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Hamilton County knows what goes into restoring a bridge. county news The county connected three historic bridges at Strawtown Koteewi Park in 2016, and it soon will begin work on another. It recently acquired the Bell Ford Covered Bridge in Jackson County.

Hamilton County and the City of Fishers will work to rebuild the covered pedestrian bridge near the county’s Geist Park.

The restored bridge will be adjacent to Florida Road between 104th and 113th streets, spanning Fall Creek.

The Bell Ford Covered Bridge is the only remaining combination post truss bridge in the world. A truss bridge is connected by triangular units stressed from tension and compression.

Although there are three other post truss bridges, the Bell Ford Covered Bridge is the only one combining timber and metal.

Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said the project originated when a Luxhaven neighborhood resident was concerned after learning the City of Fishers wanted to construct a pedestrian bridge through the neighborhood.

Heirbrandt worked with the City of Fishers and learned the city wanted a bridge on the east side of Florida Road because the span wouldn’t stretch as long and would cost half as much as constructing it on the west side.

“I said, ‘OK, but I really think we ought to sit down and we ought to talk about a connectivity plan over in that area,’” Heirbrandt said.

Heirbrandt spoke with Jim Barker, a Bloomington resident and a senior technical advisor and project manager with VS Engineering. Baker met Hamilton County Parks Director Al Patterson when the county restored Potter’s Bridge and the Strawtown Koteewi Bridge. Barker helped Jackson County recover a span of the Bell Ford Covered Bridge that collapsed in 2006. Upon learning about the Bell Ford Bridge, Heirbrant and Patterson began to pursue the bridge as an option to constructing a new bridge.

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dispatches Correction – In the Nov. 20 edition of Current in Geist, some information in the “McCordsville Town Council passes trash collection fee” story was incorrect. The fee is $10.18 a month, and the council passed the ordinance Nov. 13.

Financial Center names new branch managers – Financial Center First Credit Union, 7101 E. 56th St., Lawrence, has named Greg Hough and Joe Wallace as its two new branch managers. For more, visit fcfcu.com.

Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, left, and Parks Director Al Patterson discuss potential plans for the Bell Ford Covered Bridge. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

wanted to acquire the Bell Ford Covered Bridge, Barker helped convince Jackson County to give it to Hamilton County.

“I wouldn’t trust anyone more (to restore it),” Barker said. “When I first met Al at Potter’s Bridge, it was dilapidated and almost gone. Al and the county commissioners decided to restore that because of its importance to Hamilton County history and the project turned out really good.”

On Nov. 7, Heirbrandt and Patterson traveled to Jackson County to present on Hamilton County’s restoration plans for the bridge. The Jackson County Commissioners gave unanimous approval for Hamilton County to take possession of the bridge.

Hamilton County plans to include Jackson County in the restoration process. In exchange for the bridge, Hamilton County donated $25,000 to Jackson County’s Round Barn Restoration Fund.

FUNDING Hamilton County is exploring funding options such as an 80/20 grant from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO is granting funds for projects beginning in 2024.

Heirbrandt said he expects restoration to cost approximately $3 million.

The Bell Ford Covered Bridge has two spans and measures 325 feet in total length. The county only requires half of the bridge for its plans near Geist Park and plans to store the other span for future use.

For the full story, visit geistcurrent.com.

McCordsville tree lighting – The Town of McCordsville will host its annual tree-light ceremony from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 5 at Town Hall, 6280 W. 800 N. There will be performances by the McCordsville Elementary School choir, the middle school band and a folk group called Sugar Cream Pie. Treats, snacks and crafts will be available, and Santa will arrive during the event. The town is encouraging attendees to bring a canned or boxed food item or toiletry to donate.

McCordsville now hiring – The Town of McCordsville is hiring a new position called Infrastructure Inspector. This position will be supervised by the town engineer. Resumes will be accepted until Dec. 7. Email resumes to Mark Witsman at mwitsman@mccordsville.org.

Engineering opportunities for students – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is offering scholarships and paid employment to civil engineering students during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 31.

Lawrence Utilities unveils online bill pay – Lawrence Utilities customers are now able to pay their bill online. Payments can be made by visiting ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/LWIN.

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City of Lawrence holds “A Lawrence Christmas” Nov. 24

Wesley Scharer, left, and Charlie Johnson play in artificial snow.

