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From right, Sara Wood and her daughter, Rosanna Wood Finchum get an up-close look at a wagon that brought their ancestors from Pennsylvania to Indiana more than 150 years ago. The wagon is owned by and housed at Conner Prairie. (Photo

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2 candidates announce plans to run for Ayers’ open seat

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

giant footsteps,” he said.

Another candidate is Ken Alexander, a Westfield resident. He is the vice president Two prominent local leaders have of sales at the Fishers-based Hagerman announced their candidacies for the Group and was previously the director Hamilton County Council politics to replace Paul Ayers, of Grand Park in Westfield. Alexander planned to run for the seat before a Carmel resident who Ayers announced he wasn’t running. He decided to not seek a third term. also served as director of Public Works Rick Sharp, former president of the for the City of Westfield.

Carmel City Council and candidate for “Our county needs leaders who will mayor of Carmel, has decided that after Sharp prioritize engaging young people in our two years out of office he is interested community to ensure Hamilton County in running again. He said he didn’t have will continue to be a wonderful envia desire to get back into municipal ronment for families to live, work and government, but the County Council play in future years,” he said. “Along appeals to him because it’s a financial with engaging our young people, I want body, not a legislative one. to ensure our unprecedented growth “I always feel I’ve been a good is managed well and in the most transsteward of the taxpayers’ money, and I Alexander parent way and that community tax don’t believe in frivolous spending,” he dollars are managed efficiently, maximizing said. “But at the same time I’m not opposed to investment in our community.” spending to invest in our area, and I think my Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley said record shows that.” she’s been asked to consider running and that Sharp said he considered Ayers a friend, and she’ll make a decision after the holidays. although he never agrees with any elected ofHamilton County Council District 4 covers ficial 100 percent of the time, he said they share Westfield, Sheridan and western Carmel. many core beliefs.

Primary elections will be held May 8, 2018.

“I’ve shown fiscal conservatism and pragThe general election is Nov. 8, 2018. matism, and I hope to carry that out in Paul’s for the repair of concrete curbs and FISHERS ramps and resurfacing work on the • Contractors will conroadway. Restrictions will be in struct a turn lane in the place between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. eastbound lane of 106th • Improvements are under Street between the railroad CONSTRUCTION CONSTR CONSTRUCTIO ON NS N NSTRUCTION S STRUC TRUCTION CTI CT CTI way to rehabilitate bridges, tracks and the roundabout at pavement and drainage strucCrosspoint Boulevard. The lane tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes will be closed during this time. have been shifted to accommodate con• Periodic lane restrictions will ocstruction of travel lanes. The speed limit cur at the intersection of 131st Street and has been reduced to 60 mph and to 50 Cumberland Road for utility work to be mph while there are workers present. completed.

• Hamilton County Highway Dept. has • Periodic lane delays may occur at closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th 126th Street and Hoosier Road through the Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to reend of the year due to the construction of place the bridge over Keiser Drain. Anyone a new traffic signal. with questions should contact Hamilton • Periodic lane restrictions will occur County Highway Dept. at 317-773-7770. on 116th Street east of Allisonville Road

Dispatches Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of most months at 6:45 p.m. at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St. Meet friends, join one of the activity groups, and participate in various charitable activities. For more, contact us at fishersnewcomers@ gmail.com 4-H open house – Hamilton County 4-H will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. 4-H is an educational program where youth learn by doing. They create, build, research, sew, cook and do many other activities. Stop by anytime to learn more about the programs and to pick up project manuals. For more, call 317-776-0854 or visit extension. purdue.edu/hamilton. Registration ends Jan. 15.

Express Transit fares to decrease – Effective Jan. 1, the fare to ride Hamilton County Express Public Transit will change. The fare will be lowered from $5 to $3 per one-way trip. A 10-ride pass for $30 will be available. HCE is discontinuing its one-month pass for unlimited rides and its student discount. To request a ride on Hamilton County Express, call 317-773-2668 Mon.Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Conner Prairie youth volunteers sought – Conner Prairie is accepting applications for its youth volunteer program for 2018. Youth ages 10-18 volunteer in both historic costumes and modern clothes throughout the museum’s historic grounds, indoor experiences and more. Youth also volunteer at special events that Conner Prairie stages throughout the year. Applications are available online at ConnerPrairie.org. Enter Youth Volunteer into the search box for the link. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 5.

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Gabby Mullins was one of 50 dancers photographed for the book “Dancing Across the USA,” and she photograpghy was the only dancer chosen to represent the state of Indiana.

Mullins, 14, is a Fishers resident who dances jazz, ballet, lyrical and tap. She dances at the Dance Magic Performing Arts Center in Lawrence.

Author Jonathan Givens photographed all ages and types of dancers for the book.

Mullins was photographed in August 2016.

Recently, she traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for the release of the book.

“Jonathan traveled to all 50 states and hand-selected dancers to represent their state, and I was selected for Indiana,” Mullins said. “This past weekend was the book-launch of ‘Dance Across the USA’ in Ft. Lauderdale. All the dancers could get together and Jonathan could sign our books and we’d get to meet everybody from all the different states.”

