December 12, 2017 — Noblesville

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Local public safety officials reaching milestones for giving back this season / P14

Jail program reduces recidivism rates / P3

State Rep. Richardson not seeking re-election / P3

Holiday events happening this week / P6

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Program reduces recidivism rates

By Heather Collins news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is helping reduce recidivism rates through a new program that connects inmates county with job training and employment opportunities.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Transitioning Opportunities for Work, Education and Reality Program held its first job fair Oct. 10.

The jail partnered with WorkOne a workforce development organization, to provide inmates who are within 180 days of being released from jail with opportunities to gain practical job training, coaching and opportunities for employment upon release.

The five-week program covers practical career skills such as resume writing, completing an employment application, cognitive behavioral techniques, dressing for an interview and conducting an interview.

The program is fully funded by a federal grant of $427,337 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The grant is a partnership between the Region 5 Workforce Board, WorkOne Central and the Hamilton County Jail.

Jail Commander Capt. Jason Sloderbeck said many inmates have a feeling of hopelessness because of their criminal background and believe they can’t get a job because of it.

“It gave them hope that showed that there are people willing to consider them and give them a chance,” Sloderbeck said.

Sloderbeck said statistics show that

Inmates participate in the TOWER program job fair Oct. 10 at the Hamilton County Jail. (Submitted photo)

recidivism is reduced if inmates have an education and employment. Four percent of TOWER graduates in Hamilton County return to jail, while the national recidivism rate is more than 40 percent. In the past six months, 70 inmates have been been enrolled in the program, and 48 percent have been released from jail and became employed. The sheriff’s office anticipates serving a total of 100 people through the program by the end of the year.

Sloderbeck said transportation and housing ontinue to be major barriers in employment placement.

The jail also has had one of the longest running high school equivalency programs in the state for the past 30 years.

“I believe that Hamilton County is the most progressive jail in the state,” Sloderbeck said.

Community members interested in becoming a mentor or employers interested in being a part of the spring job fair are encouraged to contact Sloderbeck at 317-407-6178 or Cassie Mata at 317-450-5380 for information.

Richardson won’t seek re-election news@currentnoblesville.com

election to the Indiana House of Representatives,” Richardson stated in a press release to Current. “I have been honored and House District 29 State Rep. Kathy humbled to serve the communities I Richardson (R-Noblesville) announced love in the 29th District. We have acDec. 5 she will not seek complished a great deal that has escounty re-election to the Inditablished Indiana as the envy of many ana General Assembly. other states.”

Richardson will seek the office of Incumbent Hamilton County Clerk Hamilton County Clerk in 2018.

Tammy Baitz’s announced her decision “I am announcing that in January Richardson at the end of November to not seek I will be filing to run for Hamilton re-election in 2018.

County Clerk in 2018 and I will not seek re-

Dispatches Girl Scouts of Central Indiana announces new CEO — Danielle Shockey, a Girl Scout alumna, will become the organization’s CEO beginning Jan. 1. Shockey’s experience serving Indiana’s youth spans a career of 20 years. Most recently, Shockey served Shockey Hoosier youth through her leadership role as the sole deputy superintendent of public instruction for the Indiana Dept. of Education, which included leading 22 divisions, such as College and Career Readiness, STEM, Career and Technical Education, special education, eLearning, federal grants, educator effectiveness, school safety and more. Shockey also has experience as a college dean, school principal and educator. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University and a master’s in educational leadership from Indiana University.

Conner Prairie youth volunteer program — Conner Prairie is now accepting applications for its youth volunteer program for 2018. The program teaches youth ages 10 to 18 personal development skills in a hands-on, immersive environment. Youth volunteer in both historic costumes and modern clothes throughout the museum’s grounds, indoor experiences and more. Youth also volunteer at special events that Conner Prairie stages throughout the year.

Applications to become a 2018 youth volunteer at Conner Prairie are available online. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 5.

Polar Bear Express — The Indiana Transportation Museum’s Polar Express excursion will return, only this year, it’s through Kokomo and Logansport through Dec. 21, rather than Fishers and Noblesville. For more, or to reserve and purchase tickets, visit itm.org/events/ pbx.

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Captain Todd Estes of the Noblesville Fire Dept. has been promoted to the rank of division chief public safety of Planning and Investigations.

Estes is an 18-year veteran of the department, where he has spent the past nine years in administration as a member of the Prevention Division, most recently serving as Estes the NFD’s Logistics Captain and Public Information Officer.

Estes was promoted after previous Division Chief Rick Russell was returned to his merit rank of captain at his request “Russell has certainly moved planning and fire investigations forward during his tenure in the administration,” Noblesville Fire Chief Greg Wyant Russell said. ”We are excited to give Division Chief Estes the opportunity to lead our investigations team in the same competent and thorough manner our citizens and public safety partners are accustomed to.”

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HCE to lower fees

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Express is making oneride trips more affordable.

The fare will be transportation lowered from $5 to $3 per one-way trip, effective Jan. 1. A 10-ride pass for $30 also will be available, but the one-month pass for unlimited rides, which was offered for $55, will be discontinued. The student discount also will be eliminated.

The public transportation-by-reservation service is managed by Noblesville-based Janus Developmental Services, a nonprofit agency providing programs and services to adults with developmental disabilities. The service was started in cooperation with INDOT and Hamilton County in 2007 and also is open to the general public.

“When we are charging $5 per one-way trip, and you are using it go to the grocery store once a week, a $10 round trip is pretty burdensome,” said Christy Campoll, Janus’ vice president of transportation.

Campoll said HCE wanted to have a more affordable service for basic needs.

“Each month, we service about 330 unique riders,” Campoll said. “We provide

Hamilton County Express has a fleet of 22 vehicles. (Submitted photo)

about 5,500 one-way trips per month.”

HCE offers origin to destination rides anywhere in Hamilton County. There also are five IndyGo bus stops along 82nd Street and 86th Street, which allows transfers for riders needing to travel between Hamilton and Marion counties.

The service is supported by a federal public transit matching grant. Matching funds are provided by Hamilton County and the state of Indiana.

