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Elementary teacher loses battle with cancer

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Lisa Marie is remembered as always smiling. in memorial The 50-year-old College Wood Elementary teacher and Westfield resident lost her battle to muscular cancer Nov. 24.

“She saw the whole child, not just the school academic child,” Carmel’s College Wood Principal Kathy Olssen said. “She was very close with the parent community as well. I think she made an impact on everybody she taught with.”

Marie went to Carmel Clay Schools in 1991 as a student-teacher at Forest Dale Elementary. She left for two years to become a second-grade teacher at Saint Joan of Arc in Indianapolis. From 2000 to 2002, she was a preschool instructor through the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Dept. before finding College Wood as her teaching home in 2002. She taught second and third grade ever since.

Olssen, who worked with Marie for six years, remembers her for always bringing positive energy to the classroom. She was often known to attend students’ outside activities, like soccer games or theater performances.

“The No. 1 most important thing is she always had a smile,” Olssen said. “That’s what children would tell you. She finds ways of building confidences in children, and she could make a child who is having a bad day learn to appreciate the little things and turn their attention back to happiness and positivity. She was always asking about everyone else’s children, always caring for everybody else and their happiness and wellbeing.”

On Nov. 27, College Wood staff shared a moment of silence for Marie. On Nov. 28, parents and College Wood colleagues donated time so 40 staff members could attend Marie’s services.

The school wants to do something larger to memorialize Marie. Staff members still are pitching ideas.

Lisa Marie, a College Wood Elementary teacher and Westfield resident, recently lost her battle to cancer. (Submitted photos)

“We are looking for a way to continue Lisa’s bright smile here at College Wood permanently,” Olssen said. “We are going to be trying to find ways to allow students and parents to honor her so that her spirit lives on for those who have known her and those that will hear about her in the future.”

obituary Lisa (Hofmeister) Marie, 50, of Westfield, died Nov. 24. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of James and Mary Marcella Buzzelli.

Lisa was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Indiana University. Lisa taught second grade at College Wood Elementary school for several years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcy, and her son, Vince.

Survivors include her father, Jim; son, Joshua; daughter, Lindsay; brother, Ray (Jessica); sister, Karen (Brian, Lucy) and many nieces and nephews.

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Dispatches Asa Bales to receive new playground equipment — Asa Bales Park will receive new playground equipment next spring.

Recently, the playground structures at the north and south ends of the park were removed to make way for the new equipment. Current equipment will be replaced due to continuous upkeep and maintenance after being in use for 20 years. A Gaga Ball pit will replace the southern playground, which is similar to dodgeball inside an octagonal pit. The fitness course also will be installed in this area in the spring. The northern structures will be replaced by a more modern structure. Designs are not yet available.

Westfield Chamber of Commerce open house — The Westfield Chamber of Commerce will host an open house at its new location from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at 116 E. Main St. Coffee with the Chamber — The December Coffee with the Chamber event will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at Crossroads Church, 19201 Grassy Branch Rd. Speakers include State Rep. Donna Schaibley, Sen. Victoria Spartz and State Rep. Tony Cook. To register, visit westfield-chamber.org.

Santa at Clay Terrace — Santa Claus returned to his house in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods in Clay Terrace and will stay there through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa are available during retail hours. For more, visit clayterrace.com.

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

Westfield Fire Dept. creates new Twitter account — The Westfield Fire Dept. has created a new Twitter account geared toward working incidents in the area. For more, visit the Westfield Fire PIO Twitter feed at @wfd_pio.

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Westfield High School business teacher and DECA coordinator Michelle Goudy receives the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award from Indiana Business Education Association President John Dawson.

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GOP leaders discuss opioid crisis

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Republican Party focused on the the opioid epidemic at its monthly breakfast Nov. 15.

COUNTY Speakers included State Sen. Jim Merritt, Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham and Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin at Peterson’s in Fishers.

Buckingham said he’s alarmed by recent numbers regarding the crisis. He said the U.S. makes up 5 percent of the world’s population but uses 80 percent of the world’s opiates. Since the late 1990s, the use of painkillers in the U.S. has tripled, he said.

