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Indiana students may be seeing some major changes to their ISTEP+ tests this year, though they may not be filling in as many bubbles with heavy education dark marks as initially planned.

The 2015 ISTEP+ test, to be administered to more than 400,000 students in grades three through eight, was originally expected to undergo changes that would’ve lengthened the exam by as much as seven hours, more than doubling its size from previous years.

The lengthened test in part resulted from the IDOE’s lack of a pilot test that would’ve sampled the validity of questions on a smaller subset of students before issuing it to the entire state.

“Since the department of education didn’t do the pilot test, as it said it would, they are making the whole spring ISTEP+ a pilot. That means they will determine which questions will apply to the student’s score after they grade the results,” stated Marc Lotter, director of external relations for the Indiana State Board of Education. “When the state board asked the DOE about this in September, they said it would only add a few questions. As you can see, it did a lot more than that.”

On Feb. 9, the DOE was taken to task by Gov. Mike Pence, who issued an executive order to cut the length of the exam back down to around six hours.

“Parents and teachers across Indiana are stunned and outraged at this news, and so am I,” Pence said during a press conference. “I am committed to seeing this test through and to bring common sense to shorten it for Hoosier families.”

In order to find ways to reduce test times, officials are in contact with nationally-recognized experts on assessments which, according to Pence’s statements, may include making the social studies and reading portions of the exam more concise. However, in spite of the executive order, final say on the length of the test still rests with state superintendent Glenda Ritz and the DOE. Hamilton Southeastern schools continue to prepare for the exam. “HSE is actively preparing the students for the ISTEP testing environment. We will wait further instruction from the DOE and Gov. Pence,” said Bev Smith, HSE director of school and community relations.

According to Dana Altemeyer, coordinator of communications, marketing and PR for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence, teachers and administrators have

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been concerned about the length of time our students are being asked to test. “The hours described by the Governor yesterday do not include the additional time (up to double) provided for students with special needs or those that are English language learners,” said Dana Altemeyer. “There is also tremendous concern about the “eleventh hour” nature of this decision – tests are due to arrive in our district sometime between now and [Feb. 12]. We have no idea how the Governor’s Executive Order will impact this test – how decisions will be made on what to cut, and what that will do to the reliability of the test results. While we were unhappy with the length of the test, plans had been put in place – those plans are no longer valid. With no current guidance from the Department of Education, all plans are on hold as we await further instruction.

Of equal concern is the fact that there was no baseline pilot test administered, and that high stakes accountability will be based on a test that is not only very different, but one that is being used for the first time. We remain unsure of how student growth can be measured with two very different assessments. All of this places our students, teachers and administrators in a very stressful situation.”

DISPATCHes HSE schools on lockdown – On Feb. 11 an alert from the Fishers Police Dept. requested all Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville schools be placed on perimeter lockdown as a result of an investigation surrounding threats on social media. The alert said the request came after a “non-specific social media post.” “Perimeter lockdown is a part of HSE’s normal daily procedure, but all HSE campuses also are restricting outside recess and PE until further notice from Fishers Police Dept. We are in contact with FPD and will update the school community as more information becomes available,” the HSE school district stated in a release, at the time. For more on this, visit geistcurrent.com.

Trivia night – The Gathering Bistro & Pub at Geist is hosting Team Trivia every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Teams can be any size. The winning team each week will take home a $100 gift certificate. Second place will win a $25 gift certificate. The Gathering Bistro & Pub is located at 11705 Fox Rd., Indianapolis.

Used shoe drive – Delaware and Fall Creek Township offices are collecting used shoes for Changing Footprints.

The organization redistributes shoes to those who need them. Collection bins are located in the township offices (9091 E. 131st St. and 11595 Brooks School Rd.) until Feb. 27.

Citizen’s Academy – Fishers residents ages 18 and older are invited to participate in the first City Government Academy, beginning March 4.

Students will spend one night per week, for nine weeks, learning about components of local government and vital programs. Visit www.fishers. in.us and click the Culture & Recreation link to register.

Swim lesson registration – Southeastern Swim School is offering swim lessons at the brand-new Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium starting in the spring. Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly so reserve now! Children must be toilet-trained to participate. Hamilton Southeastern High School is located at 13910 E. 126th St. For more information, visit www. hseswimlessons.com or call 579-0164.

Library programs – The Fishers library has many programs in February. Here are some of them. Lego Challenge from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23.

Bring your own Legos. No registration required. Heart Health Awareness from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25. A variety of heart-related health topics will be discussed and blood pressure screenings will be offered. For more information, visit www.hepl.lib.in.us.

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State of the city is Feb. 18 news@geistcurrent.com On Feb. 18, Mayor Scott Fadness will present his first State of the City address government at the Fishers Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the FORUM conference center. Fadness will discuss his long-range plans Fadness for the city.

He will explain that the evolving outside world has changed and to maintain long-term viability, Fishers must adapt. Fishers must become a smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city in order to remain financially sustainable as our residential population continues to grow. This means:

• A local government that provides efficient and effective services • A city that is planned with thoughtful purpose and intent • A community with a culture of excel lence in education • A sense of community through communitywide events and gathering places • An economic development strategy that fosters a strong entrepreneurial culture and support system • A local government with a culture of innovation and collaboration In addition to these key points, Fadness will share his experience transitioning from the town manager to the mayor of the 5th largest city in Indiana.

