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WeCAN works to unite city

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

the special census, is also shared with the group.

Normally, the group meets the last TuesWestfield Community Association Network day of each month at City Services from 7 to was organized in 2008 as a way to inform 8:30 p.m. the community and Ake and Burton create the monthnetwork neighborhoods of ly agenda based on input and what Westfield about city is happening in the city and what projects and create a partnership. the group would like to see. The Now, WeCAN meets monthly and agenda is available approximately 10 is managed by Jim Ake, city council days prior to the meeting. vice president, and Zach Burton, Ake said he employs a strict time communications specialist. Although Ake policy, and the meetings always end the original target audience was at 8:30 p.m., even if discussion is still going Home Owner Association leaders, the enon. People are free to continue the discustire community is invited to participate at sion, but the meeting is officially over. meetings.

“We want to expose people to the com“We’ve always had a communication issue munity and the activities we have available,” in the city, so it was a way to communicate Ake said. to the neighbors about city initiatives and Speakers are always present on different also see what neighborhoods were expetopics at the meetings. At the Jan. 26 meetriencing,” Ake said. “We could get feedback ing, Brenda Myers from Hamilton Co. Tourism on our programs, and they brought new will present on the bicentennial events hapitems to our attention, so it was sort of an pening in Hamilton Co. intersect where community and government Ake said future meetings may revolve could come together to receive and give inaround questions of the city’s future develformation and feedback to everybody.” opment and what millennials are searching Due to organization purposes, many board for. or group leaders, such as HOA presidents, “It’s so helpful to the neighborhoods as are the ones to attend the meetings and well as the city to be represented in this bring the shared information back to their group,” Ake said. communities.

For those hoping to get involved, email Over the years, WeCAN has helped impleBurton at zburton@westfield.in.gov or Ake at ment the universal trash collection, the city jake@westfield.in.gov. smoking ordinance, the solicitation policy, Although the group does not exclude anythe fireworks ordinance and school zone one’s participation, they do prefer those with speed limit changes.

“These are things the neighborhoods bring a bigger voice. Some neighborhoods that are represented include Centennial, Countryside, up, and we try to work to find solutions to Oak Manor and others. some of these things,” Ake said.

Information about city initiatives, such as

Dispatches Share your proposal story – Did your love get down on one knee, or surprise you in some other romantic way? Current Publishing is hosting its first ever Valentine’s Day contest, presented by Moyer Fine Jewelers, and to win you just need to share your story of how you or your spouse proposed marriage! First place winner for the best story will receive a John Hardy Limited Edition Pink Sapphire Bracelet. The first runner-up will win a dinner for two at Prime 47 in Carmel, and the second runner-up will win a $100 gift card to Kroger in Carmel. Send a short essay detailing how you or your spouse set up the proposal for your chance to win. Email your essay to Editorial Director Sophie Pappas at sophie@youarecurrent.com by Jan. 26. Winners will be announced Feb. 1 have their essay published in the Feb. 5 editions of Current.

WeCAN meeting – The next Westfield Community Association Network meeting will be Jan. 26, starting at 7 p.m. at City Services, 2728 E. 171st St. An Indiana Bicentennial presentation will occur.

Teacher of the Month – The deadline to submit an essay for Market District’s Teacher of the Month is Feb. 15. To submit your 100-word essay about your favorite teacher, email it to teacher@youarecurrent.com.

Enumeration begins – Enumeration for the special census began Jan. 8. Interviews are estimated to last five to 10 minutes and should continue throughout the city for six to seven weeks. Census officials will have proper identification.

Kindergarten and new first grader registration – Students must be 5 years old by Aug. 1, 2016. Registration takes place March 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the elementary school the child will attend. Call 867-8002 to clarify which school if unsure. After March 10, enrollment will take place at the central office, 322 W. Main St., Westfield, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring the following items: proof of residency (purchase, lease, rental agreement or utility bill), original birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card, custody papers if applicable. All paperwork must be signed by a parent/guardian.

Skelton begins new position at DWA

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

Skelton previously served as clerk treasurer, a town council member and a deputy clerk treasurer when Westfield became a city. She After realizing she was born to be the execucurrently works part time at My Father’s Garden tive director of the Downtown Westfield Assoand will finish her employment there at ciation, Teresa Otis the end of this month to fully focus on downtown Skelton stepped out her new role. And since her official start of her retirement to last month, Skelton’s already got big take the position suggested to her by plans for the DWA for 2016. the board of directors.

“The board of directors wants us to Skelton previously served as the focus on primarily intimate events such president of the board and stepped up as Party on the Patio, poetry readings, to be interim executive director when Skelton and others,” she said. “We are also still Ken Kingshill resigned. diligently working toward becoming America’s “I wasn’t really looking to do this, but when Best Community semi-finalist, which we find out Ken resigned, I stepped in as interim, and then the board asked me if I would consider taking the if we accomplished on January 13.”

Skelton was already in charge of Party on the position permanently in December,” Skelton said.

Patio and is quite ready to bring the event back starting in June. Poetry readings through the Westfield Arts Alliance will begin soon as well. Another event Skelton plans to focus on is relocating the farmers market to downtown Westfield.

“Ken and I had worked together on a lot of projects. At least from a board standpoint, I was the one that met with him on a regular basis, and he was very supportive with Party on the Patio,” Skelton said. “We are also looking into a community building in which the DWA would have office space shared with other nonprofit entities. We are looking into public and private art displays and projects.”

Some new board members are coming on in January to assist Skelton with her plans.

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Council meets first time in 2016

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The city council met for the first time in 2016 at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St. The two new council members –

Mark Keen and Joe Edwards – had their first meeting with the council. All councilors and the mayor and clerk treasurer were sworn in before the meeting.

