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From left, Rep. Todd Huston, Sen. Jim Merritt, Sen. John Ruckelshaus and Sen. Victoria Spartz answer questions from the public during a town hall meeting in Fishers Dec. 9. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Legislators hold Q&A session

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Three state senators and a state representative gathered Dec. 9 in Fishers to answer questions government from the public about legislative topics and other concerns. The question-and-answer town hall meeting included topics on early kindergarten enrollment, absentee voting, the overcrowding of the Hamilton County Jail and more.

Reducing the age of kindergarten enrollment Members of the public raised concerns about the age 7 requirement for kindergarten enrollment, fearing it might lead to students falling behind further in their school career.

“We did increase the number of students in our pilot pre-K program in the budget last session, but this is a non-budget year,” Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said. “I’m not sure why I would understand for someone to wait until (age) 7 to enroll. The parent may have a reason why they believe waiting is more important to the student. I am not seeing a bunch of data (on the issue).

I want to make sure I understand that before I vote on it. There may be a legitimate reason why a parent feels their child isn’t ready at 5 or 6 (for kindergarten).”

“I understand the value of kids not falling behind because it’s very difficult to catch up,” Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) said.

“As a college professor, I’ll tell you if my students are behind in my class, I only have so much time.”

Absentee voting Members of the public questioned removing the requirement to provide a reason to absentee vote. Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) said it is important to make voting easier.

“We need to make it a lot simpler so

you’re not running home at 6 p.m. and missing voting. It’s a privilege and a right,” he said.

Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) agreed but is looking into a no-fault absentee ballot bill.

“We have been talking a lot about that, a no-fault an absentee ballot bill, so that when you do file for absentee ballot you don’t have to check a reason,” he said.

Spartz raised concerns about potential voting fraud.

“I think that is an issue that seems most prevalent is the amount of fraud that happens by absentee voting,” Spartz said. “We have to look and make sure is it necessary, how it is addressed. We want to make sure everyone can vote, but we want to make sure this right is exercised to people who have the right.”

Overcrowded jail Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt raised concern about Hamilton County Jail’s overpopulation of 385 inmates. Capacity is 296.

Huston raised the possibility of regional jails as opposed to traditional county jails.

“The intent of community corrections is to align other alternative ways to treat people while serving time. I think there’s a balancing of that,” Huston said. “Finally, should each county have its own jail or should we have a jail that serves multiple counties? One of the aspects of community corrections is to insure people who are incarcerated are getting the help they need.”

“It would be wise to put together a regional incarceration system which would be very efficient,” Merritt said.

Spartz agreed and noted the cost efficiency of a regional jail.

The legislative session is in a non-budget year, and Spartz said town hall meetings can spark conversation about important issues in the county and state. For more, visit iga.in.gov.

Greg O’Connor, a 10-year member of the Noblesville Common Council, has announced he will run for the state government representative seat in District 29, approximately one week after incumbent Kathy Richardson announced she will not seek re-election.

“I have worked diligently over the last 10 years for the citizens of Noblesville as a city councilman,” O’Connor O’Connor stated in a press release. “I intend to take the experience and knowledge I’ve developed over the last decade and apply it to effectively represent the citizens of District 29. Hamilton County is a driver of economic success, and I intend to work closely with local and county government and ensure ongoing job creation, economic development and workforce development.”

Economic development projects O’Connor has been involved with include bringing and retaining BlueSky Technology Partners, Borg Warner, Cabela’s Embassy Suites and Metro Plastics in Noblesville.

O’Connor and his wife have lived in Noblesville for more than 30 years. They have two children, Kerry and Evan, both alumni of Noblesville Schools. O’Connor also is employed

by BMO Harris Bank as a senior vice president and director. He also serves as a Riverview Health Foundation board member, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce Business Advisory member, Noblesville Schools Miller Ambassador, Noblesville Schools Education Foundation life member and Community Health Network Foundation Advisory Board member.

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Boys & Girls Club to close during move to new building

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Construction of the new Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville is in its final stages.

From Dec. 22 to Jan. 15, downtown the existing club at 1448 Conner St. will be closed as staff moves into the new facility during the new year.

The new club is down the road at 1700 Conner St. and will be connected to the BGCN’s existing community center.

Staff members said they need the winter break to make the transition, train staff on the new systems and get everything in place for the kids who attend.

BGCN will have the Kids Only Grand Opening at 1700 Conner St. Jan. 15. The new facility will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A free lunch will be served to members that day. A formal grand opening will take place in mid-February and will be open to the public.

In early 2016, the BGCN announced plans to build a new, $6 million facility at the site

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Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville Executive Director Becky Terry pauses in front of the current club at 1448 Conner St. in downtown Noblesville.

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of the former Conner Elementary School.

The new space has approximately 51 percent more (33,900 square feet) of usable space. In the past six years, club membership has grown nearly 25 percent.

The Build & Grow capital campaign’s goal of $6 million for the new facility was met in November 2016, and the official groundbreaking took place in May of this year.

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Robbins accepted the position around ThanksJohn Robbins wasn’t exaclty seeking to begiving but doesn’t begin until Jan. 8. He’s already come the executive director of Hamilton County forming his leadership vision.

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“I’ve definitely got a game plan going,” leadership But opportunity Robbins said. “It became clear quickly found him, anyway. (during interview with board members) After traveling the nation promotthat we shared a lot of common laning stock car racing, Robbins began to guage and beliefs around the future of disconnect from Hamilton County. After the county and the future of HCLA.” encountering roadblocks while pursuing Robbins said his plan centers on his childhood dreams, he refocused his Robbins strengthening HCLA’s existing relationentrepreneurial background and found ships and making sure everyone in the county his way to HCLA. knows its mission, and to continue improving “I had to step away from a few things I was efforts to expand and grow the program to passionate about in the community, and I really reach more leaders. missed it,” the 35-year-old Carmel resident said.

“I like to think of Hamilton County as fertile “I was kind of at this crossroads of a childhood ground,” he said. “We’ve got all these resources, dream wondering where I was going to go and including our people, and our job at HCLA is to what it all means. I got coffee with Mo Merhoff really cultivate leadership within the commu(OneZone Chamber of Commerce president), nity. When you think about having all this inand I was telling her how amazing the year’s credible human capital, that opportunity to help been but I really hate being disconnected from people reach the peak of their potential is what the community and have to figure out a way to I really see. I look at our nearly 700 alumni and reconnect. She says, ‘Well, this is a different all the different things they’re doing within the direction, but HCLA is looking for a new execucommunity, and clearly the community benefits tive director,’ and that’s when the seed was from our alumni and their experiences.” planted.”

