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HCCF celebrates philanthropy

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Hundreds of Hamilton County residents gathered Nov. 7 at Ritz Charles to honor three GIVING BACK community leaders and hear an update from the Hamilton County Community Foundation at the annual Celebration of Philanthropy.

HCCF presented Community Pillar Awards to Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County Executive Director Lauren Guynn and Dan Clark, Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County campus president.

Each recipient selected a nonprofit to receive a $5,000 grant.

Fadness, who was honored for his work in addressing mental health issues, selected the Youth Mentoring Initiative to receive the grant funds.

For the last several years, Fadness has been working with other city departments and organizations to improve mental health resources and response in Fishers.

“I can honestly say with all the buildings we’ve built and all the exciting economic development announcements, there has been nothing as rewarding, challenging and humbling as the effort to give a voice to those who are living in quiet despair in our City of Fishers,” Fadness said.

Guynn directed her $5,000 grant to Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, which will partner with Shepherd’s Center to provide home maintenance and repairs for area seniors. She was recognized for her work empowering families.

“The aging population is quickly becoming the fastest-growing population in our community,” Guynn said. “We believe everyone in Hamilton County, regardless of their age, deserves a great-quality second half of life.”

Clark, honored for promoting inclusive economic growth, awarded his grant to Good Samaritan Network, which will partner with Ivy Tech on a workforce development project that includes education and training linked to a web-based directory.

Hamilton County Community Foundation President Tom Kilian, left, presents Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness with a Community Pillar Award. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

“Higher education and workforce training are a maze. We’re going to untie the knots in the maze and make that information available as soon as those people need it,” Clark said.

After presenting the awards, HCCF President Tom Kilian announced a campaign to raise $1 million for the unrestricted endowment for Hamilton County by Dec. 31, 2020. If the goal is met, Lilly Endowment will match it 2-to-1, leading to an increase of $150,000 available each year for community grants.

To learn more or make a donation, visit HamiltonCountyCommunityFoundation.org/give.

Police K-9 killed in line of duty

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A Fishers Police Dept. K-9 was killed in the line of duty shortly after midnight Nov. 13.

After an FPD officer attempted to stop a Cadillac traveling CRIME northbound on I-69, the driver refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. It was terminated near 131st Street and Olio Road, where the male driver ran from the car. A female passenger, Rashaana L. Farrow, 19, Indianapolis, was taken into custody.

Officers then established a perimeter and began a manhunt for the male suspect. During the search, FPD K-9

officer Jarred Koopman observed the suspect, and when the suspect refused commands to stop, Koopman deployed his K-9, a 5-year-old Belgian malinois named Harlej. Following the deployment, officers heard a gunshot and the dog didn’t return.

Several hours later, the male suspect was taken into custody and identified as Richard D. Garrett, 19, of Indianapolis.

He was transported to an area hospital where he received medical treatment for a minor leg injury due to a dog bite.

Garrett and Farrow were transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.

Later, officers found Harlej in a wooded area. During his pursuit of the sus-

pect, Harlej was shot and killed. Harlej had served with FPD since 2015.

Since the community learned of Harlej’s death, FPD Public Information Officer Tom Weger said the department has received lots of support.

“We have received an outpouring of support, everything from comments on social media, voicemails, emails, monetary donations to the (Fishers Police) foundation, food, flowers, so we certainly appreciate all the support and we are going to need it in the coming days as we deal with this loss,” he said.

A memorial for Harlej is in the lobby of FPD Station, 4 Municipal Dr. To donate, visit fishers.in.us/1101/ fishers-police-foundation.

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HEPL to keep late fines despite national trend

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keep the library accessible and convenient for folks.”

