344,767 from $319,812.

• Of the pended home sales in Carmel last month, 13 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 26 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 29 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 18 were priced $100,000 to

$199,999; and three were priced at $99,999 or less.

• Homes in Carmel are moving quickly. Last month, homes stayed on the market 66 days, which is eight fewer days compared to November 2013.

• Inventory across the region is tightening. In Carmel, 461 homes were on the market last month compared to 497 homes in November of last year.

We expect the shrinking inventory to continue driving up prices and contribute to this seller’s market that we’ve been experiencing in recent months. We are still positioned to finish the year on a healthy note although sales appear to be sluggish compared to last year – the fourth best year in real estate history.

the Affordable Care Act’S Tax impact According to the IRS, the ACA law requires you and each member of your family to: • Have qualifying health insurance, and show proof of a continuance of this insurance. If you are like the majority of middle-class workers, this will be your situation.

• File for an insurance exemption.

• Or, make a shared responsibility payment when you file your federal income tax return. If you get your insurance coverage through the federal health marketplace you may be eligible for a premium tax credit.

This tax credit can help make purchasing health insurance coverage more affordable for people with moderate incomes. The open enrollment period to purchase health care insurance for 2015 runs until Feb. 15.

Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Tax changes you need to know for 2015 • The limitation for itemized deductions to be claimed on tax year 2015 returns of individuals begins with incomes of $258,250 or more ($309,900 for married couples filing jointly).

• For 2015, the allowed foreign earned income exclusion breaks the six-figure mark, rising to $100,800, up from $99,200 for 2014.

• The annual dollar limit on employee contributions to employer-sponsored healthcare flexible spending arrangements rises to $2,550, up $50 dollars from the amount for 2014.

• The annual exclusion for gifts is up to $14,000 for 2015.

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When Marcy Kerr sees a woman lift her body and spin around a metal pole, she doesn’t see seduction – she sees strength. diversion In May, Kerr opened Chrome Fitness, a studio that offers pole dancing fitness, located near 116th Street and Guilford Road.

Pole dancing as an exercise is nothing new to Central Indiana and Kerr said it’s a fun way for women to increase strength in their upper body and core. What was once-seen as a scandalous way to work out is now accepted as a common form of fitness. Even if some men choose to hold onto preconceived notions, Kerr said.

“Some people still go to that negative place and make those comments,” she said. “Sometimes we can’t get everyone to realize that we aren’t doing this to be sexy. We are gymnasts on a vertical pole.”

Kerr said lots of women grew up taking dance classes, but can’t find anything structured when they become an adult, so this is a great way to work those muscles and express one’s self.

“The typical thing that you think of is that pole dancing is strip clubs and sexy, but that’s not where we come from,” she said “That’s not what we teach. We don’t teach stripping. We teach fitness and we teach dance. They are encouraged to dance any way they want. They could do a modern routine, or story telling or sad, or if they

Marcy Kerr, center, is an instructor of pole dancing for fitness.

Her students Ashley Smith, Nicole South, Lauren Graham and Lisa Wright are with her in this photo.

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Kerr shows her class one of the pole dancing moves. (Photos By Sara Crawford)

want to do sexy then that’s what they want. We work on making women feel comfortable and confident. We have a very safe place here.”

Kerr has been teaching group fitness for five years and pole fitness for three. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in kinesiology from IUPUI and she’s wanted to open her own studio for quite some time.

Pole dancing classes are women-only, but Chrome Fitness offers a variety of classes including Zumba, vinyasa flow yoga and chair dancing.

For more information, visit www.mychromefitness.com.

BENEFITS OF POLE DANCING FITNESS • Weight Loss – In a single class, a participant can burn as many as 250 calories.

• Toning Muscle – Dancers often support their whole body weight with one arm, which builds upper body strength. Climbing the pole can be more difficult than lifting weights and holding yourself upside down engages the core.

• Increased flexibility – Contorting one’s legs and arms and holding poses helps stretch muscles that can often be stiff.

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Citadel Hill’s history parade Commentary by Don Knebel

Visiting a single hill in Amman, Jordan, provides an opportunity to see where many of the empires of the Middle East battled and travel left their marks. It also provides an opportunity to stand on the spot of a key scene in the Bible’s most famous story of elicit love.

Citadel Hill, the highest of Amman’s seven hills, includes evidence of human occupation since 7,000 B.C., making it one of the world’s longest continuously inhabited sites. At the time of Israel’s King David, a hilltop citadel defended an Ammonite city called Rabbath-Ammon. According to the Bible, Uriah the Hittite was among the Israelite troops besieging the fortress when David, remaining behind in Jerusalem, seduced Uriah’s wife, the beautiful Bathsheba. David then ordered Uriah to the front lines where, as David had hoped, an archer perched on the citadel wall killed Uriah with an arrow. David took Bathsheba as his wife and, after belatedly joining the battle, captured Rabbath-Ammon to join the previouslycaptured Kingdom of Moab on the eastern edge of his United Monarchy.