To request a ride on HCE, call 317-7732668 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited service also is available from 7 a.m, to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Rides can be requested up to two weeks in advance, with a 24-hour advance notice requirement.

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holiday events happening this week Compiled by Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com ELVES’ NIGHT OUT Join Nickel Plate Arts from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 for a couples’ night out and shopping spree. Guests will see pottery, paper products, books by local authors, wearable and decorative textiles, jewelry, paintings and more.

Guest also can get in the art-making mood by creating holiday-themed art with a date. Enjoy a range of artist-led art projects for adult couples, girls night out or a mother-daughter night out. All couples and small groups are welcome.

Enjoy live performances, snacks and a wine and beer bar. Cost is $10 per couple for each artist-led project.

Register online at nickelplatearts.org/ signature-events/holiday-events or call 317-452-3690.

POLAR EXPRESS PJ STORYTIME Join the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville in your PJs for a special storytime where “The Polar Express” will be read. Guests also can enjoy hot chocolate and crafts with the family. This event runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14. For more, visit hepl. lib.in.us.

MAKE IT & TAKE IT: RUDOLPH THE RIESLING REINDEER During craft night at Hamilton East Public Library, guests will create a festive, illuminated green wine bottle from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Those interested must be 18 or older to take part. The class is free, but registration is required by visiting hepl.lib. in.us.

ICE RINK: GRINCH & UGLY SWEATERS On Dec. 15, Federal Hill Commons will host a special theme night at 6 p.m. Guests can dress as the Grinch or in their ugliest sweater. Cost is $10. The Ice Plaza is open every day from 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. All ages are welcome to participate and rental ice skates are available.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP On Saturdays in December, Nickel Plate Arts will host Santa’s Workshops for ages 5 to 14. Santa’s Workshop will feature 1 1/2-hour art sessions guided by local artist and art teacher Darlene Patterson. Each session will feature a new and different holiday-

Elves’ Night Out will return to the Nickel Plate Arts campus Dec. 16. (Submitted photo)

themed project, including Holiday Basket Weaving Dec. 16. At the event, learn weaving techniques for a 3-D-themed project.

Create your own holiday-themed basket using holiday ribbons, yarn, paper strips and more. Add your own personalized touches using other art materials like feathers and poms. A perfect project for gifting or displaying. For more, or to register, visit nickelplatearts.org/signature-events/ holiday-events.

MISTLETOES CHRISTMAS CRAFT Need a last-minute gift for grandma or someone special? Bring the little ones (ages newborn to kindergarten) to make a footprint or handprint painting, perfect for gift-giving at Hamilton East Public Library from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 18. Those interested should register for only one session. For more, or to register, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

A HARRY POTTER CHRISTMAS Hop on your broomsticks and join the Hamilton East Public Library for “A Harry Potter Christmas” from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19. Guests (ages 8 and older only) will make Hogwartsinspired ornaments, drink butterbeer and enjoy other holiday treats. Dressing up is encouraged.

‘GIFTED’ EXHIBIT Nickel Plate Arts’ “Gifted” exhibit is back for its fourth year and is the annual holiday exhibit and gift market. Shop early for holiday cards, ornaments, gifts and more at the Nickel Plate Arts campus in downtown Noblesville. The exhibit runs through Dec. 30. It is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

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Edward Grogan plays the fiddle. (Submitted photo)

Conner Prairie interpreter wins prestigious historian award

By Jessica Hoover news@currentnoblesville.com The Indiana Historical Society has chosen historical interpreter Eddie Grogan as one of only two recipients achievement of the 2017 Dorothy Riker Hoosier Historian Award. Grogan has spent most of 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 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.

“I really think it is very important for us to be accurate,” Grogan said. “They (Conner Prairie visitors) have come to trust us to have accurate information. I think that’s a real important trust on our part and it really moves us to be as historically accurate as we can be.”

When Grogan found out he won the award, he said he was “flabbergasted.”

“I am someone who has never really sought out accolades and prizes and things like that,” Grogan said. “But, boy, to have been nominated for this and to have had over a dozen letters of support written by various people—it makes me feel like I’ve made a mark and that people have had their lives positively impacted by what I have done. That’s something that I find pretty gratifying.”

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A Noblesville West Middle School teacher was recently named the 2017 Indiana Languages Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Network on Early Language Learning.

Education Lori McGavic was nominated for the honor by the World Language Specialist for the state of Indiana and was chosen among all kindergarten through eighth-grade world languages teachers in the state. “(McGavic) has been a catalyst for positive changes in language learning within Noblesville Schools,” said Stacey Swan, Noblesville West Middle School principal. “She conducts herself with McGavic grace and humility in all situations. She is highly collaborative and willing to assist and support both students and peers. These peers often come from area schools, as they also want to learn from the group’s innovative and engaging teaching methods. (McGavic) is a quiet leader who makes a big impact in our school and the community.”

McGavic has been with Noblesville Schools since 2010, teaching both at Noblesville High School and NWMS. She also has taught at Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University-Kokomo and Ivy Tech. She has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, a master’s degree from Indiana University and also has studied and traveled in Spain and Mexico.

Dispatches Hamilton County Grassroots Conservatives — Fred Glynn will be the the guest speaker at the Hamilton County Grassroots Conservatives’ Dec. 12 meeting. Flynn will discuss the projects approved by the Hamilton County Council for the upcoming year.

This meeting will be held at the Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Leaf pick-up under way — The Noblesville Street Dept. is in the process of their annual leaf pickup program, which will continue weekly through Dec. 15. There are two methods that residents may use to dispose of leaves, which include placing leaves in free, biodegradable bags or raking loose leaves to the grass area next to the curb. Bagged leaves will be picked up on the same day as residents’ regular trash day. Biodegradable bags are available free of charge to Noblesville residents at all Noblesville fire stations, city hall (16 South 10th St.), Noblesville Street Dept. (1575 Pleasant St.) and the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center (1717 Pleasant St.). For more, call the street department at 317-776-6348.

