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Teen social media – Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen invites area residents and concerned citizens to a public education forum on Teen Social Media from 7 to 8 p.m. March 10 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St. Det. Alex Petty will be the main facilitator in bringing this topic to a clearer view and presenting ideas on protecting area families. Petty is a lead investigator of many of these types of crimes for the Sheriff’s Office.

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At age 14, Luke Broyles has already written, directed and appeared in eight feature films and made 20 to 25 short films.

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Super Bowl Pho opened its doors on Oct. 11. Nguyen said he paid homage to Marlow’s café by keeping breakfast on the menu and using recipes he learned After 36 years running the breakfast-and-lunch from the previous owner. spot, Marlow’s Café, Bob and Annette Marlow closed “It was not as successful as we had the eatery in the heart now open of downtown Westfield hoped,” Nguyen said. “It wasn’t as busy and we took it (breakfast) off the menu.” last September. With the The restaurant is now working on updathelp of his nephew, Tony Nguyen, Leo Van ing its menu to offer a wider selection of opened Super Bowl Pho, a new specialty traditional foods. One item Nguyen is excited restaurant at 112 E. Main St. to see on the menu is Bun Bo Hue, a beefThis is Van’s first restaurant and is the and-rice noodle dish that’s a specialty of fulfillment of a lifelong dream. He is a chef Nguyen Hue City in Vietnam. and wanted a place where he could cook “We have 73 menu items and we’re going to 103, the food he grew up eating. adding 30 items and making the menu easier to ac“I would never sell anything I don’t like,” he said. cess,” Nguyen said.

As the name suggests, the restaurant specializes Other additions to the menu include more salad in Pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup. Pho is a beef options and boba tea flavors. Also offered is a $4.95 noodle broth with a choice of meat, rice noodles, lunch special served Monday through Saturday. onion and cilantro served with a side of jalapeno, bean sprouts, basil, lime and sauces.

“We use an in-house stock and beef bone, simmering for 12 to 24 hours to make the base,” said Super Bowl Pho Nguyen, who is also a chef and manager. “Our vege• Where: 112 E. Main St., Westfield tables are cut every day, and we buy our vegetables • Type: Vietnamese every other day. A lot of the stuff is traditional, the • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, stuff my parents would make at home.”

Thursday and Sunday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The recipes at Super Bowl Pho are based on Friday and Saturday the menu of Nguyen’s grandparents’ restaurant in • Offers: Takeout, casual attire, waiter service Vietnam. and televisions “We took their ideas and adjusted them based on • Phone number: 399-7858 the culture,” he said.

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Senate speak – Mayor Andy Cook testifies before an Indiana Senate committee in favor of Senate Bill 368, which, if approved, would permit estimates of sales taxes generated by sporting events to be used to attract those events. Cook specifically cited the new Grand Park Sports Campus and how funds could be used to attract more tournaments to the site.

(Submitted photo) Networking breakfast – The Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County will host its second Ministry Appreciation Meet & Greet Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 19 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. All participants must register online at www.gsnlive.org by Feb. 14.

Rescheduled meeting – The Jan. 28 WeCan meeting was rescheduled due to weather conditions. The meeting is 7 p.m. Feb. 4.

Assisting Hoosiers – Gov. Mike Pence has implemented a number of measures to help Indiana families and businesses cope with the propane shortage caused in part by recent extreme winter weather. To assist propane suppliers, Pence has again extended an emergency proclamation to waive propane transport statutes until March 1. To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

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Gov. Mike Pence sent a letter to mayors across Indiana on improving the economic wellbeing of Hoosiers by eliminating the business personal property tax. The letter continues his efforts to speak with Indiana’s mayors about his ideas and create an open dialogue on how those ideas impact their communities.” Read more at currentinwestfield.com

Last year, con artists attempted to scam Hamilton County residents by calling and threatening arrest, claiming victims were delinquent in paying taxes. A new variation of this scam has popped up in Hamilton County with thieves now calling and threatening arrest because victims did not appear for jury duty. In an even more interesting twist, the callers may be using names of courthouse employees to lend credence to their calls. Read more at currentinwestfield.com

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Library project nears completion

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The $2 million construction project at Westfield Washington Public Library is getting closer to its completion date, and the grand reopening is scheduled for May. construction “It’s close to being on schedule. We have had a couple setbacks, but we’re hoping to be done the middle to the end of February,” Library Director Sheryl Sollars said, adding the original completion date was planned for Christmas. “I knew that was optimistic.”

Sollars said construction has hit a few bumps along the way and lost a few days of because of the snow, but all in all things have gone smoothly.

“I’m really proud of the fact that we stayed open through this,” she said. “My staff has been phenomenal through this whole thing.”

As far as staying on budget, Sollars said construction has gone over “a little, but not too bad.”

With all of the necessary changes and the budget constraints, the remodel/addition did not allow for items such as furniture, equipment, landscaping or other amenities. Sollars said the library is currently running a capital campaign to help raise money and put the final touches on the project.

The library is currently accepting donations.

To date, the construction crew has completed the adult area and four new study rooms.

Although much progress has been made, the

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crew still needs to finish the addition (which will house the community room, new teen area and first-floor addition to the children’s department), computer lab, circulation desk, audiovisual area and public restrooms, as well as renovate the existing children’s area.

The addition of the 1,500 square-foot community room gives the library much-needed space.

“Now we will have the space to be able to have programs here,” Sollars said.

These programs were previously held in other locations due to the lack of space. The community room will also be available to outside groups.

Another addition to the library is the computer lab. Plans call to hold classes such as basic and advanced social media, introduction to e-books, and basic and advanced classes in Microsoft Word, among many others.

“This has been really exciting to watch everything change,” Sollars said.

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Industrial area being redeveloped

By Robert Herrington robert@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield City Council approved the rezoning request to transform an industrial area to a commercial one for retail and hospitality.

The former Hall and House Lumber Company property is approximately 25.64 acres at the southwest corner of U.S. 31 and 181st Street. The area currently is zoned Enclosed Industrial The conceptual plan of the former Hall and House Lumber Comand consists of various light industrial pany property will subdivide the area into five parcels for retail and office uses and developers sought and hospitality. (Submitted drawing) a zoning change to General Business. to 10 more years as the area likely redevelops to The property plans to be subdivided into five commercial/retail and hospitality uses. A trucking parcels for future redevelopment. As part of the company and several other tenants will use the agreement the ordinance establishes a timeline existing buildings prior to redevelopment. for certain improvements to occur. The phasing Anticipated land uses for the area include plan would result in some immediate aesthetic hotels, restaurants, retail uses and other supand screening improvements to enhance the porting commercial uses (among additional prostreet-view of the property, while allowing existing uses the opportunity to remain on the site up fessional and residential uses).

Other Items of business What happened: Vacation of public right-of-way What it means: The area, on the northeast corner of Ind. 32 and Wheeler Road, is 0.17 acres or approximately 25 feet. The city is looking to vacate the land within the Ind. 32 at U.S. 31 Henke Center Plat. City Planner Andrew Murray said the public works department is in the design phase of Wheeler Road and the portion being vacated will not benefit the city.

What’s next: The work on the Henke Center Plat includes the open Taco Bell and plans for a McDonald’s and Dairy Queen.

