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with Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School and the Fishers Rotary Club to put the program together. The process for applying for scholarships at Ham“The Rotary Club has a rich history of supporting ilton Southeastern Schools just got a technological local students both through our scholarship as well update thanks to the Hamilton as project-based funding,â€? Fishers Rotary Club PresiEDUCATION Southeastern School Foundation. dent Gregg Hiland said. “The SmarterSelect opportuBeginning in November, students nity is a natural extension of our work since it serves can now officially apply for scholarships through a students, faculty and families throughout digital platform called SmarterSelect, making Fishers. We believe it is a great investment in the application process much more efficient the future of this remarkable community.â€? for both students and staff. Before the new system, students were “It allows students to really focus on the forced to submit applications via hardcopy, merits of the application and what makes making application for several different scholthem unique, and the process really posiarships tedious. Students will now have the tions their strengths and skill sets,â€? HSSF ability to apply for more than 36 different Executive Director Freedom Kolb said. “It’s Kolb scholarship opportunities through a single timesaving for our students, but it’s also for medium. our faculty, specifically guidance counselors “Your senior year in high school is exciting, but can and faculty coaches/advisors that do reference letalso be overwhelming,â€? HSE senior and HSSF Board ters, so they can also do it all online in a point-click member Mindy Pratt said. “This tool allows me to fosystem. They were literally doing copied paper forms cus on putting together the best possible application, where students were having to do a ‘please print not on repetitive paperwork.â€? legibly’ kind of thing.â€? For more, visit www.hsefoundation.org. Over the past several months, HSSF partnered

DISPATCHES Chaucie’s Place launches â€œAre You All Inâ€? 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 Children. Stewards of Children is a prevention program that teaches adults how Stark to prevent, recognize and respond appropriately to a disclosure or suspicion of abuse. To learn more, visit www.chauciesplace.org. State Road 37 project announcement – Fishers and surrounding areas should expect a big announcement regarding the future of State Road 37. On Dec. 10 Fishers and Hamilton County officials will announce plans to develop roundabouts to replace several stoplights at intersections along the highway between 126th and 146th Street. Once completed, the highway is proposed to resemble the Keystone Parkway design in Carmel. Details are still being finalized but the project is expected to cost approximately $124 million.

Mayor’s Night Out Emily Hansen, with her husband, Christopher, and son, David, bring up environmental concerns relating to expanding the city.

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Lawrence City Clerk Kathleen Walton sits at her podium at the Lawrence City Government Center. (Photo by James Feichtner) Founded Jan. 27, 2015, at Geist, IN Vol. I, No. 37 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Geist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Assistant Police Chief Mitch Thompson talks about schools and traffic safety. (Photos by Molly Simmons) The City of Fishers hosted a Mayor’s Night Out event Dec. 1 at Lantern Road Elementary. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and other city department heads gathered for an opportunity to interact with residents and answer questions they may have.

Director of Engineering Jeff Hill, left, speaks to citizens while Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and other department heads listen on. City department heads attended the event prepared to answer any questions the public had to offer.

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As the Hamilton Co. Leadership Academy approaches its 25th anniversary in 2016, Current is highlighting local leaders who have helped build and sustain the program, which focuses on strengthening our community by developing informed leaders. In June, another class of engaged citizens will join the 600-plus graduates already working to make a difference. Steve Hardin, HCLA Class of 2003 Hometown: Fishers Lives and works: Fishers Family: Wife Judy; sons Zach, Michael and Ty Career: Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels law firm Community involvement: Hardin serves as pro bono counsel for Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton Co. and is on the board directors at Janus Development Services, Inc. and the Paul I. Cripe Charitable Foundation. He also is a member of the Board of Elders at Geist Christian Church. Nice to know: “I gave up golf six years ago, and now I enjoy hiking, camping, triathlons, cycling and running (and frying turkeys on Thanksgiving!)”

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Reynolds’ Farm holiday display

It’s a family affair when it comes to Reynolds Farm Equipment in Fishers. Best friends and cousins Elianna Reynolds, Westfield, Reagan Lawson, Fishers, Carter Lawson, Fishers, and Jack Lawson, A view of the beautiful free light display that Noblesville, love sitting in the famous Santa sleigh with Alison and Michael Lawson, Noblesville. illuminates the sky in Fishers. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC, Copyright. All Rights Reserved.) “Where’s Amy?” … I was excited to attend the 23rd annual Reynolds free light display in Fishers. The Reynolds Farm Equipment store has been a fixture in the Fishers community for many years and people drive from all over the county just to see the display, which centers around a large white cross. Joe Reynolds, 94, the oldest living Reynolds sibling, was at the festivity to “flip the switch” among the many generations of family and friends that attended. The colorful lights and displays quickly illuminated the sky, and soon after, car loads of families entered the new magical layout that runs east to west off Ind. 37 just south of 126th Street on the Reynolds’ spacious property.

