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FOP holds 19th Shop with a Cop

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The 19th annual Shop with a Cop program, led by the Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 198, was held giving back Dec. 3 at Meijer in Noblesville. The initiative provides underprivileged children in Noblesville and Noblesville Township with warm clothing to help them get through the winter months.

NPD Cpt. Jon Williams, who has coordinated the program each year since it began, said the Shop with a Cop participants – infants to 16 year olds – come from a holiday assistance list given to the Noblesville FOP by Nancy Chance, executive director of the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, or from the recommendations of police officers.

This year, the event assisted 76 children.

The children selected to participate in the program went shopping with their parent/ guardian and a uniformed Noblesville police officer 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.

Noblesville police officer Kelli Kingen looks to see how well a winter coat fits a young girl as they shop for new winter clothes.

FOP Lodge President Sgt. Jamie Aloisio said 19 officers and 15 family members assisted with the event.

“The turnout has been great. Officers see it as another way to give back to the community,” Aloisio stated in a press release. “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. We have such a supportive community, and it’s wonderful that our families can see that since they aren’t with us every day.”

Meet a public servant: Michael Carr • Hometown: Rock Island, Ill. Moved to Indiana in 1985 and graduated from Lawrence North in 1987.

• Rank: Firefighter paramedic.

• Years of service: 19.

• Station/crew: Station 74, B-Crew.

• EMT or Paramedic: Paramedic.

• Technical Rescue Team: No. • Dive Team: Yes, Certified Dive Paramedic.

• Hazardous Materials Team: No. • Activities/hobbies: “My family, dogs and a multitude of part-time jobs.”

• What he did before NFD: “I was a volunteer firefighter for four years at Warren Township, Indianapolis Fire Dept. Began to work for Riverview Hospital in 1994 and while there started to

co-staff ambulance 72 with one Noblesville Fire Dept. firefighter. Then in 1995, began to work part-time for Noblesville Fire Dept. until I was hired full time in 1997.

Carr Besides that, I have worked a lot of different jobs: vacuum cleaner sales, pawn shop, U-Haul, Danville firefighter (part time) and Resort Condominiums International.

I’ve retired twice from roofing houses, have sold AMWAY, vitamins and have even owned my own travel agency. If that’s not enough I can probably think of a few more jobs if given more time.”

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Dispatches City to host public session on Pleasant Street – The City of Noblesville will host a public information session and open conversation about the potential east/west corridor, known as the Pleasant Street expansion and White River bridge, from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening, Dec. 13 at city hall, 16 S. 10th St., in rooms A213 and A214. At the meeting, city officials will present a historical perspective on past studies of a new east/west corridor, the challenges of the project and share information about the most recent data – including vehicular traffic and budget estimate comparisons for four potential routes. After the city’s presentation, the public is invited to share their feedback in an open, constructive format, and ask questions about the project.

Free parking – The City of Noblesville’s December free parking initiative for the city hall metered parking lot (Lot 2) has returned again this year.

Offered since 2007, this initiative’s goal has been to encourage downtown holiday shopping since the parking lot is located just one block away from the courthouse square. The city hall public parking lot is located immediately east of city hall and between Conner and Maple streets. Members of the Noblesville Street Dept. have placed covers over all of the meters in this lot, which will remain until the end of 2016.

Kay earns Eagle Scout honor – Allen Kay, 17, has received Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.

Kay, a member of Troop 191, is a junior at Heritage Christian School and has been involved in Scouting for six years. He achieved the Eagle rank after demonstrating leadership as patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and senior patrol leader before completing his Kay Eagle project. Only 4 percent of Scouting’s national membership attains the rank of Eagle. For his Eagle Scout project, he refurbished and refinished a room at the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville to better serve kindergartenage children in their programs. Kay and his volunteers also built tables, chairs and bookshelves to be used for programming. Approximately 10 volunteers dedicated their service to assist Kay in completing his service project in August.

Kenley to chair senate committee on appropriations – State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the 120th General Assembly. Kenley also will serve as a member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development and the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Kenley Policy. The 2017 legislative session began Nov. 22, with Organization Day. Legislators will reconvene Jan. 3 and will conclude the 2017 session by April 29.

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Fundraising goal reached by club

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville announced Nov. 30 that it has reached its minimum fundraising development goal of $6 million for its Build & Grow Capital Campaign.

In January 2015, the Build & Grow Capital Campaign cabinet, set out to reach their fundraising goal for its new facility off of 17th and Conner streets in downtown Meister Noblesville.