Earlier this year, HEPL implemented “Fine-free” may be a new trend for an automatic renewal service, which libraries across the U.S., but Hamilton automatically renews an item on East Public someone’s library card on the LIBRARY Library isn’t on due date up to five times. The board. service doesn’t apply to new HEPL Deputy Director of Exitems or if an item is on hold. perience Katie Lorton said the The daily fine for past-due library, which has branches items is 25 cents. in Noblesville and Fishers, is “It’s a quarter per item per following the trend, though. day across the board. It doesn’t Lorton “In what I’ve read about it, matter if it’s a book, CD or movthe primary driver for libraries that ie,” Lorton said. “That’s easy to rememare doing this is it’s a way to reduce ber, but those fines can rack up pretty barriers to access,” Lorton said. “Not quickly. We allow people to check out only is the overdue fine sometimes a up to 60 items on their card.” barrier for folks, but there’s also this The maximum fine for individual shame factor libraries are noticing. items is $10.

Some patrons, they just feel really Lorton said the library’s fees for bad when they have an overdue book past-due items are standard. HEPL and that shame actually keeps them also offers an occasional program from coming back to the library at all. where fines are reduced in exchange That’s not something libraries want. for a donation of a nonperishable food We want to keep books in the hands item. of readers, and we want people to “It helps donate to pantries and keep coming back to the library.” eliminate fines,” said Lorton, noting Although HEPL doesn’t implement the program will be offered again in fine-free policies and has no plans to May 2020. do so, Lorton said the library is “keep“Almost everyone has been late ing an eye on things.” returning a book at one point or an“We would need to consider a lot other,” Lorton said. “We just like (that) of factors before considering if it’s a you liked your book and brought it good fit for us,” she said. “That idea back to us when you were done.” of reducing barriers to access is very Money collected through fines goes important to us, and a lot of our serinto the library’s operating fund. vices and practices are designed to

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Tinsel and Tails honors pets

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens said the 13th FUNDRAISER annual Tinsel and Tails fundraiser at Ritz Charles usually sells out. Last year, Stevens said approximately 700 guests attended. This year, the event is scheduled for 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

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For the fourth consecutive year, Noblesville resident George Kristo has vowed to match donations given to Janus Developmental Services during its Giving Tuesday campaign.

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that month or could become homeless. The need is really great in Hamilton County, and I don’t think people Good Samaritan Network of Hamrealize that.” ilton County will hold its sixth annuThe Festival of Trees includes a al Hamilton County dinner, keynote speaker and silent GIVING BACK Festival of Trees auction featuring custom-designed 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at themed Christmas trees, wreaths and the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st table centerpieces.

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Take a big-picture approach to Ind. 37 construction Commentary by Rep. Todd Huston Bright orange cones and barrels will be a common sight while traveling along Ind. 37 through Fishers, which may cause some delays COLUMN and frustration. While this may be a temporary inconvenience, we need to think about the purpose of this project. With roughly 50,000 cars traveling this road every single day, the state and local communities are investing $124 million to turn this roadway into an expressway-style thoroughfare with roundabouts.

This major construction project on Ind. 37 will cause some heartburn now, but it will help keep our area’s most essential transportation resource thriving for years to come.

With the tens of thousands of people using this roadway, the improvement work will help ease traffic congestion. By eliminating stoplights at the intersections of 126th, 131st, 141st and 146th streets, drivers can pass through our local communities more easily.

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economic impact this road work could have on our communities. When job creators seek areas to develop and expand, they search for cities with high-quality infrastructure. Outstanding roadways not only help move goods from one place to another, they draw consumers to local businesses.

With that in mind, this transformative project will improve access to Fishers by adding exit and entrance ramps from Ind. 37.

To help impacted residents and businesses stay updated on the progress of this roadwork, local communities launched a campaign called “37Thrives”.

Hoosiers can visit 37thrives.com or its Facebook page to learn more about this project. A recent post notes two lanes in both directions will stay open throughout this three-year project.

While a major road project may cause some pain for drivers now, this huge investment in the lifeline of our community will only help push Fishers toward continued success well into the future. If you have any input, please contact my office at H37@iga.in.gov.

