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Background: Narrators Sammy Snyder, left, and Madison Surface dance as Jake Marley (Evan Meinerding) raps about being dead in “A Seussified Christmas Carol.”

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Noblesville High School started the 1:1 initiative last school year. It’s success has expanded the technology program to middle school with pilots in elementary classrooms. (Submitted photo) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. V1, No. 11 Copyright 2014.

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DISPATCHES Holiday song contest – Time to be creative and show your talents as Current is hosting its inaugural Holiday Song Contest. Readers are asked to rewrite a verse to “Deck the Halls.” Written entrees need to be submitted by Dec. 5 and e-mailed to Robert@youarecurrent.com. Current will select the finalist and have a local musical celebrity sing the verses and the recordings will then be placed on our websites. Readers may watch and hear the finalists and vote on their favorite. The winner will be announced in the Dec. 23 edition.

Rhyming twist on Dickens’ classic

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com It’s a tale most know by heart, but Noblesville East Middle School is performing a version of “A Christmas Carol” that is different and Theater should appeal to all ages from Dec. 5 through 7. “A Seussified Christmas Carol” is a whimsical reinvention of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets.

“It’s very difficult at times to memorize all the lines,” said Simon Greenaway, seventh grader. “It is very fun. It adds a lot of humors to the writing.”

Greenaway is starring in his second school production. Last year, he was a munchkin in “The Wizard of Oz.” “I’m very nervous,” he said. “It’s a big step up. I went from one line to hundreds.”

Portraying Scrooge is a stretch to Greenaway, who is normally a happy student.

“During practices I often crack a smile. It’s something I’m trying to stop,” he said. “It’s a little different but fun to be angry.”

Greenaway said he hopes the audience, like his character, learns what’s important around the holidays from watching the show.

“Being nice is a good thing,” he said.

Eighth-grade students Madison Surface and Sammy Snyder serve as narrators for the show. Each has been involved with every show in their three years at NEMS. “I love how unique it is. The humor in it and the different characters,” Surface said. “My character is a lot more humorous and a little more immature than I am. … It’s a great feeling whenever I step on stage

and become a different person.”

“I love the costumes and humor,” Snyder said. “It’s a really unique and funny show.”

“A Seussified Christmas Carol” is the first time Surface and Snyder have ever had lines in a play.

“We had some fun being in the ensembles but didn’t have any lines. We’re getting to grow together,” Snyder said.

The show is led by first-time director Jen Dunham.

“It’s like herding cats, but it’s tons of fun,” she said. “I was really involved in theater growing up and have a theater background and worked the stage crew. It’s really fun to be in the driver’s seat – and a lot of hours as well.”

Dunham said what she enjoys most are the students and that time management and organization have been the most difficult.

“There are a lot of moving parts that all have to come together,” she said.

Dunham said the school typically does a musical each fall but decided to try a comedy this year.

“We wanted to give students without strong vocals the opportunity to come out and shine,” she said. “Middle school kids are so funny and they have no idea how funny they are.”

‘A Seussified Christmas Carol’ Ivy Tech Community College-Noblesville, 300 N. 17th St. • 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 • Cost is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Tickets may be purchased during student lunches at NEMS or by emailing jordan_rattenbury@nobl.k12.in.us. • noblesvilleschools.schoolwires.net/Page/4382

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Scouts – On Nov. 14 through 16, Boy Scouts from Troop No. 101 in Noblesville braved the cold for a weekend camp outing. Scouts slept in tents by the river at Teter Retreat, worked on badges, took an orienteering course and played capture the flag. (Submitted photo) The commute – U.S. 31 between Old Meridian and 136th streets opened Nov. 25. The roadway closed in April to further expedite freeway construction in Carmel by approximately one construction season. Two lanes of traffic are open between Old Meridian and 136th streets. Upon completion of construction in late 2015, three travel lanes will open on northbound and southbound U.S. 31 in Carmel.

Philanthropy – Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development and several other county nonprofits have launched an end-of-year fundraising campaign in connection with #GivingTuesday, a national campaign that harnesses the power of social media to bring awareness to charities and inspire people to give back to their community.

Everyone who donates on Dec. 2 will be entered into a raffle for a prize. Those making a donation of $50 or more will be given an insulated tumbler.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ HANDincorporated or @HAND_inc on Twitter.

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Technically, I’m not sure if “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is the sequel to the prequel to the “Apes” movies from the 1960s and ’70s, or what. But I do know it was the most entertaining movie I saw this summer. The follow-up to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is set 10 years down the road, when humans have mostly died off due to disease and intelligent apes are now the Earth’s prime species.

As a result of early publication time, the results of the Nov. 25 Noblesville Common Council meeting, including the possible adoption of Federal Hill Gateway funding, can be found online at www.currentnoblesville.com.

The White House released a report last week detailing ways that federal and local governments can work together to deal with the effects of climate change. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was one of only four Republicans to serve on the 26-member climate change task force. To read more, visit www. currentincarmel.com.

A 100 Grand may not just be a candy bar but the price.

Columnist Mike Redmond writes about the global chocolate crisis – a shortage that’s looming and it could get expensive.

Seems worldwide consumption of cocoa in 2013 was 70,000 metric tons greater than production and chocolate may in the future be a luxury instead of the necessity we all know it to be. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com

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Meet your teacher, Tammy Sewell Tammy Sewell has spent her entire 37-year teaching career at Noblesville Schools. She started at Stony Creek Elementary, transitioned to Noblesville Intermediate School and has returned to Stony Creek to finish her career teaching fifth grade.

Why did you become a teacher? Teachers run in my family, so I grew up hearing about educating. Since I always liked kids, it was an easy choice to work with them. When shows like “Sesame Street” came on TV, I was fascinated with the entertaining way kids could learn. I wanted to make my classroom an exciting place to prepare kids for the future.

What are your goals for your students?

My hope is they grow to be lifelong readers and learners. ​I also want my students to take pride in their work.