Mullins applied for the position after her mother saw an ad on Facebook. After a rig-

Fishers Junior High School and Fall Creek Junior High School were among 14 participating schools we the people in the Dec. 12 statewide We the People competition. According to Collin Gruver, director of Civic Education Programs at the Indiana Bar Foundation, We the People is a civic education program that teaches students the importance of government.

Participating schools spend the semester studying topics such as civil liberties and the institutions of government in preparation for the competitions. Students had to get through the regional competition in November to make reach the state competition. The winning school goes to the national competition in Washington, D.C. “The big difference of We the People compared to others is that the competition is a simulated congressional hearing,” Gruver said. “The program has been around for 30 years, so when it was first founded they started doing this simulated congressional hearing in a form of a competition. That has remained for 30 years.”

Gabby Mullins, 14, of Fishers, recently traveled to Ft. Lauderdale for the “Dance Across the USA” book launch. (Submitted photo)

orous selection process, she was chosen to represent Indiana. Dancers in the book range from ages 5 to 61.

“It was really cool to see all the different ages and see no matter what age you are, you can still dance and still have passion for it,” Mullins said. “Hearing why everybody loved to dance was really cool and to see that portrayed out in the book.”

Mullins said her love for dancing stems from the activity allowing her to express herself.

“It allows me to express my feelings and not just use words and actions,” she said.

“It’s an escape for me. I would love to continue to dance into college and after.”

For more, visit danceatusa.com.

The Fishers Junior High School We the People team. (Submitted photos)

During the competition, the students act as experts on constitutional subjects and current events and give prepared statements to a panel of adult judges. The judges will then ask follow-up questions, score and evaluate the teams, then declare a winner.

Although this year was the first time Fall Creek has competed, the team won second place in the regional competition. Fishers Junior High won the state competition for the second year in a row and moves on to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in the spring. Gruver said the We the People program gives students an outlet where they can feel comfortable speaking up.

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Suarez works to enlarge Conner Prairie’s footprint

By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com Conner Prairie is well-known locally, but newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer Susana Suarez wants to make the interactive history museum become history a global destination. Suarez was chosen from more than 200 applicants to oversee all marketing and communications.

“It's very exciting, especially in light of the fact that Conner Prairie is on this wonderful growth track,” said Suarez, a ZiSuarez onsville resident. “They have really exciting plans for the next year.

For me, as the CMO, coming in as someone who has a communications and marketing background, to be able to walk into an organization that is really poised for growth is very exciting.”

Suarez previously served on Gov. Eric Holcomb’s senior executive team. She also

has served on several museum board of directors. Her love of history helped spark her interest in the CMO position.

“I was very happily engaged doing the work I was doing with the governor. When I first became aware of Conner Prairie, I became a member and visited often with my children,” she said. “When I heard about this opportunity there was just something that said to me this is perfect. This is what I want to do.”

She wants to work toward growing the museum’s global footprint.

“Our goal is to make sure that folks outside of Indianapolis know that this Smithsonian-affiliated museum exists and what it’s all about,” Suarez said. “We not only want to create awareness but make it a destination goal for those coming in from out of state and out of the country.”

Her vision includes sharing her love for Conner Prairie with others.

“I'm very happy the executives saw what I saw – a great alignment of opportunity and preparation,” Suarez said.

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Carlino granted key to city at retirement celebration Lynda Carlino receives a key to the City of Fishers from Mayor Scott Fadness during her retirement celebration Dec. 6.

Carlino served as executive director of Hamilton Southeastern Schools Southeastern Program of Recreational Team Sports.

“Lynda’s commitment to building HSE S.P.O.R.T.S. over the last 18 years is a true testament to her love and service to our community,” Fadness said. “I can think of no one more deserving of a key to our city and a sincere thanks for creating a positive space for Fishers’ youth through athletics.” (Submitted photo)

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Assistant Director of Public Relations Casey Cawthon received the Vibrant Award from the City of Fishers. Each year, the City of Fishers awards a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial award to city employees. The ceremony was held Dec. 1. From left, Mayor Scott Fadness, Cawthon and Ashley Elrod. (Submitted photo)

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

Where’s Amy attends Assistance League luncheon (Left) The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Shop for Kids event Dec. 9 at the Target in Fishers. Members of the Sheriff’s Office hosted 51 less-fortunate kids from Hamilton County and took them on a holiday shopping trip. Each youth was partnered with an employee and taken to Target under police escort with lights and sirens. There, they spent $150 each on gifts for themselves and their families. Some gifts included winter clothes, boots, toys and more. (Above) Kelly Cruz is paired with officer Scott Hazel prior to the Shop for Kids event Dec. 9. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Obituary: Ardith West Ardith West, 92, of Fishers, died Dec. 11 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born Jan. 8, 1925 to Roy and Nellie (Masten) West in Amo, Ind. Ardith proudly served his nation in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and worked as a supervisor and auditor of accounts for the Indiana State Board of Accounts. He was a member of the Lions Club, Masons, Scottish Rite and Cumberland Pike Church of Christ. Ardith enjoyed yardwork, wildlife and watching Butler basketball. Most of all, he was very patriotic and family oriented, he and loved

going to his grandkids' games.