DISPATCHES FYAP welcomes two new board members – The Fishers Youth Assistance Program has added two new members to its board of directors. The board recently unanimously approved three-year terms for real estate lawyer Carolina Rashidfarokhi and community volunteer Denise Retzner.

Ward elected to AIC board – Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward was elected second vice president of the Association of Indiana Counties Board of Directors. He began his term Nov. 1.

Heirbrandt appointed to transportation policy steering committee – Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt was appointed to the Transportation Policy Steering Committee within the National Association of Counties last month. As part of this committee, Heirbrandt will travel to Washington, D.C. to promote

and communicate the infrastructure needs in Hamilton County.

F.C. Tucker real estate stats – Fishers home sale prices in October 2019 increased, as homes spent less time on the market. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a Fishers home was $313,574, a 7.6 percent increase. Homes in Fishers spent an average of 38 days on the market, selling 6 days faster than this time last year. The price per square foot also increased to $129.89, an increase of 5.6 percent from October 2018.

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Building a Brighter Future Humane Society for Hamilton County asks public for help reaching donation goal

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Humane Society for Hamilton County is targeting a March 2020 groundbreaking COVER STORY for its new facility, the culmination of a yearlong fundraising campaign called Building a Brighter Future. HSHC recently concluded a capital campaign targeting private donors to net 80 percent of the costs for the new building, and now it’s asking the public to help collect the remaining 20 percent.

HSHC Executive Director Rebecca Stevens, a Fishers resident, said the goal is for the Humane Society to move into the new facility at 106th Stevens Street and Hague Road in Fishers by the first quarter of 2021. HSHC is currently at 1721 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

The HSHC’s new building will be called the Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center. Cage, a Fishers entrepreneur, made Cage the largest donation during the organization’s capital campaign. The amount is confidential.

“The Humane Society for Hamilton County is an extraordinary group of people,” Cage said. “I’m honored to work with them to make this facility come to life. Animals bring out the best in us, and I’m sure Rebecca and her team will provide happiness and health to as many animals as possible.”

An image of Cage’s black cat, Stanley, will be on the building’s exterior.

The HSHC plans to hand out small, black cat stuffed animals at the point

The Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center. (Submitted rendering)

of adoption to raise awareness about adopting black cats.

“I love how much (Cage) loves his cat,” Stevens said.

HSHC’s goals are to raise $12 million for construction and budget another $2 million for an operating endowment for a total of $14 million.

“We don’t currently have an endowment, so we are trying to raise money to build this and have that money in

place for our future,” Stevens said.

Although the new facility will have more kennels, Stevens said the new facility isn’t about just increasing space for adoptable pets.

“We are not only an adoption center. Yes, we re-home dogs and cats and save a lot of animal lives, but we are unique and different in the fact we believe animals pose the ability to hear the heart and mind, connecting

FACILITY SERVES THE ENTIRE COUNTY Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens can’t count the number of times she’s been at an HSHC fundraising event and a Carmel or Westfield resident has approached her and asked if she worked at “the Humane Society on Michigan Road (in Indianapolis).”

“Having been in Noblesville since 1984 when we were founded, I’ve found that many people who live in Carmel or on the west side of

Westfield are often unaware that we exist, or that we serve the entire Hamilton County community,” Stevens said. “We are the only Humane Society that serves our county’s residents, such as taking in lost pets and ensuring they get lifesaving care if they’re injured until they can be reunited with their family. Reinforcing that, it includes the entire county. It’s all of Hamilton County.

We are the ones serving you.”

with people in ways that inspire hope and purpose,” Stevens said. “We not only do pet adoptions, but we offer programs that connect people and pets to offer that healing power they provide in our lives.”

Some of the programs HSHC offers — and will expand — with the new facility include connecting pets with veterans, community outreach in local schools and more. The new facility also will include 40,000 square feet of space. The current facility has only 8,000 square feet. The increased space will house a medical room, a separate intake area for cats and space for educational outreach programs.

