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By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com In partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Hamilton County law enforcement CRIME officials are being commended for their work in investigating and prosecuting child exploitation crimes in Indiana.

Ellison On Oct. 15, the U.S. Dept. of Justice recognized the Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force for its work on the Project Safe Childhood initiative and Operation Dry Dock that resulted in the arrests and convictions of 10 people for crimes related to child exploitation.

The task force is made up of police officers from the Carmel Police Dept., Fishers Police Dept., and the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Fishers Police Dept. Capt. Cameron Ellison is the director of the Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force and was assigned to the task force in 2011 as a lieutenant.

“We have the task force itself, and then we have this longstanding, close relationship with Homeland Security where we have a Homeland Security investigations agent in our office every day,” Ellison said. “In general, the way it works is that we conduct our investigations and have cases and work those jointly, whether it’s our task force working on a state-level case, or we might be assisting the agent on a federal-level case.”

Ellison said the local task force is one of several agencies nationwide working under the umbrella of the

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federal Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

The Project Safe Childhood initiative launched in 2006 and combats the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. It operates out of U.S. Attorneys offices.

Locally, cases from the initiative resulted in the sentencing Barlow of five men who all pleaded guilty to various counts of sexual exploitation of a child, transportation of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, shipping and transporting child pornography and offense by a registered sex offender. Adam Armstrong, 29, Frankfort; Daniel Doyle, 33, Franklin; Jason Frye, 37, Frankfort; Timothy Reeves, 37, Linton; and Zachary Ballinger, 33, Franklin, were sentenced to a combined 1,410 months in prison.

“The unique part of these types of investigations is there are no real jurisdictional lines with these cases,” Ellison said. “Someone could be in another country and victimizing somebody in Indiana or Fishers. The local agency has a very limited capability to investigate the person who’s perpetrating those crimes. We deal with the victim, but we may not deal with the follow-up. With this cooperation with Homeland Security, we can actually play an active role in that follow-up and track that case all the way back.

“It works the same way in reverse, where we may have a suspect here that’s victimizing someone else in a dif-

Hamilton County recorder receives award – The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden received the 2019 Outstanding Recorder Award. The award recognized Hayden’s contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service. AIC President Stacey O’Day, right, presents the award to Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden.

ferent state or country. This task force is a very well-connected group, and we’re able to work with one another over all kinds of jurisdictional lines.”

In addition to the convictions stemming from Project Safe Childhood, the U.S. Dept. of Justice recently announced results from Operation Dry Dock, an investigation targeting offenders using social networking tools to sexually exploit children and traffic child pornography.

“Operation Dry Dock was a continuous, long-term undercover investigation, and the overarching initiative is all-encompassing of all of those types of cases that get filed through (us),” Ellison said. “It was almost four years ago that this case was actually active, and the case itself lasted well over a year. On the federal side, they don’t really release any information until all the defendants have been sentenced.”

As of Oct. 15, the investigation had identified 18 children in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Canada and South Africa who were victims of exploitation crimes. It also led to the prosecution of at least 11 offenders, including Warren Knoop, 32, South Africa; Chato Patterson, 43, Indianapolis; Bradley Dennison, 30, Jeffersonville; Garrick Jorgensen, 39, Ohio; and Steven Robinson, 43, Texas.

“The Carmel Police Dept. is proud to be a partner in Project Safe Childhood,” CPD Chief Jim Barlow said.

“The officers assigned to this project are tasked with a very difficult but rewarding job. The hard work of the members of Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force has spared countless children the horrors of being future victims.”

For more, visit justice.gov/psc.

HSE High School receives Spanish distinction – Hamilton Southeastern High School recently received 5-Sun Department/Program of Spanish state distinction from the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Board.

The award ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Sheraton Hotel Indianapolis during the AATSP Business Meeting.

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City council approves TIF districts, annexations

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com The Fishers City Council approved various resGOVERNMENT olutions and annexations at its Oct. 12 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. What happened: The council approved two resolutions for allocation areas within the Consolidated Fishers/I-69 Economic Development Area.

What it means: “This is to create an allocation area for Pullman Pointe, which is the Scannell (Properties) project off of Lantern Road,” City Financial Controller Lisa Bradford said at the meeting. “Earlier this year, we agreed to a project agreement with Scannell, and within that, there will be a (tax increment financing) area created for them. This is the procedural step to create their TIF area.”

Scannell entered into the development agreement with the City of Fishers in June that will result in the issuance of bonds by the city but backed by Scannell for the $29 million project that is set to bring 180 apartments at Lantern Road and Fishers Point Boulevard.

Similar to the Scannell project was the approval of the TIF district for The Stations, an 8.67-acre townhome, commercial, retail and hotel development near The Yard.

Councilor David George voted no on both resolutions.

What happened: The council approved a voluntary annexation request at 16265 and 16283 E. 126th St. What it means: Two lots on the south side of 126th Street, east of Cyntheanne Park, have been annexed into the city limits. The ordinance was approved unanimously.

What happened: The council approved a voluntary annexation request near East 126th Street and Olio Road.

What it means: Three lots, comprising 3.4 acres and known as the Cummings and Wilson subdivision on

the south side of East 126th Street and west of Olio Road, have been annexed into the city limits. The ordinance was approved unanimously.

What happened: The council approved a voluntary annexation request near East 126th Street and Cumberland Road.

What it means: One lot, comprising 1.34 acres, the location of Fishers Church of Christ at the north side of 126th Street, east of Cumberland Road, has been annexed into the city limits. The ordinance was approved unanimously.

What happened: The council held a public hearing for a voluntary annexation request for 10980 and 10992 E. 106th St. What it means: The request for the annexation of the two-lot property, known as Kelly Woods, consisting of 10.14 acres on the north side of 106th Street, received no public comment.

The council will vote on the request at a future meeting.

