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the Indiana Gun Club near 113th Street. Hill said stray bullets fall well short of the proposed trail.

Another resident was concerned about the possibility of trailheads near the neighborhoods.

“I’m concerned about things they haven’t gotten to yet, like trailheads and the fact (the trail) is running through our neighborhood,” said Jim Lucas, a South Avalon resident. “Right now, there is no trail, it’s just Duke Energy. So, they’re going to put a trail in there. We don’t know where trailheads are going to be, and the trailhead usually attracts traffic and parking and all those things.”

ACCESS TO THE WATER Fishers Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Sandquist said increasing connectivity within the Geist District will allow more public access to Geist Reservoir.

“Having public access to the water will be a really great thing for Fishers and an amenity we previously haven’t had available unless you own a boat or live on the water,” Sandquist said. “That’s what the waterfront park will provide. Connectivity is part of our long-term plan.”

For more, visit playfishers.com.

Delaware Township open house – Delaware Township is hosting a community open house from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St. Families are invited to attend, and Santa will join the event. No RSVP is required.

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Fall Creek Township seeks pantry items – The Fall Creek Township Office’s food pantry has been busy, and the township is seeking several items. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the township office’s lobby, 11595 Brooks School Rd. Most needed items include pancake mix, syrup, cereal, granola bars, beef stew, chili, pork and beans, tuna, chicken, tomato paste, instant oatmeal, pineapple, pinto beans, chili beans, refried beans, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, shaving cream, feminine products, dish soap, paper towels and laundry detergent.

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As a part of its 2040 plan, the City of Fishers wanted to add more conTrails nectivity throughout the Geist District. With upcoming construction scheduled for the Geist Greenway, that could occur as soon as 2020 or 2021.

ABOUT THE TRAIL The Geist Greenway will be a 5-mile, 14foot wide paved trail from 96th Street to 131st Street, mostly along Florida Road. There will be space for two-way pedestrian traffic and 2-foot shoulders on either side. City Engineer Jeff Hill said trail construction will likely occur in four phases, with the first two phases being completed by 2021.

The city has received funding from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, which will fund 80 percent of the first two phases. The first phase will be from 126th Street south to 113th Street. The second phase will be from 113th Street to 104th Street.

Hill said the plan for more connectivity was explored in the Fishers 2040 plan, which was approved in 2016.

“We have long wanted to look at these other non-roadway trail opportunities,” Hill said.

The Geist Greenway will be constructed along a Duke Energy easement, which will remain active. Hill said the city began exploring ways to partner with utility companies to provide other transportation methods. “(The easement) makes it easier because there’s not necessarily buildings in the way,” Hill said. “Duke Energy really doesn’t want other structures or things in their easement, but they are willing to work with us to build this trail.”

The trail will be drivable, which allows Duke Energy employees to drive maintenance vehicles on the trail to retain access along the easement. Pedestrian vehicles will not be allowed on the trail.

“This allows (Duke employees) to gain access to portions of their easement that are challenging to get to today,” Hill said.

The first two phases are estimated to cost approximately $2.4 million. When complete, the trail will pass through several Geist District neighborhoods and provide possible access to the proposed Geist waterfront park.

RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT A public information meeting was held Nov. 28. Some residents raised concerns about the trail. A few worried it would bring strangers into their neighborhoods. Others were concerned about stray gunfire from

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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.

Fishers Police Dept. now accepting applications – The Fishers Police Dept. has opened applications for sworn police officers. Applications are open until Jan. 4, and testing will begin in January. The FPD is encouraging women and minorities to apply. For more, visit fishers.in.us/253/ Recruitment.

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Fishers police officer saves man’s life with AED

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Three weeks ago, Troy Borgens suffered what’s known as a “widrecognition owmaker” heart attack.

Despite no prior symptoms, his left anterior descending artery in his heart was 100 percent blocked, causing his heart to stop. Borgens’ family immediately took action that led to a Fishers Police Dept. officer utilizing an AED and saving Borgens’ life.

When Borgens’ wife, Donna, realized something was wrong, she instructed their oldest son to call 911. She then began to perform CPR. The Borgens’ youngest son waited outside to direct first responders to his father.

Fishers Police Dept. Officer Corey Miller arrived and applied an AED, which restarted Borgens’ heart.