HCSWCD Envirothon — Registration is now open for high school students to sign up to participate in this spring’s Central Region Envirothon contest, hosted by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The Central Region contest will be held March 22 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Envirothon is a way for high school students to learn about the environment and the issues facing current and future generations. The deadline to register is Feb. 23, 2018. For details and more, visit hamiltonswcd.org/envirothon.html.

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Coin harvest raises $4,455 news@currentnoblesville.com Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear announced earlier this month the collection of more than $4,000 by Noblesville Schools’ students in its annual giving back Coin Harvest.

After all the loose change was calculated, students in the district’s elementary schools raised $4,455 to benefit nonprofit organizations in Noblesville.

“We cannot thank our elementary students, teachers and parents enough for their continued participation in the Coin Harvest and support of Noblesville nonprofits,” Ditslear said. “I also want to thank The Farmers Bank employees for tallying up all of the change and assisting with the program.”

Money raised from the Coin Harvest will be donated to the 2018 Mayor’s Jubilee beneficiaries, which include the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, Noblesville Firefighters Christmas Food and Toy Drive, The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and the Trinity Free Clinic.

Students were asked to bring loose change or complete chores for money,

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which they dropped into a classroom bucket. The classroom that collected the most money at each school won a pizza party with Ditslear.

“I hope the Coin Harvest establishes the importance of helping others and donating to worthy local charities in our kindergarten through fifth-grade students,” Ditslear said. “If the sentiment of this program has a lasting impact on our students, it will serve our community well in the future.”

The 2018 Mayor’s Charity Jubilee will be held July 13, 2018.

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Contractors will construct Utility relocations are una turn lane in the eastbound derway. The project will be lane of 106th Street beCONSTRUCTION completed by the end of the tween the railroad tracks year. The project includes and the roundabout at construction of a roundabout at 186th Crosspoint Boulevard. The lane will Street and Spring Mill Road and a new be closed during this time. boulevard roadway construction to Kinsey Periodic lane restrictions will occur at the Avenue. intersection of 131st Street and CumberTowne Road reconstruction includes land Road for utility work to be completed. three new culverts, widening and vertical Periodic lane delays may occur at 126th sight distance corrections. Utility relocaStreet and Hoosier Road through the end tions are underway. The project is expected of the year due to the construction of a to be complete by summer or fall of next new traffic signal. year. Resurfacing Towne Road from 116th Periodic lane restrictions will occur on street to 156th Street will begin after the 116th Street east of Allisonville Road for new year. the repair of concrete curbs and ramps and The Monon trail is being extended from resurfacing work on the roadway. Restric191st to 216th streets. Most of the work will tions will be in place between 9 a.m. to 3 begin after the new year. p.m.

The second phase of the riparian corridor With IKEA and Topgolf now open, resifor Grand Junction Park and Plaza will bedents are encouraged to visit fishers.in.us gin construction before the end of the year for maps and directions on how to best and most of the work will be done over the navigate the 116th Street area. winter months when the water is frozen.

Improvements are under way to rehabiliCARMEL tate bridges, pavement and drainage strucA water main upgrade is under way on tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have Range Line Road between City Center and been shifted to accommodate construction Executive drives. Once the water main is of travel lanes. The speed limit has been relocated, traffic will move to the inner reduced to 60 mph and to 50 mph while lanes of Range Line Road for work on the there are workers present. outer lanes. The road will remain open Hamilton County Highway Dept. has throughout the project. The city is unsure closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th of when the project will be complete.

Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to reRiver Road is closed between 146th place the bridge over Keiser Drain. Anyone Street and Community Drive for a reconwith questions should contact Hamilton struction project expected to be complete County Highway Dept. at 317-773-7770. in mid-December. The project will include a GEIST two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout The left, southbound lane of I-69 beat Cherry Creek Boulevard. tween Exit 219 near Pendleton and CyntheSpring Mill Road is closed between 106th anne Road in Fishers is currently closed for and 116th streets, with additional lane regeneral construction work. strictions between Main Street and Mallard On I-69, between Exit 205 near 116th Court. The road is expected to reopen in Street in Fishers and Exit 219 near Ind. mid-December.

38 in Pendleton, drivers should watch for Veterans Way at Carmel Civic Square major nighttime construction work for a is closed through the end of December bridge reconstruction. Speed limits may be as overhead power lines are buried from reduced. city hall to midtown. Access to the south U.S. 36 in both directions will have peparking lot at city hall is limited to vehicles riodic lane restrictions and delays near accessing the lot off of southbound Range I-465, between Pendleton Pike and W. County Line Rd. near Lawrence for a culvert Line Road.

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C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between C.R. WESTFIELD 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on the 300 Construction has begun on the City of S./400 S. connector project in east WhitesWestfield’s Fall Resurfacing and 2017 Trail town. Two lanes are under construction, Connections projects. Fall Resurfacing inalthough ultimately it is planned to be a cludes Joliet Road, Catherine Drive, Greyfour-lane, divided roadway. The project is hound Pass from 151st to Western Way, expected to continue into 2018.

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• Fitness on the Square • Linden Tree • Edwards-Rigdon Construction • Resmer Orthodontics • Flaherty & Collins • Jackson & Associates • Fluid Waste • Millstone Apartments • Whitehead Family • 1st Merchant Bank • PFM Car & Truck Care Center • Cricket Wireless • Mr. & Mrs. Merrell • John Green From left, Noblesville Fire Dept.’s Trevor Hash and Todd Estes, Noblesville Common Councilor Greg O’Connor and Mary Noble and Bob Dubois of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. O’Connor’s employer, BMO Harris Bank, recently matched the donations received from guests of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Luncheon Dec. 6 at Purgatory Golf Club for the annual Noblesville Firefighter’s Annual Food & Toy Drive, benefitting less-fortunate families in Noblesville. Approximately $2,200 was raised. Chamber members and Hamilton Town Center also provided toys for the annual event. (Submitted photo)

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Free smoke alarms and tests — The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers interested in making the community cleaner and more inviting as

part of its Adopt-A-Street program. Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. In exchange, the street department will place a recognition sign with the organization and/or business name on the adopted street. The street department also provides volunteers with all necessary materials such as safety vests, garbage bags and gloves. Approximately 10 groups currently participate in the program. For more, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-776-6348.