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Lorraine “Bainey” (Woods) Mullendore (84) fell to a peace Feb. 6 at 10:55 p.m. to join her family who preceded her in death: Father, Halton (50) and mother Vivian (Barker) Woods (98) (Noblesville), brother, Dickie Woods (73) (Fishers), husband Andrew Richard “Dick” Mullendore, Jr. (Romney) (42), Mother and Father-inLaw, Ruth Lydia Pauline (Steuhm) Mullendore and Andrew Richard Mullendore, Sr. (Logansport, IN). She is survived by her brothers, Julius “Jude” and Terry Woods, daughters Shirley Ann Mullendore and Stacey Jo (Mullendore) (Willard) (Smith) Dodd, granddaughters, Cassie Jo Willard, and “G’ma” to Jessica Nicole and Rachel Ann Marie Mullendore. After a tragic accident that took Dick’s life, Lorraine relocated from Bridgewater, VA to Carmel, in 1971. Lorraine graduated from Broad Ripple High School, was an avid square dancer and worked for Methodist Hospital prior to her retirement. Lorraine is remembered as always having a smile. Services will be on Feb. 19, at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 5215 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service.

Festival designs now accepted

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The 27th annual T-shirt design contest for the Fishers Freedom Festival is currently accepting drawings from any contest student, Kindergarten through eighth grade, residing in the Hamilton Southeastern district.

This year’s theme, “Where Families and Friends Unite,” was chosen by the 40-plus volunteers who participate in the festival each year, according to Jennifer Kehl, executive director of the Fishers Freedom Festival.

“The event is to celebrate bringing everyone together and enjoying a weekend of family activities that are (mostly) free so that people of all economic levels can enjoy the event without spending a lot of money,” Kehl said.

Drawings may include up to four colors, with the exception of white, as the T-shirts are white. Kehl also said that judges look for creativity, and a design that would be easily reproducible. Other guidelines include the following: •Drawings must be on 8 ½” x 11” paper •There can only be one entry per student •Computer drawings are not allowed •Black and white drawings are not allowed •Previous T-shirt contest winners are ineligible •All entries must be legible and have “2015 Fishers Freedom Festival” and the theme, “Where Families and Friends Unite” spelled cor-

The 27th annual T-shirt design contest for the Fishers Freedom Festival is currently accepting drawings from any student, Kindergarten through eighth grade, residing in the Hamilton Southeastern district.

This year’s theme is “Where Families and Friends Unite.” Pictured is last year’s winning design by Emma McCord.

rectly in their design •On the back of the entry, participants must include the student’s first and last name, age, home address, home telephone number, grade, school and art teacher’s name (if applicable).

While students must live in the Hamilton Southeastern district, attending a school within the district is not mandatory, according to Kehl.

“We just encourage kids to participate (in the contest),” she said.

Individual drawings or classroom packets must be submitted by March 2 to either the Hamilton Southeastern Administration Office at 13485 Cumberland Rd., the Fishers Freedom Festival office at 8591 E. 116th St. (directly behind Fritz in Fishers car dealership) or mailed to P.O. Box 930, Fishers, 46038.

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MSD of Lawrence Township merit Finalists news@geistcurrent.com Earlier this week, the College Board announced the 2014 National Merit Finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program is open to U.S. high school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year of high school and meet other entry requirements. This year, the MSD of Lawrence Township had a total of twelve semi-finalists, more than any other school district in Marion County. Five attend Lawrence Central (LC) and seven attend Lawrence North (LN). All seven were advanced to the finalist round.

Lawrence Central: Joshua Hoffer, Colin McCarthy, Elaina Roach, Sarah Rodenbeck, Connor Ward Lawrence North: Joseph Byerly, Zachary Davidson, Samuel Knotts, David Miller, Sophia Muston, John Ogorek, Gabriel Wray “We are so proud of the incredible achievements of these young people. They truly exemplify the excellence in Lawrence Township,” said Dana Altemeyer, coordinator of communications, marketing and PR for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.

HSE schools plan transition nights for parents news@geistcurrent.com As Hamilton Southeastern schools prepare for the 2015-2016 school year with the INFO newly redistricted boundaries in place, principals, administrators and PTO groups have planned transition activities for stu-

dents in current grades K-8 for the next school year. This includes a special series of evening programs called “Transition Nights” for parents of students in grades 4-7.

To find a map of what school students will attend, visit currentinfishers.com

Fall Creek Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of current 4th- and transitioning 5th-grade students attending FCI in 2015-16.

Fall Creek Junior High School April 16th Parent and Student Night 6:30 to 8 p.m. This evening is for parents and students of current 6th- & 7th-grade students attending FCJH in 2015-16.

Riverside Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of current 4th- and transitioning 5th-grade students attending RSI in 2015-16.

Riverside Junior High April 22nd 6:30 p.m. Parents and students of current 7th graders redistricted for 15-16

Sand Creek Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of current 4thand transitioning 5th-grade students attending SCI in 2015-16.

Hamilton Southeastern Junior High and Intermediate April 15th 6:30 to 8 p.m. Parent and Student Night for current 6th-grade students attending 2015-2016 school year.

April 20th 7 to 8 p.m. Parent night for current 4th-grade students attending HIJH 2015-16 school year.

April 21th 7 to 8 p.m. Parent night for current 5th-grade students attending HIJH 2015-16 school year.

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Debbie Ecksten’s longtime love of horses lead to pain relief supplement for humans

By Beth Taylor • beth@youarecurrent.com Debbie Ecksten has been riding and showing horses since childhood. After giving her horses a hyaluronic acid supplement suggested by a veterinarian, she quickly noticed cover story a change in the horses’ gait.

“I could see the horses moving better, so I gave it to our dogs. It worked the same way for the dogs, so I decided to try it,” said Debbie Ecksten, president of Viscos LLC. Ecksten, a back pain sufferer, noticed a change within ten days of starting to take the HA supplement. “It tasted terrible, so I mixed it in with yogurt—but my back felt so much better. I could move around without fidgeting, like you do when you have back pain.”

Ecksten said she had no fear or concern for taking the supplement, “I’m Miss Curiosity; I just wanted to try it for myself,” she

Ecksten with her horse, who inspired her to create a human supplement. (Submitted photo)

said. After working for the company, she purchased the rights and rebranded the product as the original formula for Play Again.

