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n o d n o L Laurent family plans move to launch Grace Church in London / P12

Director of training hired for Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse / P4

Secret Families of Hamilton County searching for volunteers for second year / P5

Grand Park hosts beam signing for indoor sports facility / P8

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Carlos Knox will be the director of training at the soon-to-be-completed fieldhouse. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

Knox becomes director of training

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will be able to impact so many more youth in his current role. “This is a new avenue for me, but Carlos has “Welcome to Hardwood Heaven.� You could say that’s the motto at Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse at been doing this for a long time. So having him alongside me will be priceless,� Wells said. “I’m Grand Park. blessed that it worked out.� “I mean, this is Indiana.

GRAND PARK Knox won’t be building the training program We have to have the best from scratch, however. Current players he trains basketball facility around,� said Rod Sinn, direcwill follow him to the fieldhouse. tor of operations at the fieldhouse. “We “I train several NBA pro and college want to make this place the destination players as well as some of the elite high for youth sports, period.� school players,� Knox said. “And then, And to help make that a reality, Sinn based on my reputation as one of the has hired Carlos Knox, assistant coach/ top trainers and the rich basketball tradiplayer development for the WNBA Indition in the area, I believe most coaches ana Fever, as director of training. and parents, once they find out we have “Carlos just ‘gets it.’ I mean he has Knox that level of training, will sign up for our played in the NBA, he trains players curtraining program.� rently in the NBA. So when I say he knows what Knox founded the Knox Indy Pro Am which is it takes to help get kids to the next level, he an eight-year league where college and profesdoes,� Sinn said. sional athletes come together to play and he “I felt like this was an amazing opportunity, will likely bring some of those games to the and I wanted to be a part of the development of fieldhouse.

Indiana basketball players,� Knox said. “I think His vision for what he wants to accomplish in my ability to reach all athletes as an ex-player his new role is simple – establish one of the best and high-level coach will really be valuable to our training programs in the Midwest. program.� “I see this as a one-stop shop deal. You can Knox was brought to Sinn’s attention by forcome in for training, and go and participate in AAU mer NBA player and Indiana native Bonzi Wells, games,� he said. “We also have high definition who was hired last summer as director of bascameras on the courts so you will be able to reketball operations for the fieldhouse. ceive footage on individual training or from compe“Carlos was the only person I thought of for this role. I met him years ago, and we just clicked tition games and use that to further your skills.�

And Knox and Wells have no doubt their joint and became friends,� Wells said. “The story of our venture will be a success. lives and our vision for basketball is so similar “We will be there for the long haul. This is a that when this position came up, I called and told marathon, not a sprint and we understand that,� him, ‘This is what I want to do, and I want you to Wells said. “We are looking forward to greatness.� be in.’�

Jonathan Byrd Fieldhouse is set to open Jan. 2.

Wells – who said he had been “itching to get For more about the training program, visit www. back into the basketball world� in a coaching grandparkfh.com. position on the college or pro level – believes he

Chaucie’s Place launches “Are You All In� campaign to train teachers – Chaucie’s Place has kicked off a child sexual abuse prevention initiative. Chaucie’s Place will train every Hamilton County school district in Stewards of ChildrenŽ, a child sexual abuse prevention program specifically for adults.

Stewards of Children is a prevention program that Stark teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and respond appropriately to a disclosure or suspicion of abuse. To learn more or donate, visit www.chauciesplace.org.

Family Literacy Night – Maple Glen Elementary School, 17171 Ditch Rd., will host a Family Literacy Night event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. The family fun night includes many activities and a chance to visit the book fair.

4-H Enrollment – Hamilton County 4-H is now encouraging interested youth to enroll with a $25 fee at in.4honline.com. Enrollment is open until Jan. 15. For questions, call the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office at 776-0854. #TBT teen movie – Join the Westfield Washington Public Library for Throwback Thursday for a screening of “The Goonies� in the Teen Room, 333 W. Hoover St., at 3 p.m. Dec. 17.

Popcorn and drinks provided.

Magazine recycling – Ready to recycle your magazines? Instead, donate them to IU Health North Hospital to provide reading material for their patients and guests. Magazines should be no older than three months and can be dropped off to the hospital’s 1st floor Welcome Desk at 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

Seeking interns – Current is now seeking interns for the winter term. Interns will be able to write, report and take photos for the newspaper. College applicants may be able to receive credit. Interested applicants should email Editorial Director Sophie Pappas at sophie@youarecurrent.com.

Send us your pics – Current Publishing is now accepting photos from around the community to run in our new community photo section. Photos from kid events, parties, athletic games and more are all welcome.

Camera, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy photos will be accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@youarecurrent.com.

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WHS hosts Cookies with Santa

By Anna Skinner P]]P/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ For the second year in a row, the 11 members of the Westfield CHRISTMAS High School Student Executive Board are hosting Cookies with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 12. The event will take Back, from left, teacher Marcella Caulfield, Claire Carlson, Cooper place in the high school’s Edwards, Joe Day, Timmy Howard and Paige Penry. Front, from cafeteria. left, Laura Galles, Celine Thormann, Caroline Walker, Holly Yus“This is our second year chewitz, Ali Jeffries, Mia Robinson and teacher Sarah Scheidler. doing this. We started it last BdQ\XccTS _W^c^ year, and we hope to make it an annual event in the community,� said Paige craft table, a Christmas movie, a lollipop draw, Penry, a WHS junior and member of the Stucoloring pages and games. dent Executive Board. “The goal is to get it to The event is free, although the students grow bigger as the years go by.� are asking for those who attend to bring an Volunteers from student government will unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. staff the event, and students and parents “We created this event in order to provide donate many materials used in the activities. a fun family event for the community. We “We wanted to plan an event in the winter, thought it would be a fun event for the kids but our goal was to involve the entire commu- in Westfield,� Penry said. “We are encouraging nity, not just our school,� Penry said. people to bring donations for Toys for Tots; Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus pictures, however, that is not the main focus of the there will be face painting, a cookie walk, a event.�

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Secret Families returns

By Anna Skinner “ P]]P/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ After a successful start in 2014, Secret Families of Hamilton County will return for a second year of bringing Christmas to HOLIDAYS underprivileged families.