Buckingham’s noticing it locally, too. He said drug dealers in Hamilton County are obtaining larger quantities and using direct lines from Mexico. “During a recent Fishers arrest, they thought they were buying ounces and ended up talking about half kilos,� he said. “That’s what the dealers wanted to sell.�

Chalfin said he’s seen 36 confirmed deaths this year due to opioid overdoses, and he has 10 more toxicology tests that look suspect. By comparison, there were 18 deaths in 2014, 21 in 2015 and 26 in 2016. “The year’s not over,� Buckingham said. “And we all know that the holidays are a busy time for this, and so I wouldn’t be surprised to see 50 or 55 deaths this year.�

Chalfin said it’s too easy to obtain painkillers or heroin. “These are individuals that are modeling themselves off of pizza deliveries,� he said. “These are dealers with small amounts, so they only get a slap on the wrist if they get busted. They make their contacts by waiting outside methodone clinics and tell these addicts, ‘I got the real thing and it’s

From left, State Sen. Jim Merritt, Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin and Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham pause at the Nov. 15 breakfast. (Photo by Adam Aasen)

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Chalfin said people need to remove the stigma and stop demonizing addicts because they are helpless at times. “I’ve heard a saying, ‘When you dance with the bear, you don’t decide when to stop,’� he said. “And that’s true because you’re addicted. You’re truly helpless.�

He said many people want to get help but haven’t gotten real treatment. He said two-thirds of the overdose deaths he sees are people who just got out of rehab, but not from a valid program or facility.

Merritt said he’s encouraged that leaders are starting to take the epidemic seriously. “We need to start treating this as an illness and not a character flaw,� he said.

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Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville kids are on a mission to support community food pantries this holiday season by “Stuffing Da Bus” with needed giving back goods. BGCN serves kids across Hamilton County.

Members of BGCN’s Torch and Keystone Clubs are asking businesses and organizations for their support to help out the Noblesville Township Trustee’s Office and Angels Attic in Arcadia during their busiest seasons.

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• Your company/organization can support Torch/Keystone Club with a monetary donation and the members will purchase the items to stuff the seat for you. Sponsor opportunities are as follows: $150/full seat, $500/back of the bus, $1,000/top of the bus and $3,000/entire mini bus.

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Noah Herron pauses near beer kegs. Once beer is kegged and carbon dioxide is added, it takes two weeks before the beer is ready to serve. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Local Urban Vines winery taps first keg, looks into becoming a distillery

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Noah Herron found his passion for wine through beer and home brewing.

“When I first started cover story thinking about opening a brewery or winery, I was leaning towards a brewery but still far away from opening one,” said Herron, owner of Urban Vines winery in Westfield. “Over a couple-year period, I developed a taste more for wine and began (making) more wine. I got the idea of opening the winery first with the idea of starting to make beer on the premises as well.”

The 34-year-old Westfield resident has brewed beer for a decade and has made wine for five years. Urban Vines opened in May, and growth has happened quickly for the city’s first winery. In six months, Urban Vines has already met its five-year revenue goal. But Herron said the expense goal also has been met with purchases such as a brewing kettle and walk-in cooler.

“Once we opened and got a handle for the winery and got that kind of smoothly working, I decided to apply for a brewing license to get equipment in and start working on bigger batches,” Herron said.

Upon graduating from brewing five gallons in his home to making mass batches of beer in 50 gallons, Herron learned the process through different measurements of grains, hops and different boiling times.

“We’ve worked the last few months perfecting beer, and it’s taken a while to get

the beer where we want it and where we are comfortable with it,” he said.

The wait paid off. Urban Vines released its first beer, Mad Scientist IPA, Nov. 15.

The release of Smokehead Scottish Ale followed eight days later. The winery/brewery released a bourbon barrel stout Dec. 1 and plans to tap a German pilsner Dec. 15.

Herron has recruited Marc Rupenthal as assistant brewer and winemaker. Rupenthal relies on his chemistry degree to brew beer unique to Urban Vines.

“Coming from Purdue with a degree in chemistry, and several years as an analytical chemist, I approach brewing from the molecular level,” Rupenthal said. “Having this type of a background gives us a great head start on developing new recipes and perfecting our current ones. After all, brewing is just one big chemistry project, and we are able to look at things from a different perspective.”

Urban Vines clientele is 80 percent women. Herron said he hopes more couples will be attracted to the winery with the

Herron sorts through wheat malt, an ingredient in beer. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Marc Rupenthal is Urban Vines’ assistant brewer and winemaker. (Submitted photo)

integration of its first brews.

“We plan on always having three beers on tap,” Herron said. “We hope to have a couple staples and one rotating.”

Patrons also can purchase bullets, which are 32-ounce containers of beer packaged for take-home.

Herron said brewery/winery combinations are gaining popularity, but he plans to take Urban Vines one step further. He is already working toward getting his distiller’s license to make spirits, such as vodka, tequila and gin. He can apply for a

distiller’s license when he’s had his winery license for two years, a milestone that will be reached late next year.

Bourbon and whiskey have a long aging process, so Herron said he’s planning on making other spirits when he receives his distiller’s license.