Ardith is survived by his sons, Steve (Anne) West and Jeff (Rhonda) West; daughter, Karen (Darrel) Gudeman; 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Abigail, Jon, Jessica, Joey, Evan, Kyle, Josh, Bethany and Kate; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June West; son, David West; brother, Howard West; and sister, Dorothy West.

Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Where’s Amy attended the Assistance League of Indianapolis Holiday Luncheon at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The day included a delicious lunch; huge silent auction and raffle with wonderful items donated by local venders; a special video presentation about the organization created by Fisher’s resident Rocky Walls of 12 Star Media; and a fabulous Matilda Jane and The Secret Ingredient children and women's fashion show. Both clothing stores donated 10 percent of sales to the Assistance League. The Assistance League’s philanthropic programs include Operation School Bell, Ali Bears, Ali Friends and Assault Surviving Kits. For more, visit ALindy.org. From left, Pam Bennett (Fishers), Kathy Lindsey (Geist), Julie Yates (Fishers) and Assistance League President Rosemary Crowley (Zionsville). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

From left, Zach and Britney Downs (Fishers) and Rocky and Jessica Walls (Fishers).

From left, Dawn Moloney (Indianapolis), Kay Pauszek (Geist) and Joan Close (Fishers).

The Vintner Drive Neighbors at Britton Falls in Fishers Gayle Amos, MaryEllen Grove, Peggy Gould, Diane Clarke, Glenda Frank, Sharon DeReamen, Claire Marshall, Pat Eggers, Sharon Bognan, Kim McAnnich, Claudette Flora, Mary Chaney, Jean Eibs and Sandy Albreght.

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Great-grandmother’s birthday wish fulfilled by discovery of historic wagon

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com It started as a conversation around the Thanksgiving table.

Over turkey and stuffing, Sara Wood, 89, told her grandson cover story that for most of her life she’d wanted to see her great-great-great-grandfather’s wagon that family used to make their way from Pennsylvania to Hamilton County in the mid-1800s. She was confident it was still around; she’d heard stories that it was in Chicago.

So her grandson, Dax Norton, decided to do some digging. And it didn’t take long.

“It took one phone call to find out we didn’t have to go to Chicago,” Norton said.

“It was home where it should be.”

Norton, a Zionsville resident and Town of Whitestown town manager, discovered that the wagon was resting in a storage area at Conner Prairie, a museum in Fishers. It is too frail to put on public display, but Wood and a few family members were permitted to get an up-close look at the wagon Dec. 15.

Wood repeatedly exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness!” as she finally got to touch a piece of family history.

“This is my birthday wish,” said Wood, who turns 90 in May, after inspecting the wagon. “Oh, it must have traveled a long way.”

The wagon made its way from Pennsylvania to Hamilton County in 1847, when the Gascho family decided to head west for new opportunities. In 1854, Wood’s greatgrandfather, John Gascho Jr., bought a 120-acre farm that is still in the family. The pig and cattle farmer also purchased 80 acres in the northeastern part of Nobles-

ville township and 165 acres southeast of Noblesville along Stony Creek, according to “History of Hamilton County, Indiana,” by John F. Haines.

Some of the family’s historic homes are still standing, Norton said, but they may not be for long.

“There are endangered sites that are Gascho farmsteads that development is potentially going to take out of existence,” Norton said. “Grandma wants to make sure some of that still exists for future generations to see.”

Although the wagon isn’t on public display, Conner Prairie guests can see a replica of it in Prairietown, a historic village that lets visitors experience what life was like in Indiana in 1836.

“It’s a very important part of Indiana history, especially Hamilton County history,” said Lana Newhart-Kellen, Conner Prairie collections manager and registrar.

Conner Prairie has had the wagon in its possession since Eli Lilly purchased it for the museum at an estate auction. Lilly knew the Gascho family and its history in the area, Newhart-Kellen said, and believed the historic wagon should be preserved.

The wagon also was instrumental in bringing railroads to central Indiana. William Conner, a fur trader who settled in Indiana in the 1800s and Conner Prairie’s namesake, hired the Gascho family to bring the boiler for the first local train engine to Noblesville.

“This wagon was the only wagon in the county that as big enough to do it,” Newhart-Kellen said.

And for Woods, it was the only thing that could make her lifelong dream come true.

“My grandma is absolutely thrilled to have this birthday wish fulfilled,” Norton said.

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(Top) From left, Dax Norton, Rosanna Wood Finchum, Sara Wood and Charlee Norton – four generations descended from the Gascho family – pause in front of the historic wagon. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Members of the Gascho family in the late 1910s or early 1920s at a family home in Hamilton County. (Submitted photo)

(Bottom) The Gascho family in the late 1910s or early 1920s at a family home in Hamilton County. Edith Sylvie Williams, back row center, is Sara Wood’s great grandmother. (Submitted photo)

Also on display

The wagon isn’t the only piece of Gascho family history on display at Conner Prairie. A barn built on the Gascho family property in the late 1840s in Noblesville was moved to the southern end of the museum in 2001. It originally stood near Ind. 37 and Ind. 32, where Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is today.

The Pennsylvania-style barn features banked walls that are wider than its foundation. It is part of Conner Prairie’s Civil War Journey experience and stores straw and farm necessities in its top level and provides shelter for hogs and sheep in the lower level.