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Set a clear New Year’s vision

Be careful what you wish for

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It’s that time of year again. In between shopping, wrapSELF-IMPROVEMENT ping and eating, you’ll begin to look back at 2015 and think about what you can do differently in 2016. The next thing you know, it’s the middle of March, and you’re knee deep into 50-plus-hour weeks responding to the challenges of 2016. One evening on your drive home from the office, you’ll quietly proclaim, “Next year I’ll plan.” Don’t let that happen this year. There’s still plenty of time. Here’s a handful of simple strategies to get you started. First, start off by defining what success looks like to you. If you don’t, you’ll end up building a vision that’s designed to impress other people. Here’s my definition - “The extent to which I use my unique abilities, strengthen meaningful relationships and enjoy the journey.” Next, start brainstorming a list of accomplishments you’d like to achieve in the upcoming year. Don’t worry if these are good/bad goals. Just get everything on a piece of paper. I’d utilize the following categories to stay organized – financial relationships, health/fitness, professional and fun. Now that you’ve got some ideas, it’s time to make certain that you can actually tell if the goal was achieved in 2016. In other words, review each item on your list and make sure that it is measurable. For example, if you wrote down “get in shape” you’re going to need to define exactly what that means in as much detail as possible. Finally, you should narrow this list down to the five that are the most important because a list of 13 will never get accomplished, and it will only frustrate you ensuring that you never go through this process again. To do this, ask yourself a handful of questions about each goal including: will it utilize my unique abilities? Is it realistic? Will I enjoy/appreciate the journey? Will the journey help me to develop valuable skills? Once you have the top five, write them on a note card, and look at it every day. It may seem too simple to work, but like most valuable lessons, the easier the better. CJ McClanahan is the founder and president of reachmore, a leadership training and consulting firm, and also the author of “Thrive.” To contact CJ, or to find out more about reachmore, go to www. goreachmore.com.

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The left hemisphere of your brain processes language and the right hemisphere processes concepts. They work together CHANGE to create concepts and express them verbally. The language we use to talk about the changes we want in life can alter our concepts without our awareness. For example, weight loss, the number one New Year’s resolution in America, expresses an idea that we want to weigh less. Weight loss is an expression of pounds on a scale. However, often the concept we are really after is being happier, healthier, more fit or having a smaller waistline. Losing weight doesn’t guarantee any of those things. A person can lose weight and still not a have the six-pack abs they want or be any healthier or happier. A client who came to me to lose weight once asked me, after reducing over 40 pounds, why isn’t this working? Clearly weight loss wasn’t the real goal. Have you ever thought about losing something? Often when something is lost we go in search of it and hope to find it. So by using that language are we setting ourselves up to find the weight we have lost? Many people who choose weight loss only end up gaining it back and often with a few extra pounds. A person can lose weight and still not a have the six-pack abs they want or be any healthier or happier. That is why, in part, diets don’t work. They are focused on the wrong concept. When we set a weight loss goal, we create an end point in our quest. What happens when we achieve our goal? We move on to the next goal. Once we have run the marathon, it is over. Not so with health and wellness or with maintaining a healthy weight. Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a goal to be achieved and left behind. The next time you want to make a change, make sure you understand what it is that you really want, and then turn that concept into language that truly represents your goal. Otherwise you could find yourself asking, “Why isn’t this working?” Paula Presnoples is a change professional with 30 years experience! She is the managing editor of urpath email her at paula@ urpath.net, or call 987-7378.

