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Conner Prairie unveils new exhibit A four-story treehouse offering panoramic views of Conner Prairie highlights the history park’s new Treetop Outpost, which is set to open July 1. (Submitted rendering)

news@geistcurrent.com Treetop Outpost will offer Conner Prairie visitors opportunities to engage with natural materials, experience archaeology, outdoors create nature-based artwork and explore music with instruments while a nature walk will connect to the prairie through woods along the White River.

But the highlight and centerpiece of the new 10,000-square-foot attraction will be the fourstory treehouse offering panoramic views of Conner Prairie’s scenery.

Construction began on the $750,000 project in late October by general contractor Hagerman Group. Treetop Outpost is in the southwest corner of the history park’s grounds, near the White River, and is expected to open to visitors July 1.

The new attraction was announced at Conner Prairie’s 2016 annual business meeting Jan. 27, at which the park also shared figures from last year while dinosaur paleontologist with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, PBS Kids host and author Dr. Scott Sampson was the keynote speaker.

2015 by the numbers • 386,057 total visitors • 268,653 daily visits • 117,404 Symphony on the Prairie summer concert series visitors • 34,313 visitors from 7,301 active Conner Prairie member families • 22,581 Balloon Voyage visitors • 30,093 Headless Horseman fall festival visitors • 52,578 school field trip visitors from 80 of 92 Indiana counties • 2,113 youth summer day camp visitors $544,000 - Revenue from membership sales $7.5 million - Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. (largest single gift in Conner Prairie history) $8.5 million - Gifts and grants $17 million - Operating and capital support

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Dispatches Fadness to highlight Fishers’ accomplishments – Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness will deliver his State of the City address at the OneZone luncheon that begins at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Forum Conference Center. An online live stream of the event will be available to residents during and after the speech. Mayor Fadness will touch on a number of topics and highlights from the city’s past year, including the formation of the Mental Health Task Force, the Hometown Help for Heroes program and the announcements of economic development projects at the Fishers Metropolitan Airport, Ind. 37 and IKEA. Free admission to Conner Prairie – Visitors of all ages can enjoy free admission to Conner Prairie on President’s Day, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can meet several famous presidents, chat with some favorite first ladies, shock George Washington with a surprise birthday party and participate in sing-alongs and games like Revolutionary War editions of capture the flag. For a complete list of the day’s activities, visit ConnerPrairie.org/ things-to-do/events/2016/Presidents-Day.

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School board president Carol Helmus presents Lawrence North High School boys basketball coach Jack Keefer with a replica of the plaque that will go up in the LNHS gym, renamed and dedicated as the Jack Keefer Gymnasium Jan. 29.

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Flowers left in memory of Amy Beverland Elementary School principal Susan Jordan and donations from a book drive in her honor line the entranceway at the school. The funeral for Jordan, who was struck and killed by a school bus Jan. 26, was Jan. 30 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. More than 800 people attended to pay their respects to Jordan, who was principal of Amy Beverland for 22 years. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

Approximately 500 pounds of marijuana were confiscated and one person was arrested after Fishers Police Dept. officers police searched a semi truck parked outside Walmart in the 8300 block of East 96th Street.

Shortly before 4 a.m. Feb. 2, a patrolling Fishers police officer observed suspicious activity around the parked semi. The officer met with two men who told the officer they were waiting to make a delivery in the area. Suspecting the men were being untruthful, the officer called a dog-sniffing K-9 unit to the scene.

The initial search resulted in the largest drug bust in Fishers history.

The two men were detained, and, after speaking with them, investigators determined only the driver had knowledge of the marijuana. The truck driver, 25-year-old Isaac Roberto Aristiga Bojorquez, Mexico, was charged with intent to deliver marijuana more than 5 pounds, a Level 5 felony. He was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton Co. Jail.

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Meet your leaders: Mark LaBarr As the Hamilton Co. Leadership Academy enters its 25th anniversary year, Current is highlighting local leaders who have helped build and sustain the program, which focuses on strengthening our community by developing informed leaders. In June, another class of engaged citizens will join the 600-plus graduates already working to make a difference.

Mark LaBarr, HCLA Class of 2013 Hometown: Bloomington Lives: Fishers Works: Noblesville Family: “Two sweet daughters, both very good students; one is a gainfully employed college grad, and one is currently in college.”

Career: Government & Community Relations Manager at Duke Energy, where he has worked for 30 years. LaBarr, who describes himself as a recovering engineer, has served in various engineering positions in several locations around the state.

Community involvement: Several boards and committees, including the HCLA board of directors.

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camp’s paper before everybody knew who he was.”

Biggest HCLA takeaway: “While Hamilton County is fortunate to have LaBarr a concentration of wealth and talent, there is need for assistance and services. Hamilton County is also fortunate to have many talented leaders who answer the call to provide services.”

Favorite HCLA curriculum activity: “Well, I sure learned a lot about corn at Beck’s! And I became aware of Sonny Beck’s leadership qualities.”

Most vivid HCLA memory: “Getting to know the unique personalities of my class of 2013 classmates and hearing many of their hilarious stories at our kickoff retreat.”

Most valuable lesson learned through HCLA: “It was through my HCLA experience that I learned about servant leadership.”

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nacle of Indiana high school basketball with a state championship in 1989. Fourteen years later, Keefer’s Wildcats Lawwon three state titles in a row from 2004 to 2006. The , far left) and his 1977-78 The only boys basketball coach Lawrence North has Jack Keefer (second row seathe ed ish fin ball team that 2005-06 team finished a perfect 29-0, helping the 2006-07 ever known will now forever have his name on the gymrence North boys basket to) pho d itte bm (Su r. yea second team set a new Indiana record with a 50-game winning nasium in which he’s won hundreds of games. son 22-2 in the school's streak.