The nonprofit works with local school principals and counselors to find families who will not be able to have a Christmas celebration. Secret Families raises funds to spend $550 per family. “We call and interview the family and get the names of everyone in the household and their sizes and what their needs are and what the younger kids like,� said Tom Flanagan, executive director and “head elf� of Secret Families of Hamilton County. “We stress that we serve needs not wants. Every family member gets a bag of wrapped presents purchased and wrapped specifically for them, a decorated live Christmas tree, a bible and a $50 Meijer gift card.�

Secret Families of Hamilton County does all their shopping at the Noblesville Meijer. Last year, the organization served eight families in Westfield Washington Schools, Noblesville Schools and Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

Flanagan is still searching for volunteers for

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Dec. 12 to shop for the families and wrap and deliver the gifts. “We encourage kids to participate. There’s no better time to teach them about generosity than when they are young,� Flanagan said. “It’s just an amazing event. It affects our volunteers nearly as much as it affects the families we serve.�

On Dec. 12, shopping begins at the Noblesville Meijer, 17000 Mercantile Blvd., at 6 a.m.

Wrapping the gifts follows at 8:30 a.m. at Promise Road Elementary, 14975 Promise Rd. To donate or volunteer, visit www.secretfamilieshc.org.

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Church launches new program

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Holidays are full of busy times for families, so Union Friends Church, 533 S. Union St., is implementing a new ChristCHRISTMAS mas program with hopes of still attracting those busy families. “It’s a busy time of year, and we wanted to do something that people could do quickly and conveniently but also portray the message of Christmas, so we put Stetler together a story line that talks about peace,� Kenny Stetler, youth pastor, said.

The program takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 12 and 13. It won’t even require visitors to get out of their cars, as it will be in a drivethru fashion.

There will be greeters at the entrance providing cookies, milk and a five-track CD to place in car stereos. The tracks are each three to five minutes and visitors will proceed through the program, where actors at each station will pantomime what the visitors are hearing on their CDs. The story follows a man in the military who

Union Friends Church in Westfield will host a new Christmas program targeting busy families.

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is away from his family on Christmas trying to keep peace for others. “He’s doing everything he knows to do to help others, but he doesn’t have peace in his own heart,� Stetler said. “He realizes the reason for peace on Earth happened 2,000 years ago.�

The program is kid-friendly, and ushers will be outside between the scenes to help direct traffic. “I would encourage a family to come because it is a wonderful, very convenient way to teach your children about the true meaning and the true reason why we celebrate Christmas. This play is about thanking the people who allow us to live in peace at Christmas time like our servicemen and women,� Stetler said.

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Meet your teacher, Michelle Whitehead Grade/Subject at what school: Music, Westfield Intermediate School Number of years teaching: 13 Background/Schooling (college & high school): Heritage Jr./Sr. High School, Monroeville, Ind; Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie; Masters of Music Education, Anderson University, Anderson; Orff Schulwerk Certified Teacher, Anderson University, Anderson.

Why did you become a teacher? I had some amazing teachers growing up. They made learning fun, and I actually enjoyed going to their classes. After those experiences, I could never picture myself doing anything else for a career.

What goals do you have for your students? Of course I want my students to be the best musician they can be. But really I want them to enjoy what they are doing. Have

fun making music!

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen parWhitehead ticular skills? Encourage your student to TRY. You can’t be successful at anything unless you TRY! Name your favorite movie. All of the Harry Potter movies.

Name your favorite musician or band.

I like a lot of different types of music, but Johnny Cash is by far one of my favorites.

What’s something your students might not know about you? I learned to swing dance in college. My dancing partner and I performed at the basketball halftime shows, homecoming events and competed several times.

DISPATCHES Reading with dogs – The Westfield Washington Public Library will host a Paws & Read at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 12. Sign a child up at the children’s desk to read to a dog. For more, call 896-9391.

Beekeeping Club – The North Central Beekeepers Club will hold its next meeting Dec. 16 at Cool Creak Park Nature Center. The event begins at 6 p.m. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Whether they’re busy managing the store in our Discovery Station play area or turning the page to uncover a new world, Conner Prairie is the perfect destination for indoor play. It’s a place where wheels are set in motion—and once kids start dreaming, who knows how far they’ll go?

Come experience all the wonders of the holidays on the Prairie! The season is packed with daytime and evening adventures for the whole family.