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Lawrence’s only city clerk continues for fourth term in serving the people 1h 9P\Tb 5TXRWc]Ta “ james@youarecurrent.com Keeping a city government flowing seamlessly is a large responsibility. With so many people relying on you for information and COVER STORY answers, it may seem like a heavy burden to carry, but for Lawrence City Clerk Kathleen Walton, she says she wouldn’t change her job for the world. “I like that I provide a lot of information, because I’m like the information center,� Walton said. “Everybody calls me for this and that, and of course now I’m going to get all new councilors in January, and they will all rely on me because I’m the continuity that’s always been here that knows what’s going on in the parliamentary procedures.� Growing up in a military family, Walton spent a lot of time moving around until moving to Lawrence in 1963. Being born in Japan of an American father and an English mother, Walton has quite the diverse background; something she says helps her in her current position as the only elected city clerk in Lawrence city history. “I just get along with people, and maybe it’s my military background,� Walton said. “I’ve grown up with people all my life. You move every three years, and you get used to that new type of environment. Sometimes people have trouble getting along with people, and there’s no reason for that.� Now in her fourth term as Lawrence City Clerk, Walton goes above and beyond her mandated role to help serve the people of Lawrence. “I love serving my community, and I help everybody no matter what,� Walton said. “I go way out of the scope of what this job is because I’m totally involved 100 percent.� While working at Union Central Bank, Walton originally became involved with her local government after being asked to participate as a committeeman. “When I was at the bank, somebody asked me to be a precinct committeeman, which I didn’t even know what that meant then, and once I got into that role and going and helping out with elections, I really enjoyed it,� Walton said.

Being a math whiz in college, Walton eventually got involved with payroll of the city. After being trained by the at-the-time clerk-treasurer, she began getting involved with state and international municipal organizations. “I became part of payroll and part of the budget process for the city,� Walton said. “The clerk treasurer took me under her wing. Eventually I became the deputy clerk treasurer, then started joining all these statewide organizations; the Indiana League of Municipal Treasurers, the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. I went to all their conferences and went to State Board of Accounts School.� As Lawrence made the move from a third-class city to a second-class, Walton took on the new role as city clerk. As a second-class city, the role of clerktreasurer is split into a hired controller and a city clerk. “I assumed that role in January of 2004,� Walton said. “I had the task of splitting up what a clerk does versus the financial side, so I brought all the ordinances’ books down here and the minutes for every board and commissions (meeting); I consolidated all those records.� As the city clerk, Walton likes to think of herself as a facilitator behind the scenes making sure everyone is following the rules. “I consider myself like Switzerland and sort of the liaison between the council and the administration,� Walton said. “I don’t have a vote, and they can’t pound on me for influence for a vote. I just do the work and work every day and work hard and people, I think, appreciate that. That’s why a lot of people don’t know what a clerk does because we just quietly do things and keep everything done.� Walton loves to serve the people of Lawrence through her role as city clerk and continues to go above and beyond to get the job done. She says she doesn’t see herself slowing down anytime soon. “At some point I’ll learn to say, ‘no,’ but I don’t see that happening because I enjoy it, and if I can be of help to people then I might as well,� she said.

Lawrence City Council President Tom Shevlot presents Kathleen Walton with her Master Municipal Clerk certificate plaque at a city council meeting. The certification of Master of Municipal Clerk requires more than 160 hours of specific education to achieve. (Submitted photos)

From left, Walton’s twin sister Suzanne Cox, brother, Andy, mother, Molly Cox and Walton.

ALL ABOUT WALTON Lives: Lawrence since 1963 Family: Husband, Chuck. Children, Tim and Molly, and three grandchildren Education: Lawrence Central High School. BS in Business Administration, minor in marketing Hobbies: Spending time in Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park, bike riding, playing with grandkids

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Walton’s professional qualifications and involvement

Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk – 2004 Certified Municipal Clerk – 2012 Master Municipal Clerk – 2015 Member, Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Member, International Institute of Municipal Clerks Member, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns

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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 Sardines 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. Source: dumblaws.com

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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. – Jim Gaffigan

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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Present company included Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Time again to save you the trouble of reading through this year’s holiday edition of the â€œHammacher SchlemHUMOR merâ€? catalog. These are actual gift selections from their brochure. See the complete list at www.currentincarmel.com. 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,â€? says the manufacturer. So I have a question: Why do you have a cat? The Darth Vader Pancake Maker: The stateof-the-art thermostat ensures that each pancake or waffle will be a golden brown and cooked in the shape of Darth Vader. But be

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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

Flatbed Twitch members, from left, Brett Hogle, Brady Jacoba, and Mark Hutchins, will also entertain guests on NYE. (Submitted photo)

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The Hot Sardines will perform on New Year’s Eve at the Palladium. Tickets for the NYE party are now on sale. (File photo)

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. â€” 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. â€” The Hot Sardines will begin their performance on the Palladium stage. “ Midnight â€“ There will be party favors as the countdown is led by the Hot Sardines. Â“ 12 to 1 a.m. â€“ 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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MARY POPPINS HIGH TEA DECEMBER 11 & 18 Be transported to England with Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen before being whisked away to Cherry Tree Lane to visit Mary Poppins and the Banks family! Get tickets now to MARY POPPINS High Tea in a beautiful English Tearoom. Finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and homemade jam await you. Visit civictheatre.org or call (317) 843-3800 to make your reservation!