Supt. Dr. Shawn Smith made the recommendation ap“There's a lot of sweat in 700 wins,” Keefer said. “There proved by the Metropolitan School COVER STORY District of Lawrence Township board are a lot of nights we didn't win, too. You can't win them all, and the more you coach the in November, and more the losses hurt I think … All Lawrence North High School officially A multitude of former players from a four-decade coaching career of a sudden, you get old, and they named and dedicated its basketball returned to Lawrence North Jan. 29 to witness the gym dedication of do pile up to 700 or something like arena as Jack Keefer Gymnasium durJack Keefer, and those who couldn’t make it — including Mike Conley that.” ing a pre-game ceremony Jan. 29. playing with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies on a western road trip and Keefer was the state’s first Greg Oden playing professionally in China — had messages included Keefer was just thrilled to be there. in a video presentation. coach to be named National High “I was honored,” he said. “So many School Coach of the Year by USA times with things like this you're “I don’t know how many coaches in Indiana or the nation have been Today, Sports Illustrated and the already dead by the time they get around since a school’s inception, and he’s been here for 40 years,” National High School Coaches Asaround to doing something like this, so LN athletic director Mike Pemrose said. “The lasting legacy that he’s sociation in 2006, and he was inI'm quite flattered I'm still kicking. I'm had on people will last forever… It’s a really neat evening. A lot of old The trophy from Jack ducted into the Indiana Basketball thankful for their appreciation for the Wildcats have come back from all over the place. I’ve already seen Keefer's first state Hall of Fame in 2007. work we've done here.” people I taught as kids 22 years ago, but I still feel like a kid when championship with As the newly named Jack Keefer Keefer’s work includes 737 wins as I’m talking to coach Keefer.”

Lawrence North hangs Gymnasium was dedicated Jan. of Feb. 3 — second-most among acoutside the gym now Players from Keefer’s first Lawrence North teams fondly recalled 29, Lawrence Mayor Steve Coltive coaches in the state and fourth named in his honor. playing for a strict and tough Keefer, the struggle of the school’s lier and Indianapolis Mayor Joe on Indiana’s all-time list. The Marion (Photo by Sam Elliott) first season and the success that followed.

Hogsett officially declared it Jack native began his 44-year coaching Keefer Day in their respective career with four seasons at alma • Gary Johnson, class of 1978 — LN’s first graduating class: “He had cities and school board president mater Oak Hill before he came to solid jet-black hair when he coached us… I scored the first basket Carol Helmus presented Keefer a Lawrence North when the school and had the first dunk in school history, and I tell people I played for replica of the plaque that will forwas first founded in 1976.

Keefer, and they bow down to me.” ever hang in the gym.

“I was trying to move up the • Tom Wallace, class of 1979: “No one else had ever played basketBut in addition to the plaques, proclamations ranks to a bigger school because ball here, so he built the culture. He gave us all his fire that we’ve kept through life… He really built a culture here that lives on today, and awards from board presidents, mayors and your chances of getting through and it started from the very beginning.” state senators, Keefer also got what he may have wanted the sectional and regional are • Jeff Crabtree, class of 1980 — LN’s first four-year graduating class most of all the night of Jan. 29 — a 67-60 Lawrence North much better,” he said. “It was a — and still school record holder for season scoring average (28.1 victory against Center Grove. brand-new school, and I didn't points per game in 1979-80), made free throws in a season (154) and have seniors … so I'm walking the halls looking for tall most made (16) and attempted free throws (17) in a game: “That first people and anybody who looks like they could jump and year was tough, but the second year we turned it around and beat run. The players that were going here had been going to everybody.”

Lawrence Central, which they split. Of course, if they were players of lots of talent, Lawrence Central figured out a 676-275* in 40th season at Lawrence North • 737-301* in 44th year overall (*as of Feb. 3) way to hang onto them.”

Keefer and Lawrence North brushed off an 8-13 inaunational championship regional championships (1985, Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference championships (1998, 1999, gural season by going 22-2 in the 1977-78 season — the (2006 selection by USA 1989, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006) 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009) school’s second. The Wildcats won their first of the Today) program’s eight Marion Co. Tournaments in 1978 and first Indiana All-Stars (Reed Crafton, 1985; Derwin Webb, 1988; Todd Leary, 1989; Hall of Fame Tournament Central Suburban Athletic of 16 conference titles in 1979. The first of the program’s Eric Montross, 1990; Tom Geyer, 1996; Jeff Layden, 1993; John Stewart, championships (1980, 1989, Conference championships (1979, 1999; Chris Hill, 2001; Brandon McPherson, 2005; Mike Conley, 2006; Greg three Hall of Fame Tournament championships came in 2004) 1981, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994) Oden, 2006; Stephan Van Treese, 2009; Basil Smotherman, 2013) 1980, and the first of 17 sectional and six regional titles followed in 1985.

Marion Co. Tournament state championships (1989, sectional championships (1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, championships (1978, 1988, 1992, Led by Keefer, Lawrence North first reached the pin1996, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015) 2004, 2005, 2006)

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Romantic dinner to benefit Special Olympics

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Lovebirds looking for a romantic evening of dinner, dancing and helpfundraiser ing a worthy cause can find all three and then some at the fifth annual “Paint the Town Red” Valentine’s Day fundraiser for Special Olympics of Hamilton Co. The dinner for two has doubled in size the past two years. This year’s event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14 at River Glen Country Club, 12010 Clubhouse Dr. “It used to be something smaller that was put on by some of our close supporters and some of the athletes’ parents, but then we decided to make it a little bit bigger,” Tiffany Yust, county coordinator for Special Olympics of Hamilton Co., said. “We kind of upped the ante a little bit with making it romantic and having the dress be cocktail attire — making it something the ladies drag the guys out to.”

Admission is $90 per couple and includes a dinner of roast beef, chicken cordon bleu, roasted potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls and appetizers in addition to a dessert bar and a

Sweethearts enjoy the evening during last year’s “Paint the Town Red” Valentine’s Day dinner at River Glen Country Club. (Submitted photo)

chocolate heart box of candy.

Attendees can also make a memory with their sweetheart by getting photo booth pictures taken.

“And we have a DJ performing — things to just kind of up it all a little bit more,” Yust said.

An “I love you” silent auction provides a chance for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts, too. Items up for auction include a hot air balloon ride, horseback trail ride for two, spa day package, dance lessons and dinner by a private professional chef, among others.

For more, or to register, visit SpecialOlympicsHamiltonCounty.org.

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Loved ones to run at Billericay

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Many may find it more difficult to work out during the winter months, but Sheri race Nichols, managing director of 131 Event Productions, tries to combat winter blues with the third annual Run4Love 5K Feb. 13.

“As a community we try to help people not let winter win, so to speak, to get outside with their families and enjoy a fun day of doing something together,” Nichols said. “We also thought that Valentine’s Day is mostly about being with the people you care about and what better way than running? It’s a ‘run with the one you love’ kind of theme.”

To encourage family participation, there is a group discount with prices at $30 per person for groups of four or more instead of the normal $35.

