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State of the city

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Chief Naturalist Danesa Stolz helps to preserve natural areas for future generations / P7

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2 February 17, 2015Current in Fisherswww.currentinfishers.com

By Zach Manges

Indiana students may be seeing some major changes to their ISTEP+ tests this year, though they may not be

filling in as many bubbles with heavy dark marks as initially planned.

The 2015 ISTEP+ test, to be ad-ministered to more than 400,000 students in grades three through eight, was originally expected to undergo changes that would’ve lengthened the exam by as much as seven hours, more than doubling its size from previ-ous years.

The lengthened test in part resulted from the IDOE’s lack of a pilot test that would’ve sampled the validity of questions on a smaller subset of students before issuing it to the entire state.

“Since the department of education didn’t do the pilot test, as it said it would, they are making the whole spring ISTEP+ a pilot. That means they will determine which questions will apply to the student’s score after they grade the results,” stated Marc Lotter, director of external relations for the Indiana State Board of Education. “When the state board asked the DOE about this in September,

they said it would only add a few questions. As you can see, it did a lot more than that.”

On Feb. 9, the DOE was taken to task by Gov. Mike Pence, who issued an executive order to cut the length of the exam back down to around six hours.

“Parents and teachers across Indiana are stunned and outraged at this news, and so am I,” Pence said during a press conference. “I am committed to seeing this test through and to bring common sense to shorten it for Hoosier families.”

In order to find ways to reduce test times, officials are in contact with nationally-recognized experts on as-sessments which, according to Pence’s statements, may include making the social studies and reading portions of the exam more concise. However, in spite of the execu-tive order, final say on the length of the test still rests with state superintendent Glenda Ritz and the DOE.

Hamilton Southeastern schools continue to prepare for the exam. “HSE is actively preparing the students for the ISTEP testing environment. We will wait further instruc-tion from the DOE and Gov. Pence,” said Bev Smith, HSE director of school and community relations.

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DISPATCHESHSE schools on lockdown – On Feb. 11 an alert from Hamilton Southeast-ern Schools, the Fishers Police Dept. requested all Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville schools be placed on perimeter lockdown as a result of an investigation surrounding threats on social media. The alert said the request came after a “non-specific social media post.”“Perimeter lockdown is a part of HSE’s normal daily procedure, but all HSE campuses also are restricting outside recess and PE until further notice from Fishers Police Dept. We are in contact with FPD and will update the school community as more information becomes available,” the HSE school district stated in a release, at the time. For more on this, visit currentinfishers.com.

Used shoe drive – Delaware and Fall Creek Township offices are collecting used shoes for Changing Footprints. The organization redistributes shoes to those who need them. Collection bins are located in the township offices (9091 E. 131st St. and 11595 Brooks School Rd.) until Feb. 27.

Citizen’s Academy – Fishers resi-dents ages 18 and older are invited to participate in the first City Govern-ment Academy, beginning March 4. Students will spend one night per week, for nine weeks, learning about components of local government and vital programs. Visit www.fishers.in.us and click the Culture & Recre-ation link to register.

Parks activities – PlayFull Hours – Things That Go from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Roy G. Holland Memorial Park building. Kids ages 1 through 5 are invited for unstructured playtime. Baby Bird Pottery from 1 to 2 p.m. March 7. Children age 2 through 10 will create their own clay baby bird nests and eggs. For more informa-tion, visit www.fishers.in.us/parks.

Swim lesson registration – South-eastern Swim School is offering swim lessons at the brand-new Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium starting in the spring. Spaces are lim-ited and will fill up quickly so reserve now! Children must be toilet-trained to participate. Hamilton Southeastern High School is located at 13910 E. 126th St. For more information, visit www.hseswimlessons.com or call 579-0164.

Library programs – The Fishers library has many programs in Febru-ary. Here are some of them. Lego Challenge from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23. Bring your own Legos. No registration required. Heart Health Awareness from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25. A variety of heart-related health topics will be discussed and blood pressure screen-ings will be offered. For more infor-mation, visit www.hepl.lib.in.us.

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The 27th an-nual T-shirt design contest for the Fishers Freedom Festival is cur-rently accepting drawings from any student, Kin-dergarten through eighth grade, residing in the Hamilton South-eastern district. This year’s theme

is “Where Families and Friends Unite.” Pictured is last year’s winning design by Emma McCord.

CONTEST

By Nancy Edwards

The 27th annual T-shirt design contest for the Fishers Freedom Festival is currently ac-

cepting drawings from any student, Kindergarten through eighth grade, residing in the

Hamilton Southeastern district.This year’s theme, “Where Families and

Friends Unite,” was chosen by the 40-plus volunteers who participate in the festival each year, according to Jennifer Kehl, executive di-rector of the Fishers Freedom Festival.

“The event is to celebrate bringing everyone together and enjoying a weekend of family ac-tivities that are (mostly) free so that people of all economic levels can enjoy the event without spending a lot of money,” Kehl said.

Drawings may include up to four colors, with the exception of white, as the T-shirts are white. Kehl also said that judges look for cre-ativity, and a design that would be easily repro-ducible. Other guidelines include the following:

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Fishers Freedom Festival” and the theme, “Where Families and Friends Unite” spelled cor-

rectly in their design

include the student’s first and last name, age, home address, home telephone number, grade, school and art teacher’s name (if applicable).