BGCN officials said the new facility will ultimately be more cost-efficient to operate by co-locating on a single campus with the existing Community Center.

“Once again, this community has demonstrated their support and giving to make this new facility a reality,” Beth Meister, Build & Grow Campaign co-chairperson, said. “Clearly, the donors big and small see how the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville plays a vital role to the families of Noblesville.”

Hagerman Construction Group and Axis Architects are developing the project, and a ground breaking is slated for the end of Feb-

The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville will build its new facility in 2017. (Submitted rendering)

ruary 2017, with construction anticipated to be complete in December 2017.

The current facility at 1448 Conner St. will be listed for sale by Jon Hirschfeld with F.C. Tucker as the club seeks to find a new owner for the property.

“Our current facility, the Howard M. Whitcomb Building, has provided a lifetime of memories for so many children who have passed through its doors, both as a school and then as the Boys & Girls Club,” BGCN Executive Director Becky Terry said. “We are excited to see what next great purpose the building will serve within our community.”

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INDOT readies for winter months news@currentnoblesville.com With winter approaching, the Indiana Dept. of Transportation is prepping for snow and poor weather with the purchase roads of 72 new trucks, 12 new tow plows, holding job fairs for winter staff, stocking up on salt and preventing potholes.

According to a press release from INDOT, last year the yellow plow trucks logged more than 3.8 million miles, which equates to 152 trips around the earth. This year, INDOT purchased 72 new plow trucks to replace old equipment as well as 12 new tow plows which allows for truck drivers to clear two lanes at once. INDOT will have more than 1,000 plow trucks.

Last year, 211,428 tons of salt and more than 2.8 billion gallons of salt brine were used.

INDOT already has more than 225,000 tons of salt in stock for the season and continues to receive deliveries.

During last year’s winter operations, INDOT staff worked a total of 202,168 hours. INDOT has been holding job fairs and hiring full-time and seasonal workers.

Warmer months were spent resurfacing and sealing state highways to prevent

INDOT purchased 72 new trucks and 12 new tow plows for the upcoming winter season. (Submitted photos)

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Ivy Tech class holds contest for new mascot name

A rabbit caused a stir when it appeared as a visual in an information speech given by his owner, Ryan Robb, at Ivy Tech’s Noblesville campus last month. “F7” posed patiently as Robb explained the life of a show rabbit to his class. Robb’s family travels nationwide with their rabbits to compete.

Robb explained that show rabbits typically are given a “name” with a letter and a number for identification purposes. However, his classmates, who had already appointed the pink-eyed buck as class mascot, quickly objected and launched a contest to give the bunny a new handle. Dozens of submissions were considered, and by the end of the contest, the name Ozzy was chosen. Pictured, from left, Noblesville’s Ivy Tech campus President Dr. Dan Clark, Ryan Robb and Site Director Nancy Stromberg pose with the new class mascot, Ozzy. (Submitted photo)

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BY THE NUMBERS

A look at the city’s most recent development announcement

130K Square footage of facility

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Major sports-development projects aren’t new to Hamilton County, and the City of Noblesville’s Nov. 29 announcement of its own falls in line with its history of cover story championing youth sports.

Beginning next spring, Noblesville, in partnership with Klipsch-Card Athletic Facilities, LLC, will build a 130,000-square-foot youth sports facility – The Noblesville Fieldhouse.

The $15 million project will sit on the in-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 second-floor mezzanine balcony, which will overlook playing areas.

THE PARTNERSHIP The public-private partnership between the City of Noblesville and Klipsch-Card Facilities, LLC, has been in discussions since spring of this year.

Klipsch-Card is made up of Mike Klipsch and Andy Card, co-presidents of the company. Their role in the Fieldhouse will include owning and operating it, including marketing and scheduling.

Card Klipsch “When Mike and I started out with our company several years ago, we actually started this venture on a cocktail napkin in a Mexican restaurant here in Hamilton County, and Mike and I, both being residents of Hamilton County and raising our families here, we recognized the need for these types of facilities. There will be nothing else like it.”

“Our residents on the east side of State Road 37 deserve a community place with amenities closer to home,” Ditslear said. “For the Fieldhouse to be successful, obviously we as a city could not do that alone. We needed to find a private organization that had an expertise in youth sports. (This) will make Noblesville more competitive in youth Ditslear sports.”