What happened: The council held a public hearing for a voluntary annexation request for 8970 E. 131st St. What it means: The request for the one-lot property, consisting of 0.43 acres on the north side of 131st Street and west of North Britton Drive, received no public comments. The council will vote on the request at a future meeting.

What happened: The council discussed the vacation of an ingress, egress and drainage easement and a portion of a right of way.

What it means: Approximately 970 feet of right of way and a drainage easement along Jaycee and Moore streets at the north side of 116th Street will be vacated, if approved by the council, to make way for the Nickel Plate Stations mixed-use development at the northeast corner of 116th Street and the future Nickel Plate Trail. No citizens spoke during the public hearing. The council voted to suspend the rules and passed the ordinance 8-0, with George abstaining.

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Council adopts $19m budget

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A $19 million budget for the City of Fishers has been approved for 2020.

The Fishers Common MONEY Council approved the budget with a unanimous vote at its Oct. 21 meeting, highlights of which include a 3 percent pay increase for city employees and a property tax increase of 2 cents per every $100 of assessed value.

Overall, the city is putting $2 million into its rainy day fund and filling its general fund with $71.3 million.

Approximately $18.6 million is budgeted for 2020’s debt service.

The budget also includes plans for hiring a police officer and a full-time body-worn camera coordinator in the police department, a full-time agripark manager and two full-time parks laborers.

Fishers resident and at-large council candidate Jocelyn Vare used the citizen comments portion of the

meeting to express her concern.

“The 2020 budget was approved tonight, and the fact is, it did include the fifth consecutive property tax rate increase in five years,” she said.

“It is very reasonable for residents to question the necessity of having to pay more in taxes again. There is a push and pull of residents wanting to keep taxes as low as possible and the municipality wanting to accomplish and fund things for the residents.

This should be a full conversation that includes prioritizing, planning and listening. The 2020 budget was not a conversation, nor was the outcome beneficial for all residents.

“What I’ve heard from residents is they feel they should be able to expect, 30 days before the public hearing, a clear, straightforward summary of the proposed budget that is broadcast on all the city channels and submitted to the media, like it used to be. Residents deserve responsibility and accountability, no surprises.”

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INDOT offering scholarships – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester 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 for the 2020-2021 school year must be submitted by Dec. 31.

Pallikan receives designation – Scott Pallikan with Sunblest Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of REALTORS. Pallikan joins only 1 percent of agents in North America who have earned the designation.

Million Meal Marathon returns – The ninth annual Million Meal Marathon, the signature event of the Indianapolis hunger relief organization Million Meal Movement, will return from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Volunteers will package nutritious meals. Shane Scarlett, a Fishers resident, helps lead the organization. For more, visit millionmealmovement.org.

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By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A new initiative is making Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles services more accessible.

NEW SERVICE BMV Connect, a kiosk that lets drivers complete some of the most common BMV transactions, has been installed in the Kroger store at 116th Street and Cumberland Road in Fishers. In Hamilton County, BMV Connect kiosks were installed at the Noblesville and Carmel BMV branches earlier this summer.

“The BMV Connect kiosks are available to our customers so they don’t have to go into a BMV branch,” said Rachel Harkin, marketing coordinator with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. “Customers can go in an do over 15 different transactions. They can actually renew their driver’s license, get a replacement driver’s license and complete registration renewal, and they would actually get their sticker right then and there. If your registration is due that day, and you don’t have time to get to a BMV branch, you can go to the kiosk and print out your sticker there without having to worry about being late.”

There is no fee for using the kiosk, Harkin said, and the costs for each transaction are the same as at a branch.

“We want to make sure we have a lot of options for those who do business with the BMV because we know that sometimes life happens and people can’t always get to the branch,” Harkin said. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our customer experience. The kiosk offers a lot of customer convenience.”

Fishers’ Kroger kiosk is available dependent on store hours, but the outdoor kiosks at the Carmel and Noblesville branches are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Plans for development west of the river include a site-sourced farm-to-table restaurant. (Submitted rendering)

Conner Prairie holds open house on river plan

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On Oct. 16, Conner Prairie and City of Carmel HAMILTON COUNTY officials conducted an open house at Wilfong Pavilion at Founder’s Park in Carmel to discuss how the two organizations fit into the long-term White River Vision Plan.

Representatives from Carmel City Council, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, Conner Prairie and Hamilton County Tourism were on-hand to present information and answer questions.

Conner Prairie mostly presented on development possibilities on the land it owns to the west of the river. Overall, Conner Prairie owns 1,046 acres of land and has 3.3 miles of White River frontage. The White River passes through Hamilton and Marion counties as it makes its way to the Wabash River.

Tentative opportunities for Conner Prairie land could include a river ecology center, a farm-to-table restaurant with site-sourced ingredients, a conference center and more.

Carmel City Council member Sue Finkam had some positive thoughts as well as some concerns.

“I’m very excited about the aspect of having a high-quality interactive experience like this in our backyard,” she said. “I feel like (Conner Prairie) has been a good steward of the land they’ve been provided to manage.”

Finkam said plans are in the works for kayak and canoe access to certain

parts of the river from the river ecology center that aren’t currently offered.

However, Finkam said she also has concerns for the nearby residential areas, mainly Legacy, a 440-acre development at the southwest corner of 146th Street and River Road.

“I think (residents) will appreciate this if it truly honors nature and doesn’t feel like an intrusion,” she said.

Finkam said she also was concerned about the potential long-term conference center. She said if that project comes to fruition, she hopes Conner Prairie will remain open to residential and city input.

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Board President Rich Taylor said more paths and a river ecology center have always been the subjects of public requests.

“The river ecology center would provide an opportunity to show historically how the river has been used. There would be learning about the nature that surrounds the river,” he said.

Taylor said if the river ecology center is built, it would like be a public-private partnership between the City of Carmel and Conner Prairie.

