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Fishers’ Winter Wonderland returns Nov. 30

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers’ annual holiday lighting ceremony, Winter Wonderland, will event return from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

The event will be held on central green and on the steps in front of city hall, 1 Municipal Dr. That is in part because the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is under construction.

“There will be dozens of lighting displays on the lawn and central green, trees lit up and down 116th Street,” Parks Director Tony Elliot said. “Winter Wonderland is Fishers’ tree-lighting ceremony but really kind of a lighting of all the downtown area, which is cool.”

Components include ice carving demonstrations, and 5280 Bistro will be selling food. The first 100 people to arrive will receive free hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies.

“Santa’s arrival is the focus of the night, and together we will find a young person in the crowd and light the Nickel Plate

Winter Wonderland will occur from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in front of City hall, 1 Municpal Dr. (Submitted photo)

District,” Elliot said.

Dave and Rae will perform live music throughout the event.

“Winter wonderland is Fishers’ quintessential kickoff to the holiday season,” Elliot said. “At

Winter Wonderland, the name is reflective as a community we will light the lights to illuminate our holiday season. It is far more than lighting just a tree to try to connect with the community and

engage in our smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city.”

For more, visit fishers.in.us/ winterwonderland.

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Fishers Marching Band will travel to Hollywood during Thanksgiving break to march in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

The Fishers Marching Band will return to State Competition. It recently competed in a regional competition, finishing 12th out of 64 bands across the Midwest. (Photos by Brian Brosmer)

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Connie Lucas (Geist) with daughter and owner of Bon Bon Creative Studio Mary Ann Lucas (Fishers) at the fourth annual Artisan Table Holiday Marketplace at the Geist Christian Church craft show.

They are part of the team that organizes and runs The Artisan Table. Their goal is to make enough money to give back to deserving organizations in Fishers, Geist and surrounding communities.

(Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Dispatches New Advisory Council forming – The Indiana Dept. of Revenue invites tax professionals, attorneys, business stakeholders, advocates and scholars statewide to be considered for appointment to the first-ever Commissioner’s Advisory Council to provide valuable input on tax administration for the state. Twelve members will be selected for two-year appointments. The council will meet quarterly beginning in late January.

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Venison donations accepted – Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry would like to remind all hunters and landowners about our deer donation program. Just take your deer in to your local meat processor/butcher shop and tell them you would like to donate it to the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry program.

There is no charge to you. We will pay the processing fees and give this nutritious meat to local hunger relief agencies. For more, visit HoosiersFeedingTheHungry.org.

Jury duty scam – Once again, a scam involving the threat of arrest for missing jury duty is hitting central Indiana. A victim answers the telephone and the caller says a warrant is being issued for not appearing

for jury duty (or paying taxes or another offense). The caller may give the name of a courthouse employee, a deputy, or a name similar to an employee. The victim is then told to pay money to avoid arrest. These calls are fake – arrest warrants in Hamilton County are never served by telephone.

Comcast increases speeds – Comcast has announced it will increase speeds of some of its most popular internet tiers over the next several weeks. Download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier will jump from 75 mbps to 100 mbps while Performance tier speeds will more than double from 25 mbps to 60 mbps. Customers of the Performance Starter tier will see a similarly sized boost, from 10 mbps to 25 mbps.

Rollouts of the new speeds will continue through mid-December and will be available across all of central Indiana.

Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. All are welcome to become a member. Attendants participate in activity groups and various charitable activities.

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Former senator Luke Kenley gets day full of tributes

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear had already declared Sept. 30 as Luke Kenley Day. But Ditslear agreed recognition Nov. 2 served as another one, as a tribute featuring several speakers was held at the Ivy Tech Hamilton County Campus. The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce helped host the event.

Kenley, 72, retired Sept. 30 after 25 years in the State Senate. Kenley, a Republican, was chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and helped shape the state budget.

“There is no one more deserving than Luke Kenley of gratitude from their friends and neighbors for his decades and decades of public service,” former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman said. “I’m just pleased to be a very small part of that.”

Kenley and Skillman were elected to the State Senate in 1992.

“He was named Freshman of the Year in 1993,” Skillman said. “He was indeed a stellar freshman, but I think he bought some of those votes. I think he bought some of those votes with those great oranges and

Former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman discusses her experiences with former State Senator Luke Kenley.

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candy bars from his family grocery store.

That’s how that worked. Luke will be remembered for his great fiscal stewardship from the state of Indiana and rightfully so.

Quite frankly, he could help any legislator with their proposals. They often sought him out for advice on any issues from education to health care to regulatory reform. No matter how busy he was, he would always

stop what he was doing to help another legislator become successful, and I think that says a lot about Luke Kenley the man.”

Skillman, who left the State Senate to become lieutenant governor under Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2005, said she often was like the rope in a tug of war between Daniels and Kenley.

“Luke was called into the governor’s of-

fice a time or two,” Skillman said. “I think it’s accurate to say Luke Kenley and Mitch Daniels sometimes had differing opinions.

