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Holiday happenings in Carmel City prepares to keep kids, families busy during winter break / P19

Museum of Miniature Houses gets new executive director / P3

Carmel native elected Hilton Head mayor / P10

CIRTA stops Carmel routes this month / P15

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Big plans for ‘tiny’ museum

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

The first museum Elaine Mancini visited when she moved to Carmel two years ago was The Museum of Miniature Houses.

Profile “I was walking down the street and I looked in the window and thought ‘These are fabulous. I’ve got to go in,’” she said.

That was in the first two months she lived in Carmel. As fate would have it, Mancini began her job as the museum’s first executive director on Nov. 3.

Mancini moved to Carmel when her husband Alan Morrice took a job as medical communication director for DWA Healthcare Communications Group.

“My objective is to make everyone in Carmel and the surrounding area aware that we exist and have them all come to visit and bring a friend from out of town,” Mancini said. “I want to increase awareness, increase visitation and find funding.”

An estimated 75,000 people have visited the museum since it opened in 1993. The museum, 111 E. Main St., displays 30 miniature houses which rotates with another 75 or so in storage.

“We get a lot of walk-by and drive-by traffic so we’re in a wonderful situation,” Mancini said.

“People who come in are always in awe. They are surprised there is so much in the museum. A lot of times grown men come in with women and they are the last ones to leave. They can be appreciated at a creative level and a craftsmanship level.”

Starting on Jan. 28, the museum will hold a series of sessions on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., featuring violists and other musicians, storytellers, oral histories and singers and songwriters. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

The museum will also hold story-writing sessions, where visitors are invited to write stories inspired by anything within the museum. There will also be days for visual art works, inspired by museum items. The stories and artwork will be posted on the website www.museumofminatures.org and the museum Facebook page. The Facebook page will show what sessions will be planned for Wednesdays, and the second Wednesday of the month will be geared toward children 12 and under.

Mancini said the museum will also start participating in the Gallery Walks each month in the Carmel Arts District.

The museum was founded by miniaturists Suzie Moffett, Suzanne Landshof and the late Nancy Lesh.

Elaine Mancini inside the museum. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

The museum has about 20 volunteers.

“Dr. Mancini comes to us with a great deal of experience in tourism development and promotion, as well as expertise in marketing and communications,” Moffett stated. “We are looking forward to benefitting from her insights and energy.”

Most of the pieces have been donated by the museum and some others have been loaned. The museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Elaine Mancini Age: 61 Personal: married to Alan Morrice for 41 years with two children, Zachary, 22, (American University graduate, in Ecuador on Princeton Fellowship) and Fiona, 21 (at Keene State in New Hampshire).

Mancini was born and raised in Chicago and spent 28 years in the New York City area. Mancini has a PH.D in cinema studies from New York University Mancini has a background in marketing, communications and tourism development.

Favorite things to do in Carmel: “We do the Gallery Walks frequently and we like to go to the frozen yogurt place (Huddles).”

Favorite music: “We’ve been going to a lot of organ concerts because my husband joined the choir at our church (All Souls Unitarian Church). I listen to everything but country and western.”

Favorite movie: “I love ‘Birdman’ that is out there now. It’s a film that is truly a film. It’s not just a story with great acting and an interesting story.

It uses every aspect of film making. The cinematography is totally refreshing and involved. The soundtrack is fabulous.”

ON THE WEB Giving thanks

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Last week, residents of The Barrington of Carmel retirement community wanted to express their thankfulness in a special way and let the staff members of The Barrington know how much the care and service they provide on a daily basis are appreciated. The Resident Council President Linda Regnier decided one way to do that would be to have a staff appreciation luncheon to honor their service. Residents served the staff members and provided personal written notes of thanks on the dining tables decorated for the occasion to let them know how important they are to The Barrington community. To read more about this event, visit www.currentincarmel. com. (Submitted photo)

In last week’s cover story titled “His and Hers,” Mike Shaver was misquoted as saying he attended a street department meeting. To read a corrected version of this, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

Now Open Indiana Vein Specialists opened a second location in Carmel last month. To see a photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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DISPATCHES Free bagged salt – St.Vincent Fishers, 13861 Olio Rd., will host the second annual ERASE Salt Bagging Project on Dec. 13 beginning at noon.

St.Vincent has partnered with the city of Indianapolis and other local organizations to bag salt to reduce and prevent the number of emergency room visits related to falls on ice during the winter season. Free bags of road salt will be available for pick-up at the Emergency Department. For more information, contact Ashley Keebler at 989-9303.

Red Bird donation tree – The Red Bird Tree of Lights at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church is an ideal way to recognize someone special in your life this holiday season. Make a financial gift in honor of, appreciation of or in memory of someone special. Minimum donation is $3 per honoree. All money collected during this campaign will be donated to the Red Bird Missionary Conference, located in southeastern Kentucky to help meet the needs of the Appalachian community. Donations can be made at www. stmarkscarmel.org/lights or mailed to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel.

For more information, call St. Mark’s at 846-4912.

RE/MAX to expand – RE/MAX Ability Plus has announced plans to expand into the Lafayette market effective Jan. 1. The Carmel-based real estate company, owned and operated by principal broker Jimmy Dulin, will convert RE/MAX Lafayette Group into RE/MAX Ability Plus. The conversion will bring with it 36 brokers for a total number of 188 brokers assisting clients in 18 counties. RE/MAX Ability Plus operates two offices in Carmel and other locations in Zionsville, Lebanon, Fishers and Indianapolis.

Business Expo exhibit space – Exhibitors at the Carmel Chamber’s annual Taste of the Chamber Business Expo have the opportunity to put their information in the hands of more than 850 potential customers in just one night. Booth space is filling quickly for the event that takes place at the Ritz Charles from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Some spots are still available so make your reservation now.

All types of businesses can participate. Exhibitor booths start at $150 and sponsorships start at $250. Booth space can be reserved online at www. carmelchamber.com or by calling 846-1049.

Ivy Tech leader honored – Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder has been selected as a 2015 Champion of Diversity by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine. Snyder has served as president of Ivy Tech Community College since 2007. He leads the strategic, academic and operational processes of the college, serving more than 200,000 students annually at 32 campuses and 100 learning centers.

BY ADAM AASEN

Current government and city reporter Adam Aasen is now blogging on Current in Carmel’s website, under the CityBeat blog tab. To read his thoughts on what is happening around the city, visit www.currentincarmel.com.

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unit development because there are so many overlapping zoning classifications in the area.

Moffett described it as a “complicated mess.”

All around Carmel, people are talking Moffett has met with city officials on a biabout what’s going to happen with the $100 weekly basis to make sure his vision million-plus redevelopment development of for the project matches up to the city’s longstanding vision for that part of town.

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Construction could start next summer.

Justin Moffett, partner in Old Town It all plays into Moffett’s vision for a Development, said he can’t go out to eat development that positions Carmel’s or go grocery shopping without people urban core as a “live, work and play asking him what his project will look like. destination.”

“I get ideas thrown at me every Moffett “I know that’s become kind of cliché week,” he said. and that every developer says they have a ‘live, For Moffett, it’s nothing new. He’s had his work, play’ destination, but I think this might be own ideas. Because he grew up in the area, he’s Carmel’s most practical application of the conalways had gears turning in his head as he rides cept,” he said. his bike along the vacant industrial space along One plan commissioner, Tim Moehl, said he was the Monon Trail. concerned about the existing local businesses in “And I’m always dreaming about what it could the area, which would be forced to relocate. become,” he said.

“These really are people’s dreams,” Moehl said.

Moffett wasn’t the only one dreaming. He said “A big development comes along and you knock for years people have asked him for an Old Town these businesses out. I just want you to address Design Group residential unit close enough to that in your presentation.” walk to the Carmel City Center.

Carmel City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider, a “And frankly we’ve had nothing to offer them,” member of the plan commission, said he feels for he said. those businesses but he knows a building owner Now, he does. Moffett announced on Sept. 15 has a right to sell his property. that he would transform the area. His first pre“You can’t legislate away the free market of sentation to the Carmel Plan Commission was a building owner to save his tenant’s business,” on Nov. 18 with a follow-up on Dec. 2 as a part of Rider said. “That’s something you need to be their subdivision committee. careful with.”

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County officials talk training

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Fires are burning hotter and faster and training is the best way for firefighters to do their job and return home safely, public safety Fire Chief Steve Orusa told a crowd of elected officials from throughout Hamilton County last month.