Conner Prairie President and CEO Norman Burns said if a public-private partnership for the farm-to-table restaurant forms, it would likely also include a partnership to plant the right crops and orchards to provide ingredients for the restaurant. Conner Prairie also plans to use some of the land to expand its rare breeds’ program.

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place to work.”

Light refreshments will be available. The event is free but registration Hamilton East Public Library in is required.

Fishers and Noblesville has some in“It brings people together to make novative events connections and share ideas LIBRARY coming next and help one another and get month. inspiration from other peoThe Fishers branch, 5 ple,” Acton said.

Municipal Dr., will conduct The Noblesville branch, 1 NaNoWriMo Come Write In. Library Plaza, will conduct a NaNoWriMo, short for NationCraft Cider 101 event from 7 to al Novel Writing Month, is a 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 featuring Wes Acton nationwide challenge tasking Martin, head brewer at Great writers to write 50,000 words of a Fermentations in Indianapolis. novel during the month of November.

“We have also worked with him HEPL Fishers will play host to the in the past,” Acton said. “He goes write-in from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2. through the whole process for the “It’s going to be a laid-back sort of how-to cider-making process, the inNaNoWriMo kick-off where writers gredients needed, what kind of yeast can network with other NaNoWriMo and all the equipment you need to do participants,” Adult Engagement Coor- it at home, the technique and the botdinator Danielle Acton said. “I’ll have tling strategy.” a survival packet each can take home Cider will not be made or served at with them with writers’ pep talks and the event. The event is free but registhings they can do to organize their tration is required. outline and characters and plot lines.

To register for the events, visit They can share ideas and tips with hepl.lib.in.us. each other or simply have a quiet

DISPATCHES FPD seeking applicants – The Fishers Police Dept. is seeking certified/ lateral candidates to participate in a competitive hiring process. Candidates must be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or a police academy recognized by ILEA. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 18. To apply, visit fishers.in.us/253/ Recruitment. Testing is expected to begin in December.

Freebirds luncheon – Residents ages 50 and older are invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Saxony Hall, 13362 Pennington Rd. Tickets are $15 and the event includes lunch, music, bingo and prize opportunities. Registration is required by Nov. 8. For more or to register, visit playfishers.com/ Freebirds.

Local Author Fair scheduled – Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr., will play host to more than 25 local authors at the fifth annual Local Author Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. Authors include Ericka Andersen, Becky Beer, M. Katherine Clark, Chris Clouser, Asa Dunnington, Isabel W. Jordan, Charles Kelley, Kristina Walls Kelly, Madalyn S. Kinsey, Nicole Kobrowski, Cynthia Lacey, K. B. Laugheed, Keith Lowe, Liza Malloy, Cheryl Soden Moreland, Aaron Myers, Melody Personette, T. J. Pulley, Suzanne Purewal, Ron Rice, Francesca Quarto, Robert R. Smith, Steve Smith, Sandra Sookoo, Janis Thornton and Morgan K. Wyatt. No registration is required. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

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Graduate profile: Julia Grigsby

By Desiree Williams news@currentinfishers.com Julia (Lanthier) Grigsby graduated from Fishers High School in 2013. Grigsby, 24, lives in BowlEDUCATION ing Green, Ky., and is pursing a master’s degree in laboratory science from The George Washington University.

Q: What was your favorite subject in high school?

A: French and genetics. French class because I loved the professor and she made the mood enjoyable. Genetics class because it introduced me to what career path I wanted to take, and it was challenging.

Q: What were you involved in during high school?

A: I was on the tennis team, and I participated in the Ski and Snowboard Club Q: Who was your most influential

teacher and why?

A: Madame (Dahnya) Chop. She taught one of my favorite classes and led me to finding one of my best friends overseas through the French Exchange Program.

original major because I wanted to be a crime scene investigator. After my sophomore year, I interned at the Marion County Coroner’s Office in Indianapolis. I decided I wanted to be in the medical field after that internship rather than directly be involved with forensics. That is why I added on the dual major of biology.

Q: Can you tell me about your collegiate experiences?

A: I attended Trine University. I graduated in 2017 with a dual major in biolQ: What’s your dream ogy and forensic science job? and a minor in chemistry.

A: Working in a genetics I was part of Theta Phi laboratory.

Alpha Fraternity. I was a Trine University AmbasQ: What advice would sador. I held some leadyou give to younger stuJulia Grigsby with her ership positions in a few dents? husband, Nate. (Photo by other organizations on Lisa Franklin Photography) A: Dreams take time to campus for biology, forenachieve. They don’t just sic science and leadership societies. happen overnight. It is OK to change your mind if you don’t think it’s your Q: Why did you choose biology and dream anymore. forensic science?

A: I chose forensic science as my

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County teachers receive 5.7% 2020 pay hike Commentary by State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) news@currentinfishers.com Teachers across our state, including in Hamilton EDUCATION Southeastern Schools, are set to see their paychecks grow. Recently, HSE leaders approved a two-year teacher contract that included an average pay increase of 5.7 percent in 2020 and 3.3 percent in 2021. These pay raises are made possible by the diligent budgeting efforts of local school districts, and historic investments in education from the state level.

These much-needed raises reflect an appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our local teachers. We want to draw the best and brightest teachers to our local school districts because of the profound impact an outstanding educator has on a child.

HSE is not the only school district in our area delivering more pay raises for professional educators. Noblesville Schools just gave its teachers the biggest raise in more than 40 years with an average increase of more than 9 percent in the contract’s first year. In Carmel, teachers can expect

to see a 4 percent increase in their salary schedule during the 2019-2020 school year and a 2 percent bump the following year.

These teacher raises are not unique to just Hamilton County; they come months after state lawmakers pumped more than $700 million in new funding into Indiana’s K-12 education system. During the next two years, HSE will receive an 8 percent increase in state funding. Lawmakers also transferred $150 million in state reserves to pay down the state’s teacher pension liability, which freed up $1.5 million for HSE to put toward teacher salaries.