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Dispatch 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. Top teams in each regional contest will then compete at the Indiana State Envirothon in April. The winning team at the state contest will then represent Indiana at the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon Contest in July. 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.

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Ayers won’t run again

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“I loved being on the council, but I’ll be close to 80 at the end of my term, and I’m just not willing to do it,” he said.

Paul Ayers, a Carmel resident who repAyers said he’s proud of his role on the resents Hamilton County Council District council in protecting taxpayers’ 4, has announced he money. He said the council has county won’t seek a third funded several worthy projects term. while not raising taxes.

Ayers’ brother Larry recently died “I always wanted to be a good at age 75, and it had a profound steward of the taxpayers’ money,” effect on the councilor. he said.

“He was my pal, my advisor and Ayers said he isn’t resigning bejust one wonderful man,” Ayers Ayers cause someone might run against said. him. He said anyone who would like camHe said he began to think about his own paign contributions returned can contact mortality, and at age 74, he wants to do him by Jan. 15. Otherwise, he said he’ll other things in life. He said he loves servuse his campaign fund to support other ing his constituents but wants to spend candidates. more time with his wife and grandchildren.

Ken Alexander, a Westfield resident who He enjoys working out and traveling, and works at Hagerman, has announced his business has not slowed at his real estate intention to run for the council seat. company.

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Brinegar talks poll results, 2018 Legislative Session

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Despite recovering from knee surgery, Indiana Chamber CEO and Noblesville resident Kevin Brinegar presented a preview of the 2018 Legislative Session Dec. 8 at state Conner Prairie in Fishers.

Brinegar said he expected the 2018 session to be relatively quiet. He opened the event with results from a statewide poll of Indiana voters regarding business, government and more. The poll was completed last month.

Poll results: One poll questions was: What is the most important issue facing Indiana?

“We wanted to see what was on voters’ minds,” Brinegar said of the survey.

In response, 15 percent of Hoosiers claimed the most important issues facing Indiana were education and schools.

Fourteen percent said the economy and jobs. Eight percent said health and welfare and 6 percent said transportation growth.

The survey also reflected that a majority of Hoosiers support a fuel tax increase for road funding, alcohol sales on Sunday and cold beer sales and raising the cigarette tax to discourage smoking.

2018 Legislative Session: Brinegar outlined projected highlights for the 2018 Legislative Session, including the focus on K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses statewide.

Kevin Brinegar presents at the Dec. 8 Legislative Breakfast and previews the 2018 Legislative Session. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

“We are pleased the governor is talking about computer training courses for K-12, and we would like to openly see a course requirement in high school (for computer training),” Brinegar said. “We don’t take course requirements lightly because we know there are enough of them already, and time is the most valuable resource in the K-12 setting. We are not talking a high level, but introducing kids to coding, introducing how to use Microsoft office products, like PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheets. I know many, if not

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During a question-and-answer session, Westfield Chamber of Commerce President Jack Russell asked Brinegar how agricultural courses might integrate with STEM programs, providing Beck’s Hybrids as an example of the county’s agriculture ties. Beck’s Hybrids is a seed company based in Atlanta, Ind. “It definitely needs to be a part of (STEM),” Brinegar said.

“Indiana is an agricultural state, and Beck’s Hybrids is an amazing facility with incredible technology and research going on in the agricultural field, and it’s a great place for young people who are achieving STEM degrees to go into.

It’s not your grandfather’s farm anymore, for sure.”

Another topic was increasing the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 to discourage smoking for high school students and reduce the number of lifelong smokers.

“The vast majority of people who smoke throughout their lifetimes start before age 21,” Brinegar said. “If (the requirement) is 21, you won’t have 18-year-old (students) in high schools hanging out with 15-, 16-, 17-year-old (students). We will reduce our smoking rate. We want the cigarette tax to increase, but that is more likely to happen in 2019 than 2018.”

Other 2018 Legislative Session items Brinegar previewed included civil justice for transparency in asbestos claims, better planning for a statewide water and wastewater plan and offering a workshare program to employers.

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Compiled by Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com 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 Hogwarts-inspired ornaments, drink butterbeer and enjoy other holiday treats. Dressing up is encouraged.

TALES AT THE HOLIDAYS: LETTERS FROM THE CIVIL WAR Free for members and with paid general admission to the museum, guests of Conner Prairie can enjoy this event at 12:30, 2 and 3:40 p.m. Dec. 23. During the Civil War, soldiers on both sides yearned for letters from home, especially during the holidays.

Many regiments sent out an average of 600 letters a day. The mail couriers became a courageous band of messengers, heralding news to and from the battlefields. Visitors will witness songs, stories, dance and puppetry. For more, visit connerprairie.org.

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE Through Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays through Sundays, and from Dec. 26 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, guests of Conner Prairie can see a variety of gingerbread masterpieces created by amateurs and professionals. For more, visit connerprairie.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA From 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 23, have breakfast, decorate cookies and visit with Santa at Conner Prairie. Then, join Santa in song and listen to his beloved rendition of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Breakfast items include scrambled eggs, mini muffins, honey-glazed ham, waffles and more.

Reservations are required and can be made online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000. Cost is $21.95/adult nonmembers, $18.95/adult members, $12.95/ youth non-members (age 2-12) and $9.95/ youth members.

CONNER PRAIRIE BY CANDLELIGHT At 6 p.m. Dec 22 and 23, take a family friendly, 90-minute walking tour, which takes you back in time to 1836 Prairietown where it’s the night before Christmas. Meet a variety of characters in their homes, and learn how new settlers to Indiana’s frontier carried on their family traditions. The program is recommended for ages 7 and older.

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by Candlelight will take place Dec. 22 and 23. (File photo)

Reservations are required and can be made online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000. Tours begin at 6 p.m. and run every 12 minutes until 9 p.m. Cost is $16/ adult non-members, $14/adult members, $13/youth non-members (age 2-12) and $11/ youth members.

DINNER WITH SANTA At 6 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23, enjoy a traditional holiday dinner, decorate cookies and visit with Santa at Conner Prairie. Wine and beer are available at additional cost. Reservations are required and can be made online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-7766000. Cost is $25.95/adult non-members, $23.95/adult members, $13.95/youth non-members (age 2-12) and $11.95/youth members.

‘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.