What happened: The Bridgewater PUD Parcel J – an amendment to allow for detached townhomes to be constructed – was approved by the council.

Why it matters: After hearing concerns from the neighbors and the public at the advisory plan commission public hearing, the developer made changes to allow for more guest parking options and a landscape buffer between the separate neighborhoods of Bridgewater and the townhomes. “I wasn’t fully sold on the product itself, but realizing the unique situation this product is in given townhomes and the lack of development in the townhome industry, I see this as almost a need to get this product in here, but I don’t know if this product would be good in other parts of our community,” Councilor Cindy Spoljaric said before the council approved the townhomes with a unanimous vote.

What happened: An introduction on The Conservancy was presented to the council members.

No action was taken.

Why it matters: The Conservancy, led by Kristin Burkman, is an addendum to the 2007 comprehensive plan of the area bordered by Ind. 32, Ditch Road, Shelbourne Road and 146th Street. The addendum would be to preserve rural character and promote rural lifestyles of the land.

What happened: An introduction to Wilshire, a part of the Centennial North PUD, was presented to the council. No action was taken.

Why it matters: The Wilshire proposal is approximately 39 acres with 86 single-family homes. A public hearing will take place at the advisory plan commission meeting Feb. 1.

INDOT, Public Works prep for snow

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com With the first few snowfalls of the season already underway, and plenty of rain to accompany the cold weather, the roads Westfield Public Works Dept. is prepared.

The group ordered 2,500 tons of salt for the winter season. In addition, there will be five dump trucks and three pickup trucks with salt boxes, compared to one pickup truck with a salt box last year. Twenty pickup trucks installed with plows are ready to go whenever the weather calls for them as well.

Angie Smitherman, Public Works administrative manager, said the department has met with Practical Property Group and Brickman Group, the two contractors that handle Westfield’s subdivision plowing.

“Maintaining our roadways has always been a top priority of mine,” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said. “Every year, the Public Works Department has a plan in place to ensure the safety of our motorists, but winter can be the most challenging season when it comes to our resources. If there is a high accumulation of snow and ice, that means more man hours for salting and plowing and more wear and tear on the equipment. Over last few years, the city started using other companies to

Knee & Hip Pain Seminar Join Dr. Timothy Williams of Westfield Orthopedics to learn more about the latest techniques to treat joint pain and arthritis. Dr. Williams, a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, will cover important information regarding joint replacement procedures including minimally invasive surgery. A light dinner will be served.

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The salt barn holds 2,500 tons of salt, and the city increased its number of trucks. (Submitted photo)

assist in clearing snow from our neighborhood roads. That way, one snow event doesn’t deplete all of the city resources. It has proven to be a fiscally responsible decision that has saved the city money, time and resources all while keeping our roadways safe for drivers.”

The city installed 2,000 feet of snow fence to manage drifting and also placed 600 plow markers to mark curbs and road edges for prevention of plow damage.

The Indiana Dept. of Transportation has also been taking the necessary steps to prepare for the possibly treacherous season.

According to a press release, INDOT has been prepping for winter since everything thawed last spring. Last year, 278,000 tons of salt and 5.2 million gallons of salt brine were used on state and federal highways.

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Brothers tie in swim meet

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Tab, 17, and younger brother Chris, 15, landed a one-in-a-million feat Jan. 5 at their high school swim meet. achievement The brothers, who often compete against each other in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle, completed two races with the exact same times.

“At the beginning of the meet, we found out we were doing the same individual events.

When I was getting ready for the 50-yard freestyle, I found out I was racing my brother, and I told myself, ‘I’m not going to let my brother beat me,’ and I’m pretty sure he was thinking the same thing,” Tab said. “When we finished and looked at the board, we saw we had tied for second. The second race, we both had the same mindset, and we tied for second again.”

Chris said Tab usually beats him in the 50yard freestyle, and he beats Tab in the 100yard freestyle.

Although they have never tied before, Chris said he would not be surprised if it happened again since their times are usually quite close.

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Tab said, other than the competition in the pool, they are normal brothers.

“I guess you can consider us stereotypical brothers,” Tab said. “We are always bickering or arguing about little things. There’s nothing else like swimming we are as competitive about, though.”

Tab, a senior, is looking at a variety of colleges to pursue swimming at. Chris said although he is a sophomore, he would like to pursue swimming in college as well.

“I hope I never tie or lose to my little brother again, but … I do think we could tie again,” Tab said.

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A portion of the final design of Grand Junction Plaza. (Submitted rendering)

Grand Junction Plaza presents final design plans to the public

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

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After the final design presentation at Westfield City Hall on Jan. 7, the audience asked few questions that team members and city employees answered.

Q: What will be built first?

Rubin answered all questions, and explained the Mill Street reconstruction will be done first to shape the plaza and to act as a levy to assist with any flooding to occur.

Q: Where will all the visitors park when there are events at the plaza that will bring higher traffic?

By the time Grand Junction is complete and hosting events, Rubin said he believed and hoped sufficient parking structures would be available. With bike locks being constructed, visitors could also ride bikes instead of driving.

Q: How will the city pay for the $25 million project?

Chief of Staff Todd Burtron explained that the city has not funded the project yet, but he assured the crowd they would be conservative with funding and focus on parts of the plaza at a time instead of the whole all at once.

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the different amenities that would appear with the completion of Grand Junction Plaza.

The Jersey Plaza with a café pavilion, great lawn, wetlands amphitheater, stage pavilion, trailhead pavilion and a meadow were the main components listed.

“It will be a joyful place where wintertime programing and summer programing can take place,” Rubin said of Jersey Plaza, listing outdoor dining, parking, island seating, an ice rink, jet fountains, a plaza terrace overlook, fire pit and cascading water feature.