On top of a historic statewide funding increase, the General Assembly also passed a new law strongly encouraging schools to dedicate at least 85 percent of their state funding to classrooms, such as teacher pay.

While salaries and benefits are determined at the local level, this new law urges elected school boards to channel more of their state dollars toward classroom instruction.

With Indiana devoting more than half its budget to K-12 education, it should be obvious that teachers and students are a top priority for state lawmakers.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Jennifer Chavez knows Halloween isn’t for everyone, HALLOWEEN but it’s her favorite holiday.

“Not everybody gets Halloween, so it can be kind of embarrassing, but I love it,” she said.

Chavez begins decorating the interior of her house in the Woodberry subdivision on Orange Blossom Trail in July. She sets up a ceramic village that spans seven tables and fills one room.

Chavez also sets up a haunted house in the family’s garage.

“We have always done a haunted house. This year’s theme is ‘IT’ and Pennywise,” she said. “Last year, we divided the garage into three sections – scary, not scary and really scary.”

This year’s haunted house is in a U-shape, where kids will enter one side and exit the other.

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“If they want to go through it, they get a full-sized candy bar, and if not, they get a snack-sized,” she said. “If I didn’t make a kid cry, then I did not succeed.”

Outside, Chavez said there’s a spider the size of a car, a graveyard, skeletons and other frights.

“We just have fun with it,” she said.

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John Lude plays a dulcimer, a three-stringed wood instrument.

From left, Dorrie Keyes, Sojna Widmer and John Lude make up the Dulcimer Dames and Dudes. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers resident John Lude grew up in the COVER STORY foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, so he’s familiar with the folksy music of the dulcimer – a three-stringed instrument made of wood.

“When I was little, the only neighbor we had was my grandparents,” he said. “My grandma would sing traditional folk songs, so the first time I heard a dulcimer, I recognized the songs right away. They reminded me of my grandma.”

Now, Lude keeps the music of the mountains alive by performing with Sojna Widmer and Dorrie Keyes each Tuesday at The Well Coffeehouse in Fishers. They call their band Dulcimer Dames and Dudes.

Lude, Widmer and Keyes met when they took dulcimer lessons 2 1/2years ago. They play at The Well from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. each Tuesday.

They also perform at the Fashion Mall at Keystone during the Christmas season and at senior living facilities throughout the year.

MUSIC AND THE AGING BRAIN Widmer, a Carmel resident, first heard about the dulcimer from a high school friend in Evansville.

“I had never heard of a dulcimer,” she said. “I quickly fell in love with the history and sound of the instrument.”

Widmer also said she learned that as people age, their reaction time slows and they lose mental ability.

Learning to play an instrument slows the process.

“Science also has shown that musical training can change the brain structure and function for the better,” Widmer said. “It can improve long-term memory. According to researchers at the University of Montreal, musicians tend to be more mentally alert. That all sounded really positive to me.”

Because the dulcimer only has three strings, Widmer mistakenly assumed it would be easier to learn than other instruments.

“I have found over the years it is not as easy as I had thought, but I have greatly enjoyed the challenges and the people I have met,” she said.

PLAYING TOGETHER FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Keyes, a Fishers resident and the only non-retiree of the group, said

she’s always been interested in traditional folk music. When she first saw a dulcimer at a folk music festival in Michigan, she thought the instrument would make a good gift for her husband.

“I bought him one off Craig’s List, but I ended up playing it because it was so much fun and easy to learn,” Keyes said.

Keyes joined the Dulcimer Dames and Dudes band shortly after seeing them play at The Well Coffeehouse.

“Having a regular group to play with helped me be accountable to practice regularly,” she said. “I’ve learned so much from the other players to make me a better musician.”

The Dulcimer Dames and Dudes originally consisted of six dulcimer players but now only has three. Lude, Widmer

and Keyes are open to adding more musicians, including non-dulcimer players.

FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS Although he plays weekly to entertain guests at The Well Coffeehouse, Lude doesn’t have a formal musical background. Widmer played piano when she was a child, and Keyes played the flute in college. No one in the trio reads dulcimer music. Instead, they read tab, or tablature, a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches.

“This is my retirement learning,” Lude said, laughing.

Most music stores don’t sell dulcimers because they’re a specialty instrument. However, many places in Brown County sell them.

UPCOMING JAM SESSIONS Later this month or early November, the trio will start performing at the Hamilton East Public Library at 5 Municipal Dr. in the Ignite studio.

That’s because the shorter, cold days of winter make playing in the lobby near The Well Coffeehouse

difficult.

Band members will continue to practice, which they refer to as jamming, at the library until warm weather returns. The trio will return to The Well Coffeehouse in April 2020.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Life is filled with hyperbole. In the modern Christmas classic “Elf,” the good-hearted, if excessively naïve protagonist, is walking the streets of Manhattan when he spots a neon sign bedazzling a basement-level, greasy spoon boasting that it serves the “world’s best coffee!” Elf, understandably impressed, rushes in to congratulate the befuddled staff on what he imagines must be a significant accomplishment of some renown. It is all harmless enough, and as Elf loses a little of his own innocence, he comes to understand the nuanced difference between a bit of puffery and downright lying.

So, how do we identify the distinction? Is the notion polled by absolutes or subjective measures?

When does a bit of hyperbole go too far? Most might assume that when a 7-year-old claims they are “dying for an ice cream cone” that death is an unlikely result, even if the treat is denied. But pundits and protestors routinely carry bloody banners reporting that people are “dying” in the cause. Discussing the current disruption caused by yet another European transit strike, the fellow stranded traveler waxed poetic about those who were dying because of poor wages and long hours. Maybe. It could be plausible.

Stress is a measured killer.

Asked, “Who is dying? When did they die? What killed them, specifically?” The traveler answered, “Well, I don’t know, but you get the point.” Not really, but we are dying to know.