FEDERAL HILL COMMONS ICE PLAZA Through Dec. 24, the Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza will be open from 3 to 10 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The rink will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Regular hours will change from Dec. 26 to Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

On Dec. 22, the parks department will host “Cake & Skate” where guests can dress like an elf or sugar plum fairy. On Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., guests also can enjoy local food trucks.

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COMMUNITY tween the railroad tracks and WESTFIELD the roundabout at Crosspoint Construction has begun on Boulevard. The lane will be the City of Westfield’s Fall closed during this time.

Resurfacing and 2017 Trail CONSTRUCTION Periodic lane restrictions Connections projects. Fall will occur at the intersecResurfacing includes Joliet tion of 131st Street and Cumberland Road, Catherine Drive, Greyhound Road for utility work to be completed.

Pass from 151st to Western Way, GreyPeriodic lane delays may occur at 126th hound Court, Spring Meadows subdivision Street and Hoosier Road through the end and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge of the year due to the construction of a subdivisions. new traffic signal.

Utility relocations are under way. The Periodic lane restrictions will occur on project will be completed by the end of the 116th Street east of Allisonville Road for year. The project includes construction of the repair of concrete curbs and ramps and a roundabout at 186th Street and Spring resurfacing work on the roadway. RestricMill Road and a new boulevard roadway tions will be in place between 9 a.m. to 3 construction to Kinsey Avenue. p.m.

Towne Road reconstruction includes With IKEA and Topgolf now open, resithree new culverts, widening and vertical dents are encouraged to visit fishers.in.us sight distance corrections. Construction is for maps and directions on how to best under way. The project is expected to be navigate the 116th Street area. complete by summer or fall of next year.

Improvements are underway to rehabiliResurfacing Towne Road from 116th street tate bridges, pavement and drainage structo 156th Street will begin after the new tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have year. been shifted to accommodate construction The Monon trail is being extended from 191st to 216th streets. Most of the work will of travel lanes. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph and to 50 mph while begin after the new year.

The second phase of the riparian corridor workers are present.

Hamilton County Highway Dept. has for Grand Junction Park and Plaza will beclosed Cyntheanne Road between 146th gin construction before the end of the year Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to reand most of the work will be done over the place the bridge over Keiser Drain. Anyone winter months when the water is frozen. with questions should contact Hamilton CARMEL County Highway Dept. at 317-773-7770.

A water main upgrade is under way on GEIST Range Line Road between City Center and The left, southbound lane of I-69 beExecutive drives. Once the water main is tween Exit 219 near Pendleton and Cyntherelocated, traffic will move to the inner anne Road in Fishers is currently closed for lanes of Range Line Road for work on the general construction work. outer lanes. The road will remain open On I-69, between Exit 205 near 116th throughout the project. City officials have Street in Fishers and Exit 219 near Ind. not indicated when the project will be 38 in Pendleton, drivers should watch for complete. major nighttime construction work for a River Road is closed between 146th bridge reconstruction. Speed limits may be Street and Community Drive for a reconreduced. struction project expected to be complete U.S. 36 in both directions will have pein mid-December. The project will include a riodic lane restrictions and delays near two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout I-465, between Pendleton Pike and W. at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

County Line Rd. near Lawrence for a culvert Veterans Way at Carmel Civic Square replacement. is closed through the end of December ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN as overhead power lines are buried from C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between C.R. city hall to midtown. Access to the south 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on the 300 parking lot at city hall is limited to vehicles S./400 S. connector project in east Whitesaccessing the lot off of southbound Range town. Two lanes are under construction, Line Road. although ultimately it is planned to be a FISHERS four-lane, divided roadway. The project is Contractors will construct a turn lane expected to continue into 2018. in the eastbound lane of 106th Street be-

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State Sen. Spartz to hold town halls — In January, District 20 State Sen. Victoria Spartz will host two town hall events for the public.

At 10 a.m. Jan. 6, Spartz will hold a meeting with State Rep. Kathy Richardson (R-Noblesville) in the first-floor courtroom of the Hamilton County Spartz Government and Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Sq., Noblesville.

At 10 a.m. Jan. 13, Spartz also will meet with State Reps. Tony Cook (R-Cicero and Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St., Westfield.

4-H open house set for Dec. 28 — Are you are interested in 4-H but have some questions? Do you want to enroll in 4-H but don’t know how? Hamilton County 4-H will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 28 at the fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Jan. 15 is the final day for Hamilton County youth to enroll online for the 2018 4-H year. Youth in grades 3-12 can learn life skills such as cooperation, leadership, decision-making, responsibility and more through hands-on projects in more

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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 handson, 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 Jan. 5.

Paws & Read — Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, will again host its recurring Paws & Read event from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 23 and Jan. 27. The program is aimed for kids to help build selfesteem, confidence and reading comprehension skills while reading aloud to pets.

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Noblesville Lions Club celebrates 75 years of ser vice

Important dates in Noblesville Lions history

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Earlier this year, the Noblesville Lions Club hit a major milestone.

For 75 years, the service club has cover story been making history in the city by giving back to its residents.

Chartered on May 6, 1942, the 30-member club first was sponsored by the Lions Club in Arcadia – an event marked with a dinner meeting at Forest Park Inn for the purpose of organizing the Noblesville Club.

“They were the movers and shakers in Noblesville back in the ’40s,” club secretary Duke Miller said.

Today, the club has 56-members and still holds its dinner meetings twice a month.

The list of more than 60 club presidents includes names of historically important people in Noblesville, such as Irving Heath, Garrick Mallery, O.T. Goad and Larry Jacobi, along with Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville founders and first staff, prominent business owners, longtime teachers and more. The first president of the club was local banker James G. Buck. Joe Arrowood is the current president.

Adriene’s Flowers and Gifts owner Stephen Craig is the longest-serving president. Typically, club presidents serve one year, from July 1 to June 30, but Craig served in 1980-81, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. Craig’s father, Stanley, also was a longtime member of the club before his death in September 2015 at age 91. Memorial contributions made to the Lions Club upon his death later paid for the club to purchase its mascot, appropriately named Stanley.

First and foremost, Lions Clubs around the world are service organizations, continually giving back to their respective communities through statewide and local initiatives.

The Noblesville Lions give back throughout the year with various initiatives, including donations of eyeglasses, cellphones and hearings aid. It all falls in line with Lions State Projects.

The largest program the club takes part in is Operation KidSight, an nationwide initiative that helps safeguard vision in kids ages 2 to 6.

