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Most recently, the Horizon Council, a young-professionals group through Conner Prairie, presented Holiday Cheers, an evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and craft beer and strolling through 1836 Prairietown. (Photos by Nancy Edwards.)

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Steve Meier always wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, a common item for a bucket list. A heart attack stopped him in his tracks at age 49. (Photos Illustration by Zach Ross) Founded Jan. 25, 2011, at Fishers, IN Vol. III, No. 48 Copyright 2013.

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By Nancy Edwards • nancy@youarecurrent.com

Conner Prairie’s young professionals group, the Horizon Council, proves that the museum is not just for kids and families anymore.

For the past several years, the diversion group has sponsored History on Tap, a beer-tasting event held each summer. Most recently, the Horizon Council presented Holiday Cheers, an evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and craft beer and strolling through 1836 Prairietown.

“We wanted to experience something different,” Robby Slaughter, president of the Horizon Council, said of adding an event.

Guests enjoyed a sampling of sausage from Smoking Goose, additional appetizers from Bistro 226, wine from Douglas Hills and craft beer from Sun King. They also discovered different cultures and traditions of holiday cheer from the 19th century and observed demonstrations from volunteers that explained how electricity changed lives in the 1930s’ rural community.

Additionally, they gathered together to network and meet other professionals, which is the purpose of the Horizon Council, according to Ellen Rosenthal, president and CEO of Conner Prairie.

“I thought (the group) would help make Conner Prairie cooler,” she said. “The board members offer opinions and a fresh perspective (to the museum).”

Chris Petrelli, director of Programs, Education and Evaluation for Conner Prairie, said he thought

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Laura Carter, a volunteer with Conner Prairie, shows off a “new” refrigerator from the 1930s at Conner Prairie’s Holiday Cheer event. Carter explained how electricity from the era revamped rural living, including the ability to listen to radio stations.

that “for a first-time event, this turned out well.” He added that the Horizon Council may be looking to diversify even more for next year, including food-related events, such as gourmet food that can present a unique experience for adults.

The Horizon Council is made up of volunteers from age 21 to early 40s who share ideas, engage in strategic planning, fundraise, take part in special events and have fun. They help envision the Conner Prairie of the future. For more information, call 214-4738 or send an email to horizon@connerprairie.org.

Joslin named HR director for Indiana National Guard – Col. Troy Joslin, Fishers, has been named Director of Human Resources Office for Joint Headquarters of Indiana beginning in January. Joslin has almost 27 years of combat arms and logistics experience in the Indiana National Guard and is a two-time combat veteran Joslin to Bosnia and Afghanistan.

Joslin recently assumed command of the 38th Sustainment Brigade and previously served as the full-time command administrative officer for 81st Troop Command. Col. Joslin has served in a variety of personnel-related assignments since 1992 at every level from battalion and higher.

Key positions include with Joint Force Headquarters include Supervisory Human Resources Specialist from 2007-2009 and Deputy Human Resources Officer from 2010-2011.

Burglary - The Fishers Police Dept. is investigating a residential burglary that occurred during the overnight hours on Dec.18. This burglary occurred in the Delaware Pointe Neighborhood near 106th Street and Lantern Road. The Hamilton County Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a homeowner in 10600 block of Adam Court.

The caller reported she and her husband were confronted by two strangers in their home. The caller told the dispatcher the suspects fled the home in an unknown direction. The suspects were described as black males, late teens or early 20s, slim builds, wearing dark jeans. The homeowners were not injured during this incident. Fishers police officers quickly set a perimeter and searched the area with a police K-9.

Detectives and evidence technicians interviewed the victims and collected physical evidence at the scene. After an extensive search officers were unable to locate the suspects. Officers are also investigating multiple car break-ins in the same neighborhood. Detectives are working to determine if the crimes are related. According to the homeowner, the suspects likely entered through an open overhead garage door. Chief George Kehl encourages all residents to check and double-check all doors and windows before turning in for the night. Anyone with information regarding this residential burglary or the thefts from vehicles is encouraged to contact Det./Sgt. David Flynn at 595-3300.

Earthly adventure Bring your children to Cumberland Park Building in January, where they will learn about evergreen trees, paint, listen to stories and take a quick hike outside. Read more at www.currentinfishers.com.

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Hess on TV Krista Hess will appear on the nationally televised “Christmas at Belmont” concert airing tonight at 8 p.m. on PBS, featuring Belmont University’s Symphony Orchestra, Belmont Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Jazz Band and Bluegrass Ensemble as well as mass choir. Read more at www.currentinfishers.com.

America’s Got Talent Season 9 is currently looking for the next performer(s) to wow America on Jan. 25-26 in Indianapolis. Those interested in auditioning should register on the website: www. agtauditions.com. Read more at www.currentinfishers.com.

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“Brad Seaman of Monsterconnect.com and I wanted to form a group where everyone at After its inaugural lift-off, Launch Fishers has Launch was invited to stop working on the collected new members and services orbiting operational side of the business and around its first calenbusiness dar year. spend one hour sharing struggles and successes specifically related to sales Kurtis Moss, execuand marketing a small business, Jason tive director of Launch Fishers, is excited Hutcheson of Iconic Partners, Iconicpartabout the growth in the first year alone. ners.com, and Launch Fishers member, “Our first year has been fantastic; said. “By doing this, we can create a we have 275 members at this point think tank that helps reduce the amount and are still growing daily,” Moss said.

Moss of trial and error that generally has to “In our first year we grew and we are continuing to grow and provide more services for occur in effectively marketing small businesses.”

