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Quilters meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 9, in the Fellowship Hall of the Fishers United Methodist Church, 9891 E. 116th St. No quilting experience is required, just a desire to learn, share and have fun. For more information, visit www.mudsockquiltersguild.org/.

Softball leagues forming – Fishers Parks & Recreation’s spring softball league is back; inviting adults 18 and older to participate in six weeks of play with games taking place from 1 to 6 p.m.

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the annual Brain Injury Association of America fundraiser, raising $70,000 for brain injury education. “From the middle school, Olivia is our top middle school Olivia Keith, a sixth-grade student at Sand Creek Interlevel recipient for her outstanding service to her commumediate School, was presented with a Prudential Spirit of Community Award on Feb. 23 at the Hamilton nity,� said Prudential Financial Manager Reggie Jackson, HONOR Southeastern School Board meetwho presented the award. “Your commitment and compassion represent the high ideals represented ing. This award honors students by this award.� who strive to enrich their communities. Keith was The award is sponsored by Prudential Financial nominated by Sand Creek Principal Brent Farrell. and The National Association of Secondary School Keith was inspired to raise awareness about Principals. Keith was one of two Indiana recipipreventing traumatic brain injuries from personal ents. Along with the medallion presentation, Keith experience – both of her parents have suffered wins a trip to Washington, D.C. and a $1,000 prize. traumatic brain injuries. Having seen the chalKeith “On behalf of Sand Creek Intermediate, Olivia is lenges her parents face every day, Keith wanted an example for all of us on how to think of others before to educate young people about brain injury prevention. ourselves,� said Farrell.

Keith has contributed in a variety of ways. She gives At the meeting, Keith also announced her new commupresentations at schools, provides tips for preventing nity project – providing belts for IPS students who need brain injury on her website and Facebook page, and them so that the students don’t get suspended. has created a game to teach kids safety tips. She has “Olivia has a heart for kids and can relate to kids to handed out 20 bicycle helmets at a school health fair last help make them aware of how to prevent brain injuries,� year and received a $1,000 grant to distribute additional helmets. Keith organized a bowling team to participate in said Darcy Keith, Olivia’s mother.

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DVD review “Foxcatcher� is one of the more overpraised films of 2014. It’s a deeply weird exploration of a famous murder of an Olympic athlete by the scion of a superwealthy family, an exercise in mood that eventually gets lost in its own dirgelike fog. To read more, visit currentnightandday.com

Redmond Columnist Mike Redmond has been spending a lot of time online at www. historyofwowo. com, dedicated – as you might surmise – to the history of Fort Wayne’s WOWO, the radio station of his Redmond youth. It’s full of pictures and airchecks (broadcast recordings, for those of you who don’t speak radio) and visiting it has been one big whopping nostalgia fest for him. To read more, visit currentinfishers.com

Parks activities – Baby Bird Pottery from 1 to 2 p.m. March 7. Children age 2 through 10 will create their own clay baby bird nests and eggs. For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us/parks.

Spring forward — Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. March 8. Set clocks ahead one hour. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Many countries observe Daylight Savings Time, but the beginning and ending dates are often different than those used in the U.S. Stormwater Utility bill — Stormwater Utility bills finance an unfunded federal mandate. It provides revenue for storm sewer maintenance, city right-of-way drainage improvements and stormwater quality projects.

Game day fundraiser – On March 13, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation will present the 3rd annual Game Day Celebration. The Foundation is currently looking sponsors for this signature event. Sponsorships range from $500 to $6,500 and include a variety of benefits both philanthropic and marketing. Visit Game Day Sponsor Levels 2015 for more information. Many are exclusive and first come, first serve. Don’t wait to secure your role today! Each $65 ticket includes a tax deductible $40 donation.

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Statehouse – The Indiana House voted 73-21 in favor of House Bill 1273 to enable construction of a new 18,500-seat multipurpose stadium proposed for downtown Indianapolis. The $82 million stadium would serve as a permanent home for all Indy Eleven Professional Soccer games and more than 30 other sports and entertainment events to be held every year starting with the venue’s anticipated opening in 2017. HB 1273 was filed by State Rep. Todd Huston (Fishers – District 37) to extend a sports and entertainment development area to include the future stadium site and a new hotel to be developed by the owner of Indy Eleven.

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Commentary by Scott Fadness

tural deficit, keep up with the cost of living and address growing class sizes.

I want to thank our Indiana House of RepreSchool funding update: A step forward, more sentatives, especially Todd Huston and Speaker to go Brian Bosma, for stepping up to ensure HSE’s Last month, I announced a coordinated effort with Hamilton Southeastern long-term sustainability. However, there is still a TAKE ACTION Schools to bring awareness long way to go before the end of the legislative to an important issue facing session in April. As the house bill now moves to the state senate, I ask that you take a moment our community—school funding. While our state to email your senator and ask him to support the legislators have been working on a solution proposed changes to the funding formula. and progress has moved Your voice is important. forward, it’s still very imYour voice is important. The time to The time to contact our portant for you make your state senators is now. voice heard. contact our state senators is now.

Please e-mail Sen. Luke The Indiana House Kenley at s20@iga.in.gov Republicans announced and Sen. James Merritt at s31@iga.in.gov to let and later passed a $31.3 billion, two-year budget them know why this is important for their disthat overhauls education funding to increase tricts and our state. equity across the state. The plan would increase Follow me on Twitter @ScottFadness and like school funding by $469 million over the next two our campaign page at www.facebook.com/HSEyears and reduce the disparity in per pupil fundFundingForum for future updates and resources ing. Currently, there is a 35 percent difference in including sample letters to the legislators. funding between the lowest and highest funded districts. The proposed changes would shrink that gap from $2,934 to $1,618 by 2017.

Specifically for HSE, the proposed changes Scott Fadness is mayor of Fishers.