The Noblesville Lions first began screening eyesight in kids at local preschools in Noblesville and Fishers in February 2005. Since then, the group has screened more than 6,000 kids, and since September of this year, the club has visited nine preschools and screened 390 kids.

In addition to giving each child their prescription, the screening also detects the presence of eye disorders.

“Also, if a child is needing of glasses, and the parents cannot afford them, we buy them,” said Bob Minton, club treasurer and 50-year Lions Club member.

Recently, the club partnered with another nearby club to

May 6, 1942 The Noblesville Lions Club is founded with 30 members

From left, former club presidents Gary Hipes and Dale Unger pause with former club vice president and current club president Joe Arrowood at the Lions Club’s 75th anniversary celebration.

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give back in Hamilton County.

“In the beginning of this year, we partnered with the Westfield Lions down at Third Phase (shelter in Noblesville),” Miller said. “We’ve had two gatherings, and we’re going to do a third. It’s going to be an ongoing thing, so we partner with Westfield to do a lot of the repairs they need down there.”

Annually in Noblesville, club members can be seen marching in parades, cooking grilled cheese at Noblesville Main Street’s annual soup cook-off in the fall, cleaning up trash at the summer’s annual Street Dance downtown, handing out dictionaries to local elementary students, presenting scholarships to Noblesville High School and Hamilton Heights High School students and, most recently, ringing bells for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign and more. The club also gives monetary donations to the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, Tri Kappa’s Red Stocking Fund, the Elysian Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club in Noblesville.

The annual Pork Chop Dinner and Pancake Breakfast each summer is the club’s biggest fundraiser. Others include a food tent at the Father’s Day Car Show at Forest Park and food tents at summer music concerts at Federal Hill Commons.

In March, the club will be adding another fundraiser, a dodgeball tournament at the Ivy Tech gym at 1700 Conner St., under the direction of Lion David Marsh.

Marsh, club president in 2015-16, also is responsible for the club’s annual Veterans Recognition Night each November.

The Noblesville Lions Club holds a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Jim Dandy, 2301 Conner St., Noblesville. Each meeting has a guest speaker. The next meetings will be Jan. 10 and 24.

Sept. 1, 1942 Irving Heath joins the club. Heath served as a Lion for more than 70 years until his death in December 2016. Heath was a founder of the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. “He joined the club when I was 6 years old,” club secretary Duke Miller joked.

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June 1965 Noblesville Lion Roy Kirk is elected district governor of Lions Club District 25-D. Feb. 22, 2005 The Noblesville Lions Club begins its Operation KidSight initiative.

Former Noblesville Lions Club President David Marsh welcomes State Rep. Kathy Richardson to the club.

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Sept. 9, 2015 The club welcomes its first female member, State Rep. Kathy Richardson.

November 2015 The club holds its first Veterans Recognition Night.

August 2016 The club forms its LEO Club at Noblesville High School. The LEO club encourages local youth to develop leadership qualities by participating in service activities. The LEO Club has grown from 26 members in its first year to 41 this year.

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Founder’s intent Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

What, if any, obligation do we owe to those who came before us? Grandma says that she’d like her tea set to go to Tom. Well, Grandma passed away last year. Her will didn’t outline her wishes for the silver service. And, no one has ever liked Tom – except for Grandma. Besides, we think he was probably taking advantage of her. The same story plays out, big and small, anywhere that there are humans. Even if we are provided with a clear directive, do we have the right, moral or otherwise, as the living to co-opt the authority, wishes and even possessions of others?

We good folks of planet Earth like to imagine that each generation exceeds the one that came before us. Some might argue that we evolve. Old heroes are debunked.

Treasured possessions are considered outdated or quaint. And, we work to add our own “improvements” to the fashion of previous generations.

We laud the wisdom of certain political and other leaders – then, the style shifts.

The once vaunted is now dismissed as irrelevant, or worse. Art, literature, architecture, sport and education all yield to the force of popular opinion and fad.

Founder, patriarch, matriarch and great thinker, all are challenged, replaced and then, again, renewed. Is respect for antecedent a moral imperative? Or, is it only a suggestion? When is change required by physical circumstance, and when is our own conceit to usurp the rightful authority of another surging? Founder’s intent may not be dispositive; but likewise, it cannot be casually dismissed. One imagines that Grandma had her intentions – and those certainly belonged to her.

Sometimes, I’m jealous of friends who have both sets of parents in town. They get a stronger showing at violin humor recitals and increased moral support when teenagers start wrecking cars.

That said, I’m thrilled that I only have one family nearby around the holidays! I can’t tell you how many people I know who completely stress out, not because of the frenzy to find the perfect scarf for the secret Santa who doesn’t like chocolate (what?), but because they can’t take the emotional toll that comes with trying to please their own parents and the in-laws.

My clan is in Kentucky, so when the rugrats/presents became too numerous to schlep, we simply announced: “We are henceforth and forever more staying put for Christmas.” Fights over where to spend the 24th, which grandparents get to see the kids first on Christmas morning and which family is ultimately being shortchanged are virtually non-existent in the Wilson abode.

Don’t get me wrong. I still miss partaking in the Morris family holiday extravaganza.

Christmas Eve mall shopping, late-night movie re-enactments of “Mommy Dearest” and my British brother-in-law’s famous roast beef feast will always mean “Christmas” to me. But giving ourselves permission to celebrate with one family at a time has been a wonderful annual Christmas present to ourselves, and one we plan to continue for many years to come.

Good luck to everyone splitting the holly days. And if you see a ginger-headed teen in a white mini-van, beware! Peace out.

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 Computer science initiative is important Editor, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s recent proposal to require all Indiana high schools to offer a computer science course is an important step in improving Indiana’s attractiveness as a place to headquarter and grow a technology business.

As the CEO of a software company, one of the greatest challenges I face is finding qualified software talent. There are simply too many job openings for too few qualified people.

There are a number of reasons for the gap between the strong demand for developers, technical salespeople, and project managers and the current workforce composition in our state. The limited number of qualified instructors, the lack of suitable equipment in many schools, and the relative newness of some technologies are just a few explanations. And like most challenges with myriad causes, there exists only a multi-part solution.

There’s no panacea.

But increasing exposure to CS in K-12 education is an important step, because it will produce more interest in the field as a career while also raising the overall

computing competency of the Hoosier workforce. It may also help democratize access to our industry, which seems out of reach for too many students who don’t have the environment, resources, or role models they need to consider CS a realistic career.

Of course, simply declaring that schools will offer a computer science class won’t educate our students.