A meeting, which included mayors, city councilors and township representatives, was assembled by the Hamilton County Commissioners as a way to inform all stakeholders on their plans to add-on to the county’s training center.

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by Westfield on River Road in Noblesville, include a multi-story burn tower which also could be used by law enforcement, a 20-line weapons training and qualifications range, infrastructure for roads and a small building for classrooms, equipment and bathrooms. Officials estimate the project will cost $3 million to build.

“Building it is the easy part quite honestly,” Commissioner Christine Altman said, adding that one idea is that the county would come up with the $3 million using a county-wide general obligation bond which all residents would pay.

“The hard thing is once we build it how do we maintain it? I think we have a good model with the (911) communications center.”

The potential additions would provide local training areas that currently require a drive or are not found in Central Indiana.

“There is nowhere to do live fire training unless we have this training facility,” said Orusa.

“Our old resource was because of the construction we could get houses that were going to get torn down. Right now we are using shipping containers to try and do live fire training. We need your help because the first time a firefighter is in live fire training should be inside a burning building. It should be in a controlled training environment where mistakes are affordable because there are no timeouts or rain delays in a construction fire.”

Orusa said the center also would provide training for special operations such as divers, drowning and trench, confined space and highangle rescues.

Fishers Fire Chief Steve Orusa discusses the importance of the Hamilton County Training Center to a group of elected officials from across the county last month. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

“You may get one of those once in a lifetime so it’s really important to maintain the skills,” he said, adding the cost to retain those skills is expensive because a consultant is hired and overtime is paid to cover those attending the training. “What we’ve done countywide is try to share this burden.”

Orusa said the training center decision is “a very visceral issue” for the fire departments.

“Our people do everything in their power to provide them with the training and equipment to keep them safe because when we commit them to harm’s way and put them at risk, we indirectly put their families in harm’s way and their families don’t have a choice,” he said. “By providing them that equipment and by providing them that training in those training facilities we help them manage that risk so they can go home to their families.”

Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen said his deputies must travel to Plainfield to use the Indiana State Police’s high speed facility to practice evasive driving. Also, officers travel to Tipton to practice on a small gun range.

“It doesn’t completely meet their needs,” he said. “A range facility is certainly something we would be interested in.”

Officials said the county tried to create a joint facility in the 80s but jurisdictional issues caused it to fall apart.

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Dulcimer player is one of a kind

By James Feichtner • news@currentincarmel.com Many individuals looking to begin or expand their musical persona often consider the basic instruments such as piano, guitar, music drums, violin, etc. Not too many look into or are even aware of the dulcimer. This rather rare instrument may look complex and impossible to learn, but one Carmel woman is making an effort to spread the word, or rather the sound, of this historic instrument.

Sharon O’Connell, a Carmel native, is determined to get her community intrigued in the dulcimer.

Since 2002, O’Connell has been practicing both the hammered dulcimer and the mountain or Appalachian dulcimer, among several other instruments.

She has performed at numerous shows including the Carmel International Arts Festival.

A former elementary school teacher, O’Connell uses her master’s degree in education to teach private music lessons specializing in the hammered and mountain dulcimer, penny whistle, guitar and flute. She teaches group lessons, workshops and even hosts jam sessions open to the public the first and third Monday of each month at 9611 N. College Ave. “Myself and two other people have started an acoustic jam open to the public,” she explained.

“It’s an ongoing jam where we’re catering to beginners and so people can learn how to play with other musicians because there’s a trick to it. I’ve had many of my students go to it.”

Sharon O’Connell, of Carmel, is a hammered dulcimer player. (Submitted photo)

Aside from private lessons, O’Connell caters to weddings, banquets, funerals, festivals, school demonstrations and even plays public and private concerts in individuals’ homes. She also performs at assisted living facilities.

O’Connell is always looking for new students eager to learn or any local musicians willing to join for performances. She is also excited about the holidays approaching as Christmas music on a dulcimer is a whole new way to experience the melody.

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The Carmel High School football team poses with its Class 6A state runner-up trophy following the loss to Ben Davis on Nov. 8. (Submitted photos by George Sinnis) The Carmel High School football team’s quest for a perfect season ended with a 42-24 loss to Ben Davis in the Class 6A state championship game on Nov. 28 at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was the second consecutive year the Greyhounds (13-1) have lost in the final. Greyhounds coach Kevin Wright said it was tough to say goodbye to the large group of seniors. “This group is special,” Wright said. “I wish things could have gone better. I think they will look back in a few years and they will have a lot of memories. They got back here (to the final), which was their goal. We have a special bond. We have a great group of coaches and great group of kids.

You spend more time with them than you do your own family. So it’s tough.” Carmel senior center Nate Thompson was named the Class 6A Mental Attitude Award winner after the game. Thompson has a 4.21 grade point average and helps oversee a new Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Carmel. He plans to major in international relations at Wheaton (Ill.) College, where he is interested in playing football.

Carmel senior running back Skakir Paschall (left) and senior linebacker Jesse Clifford console each other after the loss to Ben Davis. Paschall and Clifford share a close bond, often supporting each other. Both their fathers died during their playing careers at Carmel.

Diane F. Murray, 73 of Indianapolis, died Nov. 22. Diane was born in Anderson, to Louis and Alice Murray. She earned a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. DurMurray ing her time in IU, Diane became a member of Gamma Phi Beta and Kappa Kappa Kappa Sororities. Diane was an Elementary teacher in Lawrence Township Schools from 1963 until her retirement in 1994. She had a life-long interest in US history, reading and travel. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Murray. Diane is survived by her sister, Emily (William) Ward; nieces, Kimberly Johnson and Kathleen Ward, and nephews, Andrew Murray and William Ward, Jr. A Celebration of Diane’s Life was held in Leppert Mortuary-Carmel Nov. 28.

Private family inurnment will occur at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.

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This was the first time Bennett, 48, had run for public office. Bennett, along with his wife and David Bennett had closely watched Carmel’s three children, had been spending summers at growth under Mayor Jim Brainard. their Hilton Head home since 2003 and decided The former Carmel achievement resident used to make the full-time move from Carmel in 2009. that example as Bennett, a 1984 Carmel High School a guide in his campaign for mayor in graduate, is in the real estate business, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Bennett won the Bennett & Reindl, typically developing run-off with the incumbent Mayor Drew apartment communities.

Laughlin with 65 percent of the vote on “We sold a bunch of our properties in Nov. 18. The margin of victory was a bit Indiana just before the market crashing of a surprise because in the Nov. 4 vote Bennett and we took that opportunity to move forcing a runoff in the non-partisan race, to Hilton Head and pursue the development of afLaughlin held a 42-41 percent lead over Bennett. fordable housing in South Carolina,” Bennett said.

Bennett, who was sworn in on Dec. 2, had Bennett sees great potential in Hilton Head. previously been serving on the Hilton Head plan“I see a lot of that potential going untapped,” ning commission since 2011 and most recently Bennett said. “I want to bring our community was the chairman. together and craft a vision for it.”

“I thought we were being reactive, which Bennett said he didn’t reach out to Brainard goes against my modus operandi,” Bennett before running or during the campaign. said. “I thought we should be more proactive “To be honest, I considered myself a complete in economic development. We have to be more long shot,” Bennett said. proactive about developing a master plan for a Brainard said he wishes Bennett well in his large part of our community that is not currently new position. master planned.”

“I appreciate his kind comments about our Bennett said he had followed Brainard’s fiveadministration and Carmel’s success,” Brainard term tenure, which began in 1995. said. “It’s gratifying to think what we’ve done in “He’s largely responsible for Carmel being where it is today. I thought we could learn some Carmel may have an impact far beyond the borders of Indiana.” of those lessons and bring them to Hilton Head,”

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Almost a week after the lawsuit was dropped, clerk-treasurer Diana Cordray sent out a letter to the government media to make a statement about the mayor for taking legal action against her.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard filed a lawsuit against Cordray on Nov. 21 to force her to apBrainard prove a purchase order for snow removal on city sidewalks and a parking garage. It was stated that Cordray refused to approve the purchase order because she was concerned about using the motor vehicle highway fund to pay for these expenditures. Cordray’s staff sought outside opinions about whether this was permissible under Indiana State Board of Accounts’ guidelines.

Cordray stated she never said she wasn’t going to approve the purchase order. As a result, it was resubmitted, approved and it seemed

that all was well at Carmel City Hall. When asked about the situation, she told Current that everything was fine and she was happy to move on.