He can be reached at mayorfadwould mean a 5.6 percent increase in the founness@fishers.in.us. dation funding in 2015-2016 and a 2.9 percent increase in 2016-2017. The additional funding would enable HSE to operate without a struc-

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The City of Fishers presented information about the Safe Routes to School Program. “We want to provide a broader picture of health and an active lifestyle. We are looking at beginning a program to walk to school as part of a walking school bus program,” said Fishers City Planner Rachel Johnson.

What it means: The city was awarded $31,000 to fund a Safe Routes to School pilot project. Harrison Parkway Elementary is partnering with the city to help promote an active, healthy lifestyle for students. Harrison Parkway students will pilot walking Wednesdays in April. The program also includes participation activities for parents. Board member Karen Harmer raised concerns about supervision and varying arrival times for children who walk to school

What’s next: After the pilot program, the city will look to develop long-term goals for walkability and look to apply for infrastructure grants to contribute to help support the program.

Stan Good from The Crossing alternative school to provide the HSE Board of School Trustees information about an alternative school for high school students who have struggled in a traditional school environment in the HSE school district.

What it means: The school serves 9-12 grade students with small class to teacher ratios, core academics and job training. All Crossing students participate in service learning in the community. Students graduate with a state-accredited high school diploma along with possible job certifications and essential work force soft skills.

What’s next: Several Hamilton County school systems are considering partnerships with The Crossing to provide an alternative school setting for students who have been expelled or are in need of a different setting to succeed in high school.

Principals Matt Kegley and Jason Urban updated board members on space usage for the College Career Academies in both high schools.

What it means: Urban detailed equipment and space usage to meet the needs of students and teachers. Highlights included movable desks, combined science labs, collaborative learning space with operable glass walls and project studio space. Comfortable seating, gathering stairs and small group study areas will be part of the Learning Commons area.

What’s next: Building contractor Brad Skillman said that the construction is on schedule and should be completed in July, before the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.

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BLASTmedia evolves for changing media landscape 1h 1TcW CPh[^a “ beth@youarecurrent.com From product launches to retail sellthrough initiatives, global brands such as Adidas and GE partner COVER STORY with Fishers-based BLASTmedia to create digital advertising, social media and public relations strategies that help reach sales goals. “For us, the challenge is staying on top of all the new methods available to help clients sell more product. The landscape is everchanging; there are new social networks popping up every day.� said Kelly Hendricks, founder and CEO. Traditionally, PR firms would target magazines, TV and radio advertising. “Now we do YouTube advertising, Facebook ads and Google Adwords to catch folks at all phases of the buying process,� Hendricks said.

Hendricks started BLASTmedia as a PR agency 10 years ago, finding opportunities to build the business around national and global technology companies. “As marketing evolved and as the way consumers buy products has changed, we evolved,� said Lindsey Groepper, president of BLASTmedia. “We still have a robust PR division, but we now have social media, digital advertising, video production and graphic design. The growth happened very organically into those practice areas.�

Within the past two years, BLASTmedia has added local companies, including Formstack and Haven, a Launch Fishers start-up company, to its growing client list. “It’s been nice to work with local clients to have more face-to-face interaction,� Groepper said. “At least half of our clients, we never meet – we primarily work by phone, e-mail and Skype. That’s been a nice change.�

Located in the FORUM building, the company has grown to 30 people and will move into The Switch building in downtown Fishers in the summer. “Last summer, we were looking at a space

to move to in the mid-town, Broad Ripple area. I was approached by the Town of Fishers to look at staying,� said Hendricks. “I really like what Scott Fadness is doing with this city, and I like his approach to entrepreneurs.

Not a lot of cities are doing what he is doing.

You’ve got a forward-thinking city council, and I thought I wanted to get on board with Scott and his team.�

BLASTmedia uses advanced analytics tools to help clients find out which advertising tools are making the most impact. “When we started out as a PR agency, there really was no measurement or metric.

Today, you have any number of different analytics tools that you can use to track any touch point online and see what is influencing consumers,� said Groepper. “If you get a story in the New York Times for a client, and hit the consumer on Google and on Facebook, and then the consumer types directly into a company’s website to make a purchase, we can track from that first touch point. We are in analytics for clients every day figuring out what’s making impact. We are a very data-driven agency, so we’re able to track everything-what’s working and what’s not.�

Hendricks believes that his employees’ Midwestern work ethic works in the company’s favor. “Our clients on both coasts give us feedback about how hard our team works for them. It’s particularly noticed by our west coast clients,� said Hendricks.

BLASTmedia employs four interns at any given time. “Sometimes we do hire from that internship pool, and we enjoy hiring someone who is new because they don’t have preconceived notions.� said Groepper. “We’ve been really lucky because we have hired good people who have stayed with us.� “The environment is top-notch. This company is unique. It makes me excited to come to work every day,� said Kathleen Shurtz, an account executive.

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Challenge: Show grace Commentary by Mike Colaw A decade in youth ministry gave me a front row seat to a lot of messy lives.

RELIGION Abortion, drug use, broken families, teen pregnancy and lots of drama.

It wasn’t messy lives that really bothered me though. I expected that. I knew that was the life of a youth pastor long before I took the job.

One thing that really hurt I didn’t expect. In fact, I was a part of the pain and didn’t even see it at first.

This one thing that hurt me most is something I call Conditional Grace.

Conditional Grace, or selective kindness, we could even call it discriminatory love. It’s when a person offers love, kindness and grace to certain people and not to others.

Let me give an example.

When I served in youth ministry a long-term core family member in our church could have a child that struggled with something like a drug addiction, we would bend over backwards to help them out. That’s great. I have no problem with that. Yet when students that weren’t part of the “core” families came to the church with tough issues, often less severe, they were dangerous and I was expected to “protect the flock” from them.

Wait ... when it’s someone in our inner circle of kids that smokes weed at a youth camp we offer grace and want to help him through this difficult season, but when a student visitor smokes a cigarette outside the church before our youth services start we have to kick him out?

We all want to help some people, show them grace, as long as we like them. Can you see it?