Unlike other HA products in pill form, Play Again is an oral liquid.

“You don’t ingest it through your stomach, it is absorbed in your mouth,” said Lisa Trudeau, Ecksten’s friend and marketing support.

“It’s like crack, but it’s good for you.”

Trudeau began to take the supplement to reduce knee pain and credits the product for giving her smooth, soft skin as an added benefit. “I’ll be 50 in a few months, and it’s made such a difference,” said Trudeau. Trudeau doesn’t like Taking it national to be without the supplement. “I’ve taken it for four “We had a good surge in sales to 2013, half a million in sales. years now.”

I had to figure out how to distribute it nationally. I started “The initial target audience was sports-minded working with Intellectual Artists Management and was conmales in their late 30s to mid-50s who wanted to nected to Kevin Harrington, known on ‘Shark Tank,’” said Eckmaintain an active lifestyle. Men will talk about sten. Harrington asked Ecksten to send him the product. He their aches and pains, but women don’t betried the product and his neck problems were helped by Play cause we don’t want to admit we’re getting Again. Harrington reached out to his friend, infomercial pitchold,” Ecksten said. “We saw it as a sports man, Anthony Sullivan, who tried and had success with the nutrition supplement.” product. “We put the deal together, so we are now partners When Ecksten decided to launch Play with Kevin and Anthony,” said Ecksten.

Again in the Indianapolis market, she had no idea how it would be received.

“Within 45 days, I was sitting in What are dietary supplements?

Ortho Indy’s boardroom. HyalDietary supplements include vitamins, minerals and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes. While some dietary supplements are fairly well understood, others need further study.

What are the benefits of dietary supplements?

Supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure diseases. That means supplements should not make claims, such as “reduces arthritic pain” or “treats heart disease.” Claims like these can only legitimately be made for drugs, not dietary supplements.

Who is responsible for the safety of dietary supplements?

Dietary supplements are not approved by the government for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. The manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements are responsible for making sure their products are safe before they go to market.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

About Debbie Ecksten

• Age: 52 • Taken Play Again for five years • Family: Husband; two sons • College: Attended Ball State University • Hobbies: Showing horses; working out

uronic acid is what doctors inject into patients’ knees. The doctors wanted to know if you ingest HA orally, how does it absorb to where it gets to where it’s needed?”

Ecksten believed in the product and had the clinical research performed. The research showed that Play Again is a safe and effective supplement as an alternative pain management solution.

“The FDA does not approve supplements. They never have and are not going to, so by getting clinical research done, we showed that it was effective and it made the physicians more comfortable recommending it,” said Ecksten. “People are seeking out alternatives to harsh drugs. They don’t want to take drugs, and some can’t take pain relievers like NSAIDS. Play Again is an alternative pain management solution that we’ve shown works through our research.”

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Parenting trifecta

FROM THE BA C K S H O P

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Pollster just might have a better view Gallup Organization CEO Jim Clifton rightfully lambasted the government’s unemployment rate and the methodology used to determine it. “There’s no other way to say this. The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie.” Americans for Limited Government tells us in deriding the official unemployment rate, Clifton points to the fact that those who have left the workforce even if they are of working age are not counted as unemployed. He points to the unfair categorization of a person trained to be an engineer working as a fry cook as being employed rather than underemployed. He worryingly notes that only 44 percent of the adult population 18 years old and older have full-time jobs (more than 30 hours a week) asserting, “We need that to be 50 percent and a bare minimum of 10 million new, good jobs to replenish America’s middle class.”

••• Let’s see how the Republicans can mess this up. Mitt Romney has declined the opportunity to attempt another run at the presidency and Jeb Bush apparently and sadly seems to be the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Ah, but wait! Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a guy we can stomach, is making friends and serious gains on Bush’s popularity. At this point, we see him as having the tools and guts to take on the Clinton machine. Of course, he runs the risk of party leadership having him go through perfunctory spine removal surgery. We urge him to continue what brought him this far.

••• The seeds of falsehood(s) finally caught up with NBC Managing Editor Brian Williams last week. It took too long. His suspension for six months with no pay, meted out by the television network’s brass, doesn’t fit the crime, in our view. For him to abandon the viewers’ trust and be able to return will leave a dark cloud hovering. But, really, since when did that matter to the liberal mainstream media?

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Ohio participating in or conducting a duel is prohibited.

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Zeros and Ones

Commentary by Terry Anker

Much of modern computer technology depends upon simple combinations of “0’s” and “1’s” to input and dispense with stunningly complex actions. It is in these most humble building blocks that all processing begins and ends.

The very fact that a 1 is not a 0 and a 0 is not a 1, when combined in long strings, allows the computer programmer to conceive and overcome countless restrictions with breathtaking speed.

An assemblage of impressive kids, The Young Actors’ Theater of Indianapolis (www.yakids. org) is currently presenting a short morality play that is both impressively presented and thoughtfully acted. These young people, 1,600 or so this year, bring forward about 20 productions and 65 performances annually. Many of these kids are from populations to whom the arts are not a part of everyday life. Executive Director Justin Wade and his sister Managing Director Catherine Wade include as one of several programs, The Court: Battle Real Issues. It aspires to encourage

the kids to confront important social problems through theater; and, both the audience and the performers benefit. In one presentation, the teens address bullying in the age of social media.

The topic is so timely it almost seems obvious – and as the play opens, one fresh-faced protagonist admonishes the audience that in bullying – one is either being picked-on or picking-on.

Had this kind of simplistic, binary assessment been the end of the work, the production’s merit would be limited.

As computing horsepower has exponentially expanded, the increased granularity of millions, if not trillions, of 0’s & 1’s have given developers the ability to make what is essentially a binary action appear to be more complex, even nuanced. These kids know it, and make good use.

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

Q U O T E O F T H E W EE K Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.