What happened: 100 percent voluntary annexation What it means: The annexation area, generally adjacent to the existing corporate limits, north of 159th Street and west of Little Eagle Creek Avenue is being 100 percent voluntary annexed by the Gibson family. Once approved, the area will be assigned to City Council District 4.

What’s next: The ordinance will be voted on at the Feb. 10 meeting.

Commision adds new planning member

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

what we need to make this city as successful as I know it will be,” Cook stated. “The Advisory Plan The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission is Commission is the group that sets the foundaback to having seven members after Andre tion for our growth and Andre’s experience will Maue was appointed to fill a vacancy left by City help immensely.”

Councilman Chuck Maue was born and raised in Mingovernment Lehman. Maue nesota and was heavily involved with was selected by his family’s construction business from Mayor Andy Cook as his appointment to an early age. He received an engineering the commission. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of “I take it as a compliment,” Maue Technology. Once he graduated, Maue said, adding he hopes to bring a fresh moved to Westfield to raise his family. perspective. “I like Mayor Cook and I like He worked for FA Wilhelm Construction Maue what he’s doing in the city. I’ve gotten as a project engineer until he turned to to know him through improvements in my neighconsulting. borhood. When we talked, we were on the same Maue currently manages the local office of page with growth and development.”

Ross & Baruzzini, an engineering firm based in Since being appointed, Maue said he is “still St. Louis. Throughout his career he has particigetting up to speed.” pated in engineering projects with Lucas Oil “It’s reassuring to me the comments and Stadium, the Palladium and the Center for the questions I had (on projects) were all answered Performing Arts in Carmel. by the time I got to the end (of reports),” he said.

“I’ve been around the noise, dirt and exciteMaue brings a vast knowledge of planning ment of new development all my life,” Maue said. and development to the commission, which will “I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity by Mayor continue the group’s goal of overseeing valued Cook and be a part of future development in the growth in the City of Westfield. city where I live.”

“Andre’s success and his love for Westfield is

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Merger means expanding services

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

Shepherd Insurance has recently acquired Fisher & Associates Insurance Agency of Noblesville. The team will now be operating as Shepherd Insurance from their business existing office at 1212 Westfield Rd. The merger became official on Dec. 30.

This latest merger further strengthens the position that Shepherd Insurance holds as one of the state’s largest privately owned independent insurance agencies. The Noblesville office will become the company’s sixth location and the second in Hamilton County. Quinn Shepherd, partner at Shepherd Insurance, said the company has 12 employees that live in Noblesville.

“We feel like we’ve been up here for a long time,” he said. “We’re staying local, doing business local. There is a sophisticated group of people in Noblesville. They know good service models.”

Deirdre Fisher has 28 years of experience in the insurance industry.

“I was looking for a support system to move forward and continue to grow in the insurance industry,” she said. “I’m looking out for my clients.”

Fisher said she spent six months looking for better products, services and support services to grow her agency.

“We felt a good connect with Shepherd and the people at Shepherd,” she said. “Even though they are large, they are very similar to our setting – family, team feel. I was most comfortable with them.”

“Every acquisition has been part of our business model. A lot of agencies had our culture and wanted to grow and develop for customer base – owners always had customers in mind,” Shepherd said.

Shepherd said Fisher’s customers should see “zero disruption” as the merger process moves forward. Plans call for a growth in staff at the Noblesville office and the merger will remove the burden of administration and payroll.

“It gives them more time to concentrate on customers,” Shepherd said.

“Our customers are going to benefit from

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more carriers for their business needs – things a small agency doesn’t have the resources to offer,” Fisher said.

Shepherd Insurance is a family-owned business founded by Dave Shepherd in 1977 and headquartered in Carmel. Shepherd specializes in personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits and financial products.

“We started out of a garage,” Shepherd said.

Shepherd Insurance is one of the state’s largest privately owned independent insurance agencies, with locations in Columbus, Greenfield, Evansville, Noblesville and Seymour. Shepherd said the next acquisition will be in Fort Wayne.

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The severe droughts of the past several years have been brutal on area lawns. But a local expert is planning to provide tips to help your property survive and thrive the next plants time the weather turns dry.

Claire Lane, a backyard conservation coordinator with the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, has helped create an educational workshop for people to attend Feb. 8.

“People will learn that although periods of drought may be inevitable, a decline in your yard’s health or beauty is not,” Lane said.

One of the keys to dealing with drought conditions and maintaining your lawn is to choose landscaping that is resilient and will survive varying weather conditions.

Lane’s presentation will provide a questionand-answer period by experts in the field who will be able to deliver insight on choices people can make this winter to help plan for springtime challenges.

The workshop will provide answers on topics such as grass seed options, when to water and in what conditions it’s better to let your lawn go dormant. And it will give attendees a chance to learn about the Backyard Conservation Program.

“This program offers free site visits and technical assistance covering the workshop topics,” Lane said, noting that the district can even help

create a personalized conservation plan.

Sessions will include adapting your landscape to a changing climate, selecting and maintaining drought-tolerant native trees and shrubs, collecting and storing water, and irrigating and managing turf.

The educational sessions will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon at Cool Creek Nature Center.

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Meet your teacher, Carolyn Wood Grade/subject at what school: Second grade, Washington Woods Elementary Number of years teaching: 16 Background/schooling (college & high school): Anderson High School; Bachelor’s degree in business, Ball State University; and elementary education teaching certification, Ball State University Why did you become a teacher? A few years after graduating from college with a business degree, I decided I wanted something more for my career. I went back to college and earned my teaching certification at Ball State University.

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dents? I want my students to always strive to do their best.

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? One of the best things parents can do is share books with their children. I encourage parents to read to and with their children as much as possible.

What is your favorite movie? I like comedies.

Who is your favorite musician or band?

My favorite band is Casting Crowns.

What’s something your students might not know about you? I play piano. I took years of classical piano lessons.

Toastmaster becomes better leader – Westfield Toastmasters has announced that Mark Fornefeld has just completed his first Competent Leadership certificate.

CL is the first level on Toastmasters’ leadership track. There are 10 projects in the CL, and different jobs are needed to complete each project. Some of the projects include toastmaster, general evaluator, grammarian, speech evaluator and timer.

Westfield Toastmasters meet from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday night at Jan’s Pizzeria, 108 S. Union St. For more information, visit 1845527.toastmastersclub.org or call club president Gil Michelini at 223-1063.

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Wellbrooke of Westfield has won the “Senior Housing News” design and architecture award for the country’s best new skilled nursing center. Developed by Indianabased Mainstreet Property Group, achievement Wellbrooke of Westfield competed against more than 70 communities across the nation in SHN’s inaugural competition to recognize innovation and cutting-edge design in senior living construction and renovation.

“The innovation and design at Wellbrooke of Westfield cater to the specific lifestyle and desires of today’s Baby Boomers – desires which are more demanding than and markedly different from (those of) previous generations,” stated Zeke Turner, CEO of Mainstreet.

A departure from the industry’s more traditional care centers, SHN said the hotel-like environment is comfortable and welcoming, offering concierge-style services and amenities and a plethora of social activities. Onsite therapists and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center provide residents access to the best equipment and training to aid their recovery. There is a focused effort on getting residents well and getting them home.