To help fund the project, the City of Noblesville will contribute $600,000 per year of new revenue from the facility’s property taxes and rental fees of the city’s Fieldhouse time, offset by the sale of 10 acres of land for $1 million. In addition, Noblesville would contribute a maximum of $200,000 of new dollars each year – a figure that Ditslear said will be driven

10 Acres of facility space

203 Acres of Finch Creek Park

5 Hardwood, indoor courts

75K Square feet of indoor turf

10K Square feet of sports medicine/physical therapy offices

350 Projected new part-time jobs A layout view of the facility shows its five hardwood courts, turf, training areas for batting and pitching, food services, the second-floor viewing mezzanine and the sports-performance facility.

(Submitted rendering)

lower as the facility generates more of its own property taxes to fund itself. City officials have pledged that funding will not come from the general fund.

NOBLESVILLE PARKS & REC Noblesville Parks Director Brandon Bennett said he is “thrilled” about the partnership that will allow for sports like baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, futsol, pickleball and more to be played at the Fieldhouse.

Also in collaboration with the parks department’s programming will be a farm-to-table initiative, where foods grown in the park will be used in the Fieldhouse’s concession stands.

“We’re excited for the direction Finch Creek Park is headed,” Bennett said. “The Noblesville Fieldhouse will give our residents and guests many opportunities, provide the private-public partnership to jumpstart the park, as well as become an economic catalyst for the east side of (Ind.) 37.

“This project aligns perfectly with the viBennett sion of the park. Since the 203-acre property at the corner of Boden Road and 166th Street was acquired in 2008, we have always had a vision of some sort of a private partnership with an entity to provide amenities that the city would not otherwise build or operate.”

Bennett said the first phase of Finch Creek Park will focus on the southeastern portion of the property, southwest of the proposed Fieldhouse, in order to provide amenities to surrounding neighborhoods.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB In a separate agreement that begins in January, the Fieldhouse also will begin working with the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, through an arrangement that allows it the ability to rent court space on the weekends.

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“Through this partnership with the Noblesville Fieldhouse and Finch Creek Park, we will be able to better accomplish our mission and strengthen our financial base. We are also excited about the future opportunities we will have to engage more families and more kids on the east side of Noblesville,” said Becky Terry, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. “We will continue to provide our Terry youth programs, our teen programs and our support programs that are a fundamental part of who we are and what we do. Nothing we do is going to change, and we’re still going to focus on our mission and our kids.”

What’s next?

Announced Dec. 2, the city’s original plans to present resolutions for the project to the Noblesville Common Council Dec. 6 were pushed to the council’s Dec. 20 meeting to ensure all nine council members would be present. City officials said the postponement also allows the city and Klipsch-Card to sort out the final details of their agreement.

The two separate resolutions will encompass the Noblesville Fieldhouse and official plans for Finch Creek Park.

City officials said the council is expected to vote on both resolutions at the same meeting, which, if approved, will allow the city to move forward with Klipsch-Card to begin the first phase of the park.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 in the Noblesville City Hall Council Chambers, 16 S. 10th St. The first phase is anticipated to break ground in late spring or early summer of 2017 and should be completed in the summer or fall of 2018. The Fieldhouse is set to open in spring 2018.

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Give your kid a shot to do it Long ago, the now-late comedian/genius George Carlin gave an impassioned talk about the (we’ll clean this up to G-Rated) “the wussification of America.” He saw it coming. It has arrived. And it stinks. What brings this to mind are not the hot-cocoa sessions at colleges whose students are upset over the presidential election, but a customer of Current, owner of two retail outlets, who offered us this: “ … kids these days are not responsible. (How about) parents who get involved with their kid’s employer? What the hell is wrong with these parents? One parent came in after his son was let go due to missing work or being late multiple times. He thought that it was OK for his son to lie — when he really wasn’t sick and had other plans, even though he was on the schedule. It just goes on and on.”

Let’s call it Generation Thumb Suck, which starts with parenting. Our parents no sooner would have represented us in employment arenas than they would have promised us the moon — and good for them. Newsflash: Sometimes, it’s OK to toss your kid to the “wolves,” to experience real life, and it’s always acceptable to expect your child to be responsible and accountable for his or her actions. “Live and learn,” our parents told us. When today’s parents — which is not to say all parents — insinuate themselves into situations where the child should at least be allowed to attempt to handle it, we shake our heads and feel sorry for the child. What exactly are those parents teaching him or her? Not much on this subject, we believe.