– Friedrich Nietzsche

Why does the poop always hit the fan when my husband Doo is out of town? I suppose it’s my own fault, as a not-so-small part of me was kind of looking forward to his trip. Let’s face it, husbands can be demanding, especially ones who seem to sabotage all plans for a clean house and on-time living. But I shouldn’t have admitted the sentiment! That was just plain stupid, a total rookie mistake. I basically delivered a handwritten invitation to the gods asking them to send me one difficult parenting moment after another. Their reply? Game on!

The week did actually start out lovely. But then my first challenge arrived in the form of an email from one of our kids’ teachers, and I was forced to take over Doo’s role as Chief Disciplinarian. This meant not only having to ground our precious little slacker, but also having to enforce said grounding. By myself, all alone. Easier said than done, as those of you with teenagers can attest. Between his incessant complaining and obnoxious loitering, I felt like I was the one being punished. “Fine!

You can go to the Super Bowl party; just get out of my hair!” Oops. This is why Doo always handles the punishments. Annoyance trumps my resolve every time.

One whole day passed before those haughty gods mocked my sabbatical from wifedom yet again. Our youngest twisted her ankle at tumbling practice, walking, of course. I spent four hours consoling a child in pain, questioning my amateur diagnosis of a sprain versus a break and performing logistical magic to arrange daycare, crutches and a potential ER visit. Thank goodness my in-laws were around.

All hail Grams and Pops! I really could have used Doo though, not only to support my Dr. Quinn, Medicine Mom, call, but also to assuage the guilt I experienced from pawning our hobbled ten-year-old off on the grandparents.

Sometimes I hate being a working mom.

The trifecta of parenting trials completed itself that same night: As I searched my daughter’s room for “comfort items,” I discovered her beloved pet lizard in a semi-shriveled, but definitely dead state of now non-existence. When I broke the news to Maddie, already exhausted from her traumatic “walking” injury (seriously, just walking!), she simply said, “I need a moment to myself.” The next thing I know I’m sobbing uncontrollably in the garage holding a tampon box turned reptile coffin and begging for the early return of Doo. I am not cut out for solo-mommyhood. Despite the brief respite that comes from having my husband out from underfoot, I prefer him here, with me, partnering in this parent thing.

Lesson learned, gods. Lesson learned! Peace out.

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

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Marking off the to-do list Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I am not a procrastinator. Quite the opposite.

I pay bills before they are due. I’ve humor already filed my 2014 income tax return. I kiss my wife goodnight in the morning.

The daily to-do list that I complete each night should list chores that should be done the next day, but I can’t put any of those things on my yellow notepad because I completed all those tasks weeks ago.

Sometimes I imagine what would happen if the day I graduated from high school, I was given a giant to-do list with everything on it that I needed to accomplish by the time I went to my 50th class reunion … which will be in October, back in New York.

• See 1,426 movies • Interview 25,567 people • Phone my sister 341 times • Go to the dentist 122 times • Write 757 humor columns • Clean a kitty litter box 6,018 times • Read 1,708 books For a person like me who wants to get things done right now, I’d be a total mess from the moment I saw what I needed to accomplish—even though I had 50 years to do it.

“Hello, Dick, I’m Harry, your new college roommate. Want to go out and get a beer?”

“Sorry, Harry, but I’m really busy. I have 1,708 books to read before 2015.”

Because I’m compulsive, I’d probably try to get a lot of the stuff over with immediately. I’d have my teeth cleaned 12 times a year, so I’d be done by 1985. I’d convince Mary Ellen when we got married to view 20 or 30 movies every weekend.

That would have at least put a small dent in the 1,426 flicks I’d have to finish by 2015.

How about talking to my sister on the phone in New York 341 times? “Dick, this is the fifth time you’ve called me today. We have absolutely nothing new to say to each other.”

“I know, Linda, I know. But I have to get all the calls in to you by my 50th reunion.”

“It’s only 1987. Have you talked to our brother as much?”

“Yes, actually several dozen times this week.

I’m done now. I never have to talk to him again.”

I would have also had to space out 18,678 showers over the entire 50 years. Wait, did you really think I’d try to get them all done in just a decade or two?

Really, how weird do you think I am?

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Mo Merhoff and Dan Canan from both chambers of commerce at merger to OneZone.

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After many years of discussion, the boards of the Carmel and Fishers chambers of commerce have voted to merge into a single cities organization. The two chambers will operate together as OneZone, a commerce advocate and connector for both cities.

“I’m so excited to make this announcement that has been in many ways 20 years in the making,” said Mo Merhoff, president of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. “The result is positive things for business. In the end that’s what chambers are about--business opportunities.

Merhoff keeps the title and will be president of OneZone.

Members will get access to more business contacts, more marketing and collaboration opportunities, more advocacy clout and more exposure than ever before. Fishers Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Canan, will serve executive Vice President of OneZone.

“We did this now, because we didn’t have to--both chambers, especially Fishers, are strong.

It’s what’s best for our membership. As Mo said, it was 20 years in the making, and it took 20 months to put all the pieces in place,” said Canan.

The new organization will be called OneZone to demonstrate the unified effort and indicate that its impact reaches across municipal boundaries. Its tagline is: Commerce. Connected.

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OneZone will be led by a 25-member board that includes the entirety of both current boards.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said he was filled in by both chamber presidents but he declined to say whether he was for or against it.

“These are private organizations and they saw this as being in their best interest,” he said. “It’s not my decision. I hope that it works out best.”

Carmel City Councilor Luci Snyder said she talked to Merhoff and she thinks it’s a great idea, even though she understands that some might be against it.

“She’s exactly right,” she said. “Business doesn’t stop at the city line.”

Chamber members and the public can learn more about the merger at www.fisherschamber. com.