In a world where teachers are constantly being asked to do more, meaningful success can only come with a meaningful commitment of support. That’s why I was also happy to hear Holcomb’s proposal includes a plan to support educators with the professional development they need to teach effectively.

It’s my hope that the legislature supports the governor’s initiative to offer a computer science class in every school, and make the appropriate allocations to support it effectively. If implemented correctly, it will help align our workforce with the demands of the 21st century and make Indiana more competitive as a place to start or grow a modern business.

Mike Young, Fishers

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HEALTH Dispatches Walk With a Doc — Aspire Indiana has begun its Walk With a Doc program. The events take place every first and third Saturday of the month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville.

Guests can take a walk around the park with local doctors to discuss health topics.

Mental health holiday chat — Join USA Mental Health First Aid on Dec. 21 for a Twitter chat with tips and tricks for self-care and wellness during the holidays.

Natural cough remedies — Some research suggests that OTC cough medicines don’t really work. If that’s the case for you, try one of these instead: 1. Pineapple juice, 4 ounces three times per day.

2. Dark chocolate, at least 65 percent cocoa, 1 ounce, three times per day 3. Elderberry syrup, take as directed on the package.

Source: BottomLineInc.com Arthritis remedy — Here is an arthritis remedy that has been reported to work very well. Mix 1 pound of golden raisins with 1 pint of gin in a glass bowl. Let the mixture sit until all the gin is absorbed, about five to seven days. Transfer to a sealed jar and do not refrigerate. Each day, eat exactly nine of the gin-soaked raisins. People who use this remedy swear it works wonders.

Source: BottomLineInc. Free meditation class — Sahaja Meditation Indiana presents a free mediation class at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Learn to reduce stress and experience inner peace through meditation.

The class will be held at Old National Bank, 1430 S. Range Line Rd. For more, visit IndianaMeditation.org.

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.

Support groups available — Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include: Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support, Cancer Gentle Stretch Yoga, Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness, Diabetic Support and Grief Support. The groups are free and meet monthly. For more, visit witham.org.

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Carter provides individualized care for women, including well-woman exams, Riverview Health Physicians announced family planning and contraception education and laparoscopy. earlier this month the hiring of Dr. Niles “Her effective communicaCarter, to Riverview county Health Physicians tion and the ability to connect with people helps to ensure the OB/GYN. best possible experience for her “Dr. Carter is a great addition to patients,” a statement from Riverthe Riverview Health Physicians view Health read. team and for the community,” said Carter is a graduate of Howard Nikki Swiney, vice president of AmUniversity College of Medicine. bulatory, Sports and Lab Services.

Carter Originally from Atlanta, Ga., she “Her approach to health care and enjoys traveling, salsa dancing and the way she builds relationships with each of her patients to offer a more personalized spending time with family and friends.

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riverview health to host body knowledge seminar What: Brittany Nelson, a registered dietitian, will talk about how the Body Knowledge program and BOD POD can help reach health and wellness goals, including weight loss, dietary improvements and lifestyle changes.

When: 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and March 14 Where: Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness, 601 Westfield Rd., Noblesville Cost: Free. Registration required at riverview.org.

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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 Golf Club, 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville Dillinger Cost: $20/chamber members, $26/non-members and walkins, $200/chamber member corporate tables of eight, $275/non-member corporate tables of eight Registration: noblesvillechamber.com

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from home,” Cupps said. “We both had that vision. We sold the company to a private equity group in 2017. During that time, my husband would be gone three or four For Leah Cupps, it seems right to share nights a week (selling medical supplies). her message how ‘mompreneurs’ can I had to juggle running the comgrow a business while pany three hours a day while my book working from home. daughter was in preschool and in Her book, published evenings. Eventually, in the last in September, is “#MomsLife Inc: year we had the business, he was 7 Essential Lessons for Building a able to quit his job, and we both Million-Dollar Start-Up as a Busy ran the company full time.”

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“We found products in demand on The Noblesville resident said it took Amazon and then branded our own line of about nine months to finish the book. products and sold those on Amazon,” she “I was always an entrepreneur before said.

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Source: SmartAsset.com The Bitcoin bandwagon – Of all the investments available in the world, the one that has delivered the biggest gains this year is the online only currency called Bitcoin, which isn’t controlled or issued by any bank, brokerage or government. The first bitcoins traded at $1 in 2011 and are currently valued at nearly $5,000. But it’s a very volatile and risky investment. To learn more and possibly invest, visit a reputable dealer such as Coinbase.com.

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Fishers resident Montieth's book explores birth of the Pacers

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com It was a book more than 25 years in the making.

Mark Montieth began collecting interviews for a book in 1990.

“I was going to do a book about the nine years of the ABA,” he said.

At that time, Montieth was primarily a freelance writer with a stint working for a book publisher after leaving the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. He began working for The Indianapolis News in 1994, which merged with The Indianapolis Star in 1995.

The News closed in 1999.

“I became the Pacers beat writer in 1996-97, and there was no time for it,” said Montieth, a Fishers resident. “When you did get time off, you didn’t feel like working on a book. So, I would pick it up and then put it down. I was able to use some of my travel for the beat to interview some people. Once, when the Pacers played at Minnesota, I went over to George Mikan’s house.”

Eventually, Montieth gathered lots of interviews but had way too much for one book.

Finally, he settled on the start of the Indiana Pacers franchise and the return of pro basketball to Indianapolis. The book “Reborn” was released in September.

“I wanted to get something out this season for the 50 years,” said Montieth, who left The Star in 2008 and has written for Pacers.com since the 2012-13 season. “So, I narrowed it down to the formation since I had so much material from that.”

The Indianapolis Olympians were the city’s second pro basketball team. They were a founding member of the NBA in 1949 and folded in 1953. The Pacers arrived in 1967-68.

Montieth said he was lucky to get the files of John DeVoe, one of the founders and second team president. DeVoe died of a heart attack at a Pacers’ home game in 1968.

“I got his scrapbook with stories from all over the state from his brother, Chuck,” Montieth said. “That gave me some real insight on how the franchise and the league came together.”

Chuck DeVoe, another Pacers co-founder, died in 2013.

Fortunately, through the years Montieth transcribed the interviews as he went along.

“I had computer printouts of everything and I had them on floppy discs,” Montieth said. “A couple of the printouts I lost.

They weren’t crucial but they would have been nice to have.

Someone like Mike Storen I talked to a half-dozen times, both in person and on the telephone.”