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In the moment

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker We humans like to count things – especially temporal things. At the end of the day, we reflect on the day and prepare for the day ahead. The clock strikes on the hour to signify the same – beginning and end. Tick, tock. As the hours advance, we count them all.

And with the waning days of December, our collective thoughts turn to the year rapidly closing. What did it bring? What did we find in it? Perhaps more importantly, what did we make of it? Reflection is a good thing. It can fortify and educate us.

But it also can trap us in a loop of angst about the fleeting nature of our lives. Moments fade and opportunities close.

Yet, with each end there also is a bright promise of a new year. Certainly, our prospects expire with each instant. We know that our days on earth are numbered, and with every twilight we are a bit further down our own path. Still, we so rarely notice the passage in the instant. Why do we busy ourselves with the mundane and then, as we are reminded of the calendar, find that our lives are moving faster than we can process? Would we benefit if we could see time as it travels and not only in the aggregate?

Or, would our contemplation of every instant prevent our enjoyment of them, much like the amateur photographer who is so caught up in photographing life as it occurs that he/she ends up missing much of the life that is happening? What is the balance between recognizing the passage of time and still not being held captive by it? How do we find peace in a long life while working to savor every moment?

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In West Virginia, for each act of public swearing a person shall be fined one dollar.

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Cartoon characterization is in bad taste Editor, I write to express my dislike for the recent CURRENTOON published in the Dec. 12 issue of your newspaper. I agree, Mr. Sen. Al Franken's behavior was and is an aberration. On the other hand, unless you have information I am not aware of, Mr. Campbell's characterization of Mr.

Franken's mother is equally despicable.

I am concerned that any review of this expression would be approved for publication in our community. If I am the only individual to express disgust for the content of this item, it would be of even greater concern to me.

Gregory Ulm, Fishers

Caring for others

Editor, I was somewhat confused when I read “Standing Still” (Terry Anker column published Dec. 5) in Current. After attending a Christian church worship service, I was able to more clearly understand the statement that is key to the editorial: We must brace ourselves to provision these folks for the entirety of their lives. You summed up the message of Jesus in the New Testament. As support for your statement, I offer two

portions of Scripture. 1 Matthew 25: 31-47 (NIV) and 2 Luke 9: 10-13.

You were right! Jesus doesn’t ask us to judge or determine whether our fellow human beings are worthy of our assistance. Rather, he reminds us as we have to “brace ourselves to provision these folks for the entirety of their lives.”

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Pamela Kielty, Noblesville

It’s that time again, friends, to set ourselves up for failure and criticism and perhaps even an infinity scarf of humor guilt should we fail in our lofty endeavors. I’m speaking, of course, of New Year’s resolutions.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the idea of taking a moment for reflection to see where changes and/or improvements can be made is wonderful. You can start over and set goals to encourage a better you.

The problem is, NYRs are impractical.

For starters, I’ve just survived a fourweek marathon of family, shopping, traffic, flu-like symptoms, meat and booze, and in the post-race tent, I’m in absolutely no condition to analyze my behavior. I need hydration and rest before seriously committing to a year with less swearing and less soda.

Secondly, most of us aren’t going to successfully meet our resolutions, anyway, which for me will lead to a self-mocking mantra of “I suck.” I’m a List Girl, and if I put a promise to paper, I feel compelled to check it off. Until I do, that “thing” will not only haunt me, but it will judge me in its haughty, two-dimensional space, creating frustration and anxiety in my already chaotic world.

For 2018, then, I’m postponing any New Year’s resolution-making until I can get my exhausted family back on track. Then, and only then, will I decide whether competing in the “hang on until spring break” race is more important than a fruitless pronouncement to curtail cussing or my aspartame intake (not that you’ll ever know because I won’t be writing anything down). If not, so be it. Life’s more interesting with the Fword and Diet Coke, anyway. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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A bad Christmas rap Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Most men can’t wrap presents. And it annoys them when they watch women do it so effortlessly. Men who do know humor how to wrap gifts certainly won’t admit it. If your bowling partner knows how to bake cookies, that would be the kind of thing you discover by accident. “Whoa! Sorry to barge in on you, Chuck. Marge said you were in the kitchen, so I figured you were downing a six-pack.”

Christmas morning, everybody knows which gifts dad wrapped. It’s a pretty universal notion that if the ends of the package are crumbled up like a big spit ball, it’s a present from dear ol’ Dad. This year, I wanted to learn how to giftwrap, so I went to YouTube for visual aids.

Results showing men doing the task? Exactly two. The first one was a video of a Japanese man demonstrating an ancient secret wrapping technique. I bet this guy can solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded.

Then there are clips of a scene from the movie “Love, Actually,” where Alan Rickman watches the fastidious sales clerk (Rowan Atkinson) as he takes F…O…R…E…V…E…R to gift-wrap the necklace Rickman has

purchased. Into the gift box go cinnamon sticks, flower petals and some glitter. All done with a flourish as Rickman squirms— as any man would.

If you search for: MEN KNITTING or MALES QUILTING, there are loads of examples. But men wrapping gifts? Just those two.

Have you ever seen males hoarding items that come pre-wrapped? “Is that a gift for your wife?” I asked a friend in line at Kohl’s.