We want to help people we want to like, not those we don’t want to like. We give them the benefit of the doubt, we forgive the annoying things they do and put up with their difficult “seasons” in life. I fully agree with grace, with truth delivered in love. We just need to make sure it isn’t so conditional.

Remember, while we were enemies of God, Jesus came to us (Romans 5). He came while we were alienated from God and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds (Col. 1:15-21).

I challenge you to show grace to someone who doesn’t deserve it. Show grace to someone who you don’t want to show grace to.

I actually just taught on this a few weeks back. Check it out by visiting www.grace.luke117. com Mike Colaw is the director of ministries at Trinity Church. You may email him at justthink@ luke117.com.

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pared. Less than two months later, I quit my job, depleted our savings and started an executive coaching firm.

Almost 12 years ago, I sat across the table Most people I meet look a lot like the guy who from a franchise broker named Merri, who was was called to the carpet more than 11 years ago helping me through the proBUSINESS cess of selecting a business to in Merri’s office.

They have dipped their toe into a handful of purchase. areas that are way outside their comfort zone.

We had been working together for about 90 They want to “try� something days and had looked at The truth is that most of the new and adventurous. Unforabout six or seven different meaningful growth you will tunately, every time they are opportunities. After carefully reviewing each one, I had experience in your life is going to called to make a commitment they scurry back to safety. determined that none repremake you nervous and scared.

It’s called getting outside sented the “perfect fit.� your comfort zone for a reason – it’s uncomfortAs usual, I was eager to see what new comable. The truth is that most of the meaningful panies she had prepared for me to review. growth you will experience in your life is going to However, Merri had a different agenda for this make you nervous and scared. meeting.

I’m not suggesting that you need to take huge She looked up from her desk and got right to risks every single day – don’t sell all your posthe point. sessions and move to Europe with the family. “CJ, there are two types of people who walk Instead, what your life needs is clarity and deciinto my office�, she began, “Those that want to siveness. Get off the fence and make a decision. buy a business, and those that just want to tell As with most things in life, the solution is other people they are going to buy a business. I simple. All you need to do is execute. am fairly certain you are the latter.�

I did not appreciate the question and left the CJ McClanahan is the founder and meeting both offended and embarrassed. president of reachmore, a leaderA few days later something became clear – ship training and consulting firm, she was 100 percent right. I was just wasting and also the author of “Thrive.� To contact CJ, or to find out more about everyone’s time. I either had to move forward reachmore, go to www.goreachor just get used to the fact that I wasn’t premore.com.

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Here we are, treading water

The argument that we, as a nation, are not much better off financially than those were in the 1970s should be something to consider.

Americans for Limited Government, which we’re all for in practice, says one of the big head-scratchers inside the Beltway is politicians not understanding that the people they serve, the voters, believe they’re running in place. That means as incomes have risen, so, too, have prices. Voters believe that because it is, without a doubt, absolutely the case.

Here are some startling figures, courtesy of AFLG (and please feel free to draw your own conclusions): “ From 1976 through 2013, inflation averaged 3.97 percent a year. Household median income grew ostensibly at 3.96 percent a year. So, while inflation has slowed since the late 1970s, so have wages. “ A look at the Freddie Mac home-price index will show residence values have grown nominally at 5.28 percent a year through 2013, compared with median income’s 3.96 percent. “ The cost of sending the kids to college has exploded at 5.5 percent a year, says the U.S. Department of Education (which we would appreciate being shuttered), and wages obviously trail that. “ The Kaiser Family Foundation points to a rise in the cost of a family health premium, which has risen at 7.6 percent a year since 2000, compared to household median income at just 1.7 percent a year since that time.

So as the feds continue to trumpet that the Consumer Price Index is historically low, especially in comparison to the “Great Inflation� of the ’70s, it doesn’t necessarily reflect the items on which we spend most of our dough: mortgages, rent, college loans and, now, mandatory health care. So, when your representative to Congress asks if you believe you’re better off now, tell him or her that you don’t know because all you’re doing is treading water.

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Akron, Ohio skateboarding in the city limits after dark is prohibited.

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Tailoring a custom

Commentary by Terry Anker

“Why are you so dressed up?� I’m confronted with the question routinely and take it in good humor – as I believe it is intended to be a mild jibe spawning from the interrogator’s own somewhat slovenly attire. The bigger question may be, why do we wear suits at all?

As I pull together these thoughts wearing a grey herringbone that’s pushing 15 years old, I realize it’s a bit worn but more than adequate to keep out the cold. The tie was a gift; but alas, the giver has been forgotten to time. The white shirt is from my favorite purveyor in Hong Kong, Jimmy Chen in the Peninsula Hotel; but, for the first time my attention is drawn to the slight fraying at the cuff from countless trips to the laundry, always with heavy starch. I remember ordering it on my first visit to that dynamic and booming city. The exact year eludes me, yet it was more than a decade ago. The shoes are relatively new.

A while back, I equivocated in my stance of per-

petually re-soleing and began to only allot those resources to the very best footwear. The rest, well, are put to rest as soon as the heels lose their shape.

So, back to the question. I’m wearing a suit in large part because I always have. It reminds me of civilization, and custom, and tradition, and seriousness. It’s not to impress. It’s not to intimidate. It’s not to seek comfort. And, it’s not to make a statement of personal superiority.

It’s a uniform. It signals that I’m ready to work.

It communicates that I respect you, our interaction, and myself enough to shave my face, shine the shoes, and tie a cravat. Isn’t that reason enough? It’s less about custom tailoring and more about tailoring a custom.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK You’re as young as your dreams, and as old as your cynicism.

– Tony Campolo

Four moms, three nights, two rooms, one foreign country . . . read on for a tale of the best girls’ trip ever! Or at least a pretty good one.

I’ll take credit for getting the ball rolling.

