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Legacy Fund honors Community Pillars

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Alex Volyk loves to lend a hand in his adopted country.

“He’s so passionate philanthropy about people,” Eleven Fifty Academy President John Qualls said. “I feel like I’m a better American knowing him.”

Volyk, a Carmel resident who moved from Ukraine in 1993, serves as Eleven Fifty Academy admissions advisor. The Eleven Fifty Academy is a Fishers-based coding school. Qualls nominated Volyk for Legacy Fund’s first Community Pillars Awards. Volyk, who became a U.S. citizen in 2010, was the winner in the College Readiness and Success division at the Legacy Fund Celebration of Philanthropy Nov. 9 at Ritz Charles in Carmel.

The Pillar Awards honor individuals doing visionary work to solve pressing challenges, build opportunity and equity and create a brighter future for Hamilton County.

The other Community Pillar Awards went to Darren Peterson, Noblesville, in the Inspiring Places category, and Nancy Chance, Noblesville, in the Family Success category.

Although the three winners knew they were going to be honored, they didn’t know they would be given $5,000 grants to donate to a nonprofit of their choice.

The grant will become the Alex Fund at the coding academy, which Volyk will have at his discretion to help students with costs.

“He doesn’t even have to ask. He can say to this person right here, ‘I want to give an extra boost from me,’” Qualls said. “It’s whoever he wants to give it to.”

Volyk had to overcome several obstacles

From left, Darren Peterson, principal architect at Peterson Architecture, Nancy Chance, executive director at Good Samaritan Network, Tom Kilian Jr., president of Legacy Fund, the Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate serving Hamilton County and Alex Volyk, admissions advisor at Eleven Fifty Academy (Submitted photo)

to get to America and then was helped by his American Exchange family while he attended Purdue University.

“I came here with a big smile, 50 bucks and a great attitude,” Volyk said.

He has an executive MBA from Purdue and a master’s degree in agriculture economics but had no experience in admissions when he applied for the Eleven Fifty job.

“I thought this guy is special, he can do anything,” Qualls said.

Volyk started with Eleven Fifty Academy in March 2016.

“I go to work in a great mood,” Volyk said.

“I see applications of people with big college debt with great college degrees, and they

Meet your teacher: Mrs. Jenny Rieck Title: Kindergarten Teacher, Oak Trace Elementary School Years taught: Entering my eighth year teaching Background: St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School, Sandusky, Ohio; B.S. in Early Childhood Education, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio Why did you become a teacher? “My second-grade teacher made a big impact on me, and I did my high school senior project shadowing her. I have always loved children and known that elementary education is where my passion is.”

What goals do you have for your students? “As a kindergarten teacher, I am giving many children their first experience at school.

My goal is to create a safe and fun environment where students want to come to learn in

a fun way. I want to instill a love for learning.”

What do you encourage parents do to strength skills at home? “Family time is very Rieck important, so I encourage nightly reading. I hope parents will read aloud to their child every night and share a love for books. This activity makes a big impact.”

Name your favorite musician or band: “I love to listen to a variety of genres of music, but right now my family listens to a lot of Zac Brown Band.”

What is something your students might not know about you? “In my years as a stayat-home mom, I had an Etsy shop, Dream Big my Love, where I created and sold boutique-style baby goods such as blankets, burp clothes, bibs and teething rings. I love to sew.”

can’t find a job or are underemployed. But I can see that application. I already know that person has what it takes. I cannot wait to meet with them and provide my guidance to those individuals.”

Chance, executive director of Good Samaritan Network, awarded her $5,000 grant to Recycled Cycles, a new program in Westfield that reclaims and recycles gently used bicycles and prepares them for families who might not be able to afford one.

Peterson, principal architect from Noblesville-based Peterson Architecture, was nominated by Nickel Plate Arts Director Aili McGill.

Peterson, in turn, said he would give the $5,000 grant to Nickel Plate for its use.

Dispatches Turkey bowling — Smoke-free Hamilton County presented a Turkey Bowling event Nov. 16 at Westfield Middle School. The organization discussed cigarettes and vaping with more than 1,200 students, who then were able to bowl with frozen turkeys to knock down pins set to look like cigarettes.

Santa at Clay Terrace — Santa Claus was to return to his house in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods in Clay Terrace Nov. 24 and will stay there through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa are available during retail hours. To get a photo of your pet with Santa, visit Santa’s house from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. For more, visit clayterrace.com.

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Housing market shifts to sellers’ favor — The housing market in Westfield shifted to sellers’ favor last month as homes flew off the market significantly faster and for more money. According to F.C. Tucker, homes in the city sold in an average of 51 days, 34.6 percent faster than this time last year. In October 2017, the average sale price for homes in the city was $306,177 at $130.13 per square foot. This sale price represented a 5.3 percent increase from October 2016.

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

Advisory plan commission — The next Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov.

Coffee with a Cop — The next Coffee with a Cop event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 29 at Lincoln Square Pancake House, 3186 E Ind. 32. Residents can ask questions and provide comments to Westfield Police Dept. officers over a cup of coffee. Those with questions should contact Sgt. Billy Adams at badams@westfield.in.gov.

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Great Outdoor Party — The Hamilton County Republican Party will hold the 2017 Great Outdoor Party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Beck’s Hangar, 11329 E. SR 32. Sonny Beck of Beck’s Hybrids will be the featured speaker.

Ticket prices vary. For more, visit HamiltonCountyGOP.org.

Winter Wonderland Bash — The Democratic Party of Hamilton County will host Winter Wonderland Bash at 5 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets start at $50. Register at secure.actblue. com/donate/wwbash.