Two open houses have been scheduled: Feb. 17, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fishers Chamber of Commerce, 11313 USA Parkway, Suite E134 Feb. 18, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Carmel Chamber of Commerce, 21 S. Range Line Rd., Suite 300A The merger will be finalized after the members ratify the boards’ vote. That opportunity will happen on Feb. 20 between 7:30 and 9 a.m. at FORUM Headquarters Lobby, 11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, and The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Members will receive more information and a proxy by mail, with the option to vote early or by proxy.

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Endurance House opens Feb. 20

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Jay Miller of Endurance House. (Photo by Jillian Albrecht)

Endurance House Fishers will open its doors on Feb. 20. Located at 9778 East 116th St., the store is nestled between LA Fitness and Fresh Market. new biz Franchise owner Jay Miller wanted to help people get active. “I started running to stay in shape. And that running turned into doing triathlons. I had a passion for it,” said Miller. Looking for a business, Miller fell in love with the Endurance House concept.

“I thought that Indy needed a new multisport sports store. When you train for an Iron Man race, you have a whole team who supports you. Endurance House has that same concept,” he said.

Miller opened Endurance House Zionsville last month, but thought that Fishers was also a good fit. “Both are great communities. In Fishers, you have all the paths and easy access to great cycling areas. It’s just a good fit. It’s a healthy community and people want to get out and do things,” he said.

According to Miller, Endurance House is for athletes of all levels. “The staff is trained to help everyone from first-time 5K runners to Iron Man competitors. I never want anyone to feel intimidated,”

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Runners can get a free personalized movement profile. An Endurance House consultant will discuss any past injuries, assess movement and present the customer with equipment that matches the profile. Bike fittings are also available.

Each bike fitting session begins with a verbal consultation, so the bike fitter can understand riding patterns. Cleat and seat adjustments help to maximize comfort and reduce injury.

The store also carries a wide range of apparel and nutritional needs for athletes.

A weekend-long Grand Opening celebration for the Fishers store kicks off Feb. 20 and continues through Feb. 22 with representatives on hand from Zoot Running and other companies. There will be hourly giveaways including Endurance House gift cards, gear and apparel from Pearl Izumi, Aquasphere, Tiger Tail, BMC, Zoot, Look Pedals, Saucony shoes, Oiselle running apparel, Zipp Wheels, Spy optics, Altra shoes and Garmin. Giveaway merchandise is valued at more than $6,000!

“The big Advantage is that we have everything in one store. We have this one location that has everything,” said Miller.

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The lack of ‘diet’ in diet soda Commentary by Cory Black Could a diet soda actually be hurting your diet? All things being equal, substituting diet nutrition soda for regular soda when it comes to your waistline might not be any better overall than a regular soda.

A regular 12-ounce soda has 35 or more grams of sugar that can be harmful to our health with regular consumption. And as a result of supersizing it has led to expanded waistlines and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

Substituting sugar-laden drinks with a sugar-free, low- or zerocalorie drink should be a step in the right direction.

But why do some statistics show that people that drink only diet soda are more often overweight than those that drink only regular soda? There are a couple main theories: • One possibility is those that are overweight and trying to lose weight are more often consuming diet sodas. Drinking diet sodas may feel like a shortcut and we feel like we

can just calorie-splurge elsewhere.

• The other thought is that over-indulgence in what we think is a free-of-nutrition drink may actually affect the metabolism of our body and even our response to real sugar from real food.

Studies do show that artificial sweeteners may still trigger a response in our body similar to sugar, possibly confusing it, as the sweetness does not come with the normal calories. Some even suggest that all of the consumption of diet soda may even blunt our normal response to sugar, upsetting our normal metabolism and making us feel hungrier in the process.

It really does seem that caloriefree doesn’t really mean it’s free and the best approach in any healthy diet is moderation. Plain water is still the healthiest option for quenching our thirst.

Cory Black is the owner of PointBlank Nutrition in Carmel. He may be contacted at 569-5368 or cory@ pointblanknutrition.com.

Dispatches Nutrition seminar – Riverview Health will host a nutrition seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 3 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room at Riverview. Dr. Eric Marcotte will discuss ways to improve your health by taking control of your diet.

Marcotte A light dinner will be served.

The program is free, but registration is required.

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

Eat well, sleep well – Certain foods can help you sleep better because they contain compounds that either trigger sleep or help maintain it. They include: 1. Turkey, spinach, shellfish and egg whites contain tryptophan.

2. Certain spices and herbs, namely garlic, nutmeg, turmeric, dill, parsley and sage.

3. Calcium-rich foods such as dairy, leafy greens, and salmon.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com High calcium foods – If you’re vegan, you might have trouble getting enough calcium in your diet.

Here are some vegan foods that can provide it: 1. Bone broth – lots of calcium and other minerals 2. Canned salmon – mash up the small, soft bones in the can and eat along with the salmon 3. Bok choy – a high calcium substitute for lettuce 4. Almonds – just 20 have 7 percent of your daily RDA of calcium Source: NaturalIon.com

Heart healthy cooking – Riverview Health will host a heart healthy cooking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Attendees will receive a copy of each recipe and a coupon for a free Blood Chemistry Profile at the Riverview Health Outpatient Laboratory. Cost is $15 per person. Register online at www.riverview.org/ classes or call 776-7999 by Feb. 18.

Liver detox – Your liver is the main organ in your body that removes harmful compounds and toxic substances from your body. It’s vital to detoxify the livers to keep it functioning well. One of the best completely natural foods for this is beets.

Beets are high in fiber, antioxidants, pectin and anti-inflammatories, all substances that will detoxify the liver. Source: NaturalIon.com Ginger for pain relief – Did you know ginger can be used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory?