The facility features 70 private and companion suites for physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation and long-term care, as well as 30 service-rich apartments for full-time assisted living. Ninety percent of the rooms are single-bed rooms with private bathrooms. Wellbrooke is managed by Life Care Services.

“Wellbrooke of Westfield is an extraordinary example of the new approach to skilled nursing care,” Wellbrooke We are family owned and ran for over 27 years. We treat each of our employees as family. Every guest to walk through our doors, new and returning, are welcomed with a warm smile.

With a deep love and passion for cars we opened our first car wash location in 1987. We have the best available chemicals in the industry and our passion shows in the quality of work done for you. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, talk to one of our knowledgeable attendants and you will be sure to leave with a smile on your face. We are always trying to improve the quality of our washes, and in doing so keep up with the newest technology in equipment.

We only use 100% fresh water and Reverse Osmosis as our final rinse. We treat every vehicle as they are our very own.

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The customer has to decide whether to get an outside wash only or get a full serve wash(inside and out). Everyone will proceed first to get the exterior washed and tell the attendant in front of the tunnel which kind of wash he or she

General Manager Phil Heer stated. “We continue to get incredibly positive reactions to the center’s inventive and fresh design from residents, their families and our visitors.” wants. After getting the soft cloth car wash the full service customer will then go to the vacuum area where the attendants will towel dry the vehicle, vacuum the interior, and wipe down the dash and console. The attendants will even spray and wipe rubber mats and vacuum trunks (customer request) for no extra charge! The interior cleaning process usually takes about 10 minutes if there is no waiting. Please ask for the wait time if you are in a hurry as it is first come first serve. No appointments necessary.

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During the summer people are amazed on how well we take the bugs off. Our customers tell us how we take bugs off that other car washes cannot. So if you go on vacation and want those bugs taken off…Take it to Rama Car Wash.

“Rama is a squeaky clean operation.......The staff there take their time, but quickly wipe down every part of the car, making it super clean and shiny.” - Kellie K. (citysearch.com) “This is one of the few places to get both the interior and exterior of your car cleaned. It's rare to find this for such a low price and even though live an hour away, I take advantage of it when I'm in town. Bring a little cash for a tip.

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Mayor Andy Cook and Mainstreet’s Turner will host a community event to celebrate the achievement with the Westfield community from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Wellbrooke of Westfield, 937 E. 186th St.

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Carl “Dave” Crouch, 68, of Westfield, died on Jan. 27, 2014 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. Born Oct. 6, 1945 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Joseph and Agnes (Stallings) Crouch. His parents preceded him in death. He worked as an insurance agent for Farm Bureau for more than 20 years.

He had many passions and hobbies in life including basketball, metal detecting, arrowhead hunting, fishing and photography. He was also given the nickname “Corky.” Survivors include his daughters, Tami Spare and Kim Speer; brother, Bobby Crouch; sister, Darlene Poggensee; grandchildren, Ashley and Brittany Clark and Adam and Paige Spare; six greatgrandchildren; and Wicker, his 26-pound cat. No services will be held.

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Young filmmaker Luke Broyles to premiere eighth feature film, begin ninth

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Fourteen-year-old Luke Broyle’s passion for filmmaking has led him to some amazing adventures: raising a dozen baby ducks, traveling to Africa, mastering a zipline in the mountains of upstate New York and meeting people across the cover story globe. Just eight years after writing, directing and acting in his film at age 6, Broyles is preparing to premiere his eighth feature film and has created 20 to 25 short films.

“I like how movies tell stories and are very captivating,” Broyles said, adding he enjoys filmmaking because it brings stories to life.

The beginning Broyles’ parents, Tim and Donna, began watching behind-thescenes portions of DVDs when Luke was three. They started with “Jurassic Park,” hoping to alleviate fear by showing the story was made up and how the dinosaurs were built – but Broyles had other ideas.

“I can do this,” he remembered thinking. “I’ve always liked behind the scenes.”

At age 6, Broyles received a plastic sword and shield and began working on a knight-warrior trilogy. Donna said she thought Luke’s idea was “cute,” but months later she had 28 six-year-olds at her home filming and Broyles, with storyboards in hand, directing the chaos. The premiere of “Swords and Shields” had 220 guests at a rented cinema.

“From the beginning Luke had a vision to create, direct and film a trilogy, then host a premiere for each installment and give out actors’ awards,” Donna said.

The remaining two films in the trilogy involved a fog machine, filming fire, building a scale catapult and more than 46 young actors.

“That’s when we knew this (hobby) might stick,” Donna said.

Directing Broyles said he is inspired by directors Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg.

“With Hitchcock it’s the suspense and how he keeps (audiences) interested,” he said. “Spielberg is controversial in a good way. His movies seem a little ahead of their time.”

While making his nature documentary “Bird Brothers,” Broyles was challenged by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures founder Jeffrey Sparks to make a documentary about “someone you care about.”

Broyles chose Michael McCarley, a friend from school. The upbeat journey follows him through surgeries to strengthen his legs as a result of cerebral palsy. The film earned Broyles the Schemmel Award from the Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana and was the 2010 REEL Teens Film Festival audience award winner.

“It was kinda easy (to film) because he knew me and was comfortable with me,” Broyles said.

Through his experiences, Broyles said he has “become more flexible.” He also has learned the importance of the business of filmmaking. When school was closed Jan. 20, Broyles spent the day looking for business sponsors and private donations by meeting with businesspeople and making cold calls. In exchange for funding, Broyles makes a commercial or ad for premieres.

“It pays for the premiere and the next one,” he said. “It’s more and more important because we make more and more.”

Broyles’ feature films, which he has written, directed and, like

Hitchcock, appeared in, include the “Swords and Shields” trilogy, “G,” “Michael,” “Bird Brothers,” “The Creature” and “Trapped.” For his next feature, Broyles said he is on his seventh draft of a historical fiction film.

“I like something new,” he said.

Film festivals Since 2010, Broyles’ films have appeared in 28 film festivals in Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Alabama, Utah, Colorado and Canada.

“It’s fun, really fun. You get to learn stuff all the time,” Broyles said.

“It’s a lot of fun to watch him soak in the movies and ask directors,” Donna said. “It’s an adventure – places we wouldn’t naturally choose to go on our own.”

A career highlight was being screened at the 2010 Heartland Film Festival High School Competition as an 11-year-old.

“I’m the youngest filmmaker at Heartland,” Broyles said. “It’s encouraging especially at a festival that size.”

“We volunteer every year and Luke gets to meet so many directors,” Donna said. “We’re incredibly proud of him. We are just trying to keep up and give him the opportunity to go places or meet people who can impact him.”

'Trapped' Broyles’ eighth feature film, “Trapped,” is his first foray into the suspense mystery genre.

“It’s about nine people who are trapped in a room and they have to figure out how to get out and who trapped them in the first place,” he said. “It was hard because you have to figure it all out – it’s a more complicated story.”

The cast of “Trapped” included seven new actors and approximately 40 to 50 extras.

“Most were people I know from school, church, friends of my parents or were a part of past films,” he said.

