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A City of Fishers logo is featured on the southern side of the 106th Street interchange. (Submitted photo)

INDOT opens 106th Street interchange on I-69

news@currentinfishers.com After months of construction and changed traffic patterns, the 106th Street and I-69 interchange opened the evening Traffic of Dec. 7.

According to a press release sent to Current from the Indiana Dept. of Transportation, INDOT contracted Walsh Construction to build the $21.7 million interchange.

The City of Fishers and Hamilton County contributed $12 million toward the project.

Walsh Construction began the construction in April with the demolition of the 106th Street bridge across I-69, which has been replaced by two, two-lane bridges over the interstate.

Each bridge carries one-direction traffic in an oval roundabout.

“We all have common paths in seeking safe, efficient and accessible transportation,” INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson stated in the press release. “Collaborative partnerships lead to dynamic projects like this that have resounding benefits, strengthen communities and take Indiana to the next level.”

Active growth in Fishers encouraged the traffic reconstruction, and current and future developments near the interchange are expected to bring more traffic to the area.

“We are very excited about the opening of the new 106th Street interchange. This improvement project is a crucial part of the overall plan to increase the flow of traffic in the area, improve residents’ and commuters’ quality of life, and open up greater economic development opportunities along the I-69 Corporate Corridor,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “I am thankful for the collaborative partnership with INDOT and the continuing efforts to develop innovative projects that better serve the community.”

The southern bridge features a City of Fishers logo, and the northern bridge features a path targeted toward pedestrians and non-motorized traffic. The new Exit 204 interchange intends to increase traffic safety, reduce congestion at the 96th Street and 116th interchanges at I-69 and provide interstate access at 106th Street.

For more, visit in.gov/indot/3399.htm.

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Oak Drive (IKEA Way) Oak Drive was recently renamed to IKEA Way. Until the traffic signal is up and operational, vehicles are not permitted to turn left onto or off of IKEA Way. It is open to rightturning vehicles.

106th Street and Cumberland Road Roundabout The new roundabout at 106th Street and Cumberland Road is now open to traffic. The site is still a construction zone, and motorists are encouraged to drive with caution.

116th Street While road work is being completed, there

will be daytime and nighttime lane restrictions on 116th Street between Commercial Drive and Exit Five Parkway.

126th Street While shoulder work is being completed, there may be temporary lane restrictions on 126th Street between Allisonville Road and Lantern Road.

136th Street Due to the construction of a new entrance into the Silverton subdivision, there will be temporary lane restrictions in place along 136th Street, east of Prairie Baptist Road.

Free smoke alarms and tests – The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires. During the course of this campaign, the Red Cross in Indiana saved the lives of three children, a 73-year-old grandmother and two adults through the installation of new smoke alarms. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

Cops & Kids donations – The Fishers Police Dept. is sponsoring the fifth annual Cops & Kids program this holiday season. Officers take children and their families Christmas shopping and out to lunch. Donations are being accepted to help fund this program. Checks can be written to the Fishers Police Foundation and can be mailed to the Fishers Police Dept., 4 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038.

Corrections officers needed – The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office will be hiring up to 13 new correction officers. Benefits for full-time officers include a competitive salary, health insurance, paid holidays, deferred compensation plans, pension plan and opportunities for advancement. For more information and to obtain a pre-application, visit in-hamiltoncounty.civicplus.com/595/Recruitment and click on the "Corrections and Youth Care" tab.

Free science lectures – Anderson University’s School of Science and Engineering is offering a series of lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures start at 7 p.m. and are located in Hartung Hall (room 101). Upcoming topics include: Feb. 16 – What do the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Manhattan Project Have in Common? For more, contact the AU School of Science and Engineering at 765-641-4374.

Holiday event – Launch Fishers is hosting a free holiday community event for all ages from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at 12175 Visionary Way. The event will feature several activities such as 3-D ornament printing, crafts, cookie decorating and games. Attendees will be able to signup to print their own customized ornament at the 3-D printing stations via a link that will be sent out to all registered attendees a few days prior to the event. To register, visit EventBrite.com and enter launch into the search box.

Firefighter applicants sought – Applications are being accepted for the full-time position of firefighter for the City of Fishers. The firefighter application process is a joint hiring process conducted by departments from five different municipalities: Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield and Cicero. For a full job description and application visit, agency.governmentjobs.com/carmelin/ default.cfm.

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Conner Prairie holiday events feature gingerbread village

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Conner Prairie attendees will have the chance to admire professional- and amateurdesigned gingerbread family fun houses in the Gingerbread Village on display 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through Dec. 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday Dec. 19 to Dec. 31.

Approximately 30 houses will be on display, and attendees have a choice to complete a scavenger hunt for candy embedded in the gingerbread houses.

“There are select gingerbread houses that families seek and find candy attached to the icing,” Events Manager Kelly Backus said.

“Guests can vote for their favorite gingerbread house. It is just a village to stroll through the houses and take a look at them, smell all the gingerbread, and it smells wonderful, and just looking at all the creativity the individuals put into making the houses.”

Backus said that no gingerbread making demonstrations will be available throughout

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Backus said over the years, professional gingerbread houses were made to replicate Hogwarts from Harry Potter and the house from Shrek. Professional participants include Café Patachou and Simply Perfection Cakes.

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IKEA progresses with placement of blue panels news@currentinfishers.com IKEA began placement of its iconic blue panels on steel framework. A press release to Current stated that the development placement of the blue panels is a milestone showing that construction is on track to be complete by fall of next year.

The 289,000-square-foot home furnishings retailer is being built on 35 acres east of I-69 and south of the 116th Street exit. Until then, the nearest IKEA stores are West Chester, Ohio, and Chicago.

“With IKEA Fishers taking shape and the blue paneling now going up, we continue to be on track for a grand opening next fall,” stated Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. president, in a press release. “We hope to be enclosed in spring, and cannot wait to begin transforming the building’s interior to look like an IKEA store as well. We know there are many customers in the area who are excited for us to open, including those who are driving great distances to shop at our other stores as well as those who have yet to experience the unique IKEA shopping experience.”

In addition to the 10,000 items and 50 room

IKEA has begun to place the blue panels at its Fishers locations. (Submitted photo)

settings, the Fishers IKEA will feature three model home interiors, a children’s play area and a 325-seat restaurant featuring Swedish and American dishes. Approximately 500 jobs are expected to be created during construction, and 250 employees will join the IKEA retailer when

the Fishers store opens.

IKEA was founded in 1943 in Sweden, and there are currently more than 390 stores in 48 countries, including 42 in the U.S. For more, visit ikea-usa.com.

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Dispatches State Police taking applications – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 77th Recruit Academy. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State trooper must apply online at in.gov/isp/2368.htm. The website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m.

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Scholarships available – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to apply for one of four scholarships honoring the applicant’s heritage to celebrate the growing diversity in Indiana. Applications are being accepted from eligible high school seniors in one of four ethnic categories: Asian, Hispanic, AfricanAmerican and all others. Applications are due by Jan. 18. For more, visit rmhccin.org.

Project Lifesaver fundraiser – Project Lifesaver of Hamilton County will host a fundraiser Brunch with Santa 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis, 4146 E. 96th St. Adults are $15 and kids are $5. Photos with Santa will be noon to 3 p.m.

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Conner Prairie receives $400,000 grant for energy improvements

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com A generous grant from Indianapolis-based Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation will put Conner Prairie in position for long-term energy Improvements efficiency.

The Fishers interactive history park received $400,000 for a capital improvement project.