Offender Watch website — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area. The website can be accessed at sheriffalerts.com.

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In memoriam: Garrick E Mallery news@currentnoblesville.com Garrick E. Mallery, 89, Noblesville, died at Riverview Health Dec. 4. He was born on a farm east of Noblesville on Dec. 21, 1927, to John C. and Della Cragun Mallery.

Garrick’s ancestors were among the original settlers in Noblesville in 1820.

Garrick married Nancy L. Everson in 1954 and was the father of four children, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He was a 1945 graduate of Noblesville High School. After attending Purdue University for one semester, and playing on the football team, he left to serve as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the cryptography division. Returning to Purdue, Garrick earned a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1951. While on campus, he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, organized and Garrick Mallery served as grand marshal for the 2015 City of served as president of the Noblesville Christmas Parade. (File photo) Young Republican Club and hosted a weekly farm show on the Purdue Noblesville and later on their farm in Sheriradio station. Garrick was a member of the dan. He worked to expand the industry in John Purdue Club and Purdue Alumni Club. lndiana. Garrick also was a member of the Garrick began selling real estate in 1948 American Society of Farm Managers and while still in college and owned his own Rural Appraisers and was a former member company – first as a partner in Aldred and of the Lions Club and Elks Club.

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Local public safety officials reaching milestones for giving back this season

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By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Each holiday season, law enforcement officials and departments begin campaigns to give back to their communities.

Locally, the Noblesville police and fire departcover story ments are celebrating charitable milestones that have benefitted the community for decades. The police dept. welcomed the holidays with its 20th annual Shop With a Cop program. The fire dept, meanwhile, celebrated the 40th year of its annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive.

Throughout November, police officers in Noblesville let their beards grow for the annual NoShave November campaign.

Locally, the initiative was started to help raise money for the Noblesville F.O.P.’s Shop With a Cop program.

The Noblesville Police Dept. announced Dec. 2 that it raised nearly $1,500 for the annual event. It opened voting on its Facebook page the same day.

Here are the final voting results:

SHOP WITH A COP

Shop with a Cop, led by the Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 198, was held Dec. 2.

The program provides underprivileged children in Noblesville and Noblesville Township with warm clothes to help them get through the winter months.

Noblesville Police Dept. Cpt. Jon Williams, who has coordinated the program every year since it began, said the Shop with a Cop participants (infants to age 16) come from a holiday assistance list given to the Noblesville F.O.P. by Nancy Chance, executive director Williams of the Good Samaritan Network, or from recommendations of police officers.

This year, the event assisted more than 70 children.

“It’s an opportunity to see in real time a positive impact in the community,” Williams said. “All of our officers have been called to negative situations. We like to think as police officers that in the larger scheme, we are making the world a better place. For this one- to two-hour timeframe, officers are making a difference that lasts a lot longer than this singular event.”

The children selected to participate shopped with their parent or guardian and uniformed Noblesville police officers to pick out winter clothes, including coats, gloves, shirts, pants, boots, underwear and pajamas. Because the event is held before the holidays, each child is given the opportunity to select a toy as well.

Lodge President Sgt. Jamie Aloisio said approximately 20 officers and 15 family members participated.

Lt. Robert Busalacchi and wife, Angela, pose with participants in the 20th annual Shop With A Cop event. (Submitted photos)

“Year after year, the turnout is tremendous,” Aloisio said. “Officers see it as another way to give back to the community and look forward to the event. It’s also been great for our families to see us interact with the public. So many shoppers have come up and thanked us for our service. Noblesville is such a supportive community, and it’s wonderful that our families can see that since they aren’t with us every day.”

To assist the annual Shop with a Cop program, anyAloisio one who would like to donate is asked to make checks payable to NFOP Lodge #198 and write Shop with a Cop in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to: Shop With A Cop, Noblesville FOP 198, P.O. Box 2013, Noblesville, IN 46061-2013.

Donations are tax deductible as a charitable contribution, and 100 percent of proceeds go to the program.

FOOD & TOY DRIVE

This year’s NFD Christmas Food & Toy Drive will benefit 110 lessfortunate families in Noblesville.

On the firefighting side, the Noblesville Fire Dept. will deliver food and toys this week to Noblesville families in need for the 40th straight year.

The department recently received donations from local businesses, organizations and individuals. Each year, it partners with Kroger and Meijer stores for food and toys. Monetary donations can still be made to NFD’s Legacy Fund.

This year, NFD will assist approximately 110 less-fortunate families.

“For four decades, the Noblesville Fire Dept. has had the honor of delivering food and toys on behalf of the generous citizens and businesses of Noblesville, who willingly donate to this great cause,” Noblesville Fire Chief Greg Wyant said. “The gratitude displayed by the recipients of these gifts is impossible to describe.”

5th place Sgt. Greg Kehl 20 votes

4th place Officer Alex Linn and K-9 Bonnie, 26 votes

3rd place Lt. Eric Cunningham, 29 votes

2nd place Sgt. Dennis Coffey 30 votes

1st place Officer Jason Shonkwiler 55 votes

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It’s tinsel time, snowflakes!

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Does Jane fit?

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Commentary by Terry Anker Recently, in a meeting waiting for the inevitable straggler to arrive so that we could begin, small talk around the table turned to politics. This wasn’t of the Donald Trump or Barack Obama variety. It was bit more banal. And, in some ways, a bit more insidious. The tone of a few turned to vetting the ideology of a few who were not in the room. “I think that Jane doesn’t share our views,” one person said. The problem with Jane, it seemed, was that her lifestyle choices suggested a lack of progressiveness on her part. Asked if Jane had said or done something to offend the excoriating colleague, he asserted that she had not but that he sensed that she might be wrong-minded.

Another contributor to the organization jumped into the back-talking about Jane to posit that anyone who doesn’t fit the “culture” of the group should be encouraged to get the “right” mind frame or be gone. Does Jane fit? What if her perceived views – or worse, personal choices – are not in step with the controlling sect of the assemblage? If diversity is valued, do we solely regard a diversity of certain types but not others?