At the 2015 event, 400 runners participated and Nichols said she expects to sell out this year. The capacity is 700 runners, but based on current registration pace, she said she expects to nearly double the participation from last year.

“We are currently over 400 right now, and most people sign up the last two weeks of the event,” she said.

Colm Oneacre holds a rose in his teeth at last year’s Run4Love 5K. (Submitted photo)

Despite whatever the weather decides, Nichols said the race will most likely still be run. The Fishers Police Dept. will work with Nichols on race day to assess inclement weather conditions.

“The past two years have been horrible with weather. The first year was 9 degrees, and people still came out,” Nichols said.

“Last year, the wind chill was crazy, and everyone was out. We will still have it unless the conditions are extremely dangerous or unsuitable for the runners.”

Brownies and chocolate bars will be handed out, and healthier post-race food like oranges and bananas will also be available.

Every runner who signs up receives a T-shirt. To sign up or learn more, visit run4love5k.com.

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U.S. 31 a boon to our region It seems like it was ages ago, when the project to convert the former Meridian Street into a freeway now known as U.S. 31 got under way in 2011. As was the case with the making of Keystone Parkway, we all lived with varying shares of delays, dust and dirt and shortcuts, but now that it’s all but complete, who really remembers it? As we wrote back when Keystone was in the thick of being converted, no one would think much of the inconveniences long term, because the pleasure was and is worth whatever pain was associated with the project. And thus shall be the fading memory of all that U.S. 31 entailed for motorists. We never imagined the day when we could travel in six minutes from 146th Street to I-465, but that’s reality, and we rather enjoy it. And speaking of the interstate, the flyovers are nothing short of incredible. Everything has flowed effortlessly for us, and we imagine it’s the same for you.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Providence, Rhode Island, You may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday.

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Thinking we’re ‘good enough’ is deception Commentary by Rev. Michael VandenBerg As I write this, I am looking out the window. The sun is shining, and its warmth is coming in through the winreligion dow, warming me and the house. As I look out on this winter afternoon, no snow, bright sun and children at play, you could believe it is late spring or early fall. It is not! As I step outside I can see the thermometer says it is 29 degrees outside, and as I run out to get the mail, the cold air bites into my skin. I have been deceived.

We all are deceived at times. ID theft is the fastest growing crime around according to those in the know. Con men have always done well with the unsuspecting. Even the unscrupulous business person can do well with those who are uninformed or unaware.

Deception: the act of making someone believe something that isn’t true. We even do this to ourselves. In God’s word, it tells us to beware of believing we are something we are not. Believing that we are “good enough” to be accepted by God, even though we continue to live broken lives, is deception. Believing somehow we can be good enough on our own is deception.

For the full version of this column, visit geistcurrent.com Rev. Michael VandenBerg is the pastor of Hope Community Church, a congregation of the Christian Reformed Church, and a community consultant for City in the Church Consulting. He and his wife Nancy have been Indiana residents for over 17 years and Indianapolis residents since 2008.

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Q U O T E O F T HE W EE K Liberty means responsibility.

That is why most men dread it.

– George Bernard Shaw

When does parenting get easy? I thought that once my kids grew out of the croup-prone, communicationhumor challenged phase, I’d be set.

Then I was certain that when my oldest could babysit my youngest, life would begin anew. Now that I have a teenage driver, I should be golden, right? But parenting only seems to be getting harder.

The reasons for my current maternal ulcer are one sick daughter and one underachieving son. Together they have pushed, nay, shoved my mommy patience to the brink. Two totally different parenting dilemmas thrust upon me as I also try manage a job, house, a husband and various other everyday minutia.

First up, my tiny dancer. Eleven days ago she began complaining of a headache, and while I first chalked it up to lack of sleep, by the fourth day of constant pain, I began trolling the internet for brain tumor symptoms. Everything checked out fine at the pediatrician; the doctor simply advised to up the OTC ibuprofen. But after a sixth day and multiple SOS text messages from her, I had to work some logistical magic over my lunch break to get an unauthorized neighbor to break her out of school.

The headache was getting worse, and had us both in tears that evening. It seemed I could do nothing to help my baby. Finally, on office visit number two, the doc found fluid in her ears and swollen glands. Thank Jesus! I can handle a sinus infection! We’re now on antibiotics and the headache has all but disappeared.

In the middle of this “What if my kid has cancer?” week, my husband Doo casually glanced at our 17-year-old’s grades, and completely lost his shtick. We ended up in a fight about the best way to encourage our son to work to his potential, and completely forgot to even ground the ne’erdo-well. How do we motivate a kid who is quite happy with “doing okay?” Should we step back or get in his face? I don’t know, and it’s driving me nuts.

So I ask again, “When does parenting get easy?” Peace out.

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

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A whole lot of trouble Commentary by Dick Wolfsie My wife says I’m not a spiritual person, but shopping at Whole Foods is really a big step in that direction for me. humor I don’t like buying eggs and milk in the same place that sells snow boots, an unassembled chest of drawers and treadmills, like Super Target or Meijer. Those stores are Half Foods.

At Whole Foods, almost everything on the shelves is edible, except stuff that is fat-free, gluten-free or sugar-free … which, come to think of it, is almost everything.

Last week, I bought a bar of soap, wrapped in clear shrink-wrap. When I got out of the shower the next morning, I told Mary Ellen I didn’t think it lathered very well. “Is it because it’s organic?” I asked.

“No, it’s because you just washed yourself with a wedge of cheese.”

Mary Ellen’s shopping list is a model for anyone who wants to eat healthy: almond milk, kale and low fat granola. If I shop on my own at a regular supermarket, I smuggle in white bread, hard salami and doughnuts.

When we shop together, I’m on a very short

leash and the chances of getting any treats are zero – even if I beg. I wish my wife would treat me more like a dog. I deserve it.

Magazines at Whole Foods always have the words Yogurt or Yoga or Yogi on the cover.

One was called “The Road to Renewal.” I expected it to contain approaches to reaching nirvana, but instead there’s a check-list for what to take on your next journey. There was no mention of a positive attitude, or a degree of self-reflection or introspection. Instead, the top three items were underwear, white socks and sandals – important things to take on one of the several dozen mind/body retreats they offer around the world, and at a very lofty price, too.

So I guess you can be a new-age, WholeFoods-shopping, transcendental-meditating Buddha fan, and still believe in making a buck.