While students must live in the Hamilton Southeastern district, attending a school within the district is not mandatory, according to Kehl.

“We just encourage kids to participate (in the contest),” she said.

Individual drawings or classroom packets must be submitted by March 2 to either the Hamilton Southeastern Administration Office at 13485 Cumberland Rd., the Fishers Freedom Festival office at 8591 E. 116th St. (directly be-hind Fritz in Fishers car dealership) or mailed to P.O. Box 930, Fishers, 46038.

Fadness

State of the city is Feb. 18On Feb. 18, Mayor Scott Fadness will present

his first State of the City ad-dress at the Fishers

Chamber of Commerce lun-cheon at the FORUM confer-ence center. Fadness will discuss his long range plans for the city.

He will explain that the evolving outside world has changed and to maintain long-term viability, Fishers must adapt. Fishers must become a smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city in order to remain financially sustainable as our residential population continues to grow. This means:

A local government that provides efficient and effective servicesA city that is planned with thoughtful pur-pose and intentA community with a culture of excel lence in educationA sense of community through community-wide events and gathering placesAn economic development strategy that fosters a strong entrepreneurial culture and support systemA local government with a culture of inno-vation and collaboration

In addition to these key points, Fadness will share his experience transitioning from the Town Manager to the Mayor of the 5th largest city in Indiana.

GOVERNMENT

OBITURARYLorraine “Bainey” (Woods) Mullendore (84) fell to a peace Feb. 6 at 10:55 p.m. to join her family who pre-ceded her in death: Father, Halton (50) and mother Vivian (Barker) Woods (98) (Noblesville), brother, Dickie Woods (73) (Fishers), husband Andrew Richard “Dick” Mullendore, Jr. (Romney) (42), Mother and Father-in-Law, Ruth Lydia Pauline (Steuhm) Mullendore and Andrew Richard Mullendore, Sr. (Logansport, IN). She is survived by her brothers, Julius “Jude” and Terry Woods, daughters Shirley Ann Mullendore and Stacey Jo (Mullendore) (Willard) (Smith) Dodd, granddaughters, Cassie Jo Willard, and “G’ma” to Jessica Nicole and Rachel Ann Marie Mullendore. After a tragic accident that took Dick’s life, Lorraine relocated from Bridge-water, VA to Carmel, in 1971. Lorraine graduated from Broad Ripple High School, was an avid square dancer and worked for Methodist Hospital prior to her retirement. Lorraine is remembered as always having a smile. Services will be on Feb. 19, at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 5215 Shadeland Ave., Indianapo-lis, with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service.


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HSE Schools plan transition nights for parents

Fishers police tracking down facts after attack on jogger

Fall Creek Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of cur-rent 4th- and transitioning 5th-grade students attending FCI in 2015-16.

Fall Creek Junior High School April 16th Parent and Student Night 6:30 to 8 p.m. This evening is for par-ents and students of current 6th- & 7th-grade students attending FCJH in 2015-16.

Hamilton Southeastern Junior High and Intermediate April 15th 6:30 to 8 p.m. Parent and Student Night for current 6th-grade students attending 2015-2016 school year. April 20th 7 to 8 p.m. Parent night for current 4th-grade students attending HIJH 2015-16 school year. April 21th 7 to 8 p.m. Parent night for current 5th-grade students attending HIJH 2015-16 school year.

Riverside Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of cur-rent 4th- and transitioning 5th-grade students attending RSI in 2015-16.

Riverside Junior High April 22nd 6:30 p.m. Parents and students of current 7th graders redis-tricted for 15-16

Sand Creek Intermediate April 20th Parent Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening is for parents of current 4th- and transitioning 5th-grade students attending SCI in 2015-16.

As Hamilton Southeastern schools prepare for the 2015-2016 school year with the newly redis-tricted boundaries in place,

principals, administrators and PTO groups have

planned transition activities for students in cur-rent grades K-8 for the next school year. This includes a special series of evening programs called “Transition Nights” for parents of students in grades 4-7.

To find a map of what school students will attend, visit currentinfishers.com

EDUCATION

The Fishers Police Department is investigating an

attack on a jogger in the Sunblest Neighborhood (116th Street and Hol-land Drive).

The FPD issued a crime watch alert following an attack on a jogger shortly before 7 p.m. Feb. 10. The victim reported that she was jogging along Holland Drive. As she approached the in-tersection of Sunblest Boulevard South, she ob-

served a man standing in the tree line. The man ran towards her and grabbed her around the head and neck. The victim’s dog barked and the suspect ran away. The victim was not injured. Police and K-9s searched the area, but were un-able to locate the suspect.

Investigators believe it is possible other resi-dents or motorists may have seen the suspect and ask that anyone that was in the area last night and observed anything suspicious to con-tact the FPD Investigations Division at 595-3300.