The end goal might be the same, but they might take a different route to get there.

Let me say confidentially, I say each of them were accustomed to having their way and having the final word.”

Skillman said Daniels and Kenley were both great leaders and had great respect for each other.

Among the others sharing stories about Kenley were Ditslear, State Rep. Kathy Richardson, Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger, son Bill Kenley and George Ferkes, a lifelong friend and retired Air Force member.

Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann, former lieutenant governor under thenGov. Mike Pence, announced an area of the school would be named Kenley Commons at the Ivy Tech campus in Noblesville. Ivy Tech formerly was home to Noblesville High School, when Kenley was in school.

“Life does not end after retirement from the legislature,” Kenley said. “I’m looking forward to it. About two days after I realized that was the smartest decision you ever made. What took so long?”

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From left, Sen. Todd Young, Andrea Pulice, Michelle Swinney, Elena Troyer, Deanna Mulholland and Lauren Niemeyer. Mulholland of Fishers recently returned from Washington, D.C. after meetings with the Indiana Congressional delegation on the topic of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Mulholland joined a group of 220 advocates, including three other Indiana residents, from more than 30 states. The day of advocacy was organized by International Justice Mission, a global human rights organization. Participants met with 190 Congressional offices to build support for U.S. investments to combat modern day slavery abroad. (Submitted photo)

Who do you call when your heart outlives your knee?

The Indiana Historical Society has chosen historical interpreter Eddie Grogan as one of two recipients of the 2017 Dorothy Riker Hoosier Historian Award. Grogan has spent most of accomplishment his adult life working to educate the thousands of visitors that come to Conner Prairie about his passion: 19th century history.

Through the years, Grogan has brought to life many characters, such as Dr. Campbell and Ezra Higbee, through first-person interpretation. When he plays a character, he dresses and talks like he lives in the era he is depicting, giving visitors insight into an entirely different time.

The award is given to someone who has made distinguished contributions to the field of historical scholarship by the use of presentation and preservation.

But Grogan’s unique way of presenting historical information is not the only thing he is known for. He also mentors and trains coworkers, writes and revises scripts, does historical research, creates

Edward Grogan plays the fiddle.

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works of art and delves into the world of music.

“I play fiddle and I play guitar,” Grogan said. “I sing and I make dances, square dances, community dances. Outside of Conner Prairie, I’ve done musical gigs in various places where I’ve gone and played music or led dancing.”

In every aspect of his work, Grogan tries to be as accurate as possible for visitors.

The tunes he plays on the fiddle, the songs and the dances are all accurate to the time period.

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Profile: Eileen Porzuczek

By Desiree Williams • news@currentinfishers.com Eileen Porzuczek graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2015. She is pursuing a degree in creative writing with a minor in professional writing and emerging media at Ball State UniGradUATE versity. She writes a blog about healthy relationships at healthyfreelove.com.

Q: What was your favorite subject in high school?

A: I think I found history interesting because I felt like it was cool to learn about past events and how Porzuczek to learn from those types of things for the future. I really liked English because I really love reading and writing.

Q: Do you remember your most influential high school class or teacher?

A: When I was at HSE, I took theater 1 all the way up through 4. That has really influenced me. Even though I’m no longer doing theater, it’s something that I’ve taken those skills and applied it to other things I’m doing now in college. Probably that teacher, Jennifer Otterman.

Q: Are you involved in any clubs or teams at Ball State?

A: I’m on the Morale Committee for Riley Dance Marathon on campus. I’m a member of Alpha Chi Omega.

Q: What got you interested in creative writing?

A: I’ve changed my major about four times, but now I’ve had this major for awhile and I definitely know that it’s what I want to do. Why I got so involved with that was because of my English class, and I had a really awesome professor. I know this is what I want to do and I’m actually still really

close with her. I worked on a global digital magazine with her and I got to publish my children’s book. I have gotten to go present at all these national literary conferences with her and I am going to be her teacher’s assistant. She helped me start a blog and do a little motivational speaking.

Q: Do you have a dream job?

A: I think it would be cool to be able to do the design work for a company, like design their newsletter and write for it, or design a website or blog for them and write for it.

Q: What are your next steps?

A: I had an internship this past summer where I interned with the Indianapolis Writers Center and we worked with at-risk Indianapolis youth and we had them write about their lives. We actually published it in the seventh edition of an anthology called “I Remember: Indianapolis Youth Write about Their Lives.”

I worked with the kids, like the younger kids, and I worked with the high-schoolers and I taught them spoken word, too. They actually got to go perform what they wrote in Memphis and at Ball State.

Q: Do you have anything else to add?

A: My sophomore year, I did an immersive learning class through Ball State and we worked on actually creating, I think, the third edition, the Black Lives Matter edition of “Rethinking Children’s and Young Adult Literature” global digital magazine, and I got to publish my children’s book in there.