At the hospital, a stint was placed in Borgens’ heart. Doctors placed him in a medically induced coma for two days.

“I went down to the cardiac floor and was walking on Friday morning around the cardiac floor, and I was discharged one week after the event,” said Borgens, 49.

“My prognosis is very good. I suffered zero heart damage, which is just incredible. They expect I will start cardiac rehab here on the 11th of December, so I’ve been at home since then thinking about all the amazing pieces of the story that needed to come together for me to have a chance to survive, let alone have a healthy prognosis in the coming months and years.”

The experience wasn’t Borgens’ first with an AED. From 2006 to 2008, he worked for Cardiac Science, a company that manufactures electronics for AEDs. “When I found out an AED was used on me, my first question was, ‘Who made it?’”

Officer Corey Miller, left, and Troy Borgens speak on the events that followed Borgens’ heart attack. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

he said. “Finding out it was Cardiac Science was amazing. When I found out that the approval for Fishers to receive AEDs in their police cars was around 2008, I wondered if it could possibly be a unit that my team worked on. A device that I helped manufacture may have actually saved my life.”

During a Dec. 3 ceremony at Fishers Police Dept., Borgens thanked the first responders who saved his life and Cardiac Science presented Miller with a lifesaving award.

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dispatches Knee pain seminar - St. Vincent Fishers Hospital will host a free knee pain seminar at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in community rooms A and B on the third floor of the hospital, 13861 Olio Rd. Dr. David Graybill will discuss the diagnosis and latest treatment options for knee replacement.

Light refreshments will be served. Although the event is free, registration is required. To register, call 317-338-2273.

First Internet Bank plans to move its operations to the six-story office building proposed on the south side of 116th Street. (Submitted image)

$157 million project could bring “industrial-style campus” to Fishers news@currentinfishers.com On Dec. 4, Browning Investments and the City of Fishers andowntown nounced a $157 million development for Fishers’ downtown, along both sides of 116th Street.

A press release stated the mixed-use development would have residential, retail, a high-end boutique hotel and a six-story office building.

The release called the development an “industrial-style campus” bordered by the Nickel Plate Railroad, North Street, Maple Street and South Street.

“Browning is thrilled to be the master developer of this truly transformative project,” Browning President and CEO John Hirschman stated. “This is a complex in-fill redevelopment spanning a major thoroughfare, and its design and mix of uses reflects years of planning and a commitment to the vision for the City of Fishers.”

Browning and CRG Residential will develop the north side of the project, which will feature a five-story apartment building with 241 units, 10 townhomes and office and retail units on 116th, North and Maple streets. There also will be a public parking garage and will transform Fishers’ Pocket Park into a plaza gathering space.

The development plans to preserve historic downtown buildings, such as the Nickel Plate Bar and Grill, Roman and Leo, Fishers Barber Shop, the former Vardagen and Sure Shot Coffee store and State Farm Insurance, but

the plans are to renovate the landscaping and exteriors.

“We had a unique opportunity in downtown Fishers to bridge our past, with institutions such as Archer’s and Nickel Plate Bar and Grill, with our vision for the future,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “Jamie Browning and team took that opportunity and delivered a great vision for the future of our vibrant downtown.”

A six-story office building will anchor the south side of the development. The office building will be 168,000 square feet with retail space on the ground floor. A parking garage and a 110-room, high-end boutique hotel will occupy the south side of the development.

First Internet Bank, 11201 USA Pky., plans to relocate to the proposed office building.

Construction is planned to begin next spring and is scheduled for completion in fall 2021. In addition to the development, there will be improvements to sidewalks and an extension of South Street from Fishers Point Boulevard to Lantern Road. There will be right turn-only lanes at South Street and Lantern Road and at Lantern Road and 116th Street.

The city plans to support the project at the Dec. 17 city council meeting. A 750-space parking garage is planned for the north side and a 256-space parking garage is planned for the south side. Public parking garages will have reserved parking from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for tenants. Unreserved spaces also will be available.

For more, visit fishers.in.us.

Neighborhood Matching Grant applications now open -- The City of Fishers is currently accepting applications for its Neighborhood Matching Grant Program, which awards funds to established neighborhoods within the municipal limits as an incentive to plan and complete beautification and enhancement projects.