But shortly after Cordray said she didn’t want to discuss the matter further, Brainard released a memo to the press which stated: “Although it took legal action on my part, the City of Carmel can now sign the contract for snow removal.”

Cordray’s letter to the media Cordray on Dec. 1 states: “The mayor’s lawsuit claimed that emergency legal action was necessary to compel my office to approve snow removal services… The Mayor’s lawsuit is disingenuous at best and omits significant facts concerning this supposed dispute.”

Cordray said she already approved for “approved” snow removal and she put the word “already” in all caps to show emphasis.

Eventually, Brainard dropped the lawsuit after what Cordray now states was a “weekend of manipulated and one-sided media attention.”

Rotary Club meetings – The Rotary Club of Carmel meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Fridays at the Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St. Upcoming programs include: Dec. 12 – program TBD; Dec. 19 – Rotary fun day. No meetings Dec. 26 or Jan. 2. Cost is $12 and includes a buffet lunch. For more information, visit www.carmelrotary.com.

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Is stop sign ‘unwarranted’?

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com City Councilor Sue Finkam is attempting to get a stop sign removed at 126th Street and Auman Drive.

She introduced an ordinance streets last month to remove the sign because she said it’s not needed and that it slows traffic. However, the City Council’s Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee decided at its Dec. 4 meeting to table the stop sign ordinance for the time being so further study can be done on the issue.

Proponents of the sign, such as City Councilor Eric Seidensticker, say it’s a safety issue and the stop sign protects children crossing the street to go to school. He also said residents in that neighborhood rely on this stop sign to be able to safely enter or exit.

But Finkam has released a study by A & F Engineering that shows that very few people utilize this stop sign. The study counts each car that travels at this intersection during peak hours. It finds that the majority of the traffic – 96.2 percent – is east and westbound on 126th Street, with the remainder being drivers coming in and out of Auman Drive. The difference is 3,858 drivers to 148 drivers, according to the study.

This supports Finkam’s conclusion that very few people turn at this stop sign.

“It’s clear, when looking at the preponderance of information we gathered, that a stop or signal

of any kind is simply unwarranted,” she said.

In addition, Finkam said there is very little pedestrian traffic. A whole-day count of northsouth pedestrian volume was conducted and found two pedestrians one day, 18 the next, zero on another day and eight on the final day.

A whole-day count for four different days found only one day where three cyclists crossed 126th Street, the rest of the days had no cyclists crossing.

Seidensticker, whose district includes this stop sign, said he’s not convinced. He said studies aren’t always conclusive and he has seen the kids with his own eyes crossing the street there.

In addition, he said he’s been told that if you remove the sign then driver speeds could increase to 45 miles an hour, which he’s concerned about.

Seidensticker said he knows the people in his district and he feels they want it to stay. He said he doesn’t understand why Finkam has made this her cause.

“Does she not have any issues to deal with in her own district?” he said.

Some have suggested that if the stop sign is removed that it should be replaced by something else, such as a traffic light or a pedestrian crossing or a roundabout.

According to Finkam’s presentation, a full stop light would cost $150,000 and a flashing pedestrian light would cost $15,000. Installing a roundabout could cost $700,000.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Nearly every winter, Hamilton Co. residents start talking about dangerous coyotes roaming the suburbs. animal Control To deal with this topic head-on, Hamilton Co. Parks and the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife gave a presentation on these wild canines to a packed room of more than 100 people on Dec. 2.

COYOTE BASICS Shawn Rossler, furbearer biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, spoke about all of the different animals that can be found in the area, many of which could be mistaken for coyotes. Red foxes and gray foxes are smaller than coyotes and do live in the area. Gray wolves are not found in Indiana, but Rossler said they often get calls.

“There can be confusion about the general size of an animal,” he said.

Coyotes weigh 20 to 35 pounds with a length of four to five feet and a tail that’s a foot and a half. They have 42 teeth and their fur is tawny gray with black-tipped hairs. They might resemble certain domestic dog breeds, but coyotes will have more pointed features, such as their ears and muzzle.

Breeding season is in January and February and that’s when authorities receive the most reports of coyote attacks.

A taxidermy coyote shows what canines may be in Hamilton Co. neighborhoods. (Photo by Adam Aasen)

Rossler said the existence of a coyote shouldn’t itself be a concern.

“Just because you see a coyote, doesn’t mean there is a conflict,” he said. “I understand it’s a concern, but we’ve had coyotes in Indiana for a long time. It might have already have been living near you with no problem.”

HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM If you want to rid your neighborhood of coyotes, the best method might be to hire a licensed Indiana nuisance wildlife control officer, such as Tim Julien, who works in that field.

Julien said the only coyotes he really deals with are those that have “lost that fear of humans” because they’ve been fed by people.

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Miller Transportation, a private company, operated the services while CIRTA served as program The Central Indiana Regional Transportation coordinator. They originally offered two buses to Authority has announced that the Indy Express run three daily trips between downtown bus to CarIndianapolis and one stop in Carmel, at a transportation mel will be park-and-go lot. no more.

Indy Express ridership has declined CIRTA announced that Dec. 19 will be from about 69,000 riders during its inthe last day for the commuter service, ception in 2008 to about 26,000 riders in dealing a blow to mass transit north of 2013, according to CIRTA. Carmel had low 96th Street. numbers, about half of what a similar The bus line had fallen on hard times Sharp route in Fishers would bring in, accordrecently with the Carmel City Council ing to CIRTA. approving $30,000 in September to keep the service afloat. At the time, city councilors said they were disappointed that there was no marketing about indy express plan in place to grow the service.

• At this time, fewer than 60 people take the “There’s no marketing plan and there’s no bus from downtown Indianapolis to Carmel money for a marketing plan,” City Councilor Rick every day.

Sharp said at the time. “So it’s very disconcert• Created in 2008 with a $5 million federal ing. It becomes an unfair subsidy for a very small grant number of residents.”

• In 2010, money ran out for the routes from City Councilor Kevin Rider said at the time: downtown Indy to Carmel and Fishers.

• Also in 2010, Central Indiana Regional “We can’t continue to throw money at something Transportation Authority took control of the that will lose money forever.”

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Although the Carmel City Council canceled its regular meeting on Dec. 1, councilors did meet to approve $300,000 for Cargovernment mel’s energy center.

The money is to help pay for unexpected expenses due to rising costs and replacing equipment.

The energy center itself is a very complicated operation. Basically, engineers decided that a separate mechanical house would service the heating and cooling needs of several city buildings, including the police station, the fire station, city hall, the James Building and the Center for the Performing Arts.

The center runs 24/7 and switches from building to building to provide heat or air conditioning, which the city says is more cost efficient. Plus, it helps with acoustics in The Palladium.

“The energy center has many benefits to the city,” city spokeswoman Nancy Heck previouslystated. “It is creating a more cost efficient way to heat and cool several buildings using one system rather than having separate systems for each structure, and has allowed us to replace an aging system in older buildings.”

But it has its challenges. Steve Engelking, the city’s director of administration, said the energy

center, “was likened one time to a submarinetype helm and we’re finding that out this year.”

“Due to the extreme weather with the cold, gas costs skyrocketed,” he said. “And this summer due to some extreme anomalies with humidity, we had high electrical costs.”

Between the two, the city saw about $150,000 in extra costs. In addition, Engelking said they’ve experienced, “thirty such instances which include replacement of pumps, replacement of various other pieces of equipment throughout the year,” totaling $146,000. Add the two together and that makes up the $300,000 appropriation.

The Carmel City Council approved the funds and will transfer them from the city’s general fund, which had extra money in its operating balance available.

The ownership of the energy center is also complicated with some city councilors claiming they were confused about whether it was city-owned. City Councilor Eric Seidensticker explained that the city sold the energy center and is now buying it back, making payments.

According to the Mayor’s Office: “CFP Carmel Indiana Energy Center LLC technically owns it, but once the CRC fully pays the Certificates of Participation, Series 2010C, then the CRC will take ownership.”

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Winners of the library Commentary by Jeff Worrell The deadline is quickly approaching. A 12-month pursuit to meet a very impressive goal is rapidly running out volunteerism of time. The planning, promoting, cheering and hoping will come to an end on December 31st.

Although they wouldn’t dream of it, Joyce and Jim should rest easy and not worry. Because no matter whether they reach their goal, everyone knows there will be no losers…just Winners.