From that, we actually got to go present at the Virginia Hamilton Multicultural National Literary Conference at Kent State. And this fall on Ball State’s campus, I’ll be presenting about that stuff again and the whole project at the 2017 Diversity Research Symposium Conference, which will be really cool.

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Dispatches Lugar Series participants announced – The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series recently kicked-off its 28th year by introducing the 20 Hoosier women who will participate in the program.

The Lugar Series’ mission is to increase the number and influence of Republican women in governmental positions at all levels. Fishers resident Gagandeep Singh was among those chosen for this year’s series.

Holiday traffic patrols – During the Thanksgiving holiday, local law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to spot violations to Indiana’s seat belt and impaired driving laws. Through the weekend

after Thanksgiving, expect to see an increase in random patrols, saturation patrols and checkpoints.

New advisory council forming – The Indiana Dept. of Revenue invites tax professionals, attorneys, business stakeholders, advocates and scholars statewide to be considered for appointment to the first-ever Commissioner’s Advisory Council to provide valuable input on tax administration for the state. Twelve members will be selected for two-year appointments. The council will meet quarterly beginning in late January.

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destinations also is provided. This is a selfguided tour and begins at any location on Lawton Loop. All proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour support Arts for Lawrence programming and benefits the Theater at the Fort.

• When: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 • Tickets: $12 each presale (ends at noon Dec. 1), $100 for a block of 10 tickets, $15 at the door. Purchase at artsforlawrence.org.

Katie Jones practices singing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at a rehearsal. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com An original cabaret of sorts will make its way to the Theater at the Fort stage at the start of December. cover story The Nickel Plate Players theater troupe will present “Coming Home: A Nickel Plate Players Christmas Cabaret” Dec. 1, 2 and 3.

Fishers husband and wife duo and founders of the Nickel Plate Players, Sandy Thorne and Ashton Wolf, and their producer and colleague, Aaron Henze, wrote the show together. Thorne is the show’s director.

“It’s not a true cabaret in that there is a story, but it’s just a sweet little story, and it’s mostly about getting the folks up to do the music,” Thorne said.

“We came up with a concept where there’s a down-and-out songwriter who’s had a hard year,” Wolf said of the plot.

“He’s also the keyboard player in a club.

He’s trying to write a Christmas song.

Spiritually, he needs something to uplift him, but he can’t really find the words. It’s through the interaction with his friends who are coming around and visiting him and trying to cheer him up that he comes up with the words, hook and melody and overall song. What happens is, he’s writing this song, and all the while he’s hearing people getting on the phone and

saying, ‘Yep, I’m coming home, I’m coming home.’ So, he writes a song called ‘Coming Home.’”

The title song was written by Wolf’s former colleague Barbara F. Cullen, an artistic director for a theater in Louisville.

Wolf also is playing the part of the forlorn songwriter.

“So we’re premiering her brand-new Christmas song in our show,” Wolf said.

“Of course, we have a lot of other holiday favorites, but the whole thing is based (on) the idea of him writing this original song.”

Seventeen people make up the cast.

“It’s very choral,” Thorne said. “But we do have some super solo singers here.

Then we have three adorable children in the show.”

The three kids – Kate Boice, Kennedy Kortz and Lexie Vahrenkamp – will sing a kid-friendly medley, which includes songs like “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.”

“We’re also going to have Santa Claus,” Thorne said. “At the end, we’re going to have him out in the lobby, and we’re going to invite people to come see him and have cookies.”

Tickets can be purchased at artsforlawrence.org. General admission is $20, Students and seniors (62 and older) are $18 and veterans are $15.

6th Annual Holiday Home Tour Arts for Lawrence presents its 6th Annual Holiday Home Tour fundraiser. The tour takes place in the heart of Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison and showcases seven locations around Lawton Loop, built between 1906 and 1908, including three original military barracks and four original officers quarters, which are now privately owned residences. The spots on the tour have been renovated, decorated for the holidays and include live music, sweet treats, hot cider and coffee. A gift shop and a wine tasting will be at 5707 Lawton Loop East. Free shuttle service between

Heartland Big Band presents ‘A Swingin’ Christmas’ Get in the Christmas mood with Heartland Big Band and special guests as Arts for Lawrence in toe-tapping music.

• When: 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 • Tickets: $25 general admission, $22 students and military. Seating is assigned. Purchase tickets at artsforlawrence.org.

‘The Nutcracker’ Dance Magic Performance Arts Center will present “The Nutcracker” ballet at Theater at the Fort.

• When: Dec. 16 and 17 • Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at artsforlawrence.org.

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Lawrence Fire Dept. family assistance The City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Fire Dept. are collecting new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations to start the 29th annual Firefighters Family assistance program for the holidays. Toy donations can be dropped off at any of the Lawrence fire stations. There also will be a collection box in the lobby of the Government Center, 9001 E. 59th St. Monetary donations can be dropped off or mailed to fire headquarters at the same address, Suite 204. Donations should be in by Dec. 15 in order to be distributed to families in need.

For more, call Shari Meyer or Dino Batalis at 317-547-4371.