Many characteristics of Indiana will be implemented into the park, such as prairie grasses with strategically mown pathways and the use of limestone in construction.

Two bridges will cross the wetlands, and

boardwalks will run under the bridges.

Hollwich, a European architect with HWKN, also presented.

He explained the “rough edge” look of the limestone will be connected with buildings such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center in New York City.

“We want to create something nobody has ever seen before,” he said. “So we came up with a new façade idea that is entirely different but uses Indiana limestone.”

Hollwich described the main style of the buildings’ construction as having a playful appearance.

Ordonez presented on the variety of logos used to promote the plaza and different events to take place there, such as farmers markets, movies or performances.

A full video of the presentation can be found on westfield.in.gov.

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As is to be expected, members of the public sat shoulder-to-shoulder and even clustered in crowds in the back of Westfield City Hall Jan. 7 to hear the final cover story design plans on Grand Junction Plaza.

City employees, David Rubin of Land Collective, Matthias Hollwich of HWKN and Cristian Ordonez of Bruce Mau Design all presented different aspects of project.

Jim Ake, Westfield City Council vice president, introduced the meeting and brought the public back into the past as he recounted the original steps of the project.

“It’s an amazing time for Westfield,” Ake said “I’m excited to see the combination of (Grand Junction Task Force’s) countless volunteer hours of work being realized.”

Multiple renderings of different angles and aspects of the

plaza were displayed, as well as 3D models of two of the buildings to be constructed and samples of Indiana limestone which will be used heavily during construction.

Rubin was the first to present the plans, and he brought together an image for the city about the reasoning behind the idea of Grand Junction Plaza – to unite downtown where the Westfield trails join together and to design a floodplain to embrace storm water and engage in the land.

“We are trying to bring back that historic aspect (of Westfield) but in a contemporary notion,” Rubin said.

In addition to the presentation on flooding and reconstructing the land, Rubin highlighted

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Dance mom excitement

F RO M THE B ACKSHOP

Whose story ‘rings’ truest?

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it stuck us that there are true, overthe-top romantics in our midst. By that, we mean gents that do more than the old getdown-on-one-knee deal to beg/propose. (We do that simply to get the TV remotes from our spouses, by the way.) Some guys really go all out, expand the boundaries of creativity and really stretch to propose to what they hope will be their bride-to-be. And so in recognition of those that really know how to push the envelope in this category, we’ve created The Most Romantic Marriage Proposal contest. Every couple has a unique story, as no two are alike, but we (and our readers) want to know what over-the-moon proposal you offered or, in the case of a bride, was presented to you.

The grand-prize winner, as determined by online voting Jan. 27 through Feb. 1 at www. youarecurrent.com, will be awarded a John Hardy limited edition, pink-sapphire bracelet, courtesy of Moyer Fine Jewelers. The first runner-up will have dinner for two on the house at Prime 47-Carmel, and the second runner-up will win a $100 gift card from Kroger of Carmel to use on flowers, chocolates or, perhaps, ingredients for a romantic, home-cooked meal.

(Thank you, sincerely, sponsors!) All submissions will be posted, and then we’ll let our readers decide who wins what. Send your story to our editorial director, Sophie Pappas, at sophie@youarecurrent.com. The winners and their respective entries will be announced and published in the Feb. 9 edition of Current.

We’re eagerly anticipating the submissions to see who really has the corner on creativity.

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

B ELIEVE IT !

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Newport, Rhode Island, you cannot smoke a pipe after sunset.

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Good enough Commentary by Terry Anker When is good enough, well, good enough? Every one of us holds an internal standard that allows us to call an assigned task complete. Some will obsess over every detail to a point of absurdity well beyond any hoped for return on the effort. Others will walk away with the job better described as half-started than as half-done. Is there a benchmark that we can identify to measure a duty finished?

Some of us come to know the principle outlined in software development (I’d argue that it applies to almost any start-up organization or nascent product) that the work is done when a consumer market decides enough value is created by the invention in its currently “incomplete” form to justify its cost and to therefore buy it. To continue to expend resources that do not increase the value to the customer in proportion to the required increase in price is bad business.

It seems simple enough.

Yet in our personal lives, so many of us obsess over the minutia of our daily

routines, ever mired in detail and “improvements” that could scarcely show a return in the quality of living were we to be around in 1,000 years. Don’t misunderstand.

Excellence matters. We exist in a competitive world with an ever increasing interpretation of perfection. But, are we deploying our attentions to the specifics that matter to those that we care about around us?

Or, are we indulging in our own vanity in assuming that “our” perfection will suit anyone else?

It is a thorny challenge. Seeking distinction through hard-work and innovation is virtuous. We should celebrate it. But also, knowing when to stop expending resources on something that is ostensibly as good as it is going to get, likewise, is virtuous.

The trick is to reconcile the two.

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

Q U OTE O F THE WEEK A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.

– Mark Twain

Get your mooches up, people! Football may be winding down but competitive dance is just getting started. Woot, humor woot! Yes, it’s true. I’ve reached the point in every dance mom’s life where she actually looks forward to the dressing room drama, the bedazzled bootie shorts and the crazy cacophony of hundreds of tween-agers yelling “Nail it, Kaylie!”

How did this happen? Believe me, I ask myself this question daily. I’m not particularly girly, nor did I grow up in this world of jazz hands and faux Kardashian lashes. I’d always dreamed of watching my kids from the basketball stands or natatorium seats, or even the frozen tundra of soccer sidelines. Never, at least up until three years ago, had I imagined I’d be packing Dream Duffels full of sequenced costumes and make-up remover, fishnet tights and bun makers and heading off to local hotels for 36-48 hours of dance competition. And happily, I might add.