What advice would you give parents? My most frequent piece of advice for parents is to be consistent. Life is very fast-paced and kids need a routine they can count on day to day. Being a

terrific role model is the best example for a child. Parenting is the hardest job there is. Remembering that we all make mistakes is so important.

What makes Noblesville Schools special? Noblesville makes Noblesville Schools a great place to teach. Though Noblesville has grown in population, it has retained a smalltown feel that I truly enjoy. … Wherever I was and whoever I taught with, I always saw a passion for learning. That makes Noblesville a great place to work.

What is something others might not know about you? I​ was a country music DJ on a small radio station one summer. I had several jobs that summer, but being a DJ was pretty fun.

I love all kinds of music, but country is one of my favorites. If you ask my students, I will sing things at the drop of a hat. I’m not too sure I sound that great, but I’m at an age where I do not worry about those things.

DISPATCHES Scouts to hold ‘Man Wreath’ silent auction - The public is invited to stop by Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St., to view Christmas wreaths decorated by Noblesville Boy Scout Troop No. 105 on display as part of a silent auction fundraiser from Dec. 2 through 19. “These are unique, one-of-a-kind wreaths decorated with various Scout-related items,” said Scoutmaster Jim Fisher. “They’re not your typical Christmas wreaths. They’ll have more of a ‘manly’ theme.” Individuals can stop in any time from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Shelter dog finally finds a home

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com After seven years, a female pit bull named Princess has finally found her “prince.”

The dog set a record for the longest pets stay at the Humane Society of Hamilton County, but now that’s all over.

Cpt. Justin Growden of Fishers returned home after being deployed and inquired about finding a match through the Pets Healing Vets program.

The announcement was made at the shelter’s annual fundraiser, Tinsel and Tails, on Nov. 20 to cheers from the crowd.

“They do amazing things and have hearts of pure gold. I can’t say thank you enough to the workers and volunteers that have helped,” Growden said. “If you know of a veteran that may benefit from a companion animal, please pass this along to them.”

Rebecca Stevens, the shelter’s executive director, said they were so excited to finally find a home for Princess. The shelter had even launched a Facebook page and campaign to specifically find this dog a family.

Stevens said she hopes Princess can help Growden – a veteran who served in the Marine Corps – cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury.

“No two souls have ever needed each other more,” the Human Society wrote on Facebook.

“While Princess waited way too long ... we have no doubt that her wait was worth it. Fairy tales

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There was also talk at the fundraiser about land becoming available for a new, larger home for the animal shelter, but Stevens said an announcement isn’t ready on that just yet. Tinsel and Tails grossed a record $192,435 for the shelter. In 2013 the event raised about $110,000.

To see more photos from the Tinsel and Tails fundraiser, visit www.currentincarmel.com. For more information about animals available for adoption, visit www.hamiltonhumane.com.

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Students raise $4,500 for charities Mayor John Ditslear thanked the students in all of the Noblesville Schools elementary schools for raising $4,554.34 to help local charities. The money was raised during the third annual Coin Harvest in which students at the seven Noblesville elementary schools held a contest to see which class could raise the most money through coin donations. The winning class at each school will receive a pizza party with Ditslear. The class that raised the most money overall was Tania Stultz’s fifth-grade class at Noble Crossing Elementary. All of the money raised from the Coin Harvest will be donated to the beneficiaries of the 2015 Noblesville Mayor’s Charity Ball: the Noblesville Firefighters Christmas Food and Toy Drive, Noblesville Youth Assistance Program and Janus Developmental Services. From left: Noblesville Fire Dept. Lt. Matt Miller, Joy Petty of Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, NFD fireman Joel Minnich, Mayor John Ditslear and NFD firefighter/paramedic Dennis Parker bring the money raised by Noblesville Schools children to the bank. (Submitted photo)

minutes with Jake Mansfield

By Melissa Hicks Jake Mansfield is part owner of Mobius Learning in Carmel and has been a Noblesville resident for two years.

Have you had a boss or colleague you admired? If so, why?

Matt Oaldon. He’s the one who spurred me on to do my master’s degree and he is very focused on doing the right thing rather than doing the thing right.

What would be the first thing you’d want to tell someone new to the community?

I would tell them that if they need a friend to get started in the community, they are welcome at our place. We love meeting new people.

If you had to describe yourself as an icecream flavor, would you be vanilla, chocolate or strawberry? Why?

It would be vanilla. Not because I’m boring but because you can make vanilla turn into anything.

It can be adaptable.

What do you do in your spare time?

I love to exercise, be with my wife, go on walks, enjoy reading and when I get the chance I like to do sculpture.

What do you like most about your community?

Well, where we live it seems like we’re all very close neighbors and so everybody is always looking out for another person or inviting people to dinner. Our community seems to be very tight-knit and a lively place.

Five Minutes With is a recurring feature of Current in Noblesville. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please e-mail melissa@youarecurrent.com.

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The City of Noblesville hosted a series of three neighborhood meetings in the fall with residents of the Southwest Quad to develop a city revitalization plan for the area approximately bounded by Cherry, South and Eighth streets and the White River. From those meetings, a draft plan has been created and is available for viewing online at www.cityofnoblesville.org/planning/SWQuad. The public is asked to submit comments about the draft plan from now until Dec. 9 by e-mailing Phil Hagee at phagee@ noblesville.in.us. Once the plan is finalized, it will then be presented to the Noblesville Common Council for approval.

Seven goals are identified in the draft plan: create stronger connections to downtown; facilitate investment; increase safe movement; improve environment; encourage social connectivity; beautify the neighborhood; and participate

with the city and county.

Some parts of the plan will need to be completed by the city (repairing sidewalks, increasing programming at Southside Park, etc.) while some parts will need to be spearheaded by residents (creating beautification projects, creating regular celebrations for the neighborhood, etc.). Because of this, the next step in the revitalization process will be an action team meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Noblesville Township Trustee’s Office, 372 S. Eighth St. At the meeting, neighbors and partner organizations who would like to be involved in implementing parts of the plan will be asked to sign up for the portion(s) that most interest them. Residents who would like more information about serving on an action team may contact Cindy Benedict at cbenedict@noblesville. in.us or 770-2007.