A Lawrence Christmas The City of Lawrence will start the holiday season with “A Lawrence Christmas” – the annual tree-lighting ceremony and Christmas parade – beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Strerrett Center, 8950 Otis Ave. Special appearances will be made by the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Live music will be provided by a local children’s choir, the Lawrence Police Dept.’s Caroling Cops and Project Faith

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Commentary by Terry Anker Every pre-school kid understands the basics of negotiation. Jill wants Jane’s toy. Jill knows that taking Jane’s toy probably will be resisted by Jane – and she has older siblings and is a bit tough on the playground.

So Jill, ever the resourceful one, finds some random and discarded bauble on the classroom’s floor, picks it up and presents it to Jane. “Here is a fine toy – a pleasant substitution for the one presently bringing you joy.” Assured in her own clever swap, Jill takes the trinket from Jane, attempting to replace it with her own. Not impressed by the sleight-of-hand, Jane cries foul. “This is not that,” the sleighted toddler exclaims.

Not surprisingly, Jane hoped to set the value of her own property. She held the object, and she held it in highest esteem.

Jill agreed and hoped to make Jane’s toy her own. OK. Then let Jill bid for the article and let it find its own worth. At some point, the amount Jill is willing to pay would meet the amount Jane is willing to sell. If not, Jill is left unsatisfied. So, what is the problem?

The years pass, and pre-school becomes kindergarten, then middle school, then, almost in an instant, graduate school. Like a commercial for a time-traveling bank pen, we age quickly and imperceptibly. So as our bodies have matured, did our intellect keep pace? Do we seek fair exchange with those nearest to us? Or do we, like the aforementioned, single-minded toddler, hope to grab what we like, leaving behind that which has little or no value to us? If so, how can we expect to maintain relationships if we are routinely giving less than we take?

Even more so, if we value so thinly the barter we offer to others?

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Saint Louis de Montfort offers free Thanksgiving dinner Commentary by Lynn Wolf Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding holidays year. Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving, counting our blessings and giving thanks by sharing food and drinks with friends and family. For some, though, traveling to visit family or cooking a large Thanksgiving dinner is not an option. No one should be alone on Thanksgiving, and no one should go to bed with an empty stomach.

With that in mind, the Saint Louis de Montfort parish is grateful to host a Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in the community that is in need.

Please join us if you need a warm meal, if you are unable to visit family or friends, if you are elderly or alone or if you would enjoy the company.

We are thankful to be a part of this community and would love to share our feast with you.

• Date: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2017 • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Location: St Louis de Montfort Church, 111441 Hague Rd. • Cost: Free Dinner will include turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls and dessert.

This is the third year for Saint Louis de Montfort’s Thanksgiving dinner and you can help make it a success. Tthere was a lot of food left over last year so please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested. Pickup and carryout are available. If you have any questions, please call 317-517-4256.

I asked my husband, Doo, what I should write about this week. He replied simply, “My greatness.” Hmmm. A humor whole article about the awesomeness of Doo, even though he drives me crazy? Well, it is Thanksgiving.

Look, after 21 years of marriage, it’s fair to say I don’t always appreciate my husband. As frequent readers of this column know, I am easily irritated by the way his body processes garlic and red wine, his inability to refrain from throwing his stuff on the kitchen table and his commitment to boys’ weekends during hunting season. But he’s smart, he’s a good person and I find his bald but bearded look incredibly sexy.

At the moment, Doo is in the kitchen making eggs, completely oblivious to his plate of orange peels from last night which are shrouded in a cloud of fruit flies. But no doubt he’ll offer me some and then make a hilarious remark about how these eggs are much easier than I am.

That’s really what I love about Doo. He puts up with my passive-aggressive nagging and finds ways to make me laugh at myself. He is the funniest man I know, except for his friend MH and one of my brothers-in-law, SJ, and he truly is an amazing dad.

Yes, we occasionally disagree on the parenting front, but I recognize our kids are lucky to have a father who cares so much about their upbringing that he’ll take on this fiery ginger mama bear when he thinks I’m wrong. Of course, I never am, but I appreciate his courageous dedication to our children’s welfare.

So thank you, Doo, for your greatness!

Peace out.

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

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About 25 years ago, I had a hair transplant, which is sort of like what happens when someone dies. “He’s gone to a better place,” friends will say. That’s the same with my hair. I don’t have more hair, but what I had, the doctor put in a better place.

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The basics of stretching Commentary by Dr. Kimbre Zahn, IU Health Physicians Family Practice – Artistry Stretching offers many benefits, including stronger muscles and improved flexibility. And while stretching is often paired with exercise, it’s imflexibility portant to know when stretching during physical activity is most beneficial.

Until recently, it was believed that stretching before a workout or sports activity reduced the chance of injury. Research now suggests this isn’t the case.

A warm-up before exercise, which means engaging in light activities that increase heart rate, is more effective at preventing injuries because an elevated heart rate increases blood flow and oxygen to the muscles. Warm-up activities can include elements of stretching, such as lunges, high kicks, pushups and jump squats. These warm-ups boost heart rate while also preparing the muscles for exercise.