After the United Monarchy collapsed upon the death of Solomon, David’s son with Bathsheba,

Rabbath-Ammon fell under control of a parade of empires, starting with Assyria, Babylon and then Persia. The Greeks captured RabbathAmmon from the Persians in the third century B.C., renamed it Philadelphia and lost it to the Nabateans. On behalf of Rome, Herod the Great captured Philadelphia from the Nabateans in 30 B.C. and made it one of the cities of the Decapolis. The Romans later built a large temple to Hercules atop Citadel Hill. After Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire, Philadelphia became the seat of a bishop and residents destroyed the temple and used its columns in their basilica.

When Muslims conquered the city, they renamed it Amman and built a still-standing palace over another church, with a mosque nearby.

Citadel Hill contains two millennia worth of temples, churches and mosques. The Jordan Archaeological Museum on the hill displays a reproduction of a stele chronicling how King Mesha recaptured Moab after the fall of the United Monarchy. There is a lot of history on Citadel Hill.

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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We fix iPhones, Galaxy, iPods, iPads & Other Indpls. Pavilions - Next to DJs Hotdog 7035 E 96th St. Ste T 317-863-8425 UZOOXREPAIR.COM

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Kingston’s BAND REHEARSAL SPACE Book a session for your band!

3 hours/$50 1,000 SF studio, lounge with 60” plasma TV, full PA & backline provided, drums available 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel rick@idealtalentinc.com 317-979-0137 Like us on Facebook!

“Between the awesome physical facility, and the exceptional personal service, look no further than Kingston’s.”

-Travis Jensen, An Innocent Band

Seeking two (2) roommates in Carmel

Non-smoker, non-drinker, without any pets would have bedroom with closet, shared bathroom, laundry, kitchen, dining, and living area. Serious inquires only and background check will be completed. Please contact Beverly at 317-430-5696

Now Hiring Computer service center

seeking full-time technician to assist business and residential customers with all aspects of computer support. Send resume with references to jobs@ctcarmel.com

Delivery Drivers Needed

Immediate Openings for Delivery Drivers We are looking for energetic, detail oriented, delivery drivers with a back ground in customer service. This job can be full or part time. You make your own schedule.

Current delivery areas are Carmel, Castleton, Fishers, Westfield, Broad Ripple, Nora and Zionsville. Several shifts available, especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Average driver makes $60 to $100 dollars a shift.

Please send your resume to Email@ order-in.biz and we will contact you.

Member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, located at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel, is now looking for new employees with restaurant experience.

Must be able to work every weekend. Pay starts at $10 an hour. A resume is required to be considered. Send your resumes to donatellositalian@gmail.com.

CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW

Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

BullDog Cleaning Services, INC. Positions available: 116 and Meridian 4.5 to 5 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: 96th and Meridian 5.5 to 6 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: 98th and Keystone 5.5 to 6 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: Castleton area 2 to 2.5 hours nightly $10 per hour: Manager 8 plus hours nightly $11.50 to 12 per hour: Please call 317-252-9795 and leave your name and phone number. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Administrative Assistant

Carmel CPA office has immediate, part-time, with possibility of permanent opening for exceptional, outgoing individual with professional appearance. Excellent organizational and computer skills with attention to detail required. Position involves a variety of admin and general office duties, including answering phones, filing, errands and client relations. Must be able to multitask. Possible Saturday morning hours during February, March and April. Send resume to: Human Resources, Slattery & Holman, P.C., 12900 N. Meridian, Suite 125, Carmel, IN 46032 or email to: recruiter@slatterycpa.com

For pricing e-mail your ad to dennis@youarecurrent.com

Job Fair

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Career Fair

New Year! New Career! **ATTEND OUR CAREER FAIR** **Tuesday January 6, 2015**

Holiday Inn Express-Fishers Tuesday, January 6, 2015 5:00p – 9:00p 9791 North By Northeast Boulevard, Fishers, IN 46037 317-558-4100 (Front Desk) - 69 Freeway, Exit 203 Please, apply online, bring your resume, and meet us at the Career Fair! | www.tmshealth.com Job Numbers: 14043406 & 14037240

Customer Care Specialists *English and Bilingual French Canadian *Troubleshooting-Diabetic Medical Device-Inbound *Customer Service focused *Bachelor’s degree required

TMS Health, a Xerox Company is commitment to service excellence, exceeding our client expectations, reward performance with a competitive compensation, monthly performance bonuses, bilingual differential, and an excellent benefits package.

Inside Sales Representatives *Motivated sales professionals who love to sell and manage relationships with their clients *Previous sales and customer service experience *Ambitious, competitive and self-motivated *Bachelor’s degree required

For more information contact: Phyllis Jackson | Senior Recruiter 317.521.1620 | phyllis.jackson@tmshealth.com

Customer Care Supervisor *Bachelor’s degree required

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Job Fair Clare Bridge Carmel 301 Executive Dr Carmel, IN 46032 Certified Nursing Assistants Hiring All 3 shifts on the spot interviews January 7th 2015 11am-3pm

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