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Meet City-County Councilmember Nick Roberts, District 4 By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Shortly after the Nov. 7 election, Nick Roberts was still recovering from his high-energy, successful ELECTION campaign for Indianapolis City-County Council, District 4, representing the Geist-Castleton area. At 23, Roberts had youth on his side to help him knock on what he estimated at 20,000 doors (repeat visits included), and log Roberts millions of steps through his fitness tracker. The Democrat is the youngest elected city councilor in the nation — at least for the top-50 cities — and won one of the more conservative districts in Marion County. Roberts said his age mostly helped him on the path to victory. “Of course, I had a few people that said, ‘You’re too young to vote for,’ but it was vastly outnumbered by the amount of people that told me they love my age, they love (that) there’s fresh perspectives coming into our government. And I’m in a very affluent area, you know, being Geist. The average voter in my district was 63 years old. So, I really did not have a whole lot of younger people, really. But I think people, especially with the political environment right now, people really want to see fresh perspectives; they want to see new voices.” Roberts said his dedication to door-todoor campaigning was a deciding factor. “I have the energy level. I love being out there,” he said, adding that the personal contact helped him overcome partisan politics with enough voters. “Jefferson Shreve, the Republican candidate for mayor, won (District 4) by 200 votes and I won by over 800 (against Republican Natalie Goodwin). So, there was a lot of crossover in my direction and I heard time and again on Election Day, ‘Nick you’re the first Democrat I’ve ever voted for,’ or ‘You’re the first Democrat I voted for in X years.’ Because the people saw the work ethic and it meant a lot to them. I think it’s easier to demonize somebody or assume the worst about them when you’ve not met them in person. But when you’ve met them multiple times, it really goes a long way toward your view

District 4 Councilmember-elect Nick Roberts estimates that his campaign knocked on thousands of doors, wearing out at least one pair of shoes. (Photo courtesy of Nick Roberts)

Nick Roberts on Election Day, Nov. 7. The Democratic candidate for Indianapolis City-County Council’s District 4 seat won in one of the more conservative districts of Marion County. (Photo courtesy of Nick Roberts)

of them.” It probably didn’t hurt that Roberts was basically endorsed by Luke Skywalker. Early in the campaign, actor Mark Hamill — who is active on X, formerly Twitter — started “liking” Roberts’ campaign posts and they later connected on a more personal level. “He and I actually have messaged each other privately a lot,” Roberts said. “He’s given me a lot of wisdom and he shared with me that I remind him a lot of himself at his age. He told stories about how he got involved with politics for the first time, back in the early ‘70s when he was about my age. It was just a very humbling thing for him to reach out to me. He likes pretty much all my tweets now, which always

makes my day whenever that happens because I’ve always loved Star Wars.” Public service runs in Roberts’ family, he said, noting that his father is a disabled Purple Heart veteran, and many others in the family run small businesses. “I always kind of grew up with that — just great work ethic, obviously, but also the drive to always try to commit yourself to something bigger than yourself,” he said. And now that he’s achieved the first goal — getting elected — he can work on the issues voters want addressed, namely infrastructure and public safety. Road improvements will be a focus, Roberts said, with numerous major thoroughfares in his district needing work. But it’s not only the main roads. “There’s also a lot of neighborhood roads, even around Geist,” he said, noting that some streets are 40-plus years old and need attention. From a citywide perspective, Roberts said maintaining a vibrant downtown and supporting public safety and law enforcement are two top goals. “We’ve got to make sure we’re investing in our law enforcement,” he said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re supporting not just our (Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department), but our sheriff’s deputies, too, and I would really like to see mental health as a priority for the entire city from a public safety perspective.” Roberts graduated in 2018 from Lawrence North High School and works as director of community relations at the Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office. He’ll be sworn into his seat on the City-County Council in January.

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When he was 10 years old, Geist-area resident Steve Rice badly wanted to play tackle football. HOCKEY “I was always small, and my dad was going to take me to get equipment. My mom put her foot down and said that I could not play football,” Rice said. “I was heartbroken. A friend of mine invited me to one of his hockey games. I fell Grennes in love with it, and I didn’t even know how to skate at that time.” Rice’s mother didn’t know how physical hockey was, so she agreed to let him play. “She didn’t know that until later, but the die was cast,” Rice said. The 1977 Carmel High High School graduate went on to play three years on the Carmel Icehounds and was a member of the Icehounds’ 1976 state championship team. The Icehounds were founded in 1973. Rice, who works in Carmel, will be part of the 50th anniversary celebration game, set for

The 1976 Carmel Icehounds after capturing the first state hockey title. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Icehounds)