Broyles said the movie’s idea came to him six years ago and he began writing the script two years ago. The 70-minute-long film was shot on Aug. 4 through 6 in the basement of Verity Institute in Indianapolis.

“Trapped” will premiere on Feb. 23 at the Mill Top Banquet & Conference Center, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville. Those interested in attending may visit www.facebook.com/TheCreaturebyLukeProductions or e-mail tiggertimbroyles@gmail.com. Broyles asks that guests arrive at 3 p.m. for the free screening. A $5 VIP event will take place at 2:30 p.m. with actors, crew members and desserts.

Meet Luke Broyles Age: 14 Birthplace/residence: Westfield Education: eighth-grade student, Creekside Middle School Career goal: to be a director Favorite movie: “The Artist” Hobbies: watching movies, playing with his dog and hanging out with friends Websites: lukeproductions. org and www.facebook.com/ TheCreaturebyLukeProductions

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Village adds to Grand Park

We’ve written a bunch about the spring coming of Grand Park, the multi-sports complex rising in Westfield. Perhaps one of the better-kept secrets of the project is the adjacent Grand Park Village. The 220-acre tract will feature a 15- to 20-acre lake with a boardwalk, shops, restaurants, retail and entertainment around it. With all of the residents of Westfield, Hamilton County and the 1.5-plus million annual visitors to Grand Park, it also becomes something of a magnetic destination for those looking at housing options in a full-service setting. Taco Bell and the Wellbrook Assisted Living Facility already are on board, and there is plenty more to come. Recently, we discussed in this space a driving tour we took with Steve Henke and Betsy Garfield of Henke Development. It included the previously discussed Chatham Hills as well as seemingly every acre of Grand Park. The concept for the village is amazing, and it should prove a real benefit to this growing city.

••• Now that the ominously frigid temperatures apparently are gone with the wind, we’d like to issue a heartfelt “well done” to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept., which, via Nixle (www. nixle.com), kept us abreast of every-changing weather conditions. Mark Bowen’s crew does a magnificent job using this service, and we believe you should take a look at it and make use of it. We’re fond of saying, “Weather happens” – and not only in winter. We rely on the feeds from Bowen’s office throughout the year. It’s a tremendous resource for anyone wishing to pay heed with respect to inclement weather, travel, general safety and protection.

As Deputy Bryant Orem of the Patrol Division stated last week, “The yellow Travel Advisory for Hamilton County has been lifted and is no longer in effect. There are currently no advisories in the county. Wow!” Quite a ride it was.

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There’s more to retiree health insurance story

A stunningly informative, time Commentary by Des Woodruff The Westfield Police Dept. regularly conducts a Citizens Police Academy in order to build understanding of the crucial and often dangerous work these professionals do for our community. This latest academy consisted of 11 weekly classes.

Each evening was packed full of police-related information and hands-on activities. While enrollment was free to any Westfield resident who passed a criminal background check, this student would have gladly paid tuition for the engaging, adrenaline-feeding experience I received.

The officers allowed us to shoot their weapons, drive their squad cars (with lights and sirens active), use simulated (paint dispersing) weapons to rescue mock students from a shooter within an actual school, and learn basic hand-to-hand combat skills. The academy also demonstrated taking fingerprints, provided a tour of the dispatch and jail facilities, gave instruction on crime investigations, and demonstrated, in dynamic fashion, how their K9 units function.

Furthermore, each class attendee had the op-

portunity to have a police ride-along with one of the officers.

Those in attendance ranged from general citizens, to other city leaders such as Westfield City-Council President Jim Ake. Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush often attended the different classes, making himself available for questions with the students. No questions were off-limits, and we were encouraged to inquire in great detail. We strive for a “Platinum level” of service, said Rush while explaining his ongoing goals for the department. Based on my class experience, every officer embodies this philosophy.

To enroll in the next Citizens Police Academy, visit the WPD website or follow them on Facebook for upcoming details. While being Tased is entirely optional, every attendee is guaranteed a stunningly informative and positive experience.

Des Woodruff is a Westfield resident and the president of FreeTradingVideos.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Fear of death increases in exact proportion to increase in wealth.

Ernest Hemingway

Editor, When I read your column in the Jan. 28 issue, I assumed it was in reference to the article in the Jan. 21 issue about Carmel’s retiree health insurance. I had refrained from commenting but now feel compelled and hope it is not about the same portion of the article.

That $19.7 million potential liability could be quite inflammatory to taxpayers. I just think it was misleading to the public when you stated, “The city makes a $900 monthly contribution toward that insurance premium as long as a retiree pays monthly fees totaling about $1,000 to $1,500.” Does that mean the total insurance premium is $1,900 to $2,400? Assuming most retirees do not have dependents other than a spouse, that is very generous coverage. Surely the affordable premiums available starting this year would greatly reduce that underfunded amount. You also failed to indicate that any retiree of Medicare age would not have anywhere near that amount of premium to expect the city to pay. The $900 city contribution exceeds the Medicare premium of $105 and any Medicare supplement or Medicare advantage plan premium I have seen.

John Fezzey, 46033

Public benefits require public dollars Editor, If you aren’t against mass transit then how do you propose it be built if not with some public funding? It seems to me some vital areas of public life need to be supported through public funding (e.g., fire departments, highways, education and defense). It might be pointed out that our nation’s railroads needed public funding and that we might never have made it to the moon without NASA. Not all private enterprises serve us well. Healthcare costs continue to skyrocket with private hospitals and private insurance companies taking the lead. For our long-term economic benefit and to avoid mass gridlock, we need to support mass transit.

Dennis Shock, 46033

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In New Jersey one must yield a phone line to a person if it is an emergency.

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Magic-mom touch saves birthday Commentary by Danielle Wilson I recently celebrated a birthday. My mom came up for the occasion and took my daughters and me out for a whirlwind shopping humor spree that ended with the mother lode of all sales ($60 to $90 coats marked down to $5. FIVE DOLLARS!). That evening, we ordered pizza and heard her stories of being pregnant in the ‘70s, learning she was carrying twins two weeks prior to delivering (thanks to an honest-to-God X-ray, which might explain quite a few things about me!) and deciding what boy names she’d chosen for each of her five daughters. (Your favorite columnist could have been Mark.)

But the best part of the day came at an unexpected moment. I was shoving clothes into my teenage son’s dresser so my mom could at least find the bed she’d be sleeping in when I slammed the drawer closed on my finger. The pain was so intense I almost vomited when I got to the kitchen sink, but Mom was at my side immediately.

As I ran cold water over my hand, she began rubbing my back, comforting me with her words and presence. She kept telling me I would be OK, that it didn’t look that bad. She gave me ibuprofen and then prepared an ice pack. She instructed me to sit down and elevate my hand, all while keeping my kids away and distracting me with comments about our house and the

weather and how a younger sister, much like I do, goes bat-poo crazy at her fourth-grader’s basketball games.

I didn’t realize it until later, but the best part of my birthday was that hour on the couch with my mom. Sure, my wounded finger had throbbed like nobody’s business, but I had someone taking care of me. I was allowed to just be a hurting child again and not worry about all the parental duties and responsibilities I was neglecting.

