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Entering his Geist home, Brian Wilkes, Fox59 Chief Meteorologist, and his wife of seven years, Gigi, are warm and accommodating. As they begin to show off the gorgeous home they bought in August 2014, their two canine children, Olive and Monkey (aka Coach Monkey Bear), greet us and demand our attention as if they are the subject of the story.

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FROM LAWRENCE TO INDIANAPOLIS JEFF COATS WINS SEAT ON INDIANAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL

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Writer / Keeley Miller . Photographer / Tom Britt

After serving for six years on Lawrence’s City Council, Jeff Coats is preparing to take his seat on the Indianapolis City Council.

“Many of the issues that we deal with on the local level, we do not have as much input as an excluded city in Lawrence,” said Coats.

“That is one reason I looked at running for the Indianapolis City Council, just the opportunity to have a greater impact on the community on the upper northeast side.”

he tackled in Lawrence and help fix them on a larger scale.

But for now, Coats just wants to help the community.

During his six month campaign, Coats connected with the public to try to find what residents are concerned with. Crime and infrastructure were overwhelming concerns, and Coats wants to make sure that they are addressed along with his own concerns.

“My time on the Lawrence council has been a valuable experience, and I hope that the community thinks I served them well,” said Coats. “A few years ago, I never even considered running for the Indianapolis City Council. Opportunities present themselves, and if other opportunities come up, those may be worth pursuing, but I will let the future take care of itself.”

“Public safety has been a big issue for me, working with police and fire to make sure they have the staffing and equipment they From his experience on the Lawrence need to do their job,” said Coats. “And fiscal council, Coats was able to learn and develop accountability – we all pay quite a bit in skills to prove himself as a knowledgeable property taxes, and some of our income and qualified candidate for the Indianapolis taxes go to Indianapolis government as well. council. With the bigger body and budget of [I want to make sure that] those who spend the city council, he plans to focus on issues that money are being responsible for it.”

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Keeley Miller is a senior at Hamilton Southeastern, where she is an editor of the school yearbook and newspaper. She is currently an intern with the TownePost Network, writing and photographing stories around the area. In her free time, she is an avid photographer, running her own business.

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When someone truly loves what they do, their passion is palpable. I spoke with Heidi about Jazzercise Geist and quickly discovered the source of their success: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF JAZZERCISE GEIST? HEIDI: The connection with and impact on the people who come to Jazzercise Geist.

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Indiana natives Sarah and Austin Steele brought their love of ‘all things outdoors’ to Noblesville and built an ice skating rink in the heart of Hamilton Town Center.

The Rink is an open air skating venue open daily in the area near Santa’s House on the west side of the mall. The rink is approximately 5,000 square feet, designed for freestyle skating, not hockey. It’s decorated with festive lights to give night skating some extra twinkle.

The idea was the brainchild of Austin who learned to embrace winter during his time in Minnesota. “Instead of staying inside and avoiding the cold, people up north tend to celebrate winter and build family memories,“ says Sarah.

Austin and a friend discussed the idea of a skating rink near a mall, and they became convinced the idea was a winner. Sarah started researching companies that could help with the logistics, and after about two years, their plan began to take shape. With the enthusiastic participation of Simon Malls, The Rink got the green light.

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According to Sarah, there is nothing else like The Rink in Indiana. “It’s really a fascinating process to see it come together,” she says. “It starts by building a giant sandbox.”

Dimensions of The Rink are about 85 feet by 65 feet, and it’s cooled by a system of coils placed atop the sand. Coolant runs through the coils, powered by a giant generator near The Rink. Once the structure was completed, it was time to start making the ice. That was done gradually in thin layers to form a base of ice about six inches thick.

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Raising the Bar NEW HANCOCK WELLNESS CENTER SET TO OPEN

Writer / Jimmy Girot III . Photographer / Brenda Walter Staples

Local residents who recognize “Hancock Regional Hospital” likely associate the name with the actual hospital located in Greenfield, Indiana. For many years, the hospital has delivered excellent quality healthcare. I have experienced this firsthand as members of my family have received patient care at Hancock Regional Hospital.