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8-year-old gathers 502 blankets for Wheeler Mission

By Renee Larr • news@ygeistcurrent.com

HELP US HELP YOU! This newspaper is for, by and about the community it serves.

Hunter Lenk, an 8-year-old Mt. Comfort Elementary School student, learned it really is better to give than receive this giving past holiday season.

Lenk recently donated 502 blankets for residents of Wheeler Mission in his second year of collecting.

“He felt the need to help people that were homeless and cold, because he saw his grandma making blessing bags,” Brittany Garrity, Lenk’s step-mother, said. Hunter thought the homeless needed blankets, because they would be cold. His grandma said they could try and fix that.”

Through word of mouth, Lenk’s mission spread to family members, classmates, teachers and parents. Lenk ended up collecting 105 blankets his first year and was excited at what he’d accomplished and wanted to continue the tradition.

He was just really proud of himself and wanted to do it again,” Garrity said. “I told him we could make it an every-year thing. So, Sept. 1 this year, we started our collection

Mt. Comfort Elementary student Hunter Lenk collected and donated more than 500 blankets for residents of Wheeler Mission. (Submitted photo)

again.”

Now Hunter’s enthusiasm for helping is spreading to his younger siblings.

“He not only exceeded his goal of 50, but he also exceed his donations from last year and then some. His brothers are catching on to it. They're only 3 and 4, but they're feeling excited because Hunter's excited,” Garrity said.

“They see him helping and want to help. ” Lenk hand delivered the blankets earlier this year and with the help of his parents has created Hunter’s Hugs, a non-profit organization. He hopes to continue the tradition each year and increase his goal to help more residents of Wheeler Mission.

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Current asked readers to submit short essays about romantic marriage proposals. Online voters chose the top three favorite stories of romance. To read more of these essays, visit youarecurrent.com.

THE MOST ROMANTIC MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

Scavenger Hunt ends with proposal by Gail and Jay Blackburn of Carmel My now husband’s name is Jay Blackburn. We live in Carmel, have two beautiful girls, Grace (13) and Rachel (9). We have been married 16 years.

In July 1998, I was offered the opportunity to go to Europe and live for three months and work. Little did I know when I got this offer, my then-boyfriend, was planning out an elaborate proposal for me that was due to take place the very next weekend after I was offered the job opportunity. Of course, I was to go on my European job assignment in three weeks.

So it was also around our “dating anniversary,” so he just told me he had a surprise for me, and I wasn’t to put anything on the calendar for Saturday, July 11th. That morning he sent me off on a scavenger hunt.

First stop was a trip to the spa (which I love). I got three treatments and a light lunch at Phillipe’s Spa in Indy. At that end of it, one of the people working in there came into the dressing room and gave me a card (from Jay) that gave me my next destination. I was to go “Parisian” (now no longer at the mall) since I was about to embark on a European adventure.

I was to pick out my favorite perfume (with the gift card in the card) and ask for a certain person behind the perfume counter that would help me with my next destination.

I got another card (from Jay) that advised me to go to “The Gap” and pick something out (with gift card again) that I would enjoy while we would have a “gap” between us as we lived in two different countries (I purchased a pair of pants). To read the full story, visit youarecurrent.com.

Life’s like a box of chocolates

by Lindsey Campuzano of Noblesville

My husband, Armando, proposed to me on February 17, 2008.

Since we’d only been dating about a year and Valentine’s Day had just passed, it came as a complete surprise.

Armando had recently purchased a new home, and we had invited my parents and younger siblings over for dinner and to see the new place. After dinner, as we were chatting in the living room, Armando disappeared into the bedroom. He was gone long enough that I was beginning to wonder what he was up to, when he emerged with a box of Ghirardelli chocolates. He handed them to me and asked me to pick one. I am not a huge fan of chocolate, so I declined and handed them to my sister to pass around the group. As the box of chocolates made its way around the room, Armando insisted that I try one. I agreed and when the box was in my lap, I started to select one. He stopped me, telling me there was a special one he wanted me to try. Nestled among the chocolates, he had wrapped a beautiful ring in a Hershey’s Kiss wrapper. In front of my family, Armando asked me spend the rest of our lives together and I happily agreed. Eight wonderful years later, it’s the best chocolate I’ve ever received.

The package deal by Mary Pierce of Noblesville My story is not a traditional engagement, because as my oldest son told my future husband, “She is a package deal.” (My boys were ages 9 and 14.) My future husband, John, had never been married nor had any children. That was December 2002.

Fast forward to March 2008, John told me to pack an overnight bag with clothes suitable for dinner. He had a surprise date planned. I did not know that he had already asked my father for permission to ask me to get married. We had discussed getting engaged, but I had no idea when it would happen.

So, on March 20, 2008, I packed my bag and off we went. I had no idea of our destination and no hints. We arrived at The Canterbury Hotel where John made reservations for the presidential suite, which was incredible.

We entered the presidential suite and there was an enormous beautiful floral arrange-

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ment. I turned to John and said, “Wow, they take care of everything.” At that point John said, “I took care of that. They are yours. I took care of this as well.” He took out a small box, got down on one knee, and asked, “Would you be my wife?”

Of course, I said, “yes.” After I said yes, John said that you have two hours to call everyone and then we have reservations at St. Elmo’s and tickets for the Bruce Springsteen concert. Following a wonderful dinner, we went to the concert where everyone congratulated us. John planned and surprised me with the most wonderful, magical engagement.

We were married June 8, 2010. Both of our sons gave wonderful toasts. Everyday, I am thankful for a wonderful man who married a “package deal” and became the best husband and father a woman could ask for.

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Valentine’s Puppet Cabaret set for Feb. 12-15

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Melchoir and business partner Debbi White will be the puppeteers.

Instead of the traditional popcorn Peewinkle’s serves, there will be a small drink Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio offers a dif(water or juice box) and a gourmet heartferent kind of Valentine’s treat. shaped cookie.

There will be eight kids performances of Valen“There made by a woman who uses all organic butter and intine’s Puppet Cabaret gredients,” Melchoir said. “They’re from Feb. 12 to 15 at Peewinkle’s, gorgeous. They’re expensive and 25 E. Henry St., Indianapolis. that’s why our ticket prices are “We have been doing this show $1 higher.” for about five years now and The performances will at 9:30 have found it to be very popular Melchoir and 11 a.m. Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. and with parents and grandparents,” 1 p.m. Feb. 13, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 10 a.m. said Peggy Melchoir, the studio’s artistic and noon Feb. 15 (Presidents Day). director. “We’ve been sold out the last Tickets are $13. Children 2 and under couple of years. They like to do something are free. There is room for approximately with their kids rather than giving them 48 people at each show. sugary, sweet candies and stuff. It’s a The show is followed by a $3 optional variety show with hand puppets.” paper puppet-making workshop.