Joyce and Jim Winner are behind the Centennial Society. The Society is made up of people who want to establish an endowment for our Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation. Their thinking in early 2014 was to find 100 families, clubs or neighborhood groups willing to each chip in $1,000 and become a founding member.

For every dollar contributed, Joyce and Jim will match up to $100,000 and the goal is to end up with an endowment of $200,000 on December 31, 2014. The donations are not to be spent but held in trust.

Although they are a team, according to Jim, Joyce is the driving force behind this effort.

Spend just five minutes with her and you can feel her passion. “Who couldn’t love the library?

The Library is for everyone,” she said.

And it is. Especially the children. The endowment funds would be used to support program-

ming for children’s literacy. According to Library Director Wendy Phillips, the library focuses much of their children’s programming on promoting the development of early literacy skills for preschool aged children. This way, they can enter kindergarten prepared to learn how to read.

Joyce Winner bases much of her passion about building a financial future for the library on the legacy of Andrew Carnegie. She said, “Carnegie didn’t know us, but cared enough about us to fund the first library in Carmel.” That library served our community from 1914 to 1971.

To pay it forward, Joyce and Jim are looking for more gift givers, each willing to contribute $1,000 until they reach 100. Although they are close, the goal has not yet been achieved and just days remain to join the Society and take advantage of their generous match.

“If we can get 100 gifts, this then just becomes the start. Hopefully someone else will pick up the torch of endowment and take it to the next level,” Joyce said. “We are just the start.”

To help the Winners make us all winners, call 814-3905. Good Day, Carmel.

Jeff Worrell is a member of the Carmel Redevlopment Commission. He recognizes volunteers on “Connecting with Carmel” on cable channel 16. Contact him at jworrell@ advantagemedical.com

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cation and commitment of the police officers and civilian employees, we wouldn’t be able to be the respected department that we are.”

The city of Carmel has seen explosive growth A Carmel PD member for 33 years, Green in all areas the last 25 years. Population alone worked alongside nearly every one of his prehas swelled from around 25,000 in police 1990 to more than 80,000 decessors and understands well the legacy they have left. residents today.

“Each chief that’s come along has Keeping pace with that rapid expanwanted to modernize and stay up with sion is difficult for any of the city’s sertechnology and promote the continued vices, not the least of which is the Cartraining and continued professionalmel Police Dept. In this, the final segment ism – all these things that have made of a four-part Current in Carmel series us into the agency we’ve become,” talking with the men who have served Green said Green, 55. “You’re part of not just as chief of police since Carmel became maintaining that, but I’ve learned from a city in the mid-1970s, the present chief other chiefs that you need to continue to build discusses his leadership. upon that.”

Tim Green is the present Carmel police chief, assuming the position in 2011. He heads a department of nearly 140 police officers and civilians Carmel Police Department – quite a change from when Jim Beard (Carmel’s Chiefs of Police last town marshal and first police chief from • Jim Beard 1968 – 1974 1968-1974) had four on the force and a single car • Lee Dolen 1974 – 1975 in a cramped little office in the late ‘60s. Most on • Gary Barney 1976 – 1980 his staff are in it for the long haul, Green said, • Jerry Lowe 1980 – 1986 averaging 25 years or more with the department.

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• Roger Conn 1992 – 1995 “Getting the reaccreditation acknowledges • Mike Fogarty 1996 – 2011 that we are still considered to be a department • Tim Green 2011 – present that operates on the established best practices across the country,” he said. “Without that dedi*-interim

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel residents seeking things to do this holiday season have several options from the Monon Community Center cover story and City of Carmel events.

One of the highlights on the Monon schedule is the Family Boat Challenge set for 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 with the cost of $20 per family.

“We do a cardboard boat race,” said Lindsay Labas, marketing manager from Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. “That’s the biggest thing in the night that everyone gets to participate in. People get into groups and they will build their boat, using cardboard and duct tape. Then they race across the aquatics lap pool. It’s a fun event.”

There will be youth and family open gym from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. The cost for non-members is $6 for youth and $10 for adults.

There are several adaptive activities for those with disabilities.

“Our adaptive programs already have the accommodations built in,” Labas said. “We also have appropriate staff to participants ratio to help those with disabilities. We like to think we are one of the best providers for adaptive programs in Hamilton County. We have an array of programs available. We’ve categorized them differently in our guide. We’ve broken them down into age groups so you can find the right one.

They’ve been well-attended and we’ve decreased prices.”

There will be an Adaptive Fantastic Friday, for those 18 and up, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 12

Holiday events in Carmel • From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 13, the Holiday in the Arts District event will feature a unique Santa house, which will be decorated by district artists, along with carolers, elves and reindeers. The Christmas tree has new ornaments from artist Valentina Shvyrkova.

• The second Saturday Gallery Walk will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 13.

• The 6th Annual Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt in the Arts District will run from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22. More information is available on CarmelArtsAndDesign.com.

• Santa’s Mailbox, sponsored by the ArtSplash Gallery, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140, will run from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20. Each child who posts a letter so Santa will receive a personalized hand-written response from Santa.

• There will be Festive Friday events on Dec. 12 and 19 with Arts & Design District merchants offering special activities and sales.

• Santa Claus will be at the Hubbard & Cravens in Carmel City Center from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. Children will receive small gift bags while the supplies last.

“I’m helping with the Santa House with the Mayor’s Youth Council. We mainly just hang out over holiday break. We just hang out with the family.”

Matt Klineman Carmel High School senior

Center: Twins Lola and Logan play with Carmel Clay Parks volunteers. (Submitted photo courtesy of Carmel Clay Parks)

with a cost of $20. There is then a free Adaptive Teen Night Out (ages 13-17) from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13.

“On Fantastic Friday they can swim and play games in the gym,” Labas said. “They play board games and they get pizza. The Teen Night Out is similar event to Fantastic Friday. Easter Seals Crossroads is the sponsor so it provides the parents with a gift package to use while the teens are attending that night.”

There is Adaptive Free Healthy Holiday Cooking sessions on Tuesdays in December with the cost of $35.

“That one talks about the healthy alternatives you can have during the holidays and not always eating the sweets,” Labas said. “The individuals will learn to make easy and delicious holiday recipes that they can make for the holiday gathering.”

The Adaptive Holiday Crafts session will be held on Dec. 13 and cost is $19.

“That is something they can make from the heart that is special and homemade,” Labas said.

There will be an Adaptive Karaoke Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 9 with a cost of $10.

“Going to the Cayman Islands the day after Christmas to relax and get a break from this Indiana cold weather. We’ll do some snorkeling.”

Chris Allen Carmel High School senior

“We usually go to Wisconsin and I like to go sledding there.”

Christian Peasley Carmel Middle School seventh-grader

Inclusion participants Josh (front) and Dan (back) work alongside Inclusion Supervisor Michelle Yadon. (Submitted photo courtesy of Carmel Clay Parks) “We will probably be home for Christmas and then visit my mom’s family in Illinois.

I’ll hang out with friends and play some basketball.”

Tucker Davis Carmel High School senior

The Santa house will be open Dec. 13. (Submitted photo)

Santa and his puppy will return to Carmel this month. (Submitted photo)

“We are going to spend time with our family and friends and go sledding.”

Quinn (left) and Sage Dooley (twins) Clay Middle School eighth-graders

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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Sharpton tax bill only $4.5 million America’s favorite race pimp, Al Sharpton, is at it again. After the sleazy reverend helped to incite unrest in Ferguson, Mo., in the wake of the grand-jury decision not to indict former Ferguson police office Darren Wilson, it was revealed that Sharpton, who also serves as an advisor to President Barack Obama, owes $4.5 million in federal and state tax liens. This was reported in the liberal-leaning New York Times.

Sharpton, of course, called the story “misleading and totally out of context.” Oh, sure, Al. Much has been said about why Obama would count this charlatan among his advisers. We find it hysterical that Obama actually met with the good reverend back in 2012 to have him tout the president’s efforts in raising taxes on “the rich.”

In fact, shortly after that White House meeting, ol’ Al preached the tax-hike rhetoric on his MSNBC talk show. Yes, he actually has a TV show; other than his immediate family members, we can’t imagine anyone would be watching.

We should note that despite his tax troubles, Sharpton rakes in a reported $250,000 a year from his non-profit organization, National Action Network, which, by the way, did not file timely tax returns, and used payroll taxes – money collected from employees – to pay operating expenses. We actually aren’t surprised at all by the president’s association with Sharpton. After all, Obama, in our opinion, is the most divisive president in American history, and with past friends such as Bill Ayers, the co-founder of the Weather Underground, an organization known for bombing public buildings in the 1960s and 1970s, Sharpton is just another in a long line of questionable characters to associate with Obama through the years.