Neighborhoods are eligible for up to a 50 percent match. Applications are accepted annually and due Jan. 31. Apply at fishers. in.us/neighborhoodgrant.

Plant a Tree, Grant a Tree program accepting applications – Applications are now open for Fishers’ Plant a Tree, Grant a Tree Program, which awards funds to neighborhoods, non-profits and homeowners within municipal limits as an incentive to plant trees and enhance the beauty of the community. Recipients are eligible for up to a 50 percent match. Applications are accepted annually and due on Jan. 31. Apply at fishers.in.us/treegrant.

Quilters Guild meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. For more, visit mudsockquiltersguild.org.

Engineering opportunities for students – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships and paid employment 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.

Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of most months at 6:45 p.m. at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St. Meet friends, join an activity group and participate in various charitable activities. For more, contact fishersnewcomers@gmail.com

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A rendering of the entrance to the new Humane Society for Hamilton County facility. (Submitted renderings)

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The new facility will be 40,000 square feet.

Helping hoosier pets

Humane Society for Hamilton County’s $12 million capital campaign under way

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Stevens said the larger facility won’t significantly create more kennel space but will provide room for more educational Although Hamilton County is the wealthioutreach programs and include traditional est county in the state, humane society amenities, such as a medicover story animals at the Humane cal wing.

Society for Ham“We are not doubling everything. ilton County’s facility don’t have acThat’s not the solution, to keep addcess to many services. HSHC Execuing more cages. The solution is looktive Director Rebecca Stevens said ing at building a facility that’s going even animal control facilities have to sustain the growth of this county more services than the HSHC. and its needs,” Stevens said.

“What people have to understand HSHC hired Shelter Planners of is (our building) is actually missAmerica to consult in designing the Stevens ing fundamental areas that even new shelter. Noise control is a priorian animal control facility has. Our ty in the new facililty, which will have design today is literally missing an plexiglass instead of barred cages. intake area for cats,” Stevens said.

“Today, the best way to explain the “We don’t currently have a medical challenge we have is you have a dog wing. There are no exercise areas, no in a kennel with no noise control and storage. There’s no meeting space, no visual barrier between dogs on no quarantine area for contagious each side or across from it,” Stevens animals.” said. “There is very little disease Barnard However, the animals’ environcontrol. You have an animal come into ment may improve soon because of the shelter and it immediately dea $12 million capital campaign to construct clines, behaviorally and health-wise.” a new 40,000-square-foot facility at 106th Mike Barnard, president of Shelter PlanStreet and Hague Road in Fishers. The goal ners of America, said cats and dogs will be is to open the shelter within the next 1,000 housed with two compartments per animal days. The current shelter only has 8,000 in the new facility. square feet of space.

“Each animal in its housing unit would

have two spaces – its primary enclosure where bedding and water are located and another space to go eliminate, and that just takes a lot more square footage,” Barnard said. “It does a lot for the animals in their condition and also enables the staff to clean the shelter much faster.”

Despite its current limitations, Barnard said HSHC is a well-run facility.

“This organization is very healthy and vibrant,” he said. “We do go to a lot of shelters around the country that are just not as well led.”

With the new facility, HSHC will be able to expand its educational and outreach programs.

“We’ve been unable to expand programs, unable to offer the community what we know they want and what we know we can give,” Stevens said. “This is such a great way for us to be able to plant more seeds in our youth, in the community, of kindness and what it means to be kind to animals and the importance of pet adoption.”

Other programs Stevens wants to expand are the Pets Healing Vets program, where a shelter animal is placed with a veteran, and long-term placement for active-duty military who are deployed and have no one to care for their pets.

The HSHC is seeking donations for the

new facility. The first $1 million has already been gifted by an anonymous contributor.

For more or to donate, contact Stevens at hamiltonhumane75@gmail.com. To view a video on the new shelter, visit youtube. com/watch?v=noToUYdupm4”

a quicker turnaround Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens said with a new facility, the HSHC expects quicker turnarounds for animals.

Although capacity won’t double, a quicker turnaround will lead to more animals entering the shelter and, in turn, being placed in homes.