What has Launch Fishers done for its memmembers through deepening communications, bers? “The diversity of the talent and specialties offering good opportunities for members to conavailable in the common area at any one time is nect with other businesses throughout our comincredible. We are always finding new opportumunity, Indianapolis, and beyond one day. nities to partner and share expertise with other “It is co-working space, for entrepreneurs companies,” Hutcheson said. working on startup, high-growth and high-po Second, the low fees and generous amenities tential enterprises, with so many other services, allow access to meeting rooms, technology, and for big potential enterprises, fast growing busispace that simply could not be achieved on most ness, not just within technology, but includes small businesses’ budgets. non-profits on humanitarian endeavors,” Moss Third, the enthusiasm generated in the atsaid. “We have an interesting spread of members mosphere when a group of entrepreneurs share from a hot-air balloon pilot, off-the-cuff business, space pushes and drives motivation to consisseveral people doing mobile app development to tently perform at a high level. web graphic designers.”

Launch Fishers is a non-profit 501c3 company And there is so much more then just a space founded by John Wechsler, in conjunction with to work. Another initiative that was created was the town of Fishers. For more information, call Iconic Wednesdays, which is a time for all mem317-537-7939 or go to www.launchfishers.com. bers to come together and brain storm, share

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Town Council recap

Compiled by Nancy Edwards

Lease agreement What happened: The council approved a request for a lease agreement with the Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens that will take effect Jan. 1 but also will be retroactive to encompass calendar year 2013.

What’ s next: The newly proposed lease agreement will require AHHG to allocate 20 percent of its gross revenues directly into maintenance of the house and property as opposed to providing the town with a quarterly payment based on $40/hour rental, which is required by the current lease agreement. The town must approve all proposed work to be done at the house.

New radio equipment What happened: Council approved a request for the purchase of public safety radio equipment with Hamilton County through adoption of an interlocal agreement to replace the current radio system. As part of that purchase, The County agreed to fund the radio purchases with a bond in exchange for agreement with local municipalities to repay their respective portions of that bond.

What’ s next: This standard municipal lease is for eight years, beginning in January. The payment terms are for seven years, beginning March 2015. The final quarterly payment will be due December 2021. Funding of $147,595.56 will be budgeted annually for 2015 thru 2021.

Road inventory What happened: Council approved a request to approve a resolution adopting the town’s road inventory.

What’ s next: Indiana Dept. of Transportation will be adding 3.95 miles of road to the town’s inventory. (See www.fishers.in.us for a list of the roads added.)

Announcements: • Nickel Plate District Code, which is the proposed zoning code for downtown Fishers, went to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission for a public hearing recently. Anyone interested in reviewing the Nickel Plate District Code document can find a copy on the town’s Website, www.fishers.in.us, or they can stop by the Community Development Dept. to view a printed copy.

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And, we provide a very individualized tour of our Center for Women & Infants (maternity department), so our patients have a chance to meet our staff, get all their questions answered, and see our spacious maternity suites where they can labor, deliver and recover all in one room.

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Having a plan like Monogram Maternity in place before With Fishers and Noblesville labor helps ease the nerves for both being young and expanding either a new or experienced communities, our hospital is a family. We have an OB/GYN really good fit for all those new Carrie Beahm in our facility 24 hours a day, RN, BSN and growing families. We’re seven days a week. We also equipped to offer moms a wonderful have a newborn hospitalist in the hospital maternity experience in a bright and 24 hours a day, who is a physician or beautiful environment. advanced practice provider specially trained in newborn care. But most And, with our Monogram Maternity program, we design a birthing plan that importantly should either mom or baby require additional assistance and need is uniquely tailored to each family. It’s more advanced care, we coordinate with a one-of-a-kind program that gives every expectant mom a Nurse Navigator, St.Vincent Carmel and St.Vincent Women’s hospitals. Where a Level III NICU (newborn who will create a personalized birthing intensive care unit) is available at both plan for her pregnancy. They assist our locations, just minutes away. patients every step of the way, Bringing a baby into the world is a very helping them special time. At St.Vincent Fishers Hospital, register for we focus on the mom as a whole, as well as informative their family. So we really try to make sure classes; keeping that we’re including everyone as much as them up-topossible, from the birth coach to the rest date on what of the family, in being able to share the they can expect birth of a new life. during each For more information or to connect week of their pregnancy; and planning with our Nurse Navigator, email each detail of the delivery. monogram-fishers@stvincent.org or call 317-415 9001.

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Debate with money and politics Commentary by Larry Lannan

The late Jesse Unruh, speaker of the California State Assembly in the 1960s, is credited with making one of the most government succinct statements ever made about American election campaigns: “Money is the mother’s milk of politics.”

I encounter this concept of on a regular basis covering government and politics in Fishers.

Every time I write about agreements reached between a private business and the Town of Fishers, I can look for comments coming my way quickly.

Normally, the message goes something like this: “Don’t you know that company X held a fundraiser for politician Y just before this agreement? Why didn’t you report on that?”

Let me clue you in on something. Journalists are not normally invited to political fundraisers.

Most journalists don’t have enough money to make political contributions. Even if we did, it would be unethical for a reporter to contribute to a political campaign.

There is an open door law in Indiana requiring government entities to allow access to most documents and information about the workings of your government. The rules on campaign fundraising information are very different.

Candidate committees and PACs are required to file reports with the state and county govern-

ments. These reports are fairly detailed, showing contributions made and money spent. However, the reports are legally required to be filed infrequently.

These documents are a matter of public record. You can find the Hamilton County reports for past elections on the internet at www. hamiltoncounty.in.gov and pointing your cursor to “Voting and Elections,” and then clicking “Campaign Finance Reports.”