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

A public shaming of mom shamers Commentary by Danielle Wilson Bad news, friends. It has come to my attention that “mom shaming” is alive and well in the Indy HUMOR suburbs. And given my advocacy for supporting all parenting styles, I feel I must address this important subject matter right away, lest it get out of hand for the holidays. It’s time to shame the shamers.

Mind your own business, ladies!

Especially when it comes to new parents. I had lunch with a first-time mommy last week and she horrified me with stories of lactation crazies, judgmntal friends and condescending holier-than-thou types. What the what?

Her baby wasn’t getting enough to eat, but everyone around them kept pushing the “breast is best” agenda. Puh-lease! Nursing might have worked for you and your family, but it ain’t the end-all, be-all for everyone.

Thank goodness she has an awesome pediatrician (we love you, Dr. D!) who took one look at her strung-out, sleep-deprived, tear-stained face and told her flat out, “Give this baby a bottle of formula, stat!”

My friend told me what a relief it was to finally have “permission” to do what she instinctively knew was right for her child. Her child, mind you, not yours. Her daughter is now putting the weight back on, she’s grabbing some rest and everyone is happy.

The moral of this story is this: Stop shaming new parents! If they want to exclusively use Enfamil and a binkie, good on them. It’s none of your business, anyway.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, Eric Moeller and I have known each other for at least four years.

He’s a gentleman and superb servant-leader in the City of Fishers.

I first met Eric at a Fishers public patriotic ceremony and was delighted by his self-introduction and observances. Because of his passion for serving others, I am proud to support Eric Moeller’s campaign for City Council.

It’s a privilege to serve as the volunteer emcee for the City of Fishers’ Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. After the sacrifice that uniformed patriots and their families have given to America, we owe it to them to honor their commitment and sacrifice. Eric is a firm supporter for these very patriotic ceremonies in Fishers, and his attendance is inspirational and speaks well of his civic pride!

After seeing how Eric interacts with veterans and their families in our community, as well as citizens at the farmers markets, I am confident he will continue to make a wonderful city councilor. Please vote for Eric Moeller this year Nov. 5.

El Ahlwardt, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

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Trolling for the perfect gift Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Below are some of the items from the new fall Hammacher Schlemmer gift catalog. This HUMOR 171-year-old company offers a lifetime guarantee on its products, but for the life of me, I can’t figure out how they come up with these ideas.

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Your cellphone rings when the glasses are nearby. How cool is that?

Now, where the heck did I leave my phone?

The Talking Children’s Bank Machine This child’s toy looks like a real ATM and teaches little ones to deposit and withdraw money. What does the machine say? If you deposit

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Chess Masters Salt and Pepper Mills The shakers are in the shapes of chess pieces, but I do not recommend this gift for people who are chess fanatics. One woman reported that she gave these to her husband as a gift. That night, she asked him to pass the salt and it took him four minutes to make the move.

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The Every-Angle LED Mirror Yes, this is just what I want for Christmas: a series of six separate attached mirror panels positioned so that when I sit in front of this contraption, I can see my double chin, my bald spot and the bags under my eyes — all at the same time.

I look forward to the Christmas edition of the catalog. For a humor writer, it’s a gift.

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“Our customers predictably CEO and co-founder Sanchange their employee tiago Jaramillo said Emplify engagement. It improves received the funding because productivity and decreases it figured out how to combine turnover. It literally changes Jaramillo a survey software and pair it a business and gives them with an employee engagement stratmore revenue and less cost.” egist. The strategist then discusses Edison Partners in New York City the survey results with company was the lead investor for the funding. leaders.

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Terry Lee Genesis/Hyundai named top workplace – Terry Lee Genesis/ Hyundai, 17665 Terry Lee Crossing, Noblesville, has once again been named one of the 2019 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For. The program measures workplace satisfaction, talent retention and excellent care of employees through a survey of employers and employees. This marks the third year for the dealership, which is the only BDTWF recipient in Indiana.

Credit card benefits shrinking - The credit card wars have shifted tactics as issuers compete to ­reduce benefits. In the latest move, Citi is slashing a long list of travel and consumer-protection benefits from several of its credit cards. Citi isn’t alone. Discover and Chase dropped many of their benefits last year and other card issuers may follow. Few cardholders read the mailings from

their card issuers closely, so many cardholders will learn of these missing benefits only when they need the protections and discover that they’re not available. Disappearing Citi benefits include rental-car insurance, trip-cancelation/interruption/ delay protection, baggage-loss/ delay protection, medical-evacuation coverage, roadside assistance, price protection when an item’s price falls shortly after purchase and extended periods for returning merchandise.

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facility, Village Dental will offer its largest-ever support of free dental care to veterans. Free dental care is beneficial During the past three years, Village to many veterans because they either Dental at Saxony, 13390 Overview Dr., do not have insurance or are nervous has provided more than about seeing a dentist.

EVENT $100,000 in free dental “We want to show our appreciation care to veterans and acfor our servicemen and women,” Taltive duty servicemen bott said. “That’s al“I thought about joining the and women for Veterways been my passion military while I was in dental ans’ Dental Day. In celand my goal. It’s really school because I wanted ebration of the fourth just to give back to our to give back to my country. annual Veterans’ Dental community. I thought Unfortunately, I didn’t pursue Day, Village Dental will about joining the milthat and that’s one of my provide free dental care itary while I was in biggest regrets.” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. dental school because Nov. 3 to at least 100 veterans.

I wanted to give back to my country.

“It’s always been a goal of mine Unfortunately, I didn’t pursue that to give back to our servicemen, and and that’s one of my biggest regrets. I I’m very thankful for everyone that figured at least if I can give my talents serves our country,” Dr. Mike Talbott back to people in need, I’d do that as said. “We’ve done anywhere from just much as possible. That’s what inspires a cleaning all the way up to free denme and drives me.” tures to implants to crowns to bridges.