Even with the addition of beer and possibly spirits in the future, patrons younger than 21 still can visit Urban Vines. A playground for children was constructed outside the winery.

Indiana law allows kids to stand near the bar while their parents enjoy wine and liquor, but the rules are different for beer.

For this reason, a corner of Urban Vines is blocked with a railing for the adults-only area where beers are tapped behind the bar.

In the meantime, Herron said the response to the beer has been positive. He sold 200 pints in the week following the tapping of Mad Scientist IPA. “The response has been really good,” he said. “Most people have liked it that I’ve heard, and we’ve sold a lot of takeout bullets where people taste it and want to take it home.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker “Would you like fries with that?” The simple question may be a cliché for the underachieving. One supposes it becomes the mantra of every low-performing high school dropout. They are mired in a greasesoaked world of serving high-calorie, lownutrition-value foods to an endless line of bloated consumers.

Yet, in a time when more Americans are failing to ever take a first job, does the criticism hold up? The federal government has asserted that as many as 30 percent of all able-bodied citizens could become permanently unemployed. They lack the access and skill to earn sufficient income to support themselves or their progeny. Thus, the argument goes, we must brace ourselves to provision these folks for the entirety of their lives. Perhaps.

At the same time, local businesses routinely fail to fill positions. Employers complain that openings go unoccupied as applicants decide to stay home rather than take entry-level jobs. But, how can someone become the supervisor who himself is unfamiliar with the nature of day-to-day work? Does taking a lesser opportunity give us necessary access, under the weight of our own effort and merit, to the next level?

Lao Tzu, sixth century, B.C., Chinese philosopher, generally considered as founder of Taoism, is attributed with saying, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In offering fries, is the server unlocking access to new skills – facility, timing, temperance and management – even as she earns a bit? Without a first step, are we standing still?

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

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God in daily dialog

Commentary by Melkote Ramaswamy

The focus of all religions is God or equivalent – one with superhuman powers, one who is omreligion niscient (all-knowing), omnipotent (all-powerful) and omnipresent (all-pervasive).

Broadly speaking, based on our relationship with God, we fall into two types: believers and non-believers. However, whether we believe in God or not, we have to admit that all of us sometime or other knowingly or unknowingly invoke God in our daily life.

Consider: If something unpleasant happens, we exclaim “Oh, God” or “OMG.” If something good happens, we say “Thank God.” If we get an unexpected boon, we call it a godsend. If we don’t want something bad to happen, we say “God forbid.”

If we are seeking God’s approval on what we do, we say “God willing.” If we want someone to have good luck in their venture, we wish them “godspeed.”

Nobody wants to be stuck in a godforsaken place. Quite a few wish they had rich godfathers. We elevate cleanliness as next to godliness.

There is no better way of showing our love or gratitude to people than by saying “God bless you.” The nice thing about this is that we can do this whether we are young or old.

It appears that we all have different sides to our personality: The good and the bad; the ugly and the beautiful; the hard and soft; the bitter and sweet. Likewise, we also display selfishness (call it high IQ) and godliness (by being kind, compassionate, forgiving and sharing). I believe it is the divine in us that prompts reference to God in our daily dialog – a sort of unconscious gratitude for all that we get.

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

Doo and I survived Thanksgiving! Thirtythree people, 11 bottles of wine, five tons of mashed potatoes and two humor turkeys came together for an afternoon of family, feasting and competitive charades. At. Our. House.

My two-part strategy was simple. First, have everyone bring a dish so that I only had to provide one of the turkeys and my specialty, canned cranberry sauce. I nearly botched the main attraction because I got caught up in four episodes of “Parks and Rec” and completely forgot to put our bird in the oven. Luckily, my 4 p.m. dinner plan was too early for most, anyway, so the hour delay worked out well. More wine for everyone!

Second, shove all children and teenagers into the basement for the entire evening.

Our main floor is wide open with only one sitting area, and sound reverberates like shotgun blasts in an operating room. There was no way I could handle 20 kids “up in my grill” while trying to orchestrate the perfect Thanksgiving meal. As expected, Ping Pong and Xbox entertained the boys for most of the night, and the door kept the noise to a minimum. But in a surprise development, my daughters lured the girls upstairs for magical makeovers. I can’t say I approved of the heavily lipsticked tartlets that went through the buffet line, but they were happy and quiet, so mission accomplished.

Did I enjoy a relaxing time with parents, sisters, in-laws and nieces/nephews? No. The night was a blur of hostess-ing activity. I don’t even remember seeing one of my own sons. But when tears and drama are confined to charades, that’s a great Thanksgiving. Peace out.