There is an ongoing debate about the impact money has on politics. The Supreme Court of the United States has weighed in on the subject, ruling that money is a form of speech and therefore is protected by the Constitution.

I’ve come to know many politicians through my journalism career. Once I get them off the record in a private discussion, all of them make it clear they despise the time and effort required to raise enough money to fund a competitive campaign. They would rather spend time talking with voters. As the campaigns for Fishers city offices begin, remember that reporters are not ignoring the money in a politics story. The information you may want just isn’t available.

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The day of the fifth-annual Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Shop for Kids event, Sheriff Mark Bowen and his deputies philanthropy bubbled with the same excitement as the kids they sponsored.

Held Dec. 14 at Target in Fishers, 38 youth ages 2 to 17 were each awarded $100 to spend on clothes, supplies and toys of their choosing.

The recipients were largely selected by the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, which supports at-risk individuals and families in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Green came up with the idea of Shop for Kids in 2008.

For him, the event addressed a need he saw in his community.

“I’ve been working in this county so many years, it’s hard to see (poor families) struggling.”

He approached his boss, and together they began the process of forming a nonprofit, which paved the way for Shop for Kids. The ranks have swelled from 20 recipients the first year to this year’s 38 - the largest number of recipients to date. It is largely funded by businesses and private donations.

Each officer had his own spin on what the Shop for Kids event symbolized. Deputy Kevin Fessel, a 19-year veteran of the force, escorted two kids this year in his squad car. In addition,

Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen watches as Cole Elisea, 9, places his Christmas gifts on the checkout. (Submitted photo)

he brought his own kids, like many of the other deputies.

“It’s really rewarding … it’s a good life lesson for (our) own kids,” he said. Fessel viewed the program as a welcome break from the rigors of his job.

“In this line of work, we don’t always get to do these kinds of things, so it’s personally gratifying for us,” Fessel said.

Deputy Dustin Dixon, who has been on the force 12 years, said he sees this event as a way to influence public perception of law enforcement.

“A lot of times, we’re not seen in a positive light. (Shop for Kids) helps kids see us in a positive manner.”

Bowen, happily shepherding 9-year-old Cole Elisea through the toy aisle, said, “It’s as exciting for us as it is for the kids. We’re all kids at heart.”

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Man climbs Mt. Kilamanjaro 10 months after heart attack

By Nancy Edwards • nancy@youarecurrent.com Steve Meier always wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, a common item for a bucket list. A healthy eater and dedicated to exercise, he assumed he’d have plenty of time in his life. cover story Until he had a heart attack at age 49.

Flash back to one year earlier. Meier had a physical and EKG, which was normal. Not surprising, given his condition and the fact that there was no history of heart disease in his family. Yet he was a little startled when climbing the stairs - he became winded quickly.

About 10 months later, Meier began noticing pressure in his chest and arm.

“Because I had passed a physical with flying colors, I didn’t take those symptoms serious enough,” he said.

The problems did not go away. In fact, they got worse. Meier meant to call a doctor, but he Meier was busy with work and thought he would get around to physician’s appointment when it was more convenient.

“That wasn’t a very smart choice and I’m a typical guy in this sense,” Meier said.

He went to sleep one night only to be awakened by intense pain.

“I woke up my wife, she freaked out and we went to the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital.”

After Meier’s heart attack, the doctors cleared up a clogged artery and put in a stent. During early recovery, Meier joined a group of friends for a night out. They were talking about going on a trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. He thought preparing for a mountain climb would help him get back into shape.

“The goal was to help me recover, train, lose weight and get in better shape,” he said. “The timing was just perfect.”

Although some concerned and well-meaning friends tried to discourage him from attempting to climb a mountain, it was Meier’s cardiologist, Dr. Sandeep Dube, who encouraged him to prepare for the climb.

“I advised him to wait at least six months after his heart at-

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tack,” Dube said. “He needed to get back into good shape.”

Meier followed Dube’s orders, was given a stress test that showed he was in suitable physical shape and began to work his way back into an exercise regime that slowly intensified. Meier played hockey and began to see a personal trainer to help him get back into shape. He also went swimming often, which “helps the lung capacity prepare for the (mountain) altitude,” he said.

“I also tried to get out as much as possible to walk and hike.”

While he was training for the climb, Meier had another goal on his list - raising money for the Jubilee Village Project, a grass roots movement committed to serving the poor and ending world poverty through sustainable community-based transformation. He had a strong desire to help residents in Kager, Kenya, who need access to clean drinking water.

“When I was in college, I spent a summer in Zimbabwe drilling wells,” Meier said. “I had first-hand, personal experience with providing clean water to very remote areas.”

He decided to raise $1 for every foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or $19,345. Meier succeeded and, as part of his trip to Africa, spent five days in a village of Kager.

“It was really quite amazing,” he said.

When it was time to climb the mountain, Meier and his Indianapolis teammates took things slowly, hiking up gradually for several days. The journey down took a day-and-a-half.

“There is a quote that my son (Jordan, 23), gave me,” Meier said.

“He said, ‘One thing I like is that you haven’t let your circumstances determine your decisions. Your decisions are determining your circumstances.’”

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Meier, along with his Indianapolis teammates, took things slowly, hiking up gradually for several days. The journey down took a dayand-a-half. (Submitted photo)

About the doctor Dr. Sandeep Dube, a cardiologist at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, emphasized the importance of paying attention to potential signs of a heart attack: on-and-off chest pains, nausea, and arm and jaw pain. People can reduce their risk of a heart attack by eating more vegetables and increasing servings of fruit, and walking briskly, biking or swimming for 45 minutes, five days a week.