“We know we have to address this aging facility that was built in 1988 that has very inefficient heating and cooling,” Conner Prairie President/CEO Norman Burns said. “That has to be addressed today and Burns continues to be addressed in the future, and that’s why this is such a remarkable grant to be received from the Clowes Foundation because it’s not the typical type of grant. A lot of time getting infrastructure improvements is not a sexy thing. We appreciate that Clowes Foundation is willing to work with us on this because it really will make the environment better for our guests, for our employees and the future.”

The Welcome Center at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., is a two-floor, 74,000-square-foot structure that is home to administrative offices, guest services, three exhibits that are open year-round, classrooms,

a theater, meeting and conference spaces and a retail store.

Five of the 11 HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) air-handling units will be replaced with new high-efficiency ones by mid2017. Burns said he expects the work to start early next year, depending when the equipment can be manufactured and delivered.

He said they plan to improve the ductwork in the future.

“Our guests will be able tell the difference from the consistency of the air delivery and the air itself being at a regular temperature,” Burns said. “We get a lot of fluctuation in air and relative humidity now because of the inefficiencies of the old equipment. We’re going to see significant cost savings even in this first phase, even though it’s hard to predict. While engineers can predict the type of savings based on the type of unit and its capacity, you just know with a building from the late ‘80s that it isn’t the pristine environment that goes in today.”

Conner Prairie welcomes nearly 390,000 visitors each year.

Burns said funds used annually for basic infrastructure replacements will be directed toward more strategic long-term growth opportunities, such as fundraising and youth summer camps, which are two of the museum’s high-performing revenue generators.

Dispatches License branch closures – License branches will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All license branches resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Dec. 27. In addition, license branches will be closed from Dec. 31 through Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. All license branches resume normal hours of operation on Jan. 3.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a Photographer, Film Producer and Scouting and Casting Associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com.

Where’s Amy attends Holiday Traditions Luncheon Dawn Fisher, Christy Corey and Corliss Hayes (all of Fishers). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Barb Hammer and Beth Lammers (both of Carmel), Holiday Luncheon co-chairs.

Andrea Abore (Carmel), Lesley Pascoe (Carmel), Kathy Detzler (Indianapolis), Julie Yates (Fishers) and Mary Lenglade (Indianapolis).

Where’s Amy attended the Assistance League of Indianapolis Holiday Traditions Luncheon at Ritz Charles. Barb Hammer and Beth Lammers of Carmel co-chaired the event and received help from many volunteers who support the organization. Assistance League of Indianapolis is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization committed to serving the needs of children and adults through ongoing philanthropic programs developed and managed by its members. The annual elegant luncheon is a favorite of Where’s Amy and included a video and information on the success of the organization; a fabulous silent and live auction; and a style show hosted by The Secret Ingredient.

Assistance League is planning a new major web-based fundraising campaign in the spring.

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Roberts Drive KinderCare earns accreditation

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers Roberts Drive KinderCare Learning Center has earned a special honor.

The center, 8750 W. Roberts Dr., has been awarded accrediAccomplishment tation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a leading professional organization for the early childhood education industry. The center serves children from six weeks to 12 years old.

“It’s basically a stamp of approval that your program is a quality program and will meet the development needs of the children Majors from infancy to all the way through the time that they are here with us,” said Kelly Majors, the center’s director. “They come and observe the classrooms to make sure you are doing everything you’re supposed to be doing, that your activities need to be planned and that your

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The intensive accreditation process is conducted by an independent third-party organization.

“It’s a huge deal for us to receive NAEYC accreditation,” Majors said.

Majors, who took over the center nearly 10 years ago, said the school applies for the accreditation, and it’s approximately a year-long process.

Majors said centers are then notified of a two-week window that the school will be visited by the accreditation observer.

“Then you get a phone call the night before to say they’re coming the next day,” Majors said.

During the two-day visit, the observer visited different classrooms to observe how the teachers are interacting with the children and how lessons are being planned out.

The center has been accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation since 2011.

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Holiday Cheers to bring adults to ‘1836’ Conner Prairie

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Those ages 21 and up will have a chance to explore 1836 Prairietown with the addition of adult beverages Dec. 15 for Conner Prairie Horizon Council’s fourth annual Event Holiday Cheers event.

Attendees can sample hors d’oeuvres, wine, craft beer and spirits and then take a candlelit walk through Prairietown.

“Once done with the hors d’oeuvres, they will take a candle to 1836 Prairietown,” Events Manager Kelly Backus said. “There will be a sausage-making demonstration, they can sample German mulled wine and also discover different cultures and traditions in the 19th century.”

There is a 250-attendee limit and tickets are $40.

“Basically, it allows a program for adults beyond our normal 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours,” Backus said. “It’s an evening program to provide social atmosphere to adults and allow them to connect with the beautiful

Interpreter Ellen Paulin takes Holiday Cheers attendees around Conner Prairie. (Submitted photo)

grounds, enjoy the candlelight walk we put on, and it also ties in Indiana’s brewing heritage and the revival of the craft beer industry taking place now.”

For more or to purchase tickets, visit connerprairie.org/things-to-do/events/winter/ holiday-cheers.

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Fishers firefighters practice with Project Lifesaver

Recently, the Fishers Fire Dept. held a threeday training session with Project Lifesaver, technology which allows first responders to locate those with autism or dementia that have wandered or gotten lost. Public Information Officer Capt. John Mehling discusses the training with Cecilia Coble, a member of the Fishers City Council. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Lt. Mike Zajdel, left, and Lt. Josh Mehling discuss strategies.

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Fishers teachers awarded grants

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By Heather Collins • news@currentinfishers.com McDonald’s of Central Indiana awarded three Fishers teachers with Make Activities Count Grants, part of a program from McDonald’s restaurants to Make Education Activities Count in the classroom. The winning teachers are Laurie Christie of Sand Creek Intermediate, Bob Rice of Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School and Brad Lowell of Fall Creek Intermediate.

Christie will use her MAC Grant to develop a book club. Rice will use the grant to develop a student-driven genetic unit to analyze DNA Lowell and hereditary data. Lowell will use the grant to build robots that will complete real-world missions.

“In my classroom, we work on real-life, problem-solving missions every week,” said Lowell, a fifth grade science teacher. “One week students might be programming robots to autonomously rescue miners trapped in a collapsed maze mine shaft, and another they might be designing a rover bot to navigate the crater-filled Martian surface. Our Vex competition this year has us working with another team to move hex blocks from one side of

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Students will be building Vex robots over the next several weeks in Brad Lowell’s fifth grade classroom. (Submitted photo)

the playing field to another, docking them in garages.”

Lowell also sponsors a drone club, a Sphero club, a hot air balloon club and a rocket club.

Lowell has taught at Hamilton Southeastern Schools for 26 years.

He said the students have been excited to build and code their robots.

“It’s very easy to apply robotics to our curriculum,” he said. “All activities count. Robotics bridges science, math, engineering and technology and makes learning fun and meaningful for my students.”

The students will be building the robots over the next several weeks and will complete the robots in January.

Teachers interested in applying for a MAC Grant can submit an application for fall 2017 at macgrantsindy.com.

DeMolay leader installed

By Heather Collins • news@currentinfishers.com Jacob Hamblen Monninger, a freshman at Fishers High School, was installed as Master Councilor for the Carmel Chapter clubs of DeMolay International. DeMolay is a youth leadership organization, building young men of character and dedicated to making young men better people and leaders, according to its website.

Monninger’s grandfather, Thomas R. Hamblen, a 32nd degree Freemason, presented Jacob with the ceremonial gavel during the ceremony at the Carmel Masonic Lodge No. 421.

As the elected master councilor, Monninger will oversee various community service programs and events and lead his chapter for a six-month term.