Another, defended Jane’s right to think, to herself, anyway, in a direction that might not be consistent with what the cool kids might like. Just as the battle lines were drawn, the late-comer found a seat and the matter was dropped. Group culture and cohesion do matter. Any coach will claim that the players on the most effective teams share common beliefs, work ethic and demeanors. But, if diversity, especially that of dogma, is most important, can we hope to find any real harmony?

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

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REA D ER ’ S V I EW Concealed carry reciprocity is poison Editor.

In the wake of the mass shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas and Las Vegas, I was elated to see that members of Congress finally came together to draft a bipartisan bill that won support from both political parties, in both chambers of Congress. It is now my heartbreak to realize that in order to push “concealed carry reciprocity,” House Republicans have hijacked the Fix NICS Act and are attaching “concealed carry reciprocity” to it.

“Concealed carry reciprocity” is the gun lobby’s top-priority legislation, which would eviscerate state gun laws and make it easy for people with dangerous histories and no training to carry hidden, loaded guns in public across the country.

It is dangerous and irresponsible, and I oppose it, regardless of whether it’s on its own or whether it’s combined with the Fix NICS Act. “Concealed carry reciprocity” is a poison pill, and adding it to the bipartisan Fix NICS Act imperils the best chance we’ve had of passing common sense gun safety legislation in years. It is outra-

geous and unacceptable to combine these two separate proposals, and doom this good bill to failure. Doing so shows us exactly where Congress’s priority is, and it’s not public safety.

Right now, every state has different standards for who can carry a concealed gun in public. “Concealed carry reciprocity” would not create a national standard for who can carry a hidden, loaded gun in public. Instead, it would force each state to accept the concealed carry standards of every other state, even states that have weak standards, or worse, no standards at all.

This isn’t hypothetical; 12 states (like Arizona and Idaho) don’t require a permit or background check, while other states allow many domestic abusers or people convicted of violent misdemeanors to concealed carry.

Congress should reject “concealed carry reciprocity,” and keep it separate from the bipartisan Fix NICS bill.

Alexa Griffith, Noblesville To read the full letter, visit currentnoblesville.com.

The moment has arrived, friends. Today, I engage in a biannual battle with my husband, Doo, as part of the ongohumor ing “Tinsel War.” Launched in 1996, the conflict essentially pits my Christmas traditions against Doo’s, with me insisting that a tree is essentially naked without the glittery beauty of shredded faux-aluminum. Doo disagrees. Vehemently. To keep this marriage alive, we decided long ago to alternate our tinsel years so that each of us can relive the holiday magic of our childhoods precisely as we remember, at least every other December.

The problem is that going without tinsel is easier on me than incorporating tinsel is on Doo. He can’t stand the application (which I insist is done in a precise, systematic manner to ensure proper coverage and consistency), the mess (which admittedly dominates the main floor for as long as the tree stands) or the idea of finding tinsel in our vacuum, couch and the occasional shoe until July. Although I may enjoy a stunning tinsel-frosted Fraser this year, I’ll also have to deal with Mr. Grinch and his incessant complaining. Even worse, Doo has somehow indoctrinated our two sons into agreeing with him! I still have the girls on my side, but all this bah-humbugging makes me want to literally shove tinsel up their Ebenezers.

Doo’s forces have taken hits with Boy No. 1 away at college and Boy No. 2 hunkered down with a cold. But should he muster some sort of resistance, I’ve devised a clever, snowflaking maneuver that will result in heavy male losses.

Let the 11th battle of the “Tinsel War” commence! Peace out.

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

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Digital blue light and your eyes Commentary by Dr. Matthew Clark

Blue light is just that, blue-colored light!

Blue light emits higher energy than redcolored light, thereby causing potential damage to the retina in the vision back of the eye.

Blue light is everywhere, mostly from the sun. It cannot be avoided completely, and is in fact beneficial in nature. It helps your body to regulate its sleep cycle, energy and hormone levels and even elevates your mood.

Why are we worried about light?

Excessive artificial blue light from our phones and computers can interrupt our circadian rhythms, disturb sleep patterns and even influence your mood. Blue decreases contrast, causing eyestrain while on your devices. Over time, this highenergy light actually damages the retina, likely inclining toward macular degeneration. People who have had cataract surgery are especially susceptible, since the lens removed during surgery filters out most blue light.

What should I do?

We don’t yet know the long-term effects this digital age will have on our eyes, but let’s take some simple measures to protect ourselves and our families. Ideally, we would all cut the time we spend on our devices by at least half, but I’m probably

Digital blue light can disturb sleep patterns and cause other problems. (Stock photo)

not going to do that, you’re not going to do that, and your kids are certainly not going to do it. Most smartphones and tablets now have a blue-light filter in their settings, or “Night Shift” for you iPhone users. Set it to turn on in the evening to relax your eyes and help your brain turn off. Then, at your next annual exam talk with your eye doctor about lenses and coatings to filter out harmful blue light. There are many options out now to protect you and make you more comfortable while on your devices.

Dr. Matthew Clark, O.D., practices at Carmel Eyecare.

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Healthy mayo substitute – For a healthier, yet still creamy and satisfying substitute for mayonnaise, try avocado. Use either sliced or mashed avocados on any sandwich you would normally use mayo for. You will be replacing artery-clogging saturated fat with a healthy superfood.

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Sniff test for Alzheimer’s – A sharp decline in the sense of smell is one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Areas in the brain that process odors are often the first to be affected by the disease. Smell affects taste, too – one reason why many Alzheimer’s patients often complain that food doesn’t taste as good as it once did. So, if you feel your sense of smell isn’t as good as it used to be, talk to your doctor.

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Aspirin to prevent cancer – An aspirin a day is a well-known preventive treatment for heart disease. But it may also prevent colorectal cancer in at-risk people, according to some recent studies. In one study, daily aspirin reduced incidence of colon cancer by 40 percent. People in their 50s should benefit the most. After age 60,

Health and fitness classes – Witham Health Services offers several health and fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi and more.