In truth, my first year of wading through contemporary marshland with my youngest daughter was almost my last. The time, the money, the stupid judges . . . and all for watching my precious little angel on stage for maybe seven minutes, total. I could barely handle it. But she clearly has a passion for this, and I could easily see that behind the occasional tears and forgotten bling earrings, she was learning grace and confidence and how to persevere under pressure. Big stuff for an 11-year-old.

And I’ve improved, too, especially in the coping arena. I’ve learned how to squash my sometimes critical but always competitive nature and focus instead on how much fun she is having and the wonderful friendships she is making. I also know that, with the right attitude, a good book and a pair of high-quality ear plugs, the weekends can be rather pleasurable.

So get ready for some unbelievable tales of tacky parenting and outrageous toddlers, my friends, for rarely does a dance season disappoint. And you can count on me to deliver the juice freshly squeezed as I dive headfirst into the crazy. Can’t wait! Peace out.

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

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Brush with fame

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Mike and Glenda Carmichael of Alexandria, Ind., have been married a long time, but they still have a ball. In fact, they’ve humor had this ball for nearly 40 years.

A paintball, that is.

It all started in 1977, when Mike and his 3-year-old son, Michael Jr., painted a baseball that was sitting on a shelf in their garage.

Mike thought it would be a fun pastime for his family to continually repaint the ball to see just how big it could get. Fast-forward four decades and almost (key word: almost) 25,000 coats of paint later, and we now have a 4,500-pound sphere of paint, so big it sits (hangs, really) in a nearby barn. Yikes! And there is no end (or circumference) in sight.

When I first covered this story on TV back in the ’90s, Mike’s venture was a mere roadside oddity: now everything has snowballed, er … paint-balled. Since then, Mike has been featured on numerous national travel shows, “CBS This Morning,” and a page in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” And, of course, in “Guinness World Records.”

Mike keeps a record of the color in each layer (there are 20 choices) and the name of each person who painted it. “Sometimes an entire family wants to paint the ball,” says Mike. “It’s cheaper than a day at Disney World.”

Mike’s wife, Glenda, is responsible for more than 8,000 paint coats, a feat for which she is openly proud. “It’s more fun than vacuuming, and you feel like you have accomplished something.” You have?

To paint the ball, Mike asks that you make an appointment, but he has welcomed a few unannounced visitors. “It’s hard to turn down someone who’s travelled hundreds of miles just to get a photo of themselves painting the ball.”

On Saturday morning, Jan. 23. on WISHTV’s “Daybreak,” I will be painting the 25,000th coat. How interesting will that be? About as interesting as watching paint dry.

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Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Jogging through Monon history Commentary by Zach Burton We now ride bikes and jog on the ghost of the Monon route, but what Hoosier history once traveled over back in the day these tracks?

Established in 1847 as the New Albany and Salem Line, the route grew and merged into the larger Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Line before finally becoming known as the Monon due to the convergence of its X-shaped tracks in the town of Monon. Throughout its history, the Monon was affectionately referred to as the “Hoosier Line,” as its roughly 500 miles of track largely stayed within the state.

Along its route, the Monon had stops that served six colleges, including St. Joseph’s College (Rensselaer), Purdue (Lafayette), Wabash College (Crawfordsville), DePauw (Greencastle), Butler (Indianapolis) and Indiana University (Bloomington). Indeed, the Monon’s color scheme reflected Indiana’s two major universities, with freight cars being painted black and gold for Purdue University and passenger cars painted red and white for Indiana University. The Monon Bell trophy, which goes to the victor of the annual Wabash-DePauw football game, is in fact a 300-pound Monon locomo-

tive bell that was first presented in 1932.

The tracks between Lafayette and Michigan City were part of 20 rail lines that brought the body of Abraham Lincoln home to Illinois.

The Monon was the scene of a train robbery, which occurred between Harrodsburg and Smithville in 1885. The Monon even had a “close encounter of the third kind” in 1958 when the crew on a Monon freight train reported four softly lit discs had stalked the train as it traveled between Owasco to Kirklin.

The Monon fell into bankruptcy during the Great Depression, but traffic flourished after John Barriger III took over the company in 1946. Due to the decline in rail travel beginning in the 1950s, the Monon officially ended passenger travel Sept. 30, 1967.

In a brief history of the Monon, published in the Chicago Tribune on the line’s last day of passenger service, when the final car pulled in to Chicago at 2 p.m. there was “no band to greet it as there had been 120 years earlier in New Albany.”

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ATI breaks from normal fare by presenting ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

This performance comes with a warning: this is not your normal Actors Theatre of Indiana fare. cover “We’re known for more uplifting and light-hearted shows,” said Don Farrell, one of the ATI founders, along with Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins. “People walk away with a little tap in their step.”

That’s not likely to be the case with “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

“This one has very mature themes. It could be even considered an R-rated show,” Farrell said.

No nudity, Farrell assured, but it is the tale of a murderous barber bent on revenge.

“It’s a musical thriller,” Farrell said. “Stephen Sondheim has to be one of the most brilliant writers, really ever.”

Farrell will play the title character.

“It’s a dream role for almost every male actor,” Farrell said. “If you ask actors, ‘What are your dream roles?’ nine times out of 10, Sweeney Todd will be listed among those roles for any actor on the musical theater stage.”

Farrell previously performed in “Sweeney Todd” twice before as Anthony Hope in two other productions. “‘Sweeney Todd’ is very rich with layers and layers of subplots,” Farrell said. “You could make an entire college course just analyzing this musical.”

Collins, who will play the beggar woman, is also major Sondheim fan.

“Sondheim is probably one of the most brilliant composers of the 20th and 21st century,” Collins said. “His shows are extremely difficult and complex and a challenge. For an actor, it’s wonderful to do a Sondheim show because of the challenge and the great satisfaction of getting over those hurdles.