Stress and cardiac testing should be done Dube every so often as well, he said.

Meier reached another goal while preparing for his trip: He raised $1 for every foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or $19,345. Proceeds went to the Jubilee Village Project. (Submitted photo)

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FROM THE EDITOR Remember Christ on Christmas

Really, it’s ‘gift enough’

So, at last, it is Christmas Eve. There probably is either a flurry of activity in your household, or, if you’re going it solo, some restful and contented tranquility as we anticipate the dawning of the big day. In preparing to celebrate - and without meaning to seem cliché here - deep down we all know it’s about more than retail purchases expertly wrapped. For some, the religious meaning of the day trumps all. For others, the chance to celebrate with those near and dear simply cannot be topped.

For still others, and there is nothing wrong with this, it’s a chance to regroup in the middle of the week. Perhaps it’s a bit of all three.

As immersed as we are in the season and the day, that respite is something we’re both anticipating. We’re not complaining; no, not in the least. As we dined with one of our customers one day last week at the noon hour, there was a silent moment, as if each of us was trying to catch his breath. And then Brian said, “Where did this year go?” It’s a great question, because, in our world, it went by in a flash. Busy was the watchword for us, most especially in the fourth quarter of this year. (Wasn’t Labor Day just last weekend? It certainly seems that way.) So perhaps that’s “gift enough” for us to be able to go at a quick pace every day at something we love to the point that it doesn’t seem like work. Oh, some days bring taxing situations – owning a business ensures that – but what a gift it is to be able to do what you love and love what you do. For that, we thank you, readers and advertising partners. May your day be merry and bright!

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

Melting snow Commentary by Terry Anker In this season of bone-chilling temperatures and howling winds, we are even more aware of our corporal frailty. When blessed by shelter and free from the many threats to our comfort, we, at least those of us attentive to such matters, turn our thinking to others who may not be afforded the same position. This attention leads to a greater generosity than might be our standard in the warmer, more moderate climes.

While the cynical among us might consider it a manifestation of repressed guilt about the plight of others, it likely is related to an instinct akin to a mother covering her children not when they complain of the cold, but when she perceives it present.

It is a good urge to offer protection to those among us either unable or, for reasons not of their own making, unwilling to care for themselves. A desire to share our bounty is of the higher order of human instinct. But as the rage of winter’s blight passes and the Earth’s axis

brings the warming sun to our shoulders, we revert to ritual. Ourselves unthreatened, we stop thinking of the other whose need is perhaps no less dire or deserving no less considered. How then does a rational and responsible person remain engaged with her fellow woman and yet not become her permanent keeper? One might wonder, if the need is everlasting then should likewise be the service?

During this time of recurrent generosity and the shortest of daylight hours, shouldn’t we be considering not only the matter today but also the want that will carry through to longer days and easier harvest? To be sure, help during the difficult winter is critical, perhaps lifesaving, for some. But then is it folly to watch the generosity recede with the melting snow?

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. E-mailing it to info@currentnoblesville.com is the quickest and easiest. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Noblesville, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

“My idea of Christmas is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”

- Bob Hope

Tomorrow, we will be celebrating Christmas: a time of gift-giving, celebrating and spending time with friends and family. A joyous holiday, to be certain. Yet how often do we stop and remember that the holiday is Christ’s birthday?

Our society has become so politically correct that hesitation is given before saying “Merry Christmas” to someone. If we don’t know them, will they get upset if they are not Christians?

It’s sad when Christians feel they can’t express their love for our Heavenly Father on these holidays created for celebrating Christ. I imagine that our Savior must feel the way any father would feel if his child said, “I don’t have a father.”

Fishers resident and assistant pastor of River of Life Church, Kern Qualkenbush, reminds us of proof that Jesus Christ existed.

“Ancient texts were written about the birth of Jesus long before he was born,” Qualkenbush said. “Prophet Isaiah said he would be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God and the Everlasting Father. Throughout the Old Testament, there were about 100 prophecies foretelling the birth and life of Jesus Christ. “ Qualkenbush also noted the meaning of giftgiving. This tradition, as well, began with Christ.

“The Magi presented to the baby costly gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, thus recognizing Jesus as the One they were seeking. This is the reason why we exchange gifts during Christmas because we recognize the worth and appreciate the person we are gifting,” he said.

“The true meaning of Christmas is to understand the importance of setting aside a day, once a year, to be thankful for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The sole purpose of his coming to earth was to bring salvation to all who will receive it,” Qualkenbush added.

“There is nothing wrong with fun, decorating, family, food and exchanging gifts but let’s not forget the reason for the season,” Qualkenbush said. “Let’s all remember Christmas is the celebrated time of the birth of Christ. Peace on earth and good will to all.”

Nancy Edwards is the managing editor of Current in Fishers. You may e-mail her at nancy@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 New Hampshire on Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.

Source: dumblaws.com

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Ringing in the New Year

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Well, it’s finally happened people. I’ve officially entered the 21st Century with the acquisition of a smart phone. Hallelujah, right? humor Actually I think my kids are more excited than I am. No longer will I be embarrassing them with a flip phone that sort of takes pictures and kind of allows texting. No longer will they fight to take road trips in my husband’s car because he has a Wi-Fi hotspot. No longer will I be farther behind in technology then their grandparents, all of whom have had iPhones for years.

Now you may recall a previous article about my commitment to the basic flip. I was tired of family answering emails during dinner, frustrated with coworkers who played Angry Birds during meetings, and concerned for friends who would rather tweet than talk face to face.

In short, I didn’t want to become like them . . . rude, insensitive and constantly “plugged in.”