Normally if I am indisposed due to illness or traumatic injury, the kids show sympathy for about two minutes, only until they need help with homework or finding their lunch boxes or whatever. And my husband, though amazing, just isn’t used to being a caregiver. If I go down for the count, Doo responds either like a deer in headlights, paralyzed by panic, or like a typical man, somewhat short on empathy.

But moms are special. They have that magical touch of knowing exactly what to say and do to “make it all better.” And guess what? They never lose that touch, even when their babies are 40ish. So despite my nearly lopping off my finger, I enjoyed a wonderful birthday, thanks to my mom (and the $5 coats!). Peace out.

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

Quite a snow job!

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I do not have a snow blower. And I refuse to buy one. All my neighbors have snow blowers and it looks like they are having humor so much fun that I don’t know why they don’t just plow on over to my house and enjoy themselves. The coffee is always on.

After the last storm, snow mounted at our front door, drifting to over three feet deep. A huge pile of the white stuff blocked the driveway entrance, the result of a private company plowing our cul-de-sac. I was a man just primed to be taken advantage of by some savvy kid who knew I was a senior citizen with a decent job, back problems and a cardiologist on retainer.

I walked outside and scanned the neighborhood. A few of my more fit neighbors were hard at work, if you call pushing that snow blower “work.” But teenagers, shoveling snow? Not a one. Where were those big, manly 17-year-olds whose parents have bumper stickers that say, “My son is a lineman for Warren Central”? I’ll tell you where they were, they checked the Internet to be sure schools were closed, then turned over and went back to sleep. Doesn’t anyone want my five bucks? (Oh, it’s $40 now? See how long it’s been since anyone has come by?)

I’ve had kids lined up on my front step for the past 15 years looking for free handouts at Halloween. They used to come out on a blustery

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Oct. 31 dressed like devils and pirates for a lousy Kit Kat. Now, they’re old enough to make an honest buck. Where are they?

When I was a kid in New York, as soon as school was cancelled due to heavy snowfall, my best friend Arthur and I got into our warm coats, armed ourselves with shovels and set out in the neighborhood by 8 a.m. to make a financial killing. I remember one day coming home with a wad of scrunched-up wet bills in my pocket. I showed my mom the stash of $52.

“That’s more than your father made today!” she said. She wasn’t kidding.

I yearn for those days when I had the muscle and the heart (and the heart muscle) to shovel a driveway after a snowstorm. Now, I depend on young men and women who don’t want to make an extra buck and who instead are holed up in their rooms with a video game.Of course, it is possible a small band of young entrepreneurs did come by our house while my wife and I were huddled inside awaiting assistance. They saw the snow piled up at our front door and on the driveway.

Maybe, they thought, no one lives here anymore.

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

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THIS WEEK ‘Bob & Tom’ favorite coming to town – Equal parts genius and buffoon, songwriter and comedian, Heywood Banks has CARMEL become a cult hero and a pop icon, with a show that appeals to college students, stoners, businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, punks, kids or your grandmother. Heywood intersperses his humorous observations of life with twisted, inventive, bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles, from folk to country to rock to pop, and way beyond. Heywood will be performing at 7 p.m. Feb. 6; 7 and 9:20 p.m. Feb. 7; and 5:30, 7 and 9:20 p.m. Feb. 8 at Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 E. 96th St. Show times are. Tickets start at $18. For more information, call 848-5500 or visit www.mortyscomedy. com.

The Robert Settlement Story - A Community Conversation: A short video documentary precedes a discussion with family FISHERS members, scholars and filmmakers of the Indiana Humanities Community Conversation about a large, thriving settlement of free African and Native American settlements living in harmony among white friends and relatives during the 1800s. This free presentation is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Fishers Public Library, 5 Municipal Drive. For more information, please go to http://www.robertsettlement.org/.

A day at the beauty shop. From back left, Kathryn “Kat” Paton as M’Lynn, Casey Votaw as Annelle, Jean Chilers Arnold as Truvy and Emily Lantz as Shelby (Submitted photo)

‘Steel Magnolias’ – laughter through tears

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com “I love you more than my luggage.”

For a woman who has really good luggage, that’s saying a lot. But love is theatre what “Steel Magnolias” is all about. And when Clairee tells Ouiser that she loves her “more than her luggage,” what she’s really saying is that she would do anything in the world for a friend who is truly family to her.

Many people remember “Steel Magnolias” as a marvelous, tear-jerking, heartwarming movie with a fabulous ensemble cast that included Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah. But like many great movies it was based on a stage play, and the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present that play beginning Feb. 7.

Robert Harling authored “Steel Magnolias” and based it on a very personal experience surrounding his sister’s death. The play opened in New York City in 1987 and was adapted for the screen in 1998.

For those who have never seen the stage play (or spent an evening with a group of girlfriends crying into a bowl of popcorn), it centers on a

group of women in Louisiana: M’Lynn and her daughter, Shelby, who suffers from diabetes and a resulting chronic kidney condition; Truvy, who owns the hair salon where the women often spend their time; a grouchy widow named Ouiser; a cheery, well-to-do widow named Clairee; and a timid new employee named Annelle.

The story takes the women through many of life’s landmark events, including weddings, divorces, births and, inevitably, death. But the crux of the play is the women’s steely resolve to pull each other through with love, laughter and optimism.

Civic’s production stars Kathryn “Kat” Paton (Hendricks County) as M’Lynn and Emily Lantz (Noblesville) as her daughter, Shelby. June McCarty Clair (Carmel) plays Ouiser, Jean Childers Arnold (Indianapolis) plays Truvy, Pamela Kingsley (Westfield) plays Clairee and Casey Votaw (Indianapolis) plays Annelle.

Civic audiences may recognize Lantz (as Shelby, the show’s tragic heroine) from ensemble roles in “Pippin,” “A Chorus Line” and “Guys and Dolls.”

“I’m completely honored to have the opportunity to play this role,” Lantz said. “I remember watching the movie and really being moved by

Julia Roberts’ portrayal. Shelby goes through such a huge transformation in the show, from a girl who cares only about appearances to an amazing, strong woman who would literally give her life for her child.”

“You know, plays come and go,” said Civic’s Artistic Director Bob Sorbera. “Of the 100,000 or more plays written over the years, so many of them have a shelf life. Cultures, styles and points of view change over the years. Just a handful of plays are truly timeless, and ‘Steel Magnolias’ is one of them. The characters are well-written, and the story - because it’s based on actual events - really rings true. I’ve had the pleasure of directing this play three times now, once before for Civic in 2003. It can be wildly hilarious and terribly sad, often in the same moment. It’s truly a beautiful play.”

“Steel Magnolias” • Show times from Feb. 7 through Feb. 22 • Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre • The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel • Tickets start at $41.50; $31.50 for kids up to age 18 • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Speakeasy, roaring ‘20s style – During prohibition, a speakeasy was a hidden nightclub that sold alcohol illegally.

NOBLESVILLE Whimzy, 940 Logan St., is going back to the Great Gatsby era to offer a night of sales, suds and song from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 7. Come in from the cold and join the fun. Secret password for admittance is “Whimzy.” For more information, call 774-9405.