“I can’t emphasizemenough how special

The cast during a recent rehearsal. From left, John Collins, John Vessel, Don Farrell, Craig Underwood, Rory Shivers-Brimm, and Paul Nicely. (Submitted photo)

it is for actor to do a Sondheim show. You don’t see a lot of Sondheim shows around here because his work is so complex and so difficult that some theatre companies don’t want to do it; they don’t think the audiences will understand it. ‘Sweeney Todd’ is in the top five of the greatest musicals ever written.”

This is Richard J Roberts’ fourth time directing a show with ATI. He previously directed “My Fair Lady,” “The 39 Steps” and “The Musical of Musicals.”

“It’s definitely a challenging and complicated show and one that doesn’t get done very often for that reason,” Roberts said. “The fact that we’re doing it with a small cast of 11 is part of that challenge. Sondheim music is more complicated than average music. It’s also more beautiful and exciting than the av-

erage music.”

Roberts is confident the talented cast will pull it off.

“They’ve put a lot of work in on their own, so they arrived the first day of rehearsal really well prepared,” Roberts said. “We have some really talented high school kids. That’s one of the things that I’m most excited about.

When they first contacted me about directing the show, I said I wanted to have actual kids playing the kids, which people don’t normally do. We found these amazingly talented high school kids. So I’m really thrilled they are part of the show.”

The three high school students appearing in the show are Franklin Community junior Caleb Wertz (Tobias Ragg), Crawfordsville senior Elizabeth Hutson (Johanna) and Herron junior

sweeney todd Where: The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

When: Jan. 29 to Feb. 14. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

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John Collins (Anthony Hope). Fitzgerald plays Mrs. Lovett.

Johnna Tavianini, an assistant professor of musical theatre voice at Ball State University, will provide the musical direction.

“She has taken a score that is usually done with a 20-person orchestra and scaled it down to five,” Farrell said.

sweeney todd Hamilton County Home Show – It’s time to start planning home projects for the New Year. And, just in time, the fifth annual Hamilton County Home Show this weekend, Jan. 16-17 at the Hamilton Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, is shaping up to be the finest show yet. It’s the best source for the latest in ideas and services, new products and top trends for both do-it-yourselfers and those who prefer to leave it to a professional. Sponsored by Pings Tree Service, this family-friendly event will feature dozens of local businesses with fresh ideas for making any home more comfortable, more appealing and more valuable. For more, visit hchomeshow.com.

Winnie the Pooh Day – Cumberland Park in Fishers is transforming into the Hundred Acre Wood to celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day on Jan. 17. This program is hosted in an open house format, which means you can drop by any time and stay as long as you’d like, anytime from 1-4 p.m. During Winnie the Pooh Day, enjoy indoor and outdoor games, and parents, bring your camera.

Winnie the Pooh will be available for photos. For more, visit fishers.in.us. This event is free.

Hoosier Heart-Land – Nickel Plate Arts’ February exhibit, which runs Feb. 5-27, puts a sense-of-place spin on the venue’s annual Love, Lust and Poetry exhibition. In honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial, this year’s “Valentine’s” exhibit features works that depict what artists love about the Hoosier state. The Hoosier Heart-Land exhibit is meant to serve as a visual love letter to our state, commemorating the people, places and things that make Indiana what it is today. The goal is to create an exhibit that can lift up visitors’ spirits on even the coldest, dreariest of February days and encourage everyone to marvel at what a complex, vibrant place Indiana has become over the past 200 years.

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TOTS to present ‘Skylight’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The decision to present “Skylightâ€? was easy for Theatre on the Square Artistic Director Lori Raffel. theater “Theatre on the Square chose ‘Skylight’ for one reason: Bill Simmons,â€? Raffel said. “I have watched Bill on stage in Indy theatre for years and worked with him at the Phoenix Theatre. He is a treasure, and the opportunity to work with him was just too wonderful to pass up. He brought with him Gari Williams to direct, and that clinched the deal.â€?

Simmons performed at TOTS for several years, then moved on to Phoenix Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre and others.

The play will run on weekends from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13 at the Christel DeHaan Main Stage. “Skylight,� written by top British playwright David Hare, won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Other cast members include Sarah McGee and Tyler Ostrander. McGee, who lives in Carmel, is making her TOTS debut. Raffel is a board member of Carmel Community Players and has directed there for nearly 10 years.

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The two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship, only to find themselves locked in a battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. “I hope that people take away from this play that even when the circumstances are stacked against you, there can be second chances for all of us,� Raffel said.

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Wheel-thrown pottery • Participants are welcome to learn aspects of wheelthrown pottery and glazing techniques using a real wheel and equipment, and receiving lessons from Conner Prairie instructors. Ages 14 and up, of any and all skill levels, are invited to participate. Bring your own towel. Aprons are recommended. All clay and material is included in the class fee. • Jan. 20-Feb. 24, recurring weekly on Wednesday. 6-7:30 p.m. • $140/non-member, $135/ member • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • www. connerprairie.org

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The Art of Business and the Business of Art: Social Media How-To • In collaboration with the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, this workshop features Lorraine Ball, the owner of RoundPeg. She will provide practical strategies for effectively using social media to further your arts business, including basic how-to steps and bigpicture guidance. • Jan. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. • $5 • Noblesville Library: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville • 452-3690 Tyke Hike: Squirrels • Calling all tykes ages 3 to 6 years old! In celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day, learn about our bushy-tailed neighbors with activities and crafts. An adult must accompany participating children. Make note that parking is not available at the Zion Nature Center. • Jan. 21 from 10-11 a.m. • Zion Nature Center: 690 Beech St., Zionsville • 873-8950 • www.naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov

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Family Pool Challenge • Grab a swimsuit and swim cap, and get ready for an evening of family fun and friendly competition. Build cardboard boats, race them and compete in other fun games. Concluding events include log rolling, open swim and waterslide fun. This is a great opportunity for families to get together and create a memorable, team-building experience. • Jan. 22 from 6-9 p.m. • Monon Community Center & Waterpark: 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel • 8433800 • www.carmelclayparks.com Build Your Own Birdfeeder • Discover the beauty of your backyard birds with fun and productive birdfeeder building! After assembly, uniquely decorate your birdfeeder to attract your feathered friends to your backyard this winter.