Cell phones were for emergency communication only, damn it!

Then why the change of heart? Frankly, I got jealous. And bored. I started paying attention to the number of times I wished for internet access . . . in airports, while waiting for dance rehearsal to finish, or lost on my way to a soccer game in rural Indiana. I became envious of those who could take “selfies” at the NCAA basketball championships and then immediately

upload to Facebook for bragging rights. I would kick myself for forgetting the camera when my son finally swam a 50-meter breaststroke without being DQ’ed. And I grew tired of showing up on the wrong day or time because my entire life was lying on a paper calendar back home.

But I had an image to uphold; an old-school chip on my shoulder that I felt obligated to carry. And so I watched as my teenager took my upgrade, twice, and pretended like I was proud to still own a cheap, crappy device. Of course, then I’d drop the stupid thing in a glass of chocolate milk moments after jumping into a pool with it still in my pocket, and be thankful I didn’t own a $200 phone. Plus, not having the data plan was incredibly cost effective. But those redemption moments were too few and far between.

Luckily for me and my “too cool for school” attitude, Doo and the holdiays came to the rescue. Best Buy offered some great deals, my husband purchased a new one for himself, and I inherited a slightly scratched iPhone 4. So next week I will not only proclaim “Welcome 2014!” but also “Hello, 21st Century!” Peace out.

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

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THIS WEEK Carmel: Laugh it up – Make 2014 the year you finally get rid of your old discman that has been collecting dust in your attic for CARMEL years. And there is no better place to bring it than the performance of standup comic Gary Gulman at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 31 at Morty’s Comedy Joint. Gulman is a popular late night talk show guest who can illuminate the mysteries of billionaire math, explain the absence of gloves in your glove box and why your allegiances might change with age when re-watching classic movies. Tickets start at $40 and some packages even include a hotel room and ride between the hotel and comedy club. For more information call 848-5500.

Family First Night attendees play a game of Bingo before ringing in the New Year at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

(File Photos by Robert Herrington)

Ringing in the New Year, safely

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com

Staying in means staying out of trouble or potentially bothersome situations for those who attend the First Night celebration Noblesville New Year’s Eve event Dec. 31 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St. “It’s a tremendous benefit for the community to have folks volunteer their time to provide options,” said Lt. Bruce Barnes of the Noblesville Police Dept. “There’s a lot of different things.

What they’re doing is such a tremendous benefit.”

This is the third time event coordinator Jim Wafford of Logan Street Signs & Banners will host the event. The past two years have had at least 175 people in attendance. Wafford renamed the event First Night Noblesville this year; however, the event is open to anyone who wants to come.

“There’s a First Night Boston with 25,000 people and they block off the streets. I’d really like to eventually create something like that here in Noblesville,” he said.

First Night Noblesville opens at 7:30 p.m. and ends after a live feed of the ball drop in Times Square at midnight. The kitchen opens at 7:45 p.m. with snacks, drinks and Greeks Pizza.

Bingo starts at 10 p.m. The event also has coloring books and crayons for youngsters, tons of board games and activities, mini basketball and two ping pong tables.

“We’ll call door prizes every 15 minutes starting at 8 p.m.,” Wafford said. “We’re constantly adding prizes and games.”

In the past, Wafford has shown classic fam-

Winter Wonderland – Take your family for a stroll around Nickel Plate District Ampthitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, to marvel at FISHERS more than 20 life-sized lights display, including Santa Claus with his sleigh, reindeer, snowman, old-fashioned carolers and ice skaters on their “lake,” today through Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information about the free display, call 317-5953155 or go to www.fishers.in.us/parks.

The 12 Homes of Christmas – Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s nightly event is open to the public from 6 to 9 p.m.

NOBLESVILLE through Dec. 31. This fun and engaging holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. See these houses frosted in holiday lights, warming the heart of our city in the very best of holiday cheer. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

From left, Kaylee, Rachael, Emily and Ashli XolioChigo enjoy the 2012 festivities.

ily movies. This year he will show the recently released “Despicable Me 2.” For families that have young ones and don’t want to be out late, Wafford is offering a 5 p.m. screening before the festivities begin.

“There’s no food or games but it’s still free,” he said, adding the movie will air again during the party at 8 p.m.

Wafford said the event is not a babysitting service and anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

“The point is to be there with your family. To have some family time,” he said. “That’s what we are trying to create and it has done really well.”

The event began 20 years ago by George and the late Linda Kristo as an alternative for families and those who want to celebrate the holidays in a safe environment. They hosted the event for 16 years at various places in Noblesville including downtown and the high school. There no event in 2010 before the Kristos handed the event over to Wafford.

Malik Edwards plays ping pong with his mother, Rashunda.

Drew Roberts plays mini basketball shootout.

“I got involved with the Kristos because they were doing it for fun, family fun. It showed you could have fun without alcohol and drugs,” he said. “I really appreciate what the Kristos did. I don’t want to continue it but build on that.”

For more information, call Wafford at 773-7200 or visit www.FirstNightNoblesville.com.

Race to the New Year – The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Washington TownWESTFIELD ship Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for the 9th Annual Race to the New Year 5K walk and run. Awards will be given in seven age groups. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9:30 a.m. at Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St. Cost is $15 to $25.

For more information, call 574-1074 or visit www. washingtontownship-hc.us.