Here’s what you and I probably didn’t know until now — this hospital in Greenfield is only one premier component of a massive community healthcare strategy. This consolidated vision of the future, Hancock Health, is moving fast and is clearly woven into each fiber of their newest addition, the Hancock Wellness Center in McCordsville. I visited the new center’s construction site and spoke with two Hancock Health leaders about their overarching vision to raise the bar on community healthcare: Steve Long (President and CEO of Hancock Regional Hospital) and David Flench (Wellness Director).

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To truly understand what the new Hancock Wellness Center represents, the community needs to know why this facility was built to begin with. As many people around Central Indiana know, the western third of Hancock County is growing. The more rooftops and the more people that settle down in this part of the county, the more potential there should be for human capital and ultimately economic development success.

with the same medical fitness model and should attain that same certification within its first two years.

According to Long, “The definition of human capital has grown to include the health of the labor pool with an expanding understanding that poor labor pool health leads to higher health insurance costs and lower productivity.”

With their eyes on a February 1 open date, plans for the new Hancock Wellness Center are on schedule. The new wellness center will employ about 40 people, according to Flench, “with some full-time employees balancing time between Greenfield and McCordsville.” Prospective employees aren’t the only people interested in the Hancock Wellness Center as they have already registered over 800 members for the new facility. These numbers will undoubtedly keep growing once people realize how close the Hancock Wellness Center is to areas beyond Hancock County, areas like Geist Reservoir and Fishers.

This construction site represents Hancock Health’s commitment to community healthcare, and it shows a drive to “always be on the cutting edge of healthcare,” added Long.

The new Hancock Wellness Center will feature both traditional and innovative wellness services. Among such services will be aquatics, clinical programs, group fitness, massage therapy, physical therapy and health education classes. The facility boasts a dynamic pool area, second-story run/walk track, full court basketball court, free weights, treadmills, elliptical trainers, saunas and childcare (“The Jungle Club”) and is actually connected to Hancock Health’s medical office building.

The new facility is 48,000 square feet and is the only Certified Medical Fitness Center in Central Indiana. The Greenfield facility is one of 41 certified medical fitness centers in the country and the only one in Central Indiana. The McCordsville facility will operate

“You may receive an actual prescription from your doctor for exercise at Hancock Wellness Center,” according to Flench, Hancock Health’s Wellness Director, since it is a Certified Medical Fitness Center and the partner of a regional hospital.

For more information about this and other initiatives by Hancock Health, visit hancockregionalhospital.org or check out the Hancock Wellness Center’s Facebook page. You can also take a drive down Olio Road and stop by the sales trailer to get membership information and take advantage of the pre-open initiation fee discount.

Jimmy Girot III is a freelance writer and a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C).

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Chris Collins, owner of the new Greek’s Pizzeria at 11725 Fox Rd., strictly adheres to an old business philosophy: Don’t mess with success.

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“WE REALLY DO FOCUS ON THE PIZZA. SURE, WE HAVE PASTAS, SALADS, BONELESS WINGS AND CINNAMON TWISTS, BUT PIZZA IS OUR MAIN THING.” - CHEF SAM SHAFER (pictured)

The business world and the entertainment worlds are both littered with the graves of bad business decisions, according to Collins, who has an extensive food service background.

“Just ask the executives at Coca-Cola when they came up with a new cola formula and called it New Coke back in the 1980s. What happened? It bombed. The public hated it.

So what did they do? They brought back the

old formula right away and called it CocaCola Classic.”

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came up with a disastrous idea to bring in a large supporting cast and new writers.

Viewers hated the new format. They missed the simple old format, so ABC changed it back to the way the program was before.

“The public hates it when you mess with something they love or has worked before,” he said. “I have found that when you surround yourself with good people and create a fun environment that is less

corporate, it can be the most rewarding.

We have a different mindset here. We want things to be laid back for the customer.”

Collins is right about that. There’s a nice, relaxed, old-school vibe at Greek’s Pizzeria, which includes a vintage Miss Pac-Man machine when you walk in, old photos of different Greek’s stores across the state, a full dining room and a wide selection of craft/draft beers.

Collins, a Logansport native, started working in the food industry at Jerry’s Pizza, a family-owned pizza parlor in northern Indiana, during his high school years. After graduating from Purdue University where he studied restaurant/ hotel management, he later worked for Levy

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Collins noted that the original Greek’s Pizzeria in Muncie has been popular for over 30 years and is a Ball State staple.