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Kenley to head Senate appropriations - Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) appointed State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) as chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the 119th General Assembly. “This session, the main focus of the Appropriations Committee will be crafting Indiana’s next two-year budget,” stated Kenley, who also will serve on the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. “I look forward to leading this committee as we work to benefit Hoosiers Kenley and remain committed to Indiana’s strong financial track record.” Committee hearings, schedules and agendas may be viewed online at www.in.gov/legislative. The 2015 legislative session ceremonially began Nov. 18 with Organization Day. Legislators will reconvene Jan. 6 and by law must conclude

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Divorce What To Expect: Holiday Parenting Time In Indiana, a majority of parents with existing Court ordered custody and parenting time arrangements stipulate and agree to abide by the terms of the holiday parenting time schedule as put forth in the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, (“IPTG”). In any family law matter, however, the parties need not staunchly follow the IPTG holiday schedule and can agree to a schedule that best suits their family’s needs. That individualized schedule can be incorporated into the Court’s Order. For example, if there are longstanding holiday traditions that the parties wish to keep intact for the children subsequent to their separation, parents will often agree to such specific provisions and/or request the same from the Court when litigating the issue.

The holiday parenting time schedule provided for in the IPTG “equalizes” the holiday parenting time for Mom and Dad over a two year period by alternating half of the holidays each year. The IPTG were recently amended.

One specific amendment was to the implementation of holiday parenting time. Under the former IPTG, holiday parenting time took precedence over the regular parenting time schedule. This often resulted in one parent forfeiting weekend parenting time as it was the other party’s holiday parenting time. In such instances, the former IPTG required that the parties modify the annual schedule to ensure that due to that holiday time, no party received three consecutive weekends of parenting time. Under the

amended IPTG, holiday parenting time continues to take precedence over regular parenting time, however, parties are no longer required to modify the regular schedule for the remainder of the year should either party receive three consecutive weekends of parenting time. Instead, one party may now receive three consecutive weekends. The purpose of this modification was to avoid additional modifications throughout the year and recognizing that over time, the time would equalize.

Be aware, however, that if you have a current order for parenting time, the provisions of the IPTG that were in effect at the time the order was issued is still in force. The amendments do not automatically apply to orders or agreements that were entered beforehand, so the specific version of the IPTG that applies to your situation is important to recognize.

Included in the holiday schedule are “Special Days” such as parents birthdays, children’s birthday, Mother’s and Father’s day.

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A burn tower can be used by firefighters and law enforcement for training. (Submitted rendering)

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

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

“All of us understand we need this training facility because we are spending lots of money out of county,” said Commissioner Steve Dillinger.

“We’re talking about the difference between what we are already spending and what happens if we do it here and it’s coming out of our budgets. And that means we have to prioritize this.”

Consensus among the elected officials was in favor of moving forward and providing support from their government.

“I like this concept, first of all because it is scalable so you can start with the bare essentials,” Fishers Mayor-elect Scott Fadness said.

“Live fire training is critical for our firefighters.

We pay a ridiculous amount of overtime to have firefighters train if they can even get in to other places … We’re sending guys out all over the place and to have it in our own backyard is the best thing.”

Of the seven Hamilton County councilors, Steve Schwartz, Amy Massillamany and Jim Belden were the only ones in attendance. Each publically admitted their support for the project.

In 2014, the Hamilton County Training Center has had 17,397 training hours and 3,536 participants representing 22 agencies.

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Fires are burning hotter and faster and training is the best way for firefighters to do their job and return home safely, public safety Fishers Fire Chief Steve Orusa told a crowd of elected officials from throughout Hamilton County on Nov. 22.

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

Proposed plans for the 96 acres, owned by Westfield on River Road in Noblesville, include a multi-story burn tower, a 20-line weapons training and qualifications range, infrastructure for roads and a small building for classrooms, equipment and bathrooms. Officials estimate the project will cost $3 million.

“Building it is the easy part, quite honestly,” Commissioner Christine Altman said, adding that one idea is that the county would come up with the necessary capital funds using a county-wide general obligation bond. “The hard thing is, once we build it, how do we maintain it? I think we have a good model with the (911) communications center.”

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

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

“Right now we are using shipping containers to try and do live fire training. We need your help because the first time a firefighter is in live fire training should not be inside a burning building.

It should be in a controlled training environment where mistakes are affordable.”

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

“Our people do everything in their power to provide them with the training and equipment to keep them safe because when we commit them to harm’s way and put them at risk, we indirectly put their families in harm’s way and their families don’t have a choice,” he said. “By providing them that equipment and by providing them that training in those training facilities, 160th Street we help them manage that risk so they can go home to their families.”

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

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Come visit Santa Claus at his house on the Noblesville courthouse square and tell him what you would like for Christmas! Santa will be in his house on: • Friday, December 5 from 4:30pm – 8:30pm* • Saturday, December 6 from 1pm – 4pm • Sunday, December 7 from 1pm – 4pm • Saturday, December 13 from 1pm – 4pm • Sunday, December 14 from 1pm – 4pm • Thursday, December 18 from 4pm – 7pm • Saturday, December 20 from 1pm – 4pm • Sunday, December 21 from 1pm – 4pm • Tuesday, December 23 from 12pm – 3pm • Wednesday, December 24 from 12pm – 3pm

Families may bring their camera and take photos at no charge.

Call 776-6367 for more information or questions. *On December 5 from 4:30pm – 8:30pm, stop by the tent next to Santa’s house and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate, thanks to Noblesville Main Street!

Thank you to Meijer in Noblesville for donating candy canes for Santa’s house!

Anthony “Tony” Jacob Brock, 21, of Noblesville, died Nov. 20, 2014, at Riverview Health in Noblesville.