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Grand Park beam signing (Above) Kevin Manship, front, and Cindy Spoljaric sign the beam at Grand Park Dec. 1. The beam is for the Indoor Sports Facility and will be the last one placed during construction. (Right) Ken Alexander, director of Grand Park, shakes hands with Mayor Andy Cook near the signed beam. (Below) From left, Matt Trnian, Ken Alexander and Brandon Breedlove pause near the signed beam. ?W^c^b Qh 5TT[ 6^^S =^f

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Help Your Community Participate in Westfield Special Census A group of staff from Oak Trace Elementary School recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award they earned in September. Pictured, staff at Arlington National Cemetery. From left, Christine Pepiot, Sheryl Culley, Faith Singer, Staci Ewing, Marcie Durbin, Christine Higgins, Gracia Lane, Diana Callahan, Tammy Warner, Stacia Denkmann, Deirdre Rinne, Jane Hitch, Jennifer Croner, Nancy Baldwin, Robin Lynch, Amy Louden and Kristin Parisi. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^b

Robin Lynch, left, and Peggy Grimmer at the World War II Memorial.

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Appreciating city employees Commentary by Erin Murphy

We have such wonderful, thoughtful and caring city employees that serve our community.

SERVICE Recently, two employees in the Public Works Dept. helped a resident from a potentially dangerous situation, and it was out of pure goodness.

Scott Thompson and Ren Waiter were returning back to work after going out on a supply run. The two were driving down Oak Road when they noticed a garbage can had fallen over and it was blocking part Thompson of the road. Thompson and Waiter decided to stop and pick up the garbage can, and that was when they saw an elderly man pinned underneath the overflowing can.

Thompson and Waiter helped him to his feet and Waiter contacted his family to let them know the circumstances. It seems the resident had slipped and fallen and the trash can fell on top of him, and he couldn’t get himself free.

The resident refused medical treatment, but Thompson and Waiter were there until the family came to assist.

They are just two out of the 220 Westfield employees that serve our community day in and day out. I am confident every single one of them would have done the same as Thompson and Waiter, but it is nice to hear during such tumultuous times a positive story about people helping people.

Erin Murphy is the City of Westfield Communications Director.

You may reach her at emurphy@ westfield.in.gov or by calling 804-3004

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City Council – The Westfield City Council will hold a meeting Dec. 14 at City Hall, 130 Peen St. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Plan Commission – The second Advisory Plan Commission meeting will take place Dec. 21 at City Hall, 130 Peen St. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more and an agenda, visit westfield. in.gov.

Westfield resident Edward Keene, 87, just published his autobiography “We Never Knew It.� ?W^c^ Qh 0]]P BZX]]Ta

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A lifetime of experiences led to the inspiration of Edward Keene’s autobiography, “We Never Knew It.�

BOOK The Westfield resident began writing the book that told of his life experiences 25 years ago when he retired, but then the story lay dormant. The book was put away until one of Keene’s daughters took a job with a book publishing company and he seized his chance. The story then took three months to finish. “I was born in 1928. My first chapter is 1932 and the rest of the book is year by year up until 1951, which is the year that I graduated from Syracuse and got married,� the 87-yearold said. “The whole book is about how (my generation) made it a better world,� Keene said. “Then I went on in epilogue to write about what my kids had accomplished and how they were making this a much better world. The book is all about going from a terrible beginning to a much better ending and how we can go from bad to good.�

Although it is an autobiography, Keene said his story reads like a novel due to elements of romance, heartbreak, success, murder and closure. He said he wrote the book to show that a bad beginning can lead to a good ending and inspire others to do good things. “It describes the ’30s and ’40s in great detail,� Keene said. The book takes place in western and central New York and details the Great Depression followed by World War II. Keene will be hosting two book signings, Dec. 12 at the Westfield Washington Public Library and Dec. 19 at the North Ridge Retirement Home, both starting at 2 p.m.

Keene said one of his most prized possessions is the portrait of him on the back cover of the book, which was painted by his son.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES Linda Mae Cox, 68, Westfield, died Nov. 25 at St.Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. She was born May 11, 1947, to Robert and Eloise (Harrison) Nichols in Montgomery, W.V. Linda worked as a teller for various banks, retiring with 35 years of service. Following retirement, she worked as a cashier at Walmart. She loved spending time with family and Cox baking. Linda was also an avid Colts fan, loved watching West Virginia college ball and enjoyed computer games. She is survived by her daughter Tammy and husband John Pfeiffer; son, Mark A. and wife Bridget Derbique; sister, Judy and husband John Crawford; brother, Robert and wife Sharon Nichols; brother, Harry and wife Libby Nichols; and grandchildren, Ashley and Emily Mascia, and Allie, Alexis and Anthony Derbique. In addition to her parents, her husband, Alva Vern Cox, preceded Linda in death in 1994.

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Robert E. Montgomery, 90, Sheridan, died Nov. 27 at his home. He was born June 5, 1925 to Walter and Josephine (Smith) Montgomery in New Castle, Ind. Robert proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He worked as a Claims Examiner for 40 years for the U.S. Dept. of Defense and also worked at the Army Finance Center and Montgomery the U.S. Postal Service in New Palestine. Robert was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a lifelong woodworker.

He is survived by his wife, Lenora H. Montgomery, who he married Sept. 6, 1957; son, Virgil L. Montgomery (Tabitha Schmidlin); daughter, Martha A. (Reid) Barker; grandson, Logan R. Barker; and Isabel Vary. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth E. Montgomery. Condolences:Â www.randallroberts. com.

DISPATCHES Humane Society chosen as partner – Chateau La Paws Wine, which supports no-kill shelters throughout the U.S., has chosen the Humane Society of Hamilton Co. as its Indiana partner. This honor includes a $2,500 donation and custom tags on each wine bottle featuring HSHC’s logo and a shelter dog that is currently waiting for a home. “We are so impressed by HSHC’s life-saving efforts not only in Hamilton County, but also the hundreds of animals they save each year from all over the state of Indiana,� said Kelly Allen, who works for the wine company’s supplier. “Their programs like Pets Healing Vets are unique and inspiring.� For more, visit chateaulapaws.com.

