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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Aurora Planned Unit Development amendment held its public hearing in October, but due to increased public development concern, the Advisory Plan Commission held an additional public comment at its Dec. 5 meeting.

Residents wearing yellow ‘Aurora Hurts Homeowners’ shirts lined the aisle behind the city hall podium to voice concerns about possible industrial development proposed for the southwest of Ind. 38 and Grassy Branch Road.

Aurora was originally approved in 2006, but no construction has been completed. The development appeared again before the council this year with an amendment to the PUD, which is being presented as a new ordinance due to the changes.

The development includes a business park, a commercial area, a residential area and various districts designed for specific uses consisting of 317 acres.

Russell Brown, an attorney with Clark, Quinn, Moses, Scott, and Grahn, presented the most recent changes to the APC and the public, outlining signage and height requirements, architectural standards and more. Also, there were 694 attached single family units approved in 2006, and the amendment would change that to 250 attached and detached single family units.

“We believe while there has been an expansion of the commerce park in this amendment, we attempted to do so in a thoughtful way,” Brown said. “We believe the changes we’ve worked on with staff and stakeholders during the past two months made this a better ordinance.”

The location of the proposed development. (Submitted image)

First to speak against the development was Rory O’Bryan, an attorney who represents the Responsible Growth Alliance of Westfield.

“Aurora 2016 is not a planned development,” he said. “It’s unplanned. So if someone comes along, (they) can build whatever they want. This is land speculation, not land planning. It does not propose harmonious uses or land compatibility.”

Other speakers included residents who live near the area.

Sarah Starost, a realtor in the area, spoke on the effect on property values.

“There’s a negative impact on property values for those who are potential property owners going to build as well as existing property owners (who are) there now,” Starost said. “As a realtor, it is my job to make sure a buyer makes a good investment, and I believe there are many other neighborhoods in Westfield that would be a much better investment for a client.”

A vote was not taken at the plan commission public comment session.

Westfield Police Dept. investigating death news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield Police Dept. officers responded to a subject who was possibly the victim of battery at approximately 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in a parking lot of the 17200 block of Gunther Boulevard. crime Upon arriving to the scene, officers found 24-year-old Corey A. Zimmer being treated by Westfield Fire Dept. Zimmer was pronounced dead a short time later and a death investigation has been opened.

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It is believed the crime was not a random act of violence. The Hamilton County Prosecutors Office, the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are all participating in the investigation.

Anyone with information or updates regarding the incident or suspicious persons or activities in the area are encouraged to contact the Westfield Criminal Investigations Division at 317-773-1300 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy fundraiser – The Westfield High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy will host a fundraiser for Toys for Tots at the free WHS holiday choir concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the WHS auditorium. Leader academy members will hand out Chick-fil-A lemonade and cookies with a suggested donation of $1 or $2 for both. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots.

Free smoke alarms and tests – The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multiyear effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-6841441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

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

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

Holiday light recycling - The ability to recycle used holiday lights will be offered at White’s Ace Hardware, 731 S. Range Line Rd., from now through the end of January. The Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams will be offering recycling at the individual schools through Jan. 5. For more information about the holiday light recycling program, call 317-571-2673.

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Young professionals organize first NYE bash

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield residents won’t have to look far for a party on New Year’s Eve this year.

The Westfield event Young Professionals is organizing its first New Year’s Eve Bash to take place 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at Park Street Pub, 515 Park St. The WYP was initially Bouse a chamber of commerce brainchild, and the group was revamped approximately two years ago.

“I think downtown Westfield has a friendlier, intimate vibe. It’s a friendlier environment,” said Hannah Martin, member of the New Year’s Eve Bash Committee. “There’s lots of aspects. We will have music, prizes, food, drinks … we have something for everybody.”

Ticket purchase includes music provided by a DJ, an appetizer bar, one alcoholic beverage,

raffle entry for various prizes and a glass of Champagne at midnight. Tickets are $30 or $50 for a couple, and celebratory attire is encouraged. Other food and drinks will be available for purchase.

“We found a need, because there is no New Year’s event for this (city), and we wanted a reason for people to get out,” said Andrew Bouse, member of the New Year’s Eve Bash ComMartin mittee. “There’s a lot of new, younger people who have come into this city, and we want them to have something to do, come meet each other and hang out. We just wanted to create a real event, a reason to get dressed up, a reason to get out of the house.