“Because of the kind of kennels and setup (at the new facility), a dog would get adopted in a fraction of the time it takes to adopt out in the facility today because he doesn’t show well,” Stevens said. “He’s declined, health-wise. Every day they’re there, they cost us $12 a day,” Stevens sad. “The goal was to create a design and kennels and a cattery that would prevent that rapid decline of the animals so they continue to show better and move (out of the shelter) faster.”

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ESSA Y Seeking forgiveness

LE T T ERS What are you thinking?

Editor, What in the world was Tim Campbell thinking when he drew the cartoon with a picture of the Statue of Liberty and the caption, “Well, France, I want to come back”? He must be out of his mind to think life would be better in France than here in the United States.

Does he want to trade the freedom of our nation for socialism? Does he think paying more than $7 for a gallon of gas is better than what we are now paying in the U.S.?

I like your little weekly paper but disagree and dislike your liberal political views. Come on! There are many of your readers who are conservatives. The policies of the so-called “progressives” will lead us to the disasters that have been the ruin of every nation that has adopted socialism.

Robert J. Tinsky, Fishers

Commentary by Terry Anker Famed Hoosier author and Civil War Gen. Lew Wallace penned what became America’s bestselling novel from 1880 until Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With The Wind” overtook it in the late ‘30s. “Ben Hur: a Tale of the Christ” ultimately begat three feature-length motion pictures, a successful Broadway and traveling stage show and countless other adaptations.

The 1959 film version starring Charlton Heston and directed by William Wyler garnered the mostever Academy Awards – eleven.

The historic epic takes place in occupied Jerusalem during the life, and ultimate crucifixion, of Christ. It tells the story of adopted brothers, one Roman and one a local prince.

Ultimately, they are separated by circumstance.

When Wallace returned from our Civil War, his own life was changed irreversibly by the jarring impact of the conflict. Like it, he imbued in his characters the naivety, and oddly, bloodlust, that marches our young into combat. The story follows an arch from the love these young men feel for each other as children, to the pain of their separation as they each strive to find their own way in the world, and to the inevitability of rivalry that would rise. Ultimately, reconciliation is withheld by death.

Ultimately, Wallace raises questions about forgiveness, hate, superficialities and the pointless nature of endless longing for retaliation. Although Christ is only a minor character, he urges peace.

These and other questions were hotly pursued in the years following our own Civil War. Can coming to understand this context prevent us from living it again?

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

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‘Tis the season to be melancholy Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’m a bit worried, friends. The holiday season is off to an unsettling start.

First, my plan to chop humor down a Christmas tree (read: purchase an already cut and netted one at a local hardware store) with all four of our kids backfired when I mixed up two of their work schedules. Do we go without the 14-year-old baby of the family or the soon-to-be-in-college senior? Who do we love more? Tough choice made (though not as tough as we’d anticipated). We broke with tradition and proceeded on our tannenbaum hunt, one child short. Tear.

Once there, we easily decided on the tallest fir in the yard. But then my husband Doo broke another long-standing Wilson Yuletide ritual, that of precariously transporting said evergreen back to our house.

He inquired about (gulp), and then signed up for (gasp), delivery! Something about how he didn’t want to deal with the sap and the

frustration of strapping a 15-foot Frazier to our van. Coward. So, we drove home emptyhanded, with no regard for the speed limit or the roundabouts. How is that making memories?

The final lame horse in my off-brand December trifecta had to do with a dessert.

I grew up loving my British grandmother’s fruit cake (which, by the way, has nothing to do with the fact that it’s seeped in bourbon). My mom has continued making one just for me, but this time, she forgot the special marzipan icing. Now, what am I supposed to do? Eat it plain? Un. Be. Lievable.

How am I to embrace the holidays with everything changing? And it’s not even a tinsel year! Truly unsettling, folks.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

You may email her at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK “Sharing the holiday with other people, and feeling that you’re giving of yourself, gets you past all the commercialism.”

- Caroline Kennedy

Editor, Do know how the deal is structured regarding Fisher’s investment (regarding the ‘A new hub’ story published Dec. 4)? What I am interested in finding out is whether there is set period of time the original purpose of the facility has to operate and whether there is penalty if the investor pulls out before that time? A lot of Fishers tax dollars go to supporting these types of projects so it would be interesting if there is some protection if the concept goes belly up.