We now know that stretching is most beneficial after exercise. Post-workout stretching relieves tension, allowing the muscles to relax. Because the body is already warm from exercise, stretching after physical activity also lengthens muscle tissue.

Take full advantage of stretching by following these simple tips: Concentrate on large muscle groups, which benefit the most from stretching.

Target shoulders and neck, legs, hips and the lower back.

Be sure to stretch evenly on both sides.

Avoid bouncing while stretching. This can lead to injuries.

Keep breathing while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

Don’t over-stretch. To improve flexibility, you must stretch and hold a muscle beyond its normal point; however, be sure to stop stretching if you feel pain. Stretch muscles to a comfortable point and hold for 15 to 30 seconds.

Make stretching a part of your daily routine. In addition to stretching first thing in the morning, overhead-arm stretches and even squats can be beneficial during the day, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting.

Although stretching and exercise improve physical fitness and health, it’s important to talk with your primary care doctor before starting an exercise program.

This is particularly true if you are recovering from injuries or have musculoskeletal disease. Your doctor can answer questions, advise about activities to avoid and identify exercises and stretches that are most likely to benefit you personally.

Dr. Kimbre Zahn specializes in family medicine and is a guest columnist at IU Health Physicians Family Practice – Artistry.

She can be reached at 317-9632610. For more, subscribe to Strength in You at iuhealth. org/StrengthInYou.

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The Indianapolis region, including Hamilton County, has had several economic successes in recent years.

Yet there are still many jobs event unfilled and poverty is increasing, research shows.

The OneZone luncheon Nov. 8 at Fishers’ Forum Conference Center focused on Rebuilding The Dream: Inclusive Growth in the Indianapolis Region.

Fisher Mark Fisher, Indy Chamber vice president of government relations and policy development, provided information from research developed by a partnership between Brookings Institution, IU Public Policy Institute and Indy Chamber.

“We have a lot of wealth creation and economic growth but we also have startling statistics about increasing poverty and increase in the wage gap,” Fisher said.

“How do we maximize our economic growth as a region by attracting dynamic companies that are innovation-driven in the next 30 to 50 years?” Fisher said. “We are only going to be able to do that if we close the skills gap to meet the demands of the employers. We also have to break down more barriers to meet job access, so we talked a lot about workforce development.”

“It didn’t happen overnight and it’s not going to be solved overnight.”

Fisher said they spent six months with the Brookings Institution examining the issues.

“We’re looking at skills alignment,” Fisher said. “We’re trying to develop strategies in a comprehensive manner to address this so we can bring more people along in the economic growth and wealth creation. We have a lot to be proud of in central Indiana. We do have a lot of economic growth. We have a lot of population growth.”

Fisher said more than 20 percent of the region is living below the poverty level.

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Fisher said the Indianapolis area built the economy off labor-intensive, lowerskilled jobs.

“How do we maximize our economic growth as a region by attracting dynamic companies that are innovation-driven in the next 30 to 50 years?” Fisher said. “We are only going to be able to do that if we close the skills gap to meet the demands of the employers. We also have to break down more barriers to meet job access, so we talked a lot about workforce development.”

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Brickman set to perform ‘A Joyful Christmas’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It truly is the most wonderful time of the year for Jim Brickman.

Brickman, who said theater Christmas is his favorite time of the year to perform, will present “A Joyful Christmas” at 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Palladium in Carmel.

“It’s all the hits, some new songs and Christmas classics,” he said. “It’s a brand new show this year. What’s so great about the show is there is no band, so it goes wherever the feel and vibe takes it.

That’s what is so great.”

Thus, the setlist will vary a bit from show to show.

Brickman is joined on stage by vocalist Ann Cochran and violinist Tracy Silverman.

“It’s just the three of us. So much talent we don’t need anyone else,” Brickman said with a laugh.

Brickman said his new album, “A Joyful Christmas,” features several guest stars, including Cochran, Russell Watson, Dick Van Dyke, Jane Lynch, Leslie Odom Jr. and Five for Fighting. It was released earlier this month.

“I’m singing as well, so it’s very happy, joyful music,” said Brickman, who has twice been nominated for a Grammy.

Brickman said he doesn’t typically perform cover songs, except at Christmas.

“It’s all my own music the rest of the year,” he said. “I have too many songs that people want to hear, luckily.”

Brickman has shared duets with some other famous singers.

“When it’s someone like Johnny Mathis, or most recently Kenny Rogers, it’s still ‘pinch me’ moments because I’ve admired these people for my all life. Getting a chance to have them sing my song or my lyrics is just special. You always learn something. You always take something positive from those experiences.

It’s a great way to put really great music out in the world.”

This is Brickman’s 10th Christmas album.

“I tour the most time at Christmas and then in the Valentine’s Day area,” Brick-

Anderson to join IWS Dec. 3 editorial@youarecurrent.com Soprano Jessamyn Anderson, a 2011 Carmel High School graduate, will be featured in the Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Joy of the Season” performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Palladium in Carmel.