Dec. 16 at the Carmel Ice Skadium. The junior varsity game is set for 8:15 p.m., with the varsity to follow at 10:15 p.m. The 5-2 victory over South Bend St. Joseph in 1976 was the first of 14 state championships for the Icehounds, which have appeared in 25 state title games and won 33 Hoosier League championships. Carmel was one of the original four founding high school hockey teams in Indiana. In 1974, the club was a founding member of the Hoosier Hockey League, the state’s first official high school league. “When I learned the high school had a

club sport it was like a dream come true,” Rice said. “I moved to Carmel in sixth grade and was never able to get into any of the other organized sports that Carmel had offered so plentifully. It felt like it was a chance to be part of the community and something bigger than yourself to represent your high school.” Rice said other CHS students, including future Purdue University and NFL quarterback Mark Herrmann, regularly attended the club’s games. “That was such a gracious thing for him to do, and it helped our overall visibility of the team,” Rice said of Herrmann, a CHS star football and basketball player. Bob Grennes, a Geist-area resident, was also a member of the 1976 state champion team. “I give so much credit to coach Whitey Guenin,” Grennes said. “He was a great coach that knew how to teach us the technical side of the game, but more importantly, the art of playing as a team. He also made it fun, which was really powerful. We were not the most skilled team. We were the Bad News Bears before the Bad News Bears.”

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Karaoke raises $17K for education By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis took a trip back to the 90s and early 2000s as groups and soloists UNITED WAY participated in karaoke competitions to raise money for United Way Central Indiana, a nonprofit that addresses poverty in local communities. Singers performed hits by popular artists like NSYNC and The Fray. Margaret Matray, communications manager for UWCI, said “Care-oke” is a karaoke-themed fundraiser. It began in 2021 to raise funds for UWCI’s ReadUp program. “ReadUp is a literacy initiative that addresses reading literacy in the third grade,” Matray said. “ReadUp sends volunteers into elementary schools to read with students to help them get up to grade-level literacy.” During the 2022-23 school year, 294 volunteers worked with more than 300 students at 22 schools in seven counties, including Boone and Hamilton. Matray said the event raised more than $17,000. The money will help stock school libraries, purchase supplies and deliver

From left, Alaric Plett, Bradley Schiesser, Michael Etter and Issac Mervis. The group, SYNC’ed UP, sang “Bye, Bye, Bye” by NSYNC. (Photo by Edward Redd)

books to students. Matray said the ReadUP program welcomes anyone who wants to help children. “We are always looking for volunteers for our ReadUP program,” Matray said. “Anyone interested in volunteering can go to our website.” For more about UWIC’s ReadUP program, visit uwci.org/readup.

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The City of Lawrence kicked off its Winterfest holiday season Nov. 25 with A Lawrence Christmas, which included a holiday parade, music, skating and live performances. Outgoing Mayor Steve Collier, left, with Santa Claus at the event. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

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New, unwrapped toys or check donations to the annual toy drive help make the holidays meaningful for children. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

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The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, City of Lawrence firefighters and Rotary Club of Indianapolis EVENT Northeast are co-hosting a toy drive in conjunction with the chamber’s monthly After-Hours social gathering in mid-December. The festive holiday gathering and toy drive is set for 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Indian Lake Country Club. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served during the informal, open house-style event, according to an announcement from the Lawrence Chamber. “During the event we will accept new, unwrapped toys or check donations benefitting the City of Lawrence Firefighters Christmas Toy Drop,” the announcement stated. “If you cannot make the event but would still like to donate, please feel free to drop your gift off at the Greater Lawrence Chamber Office at 6501 Sunnyside Rd., Suite A216, Indianapolis IN 46236. Do-

nations can be mailed to this address as well.” Checks can be made payable to Firefighters Family Assistance Program. The Dec. 13 event is the deadline for toys to be donated to the program, according to the chamber. According to the City of Lawrence, additional toy drop-off locations are: • City of Lawrence Fire Department stations • Stock Yards Bank & Trust (71st and Binford) • Sports Page Lounge (46th and Post) • Purple Ribbon Office Solutions (56th and Sunnyside/German Church) • Saltire Toys & Games (Pendleton Pike and Sunnyside) • Lord Ashley’s Pub & Eatery (Pendleton Pike and Oaklandon) • Fortune Academy (56th and Post) The city’s announcement stated that Saltire Toys & Games is offering 50 percent off all toys that are donated into their drop-off box.

DISPATCHES Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony — Fishers Parks Foundation will host the fourth annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony to remember lost children. The Ambassador House will be open at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 6 with a candlelight procession to the Angel of Hope Memorial Garden and the reading of names at 7 p.m. For more, visit fishersparks.org.

Holiday Lights Map — The City of Fishers has brought back its holiday lights map, an online Google map that shows where people can view business and residential light displays. Those who want to be added to the map can complete an online form at bit.ly/47HK5wC. That’s also where people can view the map, which will be updated as new locations are submitted.