The City of Lawrence hosted its annual tree-lighting ceremony, “A Lawrence Christmas,” Nov. 24 on Otis Avenue. Michael Byrd, right, plays giant Jenga with Aaron Byrd. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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the book. I think it would fall into literary genre or thriller, suspense or crime drama.”

Stephen Smith enjoyed writing during Smith attended the Indiana Historical his career as an attorney, writing so when he retired, he Society’s annual Holiday Author Fair Dec. 1. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana thought he would pursue History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. More than creative writing. That pursuit led him 70 authors attended. to write “The American Dream,” a Smith said it took approximately book Smith describes as “the story two years to complete and pubof one young man against a vicious lish the book. For more on Smith criminal organization.” and “The American Dream,” visit “As an attorney, I did a lot of theamericandream.biz. The book is writing and always really enjoyed $16.99. it, but it was mostly technical Smith will be at IndyReads Bookstuff, legal stuff,” the Geist-area Smith store, 911 Massachusetts Ave., from resident said. “Once I retired, I 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 4 to sign copies of his thought I’d like to do some creative writbook. ing. That’s how I came about writing

GEIST • The Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is currently on Phase 2 of the 82nd Street Widening and Improvement Project. Phase 2 stretches from Lantern Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The project includes resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Phase 2 construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019.

CARMEL • Range Line Road is closed to southbound traffic between Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace for installation of a storm water collection system and pedestrian connectivity. The northbound lane is open. The project is expected to reopen to two-way traffic by the end of the year.

• Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange will be built. Construction is expected to last through 2019.

• Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing through 2019.

• West 96th Street is closed west of Ditch Road for a stormwater culvert project. This project will last through the end of the year.

FISHERS • Construction has begun on Ind. 37 to transform a number of intersections into dogbone-style roundabouts over the highway.

Construction vehicles will use the construction entrance on Lantern Road between 126th and 131st streets, which may cause short delays.

There currently are no scheduled lane restrictions.

• 131st Street at Allisonville Road is closed to all traffic for utility and reconstruction work.

• The new roundabout at Florida Road and 113th Street is now open. Florida Road also is now open between Luxhaven Road and Martha Street.

• Drivers should expect temporary lane restrictions as paving and striping is completed near the roundabout at 136th Street and Southeastern Parkway.

• 106th Street is now open from Hague Road to the Crosspoint Boulevard and Lantern Road roundabout. Drivers are encouraged to still drive with caution. Closures are still in place on 106th Street from Eller Road to Allisonville Road and from Allisonville Road to Hague Road.

NOBLESVILLE • The transformation of the intersection of 19th and Pleasant streets to a roundabout is complete. However, construction activity is still occurring to finish landscaping, sidewalks, lighting and more.

Drivers should continue to use caution for workers in the area.

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Aktion Club meet-and-greet – The FishersGeist Aktion Club, formed by the Kiwanis Club of Fishers, will hold a meet-and-greet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Opportunities for Positive Growth, 10080 E. 121st St. Pizza will be available. The Aktion Club is designed for adults with disabilities. For more, visit aktionclub.org.

ESA collecting winter wear – The Fishers chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha is collecting winter wear to donate to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation. American Legion Post 470, 9091E. 126th St., in Fishers is one of the drop-off locations. The group is asking for jeans, boxer shorts, socks, work gloves and heavy gloves, athletic shoes, undershirts, long underwear, hats and personal care items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and shaving supplies. All items should be new. For more, visit facebook.com/ ESAEtaPi. Centier gives back – During a time of the year in which many nonprofits are stepping up to help those in need, Centier Bank is seeking to reward these organizations through “Giving Days,” a program designed to raise funds for nonprofits through midDecember. The nonprofits selected for “Giving Days” include Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County, Hamilton County Youth Assistance and Chaucie’s Place. For every visitor mentioning “Giving Days” to a Centier associate, the bank will donate $10 to a participating organization.

Experience Bethlehem - Journey Lutheran Ministries will present A Night in Bethlehem, a free event for the community from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 10401 E. 116th St. The two-hour event will allow kids and adults to explore the City of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. Guests will visit booths around the city and enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts and snacks.

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Mt. Vernon High School operates as a food pantry one afternoon a month to help feed students’ families.