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“I think some restaurants fail because they are completely disconnected with what the customer wants,” he said as he was preparing a pasta dish. “The Planet Hollywood restaurant that was connected to the Downtown Mall years ago is a perfect example. They opened with some Hollywood stars and a lot of flash and memorabilia, but the food was terrible. People came to see it and didn’t want to go back.”

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Collins later took over the Greek Pizzeria in Fishers, 8800 E. 116th St. He has owned it for just over a year and was a customer at Greek’s for 10 years before he took it over.

He added that their dough is made from scratch every single morning, and their pizza is cooked in 600-700 degree stone deck ovens.

“Greek’s holds the record as the oldest existing pizza place in Fishers,” Collins said.

Collins believes the Geist area is a perfect location for his new Greek’s restaurant.

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Greek’s Pizzeria Chef Sam Shafer has worked for the Greek’s franchises for almost 10 years. He went to Ball State, studied economics and worked at a Greek’s in Muncie.

“We really do focus on the pizza,” Shafer said as he prepared a pepperoni pizza. “Sure, we have pastas, salads, boneless wings and cinnamon twists, but pizza is our main thing.”

Collins agrees.

“Again it goes back to the focus on ‘what you do best’ formula,” he said as he mixed a tomato sauce. “A lot of these beer places sell high quality beers, but they charge such high prices. We are not here to sell beer, but we do have it here for you. We have different import and craft beers in draft or bottles.”

Collins also has a formula for success that he adheres to.

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How often do you “meet” someone digitally before you actually meet them in person? If you’re like most people, the answer is “more often than not!” It has become standard procedure now to check out a professional’s LinkedIn profile before deciding to book an appointment, research a candidate’s social media profiles before considering them for a job interview and to “Google” someone before going on a date with them. We like to do our research, and using the Internet is our tool of choice.

What is your digital first impression saying about you?

Chances are, you haven’t put a lot of time or effort into really assessing what type of first impression you are making online, but you should. First impressions, especially those made digitally, are a PAIN: Permanent, Accurate, Immediate and Non-Verbal.

Digital first impressions matter. And in many cases, your digital first impression can mean the difference between getting the job, being accepted into your dream

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Still not convinced that having a handle of your digital first impression is important? Let me share a story with you. A friend of mine recently had a friend whose daughter had applied to a prestigious university program. She had all the credentials, excelled in every key area and interviewed like a pro. All signs pointed to her being accepted in to the program.

But then she was declined. They were truly baffled. When asked by a friend why the girl wasn’t admitted into the program, one of the members of the admissions board had this to say: “Tell her to get all that sh*t off of her social media.”

Not representing herself appropriately and not caring for her digital first impression to ensure it conveyed her intentions properly was the difference between being accepted and missing out on an amazing opportunity.

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So how do you take control of your

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The best way is to take a comprehensive digital asset inventory.

A digital asset inventory is a great way for you to take a detailed look at each item that represents you online and to evaluate it for its current strengths and shortcomings, for things that should be changed and for ways it might be enhanced to better represent your intentions and capabilities.

Begin by making a list of each digital asset that is currently used to represent you online. Digital assets include: social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google +, etc.), pictures, logos, videos, websites, head shots, brochures, marketing materials and any other item that helps to convey your digital brand.

Next, quickly list the first three words that come to mind to describe your first impression with each of those assets. Are the words that came to mind the same words you would hope to have someone

SMIRK VS. SMILE Vanessa Van Edwards, Chief behavioral investigator and founder of The Science of People human behavior research lab says: “Stop the smirk! One of the most common mistakes I see in profile pictures is the onesided smile, otherwise known as a smirk. The problem with smirking is that it’s the universal facial expression for contempt, which means hatred or disdain. If your profile picture shows a smirk, you’re nonverbally telling people you don’t want them to connect with you! Notice the difference in the photos below.”

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If you have a picture of you with a smirk (or half smile) and are angled away from the camera, the impression you give is that you are addressing them with contempt and are blocking or distancing yourself from them or perhaps being deceptive. Definitely not the vibe that you would want a potential client to pick up from your profile!

And please, leave the “girls night out” or fishing trip pictures for your Facebook timeline. Those pictures don’t belong as your profile picture on a professional site.