Westfield in Lights — The City of Westfield’s annual tree lighting ceremony will be 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 with activities at city hall, 130 Penn St., Christ United Methodist Church, 318 N. Union St., and the green space to the west of city hall. Activities include, a trackless train, live reindeer, performances on the main stage, a vendor area, hot chocolate sales, pictures with Santa, the tree lighting ceremony and more.

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Barbara Grider sells dog treats at the Nov. 11 Westfield City Market. The market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through March. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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TOWER reduces recidivism rates

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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is helping reduce recidivism rates through a new program that connects Jail inmates with job training and employment opportunities.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Transitioning Opportunities for Work, Education and Reality Program held its first job fair Oct. 10. The jail partnered with WorkOne Center, an Indiana workforce development organization, to provide inmates who are within 180 days of being released from jail with opportunities to gain practical job training, coaching and opportunities for employment upon release.

The five-week program covers practical career skills such as writing a resume, completing an employment application, cognitive behavioral techniques, dressing for an interview and conducting an interview. After release, the graduates are connected with the WorkOne office, which is approximately a mile from the jail, for continued assistance.

The program is fully funded by a federal grant of $427,337 from the U.S. Dept. of La-

Inmates participate in the TOWER program job fair held Oct. 10 at the Hamilton County Jail.

Employers participating in the job fair included Wheeler Mission, Firehouse Subs, Aspire, Sugar Fork Crossing, Salvation Army, C&R Roofing and the Merciful Hope Center. (Submitted photo)

bor, Employment and Training Administration. The grant is a partnership between The Region 5 Workforce Board, WorkOne Central and the Hamilton County Jail.

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

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

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events like this, (public speaking) has kind of become a talent of mine and I use it as a platform to share my story.”

Brinkman also co-founded Students Westfield High School graduate SaWho Care at IUPUI with Mackinzi Bradmantha Brinkman is only 22, but she’s shaw. The group is partnering already makachievement ing strides with NAMI. The partnership will encompass in a college creating a support group to assist campus mental health awareness students on the waitlist for the initiative. campus’s Counseling and PsychoBrinkmen recently spoke on logical Services program; put on a mental health during Student fundraising walk; and utilize StuTalks, the IUPUI equivalent of Ted Brinkman dents Who Care for NAMI’s Ending Talks, and is being considered the Silence program. to join the board of directors at the Na“(The program) helps mentor young tional Alliance on Mental Illness Greater students into giving stories with mental Indianapolis. illness and a voice that encourages stuBrinkman applied and was accepted to dents,” Brinkman said. “Our members are speak at Student Talks and went through looking to get involved with that young a crash course in public speaking. After adult audience.” the event, she said she would be interBrinkman applied to be on the board of ested in pursuing something similar to the directors for NAMI Greater Indianapolis, Student Talks again. and she will know if she is accepted by “Ironically, I used to be terrified of early December. public speaking. I have something called According to Brinkman, NAMI is attemptessential tremor, and when I get nervous ing to diversify its board, and she would I shake more and I used to shake really be the first young adult on the board if bad and would completely lose my train accepted. of thought,” she said. “As I’ve gotten to do

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Bieker ASA Volunteer of the Year

By Renee Larr news@currentinwestfield.com The American Staffing Association recently named Carmel resident Nicole Bieker as Volunteer of the achievement Year. Bieker lives near the Carmel/Westfield line. ASA is the trade association representing the U.S. staffing industry. Bieker is vice president of operations at Milliner and Associates at 96th Street and Gray Road and manages to find time to volunteer for ASA. “I’ve been in the staffing industry for over 12 years now,” Bieker said. “In 2014, I attended my first staffing world conference, ASA’s national conference. As president of the state organization at the time, I was chosen to go represent the state in Washington, D.C. That’s really where everything began.”

Bieker is chair of the ASA Indiana Regional Council and of the ASA Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. She also is a member of the ASA staffing as a career committee. She works closely with Jobs for America’s Graduates, which provides underserved students with career coaching, job readiness and internships to prepare them

Nicole Bieker was named American Staffing Association Volunteer of the Year.

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for the future. Milliner & Associates works with JAG Indiana students at Decatur Central High School.

“My volunteering focuses on two main areas, strengthening staffing as a career and working with JAG,” Bieker said. “I have continued to get more and more involved with JAG National.”

Bieker said wants to inspire others to volunteer.

“We can no longer do what our business does. We have to extend beyond that and give back to the community in which we serve,” Bieker said. “My hope would be there would be other people out there like myself that would be impacted by the award and realize they can do the same thing.”

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The Women of Bridgewater Club holds first philanthropy fundraiser

Rotary Club of Westfield delivers meals with Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County

Tonya Harvey, left, and Tiffany Olson load a truck with donations to the Westfield Youth Assistance Program from the Women of Bridgewater Club as its first fundraising philanthropy Nov. 4. (Submitted photos)

From left, Christine Brown, Patti Arbuckle, Tonya Harvey, Mayor Andy Cook and Tiffany Olson hold a Westfield Youth Assistance Program sign.

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Westfield resident aims to emulate former Colts coach

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Mike Bostic didn’t set out to become nationally recognized for impersonating former Indianpolis entertainment Colts Coach Tony Dungy.

But after four years of attending Colts home games, sporting events and even appearing on ESPN as Clony Dungy, it seems it was his destiny.

“I’ve read coach Dungy’s books, and he was a great inspiration to me. It was a natural tie-in, because I kind of look like him,” Bostic said.

And their appearance isn’t the only thing they have in common. Both are former multi-sport athletes and coaches. Bostic, 45, coached boys tennis at Carmel High School for 15 years and the girls team for four years. The Westfield resident is the PE teacher at Forest Dale Elementary, a position he’s held for nearly two decades.