The show is hosted by Sweetheart, “Kids can make a hand puppet and perwho is a red and white girl clown puppet. form on stage with it,” Melchoir said.

“She introduces the baby elephant, For tickets, visit peewinklespuppets. little dog, jack in the box, dancing ostrich, org, or call 917-9454. sweet singing lion and Valentine’s butterflies and more,” Melchoir said.

Perfectly pink Commentary by Anna Skinner After recently receiving its liquor license, Rosie’s Place in Noblesville wasted no time in establishing a great mix of unique recipe and traditional cocktails for being a breakfast and lunch café. Waiting until 5 o’clock to indulge won’t be an option as you can take your sweetie out on Valentine’s Day and order the colorful Grapefruit Mimosa.

The unique spin on the traditional orange juice and champagne beverage comes in three parts – a small bottle of champagne, a small decanter of grapefruit juice and an empty champagne flute. You play mixologist, and whether or not you prefer your unique mimosas fruitier or with more bubbly, it’s all up to you to decide.

It yielded about two mimosas and is a perfectly pink way to share your love and appreciation with each other on Valentine’s Day. Not a grapefruit fan? Rosie’s Place offers the traditional orange juice and champagne version as well to start the special morning off right.

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Try a different fruit for this pink mimosa. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Get it at Rosie’s Place, 68 N. Ninth St., Noblesville 8 oz. red grapefruit juice 187 ml. bottle of champagne

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Circle City Sound has been delivering love songs for Valentine’s Day for more than 20 years. gifts Several barbershop quartets, wearing tuxes, from within Circle City Sound, travel all over the Indianapolis area to perform Singing Valentines.

“One time we sang to a fellow, whose wife bought the Valentine for him, while he was in the dentist’s chair,” said Circle City Sound member Jack Shaffer, a Carmel resident. “We’re singing to him while the dentist is cleaning his teeth.”

Shaffer said it is usually a two-day event when the quartets schedule these Singing Valentines, but with Valentine’s Day falling on Sunday this year, they will have quartets out for three days, Feb. 12-14.

Shaffer said each quartet will do 10 to 18 each day, depending how far apart the visits are that day. He anticipates they will perform 100 Singing Valentines.

Shaffer said they perform “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” or “Heart of My Heart.” They deliver a personalized Valentine’s Day card from the person who ordered it and a silk rose. The quartet also poses for a picture

My younger son is treating our family to a decadent breakfast for Valentine’s Day this weekend, almond French toast. This fabulous recipe is a fusion of two signature breakfast/ brunch classics, almond croissant and French toast and couldn’t be any easier to make.

Almonds! Their fragrance goes with chocolate and strawberries, and spells romance! Kids will have a blast making this recipe and will glow with pride when they present you with their creation!

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract, Pinch of salt, 4 fresh butter croissants, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, Maple syrup or honey, Confectioner’s sugar (optional), Choice of fruit.

Directions: Preheat oven to 250F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a glass bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks and granulated sugar until smooth. Add half-and-half, vanilla, almond

Quartet members left to right, Pat Stevens, lead; Terry Silke, Baritone, Jack Shaffer, tenor, and Skip Kropp, base with Singing Valentine recipient Suzie Shaffer. (Submitted photo)

that will be emailed to the recipient as a keepsake.

The Singing Valentines event is one of Circle City Sound’s three fundraisers for the group.

The cost for a standard order is $60. The special order with one-hour delivery window is $85.

There is a $5 discount for ordering online at circlecitysound.org. Orders also are accepted at 844-SING.

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extract, and salt. Cut croissants in half lengthwise, leaving them attached on side, and open them up. In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil together with 1 tablespoon of butter. Moist croissants by dipping them in the egg batter and transfer them to the pan; brown lightly on both sides at medium-low heat, place them in the oven to keep warm.

In a small pan, mix syrup or honey, 2 tablespoons of butter, almonds and almond extract. Heat for 5 minutes while mixing with a spoon. Remove croissants from oven and spread syrupalmond mix evenly; return to oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm accompanied by your choice of fruit.

Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit currentzionsville.com.

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Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration on February 23rd at 4pm!

SPECIALIZING IN CATERING, OFFICE PARTIES, FAMILY STYLE PARTY PLATTERS We will be doing a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with our City Officials and running incredible specials all day long, including 20% off any item purchased that day (Dine-In or To-Go) Mezza Grille is a National Mediterranean Restaurant that specializes in Grilled Kabobs, Shawarmas (pure Gyro-style meats), Hommous, Falafel, Tabbbouleh, Kibbie and so much more!

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Night and Day calendar – Find the Current Night and Day calendar plus more reviews and entertainment content online this week at CurrentNightandDay.com.

Mockingbird review – Visit CurrentNightandDay. com for reporter Zach Dunkin’s review and photos of the Indiana Repertory Theater’s newest show, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Starring Carmel’s own Mitchell Wray, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

Devour Noblesville – Beat the cold and support downtown Noblesville dining destinations through Devour Noblesville. Sample some of the finest cuisine in Noblesville during the first Friday event Feb. 5, continuing through Feb. 11.

Participating restaurants will feature specials throughout the week. No tickets or coupons are necessary to enjoy this dining experience. Simply visit the restaurant of your choice and ask for the “Devour” menu.

‘Once’ contest comes to Sun King Julie Hummel (Cicero), Holli Parker (Fishers), Dave Grodzki (Fishers), Gail Starlin (Fishers), Kasey Segovia (Carmel) and Kristyn Inman (Carmel) enjoy a fun night out at Sun King in Fishers for the Broadway “Once” singer/songwriter competition party. They said they always love seeing who’s in the “Where’s Amy?” photo column and were excited they were going to be in it. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved) “Where’s Amy?” checked out Sun King in Fishers’ big Broadway/WFYI “Once” singer/songwriter competition. Six musicians had the chance to go from ‘bar to star,’ with one lucky winner getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform live on opening night for the Broadway musical sensation “Once.”

The winner will also be a guest on WFYI’s own “Small Studios.”