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Electric vehicle sales continue to rise, and the City of Lawrence is making plans for charging stations that will meet that future need. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

Lawrence plan calls for up to 80 EV charging stations by 2030 By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A steering committee tasked with considering the future needs of electric vehicle charging stations INFRASTRUCTURE for the City of Lawrence has come up with a plan that will take the city from its single public charging station at the Lawrence Library to up to 80 charging stations by 2030. The committee was comprised of representatives from the city, the Lawrence Redevelopment Commission, business owners, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. They worked with industry leaders starting in spring to come up with the plan, which was released in November. According to the plan’s introduction, community input was welcome and solicited throughout the process. “In addition to modeling and analysis, we engaged with the community to understand their thoughts, support and hesitations regarding electric vehicles and the city’s role in providing charging stations for the community,” the document stated. “Online surveys were disseminated to Lawrence’s residents and business owners, flyers distributed at the 4th Fest Parade, 4th Fest and Lawrence Farmers Market, and stakeholder meetings were held.” Key themes gleaned from that input included concerns about the infrastructure needed to provide EV changing stations, the cost to private developers, local ordinances, the feasibility of an electric school bus fleet and equity when selecting sites for future charging stations. According to the document, the committee considered that input as well as other

practicalities, such as a site’s proximity to adequate power, accessibility to major roads and proximity to neighborhoods and amenities such as grocery and retail stores. “Of the identified sites, five were chosen as the initial locations for investment,” the document stated. “Two locations are on public property, one is located in a redevelopment area called the Trades District, and two others (are) in privately owned shopping centers.” The locations are: • Pendleton Pike between Hull Street and Bragdon Street. • North Franklin Road and East 52nd Street. • North Post Road and East 56th Street. • Pendleton Pike and Oaklandon Road. • Fall Creek Road and East 79th Street. The plan also noted that zoning and permitting regulations will need to be established, and suggested the city develop how-to-guides for developers and property owners who want to install EV charging stations. The plan notes that while interest in electric vehicles has waxed and waned over the years, their popularity has grown significantly since 2016. “With the growth in EV models on the market has come an exponential increase in EV sales and ownership,” the document stated. “In the five-year period from 2016 through 2021, electric vehicle ownership grew by more than 500 percent. 2022 experienced a 55-percent increase from 2021 in EV sales despite total car sales dropping by 8 percent in that same time frame. A strong first quarter in 2023 saw EV sales increase 60 percent compared to the same period in 2022.” For a copy of the entire plan, visit cityoflawrence.org/news/2023/11/06/charginglawrence-electric-vehicle-charging-stationsplan.

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Clevenger joins county auditor’s race news@currentinfishers.com Todd Clevenger, Hamilton County grant administrator, has entered the race for Hamilton County auditor, ELECTION he stated Nov. 21 in a press release. “Public service at the local level is extremely fulfilling because I get to see the impact daily,” Clevenger stated. “It is inherently meaningful because it is directly related to building and improving our communities, as well as improving the lives of our family, friends, neighbors and community members. Public service is my passion. I take the responsibility — and the honor of serving — very seriously.” Clevenger has worked for the county since March 2018. His previous roles included serving as legislative chief of staff for Alaska State Rep. Cheri Davis, being a nonprofit administrator and being a partner in a marketing and communications consulting firm. Clevenger has an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and graduated from the National Associations of Counties High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12week online leadership program for county government professionals. He and his wife have lived in Hamilton County for almost 30 years, residing in Carmel and Cicero. “The position of county auditor can’t rely upon on-the-job training. The position is too important and too complex,” Clevenger stated. “Based on my six years of experience working with the auditor’s office, I am the only candidate ready to do the work on day one.” For more, visit Clevenger4Auditor.com.

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WHS offensive tackle helped pave way for Shamrocks’ success By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior offensive tackle Ryan Barker made his presence felt throughout his two years as a starter. “He has protected two different styles of (quarterbacks) the last two years as we have a 19-6 record with Ryan as our left tackle,” Shamrocks Barker football coach Jake Gilbert said. “He is great in pass protection and is a very good athlete. Ryan is physical and plays with a chip on his shoulder.” Barker protected senior quarterback Jackson Gilbert, Gilbert’s son, this past season. In 2022, Cole Ballard, now a University of Kansas freshman quarterback, was the Shamrocks’ starter. “They were fairly similar in how they played, but Cole was a little more of a runner,” Barker said. “Both were great leaders and great players.” The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Barker, who has a grade point average above 4.0, has offers

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Westfield senior offensive lineman Ryan Barker lifts receiver Gabe Aramboles after a touchdown. (Courtesy of Marci Yochum Photography)

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Barker said his biggest improvement this season was in developing his leadership skills. “I have always been a guy that led by example,” he said. “I challenged myself to lead more. I think it helped out the team.” The Shamrocks finished 11-2, losing 38-31 in double overtime to Crown Point Nov. 17 in the Class 6A semistate. Crown Point (13-1) lost to Ben Davis in the state championship. Westfield’s other loss was against Brownsburg (9-1), which lost to Ben Davis in the sectional opener. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get over the disappointment that we could have gone back to the state (final),” Barker said. “It took a couple days to sink in that we actually lost and weren’t practicing on Monday.” On the freshman team, Barker played on the offensive and defensive lines before being switched full-time to the offensive line after that season. Barker played on the junior varsity his sophomore season, which was cut short by a concussion. Mostly healthy the past two seasons, Barker said he wants to add weight to play in college. He plans to major in business.