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food for families Mt. Vernon High School operates as food pantry after hours

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

only requirement is families must have a student enrolled in the Mt. Vernon Community Schools Corp.

Rayann Lees said if a school-operated Previously, the pantry was open to food pantry had been cover story open when she was anyone in the community. The policy was changed following arguments among atyounger, her family tendees and personnel issues. could’ve benefitted from it.

Gleaners Food Bank delivers fresh Now, families can. Mt. Vernon High produce, meat and bread once a month.

School is one of Gleaners Food Other Mt. Vernon schools conBank’s five pilot programs to ofduct nonperishable food drives fer a school food pantry, which to stock the pantry. Students in launched in 2014. Now, the pantry the MVHS JAG class, or Jobs for is feeding families and educating America’s Graduates, unload the students. delivery truck, set up tables for “Growing up, we could have the food and clean up after the used it a lot, my family and families visit the pantry. Students families around me,” said Lees, a perform the work during their JAG MVHS senior. “I knew people who Cochran class on school days. Each JAG struggled and would very much student is required to work a minimum of benefit from this, which is somewhere 10 service hours a year, and the food panthey could go where they know it’s only try helps students fulfill the obligation. their kids and their community who ben“The purpose for the service hours is efit from it.” for the students that don’t have a job The pantry ensures family privacy and during high school, or even if they do requires no financial proof of need. The

have a job in high school, so they can do something they can put on a resume,” JAG teacher James Cochran said.

Lees regards working at the food pantry a valuable learning opportunity.

“It’s giving us the experience of just helping people and getting involved in our community and giving us a way to meet new people and help new people that may not get help otherwise if they weren’t able to get into this (pantry),” she said. “It’s about getting so much help in such a little way.”

Cochran is delighted to provide the pantry for those in need. “(Families) don’t have to provide financial proof,” he said “There are no certain requirements. They just walk up to any school front office and say they would like a voucher, and the receptionist verifies they have a student (in MVCSC) and gives it to them. That’s one thing I like is, when a family comes through that has a voucher, we ask how many people are in their family that we are serving but we

don’t ask names or additional information. It’s anonymous.”

The pantry is open from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4 and May 2. Families must enter at the northwest corner of the school through door 12 at Mt. Vernon High School, 8112 N 200 W, Fortville.

For more, visit mvcsc.k12.in.us.

maintaining school safety Although families collecting items from the monthly food pantry at Mt. Vernon High School are only those who have a student in the school district, Mt. Vernon High School still ensures school safety when allowing those who are not students or staff into the building.

“They actually enter from a door outside and are not really in the school,” Cochran said.

As an added safety measure, the food pantry is only open after school hours.

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LE T T ER Campbell cartoon disrespectful

Commentary by Terry Anker After the second bottle of wine, the dinner conversation turned to the state of cultural affairs. The friends gathered shared reading lists and recent museum visits. One mentioned the retinue of movies in theaters. Almost instinctively, there was a quick dismissal of the latest Marvel characters as undeserving of thoughtful discussion among full-grown adults. Is film a worthy element in a serious review of our culture?

If American cinema is deemed significant (at least occasionally), then shouldn’t all well-educated and engaged citizens have a canon of required viewing? What might make the cut? Not surprisingly, internet list makers cling to vastly different perspectives on art and value. Likewise, each of us boasts favorites – tied to our own times and places, laughs and tears.

Some would be popular, marquee blockbusters. The docket would include thrillers, dramas, comedies and even the odd horror film. Many must be small and independent.

A few could be quirky enough to stand alone in their own categories. The list would be revisited in conversations with new players, reinforcing the previous choices and adding some that had been wrongly overlooked.

For a decade or so, our family has woven this list between recent releases and small-festival winners.

Recently, we screened the 1959 version of “Ben Hur” and then its 2016 remake. After considerable family discourse, requiring a second piece of pecan pie, 1959 won big.

If we thought a bit, in advance, about what films are worthy, and shared them with those we love, wouldn’t we come to know each other better?

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

Editor, Please tell Tim Campbell that his “The Kiddie Table” cartoon (published Nov. 20) is NOT funny AT ALL! Sick of the leftist BS. Have some respect!