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

Q U O T E O F T HE W EEK The greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity or power, but self-rejections – Henri Nouwen

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Desperate house husband Commentary by Dick Wolfsie We were watching TV one evening last week when my wife asked, “Don’t you think it’s about time we moved?” humor “Sure,” I said. “I’ll stretch out on the floor with a pillow; you take the couch.”

Apparently, that isn’t what she meant.

After 30 years in our house, Mary Ellen thinks we should move into a condo, a place where owners don’t have to mow or water the lawn or shovel snow. My son will be disappointed if we move. He was making good money doing all that.

My wife is certain we have many good years in front of us, but she doesn’t believe in having anything above us. Like rooms. Mary Ellen wants everything on one floor. I like going upstairs to go to bed. That’s my 12-step program from Exercisers Anonymous. If we buy a home on one level, that’s the end of my 30-second evening workout.

Last week, despite my misgivings, we started looking for a new place to live. We have this great real estate agent who is the most effusive and energetic person I have ever met. The first condo we looked at, Brad got very emotional about the

baseboards that accented the tall walls and high ceilings, the 1-inch-thick granite countertops and the stamped concrete patio (whatever that is). He was quick to point out that there was an electrical outlet on the kitchen island where we could make frozen margaritas. And those slow-closing drawers and cabinets? He was ecstatic.

Mary Ellen and I have totally different sets of criteria regarding the ideal house, so I took Brad aside and said, “Go into that cool realty app you have and see if you can find a four-bedroom home with a little alcove for an office, a finished basement and an exercise bike. Also, I’d love to have a private back deck with a view of secluded woods.”

Brad called me the next day.

“Dick, I found the ideal place for you.

Looks like it’s not up for sale yet, but you can still make an offer … Wait a second, this is your address. This is where you live now!”

“Great job, Brad. You are the best. You found the perfect house for me.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Heartland caters to kids

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com With the groundbreaking of a new Heartland Church campus in Fishers also comes the creation of a second daycare Adventureland Childcare.

Adventureland is only available through Heartland’s one permanent location at 9665 Hague Rd. “We have a lot of people come to our church, and (Adventureland) is another way to serve that side of the community with youth,” said Jennifer McSoley, senior director at Adventureland. “The building we are putting in is because we have a need for space. All the services are very full, so that’s another way to meet the needs of the community on that side.”

Adventureland is a day care that runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and caters to children from infants through preschool. Heartland and an early version of Adventureland launched 16 years ago. Adding another church location was needed because of full services and a waitlist for Adventureland care.

“Adventureland is a ministry of Heartland Church,” McSoley said. “We serve like a day care but more of an educational day care with Christian backing. The age range is from 6 weeks up to pre-kindergarten, and before- and after-school care. The program partners with the church on spiritual teaching types of stuff and things like

Becki Kurtz teaches Adventureland students Nadia Zawahri and Myles Wheeler. (Photo by Jon Cartagena)

moral values, and we have other programs that are not religious-based.”

Heartland Church sets up weekly services at Carey Ridge Elementary School in Westfield and the public library in downtown Indianapolis. The new building is being built near Thorpe Creek Elementary, 14642 E. 126th St., Fishers. Pastor Darryn Scheske records sermons at the Hague Road location that are broadcast to the other three locations.

McSoley said Heartland is looking into pursuing a permanent location in Westfield and would pursue opening an Adventureland when that occurs.

Pricing ranges from $112 to $269 a week, depending on age and part-time or full-time options. For more, visit heartlandchurch. com.

Dispatches Acquisition and name change – Carmelbased Mainstreet Health Investments Inc. has announced its intention to rebrand as Invesque Inc. The rebranding coincides with the recent announcement by the company of the acquisition of Care Investment Trust, LLC. The new brand will complement the company’s growth strategy while establishing a unique identity to avoid confusion with other companies with similar names.

Price checking app – To save some money during the holidays, try the free app ShopSavvy. Whether you’re shopping for groceries or preparing to make a bigger purchase, such as a TV or appliance, if you’ll be visiting a brick-and-mortar store during your search, this app will help you find the best price. While in a store, simply use your phone’s camera to scan an item’s barcode, and the app will show you how much other stores charge for it, both locally and online.

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Free shipping day – Dec. 15 is Free Shipping Day. Participating retailers will waive shipping fees and guarantee delivery by Christmas Eve. Retailers include: Toys R Us, Target, JCPenney, Sephora, Best Buy, Old Navy, Lego, World Market and many more.