Clony Dungy is born Bostic, a lifelong Colts fan, first dressed up like Dungy many years ago for the ZooBoo Halloween event at the Indianapolis Zoo. He quickly threw together a makeshift

Mike Bostic, left, and his sons, Michael and Emerson, meet former Colts Coach Tony Dungy.

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costume and noticed people doing a lot of double takes, he said.

But the idea for Clony Dungy didn’t take root until about four years ago. He and his wife were leaving a preseason Colts game when a woman stopped him on the street to point out his resemblance to Dungy.

So for the next game, Bostic – a season ticket holder – went all in. He wore khakis and a Colts sweater vest and brought a challenge flag and play-calling sheet to the game.

He hasn’t been to a Colts game without the getup since.

Taking notice Bostic’s fellow Colts fans aren’t the only ones taking notice of Clony Dungy.

In 2016, Bostic was inducted into the Pro Football Ultimate Fan Association, a group of dedicated NFL fanatics who gather each year at the Hall of Fame Game in August and support charity together.

“Most ultimate fans have to create a persona, but Bostic was born with his. He is almost an identical twin of coach Tony Dungy,” said Karl Sides, PFUFA president who is also known as Ram Man. “Mike has a fantastic personality, great character and works with kids in his community, so he was a perfect fit for the PFUFA.” Dungy happened to be speaking at a nearby church around the same time Bostic was inducted into the association, so he decided to stop by and meet his inspiration for the first time.

They met again last year before a game between the Colts and Steelers broadcast

by NBC. “He’s a very genuine person. He’s who you see on TV,” Bostic said. “He has enjoyed the costume and had fun with it.”

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meet mike bostic Favorite pastime: Winning Super Bowls Favorite local restaurant: The Tamale Place Favorite color: Yellow Birthplace: Indianapolis Favorite vacation location: Disney World Family: Wife, Gina; sons, Emerson, 15, and Michael, 12 Favorite quote: “You should never be defined by what you do, by the things you have; you’ve got to define yourself by who you are and who you impact and how you impact people. And that’s the thing I try to get across to my players.”

–Tony Dungy Favorite pro athlete: Marlin Jackson Most memorable moment as Clony Dungy: There have been a lot, but I was just invited to ESPN two weeks ago and got to be on the NFL Sunday Countdown Show! Experience of a lifetime!

Favorite on-the-field Colts moment: Marlin Jackson’s interception of Tom Brady to send the Colts to Super Bowl XLI. To me, it’s the single most important play made in Indiana sports history.

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Many parents think they don’t have a choice when the school proposes putting their child on a half-day schedule or asks them to come pick him up early, but under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), disabled students are generally entitled to attend public school for the same hours as their typical peers; they can’t be sent home early or put on a shortened school day schedule just because their behaviors are difficult to manage.

The legal term for taking a child out of his classroom for disciplinary reasons is a “removal,” and a removal for any portion of a school day is considered a removal for the whole day: if your child is sent home 5 hours into a 6-hour school day, that counts as an entire day out of school. A removal can range from making a child sit in the hallway or sending him to the office up to suspension or expulsion. Schools can generally remove disabled students for up to 10 days without providing services, but the law requires schools to follow certain procedures to remove a student for more than 10 days in a given school year. A

removal of a student for more than 10 consecutive school days or a series of removals that constitute a pattern is considered a “disciplinary change of placement.” The law requires public schools to follow certain procedures before making a disciplinary change of placement of students with disabilities, so I recommend consulting a special education lawyer if you find your child in this situation.

I recommend documenting it every time you are called by the school to come pick up your child so you can keep track of the removals. You may be entitled to compensatory educational services to make up for the lost time. If your child is being removed for more than 10 days (expelled), the law requires the school to hold what’s called a manifestation determination conference. This is a meeting with school staff to determine if the child’s behavior was related to his disability or if the school failed to follow his IEP, in which case the school has to conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA) of the student. If you disagree with the outcome of the manifestation determination you may appeal it by filing a request for a due process hearing.

Students who are charged with offenses involving drugs, weapons or serious bodily injury may be placed in an interim school setting for up to 45 days even if the behavior was related to their disability. An Independent Hearing Officer can order a student placed in an interim setting for up to 45 days if she believes the student is substantially likely to injure someone at school. I’ve had a couple cases where schools tried to place a student in an interim setting even though his conduct did not meet the criteria for that, so it’s a good idea to consult a special education attorney if your child’s school schedules a manifestation determination conference.

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Construction has begun on Spring Mill Road is closed the City of Westfield’s Fall between 106th and 116th Resurfacing and 2017 Trail CONSTRUCTION streets, with additional lane Connections projects. Fall restrictions between Main Resurfacing includes Joliet Street and Mallard Court. The road is Road, Catherine Drive, Greyhound expected to reopen in December.

Pass from 151st to Western Way, GreyFISHERS hound Court, Spring Meadows subdivision Periodic lane delays may occur at 126th and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge Street and Hoosier Road through the end of subdivisions. the year due to the construction of a new Utility relocations are under way. The traffic signal. project will be completed by the end of the With IKEA and Topgolf now open, resiyear. The project includes construction of dents are encouraged to visit fishers.in.us a roundabout at 186th Street and Spring for maps and directions on how to best Mill Road and a new boulevard roadway navigate the 116th Street area. construction to Kinsey Avenue.