After plans with my own sisters failed to materialize, I presented the idea to my three local sisters-in-law. I needed a break from the cold and grey, and quite frankly, from motherhood and marriage. We debated between a high-end place in the Bahamas and a much-cheaperbut-decidedly-questionable resort in the Dominican Republic. The promise of warmer temperatures won out, and less than twenty-four hours later, I had us booked at an all-inclusive in Punta Cana.

Having never traveled to the DR, and because I’d been so busy with work, carpools and dead lizards, my preparation for international travel was limited to a spray tan and weather-check the night before. I had my passport, a credit card and a bikini, though; I figured I was set.

Turns out, a Spanish-English dictionary would have been extremely helpful, as we were the only Americans at the resort and our language skills were limited at best. (Dora can only get you so far!) Between the employees and the Russians and French Canadians, we were frequently in the dark as to what was happening or, as we soon discovered, what we were eating. The roughly-translated menu identified our meal one night as “Goat in Perfume�, “Rice with Best Meat,� and “Sweet Milk,� which by the way, was neither sweet nor milky.

Also lost in translation was my request for two adjacent rooms with double beds. At check-in, we learned we’d be staying three buildings apart and that SIL B and I would be sleeping together. We did have AC and hot water though, which unfortunately cannot be said of the other room. Sorry, ladies!

We ran short on cash because I was the only one who remembered to inform my bank that I’d be pulling pesos from an ATM, experienced extreme turbulence on our descents through both an ice and a tropical storm, and may or may not have landed ourselves on a fake Cuban cigar outfit’s hit list.

And yet, this was one of the funnest [sic] trips of my adult life. We enjoyed stellar people-watching (those tight European-style swim trunks are a hoot, especially on the elderly), hilarious conversations (How would Doo look in that thong Speedo?), and as many shots of what sounded like “Marijuana’s� as we could stomach, which sadly was only one. Best. Trip.

Ever.

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

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A beagle named Miss P is now America’s top dog. For the second time, a beagle has won the Westminster Dog Show. Tails and HUMOR tongues are wagging. For me, this news is incredibly wonderful.

Here’s why: Twenty-five years ago this month, before heading out to do my morning TV show, I found a stray beagle on my front doorstep. Barney was sweet and loving but destructive and disobedient. “You can keep him,� said my wife, “but take him to work with you.�

So, I did ‌ for the next 12 years, and almost 2,500 TV shows. When he died in 2004, I received 3,000 letters and emails. The front page of the Indianapolis Star headlined it this way: “WISHTV’s Little Bandit Dies at 14.â€?

A few years later, I was asked to write a book about Barney’s exploits, but I was reluctant. It would be a lot of work—and a tough task for me emotionally, so I wavered until the very last minute. Here’s what changed my mind. Uno, an adorable little beagle, won Best in Show at Westminster. He also could have won noisiest in show—not to mention the nosiest. Finally, beagle owners had something to howl about. Yes, this was the first time a beagle had won the coveted award. The story goes that a beagle was a con-

tender back in 2003, but he went outside for a bathroom break and didn’t come back for three months.

Whoever was in charge of the cosmic sign department sent me a clear message when Uno was crowned. I knew people would be adopting beagles, so I had to write my book quickly—before they all ran away.

And so, seven years after Uno’s win and 25 years after I found Barney on my doorstep, another beagle has claimed top prize. These past 10 years I was blessed with another beagle—now gone—who was just as troublesome as Barney. “What a good dog,� people always told me about Toby. “No,� I said, “a GREAT dog. Not a good dog.�

When Uno won in 2008, Gary Varvel of the Indianapolis Star drew a beagle wearing sunglasses standing on his hind legs alongside a newspaper declaring him the champ. A copy of that drawing hangs above my desk, signed by Gary.

I don’t think a beagle will win again for a long time. Three top dogs from the same family seems unlikely. However, Barbara Bush might not agree with that.

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Transformers roll out at the Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum step into a battle as Bumblebee, fighting in a battle based on the Cartoon Network â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robots in Disguiseâ&#x20AC;? series. Also featured at the exhibit will be the voice of Peter Cullen, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played Optimus Prime for 30 years.

Access is free with admission to the museum, and the exhibit runs until July 6.

This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time Transformers have come to town. In March 2011, the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum unveiled Bumblebee as a permanent icon in the welcome center. The 17-foot, 1-ton Transformer is a prop from the 2007 live-action film. Then in summer 2012, the museum premiered a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing is Bee-lievingâ&#x20AC;? program, with Bumblebee transforming from robot to Chevy Camaro (and back).

A new program is coming later this month that will add Optimus Prime. For more, visit childrensmuseum.org.

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A Transformer inside the Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum. (Submitted photo)

news@currentinfishers.com Brace yourselves. On March 7, the Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum will be filled with autobots and decepticons. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transformers: Robots in Disguiseâ&#x20AC;? exFOR THE KIDS hibit, which coincides with the launch of the Cartoon Network series on March 14. Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Grimlock will be featured, as well as multiple levels of toys and puzzles to play with. In addition, guests can learn about the process of toy creation, transform themselves into Bumblebee, and even design their own Transformer.

A team from the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum visited Hasbro to see how their design team has worked to create more than 6,000 unique Transformers over the years.

Learning about that process helped to inspire the exhibit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something anybody has done beforeâ&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ours,â&#x20AC;? said Charity Counts, associate vice president of exhibits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a once-ina-lifetime thing here in Indianapolis.â&#x20AC;?

At the exhibit, guests can walk through every step of the creation process; they can create their own Transformer design, test its 3D capabilities, and watch as a 3D printer at the museum creates parts all day long. Kinect technology allows guests to

Celebrations series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Museum of Miniature Houses presents its series Celebrations of Creativity and Craftsmanship on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Upcoming performances include: March 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pamela Woods-Jackson, a novelist who will read from her books; and March 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Anne Matthews, a singer/storyteller who will share music and stories of Ireland for kids under age 12.