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DISPATCHES Riverview Health open house – Riverview Health will conduct an open house on from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 to unveil the Riverview Health Emergency Room & Urgent Care – Fishers at 9690 E. 116th St. It is the first of four to be built. The public is invited to the open house. The ER/urgent care will officially open in November.

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Former Colt Biasucci gets his acting kicks in ‘Hollywood, Nebraska’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dean Biasucci is better known in central Indiana for his skills on the football field, not a stage.

Biasucci, the former Indianapolis Colts kickPLAY er and third-leading scorer in team history, will be part of the reading for “Hollywood, Nebraska” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The reading is part of Actors Theatre of Indiana’s new Lab Series, where three plays were selected for readings at different times during the season. The goal is for the readings to later become full-length plays.

Biasucci appeared in “Hollywood, Nebraska” as a workshop production at the Wyoming Theater Festival for new plays two years ago. The story is about two actresses returning to their hometown following family emergencies.

“It’s a sweet story,” Biasucci said. “I liked all the people involved in workshop production. We only did a few shows of it, so I didn’t do all the work that I would like to do with the character, to have an opportunity to put more into it. If they like it, maybe I’ll have a chance to come back to Indianapolis to do it (as a play).”

Biasucci takes an acting class with Amy Bodnar, who has previously performed with ATI. Bodnar put ATI co-founder Don Farrell in touch with Biasucci.

“We talked about a couple different shows, and this one came along and he knows the writer,” Biasucci said.

“That’s how I’m involved.”

Kenneth Jones, the playwright, also wrote “Alabama Story,” which ATI is presenting now.

“I’m sure he has done some revisions,” Biasucci said.

“This is an incubation period, and this is just another part of it.”

Biasucci first saw action for the Colts in 1984 and then returned in 1986 and was the Colts kicker for nine more seasons. He played his final season for the St. Louis Rams in 1995.

Biasucci played himself in “Jerry McGuire” and had small TV roles in “E.R.” and “The West Wing.” He also appeared in several lesser-known movies while living in Los Angeles. He now splits his time between Charlotte, N.C. and New York City.

“I look at acting classes as like going to the gym, staying fresh in something I love to do,” Biasucci said.

“Unless I’m not in town, I’m in class doing scene work and monologues. A couple times a year I might do an

Elizabeth Howell and Dean Biasucci in a 2017 developmental presentation of “Hollywood, Nebraska” at the Wyoming Theater Festival. (Photo by Dennis Jacobs)

acting workshop that takes a couple of weeks. Maybe once a year I’ll do a play or be involved with a play.

Half-dozen times a year I’m auditioning for TV or a movie.”

Carmel High School freshman Libby Farrell, whose parents are Don Farrell and fellow ATI co-founder Judy Fitzgerald, plays the daughter of Biasucci’s character.

“I’m studying the character and learning how should I act when I play this or what my expression should be,” Libby said. “My character, like the main character, wants to get away from it all because it’s such a small town.

I like how she’s ready to help and (is) a nice person in general.”

Fitzgerald plays one of the main characters, Jane, one of the returning actresses.

Jones, who describes the story as a rueful comedy, said the play attempts to touch on something universal in how its characters view the idea of home.

“Jane and Andrea, two actresses, left their hometown years ago and are now returning, coincidentally, in the same week,” Jones said. “Whether we’re just back from college or returning in middle age after years away, we all look in the mirror and feel some sort of tension about who we were, who we are today and how our hometown experience shaped us. As these women are actresses the title takes on a new meaning: the comma between ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Nebraska’ carries two meanings. It’s a city address in Los Angeles, but it also suggests the pull between Hollywood and Nebraska.

Which will win out? Which will be chosen? Hollywood?

Nebraska?”

For more, visit atistge.org.

Gleckman’s film earns Heartland honor editorial@youarecurrent.com The Heartland International Film Festival announced the Filmmaker Award winners for the festival’s 28th edition Oct. 19. The Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award, and $1,000, went to Carmel resident Ashton Gleckman for his Holocaust documentary, “We Shall Not Die Now.” The Indiana Spotlight Award, and $2,000, went to Prarthana Mohan for “The MisEducation of Bindu.”

The grand prize for Best Narrative Feature and a cash prize of $15,000 went to Bora Kim for “House of Hummingbird.” Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts’ “For Sama” took home two awards, including the $15,000 grand prize for Best Documentary Feature, as well as the Richard D. Propes Social Impact Documentary Award and the $2,000 that came with the award.

Westfield — Uncorked with Chad “Crooner” Brown’s performance is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery.

Noblesville — Day of the Dead, celebrating the Mexican festive holiday, is set from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at Nickel Plate Arts. The event features music and art.

Whitestown — The Why Store’s concert will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Moontown Brewing Company’s 1915 Room.

Carmel — Child and Adult Music Class: Farmer in the Dell will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 1 and run each Friday through Dec. 13. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Carmel — Sir James and Lady Galway, classical flute performers, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

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Band pays tribute to Harlem

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Michael Mwenso wants to pay tribute to all the jazz greats that paved the way.

Michael Mwenso CONCERT and the Shakes, a Harlem-based band, will perform “Harlem 100: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance” at 8 p.m.

Nov. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The multimedia touring show was created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and JMG Live.

“This focuses on that music of that time period and the artists of that period, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday,” said Mwenso, bandleader and lead vocalist for the Shakes. “This is music we have been performing for so many years, but to have the ability now to perform it in the context (that) it’s the anniversary of the Harlem Hellfighters (World War I unit of African-Ameri-

BTI sinks teeth into ‘Dracula’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Stirling Matheson can take a bite out of this juicy role for a second time.

Matheson, a Carmel DANCE resident and Ballet Theatre of Indiana artistic director, is reprising his title role in the company’s production of “Dracula” Nov. 1 and 2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

One of his victims in the performance is Megan Noonan, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, who plays Lucy Westenra. She previously played one of Dracula’s brides in 2017.