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By Beth Taylor

As chief naturalist for the Fishers Parks and Recreation Department, Danesa Stolz combines

her passion for nature with her love of teaching to in-still a sense of stewardship

for all living things. When Stolz arrived on the Ball State Univer-

sity campus in the fall of ‘93, she had already declared her major—elementary education. At freshman orientation, the natural resource and environmental management department booth caught her attention. “I thought, I have to find out more about this, so I met with the depart-ment chair, Professor Mortenson. I said, ‘Okay, I want to teach kids about nature, is this a job?’ He said, ‘Do everything I tell you to do, and I will make you a naturalist.’ And I did everything he told me to do.” said Stolz, the chief naturalist for the Fishers Parks and Recreation Department.

Stolz’s career at Ritchey Woods Nature Pre-serve began in 1996—before it was acquired by the Town of Fishers. “It was owned by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis when I started my internship at Ritchey Woods, and I was hired as a naturalist in 1997,” said Stolz. As a naturalist, Stolz seeks to translate the concepts of nature and the environment to the public.

“The town of Fishers acquired Ritchey Woods in June of 2004, and I was hired in August of 2004 for the naturalist position,” said Stolz. Much of the work that Stolz enjoys is out of the pub-lic’s view. “I’ve gotten to help develop the master plan for this property (Ritchey Woods), and I’ve worked to help restore the habitat, which means removing invasive plants and planting native plants, working with erosion control,” she said.

Natural areas are vital to urban development because they provide essential ecosystem func-tions such as the filtering of urban run-off, the storing and slowing of storm water and help to improve local air quality. Stolz also works on the urban forestry program. “I’ve helped develop the list of what trees are allowed to be planted and those that are banned in our city. I feel like I’m making a difference in this world, and the long term sustainability of Fishers,” she said.

Fishers’ flourishing park system includes five

“I did an internship the summer of ’96 at Ritchey Woods. My boss at the time

told me that if you see a tree shaped like a rainbow, it’s called a wishing tree. The whole summer, I wished for Ronnie to

propose. Ronnie and I arrived early for the end-of-the-season party, so I shared with him what I had been told about the wish-ing tree. He popped down on one knee and

proposed. We got married here between two redbuds. I have been very passionate

about this property for a long time.”

Danesa Stolz and husband Ronnie getting mar-ried at Ritchey Woods.

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The Stolz family enjoying an outdoor wilderness vacation, son, Augden; daughter Kaileigh.

exclusively natural, parks and eight others have a natural component—totaling 274.3 acres of natural areas within the city’s park system.

“Ritchey Woods serves as the hub for natural outdoor environmental education because it has all the amenities,” she said. Environmental pro-grams focus on topics and activities to lead to a greater understanding of the natural environ-ment and the interdependence of all living things. Special events are offered to the public free of charge, and nature-related themed day camps occur during school breaks.

Stolz works with a network of naturalists in Hamilton County, HAMPA. “We share ideas and programs. The parks system in Hamilton County is wonderful,” she said.

“I’m working on several new ideas right now. I like the idea of developing more on-your-own kinds of things. The public can go to our website and look up an activity to do in the natural parks.”

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EDUCATION:

ABOUT ME:Chief Naturalist D nesa Stolz

Ball State University

FAMILY:

FAVORITE CREATURES:

Husband: Ronnie, Children: Son Augden, 15;

Daughter Kaileigh, 12

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Fathers had the opportunity to spend a quality night at the Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield, with their little girls and dance the night away at the Hamilton County Parks Dept. Ninth Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Feb. 5 and 6. The evenings included face paintings, contests, refreshments, music and games.

Girls participate in the annual hula hoop contest during the middle of the dance. For more photos visit currentinfishers.com. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

Steven, left, and Stevie Potaczek of Fishers dance to “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift.

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After many years of discussion, the boards of the Carmel and Fishers chambers of commerce

have voted to merge into a single organization. The two chambers will operate together as OneZone,

a commerce advocate and connector for both cities.

“I’m so excited to make this announcement that has been in many ways 20 years in the making,” said Mo Merhoff, president of the Car-mel Chamber of Commerce. “The result is posi-tive things for business. In the end that’s what chambers are about--business opportunities. Merhoff keeps the title and will be president of OneZone.

Members will get access to more business contacts, more marketing and collaboration op-portunities, more advocacy clout and more expo-sure than ever before. Fishers Chamber of Com-merce President, Dan Canan, will serve executive Vice President of OneZone.

“We did this now, because we didn’t have to--both chambers, especially Fishers, are strong. It’s what’s best for our membership. As Mo said, it was 20 years in the making, and it took 20 months to put all the pieces in place,” said Canan.

The new organization will be called OneZone to demonstrate the unified effort and indi-cate that its impact reaches across municipal boundaries. Its tagline is: Commerce. Connected.

Chambers of commerce mergeOneZone will be led by a 25-member board that includes the entirety of both current boards.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said he was filled in by both chamber presidents but he declined to say whether he was for or against it.

“These are private organizations and they saw this as being in their best interest,” he said. “It’s not my decision. I hope that it works out best.”

Carmel City Councilor Luci Snyder said she talked to Merhoff and she thinks it’s a great idea, even though she understands that some might be against it.

“She’s exactly right,” she said. “Business doesn’t stop at the city line.”