You would then work your way through each of your digital assets, evaluating each one in a similar manner. Once you know what specific digital assets aren’t making the first impression you would like it to, you can work through updating each one by removing the components that don’t convey you authentically and adding the photos, videos and content that will more accurately represent you and make a first impression you can be proud of.

If you are interested in learning more about how to evaluate and improve your digital first impression, I’d love to help. I’m a Certified Body Language Trainer and Non-Verbal skills expert, and I love helping people master their first impressions, increase their influence and communicate with confidence. You can reach me at lisa@powerbodylanguage.com or on Twitter @powernonverbals.

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For instance, if you would want a potential client who found your profile on LinkedIn to immediately think of you as credible, trustworthy and professional, you would need to have a professional headshot of you looking straight forward into the camera and would want to make sure you have a genuine smile on your face to show warmth and openness.

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These donations help fund programs and services long after the Christmas trees come down and the last of the snow has melted. From after school programs and summer camp to food pantries and utility assistance, The Salvation Army serves tens of thousands of men, women and children in central Indiana.

One of these individuals was Phyllis, who is rebuilding her life at the Ruth Lilly Women and Children’s Center, located on The Salvation Army campus in the heart of downtown Indianapolis dubbed the “Block of Hope.”

Phyllis has no illusions about how dire her situation had gotten. “If I’d sat out there another day, I’d be gone,” she shares, shaking her head at the memory of her last days on the street. Phyllis had been homeless and living at a local bus station, suffering from hyperglycemia because she didn’t have access to medications to treat her diabetes. She weighed only 86 pounds and had stopped eating when she

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Phyllis was immediately admitted, given food and looked over by a doctor. It wasn’t long before she was back on her medication and sharing her harrowing tale with the shelter staff, which included the sudden death of her husband from brain cancer and the loss of her house. She’d always been taken care of as a wife and didn’t know how to seek employment, handle personal finances or get the psychological care she needed to deal with the loss of her husband.

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After just two months, Phyllis already looks like a different woman. She proudly tells anyone she meets that she’s up to 120 pounds and has her diabetes under control.

While Phyllis will sheepishly admit that she still isn’t “street smart,” she’s learning how to make smart decisions for her future.

“They set you up for success – that’s what they do,” Phyllis explains. “I give thanks to The Salvation Army. I thank God every morning that I’m here.”

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Anyone who watches Fox59 Chief Meteorologist Brian Wilkes knows his forecasts have just as much energy as the polar vortex he describes.

As Fox59’s and Indy’s first weatherman to introduce the “Long Ranger” forecast (complete with the Lone Ranger theme song added as sound effects), Wilkes is an enigma as unpredictable as his weather patterns.

But spend an afternoon with the king of jet streams, and you’ll see his Long Ranger forecast isn’t the only thing unique and special about him.

overlooking a wooded backyard providing a spectacular view, reflective of Brian’s love of nature. As Brian gets seated, his positive, energetic personality shines through from the start. He leads off taking us right back to the beginning.

Surrounded by family in law enforcement (a father who was a United States Marshal who served under four governors and a brother and sister who are prosecutors), Wilkes instead took a different path. It all Entering his Geist home, Brian and his wife of seven years, Gigi, are started with the blizzard of 1978 when he was just 10 years old, Wilkes warm and accommodating. As they begin to show off the gorgeous says. Inspired by the weather forecasts on the radio and television, he home they bought in August 2014, their two canine children, Olive and says he set up a radio in his basement next to his train set and mimicked Monkey (aka Coach Monkey Bear), greet us and demand our attention the weather forecasters. as if they are the subject of the story. “We got Monkey to keep Gigi company since I work nights. Then we just had to get Monkey a pal.”

“I spent a lot of time with my grandmother,” Wilkes recalls. “Mom Wilkes admits he can often be found on the family room floor wrestling was recovering from a massive stroke, and Dad was traveling, so with his beloved bulldogs. my grandmother essentially raised me during that time.” It was his grandmother who often told Wilkes old wives’ tales about how to know Wilkes ushers us in, and we sit down in the tastefully decorated kitchen a storm is coming.

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“She’d say things like she could tell if a storm is coming by the aches in her knees,“ he says. So he decided he could learn to predict the weather, and he did.