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Hearthside Suppers • Take a trip to the culinary past at Conner Prairie this weekend. You will learn what people ate for dinner in the early 19th century and how meals were prepared as you help assemble, serve and eat a candlelight feast.

Groups of friends and family are welcome. Wine and beer options are also available for an additional cost. Recommended for ages 10 and up. • Jan. 23 from 6-9 p.m. • Registration required. $65 per adult and $60 per youth, or $60 per member and $55 per youth member • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • www.connerprairie.org An Evening with Ira Glass • Creator of the public radio show titled “This American Life,” Ira Glass will talk about what it was like to put the show together and keep it running. He tells about what makes a compelling story, where such great stories are found and how he and his staff continually try to push broadcasting journalism to new heights. Mimicking the sound of his radio show, the live event features stories told by Glass onstage and pre-taped quotes and music. It will be a funny and memorable event. • Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

• The Palladium: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • 8433800 • www.thecenterpresents.org Carmel Winter Farmers Market • Missing the Farmers Market this winter season? Check out the Carmel Winter Indoor Farmers Market featuring locally grown and produced foods such as winter vegetables, meats, eggs, maple syrup, honey, baked goods and cheeses. The market offers a chance for consumers to produce local produce and reasonable prices. • Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Recurs each Saturday. • Founders Park All-Purpose building: 11675 Hazel Pkwy, Carmel • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com High Tea at Downton • Each Sunday in January, enjoy a midday tea in style as fellow Downton Abbey fans savor last moments of the final season of the series. Come in costume and have a chance to win a prize for the best period dress. • Jan. 24 and 31 • Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen: 30 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel • 565-9716 • www.do317. com/events/2016/1/3/high-tea-at-downton

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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra • Following the Telamon Classical Series at the Palladium, the Orchestra’s Cosmos Music Festival features music including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” and Mozart’s “Der Hölle Rache.” • Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. • The Palladium: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $10-$58 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org Drawing class • Learn to improve your artistic skills in this art class for all skill levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will provide subject matter and provide tips. Nickel Plate Arts will be responsible for providing graphite sticks, newsprint and drawing boards, although participants may bring their own materials. Must be 15 or older. • Jan. 25-Mar. 7 recurring every Monday, from 7-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 South 8th St., Noblesville • $100/10 weeks • 452-3690 • www.mkt.com/ nickel-plate-arts/drawing-class-session

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Blustery day? Enjoy these soups Commentary by Anna Skinner

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Braised beef chowder from Rail Epicurean Market in Westfield.

Get it at Rail Epicurean Market, Westfield I had never heard of braised beef chowder, and was not exactly sure what to expect, but I knew the Rail wouldn’t let me down. They offer unique and tasty soups all the time, and the beef chowder was no exception. The creaminess of the soup was perfect for the chilly day, and the beef practically melted in my mouth. The chives on the top were a nice, colorful touch. The menu changes daily, so be sure to check out their Facebook page, and learn what they will be offering so you’re not surprised.

Tomato basil soup from Rosie’s Place in Noblesville.

Get it at Rosie’s Place, Noblesville Being winter, tomato soup is a favorite of cold and sleepy people. Rosie’s Place offers a variety of homemade soups each day. The day I happened to wander in, their soup of the day was tomato basil. The soup was the perfect blend between thin and thick with just the right portion of tomato chunks. I slurped it down without waiting for the steam to abide, it was that good. Their soups do differ daily, so call the café at 770-3322 to clarify what the soup of the day is.

Tomato Artichoke soup

Tomato artichoke soup from Café Patachou in Carmel.

Get it at Café Patachou, Carmel When I wandered in Café Patachou in Clay Terrace on the morn of New Year’s Day, soup was the last thing on my mind. As you would expect, I was yearning for some greasy breakfast food to start the year off right. Yet when I learned the French café served a thick tomato soup with artichokes – of all things to pair it with – I had to try it. There was absolutely no absence of parmesan cheese or croutons to add a little crunch to the thick soup, and the thin strips of artichoke were not too overbearing and added a unique touch. Must I say, it was the perfect breakfast. Bon appétit.

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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Commentary by Ceci Martinez

This past Christmas, we celebrated the holidays with all my family at the Iberostar Quetzal resort near Cancun, Mexico. Fantastic trip and for sure our favorite travel memory of 2015! A highlight was the food. We were in food heaven. Not only was it delicious to the palate, but dishes were works of art. I am sharing a dish that recreates those special memories from our recent trip. Note: You can assemble enchiladas ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze (up to a month).

Serves: 5 (makes 10) / Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 10 oz. diced green chiles roasted, such as Hatch or Anaheim, 1 tablespoon butter, 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 3 cups lowsodium chicken broth, divided, 10 corn tortillas (6 1/2 to 8 in. wide), 2 cups coarsely shredded Monterey jack, divided, 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken, sour cream Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Stir in cilantro, chiles, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes to mix flavors. Add 1 1/4 cups broth and simmer until reduced by one-

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas take your tastebuds to Cancun, Mexico. (Photo by Ceci Martinez)

third, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare tortillas: In a small frying pan, bring 1 1/2 cups broth to a gentle simmer. Working with one at a time, briefly dip tortillas into broth to barely soften.