Anderson made her professional debut with IWS Anderson at The Palladium and has made several performances since then.

Among the numbers will be Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival.”

Kenneth Soper’s “Jingle Bells March,” Sean O’Laughlin’s “Joy to the Season,” Adolphe Adam’s “O Holy Night” and Jim Stephenson’s “Bassoon IT Will Be Christmas” are among other songs that will be featured.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Jim Brickman will perform “A Joyful Christmas.” (Submitted photo)

man said. “It’s really the performing arts center season that’s when touring is the heaviest for me. I have played with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (at Conner Prairie) a couple times.”

Devoted Palladium fan This will be the fourth time Brickman has played at The Palladium.

“I love playing there. It’s such a beautiful place to play,” he said. “Just the feel and environment is so great. It’s such a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays.

It’s just a joyful place to come.”

This will launch Brickman’s Holiday tour, which lasts until New Year’s Day. Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of this era, earning 21 No. 1 albums and 32 Top 20 radio singles in Billboard

Magazine.

Brickman has had a syndicated, fourhour weekly radio show, “Your Weekend with Jim Brickman,” for 20 years.

“It’s a lifestyle show, music, food, health, money, fashion and entertainment,” he said. “I have celebrity interviews and artist spotlights, things like that.”

If YOu GO When: 8 p.m., Nov. 25.

Where: The Palladium, Carmel Tickets: Range from $35 to $95.

For more about Brickman, visit jimbrickman.com. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Zionsville — The Christmas in the Village parade begins at 5 p.m.

Nov. 25 at Eagle Elementary. Santa Claus will light the town’s Christmas tree at the conclusion of the parade.

Fishers — Live jazz performances will be every Wednesday in November from 6 to 8 p.m. at LouVino, 8626 E 116th St. Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St, will host a Vines and Vinyl Designs event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Participants will decorate shadow boxes. Tickets are $30 a person.

Carmel — The Melchoir Marionettes will present “Holiday Cabaret on Strings” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Studio Theater as part of the Peanut Butter and Jam session Tickets are $30 per child with two adult tickets with every child tickets. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Geist — Lawrence Players will present a world premiere of “Old Man and the Sea” at The Theater at The Fort, Lawrence. The shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26.

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The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre offers its own unique twist to the classic tale of “The Nutcracker.” dance The production strays from the original Tchaikovsky score and features traditional ethnic music from around the world. GHDT transforms the character of Klara from a rich, privileged European girl in ringlets and petticoats into a poor orphan living on the streets in tattered clothing who discovers the true meaning of the season through the gift and giving spirit of a homeless man.

GHDT will present “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Rd., Indianapolis.

“I wanted to do a version that was a little more accessible and a little more for our world,” Gregory Hancock said.

The full-length renowned student production features G2, the pre-professional company of GHDT and students from the academy and throughout the community.

Each year, GHDT adds a new element to its modernized version of “The Nutcracker.”

The Snow scene from Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.” GHDT will celebrate its 20th anniversary of the holiday tradition Dec. 1-2 at the Pike Performing Arts Center. (Submitted photo)

This year, audience members will see the addition of bumblebees to the show.

GHDT will host a public 20th Anniversary Party from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Pike Performing Arts Center prior to the matinee performance. Refreshments, photo opportunities with the show’s characters, activities and door prizes will be available.

Tickets are $10 for the anniversary event.

Tickets for the performances are $25 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

For tickets, visit ghdtnutcracker.eventbrite.com. For information, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

B&B to celebrate 25 years

By Zach Dunkin zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com For the last time in more than two decades, Beef & Boards owner Doug Stark will don his familiar red suit and theater play Santa as the Indianapolis northwest side dinner theater celebrates the 25th anniversary of “A Beef & Boards Christmas.” Opening Nov. 24 for a run through Dec. 23, this year’s production is significant not only for its silver anniversary milestone.

After this year’s production, “A Beef & Boards Christmas” is going on a hiatus, Stark said. Opening up the holiday time slot allows Beef & Boards the opportunity to stage other seasonal productions the theater has wanted to present. “‘Elf, The Musical’ is coming to our stage for the first time in 2018,” Stark said. “‘A Beef & Boards Christmas’ has been our own original Christmas greeting to our guests for 25 years, but we hope to introduce even more families to Beef & Boards and become a part of their holiday tradition.”

Kenny Shepard, who has performed in the holiday show since its second year, will

After this year “A Beef & Boards Christmas” will go on a hiatus. (Submitted photo)

once again be the featured host.

Other familiar faces will take the stage as well. Principal singers Kyle Durbin, Betsy Norton and Peter Scharbrough all return from the 2016 production. They are joined

by Marisa Rivera, who was recently seen on stage as Anita in “West Side Story.” The featured singer is Renée Jackson, who recently made her Beef & Boards debut in “Ghost, the Musical” as Oda Mae Brown.