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Although WYP is organizing the event, Bouse said the event caters to all over the age of 21. Tickets can be purchased at downtown-westfield-nye-bash.eventbrite.com.

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By Renee Larr • news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield resident and small business owner Marilyn Bullock turned to students at Westfield High education School for help marketing her business, Eight of Hearts. She creates custommade care packages.

“It’s an online business I started here in my home.

Bullock I had kids in college, and I felt called to do the care package thing on a bigger scale,” Bullock said. “I’ve shipped to 16 different states so far. I’ve been trying to get involved with fundraisers and different community programs.”

Two of her high school-aged children took an entrepreneurship class, and Bullock thought she would reach out to the teacher, Matt Comer.

“I contacted this teacher and he was very excited. It was kind of a partnership between myself and the classroom,” Bullock said. “Not only is it helping my business, but it’s giving hands-on experience to these kids, learning about cost, profit margin, marketing. Mr. Comer thought it was a great idea.”

Students had to research Bullock’s business, determine the types of items they wanted to include in their gift boxes, determine a target audience and set a price. Bullock then included the boxes the students created on her website. She also made it a fun competition with a cause by donating to the winning team’s charity of choice.

“I had each team fill out a form, and one of the quesComer tions was who would be your charity of choice. They’re the ones who came up with Riley,” she said. “What was really amazing is that Mr. Comer was teaching about community support for a business. He said it went perfectly with what he was trying to teach them.”

Bullock and Comer said they hope to continue the partnership for future students.

“I think the students will have more of a vested interest if they can build up to make this a bigger project for them. I would love my kids to have an experience like this. I think you learn so much more with hands-on experience,” Bullock said.

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Best benefits from music

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Mary Best is the perfect candidate for Music & Memory, a personalized music therapy program. therapy Music has always been a big part of The Barrington of Carmel resident’s life. Best, 86, majored in music at the Jordan School of Music at Butler University and was an organist at Irvington United Methodist Church in Indianapolis and a music teacher at Heritage Christian School.

Best was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia five years ago. A form of dementia, LBD also is a form of Parkinson’s disease.

“She does wake up and she is more aware,” said Christine Best Perkins, Best’s daughter, who lives in Westfield. “She’ll start tapping to the music. She interacts more with me even when she is wearing the headphones. It’s nice because a lot of time when I come, she’s almost in a catatonic state or she has her eyes closed.”

Perkins said her mother told her years ago that she didn’t want to lose her music.

“She had recorded herself playing hymns and other songs,” Perkins said. “I put that on the iPod, and she is listening to herself play the piano.”

Mary Best (left) listens to the music alongside her daughter, Christine Perkins. (Submitted photo)

Destiny Stephens, The Plaza at The Barrington of Carmel’s lifestyles director, said Music & Memory is designed to improve mood, social engagement and family relationships.

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I tried to stay as close to what was actually going on as possible.”

Westfield resident Scott Babbitt recently The second story in the series is “Portal to authored and published two short stories Hell.” based on actual events. books The stories follow the “It takes place in Loch Ness and involves the Irish Republican Army. I adventures of two men bring in Nikola Tesla. They use some during World War I. of Tesla’s inventions,” Babbitt said.

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Four WHS cheerleaders head to London

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com In past years, only one Westfield High School cheerleader was chosen and then traveled to London, accomplishment England, for the New Year’s Day parade after being selected as All-American.

This year, four girls are going. Sophomores Sydney Paquette, Hope Housefield, junior Rhiley Sperry and senior Skyler Stanifer will arrive in London Dec. 27 and stay until Jan. 2. Six WHS girls qualified but only those four chose to go to London to represent their AllAmerican title.

“We were at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp, and we all tried out for this thing called All-American, and we had to do a cheer, a dance and a jump,” Paquette said about the process. “People come from all over the country.”

Two camps were held in Indiana, and 10 percent from each camp were selected as All-American, which qualified the girls to travel to London and walk in the New Year’s Day parade.

“I never thought I would be able to go to London in the first place, so I think it was a really cool opportunity we get to be in it,”

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Kevin and Ann Day’s romance began as 4-H Club members as juniors in high school.

“We showed accomplishment beef cattle and pigs against each other. That’s how we met,” Ann said.

The Days’ love affair with the fur business is not quite as long, but close. The couple, who lives in Westfield, have been married 36 years, and Day Furs is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. It started in Bloomington but two years later moved to Carmel. For its first five years the store was at 126th Street and Range Line Road, and it has been at 1361 S. Range Line Road for the past 28 years.