Transfer each tortilla to a large baking sheet. Do not overlap or tortillas will stick. Divide 1 1/4 cups cheese equally among tortillas and top each with shredded chicken, dividing evenly. Wrap tortilla around filling and transfer, seam side down to baking dish. Pour chile sauce over enchiladas, and top with remaining cheese.

Bake until cheese is bubbling and browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

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

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AgReliant to bring employment

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out the next five to 10 years, he said he plans to bring in an additional 40 to 50 employees. “When you are hiring more people, there At the end of 2015, AgReliant was one of are people that will live in Westfield and buy two Westfield companies recognized of bringgoods and services here, and just the ing high-wage fact that we are located here, even if development jobs to Indiana. they live in surrounding suburbs, they AgReliant, a will be going out for lunch in Westseed company in Westfield that prifield,� Newman said. “We are very marily sells corn and soybeans, will happy about being here, and we’ve be furthering the city’s development had a good experience here the last as it constructs a new headquarters 15 years. So now, we are committed near its old location.

Newman to the future here.� “We built and are moving in next Thieneman Construction, also based in week a new office in Westfield right across Westfield, was recognized for bringing emthe parking lot,� Craig Newman, president and ployment to the city as well.

CEO, said. “It’s pretty spectacular. We have “We are glad to have Thieneman Construcdoubled the amount of space and anticipate tion and AgReliant Genetics call Westfield doubling the number of people that we have home,� Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said. “Westat this location.�

AgReliant was one of 17 companies to travel field’s business sector continues to grow stronger every day thanks to great companies to the statehouse to be recognized for bringlike these. We as a community are excited ing employment to central Indiana. about our successes over the past year, and Newman said over time, the company will are proud to be a part of Indiana’s economic hire for a variety of positions such as IT, accounting and administrative support. Through- development.�

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IU Health is making certain its hospitals are prepared for a variety of disaster situations.

More than 1,800 associemergency ates from IU Health North in Carmel, Saxony in Fishers and Tipton have completed the mandatory Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate, or A.L.I.C.E. training session. Then smaller groups took part in active shooter drills in November.

“We had approximately 60 take part in an active shooter drill at IU North with the Carmel SWAT Team,” said Garry Kimble, chief of police for North Central Region for IU Health. “Then we had 25 or 30 take part in an active shooter drill at IU Saxony with the Fishers SWAT Team.

I really wanted the staff to recognize the sound of gun fire and realize they only have seconds to react when they hear that sound.”

The shooter used blanks to simulate the gunfire, Kimble said.

Doug Market is the safety officer for North, Saxony and Tipton.

“Part of my duties are to coordinate the emergency management program,” he said.

“For us, it’s kind of a committee. It’s not like me being this dictator.”

Market prefers to call it preparation for

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In August, the hospitals prepared with a training exercise for both severe weather and hazardous material.

“Annually, our hospitals do hazardous vulnerability analysis. It takes literally hundreds of scenarios, and we go through a risk assessment on those,” Market said. “We then look at what our top five risks right now. So severe weather in the Midwest, particularly tornadoes, always ranks really high up there.

Decontamination also ranked high on our risk assessment. Three times in 2015 we’re drilled for that.”

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Regular disaster drills—like the Active Shooter Drill shown here with Carmel Police at IU Health North—help prepare hospital associates to safely care for patients during challenging times. (Submitted photo)

Hand and Stone Massage Therapy held its grand opening at its Clay Terrace location Jan. 9 and 10.

(Above) From left, Heather Sanchez, owner, and Paige Wieting, manager, celebrated the grand opening with gift bags to give to customers. (Right) Cammy Blackman samples some of the merchandise at the store. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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The goal was to achieve a space large enough for the whole family to enjoy year round.

1. A new, larger deck was added and created a space that was more feasible for entertainment and family enjoyment.

2. A roof was built over the new deck to protect the space from the weather.

The new roof needed to appear as part of the original design of the home.

3. The new addition needed to allow ample natural lighting into the home without obstructing the backyard views.

4. A fireplace was added to allow the space to be enjoyed on cool evenings or winter months.

5. New outdoor furniture, wood ceiling, and a TV above the fireplace finished the look and created a very homey feel.

Before Background Info: Built in 1991, this home is located in the Windemere subdivision in Carmel.

The homeowners have lived there for four years but their home lacked the outdoor space they desired.

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St. Petersburg’s largest cathedral, located near the Neva River, honors St. Isaac of Dalmatia, the patron saint of Peter the Great, born on the saint’s feast day. Designed to accommodate up to 14,000 standing Orthodox worshipers, the church was built from 1818 to 1858 on the order of Tsar Alexander I, who considered its predecessor unworthy of a great city. The building, mixing classical Greek and Russian elements, was designed by Auguste de Montferrand, a Parisian architect who died just after the project was completed.

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Construction of St. Isaacs cost about 25 million rubles, worth perhaps $150 million today.

The cost also included 60 workers killed by the mercury used in gilding the domes.

In 1931, the Soviet government replaced the dove of the Holy Spirit descending from the heavenly scenes beneath St. Isaac’s central dome with a Foucault pendulum and renamed the building the “Museum of Religion and Atheism.” With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the dove has returned and church services have resumed on special occasions.

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Banquet Servers, Bartenders & Set up Crew $10+ per hour Grounds Maintenance Pro Shop Cart staff for March Apply in person 3535 E. 161st Carmel, In. Send resumes; don.france@thebridgewaterclub.com

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

17309 Westfield Park Road 317-804-8877

Caring people make the difference!

FREE CNA Classes at Allisonville Meadows!

Stop in to apply, classes starting Feb 8th At American Senior Communities it’s more than a job, it is a way of life dedicated to serving others! If you are centered around compassion, attentiveness, and relationships: Are you ready to make a difference?