Cytokines are substances that have an inflammatory effect in the body and are a major contributor to pain signals the body receives. Ginger reduces these cytokines. Both raw and powdered gingers are effective. Source: Journal of Pain Fighting colds – Keep that head cold from moving into your lungs. The following methods might help: 1. Vitamin C and zinc – up to 1500 mg of Vitamin C and up to 25 mg of zinc can fight viruses 2. Echinacea - strengthens the immune system 3. Cordyceps – also strengthens the immune system 4. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and magnesium will help loosen mucus and open up airways.

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Looking for healthier dining out options? Try these local restaurants

By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com While many people started their New Year’s diet resolutions in January, national statistics show that the serious dieters, and the ones who are most likely to stick to a healthy-eating plan, are actually more likely to launch their healthy lifestyle in FebruDining ary once the buzz around resolutions has died down.

“It makes more sense to start a diet [this month],” said Jane Flanders, a retired nutritionist in Carmel.

Current explored some of the best restaurants to dine at, where patrons can enjoy a variety of dishes and not break the calorie bank.

Vitality bowls for any dieters are a good option. (Submitted photos)

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Four locations in Hamilton County and Zionsville

This café ranks number one on the vegetarian list for Carmel compiled by time-trusted vegan and vegetarian company Happy Cow. SoHo Café serves meat options, but daily will have vegetarian soups and sandwiches to choose from, many of which are veggie-based.

Another great pick for vegetarians and dieters alike. While creole and Cajun cuisine might not seem like healthy foods because they come with high pilings of rice and bread, diners can ask for rice and bread on the side, and not on the same plate as the creole curries.

This way, everyone can enjoy their Cajun chicken without the hassle of accounting for extra carbohydrates.

10 W. Main St., Carmel This new spot in downtown Carmel is buzzing with locals raving about their fresh options for snacks. The bowls of fruits, fibers and add-ins are a great option for those with a sweet tooth who might not want to indulge on classics like cake and cookies. The smoothies are also a great pick.

Chicken tikka masala can be had, healthily, at Amber Indian.

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12510 N. Meridian St., Carmel Amber Indian, deemed by many local Indians the most authentic Indian cuisine in Indy, is one place where it is completely possible to have a healthy, and hearty, meal. The Amber lunch buffet is particularly good for dieters because it has a full section of salad items (plain veggies and fruits, with spiced-up dipping sauces such as mango chutney). If diners skip over the rice and naan selections, many of the meat and vegetable entrees can be enjoyed healthily. Even the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are good options, because in Indian cuisine the “butter” used is actually “ghee,” a purified version of butter that it known for its internal healing benefits and help in moving oxygen throughout the body.

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This week, Current editors recommend attending the Actors Theatre of Indiana Mardi Gras fundraiser, because what could be better than a great party for a great cause? At 6 p.m., Feb. 21 guests can celebrate with ATI. Casual attire is the dress code and cost is $75 per person. There will be dinner, a cash bar, dancing, beads, a live band and games.

The party is at Woodland Country Club in Carmel.

RSVP by phone at 669-7983, extension 104.

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Beef & Boards Presents: “Crazy for You” • Based on the 1930 musical “Girl Crazy,” and featuring a Gershwin score, this show celebrates the magic of theatre with characters who try to save a town’s unwanted playhouse. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “Moon Over Buffalo” • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts presents Ken Ludwig’s funny “Moon Over Buffalo,” which is a madcap comedy featuring characters who are has-been actors trying for one last shot at stardom. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www. civictheatre.org

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Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prarie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers.

Guests will help prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. and every Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. through Feb. 28. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Nutrition Seminar The seminar will take place at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room, located in the lower level of the Women’s Pavilion. A light dinner will be served.

The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 317.776.7999.

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Location: Riverview Health 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville Krieg DeVault Conference Room (Lower level of Women’s Pavilion)

Carmel Community Players Present: “August: Osage County” • This award-winning show explores the lives of a pill-popping mother and her three adult children who come home when their father disappears. Mature language and situations make this show suitable for people ages 17 and up.

• 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

• Adult tickets $17, Student and Senior tickets $15. • 815-9387. • www.carmelplayers.org

Fishers On Tap • The fourth annual Fishers on Tap raises funds for Fishers Rotary Club and takes place at the Forum Conference and Events Center.

Attendees can sample craft beer from eight local brewers and heavy appetizers will be available.

• 11313 USA Pkwy., Fishers • Today from 4 – 7 p.m.

• General Admission tickets $40, see website for more details. • www.fishersontap.com

Coffee with the Birds at Zion Nature Center • Zionsville’s Zion Nature Center invites people to relax at the nature center with hot coffee on a winter morning. Coffee is provided and guests should bring their own mug. • 690 Beech St., Zionsville • Today from 9 – 10 a.m. • Free • 873-8950.

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The Center Presents: Peanut Butter & Jam: Assante Children’s Theatre (ACT) • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged 1 – 7 and accompanied by parents or other adult. The experience consists of a 30 minute musical performance followed by a 15 minute session where kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today at RVH-224-Current-4.9167x10.5-02.17.15-FNL.indd 1

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Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org The Indiana Wind Symphony Presents: “Wizards, Witches & Hobbits, Oh My!” • This performance at the Palladium musically conjures up witches, hobbits and more with the Carmel High School Wind Symphony opening. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $5. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

The Center Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald • Award winning musician Dee Dee Bridgewater performs the songs of the great jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $15. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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10:30 a.m. • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase. • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

Love, Lust and Poetry, Part Trois • This fine arts exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts also includes one-of-a-kind handmade goods for the Valentine’s season. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free. • 452-3690. • www. nickelplatearts.org

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Learn how to take control of your diet and improve your health with Dr. Eric Marcotte, a board certified physician and family medicine doctor at Sheridan Family Medicine.

Bob and Tom favorite Dave Dugan is bringing his show ‘Cabin Fever Comedy’ to Pinheads Entertainment Complex/Britten Hall at 13825 Britton Park Rd, on Feb. 20. Dave is renowned for never doing the same show twice (unless you count that time in the 90’s when he took a blow to the head right before the second show).