For a list of nearly 500 stores that are participating, visit FreeShippingDay.com Source: TheKrazyCouponLady.com Stocks in declining sectors – Although stocks in both retail and energy sectors have plunged, there are a handful of retail and energy companies that provide some of the best opportunities for investors to profit in a stock market that is showing signs of being way overpriced. These include: 1. Ingles Markets (IMKTA) 2. Big Lots (BIG) 3. Civeo Corp. (CVEO) 4. Peabody Energy (BTU) 5. Weatherford International PLC (WFT) Source: BottomLineInc.

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Dispatches Pick the right eyedrops – If you suffer from dry eyes, you might pick up eye drops in the drugstore. Be aware, though, that there is a difference between rednessreducing drops and lubricating drops. Redness-reducing drops are meant for occasional use and can make dry eyes worse. Be sure to get a true lubricating drop such as Refresh, Systane or GenTeal.

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From left, River Health CEO Seth Warren, Christina Stafford of the Indiana Wellness Council, Kristin Lamb, Wellness coordinator at Riverview Health, Mindi Matthews, director of Employee Services at Riverview Health, Jennifer Pferrer of the Indiana Wellness Council, and Brittany Nelson, Wellness dietitian at Riverview Health. (Submitted photo)

Riverview earns AchieveWELL Award news@currentinwestfield.com Riverview Health, which will debut a hospital in Westfield in 2018, last month received the Five Star AchieveWELL Award through the recognition Wellness Council of Indiana and was honored at the 2017 Indiana Health and Wellness Summit.

The Five Star level of AchieveWELL recognizes elite organizations in Indiana that have made employee well-

being a priority in the workplace. Award recipients have experienced noteworthy growth in the evolution of their wellness initiative and embrace it as part of the business strategy.

“Improving health and wellness throughout our community is a top priority for us, and it’s important to practice what we preach,” said Kristin Lamb, Wellness coordinator at Riverview Health. “Our wellness initiatives available to Riverview Health employees help us take the right steps in staying healthy at the workplace and home.”

Coffee for health – Coffee is rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols – and specifically a type of polyphenol called chlorogenic acid (CGA). Some coffee beans are higher in CGAs than others. For the highest concentration, look for beans from Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia and Brazil. Also, light and medium roasts preserve the most CGAs in the roasting process. Two of the highest CGA coffees include Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend and McCafe Premium Roast Decaf, Medium Roast.

Source: BottomLineInc.com Stroke or something else? – They’re called stroke mimics.

The symptoms are similar to a stroke - slurred speech, a weakness on one side of your body and confusion - but what you’re experiencing is actually low blood sugar, a migraine or another condition. The difference, generally, is that when caused by other conditions, the symptoms come on gradually, whereas stroke symptoms are usually very sudden. If you have any doubts at all, call 911 immediately.

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Local and international artist finds her ‘Point of Connection’

By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com

Rosaleen Crowley, a local and international artist, poet, educator and entrepreneur, celebrates the point heritage of connection between her life in Ireland and her life in Carmel.

“At this stage, I have built two lives. One in Ireland and one here,” Crowley said.

Crowley has built her artistic career through connecting people on common ground and converging the arts of painting and poetry.

Crowley recently released her own book of poetry and paintings, “Point of Connection.” The book explores the cultures and landscapes of Carmel and Ireland and how they converge.

“It’s natural to want to belong,” Crowley said. “I think wherever you live, you seek out those things that are meaningful to you.”

Crowley said she sought the energetic, artistic community that blooms in Ireland when she landed in Carmel.

Crowley was born in Ireland and lived in England before moving to Carmel in 1990.

She frequently travels between Ireland and Carmel.

“Point of Connection” explores Crowley’s Irish heritage and the parallels between life in Ireland and Carmel.

Crowley’s art imitates her work. In 2013, she founded Relocation and Cultural Training Services, LLC, to assist employees of international corporations with transitioning to the cultural environment of the Indianapolis area.

“It really is in connecting with people that I get my most joy,” Crowley said. “I really enjoy people telling me that I helped them settle.”

During her travels, Crowley has gained many prominent fans, including Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “(Crowley) is a wonderful artist who has the ability to touch people’s hearts and souls through her unique combination of art and poetry inspired by her Irish heritage,” Brainard said.

Crowley’s painting, “Tranquility,” hangs in Carmel City Hall. She continues to connect

‘Loving Where I am Planted Carmel, Indiana’

By Rosaleen Crowley, Sept. 19, 2016 I am riveted by Carmel, from ordinary to extraordinary, The designs are new and old, simple and complicated, Observing from top of city centre, I tarry To take in the farmers market Spread fresh with produce, craft and taffy.