Benefits Package Includes: • Insurance – Medical/Dental/Vision Starting as low as $15 a pay period • Employee Referral Program – $1,000 for All Nurses & CNAs referred!

• Tuition Reimbursement • 401k & Paid time off • O2NE Program – Paid LPN or RN training!

• CNA Preceptor – Be a preceptor with ASC & earn cash • Potential 2% Incentive Year End Bonus

Allisonville Meadows 10312 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038 PH: 317-841-8777

Send resumes to or call: Laura Ewert: 317-508-2964 lauraewert@americansrcommunities.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant Teachers Hiring Immediately! International Montessori School, Inc. is in need of excellent Assistant Teachers! The candidates we are seeking should be comfortable working with children ages 3 through 6, and be able to work 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Resumes should be forwarded to rkd1948@sbcglobal.net The Hearth at Tudor Gardens, a premier senior living community, is accepting applications for *Full and part time LPNs *Full and part time C.N.A.s *Full time Activity Assistants *Part time server *Full time cook Join the Hearth team in providing excellent assisted living care.

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

Now Hiring

Take This Job and Love It

We’re two nurses in the business of aiding the elderly in the comfort of their own homes. If you’re a caring, compassionate, mature caregiver who’s ready for a job with heart, Clarity Care Givers wants you! We offer flexible scheduling AND the opportunity to make a difference.

Send resume and inquiry to: applicant@malkoffandhughes.com

(10) Villas and Town Houses & (2) Development Tracts (10) Income Generating Properties and (2) Development Tracts • Located in Westfield’s Bridgewater Club and Westfield’s Andover Place • See Website for Full Listings, Rent Roll & Auction Details!

Now Hiring

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

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

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

Passionate About Health and Fitness?

Motivated, Outgoing, and Like Helping People?

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

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

Carmel Based Cleaning Company

Now Hiring - Employment opportunities are available in the Carmel area. We are currently hiring part time help 25-30 hours per week for our day shift team.

Starting pay $10/hr, potentially more depending on experience with opportunities for advancement. *Criminal background check is required.

Experience is preferred but not required. *Having the following is helpful: Cell phone with texting Reliable transportation GPS is helpful *We will train you to clean with attention to detail. We employ only honest and responsible individuals.

Join our professional cleaning crew!

CALL 317-587-1294 TO APPLY Please email us today for more information at details@detailsbyots.com or you may apply online at www.detailsbyots.com

Need to fill A Job Opening?

Place your classified ad with Raquel. Call 489.4444. ext. 4

BECOME A QUALIFIED CAREGIVER

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

Employees benefit from: • Rewarding job & making a difference • Top pay, including overtime & Bonus • Great hours,hourly & live-in opportunities • 24/7 support team

Enroll to be a Certified Nurse Assistant at Legacy CNA Training: • 3 week Accelerated Curriculum • 96% Pass Rate • Tuition Reimbursement • Great career start in healthcare

Call today to setup your interview at 317-652-6175, visit www.Senior1Care.com, email WeCare@Senior1Care.com, or stop by our Carmel office at 598 West Carmel Dr, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032. EOE

January 16, 2015

Current in Westfield

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“ABSOLUTELY

THE NO.1 SHOW IN THE WORLD!”

—Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet

“5,000 Years... in one night!”

Now Hiring!

Full-Time And Part-Time Bus Drivers Must have HS Diploma and Public Passenger Chauffeur’s or CDL License (or ability to obtain) $10-$12 per hour Great benefits!

• Paid training • Health Insurance • 401(K) match • Free life insurance

PUZZLE ANSWERS O N E M A N O A K A B U T

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• Paid holidays • Paid vacation • Free uniforms

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

P A S T E L A I R A W M E S O S U N P I S E E P H A L L I L L A H A L F B L A T O L D M E L B Y E

—The New York Times

P L E B I A S E R

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Characters: DANNY, FRENCHY, JAN, KENICKIE, RIZZO, SANDY; Foods: BURRITO, FAJITA, QUESADILLA, TACO, TAMALE; Season: FALL, SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER; Courses: MYSTIC HILLS, PLUM CREEK, THE FORT; Stops: NAPPANEE, SHIPSHEWANA; Sport: BASKETBALL

Clowes Memorial Hall

ALL-NEW 2016 SHOW WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

“A VISUALLY DAZZLING TOUR OF 5,000 YEARS of Chinese history and culture.”

–San Francisco Chronicle

“I have reviewed over 3,000 shows,

none can compare to what I saw tonight.”

—Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic

“An extraordinary experience. Exquisitely beautiful.”

— Cate Blanchett, Academy Award–winning actress

“Really out of this world! There is no word to describe it… If I had to, the words might be ‘divine,’ ‘reborn’ and ‘hope’… You have to see it to believe it.”

—Christine Walevska, master cellist, watched Shen Yun 4 times “Everything’s perfect. It’s like somebody came out of the heavens and put a perfect program together... Everybody ought to see it.”

—Dan Burton, former US. Congressman from Indiana, watched Shen Yun twice

Need to fill A Job Opening?

Place your classified ad with Raquel. Call 489.4444. ext. 4

CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL OF BUTLER UNIVERSITY 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Hotline: 800-982-2787 | 855-799-SHOW Online: ShenYun.com/Indianapolis Ticketmaster.com/INShenYun

Tue Mar 8, 7:30pm Wed Mar 9, 7:30pm

Tickets: $120, $100, $90, $80, $70, $60 (plus $3 restoration fee)

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Current in Westfield

www.currentinwestfield.com

Back pain doesn’t have to snowball.

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Backed by the full capabilities of Indiana University Health, comprehensive care has never been more accessible to more people. We combine experience and leading-edge therapies to provide a coordinated treatment plan that meets your specific needs. For a personal pathway to back and neck health, our specialists are ready to see you now.

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