Expect a lot of fresh material and a change of clothes since Dugan’s last visit here. Dugan will be joined on stage by the very funny Jeff Oskay. Tickets are $12.

Love is In the Air – Winter Film Series at the Noblesville Public Library • Sunday afternoon is a great time to watch a romantic movie; meet up at the library for free popcorn and a film. No registration is required and the film’s title is available by calling. • One Library Plaza, Noblesville • Today from 2 - 4 p.m. • Free • 770-3209. • www.nobl.ent.sirsi. net/client/default

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Nature’s Inspiration Art Exhibit at Cool Creek Park & Nature Center • Both amateur and professional artwork will be on display and the works are all inspired by nature. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorites. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every day through March 8. • Free. • 774-2500 • http://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/

monday

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Cat in the Hat” • Dr. Seuss’s mischievous cat comes to life at the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. This kid-friendly show is full of fun and contains all the familiar characters including Thing One and Thing Two. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to noon. • Adult tickets $15, Student tickets $10. • 843-3800 • www.civictheatre.org

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The Scoop: Urban Pastries is lovely café of sorts with a family run feel and the smell of baked goods permeating the air.

Very different from the baked goods we commonly find in America, these yummy offerings are quite European and have cross international flare. The atmosphere is enhanced by the international music that plays in the background. Also, every Thursday Night they have French Crepe Night from 6:00 to 8:00pm and on the weekends there are Mini Dutch Pancakes all day on Saturday & Sunday.

Type of Food: European sweet and savory pastries.

Average Price: Prices are under $10.

Food Recommendation: The Olive and Cheese Pastry. Fluffy and crisp pastry with a savory olive and cheese filling.

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Directions: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth.

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Daddy Daughter Dance Girls participate in the annual hula hoop contest during the middle of the dance. For more photos visit geistcurrent.com. (Photos by Robert Herrington) Fathers had the opportunity to spend a quality night at the Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield, with their little girls and dance the night away at the Hamilton County Parks Dept. Ninth Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Feb. 5 and 6. The evenings included face paintings, contests, refreshments, music and games.

Jean Childers Arnold as Charlotte Hay and Bill Book as George Hay. (Submitted photos by Zach Rosing for Booth Tarkington) The production of “Moon Over Buffalo” opened at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre earlier this month, and will be making Carmel audience laugh until Feb. 21. For more information, visit civictheatre.org

Randy and Brooke Yust of Fishers dance to “Party in the USA.”

Steven, left, and Stevie Potaczek of Fishers dance to “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift.

Gus McKinney as Howard.

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Local band nabs hearts of fans

By Justin Moran • news@currentinwestfield.com Local duo Russ Baum & Huck Finn have been in the news lately for capturing the hearts of fans around Indy. But what most people might not know is that they are based music in Carmel. And, their success has been hard work, too: Baum estimates they played between 160 and 180 shows last year. They call their style “folk energy and mayhem.”

Baum and Finn first met and became friends in 2002, when Baum performed at an open mic Finn hosted. They reconnected at a show in Bloomington almost ten years later, and started to play together in 2011. The two of them have created a purely acoustic sound, with just a guitar, djembe and their voices – no reverb or

Russ Baum & Huck Finn playing at Three Ds’ Pub & Café in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

effects. Both of them have lived in Indiana their entire lives; Baum resides in Carmel.

“We have the number one fans in Indy,” Baum said. The band is on the cusp of signing with a record label to produce their next album, which he hopes to finish recording this spring. Baum said they’re speaking with agents in Nashville, as well as New York City. The pair is also eyeing a national tour.

Russ and Huck frequently play shows at Three Ds’ Pub & Café in Carmel. Three Ds’ front room is an Irish pub; every Friday and Saturday they open up their back room for live music (the room holds 230). A typical night includes three bands for a $5 cover charge, and the restaurant hosts a summer concert series with all original music.

Russ and Huck are scheduled to play there next on March 28.

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‘Alternately’ and ‘alternatively’ Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Dear Grammar Guy, my friend told me the other day that I was using ‘alternatively’ and ‘alternately’ wrong. grammar guy She said they shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

I guess I hadn’t really thought of them as two distinct words, even. She is British, by the way.

Is there a difference between American and British usage?”

Answer: Thanks for the question! You’ve gotten a little ahead of me here, so let’s backtrack a second.

“Alternate,” with a long “A” sound in the third syllable, is a verb meaning “to occur in turn repeatedly.” It can also be an adjective with more or less the same meaning – you’re probably most familiar with “alternating current,” or “AC,” which is how electricity is supplied to your home and iPhone and various other gadgets. (Take that, Edison!)

“Alternative,” on the other hand, can be a noun or an adjective meaning “one or more things available as another possibility.” An important part of the definition is that the things are mutually exclusive. In other words, it’s one or the

other.

Both words share a root in the Latin alternare, meaning “interchange,” but their modern-day meanings have diverged in British English.

In American English, however, since we like to break the rules, “alternate” has come to be used colloquially to mean “available as another choice” – thus gaining a new adjectival and noun form.

The big point of contention is that only North Americans really use “alternate” – short “A” sound in the third syllable, like “alter-nit” – as a noun meaning “a person who acts as a substitute.” In America, the runner-up in a competition might act as the alternate if the first-place contest can’t fulfill their duties. In Britain, they would act as the alternative.

So, is it wrong to use “alternatively” and “alternately” interchangeably? It is if you are substituting “alternatively” for “alternately.” Flip that around, though, and modern usage puts you in the clear – at least in the good ol’ U.S.A. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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Source: HouseholdMagicDailyTips.com Banish burnt food odor – Here’s a fun way to get rid of burnt-food smells. Wet a dishrag with water, wring out the excess, then swirl the towel in the air until the smell is gone. If there’s smoke in the air from the burnt food, sprinkle a dishrag with white vinegar instead of water and start swinging. Source: HouseholdMagicDailyTips.com

Cupcake sandwich – Not sure how to eat one of those gourmet cupcakes with a frosting tower? Cut a slice off the bottom of the cupcake and place it over the top of the frosting to make a sandwich.