Storen was the Pacers’ first general manager and later commissioner of the ABA. Montieth said he wants to write two more books, one on the pro teams before the Pacers and another on the Pacers’ three championship seasons in the ABA. “With those early years, you’re talking about guys that drove to games in cars. They would get home at 4 in the morning and get up a couple of hours later and go to work,” Montieth said.

The Olympians featured stars Ralph Beard and Alex Groza, who were banned from the league after the University of Kentucky point-shaving scandal.

Oliver Darden left Michigan law school to play for the Pacers on their first team. Darden, who played collegiately for Michigan, was a third-round pick of the Detroit Pistons in 1966 but was unimpressed with the offer.

Darden, a 73-year-old Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., resident, played that first season with the Pacers. After playing with the New York Nets and Kentucky Colonels, he returned to the Pacers for the 1969-70 season.

“Mark has inspired me to write a book of my own,” Darden said. “It’s easier talking about it. Writing it is hard.”

“Reborn: The Pacers and The Return of Pro Basketball to Indianapolis.” by Mark Montieth. The hardback book is available to Barnes and Noble stores, barnesandnoble. com and amazon.com. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Lonestar to appear at Palladium editorial@youarecurrent.com Lonestar, a contemporary country band, will make its Center for the Performing Arts debut with a February appearance at The Palladium, it was recently announced.

The concert is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 2.

Tickets starting at $30 went on sale Dec. 15 at The Palladium Box Office, online at thecenterpresents.org and by phone at 317-843-3800.

Lonestar, which balances traditional country and honky-tonk roots with a pop-rock sensibility, has logged several platinum-selling albums and 10 No. 1 country singles during its 20-plus years on the scene.

Those hits include the crossover smash “Amazed,” which achieved the rare feat of topping the Billboard Hot 100.

The Lonestar lineup features original members Richie McDonald on lead vocals, Michael Britt on lead guitar and vocals, Keech Rainwater on drums and Dean Sams on keyboards and vocals.

Westfield — Westfield Young Professionals’ New Year’s Eve Bash. is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Grand Junction Taproom, 1189 E. 181st St. Live music, a photo booth and a champagne toast at midnight.

For more, visit the Westfield Young Professionals’ Facebook page.

Carmel — Comedian Dave Dugan will perform a comedy show called “Holiday Hijinks!” at The Cat Theatre, 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel, at 7 p.m. Dec. 20. Patchwork, a musical group, will open with a set of holiday songs. For more, visit thecattheatre.com.

Indianapolis — Carmel-based Ballet Theatre of Indiana will perform seven shows of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 21-24 at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum. For tickets, visit btindiana.org/events.

Zionsville — The Christmas in the Village Last Dash will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21 with specials, giveaways and entertainment in the downtown area. A gift wrapping station will be available at zWORKS.

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Toombs got the writing bug early.

“In fourth grade I wrote a poem that I got to read at my fourth-grade graduation,” Kellyn Toombs has been contemplating she said. this book for a long time.

Toombs is passionate about tell“It’s based on imagibooks nary characters I’ve ing people stories through the medium of museums and preserving been playing with in my history. She plans to major in arhead since I was 3,” Toombs said. cheology and biology and then get “I’ve always liked spooky things like a master’s in museum studies. She the paranormal, and even living in presented an all-school assembly Westfield, it’s such a haunted town as a junior to convince classmates with Nicole Kobrowski and her Toombs museums aren’t boring as some ghosts tours. That inspired me to people might expect. look into ghosts and the paranormal.”

Toombs, who hasn’t chosen her college Toombs, a University High School stuyet, also plans to minor in creative writing dent, wrote “The Unreal,” a fantasy novel, if she can fit it in. and self-published it in September.

Toombs has many diverse interests. She “The main character is similar to me in cares for the chickens on the high school that she is very quiet and shy,” Toombs campus. She led a project to protect the comsaid. “She’s different in that she wants difmunity’s bat population by building bat boxes ferent things than I want in life. She wants on the school land. She organized a 7-mile to be a nurse. Both her parents died when canoeing fundraiser for a Bolivian orphanage she was young, so she’s grown up very she visited one summer and coordinated a sheltered with her grandmother. There’s a school-wide peer mentoring program to help lot of things she doesn’t know how to do, new University students transition. like swim. She has to grow up a lot.”

During this school year, she took on a Toombs took a year to write the book. research scholars project on abandoned “I took a novel-writing course (as a juinsane asylums around the nation. nior), and that gave me the structure that Her book is available through Amazon.

I could get started,” Toombs said. “Writing com. a novel was a big start, and how do I fully develop this idea.”

Civic offers inclusive show In 2014, the Civic Theatre offered the first inclusive performance in the state with “The Cat in the Hat.” The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will “Presenting an inclusive performance of offer an inclusive performance of “Joseph one of our mainstage shows has and the Amazing theater Technicolor Dreamalways been the plan,” said Michael Lasley, Civic Theatre executive arcoat” at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 tistic director. “Not every show is at The Tarkington in Carmel. suitable, either because of length An inclusive performance inor content. When we began offercludes accommodations for sening these adjusted performances sory sensitivities, mobility issues for ‘Cat in the Hat’ four years ago, it and other special needs. Slight Lasley was always in the back of my mind modifications to the production will that the perfect show to offer from the make the experience accessible for audimain season was ‘Joseph and the Amazing ence members with sensory differences, Technicolor Dreamcoat.’ The production is according to the news release. under two hours, colorful and fast-paced.

Some elements include keeping the It’s an engaging performance for all ages house lights up, adjusting overwhelming and interests, so it is the perfect title to sound effects, adjusting house rules for offer for this important program. We are talking and moving, additional seating opso pleased to create a safe and reducedtions for those with mobility devices and stress environment for all family members an American Sign Language interpreter to enjoy our holiday presentation together.” upon request.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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a renowned restaurateur. George and his partner Tom Main came out of restaurant retirement to open Tinker Street in January of 2015. After meeting Kellner, they asked Since Day 1, Braedon Kellner has been him to prepare a tasting. the one behind the food at Tinker Street “(George) and I started talking, Restaurant & Wine and a week later I get a phone call dining Bar. January 2018 will from him asking to do a tasting mark the beginning of with him and his partner,” Kellner his fourth year as head chef of the said. “They asked for three courses, Indianapolis restaurant. so I delivered six courses.”