Passport to Hi-Tech â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conner Prairie is partnering with Women & Hi Tech to again host Passport to Hi-Tech, a Roche-sponsored program that encourages girls ages 7-12 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Girls can participate in hands-on experiments and interactive exhibits throughout the day and explore biology, chemistry, engineering, manufacturing, computer science and other disciplines. More than 1,200 girls are expected to attend the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on March 7.

The event is free for museum members, admission is $6 for nonmember Girl Scouts in uniform and their family members. General admission for non-members is $8.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was my catalyst to do something for women because as I would do tastings around the world, the audience was predominately men. There may have been a few women in the back Bourbon Women - an organization for women who are pasof the room, but they would only come up to me with questions sionate about exploring bourbon and the culture that surrounds when the tasting was over,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started it - will soon have a branch in the Indiamy own company seven plus years ago, I gathered a CLUBS napolis area. group of women from Kentucky to talk about the best Bourbon Women was formed in 2011 as vehicle to speak to women about bourbon.â&#x20AC;? the â&#x20AC;&#x153;voice and unifying body for female bourbon drinkAccording to Stevens, women have been part of the ers.â&#x20AC;? Its mission: preserve the heritage that surrounds Bourbon industry for 200 years in various capacities. the making and enjoyment of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only native â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just never received the credit. Also, women spirit. are the other half of the population to market to, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;From its inception, Bourbon Women has been Stevens the industry truly chose men as their profile drinker,â&#x20AC;? welcomed by professional women who are looking to she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loyal bourbon women were out there, just not marexpand their knowledge of bourbon and socialize in a unique keted to. This is a foundational reason we began BW, to help way,â&#x20AC;? said Peggy Stevens, Bourbon Women founder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bourbon the industry speak to women in a non-commercial way about Women members can be characterized as sophisticated, strong, independent, fun and feminine, and our intimate and educational bourbon. We educate and mix lifestyle events because we know what women are looking for when they wish to be entertained, events cater to their interests.â&#x20AC;?

Stevens was the first female Master Bourbon Taster in the world. learn and spend time with girlfriends.â&#x20AC;?

Bourbon Women is a way for professional women to network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a comfortable setting to meet other professional women who enjoy our affinity for bourbon. Many women use BW as a wonderful excuse to be with their girlfriends outside of the workplace,â&#x20AC;? Stevens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We host quality events that educate, there is always a learning component. We also have created a voice in the industry, as we are already seeing a change in the marketing of spirit brands to women. We need to keep that voice and help the industry understand what women want.â&#x20AC;?

Two events, known as Sip & Shops, will kick off the Indianapolis BW branch. The first is 2 to 5 p.m. March 7 at Payless Liquors , 1225 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. The second is 6 to 8 p.m. March 12 at Vine & Table, 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel. Each event will feature extensive bourbon tastings, cocktails and food samples. The Greenwood event also will offer the chance to meet master distillers from Garrison Brothers and Hobson Roberts.

The events are free and no reservations are required. For more information, visit www.bourbonwomen.org.

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Sinus & Allergy Seminar Dr. Michael Agostino, a board certified ear, nose and throat specialist, will share information on common sinus and allergy issues, as well as the latest treatments. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 317.776.7999.

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The show is open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday Find artistic healing throughout March at Nick- through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Medicine Bag Workshop, March 12 el Plate Arts, 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville. HandsNoblesville artist Kandi Jamieson of Arthouse on projects and gallery show offer opportunities will ask, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you need to bring on to unplug and create.

ARTS Art as Therapy, March 6-21 your journey?â&#x20AC;? during a reflective Project Party from 6 to 9 p.m. In Native American The Judge Stone House cultures, medicine men or shaman of will be filled with art that has an emosome tribes commonly use medicine bags. tional significance to the artist and/or During the Medicine Bag Workshop, adult represents a healing journey. Works in participants will put a modern, WesternArt as Therapy represent a variety of medicine twist on the tradition by filling an mediums and are by local artists. Gina Baird IV bag with items of healing. Tangible symBaird, a Fishers artist and board certibols, scraps of stories, or personal keepsakes bring fied therapist, is a featured artist of the show. life to these life-saving IV bags. Cost is $30.

She has been practicing art therapy for more Fairy Home Show, applications due March 23 than 19 years.

The third annual Welcome to Fairyville celebraThe opening night of Art as Therapy is 6 to 9 tion is April 22 through 25, and applications to p.m. March 6. Throughout the evening, Baird will enter the Fairy Home Show are due March 23; lead a â&#x20AC;&#x153;healing stonesâ&#x20AC;? community art activity finished houses due April 20. using glass stones and collage materials. She For more information, visit nickelplatearts.org and other artists will be available to discuss or call 452-3690. their works and how art creates therapeutic experiences. Admission is free; cash bar with news@currentinfishers.com

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Each year, in support of local artists and to expand cultural awareness in the Fishers community, the nonprofit FishFOR THE KIDS ers Arts Council features exhibits by jury-selected artists at Fishers City Hall. The next exhibit, running now through April 10, is painter Warren Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reflections.â&#x20AC;?

Fishers Art Council President said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jury selected Warren for two main reasons.â&#x20AC;?

The first was his Pop Art-inspired images, which use bright, uncluttered colors in a way that they appear to be created digitally but are actually acrylic paintings, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which shows strong technique.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even more compelling,â&#x20AC;? Vielee said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;was Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective as a deaf artist. His work makes honest statements about being deaf in a hearing world.â&#x20AC;?