Ray Maddalone, Fishers

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Don’t look a gift shark in the mouth Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Last week, for the 15th year in a row, I continued my tradition of lampooning the annual Hammacher Schlemhumor mer Christmas gift catalog.

This week, I’ve looked back on some 300 items and picked my favorites from past years. Some are still available in the current collection. Still more are in garage sales.

The gorilla in the room: This is a 96-inch inflatable PVC gorilla for those people who love the expression, “That’s the 800-pound gorilla in the room.” Sure, this might be a funny conversation piece the first time your friends see it, but it will quickly become the 19-pound gorilla on eBay. The 36-in-one pocket tool: This Swiss Army knife includes scissors, nail file, pen, bottle opener and screwdriver, to name just a few components. Out in time for Christmas will be the French Army Knife, with 36 different corkscrews.

The selfie toaster: Here’s how it works: You upload a photo of yourself to the manufacturer and they send you a customized heating element that imbeds your likeness onto the toast. Many women returned the

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The call-me gloves: These gloves allow the wearer to wirelessly enjoy cellphone calls while using the universal “call me” gesture. Simply hold your thumb next to your ear and then talk into your pinky. This is even more effective than conversing with the basic Bluetooth in your ear if you are trying to convince people you have totally lost your mind.

Shark bait sleeping bag: Your kids feel safe and secure in their bedrooms and are finally sleeping nightmare-free. Why not surprise them with a life-size shark sleeping bag? The brochure’s photo shows a toddler snuggled inside the bag with only his head sticking out of the shark’s mouth.

According to HS, this neat gift “devours children with shark-induced slumber.”

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

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Westfield resident shares Sugar Plum role in Ballet Theatre of Carmel’s ‘Nutcracker’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Natalie Heinemeyer is ready to take the challenge of an iconic role.

“I am honored to dance dance the role of Sugar Plum. It is physically demanding and very exciting to be dancing such a historically relevant piece to music everyone loves,” the Westfield resident said. “Being cast in this role pushes me to work harder than ever and it is good to have an amazing partner like Gabe (Gabriel Weiner) to perform with.”

The Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy will perform “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at Carmel High School’s Dale E. Graham Auditorium.

“We’ve double-cast all of our lead roles since we have so many talented performers,” Ballet Theatre of Carmel Artistic Director Jane Hachiya-Weiner said. “It’s a nice situation to be in. We have double-cast a few roles, but I don’t believe we have ever double-cast our Sugar Plum Fairy before.

We’re pretty pleased.”

Anya Stephenson, Carmel, will play Clara in the Dec. 15 show with Emmanuelle Hendrickson, from Kirklin, playing the Sugar Plum. Heinemeyer will play the Sugar Plum Dec. 16 and Miriam Danek, 11, Indianapolis, plays Clara.

Heinemeyer, a 16-year-old homeschooled sophomore, said the challenge is trying to make the role her own.

“I’ve always loved it,” Heinemeyer said.

“The music is very nostalgic to me.”

Heinemeyer enjoys the training.

“But my favorite part is performing,” said Heinemeyer, who is in her fifth performance with Ballet Theatre of Carmel.

Heinemeyer played Odette in “Swan Lake” in the spring.

“I’ve danced since I was 3, mostly ballet but I did some tap,” said Heinemeyer, who trained at a school in Paris for two weeks.

Stephenson, who turns 11 in January, said she is excited to play Clara because it will be her first solo.

“I’m excited to keep working on the par-

Westfield resident Natalie Heinemeyer appears as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy’s Dec. 16 performance of “The Nutcracker.”

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ty scene, but I’m still really nervous,” she said. “I didn’t think I would get (the Clara role), but I did want it.”

Stephenson, a West Clay Elementary fifth-grader, and her family moved to Carmel from Livermore, Calif., before the school year. She previously trained at the Livermore School of Dance for five years.

“I find that even non-dancing families are excited about putting the holiday ballet as part of their holiday rituals,” Hachiya-Weiner said. “We try to keep our ‘Nutcracker’ not deviating from the traditions. It just needs to be a heart-warming, full story and we don’t delve too much into the innovative or creative but want to keep it as a warm, touching story for the American family.”

Gabriel Weiner, Indianapolis, is playing

the prince for the second time. He also played the role in productions in Lansing, Mich. and Lafayette.