Rosaleen Crowley displays her book “Point of Connection.” (Photo by Paola Williams)

artists in the community as founder of the Carmel Creative Writers Club, a nonprofit community writing group. The club meets at the Hoosier Salon in the Carmel Arts & Design District every second Wednesday of each month. She also founded the Indiana Dramatic Arts and Communication Society, an annual festival and competition hosted

by WFYI Public Media. The goal of the society, which was active for three years from 2009-2012, was to allow children, youth and adults to share their passion for poetry, drama and communication in a nurturing environment. “(Crowley’s) willingness to inspire others to produce great works is what truly warms my heart,” Brainard said.

Crowley was recently appointed president-elect of the Association of International Women in Indiana. The group’s mission is to facilitate social interaction, cultural understanding and offer support between women from the U.S. and other nations.

Crowley will host a private event, “Sharing Gratitude Making the World a Kinder Place - One Poem at a Time,” an enrichment program for retirement home residents, at Woodland Terrace of Carmel this month.

Crowley’s book “Point of Connection” is available for purchase at All Things Carmel, Barnes & Noble in Westfield and Peace Water Winery.

Festivals of art, stories and song Together, bring about economic and community growth.

Blending cultures from Cork, Ireland to Hong Kong The arts and design elements both Combine to make our city strong.

The manicured landscapes of the roundabout leads The way to color and symmetry of a suburban future, I love the walkability of urban living, a choice of city or rural meets my needs.

The Monon with its active lifestyle cuts a path through nature Where a large Great White Egrit lands and feeds.

The Palladium and theatre location Short distance from Main Street Speaks to Mayor Brainard’s lofty vision A man, who upon seeing you will meet and greet With warm attention to your conversation.

Around the traditional well where water is drawn You can see people interact with each other.

Life here is comfortable and through giving a helping hand I cherish the opportunity to be myself and nurture My talents, planted here in the city land.

Another Round to perform Dec. 8 editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Community Players will bring back Another Round, Indiana University’s all-male a cappella group, to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Carmel Community Playhouse. The group performed last year in December.

The show will feature Another Round’s holiday favorites. The group was established in 1996 and is known for blending rich harmonies with their own brand of humor.

Tickets are $27, including service fee, and must be purchased online.

For tickets, visit carmelplayers.org.

Westfield — Main Street Productions will present the “The Homecoming, Waltons Christmas Story” at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8, 9 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Westfield Playhouse.

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Indianapolis — “A Beef & Boards Christmas” continues at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with performances Dec. 5 to 12. For more, visit beefandboards. com.

Zionsville — The Christmas in the Village Ladies Night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at shops in downtown Zionsville.

Carmel —The Museum of Miniature Houses, 111 E. Main St., will hold a free candlelight tour from 4 to 7 p.m.

Dec. 9. Guests can view fine-scale miniatures and holiday decorations and exhibits. For more, visit museumofminiatures.org.

Fishers — Dr. Keith Kunda will conduct the fourth annual White River Chamber Orchestra’s “Christmas Extravaganza” featuring the Fishers Community Chorus at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Ivy Tech Community College, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville. For more, visit FishersMusicWorks.org.

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Bonnett, DeBard share stage

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For Julia Bonnett, this will truly be a special opportunity.

“There is music nothing quite like performing with a full, live orchestra,” Bonnett said. “It is truly magical to hear all the intricacies and nuances Bonnett involved in a piece of orchestral music. As a vocalist, the power and energy that comes from an orchestra is invigorating. I cannot wait to be on stage with the fantastic Carmel Symphony Orchestra musicians once again to share the holidays with the Carmel community.”

Bonnett, the 2009 Great American Songbook Youth Ambassador, will join Lucas DeBard, the 2015 Songbook Ambassador, as vocalists for CSO’s IU Health Holidays two concerts at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9.

Bonnett, a 2009 Carmel High School graduate, performed with the CSO a few times in 2009 and 2010. This will be DeBard’s CSO debut.

“I am incredibly excited to sing with such a great orchestra,” said DeBard, a Lebanon

High School graduate and Indiana University junior. “It isn’t every day that I get to sing with a full symphony orchestra, so as you can imagine I am itching to perform with them.”

Bonnett and DeBard will sing two duets.

“I am thrilled to be working with Lucas on this project,” Bonnett said. “He is a fantastic musician and DeBard an enchanting performer.

I don’t want to give away too much of the program, but I am thrilled to be performing one of my favorite holiday songs, ‘What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?’ While it is not as well-known as, ‘O Christmas Tree’ or ‘Deck the Halls,’ it has a beautiful melody, and I love the coyness of the lyrics.”