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NIGHT & DAY 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. Light refreshments will be served. Submit your funniest photo with Santa for a chance to win a _aXiT “ 3TR ( Ua^\ % &)" _ \ “ 5aTT aTVXbcaPcX^] ]^c aT`dXaTS “ 5XbWTab 2Xch 7P[[) <d]XRX_P[ 3aXeT 5XbWTab “ $($ " $

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Coffee with the Birds “ As the winter season continues to grow chillier, take the opportunity to relax on a crisp morning with a cup of coffee and our feathered friends. The birds will be up and about at the Zion Nature Center, offering a relaxing and entertaining view. Coffee is provided, but participants are encouraged to bring a UPe^aXcT \dV Ua^\ W^\T “ 3TR ! Ua^\ ( P \ “ IX^] =PcdaT 2T]cTa) %( 1TTRW Bc IX^]beX[[T “ '&" '($ “ www.zionsville-in.gov/town-services/ parks/zion-nature-center

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Pet Photos with Santa “ Wanting to include your four-legged family member in the Christmas pictures this year? At this unique meet-and-greet with Santa, pets are welcome to come and get their photo taken with him! It is sure to be a memory you won’t soon forget. Pets must be leashed at P[[ cX\Tb “ 3TR " Ua^\ & ( _ \ “ 7P\X[c^] C^f] 2T]cTa) "( C^f] 2T]cTa 1[eS =^Q[TbeX[[T “ ATVXbcaPcX^] PePX[PQ[T “ && $((%

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Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt “ Join the community in the 7th annual Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt, beginning at Auntie Em’s on Main St. or High Garden Realty. Follow the hints on your clue sheet to find hand-decorated gingerbread houses in merchants’ holiday windows. After completing the hunt, prizes can be picked up from either 0d]cXT 4\¾b ^a 7XVW 6PaST] ATP[ch “ 3TR # !" “ Auntie Em’s: 111 W. Main St., Suite 115/130, Carmel “ $& !&'&

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Co-hosts continue Beef & Boards tradition 1h <PaZ 0\Qa^VX “ mark@youarecurrent.com 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 “A Beef and CHRISTMAS Boards Christmas.â€? It’s the 17th show for Wims and 22nd for Shepard, who calls it “our Christmas tradition.â€? “Kenny is one of my oldest and dearest friends,â€? said Wims, an Indianapolis resident. “I’ve known him since I was 19 years old. It is such a special show for me.â€? “A Beef & Boards Christmasâ€? will run through Dec. 23. “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€? said Shepard, a Fishers resident. “I moved back here 12 years ago. It’s (the show) like a second family. It’s a nice little reunion.â€? Wims said the show is always a little bit different each year. “But it’s very traditional that when people come, there are some things that can count on seeing or hearing,â€? 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. “This is my favorite time of year and my favorite thing to do at Beef & Boards,â€? 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 “Let it Snow.â€? Shepard said when Lucas sings “O Holy Night,â€? it’s his favor-

Santa and his friends take the stage in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s annual original holiday production, â€œA Beef & Boards Christmas.â€? Now on stage through Dec. 23, tickets range from $40 to $65 and feature Chef Odell Ward’s holiday buffet and select beverages. For more, visit beefandboards.com. (Submitted photo)

ite part of the show. “She is an amazing singer,â€? Shepard said. When Shepard is not on stage, he enjoys watching the reactions children have to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.â€? “Rudolph flies in from the back of the house, and the kids just love that,â€? Shepard said. For show times and tickets, visit beefandboards.com.

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Shopping for a tailgater By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley This is the season when we begin to struggle with our shopping lists and invitations, aggravated by December’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. We’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 Year’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

These Notre Dame Domers chocolates, made by the South Bend Chocolate Company, are just one of many good gift options for the tailgaters in your life. (Submitted photo)

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: “ 1 lb. vanilla wafers, crushed “ 2 cups walnuts, chopped “ 2 tbs. cocoa “ 2 cups confectioners’ sugar “ 3 tbs. light corn syrup “ 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 confectioners’ 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 “La cena de Navidad� - 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 couldn’t be easier to prepare! This rice goes well with meat, fish and/or vegetables. Note: Coconut oil isn’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: “ 2 tablespoons coconut oil “ 1 teaspoon salt “ 1 tablespoon garlic “ 3 tablespoons brown sugar “ 2 cups organic coconut milk “ 2 cups water

Colombian Coconut Rice pairs well with meat, fish and vegetables and can be a good Christmas dish. (Photo by Ceci Martinez)

“ 2 cups high quality long grain rice (washed well) “ 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. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visitcurrentzionsville.com.