“The more times you do it, the more you see how deep it is and different aspects of the role you need to work on,” he said. “It’s different every single time.”

Hendrickson is playing Sugar Plum for the second year in a row.

“Hopefully, this year it will be a lot more fluid,” she said. “It won’t be easier, but lots more to work on and make it smooth.”

Danek said she didn’t expect to be cast as Clara, but it’s her favorite role. Learning new steps is her biggest challenge, she said.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org

‘Soul of Christmas’ concert set at The Cat editorial@youarecurrent.com The Artist Development Co. will present “The Soul of Christmas” featuring vocalists Blair Clark and Brenda Williams at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

The Soul of Christmas Band will perform with the vocalists, who will sing soulful holiday tunes for all ages. Williams is known for her soulful jazz style and also covers rhythm and blues pieces. Clark is a Carmel singer and vocal coach.

This year, Friends Helping Friends Inc., a Carmel nonprofit founded by Clark, will hold a Cans and Coats donation for Christmas, which will benefit the The Julian Center. The Friends Helping Friends benefit drive will include Christmas caroling and gift wrapping at The Julian Center Dec. 19.

Donors should bring items to Clark’s studio, 324 W. Main St., by Dec. 18.

Concert tickets are $15 to $20. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. For more, visit thecattheatre.com.

Westfield — RJDO! is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Uncorked series at Urban Vines Winery & Brewing Co., 303 E. 161st St. Noblesville —The Third Saturday Comedy Showcase Series is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. Lawrence — Dancers of various ages will perform a shortened version of the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker Suite” at 2 p.m.

Dec. 15 and 16. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

Indianapolis — Magic Thread Cabaret will present Fishers resident Katy Gentry in “Katy Gentry: Judy Garland LIVE!” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 and 4 p.m. Dec. 16 in The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis.

Indianapolis — Beef & Boards will present “A Christmas Carol” at 1 p.m. Dec. 11, 14 and 18 and 8 p.m. Dec. 17. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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“There is also a special bonus with this performance. The audience will be enterIt’s become a most wonderful time of the tained by carolers while they sip on hot cider. Also, the guests receive something year at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential special from each characSite. theater ter,” Wing said.

“CandleFishers resident Kevin light Theatre Shadle will play Scrooge started offering a holiday for the third straight year. production two years ago, Noblesvile resident and the response has been John West plays Towering amazing,” said Candlelight Tree Trimmer, one of three Theatre founder Donna Shadle Wing elves folks meet during Wing, a Geist resident. the show.

“Thus, we added an additional eve“I enjoy this role as it is one of ning of performances this year. The the more silly roles I get to play,” production is a progressive play, West said. “The banter between us meaning that the audience will elves is a lot of fun and we enjoy travel the mansion, experiencing interacting a bit with the audience. holiday characters and vignettes in This is the third time I’m in the various rooms.”

West holiday show as an elf. I think the Performances of “’Twas the Night holiday show is more family oriented than Before” are Dec. 13 to 15, starting at 6 p.m., some of our others and it is a great opporand Dec. 16, starting at 2 p.m. at the Hartunity for people to learn about holiday trarison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware St., ditions and stories from various cultures.”

Indianapolis. Performances began every Admission is $14.95 for members and half-hour and last approximately one hour. ages 3-12 and $17.95 for adults. Children 3 Wing plays the Snow Queen in the and under are admitted free. production, which was written by James Trofatter.

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I typically visit The Well for its coffee and its incredible mission – using profits to build wells in Africa, hence the name – but I tried the lunch items the other day and enjoyed my experience. Items are inexpensive, tasty and filling. I ordered the Tryptofan-Tastic, a turkey, provolone,

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Apart from its mission, another thing I appreciate about the The Well is, even though it’s always packed with people, the customers are so kind. On my recent visit, there were no open tables. A woman noticed me searching for a place to sit. She offered to share her space with me, and although I had never met her, we talked for 30 minutes about our respective lives and Thanksgiving plans. Kindness like that can really turn a person’s day around, and that kind of kindness thrives at The Well.

Suggested pairings: All of The Well’s coffee drinks are excellent, but I love the traditional drip coffee. If you have a sweet tooth, try the “Here It Is,” The Well’s take on a pumpkin spice latte.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This is a hectic time for Indianapolis Children’s Choir, but Fishers High School freshman Amber choir Best embraces it.