Before becoming head chef, KellTinker Street serves guests 21 ner left his hometown of Carmel and older. The menu features more to attend the Culinary Institute of Kellner than 50 wines and high-end plates America in Hyde Park, New York. He like duckling breast with collard greens, graduated in 2008 and moved to Charlesescargot and mushrooms and crab cakes ton, S.C., to work at the Ocean Room in the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, where he served with apple slaw. Kellner said he goes to the market every week to work with farmers to foreign royalty, celebrities and even Presisecure the best local products for the resdent George W. Bush. taurant. The restaurant is seasonal, so the “Working on the island was like earning menu constantly changes. your master’s degree in cooking,” said Kell“My ultimate goal is, I don’t want to put ner, who lives in Broad Ripple. anything on the menu that I wouldn’t want Kellner, a 2004 Carmel High School graduto eat myself,” he said. “It’s got to be the ate, said homesickness set in, so he returned to Indiana to help open the Alexander best quality that I can produce with all my powers.”

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“Handel’s Messiah,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

Dec. 21-22.

The Canadian Brass. From top to bottom: Chuck Daellenbach, Achilles Liarmakopoulous, Bernard Skully, Chris Coletti and Caleb Hudson (Photo by Bo Huang)

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 21-23 and 3 p.m.

Dec. 24.

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

For the third year, the Ballet Theatre of Indianapolis presents Tchaikovsky’s holiday dance classic, which includes the addition of a new Drosselmeyer, Sugar Plum Fairy, Cavalier, Nutcracker costumes and choreography for “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Dance of the Mirlitons.”

Cost: $25.

More: btindiana.org.

“A Christmas Carol,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

1 p.m.

Dec. 22.

The theater cast presents a one-hour musical adaptation of the yuletide Charles Dickens classic with traditional carols.

Cost: $26.50-$36.50 (includes buffet lunch).

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7 p.m. Dec. 21-22, 2 p.m.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Civic and 7 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 (continues Theatre, the Center for the through Jan. 7).

Performing Arts, Carmel

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“The Nutcracker,” Basile Theatre, The Athenaeum, Indianapolis

In the dinner theatre’s 25th annual holiday production, a huge cast performs a glittering array of music and dance numbers, presented in a variety show format. The show will go on hiatus after this year.

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

Michael Christie conducts the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and four soloists in the greatest story ever to some of the most majestic music ever conceived.

Cost: $10 to $78.

8 p.m. Dec. 19, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 23.

“A Beef & Boards Christmas,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Cost: $31.50-$49.50.

“Canadian Brass Christmas,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m.

Dec. 23.

Comprising tuba, trombone, horn and trumpets, the brass quintet performs a broad range of classical, traditional and pop tunes reflecting the spirit of the season.

Cost: $35 to $85.

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

7 p.m. Dec. 19-22, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 23 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 24.

Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and three lively ghosts on a dark, snowy journey that leads to a bright new day of joy, hope and renewal.

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Where’s Amy attends Dave Koz Christmas Tour

From left, Rick Braun, Peter White and Dave Koz Live at The Palladium. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Michelle Winters and Mike Kiebach of Noblesville.

Where’s Amy attended the Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour at The Palladium Dec. 10, which included the lineup from his first tour of David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White. The night also included the fabulous singer-songwriter Selina Albright, daughter of the celebrated jazz and R&B saxophonist Gerald Albright. Koz has earned nine Grammy Award nominations and sent nine albums to the top of Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

Where’s Amy sees the Oak Ridge Boys From left, Sue Johnson (Carmel), Ron Held (Carmel), Helen Filipow (Carmel), Steve Perrine (Noblesville) and Clancie and Doug Reno (Indianapolis) (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show at The Palladium

Where’s Amy enjoyed a night of hits and holiday fun at the Oak Ridge Boys Christmas show Dec. 7 at The Palladium in Carmel. The Oak Ridge Boys are members of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The country and gospel vocal quartet also boasts five Grammy Awards, nine Dove Awards and many others to their credit.

Christmas was in the air but truth be told “Elvira” was the crowd favorite and brought the audience to its feet. For upcoming concerts, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Open-concept condo Commentary by Larry Greene

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Background info: This condo in the Tarkington Tower of Indianapolis was the perfect new home for the owners who were looking to downsize from a large home. However, the new space was much smaller than what they were used to.

The goal was to create a space for the owners to comfortably downsize from their previous home.

1. The biggest transformation came from removing several walls that divided the kitchen from the dining room and living room and raising the height of the ceilings to make the space appear larger.

2. Expanding the footprint of the kitchen into the previous dining room allowed room to add cabinetry with more functional storage, and an island for more countertop space.

3. Relocating the laundry room from the kitchen to a closet in the guest bathroom created space for a casual dining area.

4. In addition, three bathrooms were updated throughout the condo, incorporating many elements for aging in place.

5. For more details, visit our blog!

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Before problems The floorplan was not functional. It was very tight and confined, especially in the kitchen. The kitchen and multiple bathrooms throughout the condo needed an update. The overall floorplan was boxy and divided, and the homeowners wanted an open concept.

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LIFESTYLE Dispatches Help seniors enjoy the holidays — If you have elderly relatives visiting for the holidays, help them enjoy the festivities by involving them in preparations such as gift wrapping, cookie decorating, etc. Also, make sure your home is free of seasonal obstacles that can impede their mobility. Finally, take time to reminisce with them about their past holiday traditions and maybe learn some new ones for yourself.

Source: Independent Adult Day Care Centers Perk up Christmas tree – To refresh your live Christmas tree, add a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup to the water. It will feed the tree and make the needles a more vibrant green.

Source: BottomLineInc.com Hiding Christmas gifts – Need a place to hide Christmas gifts from nosy family members? Try hiding them inside suitcases and duffel bags that no one will be using before the holidays. Nobody ever thinks to open suitcases unless they are getting ready to pack. Another good spot is at the bottom of a decoy trashcan or laundry basket since other family members rarely empty these items.

Source: FamilyHandyman. com Install fire suppressors – Kitchen fires can quickly get out of hand, and with holidays nearly here, you’ll likely be cooking more. Get a pair of fire suppressors in case of a kitchen fire.

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Stockings inside the fireplace Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt When you hang your stockings by the chimney with care, do you hang them inside your fireplace, grammar guy ensuring they’ll achieve flambe status before midnight? I’m guessing you hang stockings outside the fireplace.

Only you can prevent stocking fires.

This holiday tip hardly seems like a hack to help you remember something that seems so obvious, but I’m about to apply it to punctuation.