Improvements are under way to rehabiliTowne Road reconstruction includes tate bridges, pavement and drainage structhree new culverts, widening and vertical tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have sight distance corrections. Utility relocabeen shifted to accommodate construction tions will begin next month and construcof travel lanes. The speed limit has been tion will begin this fall. The project is reduced to 60 mph and to 50 mph while expected to be complete by summer or fall workers are present. of next year. Resurfacing Towne Road from The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has 116th street to 156th Street will begin after closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th the new year.

Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to reThe Monon trail is being extended from 191st to 216th streets. Most of the work will place the bridge over Keiser Drain.

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On I-69, between Exit 205 near 116th The second phase of the riparian corridor Street in Fishers and Exit 219 near Ind. 38 in for Grand Junction Park and Plaza will bePendleton, drivers should watch for major gin construction before the end of the year nighttime construction work for a bridge reand most of the work will be done over the construction. Speed limits may be reduced. winter months when the water is frozen.

U.S. 36 in both directions will have peCARMEL riodic lane restrictions and delays near A water main upgrade is under way on I-465, between Pendleton Pike and W. Range Line Road between City Center and County Line Rd. near Lawrence for a culvert Executive drives. Once the water main is replacement. relocated, traffic will move to the inner ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN lanes of Range Line Road for work on the C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between C.R. outer lanes. The road will remain open 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on the 300 throughout the project.

S./400 S. connector project in east WhitesRiver Road is closed between 146th town. Two lanes are under construction, Street and Community Drive for a reconalthough ultimately it is planned to be a struction project, which was expected to four-lane, divided roadway. The project is be complete near Thanksgiving. The project expected to continue into 2018. will include a two-lane boulevard and a

Dispatches Westfield Fire Dept. creates new Twitter account — The Westfield Fire Dept. has created a new Twitter account geared toward working incidents in the area. This includes working fires, major traffic incidents, technical rescues and more, as well as updates regarding those calls. General information will not be posted to this feed. For more, visit the Westfield Fire PIO Twitter feed at @wfd_pio.

WWS seeking bus drivers — Westfield Washington Schools is searching for bus drivers. WWS offers a flexible schedule

with summers and holidays off and no required weekends. For more, or to apply online, visit wws.k12.in.us.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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From left, Westfield Washington Schools Supt. Sherry Grate, Board of School Trustees President Duane Lutz, State Supt. Jennifer McCormick, Board of School Trustees Vice President Dan Degnan, Board of School Trustees Secretary Amber Willis and Board of School Trustees member Amy Pictor.

On Nov. 16, 121 seniors were honored at the Evening of Excellence for having a 3.8 GPA or higher at the end of their junior year. This was the 20th annual event hosted by the School Board of Trustees.

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Teacher grants boost classroom environment, learning

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com As Westfield Education Foundation Executive Director Jan Skinner made her way around various Westfield Washington Schools classrooms, cover story she was accompanied by green balloons and Supt. Sherry Grate. Skinner was congratulating teachers for receiving grants through the WEF. As she informed each, she was met with reactions of surprise and delight.

“You’re always excited and always humbled by the opportunity,” said Brandi Gorak, a Westfield Intermediate School teacher who teaches technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to fifth- and sixth-grade students. “You never expect it. You don’t know how many people you are competing against.”

Gorak, paired with fellow teacher Shawn Davis, received two grants. One grant, Field of Dreams, will allow for the purchase of robot competition fields and competition cubes. The other, STEM Learning: Sky’s the Limit, allows for the purchase of six robots.

Kids will learn basic coding, then work in groups to code robots to move. The lesson will be embedded in school curriculum.

Gorak has received seven grants through the years from the WEF. “I am very humbled by it and just excited because this is my passion, and with the STEM addition to technology, I am able to do more in this classroom,” she said. “It allows me to purchase all kinds of fun things

for these kids to engage in.”

Teachers from all grade-levels applied for grants. The WEF awarded $6,139.74, totaling eight teacher grants.

Teachers selected for this round of grants were Gorak, Davis, Sawyer Beier, April LaRosa, Jan Brill, Yvette Coverdale, Christian Horner, Michael Marley and Kevin Morse. Some teachers paired up for the grants.

“We have another seven grants that scored very high we would really like to be able to fund, but we need an additional $5,500,” Skinner said.

Those additional funds will come from the upcoming Harlem Wizards basketball game, an annual fundraiser for the foundation.

“These seven additional grants are contingent upon having a great turnout to the Harlem Wizards game,” Skinner said.

The WEF will know within a couple of days after the game if profits are high enough to fund more grants.

Teachers will be notified before winter break if their grants were funded.

The WEF provides grants every year. The application window opens each year when school starts and -Brandi Gorak closes Oct. 1. If interested, email the WEF at foundation@wws.k12.in.us for application criteria.

There were three grant sponsors for the recent teacher grants. They include Allegion Company, the Westfield Lions Club and Teachers Credit Union of Westfield. In addition to awarding grants, the WEF also provides college scholarships to students and organizes fundraisers throughout the year, such as the annual Underground Railroad Run and more.

“I am very humbled by it and just excited because this is my passion, and with the STEM addition to technology, It allows me to purchase all kinds of fun things for these kids to engage in.”

From left, Jan Skinner, Brandi Gorak, Shawn Davis and Supt. Sherry Grate.

Gorak was awarded two 2017 teacher grants from the Westfield Education Foundation. (Photo by Anna Skinner) Brandi Gorak’s Field of Dreams grant allows for the purchase of two more competition fields and two more sets of competition blocks. The robot competitions were such a success at WIS that teachers added a second competition last year and are planning a third this year.

(Submitted photo)

Harlem Wizards vs. WWS Staff to fundraise for education From 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St., Westfield Washington Schools staff members will play against the Harlem Wizards basketball team. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Westfield Education Foundation, which allows for WWS teacher grants and student scholarships.