While attending school at Chicago’s Columbia College, he and his ex-football buddies often worked security for his father’s company to make a little extra cash. It was while Wilkes was on one of his security detail assignments that he ran into a WGN television personality he recognized from the news. After a brief chat, he convinced the news lady he’d be a great fit for an internship at the station. She contacted her colleague, meteorologist Tom Skilling, right away, and Wilkes got the job.

It was under Skilling that Wilkes learned to make weather predictions the old fashioned way, by hand. He says in the absence of computers that would do it for him, Wilkes made the calculations himself, using maps, air pressure values and the like. After two and a half years under Skilling, Wilkes moved on to Elkhart, Indiana, and his first official job as Chief Meteorologist with WSJV-TV, now the Fox affiliate.

Wilkes flexed his air mass muscle at WSJV-TV for a couple of years, and a new skill emerged from his toolkit. Wilkes flashes a sly grin as he explains how he can recall exact dates of weather emergencies. One such date that stuck in Wilkes’ mind was the deadliest day in Indiana, the Palm Sunday tornados of April 11, 1965. Though the devastation ripped through Indiana before Wilkes was born, he wrote, produced and hosted a documentary on the historic storm.

His eyes light up, and his memory is sharp as he continues to rattle off dates like the tornados of September 20, 2002, the tornadoes of race day May 2004, the tornados of 2012 in Henryville, Indiana, and of course the brutal windstorm of August 2011 that ripped through Indianapolis and took the lives of concertgoers at the Indiana State Fair. “Who could forget the storms of November 17, 2013? Over 50 tornados tore through the state,” Wilkes adds.

Like those same powerful storms, Wilkes blew in to Indianapolis from Elkhart in July 1995. He remembers the weather when he arrived in Indianapolis in 1995. “It was hot and humid, one of the hottest summers on record with a string of 90 plus degree days. The nasty heat wave caused over 700 deaths in Chicago.”

Chicago born and bred, one might not expect Wilkes to be so impressed with the Circle City, but he was hooked from the very beginning. “My first impression was White Castle! And the view from my hotel room overlooking Monument Circle? Awesome, baby,” Wilkes recalls. Now after 20 years in the community, he still loves it just as much. “I love everything about Indy. I came from Chicago, but I have no reason to say I hope someday I make it to the big market of Chicago,” he says.

Not only does Wilkes delight Indianapolis viewers with his dynamic personality, he also loves sharing his passion for weather with children.

“I love teaching weather in the classroom, making them smile and entertaining them.” He definitely entertains.

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Elvis is another of Wilkes’ favorites. Wilkes tells a story of a time when he and his buddies decided to go to Toys ‘R’ Us to buy Elvis costumes.

Somehow the comical costume turned in to something much more than Wilkes expected. “All of the sudden, I was asked to do Elvis impersonations for various occasions, even at weddings. At one point, Oprah was doing a show on Elvis impersonators, and my sister called in to the show and told them about me. I wound up on the ‘Oprah’ show,” he says.

Viewers may not have seen Wilkes’ Elvis impersonations, but his talents did not remain hidden. “One year, we put together a show called the ‘Brian Wilkes Singing and Swinging Holiday Special.’ It was a lot of fun.

Someone probably has the lost video of it somewhere,” he laughs.

We take our weather party to the brand new state of the art Tribune news station. As I get caught up in more entertaining stories, I almost forget how seriously he takes the weather. He shows me maps and becomes transfixed in his weather world as he explains that his favorite forecast model is the European model because it provides data for over a week out.

“That’s where the Long Ranger forecasts started. I did it because I knew it was possible,” he adds. “Technology is always advancing. We’re able to get more and more accurate with the sophisticated radars. But I’m always going to start by doing the calculations by hand with maps and data that involves a process of over two trillion mathematical equations.

I use that data to make my forecast as accurate as possible.”

Whatever formula Wilkes is using is working better than any Doppler radar ever could. “When I arrived in 1995, Fox59 had a single halfhour broadcast. Now we’re on the air almost constantly, and we’re the number two station news-wise,” Wilkes says proudly.

As the forecast for Wilkes’ future calls for abundant sunshine, and he makes his mark on Indianapolis weatherman history, I try to imagine how he might be remembered against the likes of Swoop McClain and Bob Gregory. “I’m sure I’ll be remembered for being the Long Ranger.