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Keeping it (awesomely) real Commentary by Danielle Wilson Here we go again, people. I received a voicemail from a disgruntled reader who couldn’t get through via email. humor While I applaud her perseverance, I feel the need to address her comments publicly in case anyone else out there shares similar views, and also because they’re a hoot! Happy holidays!

“Danielle Wilson is the most unorganized, pitiful mother in the world.” Granted, I have dropped the parenting ball (and the f-bomb) a few times of late. I work. I have teenagers.

Debit cards will occasionally disappear. It happens. As for pitiful, I’d argue that “normal” would be a better word choice. I don’t always love being a mom. I sometimes don’t like my offspring. Those who say differently are either living in denial or in Stepford.

“Her kids are out of control.” They’re really not. It’s true that none of them will be receiving academic or athletic scholarships and they are sporadically lazy and selfish. They

also spend more time on their phones than is admittedly healthy. But they have kind hearts and are funny and probably won’t end up incarcerated. I’m sorry if everyone doesn’t have a good relationship with their children, but attacking mine certainly won’t help.

“She should be ashamed and embarrassed.” For what? For writing about the ups-and-downs of life? For being honest and transparent and not peddling the “I’m perfect” lie? I pride myself on keeping it real, on sharing both the good and the bad of motherhood.

Which is why I somewhat agree with the last accusation.

“Her ego is off the charts.” I do think I’m awesome. Especially when strangers insult me.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

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Q U O T E O F T HE WEE K “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on”

-Robert Frost

Editor, At this month’s meeting of the Hamilton County Democrats, we talked about the percentage of votes for Democratic candidates in this recent election. While we did not win all the races we competed in, the presence of Democratic candidates on the ballot has significantly grown in recent elections. It is clear that Democrats are now viable as candidates in Hamilton County and throughout Indiana. We want to know that Hamilton County votes on who will best represent us in local, state and national offices and that those elected officials just might be Democrats.

Shelley Carey, Carmel For the full letter, visit geistcurrent.com

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Gifts of Christmas presents Having just moved, I have spent a lot of sleepless nights worrying about whether I’d receive my Christmas humor edition of the Hammacher Schlemmer gift catalog. Fortunately, someone changed my name to “resident” and it came right on time. Here are a few of my favorite gifts from this year’s HS holiday publication.

The best nose hair trimmer — HS says its panel of experts lauded its “smooth trimming.” How do you gather a panel like that? The description also says that the trimmer is easier to clean with a removable head. If you have a removable head, I bet it also is easier to clean your ears.

The indoor flameless marshmallow roaster — Why camp out? Why sleep in a tent? Why get eaten by mosquitoes when you can roast your marshmallows in your living room over an electric heater? It’s totally safe for kids and it teaches them that it’s a lot easier to camp inside — near a fridge and a toilet.

Automatic flameless candle — Our friends the Murphys gave us a version of this as a housewarming gift. Of course, it

doesn’t warm the house. It doesn’t even warm your finger because it’s not a real flame — just LED lights. It comes with a tiny remote for you to program how long and how fast the flame flickers. You can even incorporate a blowout feature, so you can quickly get back to your indoor marshmallow roasting.

Best heated car seat — Many things in the HS catalog are heated one way or another: socks, gloves, hats, bathrobes. Why not heat your car seat with a special pad?

Actually, my new car came equipped with heated seats and I didn’t realize it. I knew I felt something weird.

Seated whole-body pedaler — This is an exercise machine that you put in front of your favorite easy chair and then pedal while you watch TV. HS claims it gives you a full cardio workout and tones triceps, quadriceps and biceps, ’cep there’s one problem: It doesn’t work when you fall asleep. Which you will.

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Yates said the event is one of many to The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Combe conducted in 2019. merce already is planning its events 2019 programs.

“This community and economic development one in January is focused on the The first will be a community and economic development round- City of Lawrence. Later in the summer we will have a similar event focused table breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Lawrence Township,” he said.

Jan. 11 at the Sterrett Center, 8950 “The board recently decided we Otis Ave., Lawrence. It will feature wanted to make concerted efforts discussions led by Mayor Steve to kind of reshape and expand Collier, common council President our brand, to be a leading voice Lisa Chavis, Fort Harrison Reuse in our community for economic Authority Executive Director Althea development, workforce developDunston and Lawrence Community Yates ment, community development, Development Corp. Executive Direcplacemaking, etc., so therefore, our mestor Chris Barnett. saging and programming and events “It’ll be, what are our assets, what moving forward in 2019 and beyond will are our challenges and how can we best reflect a little more comprehensive work compete for economic and community by our chamber related to those subject development in 2019 across a competitive region?” said Trace Yates, executive direc- matters.”