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Yeah, mahn, no problem Commentary by Terry Anker Street corner slang is common to all human groups. We might collectively understand that a Blue Sunday is one when our Indianapolis Colts are playing a football game. But others who are not interested or are situated far from this media market would miss the reference. Our language absorbs catchy song lyrics, clever phrases and sloppy pronunciations to build an ever-evolving lexicon of community-based shorthand. Much is rooted in unique local characteristics. A large immigrant population nearly guarantees that phrases from the mother-tongue will be incorporated into the native communication mechanism.

Indigenous geography, flora, fauna and weather conditions can add dimension to our interpersonal expression.

But more than language, we work to separate ourselves through food choices and styles, architecture, manner of dress and countless other markings designed to indicate that “we” are exclusive and different from other groups. Each of these is a measure of home-grown. Yet how and when

does an outsider know that it is time to affiliate with the group? When is it culturally sensitive to enjoy the cuisine, admire the buildings and pick-up a catch-phrase or two?

Traveling to the rural Jamaican hometown of the groom for the wedding of the daughter of one of our own, our experience was more home-cooking than corporate consistency. Our hosts, at every stop, were charming and welcoming. Some insisted that we enjoy johnnycake, try a few local expressions and taste a rum punch. Yet others seemed intent on ensuring that we found ourselves more different than the same. “Yeah, mahn, no problem,” is an expression that visitors should be quick to learn but slow to use. When Hartford, Conn.-based American poet Lawrence Pertillar co-opted the expression in his poem of the same name, did he honor or offend? It is likely that he did both.

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

Q U O T E O F T HE WEEK “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”

Winston Churchill

All right, people. Here is my plan for surviving the holidays without offing a child, spouse or myself. Feel humor free to adopt as your own, share with friends, or deposit straight into the trash. I really don’t care.

Because that’s my mantra as I make my way through the next sugar-filled, sleep-depriving, financially and emotionally draining three weeks. It won’t be all bad, true. I mean, who doesn’t love a season that embraces 1970s claymation, egg nog and ugly sweaters? But I have learned over the years that the end of December can become your worst nightmare if you don’t prepare properly. And one of the best things you can do is not get too invested. In anything. So here you go. You’re welcome.

Just say no. “No, I can’t make it to the office party.” “No, I won’t be participating in Secret Santa.” And, “No, I am not driving you, my precious pre-teen daughter, to ice skating, Yogurtz, Castleton and then to Emily’s.” Having twins taught me one thing: it’s okay to say “No.” And also to keep Lysol wipes on every floor! People will most certainly judge, but remember the mantra: “I really don’t care!”

Expect the worst. The almighty flu will smite your house, the 12-foot fir laden with antique glass ornaments will topple, and the ever-present children will drive you to brandy. If you expect high levels of chaos and stress, you’ll either be well-prepared when it hits or pleasantly surprised that you survived unscathed. Win-win.

Schedule “Me Time.” In this season of gift-giving, don’t forget to love yourself!

Take 20 minutes after your fifth Meijer run to sit in the parking lot and play Solitaire.

Lock yourself in the bathroom for an afternoon of “The Crown.” Order pizza and then hide for the evening. You can’t successfully navigate choppy Yuletide waters if your mental compass is perpetually pointing south. Ignore the guilt, recite the mantra and take care of you.

Good luck, my friends. See you on the other side. Peace out.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Janeen Sprague found the perfect spot for her new Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

The new 123-room hotel now open sits off 1-69’s Exit 210 in the Saxony Corporate Campus, near Hamilton Town Center and Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville.

“I was attracted to the visibility of the location and the growth in Noblesville, Fishers and all of Hamilton County,” said Sprague, of Sprague Hotel Developers, based in Columbus, Ind. “It was ideal for business travelers being situated on the Saxony Corporate Campus and close to many of the area’s major employers. It had easy access off I-69 with restaurants and shopping. I also knew the leisure market would be a significant driver with Klipsch Music Center and sports teams competing at the area’s many sporting complexes.”

The Holiday Inn officially opened Nov. 17.

“We now are operating with a full inventory. The construction took around 17 months, longer than expected due to multiple weatherrelated delays,” Sprague said.

The hotel expects to have 40 employees and will use the brand’s newest design. For-

The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites is off of Exit 210, near Hamilton Town Center. (Submitted photo)

mula Blue, which replaces the previous prototype that had been in use for 15 years.

“The redesign focused on guest satisfaction with the goal of making a more modern and relevant hotel that will cater to the needs of today’s guest, including millennials, business travelers and leisure guests,” Sprague said.