The Carmel Chapter of DeMolay International volunteers every second Saturday for the monthly pancake breakfast at the Carmel Masonic Lodge No. 421. The Carmel Chapter of DeMolay International has also volunteered at the Wheeler Mission, the Ronald McDonald House and the Carmel Health and Community

Jacob Hamblen Monninger was presented with the ceremonial gavel by his grandfather, Thomas R. Hamblen, a 32nd degree Freemason.

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“I think my self-confidence and socialconfidence (have improved). I was more of an introvert, especially before I joined,” Monninger said.

Monninger said he plans to pursue a career in law or running for political office.

There are 15 members of the Carmel Chapter of DeMolay International, and the chapter is accepting new members. DeMolay International is geared toward young men between the ages of 12 and 21.

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The Fishers Arts Council and City of Fishers selected three Indiana artists to paint a series of six signal boxes in the Nickel art Plate Arts District representing the city’s vision of a smart, entrepreneurial and vibrant community. Artists William Denton Ray and Marc Anderson from Indianapolis, and Fishers artist Jacque Hammonds began prepping and painting the signal boxes earlier this month.

Their original designs will be painted directly on utility One of the design concepts. (Submitted image) boxes along 116th Street and Commercial Drive. After being sealed with a The artists were selected by a committee graffiti-resistant coating, the artwork should comprised of representatives from the Fishers last up to three years. All six pieces should be Arts Council, the City of Fishers, the Fishers completed next week, weather permitting.

City Council and Nickel Plate Arts. Each art“The city partnered with the Fishers Arts ist was chosen for his or her technical and Council two years ago to develop a Comartistic ability, experience working with local munity Master Art Plan that better defines municipalities and for demonstrating an unpublic spaces through public art installations,” derstanding of the personality of the Nickel stated Lisa Vielee, president of the Fishers Plate District.

Arts Council, in a press release.

The signal box designs selected and their This is the third public art installation as locations include: part of the Fishers Community Master Art • “Blue Balloons” by Marc Anderson -- 116th Plan. The first, “INvisible Art” by Jessica SpringStreet and Holland Drive man, was installed this summer on the side• “Birds (Watching Them Watching Us)” by Wilwalks surrounding the Central Green using liam Denton Ray -- 116th Street and Regency hydrophobic paint. The second installation is a Drive series of banners on The Edge parking garage. • “Straight-On Monon,” by Jacque Hammonds The first set of seven banners, titled “Pursuing -- 116th Street and Municipal Drive Innovation” by Rachel Johnson, was unveiled • “Red Bikes” by Marc Anderson -- 116th Street last week. and Lantern Road “Not only do these art installations interpret • “Mille Bornes” by Jacque Hammonds -- Comthe entrepreneurial spirit and iconic elements mercial Drive and North Street of our community, they add vibrancy and • “Face the Music” by William Denton Ray -a sense of discovery to the district,” Vielee Commercial Drive and Lantern Road added.

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Brooks selected for committees – Rep. Susan Brooks was selected as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Ethics. The committee is the bipartisan supervising ethics office for the House of Representatives. Brooks also was selected by Speaker Paul Ryan to serve as the speaker’s sole designee on the Republican Conference Steering Committee in the House of Representatives. The Steering Committee is responsible for making committee assignments for Republican members of the House and selecting chairmen for each committee in the House.

Fundraising run a success – The fifth annual Bolt for the Heart Family 5K run was held on Thanksgiving morning. It was a great day, with no snow, no rain and record attendance numbers. There were 2,800 participants, up 31 percent from last year. More than $185,000 was raised, which will be used to purchase 160 automated external defibrillators for the Indiana State Police cars.

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‘Beyond Words’ documents wife’s struggle with cancer

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com Fishers resident Steve Schenck remembers when his wife, Becky, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.

“It was over 10 years ago memoir when we first found out she had brain cancer,” he said. “The diagnosis was that you would live a year to 15 months. Becky ended up living 10 years with the disease. Over the course of 10 years, she had three brain surgeries and chemotherapy.”

For most people, that diagnosis would be a death sentence. It wasn’t for Becky.

“She was never going to give up, and she never did,” Steve said.

Steve wanted to leave behind a legacy for Becky. He found inspiration in the Indianapolis Business Journal and decided to document her journey in a book.

“I saw something about leaving behind a legacy. I saw it as Becky was in her ninth year of survival. ‘Beyond Words’ is really about the extraordinary way she was able to cope with the disease and the inspiration she provided for so many. No one lives 10 years with glioblastoma, but she did,” he said. “It was the story of inspiration. The book is not only about her amazing story of faith and love, but

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it’s also a resource for anyone that is dealing with terminal cancer of any kind, really. They can look and see how someone in her position dealt with it.”

The book is not only about Becky’s will to survive but also includes help for anyone dealing with the same diagnosis.

“It’s particularly useful for people with brain cancer. We put in all these resources about where you can get financial support, resource materials and caregiver tips,” he said.

Becky lost her fight with cancer July 24. The book was released in August. It’s available for purchase on amazon.com.

“She was proud of the fact that she beat it. It was not an easy journey. She didn’t quit, and she fought it to the very end,” Steve said.

For more, visit beyondwordsbook.com.

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of-the-Woods.

“My (life) partner (Joan Townsend) became Kathleen Hamilton recently made the deci- an associate two or three years ago,” Hamilton said. “It was going to meetings with her sion to strengthen her relationship with the and seeing the things that changed about Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-theWoods, Indiana, by becoming her. I thought this seemed like a good thing.”

Sister Diane Mason, director of Providence religion a Providence Associate.

Associates, said in order to become a ProviThe Fishers resident dence Associate, a candidate is made a one-year paired with a Sister of Providence commitment as a Providence Asor Providence Associate comsociate Nov. 12, joining 31 other 2016 panion and goes through a year associates with the Sisters of Proviof study, prayer and reflection. dence. When the commitment comes Hamilton met with her companup, Hamilton said an association can ion, Sister Barbara McClelland, commit to one, three or five years.

Indianapolis, once a month for one The Sisters of Providence, a Hamilton year. Hamilton said she followed congregation of nearly 300 women the program the sisters have put together. with more than 200 Providence Associates, Hamilton has gotten involved with Miracle collaborates with others to create a more Place, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence hope-filled world through prayer, education, which provides an after-school program for service and advocacy. children in Indianapolis.

The associates are men and women “It’s a place where they can be safe, get of all faiths, not just Catholics. Hamilton, tutoring and have a good time,” Hamilton a non-Catholic, grew up in Terre Haute, said. so she is familiar with nearby Saint Mary

FHS junior seeks corporate support for FHS dance marathon

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com At first, Fishers High School junior Claire Rosenthall enjoyed being part of her school’s dance marathon and raising money for a good cause, Riley Hospital fundraiser for Children.

Rosenthall’s interest in the event intensified when older sister Paige’s sorority dedicated its Indiana University Dance Marathon effort to Ben Edwards, a Riley child with brain cancer. It just so happened that was Rosenthall’s freshman world history teacher Dr. Chris Edwards’ son. Ben, now 7. He is cancer free.

“Then last year I became more involved and met so many Riley kids and their families, and it became life-changing,” she said.

Rosenthall is the corporate executive of the FHS Dance Marathon, set for March 4, 2017.

She is concentrating on attracting corporate sponsorships for the school’s dance marathon.

Rosenthall’s role is to get food for the dance marathon as well.

“That’s really all we worked on last year,”

Fishers High School Dance Marathon raised $56,021.84 in 2016. (Submitted photo)

Rosenthall said. “This year I really wanted to raise more money, so that’s why I have this goal. The cause it’s going to is such an amazing life-changer for these kids. We have the opportunity to help out, so why not? We’re giving hope to them and their families.”