But what I hope to leave with the kids I teach is that anything is possible.

You can make your dreams happen when you work hard enough.”

Wilkes is definitely proof of that. You can see Wilkes weeknights on Fox59 starting at 4 p.m.

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It has been a bittersweet time for fans of the “The Bob and Tom Show” on WFBQ-FM 94.7.

In early November, the popular radio duo, based here in Indianapolis but syndicated nationwide on more than 100 stations, was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. It was a great moment for all, but as Bob accepted the award, he also announced his retirement!

“I always thought you had to die or be retired to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Thank God, I’m not dead, but I am going to retire at the end of the year and walk away from the mic.”

A lot of us knew this day was coming, and listeners were somewhat prepared as Bob took several “vacations” throughout the year.

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We want to say congratulations to our Geist area neighbor on his success and his retirement! I know I am proud to say I had the opportunity to work with “The Bob and Tom Show” and collect several Marconi Awards during my time with them in the ’90s!

“The Bob and Tom Show” hit the air waves here in 1983 and went syndicated in 1995.

Bob will continue to be heard on the show with the number of recorded bits they play featuring his famous laugh and the more than 50 comedy albums they have produced together over the years.

In the meantime, the other half of the famous duo, Tom Griswold, says Bob will always be a part of the show, and his presence will continue as they broadcast for years to come.

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Install pads or shoes on most cars/light trucks. One axle. Includes machining rotors/drums.

Plus tax & shop supplies. Must present coupon at time of write-up.

Cannot be combined with any other specials.

Expires 12/31/2015

BATTERY TEST & INSPECTION

Be sure you have the starting power you need before cold weather hits! Visually inspect and test battery using Rotunda Micro-490 tester.

Must present coupon at time of write-up.

Cannot be combined with any other specials.

MEET OR BEAT ANY TIRE PRICE!

*Valid on Dealer-installed, retail purchases only. Requires presentation of competitor's price ad/offer on exact tires sold by dealership within 30 days after purchase. See Service Advisor for details. Expires 12/31/15.

PENDLETON PIKE JUST EAST OF 56TH ST. TIRE & AUTO CENTER

189.95

$

FREE

ALIGNMENT CHECK-UP

WITH A LOW PRICE TIRE GUARANTEE - UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THE SALE

WE WILL

Expires 12/31/2015

COMPLETE BRAKE JOB

140 REBATE FREE

$

13 MAJOR BRANDS

An Oil Change & a Whole Lot More!

UP TO 5 QUARTS OF OIL

Plus tax & shop supplies. Must present coupon at time of write-up.

Cannot be combined with any other specials. Diesel Vehicles Extra.

Up to

39.95

$

Motorcraft Oil & Filter Chance Rotate & Inspect Four Tires Inspect Brake System Test Battery Check Air & Cabin Filters Check Belts & Hoses Top Off All Fluids

317 . 545 . 8551 sharpcarsofindy.com

Expires 12/31/2015

THE WILD CARD

WHEN YOU SPEND

$100 GET $$10 OFF $250 GET $$25 OFF $350 GET $$35 OFF $500 GET $$50 OFF

Must present coupon at time of write-up.

Cannot be combined with any other specials

Expires 12/31/2015

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS

Buy $50 Gift Card & Get $7 Bonus

Acrylic Fill-In Mani Please present TowneClipper coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 1/15/16

Please present TowneClipper coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 1/15/16

ACRYLIC Full Set

• Tips • French Tips • Pearl Tips • Gel • Pink & White with Gel

Fill In

• Regular • Gel • Pink & White with Gel • Acrylic with French

Please present TowneClipper coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 1/15/16

NATURAL NAILS SERVICE Add on with Acrylic Service

• Manicure • Nail Repair • Shellac Color

Manicure

• Regular Manicure • Removal & Manicure • Manicure with Shellac Color • Manicure with Shellac French • Queen Manicure

Pedicure

Children’s Services Available Ages 10 & Up

• Regular Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure • Queen Pedicure • Regular Pedicure & Manicure • Deluxe Pedicure & Manicure • Queen Pedicure & Manicure

Please present TowneClipper coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires 1/15/16 MEN’S CARE