Miller specifically requested to exhibit his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confusedâ&#x20AC;? by Warren Miller. (Submitted image) works during March, which is Disability Awareness Month, and each of his paintings reflects in and hearing world. some way the experience of being deaf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want to challenge myself by continuing â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were more than to use my art to make happy to oblige in order unexpected yet honest My artwork illustrates my views of to raise awareness of the statements about my large deaf community in deaf culture and the deaf experience. deafness,â&#x20AC;? he added. our city and build more â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reflectionsâ&#x20AC;? at City understanding about the Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., is challenges...of those who are deaf,â&#x20AC;? said Vielee. open to the public Monday through Friday from She added that many of his pieces also reflect 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 10. The Fishers the â&#x20AC;&#x153;love, joy and bonding that is common to Arts Council is also hosting a free reception for every human being.â&#x20AC;? the exhibition, from 6 to 8 p.m. March 13 Warren â&#x20AC;&#x153;My artwork illustrates my views of deaf culMiller himself will be on hand to share the perture and the deaf experience,â&#x20AC;? said Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want sonal stories behind his paintings. my art to serve as a bridge between the deaf

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The Scoop: The Bento CafĂŠ is a great place to go for a dine-in dinner or takeout meal.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affordable, delicious and fast. They have a large variety of sushi creations to choose from, many of which you choose to have in their signature bento boxes. The decor is sleek and modern and feels a bit like a starry evening.

Type of Food: Modern Asian.

Average Price: Bento box prices range from $8 to $13. They also have party trays.

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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar. 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar. 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard. 1 clove garlic, chopped. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Directions: In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans.

Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve. Recipe makes 6 servings.

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Directions: Combine the brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water in 5 quart slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.

Stir in rum. Ladle from the slow cooker into mugs, and top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

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priority. Aim to exercise or do some kind of physical activity every day to burn calories, which in turn helps control weight. Daily walking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even just 10 minutes down the hall at work or across a parking lotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gets you up and moving.

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Seek help, if needed. If efforts to manage weight are unsuccessful, consult your primary care doctor. Your doctor knows your health history and situation and can help you develop a personalized plan. He or she can also discuss diet options and refer you to sources of credible information. Personal trainers are also good resources.

At the beginning of each year, I typically hear the same thing from clients, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to lose weightâ&#x20AC;?. Now that we are two months DIET in, some frustrations over this goal not happening might be setting in. Instead of focusing on weight, why not take the month of March, which is National Nutrition Month, and refocus on improving daily nutrition actions that can help you live a healthier 2015?

First, eat breakfast every day even if it is a protein bar in the car. Eating breakfast provides your body with much needed energy, and many studies show it helps individuals make healthier eating choices throughout the day. If you are not used to eating breakfast, set an alarm on your phone to help remind you and use a sticker chart to reward yourself for consistency.

The second nutrition-based habit to focus on is packing a lunch if you work outside the home or are going to be out and about all day. Studies show that people tend to eat healthier when

they are providing their own meals not eating out at restaurants or buying in cafeterias.

Next up, drink water all day. I admit that I have one cup of coffee with skim milk most mornings. Then I leave my mug at home and take a water bottle with me everywhere I go. Take it in the car, into the office, into meetings or even into stores while running errands. If you have water available, you are more likely to drink it.

Lastly, focus on eating something every few hours. Eat five to six times a day to help maintain your metabolism, increase energy and improve mental focus. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hungry grab a palm full of almonds or a couple of carrots. Start focusing on these four habits and see what positive changes you can create for our health.

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DISPATCHES Sinus and allergy seminar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Riverview Health will host a sinus and allergy seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 18 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room of the hospital. The program is free, but registration is required.

Register at www.riverview.org/ classes or call 776-7999.

Kiss-A-Pig contest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Ana Priscu of Franciscan St. Francis Health will participate in the American Diabetes Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Kiss-A-Pig contest. To make a donation and vote for Priscu, visit www.diabetes. org/drpriscukissapig.

Joint pain seminar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Riverview Health will host a joint pain seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 10 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St. Dr. Norman Mindrebo, a board certified orthopedic surgeon, will share information on the newest techniques for joint pain treatment and joint replacement.

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Home sales up 1.5 percent for metro Indy area Commentary by Jim Litten

More than 1,700 homes pended in January, with all but three Central Indiana counties reporting increased sales compared to the same time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company. Overall, January REAL ESTATE 2015 pended home sales rose 4.7 percent over January 2014 to 1,702, an increase of 76 homes sold in the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks.

Overall, sales prices for the nine-county Central Indiana area increased by 1.5 percent. In Hamilton County, home sales prices last month were up 1.6 percent to $271,883 compared to January 2014. Â&#x201C; In Fishers, home sales prices modestly rose 0.8 percent to $251,765 from $249,653 compared to January of last year. Â&#x201C; Inventory is moving at a gradual pace in Fishers. Last month, homes sold in 80 days on average â&#x20AC;&#x201C; five days slower than January 2014. Â&#x201C; More homes have been placed on the market. In Fishers, 465 homes were available for sale last month, an increase of 31 homes compared to January 2014. Â&#x201C; Pended sales in Fishers have decreased. In January 2015, 109 homes sold, a decrease of six homes compared to January 2014.

Home sales are on par with what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced typically in January. Whether home sales surge during the rest of the year will depend on a number of factors, including consumer confidence and economic stability, but we continue to be optimistic

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

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DISPATCHES Telamon acquires Rizzo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carmel-based Telamon Corporation has acquired Rizzo Consulting Inc. Headquartered in Illinois, Rizzo is a leader in the wireless industry and offers turnkey engineering, project management and installation services in the fields of in-building DAS, radio frequency engineering and site services.

Golf club recognized â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Golf Range Association of America has recognized The Bridgewater Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf practice facilities as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 50 Golf Range for Private Facilitiesâ&#x20AC;? in the U.S. Super Service provider â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carmel-based Affordable Custom Picture Framing has earned the service industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coveted Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service, professionalism, price, and punctuality provided to area members based on their reviews in 2014.

Best employers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently released its list of 100 best companies to work for in Indiana.

These Carmel companies made the list: Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C.; Leaf Software Solutions; Luther Consulting, LLC; Mainstreet; Oak Street Funding; PolicyStat; enVista; J.C. Hart Company, Inc.; Orchard Software Corporation; Software Engineering Professionals, Inc.; Capital Group; RCI.