“Yes. It’s either a compact umbrella, a coffee mug or an emergency flashlight. I dunno. But it’s already gift-wrapped.”

I’ve always bought my wife big gifts. Not big in the sense of expensive or memorable. I mean BIG. Because when you give a large gift, it’s OK to not wrap it. A new patio grill? Not what Mary Ellen wanted, but I can just throw a red ribbon and bow over it.

This year, Mary Ellen has agreed to wrap the holiday presents I bought for her. Uh oh, she’s calling for me, so I better go help.

I think her blindfold fell off.

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OneZone names businesses of the year news@currentinfishers.com At the OneZone Chamber of Commerce Business Excelaccomplisment lence Awards Luncheon Dec. 13, many Carmel and Fishers businesses were recognized. Emmy-award winning reporter Kevin Rader emceed the awards ceremony. What follows are the categories and winners.

Business of the Year Two Business of the Year Awards were given, one for a small- to medium-sized business and one for a large business.

Mitsch Design, an architecture firm in the Indiana Design Center, received the small- to medium-sized Business of the Year Award. Meyer Najem, a construction management firm in Fishers, received the large-sized Business of the Year Award.

Young Professional of the Year Recognizes a young professional between the ages 21 and 40 who displays leadership and demonstrates a passion for the community. Dan O’Brien of Kucic Associates Realty received the award. O’Brien is active with the Hamilton County Habitat for

Kevin Rader presents OneZone Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards at the Dec. 13 luncheon. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Humanity, Edge Mentoring, The Scene and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. He is co-chair of OneZone’s Young Professional Committee and is involved in RISE Young Professionals in Johnson and southern Marion counties.

Lifetime Achievement Recognizes Carmel and Fishers recipients for lifetime commitment to business.

The Carmel recipient was Chuck Lazzara, president of Ritz Charles. The Fishers recipients were Ron and Michele Archer, who recently closed the doors to Archer’s Meats and Catering in Fishers.

Look Awards Four Look Awards were presented, one to each Carmel and Fishers recipients in the categories of new construction and renovation. Carmel’s recipients were Liberty Fund for new construction, and the renovation Look Award was presented to Delta Faucet Company. Fishers’ recipients were Braden Business Systems for new construction, and the renovation Look Award was presented to DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics.

Green Award Recognizes a company using innovative and green practices to benefit the environment. The award was presented to The Bridges at Carmel Market District for its commitment to solar displays, lighting, recycling and other efforts.

Most Valuable Volunteer John DeLucia, who serves on Hamilton Southeastern Schools school board and who works for Citizens State Bank, was recognized as the Most Valuable Volunteer.

DeLucia also is the founder of Pasta Bowl, a local food drive, and is involved in various other organizations.

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By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com In the time before telephones, long-distance communication was a challenge throughout much the world.

But in Kwesi Brown’s home nation of Ghana, conveying messages to distant villages was never more performance than a drumbeat away.

“Before the telephone was in use in Ghana, we used to communicate through the drum,” said Brown, an Indianapolis resident who was born and raised in the tiny West African nation. “The drum can imitate the language of the people.”

No one knows that better than Brown, an enthnomusicologist and master drummer who will share his knowledge and talent during his Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m. performance of “Global Rhythms With Kwesi Brown” at The Palladium inside Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts.

Part of The Palladium’s ongoing “Peanut Butter & Jam” children’s series, Brown’s show will feature an infusion of sounds from Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, the Caribbean, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil, with a sprinkling of Western pop and soul blended in.

Master drummer Kwesi Brown will Brown, who plays an assortment of instruments, will be acperform at the Jan. 6 “Peanut Butter & Jam” sess companied by his band in a high-energy performance that comion at The Palladium. (Photo by Kurt Anno ) bines music, storytelling and audience interaction.

Dancing is not only allowed, but highly encouraged.

“We’ll teach songs I’ll be doing, and then I invite them on stage and grandparents love it because it is an easy way to expose and show them how I learned to play music,” Brown said. “It’s children to the performing arts in a very ‘low-risk’ manner.” like audience participation, and then we’re going to dance to the Engaging audiences is Brown’s chief objective. Besides drums, drums as well.” he plays trumpet, trombone, saxophone and keyboards. He also Designed for children ages 1 through 7, “Peanut Butter & Jam” sings and tells the stories behind the music. And, he makes sessions encourage children to become interested in the perdrums talk. Literally. forming arts. Launched five years ago, the series has been im“I’ll play the different drums, talk about it, and then show mensely popular and continues to grow. Organizers are already them how to use drums to communicate,” said Brown, referring booking for the sixth season. to the hourglass-shaped drums from his native Ghana that can “The artists are selected for their ability to work with young mimic language by applying and children,” said Julia Shildmyerrelieving pressure with a tenHeighway, director of education sion cord wrapped around the and community engagement for • When: Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m. instrument. the Center for the Performing • Where: The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel.

“We will learn how the drum Arts. “Performances actively speaks,” Brown said. “We’ll also • Tickets: $10 per child; two free adult tickets engage the children, and at the introduce how this drum can end of each, children are enwith every child’s ticket speak English (and) even sing.” couraged to ask questions and • To reserve tickets: Call the Center’s box Brown, who received a mastry their hand at some of the office at 317-843-3800. ter’s degree in ethnomusicology instruments. The environment of from Bowling Green State Univerthe performances are such that sity in Ohio, has performed for the children feel at home and more than 30 years. He and his band, Sweet Poison, also play for comfortable. adult audiences and convey a message of healthy eating habits.