Eighth annual daddy-daughter dance – Dads can spend a high-quality night with their little girl and dance the night WESTFIELD away from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., at the eighth annual daddydaughter dance. Snacks, refreshments, music and games will be on the agenda for a fun-filled night. Cost is $10 per father-daughter couple and $3 for each additional daughter. For more information, call 770-4400.

Annual Firefighters’ Ball & Awards Banquet The Zionsville Fire Dept. will hold its 14th annual ball and awards banquet on zionsVILLE Feb. 8 in the Cardinal Room at the Golf Club of Indiana, 6905 S. 525 E., Lebanon. Proceeds will be used for the Firefighter Safety Fund to provide firefighting equipment to ensure staff safety. This event is open to the public and tickets cost $50.

For more information, contact Tiffany Howard at 873-5358.

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NIGHT & DAY Community Tuesday at White River State Park in Indianapolis • The following locations offer discounts today: Eiteljorg, State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, White River Gardens and Indianapolis Zoo. Check website for discount details and possible additional venues. • Multiple Indianapolis locations • Various hours and days today. • 317-233-2434 • www.inwhiteriver.org

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Allergen Free Day at Blissful Buttercream Cupcakery • The first Wednesday of every month customers with food allergies can stop by and purchase cupcakes that are made without peanuts or tree nuts. • 1060 E. 86th St., Suite 65G, Indianapolis • 10 a.m. to noon. • 317-296-3468 • www.blissfulbc.com

wednesday

Beef & Boards Presents: ‘Cats’ • Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical phenomenon returns to Beef & Boards and the popular musical is enjoying its 25th anniversary in 2014. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; Feb. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 9 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50 • 317-8729664 • http://beefandboards.com

thursday

Poetry on the Bricks • Presenting Daniel Bowman, Jr. as its guest poet, instead of Le Dolce Vita, as originally scheduled. • SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville • 6:30 p.m.

• Contact Susan Miller at 317.219.9337 or email brickstreetpoetry@gmail.com Second City Comedy Returns to friday Zionsville • Chicago’s famed Second City Comedy brings their ‘Happily Ever Laughter’ tour to the Zionsville Performing Arts Center • 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets $22 at the door. See website for discounts and workshop info. • 317-873-3355 ext.

12940 • http://cms.zcs.k12.in.us/zhs/ Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: Steel Magnolias • Laugh and cry with the six ladies and friends from the deep South who stick together through life’s ups and downs. • The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Feb. 8 at 7 p.m..; Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. • Tickets start at $31.50. • 317-843.3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Nickel Plate Theatre Film and Speaker Series: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington • Fishers Parks and Rec hosts this thought-provoking night of entertainment at the Hamilton East Public Library.

Participants 12 and over can bring their favorite movie snacks and watch a film plus enjoy a guest speaker. • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • 7 p.m. tonight.

• Free • Registration required by visiting the library website and clicking on February’s calendar of events. • http://www.hepl.lib.in.us/ Speak-Easy Roaring 20s Style at Whimzy • Whimzy is a shop in Noblesville offering unique finds; visit their Speak-Easy event for sales, suds and song. Password to enter is “Whimsy.” • 940 Logan St., Noblesville • Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. • Free with password • 317-774-9405. • www.whimzyshoppes.com Cocktails and Canvas • SullivanMunce Cultural Center will host this fun event, where attendees can sip on a glass of wine and create a painting they can call “uniquely theirs.” • 225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville • 7 to 9:30 p.m. • $35 per person, includes art supplies • www.sullivanmunce.org

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Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. Thirty vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more. • 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • For more information, call Ron Carter at 710-0162.

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Dave Dugan Comedy • Enjoy some laughs from Dave Dugan, a former resident and comedian who has appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show, HBO, Comedy Central & VH-1. Ryan McCormick also appears. • Britton Hall, 13825 Briton Park Rd., Fishers • 8 p.m. • $15 • Call 317.773.9988 for more information.

Craig MacFarlane Book Signing at Black Dog Books in Zionsville • Zionsville resident Craig MacFarlane is known as the world’s most celebrated blind athlete and he will be signing copies of his book “Craig MacFarlane Hasn’t Heard of YOU Either!”

• 115 S. Main St., Zionsville • Today from 1 – 3 p.m.

• Call 317-733-1747 to reserve a copy of the book. • www.BlackDogBooksIN.com Actors Theatre of Indiana Presents: ‘Forever Plaid’ at the Studio Theater • This delightfully funny show features four singers from the 1950s who receive the chance to posthumously perform harmony-rich hits from the ‘50s. • The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 8 p.m. tonight; Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. • Adult Tickets $40; call for senior and student discounts. • 317-843-3800 • http://www.actorstheatreofindiana.org/ Carmel Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Musical Valentine at the Palladium • 17-year-old violin prodigy and Bloomington native Ariel Horowitz joins vocalist Cathy Rund for a valentine-inspired concert. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $5. • 317-843-3800 • www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live rock music from Sympatico. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. • Free • 317-873-4099 • www.hopwoodcellars.com Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers.

Guests will prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and every Thurs. – Sun. in February. • $60 per person; $55 for members • 317-776-6006 • http://connerprairie.org

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The Belfry Theatre Presents: ‘Bell, Book And Candle’ • In a nod to Valentine’s Day, this romantic show centers around a witch who unexpectedly falls in love with her neighbor when she casts a spell on him; will he still love her if she cancels the spell? • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Today at 2 p.m. • Adults $15; 12 and under $12. • Call for reservations, 317-773-1085 • http://thebelfrytheatre.com

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The “Speedy Gonzalez” lunches are perfect when you’re on the go. One of the signature dishes is the “Molcajete” (pictured above), an amazing combination of flavors featuring chicken, beef and shrimp with loads of other good stuff, topped with a grilled cactus leaf.

TYPE OF FOOD: Mexican AVERAGE PRICE: $8 to $12 FOOD RECOMMENDATION: Molcajete DRINK RECOMMENDATION: Top-shelf Margarita RESERVATIONS: For groups HOURS: Lunch and dinner seven day a week PHONE: 660-0216 ADDRESS: 14639 N. Gray Road in Carmel WEBSITE: www.thetorosmexicanrestaurantbar.com -Compiled by Karen Kennedy

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Red Habanero Mexican Grill What do you like to eat there? I really like the pollo asado.

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B EHIND BARS pinetini Bartender: Tiffany Kryder at Peterson’s, 7690 E. 96th St., Fishers Ingredients/directions: Must be prepared three months in advance: Cut six pineapples into bite-sized pieces and place in large beverage dispenser.

Pour three-and-a-half bottles of Ketel One Oranje vodka on top.

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Field trip opportunity for students

By Sophie Pappas • sophie@youarecurrent.com Home-schooled students in and around Carmel don’t need to fret when it comes to exciting field trips. theatre On Feb. 28 the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will host an all-access field trip for home-schoolers and their families. This is in conjunction with the Italian acting company Teatro Di Piazza, which will be performing the interactive sequences of “Blue! The Mediterranean Sea.” Palladium Director of External Relations John Hughey said this is a unique opportunity for theatergoers because of the fun-loving nature of “Blue!”

The show allows students of all ages to intermingle with cast members on and off stage, which will help foster a love and appreciation for the theater.