The sponsor benefits range from $25 to $250.

The 2016 FHS Dance Marathon raised $56,021.84, a big climb from the 2015 total of $43,699.68. The money raised feeds into Purdue’s dance marathon.

Those interested in sponsorship should contact Rosenthall at clairerosenfhsdm@ gmail.com.

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Volunteers attend Fire Corps training at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference this year. Back, from left, Jim Chrena, Matthew Lewis, Ken Allen, Gary Cole. Front, from left. Robin Sklar, Demaris Stewart. (Submitted photos)

New program aids firefighters, victims

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com When the Fishers Fire Dept. is called to the scene of a fire, the firefighters’ primary goal is to make sure all people are out of the structure cover story and to get the fire under control.

The Fishers Fire Corps, a group of volunteers that aids firefighters with food, water and basic first aid, provide relief to those firefighters throughout the fire battle.

Now, the fire victims will receive more help on scene from Victim Assistance volunteers and Fishers residents Demaris Stewart and Robert Crowe, a pair of fire corps volunteers who are now certified by the Red Cross to take care of victims’ immediate needs whose home and belongings went up in flames.

“Before fire corps got involved, if there was a fire and someone needed Red Cross resources, Red Cross would have to be contacted and dispatched to those individuals,” Crowe said. “Now we became involved in fire corps, our issued vehicles are on scene, the fire’s out and then we become those two Red Cross responders.”

First and foremost, Crowe, Stewart and other fire corps volunteers are there to provide whatever aid firefighters may need – heat in the winter, checking vitals, cooling firefighters down or providing food and beverages. If there are plenty of fire corps volunteers or the firefighters do not need assistance, Crowe and Stewart break off to their dual role of victim assistance.

“Mostly (victim assistance) is just helping (victims) understand what’s going on and to take care of the immediate needs,” Public Information Officer Capt. John Mehling said. “Right now, they’re just hand-holding and caring for individuals and keeping them from feeling alone. As things move along and they discover that, OK, they are not going to be able to stay with family

or a neighbor, they need additional assistance, they take that fire corps hat off and put the Red Cross hat on. Having that additional training, they can identify if there’s a need for Red Cross so we don’t call up Red Cross when we didn’t really need them. The Victim Assistance is there so they can identify the needs if they are beyond what the fire department can do. They can provide a debit card to get them some clothing, some food, get them a hotel room, or if the victim needs to get to a drugstore to get medication.”

Stewart and Crowe are the only two Fishers residents trained in victim assistance, but approximately six fire corps members are undergoing training.

“Everyone thinks of Fishers as a very affluent community, well-insured and people don’t have needs,” Mehling said. “They’re well off, but that’s not always the case. Even for the people that have those financial resources, most people aren’t emotionally prepared for these circumstances. When everything you have is taken from you, people quickly find out how lost they are.”

The Fishers Fire Corps will go to the scene of a fire to make sure firefighters are taken care of.

Why Fire Corps began The victim assistance program was developed last year. Public Information Officer Capt. John Mehling said the Fishers Fire Dept. identified a problem where the incident commander and firefighters were busy putting the fire out and not tending to the victims once they are out of immediate danger.

Those interested in volunteering for the Fire Corps can fill out an application at fishers.in.us/index. aspx?NID=235. Mehling said the Fishers Fire Dept. trains Fire Corps members to a certain point, and then the Red Cross takes over training for those wanting to get involved in Victim Assistance.

Firefighter Tyson Thompson uses the nozzle on a blaze. The Fishers Fire Corps assists firefighters at the scene of a fire, providing food, water and basic first aid to make sure firefighters are equipped to continue firefighting.

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Give your kid a shot to do it Long ago, the now-late comedian/genius George Carlin gave an impassioned talk about the (we’ll clean this up to G-Rated) “the wussification of America.” He saw it coming. It has arrived. And it stinks. What brings this to mind are not the hot-cocoa sessions at colleges whose students are upset over the presidential election, but a customer of Current, owner of two retail outlets, who offered us this: “ … kids these days are not responsible. (How about) parents who get involved with their kid’s employer? What the hell is wrong with these parents? One parent came in after his son was let go due to missing work or being late multiple times. He thought that it was OK for his son to lie — when he really wasn’t sick and had other plans, even though he was on the schedule. It just goes on and on.”

Let’s call it Generation Thumb Suck, which starts with parenting. Our parents no sooner would have represented us in employment arenas than they would have promised us the moon — and good for them. Newsflash: Sometimes, it’s OK to toss your kid to the “wolves,” to experience real life, and it’s always acceptable to expect your child to be responsible and accountable for his or her actions. “Live and learn,” our parents told us. When today’s parents — which is not to say all parents — insinuate themselves into situations where the child should at least be allowed to attempt to handle it, we shake our heads and feel sorry for the child. What exactly are those parents teaching him or her? Not much on this subject, we believe.

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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Yeah, mahn, no problem Commentary by Terry Anker Street corner slang is common to all human groups. We might collectively understand that a Blue Sunday is one when our Indianapolis Colts are playing a football game. But others who are not interested or are situated far from this media market would miss the reference. Our language absorbs catchy song lyrics, clever phrases and sloppy pronunciations to build an ever-evolving lexicon of community-based shorthand. Much is rooted in unique local characteristics. A large immigrant population nearly guarantees that phrases from the mother-tongue will be incorporated into the native communication mechanism.

Indigenous geography, flora, fauna and weather conditions can add dimension to our interpersonal expression.

But more than language, we work to separate ourselves through food choices and styles, architecture, manner of dress and countless other markings designed to indicate that “we” are exclusive and different from other groups. Each of these is a measure of home-grown. Yet how and when

does an outsider know that it is time to affiliate with the group? When is it culturally sensitive to enjoy the cuisine, admire the buildings and pick-up a catch-phrase or two?

Traveling to the rural Jamaican hometown of the groom for the wedding of the daughter of one of our own, our experience was more home-cooking than corporate consistency. Our hosts, at every stop, were charming and welcoming. Some insisted that we enjoy johnnycake, try a few local expressions and taste a rum punch. Yet others seemed intent on ensuring that we found ourselves more different than the same. “Yeah, mahn, no problem,” is an expression that visitors should be quick to learn but slow to use. When Hartford, Conn.-based American poet Lawrence Pertillar co-opted the expression in his poem of the same name, did he honor or offend? It is likely that he did both.

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

Q U O TE O F THE WEEK “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”

Winston Churchill

All right, people. Here is my plan for surviving the holidays without offing a child, spouse or myself. Feel humor free to adopt as your own, share with friends, or deposit straight into the trash. I really don’t care.

Because that’s my mantra as I make my way through the next sugar-filled, sleep-depriving, financially and emotionally draining three weeks. It won’t be all bad, true. I mean, who doesn’t love a season that embraces 1970s claymation, egg nog and ugly sweaters? But I have learned over the years that the end of December can become your worst nightmare if you don’t prepare properly. And one of the best things you can do is not get too invested. In anything. So here you go. You’re welcome.

Just say no. “No, I can’t make it to the office party.” “No, I won’t be participating in Secret Santa.” And, “No, I am not driving you, my precious pre-teen daughter, to ice skating, Yogurtz, Castleton and then to Emily’s.” Having twins taught me one thing: it’s okay to say “No.” And also to keep Lysol wipes on every floor! People will most certainly judge, but remember the mantra: “I really don’t care!”

Expect the worst. The almighty flu will smite your house, the 12-foot fir laden with antique glass ornaments will topple, and the ever-present children will drive you to brandy. If you expect high levels of chaos and stress, you’ll either be well-prepared when it hits or pleasantly surprised that you survived unscathed. Win-win.