“She’s alive and then she turns into a vampire,” Noonan said. “It’s fun I can play on the vampire bride’s side that I did before.”

Noonan said most of her dancing is in consecutive scenes.

“I dance all this time and then I have to run around because I’m excited. I’m engaged,” Noonan said. “Then,

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Michael Mwenso and the Shakes will perform at the Palladium at 8 p.m. Nov. 8.

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cans) and the renaissance (is special).

We’re happy to be able to present the music in this way.”

Mwenso said they plan to touch on the historical aspects of the music and the times.

Mwenso plans to play songs from their debut album, “Emergence (The Process of Coming into Being),” released earlier this year.

Guest vocalists on the tour include Brianna Thomas, Michela Marino Lerman and Vuyo Sotashe.

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I’m frightened because I get attacked

by Dracula. It’s a lot of (activity) in a row. I’m kind of glad I get to lie down and die on stage. I rest for an uncomfortable amount of time as the theater will go dark.”

Noonan said there is a great deal of acting as well as dancing along with action scenes with fighting.

The performances are set for 7 p.m.

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Scenes of Indiana and Beyond Exhibit Nov. 4-27, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fishers Art Gallery at City Hall fishersartscouncil.com Hamilton County Artists’ Association First Friday and “Open Lens” Exhibit Friday, Nov 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 5th & Cherry St., Noblesville “Under $100 Gift Market” Nov 1-30, Thurs., 1-3 p.m.; Fri. 1-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Shop Local with Hamilton County Artists’ Association 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Noblesville Preservation Alliance *Raggedy Edge Second Saturday Showcase Concert Sat., Nov. 9, 8-10 p.m.

Cost: $10 at the door *Comedy Showcase Series Sat., Nov. 16, 8-10 p.m.

Cost: $5 at the door *Young Songwriters Series Fri., Nov. 22, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $5 at the door *All performances: Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St, Noblesville

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Gallery moves to Carmel

By Renee Larr editorial@youarecurrent.com Proprietors of a new art gallery in Carmel want to expose residents to African art. Kuaba Gallery ART recently relocated from Mass Ave in Indianapolis to the Carmel Arts & Design District at 404 W. Main St. “The gallery had been in business for about 18 years,” said Mason Perry, Kuaba Gallery assistant. “The owner of our building sold it, so we had to find somewhere to move. Originally, we wanted to stay downtown, but through some convincing from family and friends, we realized the Carmel Arts & Design District was a great next step for us. We were looking for a newer, fresher audience.”

Owner Jayne During travels extensively to Africa to curate art pieces for the gallery.

“Jayne travels to Africa and brings pieces back to fill our gallery,” Perry said. “We have paintings and sculp-

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson’s work will be featured at the Nov. 1 grand opening of Kuaba Gallery in Carmel.

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tures. It’s not just about selling the art. It’s about the artist and telling their story.”

Pieces range in price from $1,500 to $12,000. Kuaba Gallery also works with Kuaba Humanitarian Foundation.

A portion of artwork sales go to empowering communities and creating opportunities for children, families and individuals throughout Zimbabwe.

From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Kuaba Gallery will play host to a grand opening celebration called Repurposed.

Admission is free. For more, visit kuaba.com.

CSP to hold cabaret

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

November 15, 16 & 17 The Tarkington

at the Center for the Performing Arts

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Mari Sandifer wanted to give her son, Jackson, the same opportunity as his older PERFORMANCE sister, Betsy.

Jackson, a Carmel High School sophomore, has Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. Betsy, a 2017 CHS graduate, is a theater arts major at Ball State.

“Betsy is extremely talented. She had the lead when Grace did ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ She was Belle,” Sandifer said. “He saw her get a standing ovation and he wanted that. I thought how many of these kids don’t have a platform. Carmel is a very competitive town, and wouldn’t it be neat were there are not tryouts, you’re going to be in the show. That’s where this came from, just wanting to give all the kids a chance to show their talent.”

The Carmel Spectrum Players will

From left, Caiden Wetherald, Nicholas Schweigel, Reese Robbins, Jack Sandifer and Tim McMannis. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

present “A Night of Cabaret,” featuring acts by children and young adults on the autism spectrum. The performances are set for 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. At least 11 acts are expected.

“Jack is going to sing a song and he also is going to sing a duet with his sister,” Sandifer said.

Jack has performed before in community theater productions.

Tickets are $5. For more, visit carmelspectrumplayers.org.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy attends Heartland Film Festival opening night

Greg Sorvig (Carmel), Heartland International Film Festival director of film programming, left, and filmmaker Ashton Gleckman (Carmel) at the Heartland International Film Festival’s opening night film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Oct. 10, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Filmmakers and movie buffs from around the world attended the 28th annual film festival’s opening week. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org

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eted love story to my childhood, to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, to my love of history, but mostly to my As a costumed Conner Prairie Great Aunt Juddie,” McCann said. “She interpreter and IndyFringe Festival was an amazing woman who performer, Kim Mchad an unbelievable impact ART Cann is no stranger on my life.” to telling stories McCann is a full-time histo audiences. It is, in fact, a torical interpreter who has lifelong passion and full-time performed several one-womvocation. an shows during the Indy“Even as a kid, I played the Fringe Festival. role of family storyteller,” said “There’s something very inMcCann McCann, who will be the featimate about sharing personal tured storyteller at the Nov. 3 Frank stories, even with a large audience,” Basile Emerging Stories Series at the McCann said. “You get to see their Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Hisreaction. You get to see them take the tory Center in Indianapolis. story’s journey with you. You get to An Indianapolis resident and prodirectly share what resonates with gram director at Conner Prairie, Mcthe audience, what clicks in the moCann will premiere her original story, ment. It’s a very special experience.”

“Gin Girl.”