Stratice expansion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stratice Healthcare LLC, a developer of electronic ordering platforms for the healthcare industry, will expand its operations, creating up to 43 new jobs by 2017. The company will reconfigure its office space in the Carmel City Center, adding 2,000 square feet by year-end.

Stock picks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; InvestorPlace recommends the following three stocks as good picks. Although they are lesser-known names, they have consistently provided dividend increases over time.

1. Community Trust Bancorp Inc. (CTBI) 2. WGL Holdings Inc. (WGL) 3. Nucor Corporation (NUE) Source: InvestorPlace.com

New IBC director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC) announces that former Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich dancer and internationally-recognized master teacher and coach, Alexei Moskalenko, has been named the director of Indiana Ballet Conservatoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day program for pre-professional students.

Lauth begins new project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carmelbased Lauth Group, Inc. will begin construction on new corporate headquarters for Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, which is relocating from Phoenix.

The 29,000-square-foot office will be in Downers Grove, Ill. and will be completed in April.

Adjust retirement portfolio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Among people age 55 and older, 34% say they have never made a change in how their retirement money is invested.

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Insurance coverage rankings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A new study from SmartAsset ranked counties in Indiana by the amount of insurance coverage maintained by their residents. Hamilton County ranked highest, with an average of 75 percent of residents carrying home, auto and life insurance coverage.

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From the clean lines and muted tones on the wall to the soothing and soulful music permeating the space, walking into NOW OPEN the new Blue Eyed Girl Boutique Studio on 116th Street in Fishers is an exercise in Zen and the art of clothes shopping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the moment people walk in, I want it to feel welcoming and peaceful,â&#x20AC;? said owner Kim Kwiatkowski.

Kwiatkowski has dabbled in selling apparel and accessories for some time but always dreamed of having a storefront. With the boom in new businesses along 116th Street, she saw her opportunity to make that dream a reality in a community she and her family know and love.

With their Geist residence and their children attending school in Fishers, Kwiatkowskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Tony, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neat to have a local business in the place where our kids go to school.

We want to be a part of this community.â&#x20AC;?

Kwiatkowski said the business caters to women ages 18 to 50, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to appeal to the daughters and the mothers. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my biggest goal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to appeal to a wide audience, whether for something casual or a night out,â&#x20AC;? she said.

During her buying trips to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and other fashion hubs, Kwiatkowski looks for staple items that are high in quality but at an affordable price. She makes it a point to choose unique items that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be carried in every other boutique in the area and buys sizes to accommodate every body type from petite to plus size.

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piece of clothing, handbag and necklace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kim has a great eye for color. People will be wowed by the way it all looks,â&#x20AC;? Tony said.

With her mission to provide unique, affordable clothing to suit every fashion whim, shoppers will find a selection to complement every eye color.

Blue Eyed Girl Boutique Studio is at 8643 E. 116th S. (across the street from the Nickel Plate Bar & Grill). Business hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Twigs, 11643 Maple Street, has recently added a tea room for guests.

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By Nancy Edwards Â&#x201C; ]Tfb/RdaaT]cX]UXbWTab R^\ A European-influenced home dĂŠcor and accessory shop in Fishers has added an additional reason for visitors to drop by, NOW OPEN relax and enjoy a cozy, quiet escape from their busy lives.

Twigs, 11643 Maple St., has recently added a tea room for guests. Whether patrons are in the mood for an afternoon break to savor Paris tea accompanied by a slice of bread budding with white chocolate sauce, or want to catch up with friends over a meal of chicken cream soup and blue cheese and pear salad, they will not be disappointed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been overwhelmed with the response (from guests),â&#x20AC;? said Debbie Cook, owner of Twigs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody is so complimentary.â&#x20AC;?

Cook credits the menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success to chef Linda Hynes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make a great team; she is amazing,â&#x20AC;?

Cook said.

Guests are also welcome to reserve the room for bridal and baby showers, birthdays, or other events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people who have (visited the tea room)

have called back and reserved a room for another day,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Twigs will soon offer afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Current best-selling teas include the black tea with cinnamon and cloves and the fruit-flavored Paris tea, with notes of vanilla and caramel. This spring, Cook will add several more to the menu. In addition, the herbs used for tea, along with spices, will be grown on the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future garden.

This summer, the tea room will have an attached glass solarium, which will lead patrons to the patio and gardens, creating a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cozy niche,â&#x20AC;? according to Cook, for special events ranging from educational summer gardening tips to a romantic candlelight dinner for two.

In addition to savor tea and dessers Twigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring inventory is on display and includes new jewelry and scarves in the gift shop, look for an upcoming wedding or baby shower gift, or generate some home decorating ideas, from trendy burlap distressed to classic cobalt blue.

Twigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tea room is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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DISPATCHES Fine chocolates at the Ambassador House - On Mar. 26, George and Bob Donaldson will demonstrate their craft of making fine chocolate candy the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old-fashioned way.â&#x20AC;? Their store in Lebanon, Donaldsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finer Chocolates, has delighted customers since 1966. This program will include samples of their candy for you to enjoy just in time for Easter. The free event is open to the public; a $5 donation will be appreciated.

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By Holly Kline Â&#x201C; ]Tfb/RdaaT]cX]UXbWTab R^\ EmbroidMe is a new shop located at 9520 E. 126th St. in Fishers that provides custom embroidery, screen printing and NOW OPEN a large variety of promotional items geared towards both businesses and individuals. Owned by local married couple Dina and Jeff Slain, EmbroidMe provides a place to plan for and purchase products for corporate outings, family events and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Embroidery is huge right now,â&#x20AC;? said Dina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to run a company the right way, to treat people the right way and give customers great service.â&#x20AC;?

Popular items the Slains have worked on so far are embroidered polo shirts, screen printed T-shirts, different types of bags, mugs and keychains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been telling people to come in and talk to us,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do more of a consult with our customers and help them find the products that are the right fit. We ask a lot of questions, including finding out the budget, and we can help people find what they are really looking for.â&#x20AC;?

EmbroidMeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showroom is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is needed during those hours and the Slains are willing to meet with customers outside of those hours if arranged in advance.

The Slains are glad to have the opportunity to build a business in Fishers.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here for 16 years and we love it,â&#x20AC;? said Dina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched it grow and we realize that this is a marketable area.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing that is the most rewarding to us is that we get to build something that is our own,â&#x20AC;? added Jeff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing like getting to build your own company with your own vision.â&#x20AC;?

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Cordially, Concerned Friend in Zionsville.”

Answer: That’s an unusual one, I have to say.

“For” can be used sometimes as a substitute for “as,” or “since” or “because.” The first example that comes to mind is Walt Whitman, who, in his poem “Pioneers! O Pioneers!” did just that: “For we cannot tarry here / We must march my darlings, we must bear the brunt of danger / We the youthful sinewy races, all the rest on us depend / Pioneers! O pioneers!”

All that being said, “for” and “so” are not interchangeable – at the very least not in the usage you mentioned.

Question: “Hello, Jordan. I really enjoy your column in the ‘Current.’ I do some writing myself,

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I will frame my question in the very form which I’m questioning: What do you think about the modern. Tendency. To write. In incomplete. Sentences? Perhaps that would make a good topic for one of your columns!» -- (Orlando Smith) Answer: Thanks for writing in, Orlando!

What do I think about it? It’s annoying as all get-out. I suspect it evolved from the scattered, quickly-written nature of text messages and online communication.

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So the boat may have been used to transport the body of Khufu down the Nile from his capital in Memphis to his tomb in the Great Pyramid before it was disassembled and buried to prevent its reuse by mere mortals. Or perhaps the boat was used by Khufu for trips along the Nile to greet his subjects.

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EXPANDED SHOWER & TUB: Once the demolition of the existing bathroom was complete, the wall framing was modified to allow for the new shower half wall, bench and niches. New water lines and shower valves were installed for the Delta “Dryden” showerheads and body sprays.

The existing tub drain and water supply lines were also relocated for the new Jacuzzi corner tub.

VANITY & CHARGING STATION DETAILS: The main single sink vanity was replaced with a reverse double vanity in a Sable with black glaze finish. To maximize storage space, the vanity features two lower drawers instead of false upper drawers. A linen cabinet was added to the back wall for extra storage that doubles as a charging station with built-in USB ports.

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DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Home Instead Senior Care, the market leader in home care and enhancing the lives of aging adults and their families. Seeking a qualified candidate for Client Care Coordinator position. This person must have the ability to build relationships with clients and their families. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated and have reliable transportation in order to conduct home visits.

Resumes should be mailed to: Home Instead Senior Care 941 East 86th Street, Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Attn: Human Resources

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Victim Notification Program Advocate – Prevail, Inc.

Location: Noblesville, IN Type: Full Time Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail, Inc., a victim awareness and support program providing services to residents of amilton and surrounding counties, is seeking a full time victim notification program advocate. Responsibilities include prevention and intervention services for all victims of crime and educating victims about the criminal justice system and their personal case information, Duties: Work in conjunction with staff to provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

Provide information and referrals to participating victims as well as verifying/obtaining updated victim contact information for the ictim Notification data ase.

Provide continued assistance to victims by providing crime victim court advocacy services, assistance with filing iolent Crime Compensation forms, ictim mpact Statements, making appropriate referrals to community resources and updating victims on court related activities and case dispositions.

Serve as a reference guide for the community in the areas of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.

Complete hour on call crisis line shifts and providing ackup service to the child advocacy centers as scheduled and approved y the Adult Services Coordinator.

Colla orate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organi ations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community, as needed.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field is re uired. inimum of years experience working in a victim assistance or related field, preferred.

Click APPL NOW to su mit cover letter, resume and salary re uirements to ichelle oen mmoen prevailinc.com

Carmel Dads’ Club Facility Team is seeking seasonal positions. 40 hours a week, plus some overtime (M-F, 730a-4p). No weekends. Seasonal candidates must have no physical limitations and the position may require manual work in all weather conditions. Main focus of this/these positions will be mowing our various locations. We can train, however, prior experience a plus.

To apply; please contact Josh Blackmore, CDC Facility Superintendent at 317-8461663 X 3315 or apply at the main office at 5459 East Main St. Carmel IN 46033.

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Applicant must be experienced and have excellent cut-in skills. Looking for painter with passion for quality work and attention to detail. Must be well organized and maintain clean work area. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on skill and experience. 35-40 hours of work per week, Mon-Fri, no work on weekends. Servicing Hamilton County. Call Jonathan 656-7045

Open interviews to be held for a variety of positions Friday, March 6 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm at Springhill Suites Marriott 11855 North Meridian Street Carmel IN 46032 for details visit: ShootPointBlank.com/Carmel

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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.

FT/PT Direct Support Professionals Positions available in Marion and Hamilton County Excellent Compensation/Benefit Package Visit us online to apply: www.newhopofindiana.org

Who are we?

Aspire Indiana, Inc. is a $31 million non-profit comprehensive community mental health center serving adults and children in Boone, Hamilton, Madison and Marion counties with an Administration Office located in Noblesville, Indiana. We offer a full continuum of services including behavioral healthcare, substance abuse treatment, HIV care coordination, employment services, and housing services for at risk populations.

Would you like to achieve personal fulfillment in your life by providing a great service to the community?

Aspire Indiana, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Accounts Receivable in our Noblesville Administration Office. This position will coordinate and supervise the organization’s billing and collection systems, including insurance, third party and consumer activity. This position will also oversee all activities related to Client Account Services and related reporting areas’ policies and procedures covering privacy of, and access to, client protected health information in compliance with federal and state laws and Aspire’s information privacy practices. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related field and five (5) years related work experience with at least three (3) years in a manger level capacity required.

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