Schedule “Me Time.” In this season of gift-giving, don’t forget to love yourself!

Take 20 minutes after your fifth Meijer run to sit in the parking lot and play Solitaire.

Lock yourself in the bathroom for an afternoon of “The Crown.” Order pizza and then hide for the evening. You can’t successfully navigate choppy Yuletide waters if your mental compass is perpetually pointing south. Ignore the guilt, recite the mantra and take care of you.

Good luck, my friends. See you on the other side. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Hoosier memories Commentary by Dick Wolfsie In celebration of our 200th year as a state, I am sharing the names of some Hoosiers who no longer receive the attention humor they deserve. As you will see, the first one is not just long forgotten, but also short and forgotten.

It’s no small wonder that Che Mah lived in Knox, a tiny town in Starke County. Che Mah was a small wonder himself, once reported to be the shortest man who ever lived. He towered under Tom Thumb, who reached 32 inches. Born in China in 1848, Che Mah was only 28 inches tall and tipped the scales (he was a very small tipper) at 40 pounds.

Che Mah married an average-sized woman and was considered by most a gentleman who never angered anyone. This was a good idea on his part. He did, however, tick off his wife, who sued him for divorce, complaining that Che Mah was jealous and abusive — just two of his shortcomings. Che Mah claimed his wife had ceased to perform her wifely duties, which is more than we need to know. Che Mah was buried at the highest point in Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox, Indiana. A fitting end for someone who seldom had anything that fit.

When Hoosier Roy Robertson worked for the Salem Creamery in the 1940s, Audra Qualkinbush, one of the owners of the creamery — and a home economics teacher — complained about the chubbiness of some of her students. Robertson was asked by his boss to perfect a new product that had less butterfat. Skim milk had already been invented, but consumers had no choice between the 3.5 percent milk and the virtually tasteless skim, nicknamed “Blue John” by many country folks because of its watery blue tint.

Robertson worked for more than a year tinkering with how to remove the fat and then replace it with other milk solids so the taste would still please milk lovers. Robertson was never recognized, nor did he profit from his invention. Since he never got a patent for his process, other dairies were soon producing his 2 percent milk.

By the way, 1 percent milk was later invented by Robertson’s half-brother (just kidding).

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

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LouVino offers wine, small plates

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Chad Coulter felt he could bring something to Fishers in regards to dining and wine that the city didn’t already have. That dining something would be the third LouVino, a small plates restaurant specializing in wine and bourbon that targets females ages 25 to 55 in the higher income range.

“I feel that Fishers, from what I’ve heard. was missing that price point,” said Coulter, owner of LouVino. “You have some higher-end places and some fast places, but you don’t have that nice in-between. They do exist, but there’s definitely not very many. Fishers is obviously a very up and coming area with IKEA and Topgolf and the whole downtown revitalization. We really wanted to be a part of that. We had that gut feeling when we saw that space.”

LouVino, 8628 E. 116th St., will open to the public Dec. 13. To begin, the 3800-square-foot restaurant will be open 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, but beginning Jan. 17, it will open for lunch and a Saturday and Sunday brunch.

The restaurant’s small plates are meant to be shared, with the Brussels sprouts salad and fried chicken tacos at the top of the bestsellers. There are no full entrees on the menu.

With wine, the per-person price point for dinner is $30-$35.

Chad Coulter and his wife Lauren pause inside of LouVino. (Submitted photo)

“Everything is made in-house every day,” Coulter said. “We run out of everything every day. We do stay pretty busy, and everything is made from scratch every day. We don’t buy anything pre-made or frozen or anything like that. It’s super fresh and super fantastic.”

LouVino originally opened in Louisville in July 2014, with its second location, also in Louisville, following in July of this year. The Fishers LouVino is the first out-of-state location for the restaurant.

It offers a more local touch, too. The wine flights, six red and six white, are named after famous or well-known people of the city the restaurant moves to. With Fishers near Indianapolis, the restaurant will feature Peyton Manning, Axl Rose and Pat McAfee wine flights.

LouVino has already hired 35-40 people from the area for its Fishers location. For more, visit louvino.com/fishers/.

Escape Room opens in Fishers

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com A vacation turned into a business opportunity for a Geist couple “We were visiting good new biz friends of ours in Budapest, Hungary (in 2014) and they took us to an escape room in the basement,” Marj Neal said. “It was musty and all. But we had a blast and came back and said we’re going to start one in Indianapolis.”

When looking to start one, they met another couple interested in starting one. Fishers residents Brendon and Jennifer Harbron had visited an escape room in Nashville, Tenn., in spring 2015.

With the help of other investors, they joined forces to open The Escape Room Indianapolis in December 2015. Now the couples are opening another one near home. The Escape Room Fishers, 8890 E. 116th St., Suite 210, opened Dec. 1.

“We looked at a lot of places in Carmel and

An example of one of the escape rooms in FIshers. (Submitted photo)

north side,” Neal said. “As soon we walked in this space, we said ‘This is it.’ Part of it is Fishers has the largest millennial growth in the state and we know this appeals to millennials and families. This corner is becoming so popular. We knew this is as nice of a location north as we have downtown on Meridian Street.”

The Fishers location is open seven days a week. For more on hours and to buy tickets, visit escaperoomfishers.com.

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Research needed for EFT practice Commentary by Casey VanPutten For many, this time of year isn’t the “most wonderful time of the year.” The holiday season can be extremely wellbeing stressful for people. Whatever the reason for your stress (loss of a loved one, recent divorce, children or just life in general), the Emotional Freedom Technique may be helpful. EFT, also known as tapping, has been receiving a ton of recognition lately for its effectiveness in helping to reduce anxiety, eliminate phobias, manage pain, etc. However, just as you wouldn't see a doctor who learned how to perform surgery after watching YouTube videos, it’s important to look for someone who’s credentialed and someone you can trust. Being selective in your process of searching for a practitioner, as well as recognizing the limitations of EFT, will help you achieve optimal results.

EFT is a powerful tool, no doubt, but it should not be viewed as a replacement for medical advice and may need to be combined with other services when appropriate. For example, someone dealing with alcoholism or drug addiction can absolutely benefit from EFT, but they should also seek the help of a

substance abuse counselor or program like AA. Likewise, someone tapping for pain relief should consider seeing a medical doctor as well.

When working with emotions and possible trauma, it’s extremely important to work with practitioners who are trained in the proper techniques to help facilitate a space where clients feel safe and supported. One way to search for a qualified practitioner is to search for someone that’s received certification in EFT. Some of the most reputable organizations that do this are AAMET International, ACEP and EFTUniverse. Both offer an online search directory of certified EFT practitioners, as well as the latest research and resources in this area. The other way is to search for a licensed therapist that integrates EFT into their practice. Several are located right here in Fishers, Noblesville and Indianapolis.

Casey VanPutten is an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner at Flourish Yoga & Wellbeing in Fishers.

She’s also a former school counselor/softball coac and enjoys blogging about alternative healing modalities. If you’re looking for more info about EFT, please visit flourishyoga.biz or email her at caseyvanputten@yahoo.com.

12 Days of Fitness

Commentary by Kara Babcock

Baby Boot Camp would like to share a fun way to workout with your family during the holidays with the 12 Days of your body Christmas workout.

On the first day of Christmas my instructor sent to me: A burpee and a push-up.

2. 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

3. 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

4. 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

5. 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

6. 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

7. 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

8. 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps-a-dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee

and a push-up.

9. 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

10. 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

11. 11 plank jackers, 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

12. 12 crunches, 11 plank jackers, 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calvesa-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

Kara Babcock is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She can be reached at Kara.babcock@ babybootcamp.com. Baby Boot Camp-Carmel, Noblesville & Fishers has classes at St. Vincent Fishers Hospital and The Fashion Mall.