Once HSHC moves, Hamilton County will repurpose the Noblesville space, and the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic next door will expand.

There are other naming opportunities available for donors. For more or to donate, visit hamiltonhumane.com/ new-facility-building-brighter-future.

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Will call you back later-maybe

Sheridan deserves credit

Commentary by Terry Anker

“Your message is important to me … however … ” We all get them, these polite rebuffs. Our friend, business associate, or support desk operator is not available when we reach out. Understandable. Nature calls, travel happens and sometimes we just need a break. But the art of rejection is not as simple as some would believe it to be. And in the current torrent of communication mechanisms and chirping apps, we have greater reason to hide out than ever.

Studies report that humans are reaching an interchange apex. We send and receive scores of emails, texts, calls and posts each day.

Please pardon the reference, but it is now common to be listening to someone taking a phone call in the bathroom stall next door. Why? Is it really that imperative?

Could it be that we don’t know how to graciously take a breather?

Or, is it that those who demand our attention won’t tolerate even one?

So, we blithely post that “out-ofthe-office” form letter promising false love to whoever may reach out. Could we more honestly say, “You may be important to me. If so, I’m sad to miss you and will reach out promptly – but you may not be and you’ll soon know.”

It would be great to talk about it more, but it’s time for a break, and as the great Joe Walsh sings, “Just leave a message, maybe I’ll call.”

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

Running away from PF Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’ve finally accepted the fact that I have feet problems. There, I said it. My name is Danielle, and I HUMOR have planter fasciitis.

PF is an inflammation of the tissue that connects your toes to your heel and manifests in pain and soreness on the bottom of your foot. I’ve been a runner most of my life but have been relatively lucky in that I’ve avoided PF. Me being me, I usually attributed “other peoples,’” PF to “their own fault,” insinuating that I, of course, was better than them.

Not to their faces, mind you. I may be judgey, but I keep that shtick to myself.

Anyhoo, about a year ago I bought a weighted blanket and started training for Spartan obstacle course races, both of which put added strain on my feet. Yes, I am attributing part of my PF to my glorious 20-pound duvet that forces my feet into a pointed position for eight to 10 hours each

night. Combine that with lots of running and jumping on hard surfaces in less-than-supportive shoes and little to no stretching, and voila, PF! At least, that’s my “I’m-a-mom-so-I’mbasically-a-doctor” diagnosis.

But I haven’t done one thing to help my feet get better, even though I know exactly what to do. I still don’t stretch, I don’t wear a splint when I sleep, I don’t ice and I haven’t bought better shoes. I’ve basically been living in denial and limp-inducing pain for months.

A physical therapist called me out over the weekend, though, forcing me to admit that I have a problem. My name is Danielle, and I have PF. The road to recovery begins today!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, Very interesting article (in the Oct. 8 issue of Current in Carmel) on police not “marking out” so that certain calls do not count. I did notice that the Town of Sheridan was not mentioned.

We lived in Sheridan for more than six years and noticed that the Sheridan Police Dept. and Sheridan Fire Dept. are often the first responding agencies for calls in that area of Hamilton County and a portion of Boone County. From U.S. 421 to U.S. 31 and down to Rt. 32 and up to the Tipton County line, Sheridan seems to always be the first to respond. It is a blessing to everyone in that area of the county and those who drive through that Sheridan has a full-time police and fire department, something rare for a town its size. The Town of Sheridan accomplishes much that benefits all residents in that northwest corner of Hamilton county (and a good chunk of Boone County), and wonder if they get the credit and compensation that they deserve.

Thank you for your work. As a new Carmel resident, I have been enjoying Current.

Linda Adams, Carmel

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Ongoing burst of energy Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I obsess about how my lawn compares to others on my block. I noticed some bare spots HUMOR this past summer, so I addressed the issue on a trip to a local nursery. Then at the Labor Day get-together, people were discussing Joe’s yard, which was suffering from the same problem. I thought, “There, but for the grace of sod, go I (that was a long way to travel for a joke, I know).”