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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township didn’t perform as well as they’d hoped in this year’s state competition. But instead of feeling defeated and giving up, the student musicians rallied to place 20th in the nation only a month later. Stefan Roose, Lawrence North High School band director, said the group was just shy of making it into the Indiana State School Music Association semifinals, and it was the first time in a long time that they didn’t get to that level. “I’ll be honest, it was a hard thing for the kids to go through,” he said. “But on the flip side, for (Bands of America), which was like 30 days later — a full month later — we did the best we’ve done since 2019, which was huge.” DiaShamar Marshall, Lawrence Central High School’s band director, said the 160 band members showed their work ethic and resilience during that month of practice in between ISSMA and BOA. “Our kids were kind of walking with a little bit with a chip on their shoulder, like, ‘Wait a second, we want to be one of the best, and so we have to kind of go out here and prove why we should be one of the best,’” Marshall said. “That’s not an easy thing to do when you take a punch in the middle of your season like our students did.” Marching Pride’s preliminary performance for BOA was on the Friday of the three-day competition Nov. 9-11 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Roose said they sent the kids home after their set to rest and wait for the results. When they found out that they were in the semifinals, he said, some of the kids took videos of their reactions for the group chat. “They were freaking out with joy,” he said. “They were so excited. When we came in Saturday morning — our call time was like 6 a.m. — I expected them to be a little tired, but they were pumped. They were so excited to come in, like it was just pure bliss.” Marshall said he was pretty emotional watching the Marching Pride’s preliminary performance because he knew how hard the students had worked to improve. He said the best part was seeing the smiles on their faces afterward, because they knew they had done well.

Marching Pride of Lawrence Township made it to the semifinals of the Bands of America national competition Nov. 9-11 at Lucas Oil Stadium with their “The Art of Being” performance. (Photos courtesy of Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township)

Marching Pride of Lawrence Township placed 20th in the nation during the Nov. 9-11 Bands of America national competition.

“I would have been 100 percent OK if we had not advanced to national semifinals because the kids had such a high level of performance on Friday and their preliminary performance,” he said. Roose added that they both had told the kids to give their best performance possible for the preliminaries, “which they did and (then) Saturday was even better.” The Marching Pride is a combined band of the two Lawrence Township high schools. Their show for the 2023 season was called “The Art of Being.” “The show was really about recognizing individuality and the uniqueness of the individual person and celebrating that,” Marshall said. Music included “Cambridge 1963,” “Being,” “Red Machine,” “Dance, First Movement” and a ballad called “A True Passion,” which Marshall said is from a National Geographic documentary about the artist Picasso. “Our show really revolved around the artistic side of individuality,” he said. “There’s a lot of painting and splashes and very bright colors, vibrant colors. The idea behind it was really to have a highly intellectual and highly emotional show, so that way we are able as performers to connect to the audience on a human level.” Both directors said participating in marching band benefits students in the short and long term. “It teaches resiliency, which is definitely a learned trait that so many of these young

kids to have those things, you want them around the best … and you’re going to find those kids in the band program. Then on top of that, they just become well-rounded individuals because they learn how to handle adversity; they learn how to work and cooperate with different types of people.” Also, they both said, marching band is just fun.

people need to have in the real world,” Roose said, adding that team-building is another trait kids learn through marching band. “They know how to work well with people, they know how to lead because they have to — there’s certain aspects of what we design and what we do, that they have to be a leader, they have to be resilient and what they’re doing (and) they have to do it together.” Marshall said music and the performing arts in general tend to result in some of the best students. “We place a high level of importance on education and academic achievement,” he said of the band program. “If you want your

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Township band members compete in the Nov. 9-11 Bands of America finals at Lucas Oil stadium. (Photo courtesy of Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township)

BAND SEASON STARTS EARLY Band directors Stefan Roose of Lawrence North and DiaShamar Marshall of Lawrence Central already have started planning for the 2024 Marching Pride of Lawrence Township season. They don’t take a break when the season ends in the fall. They get busy picking the music and theme and working on the show’s design, getting all the preliminary prep work done so the kids can start training in May and June. In July, the students perform for the annual Lawrence Fourth of July Parade, Roose said, and then it’s time for band camp — an intense two weeks of

rehearsing. “It’s long rehearsal hours,” he said. “They’re there all day to train and get better, and we’re just rehearsing them to learn the show, as well as just building up basic fundamentals. That’s two solid weeks of July. It’s a lot to ask of high school students, but at the same time they showed up every day and worked really hard.” Once school starts, they continue to rehearse and perform, getting ready for state and national competitions taking them through mid-November. And then, it starts all over again.

