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Krista Beck’s first-grade class from Geist Elementary donated $150 to Local 4416 President Tony Murray, back row, far right, Fishers Fire Chief Steven Orusa, back row far left, and local firefighters for the Hamilton County Fallen Firefighters Memorial. (Submitted photo)

Memorial receives heartfelt donation

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com

Students in Krista Beck’s first-grade class at Geist Elementary School came together and donated their loose change to help raise fundraising funds for the Hamilton County Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

After all the pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters were counted the first-graders donated $150 to the project.

“It was tremendous,” Local 4416 President Tony Murray said. “It’s a really nice gesture.”

The Memorial Committee was grateful for the students’ hard work and wanted to find a special way to show their appreciation. In addition to the visit by the firefighters, the class also will receive a brick paver that will be displayed at the memorial site.

“They can visit and find their brick years from now,” Murray said.

Beck said this project has helped students remember the sacrifice firefighters make for their communities and remind them that they are never too young to help others.

Local career and volunteer firefighters have come together as a committee to construct a memorial for three Hamilton County firefighters who gave their life in the line of duty. The goal is to raise $275,000 to

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build the monument on the grounds of the Hamilton County Judicial Center in Noblesville by September.

Murray said small and large donations have been made – a total of approximately $20,000 since the Oct. 13 campaign kick off. Current is one of the effort’s sponsors.

“A lot of interest generated is from Current’s participation,” he said. “The word is getting out… We’ve applied for some grants. We’re on our way.”

Glen Schwartz and his family donated $12,000 at the kick-off announcement.

“For us it’s a very ambitious project. We’ve received support verbally and $20,000 in the span of a few weeks.

I’m very happy with the public support,” Murray said.

Murray said the first milestone is raising $30,000 for the downpayment on the bronze statue of a grieving firefighter by Arizona sculptor Nicholas Wilson. The statue will include three bronze helmets to honor the three firefighters who died in the line of duty. In the event that another emergency worker dies tragically, another helmet will be placed.

Murray said the “100-percent original piece” takes several months to create. The park-like setting of the memorial is designed by Hittle Landscaping and includes two key items: a piece of metal beam from the World Trade Center in New York City and the sculpture.

DVD review As with the Superman and Hulk movies, the do-over of “The Wolverine” wasn’t markedly better than the first attempt. The new version goes for an adaptation of a popular 1980s graphic novel set in Japan, but booted most of the narrative and replaced it with a confusing mish-mash of fight scenes, wooing and, for some reason, a cyborg. To read more, visit www.currentnightandday.com

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It’s hard to write a column about his chainsaw, but not as difficult as it is for Dick Wolfise to start it, considering he was born and raised in New York City and never saw such a device until he was old enough to get into an R-rated movie. After sitting idle in his garage untouched for about 25 years, Wolfise recently used the power tool – or tried to.

To read more, visit www. currentinwestfield.com.

Columnist Mike Redmond used to be a dedicated gym rat, then the warranty ran out on his body and things that used to make him feel good, i.e., picking up extremely heavy objects and putting them down in precisely the same place, began causing damage. But the time to resume working out has come – maybe. To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

Decoration and lighting competition – The City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept. will host the fourth-annual Westfield in Lights from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. In conjunction with this event, Westfield in Bloom will once again be sponsoring the downtown business decoration and lighting competition with the coveted traveling plaque and bragging rights at stake. Voting will kick off at the Westfield in Lights festival and continue through Dec. 20.

After the festival, the community can vote on the Westfield Parks and Recreation Facebook page, Westfield Parks and Recreation website (www.westfield.in.gov/parks), or the ballots handed out at downtown businesses can be submitted at the Christmas mailbox at Hadley Park, 100 W. Main St. Votes will be based on the business that best represents the holiday spirit.

All businesses are encouraged to use their best aesthetic judgment when deciding on décor – inside and out.

Achievement – Abby Taylor, a 2011 Westfield High School graduate, is receiving a Rising Star award from Defiance College.

Crafting a tune – The Westfield Band Boosters recently hosted its fifth annual Holiday Craft Show at Westfield High School. The show, which has grown in attendance every year, is a fully juried show and allows only handcrafted or hand-embellished goods. Proceeds are used by the boosters to help the band and its members.

Gingerbread Village – Entice your taste buds with the smell of gingerbread, peppermints, frosting and more as you stroll through Conner Prairie’s indoor neighborhood of gingerbread creations now through Jan. 5. Constructed by professionals, novices, adults and youth alike, guests can marvel at all the creations and participate in the seek-and-find adventure. The village is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and is included with paid admission.

Shamrock pride As a result of Current’s print schedule and the holiday, the best way to relive the Westfield High School football team’s Class 5A state championship game will be online at www.currentinwestfield.com.

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IMS donates trees to Grand Park

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Fresh air, shade and additional greenery are the byproducts of the NASCAR Green Clean Air Tree Planting Program Delivered sports by UPS, a collaborative initiative with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Grand Park Sports Campus has received 90 trees on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Grand Park Marketing Manager Michelle Krcmery said the trees were 3 to 4 feet tall and bare root. She said the trees will be planted in addition to the ones in the park’s plans.

“We are also provided mulch from recycled race car tires,” she said.

The NASCAR Green program works closely with its affiliated motor speedways to select a local recipient for the program’s trees. Grand Park Sports Campus was chosen by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway due to its focus on youth sports, which aligned well with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s youth initiatives.

“We’re happy to align with Grand Park in order to further our mission of moving youth forward,” stated Mike Kirks, manager of marketing promotions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “It’s very satisfying to see this program continue to grow and help our community.”