Now, I have a new challenge to obsess over. It began with a letter from my electric company. The envelope looked like it contained my monthly utility bill, but the contents were far more ominous. The page was titled, “Last Three Months – Neighbor Comparison.”

I scanned the enclosed printout only to learn that I was consuming more energy than those identified by the electric company as, “Your Most Efficient Neighbors.” I felt so exposed that I closed the curtains and turned off the 11 lights, three TVs and two computers I had left on the night before.

The electric company claims I used 40 percent more electricity than my most efficient neighbor. Who was this person? Which house did he live in? It didn’t say. Was he hiding in the shadows? I’ll never know, because there are no shadows when there are never any lights on.

I asked my neighbor Ted if he received a similar letter. Ted is a nice

guy, but he always leaves his garage door open, which is an eyesore. I thought he was just forgetful, but apparently this is part of his grand plan to be recognized as a “conservation superstar.”

“Every kilowatt counts,” Ted told me while we were standing in his driveway. “If I never close that overhead door, I can save $1.49 a year.” He asked what I was doing to conserve resources at home. I was tired of the discussion, so I told him I only shower once a month. Ted walked back into the garage … and down came the door.

The idea that someone is monitoring what goes on in and around my home is creepy. Whenever I look outside, strange people are reading my meters, putting colored lines on my neighbors’ lawns, installing invisible fences and looking through tiny telescopes mounted on yellow tripods.

Despite this, I really am going to try to do my part in this conservation initiative. I’m going to charge my iPad in the car, disconnect my clock radio when I’m not home and make toast only when absolutely necessary. The competition is rigorous to be No. 1 in the neighborhood, but I’m not worried. I don’t plan on expending much energy.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker.

Contact him at wolfsie@ aol.com.

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Perry said several businesses from The Yard at Fishers District are participating and will offer discounts and/or Nearly double the number of particother shopping incentives. ipating stores will take part in the an“Some businesses don’t have a deal nual Shop to offer necessarily, so the SMALL Fishers Switch apartments (are) doing caramel apples and hot cider for BUSINESS event, the city’s Nov. free,” Perry said. “I know a few SATURDAY 30 initiative boutiques are doing mimosas or for Small champagne while you shop.”

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The Holiday Farmers Market “Last year’s participants at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, Perry were, I want to say, like 1 Park Dr., is again participating high 30s. The record before I by offering $5 in market bucks started was like 44, so it’s significantly to the first 50 shoppers. Free gift-wraphigher and the largest in history,” said ping for shoppers will be available again Stephanie Perry, the city’s assistant at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. director of public relations. “I’m just so A performance by Sikh community excited to have all these new businessresidents to celebrate the religion’s es engaged with us and to represent all 550th anniversary also will take place different areas of Fishers. in City Hall.

“It’s not the same old thing this For a complete list of participating year.” businesses and deals, visit fishers.in.us.

DISPATCHES Massage Heights opens in Fishers – The new Fishers Massage Heights retreat opened Oct. 31 at 9705 Fishers District Dr., Suite 710, in Fishers District. The new retreat will create more than 25-plus new jobs in the Fishers area and offer convenient, professional and affordable therapeutic services.

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currently battling cancer, so this is just a way to support them and also bring awareness to men’s health and mental Throughout this month, officers at health as well. This is a great way to the Fishers Police Dept. will take part in connect and engage with the communiNo-Shave ty because everybody has been GIVING BACK November, touched by cancer in one way where or another. So, this is someparticipants don’t shave to thing that we can all relate to.” raise awareness for cancer.

Fishers Police Chief Ed GebEach participating officer will hart said raising awareness make a donation to the Cherish and engaging in conversation Center, a child advocacy orgaare effective ways of supportWeger nization that provides abuse ing cancer patients. intervention and prevention services to “We all have loved ones, friends and the community. co-workers that have been touched by Sgt. Thomas Weger, FPD’s public cancer,” Gebhart said. “As a police deinformation officer, said officers will partment, we are always seeking new connect with the community and ways to engage with the community, raise cancer awareness through their and No Shave November will help us participation. reach that goal.”