“We’re passionate about our product, but we’re also passionate about our people, whether it’s our customers or employees, too,” Ann said.

Joyce Irwin of Indianapolis has been a customer for 25 years.

“Day Furs is much more than a fur and outerwear store,” Irwin said. “They have unique cashmere wraps and unique leather and suede items that can be customized for your own personal unique style. At Day you are more than a customer. You are family. They listen and match to your individual style. I always know that Day Furs will have an incredible scarf or accessory to make the perfect outfit. I love it because they know my style and know what I like.”

Ann, a 1976 alumnae of Carmel High School, graduated from Purdue after studying fashion retailing and retail management. Kevin worked for a retail fur business in Indianapolis after graduating from Westfield High School in 1976.

“I worked three years and then moved to Bloomington to work for a publishing company,” Kevin said.

They decided to open a small fur store while Kevin continued working at the publishing job. When they first moved the store to Carmel, Kevin worked for an advertising agency.

“We stock very fashion-forward inventory,” Kevin said. “We sell more than just furs. We sell leather and accessories.”

Ann said those accessories include gloves, scarves, earmuffs, handbags, jewelry and headbands.

“Some of our Bloomington customers have been with us for the whole time,” Ann said.

Approximately 20 percent of their business is restyling furs.

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Ann and Kevin Day are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Day Furs, which has been in Carmel for 33 years. (Photo by Theresa Skutt)

we didn’t have space for all the accessories and leather we do now,” Ann said.

There is a call center on the second floor, where employees call previous customers to check on their needs. The Days have sold furs to customers in Great Britain, Russia, New Zealand, Australia and France.

They started Estate Furs, which purchases furs from estates to re-sell, 12 years ago.

Day Furs has two employees who work on restyling and alterations.

Ann said dressing up is a little more back in style since the Center for the Performing Arts opened in Carmel in 2011.

“We are seeing a bit of a resurgence of dressing up again, and we’re selling a lot of evening wraps and stoles for capes for evening wear that years ago we didn’t really sell,” Ann said.

Mink is the No. 1 seller, but there eight to 10 different types of fur sold at the store.

Cameron, 24, their youngest of two sons, graduated from Purdue in 2014 with a degree in organizational leadership from the College of Technology. Cameron, who had interned at his parents’ store during college, worked for Angie’s List for several months after graduating before deciding he wanted to join the family business two years ago.

The Days also own a fur store, Bella Furs, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cameron, who lives in Carmel, helps with the website and services the satellite operations in Louisville, South Bend, Toledo, Ohio; and Madison, Wis. The Days use hotel conference rooms a few times a year in each city for sales and service.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve and grow the business,” Kevin said.

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Firefighter patriarch Maners to retire after 38 years

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Some things just run in the family, although a firefighting career isn’t necessarily hereditary. family The Maners brothers credit their father, Darrell, with their careers at the Westfield and Carmel fire departments. Jeremy, 35, of Carmel Fire Dept. and Jason, 32, of Westfield Fire Dept., recall memories growing up in the firehouse.

“Growing up we had some good memories of going to see him at the firehouse and growing up in that atmosphere,” Jason said.

“It was always fun to go visit and play on the firetrucks and see him in that position of being a firefighter. It was something we always grew up with together, and it gave us that drive to do it ourselves. We saw how much he helped the community, and I know how proud of the position he was. You always have that

dream as a kid, ‘Oh, I could be a firefighter.”

Darrell was originally a firefighter with Washington Township, beginning Nov. 17, 1978, but later on, the township merged with Indianapolis Fire Dept. Thirty-eight years and one month later, the 69-year-old will retire Dec. 31.

Jason was hired by WFD in July 2009, and Jeremy was hired by CFD in October 2009. So far, six members of the Maners family have been firefighters spanning three generations.

Through the years, Darrell said the biggest change has been safety precautions taken by the departments, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed.

“You’re always helping somebody, that’s the best part. No matter what it is, somewhere in that run, you’re helping somebody,” he said.

Darrell has no big plans for retirement other than spending time with his family and grandchildren.

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What goals do you have for your students? “My greatest hope for students is what I say after the pledge every day: ‘Be kind, work hard and make the world a better place.’”

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? “Read.

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What’s something your students might not know about you? “I was once part of a sketch comedy group in Indianapolis.”

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Maria Vittoria Basile is from Padua, Italy, a city approximately 30 minutes from Venice.