There will be 36 performances, with tickets ranging from $42.50 to $67.50. Price includes Chef Odell Ward’s holiday dinner buffet, fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade.

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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Christmas,” Beef & Boards Nov. 28. (continues Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis through Dec. 23).

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“A Year with Frog and Toad,” The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Cost: $47.50-$67.50 with $6 discounts for ages 3-15 (includes buffet dinner).

True to the heart of the book series, this story of a friendship that endures four fun-filled seasons bubbles with beautiful melody and wit, making it an enchanting musical for all ages.

Cost: $17.50-25.

“Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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“Old Man and the Sea,” The Theater at The Fort, Lawrence

7:30 Nov. 24-25 and 2:30 Nov. 26.

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“Swan Lake,” The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7 p.m. Nov. 25.

Russian Grand Ballet’s full-length production for the first time includes the rarely seen “Waltz of the Black Swans” and features Russia’s brightest ballet stars.

Cost: $55 to $65.

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America’s best-selling solo pianist marks his 21st year of heartwarming holiday performances with a new program featuring carols, classics and original songs.

Sergey Kononenko and Olga Kifyak perform in “The Nutcracker”. (Photo submitted by Russian Grand Ballet)

Lawrence Players presents a world premiere based on the novel written by Ernest Hemingway with music, mime and puppetry.

Cost: $10-$15.

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“The Nutcracker,” The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26.

Russian Grand Ballet’s full-length classical production features Russia’s brightest ballet stars dancing to Tchaikovsky’s lustrous music and Marius Petipa’s magnificent choreography.

Cost: $65-75.

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“A Christmas Carol,” The Indiana Repertory Theatre Mainstage, Indianapolis

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: The Hamilton Restaurant Where it is: 933 Conner St., Noblesville When it’s open: Monday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Mark’s take: Are you in the mood for a traditional yet unique dining experience?

Would you like a restaurant with a quaint yet modern vibe? Well, the Hamilton Restaurant more than fits the bill. Class, style and elegance combine to create a restaurant that features a relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for date night, dinner with friends or just a night out on the square in Noblesville. So, prepare to be enchanted by the charm and cuisine that the Hamilton has to offer. You’ll be entranced.

What to get: There are quite a few options, but let’s narrow it down. If you’re

The Hamilton Restaurant offers charm and good cuisine. (Submitted photo)

just in the mood for appetizers, you can’t go wrong with the stuffed mushrooms and the crab cakes. For an entree, I highly recommend the Open Ravioli with Shrimp. With both choices, a glass of Chardonnay works quite well.

What’s the cost: $15.95 to $19.95 Want to know more: Call 317-770-4545

Behind bars: Jalapeno Princess Margarita Get it at Four Day Ray, Fishers Ingredients: 1.5 oz. tequila, 2 oz. orange juice, 1.5 limes, squeezed, .5 oz. simple syrup, Jalapenos, 1 oz. Cointreau, Salt Directions: Fill a shaker with 3 jalapeno slices and tequila. Muddle until jalapenos break apart into the liquid. Add ice to the shaker along with the juices and Cointreau. Shake well and then pour into a salt-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeno.

Dispatches Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour — An annual holiday tradition returns as Dave Koz brings his 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour to Carmel. Special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White – the original lineup from Koz’s very first holiday package tour – will join the smooth jazz saxophonist to perform their own hits and jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. The event is at 7 p.m.

Dec. 10 at The Palladium. Tickets are $40 to $125.

Joy of the Season ­— Soprano Jessamyn Anderson and Santa and Mrs. Claus join the Indiana Wind Symphony to bring songs and tales of the holiday at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Palladium. Tickets are $10 to $35.

Holy Trinity Church presents Dec. 2 concert — The Holy Trinity Church choir is having a concert and reception at 7 p.m.

Dec. 2 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel, IN. Tickets are $25 per person prior to the show and $35 at the door. They can be purchased by calling 317-733-3033 or are available at the church office.

The Bishops to play Palladium New Year’s Eve —The New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, presented by Taft, is set to begin at 9 p.m.

Dec. 31 and will feature The Bishops on the Palladium stage in The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. There will be three other rooms with Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio, DJ Futon John and Stacie Sandoval and her Orchestra Salsa. The cost is $85 for the next 200 tickets sold. For more, visit the centerprsent.org.

Live music — Mesa Rain will perform at Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St., at 6 p.m. Nov. 24. For more, visit the Urban Vines Facebook page.

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Blueprint for Improvement: House transformation continued Commentary by Larry Greene

After solutions

Before

Background Info: This 1980s home is on a beautiful lot right on Crooked Stick golf course in Carmel. The last article described the exterior updates of the home. This week we highlight the many interior updates needed as well.

The goal of the interior remodel was to open up the lower level, remove walls and create a new master suite. The design team included architectural design by Goldberg Design Group.

1. The largest interior transformation came from removing and relocating the staircases that were originally between the kitchen and living room to create an open concept on the lower level.