The Fishers Sun King was packed, and everyone who attended was excited to “Once” at the beautiful Clowes Memorial Hall. If you don’t have tickets to see an upcoming Broadway show, grab your family and friends and go!

For more, visit BroadwayinIndianapolis.com, or call 1-800-982-2787. Be sure to look for “Where’s Amy?” exclusive behind the scenes photo shoot in the Fishers best friends and WFYI supporters Lori Ehlin and Kara Worman enjoyed hanging out with family and friends next issue of Current. Too much fun for the entire family! See you there... at Sun King in Fishers for the Broadway “Once” singer/ songwriter competition.

Antiques Road Show – “Antiques Roadshow,” PBS's most-watched ongoing series and a production of WGBH Boston, visits Indianapolis as part of a six-city 2016 summer tour. Roadshow and WFYI will host an all-day appraisal event July 9. To enter the drawing for free tickets to the Indianapolis Antiques Roadshow event, and to see complete application rules, go to pbs.org/ roadshowtickets. For more, call toll-free 888-7623749. Deadline for applications is April 28 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The BrewsLine – In celebration of Indiana's Bicentennial, ride The BrewsLine to sample local craft brews and hear the stories of their historic ties. Breweries stops include Deer Creek Brewery, Deviate Brewing, Grand Junction Brewing Company, Heady Hollow Brewing Company and Sun King Fishers Tap Room and Small Batch Brewery.

Visit brewsline.checkfront.com/reserve to make reservations. Tag your Bicentennial Beer photos with #HCbrews16! This brew tour will be on Sundays until May 22.

Shen Yun – On March 8 and 9, the show Shen Yun will be on stage with a live orchestra at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University in Indianapolis.

For more, visit ShenYun.com/Indianapolis.

WFYI membership director Andrea Watts and Girls Rock! Indianapolis volunteer Joy Carolin Mills were busy working at the Broadway "Once” singer/songwriter competition at Sun King in Fishers.

The Warehouse – The Warehouse in Carmel will have performances all through the year. Upcoming shows include: Howie Day on Feb. 27, Rickie Lee Jones on March 4, Jon McLaughlin on March 9, Stacy Mitchhart on March 11, Jim Lauderdale on March 12, Darlingside & David Wax Museum with Haroula Rose on May 5, and Tom Rush on May 19.

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by Fishers Parks & Recreation and Mill Top Banquet and Catering Center, this is a tradition for many Fishers families. Daughters ages 5-12 and their fathers/father figures are encouraged to dress in formal attire for this magical evening.

Your precious memories will be captured on photos and can be purchased for an additional fee.

Prizes will be awarded and light refreshments served! • Feb. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. • R/$8, NR/$12 • Mill Top Banquet & Conference Center: 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville • 595-3150

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Winemaker Wednesday: Wine and Chocolate • Celebrate the second month of the year with the heavenly pairing of chocolate and wine. Join others who share your appreciation and learn about the best pairings for wine and chocolate, with a focus on serving a 2016 Valentine’s Day surprise!

• Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. • Blackhawk Winery and Vineyard: 28153 Ditch Rd., Sheridan • $15 per person • 771-2814 • www.blackhawkwinery.com Love bugs • Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s the season to celebrate the people you love! Little ones, ages 3-6, have the opportunity to create a perfect Valentine during this dropoff program. They will enjoy games, songs and a snack, as well as make some friends, while you can have a few precious moments to yourself. • Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. • Billericay Park: 12690 Promise Rd., Fishers • R$14/NR$21 • 595-3150

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Beer and Ballet • Kick off the weekend with Sun King brews paired with the music of Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Mozart and more! The Ballet Theatre of Indiana partners with Sun King Brewing Company for the second Beer and Ballet performance. A variety of works, including those

by Jessica Ruhlin and Hannah Bush, will be showcased. A selection of beers will be available for purchase. • Feb. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. • Athenaeum Foundation: 407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis • 734-417-1410 • www.btindiana.org

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Valentine’s date night • Make this the most creative stop on your Valentine’s Day evening!

Enjoy art projects for couples, led by artists, and peruse the Hoosier Heartland exhibit going on this month as well. Adult beverages and decadent snacks will be available. Whether joined by your significant other, your girlfriends, or even a parent or child, this is a fun experience for all adults!

• Feb. 12 and 13 from 6-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • $10/pair for each activity; buy 4 activities get 1 free. • 5423690 • www.nickelplatearts.org The Belfry Theatre Presents: Red Velvet Cake War • Directed by Connie Murello-Todd, in the “Red Velvet Cake War,” you’ll meet the Verdeen cousins from Sweetgum, Texas. As the eccentric family gathers on hottest day of July in the middle of Texas tornado season for a day of adventure and humor, you’ll wish your family reunions were this much fun! • Weekends in Feb., 12-28 at varying

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times • Adults are $15, kids ages 12 and under are $12 • The Belfry Theatre: 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • 773-1304 • www.thebelfrytheatre.com Carmel Winter Farmers Market • Missing the Farmers Market this winter season? Check out the Carmel Winter Indoor Farmers Market featuring locally grown and produced foods such as winter vegetables, meats, eggs, maple syrup, honey, baked goods and cheeses. The market offers a chance for consumers to purchase local produce at reasonable prices. • Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Recurs each Saturday. • Founders Park All-Purpose building: 11675 Hazel Pkwy., Carmel • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: Doubt, A Parable • Winner of the 2005 Drama Desk Award, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, John Patrick Shanley’s work is set in 1965. School principal Sister Aloysius takes matters into her own hands when she suspects improper relations between a student and staff member. It is ultimately up to the audience to determine guilt or innocence, and whether or not such a judgement is even possible in this case. Today is the last day to see this show! • Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts at the Tarkington: 3 Center Green, Carmel • $20-$35 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org

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Sweeney Todd at the Studio Theater • Sweeney Todd is a ground-breaking musical by Stephen Sondheim, which is based on a 19th century legend of injustice. A London barber is wrongly exiled and driven to a life of crime after his wife and child are taken from him due to a malevolent judge. Sweeney plots revenge with the help of Mrs. Lovett, a businesswoman, and she soon produces the tastiest meat pies in London. This production contains mature content and themes.

• Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts at the Studio Theater: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org Drawing class • Learn to improve your artistic skills in this art class for all skill levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will provide subject matter and provide tips. Nickel Plate Arts will be responsible for providing graphite sticks, newsprint, and drawing boards, although participants may bring their own materials. Must be 15 or older. • Feb. 15-Mar. 7 recurring each Monday, from 7-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • $100/10 weeks • 452-3690 • www.mkt.com/ nickel-plate-arts/drawing-class-session

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Room To Bloom: How To Achieve Form+Function In Children’s Spaces • Join Whittney Parkinson for a workshop on how to achieve form and function in children’s spaces. Topics will include everything from unique storage solutions and versatile design to what’s trending for 2016.

Reclaim your home with smart and stylish design solutions for your little ones and you! • Feb. 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Indiana Design Center: 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel • 569-5975

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FEBRUARY 18 – 20 Warm up your vocal cords, put on your poodle skirt, and join Civic Theatre in this exclusive three-day screening of Grease! Sing your heart out while watching John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John on the silver screen. Complete with a costume contest, this is an interactive, electrifyin’ sing-along you won’t want to miss.

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Brew tours run through May Commentary by Zach Dunkin Remember how you disliked history classes because they were all about the past, and you thought it was boring? county Well, what if you threw in a few beer tastings to the mix?

That’s what the Hamilton Co. Bicentennial Brews Tour is all about. Every Sunday afternoon through May 22, one can ride the BrewsLine bus to visit local breweries and sample beers with historical ties.

“Hamilton County has a long history with brewed and distilled beverages,” said Darryl Sopoci, owner of the BrewsLine, a Fishers-based beer tour operator. “The first known brewery in the county was around 1865. While we’re on the bus, I’ll talk a little bit about the history of the brewery, then the owners will share the back stories behind their beers and about how they are tying their beer to history.”

For example, Grand Junction Brewing Company’s Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale was named for the fleet of migratory squirrels

that destroyed crops across the county in the 1800s. In addition to toasting Indiana’s 200th birthday at Westfield’s Grand Junction, participants can raise a glass at Deer Creek Brewery in Noblesville, Deviate Brewing in Carmel and Heady Hollow Brewing Company and Sun King Fishers Tap Room in Fishers.

Cost is $40, and the tour lasts from 12:30 to approximately 4:30 p.m. Make reservations at visithamiltoncounty.com/2016/. There are pickup spots in Carmel, Noblesville and Fishers, or if a group books 10 people, the bus will pick the group up at a designated residence. Bus capacity is 12 people.

“At each brewery, they are going to get anywhere from three to five samples, including a sample of a specially selected bicentennial beer,” Sopoci said. “Then, they can order more beer or food or they can order carryout in terms of a growler.”

Riders also can legally drink beer on the bus because BrewsLine is classified as a limo service. Coolers will be provided.

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Chocolate pudding with stawberries Commentary by Ceci Martinez

Who can resist a simple but incredible delicious chocolate treat? Chocolate pudding with strawberries is the perfect gift from your kitchen to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! I cannot remember who said, “Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest,” but it is certainly true with this.

Note: Did you know that the word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec word “xocoatl,” the bitter drink made from cacao by the Aztecs and Mayans?

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons

cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups whole milk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 pint strawberries Direction: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Add milk, whisking to combine, set pan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, and cook until pudding thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir butter and vanilla.

Ladle pudding into four small bowls and let cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit currentzionsville.com.

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Dispatches Realty awards given – MIBOR REALTOR® Association recently recognized industry and community service standouts at its annual event – The Ball: A Benefit For the REALTOR® Foundation. Award recipients included: 2015 Realtor of the Year – John Creamer; 2015 Affiliate of the Year – Dorothy Dodd of Salin Bank; Distinguished Service Awards – Janet Jernigan, Tom Johnson, Steve Sullivan; F.C. Bud Tucker Community Service Award – Elizabeth Priller.

Tourism improves – The introduction of the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield in 2014 and a continued strong weekday business market pushed the local overall economic impact of tourism up 4.8 percent between 2013-2014, Hamilton Co. Tourism officials said recently. The annual study from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development showed direct visitor spending grew to almost $389 million. The local tourism economy contributes more than $90 million to state and local taxes.

Hamilton County joins JDAI – Thirteen counties, including Hamilton Co., will join Indiana’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative this year. JDAI aims to improve outcomes for children in the justice system while ensuring public safety. JDAI and other juvenile reforms have allowed the Dept. of Correction to savemore than $15 million annually, and re-arrest rates have declined from 25 percent to 10 percent in JDAI counties.

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Home advances for technology Commentary by David Decker Technology is moving faster than ever and we’re seeing huge advances in the abilities of our phones, our home enterinteriors tainment systems, and our vehicles. But did you know that tech is even taking over the kitchen?

Advances in technology have made life in your kitchen easier than ever. Check out some of our favorite ways technology is improving home kitchens.

Charging Stations The place where once you may have had a message station for your home phone has now become a place to charge and store your smart devices. Built-in USB ports allow you to maximize your charging potential while minimizing the number of outlets needed. This is an easy way to keep an eye on all the devices in the house and make sure their batteries are full.

Sensor-Activated Lighting Is there someone in your home who is always forgetting to turn off the lights? Automated lighting can help solve that problem.

Sensors can turn the lights on when they detect motion in the kitchen, and if there’s no motion for a set period of time, they will the

Implementing technological aspects into your home can be design savvy and useful. (Submitted photo)

turn lights off. Lights can also be programmed to turn on and off at specific times, and can be controlled by your smart phone. This is a great innovation for families with lots of kids, or anyone who wants to save money on their utility bills.

Hands-Free Faucets When you’ve been handling things like raw

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Hands-free faucets are perfect for the busy cook and they can cut down on the spread of bacteria through your kitchen. They are also great for youngsters who want to fill their own cup but can’t quite reach the handle.

Self-Diagnosing Appliances Wouldn’t it be great to know there was something wrong with your refrigerator before it stopped working? Today’s selfdiagnosing appliances can do just that. If your equipment needs servicing, it will send an email, letting you know it’s time to call a technician. What a great way to save money and prevent hassles!

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Karnak’s forest of columns Commentary by Don Knebel A colonnaded building near the modern city of Luxor demonstrates the skill of ancient Egyptians. But the huge structravel ture also shows that Egyptian architects, who could design the pyramids, never learned to employ a basic architectural element.