Born Oct. 18, 1993, he was the son of Daniel and Darlene (Murray) Brock. He was a 2012 graduate of Brock Noblesville High School and worked in maintenance/welding at ID Casting. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church and loved reading his Bible.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed collecting knowledge of construction equipment. Survivors include his fiancé, Nicole Turner, and their unborn daughter, Callie Rae Brock; sisters, Twila (Joseph) Ploutz, Stacey Catron and Buffy (Terry) Trout; brothers, Tracy (Maggie) Brock and Daniel James Brock; aunts, Evelyn Harris and Sissy Perkins; uncles, Lonnie (Lisa) Brock and Rufus Brock; inlaws, Ted and Cindy Turner; brother-in-law, Josh Turner; sister-in-law, Hailey Turner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Margaret Murray and Steve and Callie Brock; and uncle, Frank Harris.

Funeral services were held Nov. 25 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with the Rev. Danny Scott officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis. In memory of Anthony Jacob Brock, contributions can be made to his daughter, Callie Rae Brock, at the Anthony J. Brock Memorial Account online at www.gofundme.com/hkwcwc. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.

Rosezella (Huffman) Brooks, 83, of Noblesville, died Nov. 22, 2014, at her residence.

Born July 24, 1931, in Noblesville, she was Brooks the daughter of Bennie Earl and Lida M. (Mortimore) Huffman. She married Homer R. Brooks, who preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2006. She is fondly remembered as Rosie who worked at Hayden Drugs, where she served her homemade soups, sandwiches and pies, along with a smile for all. Survivors include her children, Bruce (Mary H.) Brooks, Michael (Mary E.) Brooks and Susan (Tom) Eisman; grandchildren, Chad (Chanda) Brooks, Michael (Cathy) Brooks, Trent Brooks, Kelly (Jon) Williams, Amy (Marc) Crandall, Matthew Eisman, Luke (Candice) Eisman and Lindsey Brooks; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a special dog named Sally. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, with the Rev. Stanley R. Sutton officiating. Burial followed at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.

dispatch First Friday (6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5) – The Judge Stone House, 107 S. Eighth St., will be celebrating the Gifted 2 exhibit with artists on hand and gifts for sale. Also, pick up a map ($1) featuring decorated stops on the Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s third annual Historic Neighborhood Holiday Lights Tour. Snacks and a cash bar with local beer and wine will be available.

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Noblesville Schools expands 1:1 technology initiative to younger grades

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Schools has been a trendsetter in the 1:1 initiative for computing.

During the 2013-14 school year, all Noblescover story ville High School students were issued a district-owned iPad for learning. The students return the iPads at the end of the school year. This school year, Noblesville middle schools students also received the iPads.

Hamilton Heights is the only other school district in Hamilton County with the program.

“We’re way out ahead of other districts in our area and other districts in the country,” said Marnie Cooke, Noblesville Schools’ director of marketing and communications.

The students rent the iPads for the school year at $70 for middle school students and $80 for high school students.

Christy Steffen, technology instructional coach for the secondary level, said engagement is up in all the classrooms.

Steffen said it has been a great tool for teachers to understand whether the students are understanding the subject matter.

“You get that immediate feedback whereas before you might have one or two students that might raise their hand and answer a question,” Steffen said. “Now you know what every student answers in class immediately and you know how to proceed immediately. Is it just one or two that don’t get what we’re doing? Is half the class that doesn’t get what we’re doing? We can adjust instruction on the fly.”

Kelly Geisleman, seventh-grade social studies teacher at Noblesville East Middle School, said it has been a great help.

“I think I’ve been so much better able and equipped to reach all of the unique needs of all the students in my classroom,” she said.

“Not everybody has to learn the same thing at the same time. As a result, I’m better able to meet students’ abilities and their needs.

I’m seeing huge growth and positive feedback from that.”

Geisleman was one of three middle school teachers who ran a pilot program during the 2013-14 school year.

“I think the transition was really smooth,” she said. “I think everybody was well-prepared, especially with the professional development.”

Geisleman said students are checking their own grades and e-mailing when there are questions.

“Students are taking much more initiative in their own learning as a result of the iPads,” Geisleman said.

Andrew Swickheimer, Noblesville’s director of technology, said the biggest message to parents is explaining how the students are using the iPads.

“If it is opening up a new experience or they are engaged in a rich experience using their device, that to me is a lot different than if they are just watching a movie or playing a game,” Swickheimer said.

Swickheimer said the iPads’ purpose is to enhance critical thinking and collaborate with others.

from the schools is so all the students would have the same device.

“And there wouldn’t be those inequities with the device,” Steffen said. “A lot of students might have a laptop or computer they can share at home but they don’t have their own device, which definitely at the secondary level was something that was important.”

Swickheimer said the computer technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the day.

“When we were in school you had your teacher and textbook and that was it,” Swickheimer said, “Now you have the entire Internet.”

Tech team provides support Noblesville senior Sonu Dhillon has been a tech team member for about two years.

“It not only benefits the people coming in for help, but it’s benefitting the people behind the help desk,” said Dhillon, one of 21 tech team members. “I’ve learned so much more about communication skills and problem solving ever since I’ve been on the tech team. It really helped me learn skills that I otherwise wouldn’t have learned.”

Dhillon said it helps the peers to talk to another student when they have an issue regarding technology.

“You make them feel you’re helping them fix the problem themselves and you’re not just fixing it for them,” he said.

Mitch Mosbey, Christy Steffen and Andrew Swickheimer are key to Noblesville Schools’ 1:1 initiative. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

“There’s been a lot of research that shows the return on investment on technology in school,” Swickheimer said. “It’s actually a net gain for the school district when you look at all the factors involved. When you look at the research, it shows that it is revenue positive.”

The iPads also allow parents to have more access to the learning process than they have ever had before, Swickheimer said.

Swickheimer said before the decision to implement the iPads program, the school district conducted research and surveys.

“We found 95 percent of our homes had Internet access or some kind of device at home,” Swickheimer said. “We had feedback about going 1:1 and our community was very much in favor of it.”

Steffen said one of the reasons they chose to issue a device

First grade pilot program Mitch Mosbey’s Promise Road Elementary first-grade class students have their own iPads to use in the classroom during the day.