“Many come to every performance and have for several years.

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Westfeld Aquatics hosts documentary editorial@youarecurrent.com Westfield Aquatics will host a swimming documentary about perseverance and toughness as well as the history of cheating in the sport.

“The Last Gold” documentary is the story of the U.S. women’s swimming team, which competed against East Germany in 1976 and upset the East Germans in the final race of the Olympics. The East Germans were later found to be involved in a massive state-run doping program.

The documentary will be at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Keystone Landmark Art Cinema at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis.

The Tugg screening is open to the public and will be a chance to meet the swim coaches and swimmers from the Westfield teams.

A question-and-answer session will follow.

Westfield Aquatics has a deadline of selling approximately 90 more tickets by Jan. 8 for the screening time to be secure. For tickets, visit tugg.com/events/ the-last-gold-86w5.

Westfield — Tickets are on sale for the Westfield Young Professionals’ New Year’s Eve Bash. The event is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Grand Junction Taproom, 1189 E. 181st St. Live music, a photo booth, champagne toast at midnight and more will be available. For more, visit the Westfield Young Professionals’ Facebook page.

Zionsville — Dr. Chuck Dietzen will sign copies of his book “Pint-Sized Prophets” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main St. Book sale proceeds benefit the Timmy Global Health Foundation. For more, call 317-733-1747.

Carmel — Singer-songwriter Michael Bolton will perform at The Palladium, 1 Center Green, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. For tickets and more information, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Carmel — The Bishops will headline the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at The Palladium in Carmel at 9 p.m. Tickets are $95.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Jacob Butler views himself as a bit of a latecomer to the acting world.

“I didn’t start acting until theater my senior year of college at Ball State when I was 21,” Butler said. “The Civic Theatre in Muncie was holding auditions for ‘Into the Woods’ and, after seeing the film and Broadway recording just that past Christmas, I knew I had to audition.”

Butler was in choir in elementary school and band in middle and high school, but those were his only experiences performing in front of people until he got the role in “Into the Woods.”

Butler performed as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” with the Indiana Performing Arts Initiative and portrayed Quasimodo in the Indiana premiere of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” with BOBDIREX. Now, the 23-year-old Fishers resident has the title role of Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Civic Theatre at The Tarkington in Carmel. The performances conclude Jan. 7.

“The role is a fun one because of the

Jacob Butler performs as Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at The Tarkington. (Submitted photo)

people you get to interact with along the way,” Butler said. “You get to work with so many talented actors and it’s always fun seeing what the creative team behind the show comes up with. And most people have heard the story and or seen the show before, so I feel like the show is very nostalgic for audiences. So, it’s fun getting to tell the story again for them. There aren’t too many challenges that come along with being Joseph because the brothers, wives and other actors are the ones doing most of the work. Joseph’s name may be in the title, but this show would be nothing without everyone else.”

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still try to crack each other up. We just do our best not to laugh on stage, not always successfully. But I think that’s one of the aspects of comedies featuring me and Jeff Stockberger and Eddie Curry have shared the stage with each other for nearly Eddie is that our audiences have come to expect that anything could happen three decades, and comedy there are times when on any given night.”

The northwest side Indy dinner they can read each theatre last presented “Greater other’s minds. And that, said StockTuna” in 2004. “Greater Tuna” is a berger, is usually a good thing. satirical comedy set in the fictional “Although sometimes it can get town of Tuna, Texas, the thirdus in a bit of trouble,” Stockberger smallest town in the state. Through said.

Stockberger Stockberger and Curry, the audiDuring the last few weeks, ence gets a hilarious glimpse of small-town the two funnymen have been doing their life in the South as the two actors portray best to avoid trouble by getting all of the 20 eccentric characters of both genders breaking out in laughter eliminated as they and various ages. rehearse for the two-man show “Greater “The show isn’t about sets or lights or big Tuna” at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. production numbers. It’s about the people of As they traded lines for the upcoming show, Dec. 28 through Jan. 28, they couldn’t the town,” Stockberger said. “Making those people interesting and funny, and having the help but crack each other up. audience care about those people, are the “We figure during rehearsals is the best keys to the show’s success. time to get all of our laughs out before we “And remembering all of our lines.” are in front of an audience,” said StockFor reservations, visit beefandboards. berger, who is also directing the show. “Of com. course, during the run of the show we will

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Mark’s take: How about a hip, stylish sushi bar complete with cocktails and happy hour? Sound good? Then take a trip to Kona Grill in Carmel. You’ll find a variety of tasty seafood dishes and a few traditional favorites. Kona Grill offers a soft elegance with a hip atmosphere that will surely fit your plans for a night on the town. Make that reservation for Kona Grill.

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What’s the cost: Entrees run $13-$33 Reservations: Accepted Dress: Casual Want to know more? Visit carmel@ konagrill.com or call 317-566-1400. You can also follow Kona Grill on Facebook.