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Community involvement: Indiana Heritage Trust Fund/Bicentennial Nature Trust, project selection committee; Great Lakes Park Training Institute, board of regents; Friends of Hamilton Co. Parks, Inc. board.

Nice to know: Patterson is a part owner of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. “I own a share of stock.�

Biggest HCLA takeaway: “A lot of very good contacts all across the county.�

Most vivid HCLA Patterson memory: “Opening retreat at the old Waterfront Inn in Cicero.�

What impact has HCLA made on the community? “Huge — HCLA has created a community of better connected and informed leaders.�

How has HCLA changed your perspective on community leadership? “I have sent several employees through HCLA, and I was completely shocked each time by how much more confidence and leadership skills the employees showed at the end of the program.�

Most valuable lesson learned through HCLA: “The value of connections and knowledge to our new/young community leaders.�

Last movie you saw? “‘A Walk in the Woods’ (Loved It!) at Hamilton County’s new Flix Brewhouse.�

Last book you read? Undaunted Courage Favorite thing to do in Hamilton County: “Fish.�

Best-kept Hamilton County secret: “Quality of fishing.�

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By Anna Skinner “ P]]P/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Patrick and Maya Laurent are going on a mission trip of sorts. Yet their trip will be one of permanence as they plan to move to London by the summer of 2016 to help launch Grace Church overseas.

COVER STORY The Laurent family, of Westfield, has been active in the Noblesville church since before the building was built in 1994.

In March of this year, Grace unveiled an operation called “Regenerate,� an initiative with the goal of planting other churches in the state of Indiana as well as worldwide.

Patrick and Maya Laurent will travel to London next year with “Part of the initiative was London, the first gateway city Grace Church. ?W^c^ Qh 5TT[ 6^^S =^f that they wanted to plant in,� Patrick said. “We really just felt and his wife will join them in London as well. In total, there like God was calling us to be a part of this church in a major will be six American members from Grace moving to London way, and we decided to be open to it and went through the for the “Regenerate� initiative. interview process and were hired on as staff to do this.�

Approximately 10 additional Once they move, the Laurents members of Grace will travel to will be working with young “We see the world as dying faster London to find other jobs and adults and high school-aged kids. than we can make disciples of Jesus, help launch the church as the The Laurents will travel to Kenya before they move to so we really feel like we need to get first volunteers to help integrate the church and build its train with the Nairobi Chapel, a there and spread the good news and community. church that oftentimes works “When the Nairobi Chapel and with Grace. The church they are show people that a relationship with Grace sat down and looked at launching in London will be a Jesus will bring hope to the city.� the need for combination of the two cultures.

- Patrick Laurent churches, Lon“People come here a lot from don is a place Kenya, and we send teams there that people go to when they’re immigrating, as well, so there is a very strong relationship with the Nairobi such as refugees,� Maya said. “London is Chapel,� Maya said. “There are five Kenyans that are a part such a diverse population because everyone of the team to join us (in London). The hope is to have them crosses through London when they’re travelin America at some point so they can experience our culture ing through the world.� much like we are going to Africa to learn and experience So far, London is the only international plan theirs.� for Grace. Other future spots for the church With the Laurents and the five Kenyans, the head pastor

“ Parents: Patrick, 37, and Maya, 36 | Kids: Zane, 8, Jude, 4 and Veda 1 1/2 “ Hobbies: Patrick is an illustrator designer with an Etsy shop. Family hobbies include reading, creating art, exploring a city or woods. “ Grace members: Maya since 1993, Patrick since 2000. “ Grace website: gracechurch.us

Patrick Laurent, center, draws Biblically based artwork with kids in an orphanage in Haiti during a mission trip he and Maya took in 2013. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

include many places in Indiana such as Bloomington, Fishers and Indianapolis. “We see the world as dying faster than we can make disciples of Jesus, so we really feel like we need to get there and spread the good news and show people that a relationship with Jesus will bring hope to the city,� Patrick said. “Hopefully from that they can take it back to the culture where they came from.�

The Laurents have three kids who will move with them to London.

In addition to their participation in the new church, Patrick is an artist who plans to use his work to help bring members to the church. “I will use my artwork to get out into the community and reaching the art community and other people,� Patrick said. “A lot of the work I do is Biblically based. It shares our faith.�

The Laurents are raising money to assist with their move.

They must raise approximately $10,000 to $15,000 a month and are at 7 percent of their goal. To learn more about the Laurents or to donate, visit their website laurentsinlondon.com.

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Ring in 2016 at Palladium

We know from independent marketplace research that arts, entertainment and dining are of upmost importance to our readers. For that reason, when the opportunity arose to help sponsor the New Year’s Extravaganza at the Palladium on the campus of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, we jumped at the chance. And so it is that the Palladium will be the venue Dec. 31 for parties, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres throughout the site and live entertainment, including local favorites The Bishops, Flatbed Twitch, as well as karaoke by P3 Productions. After whetting your appetite with all that, you will enter the main performance area to be treated to a main-stage concert by The Hot Sardines, a high-energy band featuring unique and vintage dancehall stylings. The Sardine are “one of the best jazz bands in New York today,� states Forbes magazine, while The Guardian reports, “The charismatic front-runners of vintage jazz play big halls as if they’ve just dropped in to a party.� As the Palladium says, it’s going to be a guaranteed bash. Tickets include champagne, two drink vouchers, hors d’oeuvres, the concert and all the preliminary festivities!