In addition to the matinee, home-schooled students are invited to a sound and light presentation in the Palladium, offered by the center’s production department.

Students can bring sack lunches on the day of the matinee and eat inside the Center’s Robert Adam Room.

Seating will be limited to 102 guests, so Hughey said those interested should buy their tickets soon.

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $8 per child for those 12 years old and younger. Families

Children sit and watch the Italian production of “Blue!” The show will be in Carmel from Feb. 26 until March 2. (Submitted photo)

must purchase tickets from the Palladium box office by Friday, Feb. 7.

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Students can choose from either of these timelines when attending the field trip.

• Option 1 • 10 a.m. Matinee in the Studio • 11:15 a.m. Self-guided tour of Great American Songbook Gallery • Noon: Lunchtime in the Robert Adam Room • 1:15pm sound & light demonstration in the Palladium • Option 2 • 11 a.m. Lunchtime in the Robert Adam Room • Noon Matinee in the Studio • 1:15 p.m. Sound & light demonstration in the Palladium • Home School Matinees: Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. and noon • Public performances: Feb. 26 – March 2 • Venue: The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts

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“We definitely want to bring something fresh and new,” Cast Member Erin Lann said. “This running order specifically is fun because it has so much new material and some old favorites that haven’t been seen for a while. There will be lots of physical comedy that people can look forward to.”

From its inception by Paul Sills, Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second City has flouted the convention of stuffy theatre by appealing to all generations of viewers. The comedy group also sets itself apart from others of its kind through a format that includes a range of both scripted and improvisational sketches. Even the

prewritten sections of the show include some improvisation to keep the audience and the performers guessing. According to Lann, this benefits not only viewers, but the cast members as well.

“The fact that we have improvisation in all our sketches is paramount. No one can anticipate or plan what will happen, so that’s a fun aspect to it,” Lann said. “It’s not like theatre plays where an actor just fills a role. Here it’s material they’ve created, so the chemistry is undeniable. Every actor has a poignant view and you just want to watch them (all).”

“Improvisation keeps theatre extremely relevant and successful because you can see the show 20 nights in a row and each is still going to be unique,” Lann said. “You can’t explain what’s funny to someone. You just have to go see it for yourself.”

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Kenny Shepard of Fishers reprises his role of the narrating cat, Munkustrap, in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Cats,” on stage Feb. 6 through March 30. (submitted photo)

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By Patricia Rettig • news@currentinwestfield.com The seven-time Tony-Award-winning “Cats” pounces onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage as the first musical in its theatre 2014 season.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s playful production is the second-longest running show in Broadway history and will be presented from Feb. 6 through March 30 at Beef & Boards.

“Cats” brings audiences into the poetry of T.S. Eliot, whose “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” inspired the musical about frolicking felines gathering for the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they introduce themselves in hopes of being selected by their leader, Old Deuteronomy, to be reborn into a new life with a journey to the Heavyside Layer.

Featuring spectacular dancing, amazing makeup and colorful costumes, “Cats” is an unforgettable experience in the intimate atmosphere of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre – where they are close enough to touch. Not just on stage,

the frolicking creatures are in the aisle and all around, even overhead.

Kenny Shepard of Fishers reprises his role of the narrator, Munkustrap, who he has played in both of Beef & Boards’ previous productions of “Cats.” Performing for the first time at Beef & Boards are J.S. McLaughlin as Old Deuteronomy and Eileen Faxas as Grizabella, who sings the show’s famous “Memory.”

Buddy Reeder, who played the role of Mungojerrie in Beef & Boards’ debut production of “Cats” in 2004, directs the show and restages Marc Robin’s original award-winning choreography. Musical director is Terry Woods, with set design by Michael Layton.

“Cats” by Andrew Lloyd Webber • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • 8 p.m. Feb. 6 through March 30; additional matinee and Sundays shows at alternate times • 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis • Tickets start at $38.50 and include a dinner buffet • For more information call 872-9664 or visit www. beefandboards.com.

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The Valentine’s dilemma: Obligation or opportunity?

Commentary by Julie Osborne

Fragrant flowers, sparkling gems, shiny cards with expressions of love, chocolate everywhere, hearts galore ... it’s that time of year again, my favorite time (not!).

I don’t know when or where it started, but Valentine’s Day at some point became my least favorite holiday. Maybe it happened gradually as my years of singleness increased along with the hoopla, which became just one more in-my-face reminder of my lonely, partnerless state. More

annoying were the giddy, romantic couples who appeared to surround me at every turn and made me feel inferior since the love in the air was not what I was breathing. I can’t pinpoint exactly when, but I grew to dread February, and it had nothing to do with the weather.

Until one day when I found myself listening to my own words as I talked about the Hallmark holidays with my kids. The words poured out without my thinking: “I know it feels like an obligation but why not look at it as an opportunity to express your appreciation and love for some-

one?” I asked. Where did THAT come from? Wow, that was pretty good! It was even after Mother’s Day so it couldn’t have been premediated or some passive-agressive planting of seeds. It just spewed out of nowhere.

Since then I have decided to embrace, rather than complain about, Valentine’s Day and the other holidays set aside throughout the year for seemingly commercial purposes ($14 billion for Valentine’s Day alone, by the way). I’ve decided to use this time to express my love and gratitude to family and friends. And, with my Christmas

Martyrs and matchmaking: How Valentine’s Day started It actually started with a person, Valentine or Valentinus, but can also be linked to a pagan celebration, Lupercalia, which involved slapping straps of goat hide onto women to increase their chances of fertility, and then later matching them up by a random draw with potential suitors. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints with the name Valentine, one of whom was martyred on February 14. One legend tells the story of a third-century Roman priest under the reign of Emperor Claudius II. He decided that single men made better soldiers on the battlefield than homesick married men who were missing their families. As a result, Claudius outlawed marriage for young men, but Valentine stepped up couragelously against him and continued to marry couples secretly. When he discovered this, Claudius ordered

that Valentine be put to death. The legend continues with Valentine falling in love with the jailer’s daughter (some more conservative versions of the story say “healing the daughter”) and, on the day of his death, leaving a note behind for her signed, “From your Valentine.”

From that legend, the celebration spread and, in the Middle Ages, became romanticized. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem the Duke of Orleans wrote to his wife in 1415 while imprisoned in the Tower of London. In the 1840s, Valentine’s cards became more well-known and widespread by the “Mother of Valentine,” Esther Howland, who began designing and mass producing valentines in America. According to the Greeting Card Association, today an estimated one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest cardsending holiday of the year behind Christmas (2.6 billion cards).

cards still heaped in a stack on the corner of my kitchen counter, it’s a perfect time to send an “early” valentine.

May you also come to see Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show someone your love.

And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to pick up a dozen roses, too!

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Quality floral arrangements should last four to seven days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive from you, your florist and the farmer who grew them. Many cut flowers travel halfway around the world before even arriving to your local florist, so a trusted local florist is key.

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fresh flowers or plants and the minerals in well water will clog flower stems and stop them from drinking.

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Location, location, location! Keep fresh flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit) away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and not directly under ceiling fans or on top of televisions or radiators. Heat = dehydration. Most flowers last longer under cool conditions.