“It’s guaranteed to be a fun evening for the whole family,” Westfield Education Foundation Executive Director Jan Skinner said. “All ages will be entertained by the basketball tricks from the Harlem Wizards as

they take on our WWS principals, teachers and staff.”

Doors open at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 and $15 at the door. Reserved, center court seating is $20 and courtside-plus seating, which includes a courtside seat, a meet-and-greet with the Harlem Wizards, pizza, soda and more, is $35. Concessions will be sold by the WHS boys basketball team. Harlem Wizards souvenirs will be available for purchase.

Tickets can be purchased at any WWS building, by calling 317-867-8085 or at harlemwizards.com.

Supt. Sherry Grate, left, and Jan Skinner congratulate Christian Horner on his receipt of a Westfield Education Foundation teacher grant. (Submitted photo)

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Rain, roundabouts and prayer

o b s e r v ation ‘Caddyshack’ wisdom Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

We, each and every one of us, is held captive, at least a bit, by our own experiences and acculturation. For many years we regaled the French spouse of a close friend of the sublime humor in the sophomoric romp “Caddyshack.” Routinely, we would repeat lines, giggling in our own command of the low-brow script. Finally, we arranged to host a private screening of the classic. Seven natives and one not-sonative viewed, with beer in hand, as Judge Elihu Smails and the now-storied cast of characters delivered our beloved one-liners.

Our sides aching from laughter, the film closed as Carl’s nemesis, a plump, dancing gopher, boogied us out of the theater to the catchy Kenny Loggins tune. Now, we turned to our continental comrade – you must surely understand why we love this film so.

“Hmm,” she replied cautiously, “it was fun, but, I’m still not sure that I get it.” Crestfallen, we realize that some things might not translate. The French popularity of Jerry Lewis makes sense. The French love of Jerry Lewis is more difficult to sort out.

Variances of our perspective are difficult to sort out. Some refuse to consider the value of another point of view. And some, as if driven by some eternal shame, suppress the glory of their own. As we consider the proper role for Jerry Lewis comedy in the storehouse of great culture, is his contribution superior to that of greenskeeper Carl Spackler? Who decided what matters – and, more importantly, what doesn’t? After all, Carl’s the one who reminded us Gunga Galunga, as the frugal Dali Llama offered in leu of a caddy’s tip, “When you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness. So, I got that goin’ for me, which is nice.” Yes, Carl, it is nice. Treasure it.

It has been a long time since I’ve been nervous for one of my kids. Years of (insert sport/extracurricular activhumor ity here) Mom experiences and calls from teachers have desensitized my physiological reactions to their performances, high-stakes tests and various academic/employment applications.

And now that we’ve successfully launched one off to college, I understand that a few failures along the way will do more for a child than a record-breaking season or a straight-A’s semester. Suffice it to say, I don’t freak very easily over my children’s exploits.

Nevertheless, there are still moments when I want to cry and vomit and cower in the back of my mini-van mumbling every Catholic prayer I know. One of those was yesterday while my younger son attempted to pass the road exam for his driver’s license during a downpour of Biblical proportions in a flooded town known for its obscene number of roundabouts. Seriously, conditions couldn’t have been worse, and he was already anxious about his parallel parking, which earlier had been abysmal.

After I dropped him off with the instructor, I immediately headed for the nearest empty lot to panic. Although I remained in the driver’s seat, I did fight back tears and say 10 Hail Marys. This kid needed a win. Please, God, give him a win! But it was completely out of my control.

He passed, and nailed the parallel parking! More importantly, I added another layer of parenting experiences to my emotional armor. I hope it’s enough. His twin tests tomorrow.

Peace out.

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In West Virginia, It is illegal to snooze on a train.

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The insulters amongst us Editor, The question of manners has been quite the topic of Current lately.

Now that the Current’s “Reader’s View” is a referendum on national politics, it would be wise for writers who submit letters to avoid the hypocrisy they unfairly accuse those of whom they disagree.

The latest glaring example of this hypocrisy is the hurling of insults at President Trump and his supporters while defending Danielle Wilson’s vitriol. Danielle Wilson’s columns over the years purposely exhibit the total lack of manners, decency and taste for shock-value and therefore invites reaction; precisely what she and Current receive. When readers

reacted against her tirade toward President Trump, they should have been free to do so without personal attacks being levied against them.

There is no question that the Left has so much disdain for the Right; the constant barrage of insults and hypocrisy by the Left is precisely why many in the electorate voted for President Trump.

Writers, stay away from insults and “look in the mirror” prior to submissions.

Current staff, avoid printing unsubstantiated political drivel and general lack of taste by proofreading and editing commentary.

Vince Catanese, Westfield

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

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Right and left Commentary by Melkote Ramaswamy The teacher asks the class: “Those who know the answer to my question raise your hand.� opinion Instantly and instinctively, a good majority raise their right hand. We look at the ones that raised their left hands and wonder if something is wrong with their right hand.

It might not occur to us they could be left-handed!

In this world, there is right and wrong as well as right and left. For instance, the car steering in the U.S. is to the left whereas elsewhere it is to the right. More importantly, we keep to the right while they keep to the left of the road. Who is right? The question makes no sense.

Let’s admit it. This is a right-hander’s world. We shake hands with our right hand, write with our right hand and swear with our right hand.

It looks as if the whole world has been designed for the right-hander. Just look at the knobs on the refrigerator or TV or microwave oven or the click button on a camera. All these might suggest that the designer must be right-handed.

We are so used to the right that in sports like tennis, cricket or table tennis the presence of a left-hander is enough to unnerve us.