As of press time, ticket prices were starting at $100. Those may be purchased at thecenterpresents.org. If you have a group of 12 or more revelers, ticket purchases may be arranged by calling the box office at 819.3503. We hope you’ll be a part of the party that we’re only too pleased to support. In concert with the festivities, our partner, Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, is offering a four-course dinner for two as a prelude and an overnight stay as a postlude for $230. You may make a reservation at aws.passkey.com.

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

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Rhode Island ropes may not be strung across a highway.

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The easy button

Commentary by Terry Anker

The office supply giant Staples is well into an advertising run extolling the ease with which we can order, restock and manage our need for paper, pens and printer ink refills. In the campaign, various users are imagined to be confronted with an office supply dilemma and they push a big red “easy� button wherein the problem is instantly resolved and the challenge is successfully confronted. The ads have proven so successful that the retailer is now offering mock-ups of the easy button at its stores. And, they are selling quite well.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have such a device? Whenever we are confronted with the travails of ordinary adult life, we could simply push the button and all would be made simple. Sipping a cup of coffee while reviewing this column would have required extraordinary effort only a few generations ago. Getting the coffee was almost impossible. Then, heating it required the collection of wood and the tending of the fire.

Today, we push a button and Nespresso delivers a perfect, steaming cup from coffee delivered to our doors. We could call it the easy button.

If life can be tamed from chaos to sublime by the mere press of finger, what other annoyances might we relegate to buttondom?

Is the television remote control a device that we can use to remove us from irritating or offensive humans? Can we click “delete� on our computers to retire email that complicates or mires our lives? Is it possible that the “easy� button is already there but that we don’t make use of it?

Sure, an office supplier cannot solve all of our problems with an imaginary button.

But, it can show us that the solution to many of our worries is already available if we simply know to take action.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Failing and laughing at our own shortcomings are the hallmarks of a sane parent. ° 9X\ 6PUUXVP]

Low expectations, my friends. That’s what we all need to have heading into the Christmas festivities if we are HUMOR to survive the next few weeks.

Don’t plan the perfect dinner, don’t anticipate a healthy household and don’t count on content children. You can hope for the best, sure, but only if you expect the worst will you guarantee yourself a satisfactory holiday season.

Thanksgiving provided a good test site for my new underachieving mantra. Because the Wilson family six-pack would be staying with my parents, I knew I wouldn’t be sleeping much and that downtime would be at a premium. I also understood that the 2015 turkey feast would comprise of an unusual hodge-podge of relatives, including an 86-year-old ex-dancer on oxygen, my sister’s new boyfriend, and two sets of uncles and aunts whom I only see once a year. And, just to make things a little more interesting, none of my other three sisters would be there with their spouses to provide conversation buffering and/or assistance.

Needless to say, my expectations of an ideal Thanksgiving were extremely low. So when my youngest’s cold turned into a marathon fever and cough fest, it was honestly no big deal. When my dad and sister cheated on our pledge to wait and see “Mockingjay� together, I rolled with it. And when Aunt Doris the Dancer regaled us with tales of teaching ballroom lessons after working all day at the American Tobacco Company, I was extraordinarily entertained. Overall, a pretty nice Thanksgiving.

With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, I am now prepping myself for more illness, disappointed teenagers, dog intestinal issues and at least one person over-imbibing at some party. I’m also planning on rain, a power outage, a minimum of two tree disasters and an impressive argument with my husband Doo. Maybe I’ll get lucky this year and none of these potential holiday derailments will come to fruition. But if they do, they won’t be ruining my holidays. Why? Because I’m expecting the worst, and therefore can only be pleasantly surprised. I suggest you do the same. Peace out.

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

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The Best Talking Watch: This is the perfect gift for people who find it inconvenient or troublesome to have to actually look at their watch. You’re in your car, one arm around your lover, the other hand texting, another holding a cup of coffee, and still another might be on the steering wheel. Don’t jeopardize your safety by glancing at your watch.

The Only Heated Outdoor Cat Shelter: According to HS, this shelter keeps your cat warm in the winter and cool in the summer. “There is no reason for your little feline friend to ever go in your house,� says the manufacturer. So I have a question: Why do you have a cat?

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warned if you overcook your waffle, breakfast guests will say their food is a little Chewie and showing its dark side.

The Single-handed Barber: The typical affluent HS shopper will love the idea of giving himself a haircut. On the Internet, buyers comment it’s a great product but requires practice. Who do you practice on? Don’t worry, if you have compliant children to humiliate, the kit includes two baseball caps.

The GPS Homing Device: This is a device for people who travel, so they can find their way back to their hotel. I mean, really, only a total loser would need one of these. My wife is getting me one.

Finally, the Table-top Fireplace: Provides all the sights and sounds of a real fire, but the whole thing is 100 percent fake – the perfect gift for your friend who is romancing that cute inflatable doll.