NASCAR Green was created by NASCAR in 2008. Its original goal was to plant 10 trees for every green flag dropped during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. During that time more than

Players from Westfield Youth Soccer Association and Westfield Youth Sports Inc. join IMS President Doug Boles and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook for the planting of trees at Grand Park. (Submitted photo)

6,000 trees were planted. The program joined with UPS in 2013 and has grown to involve more than 20 local tree-planting events and planting more than 8,000 trees throughout the year.

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From left: New Home Counselor Paula Dubois, Mayor Andy Cook, City Council President Jim Ake, General Sales Manager John Behrman, Division President Lisa Hupfer, General Sales Manager Rebecca Taylor and Karen Keinsley of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Beazer Homes’ new addition in Westfield. (Submitted photo)

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By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Beazer Homes celebrated the opening of its newest model home on Nov. 16. On Nov. 25. An employee luncheon and ribreal estate bon cutting with Westfield officials was held at Walnut Ridge Estates, at the southeast corner of 169th Street and Carey Road.

Regional Marketing Manager Raegan Potter said Beazer offers six home designs in Walnut Ridge, ranging from three to six bedrooms and 2,339 square feet to 3,195 square feet. Starting prices are $342,900 to $354,900. All homes will feature a basement, side load three-car garage and brick exteriors.

“The Walnut Ridge community has 40 developed lots and will be built in two phases of 20 homes,” Potter said. “The first home is under construction now.”

Walnut Ridge is one of three Beazer Homes’ neighborhoods in Westfield. Andover is in the closeout phase with fewer than 10 homes available, and the brand new Keeneland Park at 168th Street and Spring Mill Road does not have a model home yet.

Potter said the Walnut Ridge model home will be offering cookies, cocoa and candy canes during the fourth annual Downtown Business Decoration and Lighting Competition from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. For more information, call 602-1493.

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Shamrock Survey

What has been your favorite part of the football season?

“I enjoyed how everyone came together with good spirit and we cheered the ’Rocks on to win a lot of games. There is good coaching and leadership throughout the team.”

Kory Lutz, sophomore “I think my favorite part is seeing the community come together through this. It’s awesome!”

Allison Underhill, senior

“My favorite part is that we’re winning.

I really enjoy going to the games.”

Grant Chaddock, senior “My favorite part of this season was rushing the field after semistate and hearing Coach (Jake) Gilbert speak to the team. Hearing them pray together was really cool.”

Carin Ingram, senior

Photos and answers were taken by Current in Westfield intern Emily O’Connor, a senior at Westfield High School

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participants in their school and community.

Grade/Subject at what school: KindergarWhat do you encourage parents to do ten, Monon Trail Elementary at home to help their children strengthen Number of years teaching: Five particular skills? Reading every night Background/Schooling (college & to your child is essential to building high school): Karns High School, Knoxother skills in all academic areas. Just ville, Tenn.; and bachelor’s in elementary as students need to be properly fed and education, Tennessee Technological cared for, reading to them nourishes University, Cookeville, Tenn. their brain as well and makes school Why did you become a teacher? I so much more fun. Reading together is come from a long line of educators and one of the most valuable bonding times knew from an early age that I wanted O’Neil between parent and child. In addition to to be a lifelong learner myself and instill reading daily, take time to go over papers that that same passion in others. Elementary education was a perfect fit for me because I enjoy come home from school.

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What goals do you have for your stuZac Brown Band dents? Children are naturally curious, therefore I want to promote and enrich that curiosity What’s something your students might through a hands-on, explorative approach to not know about you? I was fortunate to get to live in Europe and spend part of my high school learning and problem-solving. I will differentiate years in Geneva, Switzerland. I have traveled learning so that all students are successful. I extensively in Europe and have a broad perspecwant my students to feel empowered and intrintive of how kids all over the globe are more alike sically motivated to learn. I want my students to be responsible and productive learners and than they are different.

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City planning to make Westfield in Lights bigger and better

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Amanda Jackson, special events coordinator for the City of Westfield, has a daunting task. While she was hired earlier this year and has never attended Westfield in cover story Lights, Jackson is charged with making Dec. 7th’s event the best it has ever been.

“I’ve talked with many people and the Downtown Westfield Association had a lot of event photos,” she said. “I’m looking forward to getting the community involved with performances that bring everybody together. What better reason to come (to) downtown? This is an opportunity to do so.”

This year is also the first time the city is in charge of hosting the event, and a few changes were in order.

“We’ve been talking with people who attended and asking what they really enjoyed and what didn’t work so well,” Parks Director Melody Jones said.

The goal of the event remains the same – providing something fun to do in Westfield and establishing that sense of place in downtown.

“I personally think it’s all about coming together during the holiday season,” Jones said. “We want people to start thinking about downtown as the heart of the community, a place to make connections. Always have something to do and friends to meet there – a catalyst for community activities.”

Organizers said this year’s attractions are at more conLive nativity venient locations.

“We’re expanding upon the existing things taking place and using our Main Street facility,” Jones said. “It’s going to be familiar for people who attended in the past.”

Organizers are also focusing on small details to build on past experiences.

“We’re adding in just a little bit to hopefully stand out a little,” Jackson said.

“We’re adding the small details that might have been overlooked.”

One of the biggest changes for the event is the date.

Instead of being on a Friday evening, the decision was made to shift the event to Saturday and make it a little earlier – and longer (4:30 to 8:30 p.m.).