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“It’s really nice not just being able to actually learn about these things, but to know that it is actually making a conSara Ramsey, a senior at Ball State tribution,” Ramsey said. “Ball State is a University from Fishers, education has spent the semester very hands-on school, so the fact that we aren’t just learning about it, but testing new bevactually are experiencing it and erages for patients diagnosed with mixing (the beverages), it’s increddysphagia, the medical term for ible to be able to get that experithose who have difficulty swallowence early on.” ing. According to the International Ramsey is majoring in speech Dysphagia Diet Standardization pathology with a minor in autism Initiative, approximately 590 milspectrum disorders. After she lion people worldwide live with graduates, she plans to pursue dysphagia.

Ramsey a master’s degree and work as a Along with 12 other students and speech therapist for adults who have suffaculty mentor Mary Ewing, Ramsey mixes fered strokes, brain injuries and neurodebeverages with thickeners to create difgenerative diseases, which can all cause ferent consistencies. The beverages are dysphagia. then sent to the community partners for “I already know that with my future cathe project, Meridian Health Services in Muncie and St. Vincent Hospital and Health reer goals and plans that I will be getting a lot of patients with dysphagia,” Ramsey Services in Indianapolis, to be tested by said. “It’s really great actually getting dysphagia patients. At the end of the semester, the community partners will travel experience doing this, knowing that I’m going to need it in my future.” to Ball State, where the class will present

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Mathias returns in title role in ‘Mary Poppins’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Devan Mathias, the stage production of “Mary Poppins” is the perfect combination of the book and the musical movie about the magical nanny.

“In the book, she is a lot more stern with the children and has a wicked sense of humor,” Mathias said. “This production marries those well.”

Mathias, a Fishers resident who helps direct Hamilton Southeastern High School shows with her husband, Ethan, played the title role in Civic Theatre’s 2015 production of “Mary Poppins.” Indianapolis resident Jeremy Shivers-Brimm returns as Bert in Civic Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins,” which runs from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I really wanted to do this show because it meant a lot to me the first time,” said Mathias, who again plays the title role. “I just want to breathe new life into ‘Mary Poppins.’ It’s such a great role. There are so many great things. You get to fall in love with the family and it breaks your heart when you leave them. There’s so much comedy. It’s vocally challenging. ‘Mary Poppins’ is all about the non-verbal cues. She’s quite the cheeky character, so it’s all in the wink of an eye or a nod or a chortle.”

Shivers-Brimm enjoys playing the role of Bert as a lovable rascal.

“In director Anne Beck’s vision, he is a guardian angel for the kids,” Shivers-Brimm said. “In working with Devan last time, we developed a nice relationship that isn’t romantic and isn’t a friendship, it’s just a magical relationship between the two characters. I just like to find that three years later in a different way. I think (Mary and Bert) have so much respect and care for each other and they’re kind of partnersin-crime in teaching lessons in people that need the help the most.”

Sydney Pinchouck, a Fishers resident and sixth-grader at Holy Cross Lutheran School, plays Jane Banks.

“It’s fun to play bratty people,” Pinchouck said. “They’re very different from the ones in the movie. The choreography

Select Sound sets holiday fundraiser editorial@youarecurrent.com Select Sound, Carmel Choirs’ a cappella group, will present “Home for the Holidays” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 15. The event features Select Sound and performers from the Accents and Ambassadors show choirs.

All proceeds support Select Sound as the group raises money for its 2019 trip to Washington, D.C., where it will represent the state of Indiana at the National Festival of the States Annual Celebration.

This year’s ceremony includes special memorials for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy during World War II and is in conjunction with the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

In April 2019, Select Sound will perform at various Washington, D.C. veterans’ facilities and have the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns commemorating the 75th anniversary of World War II. Select Sound is raising money to help all 20 students afford the trip. In addition, Select Sound is available for hire to sing Christmas carols at private functions. For more, contact kkouns@ccs.k12.in.us.