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Artist captures wildlife beauty

By Mark Johnson • news@currentinfishers.com Noblesville’s Bruce Neckar doesn’t conider himself a wildlife artist.

“It just happens,” he said. “There is no formula.” Yet, Neckar’s Noblesville arts studio features a vast array of wildlife art. “I love animals, birds, especially migratory birds, but I’ll only draw those here in Indiana,” he said.

Born and raised in Noblesville, Neckar has dedicated his life to the arts. A 1971 graduate of Ball State University, he said people are often surprised by his artistic background.

“It’s funny,” said Neckar, whose wife, Karen, also is an artist. “People don’t know that I was a classically trained artist. My mother was an art teacher. As a kid, I was spoiled.

I always had art materials. I had always wanted to be a print-maker, but I found it to be too restrictive. I always loved drawing. I like to paint, also, but I like to use my hands a lot. I rarely use brushes.”

Although his main gallery is in Atlanta, Ga., Neckar’s commitment to the Noblesville area and its art community remains strong.

Bruce Neckar in his studio. (Submitted photo)

“We have a cadre of really good artists in the Noblesville community, like my very good friend John Reynolds, who encourage each other in our endeavors,” Neckar said.

“We have painters, printers, photographers who all exhibit together. There are so many local organizations here as well. The Hoosier Salon Gallery in Carmel will have its 94th consecutive exhibition next year.”

Yet, Neckar also manages to devote time to the charitable organization, Casting for Recovery, of which Neckar said he is most proud. Casting for Recovery features a fly fishing event that aids breast cancer survivors.

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Where’s Amy attends IBC’s “The Nutcracker”

Where’s Amy attends “Star Wars” premier party IBC dancer Abigail Kimball (Fishers) who played Masha in “The Nutcracker” receives flowers from her mom Sara Kimball (Fishers), who helped with the production behind the scenes. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy gives a 10-star salute to the Indiana Ballet Conservatory for its spectacular four-day, sold-out performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. From start to finish, these young dancers shined and dazzled the audience. One fun fact about the IBC’s “The Nutcracker” is it brought in Boston Ballet’s own Lasha Khozashvili for his seventh time dancing with the students. It also was exciting to see students of all ages dance gracefully alongside faculty members Sergey Sergiev and Hailey Agran. Trust me, IBC is full of rising young professional students who are the stars of tomorrow. The dancing, colorful costumes, traditional Russian set designs and lighting created a magical feeling that soared throughout the theater in every dance and song. Kudos to IBC lead dancers and Carmel residents Alexandra Manuel, Quinn Starner and Rickao Suzuki who traded off nights to perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy. The entire cast and crew played an important role making IBC’s “Nutcracker” a true crowd favorite this holiday season. For more, vist indianaballetconservatory.org

From left, IBC dancers Kaitlin Casavan (Carmel), Rebecca Hughey (Fishers), Anna Powell ( Carmel ), Quinn Starner (Carmel), Amelia Happel (Gesit), Abigail Kimball (Fishers) and Piers Giffin (Carmel) posed for Where’s Amy after the production.

Quinn Starner (Carmel) was stunning in her role as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

“Star Wars” fans John Sangiorgio (Fishers) Sarah Caudill (Fishers), Dean Baker (Geist), Ritch Caudill (Fishers), Kleve Kleverson (Fishers) and Joe Greiner (Geist) came for the specialty brews and fun.

Where’s Amy attended the special sold-out premier party for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel. The night included photos with Star Wars characters, vendors, “Star Wars”-themed crafted brews and a chance to join The Force and watch the long-awaited blockbuster on the big screen. The film is full of amazing special effects, old and new characters and was definitely exciting for “Star Wars” fans of all ages. Grab your friends and family and check out “The Last Jedi” at Flix, and may the force be with you this holiday season.

From left, Jedi Knight (Sean Ward) and stormtroopers, Maddy Sanders and brother Topher Sanders (Carmel) were excited to see “The Last Jedi” with their parents Sara and Prescott Sanders (Carmel).

Stormtroopers, with “Star Wars” fans Valerie and Keenan Hecht (Carmel).

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Told entirely through song, the Civic Theatre production follows the journey of Joseph as he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but uses his intelligence and wit and his ability to interpret dreams to advance and become the right-hand man of Pharaoh.

Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger play all 20 of the whacky residents in the town of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. The comedy is a friendly comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes.

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The best way to lead off a New Year Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt It’s resolution time, which means your local gym’s treadmills will be in high demand while they glisten with grammar guy other people’s sweat (until roughly the end of February). You’ve probably set some goals for yourself and defined ways you’d like to be more awesome in 2018. Allow me to suggest an additional resolution: To win at life with better grammar.

We can start right now. Since it’s time to lead off a new year, let’s examine the words lead and led, which often trip us up (just like that treadmill you set at a slightly-too-ambitious speed).

Lead is an example of a heteronym. Heteronyms are homographs that are spelled the same, have different meanings and sound different. Lead is not only a heavy metal with a short e vowel sound, but it also is when someone is in charge, or ahead of something (as a verb) or a position of advantage in a competition (as a noun), and has a long e vowel sound.

Where lead gets tricky is when people incorrectly use the word led in its place. When you were in first place, you were in the lead; you led the race for 19 laps. Use led as the past tense for the verb lead (the one that rhymes with bead).