The hotel includes an indoor saline pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center and 1,335 square feet of meeting space, which can accommodate up to 98 people. A boardroom is available for smaller functions.

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12 Days of Fitness

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Baby Boot Camp would like to share a fun way to workout with your family during the holidays with the 12 Days of your body Christmas workout.

On the first day of Christmas my instructor sent to me: A burpee and a push-up.

2. 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

3. 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

4. 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

5. 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

6. 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

7. 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

8. 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps-a-dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee

and a push-up.

9. 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

10. 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

11. 11 plank jackers, 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calves-a-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

12. 12 crunches, 11 plank jackers, 10 deadlifts-a-rowing, 9 mountain climbers, 8 calvesa-raising, 7 triceps dipping, 6 curtsy lunges, 5 jumping jacks, 4 bicep curls, 3 reverse lunges, 2 jump squats and a burpee and a push-up.

Kara Babcock is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She can be reached at Kara.babcock@ babybootcamp.com. Baby Boot Camp-Carmel, Noblesville & Fishers has classes at St. Vincent Fishers Hospital and The Fashion Mall.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis.

She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com.

Dr. Greg Chernoff, Jill Miller and former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (all of Carmel). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

What a treat it was to be a guest at Dr. Greg Chernoff and Jill Miller’s table at the 2016 Dream Alive “Wishing on Stars” private dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Several Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl players from the championship team along with local celebrities were on hand to mingle with guests, take photos, sign autographs, bid on amazing auction items and participate in a special Colts Mannequin Challenge. Dream Alive is a mentoring organization that exists to equip urban youth in grades 7-12 to become civic-minded leaders who are confident, skilled and willing to work to serve their community. It was an incredible night for a great cause. For more, visit dreamaliveinc.org

Where’s Amy hangs out with Colts and local celebrities at ‘Wishing on Stars’ event

Jay Piatek (Indianapolis), Yana Botsman (Geist), Reggie Wayne (former Indianapolis Colts player), Heather Hilbert (Geist) and Jeff Friesz (Geist).

Amy and Wes Overturf (Noblesville) with Nancy Bastian (Carmel).

Lisa and Bill Boncosky (Indianapolis).

Steve Ooley (Fishers), Erik Walden (Indianapolis Colts linebacker) and Danette Roland (Carmel).

Owner Ramsey to perform at Warehouse

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Heather Ramsey will have a much different role for two nights this month. music As the owner of The Warehouse, Ramsey is usually greeting visitors or tending bar.

“I can welcome them and entertain them instead of serving them drinks,” Ramsey said.

Ramsey will be giving two shows at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at her venue, 254 First Ave., Carmel.

The show will feature music by The Carpenters and holiday favorites.

“We’re not trying to be The Carpenters, but it’s a tribute to their music,” she said.

Ramsey said there will be a spin on the arrangements that Heather Ramsey will perform at The will be unique to the Warehouse in Carmel. (Submitted photo) show.

“It’s going to be one of the most fun musical experiences in my life,” Ramsey said. “I’m just glad it’s featuring the music of one my all-time favorite singers (Karen Carpenter). My voice has gravitated toward her, but I have a decidedly more soul bent. (Karen) was straight pop.”

The Carmel resident will be accompanied by a jazz trio and backup singers.

“I’ve done some community festivals, but the last time I performed on a stage doing a feature concert by myself was the Jazz Kitchen in 2008,” Ramsey said.

Along with songs from The Carpenters, Ramsey will perform holiday songs like “Breath of Heaven” and Joni Mitchell’s “River.”

“In the second half, we’ll do a little holiday sing-along in the middle of which is (from) my days at Purdue Musical Organizations. They always did a little sing-along in the second half,” Ramsey said. “We’ll also do a (Burt) Bacharach medley and another medley of Carpenters’ favorites that are not Christmas, like ‘Superstar’ and ‘We’ve Only Just Begun.’ They actually performed the Beatles’ ‘Good Night’ to close some of their TV shows, so we’re going to close with that.”

Joining Ramsey are Jon Ranard, arrangements/keyboards; Eddie McLaughlin, bass; Trevor Junga, drums; Brandon Tiek, baritone; Jake McDuffee, tenor; and David Meade, tenor.

Tiek, McDuffee and Meade were in Purdue’s Glee Club while Ramsey was in school. Ranard was Ramsey’s Purdue choral group director for three years.