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stated. “We will continue to be a voice for businesses to help attract and retain OneZone Chamber of Commerce officials talent.” have announced child care and OneZone also will focus on inworkforce developcreased access to childcare and POLICY ment as the top priorpre-kindergarten programs, includities they would like ing regulatory change to decrease local lawmakers to address during burdens on facilities providing the upcoming legislative session. those services. “OneZone believes while the “Quality child care and pre-kinlabor market remains robust, the dergarten programs are essential number of qualified workforce to grow our future talent pipeline Russell participants continues to dwindle, and promote a strong educational with job vacancies causing problems for foundation before starting a formal K-12 industries across the board,” the announce- education,” the announcement stated. “In ment stated. “It is critical that Indiana addition, quality programming for children allows businesses to remain competitive allows parents to have the ability to parand, thus, spurring growth in existing and ticipate in the workforce, have financial future economic development.’ stability and even continue furthering their The announcement stated the chamber own education.” would support policies to encourage quality OneZone’s January, February and March of place and infrastructure investments, Eggs & Issues presentations will feature reduce regulations and maintain Indiana’s state legislators addressing those topics business-friendly tax system. and more, according to the announcement. “Workforce plays an important role as The first legislative Eggs & Issues is schedwe look to attract talent, not just in neighuled for 8 a.m. Jan. 12, 2024 at The Bridgeboring states but across the country,” water Club, 3535 E. 161st St., Carmel. OneZone President and CEO Jack Russell For more visit onezonechamber.com.

Jazzy steakhouse and bourbon lounge opening soon By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com A new steakhouse is coming to Fishers that strives to offer a jazz-like atmosphere. Cooper & Cow RESTAURANT Steakhouse & Bourbon Lounge will open this early month at 8626 E. 116th St. The menu includes prime USDA steaks, fresh seafood and a variety of drinks, according to manager Matt Bauer. “We have a fantastic lobster-tail cocktail that our chef has created,” Bauer said. “It’s served alongside an urban cocktail sauce.” Bauer said the restaurant will distinguish itself from other steakhouses with a laid-back atmosphere. “The atmosphere we’re looking for is a cool jazz, speakeasy vibe,” Bauer said. “We have booth sitting, we have table sitting and soft sitting in the lounge area for a more relaxed drinking and small plate experience.” The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will

Cooper & Cow Steakhouse & Bourbon Lounge aims to provide a relaxing atmosphere for guests. (Photos courtesy of Brian Brosmer Photography)

offer indoor and outdoor seating, accommodating up to approximately 110 guests. There will be event space on the top of the building. Bauer said Cooper & Cow Steakhouse & Bourbon Lounge will partner with the Humane Society for Hamilton County during its grand opening, which has not yet been scheduled. “Being involved in the community is important to us,” Bauer said. “So, we will be inviting our business neighbors to raise money for the community.”

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The Fishers Health Department focused on seasonal affective disorder in its monthly Mental Health Matters RESOURCES newsletter, noting that SAD, also known as seasonal depression, typically occurs during fall and winter and is caused by reduced sunlight and exposure to the outdoors. “The most obvious sign of SAD is it typically goes away once spring arrives, but there are resources available to help with the upcoming seasons and holiday celebrations,” the newsletter stated. The City of Fishers has a website, stigmafreefishers.com, with free online resources for a variety of mental and physical health concerns. According to the website, there are ways to cope with SAD. One of the links on the website takes readers to a Mayo Clinic article about SAD. The article recommends a checkup with a physician first, because some of the symptoms of SAD can be similar to other types of mental health conditions. An evaluation can include a physical exam, lab tests and a psychological evaluation, according to the article. Treatment options for SAD include light therapy, psychotherapy and medication. Light therapy involves sitting close to a special light box, preferably in the morning. The light mimics natural light and can boost brain chemicals linked to mood. Psychotherapy is talk therapy, which can help people learn coping mechanisms when they are feeling the winter blues. Medication can include antidepressants and can be helpful for those with severe symptoms. Other ways to boost mood during the colder months is to make the indoor environment as bright as possible, taking advantage of the sun by opening blinds and curtains when it appears. The online article also recommends getting outside, even if it’s not sunny, especially within a couple hours of waking up in the morning. Exercise can help, too, as well as maintaining a regular sleep schedule.