Westfield High School Band “I think it will increase attendance,” Jones said. “It’s more convenient for people that work or volunteer to get to the event. Overall it works better for everybody.”

One item of focus was creating better lighting to make it safer to walk around to all the activities. Jones said 420 luminaries will line the streets and walkways. Traffic also will not be an issue as Union, Penn and Cherry streets will be barricaded.

“There will be no vehicle interaction. We really looked at the

The lighting will be a little different this year on the city Christmas tree. (File photos by Robert Herrington)

safety aspect of the event,” Jones said.

“We want to make it safe, fun and family friendly … the community embraces the event and feels comfortable coming out,” Jackson said.

The event begins with a parade led by Santa and Mrs. Claus via a horse-drawn carriage from the Union Street Asa Bales Park entrance. Santa will travel along Penn Street from Union Street to Cherry Street. After completing the parade and before the two help turn on the lights, the Clauses will be hearing gift requests from eager children.

“Goldberg Photography will be taking pictures with Santa and putting them in commemorative frames,” Jones said.

Some of the other highlights of this year’s event include a live reindeer and Silly Safari show, live nativity by the Westfield Friends Church, six food trucks, a boutique truck, live entertainment and a marketplace, which will be selling candy-cane glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces and aviator glasses, hot cocoa and glasses that turn Christmas lights into reindeer or snowmen “We’re selling the neatest things. Every kid is going to want one,” Jones said, adding the items will range a few dollars with all proceeds going into next year’s Westfield in Lights fund.

Instead of using the wooden stage next to the tree, Westfield is borrowing Noblesville’s temporary stage, which is larger, brighter and has better sound equipment. The main stage will be along Union Street in the area of the former farmers market.

“The entertainment is expanding both in City Hall and on the main stage. We’re highlighting performers throughout our community,” Jackson said.

The same lighting company will be used to illuminate the city tree, but this year won’t have the same look as previous ones.

“We’re doing a little bit more with the lighting,” Jones said.

“It’s going to be impressive.”

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to children

Schedule of events 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.

• Santa’s Parade Route: Santa arrives via horse-drawn carriage along Penn Street and then will travel from Union Street to Cherry Street.

4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Carriage rides. Check-in is at the Asa Bales Park east entrance. Registration is required.

• Food and boutique vendors at City Hall west parking area.

• Live music and entertainment on the main stage on Union Street and in the City Hall Assembly Room.

• Gingerbread House Display at the Parks Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St. • Santa’s Workshop at Heart and Soul Clinic, 202 Penn St. • Parks Marketplace at the Parks Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St., and Information Booth on the west side of City Hall.

• Amanda Strong Food for the Needy Food Drive donations can be dropped off at the Parks Programming Facility.

4:35 to 4:55 p.m.

• St. Maria Goretti Children’s Choir on the main stage.

• Christ United Methodist Church Bell Choir in the City Hall Assembly Room.

5 to 8:20 p.m.

• Live Nativity at Hadley Park.

5 to 8:30 p.m.

• Pictures with Santa in the Parks Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St. 5:10 to 5:30 p.m.

• Westfield Playhouse presents “A Christmas Carol” vignette on the main stage.

• Sounds of Praise – Union Bible College Male Trio in the City Hall Assembly Room.

5:45 to 6:05 p.m.

• Christ United Methodist Church Choir on the main stage.

• Westfield High School Band Ensemble in the City Hall Assembly Room.

6 to 8 p.m.

• Live reindeer on the lawn at Union Street and Hickory Alley.

6:15 to 6:35 p.m.

• Silly Safari Reindeer Reserve on the main stage.

• Westfield Playhouse presents “A Christmas Carol” vignette in the City Hall Assembly Room.

6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

• Mayor Andy Cook’s welcome, announcement of Gingerbread House People’s Choice Winner, recognition of Westfield High School varsity football team and lighting of the city tree on the main stage.

7:25 to 7:45 p.m.

• Victory in Praise Choir – Bethel AME Church on the main stage.

• New Joy Worship Team from New Joy Lutheran Church in the City Hall Assembly Room.

8 to 8:25 p.m.

• St. Maria Goretti Adult Choir on the main stage.

• Imagine Church Acoustic Group in the City Hall Assembly Room.

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Holiday shows to be applauded

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Some have transpired, and others are to come. All in all, it’s hats-off time to all the area show choirs, choral groups and their affiliates at local high schools. Their holiday shows are packed with high-caliber entertainment and the kind of vibes we all need to get beyond the guns-and-butter news of the day. When you attend, and we urge you to do so, keep in mind these kids and their teachers also work full time at instruction and learning. This socalled and extracurricular activity is anything but that. They work their tails off – some starting as early as late summer – to make sure the kickoffs to the holidays are jolly days.

It’s affordable entertainment delivered with high levels of enthusiasm. We hope you’re able to show the actors, vocalists, musicians, directors and stagehands the same in return.

(Check your high school’s website for performance dates and times.)

••• A point of parliamentary procedure, if you will: Current Publishing recently topped a value of $1 million in total sponsorships since its Oct. 24, 2006, launch. We’re proud of that, and we’re suckers for not-for-profit causes. Actually, we can’t remember ever saying “no.” If your NFP wishes to have Current sponsor its event, we have a system in place. If you e-mail our special projects coordinator, Julie Osborne (julie@youarecurrent.com), she will get the ball rolling on your behalf, and in some form or fashion you’ll have our support.

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

Unequivocally equivocating Commentary by Terry Anker Writers like words. A clever turn of phrase is a thing of beauty. It can make us see the world in a new way. It can make us smile. It can deliver the poignant so that it penetrates our defenses and helps us rise to a greater level of understanding. We greatly admire the masters of our language – the great communicators.