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On Oct. 30, the Riverview Health Urgent Care/ER in Fishers, 9690 E. 116th St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Riverview Health CEO Seth Warren, center, cuts the ribbon and is joined by City of Fishers officials. (Submitted photo)

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Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Tom Haas, returns to the Indiana Repertory Theatre this holiday season. The traditional holiday show, which began Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 26, will feature additional carols and new costumes for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Victorian London costumes have been reimagined, redesigned and rebuilt by costume designer Linda Pisano and the IRT Costume Shop.

Returning for his 10th year as Ebenezer Scrooge is Ryan Artzberger.

He will be joined by returning cast members Ashley Dillard, Jennifer Johansen, Rob Johansen, Aaron Kirby, Stephenie Soohyun Park and Milicent Wright, along with “A Christmas Carol” newcomers Elyakeem Avraham, Jesse Bhamrah, Ivy Moody, Emma Rosenthal and Scott Van Wye.

as their assistants,” Moore said. “I assisted directed then, and I think I assisted directed the second show she did, but that was just because we enjoyed being together.”

The play is about a group of people in a small trailer park who are trying to incorporate into a town called Doublewide. The people in the bigger town don’t want to share county funds to have them.

“The silliness of the show is they are trying to win the countywide battle of the mangers competition,” Moore said. “They also found a yam that looks like Lady Bird Johnson, so they are creating a festival around seeing the Lady Bird Johnson yam.”

Conkin, a Noblesville resident, was in the previous four Mud Creek shows by the writing team of Jones, Hope and Wooten.

“They are crazy, silly comedies,” Conkin said. “It’s like Carol Burnett did on her old show, there are all these crazy characters.”

Lawrence resident Judy McGroarty, who has been a member of Mud

Noblesville — The Young Songwriters Series is for 7 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St. Tickets are $5.

Westfield — Main Street Productions will present “Over the River and Through the Woods” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Westfield Playhouse.

Carmel — Ross David performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165.

Carmel — Peanut Butter & Jam series presents Ruditoonz (aka Scott Rudicel) at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23. Ruditoonz will perform a special selection of family-tested-and-approved hits, news songs and second set of holiday classics with his own twist. Designed for ages 1-7. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelli Conkin summed up the sentiment of her fellow cast members.

“This one is for THEATER Linda,” Conkin said.

“A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” was supposed to be directed by Linda Eberharter.

“She directed many shows, including every show Eberharter we’ve ever done by this writing team,” Moore said.

“She got lung cancer, and I told her I would assist her so she had a backup if things got rough. Unfortunately, the disease advanced rapidly and she passed away in October.”

“A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” has eight performances Nov. 22 to Dec. 14 at Mud Creek Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. The preview night performance is Nov. 21, where attendees can pay what they want in cash ($1 or more).

“Several of her former cast members are in this, so it’s a labor of love we are doing this,” Moore said.

To memorialize Eberharter, they will not tear the set down when the show closes Dec. 14. Eberharter’s family, Mud Creek Players and Indiana Renaissance Fair plan to do a Celebration of Life on the set at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Eberharter was the Renaissance Fair Queen Elizabeth for a number of years.

Eberharter, who was Mud Creek Players’ president when she died, directed the first play from the writing team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten at Mud Creek several years ago.

“She was a new director and we try to pair up seasoned directors

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Creek for 22 years, also has been in all four productions.

“Linda directed three of them and acted in another one,” McGroarty said. “It’s bittersweet to not have her with us. It’s really sad.”

McGroarty is reprising a character, Patsy Price, that went to a mental institution in another play.

McGroarty said Mud Creek audiences love the plays.

“There is a lot of physical comedy,” McGroarty said.