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The importance of asset location Commentary by Joel Harris

As we embark on setting our goals for 2014, it might be a good idea to take a closer look at the asset location of personal finance your investments.

Many of us have heard about the benefits of asset allocation, a theory in which a person invests his or her money in several asset classes in an attempt to provide the greatest return potential over time.

This is all based on the person’s level of risk tolerance, time horizon and investment objectives.

But what about asset location?

The idea behind asset location is placing various investments in different types of accounts to help minimize taxes. One of the most often overlooked aspects of short- and long-term financial planning is minimizing taxation through careful asset location.

In the new year we will be inundated with ads on TV, radio and the Internet about taxes. Yes, that dreaded word we all loathe ... taxes.

Instead of going through the motions and rushing to the post office on April 15, I challenge you to take a really close look at where your investments are located.

With the equity markets having an outstanding year in 2013, many commonly held investments will pass on short- and long-term capital gains to investors. These hidden tax bombs can really wreak havoc in a taxable brokerage account.

When you do your asset location analysis, focus particularly on the turnover ratio of your investments. Some investments can have upwards of 200 percent turnover in a given year.

That means the capital gains exposure could be quite significant.

Why is that important? More than likely, you will receive a 1099 in February from your brokerage custodian because the capital gains were passed on to you as the shareholder, even if you didn’t sell any shares that given year.

Instead of owning investments with high turnover inside a taxable brokerage account, wouldn’t it be more tax advantageous to own passively managed exchange traded funds?

It is certainly something to consider, and it should be closely examined with your financial professionals.

Additionally, taking advantage of tax-deferred accounts should be a priority. Taxation on your investments is the closest thing to acid rain for your money. It is imperative to keep an umbrella over your investments through the use of tax-qualified accounts such as 401(k)s, traditional and Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and even tax-deferred annuities.

The compounding effect of money in taxqualified accounts is profound, so take a close look at these accounts when you analyze your asset location.

In 2014, you will be allowed to contribute up to $17,500 into your 401(k) accounts, plus an additional $5,500 if you’re over age 50. The 2014 contribution limits on traditional and Roth IRAs will be $5,500, plus an additional $1,000 if you’re over age 50.

Keep in mind that you still might qualify to contribute up to $5,500, plus an additional $1,000 if you’re over 50, into your IRAs for the 2013 tax year.

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The should haves and have nots Commentary by Jordan Fischer

I am not without my regrets. I mean, I’d be a millionaire many times over if I’d seen Bitcoin coming. And I probably grammar guy shouldn’t have gone to see “Prometheus.” (It’s just a thinly veiled remake of “Aliens.” Come on, Ridley!) Oh well … could of, should of, would of, right?

Wrong.

I see this error frequently. Folks incorrectly substitute “of” for “have” in phrases such as “I could have done better” or “I should have seen that coming.”

It’s easy to understand where the confusion comes from. In speech, we often shorten “should have” and the like to “should’ve,” which sounds like “should of.” The misheard conjunction then makes its way back into writing, and we have ourselves a grammar error.

Beyond just saying it’s wrong, though, let’s look at why it’s wrong. “Should,” “would” and “could” are auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs.

Their function is to augment the main verb (i.e.,

to “help” it). They can be used to add a tense or aspect to a verb – as we’ve learned how to do recently with the perfect and progressive forms – or to change a verb’s modality into the conditional mood. We haven’t talked about moods in the grammatical sense yet, so we’ll leave it at that for now.

When using an auxiliary verb, you need a main verb for it to augment – something like “go,” “be” or “have.” As a preposition, “of” doesn’t fit the bill.

It leaves our helping verb with nothing to help and starts a prepositional phrase to nowhere.

To wrap this rule up: Should you use “of” after an auxiliary verb? No. Would I recommend investing in Bitcoin? I advise against taking any investing advice from your grammar columnist. Could I forgive Ridley Scott for “Prometheus?” Yes … but only because he made “Blade Runner.”

Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing.

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Megiddo: The last battleground?

Commentary by Don Knebel

The excavated ruins of the ancient city of Megiddo overlook Israel’s Jezreel Valley. Based on a single ambiguous statement in travel the Bible, millions of people believe Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley will be the site of a climactic battle between good and evil.

The Jezreel Valley, a triangular inland valley south of the Sea of Galilee, has been part of an important trade route between Egypt and southwest Asian empires for thousands of years. The Romans, who also used the route for military campaigns, called it the “way of the sea.” Competing empires trying to control intercontinental trade have fought at least 34 battles in the Jezreel Valley, the first one in the 15th century B.C. when Pharaoh Thutmose III fought the King of Kadesh. In the 20th century A.D., the allies fought the Ottoman Empire there.

Since about 7,000 B.C., the city of Megiddo has controlled access to the Jezreel Valley. The Bible reports that King Solomon fortified Megiddo, along with the cities of Gezer and Hazor. Excavations at Megiddo have uncovered a 10th century B.C. chambered gate very similar to those found at Hazor and Gezer, lending support to that account. Archaeologists digging through 26 layers of ruins have also found evidence of administrative buildings and storehouses from Solomon’s time and a concealed tunnel built in the ninth

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The Book of Revelation reports that unnamed kings will be gathered together at Armageddon just before Jesus’ return, presumably to prepare for battle. The word “Armageddon” is a translation of the Hebrew “har megiddo,” or “mountain of Megiddo,” an apparent reference to the large earthen hill or “tel” that eventually formed over the abandoned Megiddo ruins. Relying on this

passage, Christians since the first century have predicted one final battle in the Jezreel Valley, almost always involving the most hated regimes of their eras, from the Romans to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. The wait goes on.

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Upgrading a standard screened porch

Exisiting porch: This home in the Woods of Williams Creek addition on the west side of Carmel included a fairly blueprint for basic screened porch improvement installed by the original builder. The porch extended out to include an exterior deck landing and staircase. The goal of the project was to upgrade the screened porch, expand the deck footprint and upgrade the stairway down to the pool area.

Porch upgrades: Most of the existing porch walls, trim and ceiling were removed. New piers were installed allowing the footprint of the porch and deck to be expanded out into the back yard.

A new set of French patio doors were installed connecting the porch to the kitchen. New double screened doors were added to the other end of the porch allowing better access out to the deck.

The ceiling received special detail with a beaded ceiling with coffers and trimmed out with crown molding.

Deck details: The new deck and staircases were built using Trex Transcend composite decking in a Lava Rock color.

Cable railing: A cable railing system, using powder coated newel posts and stainless steel cables, offered a more contemporary look and architectural interest to the structure. It also protected the view of the back yard from the up-

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Final results: Good design transformed what could have been just an ordinary deck and staircase into a striking piece of architecture.

Enhancing the already beautiful back yard, the new structure also offered the homeowners better views and increased functionality.

per porch. Cedar was used for the handrails and stained to match the new composite decking.

Lighting: Lighting was of particular importance for safety, as well as aesthetics. LED accent lights were installed along the perimeter of the deck. Stair tread lighting was installed in a staggered pattern, allowing the steps to be lit using fewer fixtures.

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Planter boxes: To create a relaxing ambiance and privacy for the hot tub area, custom-built planter boxes were added to the tub decking.

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