She’s used to being able to culture walk everywhere, choosing her school based on what she wants to study and attending six days a week. In America, specifically Westfield, it’s different.

Basile, known as Mavi to her friends and host families, will spend the 2016-17 school year in America as part of an exchange program with Rotary International.

“Rotary International has a large youth exchange program,” said Renee Goff, one of Basile’s host parents. “The key part of the program is a true cultural exchange. The kids have requirements when they come, like specific classes. When they study in school they take an American history class, an American English or (literature) class. Really, it’s for a cultural exchange more than anything to get them exposed to different families and background and cultural beliefs.”

Basile takes part in the Interact Club at Westfield High School, which is the youth extension of the Rotary Club. Goff is a Rotarian, and Basile has attended a few Rotarian events.

“In Italy, I lived in a city, and here it’s a city, but I don’t live in the center of the city and have the center of the city to go out with my friends,” Basile, 17, said. “I’m not able to go out and around by myself. The school is completely different in Italy. The schools are like you

Maria Vittoria Basile tries food at the Indiana State Fair.

choose your school not for the city but for the subject you want to study. They have a lot of different schools, and mine is specific in business, so I have a lot of business classes.”

Basile plans to return to Italy next August, after a Rotary conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.

So far, Basile said her favorite American foods are cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and buffalo wings. Goff said the first time Basile tried a milkshake, she couldn’t choose a flavor, so she drank two.

“I like eating food here,” Basile said. “I think it’s part of the culture to try new things. I’m trying new things, and I went to the state fair.”

As far as Westfield High School, Basile said her favorite class is Spanish because it’s close to Italian and she enjoys her teacher.

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The Depot will complete three-fourths of the commercial development at Spring Mill Road and 161st Street

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com A battle long fought about the area at Spring Mill Road and 161st Street could have another portion completed with the proposed mixed-use development, The cover story Depot at Spring Mill Station.

The controversy of what happened to those four corners goes back more than a decade, when a developer approached the then-Town of Westfield with plans of putting a shopping center at the intersection. The problem: The comprehensive plan for that area did not call for retail development.

At the time, the town council approved the plan, but due to a significant amount of backlash from town residents, it re-voted later to deny the zoning. The developer, Zinkan and Barker, took the town to court and won, leading to the shopping center and Kroger at the northeast corner of Spring Mill Road and 161st Street.

“That shopping center was so controversial that there are still a few people left out there that say, ‘I will never visit that shopping center,’” Mayor Andy Cook said. “In a strange way, it divided the town and also brought the town together as a city.”

In the years that followed, the town became a city and was approached every year by a developer with a proposal for retail on one of the remaining three corners. Each time, the city refused the developers until the creation of the Spring Mill Station Task Group, which rolled out the official Plan for Development in 2014, an addendum to the Westfield Washington Township Comprehensive Plan.

“The Spring Mill Station group formed themselves enough citizens

A rendering of the proposed mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Spring Mill Road and 161st Street.

(Submitted renderings)

and came to us and said, ‘Hey, why can we not participate in how these (remaining) three corners should be developed?’”

Cook said.

Chris Bluto spearheaded the group of volunteers, which is still active today. The group came up with a plan that included architectural standards, a railroad theme and area uses for proposed developments.

“I think it’s important for people to get involved to find solutions and compromise to things going on in our community instead of just totally being against something just because you don’t like it,” Bluto said. “That seems to be something the city has been promoting that citizens can get involved, and they can find ways to work with local government and developments.”

Most recently, a CVS Pharmacy compliant with the railroad theme of the Spring Mill Station

Task Group opened on the southeast corner. IU Health Physicians has plans to occupy the medical office building just south of the pharmacy. Apartments by EdgeRock Development are proposed further west on the south side. The Depot, placed on the immediate southwest corner of the intersection, is a proposal including developments such as a bank, a grocery store, retail and office buildings and a restaurant.

An alternative layout for the Depot calls for a fire station on 1.5 acres, which would eliminate two of the mixed-use buildings. “(The Spring Mill Station Task Group) sets this level of architecture that says, ‘You’re welcome to come in, but if you’re going to do it, here’s what we want to see,’” Cook said. “So it’s worked beautifully. We now have three of the four corners developed.”

The remaining corner, just northwest of the intersection, is under discussion with the Spring Mill Station Task Group.