But as Stan Lee, father of DC Comics’ iconic hero Spiderman, wrote in “Amazing Fantasy” in 1962, “with great power there must also come great responsibility.”

Those gifted with the authority to sway others with their words must be ever vigilant to use the power only for good. In a time where political and other leaders run fast and loose with the truth, they justify all manner of prevarication obsessed with some narcissistic knowledge that, because they know best, the ends justify the means. But, can we ever really rationalize lying to get what we want? It is not a new phenomenon, to be sure. And it is not restricted to

one political affiliation, religious order or division of race. There are those who might allege that we in current times are more inclined to deceit.

They point to infidelity, situational ethics and a general reordering of traditional measures of virtue. Perhaps. Yet, I cling to the idea that we all have the capacity given us by free will. We each can choose to use our abilities to be clear, honest and direct in our interactions with others. Or, we can choose not.

A friend reminded me recently of the parable of a young George Washington being asked by his father if he’d cut down the cherry tree.

Today, his response would likely be “I cannot put that forward in a way that unequivocally ends up not being accurate.”

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

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By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.

- Charles Wadsworth

After a year of discussions, meetings, pending approvals and waiting, a decision has been made – and depending on your opinion it’s a great or terrible day in the history of Westfield.

On Nov. 25, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the transfer of Westfield’s water and wastewater utilities to Citizens Energy Group. The acquisition is expected to close by mid-January.

The transfer provides the city, employees and residents with the following terms: 1. Westfield receives approximately $40 million for much needed infrastructure including new streets, sidewalks and walking trail expansions.

2. The sale eliminates Westfield’s $45 million utility debt.

3. Existing Westfield utility employees will be retained for their experience and knowledge.

4. The current five-year schedule of modest utility rate increases previously approved by the Westfield City Council will be retained.

So what’s next?

Over the next five weeks, Westfield and Citizens will finalize the financial transaction to complete the transfer. Meanwhile, plans will be completed for an efficient transition for Westfield Utilities’ 10,000 customers.

When the transfer is complete, officials said customers will notice few changes to their utility service. The only significant changes are Citizens will not bill customers for trash and stormwater service, and a new utility phone number will be established. Starting in February, Westfield residents will receive a quarterly trash and stormwater bill from the city.

In about a year, Citizens will reformat the current water and wastewater bill to include comparative usage data to help customers track their usage. At the same time, Citizens also will offer new payment options including automatic bank transfer, new payment locations and budget billing, which allows customers to pay the same amount each month based on annual usage.

Robert Herrington is the managing editor of Current in Westfield.

You may e-mail him at robert@ youarecurrent.com

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Am I a helicopter parent?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

As a high school teacher, I deal with all types of parents. Honestly, most are terrific. They respect what I am trying to do for humor their son or daughter and trust me as a professional to make the right decisions in the classroom.

If and when an issue arises, they encourage their teenager to take the lead in resolving matters and only get involved when absolutely necessary.

I like to think that Doo and I fall into this category, but sometimes I’m not so sure. What if we are actually [insert whisper] helicopter parents?

Never heard of a helicopter parent? Well, trust me, you’ve probably met one. These are the men and women who hover incessantly over their children. They never allow little Suzy to fail at anything, or fight her own fight. They refuse to let their precious angel out of their sight for fear something might happen that they cannot control. And God forbid their Tommy gets an F. Admittedly, my first instinct when one of my own kids scores poorly on a test or does not make a school sports team, is to blame the teacher or coach. (I occasionally dwell in La La Land with Tom Brady and my four perfectly-perfect offspring. We live off old money in Tuscany and vacation in Davos.) I revert to Mama Bear mode and want to defend my child at all costs.

Luckily, the teacher in me and my real spouse quickly step up. They remind me that 99 times out of 100, my child didn’t complete his homework, forgot to study or took a nap during class.

His teacher had absolutely no role in the failure.

I am forced to accept that my child has made a poor decision, and therefore must handle the repercussions.

But watching them fail and take responsibility for their actions is really hard for me. After all, what parent enjoys seeing his or her children struggle? But Doo and I are determined to avoid a “Failure to Launch” movie scenario. We believe strongly that they should be the ones communicating with their teachers, advocating for help, and charting their own course to success. We’re here to redirect when they wander off, but we’re not going to stop that initial step off the path.

So maybe I’m not actually a helicopter parent.

I certainly have that instinct to perform frequent fly-overs and keep a constant watch on them, but, honestly, I’m too selfish to spend my days micromanaging the ups and downs of our kids’ lives. I’d rather be daydreaming about Tom and the Swiss chalet. Peace out.

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Talent and tradition in IBC’s ‘Nutcracker’

By Jay Harvey • editorial@youarecurrent.com

As a Russian native and student dancer in “Nutcracker” productions in her home country, Alyona Yakovleva-Randall is a BALET strong proponent of tradition. Tradition is also a teaching tool when it comes to ballet. So the fourth production of the “Nutcracker” that she has mounted for the Indiana Ballet Conservatory has a practical reason for not changing much, except to take into account shifting abilities and skills in each year’s large, primarily student cast.

“I try to keep the tradition going and may make a little adjustment, because every year I’m dealing with the changing potential of the students and the talent,” she said.

She explained that this year’s production uses 150 students, divided into two casts over six performances. With so many involved, Yakovleva-Randall wants to enlist older students in passing on “Nutcracker” tradition.