Why do we make such a big fuss about right wing and left wing when we know for sure that we need both wings to fly?

Why be so righteous when in an auto accident what matters is not who is right but who is left?

When the difference between right and left is so obvious, it appears foolish for intelligent people like physicists to have assumed that nature is symmetrical — that there is no difference between right and left. It is therefore difficult to comprehend and appreciate why the coveted Nobel Prize went to American physicists T.D. Lee and C.N. Yang for telling the world that there is indeed a difference between right and left — something we have known all along.

Melkote Ramaswamy, a Westfield resident, is a physicist, writer, speaker and author of “An Immigrant celebrates America� (University of Indianapolis Press, 2007.)

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Santa (and city) to answer letters from kids

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case you forgot your letter at home.

Don’t worry if the Westfield in Lights festivities distract you from dropping off Santa and his elves are hard at work making this coming holiday season special. your letter! There will be red mailboxes at City Services and at the This year, This is the first year holidays he’ll be Westfield Public Safety building from Dec. 4 to getting the city has started Dec. 15. City staff will help some help from Westfield a collection for Kris make sure Santa gets residents and city staff Kringle, but his extra these letters. as Westfield collects letThere is no need for a ters to Santa from Dec. elves are happy to help stamp. Santa has his own 2 to 15. with some support to special delivery system, This is the first year make this year special so it is always delivered the city has started a on time and free of collection for Kris Kringle, for kids in Westfield. charge. but his extra elves are Young and old, take a minute or two to happy to help with some support to make tell Santa what this year has meant to you this year special for kids in Westfield. and if you feel the need write down your In order to get a good start on our colgreatest wish. It just might come true. lection, the Penry family has made it their holiday tradition to make sure all the letters to Santa collected at Westfield in Erin Murphy is the City of Westfield Communications Lights are answered! You can find the mailDirector. You may reach her at box at Christ United Methodist Church at emurphy@westfield.in.gov or the ‘Pictures with Santa’ activity. There you by calling 317-804-3004 also will find some paper and pencils, in

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It all started one morning when Mary Ellen was searching for the sugar and noticed that I had accidentally placed the opened mayonnaise jar in the cupboard rather than back in the fridge the night before. Mary Ellen then tossed the jar in the garbage, along with this denouement: “It’s no good. We have to throw it out.” I begged to differ. I couldn’t accept the product’s ruin in just a few hours. I say if you can’t fight off bacteria overnight, you’re not worth the preservatives you’re made of.

The next day, desperate for a smear on my BLT, I fished the mayonnaise out of the garbage and slathered it on my bread.

Hours later my son stopped by and made himself an egg salad sandwich. When Mary Ellen discovered what I had done, she panicked. “Are you trying to wipe out the entire family?”

I read the mayonnaise label. It did say: REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. There was an 800 number next to that warning, a hotline for people with emergency mayonnaise questions.

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“So I shouldn’t throw it out?”

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Don’t talk about your own illnesses. Let the person know that you are looking forward to meeting for lunch, or some other outing, in the near future. Have a funny story or wonderful reminiscence to share. Laughter is a great healer and it can make the recovering person’s day!

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“Partner with us, help us chamber make education relevant,” McGuire said. “Support us, encourage us and trust us and think bigger.

Don’t have low expectations, have grandiose expectations. You raise it and I promise they will hit it. We see it every day. That’s why we get out of bed in the morning.”

A three-person panel from Noblesville and Westfield high schools answered questions about innovation and internship programs at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon Nov. 16 at the IMMI Conference Center.

“We became very focused on understanding that learning in content is not best preparing our kids for the future,” McGuire said. “Everything we are trying to do at Westfield is preparing kids for the day after graduation. We really made a shift into thinking that it’s not just delivering content but what we need to do is build skills through content, skills that are transferrable and skills that the kids will take with them for their entire life. We made that shift academically.”

McGuire said one important skill to concentrate on is innovation.

“We need kids to be literate, we need kids to be critical thinkers, we need them to problem solve,” McGuire said. “These kids are going to be having jobs that have not yet been invented, using technology that’s not been invented. We need them to solve problems that we can’t even understand yet in 2017. In order to do that, they are going to have to be innovative and creative.”

From left, WHS Principal Stacy McGuire, Innovations Specialist Joel Bruns and Dean of Career and Community Engagement Matt Putman.

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McGuire said often in public education, with all the pressure to get through content, the fact is lost that students are creative individuals.

“Instead of stamping out that creativity, we have got to develop platforms that nurture and explode that creativity,” McGuire said.

WHS Innovations Specialist Joel Bruns said he wasn’t a great student in high school because he was disengaged.

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Don’t worry, Richard Sterban assures, this might be a Christmas show, but the Oak Ridge Boys will deficoncert nitely be singing their biggest hit.

“I get asked that all the time, ‘Even though it’s a Christmas show, are we still going to hear ‘Elvira?’ The answer is, ‘Yes, you will,’” Sterban said. “That’s the law.

The Oak Ridge Boys must do ‘Elvira.’”

The Oak Ridge Boys’ holiday tour will stop at The Palladium in Carmel at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

“Believe it or not, this is going to be our 29th annual Christmas tour, and we have been rehearsing Christmas music since sometime in September,” said Sterban, the group’s bass singer. “Our Christmas shows have become a big, big part of our year. We’ve become known for our Christmas music and have seven Christmas albums.”

The latest one, “The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate Christmas,” is available at Cracker Barrel restaurants.

Sterban said the Christmas show is a bargain.

“It’s really two shows for the price of one,” Sterban said. “For about 45 minutes, we do our regular music, mostly our hits, that we do during our regular concerts.