Some classes are free. For times and locations, visit witham.org, or call 765-485-8120.

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development Finch Creek Park on the east side of Noblesville and will include five hardwood courts, approximately 75,000 square feet of indoor turf and a 10,000-square-foot sports medicine and physical therapy office from St. Vincent Sports Performance, which will serve as the provider of all athletic trainers and health care at the fieldhouse.

The facility also will include indoor and outdoor concession areas and a secondfloor mezzanine balcony, which will overlook playing areas.

The City of Noblesville has announced the date for the groundbreaking of Finch Creek Fieldhouse, a development 130,000-square-foot youth sports facility, for 2 p.m. Dec. 15.

Plans for the fieldhouse were announced November 2016 in a partnership with the City of Noblesville and Klipsch-Card Athletic Facilities, LLC. The $15 million project will sit on the in-

County ranks high for mortgage refinancing benefits news@currentnoblesville.com

Hamilton County recently ranked high on a list of counties in Indiana where residents can save the most home ownership by refinancing their mortgage.

SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently released its second study on mortgage refinancing. The study compared

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Loans County Refinanced Boone, IN 2,206 Hamilton, IN 12,688 Jay, IN 319 Porter, IN 4,452 Monroe, IN 2,513 Hendricks, IN 5,421 Brown, IN 493 Hancock, IN 2,318 Lagrange, IN 791 Bartholomew, IN 2,095 IN 141,591

the total amount saved by refinancing to the number of refinanced loans in each county.

This analysis shows where the most money is being saved per loan.

Hamilton County ranked second behind Boone County.

More details on the study, including the methodology and interactive map can be found at smartasset.com/refinance/ refinance-calculator#Indiana/savings-per-loan.

Average Refinance Amount $239,431 $234,935 $198,379 $176,754 $173,556 $169,403 $165,842 $164,475 $163,861 $163,126 $151,610

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Annual Savings County Per Loan Savings Index $5,167,652 16.33 $29,164,059 15.95 $619,149 12.85 $7,698,968 11.02 $4,267,179 10.75 $8,984,825 10.40 $799,924 10.09 $3,730,107 9.98 $1,268,119 9.93 $3,343,607 9.86 $210,024,747

Stock of the Week – This week’s Stock of the Week is at the top of its game and making several smart moves to stay that way. Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) has the largest high-speed internet business in the U.S., on top of the cable-TV business for which it is better known. In particular, in cutting cable use, most consumers will rely on video content received via high-speed internet service instead.

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attend state of the county What: Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger will give his annual State of the County address.

When: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 Where: Purgatory Dillinger Golf Club, 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville Cost: $20/chamber members, $26/ non-members and walk-ins, $200/ chamber member corporate tables of eight, $275/non-member corporate tables of eight Registration: noblesvillechamber. com

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The Bishops to headline

‘New Year’s Extravaganza’ at The Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This will be a little different than the first New Year Eve’s appearance Bryan Bishop’s band had at The Palladium.

“We’re going to ring in the New Year instead of being done at 10 o’clock,” said Bishop, who lives near The Palladium in Carmel.

At The Palladium’s first New Year’s Eve party in 2015, The Bishops played in Robert Adam Room from 8 to 10 p.m. Then the Hot Sardines took the main stage when the other bands were done.

Last year, the format changed, and all the bands kept playing and a dance floor was added to The Palladium’s main stage.

That’s where The Bishops will perform for the “New Year’s Extravaganza.”

“It’s a prestigious stage. We are very honored,” Bishop said.

“It’s going to be the same party but on a much bigger scale than two years ago. We are going to reach back and do more ‘60s and ‘70s, and of course we are going to be playing ‘80s. The only thing different is we’ll have a little more production. We’re going to shoot a promotion video that night.”

Bishop describes The Bishops as a big variety band.

“Our slogan is we don’t put on a concert, we throw a party,” Bishop said. “The fact that people come up on stage with us, we’re all about engaging with the audience. We’re all about the dance. Our music is the ladies’ hips.”

The Bishops are celebrating 15 years this month. Bishop, who grew up in Noblesville, is the founder and only original member. Two members, Georgette Fraction, Indianapolis, and John Marque, Cincinnati, have been with the group eight years, and two Indianapolis residents, Roderick Johnson and Matt Ley, have been members for six years.

“We had a blast being there two years ago in the Robert Adam Room,” Bishop said. “We are there to have fun.”

From left, Matt Ley, Indianapolis; Bryan Bishop, Carmel; Donny Carson, Indianapolis; Joy Marie Anderson, Middletown; Roderick Johnson, Indianapolis; Georgette Fraction, Indianapolis; Jon Marque, Cincinnati.

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Stacie Sandoval and her Orquesta Salsa are in that room this year. Also performing are the Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio in the Founders Room and DJ Fulton John in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge.

“Our staff works very hard to make this event happen for the community, so it has been gratifying to see it grow more popular each year.,” said Jeffrey C. McDermott, President/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. “People really enjoy dancing on The Palladium stage, and the Bishops are a great band for that setting. We’re also very excited to have one of the Midwest’s top salsa bands, Stacie Sandoval and her orchestra, playing here for the first time.”

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When: 9 p.m.

Where: The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

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The lineup • The Bishops on The Palladium Stage • Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio in the Founders Room • DJ Fulton John in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge • Stacie Sandoval and her Orquesta Salsa in the Robert Adam Room

ISC’s Festival of Choirs set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Festival of Carols will have four performances at The Palladium in Carmel Dec. 15 to 17.

Tony Award winner Alice Ripley will join the choir as a special guest soloist.

The Festival of Carols features a selection of fan-favorite and traditional holiday music performed by chorus and orchestra.

“Words barely capture the excitement I have with a star-studded cast like this for our 2017 Festival of Carols performances,” ISC Artistic Director Eric Stark said in a news release. “With a Tony Award-winning singer like Alice, combined with full chorus and orchestra, the magic of the holiday season leaps off of the stage and into our audience’s hearts and memories.”

The performances are at 8 p.m Dec. 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17.