“I want my students to memorize it and give it to students later,” she said. “I hope when they have their own schools they will treat their students the same.”

It’s inevitable that ballet schools of the future will also be mounting the “Nutcracker.” The conservatory estimates that 750 productions are performed annually in the United States alone.

Holiday productions are often what enables a ballet company to balance its books.

Growing up in Russia’s third largest city of Novosibirsk, Yakovleva-Randall was thoroughly embedded in this ballet as a young student.

“It was a mandatory production for all students,” she recalled, “part of the curriculum during eight years of education at the conserThe Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Carmel at Performer’s Edge – This charming production will be performed

by Ballet Theatre of Carmel dancers along with members of the Carmel High School Ambassadors. The audience will laugh at Mother Ginger’s special dress, delight in beautiful costumes and choreography, and be enchanted by scenery and characters that make this a holiday classic • 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 • Carmel High School • Tickets are $20; $10 for children. • For more information call 846-7721.

Miko Fogarty and Lasha Khozashvili return to star in the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “Nutcracker.”

(Submitted photo by Ian Borgerhoff Photography)

vatory. I danced every part, from the smallest mouse through Masha (the girl called “Clara” in many productions) and the Arabian Dance and the Sugar-Plum Fairy.”

For the second consecutive year, the conservatory’s “Nutcracker” uses backdrops from the George Verdak Trust. Verdak was associated with Butler Ballet for many years and modeled props and backdrops in his productions on those used in the original 1892 “Nutcracker,” which premiered the year before Tchaikvsky’s death.

Lasha Khozashvili, a principal dancer with the Boston Ballet, returns for the third time to reprise the role of the Prince.

A conservatory student of distinction, Miko Fogarty, will appear as Masha. In this version she is also transformed into Act II’s Princess and Sugar-Plum Fairy. Fogarty had a major role in the documentary film, “First Position” and

hear the story of the Nutcracker to get ready to watch the show. Have your picture taken in Clara’s sleigh with Clara, the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy. • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; 2 p.m. Dec.15.

• Zionsville Performing Arts Center • 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville. • Tickets are $30; $23 for children. • For more information call 844-7453 or visit www.cidedance.org.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker – This production features the highly-talented dancers of G2, the pre-professional company of Central Indiana Dance Ensemble the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.

Presents The Nutcracker – The Sugar Plum Fairy will host a desG2 is joined by many other young sert party prior to each Nutcracker local student dancers filling the matinee performance at 12:30 p.m. Sit stage with movement and color. This down and have a treat, make a craft, Nutcracker follows the same overall and head over to story time corner to story line as the original, but with a

was gold medalist in this year’s Moscow International Ballet Competition.

Yakovleva-Randall touts the Vainonen version as superior for its depiction of Masha as rewarded with elevation to Princess and a tour of the Land of Sweets because of her compassion and bravery. In Act I she fights off the marauding mice, helping the Nutcracker doll.

“It’s all about miracles that come to Masha because of her kindness and very good heart,” she said. But she allows that audiences can also take it as a pleasant Christmas dream, too, if they prefer.

THIS WEEK Classical music for the season – The Indiana Wind Symphony will present a series of holiday compositions that are sure to CARMEL brighten spirits no matter how cold it is outside. Favorites renditions to delight the entire family will include Jingle Bell March, Sleigh Ride and A Most Wonderful Christmas. The performance is at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets start at $15. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Celebration of Lights – Bundle up and attend the free annual tree lighting ceremoFISHERS ny at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and listen to holiday music from the Fishers High School Choirs and The Dickens Carolers. Warm up with complimentary refreshments provided by the Fishers Rotary Club and visit with Santa in the gazebo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. For more information, call 595-3155 or visit www.fishers.in.us.

Christmas on the Square – The final Noblesville Main Street First Friday event of the year will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Santa Claus will be in his house listening to NOBLESVILLE holiday wishes and other events will be taking place.

The downtown shops and restaurants will be featuring special sales. For more information, call 776-0205 or visit www.noblesvillemainstreet.org.

The Nutcracker • 7 p.m. Dec. 12-15, 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 • Tobias Theater, Indianapolis Museum of Art • 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis • Tickets are $23-$28. • For more information visit www.indianaballetconservatory.org.

uniquely different twist. This magical updated version portrays Klara as a homeless orphan girl who discovers the true meaning of the season through the gift and the giving spirit of a homeless man. • 7 p.m. Dec. 6; 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 8. • Pike Performing Arts Center • 6701 Zionsville Rd., Indianapolis. • Tickets are $25; $15 for children. • For more information visit www.ticketriver. com/event/9088.

8. • Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University • 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. • Tickets are $21.50. • For more information visit www.cloweshall.org.

Indianapolis School of Ballet’s The Nutcracker – Be transported into Victorian Indianapolis, where a Christmas tree grows to more than 20 feet before your eyes. Feel the thrill of the battle between evil mice and heroic toy soldiers and laugh along as Mother Ginger corrals her amusing children. Beautiful The Nutcracker presented by Butler scenery recreates the historic MorrisButler House and exquisite costumes Ballet – Come enjoy the music of transport you to another time and Tchaikovsky as the dancers recreate place. • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20; 2 and 7:30 this favorite holiday tale. From the festive party scene to the enchanted p.m. Dec. 21;3 p.m. Dec. 22; 3 p.m. Dec. Land of Sweets, experience the art23• Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater • istry, music and dance of this magical 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. • Tickets are $12-25. • For more information production. • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; 8 p.m.

Dec. 6; 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec. visit www.indyballet.org.