We then take an intermission and do a complete Christmas show.”

Sterban said the songs cover all sides of Christmas, secular, fun and romantic.

From left, William Lee Golden, Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen and Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys (Submitted photo)

Santa Claus makes an appearance and goes out in the audience. That is followed by what Sterban calls the rocking chair segment.

“The four Oak Ridge Boys sit in Cracker Barrel rocking chairs and sit in front of a fireplace. Each guy takes a turn talking about childhood Christmas memories,” Sterban said. “We talk about what it means to us individually and what Christmas music has meant to our career. It’s a great time for our fans to get to know the Oak Ridge Boys. It’s a highlight of the show. After that, we segue into a section with a song that talks about the true

meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus.

That’s very important to us and our fans.

It’s a great way for families to spend time together around the holiday season.”

Sterban said the Christmas show is the same each night. During their regular concert, they might vary their set list each performance.

“There are several reasons for our longevity, but the No. 1 reason is we love doing what we do,” Sterban said. “We do not plan to retire any time soon.”

This lineup has been together since 1973.

Lewis, Pizzarelli pay tribute to Nat King Cole Jazz veterans Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli combine forces to pay tribute to Nat King Cole at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Palladium.

“It’s a combination of songs Nat King Cole recorded and made popular in his lifetime,” Lewis said. “His album, especially the one with the ‘Christmas Song,’ is on the charts every year. Then there are favorites of John and favorites of mine. We just end up having a lot of fun with those songs because Christmas

music is heartwarming and it’s that time of the year.”

Pianist Lewis is joined by his trio and Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals.

Lewis is looking forward to returning to The Palladium.

“It’s a wonderful place to play,” Lewis said. “The people are warm and inviting.

There might even be a sing-along, if they are good.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

From left, Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli.

The City of Carmel is seeking applications for the special Support For The Arts grants from the city’s budget. Organizations have until Dec. 1 to apply.

The city awarded 23 local arts organizations with more than $1.3 million in 2017.

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the program, which amounts to roughly 1 percent of the city budget each year. Since 2004, more than $9.2 million have been allocated to support local arts programs.

“We have worked hard in Carmel to build the framework for a community that values the arts as part of a larger mission to improve the quality of life and attract economic development and private investments in our city,” Mayor Jim Brainard stated in a news release.

For more, visit carmel.in.gov/our-government/mayor/carmel-arts-grants. Contact Sharon Kibbe at 317-571-2483 or skibbe@ carmel.in.gov with any questions.

Westfield — Tickets are on sale for the Westfield Young Professionals’ New Year’s Eve party beginning at 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

For tickets, visit the WYP Facebook page.

Zionsville — “The First Come, First Hung” exhibit will open at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawhtorne St. Learn more at SullivanMunce.org.

Carmel — Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel, will present a Christmas concert and reception at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Purchase tickets by calling 317-733-3033.

Fishers — STAR Financial Bank will present the Fishers Community Chorus Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E 116th St. For more, visit FishersChorus.org.

Geist — Arts for Lawrence will present “Coming Home” at The Theater at The Fort in Lawrence at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

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Super still enjoys watching other magicians, such as David Copperfield, David Blaine and Criss Angel.

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Mike Super has been obsessed with magic since visiting a magic shop at Walt Disney World at age 6. performance That started a lifetime passion that has led Super to a career.

“Every day I thank the Lord I get the privilege to do what I do for a living,” Super said. “I’ve surpassed my wildest childhood dreams, and I hope I keep getting to do what I do until I’m too old to do it.”

Super will perform his magic and illusion show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center.

Super, 41, was the winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon” in 2007, the show’s only season, and was a Top 12 finalist on “America’s Got Talent” in 2014.

“Both shows exposed me to millions of people,” Super said.

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He splits time living in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, but jokes his address should be Hampton Inn. “The only thing I like about being on the road is the show part,” Super said.

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By Zach Dunkin zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com ‘Tis the season for arts groups everywhere to offer something for the holidays, whether it is a traditional theater production of “A Christmas Carol” or a show filled with yuletide tunes.

Carmel Community Players is entering the festive fray with “Holiday Cabaret,” Dec. 1 to 3, at the Carmel Community Playhouse.

Directed by Perry and Vince Accetturo, the show distinguishes itself from the others by how it was generated.

“What makes our show unique is that it was created completely based on the performers that we have,” Perry said.

The performers range in age from 15 to 80 and come from a variety of backgrounds — from a trained opera singer to a local news reporter to an improv comedian who loves to sing.

The show is an intimate, cabaret-style performance featuring vocalists from across central Indiana who chose their own holiday favorites to perform – with the Accetturos’ approval, of course.

Perry and Vince Accetturo. (Submitted photo)

“The most fun part for us was to include at least one group number that unites all of these individuals to close out the show,” Perry said. “Without the cabaret, this group of people would likely never share a stage or find themselves working on the same project, and that is something we’ve always loved about our cabarets.”

Patrons might want to arrive earlier than the 7:30 p.m. start times Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 to listen to pre-show performances by other community groups.

All tickets are $10. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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“I will sing one piece dedicated to that organization, and that will be ‘Climb Every Mountain,’” said McNair, who is involved Sylvia McNair literally sings the praises with Bloomington Refugee Support of December.