From left, Ben Kistner, Sydney Pinchouck, Devan Mathias and Jeremy Shivers-Brimm perform in Civic Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi).

is harder than some other stuff I’ve had to do. Then memorizing lines. This is the biggest role I’ve played in a real theater.”

Ben Kistner, a sixth-grader at Zionsville West Middle School, plays Michael Banks.

“I think it’s cool to be bratty, honestly,” Kistner said.

The biggest challenges Kistner said are “lines and blocking because it’s a really long show.”

Kistner, who previously performed in “James and the Giant Peach” at Jr. Civic, started acting at age 9. He also has performed in Christian Youth Theater and one school production.

“I think it’s cool to play different parts and be a versatile actor in front of other people,” he said.

Jennie Kistner’s mother plays the Teddy Bear.

“I get to scare (Ben) and come to life, which will be very fun,” Jennie said. “It’s fun to be on stage with him and not be his mom, just be a member of the cast with

him. It’s been a good bonding experience for the two of us. It’s been great to see him get such great direction, especially in a show with mostly all adults. He’s mostly acted with all kids. It’s nice to sit back and not worry about him. He’s getting good direction and he’s having a great time.”

Kistner’s daughter, Jilayne, played Jane Banks in “Mary Poppins” in a 2016 Christian Youth Theater production.

Jennie said her son loves acting, singing and dancing but really loves composing.

“When he’s not in theater, we’re trying to pry him away from the piano,” she said.

Zionsville Middle School language arts teacher Mikayla Koharchik plays Winifred Banks.

“It’s a great role in the sense that it tells the story of families,” Koharchik said. “For adults, it’s a good reminder that kids need our attention and to focus on what really matters in a family.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Westfield — Doug Resendez, a hiphop artist, is set for a 7 p.m. performance Dec. 7 in the Uncorked series at Urban Vines Winery & Brewing Co., 303 E. 161st St. Noblesville — Kristin Rebecca will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. For more, loganstreetsanctuary.org Carmel — Ballet Theatre of Carmel will perform “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at Carmel High School.

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Indianapolis — Fishers-based Academy of Dance Arts will present “Littlest Angel” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Butler’s Schrott Center for the Arts.

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The Christmas comedy continues at Mud Creek with performances Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14 and Given the title, “In-Laws, Outlaws and 15. other People (That Should Be Shot),” it “It’s not a farce, it’s not a melowould be easy to dismiss the theatdrama,” Keller said. “It displays rical production as a theater Christmas comedy. humans in real-life situations.

Most people can relate to having But it is indeed a an Uncle Leo (portrayed by Robert comedy, albeit not in the tradition Boston Jr.) and an Aunt Rose (Kerry of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Miracle Mitchell).” on 34th Street” or other familiar The play is centered on the holiday stories dripping with chestKeller American experience of enjoying nuts roasting on an open fire, but a family dinner at the Douglas household, let’s all think back to our real-life episodes but shortly before the dinner bell sounds, of family gatherings during the holiday the father of the family learns his wife will season. be late and that he must scurry to prepare We all had an Uncle Leo or an Aunt Rose the fixings. Playing the father is Mud Creek at the dinner table or on the packed sofas. veteran Ronan Marra, who does his best You can dial them up in your mind, replete “Father Knows Best” betrayal. with ugly sweaters, boring stories and Although the play is divided into two painful dialogue.

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“It hits all the marks,” said director Kelly Tickets are $15 for evening performances Keller, a veteran actor of numerous Mud and $13 for the 2:30 p.m. matinee Dec. 9. For Creek plays. “It is not heavy, and it is not more, visit mudcreekplayers.org. preachy. It is family friendly. It is sweet. It

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Happel shares Sugar Plum role

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tor Alyona Yakovleva-Randall and all the teachers have helped her progress with her technique.

Amelia Happel is eager for her first crack Zakanova, 17-year-old from Seattle, is atat playing the Sugar Plum Fairy. tending IBC for the 2018-19 The 15-yearschool year.