Westfield in Lights – The annual program is 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 on North Union Street in downtown Westfield. It will WESTFIELD include the city tree lighting, Santa House with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, live nativity scene, horse drawn carriage rides, gingerbread house display, live music and entertainment, a live reindeer and marketplace with food and boutique vendors, and Santa’s workshop. For more information, call 804-3000 or visit www.westfield.in.gov.

Carol of Homes Holiday Home Tour – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, come enjoy six beautifully decorated homes while enzionsVILLE joying Christmas carols performed by the Zionsville High School Show Choir. Get decorating ideas, see the town, and enjoy a day of twinkling lights, sights and sounds. Cost is $20 per person with all proceeds benefiting Zionsville Show Choir. For more information, call 408-0203 or visit www.zchoirs.

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NIGHT & DAY Fishers Parks and Recreation: Santa’s Mailbox • Children everywhere are finishing up Christmas lists and two special mailboxes are set up in Fishers to make sure those lists make it to the North Pole.

Santa’s mailboxes are at the Parks and Recreation office and at Fishers Town Hall. Kids who drop letters in these mailboxes will get a reply from Santa himself so make sure the letters include a selfaddressed stamped envelope.• Fishers Parks and Recreation Office, 11565 Brooks School Rd., Fishers and Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers. • Dec. 3 through 16. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us

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100 Under $100 • An opportunity to purchase unique works of art from local establishments just in time for gift-giving or sprucing up a home for the holidays. Visit The Carmel Art & Design District Galleries to browse a wide selection of items. Participating galleries will offer art for under $100 in addition to their regular items. • Main Street and Rangeline Road., Carmel. • 571-2787 • Dec. 4 through 31 • http://www.carmelartsanddesign.com

wednesday

DIY Holiday Gifts • Teenagers in middle school or high school are invited to the Carmel Clay Public Library to learn how to create handmade holiday gifts.

Holiday poppers, hot cocoa cones and duct tape lanyards are just some of the DIY projects available to make. • 55 Fourth Ave. SE, Carmel. • 3:30 to 6 p.m.

• Free • 571-4292 • www.carmel.lib.in.us Zionsville Community High School Holiday Concert • The bands, orchestras and choirs of the ZCHS present their year’s biggest show just in time for the holidays. • Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville. • 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6. • Cost is $5. • 733-4833 • http://cms.zcs.k12. in.us/zhs/

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Holiday Wreath Workshop • Grab a few friends and spend an evening at Rita’s Backyard in Fishers.

Enjoy wine and light refreshments while making a holiday wreath to take home. • 12244 E. 116th St., Fishers. • 7 p.m. • Cost is $40. • Contact Rita Beck at 842-0235. • www.ritasbackyard.com VIP Christmas Celebration at friday Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library • Holiday celebration for people with special needs and their families and/or caregivers. Enjoy games, pictures with Santa, cookies, sleigh rides and more. • 250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville. • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Contact Leigh Ann Akard at 445-4417 to RSVP. • www.zionsville.lib.in.us Hamilton County Artists Association ‘Marvelous Minis’ Exhibit and Open House • Visit HCAA to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and be among the first to view the “Marvelous Minis” projects. • 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville. • 6 to 8:30 p.m. • http:// www.hcaa-in.org/ Handel’s Messiah (complete) at the Palladium • Join the critically acclaimed Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and Indiana University’s Baroque Orchestra of the Early Music Institute for an uncut performance of this timeless masterpiece. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel. • 7:30 p.m. • Tickets are $10 to $50. • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Celebration of Lights in Downtown Fishers • Bundle up and attend the tree lighting ceremony at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Listen to holiday music from the Fishers High School Choirs and The Dickens Carolers. Kids can visit with Santa in the gazebo until 8 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Fishers Rotary. • Nickel Plate District, Downtown Fishers. • 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Free • 595-3155 • www.fishers.in.us Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. 30 vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more. • 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel. • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • For more information, call Ron Carter at 710-0162.

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Cookies and Milk with Santa • The Fishers Kiwanis Club will provide donut holes, cookies and milk, and kids can visit Santa, write letters to him and participate in craft time. • Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Free • Contact Rick Fain, 490-0352. • www. fisherskiwanis.org WinterGreen Market in Downtown Zionsville • Shop for decorated evergreen wreaths, garlands, mistletoe, holly and various blooming arrangements at various locations throughout the Village. • Downtown Zionsville • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org The Belfry Theatre Presents: ‘Plaid Tidings’ • Forever Plaid is a “heavenly” boy band that once performed the magical songs of the ’50s and ’60s. The boys have been encouraged to return to Earth to bring “Plaid Tidings” to everyone this holiday season. Be prepared to be swept away by songs from a bygone era and enjoy holiday favorites like “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

• 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • 8 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec.8; plays through Dec. 15. • Adults $15; 12 and under $12. • Call for reservations, 773-1085. • http://thebelfrytheater.com Indiana Wind Symphony Presents: Holiday Soundscapes at the Palladium • Enjoy a picturesque holiday presentation while listening to old holiday favorites. • The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel. • 7:30 p.m.

• Regular adult tickets start at $27. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Reynolds Farm Equipment 21st Annual Lights Display • Drive through winding paths and marvel at the holiday scenes lit up in Christmas lights. • Reynolds Farm Equipment • 12501 Reynolds Drive, Fishers. • Dec. 8 through Jan. 1. • Free • 849-0810 • www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com

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Beef & Boards Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ • This one-hour adaptation of the classic Dickens tale is perfect for a holiday lunch party. Enjoy the sounds of traditional carols against the backdrop of Scrooge’s story. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. • 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 9; plays through Dec. 20. • Tickets start at $34. • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com

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Christmas Shopping 101 for the Tailgater Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Now is the perfect time to think about Christmas gifts for the tailgater. The pre-Christmas sales are in full swing and tailgating gear - a lot of which is camping gear - is out of season and marked down in price for clearance. With plenty of opportunities for good buys, make sure you put some thought into your gift choices.