••• Even though Carmel High School came up short in its quest to capture yet another state football championship on Nov. 28, the team’s 2014 accomplishments are noteworthy. We offer congratulations to Coach Kevin Wright, his staff, players and associated parents.

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Taking it personally

Commentary by Terry Anker

One strong indication of fluency in a language (or culture) is a robust command of the idiom and expressions that shortcut our daily communicative interactions. When we say, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” we are rarely talking to someone who has just become emotional at the wasting of the common dairy product. It is more likely that we are suggesting that the listener take stock of his or her situation and recognize the relative insignificance of the matter when compared to the reaction offered. In a nutshell, we are saying: Don’t overreact.

Our language, like most around the planet, is littered with these shorthand alternatives to communicate ideas. They help us interact more quickly even as they serve to define us as sharing a common cultural understanding and heritage.

Any among us who manages to speak more than one language will say, in multiple tongues, that understanding and correctly using the idiom not only ingratiates one to the locals – it also proves a deep commitment to word and culture.

But, do we give sufficient review to these linguistic devices? Does their simplicity belie an inherent and more sinister deception? Take for example, the common expression “to take something personally.” In a nutshell, it informs the listener that his reaction to another’s act, omission or viewpoint should remain the focus and that the listener is shifting toward his own “feeling” about the matter.

When we tell others to stop taking our actions personally, are we really telling them that they are not allowed to have an emotional response?

Do we have that right? If the matter is applied without regard to the person – e.g., all employees in the plant are fired – can we restrict one’s feelings? Should we? Isn’t emotion an integral and important element of our humanity? Absent it, we are less.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.

– Nelson Mandela

For the past year, I’ve often wondered whether my first-born would lead a successful life or end up a terminal basement resident.

These thoughts were based entirely on two things: his addiction to video/computer games and his snotty attitude when asked to do something. Anything. Granted, he’s 16 and probably not unlike the majority of his friends.

But still, I thought I’d raised him better than his behavior has indicated.

And then, a holiday miracle. He got a job! All on his own without any provocation from either me or my husband Doo. Literally, he came home from school one day and announced, “I have to go to the car wash to fill out an application. Can you drive me?”

What?! Where did this come from? Apparently his good friend has been working there for a few months and convinced my son to join the team. We discussed the interview process, found his social security card (he’s a real person!) and later congratulated him on his pseudo first form of employment. (He’s been a youth soccer referee for two years but it’s not quite the same thing. I’ve yet to see a W-2!)

In just three weeks, we’ve seen drastic changes in our little 6-foot-1 worker bee. He organizes his own rides to and from his job site, does his laundry by himself on a regular basis and actually engages his family in nondigital conversation. He’s even reset his social calendar to accommodate his work schedule: Last Saturday, he actually called his friend and told him not to come over; he was just too tired and needed sleep. Maybe more telling of his newfound maturity, he chose to forgo opening weekend of shotgun season, a tradition he and his dad have shared for years, to put in 18 hours of detailing cars.

My favorite moment occurred yesterday while I was on the phone with him. When I said I was just across the street at a neighbor’s, he replied, “I’ll be right over.” He’d received his first paycheck and was so proud of it that he couldn’t wait the two minutes it would take me to walk home to show it off. I know!

What does all of this mean? I like to think it’s that our baby boy will be OK. He’s demonstrating that if he so desires, he does possess a work ethic and the ability to make responsible choices. I guess you never really know how your kids will turn out until they actually start turning out. Luckily, we feel confident enough about this one that we can now cross him off our list of “Potential Middle-Age Basement Dwellers.” Only three more to go! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Why an audit?

Commentary by John V. Accetturo

Carmel debt has definitely taken the forefront in the last few months both locally and nationally. A recent story by government WISH TV reported that the per capita debt in Carmel is almost $12,000 and is 12 times that of the City of Indianapolis. Carmel’s debt stands at just under $1 billion dollars according to the State of Indiana Department of Local Government Finance website. The debt number was submitted by City of Carmel so that makes it hard to dispute or ignore. Frankly, even I am weary of hearing about Carmel’s debt on almost a daily basis.

There is also the ongoing dialogue among Carmel elected officials as to whether the City will be able to make its debt payment or will the Special Benefits Tax on every residential and commercial property owner in Carmel become a reality. Over the last seven years, I have reviewed mounds of financial documents from the City, Carmel Redevelopment Commissionand outside consultants, however I have not seen an official independent audit opinion certified by a Certified Public Accountant issued on the CRC. This means there is no assurance that numbers presented to Carmel taxpayers are accurate according to the standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board and the American Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Growing up, I remember hearing that big

corporations like General Motors were too big to fail. Well we all know what happened to them.

Yes, Carmel is a rich community with sizable revenue. However, is Carmel’s revenue enough to cover our City’s operating expenses and debt payments? I am not predicting financial collapse; however Carmel taxpayers really don’t know what will happen based on evidence that has been provided to date. Yes, an independent audit of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission certified by a CPA would give the true picture of where we stand.

Councilor (Sue) Finkam has recently said that an audit of the CRC would be a waste of money.

I fail to see that because an audit will bring the truth about the CRC financial position and its ability to make the payments on its massive debt. Carmel taxpayers have a right to know the truth. Mayor (Jim) Brainard was recently quoted in the Indianapolis Star as saying “More importantly transparency and open government is paramount.” Well what a better way to be transparent than an independent audit of the CRC. Finally an independent audit should end the political bickering over debt, and tell Carmel taxpayers what they deserve to know about a potential tax increase. After all, I don’t think the Mayor and City Council want the outcomes identified in the infamous debt flow chart to become reality.

John Accetturo, a former Carmel City Council member, is an occasional contributing columnist.

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Don’t touch that dial Commentary by Dick Wolfsie The radio in my car has been broken for quite a while. The tuner is busted and the tape in the cassette player is jammed with an humor educational travel tape I have been listening to over and over again since our trip to Egypt six years ago.

I decided to treat myself to a new stereo. The prices seemed reasonable and I really wasn’t looking for many bells and whistles.

I took the car into an auto shop and waited about an hour. “All done, Mr. Wolfsie,” said Steve.

“Just read the directions and you’ll be all set.”

“Read the directions? For what? You turn on the radio and, bingo! You have music. You twist the knob to change the station. You stick your CD in the slot. What else is there to know?”

“Well, you’ll need to pair your Bluetooth with your iTunes. And sync your Pandora with your iPhone. Then link your Voice Control to the speakers by installing a pin number, which you can use to access the Internet through your USB drive and the auxiliary option.”

This is not exactly what he said, but he did use all those words. The next day, I still hadn’t cracked the code, so I went back to the store.

“Look, Steve, I am still very confused. For example, how do I get an AM station?

“Can’t help you there. No one has ever asked me that before. Did you figure out the hands-free voice control?”

“Not really. How do I do it?”

“That should be easy. Instead of dialing on your cell phone, which is very dangerous, simply talk to the microphone on your dash.”

When I got in the car, I did want to talk to my son at work, thinking maybe he could explain some of the complexities of the new stereo that still baffled me. I spoke clearly into the speaker, leaning in: “Call Brett,” I said.

“Call Brad,” the device tried to confirm.

“Brett!” I yelled back. … “Calling Burt.”

I broke out in a sweat. I was so frustrated, I needed some music to calm my nerves. Now, according to Steve, all I had to do was say the artist’s name and his songs would play.

“Play Bob Dylan,” I requested. Then I heard this: “Looking up Dylan on Wikipedia. Dylan is a singersongwriter and has been an influential figure in popular music for more than five decades.”

Geez, I didn’t want his bio. I wanted to hear him sing. At wits’ end, I screamed at my new electronics. “I CANNOT FIGURE THIS OUT. HOW DO I MAKE THIS THING WORK?” Then, a familiar voice: “The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.”

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

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‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ is back in Carmel

By Devynn Barnes • news@currentincarmel.com The holiday season is here, and there is no better way to celebrate than with live entertainment fit for a Broadway stage, theater right in Carmel. Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “A Year With Frog and Toad,” the Tony-nominated Broadway hit at Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts this month.

“A Year With Frog and Toad” is a musical based upon the children’s books by Arnold Lobel. It premiered in 2002 in Minneapolis and went on to have a successful stint on Broadway, earning three Tony Award nominations in 2003.