The Frank Basile Emerging Stories Her one-hour storytelling begins Series is presented by Storytelling at 4 p.m., followed by a reception and Arts of Indiana. cash bar. Admission is $15 in advance For advance tickets, visit storytellor $20 at the door. ingarts.org or call 317-232-1882. “‘Gin Girl’ is, at its heart, a multi-fac-

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As an Indiana native, Mike always enjoys a meal at a local restaurant and showing people what the Indy area has to offer.

You may find him drinking at local coffee shops, eating brunch in Fishers, shopping and having dinner in Carmel or at the latest concerts. For more, visit @wheresmikeg on Instagram.

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Address: 8352 E. 96th St., Fishers What to get: Chili Cheese Étouffée with Crawfish Price: Under $10 Mike G’s take: When the weather changes in the Midwest and the days get colder, it is time to enjoy meals Chili Cheese Étouffée with Crawfish, Red Beans and Rice and garlic bread. (Photo by Mike Gillis) that make you feel warm inside. I like to call this time of year is special because you get the “Yats season” because it has meals spicy and sweet taste from the that are fulfilling, well-seasoned with étouffée with caramelized corn an abundance of flavor, all for under and chicken served over rice. $10. It specializes in Cajun, Creole • Drunken Chicken — My second-fadishes that are served over rice with vorite option on the menu. It is a side of delicious garlic bread. My called Drunken Chicken because favorite thing to do is to get a Half/ Yats uses beer in addition to Half, which is how you can enjoy shredded chicken, rosemary, gartwo Yats dishes. The menu at each lic, crushed red pepper and breadlocation changes daily, so check the crumbs in the stew. This one is a websites or decide when to go. Yats bit spicy, so be careful. always has meat, seafood and vege• Vegetarian B&B — A favorite for tarian options. vegetarians, black beans and carPopular menu items: amelized corn in sweet and spicy cream sauce served over rice.

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“Sir James Galway and Lady Galway,� the Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m. Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 1, 2, 5; 1 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30

“Alabama Story,� Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 and 7 p.m.

Nov. 2

The Ballet Theatre of Indiana presents its own unique version of Bram Stoker’s classic novel.

Cost: $25 to $40


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“Hollywood, Nebraska,� ATI Theatre Lab Series, The Studio Theatre, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5

A reading of playwright Kenneth Jones’ play of two actresses making a homecoming in their small town.

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Cost: $15 to $85

The musical focuses on Seymour, a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on humans.

“Dracula,� Ballet Theatre of Indiana, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29

Sir James Galway is considered the world’s top interpreter of classic flute repertoire. He has sold more than 30 million records.

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“Little Shop of Horrors,�

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Legendary singer Johnny Mathis will perform a concert at the Palladium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. (Submitted photo)

“An Evening with Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour,� the Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) hereby provides notice that on or around October 31, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana will submit its Standard Contract Rider No. 58, Economic Development Rider, to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for re-approval under the Commission’s thirty-day administrative filing procedures and guidelines. Standard Contract Rider 58 is available for new load associated with initial permanent service to new establishments to the State of Indiana, or expansion of existing establishments who make application to the Company for service under this Rider and the Company approves such application.

If you’ve ever spilled your brandy on your tux near the grand piano at the rhino zoo, GRAMMAR GUY you know what I’m talking about. If that’s not you, then just know five words in the previous sentence are examples of apocope words. Did you see that ad for the new bike? I just used two examples of apocopes. Is “apocope” a made-up word that I’m slipping into your brain grapes like some kind of bamboozler?

Apocope (pronounced uh-PAH-kuhpee) comes from the Greek word apokoptein, meaning “to cut off.” It occurs when someone cuts off the last part of a word. “Photo” is a classic example of an apocope. The full, original word is “photograph.” People used to watch moving pictures. Now, we watch “movies.” And if you think apocope words, otherwise known as apocopations, are old news, they’re totes not (totes = totally).

This submission is expected to be approved approximately thirty days after filing, unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, or Randall C. Helmen of the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers: Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission 101 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 East Indianapolis, IN 46204-3407 317-232-2703 Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor PNC Center 115 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 South Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2494

Duke Energ Indiana, LLC By: Stan Pinegar, President

Although plenty of established words, including hippo, fridge, limo, mayo and camo, are examples of apocopations, we use plenty of them in newer applications (or perhaps I should say “apps”). New apocope words include cred (credibility), gig (gigabyte), guac (guacamole), info (information), legit (legitimate) and typo (typographical error). As you could probably guess, bro, many apocopations begin as slang words.

“Hold on a sec, fam,” you may say.

“I might be retro, but I still have street cred.” While we all wish to project a “cas vibe,” we need to encourage and celebrate the continued, vibrant evolution of the English language. Call me cray (crazy), but “apocope” is quickly becoming my favorite word.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

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Seeking a knowledgeable and experienced barn manager/equine handler to care for 8 horses, 1 pony, and other animals that may be added. The position available requires the barn manager to manage facility grounds and barn maintenance, horse health care & medical, general grooming, pasture management, feed grain & hay, and manage exercise program. This position also requires the individual to ride and train horses. Necessary Skills: Perform heavy physical work load, facility maintenance and/or “handyman” skills in addition to existing equine skills, horse handling, grooming, tacking, Watching the horses closely for soundness and health changes, administering prescribed medications, supplement schedules & feeding schedules, groundwork, riding, and ensuring adequate exercise, supervising vet and farrier visits. Part-time salary: $12 to $16 / hour. Apply to Jennifer.hendricks@ heartlandfpg.com

We are looking for a really good worker! We are wrapping up the lawn cutting season and starting fall cleanups and leaf removal. If you are a motivated and hard working person who wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment, we would be interested in talking with you...especially if you have experience in lawn care. You will need transportation to get to work and will then be riding with one of us all day.

Todd Tarbutton Yardvarks Lawn Care, Inc. 317-565-3540

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