Caitlin Skinner, a Geist resident and Warren Township special education teacher, is performing in her first play.

“At church, I lead vacation Bible school, so I do fun skits to get them engaged before they go into Sunday school,” Skinner said. “I just felt a passion when I was doing it this summer. I thought if I’m getting this much joy out of it, I shouldn’t have to wait until the summer to do it.”

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“This concert is strictly about having a fun night singing our favorite songs with two singers that have Adam Howell has long desired to been such a significant part of gosperform a hits concert with Doug pel music,” he said. “Stories will be Anderson and shared and attendees will get GOSPEL Woody Wright. to be a part of enjoying songs Howell, a Mcthat defined who we are as Cordsville resident, will join singers. We all have sung Anderson and Wright for “Hits at this church a few times & Hymns Night” at 6 p.m. Nov. over the years. Anderson is 23 at Main Street Church of a hotbed for gospel music in God in Anderson.

Indiana, so this was a perHowell “Doug and Woody are both fect setting for this type of legends in gospel music and both concert. from central Indiana,” Howell said.

“Given that we are in Bill and Gloria “They both are incredible singers, Gaither country (from nearby Alexanbut also really love the great songs dria), we always love to sing a few of of gospel music. To be able to share their huge hits like ‘Because He Lives’ the stage with these two singing the and ‘He Touched Me.’ These songs are great songs is something I am excited probably some of the biggest hymns to share with the audience.” ever recorded, and they were written Howell said he has performed with

by Hoosiers.”

Wright a few times.

Josh Ranke and Leigh Murray, a Howell said most gospel concerts piano player from Fortville, will join feature artists who are sharing their the concert. latest releases and new projects or A $10 donation is suggested for trying to gain new fans. admission.

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anapolis Museum of Art “I think it will be really cool,” Casavan said of being at the Palladium.

Katie Casavan has had a variety of “I’m looking forward to partnering parts in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s with our guest artist we have coming production of “The Nutcrackin, Thomas Curran. He’s really er” the past few nice, and it’s been cool to BALLET years. work with him. I love ‘Nut“My first year cracker.’ It’s been a fun tradihere I was a party girl, a soltion every year.” dier and a Russian,” Casavan Curran is from the Cincinsaid. nati Ballet 2. Lasha KhozashThis year, the homesvili, from the Boston Ballet, Casavan chooled junior from Westfield has been the guest artist for gets the spotlight, sharing the role the past several years. of the Sugar Plum Fairy with Amelia Abigail Kimball, 14, a homeschooled Happel, a homeschooled junior from freshman from Fishers, shares the Fishers. waltz solo with Cadence Burke. She Even better, IBC is staging two also shares Columbine Doll, Spanish performances of “The Nutcracker” for and snow soloist with Burke, a homethe first time at the Palladium at the schooled sophomore from Carmel.

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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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rediscovering love in all of its heartbreaking and heartwarming glory.

Butler said she enjoys the play’s The style of “Almost, Maine” suits symbolism. She said several scenes Hamilton Southeastern High School have some type of imagery or magical senior Graycee element that brings interTHEATER Butler just fine. esting levels to each story’s “Every charmessage. acter has their own story and “The style is fun for actors they’re all intertwined, so it because it gives us time to really makes it feel connected, really focus in with our scene even though it’s a string of partner and make this little separate vignettes,” Butler piece as vibrant as possible,” Butler said.

Butler said. “However, it does John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” is set mean our rehearsals are a lot more for 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23 at the school’s spread out because certain vignettes Little Theatre. are called once a week, which means Ethan Mathias, a co-director, deless time bonding with the rest of the scribes the play as vignettes about cast. I enjoy big rehearsals with the people and love, occurring simultaneother vignettes and seeing them come ously on a single, snowy evening. together.”

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“This is my first show since doing ‘Shrek The Musical’ in 2014,” Russel Lauren Russel is having a blast said. “I took a sabbatical to have kids, playing this version of “Cinderella.” so this is getting my feet wet again.”