Krauter The story is about two best friends, a frog and a toad. The pair adventures together through the four seasons, laughing and celebrating their friendship all the way. The play ends in the winter during the Christmas season, reminding us all to appreciate the spirit, friendship and warmth that the holidays bring.

Kristen Merritt, the director of marketing and business development at Actors Theatre of Indiana, is excited for this year’s production, sponsored by PNC Bank and underwritten by the Simply Sweet Shoppe. It will be the seventh production of the show in its history with the theatre.

“I love the theme about the show,” Merritt said. “It’s so special in the way it celebrates the differences in people.”

The piece is not a traditional Christmas play; Frog and Toad go through all four of the yearly seasons, and even though the play ends with a Christmas song, the holiday theme is not dominant throughout. What makes the play so relevant during the holiday season, however, are the deeper themes of love and friendship that it presents.

According to the show’s director, Judy Fitzgerald, it only makes sense that the musical runs during the holidays.

“It’s a time when you just are together and every thing seems in place and right… you look at the best in everyone,” Fitzgerald said. I think that this show is really about that.”

She said that the play has a certain magic to it, and an ability to bring joy to its viewers, a lot of which is thanks to its excellent writing and score.

“I can’t imagine anybody seeing this show and not loving it… It is so well written and the music is fantastic,” Fitzgerald said. “You can’t get it out of your head.”

Making this year’s performance even more

THIS WEEK Holiday in the Arts District – Sponsored

by IU Health North Hospital, experience the wonder of the holidays in the CARMEL Carmel Arts & Design District with elves and reindeer, carolers, carriage rides, a visit from Santa Claus, special activities and Carmel elementary school choirs from 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13. The district also will host the Second Saturday Gallery Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. with pieces created just for the holiday season. For more information, call 571-2787 or visit http://carmelartsanddesign.com/FEATURES/holiday/.

Breakfast with the Grinch – The Grinch welcomes families to join in for breakfast, activities, pictures and holiday fun FISHERS from 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr. The Grinch’s menu includes Grinch fingers, Cindy-Lou’s sausage and everyone’s favorite, Green Eggs and Ham. Cost is $12 to $18. For more information or to register, call 595-3150 or visit www.fishers.in.us.

“Frog and Toad” actors in the final Christmas scene. (Submitted photos)

Humor and wit will be on display at The Studio Theater.

special is that it will be featuring Kelly Krauter, a Carmel High School graduate, in the role of “Mouse.” Though Krauter is now living in Chicago, she is returning home for the next few weeks for the production of the show. It’s been two years since the last time she did a show in Carmel, and she said she’s happy to return.

“I’m just excited to be in my hometown doing a show and being able to spend time with my family,” she said.

She loves the message of the show as well as

its timeliness with the holiday season.

“This show is just a really wonderful culmination of friendship and being around your loved ones and just appreciating every moment you have with people,” she said. “I think that that’s what this season is all about… loving the people around you and people coming together.”

Starring alongside Krauter is an accomplished group of actors, including Bradley Reynolds, an acclaimed Broadway performer hailing from Speedway, Ind., and Don Farrell, who has more than 200 professional production credits, in the roles of Frog and Toad.

The story has effectively jumped from “page to stage,” and will come to life in Carmel from Dec. 12-21. This year, Actors Theatre of Indiana is partnering with the Autism Society of Indiana to present a special sensory-friendly performance Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Seats will be sold at a discounted price of $10 to families of children with autism and/or other sensory challenges. The lights will be turned up and the sounds will be turned down to make sure that everyone is able to partake in the joy that the show brings.

In the words of director Fitzgerald: “If you want to feel good, and you want to walk out singing, it is that piece.”

The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts is at 4 Center Green in Carmel.

Opening night is Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., and performances run for the following two weekends. The show can be seen Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Dec. 12 to Dec. 21. Adult tickets are $25 and student tickets are $17.50, and they can be purchased at www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/tickets.

Santa’s Workshops – Channel your inner elf and create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. NOBLESVILLE Eighth St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20. All skill levels, from elementary school to adult, are welcome and Santa has made plans to stop by. Cost is $20. For more information or to register, call 340-0351 or visit http:// nickelplatearts.org.

Holly Jolly Jamboree – Come be merry with the Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Dept. as it welcomes Mrs. Claus WESTFIELD and the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 14 at Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St. The Clauses will be available for pictures throughout the program. Jingle John of Silly Safaris will be presenting his animals of the North Pole program which will include several animals that like the cold weather, including a reindeer. Crafts and cookies will also be available. For more information, call 774-2500.

13th Annual Nutcracker Ballet – Celebrate the holiday season by experiencing the Nutcracker Ballet with the zionsVILLE Central Indiana Dance Ensemble at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St. Become a part of the magic as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince battle mice and the evil Rat King and journey through the Land of Snow. Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert parties will be held before each matinee (for an additional $10), featuring a picture with a cast member, dessert and a craft. Cost is $18 to $25. For more information, call 844-7453 or visit www.cidedance.org.

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SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY WALK DECEMBER 13, 5–9 P.M.

NEW EXHIBITS & FEATURES IN 10 DISTRICT GALLERIES

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by Scott Barnes.

Type of Food: Traditional American pub.

Average Price: Prices range from $11 to $30.

Food Recommendation: The Friendly Famous Wings.

Drink Recommendation: The Lemon Drop.

Reservations: None.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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Phone: 873-5772

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Spaghetti Squash Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 onion, chopped. 1 clove garlic, minced.

1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes. 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.

3 tablespoons sliced black olives. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.

Origami Christmas Ornaments Free activity, 6-9 p.m.

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Candlelight Tour

Museum of Miniature Houses 5-8 p.m.

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Musical Entertainment

Guitarist – Brandon Wilson Dulcimer – Sharon O’Connell Dickens Carolers

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Custom Eyes Design Auntie Em’s, 111 W. Main St., Ste. 130

Scavenger Hunt with prizes Starts at ArtSplash Gallery 111 W. Main St., Ste. 140

DISTRICT GALLERIES - ArtSplash Gallery - Evan Lurie Fine Art Gallery - Eye on Art Gallery - French Bleu Gallery - Hoosier Salon - Inspire Gallery and Studio - Magdalena Gallery of Art - Mary Johnston Studio Gallery - Soori Gallery - World’s Smallest Children’s

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Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives and basil. Serve warm. Recipe makes 6 servings.

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Behind Bars: Gingerbread Coffee Ingredients:1/2 cup molasses. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 6 cups hot brewed coffee. 1 cup half-and-half cream. 1 teaspoon ground cloves. 1 1/2 cups sweetened whipped cream.

Directions: In a small bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Add about a 1/4 cup of coffee to each cup, then stir in about a tablespoon of the spice mixture until dissolved. Fill cup, to within an inch of the top, with coffee. Stir in half-and-half to taste, then garnish with whipped cream and a light dusting of cloves. Recipe makes 6 cups. www.allrecipes.com

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A Beef & Boards Christmas 2014 • It’s the most wonderful time of year at Beef & Boards! Celebrate the season with the annual Christmas show and enjoy a dazzling variety of music and dance numbers. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 and 8 p.m. and runs daily through Dec. 23 except on Mondays. • Tickets start at $38.50 • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com

Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display! Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

Pictures with Santa • Santa is coming to Fishers to hear Christmas wishes and take pictures with kids. Photos are free for children of all ages. • 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us/parks

13th Annual Nutcracker Ballet • Celebrate the holiday season by experiencing the Nutcracker Ballet with the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.