“They are not just using apps that are games, but they are actually explaining their learning and sharing that learning with others,” Mosbey said. “Whatever they’re learning, they can put in a video to share with their family and their classmates. While it’s going to look a little bit different, they are able to do things that are similar to what the upper grades are doing.”

Mosbey’s class received the iPads on a grant through his elementary school’s Parents Teachers Organization. His first-grade class is the only one using iPads on a 1:1 basis.

“We have a four-to-one students-to-device ratio in all of our elementary school classrooms,” Swickheimer said.

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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Is it a glitch or just error creep?

Just as we were talking about how the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles had improved tremendously – even transforming itself into a friendly, easy-to-use outlet – came the news last week that some drivers have been asked to return some of the dough they were refunded when being overcharged on excise taxes.

Oops! A BMV spokesman said it was “human error” that led to a temporary $60,000 windfall among 254 registered driver’s license holders.

The money will be returned or recaptured. We all make mistakes and it’s not the end of the world, but after years of improvements under the governorship of Mitch Daniels, glitches have surfaced, including this latest one. The BMV has said it overcharged approximately $29 million in excise taxes. And then there was a class-action lawsuit that claimed the BMV dinged drivers by $30 million to the minus side. Just less than five million Hoosier drivers were refunded $3.50 to $15 apiece in a settlement. We’re in that group, although the check has yet to arrive. It will. What’s most important is that the mess be cleaned up and in an expedient way. Maybe there needs to be a new set of tighter controls. Remember, that money doesn’t belong to state government; it belongs to all of us. True enough, it is distributed to municipalities across the state annually, but errors are errors and they should be contained, if not eliminated, at all costs as it is our dough. So, what’s the process, what’s the system? The leadership at the BMV and on up the ladder might want to ask that question.

••• As much as we truly love the season, it has been humorous, really – even laughable – with respect to the unsolicited national retailer emails we have been getting. They almost all seem to tout “the deal of the holidays,” “it won’t get better than this,” “the lowest price of the year,” etc. And we know well enough that those e-mails will repeat several times … right up to Dec. 24. For now, we’ll just remain amused.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In North Dakota beer and pretzels can’t be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

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Demanding demands

Commentary by Terry Anker

Black Friday almost has become a holiday in itself. It is easier to find a parking spot at church on Easter Sunday than one at Target during the “shopping season.” Retailers register the vast majority of their sales during the period; and many credit it with their very survival. Media routinely report on the travails of our consumerism with many hosting live remotes designed to fuel the frenzy.

Connecticut Democrat State Rep. Matt Lesser again this year is advancing legislation in his state to require that retailers be closed on Thanksgiving Day – emulating existing laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine. One can find the story wedged between reports of where to buy the hottest toys and electronics. Lesser waxes poetic about the plight of employed retailers who are expected to be at their posts early.

His empathy does not extend to those of us in health care, public safety, entertainment, filling station, or other infrastructure roles.

As social mores evolve, we have slowly ac-

cepted as fact the Sunday work day. Retailers that provide the day for observation of religious beliefs (or the NFL) are now imagined to be quaint – or even as right-wing zealots. In a world where labor is already heavily regulated, does more intervention benefit anyone?

Our collective memories of “over the river and through the woods” to commune with family on this day custom designed for the purpose may simply be echoes of another time. But has our nostalgia distorted our recall? For me, memories include Thanksgiving starting especially early to get in chores before starting the work of preparing the big meal. Perhaps Lesser should have required that the animals skip a day of feed or that the weather always remain temperate – or arrest the farmers themselves. We could have used a few extra hours of sleep.

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

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men.

– Gen. George Patton

As I waited for my dermatologist in nothing but a mauve paper gown and my undergarments, I realized I’d sunk to a new low in personal hygiene. Dirt under my fingernails, braid-able leg hair, sandpaper-like knee caps and remnants of two-month-old coral polish on my toes screamed “I don’t give a schtick!”

What was wrong with me? Sure it was a Saturday morning and I’d already completed several errands by the time I arrived, but even for a busy mom, this was a new low.

It’s not like I didn’t know I’d be practically naked in front of a veritable stranger; I was there for my annual ginger-skin check-up to make sure I hadn’t acquired “the cancer” during the last year of desperately trying to achieve a tan while diligently wearing 30 SPF or higher sunscreen. As a red-head with green eyes and a family history of melanoma, I take skin care very seriously. But I found it weird that I had totally ignored my “presentation,” as I normally spend at least a half-day primping and prepping for my ob/gyn visit.

I was so embarrassed by my state of nonpulled-togetherness that the first thing I blurted out when she began her examination was an apology: “I’m so sorry you’re seeing me like this! At least I showered!” And to her credit, her reply was almost believable: “No worries. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest.”

Maybe not, but afterward, still smarting from the shot of liquid nitrogen to the schnoz (she did find one small actinic keratosis, which can develop into cancer if not treated . . . curse you, daywalker skin!), I couldn’t help but consider my total lack of effort prior to this appointment. And then it hit me, sure as the 18-degree temperature had when I’d first walked outside earlier. It wasn’t that I’m self-confident enough to not care what she thinks, nor that I hadn’t had the time to “make amends.” It was simply this: Winter had arrived!

That’s why I hadn’t touched a razor since Halloween, why I am shedding skin faster than our anole lizard, and most definitely why I’ve not paid close attention to my nails in months.

If I’m wearing jeans and wool socks and boots 24/7, there’s simply no need to keep things in summer shape. In fact, I find that a little extra hair on the leg acts much like the down feathers on a duck!

Still, cold weather is no excuse for letting my appearance go the way of my snow-birding in-laws. (That’s south, people!) For the sake of my children, my husband and my kind-hearted dermatologist, I must, at the very least, moisturize and shave. Peace out.