Manicure • Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure Manicure & Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure & Manicure • Rejuvenation Hand Treatment • Foot Mask • Paraffin Treatment

OTHER SERVICES • Polish Hand • Polish Feet • French Polish Hand • French Polish Feet

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• Nail Design • Take Off • Take Off Shellac • 6 & 10 Min. Massage

DOGGY DAY CAR E & BO A R D ING I IN- HO M E PET C A R E I T R A INI N G

Large Indoor & Outdoor Play Yards Spacious Cabins with Comfy Cots Pet CPR & First Aid Certified Camp Counselors Live Web Cams

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CODE: TC_FREEDAY Expires: 1.31.2016

52 / TOWNE CLIPPER / DECEMBER 2015 / TowneClipper.com / ADVERTISING INFORMATION 317-496-3599

5% OFF

REPAIRS OVER $150

FREE

BRAKE INSPECTION

Excludes Fleets, Tires & Engine or Transmission Replacement

Clean & Adjust Most Cars, Vans, Light-Duty Trucks

Expires 12/31/2015. Must present coupon at time of service. Limit one coupon per person.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

Expires 12/31/2015. Must present coupon at time of service. Limit one coupon per person.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

FREE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK

FREE

WHEEL ALIGNMENT With Purchase of Any Four Tires

Includes inspection of battery, starter & cables

Expires 12/31/2015. Must present coupon at time of service. Limit one coupon per person.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

CARMEL

INDY - SOUTH

CASTLETON

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1441 S. Guilford Rd (317) 571-8777

1402 W. Hanna Ave (317) 784-7777

9501 Corporation Dr (317) 577-7777

4900 W. 106th St (317) 733-7777

Expires 12/31/2015. Must present coupon at time of service. Limit one coupon per person.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

 All Makes & Models Welcome  Clean Waiting Area with WI-FI  Drive-In Service Bay  Ask about Pick-up & Delivery

Visit your Neighborhood PFM Today!

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Offer not valid on holidays and cannot be combined with any offer, discount or package.

CODE: TC_30MINVISIT Expires: 1.31.2016

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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love.

KITCHENS

We go where germs hide... light switch plates, door knobs, phone receivers and more.

We use back pack vacuums with HEPA-filtration to remove dirt, dust and allergens hidden deep in carpets and upholstery – the perfect solution for allergy season.

We use environmentally preferable cleaning products. Your home will be seriously clean and healthy.

Clean sink Clean appliance exteriors Clean inside microwave Clean range top Damp wipe cabinet doors • Clean counters • Hand wash floor • Load dishwasher • • • • •

Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

BATHROOMS

Same cleaning team each visit.

•

SAVE $3000

on 1st time clean!

Clean sinks, counters; change towels • Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers • Hand wash, disinfect floors

Expires 12/31/15 | New Customers Only

SAVE 20 $

ALL ROOMS

Pick up and straighten Dust sills, ledges, wall hangings Remove cobwebs Dust/vacuum furniture Vacuum floors, carpets Vacuum stairs Vacuum under beds Change linens, make beds Empty trash • Windows • Clean entry window & one set of patio door windows • Clean window over kitchen sink • • • • • • • • •

BUY HOLIDAY

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Expires 12/31/15 | New Customers Only

Call today for a free estimate Referred for a reason.

770-1320

www.maids.com

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PAID

Lebanon Junction, KY Permit No. 942

P.O. Box 36097 Indianapolis, IN 46236-0097

Plan Now for Spring 2016!

Receive FREE Design & Consultative Services

$550 Value

Call Us Today To Schedule Your FREE Services

ACT NOW During JANUARY & FEBRUARY You Will Receive FREE Design & Consultative Services & PRIORITY SCHEDULING for Spring Shane’s will work with you to customize an outdoor living environment perfect for your family! ✤ Mulching & Edging ✤ Spring Maintenance & Clean-up

Landscaping & Construction • Landscaping & Design • Paver & Stone Patios • Landscape Maintenance & Renovations • Concrete - Architectural / Stamped / Broom • Pergolas / Outdoor Kitchens • Pools & Ponds • Fireplaces & Firepits • Mulching / Weeding / Pruning

317.485.6514

email: info@shaneslandscape.com

www.shaneslandscape.com