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Dr. Greg Chernoff, Jill Miller and former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (all of Carmel). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

What a treat it was to be a guest at Dr. Greg Chernoff and Jill Miller’s table at the 2016 Dream Alive “Wishing on Stars” private dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Several Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl players from the championship team along with local celebrities were on hand to mingle with guests, take photos, sign autographs, bid on amazing auction items and participate in a special Colts Mannequin Challenge. Dream Alive is a mentoring organization that exists to equip urban youth in grades 7-12 to become civic-minded leaders who are confident, skilled and willing to work to serve their community. It was an incredible night for a great cause. For more, visit dreamaliveinc.org

Where’s Amy hangs out with Colts and local celebrities at ‘Wishing on Stars’ event

Jay Piatek (Indianapolis), Yana Botsman (Geist), Reggie Wayne (former Indianapolis Colts player), Heather Hilbert (Geist) and Jeff Friesz (Geist).

Amy and Wes Overturf (Noblesville) with Nancy Bastian (Carmel).

Lisa and Bill Boncosky (Indianapolis).

Steve Ooley (Fishers), Erik Walden (Indianapolis Colts linebacker) and Danette Roland (Carmel).

Owner Ramsey to perform at Warehouse

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Heather Ramsey will have a much different role for two nights this month. music As the owner of The Warehouse, Ramsey is usually greeting visitors or tending bar.

“I can welcome them and entertain them instead of serving them drinks,” Ramsey said.

Ramsey will be giving two shows at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at her venue, 254 First Ave., Carmel.

The show will feature music by The Carpenters and holiday favorites.

“We’re not trying to be The Carpenters, but it’s a tribute to their music,” she said.

Ramsey said there will be a spin on the arrangements that Heather Ramsey will perform at The will be unique to the Warehouse in Carmel. (Submitted photo) show.

“It’s going to be one of the most fun musical experiences in my life,” Ramsey said. “I’m just glad it’s featuring the music of one my all-time favorite singers (Karen Carpenter). My voice has gravitated toward her, but I have a decidedly more soul bent. (Karen) was straight pop.”

The Carmel resident will be accompanied by a jazz trio and backup singers.

“I’ve done some community festivals, but the last time I performed on a stage doing a feature concert by myself was the Jazz Kitchen in 2008,” Ramsey said.

Along with songs from The Carpenters, Ramsey will perform holiday songs like “Breath of Heaven” and Joni Mitchell’s “River.”

“In the second half, we’ll do a little holiday sing-along in the middle of which is (from) my days at Purdue Musical Organizations. They always did a little sing-along in the second half,” Ramsey said. “We’ll also do a (Burt) Bacharach medley and another medley of Carpenters’ favorites that are not Christmas, like ‘Superstar’ and ‘We’ve Only Just Begun.’ They actually performed the Beatles’ ‘Good Night’ to close some of their TV shows, so we’re going to close with that.”

Joining Ramsey are Jon Ranard, arrangements/keyboards; Eddie McLaughlin, bass; Trevor Junga, drums; Brandon Tiek, baritone; Jake McDuffee, tenor; and David Meade, tenor.

Tiek, McDuffee and Meade were in Purdue’s Glee Club while Ramsey was in school. Ranard was Ramsey’s Purdue choral group director for three years.

For more, visit liveforthemusic.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel-based Ballet Theatre of Indiana’s co-artistic director Stirling Matheson, the company’s second production holiday of “The Nutcracker” should go smoother than before.

“Last year we did the whole show with eight women and two men, and it was just insane,” said Matheson, whose wife Sabrina is the other co-artistic director. “This year we’ve grown a bit. We have 13 ladies and the same two men, so the casting and logistics of it got a lot easier, and we have all the sets and costumes that we came up with last year.

We had a chance to refine and improve things rather than getting it all done as fast as we could and then (exhaling).”

There will be four performances at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum Dec. 16 through 18. A show was added this season because of strong attendance last year.

“It’s going to be a more refined production this time around. Not that it wasn’t a great show last year, we got great feedback from the audience, but we’re fixing those kinks,” said Matheson, who founded BTI with his wife three years ago. “When you create something, you know every aspect of it, and there are always things you want to tweak. It’s fun to have the time to tweak this time around.”

Matheson said 60 percent of the choreography is staying in the game with just a few tweaks.

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Christine Fortin, left, and Stirling Mateson perform in “The Nutcracker.” (Photo by Mark Abarca)

role as Sugar Plum Fairy. Catherine Jue will share the role.

Although his wife has retired from dancing, Matheson will appear as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Nutcracker.

The cast for Dec. 16 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 2 p.m. shows are Sugar Plum: Catherine Jue; Snow Queen: Emma Beigel and Dew Drop: Abigail Crowell. The cast for Dec. 17 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 3 p.m. shows are: Sugar Plum: Audrey Robson; Snow Queen: Christine Fortin and Dew Drop: Annie Mushrush.

For more, visit btindiana.org/events/.

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The concert will include holiday tunes and sing-alongs from holiday classics.

Mik the Music Man will perform and lead the Amanda Jackson hopes Coffee, Cookies & sing-alongs, Jackson said.

Carols will be the start of a new holiday tradi“This gentleman has done some of tion at the Monon Comour kids’ performances, so he’s very event munity Center. versatile,” Jackson said. “I’m confident The first-year holiday he’ll play a variety that can reach the program will be held from 10 to 11:30 different ages. Once we have the first a.m. Dec. 19 in the East Multipurpose one under our belt, we’ll have a better Rooms Doors, 1235 Central Park Dr. idea of what age group we’re going to E., Carmel, open at 10 a.m. for complireach. It’s exciting. Hopefully, we’ll get mentary coffee and cookies before Jackson a good crowd. I’m sure we will.” the concert, which begins at 10:30 Jackson said the event has been planned a.m. for approximately six months.

“It’s geared toward 50 and up with the timAdmission is $5 per person, or $3 per pering, but it’s open to all ages,” said Jackson, son for groups of 10 or more. Registration can recreation program supervisor for Carmel Clay be completed at carmelclayparks.com or by Parks. “We just want to kick off the holiday calling 317-848-7275. season with a program for the older adult Group registration can be completed by emaildemographic, but it’s also something if kids ing Jackson, at jackson@carmelclayparks.com. are able to make it they will enjoy as well.”

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For a wide variety of both food and ice cream, come by Alexander’s. The business boasts a unique selection of 36 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Also be sure to try customer favorites, such as sandwiches and soup. This local restaurant is sure to be a new favorite for anyone who hasn’t tried it yet.

Type of food: Soup, salad, wraps, sandwiches and ice cream.

Food recommendation: The Fudge Cluster Ultimate Sundae.

Price range: $5-$10.

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Alexander’s On the Square Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Warm up with lobster risotto Recipe by Beth Aasen, co-owner of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel Ingredients: 2 live lobsters (1 pound each), 2 whole tomatoes, 2 whole onions peeled, 4 stalks celery, 3 whole peeled carrots, 1/2 cup white onion chopped, 2 leeks, tablespoon of thyme, cup of cooking white wine, tablespoon of chopped raw garlic, 2 cups of arborio rice, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup of ground parmesan cheese, pepper and salt for seasoning to taste, tablespoon of chopped chives., tablespoon of saffron Directions: First, you’ll need to create at least six cups of lobster stock. It’s hard to buy this at the store and it’s better to make your own fresh, so start off with a pot of about 8 to 10 cups of water, enough to submerge the lobsters in a pot.