A Christmas Carol – Zionsville Radio Players will perform a one-hour adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol zionsVILLE on WITT 91.9 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 and Dec. 24. An encore presentation will be broadcast on Dec. 26 during all-day Christmas programming. The adaptation of the Christmas classic was written

by Zionsville Radio Players co-founder Susan McClelland, directed by Len Mozzi, and performed by local and regional actors. Engineering was done by WICR 88.7 FM

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NIGHT & DAY 100 Under $100 • Here is a great opportunity to purchase unique works of art from local establishments at a great price—just in time for gift-giving or sprucing up a home for the holidays. Visit The Carmel Art & Design District Galleries to browse a wide selection of items and participating galleries will offer art for under $100 in addition to their regular items. • Main St. and Range Line Rd., Carmel• 317-571-2787. • Today through Dec. 31• www.carmelartsanddesign.com

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Take Santa Home Train • Santa is taking the train back to the North Pole! Kids and their families can hop on the train at Fishers Train Station, ride to the North Pole in Noblesville, say good-bye to Santa and ride back to Fishers. • Tickets required by calling 317-773-6000 or visiting the website to order online. • $12 per person over 2 years old. • 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Today and Dec. 28 • www.itm.org The Loft Restaurant – Jes Richmond: Acoustic Guitar and Vocals • Come dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy live holiday music.• 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville • 6 to 9 p.m.

• Restaurant open 5 to 9:30 p.m. • Call 317-733-1700 • www.tpforganics.com

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Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. Thirty vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more. • 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • For more information, call Ron Carter at 317-710-0162.

saturday

‘Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure’ at the Eiteljorg Museum • Visit this unique locomotive wonderland and get in the spirit of the holidays while watching the trains roam around replicas of Indianapolis building and national sites. • 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and various hours and days through Jan. 19. • Adults, $10; Youth (5-17), $6; kids 4 & under are free • 317636-9378 • www.eiteljorg.org Winter Wonderland • The first-ever Winter Wonderland in Fishers is a must-see.

Come down to the Nickel Plate Amphitheater and view over 20 holiday light displays. • Nickel Plate Amphitheater, Fishers • 6 to 10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. • Free • 317-595-3155 • www.fishers.in.us/parks

wednesday

Hamilton County Artists Association ‘Marvelous Minis’ Exhibit • Visit the HCAA to view the unique ‘Marvelous Minis’ projects. A gift shop stocked with cards and prints will be available so take the opportunity to shop for gifts and/or add to a collection of local art. • 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 27 • www.hcaa-in.org

thursday

Race to the New Year • Washington Township Parks & Recreation, Hamilton Co. Parks and the City of Westfield present a 5k run/walk through Cool Creek Park in Carmel. Every participant receives a “Race to the New Year” t-shirt. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • 9:30 a.m. • Registration is $15 for youth ages 15 and under; $25 for adults. • 317-574-9450 • www.washingtontownship-hc.us Beef & Boards Presents: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ • Beef & Boards starts their new season with “Lend Me a Tenor,” a classic madcap comedy about a world class opera singer who won’t perform in a show and a desperate manager who tries to save the day.• 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 8 p.m. tonight; Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.• Tickets start at $38.50. • 317-872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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

Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display! • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Jan 1 • Free with general admission • 317-776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel 46032 IN THE ANNEX Main event: The Wright Brothers (10 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

Opening act: Barometer Soup (8-9:30 p.m.)

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‘Christmas at the Lily House’ at the Indianapolis Museum of Art • Christmas Day has come and gone but the holidays are not officially over. Enjoy some additional cheer by visiting the Lily House to see their lavish holiday decorations. • 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Noon to 5 p.m. today • Free •317923-1331 • www.imamuseum.org

sunday

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s spectacular musical adapted from the biblical tale of Jacob’s favorite son is a triumphant holiday must-see. • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Dec. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. • Regular adult tickets start at $36.50 •317-843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

friday

“Blast from the Past” Exhibit at Great American Songbook Gallery • Learn how Hoosiers contributed to roaring ‘20s jazz music and explore displays that showcase the great sounds of jazz. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Open daily through Dec. 31 on the Palladium’s Gallery level • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free • 317-843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Moon Dog Tavern – 4825 E. 96th St., Indianapolis – www. moondogtavern.com Dec. 26 – Toy Factory Dec. 27 – Zanna Doo Dec. 28 – Meatball Band three D’s Pub & Café – 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel – www.threedspubandcafe.com Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve party with Wright Brothers, Barometer Soup and Shane Rodimel.

Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery – 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville – www.traderspointcreamery.com Dec. 27 – Jes Richmond Vogue Nightclub – 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis – www.thevogue.com Dec. 27 – Hairbangers Ball Dec. 31 – Glitz & Glamour New Years Eve 8 Seconds Saloon – 111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis – www.8secondssaloon.com Dec. 27 – Cole Swindell Dec. 28 – Bigg Country Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Party featuring Locash Cowboys Birdys – 2131 E. 71st St., Indianapolis – www. birdyslive.com Dec. 27 – The Upright Willies Deluxe at Old National Centre – 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis – www.ticketmaster.com Dec. 29 – Led Zeppelin 2 Dec. 31 – Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s with Cosby Sweater Hopwood Cellars Winery – 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville – www.hopwoodcellars.com Dec. 27 – Bill Price Dec. 28 – Pat Brearton *Performers are scheduled, but may change

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Carolina Grill THE SCOOP: The Carolina Grill is a hidden gem in Zionsville. Located inside the Stonegate development, it’s not something you would happen past, but it’s definitely worth seeking out. The upscale dining room offers a well-rounded menu of seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta, appetizers and salads. The Tap Room downstairs has a cozy pub feel with an ornate, vintage bar and a great selection of beers on tap. An old-fashioned ice cream parlor off the dining room ensures there’s something for everyone.