Become a part of the magic as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince battle mice and the evil Rat King and journey through the Land of Snow. Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert parties will be held before each matinee (for an additional $10), featuring a picture with a cast member, dessert and a craft • Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • 7:30 p.m. Today and 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 • Cost: $18-$25 • 844-7453 • www.cidedance.org

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Reynolds Farm Equipment Annual Lights Display • Pack up the hot chocolate, hop in the car and head to Reynolds Farm Equipment near 126th Street and Ind. 37. Drive through winding paths and marvel at the holiday scenes lit up in glorious Christmas lights. • Reynolds Farm Equipment • 12501 Reynolds Dr., Fishers • Tonight through Jan. 1. • Free • 317-849-0810 • www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com The Center Presents: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Palladium • Listen to the masters of contemporary swing and celebrate the upcoming holidays in big band style. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $48 • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com

thursday

Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Noon to 5 p.m. Today and Dec. 12 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 • Free • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Carmel Community Players Present: Kurt Vonnegut’s “Who Am I This Time?” • The Hoosier author’s take on small-town America and the complicated subject of love is funny and heartwarming. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 140, Carmel • 7 p.m. Today and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 • Adults $17, seniors and students $15. • 815-9387 • www.carmelplayers.org

friday

The Great American Songbook Film Series Presents: “White Christmas” at the Palladium • Bing Crosby stars in this holiday classic that will be shown on a screen on the stage of the Palladium Concert Hall. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today at 2 and 7:30 p.m. • $10 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Tour is now through Dec. 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free. • 4261672 • www.noblesvillepreservation.com Beef & Boards Presents: “A Christmas Carol” • Experience the timeless Yuletide tale of Dickens Scrooge presented as a Christmas musical complete with classic carols. This one-hour show without an intermission is perfect for an office lunch party. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 1 p.m. today and Dec. 12 and 16 and 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15 • Tickets start at $24.50 • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. More than 30 vendors will be on site through March 14 • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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Santa’s House on the Noblesville Square • Kids are welcome to visit Santa’s house on the courthouse square and tell him what they want for Christmas. Parents are allowed to take pictures. • 1 Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Today from 1 to 4 p.m. • Free • 776-6367 • www.cityofnoblesville.org Santa in the Santa House in Downtown Zionsville • Christmas in the Village in Downtown Zionsville continues and Santa will be in the Santa house. Visit the shops and make time for little ones to tell Santa what they wish to find on Christmas morning. • Patio at Serenity, Downtown Zionsville • Today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org Dinner with Santa at Conner Prarie • Enjoy a delicious dinner with Santa and participate in fun holiday activities. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 6 p.m. • $21.95 for adults and $11.95 for youth ages 2-12 • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Wizard of Oz” • This holiday show celebrates the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale with dazzling song and dance. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Today at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 • Adult tickets are $46.50 and $24 for kids. • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Mass on Main Holiday Pop Up Shop in Carmel • A group of Indy’s Mass Ave. retailers is creating shopping opportunities in Carmel. Stop by to see displays by Silver in the City, Crimson Tate, Nurture Baby and Handmade Promenade; these special shops will be open through Dec. 31. • 110 W. Main St., Suite 130, Carmel • Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Free • facebook.com/massonmain

sunday

Country Christmas 2014 at Stonycreek Farm • ‘Tis the season to think about Christmas trees … why not take a hayride to pick out your own at Stonycreek Farm? Start a new tradition and find the perfect tree. • 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 21. • 773-3344 • www.stonycreekfarm.net

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One of Indiana’s favorite holiday traditions!

Journey by train to the North Pole.

Visit Santa. Enjoy a story and a treat on the way. Hurry! Seats sell quickly.

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By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com Music has always been a part of Matthew Santos’ life. His grandfather was a trumpet player in a polka band and two music uncles were folk musicians.

“My parents loved the Beatles and Journey, etc., so I grew up hearing them pretty consistently. I was taken by movie soundtracks at an early age, and started playing my mother’s old piano when I was 6,” Santos said. “I soon started singing along to Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men and James Taylor.

I picked up the guitar at 14 and started writing my own songs at 15 and have been doing it ever since.”

Santos – who was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for his vocals on “Superstar” – will soon release his fourth solo studio album, “Into the Further.” He has teamed up with fellow musician Gabe Dixon for a mini-tour that will bring them to The Warehouse in Carmel at 8 p.m. Dec. 12.

“Gabe and I did a short run together earlier this year and just hit it off,” Santos said.

Dixon has an equally hefty amount of musical credits to his name. He played piano and keyboards on Paul McCartney’s 2001 album, “Driving Rain,” and has performed with artists such as Alison Krauss and OAR. “The whole essence of The Warehouse is to be a place where musicians can shine, so we

Gabe Dixon, piano player, will be at The Warehouse Dec. 12. (Submitted photo)

are beyond excited to showcase these two talented songwriters on our stage,” said Nicole O’Neal, director of operations at The Warehouse.

For Santos, the driving force behind his music is simple – the “immediate emotional response to the listener.”

“It is an in-the-moment, fleeting glimpse of the human spirit. It’s a powerful force that gives emotional context anywhere it is applied, it transcends, empowers, inspires and gives voice to those who have the heart to feel it,” the 31-year-old said. “It brings people together under the same flag. Music is life. It’s my life. It’s a boundless endeavor, an endless well and an expansive universe to explore.”

Tickets for the show are available in advance for $22.50 and will be $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available at liveforthemusic.com. The Warehouse is at 254 First Ave. SW, Carmel, adjacent to the Monon Trail. For more information, call 661-1760.

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New choreography in CIDE’s Nutcracker news@currentincarmel.com The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, a preprofessional dance ensemble and resident company of The Center for the christmas Performing Arts, will present its upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 12 through 14. This is CIDE’s first full-length ballet of its 2014-2015 15th anniversary season.

“In addition to it being CIDE’s 15-year anniversary, they are including some new choreography as well as welcoming the live vocal accompaniment from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir,” stated media relations director for CIDE Angie Barnes.

As CIDE celebrates its 15th anniversary, CIDE’s artistic director Suzann DeLay said this year’s performances will include new dances, returning guest artist Jakob Pringle from Ballet West and vocal performances by local youth.

“The Nutcracker is a holiday classic and this year we are looking forward to incorporating

some new choreography and again welcoming guest performers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir,” said DeLay. “The live vocal arrangements really make our performance of the holiday classic unique. It is reminiscent of the days when orchestras used to perform at the ballet; it brings a magical element to the already beautiful ballet.”

Another special that CIDE offers with each performance is the Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Party prior to each Nutcracker matinee at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for children 18 and younger. Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Party tickets are an additional $10. The performances will be at the Zionsville Center for Performing Arts, 1000 Mulberry St. For more information or to order tickets, visit cidedance.org/performances/ the-nutcracker/ or call 844-7453.

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Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker” • 2 and 7 p.m. • Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • This variation is closest to that of the original Nutcracker ballet that came to America from Russia and stars Lasha Khozashvili, acclaimed principal dancer with Boston Ballet • www.ticketmaster.com • Cost: $35-$70

Indianapolis School of Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 • Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater, 650 N Meridian St., Indianapolis • Bring home the holidays with a trip to see the yuletide classic, “The Nutcracker.” Be transported into Victorian Indianapolis where a Christmas tree grows more than 20 feet before your very eyes at the magnificent Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater • www.indyballet.org • 9557525 • Cost: $17-$27

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Holiday Recipes Candy Cane Cocoa

Ingredients: 4 cups milk. 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped. 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed. 1 cup whipped cream. 4 small peppermint candy canes.

Directions: In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

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Beef Wellington

Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) beef tenderloin. ground black pepper (optional) 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry.

1 egg. 1 tablespoon water. 1 tablespoon butter. 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms. 1 medium onion, finely chopped.

Directions: Place the beef in a lightly greased roasting pan. Season with the black pepper, if desired. Roast at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees. Cover the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour. Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it’s easy to handle. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Stir the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until the vegetables are tender and all the liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a rectangle 4 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the beef. Brush the pastry sheet with the egg mixture. Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the pastry sheet to within 1-inch of the edges. Place the beef in the center of the mushroom mixture. Starting at the long sides, fold the pastry over the beef. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Tuck the ends under to seal. Brush the pastry with the egg mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F. Slice and serve warm. Makes 10 servings.

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Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets

Ingredients: 12 frozen puff pastry shells, unthawed. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup whole milk. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry. 1 1/4 cups grated Fontina cheese. 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan. 3 to 5 green onions, finely chopped.

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the frozen pastry shells on the baking sheet and bake until they puff and become golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a small knife, cut out the center of the pastry shells. Meanwhile, stir the cream, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the spinach, Fontina cheese, Parmesan and green onions. Spoon the spinach mixture into the baked pastry shells. Bake until the pastries are golden brown and the filling is hot, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pastries to a platter and serve.

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Eggnog Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs. 2 tablespoons white sugar. 3 tablespoons melted butter. 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened. 1 cup white sugar. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 3/4 cup eggnog. 2 eggs. 2 tablespoons rum. 1 pinch ground nutmeg.

Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. Blend in eggs, rum and nutmeg. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. Let cake cool completely before removing the rim. Makes 1 9-inch cake.