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

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THIS WEEK Holy Walk through Bethlehem – Visitors are invited to travel back in time 2,000 years, through the streets CARMEL of Bethlehem in this living re-creation of the Nativity experience from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. Although there is no price of admission, a donation of canned goods for a local food pantry will be accepted. For more information, call 846-4912 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/ holywalk.

As soon as the Herdmans arrive for Christmas pageant rehearsal, they cause a scene and commotion in front of the other children and director Grace Bradley (Nikki McConnell). (Photos by Robert Herrington)

This holiday show is naughty and nice

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Westfield Playhouse’s upcoming holidaythemed performance, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” has theater eight families sharing the local theater’s stage.

“The show is wonderful for families and this is the time people do things as a family,” said director Bobbi Van Van Howe Howe. “Most of the kids in the cast have a parent or older sibling in the show.

I try to make it a family thing, especially around Christmas.”

The McConnells of Westfield had no idea they would share the stage together when they first came to tryouts.

“They brought their son to audition, I asked them to read and then they had parts,” Van Howe said.

Instead of driving their son, C.J., to rehearsals, Chris and Nikki McConnell of Westfield are acting alongside him.

“We haven’t been in a play since high school,” Chris said. “It’s been about 20 years since I’ve done this. … I didn’t think we’d have this much fun.”

“It’s been a real bonding experience for the three of us as a family,” Nikki said.

When the family isn’t at the playhouse, they rehearse lines together at home.

“I only have five lines. I help them out by reading other people’s lines,” C.J. said. “When I have to

Celebration of Lights – Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., will offer holiday celebrations, light concessions and a story from Santa Claus starting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. FISHERS 6. Arrive early to catch a special guest appearance

by Lauren Lowrey with Ashton Wolf, and stick around for a performance by the Fishers High School Choir. Children can enjoy visiting with reindeer, stopping by local business booths and enjoying hot chocolate and cookies while Santa Claus reads “The Night Before Christmas.” For more information, visit www.fisherschamber.com.

The 12 Houses of Christmas – Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s will kick off its annual event on NOBLESVILLE Dec. 5. The event is 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31. This fun and engaging holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Beth Bradley (Leah Kerkhoff), left, and Alice Wendlekin (Audrey Duprey) get in a heated argument about the Herdmans behavior in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

be angry at her and she gives me a face, I start to smile.”

The McConnells star as a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant, faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear and hit small children. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before and their interpretation of the tale has many people up in arms. But the mayhem and fun will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has

seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.

“My favorite part of it is it explains Christmas very well – what it really is and isn’t about,” Van Howe said. “It makes a big impact on my heart. … Every one of them is a juvenile delinquent, but they aren’t incapable of having compassion and realizing the Christmas story.”

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 West • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 and 14 • Cost: $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens • 896-2707 • www. westfieldplayhouse.org

Westfield in Lights – The annual Christmas celebration in downtown Westfield includes the city tree WESTFIELD lighting, Santa House, live nativity scene, horse drawn carriage rides, gingerbread house display, live music and entertainment, a live reindeer and marketplace with food and boutique vendors. The event is 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6. For more information, call 804-3000 or visit www. westfield.in.gov.

A Christmas Carol – The performance by the Zionsville Radio Players is a mock radio broadcast in zionsVILLE which actors play multiple characters and sound effects, will be performed live at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. It is approximately 75 minutes and suitable for families. For more information, call 3398797. Cost is a $5 suggested donation.

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ence sing-along,” Conrad said. “We’re also introducing the world premiere of a new piece called ‘Winds from the Heartland’ by Les Taylor.”

Jessamyn Anderson, a Carmel native and seAs if residents needed another reason to atnior at Indiana University student, will perform tend, soprano soloist Anderson will mark this week in Carmel. music her fourth appearance with the symKids from 1 to 92 looking phony this year. to stock up early on holiday “I have loved all my concerts with the cheer can catch the Indiana Wind SymIWS, but the holiday concert program is phony’s “Holiday Dreams” concert in the filled with music that brings out something Palladium at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6. special in an audience,” said Anderson.

“There will be a lot of familiar ChristConcert goers are in store for an mas and other holiday songs, as well Anderson eclectic medley. In addition to the neveras a couple that probably aren’t really before-heard song, the set list is comprised of old familiar to most,” conductor Charles Conrad said.

Yuletide standbys like “White Christmas” and “O Conrad founded the 75-piece Indiana Wind Holy Night,” the classical Fauré aria “Pie Jesu,” as Symphony in 1997 with two decades of conductwell as selections from Disney’s 2013 hit “Frozen,” ing experience already under his belt. Since then which should delight younger audience members. the ensemble has been performing six concerts “So much of this music holds a special place a year, including this annual holiday celebration. in people’s hearts, and the audience members Even veteran patrons of the event can expect a have different memories associated with these few surprises this year, though. pieces,” Anderson said. “It’s truly magical to sing “This’ll be the first time we’ve had a visit from holiday music for an audience that can connect Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They’ll be performing ‘Twas to it on a personal level.” the Night Before Christmas’ and leading an audiA day that will live in infamy – Navy Club Hamilton County Ship No. 29 will host its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance event at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 on the second floor of Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. The event is open to the public and all veterans and their families are invited to attend. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. John Shively, World War II Pacific Theatre historian. Shively will discuss what took place at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 as well as what took place in various less known areas of the Pacific Rim that day as well.

Students from Noblesville West Middle School will be on hand to receive their awards on behalf of Ship 29 for taking part in Doug Browns’ history department Pearl Harbor Poster contest.

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Achievement – Noblesville High School’s New Dimension choir was selected as a top-five finalist in the B105.7 Christmas Choir Competition with its version of “Angels We Have Heard on High.”

The choir with the most online votes will be selected as the contest winner and will receive $2,500 and be featured in a special on-air Christmas program.

NHS is competing against Westfield, Mooresville, Martinsville and Franklin Community high schools. Those wishing to support New Dimension can vote on B105.7’s website, www.b1057. com/contests/choir2014.