DeBard will sing “The Christmas Song,” his favorite.

In the last month, DeBard has been involved in a show with his a cappella group, Crimson Cadence, the chorus of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at IU Opera Theater and his cabaret show, “I’ll Take Romance,” in Indianapolis.

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Fairy for the second year Suzuki will share the in a row in the CarmelSugar Plum Fairy role with based Indiana Ballet Confellow Carmel residents servatory’s production of Starner Suzuki Quinn Starner and Alexan“The Nutcracker.” dra Manuel.

“Last year, I learned ‘The NutSuzuki, a 17-year-old homecracker’ is stressful, but it’s really schooled junior, moved from San satisfying when you finish it,” SuAntonio, Texas to Carmel with her zuki said. “I’m really motived this mother to attend IBC. year because I want to make the Manuel, 13, is a homeschooled show better than last year.” eighth-grader who is in her sixth Lasha Khozashvili, principal Manuel year at IBC. dancer with Boston Ballet, will be Starner, 15, is a homeschooled sophoappearing for the seventh year with IBC. more who lives with her mother in Carmel IBC’s “The Nutcracker” is set from Dec. 14 but also goes back and forth with the rest to 17 at The Toby at Newfields in the Indiaof her family in Michigan. She is in her secnapolis Museum of Art. The performances ond year at IBC. will be 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 2 p.m.

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Huffman brings one-woman

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Kate Huffman has been working on a comedic view of her life for two years.

Finally, the actress made a comedy deal with herself: If she could finish the show by her April birthday in 2016, she would reward herself with a trip to Ireland.

That worked, and “I’m Too Fat for This Show” was completed. Huffman, who grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Cathedral High School in 2001, is bringing her one-woman show Dec. 8 to 10 to IndyFringe, 719 E. St. Clair St. It’s just a mildly exaggerated version of her life, Huffman said.

“It’s based on 20 years of eating disorders, OCD and body dysmorphia, chronic pain,” said Huffman, who has lived in Los Angeles for 13 years. “I started writing in 2014. How do I make sense of my life and make any meaning out of it?”

Huffman said writing about it was more therapeutic than she expected.

“I hated writing it,” Huffman said. “I would cry at my computer. It did lead to more self-acceptance, mostly because when I did share it with people, they re-

Kate Huffman will bring “I’m Too Fat For This Show” to Indianapolis. (Submitted image)

spond hugely.”

Huffman’s show won the Encore Producers’ Award in Hollywood Fringe Festival in Los Angeles, so she decided to take it on the road, already having a show in Chicago.

The Indianapolis performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 10. For tickets, visit indyfringe.org/ theatre-show/i’m-too-fat-show.

Huffman will take her show to Ireland Dec. 18 to 20.

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ATI holds ‘Completely Christmas’

By Zach Dunkin zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana is turning the Studio Theater into a cabaret and throwing a Christmas “party.” theater “Our cabaret has less of a show-performance feel about it,” said Don Farrell, who co-founded ATI in 2005 with Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins. “We really want our guests to feel as if they were invited to a Christmas party being hosted by MJ and myself because that is actually what it is. We share stories, sing songs, decorate Christmas cookies and laugh and create memories together.”

The ‘MJ’ Farrell referred to is his longtime friend and vocalist MaryJane Waddell, who has moved from New York City to Westfield. Backed by a musical trio, this will be the third time the duo has presented “Completely Christmas: Memories, Mistletoe and Manger Included,” and the second consecutive year at The Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. The theater, which usually hosts ATI stage productions, will be partially converted to a cabaret set-

MaryJayne Waddell and Don Farrell perform in “Completely Christmas.” (Submitted photo).

ting for the show dates Dec. 7 to 10. There will be seven tables, seating four patrons each, available for VIP seating at $40. Regular tickets are $20 for students and $35 for adults. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10.

“We wanted to celebrate the joys, memories and traditions that we experienced growing up in a Christian family and celebrating Christmas,” Farrell said. “We wanted to embrace our Christian upbringing while sharing some really fun stories and entertaining songs that we have fallen in love with.”

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Where It is: 2740 E 146th St., Carmel When it’s open: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mark’s take: Are you ready for the time warp? If you are, then you’ll want to make sure you pay a visit to Freddy’s! Imagine stepping back in time to an old-fashioned burger restaurant that brings back memories of the 1950s. You’ll love the laidback vibe of Freddy’s, and you’ll also love the menu that features hot dogs, burgers and frozen custard dishes. Casual and family friendly, Freddy’s offers a great nostalgic dining experience.