Now it’s easier to eat. Source: MentalFloss.com Best necklines – Most women will find that they look prettier and younger in an open neckline, regardless of age. Try this trick that’s popular with celebrities. Put on a crisp white shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons open and pop the stand-up collar so it grazes the sides of your neck. You’ve created a flattering portrait neckline that sets off your face, downplaying your neck altogether.

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By Holly Kline • news@geistcurrent.com Locally owned business Pure Eatery will soon offer a downtown Fishers location at 8235 E. 116th St., adding to the growing list of restaurant and retail options in dining the newly designed downtown area. Pure Eatery will open in early March and operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 11 to 3 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 a.m. Brunch will be served on the weekends and Pure Eatery will have a full bar open daily until closing.

Pure Eatery is owned by Dave and Courtney Andrus and Jason Jacobi. Courtney Andrus feels Fishers is a great location because of the downtown’s plans for growth and the renaissance feel of local artists and small business owners. “We believe Fishers residents will enjoy a place where they can meet co-workers for lunch, dine with their families for dinner and bring friends in for late-night drinks,” she said.

The Fountain Square area of Indianapolis is home to the first Pure Eatery and the restaurant is known for fresh food, made-fromscratch soups and seasonal dishes. Pure Eatery is excited to bring customer favorites to Fishers, including its gouda-stuffed Jalapeno appetizer, cranberry and goat cheese salad and the famous weekend brunch breakfast tacos.

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The Fishers restaurant will continue in the same tradition of providing the freshest food possible with the added bonus of using some local food vendors. Courtney said the Pure Eatery in Fishers will offer more dinner entrees than the Indianapolis store and will use locally sourced food when possible.

“We also offer chips with all sandwiches from local chip maker Amazing Potato Chip Co. For dessert we are partnered with locally owned company, Lick, who provides a variety of delicious ice cream flavors.” Courtney explained.

Pure Eatery is about fresh, honest food, and the owners are excited to be a part of the newly developed downtown Fishers. “Our fresh, honest approach to food lends itself to a wide range of people,” Andrus said.

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Underground springs and runoff from Lebanon’s Mount Hermon create a lush landscape in the Galilee Panhandle of northeast travel Israel far different from the remainder of the country. This fertile area includes Tel Dan, a large archeological mound named for the Biblical Tribe of Dan that produced one of the most important archaeological finds in Israel’s history.

In about 1,800 B.C., the Canaanites established a major city called Laish in the region around Tel Dan. Archaeologists have uncovered a mud brick city gate from that period that includes the oldest known arched opening, an invention once incorrectly attributed to the much later Romans.

According to the Book of Joshua, members of the Tribe of Dan conquered Laish after their exodus from Egypt because the Philistines prevented them from capturing the land near the Mediterranean coast originally assigned to them. Archaeologists have unearthed stone gates and walls from the period of Israelite occupation of Dan, which the Bible says formed the northern boundary of the United Monarchy established by King David. Visitors can also explore the excavated “high place” the Bible says Jeroboam built in Dan

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During excavations at Tel Dan in 1994, archaeologist Avraham Biran discovered pieces of a broken stele (monument) erected by King Hazael of Aram-Damascus in the late ninth century B.C., boasting of capturing Dan and killing Israel’s King Jehoram. Most scholars now believe the Aramaic writing on the stele also says Hazael killed Ahaziah, “son of the king of the House of David,” the first non-Biblical evidence of David’s existence.

Although the now famous Tel Dan stele confirms the historicity of David and his dynasty, it contradicts the Biblical account of the Israelites’ battle with Hazael. According to the Book of Second Kings, Jehoram and Ahaziah were killed in a coup after the battle by their general Jehu, who then became king. Even details in battle reports can reflect their author’s point of view.

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DINING NOOK: The original corner built-ins were revitalized with new moldings and a fresh coat of white paint. The interiors were painted in a contrasting gray color to add depth and visual interest. Wainscoting was then installed around the perimeter of the room and white decorative trim was placed on the ceiling for added charm.

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Not inspired by your job and want to make a difference? If you believe people deserve better, you might fit into our professional environment where everyone is focused on helping people. We are looking for a full time entry level employee that can show enthusiasm, and play an active part in a vibrant atmosphere. You need to be confident, able to handle a high paced environment, and display exceptional communication skills and an attitude that exemplifies what it means to be happy about life. If this is you, drop off your resume at About Life Chiropractic at 8878 South Street in Fishers M-W-F 10 AM - 6:00 PM. No experience? No problem. We’ll train you!

Clarity Personal Care Services

If you are interested in an opportunity to make a difference, earn extra income and choose the hours convenient to your life, Clarity Personal Care Services is interested in you. We are the provider of choice for personal services/elder care in the home.

Please contact us at applicant@ malkoffandhughes.com.

Now Hiring!!

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

Help Wanted Office/Personal Assistant

Office Assistant Needed with customer service skills. Must be reliable, able to multitask and be able to answer multiple phone lines with excellent communication skills and patience, Excel,Publisher and Outlook. Part time position.

Email resume. Any eligible applicants should contact me via my email address lambertpaul352@gmail.com

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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 important information about heart disease, help you understand what symptoms to be aware of and provide an update on the latest research and information for prevention and treatment. This FREE event includes: Presentation by our expert cardiologist, Dr. Edward Harlamert Exercise and fitness tips to live a heart-healthy life ■ Heart healthy dinner ■ Door prizes

WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH EVENT Dr. Edward Harlamert Cardiologist Thursday, February 26, 6-8 pm

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