In about 1900 B.C., pharaohs began building temples honoring Egyptian gods near their capital at Thebes. This complex, named “Karnak,” eventually covered more than 1000 acres, making it the world’s second largest religious site. Karnak’s main temple was dedicated to the god Amun. Amun’s Temple had an outer courtyard where all Egyptian citizens could go, an inner sanctum housing Amun, where only the priest and pharaoh could go, and an intermediate “hypostyle hall,” where important Egyptians could go.

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Noblesville Township Community center 372 South 8th St Noblesville IN Sessions at 10am and 1 pm

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Financing Options Cash Requirements Bank Owned Properties Before-During-and After Purchase-Need to Knows Contact - Joe Kabat AlaCarte Realty 317-753 1681

BECOME A QUALIFIED CAREGIVER

Are you driven to help those in need & improve their quality of life? Senior1Care's' values are represented by exceeding our client’s expectations, providing exceptional service, and treating individuals as if they were part of our family.

Employees benefit from: • Rewarding job & making a difference • Top pay, including overtime & Bonus • Great hours,hourly & live-in opportunities • 24/7 support team • Call us today to setup your interview at 317-652-6175 or email WeCare@Senior1Care.com

Enroll to be a Certified Nurse Assistant at Legacy CNA Training: • 3 week Accelerated Curriculum • 96% Pass Rate • Tuition Reimbursement • Great career start in healthcare • Call us today at 317-993-3577 or email Info@LegacyCNATraining.com

Check out our Facebook pages or stop by our offices at 598 West Carmel Dr, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032. EOE

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Dart Controls Inc. Zionsville, IN 46077 Production Assistant Supervisor Job Description: Initiate Production of product as determined by production schedule, Coordinates production work flow. In the absence of the Supervisor, assumes supervisor responsibilities, not limited to, work assignments for production and/or fabrication associates, periodic work inspections, corrective action as needed. Organize, maintains & administers a plant-wide maintenance program.

Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.

Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com.

Skills Required: Good organizational and oral communication skills. Must possess a good ability to motivate peers, work well independently and manage stressful situations. Must have a solid understanding of production processes.

MSD WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR Elementary: March 7, 2016 Secondary: March 8, 2016 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Excellent benefit package. Compensation dependent on experience.

Send resume to ijobs@dartcontrols.com

Interviews on the spot!

Bring your resume & dress for success!

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240

WHY MSDWT?

Now Hiring Servers and Line Cooks APPLY IN PERSON 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

Now hiring General Manager: Responsible for day to day operations of store, hiring training and supervision of around 20 staff members, maintain a highly clean facility at all times, and exhibit and teach a customer focused attitude.

Requirements include 2 years minimum of retail managerial experience, excellent communication skills, work as a team, be able to work in a high volume high energy environment, create a positive customer experience, must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Please fill out our on-line application at monkeyjoes.com/castleton and send your resume to c.howard@monkeyjoes.com.

International Baccalaureate o Teaching at all grade levels!

Competitive Salary o $40,500 beginning teacher salary & full benefit package!

To RSVP and for questions: mmartin@msdwt.k12.in.us

CAR WASH Rama Car Wash Employment Rama Car Wash is looking for hard working and dedicated individuals.

These candidates should be available for full-time and part-time work.

Must have flexibility in schedule and enjoy working outdoors.

If interested you may download a application from www.ramacarwash.com under our employment section and bring it into the Carmel Dr. location.

Rama Car Wash 431 East Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN, 46032

Housekeeper needed: Village of West Clay $15.00 per hour Call (317) 440-5624.

Passionate About Health and Fitness?

Motivated, Outgoing, and Like Helping People?

Then We Are Looking for You! A Few Benefits of Working for Us: Get Valuable Training in Health and Nutrition, Fun and Flexible Environment, and FREE Supplements.

If Interested, Send Resume to jobs@pointblanknutrition.com.

The Hearth at Tudor Gardens, a premier senior living community, is accepting applications for *Full and part time LPNs *Full and part time C.N.A.s *Full time Activity Assistants *Part time server *Full time cook Join the Hearth team in providing excellent assisted living care.

Please apply in person at 11755 North Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077. EOE

The Greenskeeper, Inc. Fall Landscape Services Seasonal Help Wanted Now Thru Mid-December Landscape Labor: Fall Clean-ups & Leaf Removal: Must apply in person at our Westfield location.

17309 Westfield Park Road 317-804-8877

Part-Time Communications Assistant Reports to the Senior Pastor of Hope The Breakfast Church 12-18 hours per week, 9am-3pm Primary Requirements: Website Development experience, excellent written communication skills, a value for detail, and an entrepreneurial motivation.

Starting wage: $12 per hour Please submit your resume along with a writing sample to: Office@hopechurchindy.org All applicants will receive a response Fast growing Home Inspection company looking to hire a minimum of two Inspectors immediately.

Construction and/or real estate background a must. Will train non-licensed applicants.

Send resume and background documentation to: info@cvhi.us

Visit the MSDWT website! http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/ Join us on Twitter! @MSDWT_HR

Retail Sales Associate St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Location: Fishers, IN Department: Gift Shop 001 Additional Job Details: FT Rotating, 72 Hours Bi-Weekly Job Summary: The Retail Sales Associate performs general customer services related activities for a retail location.

Responsibilities: • Greets customers and assists with purchase selections.

• Receives payment by cash, check, credit card and debit card and issues receipts, change, credits or refunds to customers.

• Assists with the monitoring of inventory and restocking of shelves and displays as needed.

• Assists with the receiving, unpacking, stocking, displaying, pricing, and sales of merchandise.

Qualifications Education: • Minimum Qualification: High School diploma or equivalent by hire date to position Work Experience: • Minimum Qualification: One year of experience working in retail sales.

To Apply: http://www.stvincent.org/Careers/ Job ID 109088 OR call Jan Miller at 317-334-7758.

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A WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH EVENT

Dedicate one night to an important fight—heart disease.

Join us at IU Health Saxony Hospital for an evening dedicated to your heart health. We’ll share information about heart disease, specifically as it affects women, tell you symptoms to be aware of and provide the latest information for prevention. This FREE event includes: ■

Presentation by our expert cardiologist, Dr. A. Farooq Iqtidar

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Heart healthy food tips

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A heart healthy dinner

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Door prizes

IU HEALTH SAXONY HOSPITAL WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH DINNER Dr. A. Farooq Iqtidar Cardiologist Tuesday, February 23, 6-8 pm Space is limited.

Call 317.678.DOCS (3627) to register.

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