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“There is no other Music month of the year that The Bloomington resident joined the faculty of the Jacobs School of I would rather be a Music at Indiana University in 2006 singer than December because the and served 10 years. music we get to sing in December The most recent album was is so beautiful,” she said. based on a cabaret show on her The two-time Grammy winner McNair life, “Subject to Change!”, in 2016. said she expects to sing at least “The recording before that was a Latin four songs at the free public concerts at American jazz CD, which I’m very proud of, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Luke’s I love that,” McNair said. “I’m someone who United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St, spent 20 years singing opera and all kinds Indianapolis. of classical music, and then for the past 15 The candlelight concert, “Welcome years I’ve been doing more musical theater Christmas! Sing a Song of Hope,” includes and jazz and pop projects. I’ve been on my several holiday classics. feet singing for my supper for 35 years. I McNair said she expects to sing “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “The First Noel” and can hardly believe it.”

McNair said most of the performances “O Holy Night.” are for charitable organizations.

Although the performances are free, “I have a lot of causes that are near and attendees are invited to make a freewill dear to my heart and want to make my offering to the Indianapolis Immigration singing useful to those organizations,” McWelcome Center. Offerings from the 2016 Nair said. performances resulted in a $19,000 donation to a local food pantry.

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“Holiday Cabaret on Strings,” The Studio, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

10:30 a.m., Dec. 2

Back by popular demand for the PP&J series, the Melchoir Marionettes present a fast-paced show of handcrafted marionettes inviting the audience into sing-alongs of holiday favorites.

Cost: $10 per child (two free adult tickets per child)

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“It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play,” The Cat Theatre, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 (continues through Dec. 17).

“Joy of the Season,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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

More: thecattheatre.com

“Coming Home,” The Theater 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at The Fort, Lawrence and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

A melancholy songwriter unable to spend Christmas at home tries to write a spirited song in an effort to recover from a difficult year but can’t find the words until inspired by friends.

Cost: $15-$20.

More: artsforlawrence.org

“Holiday Cabaret,” Carmel Community Playhouse, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

Performers from across central Indiana chose a mix of their own traditional, modern, sacred and secular holiday favorites for an intimate, cabaret-style performance.

Cost: $10.

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“A World of Christmas,” The Upperstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis

7 p.m. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.

Dec. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 (continues through Dec. 10).

From a quirky Sugar Plum Fairy to Elvis songs to stunningly ethereal dance set to music by Benjamin Britten, the show features a smorgasbord of music and styles from around the globe.

Cost: $22-47.

More: dancekal.org, 317-635-5252.

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The self-described “violin crooner” has found success with his crossover blend of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip hop.

Cost: $25 to $65.

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Soprano Jessamyn Anderson sings “O Holy Night,” and Santa and Mrs. Claus join the Indiana Wind Symphony for songs and tales of the holiday.

Cost: $15-35.

More: thecenterpresents.org.

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

8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 1 p.m.

Dec. 5 (continues through 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).

More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664.

“The Homecoming: A Walton’s Christmas Story,” Westfield Playhouse,” Westfield

7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 (continues through Dec. 15).

Based on the popular “The Waltons” TV show, at Christmas 1933 during the Depression John Boy is sent to look for his father, John, who has yet to return home from work for Christmas Eve. Tickets: $10-$12.

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Beth She’an National Park in northern Israel. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Beth She’an: History in a park Commentary by Don Knebel Beth She’an National Park in northern Israel provides a unique opportunity to observe the remains of a series of settlements from near the begintravel ning of civilization to the Byzantines.

Beth She’an is strategically located at the intersection of ancient trade routes about 17 miles south of the Sea of Galilee, just west of the Jordan River. According to archaeologists, residents of Beth She’an, who first settled in the area about 7,000 years ago, built a series of villages atop the ruins of earlier ones, creating an artificial hill called Tell el-Hisn (Castle Hill). In the 15th century B.C., Egyptians under Pharaoh Thutmose III captured the area and created an administrative and military center on the hill. In the 12th century B.C., the Egyptians lost control of the area to the Philistines, who had arrived from somewhere in the Mediterranean and used Beth She’an as their base. According to the Bible, the Philistines defeated King Saul at nearby Mt. Gilboa and hung his headless body on a

wall of Beth She’an. King David later drove the Philistines from the area, making Beth She’an part of the Kingdom of Israel. When the Assyrians conquered Israel in 732 B.C., they destroyed Beth She’an.

The Greeks, who conquered the area in the fourth century B.C., built a new city called Scythopolis at the base of Castle Hill.

When the Romans captured the area in 63 B.C., they expanded Scythopolis, adding a theater, a hippodrome and a colonnaded main street. By the first century, Scythopolis had become the capital of the Decapolis, a loose confederation of 10 Greco-Roman cities mentioned in the New Testament. By the fourth century, Scythopolis had become a Christian city, with a number of important churches.

There are many things to see and explore in northern Israel. Beth She’an National Park should be on everyone’s must-see list.

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Offer expires 12/31/17.

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Owner/Master Electrician bharmeson@harmesonelectric.com

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Services

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.com

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Services

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Serving Carmel 317-645-6043 thepetsitter4@gmail.com

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

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RNDC is seeking Class B CDL Drivers who can work to deliver products and reconcile orders from customers. This position does NOT require weekend work. This position includes driving established routes.

Starting wage $18.75

. . . . . .

700 West Morris St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 www.rndc-usa.com/careers Front office position.

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Desiring an energetic, dependable, collaborative team member to join our fast-paced office. Reporting to the Office Manager, the perfect candidate will display professionalism and a keen eye for quality and detail, with the ability to organize, prioritize and follow-through completion of tasks. Computer savvy with ability to quickly master new software is a must. Key accountabilities include tax return assembly, scanning, reception back-up, light kitchen duties and gen admin tasks to ensure office runs smoothly for clients and staff. Send email and resume to recruiter@slatterycpa.com

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PROVING NEWSPAPERS WORK

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We offer paid training, in-store discounts, paid vacations, and more...

Market District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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now hiring

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