Tickets range from $21 to $46 and can be purchased at indychoir.org or by calling The Palladium box office at 317-843-3800.

Westfield — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host a technologyfree game night with tabletop games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the library, 333 W. Hoover St. Zionsville — Zionsville Little Theatre Company will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. For more, visit the ZLTC Facebook page.

Carmel — The Celtic Thunder Symphony Tour will visit The Palladium at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14. Learn more at thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Indianapolis — Tickets went on sale Dec. 11 for legendary composer and conductor John Williams’ concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The program will feature some of his most popular film music, including the “Star War” movies.

The concert is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.

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Carmel resident plays in ‘Joseph’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel resident Jen Martin has one main challenge in her two roles in Civic Theatre’s “Joseph and the Amazing theater Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Martin plays one of Jacob’s wives and also assumes a male role of one of the Ishmaelites.

“I have to be a man and I have to be hairy, so it’s not normal,” Martin said.

Martin is joined in the production by Carmel resident Matthew Altman, who also appeared in Civic’s productions of ‘Joseph’ in 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. Both times, like this year, the productions were held during the holiday season. The show is set to run from Dec. 15 to Jan. 7 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I like the athleticism of it and the symmetry,” said Altman, a 2007 Westfield High School graduate. “The energy is full-throttle all the time. It’s great. I love the music. It’s an Andrew Lloyd Webber score. We’re a family here and we get to do it on Christmas and New Year’s, too. It’s going to be fun.”

Altman plays one of Joseph’s brothers

Carmel residents Matthew Altman and Jen Martin appear in Civic Theatre’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

and the butler.

Martin said it’s fun to go to rehearsals with a small group of people.

“They are dedicated to making it clean and specific about the choreography and blocking,” Martin said. “It’s such a fun story.

It’s a story I grew up hearing in Sunday school and church. We have a country and western number. It’s not often you get to do those every show. And there is a 7 1/2-minute number at the end of the show.”

That’s where the athleticism really kicks in, Altman said.

“We get to sing and dance after doing the whole show,” Altman said.

Carmel artist wins Best of Show

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

cause I believed in the piece, or I wouldn’t have entered it the first time,” Brown said.

Featuring her oldest daughter, Michaela Bisney, the painting is on display through Working from a photograph of her oldest daughter, Charlene M. Brown created a strik- Dec. 17 at the Brown County Art Gallery in Nashville, Ind. It was created from ing oil painting she was a photo taken near her daughter’s Art especially pleased with.

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Capturing the strength A mother of five grown children, of her daughter’s expression and Brown has been an artist her enthe vibrant colors of a fall day in tire life. After homeschooling all Bloomington, Brown – a renowned her kids, she became a full-time Carmel artist — titled the piece, professional in 2012. She teaches “Beautiful Tuesday.” As she does Brown art classes in her Carmel home to with many of her paintings, she students as young as 11 and as old as 72 entered it in an Indiana Artists exhibit. and is a member of the Indiana Artists and And for the first time in her distinHamilton County Artists Association. guished career, she received — a rejection.

Knowing better than anyone that “art is “It was a juried show, and it didn’t get in the eyes of the beholder,” Brown regards in,” Brown said. “It was the first time I’d her experience with “Beautiful Tuesday” as been rejected from an Indiana show.” an inspiration to fellow artists.

Disappointed but undaunted, Brown “It was my first rejection out of an Indidn’t give up on the piece. On Nov. 5, she diana show. I entered it again, and it wins entered it in the non-juried Indiana Artists Best of Show,” Brown said. “It has a lesson 2017 Centennial Members Exhibition. This to all of us artists, that it’s very subjective time, she did not receive a rejection. and (do) not let rejections get you down Instead, she received the award for Best and not let awards go to your head too of Show. much, either, because it’s very subjective.”

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

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Lilly Fife portrays the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jakob Pringle dances as Cavalier in CIDE’s “The Nutcracker.”

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The CTC ensemble brings a few dozen characters to the stage in a “1940s live radio broadcast” of the classic story involving the idealistic George Bailey as he considers ending his life on Christmas Eve. Cost: $15-$20.

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New this season, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre offers a cabaret-style stage show featuring the telling of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Island of Misfit Toys” and “A Christmas Carol” through original choreography.

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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir presents its beloved holiday tradition featuring carols and holiday music performed by the ISC, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and special guest artists.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Ginger’s Cafe Where it is: 1804 E Conner St., Noblesville When it’s open: Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m, to 2 p.m.

Mark’s take: With a vintage look and casual vibe, Ginger’s is the perfect place for early morning breakfast or an afternoon brunch. With a menu of made-from-scratch dishes, you’ll feel like you’re coming home.

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Choir provides opportunity

By Chris Bavender news@youarecurrent.com For 32 years, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir has offered central Indiana children a chance concert to explore their love of music. Serving more than 5,500 kids from ages 18 months to 18 years, the organization strives to foster personal and social Kouns growth in its singers, like 8-year-old Lydia Kouns.

The third-grader has been involved with ICC for three years. She’ll appear in the ICC holiday concert, “Celebrate the Season,” at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Luke United Methodist, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis.

“I enjoy being in the choir because I think performing is exciting and fun,” Lydia said.

“My mom (Katherine) said I’m better now at talking in front of a bunch of people because it makes me braver.”

Katherine Kouns, director of choirs at Carmel High School, said involvement in groups such as ICC helps students develop confidence and poise.

ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde, a

Carmel resident, said music brings people together.

“My wife was in Children’s Choir and went to HSE (Hamilton Southeastern High School) and her best friend went to Carmel, and they would never have met if not for ICC, and so it introduces them to people they might not meet because they don’t go to the same school or might have a bit of a different background,” he said. “And Pedde that’s what it’s all about, serving our communities by bringing together kids who really love to sing.”

The ICC has a renewed focus on its mission to inspire student achievement and artistic excellence through music, year-round. ”We are always looking for new repertoires and new music to sing but maybe do things a little out of the ordinary,” Pedde said.

That’s the plan for the Holiday Concert through its “White Christmas” theme. The ICC is adding twists to classics such as Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” “O’ Holy Night” and “What Child is This.”