Ballet old Fishers “I’ve been working for resident is audition preparation,” Zasharing the role with Katkanova said. “I want to get erina Zakanova and Quinn in perfect shape and get Starner in Carmel-based everything cleaned up and Indianapolis Ballet Conserpresent the best.” vatory’s production of “The Happel Zakanova Zakanova said the proNutcracker.” There will be duction is more technically detailed six performances at The Tobias Thethan other productions of “The ater at Newfields in Indianapolis Nutcracker” in which she has perfrom Dec. 13 to 16. The dancers will formed. Zakanova had performed perform with guest artist Lasha as Sugar Plum Fairy in her former Khozashvili, a principal with Boston school.

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Starner, 16, who is attending the “I’m really excited because I love Starner School of American Ballet with New the choreography and everything,” York this year, is returning to perform at Happel said. “I’m so excited to partner with IBC. Lasha because he is amazing.”

“I’m learning a lot of different techHappel, a homeschooled sophomore, was niques,” Starner said. originally an understudy.

For more, visit IndianaBalletConserva“One of our Sugar Plums got hurt and tory.org. when they told me I was doing it, I was so honored,” Happel said.

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ICC to perform with orchestra

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This is a hectic concert season for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and Artistic Director Joshua music Pedde.

But this is an appearance the choir wouldn’t want to miss.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will perform with guest vocalist Sarah Pedde Kate Waltson, a soprano from Richmond, Va., at the IU Health Holidays Pops concert. The performances are Dec. 8 at 3 and 7 p.m.

“We are doing five different pieces with Carmel Symphony,” Pedde said. “It’s always great whenever you get to perform in the Palladium and Carmel Symphony is a wonderful group of musicians. To be able to share our holiday music with another group of audiences is a fabulous thing to do during the holiday season. We are happy to have been asked and able to be part of it.”

Pedde said choir members really like performing “Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling,” made famous by The Andrews Sisters. Creekside

Middle School seventh-grader Brianna Myers, an ICC member, said it is her favorite.

“It’s really pepping and fun. It gets you on your feet,” Myers said.

CSO Music Director Janna Hymes loves the holidays.

“And the Carmel Symphony Orchestra knows how to celebrate the season in style,” she said.

Hymes said ICC and Waltson Walston will join the orchestra to perform audience favorites and new arrangements to ring in the holiday season.

“Plus, there may be a special surprise guest or two,” Hymes said.

Pedde said he has been making sure the choir is prepared for the holiday concert season.

ICC will perform in “Angels Sing” at 7 p.m.

Dec. 14 and 15 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. In addition, ICC will perform “Celebrate the Season” at 12:30 p.m. Dec.15 and “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at ICC. For more on the IU Health Holidays Pops

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IRT presents timeless classic

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This is the 28th time Indiana Repertory Theatre has presented “A Christmas Carol,” and its message still rings true for play director Benjamin Hanna.

“The story of Ebenezer Scrooge is quite timeless,” Hanna said. “We all know someone who is struggling to connect to the community and has separated from the world. Here’s a fascinating fact about the IRT production: Almost every word that is used onstage comes directly from Charles Dickens’ novella, so when we do make changes, we always consult the original story. I think every time a new director approaches the script you see some changes because there is a new perspective guiding the production.”

This is the Indianapolis resident’s first time directing “A Christmas Carol” at IRT, which runs through Dec. 26. Last year, he assisted the director, Janet Allen, so he could spend time with the play and learn about its long history before directing it himself.

“We are fortunate to have the amazing Ryan Artzberger playing Scrooge once again, which makes this his eighth year in the

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role,” Hanna said. “And local favorites Jen and Rob Johansen are playing Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit. It’s fun to see this wonderful actor couple play husband and wife onstage.

And we have the talented Milicent Wright as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Charles Goad coming back as Marley.”

Other returning actors are Mark Goetzinger as Portly Gentleman and Ashley Dillard as Belle.

Other performers are Grayson Molin, Carmel; Claire Kauffman, Zionsville; Dalyn Stewart, Westfield; and Katie Boice, Noblesville.

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“The Best Christmas Pageant,” Carmel Community Players, Ji-Eun Music Academy, Fishers

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“A Christmas Carol,” Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis

“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Eli Lilly and Co. presents Charles Dickens classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge for the 28th year.

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Dave Koz and Friends perform a Christmas show at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)

Civic Theatre returns the timeless musical “Mary Poppins” to the stage.

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“A Little Christmas Spirit,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. Ind. 32, Westfield

Beef & Boards will present “Elf The Musical,” based on the movie.

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Cost: $30 to $85.