“I love the holidays,” said Best, also a member of a school choir. “It can be really stressful, but it’s really fun. There are some Best songs that are really fun to do. A lot of the songs are really upbeat.”

ICC advance choirs will be featured in “Angels Sing” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.

In addition, ICC younger choir members also will be featured in “Celebrate the Season” at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at ICC. “The theme is around ‘A Christmas Carol.’

The audience looks forward to hearing the story about Scrooge,” ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. “It’s told with new music added into that story. It will be a unique telling of ‘A Christmas Carol.’”

Pedde, a Carmel resident, said the choir

members enjoy it.

“It’s a familiar story, but the way we are looking at things and the music we picked to reflect on the story is really meaningful,” Pedde said. “We are doing some very traditional pieces that everyone will know.”

There are some new pieces Pedde said he hopes the audience will enjoy just as much.

Myers The choir has approximately 175 choir members from Hamilton County.

“Everyone will be part of the holiday concerts,” Pedde said. “Our advance choirs are in three shows. Kids are enjoying the diverse repertoire.”

Creekside Middle School seventh-grader Brianna Myers, a member of ICC Bel Canto choir, joined ICC more than two years ago after the family moved from Naperville, Ill., to Carmel.

“I like the community and how diverse the people I work with are,” Myers said.

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Eli Lilly and Co. present Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge for the 28th year at IRT. Cost: $27 to $68

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, along with Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, will present Handel’s classic “Messiah.”

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

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“Mary Poppins,” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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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.

Cost: $20 (student) to $45

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“All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” will be performed at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Palladium in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

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CITY OF FISHERS PLAT COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 5:00PM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH in the City of Fishers Auditorium, located on the 1st floor within Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of petition PP-2578, a request for Primary Plat approval for two (2) lots owned by Hamilton Southeastern Schools and future 126TH Street Right-of-Way needs based on the City of Fishers Thoroughfare Plan on approximately 48.04 acres.

LOCATION: The Proposal is generally located at the north of the intersection of Cyntheanne Road and Southeastern Parkway, with a common address of 12500 Cyntheanne Road Fishers, IN 46037, also known as parcels #13-12-31-00-00-020.000, #13-12-31-00-00-021.000, and 13-12-31-00-01-001.000.

Indiana Law requires the City of Fishers to provide notice in a published newspaper circulation. Although Indiana State Law requires a noticed public hearing for a subdivision of land, the Plat Committee is obligated by law to approve a subdivision of land IF it complies with all the City’s development standards. If a land subdivision request does not meet all the City’s development standards, the petitioner will need a waiver of the standard(s) and the Plat Committee may approve the subdivision with a waiver, or approve it with conditions and the waiver, or the request may be denied.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda and related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

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How a building changed a nation Commentary by Don Knebel It is not unusual for a structure to create an image for a city. The Opera House in Sydney, Australia created an image for an entire nation. travel In 1947, England’s Eugene Goossens became conductor of Sydney’s symphony orchestra, then performing in the town hall, improbably pledging to make it among the best in the world. His ambition and need for a concert hall drew the attention of Joseph Cahill, the equally ambitious premier of New South Wales. In 1955, Cahill’s government announced an international competition to design a performing arts facility on a former island in Sydney Harbor that the indigenous Gadigal people had once used for ceremonial gatherings. The competition attracted 233 entries from 32 nations. The winning design, featuring an interlocking series of soaring curved roofs evoking the billowing sails of harbor boats, was submitted by 38-yearold Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who had never been to Sydney and had never designed anything approaching the scale of his proposal. When construction began in 1959, completion was expected to require four years and $7 million.

However, it soon became clear that no one at the time knew how to construct the unsupported sail roofs that Utzon demanded. Engineers eventually found a clever solution and the building was completed in 1973 at a cost of more than $100 million. By that time, Utzon had left Sydney because of controversies surrounding his design, never to return.

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Opera House in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Knebel)

haps the best example of modern architecture in the world, drawing on its surroundings and calling attention to Australia as a place of sophisticated innovation. In 2007, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site and today attracts more than 8 million visitors a year, more than 1 million of whom attend 1,500 performances on its six stages.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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