TYPE OF FOOD: Upscale American AVERAGE PRICE: $14 to $17 FOOD RECOMMENDATION: Hand-breaded pork tenderloin; house-smoked ribs DRINK RECOMMENDATION: House-made sangria RESERVATIONS: Yes HOURS: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday.

PHONE: 769-3743 ADDRESS: 7629 W. Stonegate Drive, Zionsville WEBSITE: www.mycarolinagrill.com - Compiled by Karen Kennedy

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Reason to dance at Beef & Boards

By Patricia Rettig • editorial@youarecurrent.com

In addition to the dinner buffet and the performance of “Lend Me A Tenor,” the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre New Year’s Eve theatre event offers a live band, dancing, a balloon drop, champagne toast at midnight, followed by Chef Odell’s breakfast buffet.

The highlight of the evening will be a performance by The Blue Bus band. Playing together for more than 14 years all over the Midwest, the group plays a wide variety of music from jazz standards to Motown, classic rock to R&B. “Lend Me A Tenor,” a Ken Ludwig comedy, opens at the dinner theatre Dec. 28. This Tony Award-winning madcap farce is sure to have the audience pealing with laughter.

“Lend Me A Tenor” is set in Cleveland in 1934 where the world-famous tenor Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, is scheduled to perform as Otello. But he arrives late and, through a series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers. His pulse is so weak that Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, and his assistant, Max, believe he’s dead.

Desperate for the show to go on, they try to salvage the evening by dressing Max in one of the Otello costumes to fool the audience. But Morelli comes to, dresses in a different costume and prepares to perform. Now there are two Otellos being chased by women in lingerie who

The Blue Bus band will provide the music that guests need to let loose on the dance floor this New Year’s Eve at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

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each think they’re with Il Stupendo.

Starring as Saunders is longtime Beef & Boards favorite Eddie Curry, with David Schmittou (last seen in “The Sound of Music” as Captain Georg von Trapp) as Max. Newcomer Craig Underwood stars as the famous tenor Tito Merelli.

Another Beef & Boards favorite, Jeff Stockberger, is the bellhop. Returning to the stage are Jill Kelly in the role of Maria and Erin Cohenour as Diana.

Rounding out the cast are Erin West as Maggie and Gerri Weagraff as Julia.

“Lend Me A Tenor” • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 8 p.m.

Dec. 31; show runs Dec. 28 through Feb. 2. • Tickets start at $38.50. • For more information, call 872-9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com.

Santa says Those reindeer know the way home.

I’m taking the train. Ride with me!

Take Santa Home is a delightful, informal and affordable way for kids and parents to wrap up the holiday. Keep Santa company on his way back to Mrs. Claus and the North Pole. Enjoy treats from Mrs. Claus on your way home to thank you for keeping Santa company. Trains run December 27th and 28th .

For more information visit ITM.org or call: 317-773-6000 Proceeds support the work of the Indiana Transportation Museum, a private sector, non-profit institution

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More than 3,000 runners and walkers tied jingle bells to their shoes in the fight against arthritis in downtown Indianapolis. The 25th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis presented by OrthoIndy took place on Dec. 15 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The event featured a 10K run and a 5K run/walk.

The event raised $165,000 for the Heartland Region of the Arthritis Foundation. That money will be used to fund arthritis research, education and advocacy.

“Research holds the key to tomorrow’s advances in preventing, controlling and curing arthritis,” said Jenny Participants brave bitter temps to find a cure for arthritis Conder, area vice president of the Heartland Region. “The Jingle Bell Run is our napolis Jingle Bell Run Facebook page. Timing foundation’s biggest and most exciting event results can be found at www.tuxbro.com. of the year. Money raised provides hope for a The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is an future free of arthritis pain. Not to mention it’s important way to make a difference in the fight also a fun and festive way to kick off the holito end arthritis, a serious disease that affects day season. ” 53 million Americans, roughly one out of five In addition to fundraising prizes, awards adults. In Indiana, that number is closer to one were also handed out for the best costumes. in four adults, including 6,400 children.

Pictures from the event are posted on the India-

Drink and be skinny – Try whipping up a healthy cocktail with 150 calories or fewer for the holidays to avoid guilt this season. For example, a ginger champagne cocktail may help prevent cancer by halting abnormal cell growth; a cosmo with orange zest added also helps fight cancer. - www.self.com New Year’s resolutions – Instead of vowing to lose 20 pounds for a resolution after the New Year, aim for more realistic goals, for example, lose a pound a week by exercising three times a week for 30 minutes at a time and drink skim milk in place of whole. Set aside 20 percent of your caloric intake for junk food instead of cutting it all out so you don’t “fall off the wagon diet.” Get at least seven hours of sleep instead of a “no food after 9 p.m.” policy. - www.healthyliving.msn.com.

FlashPoint Competition Win a $20,000 consulting package to grow your business!

The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center is holding a competition for startup businesses, expansion of an existing businesses, or new products/services in an existing business.

Healthy food swaps – Our minds don’t notice a few healthy substitutions so we can still enjoy “bad” foods. Swap half of the meat for your hamburger with roasted and ground mushrooms. Try Stella cut oats in place of risotto rice and add quinoa or millet for a fried rice dish. Feel less guilt by using combinations of cinnamon or vanilla in place of sugar. - www.menshealth.com Dump your vitamins – According to a cent study, vitamins have been shown to have as much positive affect as a placebo for memory, life span or heart problems.

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The truth about Christmas

Commentary by Mike Colaw

As we set up our Christmas trees, drink up eggnog and send Amazon our Christmas list, it’s really easy to miss spirituality something. The epicenter of modern human history was turned upside down by a man named Jesus.