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Festival of Carols starts Dec. 7

By Jay Harvey • news@currentnoblesville.com

‘Festival of Carols’

Growth into larger venues has made the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual “Festival of Carols” concert also a vehicle for music artistic growth. Concertgoers will hear the likes of “Believe” (from Polar Express) as well as “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”

For the first time, in the choir’s 24th year, there will be four performances of the program.

For much of its history, “Festival of Carols” was situated in area churches, but it soon outgrew them. The Scottish Rite Cathedral represented its first venture into a concert hall several years ago. “That’s when it took off, “ said Eric Stark, the choir’s artistic director for the past dozen years.

Moving out of churches encouraged an expansion of the repertoire, drawing larger audiences.

“When I started thinking of what we were going to do, my imagination went down a different path,” Stark said, resulting in “an increase of secular and popular kinds of things. We had done carols and anthems in a church setting.” The increase in family attendance, he added, with children needing to have their shorter attention spans addressed, helped spur more wide-ranging programming.

“The public has enjoyed it more and more,” tenor Eric Oehler confirmed. “The eclectic mix of music makes it fun and serious at the same time — sacred works, some funny stuff.”

“There’s always a fun piece,” said ISC member

Who: Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and soloist Maria Jette, with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Dec. 20, 3 and 7 p.m.

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Where: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis (Dec. 7), The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel (Dec. 20 and 21).

Tickets: $20-$35 (Scottish Rite), $25-$38 (Palladium), www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org, www.indychoir.org.

Julie Paavola, who like Oehler, lives in Carmel.

“And there are pieces that are just beautiful. This concert helps with getting ready for the holidays and the festiveness of it all.”

“It’s a unique kind of animal artistically,” said Stark. “When I’m picking the repertoire, I know the audience is going to be familiar with a lot of it. I like to have a new setting (of a familiar piece) or an updated arrangement.”

Except for a few a cappella selections, the choir will again be working with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Also returning will be soprano soloist Maria Jette, known nationally for appearances on “A Prairie Home Companion” and as a participant in the public-radio show’s cruises. Young and old concertgoers alike can look forward to hearing Jette and the choir in a new arrangement of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”

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Zionsville Community High School Holiday Concert • The talented bands, orchestras and choirs of ZCHS present their year’s biggest show just in time for the holidays. Start a new tradition by attending this concert that will herald in lots of Christmas cheer. • Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. • Tickets $5.00 • www.ZvillePerformingArts.org

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Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 5 from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free admission • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Santa’s House on the Noblesville Square • Kids are welcome to visit Santa’s house on the courthouse square and tell him what they want for Christmas.

Parents are allowed to take pictures. • One Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. • Free • 776-6367 • www.cityofnoblesville.org

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3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Tour is from Dec. 5 through 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free • 426-1672 • www.nickelplatearts.org Carmel Community Players Present: Kurt Vonnegut’s “Who Am I This Time?” • The Hoosier author’s take on small town America and the complicated subject of love is funny and heartwarming. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 140, Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. • Adults $17, $15 for seniors and students • 815-9387 • www. carmelplayers.org Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display. Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan 1 • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Winter Farmers Market in saturday Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. More than 30 vendors will be on site through March 14. No market on Dec. 27. • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org Cookies and Milk with Santa • Fishers Station Kiwanis hosts this fun event for kids at the Delaware Township Community Center. Activities include holiday stories, craft corner, letters to Santa and treats

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with milk. Proceeds benefit Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers high schools’ 2014 graduating senior scholarships. • 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • $5 per child • www.fisherskiwanis.org Beef & Boards Presents: “A Christmas Carol” • Experience the timeless Yuletide tale of Dickens’s Scrooge presented as a Christmas musical complete with classic carols. This one-hour show without an intermission is perfect for an office lunch party. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 1 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. • Tickets start at $24.50 • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com Celebration of Lights in Downtown Fishers • Bundle up and attend the tree lighting ceremony at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Listen to holiday music and view Christmas decorations while kids visit with Santa. • Downtown Fishers • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Free • 595-3155 • www.fishers.in.us/parks Dinner with Santa at Conner Prarie • Enjoy a delicious dinner with Santa and participate in fun holiday activities. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 6 p.m. • $21.95 per adult, $18.95 for adult members, $11.95 for youth ages 2-12, and $9.95 per youth member. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Westfield in Lights • Presented by Westfield Parks and Recreation, this holiday event includes a tree lighting at 7 p.m.; carriage rides, gingerbread house display and more. • 130 Penn St., Westfield • 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Free • 804-3184 • www.westfield.in.gov Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction • This fun holiday event at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Hamilton County. Find great holiday gifts from vendors featuring jewelry, baked goods, artwork and more.

Pictures with Santa will be available along with cookies and milk. • 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville • 2 to 6 p.m. • Free • 571-8326 • www.specialolympicshamiltoncounty.org

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Mass on Main Holiday Pop Up Shop in Carmel • A group of Indy’s Mass Ave. retailers are creating shopping opportunities in Carmel. Stop by to see displays by Silver in the City, Crimson Tate, Nurture Baby and Handmade Promenade; these special shops will be open through Dec. 31. • 110 W. Main St., Suite 130, Carmel • Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Free • facebook.com/massonmain Country Christmas 2014 at monday Stonycreek Farm • ‘Tis the season to think about Christmas trees … why not take a hayride to pick out your own at Stonycreek Farm? Start a new tradition and find the perfect tree. Shop the gift shop and greenhouse for fresh wreaths, garland and pre-cut trees. • 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 21 • 773-3344 • www.stonycreekfarm. net Santa’s Mailbox • Two special mailboxes are set up in Fishers to make sure kids’ Christmas lists make it to the North Pole. Santa’s mailboxes are at the parks and rec office and at Town Hall. Kids of all ages up to fourth grade who drop letters in these mailboxes will get a reply from Santa so make sure the letters include a self-addressed stamped envelope. • Fishers Parks & Recreation Office, 11565 Brooks School Rd., and Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. • Today through Dec. 15. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us

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Gabe Dixon and Matthew Santos

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabe Dixon, piano player, will be at The Warehouse next month. (Submitted photo)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance Dates & Times: Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m.