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The Hot Sardines bring unique jazz blend to New Year’s Eve

By Mark Ambrogi “ \PaZ/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ The Hot Sardines feature their own spin on hot jazz and jazz standards. “We have a love affair with all COVER the pop music from the first half of the last century,� singer Elizabeth Bougerol said. “We play jazz that goes back as early as the 1910s and goes as late as the 1950s. It’s old music but we’re definitely playing it in 2015.�

Bougerol, known as Miz Elizabeth, and Evan “Babs� Palazzo are the co-founders of the group. The Hot Sardines will be the featured performers at New Year’s Eve at the Palladium. “This music has a lot of spirit and there is something a little magical about New Year’s Eve,� Bougerol said. “It will be fun way to ring in 2016. We believe music should move you and we have a lot of love for the early days of jazz and American popular song. Those are the two points on the map. We’re playing music and we’re on a stage. The tap dancer is not just a percussionist. He’s a visual part of the show. You don’t hear this kind of jazz too often any more. This is sort of our Valentine to the songs of that era and the joy of playing them live for audience.“ Bougerol said their live performances are always evolving.  “You are never going to play the same song (the same way) twice,� she said. “There is a lot of fertile ground between 1900 and 1950 so we’ve definitely evolved in terms of adding more repertoire and bigger arrangements.

We’re an eight-piece band with a three-piece horn section, so that gives us a lot to play

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with. We’re constantly finding new material from the first half of the last century. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface.�

Bougerol and Palazzo met at a jazz jam in 2007 that was advertised on Craigslist. Bougerol said they connected musically right away with many of the same loves. “There were a lot of the same people that we musically admired,� Bougerol said. “We never intended to start a band. Each of us was just trying to find one other person to

explore this love of music with.�

Bourgerol and Palazzo were not professional musicians at the time. “He had taught himself piano, and I sang mostly in the shower,� Bougerol said. “I had done one or two high school musicals, but beyond that, I never sang outside my apartment.�

The other members of the band were all trained musicians. “We learn so much from them every day,� she said.

“ 8 p.m. — Kickoff the celebration with parties throughout the Palladium. Explore the building and find heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne and three music rooms. The Bishops and Flatbed Twitch Trio will each be in separate rooms. Karaoke provided by P3 Productions will be in a third room. The bands and karaoke will run until 10 p.m. “ 10 p.m. — The Hot Sardines will begin their performance on the Palladium stage. “ Midnight – There will be party favors as the countdown is led by the Hot Sardines. “ 12 to 1 a.m. – Enjoy gourmet desserts and coffee in the lobbies.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, start at $100 and include champagne, two drink vouchers, hors d’oeuvres, the Hot Sardines concert and all festivities. The New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is on sale at TheCenterPresents.org, the Palladium Box Office and by phone at 843-3800.

DISPATCHES St. Francis in the Fields – St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church in Zionsville is hosting a Christmas Brass Concert from 7 to 8 p.m., Dec. 15. For more, call 873-4377.

HCAA exhibits – The Hamilton Co. Artists’ Association is hosting its exhibit displaying 14 local artists. The exhibit is at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. The exhibit runs until Jan. 10. Also on display now is the Holiday Miniatures Show, in partnership with the Museum of Minature Houses, at The Birdie Gallery at 195 S. Fifth St. in Noblesville. The show includes a diverse collection of small artwork and items for holiday gifting and a display of miniature worlds.

NYE giveaway – The Center for the Performing Arts will be doing a scavenger hunt style social giveaway each day this week at lunchtime with the opportunity for someone to win two free tickets for the NYE extravaganza at the Palladium. For more information, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ThursdaySunday, until Jan. 3. $8/adults and youth, ages 2-12. Free for members and youth under age 2. See a variety of gingerbread creations made by both amateurs and professionals. Expand your gingerbread-making talents by enrolling in Gingerbread Making 101, on Nov. 12. Enter your own gingerbread house for a chance to win great prizes (entry deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 13). For more, visit connerprairie.org.

Santa House in Carmel – The Arts District Santa House is open from 1 to 4 p.m. daily from now until Dec. 19. The Santa House is in the PNC Bank parking lot at 21 N. Range Line Rd. Santa at Clay Terrace – Santa is at Clay Terrace from now until Dec. 24.

He is located in his special house in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. For hours and more, visit clayterrace.com.

Beef & Boards’ 43rd season – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2016 season is now available to the public. Tickets to all shows in the 43rd season are on sale through the box office during regular business hours.

VIP memberships for the 2016 season are also available. For a complete listing of the 2016 season shows, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Pictures with Santa “ Kids will love sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa and getting a picture with him! Live reindeer will also be on-site to make the experience even more special. Parents, take advantage of this opportunity for a free picture and frame.

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A Year with Frog and Toad Â&#x201C; The Center presents a holiday musical production, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Year with Frog and Toad.â&#x20AC;? Walk through four fun-filled seasons with Frog and Toad as they explore the strength of friendship that is so prevalent throughout the book series. All ages will enjoy the musical T]RWP]c\T]c ^U cWXb QTPdcXUd[ bc^ah Â&#x201C; 3TR !& Pc ePahX]V cX\Tb Â&#x201C; CWT BcdSX^ CWTPcaT) "$$ 2Xch 2T]cTa 3a 2Pa\T[ Â&#x201C; '#" "' Â&#x201C; www.thecenterpresents.org Gingerbread Jamboree Â&#x201C; Head on over to Conner Prairie where you can find a gingerbread extravaganza like no other! Find out how gingerbread is made, listen to the gingerbread man story and spend some time decorating gingerbread men cookies. There will even be an opportunity to meet the gingerbread man himself! Kids will love

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DISPATCH Stoneycreek Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stoneycreek Farm, at 11366 Ind. 38 E., Noblesville, is hosting Country Christmas from now until Dec. 20. Families can take a hayride across the fields to choose and cut their own Christmas trees.