Chamber members and the public can learn more about the merger at www.fisherschamber.com. Two open houses have been scheduled:

Feb. 17, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fishers Chamber of Commerce, 11313 USA Park-

way, Suite E134Feb. 18, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Carmel Chamber of Commerce, 21 S. Range

Line Rd., Suite 300AThe merger will be finalized after the mem-

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Commentary by Cory Black

Could a diet soda actually be hurting your diet? All things being equal, substi-

tuting diet soda for regular

soda when it comes to your waistline might not be any better overall than a regular soda.

A regular 12-ounce soda has 35 or more grams of sugar that can be harmful to our health with regular consumption. And as a result of supersizing it has led to expanded waistlines and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Substituting sugar-laden drinks with a sugar-free, low- or zero-calorie drink should be a step in the right direction.

But why do some statistics show that people that drink only diet soda are more often over-weight than those that drink only regular soda? There are a couple main theories:

One possibility is those that are overweight and trying to lose weight are more often consuming diet sodas. Drinking diet sodas may feel like a shortcut and we feel like we

can just calorie-splurge elsewhere. The other thought is that over-indulgence in what we think is a free-of-nutrition drink

may actually affect the metabolism of our body and even our

response to real sugar from real food.

Studies do show that artificial sweeteners may still trigger a response in our body similar to sugar, possibly confusing it, as the sweetness does not come with the normal calories. Some even suggest that all of the consumption of diet soda may even blunt our normal response to sugar, up-setting our normal metabolism and making us feel hungrier in the process.

It really does seem that calorie-free doesn’t really mean it’s free and the best approach in any healthy diet is moderation. Plain water is still the healthiest option

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Cory Black is the owner of Point-Blank Nutrition in Carmel. He may be contacted at 569-5368 or [email protected].

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Nutrition seminar – Riverview Health will host a nutrition seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 3 in the Krieg DeVault Confer-ence Room at Riverview. Dr. Eric Marcotte will discuss ways to improve your health by taking control of your diet. A light dinner will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 776-7999.

Eat well, sleep well – Certain foods can help you sleep better because they contain compounds that either trigger sleep or help maintain it. They include:

1. Turkey, spinach, shellfish and egg whites contain tryptophan.

2. Certain spices and herbs, namely garlic, nutmeg, turmeric, dill, parsley and sage.

3. Calcium-rich foods such as dairy, leafy greens, and salmon.

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High calcium foods – If you’re vegan, you might have trouble getting enough calcium in your diet. Here are some vegan foods that can provide it:

1. Bone broth – lots of calcium and other minerals2. Canned salmon – mash up the small, soft

bones in the can and eat along with the salmon

3. Bok choy – a high calcium substitute for lettuce

4. Almonds – just 20 have 7 percent of your daily RDA of calcium

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Heart healthy cooking – Riverview Health will host a heart healthy cooking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Attendees will receive a copy of each recipe and a coupon for a free Blood Chemistry Profile at the Riverview Health Outpatient Laboratory. Cost is $15 per person. Register online at www.riverview.org/classes or call 776-7999 by Feb. 18.

Liver detox – Your liver is the main organ in your body that removes harmful compounds and toxic substances from your body. It’s vital to detoxify the livers to keep it functioning well. One of the best completely natural foods for this is beets. Beets are high in fiber, antioxidants, pectin and anti-inflammatories, all substances that will de-toxify the liver. Source: NaturalIon.com

Ginger for pain relief – Did you know ginger can be used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory? Cytokines are substances that have an inflamma-tory effect in the body and are a major contributor to pain signals the body receives. Ginger reduces these cytokines. Both raw and powdered gingers are effective. Source: Journal of Pain

Fighting colds – Keep that head cold from mov-ing into your lungs. The following methods might help:

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the kids to confront important social problems through theater; and, both the audience and the performers benefit. In one presentation, the teens address bullying in the age of social media. The topic is so timely it almost seems obvious – and as the play opens, one fresh-faced pro-tagonist admonishes the audience that in bully-ing – one is either being picked-on or picking-on. Had this kind of simplistic, binary assessment been the end of the work, the production’s merit would be limited.

As computing horsepower has exponentially expanded, the increased granularity of millions, if not trillions, of 0’s & 1’s have given developers the ability to make what is essentially a binary action appear to be more complex, even nu-anced. These kids know it, and make good use.

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Commentary by Terry Anker

Much of modern computer technology de-pends upon simple combinations of “0’s” and “1’s” to input and dispense with stunningly complex actions. It is in these most humble building blocks that all processing begins and ends. The very fact that a 1 is not a 0 and a 0 is not a 1, when combined in long strings, allows the computer programmer to conceive and overcome countless restrictions with breathtaking speed.