The important thing to remember is that buying tailgating gear for a loved one is like buying a tie - they usually will not like your choice.

To minimize that risk, why not have them indicate what they would like?

Go online to www.tailgatershandbook.com and check our Christmas gift suggestions. Ask them to pick out items they want and then you can buy online or look for these things in local stores. Next week we’ll highlight some specific products. Here’s a general-category starter list to get the discussion going: • Coolers • Tailgating flags and poles • Folding tables and chairs • Grills or portable stoves • Tents or canopies and weights to hold them down in the wind

For that big shopping day you can start things out right with these Cinnamon Bars and a good cup of coffee.

Cinnamon Bars Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup soft margarine, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 Tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 stick butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, granulated and brown sugars, and margarine. Using low heat, mix until crumbly.

Press two cups of this mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. To the remaining mixture, add soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, buttermilk and egg. Mix well and pour over packed portion. Bake 20 minutes and then cool for at least 30 minutes.

For frosting, mix butter, milk, powdered sugar and almond extract. Apply evenly.

Joe Drozda is an author about sports and food. You may contact him at drozda@tailgatershandbook.com or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.

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Swing vocal quintet Five By Design sings holiday classics. (Submitted photo)

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By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com The 1940’s-style ensemble, Five By Design, will perform two Christmas shows on Dec. 14 at the Palladium with the Carmel Symmusic phony Orchestra.

The Minnesota-based vocal quintet features Lori Carpenter-Niska, Catherine Scott, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg and Terrence Niska. The group is comprised of two brothers, a husband and wife and a childhood friend, and they’ve been singing together since 1986. They have toured the United States, Canada and countries abroad with hundreds of symphony orchestras, including an east coast tour with the Boston Pops for Christmas 2012 .

They also have created theatrical productions such as “Radio Days,” “Club Swing” and “Stay Tuned,” in which they present the music of bigband-era legends such as Glenn Miller, Tommy

Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie.

“We are honored to perform on a stage on which Michael Feinstein has performed,” said the group’s spokesperson, Alton Accola. “We are also passionate advocates of the Great American Songbook, and we are delighted to come to Carmel and perform at the Palladium, where the work of the Songbook is being preserved.”

Five By Design has worked with CSO Conductor David Bowden many times over the last 10 years, and they are excited to rekindle the partnership. They will arrive in Carmel several days in advance to rehearse with the symphony.

Holidays with Five By Design and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra • 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 • The Palladium in Carmel. • Tickets start at $23.

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Healthier options for the holidays Commentary by Larissa Day Walz, MD

If eating healthy is on your “to-do” list this holiday season, take heart. With planning and helpful nutritional information, nutrition there are easy ways to eat healthier during the holidays – and still enjoy some of your favorite seasonal foods. In fact, knowing just a few good food substitutes can help trim calories from holiday meals without compromising flavor, and boost nutritional value. Here are some examples: • Instead of using oil in baked goods, choose non-fat yogurt or applesauce.

• Fat-free chicken broth and yogurt can be used in place of cream in dips, mashed potatoes and casseroles. Substitute light cream cheese and low-fat milk in recipes.

• Skip the eggnog, which is loaded with fat and calories. Sparkling water and low-calorie punch are two festive alternatives.

• Consider roasting sweet potatoes instead of serving a traditional sweet potato casserole. Adding a spray of butter and sprinkling cinnamon and sugar on top make roasted sweet potatoes a delicious holiday treat.

• Grilling and roasting meat, seafood and vegetables are simple, flavorful ways to prepare foods and help cut down on the need for heavy sauces and creams.

• Traditional appetizers often contain lots

of fat and calories. For lighter, healthier options, try whole wheat crackers with reduced-fat cheese, shrimp cocktail, hummus or black-bean dip with raw vegetables, and fruit skewers.

• Simply prepared vegetables and fruits make great side dishes for holiday meals and are healthy substitutes for dishes with gravy or cream sauces.

• Pumpkin pie is a more healthy choice if you’re serving pie for dessert. Make it with non-fat evaporated milk and top with fatfree whipped topping to reduce calories.

• For a different take on holiday desserts, serve chocolate-covered strawberries.

It can be a challenge to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season. Balance indulgence at family gatherings and holiday parties by attempting to eat healthy the remainder of the time. Make sure your regular weekly meals include plenty of fruits and vegetables and stock up on healthy snacks. In addition to making wise nutritional choices, remember to stay active and work some exercise into your busy holiday schedule.

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or coverage levels. A vacant dwelling requires a special policy and is much more costly than a common homeowners’ policy. Your independent Question from Jennifer L. from Carmel: My insurance agent can help you find a vacant home mom and dad head to Florida after Christmas, policy or elaborate further if you think your home and their house sits empty until spring when might be vacant. they come back. Is their Each insurance carrier is different, but you Insurance house OK insurance-wise or can start to lose coverages if your home is unoccould we have a problem? cupied for a certain period Response from Jamie of time. The big two that Ianigro: Congratulations usually drop off would be to them, and I hope you Figuring out the difference coverage for vandalism get a chance to go visit between a vacant home and an and coverage for losses and escape the Indiana winter. A couple of facunoccupied home is as easy as caused by a plumbing failure like freezing pipes. tors come in play when walking in the front door.