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BTI to present ‘The Nutcracker’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel-based Ballet Theatre of Indiana’s co-artistic director Stirling Matheson, the company’s second production holiday of “The Nutcracker” should go smoother than before.

“Last year we did the whole show with eight women and two men, and it was just insane,” said Matheson, whose wife Sabrina is the other co-artistic director. “This year we’ve grown a bit. We have 13 ladies and the same two men, so the casting and logistics of it got a lot easier, and we have all the sets and costumes that we came up with last year.

We had a chance to refine and improve things rather than getting it all done as fast as we could and then (exhaling).”

There will be four performances at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum Dec. 16 through 18. A show was added this season because of strong attendance last year.

“It’s going to be a more refined production this time around. Not that it wasn’t a great show last year, we got great feedback from the audience, but we’re fixing those kinks,” said Matheson, who founded BTI with his wife three years ago.

Audrey Robson, the company’s public rela-

Christine Fortin, left, and Stirling Mateson perform in “The Nutcracker.” (Photo by Mark Abarca)

tions and marketing director, will reprise her role as Sugar Plum Fairy. Catherine Jue will share the role.

Although his wife has retired from dancing, Matheson will appear as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Nutcracker.

The cast for Dec. 16 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 2 p.m. shows are Sugar Plum: Catherine Jue; Snow Queen: Emma Beigel and Dew Drop: Abigail Crowell. The cast for Dec. 17 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 3 p.m. shows are: Sugar Plum: Audrey Robson; Snow Queen: Christine Fortin and Dew Drop: Annie Mushrush.

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For a wide variety of both food and ice cream, come by Alexander’s. The business boasts a unique selection of 36 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Also be sure to try customer favorites, such as sandwiches and soup. This local restaurant is sure to be a new favorite for anyone who hasn’t tried it yet.

Type of food: Soup, salad, wraps, sandwiches and ice cream.

Food recommendation: The Fudge Cluster Ultimate Sundae.

Price range: $5-$10.

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Warm up with lobster risotto Recipe by Beth Aasen, co-owner of Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel Ingredients: 2 live lobsters (1 pound each), 2 whole tomatoes, 2 whole onions peeled, 4 stalks celery, 3 whole peeled carrots, 1/2 cup white onion chopped, 2 leeks, tablespoon of thyme, cup of cooking white wine, tablespoon of chopped raw garlic, 2 cups of arborio rice, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup of ground parmesan cheese, pepper and salt for seasoning to taste, tablespoon of chopped chives., tablespoon of saffron Directions: First, you’ll need to create at least six cups of lobster stock. It’s hard to buy this at the store and it’s better to make your own fresh, so start off with a pot of about 8 to 10 cups of water, enough to submerge the lobsters in a pot.

To make the stock, warm up the water and then throw in the live lobsters. Then you throw in the carrots, tomatoes, celery, whole onions, one leek and the thyme. Cook until the lobsters turn pink. Remove the lobsters and strain your stock so it’s nice and clear and not full of chunks. Use a fine strainer.

Crack open the lobster and remove the meat and chop it up.

Once you have your stock, it’s time to make your risotto. Grab a large stainless steel or copper skillet and put it on medium heat. Add half your olive oil and butter and once it’s warm add chopped onions so they can sizzle.

Next you’ll add the rice and immediately start stirring so it doesn’t stick to the pan. From this point, keep adding a little stock and a little white wine and go back and forth until the rice has absorbed the flavor. This might take 20 minutes. Near the end, add saffron.

After you’ve got this start, in a separate pan, cook a half-cup of chopped leeks in a pan with melted butter and tablespoon of chopped raw garlic until the leeks are caramelized and soft. You’ll add the chopped up lobster, some garlic and a splash of white wine.

In the last five minutes, add parmesan cheese and the ingredients from the lobster pan. Keep stirring so the rice can absorb all the wonderful flavors. Plate and garnish with chopped chives.

Behind Bars: Raspberry Café Get it at Mackenzie River, Carmel Ingredients: .75 oz. Absolut Raspberry Vodka, 1.5 oz. Absolut Vodka, 1 oz. espresso liqueur, .75 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, 1 oz. half and half, Cherry, Graham cracker crumbs Directions: Wet lip of martini glass and dip in graham cracker crumbs. Shake liquid ingredients together and strain in glass. Add maraschino cherry.

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It’s time to write down your thoughts Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Last year, we talked about this same subject and heard back from tailgaters that what we said made good sense. We urged you to put your thoughts to paper, because we all have a problem.