An assemblage of impressive kids, The Young Actors’ Theater of Indianapolis (www.yakids.org) is currently presenting a short morality play that is both impressively presented and thought-fully acted. These young people, 1,600 or so this year, bring forward about 20 productions and 65 performances annually. Many of these kids are from populations to whom the arts are not a part of everyday life. Executive Director Justin Wade and his sister Managing Director Catherine Wade include as one of several programs, The Court: Battle Real Issues. It aspires to encourage

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Gallup Organization CEO Jim Clifton rightfully lambasted the government’s unemployment rate and the methodology used to determine it. “There’s no other way to say this. The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie.” Americans for Limited Government tells us in deriding the official unemployment rate, Clifton points to the fact that those who have left the workforce even if they are of working age are not counted as unemployed. He points to the unfair categorization of a person trained to be an engineer working as a fry cook as be-ing employed rather than underemployed. He worryingly notes that only 44 percent of the adult population 18 years old and older have full-time jobs (more than 30 hours a week) asserting, “We need that to be 50 percent and a bare minimum of 10 million new, good jobs to replenish America’s middle class.”

Let’s see how the Republicans can mess this up. Mitt Romney has declined the opportunity to attempt another run at the presidency and Jeb Bush apparently and sadly seems to be the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Ah, but wait! Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a guy we can stomach, is making friends and serious gains on Bush’s popularity. At this point, we see him as having the tools and guts to take on the Clinton machine. Of course, he runs the risk of party leadership having him go through perfunctory spine removal surgery. We urge him to continue what brought him this far.

The seeds of falsehood(s) finally caught up with NBC Managing Editor Brian Williams last week. It took too long. His suspension for six months with no pay, meted out by the televi-sion network’s brass, doesn’t fit the crime, in our view. For him to abandon the viewers’ trust and be able to return will leave a dark cloud hovering. But, really, since when did that matter to the liberal mainstream media?

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Parenting trifectaCommentary by Danielle Wilson

Why does the poop always hit the fan when my husband Doo is out of town? I suppose it’s my own fault, as a not-so-small part of me was kind of looking forward to his trip. Let’s face it, husbands can be demanding, especially ones who seem to sabotage all plans for a clean house and on-time living. But I shouldn’t have admitted the sentiment! That was just plain stupid, a total rookie mistake. I basically delivered a handwritten invitation to the gods asking them to send me one difficult parenting moment after another. Their reply? Game on!

The week did actually start out lovely. But then my first challenge arrived in the form of an email from one of our kids’ teachers, and I was forced to take over Doo’s role as Chief Disciplinarian. This meant not only having to ground our precious little slacker, but also having to enforce said grounding. By myself, all alone. Easier said than done, as those of you with teenagers can attest. Between his incessant complaining and obnoxious loitering, I felt like I was the one being punished. “Fine! You can go to the Super Bowl party; just get out of my hair!” Oops. This is why Doo always handles the punishments. Annoyance trumps my resolve every time.

One whole day passed before those haugh-ty gods mocked my sabbatical from wifedom yet again. Our youngest twisted her ankle at tumbling practice, walking, of course. I spent four hours consoling a child in pain, question-ing my amateur diagnosis of a sprain versus a break and performing logistical magic to arrange daycare, crutches and a potential ER visit. Thank goodness my in-laws were around. All hail Grams and Pops! I really could have used Doo though, not only to support my Dr. Quinn, Medicine Mom, call, but also to assuage the guilt I experienced from pawning our hobbled ten-year-old off on the grandparents. Sometimes I hate being a working mom.

The trifecta of parenting trials completed it-self that same night: As I searched my daugh-ter’s room for “comfort items,” I discovered her beloved pet lizard in a semi-shriveled, but defi-nitely dead state of now non-existence. When I broke the news to Maddie, already exhausted from her traumatic “walking” injury (seriously, just walking!), she simply said, “I need a mo-ment to myself.” The next thing I know I’m sobbing uncontrollably in the garage holding a tampon box turned reptile coffin and begging for the early return of Doo.

I am not cut out for solo-mommyhood. De-spite the brief respite that comes from having my husband out from underfoot, I prefer him here, with me, partnering in this parent thing. Lesson learned, gods. Lesson learned! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I am not a procrastinator. Quite the opposite. I pay bills before they are due. I’ve already filed my 2014 income tax return. I kiss my wife goodnight in

the morning.The daily to-do list that I complete each night

should list chores that should be done the next day, but I can’t put any of those things on my yellow notepad because I completed all those tasks weeks ago.

Sometimes I imagine what would happen if the day I graduated from high school, I was given a giant to-do list with everything on it that I needed to accomplish by the time I went to my 50th class reunion … which will be in October, back in New York.

See 1,426 moviesInterview 25,567 peoplePhone my sister 341 timesGo to the dentist 122 timesWrite 757 humor columnsClean a kitty litter box 6,018 timesRead 1,708 books

For a person like me who wants to get things done right now, I’d be a total mess from the mo-ment I saw what I needed to accomplish—even though I had 50 years to do it.

“Hello, Dick, I’m Harry, your new college room-mate. Want to go out and get a beer?”

Marking off the to-do list

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“Sorry, Harry, but I’m really busy. I have 1,708 books to read before 2015.”

Because I’m compulsive, I’d probably try to get a lot of the stuff over with immediately. I’d have my teeth cleaned 12 times a year, so I’d be done by 1985. I’d convince Mary Ellen when we got married to view 20 or 30 movies every weekend. That would have at least put a small dent in the 1,426 flicks I’d have to finish by 2015.