What to Get: Sure, there are many options, but why not try Freddy’s original

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double steakburger? Better still, add cheese and load it up with all the trimmings. Freddy’s offers a variety of condiments, so you’ll have plenty of choices. For dessert? Chocolate Brownie Delight!

What’s the cost: Entrees under $10.

Dress: Casual Want to know more? Call 317-218-3304, visit freddysusa.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

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Good never goes out of style, and that said, it’s time to talk about what excellent wine selections look like. Resist the urge at your wine shop to grab the trendy gift packs of pumpkin-spiced whatever. Don’t do it. Instead, follow this sage: stay classy.

Select your category below: Party wine Value-driven options when you need loads of decent wine. I’m loving this little French red: Penya Cotes Catalanes Rouge.

It’s so versatile and can be served with anything from burgers to pasta. A mediumbodied blend featuring Grenache, Carignan

& Syrah with berry flavor and some tannins. Serve room temp or with a chill. Delish. Twist top. $8.99 Gettin’ gifty with It These are bottles you give to friends and colleagues. I’d go with Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah, 2014. An elegant red wine that can be enjoyed now or age 20ish years, big blackberry and black raspberry flavors with baking spices and a lovely, long finish. Approximately $50.

Happy holidays, to you!

One of my all-time favorites is LaurentPerrier Cuvée Rosé. A stunning, deep salmon color. You’ll smell and taste huge amounts of berries. Strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Really feel fancy? There’s a website that will cover your bottle in mad amounts of glitter, any color. You’re worth the $80ish.

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3. All new cabinetry and countertops gave the kitchen a modern look. Custom features, like spice pullouts and shelf dividers, were incorporated into the new cabinetry to create more efficient storage.

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You’d expect someone as cultured as yours truly to have a hardline stance in the negative toward a grammar guy phrase like “a-wholenother.” Today, I’d like to not just blow your mind in letting you know I wholeheartedly endorse it, but that I think it passes grammatical muster.

I’m pro “a-whole-nother.” There, I said it. And I’m not over here trying to justify a-whole-nother as an example of grammatical tmesis or infixing (look it up), but as meta-analysis, false splitting or rebracketing.

In its history of usage in the English language, the compound word another began as two distinct words: an other. Over time, these two words couldn’t get enough of each other and fused into another word entirely (and literally). It’s as if an and other enjoyed being next to each other so much they just decided to informally move in together.

But does that make it OK? If another is a combination of an and other, why not write an-whole-nother? Since whole begins with a consonant, it takes the article a

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Please don’t start calling me an a-whole.

So why not just say another whole pizza? Well, saying a-whole-nother pizza implies you’re talking about a different pizza entirely: Once the Hawaiians put pineapple on top, we were dealing with a-wholenother pizza. If I instead said another whole, this would change the meaning to imply I was introducing an entire second pizza to the situation. So, the word whole here modifies two different things entirely; in the another whole pizza instance, whole serves as a modifier of the noun pizza.

When discussing a-whole-nother pizza, whole modifies another, indicating a new type, or category, of pizza.

Although I agree a-whole-nother looks ridiculous typed out, I can’t deny its accuracy in what I’m trying to communicate.

And if you’re wondering what my opinions on other kinds of pizzas are, that’s a discussion for a-whole-nother column.

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Copenhagen’s magical spire Commentary by Don Knebel A magnificent exchange building is among the oldest structures in Copenhagen, Denmark. Legend attributes its longevity to a magical spire. travel By the 17th century, hundreds of Danish ships were transporting commercial goods throughout northern Europe. In 1618, Danish King Christian IV began building an exchange building named “Børsen” (“Exchange”) on reclaimed land supported on wooden pilings near the Copenhagen waterfront. When completed in 1640, the Dutch Renaissance-style Børsen signaled to the world that Denmark had become a major commercial power. The red brick building had wharfs along both sides, enabling merchant ships to dock and unload their goods near the building. The goods were exchanged inside the Børsen’s great hall, which included room for 50 trading stalls.

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Norway and Sweden. That union fell apart shortly after the Børsen opened. In 1658, Sweden attacked Copenhagen and the successful Danish defenders used lead ripped from the Børsen’s roof for their bullets. Today, the roof is coated in copper.

In the 18th century, King Christian VI built his royal palace adjacent to the Børsen. This first Christiansborg Palace was destroyed by fire in 1794. A second palace on the site was destroyed by fire in 1884. During both fires, the Børsen survived, a fact some attribute to the protection of the dragon spire.

The third Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, has so far survived.

The Børsen was used for trading stocks until 1974, when the stock exchange moved to a more suitable building. The Børsen is owned by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, which rents it for private meetings and conferences. It is not open to the public.

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