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Actors Theatre of Indiana brings the iconic holiday film to the stage in the form of a 1940s-style radio broadcast.

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Mud Creek Players presents a play of a holiday dinner that is thrown off when it is interrupted by a pair of men eager to hide out.

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Before problems The owners often worked from home but did not want to compromise the space they already had in order to convert a room into their home office. The attic space above the garage was unfinished and underutilized, so they hoped to find a solution that involved using that space to its fullest.

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After solutions The goal was to add more functional square footage by finishing the attic space above the garage.

1. The first significant change was adding a large window to the attic space, which allowed natural light to enter the space, making the attic feel larger and giving the exterior of the home some extra curb appeal.

2. The next major change was finishing out the space by framing, insulating and adding drywall and electrical to the attic.

3. A ceiling fan and plenty of recessed lighting were added to the home office.

4. Multiple closets were added to the attic in order to give the homeowners the storage space they needed.

5. The doors and trim were selected to match the rest of the home for a cohesive design.

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Sight can either be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it can take many definitions, most notably the ability to see, something worth seeing, or a device that aids your eye. As a verb, sight means to view, glimpse or aim at something. Those new glasses really helped my sight. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen the sights in North Dakota.

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When we’re talking about electronic position, site refers to websites. A website is something you go visit on the internet. Site = location.

Cite is the odd man out of these three words. Not only does it start with a different letter, but it can only be used as a verb. It means to refer to something, to summon someone to come to court, or to deliver a violation. The police officer cited me for driving 95 mph outside Bismarck, N.D. I thought speed limits weren’t a thing in North Dakota!

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the cows away. When the cows crossed the border into Beth Shemesh, the townspeople joyously accepted the Ark and the golden offerings. Using wood from the cart, they sacrificed the cows in a burnt offering of thanks to Yahweh. Unfortunately, when many of the men of Beth Shemesh peered into the Ark, Yahweh struck them dead.

The excavated ruins of the biblical town of Beth Shemesh, including an impressive underground reservoir holding 60,000 gallons of water, lie just outside the modern city. What became of the golden hemorrhoids is not known.

The city of Beth Shemesh, Israel, 19 miles west of Jerusalem, was an important Israelite town during the period of the biblical judges. Originally named for travel the Canaanite sun goddess and lying at the border between Israelite and Philistine territories, it figured in the history of the Ark of the Covenant.

According to 1 Samuel, just before the time of King David, Israelite soldiers took the Ark of the Covenant, holding the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments, Don Knebel is a local resident into battle against the Philistines, hoping who works for Barnes & Thornits presence would bring them victory. The burg LLP. For the full column plan failed. The Philistines killed 30,000 visit donknebel.com. You may Israelites and captured the Ark, which they contact him at news@currentzionsville.com. took to Ashdod and displayed in the temple to Dagon, their national god. That turned out to be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING a bad idea. The statue of Docket No. VAC-21634 Dagon soon toppled and The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing broke. More important, on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at the Fishers City Hall, One Municipal Drive, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Auditorium. The application the Philistines began sufsubmitted by Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Curt fering from hemorrhoids, Tappendorf is requesting a Development Standards Variance from sometimes euphemistiChapter 6. Development Standards of the City of Fishers Unified cally called “tumors,” and Development Ordinance to renovate the schoolhouse into a café.

The subject property has a common address of 12125 Cyntheanne were overrun by mice. To Road Fishers, IN 46037 and is generally located at the intersection of rid themselves of these Southeastern Parkway and Cyntheanne Road (a full legal description is plagues, which they aton file with the Planning and Zoning Development). Interested persons tributed to the wrath of may file written comments or objections of the request with the City of Fishers Planning and Zoning Department, Fishers City Hall, One Yahweh, the God of the Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038-1574 (www.fishers.in.us) or Israelites, the Philistines by phone at (317) 595-3155. Interested persons will also be given an put the Ark on a cart opportunity to be heard by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning at the above-specified public hearing. yoked to two milk cows. To Applicant Contact Information appease Yahweh, they also Attn: Bill Butz placed on the cart five Kimley Horn and Assocaites, Inc. golden representations of 250 E 96th Street, Suite 580 Indianapolis, IN 46240 their hemorrhoids and five (317)218-9561 gold mice and then sent

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