How about talking to my sister on the phone in New York 341 times? “Dick, this is the fifth time you’ve called me today. We have absolutely noth-ing new to say to each other.”

“I know, Linda, I know. But I have to get all the calls in to you by my 50th reunion.”

“It’s only 1987. Have you talked to our brother as much?”

“Yes, actually several dozen times this week. I’m done now. I never have to talk to him again.”

I would have also had to space out 18,678 showers over the entire 50 years. Wait, did you really think I’d try to get them all done in just a decade or two?

Really, how weird do you think I am?


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Commentary by State Senator Jim Merritt

The future of Indiana is dependent on the health of its citizens. While discussions concern-ing the next two-year state budget continue, I

think it is important that we also focus on the wellbeing of Hoosiers.

This session, I proposed legisla-tion that would distribute excess state funds to counties to invest in the betterment of Hoosiers’ health.

Senate Bill 414 would allow the investment earnings in the state general fund for the previ-ous fiscal year to be distributed to counties throughout Indiana, if the fund is in excess of $1 billion. Beginning in 2016, the returned funds will be allocated proportionately based on population and used for the following purposes:

HealthMental HealthEducationNutrition

Current law provides that the interest earned from the state general fund remains in the gen-eral fund where it continues to accrue interest. I believe that once this fund exceeds $1 billion, the interest should be returned to our communities to improve the lives of Hoosiers.

Examples of programs that could receive addi-tional financial support are those focusing on job training, prenatal and postnatal care services, mental health treatment and counseling and suicide prevention services.

My legislation is financially responsible, provid-

ing an opportunity for the state to invest more money in health matters without increasing taxes for Hoosiers. SB 414 is a simple solution to strengthening our communities without creating new debt. These services are crucial to a suc-cessful state and it is my hope that SB 414 will result in a healthier and happier Indiana.

According to the most recent report by the Indiana State Department of Health, our state leads the nation in suicide death rates by age group in all age categories except for those over 65 years of age. In addition to suicide, Indiana has a high infant mortality rate of 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. Statistics like these suggest that we are not investing enough time or money into the health and wellbeing of our citizens.

SB 414 has been assigned to the Senate Com-mittee on Appropriations. If the committee ap-proves the bill, it will move to the full Senate for further consideration.

For more information on this proposal and other bills being considered this session, visit www.iga.in.gov.

My office is also available as an additional resource. You can contact me by phone at 232-9533 or by email at [email protected] with feedback or questions.

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Sen. Jim Merritt represents Fishers in the Indiana State Senate where he has served for 24 years. You may contact him by phone at 232-9400 or by email at [email protected].

Commentary by Mike Colaw

Over the years I have often noticed that people who think a marriage will complete them

are the ones who aren’t married. Likewise, the ones who think money will complete them are the people

who want more money. Even people who feel like having kids will make their life complete are often the ones who don’t have them. I think some people really believe that a million dollar bank account will wash away all their discontent or that the moment they say their wedding vows all loneliness will melt away.

Don’t hear me wrong. A little money can be nice and marriage can be very rewarding.

That said, we are surrounded by celebrities who have a lot of money, their pick of people who would love to be with them, and still they have very broken, discontent lives. As a pastor, I interact with married people, wealthy people, popular people, CEO’s, lawyers and doctors. None of them have ever told me any of these things fully completed them. Here is a little secret--none of these things will complete you, and if you walk into a marriage, job, or even parenting expecting it will make you whole, you put a per-sonal emotional burden on that thing or person that they (or it) can’t bear. You will be let down.

People who come into my office exploring faith usually fall into one of two categories: those that have a terrible life and are searching for hope, and those that have everything but are still emp-ty. You read that right. Brilliant lawyers, doctors, and even professors who still feel a deep void.

The Apostle Paul makes a bold statement at the end of his letter in the Bible called Philip-pians. He says that there is a peace that sur-passes all understanding. He even tells us how to get it. It’s basically this - trust Jesus.

How is this possible? If you really believe that Jesus is the ultimate satisfaction and heaven is where we become truly whole, the fear of miss-ing out on things like a perfect job opportunity, marriage, or even kids begins to lose its power.

Paul says only Jesus, the hope of eternity, can carry the weight of your satisfaction. When you realize nothing else will ever satisfy it’s either the beginning of something deeply wonderful or terrifying. If you are at the end of yourself, I challenge you to explore a metaphysical answer. Maybe Paul is right.

Mike Colaw is the director of minis-tries at Trinity Church. You may e-mail him at justthink@ luke117.com. Visit his Web sites www.trinitywes-leyan.com or www. luke117.com


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Looking for healthier dining-out options? Try these local restaurants

This week, Current editors recommend attending the Actors Theatre of Indiana Mardi Gras fundrais-er, because what could be better than a great par-ty for a great cause? At 6 p.m., Feb. 21 guests can celebrate with ATI. Casual attire is the dress code and cost is $75 per person. There will be dinner, a cash bar, dancing, beads, a live band and games. The party is at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. RSVP by phone at 669-7983, extension 104.

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While many people started their New Year’s diet resolutions in January, national statistics show that the serious dieters, and the ones who are most likely to stick to a healthy-eating plan, are actu-

ally more likely to launch their healthy lifestyle in Febru-ary once the buzz around resolutions has died down.