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Lyrical truth in lyrics Commentary by Terry Anker We owe a great debt to the many songwriters, musicians and singers who brought together our shared story in the ESSAY liturgy of the Great American Songbook. Sure, we related to the narrative of the human condition, of love found and lost, and of the joy and sadness in everyday living. But often, there would be simple lessons imbued in the catchy tunes and sultry deliveries. In moving a rubber tree plant, a little ant reminded us of what could be accomplished if we refused to surrender. And our hearts could find solace when circumstances separated us from the ones that we loved, if we could hold our memories of times together for a white Christmas, even if “only in our dreams.” Perhaps since the beginning of spoken language, we have committed our mood, history and social customs to song. Somehow, it manages to instruct and persuade us even as it entertains. The so-called Rat

Pack brought a hip post-war edge to our instruction. Taking note that gambling is likely pointless without a good measure of Lady Luck standing at our side, singer Frank Sinatra admonished her to remember that he needed the support and not to “blow on some other guy’s dice.” Unwisely, he seemed to believe that she owed him loyalty. Like so much of what we believe, there is little if any underpinning knowledge of its origin or thought about its application. If we sing it, we mostly believe it. Should we challenge, or at least consider, more than the sentiment behind popular music? Did the gambler have a right to expect his date to bring good fortune to his, and only his, dice?

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Seasonal stress is here Commentary by Danielle Wilson

worth of thoughtfully purchased gifts; a tinsel war that left my husband and I non‘Tis the season, friends. But the real communicative for days; and multiple dinner question is, the season for what? Will this parties where no one should have been be a month of joy and childlike allowed to open that seventh bottle of wine HUMOR delight or one of hellfire and (seriously, what were we thinking?). No way emotional around it, the holidays exhaustion? For me, at are stressful. There are least, it could go either simply too many vari“While reflecting on Decembers way. ables in play to ensure a past, I can vividly recall bouts of Obviously, I’m hoping net positive. the flu ravaging our humble abode, for the former. I want Although for your fully decorated Christmas trees my kids to get along. reading pleasure, I suptoppling perilously close to children, I want our extended pose a month filled with and a particular personal cryfest family gatherings to be Yuletide hijinks would in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru after a drama-free. I want good prove fruitful. I do have disastrous Kohl’s run.” weather and on-time a knack for transcribing – DANIELLE WILSON Amazon deliveries. Mostmy pain and suffering ly, I want everyone to into fun columns (you’re be healthy and happy and appreciate what welcome!). For me and my sanity, however, a relatively decent year 2023 has been (for I’m keeping my fingers crossed for less hellonce, I’d be OK with toxic positivity!). But fire and emotional exhaustion and more joy really, what are the odds? and childlike delight. If history tells us anything, not good. Peace out. While reflecting on Decembers past, I can vividly recall bouts of the flu ravaging our humble abode, fully decorated Christmas Danielle Wilson is a contributing trees toppling perilously close to children, columnist. You may email her at and a particular personal cryfest in a Chickinfo@youarecurrent.com. fil-A drive-thru after a disastrous Kohl’s run. I’ve had a basement flood destroy months’

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How do you like them apples? Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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At the time, nothing like this had ever happened before. Never had the clerk at The other day my wife and I stopped at a Staples said, “Sorry, but we’re out of, um, Panera’s for a quick bowl of soup. “Do you staples.” Never had the woman at Barnes want an apple with that or an & Noble ever said, “I’m sorry, sir, we have HUMOR apple?” the cashier said. no books today, but we are printing up I was confused, but the some fresh ones even as we speak.” And cashier explained that a Panera’s would never they were out of rolls, run out of bread. Or so I and that little joke thought. seemed to amuse the “Do you only make customers. I was not one pot at a time?” I amused. You can’t dunk asked the Starbucks an apple in your last barista. drop of creamy tomato “Yes, that’s our new soup. I wanted a hunk approach to delicious of sourdough bread. coffee. We brew it fresh Minutes later, a manwhen we need it. And ager came over and because of you, we said they just found need it.” a piece. I should have “OK, I don’t have a asked exactly where brain like Einstein’s (althey found it. I’m not though they ran out of into gluten-free, but I’m coffee, once, too), but it a big fan of germ-free. seems to me if the one Once, many years ago pot is getting low, you at a Starbucks, I walked could start another pot – DICK WOLFSIE so when people like me in and asked for a cup of coffee. The clerk come in and desperately looked a little sheepish need an over-priced liand said, “I’m sorry for the inconvenience, bation, it’s ready to go.” but we are presently out of coffee.” “Not a bad idea, sir. Let me check our There was a glimmer of hope in the new employee manual about that. In the word “presently,” suggesting that this was meantime, would you like a scone?” not a permanent state of affairs. I’m no “Were they baked today?” Wharton School MBA, but being out of java “Oh, I’m not sure, but the good news is could impact profits. that they can’t get any harder than when He stared at me for about six seconds, they are fresh.” which in the world of high-octane caffeine Well, that’s it for this week. I’m a writer, is a creepy amount of time to have eye and guess what? I am out of words. contact. He explained that they needed to make a fresh pot, which would have been a totally acceptable justification if I had Dick Wolfsie is an author, stopped at June Cleaver’s unexpectedly columnist and speaker. Contact before the Beave got home from school. him at wolfsie@aol.com. The grumpy old man in me started to percolate.