His own people loved or loathed him. As Rome withered away from its most dangerous of adversaries and corrupt politicians, a carpenter’s stepson comes on the scene to divide the world.

I can’t help but ask, “Why?” Why has history deemed this man so controversial? Isn’t he about peace and grace? The Bible is laced with this as part of its central teaching, yet numerous Christian resources state that more Christians have died in the last 100 years than any other time in history because of persecution. How is it possible that the world hates peace, love and grace?

Because that isn’t the whole message.

By His own admission while on trial, Jesus stated before Pilot that he came to testify to truth. “What truth?” The frustration in Pilot’s Christ’s claim echoes still today thousands of years later. He knew firsthand the ambiguity of truth while trying to stay afloat lost in a sea of Roman moral and political chaos.

“What truth?” That, my friends, is a great question still today. What did Christ claim? What was so divisive?

He came bearing a message. We are not lost, little innocent children. We are guilty idolaters who need redeemed. Christ didn’t descend into an innocent little playground on the outer rim of

the Milky Way Galaxy. He came into a prison with criminals who need pardoned. That’s why He is controversial. Not only because of who He is, but because of who He tells us we are.

His message is clear: We are more than lost, floating around in space. We are guilty and in need of redemption. We don’t like that. As soon as someone calls one of our actions wrong, we become defensive. “Who are you to judge me?” or “It’s not my fault!” We blame nature (I am just dancing to my DNA.), nurture (Someone did something wrong to me first.), but claim innocence.

Some even claim there is no right or wrong, or it’s all perspective. Not from Christ’s perspective (pun intended).

All those things may play into who you are, but you are responsible. Jesus came bringing the greatest gift, one you can’t order on Amazon. He pardons you if you will accept it. Though accepting it means accepting that you need it. Accepting that you are guilty. Accepting Christ carries much weight because it doesn’t just define him, it defines us. Jesus came to testify in truth.

Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?”

Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king.

For this purpose I was born and for the purpose I have come into the world - to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?”

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By the power vested in me

Commentary by Jordan Fischer

Question: “Is it incorrect to say, ‘Me and Sandy went shopping.’? I was taught that in all instances you should say grammar guy the other person’s name first. Also, I have heard the phrase: ‘By the powers invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.’ Is it not, ‘By the powers vested in me?’” - (Judy Marcum) Answer: Thanks for writing in, Judy. We’ll get both of your questions knocked out quick-snap.

As far as compound subjects go, you are correct: The speaker places himself or herself last.

You would say, “Sandy and I went shopping,” or “John, Mary, Joan, Sally, Sandy and I went shopping.” It doesn’t matter how many subjects there are. As a matter of convention, the speaker is placed last.

Note: This is only true for compound subjects.

Compound objects have no such prescription, and thus you could just as correctly say “between you and me” as “between me and you.”

Now, on to our wedding conundrum: Does the state “invest” in clergy (or judges, clerks of court,

clerk-treasurers, etc.) or are powers “vested” in them? Let’s look at the definitions.

To “invest” means to “expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, etc.” On the other hand, to be “vested” means “secured in the possession of or assigned to a person.” It can also mean supplied with a vest, but that’s beside the point.

The two words are similar, I’ll grant you – though “invest” denotes a financial or monetary allocation, while to be “vested” has more abstract objects: powers, rights, responsibilities.

To answer the question, I think we see that the correct statement should be, “By the powers vested in me …” Unless, of course, you actually have a device that returns more power than what was put into it, in which case I suspect GE would be interested in taking you to lunch.

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You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and you r wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, Ia corte puede decidir en su contra sin eschucar su version. Lea Ia informacion a continuacion Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en est a corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en Ia corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de Ia corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en Ia biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en Ia corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar Ia cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de Ia corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y Ia corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con Ia corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, Ia corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de Ia corte antes de que Ia corte pueda desechar el caso.

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Replacing tub with walk-in shower Commentary by Larry Greene

Existing master bath: This home located in the Hickory Woods neighborhood in Fishers was built in 1982. The home blueprint for still had its original masimprovement ter bathroom.

“There was carpet on the side of the tub,” stated the homeowner. “The whirlpool tub wasted too much space and the tiny shower was stuck in a closet.” The homeowners were looking for a spa-inspired design with a significantly larger shower instead of the tub.

Tub removal creates walk-in shower: Removing the tub greatly increased the floor space, making room for a walk-in shower. 30 cm by 60 cm Stark Grigio ceramic tiles cover the shower walls, with the exposed edges finished with stainless steel edging. The shower floor was given the look of stone pebbles using Hampton Carrara Cobble. Frameless glass sits on the half-wall. The original small shower space was converted to a well-needed linen closet with painted french doors. Window film was added to the window for privacy, but allowing light to enter the space.

Light gray color tones: The homeowners chose light gray for the vanity, which comple-

ments the organic white quartz countertops.

Contemporary styling of the fixtures and hardware align with the design as well. A hard wired electric towel warmer was installed right outside the shower entrance. Large floor tile in 18-inch by 18-inch Whisper Gray balance the room’s color pallet.

Decorative ceiling: A vaulted ceiling originally covered in bead board provided an airy feel to the master bathroom. However, the stained maple did not align with the new design. The wood was sealed to cover exposed knots, caulked along each seam and painted off-white.

Final Results: In the end, it was the functionality of the design that became the homeowner’s favorite. “I like being able to turn the water on in the shower without having to get wet,” said the homeowner. “The placement of the valve was an important part of the design. I also like the new vanity height, which make the sinks easier to use. There is much more storage for us as well.”

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