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On adjectives mistaken for nouns Commentary by Jordan Fischer

context, this misuse is especially troubling because it is intended to serve as a compound noun: “bipolar disorder.” Here we have enough “Bipolar” is not a noun. information: a disorder characterized by alternatI begin my column this week because this ing episodes of mania and depression. drives me crazy and I wanted to make a definiI will concede that some adjectives have tive statement about it. gained acceptance to be idiomatically used as grammar guy Lately I hear people use nouns: “the rich and the famous,” “the young and this word incorrectly all the restless,” etc. Merriam-Webster editor-atthe time – and not just lay people, but people large Peter Sokolowski who are ostensibly mediSaying “bipolar” when you mean “bipolar wrote an informative cal professionals. disorder” is like bringing ice to a party when piece on the very subject, (Let me take a moment you were supposed to bring “ice cream.” concluding that while here to say that whatever specific adjectives may shorthand medical profesbe used as nouns in these cases – with many sionals choose to use amongst themselves or or most understood to refer to classes of people in a clinical setting is perfectly alright with me.

– they are still not defined as nouns. They are We’re talking here about the world outside the simply adjectives used poetically, if you will. hospital walls.)

Words like “bipolar” don’t have the idiomatic I see this in documentaries a lot: The narrator currency to stand as nouns, and using them as will be describing a patient, everything will be such is awkward and grating to the ear – not to going swimmingly, and then that horrible phrase: mention incorrect. To me, saying “bipolar” when “He has bipolar.” Not, “he is bipolar,” but, “he has you mean “bipolar disorder” is like bringing ice to bipolar.” Bipolar what? Is this a cellular service a party when you were supposed to bring “ice provider I’m not aware of? cream.” It’s not right, and everyone is going to be “Bipolar” is an adjective. Adjectives modify disappointed in you. nouns. Adjectives are not nouns. You would not say a person “has fancy.” You wouldn’t say a person “has acute.” You would say they have a Jordan Fischer is a contributing fancy watch, or they have acute tonsillitis. These columnist for Current Publishing. words are meant to modify nouns – not to stand To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com. on their own.

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It’s that time of year again – the holidays are on us already. Time for family and friends and being very careful with our pets. We pets need to be diligent about not letting our furry family get into those turkey bones or the candy and desserts that follow.

Owners also need to be watchful of the door.

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the dog, the owner will most likely come to the shelter to look for the dog. Few people, except the most dedicated owners, think to read the ads in the classified section or on craigslist.

2. Ask the shelter staff to scan the dog to see if he has an implanted microchip. If he does, the staff should be able to help you track down contact information for the dog’s owner. This seems like a no-brainer, but it is not always our first thought.

3. If he does not have a microchip, and you don’t want to leave him at the shelter, you should at least file a “found dog” report at the shelter. This protects you in case you end up deciding to keep the dog. It shows that you made a reasonable effort to find the dog’s owner. If the owner shows up some time later and wants his dog back, you’ll need to be able to prove that the attempt was made in order to protect

your right to the dog. Some shelters take a photo of the dog for their “found dog” reports and file those online.

4. Take a photo of the dog and make a “found dog” flier. Post it in as many places as you can in the area where you found the dog.

Most dog owners look at posters for lost or found pets, and many of us are more familiar with our neighbors’ pets than their owners. This way, you are recruiting a small army of people who might be able to help reunite the dog and his owner.

5. If you bring the dog home, take immediate steps to protect your pets. Check to see if the dog is infested with fleas. If the answer is yes, you’ll want to use some sort of potent flea control product immediately, before the fleas can populate your car or home. If your dogs are not fully vaccinated, or are immune- suppressed, you may want to keep the stray dog as far from your dog

as possible for at least a few days. Wash your hands well after handling the stray, and clean up his waste immediately.

Don’t take anything for granted; be careful at feeding time. Be sure to protect all of your family members from being attacked by the stray, until you’re certain no attack is forthcoming.

When your own dog is great with kids, cats, and your parakeet, it’s easy to forget that other dogs may be highly predatory. When Carolyn’s dog got away from her shortly after she brought her home from a rescue, we had more than 100 posters up within a few hours. We got her back the next day. Always be sure to check with your local recue groups if your own pet becomes lost.

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Best of all, tile installation is relatively easy, and can be done quickly if the right steps are taken.

Tile comes in a wide variety of materials, but the two most popular options are ceramic and porcelain. While they are marketed as being very different materials, porcelain and ceramic are actually manufactured in a similar way. Both are made from a clay-based material that is fired in a kiln, but porcelain tile is more refined, leading to a denser, harder material. This density gives porcelain tile an edge over ceramic when it comes to water absorption rates. It also makes the tiles a bit more expensive than their ceramic counterparts. Porcelain tile absorbs less water, which means it is less likely to expand, contract and crack during periods of freezing and thawing if you are using the tile outside. If you live in a colder climate, you may want to select porcelain over ceramic, simply because it is more durable.

Although porcelain and ceramic are two of the most popular options, they are far from the only tile materials on the market. Stone, quarry, glass and metal tiles are materials that you may want to research and consider depending on the size

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6. Prepared to sing the national anthem at Assembly Hall 7. Beginning of a conclusion 8. ___-Cola 9. Neighbor of Saudi Arabia 10. Part of MPH at IMS 11. IUPUI psych class topic 12. The Cowboys, on a Lucas Oil Stadium scoreboard

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