To make the stock, warm up the water and then throw in the live lobsters. Then you throw in the carrots, tomatoes, celery, whole onions, one leek and the thyme. Cook until the lobsters turn pink. Remove the lobsters and strain your stock so it’s nice and clear and not full of chunks. Use a fine strainer.

Crack open the lobster and remove the meat and chop it up.

Once you have your stock, it’s time to make your risotto. Grab a large stainless steel or copper skillet and put it on medium heat. Add half your olive oil and butter and once it’s warm add chopped onions so they can sizzle.

Next you’ll add the rice and immediately start stirring so it doesn’t stick to the pan. From this point, keep adding a little stock and a little white wine and go back and forth until the rice has absorbed the flavor. This might take 20 minutes. Near the end, add saffron.

After you’ve got this start, in a separate pan, cook a half-cup of chopped leeks in a pan with melted butter and tablespoon of chopped raw garlic until the leeks are caramelized and soft. You’ll add the chopped up lobster, some garlic and a splash of white wine.

In the last five minutes, add parmesan cheese and the ingredients from the lobster pan. Keep stirring so the rice can absorb all the wonderful flavors. Plate and garnish with chopped chives.

Behind Bars: Raspberry Café Get it at Mackenzie River, Carmel Ingredients: .75 oz. Absolut Raspberry Vodka, 1.5 oz. Absolut Vodka, 1 oz. espresso liqueur, .75 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, 1 oz. half and half, Cherry, Graham cracker crumbs Directions: Wet lip of martini glass and dip in graham cracker crumbs. Shake liquid ingredients together and strain in glass. Add maraschino cherry.

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It’s time to write down your thoughts Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Last year, we talked about this same subject and heard back from tailgaters that what we said made good sense. We urged you to put your thoughts to paper, because we all have a problem.

The problem is that we all have a tendency to repeat our mistakes. But why do we do this? Researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning think that brain cells in animals only learn from the experiences of doing something right and not when they fail. Earl K. Miller, Picower professor of neuroscience, said, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not.” Furthermore, he explained that when a behavior was successful, cells became more finely tuned to what the animal was learning. “After a failure, there was little or no change in the brain - nor was there any improvement in behavior.”

As humans, we can collect our thoughts, but we’ll forget things the longer we procrastinate about writing them down. So now is the time to think back on the 2016 season.

What were the successes and what were the failures? Be honest and ask yourself, “What internal promises have I made to myself this season?” Here’s a small check list: 1. Have I made do with failing equipment parts that need to be replaced? These are things you repaired almost weekly with duct tape, etc.

2. What equipment needs replaced?

3. What new items of equipment do you need for next year? Remember tailgating/camping equipment goes on sale this time of year.

4. What recipes were successful this year The Center for the Performing Arts – 355 City Center Dr., Carmel – thecenterpresents.org Dec. 15 – Home Free Dec. 16-18 – Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Mo’s Irish Pub – 13193 Levinson Ln., Ste 100, Noblesville – mosirishpub.com/indy Dec. 15 – DJ Scott Dec. 16 – 10th of Never Dec. 17 – Liquid Groove Cobblestone Grill – 160 S. Main St., Zionsville – cobblestonegrill.com Dec. 16 – Scott & Andra Dec. 17 – Jon England

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5. What was the worst tailgating experience this season and what was the best? Why? 6. Discuss the above items with your spouse and fellow tailgaters.

Here is a nice winter bar to keep you thinking and feeling happy. We tweaked this recipe just before the end of this season to make it even better!

Improved cinnamon bars Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 cup buttermilk, 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup soft margarine, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 stick butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour, granulated and brown sugars and margarine; mix on low heat until crumbly. Press two cups of this mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish sprayed with buttery cooking spray. To the rest of the mixture add the soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, buttermilk and egg. Mix well and pour over pressed/packed portion, already in dish. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; then cool for at least one hour.

For frosting, mix butter, milk, powdered sugar and almond extract. You can double this frosting recipe to make these bars even sweeter.

Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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Here’s how to create a functional kitchen Commentary by David Decker

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When it comes to re-designing a kitchen, not only is it important to make it look nice, it should home improvement function well, too.

Following these three steps can help lead you on a path toward a more user-friendly kitchen.

• Consider the layout — Determine what you like about your existing layout as well as what obstacles you face on a daily basis. Discover ways to re-design your new kitchen to avoid these obstacles. Consider the work triangle. Your sink, refrigerator and cook top should be between four- and nine-feet from one another to ensure a comfortable work zone. And before finalizing your new layout make sure every pot, pan and utensil has a home.

• Organize and accessorize — So you’ve created a functional layout, now what? Think about the inside of the cabinets. How can you make that more functional? By organizing, of course! Tray dividers for cookie sheets and baking trays or spice racks can be

installed next to ranges. Utensil dividers can help clean up the drawers, and Lazy Susans and other innovative rotating shelving units can be installed in otherwise inconvenient corners to maximize storage space. And recycling centers can be used to hide ugly garbage bins.

• Turn to automation — You have your layout and your tools organized in your kitchen, now it’s time to start using the space. Design a “hands-free” kitchen by installing touchless faucets and motion-sensored or programmable lighting to help when your hands are messy or full. This will create a more efficient work zone while preparing meals.

These are just a few things to think about when re-designing a more functional kitchen.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring.

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Where Castro spoke Commentary by Don Knebel In connection with the recent death of Fidel Castro, Americans have once again seen Havana’s huge Plaza de la travel Revolución, where Castro once harangued for hours before up to a million people. Despite its name, the plaza was planned long before Castro took control of Cuba.

Between 1925 and 1930, Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, a French landscape architect, lived in Havana designing a grand master plan for a new center of the city, with a large public square or plaza at its heart. The Great Depression delayed plans to realize Forestier’s designs, but construction of the plaza began in the 1950s during the government of President Fulgencio Batista. At its center was a 358-foot tall star-shaped memorial to José Martí, a 19th century Cuban intellectual who advocated for independence from Spain and was killed in a battle with Spanish forces in 1895, becoming a national hero. When dedicated in 1959, the 18-acre public plaza was called Plaza Civica.

After Castro seized power from Batista in 1959, Cubans gathered in huge numbers on the Plaza Civica to show their support. Two years later, Castro renamed the plaza in honor of his revolution. He spoke to huge crowds

José Martí Memorial in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución (Photo by Don Knebel)

gathered on the plaza each May Day and July 26, the anniversary of his unsuccessful attack on a military base in Santiago in 1953 that served as a rallying cry for the revolution. Gray government buildings now surround the plaza, one featuring a large metal outline of the face of Che Guevara and another the face of Camilo Cienfuegos, heroes of Castro’s revolution.

In 1998, John Paul II, the first pope to visit Cuba, held a large outdoor Mass in the Plaza de la Revolución, and Pope Francis held Mass there during his visit in 2015. The Plaza de la Revolución is a must-see on a visit to Havana.

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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Dispatches Don’t let cookies get hard – Store crispy and chewy cookies in separate containers. If you combine them, the moisture from the chewy cookies will make the crispy ones lose their crunch. To keep soft cookies soft, place a piece of bread in the container. The moisture in the bread will be absorbed and keep the cookies nice and soft.

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Clean up broken glass – During holiday decorating, fragile glass ornaments can easily get broken. One easy way to pick up tiny broken glass shards is to cover the area with a slice of bread and press down lightly. The spongy surface of the bread will pick even tiny pieces of glass, clearing the area safely.

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Wrapping gifts for kids – Kids don’t care about elaborately wrapped gifts and they tear into packages too fast to even notice. To save time and labels at Christmas, wrap each child’s gifts in a specific themed paper and repeat each year. For example, one child always gets snowman paper and another always gets Santa paper. This way everyone can tell at a glance who gets each gift.