“It makes more sense to start a diet [this month],” said Jane Flanders, a retired nutritionist in Carmel.

Current explored some of the best restaurants to dine at, where patrons can enjoy a variety of dishes and not break the calorie bank.

Amber Indian

Amber Indian, deemed by many local Indians the most authentic Indian cuisine in Indy, is one place where it is com-pletely possible to have a healthy, and hearty, meal. The Am-ber lunch buffet is particularly good for dieters because it has a full section of salad items (plain veggies and fruits, with spiced-up dipping sauces such as mango chutney). If diners skip over the rice and naan selections, many of the meat and vegetable entrees can be enjoyed healthily. Even the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are good options, because in Indian cuisine the “butter” used is actually “ghee,” a puri-fied version of butter that it known for its internal healing benefits and help in moving oxygen throughout the body.

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Another great pick for vegetar-ians and dieters alike. While creole and Cajun cuisine might not seem like healthy foods because they come with high pilings of rice and bread, diners can ask for rice and bread on the side, and not on the same plate as the creole curries. This way, everyone can enjoy their Cajun chicken without the hassle of accounting for extra carbohydrates.

SoHo Café and Gallery

This café ranks number one on the vegetarian list for Carmel compiled by time-trusted vegan and vegetarian company Happy Cow. SoHo Café serves meat options, but daily will have vegetarian soups and sand-wiches to choose from, many of which are veggie-based.

Vitality Bowls

This new spot in down-town Carmel is buzzing with locals raving about their fresh options for snacks. The bowls of fruits, fibers and add-ins are a great option for those with a sweet tooth who might not want to in-dulge on classics like cake and cookies. The smooth-ies are also a great pick.

Chicken tikka masala can be had, healthily, at Amber Indian.

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Call us at 317.804.7024 for more information and to set an appointment today!

INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY! CALL FOR DETAILS!

Woodsmen Tree ServiceWilliam Wainscott 317-412-1306

*Fully Insured *Free Estimates *Tree Trimming *Tree Removal

*Stump GrindingThe Right Choice is as

Clear as Black and White

CELL PHONE REPAIRWe fix iPhones, Galaxy, iPods, iPads

& Other.Indpls. Pavilions - In front of Sam’s Club

7035 E. 96th St. Ste.T 317-863-8425UZOOXREPAIR.COM

LUXURY BATHROOMSIf your bathroom is ready

for a remodel,or you simply want a change, please

visit my website atwww.Iwantanewbathroom.com

Painter’s DreaM Steady work all year, even

during winter. All work is local. Interior painting only. 35-40

hours work per week, Mon-Fri, no work on weekends. For more details and to apply:

wallapainting.com/now-hiring

GreenCycle of Indiana is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Delivery Driver at the Noblesville, IN location.

The Delivery Driver will need to be customer service oriented. The Driver will need to have a clean driving record, pass a drug screen & CDL physical, & be able to drive a single-axle truck. A chauffer’s license is preferred. The Driver will also be required to maintain

appearance of the vehicle inside and out, as well as, help out in the mulch yard when not on deliveries.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is looking to be a team player and able to bring new ideas to the table. We are very focused on providing the best customer service to

our customers.

This position is a part time/seasonal position. Hours range from 36 – 55 hours, depending on the time of year. Saturdays are required March – September. GreenCycle of Indiana EOE.

Please visit www.greencycleindy.com to learn more about our company.

Resumes may be brought to: Applications may be picked up at:

2695 Cicero Rd.Noblesville, IN 46060

No phone calls please.

Delivery Drivers needed Immediate Openings for Delivery Drivers

We are looking for energetic, detail oriented, delivery drivers with a back ground in customer service. This job can be full

or part time. You make your own schedule. Current delivery areas are Carmel,

Castleton, Fishers, Westfield, Broad Ripple, Nora and Zionsville. Several shifts available,

especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Average driver makes

$60 to $100 dollars a shift. Please send your resume to [email protected] and we will contact you.

Immediate opening for one female resident. Private home & assisted living. Over

20 years experience with Alzheimer’s & dementia. Call 317-529-2467 or visit

www.afamilyformom.com

Retiree will board one or two dogs in my home. Reasonable rates 317-607-8541

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-Line CooK-Nights – Full time/Part time

Monday – Saturday- apply in person - Dooley O’Tooles

160 E Carmel Drive 843-9900

Book a session for your band! 3 hours/$501,000 SF studio, lounge with 60” plasma TV,full PA & backline provided, drums available

340 Ridgepoint Drive, [email protected]

317-979-0137Like us on Facebook!

“Between the awesome physical facility,

and the exceptional personal service, look no further than Kingston’s.”

-Travis Jensen, An Innocent Band

Kingston’sBAND REHEARSAL SPACE

Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a

great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email

[email protected].



Jimmy John’s is now hiringRockstar delivery drivers and sandwich

makers at all Indianapolis area locations. Delivery drivers make an average of

$12/hour plus mileage! Flexible hours available.

Inquire at 317-578-3920 or [email protected].