“It’s actually Russel, a Geist resident MUSICAL even more fun who was elected to Lawthan I thought rence City Council Nov. 5, has it would be,” Russel said. two children: Owen, 3, and “Cinderella actually has a Landon, 2. backbone. The prince has a Russel’s sister-in-law, character. He’s not just, ‘I’m Shannon Rehmel, is in musia handsome prince and I get cal’s ensemble.

Russel what I want.’ Cinderella chalFishers resident Jill O’Malia lenges him at points that if he wants is cast as the Stepmother, a stark to be king, he better start paying contrast to her role as the Fairy Godattention to his people. She’s not just mother several years ago with the a damsel in distress.”

Madison County Dramatics Players.

Russel will appear in the title “She’s a complex character to porrole of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s tray. She’s a villain of sorts but with a “Cinderella” Nov. 22 to Dec. 15 at comedic side,” O’Malia said. “Playing a Footlite Musicals, 1847 N. Alabama St., character like the Stepmother can be Indianapolis. very rewarding as an actor, as long as The 2009 Lawrence North High the audience doesn’t mistake you for School graduate is married to Carmel the character you’re playing.”

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“Damien Escobar: Elements of Love Tour,” the Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Damien Escobar, a rising star violinist, first drew national attention as half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz. He has been a solo artist and bandleader since 2012 and has released two albums.

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Perhaps as early as the sixth century B.C., Roman authorities created a track for chariot races in the flood-prone Murcia Valley between Rome’s Aventine and Palatine Hills. The oblong track was about 2,000 feet long and 400 feet wide. Twelve staggered starting gates at one end allowed the simultaneous release of 12 chariot teams onto the sand-covered track. As time went by, wild beast hunts, gladiator fights and public executions drew more and more spectators to the Circus Maximus, or Greatest Circus, some of whom watched from wooden seats along sections of the perimeter. Roman senators watched from stone seats along one turn. Early in the first century B.C., Emperor Pompey staged a wildly popular fight between captured gladiators and 20 elephants. In about 50 B.C., to accommodate the growing crowds, Julius Caesar added seats to accommodate an estimated 150,000 people. The seats were damaged by the great fire of Rome in 64 A.D., leading Emperor Trajan to rebuild the area sur-

Site of the Circus Maximus in Rome. (Photo by Don Knebel)

rounding the track in stone in about 100 A.D. Competition from the Colosseum and the Stadium of Domitian, both built in the first century A.D., led to the abandonment of Circus Maximus, which held its last chariot race in 549 A.D. The entire site was eventually buried under accumulating sand and debris and partially excavated beginning in the 16th century. Today, the site of Circus Maximus, much of it still buried, is a public park, used for concerts and other public events and again drawing huge

crowds. During the Rolling Stones’ 2014 world tour, they played before more than 70,000 fans at the place where Romans once cheered as gladiators died.

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

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Get in the next-to-last word Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt If a potato can become vodka, then you can become a bonafide word nerd. The tools GRAMMAR GUY and tips I give you are meant to be used for good. Please don’t gloat your grammar greatness over anyone; rather, use it to lift everyone up. I’m about to share a word with you that will make everyone at the white tie-optional gala assume you’re the king or queen of some distant, exotic land. Use this word, and upper-crusters will begin consulting with you before they order their newest monocle.

I’m talking about the word “penultimate.” Although this sounds like a million-dollar word, it simply means “next-to-last” or “second-to-last.” So, if you ate the “penultimate Oreo,” that would mean you ate the next-to-last Oreo in the package. If you are reading the 19th chapter in a 20-chapter book, you are reading the book’s penultimate chapter. If you use the penultimate square of toilet paper, it’s time to install a new roll so the next person isn’t stuck with one lonely square.

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Yes, my friends, if the humble potato can become vodka, then you, too, can achieve the high status of grammar guru. I believe in you. It’s time to go out there and dominate the English language.

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