2. We converted a golf simulation room into a first level master suite and added a large master bathroom. Within the master bathroom is a walk-in shower, a stand-alone tub and a walk-in closet.

3. Kitchen updates included flooring, cabinets, countertops and the lighting plan.

We also extended the island for casual seating and prep space, in addition to adding more functional storage.

After

Before problems The entire lower level of the home was closed off, making each room appear much smaller than it was. The kitchen was dated and lacked efficient storage solutions. The master suite was small and located on the second story. There were many unused rooms in the home that lacked functionality.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy. com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

Between (or among) holidays Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt What’s your position on listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving? Do you dare deck your grammar guy halls prior to dressing your turkey? Let’s discuss the appropriate time to Christmasify your life as we discuss how to properly utilize between and among.

Use between when you want to discuss two or more specific, individual things.

When it comes to December holidays about which I know the least, I have a tricky time choosing between Boxing Day and Finland’s Independence Day. Use among when you want to discuss things that aren’t specific or individuals.

I chose among my collection of obscure Christmas ornaments to find one that made me chortle heartily.

Use among when you are discussing a group of people. Differing positions on when to begin listening to Mariah Carey’s 1994 album Merry Christmas caused a major divide among my dance troupe, ultimately leading to its acrimonious disbanding.

Use among when you’re discussing a

person’s relationship with a group of people.

After my amateur dance troupe Twilight Twinkle Toes broke up, I felt like the odd man out living among my former dance pals, who were also my roommates. The rest of the group met among themselves and reformed, calling their new group Bad Blood.

Depending on your usage, employing between or among when referring to location can change the entire meaning of a sentence. The Woody the Woodpecker balloon in the parade floated among/between the marching bands. Using among insinuates Woody’s transporters lost control and let go of his strings, while using between indicates the parade entries appeared in an orderly fashion. And who appears at the end of the parade? Santa. And, because Santa ends the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, according to logic, it only makes sense to listen to Christmas music after Thanksgiving.

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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Dispatches Thanksgiving fridge space – Refrigerator space is at a premium on Thanksgiving.

Make more space available by filling a large cooler with extras from the fridge you won’t be needing on the big day – dressings, pickles, etc. Set the cooler in the garage, or outside if it’s not too cold out, until the cleanup is done and leftovers have been properly stored. Then you can put everything back in its place.

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Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park. (Photo by Jen Knebel)

The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon Commentary by Don Knebel Many Americans know they can find Old Faithful, El Capitan and the Grand Canyon in a national park. Only a relative handful knows they can also find hootravel doos in a national park. That is a shame. Hoodoos are among the most spectacular geologic formations in the United States.

More than 60 million years ago, what is now North America was split by an inland seaway connecting the Arctic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Over millions of years, various kinds and colors of clay and soft rock settled at the bottom of the seaway.

Beginning about 50 million years ago, shifting tectonic plates raised the sea bottom, creating the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Plateau. Exposed to wind and freeze/ thaw cycles, the layers of sedimentary rock and clay were selectively eroded, in some places creating spires called “hoodoos.” The largest collection of hoodoos in the United States is in southwestern Utah, where the erosion created a natural amphitheater.

Near the end of the 19th century, a Mor-

mon immigrant from Scotland, Ebenezer Bryce, settled near the hoodoo amphitheater, raising cattle near what neighbors called “Bryce’s Canyon.” Although technically inaccurate (the amphitheater was not formed by flowing water), the name stuck.

The amphitheater became Bryce Canyon National Park in 1928. With the acquisition of surrounding land, the park now includes 35,835 acres. A 5-mile hiking trail running along the amphitheater’s rim allows visitors to see the hoodoos from various perspectives and in different lights. For those not up for hiking, buses run along the rim, stopping at selected overlooks. Bryce Canyon and its spectacular hoodoos deserve to be better known.

America’s 58 national parks are a national treasure and are among the many things we can all give thanks for as we celebrate Thanksgiving.

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

Leaf removal hack – Want a faster way to clean up leaves? Try this – take a large, sturdy piece of cardboard. Place one edge along the ground and lift up the opposite edge. Push it along the grass to collect leaves – kind of like pushing a shovel into the snow. Once all the leaves are pushed into a row, bagging will be faster and easier.

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offending mess. In most cases, the mess will come right off. These sponges are especially useful for removing ground-in dirt from porous floor tile and getting those pesky nonslip strips in the bottom of your tub clean.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com Microfiber for polishing – Microfiber cloths excel at putting the finishing touches on mirrors, countertops and even tile and fixtures. After cleaning surfaces, polish them to a mirror finish with a dry microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths are perfect for this because they pick up dust, wipe off smudges and don’t shed any fibers. You’ll find microfiber cloths wherever cleaning supplies are sold.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com Fluffier mashed potatoes — When making mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, adding baking powder can make them fluffier. Add about one teaspoon of baking powder for every six potatoes at the same time you add the milk and butter. The heat from the cooked potatoes activates the powder and gives a nice fluffy texture.

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