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Avoid passive-aggressive voice Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Les Invalides in Paris. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Les Invalides and its tombs Commentary by Don Knebel The Parisian landmark known as “Les Invalides” is best known for the tomb of one of France’s most famous generals. Its beginnings were much more travel humble.

In 1670, King Louis XIV ordered construction of a hospital and retirement home for French soldiers along the left bank of the Seine. The facility, originally known as “Hôtel National des Invalides” (“National Residence of the Invalids”), was built around a large courtyard suitable for military parades. When completed in 1676, more than 6,000 ailing French soldiers and veterans called it home. In 1679, a chapel was constructed on the north end of the facility. Residents were required to attend daily. King Louis soon decided that the chapel was not sufficiently elegant for him to worship with his soldiers, so he ordered construction of a new church inside the north end. The church, completed in 1708, included a dome rising 350 feet above the street, modeled on the one on St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

The gilded dome, visible around Paris, is the finest dome in the city. The church became known as “Église du Dôme (“Church of the Dome”).

When Napoleon Bonaparte died in 1821, he was buried in St. Helena, where he had been in exile for six years. In 1840, King Louis-Philippe returned Napoleon’s body to Paris and began excavating an area beneath the dome of the Church of the Dome for Napoleon’s tomb. In 1861, Napoleon’s body was placed in an enormous crypt constructed of red quartzite resting atop a green granite base. Les Invalides also houses the tombs of other French soldiers, including Marshall Ferdinand Foch, the supreme commander of Allied forces in World War I. Les Invalides, which now includes museums of French military history, is open to the public. Visitors can view Napoleon’s tomb from above.

When it comes to writing, you should always use active voice. You should utilize active voice as grammar guy often as possible so those reading your prose will understand perfectly and clearly what you’re trying to say. In active voice writing, the subject of the sentence does the action: The unicorn (subject) started (verb) a game of hide-and-seek over 4,000 years ago; he’s still hiding. My coworker (subject) threw (verb) a fit after I submerged his stapler in Jell-O. When it comes to writing, you should always avoid passive voice. Passive voice creeps in unexpectedly if you aren’t careful. This happens when your subject no longer does the action in the sentence.

Instead, your subject is being acted on by the verb. In these sentences, the subject usually comes after the verb: A game of hide-and-seek was started by the unicorn over 4,000 years ago; he’s still hiding. A fit was thrown by my coworker after I submerged his stapler in Jell-O. Some telltale signs of sentences using passive voice include words and phrases

including was, were, has been, have been, are and is, to name a few. Sometimes you just can’t avoid passive voice, but when you can, do it; your writing will jump off the page.

Finally, when it comes to life, you should always avoid passive-aggressive voice. I think this is more important than avoiding passive voice. I’ll provide some examples: The unicorn’s friends, instead of telling him his breath smelled like rotten mermaid eggs, opted to run away from him during a game of hide-and seek.

Because I disagreed with my co-worker’s promotion, I decided to secretly submerge his stapler in Jell-O. While active voice leaves your reader with a sense of purpose and action, passive voice seems anemic and unsure of itself. Passive-aggressive voice, on the other hand, will simply cause your friends, roommates and coworkers to stop inviting you to parties where there is free cake.

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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now hiring • CHS Custodial Supervisor (earn up to $29.20/hr) • Elementary Head Custodian (earn up to $20.79/hr) • Custodian Trainee (earn up to $17.66/hr)

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If you are compassionate, reliable and love the elderly, join our family business!

Free CNA Training is offered to FT (32 hrs) employees!

Other benefits include: Top pay, including OT and Bonus Job Training & Supportive Staff Flexible Schedules Guaranteed FT Hours No experience required! Must have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life – including yours!!! Visit us at www.senior1care.com NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032 EOE

- Year-round positions - Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits - Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal days Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ccs/onlineapp/

Contact: Ron Farrand rfarrand@ccs.k12.in.us 317-844-8207

NOW HIRING

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ONE OF THOSE HOLIDAYS? HELP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

317.867.0900 Outside Advertising Sales Representative Full-time or part-time Fast growing territory available with the Current. Highly motivated and goal oriented a must. Previous media experience preferred but not required.

Salary plus commission.

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FREE FLASH DRIVE (WITH ANY PURCHASE OVER $150)

$50 OFF

SCAN FOR SPECIAL OFFER!

ANY ONE SERVICE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER (EXCLUDES PARTS, MUST BRING OR SHOW AD.)

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950 N. Rangeline Rd., Ste. E, Carmel, IN 46032 • (317) 867-0900 • www.ctcarmel.com • M-Th 9:00-6:00, Fri 9:00-5:00 and weekends by Appt.

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Current in Noblesville

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SERVE THE BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Fully cooked and ready-to-serve means more time for you and yours

$7

Signature Bone-In Half Ham

Signature Turkey Breast

Serves up to 20

Available Smoked or Roasted

$3

$3

Bone-In Half Ham, 8 lbs or larger, or Whole Boneless Ham

Half Boneless Ham

Turkey Breast, Smoked or Roasted

SKU 722743

SKU 722744

SKU 722745

Valid through 1/7/18 at HoneyBaked Ham of Indianapolis and Carmel (not valid online). This coupon may not be combined with other offers nor applied to the purchase of any item other than the item that is specified on the coupon. Limit one per customer, per visit. While supplies last.

Valid through 1/7/18 at HoneyBaked Ham of Indianapolis and Carmel (not valid online). This coupon may not be combined with other offers nor applied to the purchase of any item other than the item that is specified on the coupon. Limit one per customer, per visit. While supplies last.

Valid through 1/7/18 at HoneyBaked Ham of Indianapolis and Carmel (not valid online). This coupon may not be combined with other offers nor applied to the purchase of any item other than the item that is specified on the coupon. Limit one per customer, per visit. While supplies last.

Carmel • 2001-10 E Greyhound Pass • 317-580-9080 Indianapolis • 3905 West 96th Street • 317-872-2795 Reserve your ham for pick-up and see extended Holiday hours at HoneyBaked.com