CAREER FAIRS NOW HIRINGCAREER FAIRS NOW HIRINGCAREER FAIRS NOW HIRING

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Help wantedOffice/Personal Assistant

Office Assistant Needed with customer service skills. Must be reliable, able to

multitask and be able to answer multiple phone lines with excellent communication skills and patience, Excel,Publisher and

Outlook. Part time position. Email resume. Any eligible applicants

should contact me via my email address [email protected]

GreenCycle of Indiana is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Office Assistant at the Noblesville, IN location.

The Office Assistant will handle customer transactions, schedule deliveries, answer customer questions, and provide excellent customer service. This position can progress with more duties and responsibilities as the new hire becomes familiar with the computer program.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is looking to be a team player and able to bring new ideas to the table. We are very focused on providing the best customer service to

our customers.

This position is a part time/seasonal position. Hours range from 36 – 55 hours, depending on the time of year. Saturdays are required March – September. GreenCycle of Indiana EOE.

Please visit www.greencycleindy.com to learn more about our company.

Resumes may be brought to: Applications may be picked up at:

2695 Cicero Rd.Noblesville, IN 46060

No phone calls please.

Not inspired by your job and want to make a difference? If you believe people deserve

better, you might fit into our professional environment where everyone is focused on helping people. We are looking for

a full time entry level employee that can show enthusiasm, and play an active part in a vibrant atmosphere. You need to be confident, able to handle a high paced environment, and display exceptional

communication skills and an attitude that exemplifies what it means to be happy about

life. If this is you, drop off your resume at About Life Chiropractic at 8878 South Street

in Fishers M-W-F 10 AM - 6:00 PM. No experience? No problem. We’ll train you!

Clarity Personal Care services If you are interested in an opportunity to

make a difference, earn extra income and choose the hours convenient to your life,

Clarity Personal Care Services is interested in you. We are the provider of choice for personal services/elder care in the home.

Please contact us at [email protected].

BookkeeperWe are looking for a self-motivated and

highly organized person to work in a small business in the Castleton area. Other duties include Office Administrator and

Shipping and Receiving. Must be proficient in Quickbooks and Office. Full time position preferred, part time possible. Please email

[email protected] if interested.

now Hiring!!FT/PT Direct Support Professionals

Positions available in Marion and Hamilton County

Excellent Compensation/Benefit PackageVisit us online to apply:

www.newhopofindiana.org

Now Hiring Servers,Drivers and Shift managers.

Email [email protected]

©2015 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved. Xerox® and Xerox and Design® are trademarks of the Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. BR7307

Job FairWednesday, February 18th9am - 7pm

Questions? Please contact Tessa at 765-778-6219

Apply in person:2828 Enterprise DriveAnderson, IN 46013

Apply online: http://www.jobsatxerox.com/anderson-vin/EOE M/ F/Disability/Vet

Must pass background and drug screen

Xerox Services has immediate positions for Customer Service Representatives

Put Yourself in a Better Place

Career Fair We are growing our team in our Fishers, IN location,and we're looking for qualified customer service and

sales professionals to join us in a new business venture!

Attend One of Our Career Fairs!!!

Customer Care Specialists

*English and Bilingual French Canadian*Troubleshooting - Diabetic Medical Device-Inbound*Customer Service focused*Bachelor’s degree required

Inside Sales Representatives

*Motivated sales professionals who love to sell and manage relationships with their clients*Previous sales and customer service experience*Ambitious, competitive and self-motivated*Bachelor's degree preferred,or equivalent Sales experience.

Wed, Feb 18 12pm – 8pmHampton Inn & Suites

11575 Commercial DriveFishers, IN 4603869 Freeway, Exit 205317.913.0300 (Front Desk)

OR

Wednesday Feb 25 4pm - 9pmHampton Inn & Suites

11575 Commercial DriveFishers, IN 4603869 Freeway, Exit 205317.913.0300 (Front Desk)

Please, apply online, bring your resume,and meet us at the Career Fair!www.tmshealth.comJob Numbers: 15001899 & 14043408

TMS Health, a Xerox Company is commitmentto service excellence, exceeding our clientexpectations, reward performance with acompetitive compensation, monthlyperformance bonuses, bilingual differential,and an excellent benefits package.

For more information contact: Phyllis JacksonSenior Recruiter 317.521.1620 | [email protected]

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28 February 17, 2015Current in Fisherswww.currentinfishers.com A WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH EVENT

WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH EVENT

Space is limited.Call 317.678.3627 to register.

IU HEALTH SAXONY HOSPITAL 13000 E. 136th St.Fishers, IN 46037 iuhealth.org/saxony (click EVENTS)

Dr. Edward HarlamertCardiologistThursday, February 26, 6-8 pm

Join us at IU Health Saxony Hospital for an evening dedicated to your heart health. We’ll share important information about heart disease, help you understand what symptoms to be aware of and provide an update on the latest research and information for prevention and treatment. This FREE event includes: ■ Presentation by our expert cardiologist, Dr. Edward Harlamert ■ Exercise and fi tness tips to live a heart-healthy life ■ Heart healthy dinner ■ Door prizes

Dedicate one night to an

important fight–heart disease.

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