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ATI presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Frog and Toadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1h <PaZ 0\Qa^VX Â&#x201C; \PaZ/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ One of the main reasons why â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Year with Frog and Toadâ&#x20AC;? has become a staple of Actors Theatre of Indiana productions is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only a crowd favorite but a favorite of ON STAGE ATI co-founder Don Farrell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of my favorite musicals, pretty much of all time,â&#x20AC;? Farrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special to your heart. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written very well. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true to the story. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delight. Kids enjoy it.

Adults enjoy it.â&#x20AC;?

Farrell, one of three co-founders of ATI along with Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins, plays Toad. Fitzgerald will direct and Collins will direct the choreography. The Actors Theatre of Indiana will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Year with Frog and Toadâ&#x20AC;? from Dec. 11 to 27 at the Studio Theater in The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Farrell said ATI has performed the musical off and on since 2006. Bradley Reynolds, an Indianapolis native and Speedway High School graduate, plays Frog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bradley is a Broadway producer and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming back and reprising his role,â&#x20AC;? Farrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good friend of mine.â&#x20AC;?

Other returning cast members are Tim Hunt (snail) and Kyra Kenyon (turtle). Shelby Putlak, a new cast member, will play mouse. All three also

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The late Arnold Lobel wrote the Frog and Toad series. His daughter Adrianne Lobel, a scenic designer, helped design the sets for the show when it debuted in Minneapolis in 2002. Adrianne commissioned the musical based on her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s characters.

Farrell said the show provides good lessons for children without being preachy.

The opening show will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

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go â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow!â&#x20AC;? Bowden said in an interview.

In addition to the pieces Bowden chooses for orchestra only, the extra Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re living in the season when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw is always the guest artist. This time easier for everyone to embrace a little itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Wright Brothers, whose more of the world history with the CSO goes back MUSIC than usual. So Carmel about five years, when Tim Wright Symphony Orchestra contacted Bowden just after the music director David Bowden Palladium opened. Bowden liked builds on the success of the anwhat he heard on the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nual holidays concert by programrecordings, and engaged them for ming pieces that will appeal to CarmelFest with one song, Harry untypical concertgoers.

Bowden Chapinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Tanner.â&#x20AC;?

The pair of concerts Dec. 12 at â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great arrangement, and the the Palladium, where the CSO is a resident Wright Brothers nearly had to stop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they ensemble, continues the tradition, resting were crying, It was so beautiful,â&#x20AC;? Bowden confidently on a dozen years of sufficient recalled. But they kept going, and afterpopularity to merit two performances. ward they said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We love playing with There is something to attract those you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? who attend for a particular reason, like Daniel Powers, a Terre Haute composer the crowd-pleasing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday,â&#x20AC;? by who has played viola with the CSO, wrote Leroy Anderson, the 20th centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forearrangements for the band and orchestra most composer of light music for Amerithat will be heard for the first time. can orchestras. Another Anderson piece, To wrap things up, there will be that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clarinet Candy,â&#x20AC;? will feature three CSO Hoosier Christmas classic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jingle Bell clarinetists.

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Co-hosts continue Beef & Boards tradition 1h <PaZ 0\Qa^VX Â&#x201C; \PaZ/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ Deb Wims describes Kenny Shepard as her partner in crime.

In actuality, they are partners in Christmas cheer. Wims and Shepard serve as co-hosts of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Beef and CHRISTMAS Boards Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 17th show for Wims and 22nd for Shepard, who calls it â&#x20AC;&#x153;our Christmas tradition.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenny is one of my oldest and dearest friends,â&#x20AC;? said Wims, an Indianapolis resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known him since I was 19 years old. It is such a special show for me.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Beef & Boards Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will run through Dec. 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started doing the show, I lived in New York, and I wanted an excuse to come home for the holidays because I grew up in Indianapolis,â&#x20AC;? said Shepard, a Fishers resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I moved back here 12 years ago. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (the show) like a second family. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice little reunion.â&#x20AC;?

Wims said the show is always a little bit different each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very traditional that when people come, there are some things that can count on seeing or hearing,â&#x20AC;? Wims said.

Shepard and Wims do several song-and-dance numbers together in this, and usually do two or three other musicals a year together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my favorite time of year and my favorite thing to do at Beef & Boards,â&#x20AC;? Wims said.

One of the highlights of the show for the audience and cast members is the rich powerful voice of Kendra Lynn Lucas, who sings several favorites such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let it Snow.â&#x20AC;?

Shepard said when Lucas sings â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Holy Night,â&#x20AC;? itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his favor-

Santa and his friends take the stage in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual original holiday production, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Beef & Boards Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Now on stage through Dec. 23, tickets range from $40 to $65 and feature Chef Odell Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday buffet and select beverages. For more, visit beefandboards.com. BdQ\XccTS _W^c^

ite part of the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is an amazing singer,â&#x20AC;? Shepard said.

When Shepard is not on stage, he enjoys watching the reactions children have to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolph flies in from the back of the house, and the kids just love that,â&#x20AC;? Shepard said.

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By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley This is the season when we begin to struggle with our shopping lists and invitations, aggravated by Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iffy weather. We need to remind ourselves there are people in our lives who are worth this trouble, and people to whom we are worth the same. Think about that tailgater on your list. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re writing about the guy/gal on your list with a smile almost as broad as his or her heart. The one who is generous to a fault, making sure every guest and even occasional passersby gets something to eat and drink.

There are two ways to shop for a real tailgater. First is the practical way, which is finding some piece of equipment you think he or she wants.