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At the table with Mark Commentary by Mark LaFay WHERE TO GO: LE MACARON

Season’s greetings in a bite news@currentincarmel.com Elevate your holiday table with a delectable blend of sharp cheddar and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish in this festive mac & cheese. WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1 cup half & half • 3/4 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • 3/4 box of your favorite mac & cheese pasta (we used elbow mac) • 4-6 tablespoons St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for top)

• 1 tbsp. kosher salt • 1 tbsp. St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish • Breadcrumbs (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk. Let roux simmer while stirring for 4-5 minutes. Do not brown. Prepare noodles by following cooking instructions on package. Cook noodles al dente. While stirring the roux, incorporate milk and half-and-half. Simmer on low heat until sauce begins to thicken, approximately 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Add sharp white cheddar, cheddar, salt and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish to roux. Add noodles to sauce and mix until noodles are completely coated. Pour mac & cheese mixture in casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. If using breadcrumbs, top cheese with breadcrumbs. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish.

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Address: 8710 E 116th St., Fishers What to Get: Pistachio Macaron Mark’s Take: I’m not much of a sweets guy, but that didn’t stop me from sampling a smattering of items from Le Macaron in Fishers. Proprietor Christi Parker, a former theatrical costume designer, retired her fabric and threaded needles to open this delightful French café and patisserie in December 2022. “I love the authenticity of what we do,” Parker said. “All of our pastries are made with imported French Ingredients by French chefs.” Le Macaron is a national chain founded and owned by a French couple that now lives in Florida. While the local ownership may not necessarily be French, they have bought into the French culture that is foundational to Le Macaron. You might be wondering what to try when you visit Le Macaron. Call me “Capt. Obvious,” but the macarons ($3) are very delicious. I sampled the Pistachio, Gran Marnier and Belgian Chocolate Macarons. All were winners but would have only been better had I enjoyed them with a hot cup of coffee and a newspaper. Le Macaron also carries a nice selection of Ghyslain chocolates. I enjoyed the Hot Chili Truffle ($2.75). It wasn’t all that spicy, but it was very luxurious! Sit and enjoy some coffee or tea with your selections, bring

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Broadway performer set for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops shows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Broadway performer Ben Davis is eager for his debut with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. CONCERTS Davis, a 1993 Lawrence North High School graduate, last performed in the Indianapolis area in a tour with “The Sound of Music” in 2017. Davis will appear in the Holiday Pops concerts at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Davis at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concerts feature Amelia Wray, who grew up in Carmel, as a guest vocalist. The Indiana Ballet Conservatory and Second Presbyterian Church Choir will join the performances. Davis will have several family and friends at the performances. “My little brother, Jeff, lives in Carmel, right down the street from the Palladium,” Davis said. “My mom, Jeanne, lives in Fishers, so it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’ve been to the Palladium but never sang in it.” Davis has appeared in several TV shows as well, including three episodes of “Law and Order: SVU” in 2019-20. Davis, who is based in New York City, performed in a Broadway show “New York, New York,” which closed in August. He recently concluded a stint in a George Bernard Shaw play, “Arms and the Man,” at an off-Broadway theater. He has been performing with a lot of symphonies, including in Milan, Italy, in September “I do another New York show in January, then back to Italy in February,” Davis said. “Hopefully, I’ll do more TV now that the writers and actors strikes are over.” Davis competed in football, basketball and track and field at Lawrence North. He quit basketball his junior year, and his mother suggested he audition for the school musical, “West Side Story.”

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Main Street Productions presents “Inspecting Carol” through Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. ‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’ Carmel Community Players’ production of “Moon Over Buffalo” is set for Dec. 8-17 at The Cat in Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Vocalist Amelia Wray will join Ben Davis for a duet at Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert. (Photo courtesy of Wray family)

“I did choir my senior year and it all snowballed from there,” said Davis, who was an all-state high jumper. Davis’ first voice teacher was late-Carmel resident Jo Read Trakimas, and then his Butler University voice teacher was Steven Stolen. “I had these people come at the right time and make some magic with me,” he said. “Twenty-six years later in this business, it’s amazing to see what’s happened.” Davis enjoys all facets of performing. “There’s nothing like standing on a stage with an orchestra behind you,” Davis said. “It’s like a big wave of sound. They kind of lift you up and carry you forward. There’s nothing like walking in a Broadway stage door and having the audience stand and applaud at the end, and there’s nothing like seeing a final product of a TV show or a film. To see it edited is magic in itself. That’s what I wanted was to have my hand in every area of business that I can because of a little help, a lot of work, it’s all starting to come to fruition.” His break came when he auditioned and earned a role in “Les Misérables” on a na-