In the same way you always hang your Christmas stockings on the outside of your fireplace, in most of your writing, you should always put quotation marks on the outside of your punctuation. This applies to a majority of your writing (not all). For instance, you should always put quotation marks outside commas and periods: “I encouraged Buddy to meet his Etch-aSketch quota today,” Ming Ming, the North Pole foreman, reported to Santa. “Alas, he only completed 85.” The quotation-marksinside-punctuation rule also applies to question marks and exclamation points.

If you’re wondering why you see the

exact opposite rule applied by people who practice British English, that’s because after they unfairly taxed us without allowing for American parliamentary representation, we pretty much decided to do things the opposite way of the British out of spite.

Some notable (albeit more rarely used) exceptions to this rule include quotation marks with dashes, colons and semicolons. I’ve heard you say, “I don’t believe in Santa” but as for grandpa and me we believe. Almost everyone in Central Park was singing along to “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”; when Buddy’s dad joined in, Santa’s sleigh had enough Christmas spirit to fly.

For most of your writing, pretend quotation marks are cute little Christmas stockings, and take care to hang them outside the fireplace.

Doing so will severely limit your Christmas Eve chimney fire emergencies.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer.

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STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE NO.: 17 – 12 – A - PI MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION PERMIT ISSUED CITY OF NOBLESVILLE, 16 South 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana, Permit No. IN LA 000863. This permit will allow the Noblesville Street Department to market and/or distribute a soil amendment containing a blend of top soil and screened street sweeping debris from their facility located at 1575 Pleasant Street in Hamilton County. The soil amendment from this facility meets the high quality criteria established by state and federal regulations, qualifying it for a Marketing and Distribution Permit. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recognize and encourage the beneficial use of waste products. The permit controls the quality of the waste product to be marketed and/or distributed. For more specific information concerning the permit, contact Robert Herrington at (317) 766-6324 or by email at rherrington@noblesville.in.us. If you have any questions regarding the permit process, contact Nikki Jeffers, the environmental manager assigned to this permit, by dialing (317) 234-2738 or by e-mail at njeffers@idem.IN.gov.

This permit is written in accordance with Indiana Administrative Code 327 IAC 6.1.

Appeal Procedures If you wish to challenge this decision, IC 13-15-6-1 and IC 4-21.53-7 require that you file a Petition for Administrative Review. If you seek to have the effectiveness of the permit stayed during the Administrative Review, you must also file a Petition for Stay. The Petition(s) must be submitted to the Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) at the following address within fifteen (15) days of the date of newspaper publication of this Notice: Office of Environmental Adjudication Indiana Government Center North, Room N103 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 The Petition(s) must include facts demonstrating that you are either the applicant, a person aggrieved or adversely affected by the decision, or otherwise entitled to review by law. Identifying the permit, decision, or other order for which you seek review by permit number, name of the applicant, location, or date of this notice will expedite review of the petition. Additionally, IC 13-15-6-2 and 315 IAC 1-3-2 require that your Petition include: 1. the name and address of the person making the request; 2. the interest of the person making the request; 3. identification of any persons represented by the person making the request; 4. the reasons, with particularity, for the request; 5. the issues, with particularity, for the request; 6. identification of the permit terms and conditions which, in the judgment of the person making the request, would be appropriate in the case in question to satisfy the requirements of the law governing permits of the type granted or denied by the Commissioner’s action; and 7. a copy of the pertinent portions of the permit, decision, or other order for which you seek review, at a minimum, the portion of the Commissioner’s action that identifies the person to whom the action is directed and the identification number of the action.

Pursuant to IC 4-21.5-3-1(f), any document serving as a petition for review or review and stay must be filed with the OEA. Filing of such a document is complete on the earliest of the following dates: 1. the date on which the petition is delivered to the OEA; 2. the date of the postmark on the envelope containing the petition, if the petition is mailed by United States mail; or 3. the date on which the petition is deposited with a private carrier, as shown by a receipt issued by the carrier, if the petition is sent by private carrier.

Pursuant to IC 4-21.5-3-17, the OEA will provide you with notice of any pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, hearings, stays, or orders disposing of the review of this decision if you submit a written request to the OEA at the above address. If you do not provide a written request to the OEA, you will no longer be notified of any proceedings pertaining to this decision.

Public records for this facility are available in IDEM’s Virtual File Cabinet (VFC) at http://vfc.idem.in.gov/. Documents related to this approval can be found by selecting the “Full Text Search” field and entering this facility’s permit number, 000863. Look for documents identified as “OLQ Permit” in the “Document Type” column. A copy of the final permit is also on file with the local health department and is available for public review. Please bring the foregoing to the attention of persons whom you know would be interested in this matter.

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Come see for yourself why hundreds of bands and performers refine their shows in our studios!

Call Rick Kingston at 317.979.0137 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel 46032 kingstonsmusicshowcase.com

Services

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PHOTO SCANNING SERVICE.

Interested in Investing in Farmland

Have your photos scanned and saved to a DVD; makes a great Holiday gift (certificates avail), 10% off thru Dec. 20th. Contact Nancy at 317-900-1133 or visit www.photos4keeps.com.

Locally owned/operated over 42 Years

Will do Fall cleanup, trim shrubs, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully insured. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

merchandise MOBILE SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE Specializing in lawn care, residential and commercial.

Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

Maintenance, oil changes, filters, grease or lube.

317-937-2803 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Nick’s Tree Service AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Finish Grading • Bucket Truck Work • Climbing • Lot clearing

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100

Work directly with our family farm.

Let’s build a plan that works for you.

Contact: ILFarmland@outlook.com

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NOW ‘TIL CHRISTMAS 30-40% OFF ALL IN-STOCK

The Electric Bike Center

622 Rangeline Rd, Suite S, Carmel • 317-506-6902 AUCTION

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Current in Noblesville

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now hiring

now hiring

Carmel Clay Schools is 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) - 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

now hiring

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

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ccs/onlineapp/

HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT APPLY IN PERSON OR CONTACT

now hiring

Become a Senior1Care Caregiver Today!

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

• Bus Drivers • Bus Aides

NOW HIRING

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Email: abeaven@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-8207.

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Erica Hertzinger, Regional Recruiter EricaHertzinger@ASCSeniorCare.com

317-375-5634

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Available - Plans Starting as low as $10 a Week $1,000 Referral Bonus For Clinical Staff • Tuition Reimbursement 401K & Paid Time Off O2NE Program offers Paid LPN or RN Training!

ASCSeniorCare.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Send resume to mike@youarecurrent.com

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Current in Noblesville

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