The confusion, of course, is when lead (like the metal) and led (the past tense verb) go head-to-head. These words are homophones, which are homonyms (words that sound the same) with different spellings. Homophones trick us, kind of like the small print in the gym membership stating we can, under no circumstance, quit the gym.

This paragraph is a lightning round to clear up any other lead/led related words. Leed (with a long e vowel sound) is a Scottish word for language or speech. Led Zeppelin (with a short e vowel sound) was an English rock band, which, ironically, was one of the pioneering bands in the genre of heavy metal music (not pioneers in lead, the literal heavy metal). One of their favorite venues was Leeds University (pronounced with a long e vowel sound).

So, if you’d like to get the lead out on 2018, I suggest you lead the way by working out with Led Zeppelin blaring in your earbuds. And wipe down the treadmill before you use it.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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While Indiana does not require parties to pay alimony or spousal support, Indiana does recognize what is known as spousal maintenance.

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Spousal maintenance may be awarded in a divorce or legal separation, but under limited circumstances. The physical or mental incapacitation of a spouse, the physical or mental incapacitation of the parties’ child, or what Indiana coins “rehabilitative” maintenance are all circumstances in which a court may award spousal maintenance. Of course, a spouse can always agree to voluntary pay another spouse maintenance or alimony, but let’s take a closer look at the statutory circumstances that a court may order maintenance.

If a spouse’s mental or physical incapacitation affects their ability to support himself or herself, a court may order the other spouse to pay maintenance. The courts can take in to account the disabled spouse’s ability to earn income as well as the other spouse’s ability to provide for maintenance. A key take away from this provision of the statute is that the court may find maintenance necessary, which means a judge may use his discretion when determining whether to award maintenance.

If the parties are the parents of a child who is physically or mentally incapacitated, the court may find an award of maintenance appropriate. This depends on a few things, one of the most important being whether the child’s incapacitation requires the spouse needing maintenance to forego employment. Another factor the court will consider is whether the parties have assets or marital property available to them that would allow them to provide for the spouse and the child’s needs. It’s important to note here that a court has complete discretion to determine what they deem appropriate in terms of the amount and length of maintenance that is necessary.

Courts can award what is known as rehabilitative maintenance, which is the most common of the three types of maintenance awarded in a divorce, if the spouse requesting rehabilitative maintenance lacks an ability to support himself or herself due to lack of education or training.

In these cases, courts look at several factors, some being the education level, training and employment experience of each party both at the time of marriage and at the time of divorce, the earning capacity of each party, the extent to which a spouse sacrificed education and/or employment because of homemaking or child-care responsibilities, and the time and expense necessary for the spouse to find appropriate employment. While a court’s decision to award rehabilitative maintenance is discretionary, the maximum length of time this type of maintenance can be awarded is 3 years.

What happens if you’re ordered to pay spousal maintenance and then you lose your job? The statute does allow for modification or revocation of an award of spousal maintenance, however the circumstances are, again, limited. Like the laws surrounding modification of a child custody or support order, a court can modify a spousal maintenance order under 2 different circumstances. If you can prove there’s been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances that make the current order unreasonable, you’ll have a good argument to modify. The second route to getting a modification is a two-prong test that’s less straightforward. If you can prove you’ve been ordered to pay an amount in child support that differs by more than 20% of what you should be paying under the Indiana Child Support Guidelines and that order was at least 12 months prior, you may be in luck.

As you can see, the parameters surrounding spousal maintenance are limited. If you have questions about spousal maintenance, divorce, or any other family law matter, the attorneys at Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C. have the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns please contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.

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Mount of Olives: Meeting place Commentary by Don Knebel A single place in Jerusalem provides a view of sites holy to three of the world’s great religions. travel At the time of Jesus, King Herod, who ruled on behalf of Rome, refurbished the Jewish Second Temple and significantly extended the Temple Mount on which it rested. The Temple Mount is just west of the Mount of Olives.

Many Jewish people believe their expected Messiah will walk down the Mount of Olives toward the Temple. In anticipation, Jews have long been buried on the Mount of Olives. Early followers of Jesus welcomed him as the Messiah as he rode a donkey down the Mount of Olives toward the Temple on the day Christians call Palm Sunday. Jesus then preached from the southern steps of the Temple Mount.

In 70 A.D., the Romans crushed the First Jewish Revolt, razed Jerusalem and demolished the Second Temple. After the Second Jewish Revolt in 135, Romans rebuilt the city, named it Aelia Capitolina and barred

Jews from entering except on one day a year. After Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire, Christians began settling in Aelia Capitolina, reportedly using the barren Temple Mount as their garbage dump. Muslims captured the city in 638, named it after Jerusalem and built the Al-Aqsa Mosque near the southern end of the Temple Mount.

Some Muslims believe the resurrected dead at the end of time will walk across a narrow bridge suspended between the Mount of Olives and Al-Aqsa Mosque, which has become the third-holiest site in Islam. In 1888, Russian Orthodox Christians opened the Church of Mary Magdalene on the Mount of Olives across the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount. The gold-domed church, AlAqsa Mosque and the southern steps of the Temple Mount can all be seen from a spot in what is now East Jerusalem.

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