tional tour in 1997. Davis will sing a medley of Christmas songs and a duet with Wray. Wray, a Belmont University freshman and University High School graduate, had a regular role on Disney’s “Sydney to the Max” from 2019 to 2021. Wray also will sing two solo songs, “Mary, Did you Know?” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” along with the duet song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” “I feel honored to be performing with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra,” Wray said. “I’ve always looked up to them. They’re so incredibly talented, so the fact I get to be singing in front of them is crazy. I’m excited to get in the holiday spirit and see everyone’s faces in the crowd. I’m just excited to be on the stage again. Any chance I get to perform in my hometown of Carmel is always so special.” Paul Langford, a Chicago-based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor, will serve as the guest conductor. At the 7 p.m. performance, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will join the orchestra, playing the French horn on select pieces. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ Jon McLaughlin & Friends present “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘CREOLE CHRISTMAS’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas” concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Merry Movie Nights set — Heartland Film Festival’s Merry Movie Nights, presented by Edward Jones, is set for Dec. 7-10 at the Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort. Tickets for adults are $7 and $5 for children and students. The four-day series will feature six films. Each screening includes a merry activation like wine and chocolate before “The Holiday” and Twinkies with “Die Hard.” For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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pick the right songs. I want to do some of the Sinatra Christmas songs. Sinatra and Christmas are not synonymous. If Veteran singer/actor/comedian Wayne you think of Christmas, you don’t think of Powers was given a green light by Actors Frank Sinatra. If you think of a singer, you Theatre of Indiana to crethink of Bing Crosby or that sort of thing. CONCERTS ate his own concert. But Sinatra recorded some wonderful “I want to incorChristmas tunes, about maybe 20 porate the holidays, Christmas and of them in his career.” the Great American Songbook in Powers said he will incorporate the shows,” he said. some of those songs and some of In addition, Powers plans to celSinatra’s most familiar songs, the ebrate what would be Frank Sinasaloon songs and swing tunes. tra’s 108th birthday Dec. 12. “I’m excited about that because “That’s a special day, especially it’s the music I grew up with and Powers for my kind of music,” Powers said. the music that pulsates in my “It’s pretty much a potpourri or, in Brookbody,” he said. “I come alive with that mulyn terms, a hodgepodge of an evening sic. It’s going to have my thumbprint all with Wayne Powers.” over it.” Powers and his All-Star Jazz Trio will Powers said he is still narrowing the perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14 as part of setlist. ATI’s “Celebrate the Holidays” at the Studio “There are so many songs I want to do,” Theater at the Center for the Performing he said. “Another time I’m going to do a Arts in Carmel. Katy Gentry will perform complete Sinatra concert.” Dec. 15-17. The trio includes pianist Ken Fary, bass “Frank Sinatra recorded over 1,200 songs player Fred Withrow and drummer Chelsea in his career,” Powers said. “It’s a lot of Hughey music. The toughest thing for me is to For more, visit atistage.org.

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Following an 18-year hiatus from the stage, Jason Creighton has the acting bug again. In his first production for COMEDY Carmel Community Players, the Carmel resident plays George Hay in Carmel Community Players’ production of Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo” Dec. 8-17 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Hay and his wife, Charlotte, are former Broadway stars who have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo. “The physicality of the comedy and quick pace are what drew me to the role,” said Creighton, who is in his fifth production since performing again. “I spend most of the second act drunk, which is, perhaps, more challenging than one might expect. It’s great fun, though, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity.” Tonya Rave said she enjoys portraying Charlotte Hay because the character is dynamic in many ways. “Although she initially appears to be a typical actress, she also offers a glimpse into the more human and vulnerable aspects of her

The “Moon Over Buffalo” cast, standing, from left, Wendy Brown, Jason Creighton), Tonya Rave; seated, from left, Brian Sprayue, Nicole Sherlock, Natalie Piggush, Mac Wright and Grant Bowen. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ruddell.)

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Where’s Amy attended the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s presentation of “The Nutcracker” Nov. 25 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. IBC’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera” is set to start May 25, 2024. For more, visit Indianaballetconservatory.org.

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Alice Smith, an orphan who inspired “Little Orphan Annie,” one of James Whitcomb Riley’s best-known poems. Other visitors inspired other poems. Reuben Riley returned from the war paralyzed and not able to resume his law practice. Unable to pay expenses, the family sold the house in 1870, a year after 20-year-old James Whitcomb Riley, an indifferent student, had finally completed eighth grade. James Whitcomb Riley’s poems eventually made him rich and famous. In 1893, earning about $1,000 a week, he bought his boyhood home and allowed his brother John and his wife to live in it while he continued living in Indianapolis. The City of Greenfield purchased the house in 1936 and created the Riley Old Home Society to restore and operate it. Today, the Riley Birthplace and Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is open from April through November.

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