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Dec. 14 – 2 p.m.

Other area performances of The Nutcracker Butler Ballet’s The Nutcracker • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 • Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis • Twirl with the snowflakes and waltz with the flowers while waiting for the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince.

The show features Butler University students and faculty members, children from the Indianapolis area dance community and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir • www.cloweshall.org • Cost: $17-$28.50

Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents The Nutcracker • 2 and 7 p.m. • Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • Children and adults of all ages will be transformed by this heartwarming tale of a young girl and her beloved Nutcracker as she battles off evil and learns the value and resiliency of the human spirit. This variation is closest to that of the original Nutcracker ballet that came to America from Russia and stars Lasha Khozashvili, acclaimed principal dancer with Boston Ballet • www.ticketmaster.com • Cost: $35-$70

Indianapolis School of Ballet’s The Nutcracker • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 3 p.m.

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

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Learn the basics of stretching Commentary by Chintan Amin

While many people commit to exercise, fewer commit to stretching before they exercise.

Stretching offers a number of Exercise important benefits, including improving the quality of aerobic exercise and strength training workouts. There are also benefits to stretching outside of physical activity, for instance if you stretch when you awaken in the morning or before bed at night.

Overall, stretching increases blood flow and keeps the body limber by releasing muscle tension and tightness. Tight muscles can’t function like they should. Stretching also promotes flexibility, which ensures muscles and joints are able to move through the full range of motion. That’s why it’s important to stretch and complete mild warm-up exercises before any moderate or vigorous exercise. Additionally, exercise results in a shortening of the muscles, which stretching alleviates. It also helps decrease the chance of injury to muscles, ligaments and tendons.

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• Stretch at least two to three times per week. If you work out that often, just make stretching a part of your normal routine.

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Be sure to breathe while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

• Hold onto a chair or the wall for standing stretches to provide stability.

• Don’t overstretch. To improve flexibility, you must stretch and hold a muscle beyond its normal point. However, be sure to stop stretching if you feel pain. Improper stretching can harm muscles by creating small tears that will enlarge during activity or exercise. Stretch muscles to a comfortable point and hold for 15 seconds.

• Avoid bouncing. This can increase the likelihood of injuries and isn’t recommended for beginners or anyone recovering from injury.

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Mayor John Distear and city officials helped The Hamptons by Redwood, 10111 Town and Country Blvd., open Noblesville’s apartment homes on Nov. 21. The homes feature two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a privately attached two-car garage. The singlestory design means no climbing stairs or having someone make noise above or below you. The apartments are smoke-free and pet-friendly and include no property taxes, home repairs or condo fees. Upgraded features include granite countertops, crafted cabinetry, upgraded flooring and vessel sinks. For more information, call 478-3295 or visit www.byredwood.com. (Submitted photo)

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The 10-story building overlooking the Havana Harbor bears an intentional resemblance to a famous Florida hotel. The Cuban vertravel sion has had a much more colorful past than its American relative.

Havana’s Hotel Nacional lies on the site of an old battery near the seawall separating Havana from the Caribbean. Reportedly financed by mobsters using bootlegging earnings, the luxury hotel was planned in the 1920s to accommodate the growing number of Americans traveling to Havana to drink, gamble and ogle showgirls.

The New York firm of McKim, Mead and White designed the hotel to mimic the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., its own design aping Rome’s Villa Medici. About 8,000 workers built the 426-room hotel, which opened in 1930 and became the favorite of gangsters, movie stars and assorted notables, including Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway.

In 1933, during the “Revolt of the Sergeants,” junior army officers led by a young Fulgencio Batista launched a bloody attack against senior officers living luxuriously in the hotel. In December 1946, 500 representatives of organized crime families met at the hotel for a six-day summit

organized by Luciano and hotel owner Lansky, who shared the hotel’s gambling profits with Batista. Frank Sinatra provided the entertainment for the infamous conclave, fictionalized in “Godfather Part II.” After overthrowing Americansupported Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro nationalized the hotel and closed its famous casino and bawdy cabaret. Castro and Che Guevara used the hotel as their headquarters during the Cuban missile crisis, protected by anti-aircraft guns positioned on the grounds. Castro refurbished the hotel in the 1990s to help expand Cuban tourism and an anti-Castro group seeking to damage the economy bombed the hotel in 1997.

Today, the land on which the Hotel Nacional sits, complete with shore cannons, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel’s Churchill Bar reflects Winston Churchill’s 1946 stay and a bust of Nat King Cole remembers his 1957 performances after earlier being refused entrance to the hotel because of his race. Mirroring eight decades of Cuban history, the hotel remains a sentimental favorite of Russian diplomats.

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very powerful, very emotional. I had a great time,” “I think it is very pleasing for all the senses, visually all the beautiful colors and the ensembles. It is a spectacle in a way, like a Broadway show, it tells a story and it’s uplifting.”

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—Nathaniel Kahn, Academy and Emmy Awards nominated filmmaker

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me in!”

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to see it, you should.” —Joy Behar, Co-host of ABC’s The View “Thank you so much for doing this as it’s enormously important, and if heaven is the way we saw it tonight, count

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“A beautiful show…fantastic! If you ever get a chance

$100 $80 $60

(plus $3 restoration fee per ticket)

“SHEN YUN” is an elegant Chinese name meaning “the beauty of heavenly beings dancing.”

NOT MADE IN CHINA: For thousands of years, China was known as Shen Zhou—the Land of Divine. Chinese culture was believed to be transmitted by the divine through various dynasties. Sadly, China’s traditional culture and virtues have been devastated under 60 years of communist rule. Today you cannot see a performance like Shen Yun in China.

Presented by INDIANA FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION

FRI, JAN 16, 7:30PM ShenYun.com/Indianapolis | Ticketmaster.com/INShenYun SAT, JAN 17, 2:00PM Clowes Hall Box Office: SAT, JAN 17, 7:30PM 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis 800-982-2787 | 317-429-0916 | 888-974-3698

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