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store,� Shafer said. “The problem was he moved down to Fishers. So he basically moved Another opportunity for pizza has just made the Warsaw store down to here, so that’s what the Geist store is.� its way to Geist. The Indiana chain Greek’s Shafer said people seem to know the name Pizzeria just expanded its reach better in the area, which allowed for such a CUISINE near the reservoir at 11725 Fox positive response. Rd., Indianapolis. With “It’s a better market. People know popularity from the Fishers location, the name in the Indianapolis area. Greek’s at Geist Lake seemed an ideal They know Greek’s really well,� Shafer addition to the family, and they’ve said. been quite busy since their opening in The Geist location will be identical November. to the Fishers location aside from “I think a lot of people familiar with offering sandwiches. mainly the Fishers location because Shafer “The only difference in Geist is we that’s not that far from this Geist are not doing sandwiches, so pizza, location,� Greek’s at Geist Lake manpasta and salads,� Shafer said. “We haven’t ager Sam Shafer said. “We’re finally getting decided if we’re going to do (sandwiches) or control of everything. We’ve been really busy; not at this location. “ a lot busier than we thought we would be.� For delivery in the Geist area, general juOriginally having a location in Warsaw, risdiction falls to the north up to 96th Street, Shafer said the owner of Greek’s at Fishers to the west over to Hague Road, to the south didn’t like handling the Warsaw location. This down to 56th Street and to the east over to prompted the Geist Lake location. Carroll Road. The original plan was (the owner) had a For more, visit greekspizzeria.com. Greek’s up in Warsaw, and that was his first Grants awarded – Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, the only foundation dedicated solely to investing in women and girls in central Indiana, has awarded grants totaling $157,500 to 17 local nonprofits. The grants support the Women’s Fund in four priority areas, including domestic violence, caregiving, insufficient income and girls.

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Customer Care Specialists Job# 15034888 “ 4]V[XbW ?a^eXST CTRW Bd__^ac P]S _a^UTbbX^]P[[h handle inbound calls from consumers using a medical device “ 1X [X]VdP[ 5aT]RW ?a^eXST CTRW Bd__^ac P]S professionally handle inbound calls from our Canadian consumers using a medical device

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317.957.3846 *$100 Visa Gift Card fulfilled by DEFENDERS through third-party provider, Mpell, upon installation of a security system. Shipping and Handling Fee applies. ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services, which help you manage your home environment and family lifestyle, require the purchase and/or activation of an ADT alarm system with monitored burglary service and a compatible computer, cell phone or PDA with Internet and email access. These ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services do not cover the operation or maintenance of any household equipment/systems that are connected to the ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services/ Equipment. All ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services are not available with the various levels of ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services. All ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services may not be available in all geographic areas. You may be required to pay additional charges to purchase equipment required to utilize the ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions Services features you desire. **Thermostat controls not available in all states. ^$99 Customer Installation Charge. 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $36.99 per month ($1,331.64), 24-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $36.99 ($887.76) for California, including Quality Service Plan (QSP).

†Total package includes 6 door/window sensors. No substitutions allowed. Labor charges may apply. Licenses: AL-15-1104, AK-35221, AZ-ROC217517, AR-2008-0014, CA-ACO6320, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, DE-07-212, FL-EC13003427, DC-602513000006, GALVA205395, HI-CT30946, ID-ELE-SC-39312, IL-127.001042, IN-City of Indianapolis: LAC-000156, IA-AC-0036, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1082, LA-F1914, LA-F1915, MELM50017382, MD-107-1626, MA-1355C, MI-3601205773, MN-TS01807, MS-15007958, MO-City of St. Louis: CC354, St. Louis County: 74889, MT-247, NE-14451, NV-68518, City of Las Vegas: 3000002944, NJ-34BF00021800, NM-353366, NY-Licensed by the N.Y.S. Dept. of State UID#12000286189, #12000286451, NC-1622-CSA, OH-53891446, City of Cincinnati: AC86, OK-1048, OR-170997, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number: PA22999, RI-3582, SC-BAC5630, SD-1025-7001-ET, TN-C1520, TX-B13734, ACR-3492, UT-6422596-6501, VT-ES-2382, VA-115120, WA-602588694/PROTEYH934RS, WV-042433, WI-City of Milwaukee: PAS-0002696, WYLV-G-21499. 3750 Priority Way South Dr. Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Š2014 Defender Security G

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