The problem is that we all have a tendency to repeat our mistakes. But why do we do this? Researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning think that brain cells in animals only learn from the experiences of doing something right and not when they fail. Earl K. Miller, Picower professor of neuroscience, said, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not.” Furthermore, he explained that when a behavior was successful, cells became more finely tuned to what the animal was learning. “After a failure, there was little or no change in the brain - nor was there any improvement in behavior.”

As humans, we can collect our thoughts, but we’ll forget things the longer we procrastinate about writing them down. So now is the time to think back on the 2016 season.

What were the successes and what were the failures? Be honest and ask yourself, “What internal promises have I made to myself this season?” Here’s a small check list: 1. Have I made do with failing equipment parts that need to be replaced? These are things you repaired almost weekly with duct tape, etc.

2. What equipment needs replaced?

3. What new items of equipment do you need for next year? Remember tailgating/camping equipment goes on sale this time of year.

4. What recipes were successful this year

and which were not?

5. What was the worst tailgating experience this season and what was the best? Why? 6. Discuss the above items with your spouse and fellow tailgaters.

Here is a nice winter bar to keep you thinking and feeling happy. We tweaked this recipe just before the end of this season to make it even better!

Improved cinnamon bars Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 cup buttermilk, 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup soft margarine, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 stick butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour, granulated and brown sugars and margarine; mix on low heat until crumbly. Press two cups of this mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish sprayed with buttery cooking spray. To the rest of the mixture add the soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, buttermilk and egg. Mix well and pour over pressed/packed portion, already in dish. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; then cool for at least one hour.

For frosting, mix butter, milk, powdered sugar and almond extract. You can double this frosting recipe to make these bars even sweeter.

Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

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Creating a functional kitchen Commentary by David Decker

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Following these three steps can help lead you on a path toward a more user-friendly kitchen.

• Consider the layout — Determine what you like about your existing layout as well as what home improvement obstacles you face on a daily basis. Consider the work triangle. Your sink, refrigerator and cook top should be between four and nine feet from one another to ensure a comfortable work zone.

• Organize and accessorize — So you’ve created a functional layout, now what?

Think about the inside of the cabinets.

How can you make that more functional?

Tray dividers for cookie sheets and baking trays or spice racks can be installed next to ranges. Utensil dividers can help clean up the drawers, and Lazy Susans and other shelving units can be installed in otherwise inconvenient corners to maximize storage space.

• Turn to automation — You have your layout and your tools organized in your kitchen, now it’s time to start using the space. Design a “hands-free” kitchen by

Consider the layout to create a functional kitchen. (Submitted photo)

installing touchless faucets and motionsensored or programmable lighting to help when your hands are messy or full.

This will create a more efficient work zone while preparing meals.

These are just a few things to think about when re-designing a more functional kitchen.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (317-575-9540, theaffordablecompanies.com). Email home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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José Martí Memorial in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución (Photo by Don Knebel)

Where Castro spoke Commentary by Don Knebel In connection with the recent death of Fidel Castro, Americans have once again seen Havana’s huge Plaza de la travel Revolución, where Castro once harangued for hours before up to a million people. Despite its name, the plaza was planned long before Castro took control of Cuba.

Between 1925 and 1930, Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, a French landscape architect, lived in Havana designing a grand master plan for a new center of the city, with a large public square or plaza at its heart. The Great Depression delayed plans to realize Forestier’s designs, but construction of the plaza began in the 1950s during the government of President Fulgencio Batista. At its center was a 358-foot tall star-shaped memorial to José Martí, a 19th century Cuban intellectual who advocated for independence from Spain and was killed in a battle with Spanish forces in 1895, becoming a national hero. When dedicated in 1959, the 18-acre public plaza was called Plaza Civica.

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After Castro seized power from Batista in 1959, Cubans gathered in huge numbers on the Plaza Civica to show their support. Two years later, Castro renamed the plaza in honor of his revolution. He spoke to huge crowds gathered on the plaza each May Day and July 26, the anniversary of his unsuccessful attack on a military base in Santiago in 1953 that served as a rallying cry for the revolution. Gray government buildings now surround the plaza, one featuring a large metal outline of the face of Che Guevara and another the face of Camilo Cienfuegos, heroes of Castro’s revolution.

In 1998, John Paul II, the first pope to visit Cuba, held a large outdoor Mass in the Plaza de la Revolución, and Pope Francis held Mass there during his visit in 2015. The Plaza de la Revolución is a must-see on a visit to Havana.