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ICC joins CSO for holiday concert Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and regional Emmy winner McNair lays claim to a three-decade, stellar career in the realms The Carmel Symphony Orchestra celebrates of opera, oratorio, cabaret and musical theater, the holidays with two performances of “Indiana appearing as soloist with nearly every University Health Holidays” music on Dec. 13 at the Palladium. major opera company and symphony orchestra in the world.

The orchestra will be joined The concert will feature renditions of

by Rick Vale, the Indianapolis Children’s traditional holiday favorites as well as Choir and a special appearance by Sylvia an audience sing-along.

McNair.

“It is such a privilege for the Carmel The Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Symphony to have the opportunity to founded in 1986 by artistic director Henry McNair work with the superb ICC and artistic Leck, has been recognized for educationdirector, Henry Leck,” said Dr. David Bowden, al and artistic excellence for more than 25 years. artistic director of the Carmel Symphony. “Many The ICC appears regularly at community and civic would say this is the finest children’s choir in the functions and a variety of sporting events. world. Rick Vale is a versatile singer in the style Vale performs with the acclaimed Indianapolis of Nat King Cole and Sylvia is simply a gifted Jazz Orchestra and, among others, will be perartist. It is a pleasure for us all to perform with forming a song with the ICC that he originally these artists.” wrote for Sandi Patty, “Star of Bethlehem.” news@currentincarmel.com

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Book launch and signing – SoHo Café & Gallery will host a book signing from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13. Local authors Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig will celebrate the release of their new book, On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts, with a launch party. The book acts as a personal coach - to explore the writing life the reader already has and the writing life the reader wishes for - working strategically to help close the gap between the two.

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Carmel Tailoring has expanded customer options. (Photos by Mark Ambrogi)

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Carmel Tailoring has recently added ready to wear clothing to complete its selection.

“Some of my customers gave me retail the idea that it’s good to have ready to wear because then you have all the choices,” said Kay Zaidi, who owns the store in the Carmel City Center. “Then the customer has a one-stop shop. They are all Italian, beautiful suits. We have three different fit styles in our store for all different body types. We have the slim fit suits and classic fit.”

The store already featured bespoke (in-house custom), made-to-measure clothing and alterations. The custom suiting is for men and women.

“When a customer walks in now they have all the choices,” Zaidi said.

Zaidi pointed out the store has accessories such as ties and custom belts.”

“We take measurements of the body and we send it out to get it done,” Zaidi said. “The madeto-measure is less expensive than the in-house tailoring. When a customer walks in and his body is not difficult to fit, we offer him a made to measure program.”

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Safety means happy patients Commentary by Mary Webber

Hospital safety has been a heated topic during the past several months, with politicians and pundits weighing in on the effectivecare ness of various health systems in keeping patients out of harm’s way.

At the same time, studies have suggested that medical errors may be the third-leading cause of death in the United States, outpaced only by heart disease and cancer.

Should hospital safety be a concern for people in Central Indiana? Locally, health care organizations are working hard to put their patients’ minds at ease when it comes to safety and quality.

The culture at St.Vincent Fishers is known as a High Reliability Organization or HRO. That means if you see something that’s not right, you are empowered to bring it to another associate’s attention. Our world is electronic and fast-paced and people get very busy. So in an HRO, everybody looks out for each other to keep mistakes from happening.

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Holidays can be stressful to your animals, too Commentary by John Mikesell It’s that time of year, holiday time. It’s great, we are all having fun and eating a lot of food that we normally don’t eat (well, most of us).

Pets We can handle it, but not so much your furry friend. We need to be very careful with the food that’s all over the house for the holidays. Some of it can be deadly for the dog or cat. Dark chocolate, grapes or raisins, onions to name a few that can be deadly to your dog or cat.

One we don’t think about is the avocado. It can be dangerous for dogs, especially the pit. I know we joke about bread dough, but bread can swell in the dog’s stomach and cause a decrease in blood flow which can cause death of tissue. Also, as the yeast multiplies, it produces alcohol that can be adsorbed and cause alcohol intoxication.

Xyitol is a non-caloric sweetener used in gum and sugar-free baked goods. In dogs, this can lead to a severe drop in blood sugar levels, lead-

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The holidays can also be very stressful to your pet. Often there are lots of people coming and going. It can be overwhelming to your faithful companion.

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• Hyperactivity: a dog exhibits frantic behavior or restless pacing, sometimes misinterpreted as ignoring or” blowing off” the owner.

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Commentary by Don Knebel Before the current fighting, few Americans had heard of Aleppo, Syria’s largest city. That fighting is threatening to destroy one travel of the most inclusive cities in the Middle East, the ancient center of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

At the heart of modern Aleppo is a medieval citadel atop a strategic hill inhabited for at least 5,000 years. A local legend claims Abraham raised goats on the hill and provided milk for travelers on the caravan route between the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia. From the earliest times, the hill included both fortresses and shrines to the favorite gods of the rulers of the day, from the Amorite Hadad to the Roman Zeus.

Byzantine Christians built churches in the citadel, which were converted to mosques, one named for Abraham, when Muslims conquered Aleppo in 636 A.D. Aleppo’s citadel later served as a prison for captured Crusaders. The citadel was expanded to its current configuration under Az-Zahir Ghazi, the son of Saladin who ruled Aleppo in the 13th century. During his reign, Ghazi converted the citadel into an opulent palace, complete with private baths. Later rulers enhanced city walls encompassing the citadel, the main mosque and a covered souk (market) approximately eight

miles long.

After the Ottomans gained control of Aleppo, the city became an important center of international trade. Major European countries opened consulates in Aleppo, which took on a distinctly western feel while maintaining its famous souk, ancient gates and other reminders of its eastern heritage. Shakespeare referred to Aleppo in both “Macbeth” and “Othello.” Christians, especially from Armenia, moved to Aleppo, creating what is now the largest concentration of Christians in Syria. The active Forty Martyrs Cathedral, located in the fashionable Christian quarter, was built in 1491.

Aleppo has seen some of the fiercest fighting of the Syrian civil war, with all sides accusing the others of atrocities and indiscriminate damage to important historical sites, including the citadel and the souk. The minaret of Aleppo’s main mosque, erected in 1090, was destroyed by tank fire. Unfortunately, the city named the Islamic Capital of Culture for 2006 will never be the same.

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

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EXISTING BASEMENT: This home, located in the Village of West Clay in Carmel, was built in 2011. Although the blueprint for original basement was improvement already finished, the space was rather lackluster, according to the owner. “With my wife being from Florida and me being a sports fanatic, we tried to create a space that felt like a retro beach/sports pub.”

WET BAR: To give the bar a retro-beach look, the owners chose maple cabinets in a Dorian Gray finish along with a glass subway tile backsplash called “Glass Water” to remind them of the Key West beaches. Solid surface countertops in a Lava Rock color were chosen to complement the cabinetry and backsplash. Giving the area the desired sports pub look, the upper bar on the island features a maple wood top with a custom Chicago style rail stained in an espresso finish.

MEDIA AREA: New entertainment cabinetry was installed and stained to match the wet bar.

Interior cabinet pullouts were installed to store and easily access movies and gaming discs.

Decorative paneling was placed around the TV and stained to match the espresso finish in the bar. Floating shelves, approximately three feet long and 12 inches deep, flank the flat-screen TV showcasing the owner’s favorite movie-inspired décor items. Grass cloth wallpaper was chosen

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POOL TABLE AREA: Painted poplar wainscoting around the perimeter of the room coordinates with the wet bar paneling. Two drink ledges were placed in the corners.

The wainscoting was then painted a dark gray color to coordinate with the wet bar cabinetry.

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RESULT: “The basement is a perfect blend of our mutual hobbies. It makes my wife feel at home and it is the perfect place for me to entertain and watch football games with my friends. Of the entire space, the glass tile backsplash and the wainscoting are our favorite elements just because they add so much to the look of the basement.”

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Childcare Provider • 6:30am - 5:30pm (hours vary), School-Year Position • Previous Childcare Experience Required • Pay Rate Starting at $11.92/hour • Medical Benefits • Paid Leave: 4 Personal/Family Illness and 2 Personal Business Days • School Breaks and Summers Off Custodial Supervisor • 3:30pm - 12:00am (2nd shift), Year-Round Position • Previous Leadership Experience Required • Pay Rate Starting at $20.00/hour • Excellent Benefits Including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance and Retirement • Paid Leave: 10 Personal/Family Illness, 4 Personal Business and 10 Vacation Days • 11 Paid Holidays Please submit your online application at www.ccs.k12.in.us or scan QR Code below:

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Carmel Clay Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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