Spring Mill Station Task Group members Members: Chris Bluto, Mark Christoffersen, Jeff Boller, Butch Meese, Noah Herron, Noah Rider, Tom McMullen, David Helm, Bart Ross, Joseph Ingalls, Jeannine Fortier, Jim Ake, Steve Hoover and Cindy Spoljaric.

Neighborhoods involved: The Spring Mill Station Task Group aims to include members from as many surrounding neighborhoods as possible, including Countryside, Keeneland, Enclave of Maple Knoll, Common Winds, Maple Knoll, Village Farms and more.

Spring Mill Station Task Group main points

A bird’s-eye view of The Depot at Spring Mill Station.

The group reviews developers’ plans and targets the following points in regards to development at the intersection of Spring Mill Road and 161st Street: • Consistent aesthetics • Land use • Architecture and site design • Development strategy • Financial strategy • Economic development

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

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

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Utah it is considered an offense to hunt whales.

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”

Winston Churchill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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From left, Jack Russell, Jeff Griffin, Stacy McGuire, Dan Dougherty and Matt Putman recently announced a partnership with Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and Westfield High School. (Submitted photo)

Chamber partners with Purdue

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Chamber of Commerce recently announced a partnership with Westfield High School titled innovation “Chamber Innovation” last month. Purdue Polytechnic Institute also has joined the partnership.

“We started this idea called ‘Chamber Innovation’ to try to find some innovative ways through our students and business community to expand on innovation itself,” Chamber President Jack Russell said. “I am happy to announce that Purdue Polytechnic of Kokomo has partnered with us. It started as an idea, a concept, so it’s amazing to see how it turned into reality.”

WHS Principal Stacy McGuire also spoke at the announcement, saying that when students enter WHS, teachers are training them for jobs that don’t yet exist.

“We need to make sure our kids have a core set of skills,” she said. “Also, we need to make sure they are constantly able to learn in a

world they’re going to face that’s ever-evolving. With Jack and the chamber, it just really is going to help take our idea of what is best for graduation and what our kids need and catapult it into reality. We are so excited with this partnership with Purdue because with this in place, we are teaching kids it’s OK to think, OK to come up with ideas.”

WHS also has teamed with Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis for construction and Jonathan Byrd’s for hospitality, in addition to Purdue and the chamber. Purdue Polytechnic will work with schools and businesses to meet a need for an educated, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce.

“It actually brings a lot of added benefits to the high school and central Indiana,” teacher Matt Putman said. “We look at it as an opportunity to expand on dual-credit opportunities to earn college credit.”

Purdue Polytechnic also works with robotics, and Putman mentioned in his comments that WHS has a robotics team.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

and a push-up.

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

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

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

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

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

Dispatches Project Lifesaver fundraiser – Hamilton County Project Lifesaver will host Brunch with Santa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Harley-Davidson, 4146 E. 96th St. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids 12-under. Proceeds benefit Project Lifesaver, which was formed in 2009 to help locate missing persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome and PTSD who are at risk of wandering. Lifesaver clients wear a wristband that emits a silent individualized radio-tracking signal.

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Free health and fitness classes – Witham Health Services will offer several free health and fitness classes during the coming months. Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi

Pharmacy changes – The Community-based Wellspring Pharmacies at Community Hospital East, North and South will soon open as Walgreens pharmacies, with planned opening dates of Dec. 19.

Support groups available – Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include: Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support, Cancer Gentle Stretch Yoga, Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness, Diabetic Support and Grief Support. The groups are free and meet monthly. For more, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa and Bill Boncosky (Indianapolis).

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Owner Ramsey to perform at Warehouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more, visit liveforthemusic.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more, visit btindiana.org/events/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. What equipment needs replaced?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After Castro seized power from Batista in 1959, Cubans gathered in huge numbers on the Plaza Civica to show their support. Two years later, Castro renamed the plaza in honor of his revolution. He spoke to huge crowds gathered on the plaza each May Day and July 26, the anniversary of his unsuccessful attack on a military base in Santiago in 1953 that served as a rallying cry for the revolution. Gray government buildings now surround the plaza, one featuring a large metal outline of the face of Che Guevara and another the face of Camilo Cienfuegos, heroes of Castro’s revolution.

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

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column, visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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

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PRIME 47 Carmel IS NOW HIRING All Positions.

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

College not for you?

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

Why Fred Astaire?

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

Call Dan at 317-846-3237

HIRING ON ALL SHIFTS Direct Support Professionals

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

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

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

Now Hiring: Dining Room Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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