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

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Across 1. IMPD bloodhound’s clue 5. “___ my day!”

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4. PU military group 5. Bright House cable network 6. In the know 7. Metric weight 8. UIndy psych class topics 9. Choose 10. Richmond, Ind. native who won a Pulitzer Prize for Music 11. Away from port 12. Evens the score with the Bulldogs 13. Crafty website 18. Future Fishers furniture store 19. Serve meals at Eagle Elementary School 24. “___ Las Vegas”

26. Harp’s cousin 27. Taj ___ 28. Battery terminal 29. Morse Reservoir cove 30. Mitchell’s Fish Market lobster part 31. Antiknock additive 32. Revolving entrance to Nordstrom 33. Indianapolis Zoo critter sniffer 34. Eagle Creek Reservoir racing boat 35. Start of Zionsville’s area code 38. Watchful one 40. PNC conveniences 42. Some Fountain Square architecture: Art ___ 43. Erika’s Place handout 49. Letter carriers’ org.

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$$$ CASH PAID $$$ WE BUY GUITARS Sell me your...OLD GUITAR Local buyer is looking for older Gibson, Fender, Martin, etc. guitars, amplifiers and musical instruments of all kinds.

Friendly to-your-door service!

Please call today! 317-771-9294 Thank you, Brian

FOR SALE

now hiring ESTATE SALE IN FISHERS, IN DECEMBER 16+17, 9AM-2PM 959 Chevy Chase Ln. 46280

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tutoring TUTORING

Grades Kdg. - 6 Reading and Math Licensed Retired Teacher - 34 years Please respond to doreenedolnics@att.net 317-446-2849

NOW HIRING Waiters/Waitresses Line Cooks $10-$14/HR OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

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NOW OPEN

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The Electric Bike Center

622 South Rangeline Rd Suite S Car. 46032

CHRISTMAS e-Bike SALE Nov 24th Thru Dec 24th Manufacturer Discounts 15-40% SAVINGS Pedal Assist Bikes have Great Health Benefits Call 317-506-6902 to set an appointment or Store Hours are Thurs – Sunday 1pm to 4pm

Now Hiring

Now Hiring

We are looking to HIRE YOU If you have a compassionate heart and a nurturing soul, Clarity Care is interested in hiring you.

We provide non-medical, adult in-home care.

We offer: • Flexible schedule - full and part time • Competitive pay - $10-$15 per hour • Night bonus/referral bonus • Employee retirement plan • Custom match care giver to client 317-774-0074 option 5 Apply@claritycaregivers.com

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

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PRIME 47 Carmel IS NOW HIRING All Positions.

We are growing and Prime 47 is looking for the very best Servers, Bussers, Line Cooks, Host Staff If you want to be part of a growing team of professionals please apply between 1 and 4 M- FR at Clay Terrace Mall next to Dicks sporting goods EOE

College not for you?

Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

Why Fred Astaire?

We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete. Need we say more?

Call Dan at 317-846-3237

HIRING ON ALL SHIFTS Direct Support Professionals

No Longer Requiring GED or HS Diploma Indiana MENTOR’s mission is to create a system of care that will provide individuals with complex behavioral or medical conditions options for living in the community. Valid driver’s license & auto insurance preferred. Full benefit package for full time staff. Mileage reimbursement & paid training for all staff. Openings throughout the Indy area. Apply at www.in-mentor.com. EOE

Now Hiring!

Saturday Driver (7 AM to 3 PM) Part-time/Full-time Drivers (weekdays, various shifts) HS Diploma required/Drivers must have Public Passenger Chaffeur’s License (or ability to obtain) or CDL $11 or more per hour, depending on experience Benefits include paid training, paid vacation/holidays, 401k, uniforms and more!

Apply in person at Janus, 1555 Westfield Rd, Noblesville Or call (317) 773-8781 ext 103 for more information Application available online at janusinc.hirecentric.com/jobsearch

Now Hiring: Dining Room Staff

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals for dining room and kitchen positions, such as bus person, hostess and dishwasher. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. Pay starts at $10 an hour.

E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@ gmail.com or stop by at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel. Must have reliable transportation and be at least 16 years old.

Place your classified Ad Here e-mail classifieds@youarecurrent.com puzzle answers

• Bus Drivers & Bus Aides $1500 signing bonus for drivers*

• Custodians • Childcare Workers Every position has unique opportunities! *Call for details

Apply online at http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/

Stop by our office at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 Email: cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-9961.

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