The second way to shop is to buy something extravagant that can be enjoyed by any tailgater at any time. I always like the chocolate candy items that are a bit unusual but useful at any time of the year, especially Christmas. Sure one might see them at a tailgate party, but they are great at a Christmas or New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party or any gathering when one wants to serve something special.

The South Bend Chocolate Company has collegiate-licensed chocolate candy for both Notre Dame and IU fans. There are chocolate dome-shaped truffles called Domers. They also have Rocknes, which are chocolates with coconut, almonds and a cherry flavor. They also make chocolate-coated fancy mixed nuts called Nuts for ND, or for Indiana fans, Nuts for IU. Checkout their website at www.sbchocolate.com for viewing and possibly ordering online.

Back home during the Christmas season we are featuring some special treat recipes

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that you can enjoy and make for little gifts for friends. Here is one of our favorites.

Easy Bourbon Balls (Submitted by a reader from Kentucky) Ingredients: Â&#x201C; 1 lb. vanilla wafers, crushed Â&#x201C; 2 cups walnuts, chopped Â&#x201C; 2 tbs. cocoa Â&#x201C; 2 cups confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar Â&#x201C; 3 tbs. light corn syrup Â&#x201C; 4 oz. bourbon Preparation: Mix together crushed wafers, chopped nuts, cocoa and sugar. In a separate bowl mix corn syrup and bourbon together, then gradually add to crumb mixture. Shape into balls the size of small walnuts and roll in confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar, then chill overnight. This recipe will yield up to five dozen balls - proceed with caution.

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Christmas is the most joyous celebration of the year in Latin America. After attending midnight mass everybody rushes home for â&#x20AC;&#x153;La cena de Navidadâ&#x20AC;? - Christmas dinner. Impress your family and guests this holiday season with a dish that has all the amazing Latin flavors of Cartagena, Colombia. Colombian Coconut Rice is a savory-sweet recipe with a delicate and subtle aroma of coconut and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easier to prepare! This rice goes well with meat, fish and/or vegetables.

Note: Coconut oil isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for cooking. It is packed full of health and beauty-enhancing ingredients. The magic behind this oil is MCFA (medium-chain fatty acids).

MCFAs, unlike LCFA (long-chain fatty acids) found in vegetable oil, have anti-microbial properties which are easier to digest and boost your energy level.

Serves: 6 Ingredients: Â&#x201C; 2 tablespoons coconut oil Â&#x201C; 1 teaspoon salt Â&#x201C; 1 tablespoon garlic Â&#x201C; 3 tablespoons brown sugar Â&#x201C; 2 cups organic coconut milk Â&#x201C; 2 cups water

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Â&#x201C; 2 cups high quality long grain rice (washed well) Â&#x201C; 1/2 cup raisins Directions: In a large saucepan over medium heat, put coconut oil, salt, garlic and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add coconut milk and water and increase heat to medium high until milk/ water starts boiling; add rice, raisins and stir to combine. Put lid on, bring rice to a simmer and cook until water evaporates, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru.

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A customer builds a shopping cart Four of the nine RETAIL on the website, selects a pick-up central Indiana Kroger time during a one-hour window and stores offering the ClickList are in a store location and then places the the county. The Carmel store, 1217 S. online order. Next, a Kroger store asRange Line Rd., was the first store sociate hand picks order items and outside of Cincinnati area to test it, stores them in temperature appropristarting last summer.

Burt ate zones until the customer arrives.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kroger has been testing online Then the customer pulls their vehicle up in the ordering in Cincinnati since November 2014, designated pick-up lane and a store associate and we have received strong praise from will load the order in their car. customers,â&#x20AC;? Central Division president Jeff As an introductory offer, Kroger will waive Burt stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our local test in Carmel was the $4.95 service charge for each customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very positive, and our expansion to additional first three orders. As an additional introduccentral Indiana stores has been even more tory offer, all first-time users of ClickList will successful. ClickList is a great convenience for our customers and they have been offering receive a $10 credit to their order with a $50 minimum purchase. For more, visit currentinvery strong praise for the service.â&#x20AC;? westfield.com.

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By Anna Skinner Â&#x201C; P]]P/h^dPaTRdaaT]c R^\ With the New Year fast approaching, gym subscriptions are a big hit. However, Westfield resident Susan Dobbs brings EXERCISE a different type of exercise with her new franchise Jazzercise, Inc., 13645 N. Meridian St., Carmel, which held its grand opening last month.

Dobbs previously taught jazzercise classes at Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield and by the Carmel License Branch. However, when a Carmel woman decided to sell her business, Dobbs jumped to the idea.

Jazz dance, hip hop, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing are all combined in one Jazzercise workout. Dobbs said each of her 60-minute workouts feature cardio and strength training, using all genres of music to keep the class fun and interesting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you hear jazzercise, you think legwarmers and leotards, right? Or a workout for your mom, but not for you? We admit that our workouts got so popular in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s that we created a fitness revolution that people still

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Dobbs offers 20 classes each week with a mix of class formats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazzercise has been so blessed to support many community organizations such as Open Doors, Relay for Life, Underground Rail Road Run and our fabulous schools,â&#x20AC;? Dobbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year, we help out at the elementary school walk-a-thons by leading the kids in a high-energy, fun-packed workout before they do their walking.â&#x20AC;?

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Blueprint for Improvement: Traditional master bath with a fresh look Commentary by Larry Greene

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1. White cabinetry replaced the dated oak cabinetry, increasing storage and function.

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4. The toilet room door was relocated to make wall space for the new towel warmer.

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