CITY OF FISHERS – NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Fishers, Indiana Director of Engineering One Municipal Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 Project: USA Parkway Resurfacing Notice is hereby given that the City of Fishers, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the Project addressed to the Director of Engineering, City of Fishers, City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038 until 10:00 a.m. on or before December 20, 2016. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bids will be publicly opened and read by the City of Fishers at 10:00 a.m. on December 20, 2016 in the Central Conference Room, located on the Second Floor of Fishers City Hall.

The Bid should be clearly marked “Bid – USA Parkway Resurfacing” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents.

In general, the Work shall be completed by INDOT and State of Indiana certified/qualified Contractors and Subcontractors for the Project and consists of: resurfacing of USA Parkway from 106th Street to 116th Street in Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana, all as required by the Bidding Documents for the Project which have been assembled into a bound Project Manual, and which together with the Drawings, may be examined at City of Fishers, Department of Engineering, Fishers City Hall, (317) 595-3160 or at the office of A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. Copies of the Project Manual and Drawings must be obtained from A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 upon the payment of $75.00 for each set. These sets may include full-size Drawings. Payment must be in the form of a check. NO CASH ACCEPTED. All payments for Bidding Documents are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Drawings and Bidding Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Drawings and Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted on the forms contained in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: (1) State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Contractor’s Bid for Public Work) (Revised 2013) as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; (2) Bid Bond made payable to City of Fishers, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days or such other time specified

by Owner from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement and provision of the required Payment and Performance Bonds as included in the Project Manual.

Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no Bidder shall withdraw its Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual opening of the Bids. The Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder, execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance and Payment Bonds.

There will be no pre-bid meeting.

The Contractor must conform to the antidiscrimination provisions of Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq.

A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety on the form provided in the Project Manual, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond to the Owner, approved by Owner and for the benefit of the Owner, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, its subcontractors, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor.

All out-of-state bidder corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State.

Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the Owner as determined by the purchasing agency. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

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53. Divvy’s soup serving 54. Facts and figures 57. Something to slip on 60. Former exam for Hoosier students, initially 65. IRT annual Yule event (3 wds.)

68. Place for a belt 69. Point Blank Gun Range rounds 70. Broad Ripple record store 71. Hoosier Park poker pair 72. Trips around the Noblesville HS track 73. Westfield HS final, for one Down 1. Buffoons 2. Determine 3. Approximately (2 wds.)

4. PU military group 5. Bright House cable network 6. In the know 7. Metric weight 8. UIndy psych class topics 9. Choose 10. Richmond, Ind. native who won a Pulitzer Prize for Music 11. Away from port 12. Evens the score with the Bulldogs 13. Crafty website 18. Future Fishers furniture store 19. Serve meals at Eagle Elementary School 24. “___ Las Vegas”

26. Harp’s cousin 27. Taj ___ 28. Battery terminal 29. Morse Reservoir cove 30. Mitchell’s Fish Market lobster part 31. Antiknock additive 32. Revolving entrance to Nordstrom 33. Indianapolis Zoo critter sniffer 34. Eagle Creek Reservoir racing boat 35. Start of Zionsville’s area code 38. Watchful one 40. PNC conveniences 42. Some Fountain Square architecture: Art ___ 43. Erika’s Place handout 49. Letter carriers’ org.

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VISA, MasterCard acceptedReach 125,731 homes weekly

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“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

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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

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Great Résumés

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

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

Brand NEW Queen Pillowtop Mattress and Box Spring set. Still in factory sealed plastic. Never used. ONLY $195.

Del. Avail. Call today 317-480-6463

FOR SALE:

Like new flex steel sleep sofa 68 inches wide double bed size $50 and delivery would be handled by purchaser Call 317-502-7028

Everybody Knows Somebody Who Needs a Better Job. SNOW REMOVAL Residential & Commercial Locally owned/operated over 41 Years Free Estimates – Call today!!

317-491- 3491

Guitar Lessons

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856 Will clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, etc; move/haul furniture, trash, etc. clean gutters, rake leaves; run errands; do odd jobs, render personal services. Full insured.: Text or call Jay@ 574-398-2135: Now accepting reservations for snow removal

wanted

$$$ CASH PAID $$$ WE BUY GUITARS Sell me your...OLD GUITAR Local buyer is looking for older Gibson, Fender, Martin, etc. guitars, amplifiers and musical instruments of all kinds.

Friendly to-your-door service!

Please call today! 317-771-9294 Thank you, Brian

FOR SALE

now hiring ESTATE SALE IN FISHERS, IN DECEMBER 16+17, 9AM-2PM 959 Chevy Chase Ln. 46280

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tutoring TUTORING

Grades Kdg. - 6 Reading and Math Licensed Retired Teacher - 34 years Please respond to doreenedolnics@att.net 317-446-2849

NOW HIRING Waiters/Waitresses Line Cooks $10-$14/HR OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

December 13, 2016

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NOW OPEN

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The Electric Bike Center

622 South Rangeline Rd Suite S Car. 46032

CHRISTMAS e-Bike SALE Nov 24th Thru Dec 24th Manufacturer Discounts 15-40% SAVINGS Pedal Assist Bikes have Great Health Benefits Call 317-506-6902 to set an appointment or Store Hours are Thurs – Sunday 1pm to 4pm

Now Hiring

Now Hiring

We are looking to HIRE YOU If you have a compassionate heart and a nurturing soul, Clarity Care is interested in hiring you.

We provide non-medical, adult in-home care.

We offer: • Flexible schedule - full and part time • Competitive pay - $10-$15 per hour • Night bonus/referral bonus • Employee retirement plan • Custom match care giver to client 317-774-0074 option 5 Apply@claritycaregivers.com

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

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Now Hiring

PRIME 47 Carmel IS NOW HIRING All Positions.

We are growing and Prime 47 is looking for the very best Servers, Bussers, Line Cooks, Host Staff If you want to be part of a growing team of professionals please apply between 1 and 4 M- FR at Clay Terrace Mall next to Dicks sporting goods EOE

College not for you?

Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

Why Fred Astaire?

We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete. Need we say more?

Call Dan at 317-846-3237

HIRING ON ALL SHIFTS Direct Support Professionals

No Longer Requiring GED or HS Diploma Indiana MENTOR’s mission is to create a system of care that will provide individuals with complex behavioral or medical conditions options for living in the community. Valid driver’s license & auto insurance preferred. Full benefit package for full time staff. Mileage reimbursement & paid training for all staff. Openings throughout the Indy area. Apply at www.in-mentor.com. EOE

Now Hiring!

Saturday Driver (7 AM to 3 PM) Part-time/Full-time Drivers (weekdays, various shifts) HS Diploma required/Drivers must have Public Passenger Chaffeur’s License (or ability to obtain) or CDL $11 or more per hour, depending on experience Benefits include paid training, paid vacation/holidays, 401k, uniforms and more!

Apply in person at Janus, 1555 Westfield Rd, Noblesville Or call (317) 773-8781 ext 103 for more information Application available online at janusinc.hirecentric.com/jobsearch

Now Hiring: Dining Room Staff

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals for dining room and kitchen positions, such as bus person, hostess and dishwasher. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. Pay starts at $10 an hour.

E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@ gmail.com or stop by at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel. Must have reliable transportation and be at least 16 years old.

Place your classified Ad Here e-mail classifieds@youarecurrent.com puzzle answers

• Bus Drivers & Bus Aides $1500 signing bonus for drivers*

• Custodians • Childcare Workers Every position has unique opportunities! *Call for details

Apply online at http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/

Stop by our office at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 Email: cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-9961.

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