December 18, 2018 — Westfield

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Township Board Approves Moving Forward with Bond Initiative

parks was published on Monday (Dec. 17). After 30 days, the Township and the opposition will collect signatures in support of or against the proposed bond issue. January 16, 2019 will begin the 30-day period in which petitions in favor of or against the proposed park bond may be signed by registered voters or taxpayers in Westfield

Remonstrance Puts Process in Place to Gather Signatures

Washington Township.

Once the 30-days is up, the Voter Registration Office will verify the signatures to determine whether there are more signatures in favor or against the proposed bonds. If the remonstrance against the bond has more signatures, the

Westfield Washington Township is a thriving, growing

Township will not be able to obtain the bonds to secure

community. People have flocked to Hamilton County

parkland. If the petition in favor of the bond has more

for many reasons, but the quality of life in our wonderful

signatures, the Township can move forward as planned.

community serves as the basis for all of us.

I urge you to get involved, no matter what side of the

One important ingredient in a highly regarded and

issue you believe to be the best pathway forward.

successful community is its parks, greenways and

Through active public participation and information

open space. With Project Ever Green, the Township

sharing, the Township office will follow the will of the

Board has paved the way to have a solid plan for saving

people in this matter. The Township will hold educational

open space and developing parks that are open and

fairs in early January to provide information on the

accessible by everyone. There are opponents to moving

Township’s strategic plan and expected tax impacts.

the bond effort forward and several citizens have led an

Be sure to visit the website (westfieldwashingtontwp.

effort to remonstrate against the bond initiative. During

us), subscribe to our monthly enewsletter 56 Square

the next couple of months, you’ll hear more about the

or like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date and to get

process of determining the future of our quality of life in

more information on meeting dates, times and locations

the township.

once scheduled.

A legal notice of the Township moving forward with the petition in favor of the bond issue to purchase land for

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Grand Park Events Center has played host to several noteworthy guests, including then-presidential candiGRAND PARK date Donald Trump in 2016 and the Indianapolis Colts during summer training camp. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the list Dec. 11 when he chaired a joint public meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. board of directors and the Indiana Economic Development Foundation Inc. Mayor Andy Cook welcomed the governor prior to the meeting by highlighting Westfield achievements and the role Grand Park plays in the city.

Cook said Grand Park has brought nearly $700 million of commercial tax base to the city that wouldn’t be possible without the sports complex.

“We were able to do this for several reasons – our position in the country, excellent. I know some people criticize, ‘Oh, you’re taking up this valuable agriculture land,’ and I like to say, ‘Well, instead of growing corn, now we’re growing kids,’” Cook said. “That goes over well with our local people, but it has produced exactly what we intended it to do. We are still learning what all this facility can do.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb and IEDC President Elaine Bedel listen as Mayor Andy Cook welcomes them to Westfield. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Cook said it’s been beneficial to Westfield to work with the state on projects.

“What’s happening out here, it’s been a pleasure to cooperate with the state of Indiana, believe me,” he said. “For example, (Grand Park) would not be here if it weren’t for the gift of U.S. 31. The freeway totally has opened this up. That gives us a huge advantage.”

Cook said the culture of sports is one of Indiana’s intangible assets and explained how

Westfield is capitalizing on it.

“Indiana is known throughout the world for its sports culture, so we are building on that,” Cook said. “Right now, we are working on the business of sports and advanced manufacturing. We are feeling a lot of potential, a lot of exciting things going on.”

Cook then thanked Holcomb and the IEDC Board of Directors, specifically, for their work in economic development.

Commissioners ask state police for help with lawsuit

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Commissioners are seeking help from the Indiana State Police following claims made by INVESTIGATION a discharged employee.

A lawsuit filed by Susan Byer Nov. 14 states that Byer, a deputy treasurer and bankruptcy lender clerk in the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, was terminated March 27 for alleged insubordination, failure to comply with Hamilton County employee expectations and other reasons.

The lawsuit states Byer believes she was terminated because she confronted Chief Deputy Treasurer Kim Good about violating an office policy forbidding Hamilton County Trea-

surer’s Office employees from posting late tax payments as on time.

Byer then informed the Hamilton County Human Resources Office that she wanted to file a formal grievance against Good and the elected county treasurer, Jennifer Templeton.

From July 12, 2017 to Byer’s March 27 termination, Byer received three disciplinary notice letters. One of the letters stated Byer glared at and projected negative body language toward Good. Another letter stated Byer looked at her cellphone, which is a violation of office policy. The lawsuit states Byer believes she was terminated because she knew Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office employees were allegedly posting late tax payments as on time for their family members.

Byer is seeking damages of $700,000 from the defendants for each cause of action.

The commissioners asked the state police to independently investigate the claims, and it is unknown if the state police will take on the case.

“While the county does not believe there is a factual basis for these charges, we feel it is our duty to ask an impartial party to investigate the claims,” County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt stated. “That’s why we have asked the Indiana State Police instead of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for help. We owe it to the taxpayers to investigate the claims and to assure them that their tax dollars are being managed properly.”

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Westfield installs totem south of 146th Street

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The Westfield totem introduces drivers to Westfield. It was completed Nov. 28. (Submitted photo)

nent welcome sign for those who travel through our city.”

Duncan Gardener said the Grand Parkrelated signs on the south side of the 146th Street bridge also are in INDOT right-of-way.

Several residents raised concerns on social media about the second “e” in the sign, as it appeared different than the first “e.” Both letters are now the same.

“The structure was installed in sections.

Because of how it was constructed the little triangular piece of the ‘e’ had to be installed separately,” Duncan Gardner said.

The totem was completed Nov. 28. Indianapolis-based SignWorks did the project.

The City of Carmel did not provide comment on the totem’s location.

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A two-year initiative to create a welcome sign as drivers enter Westfield is now complete. A nearly $300,000 Westfield totem stands just south of 146th MARKETING Street on U.S. 31.

Although some may consider the location to be Carmel territory, Westfield Communications Director Vicki Duncan Gardner said the Indiana Dept. of Transportation gave Westfield permission to place the totem there.

“We chose that location because it is the gateway into Westfield,” she said. “Most of our traffic comes from the south and we wanted a monumental entry. It is state right-of-way and INDOT gave us permission to put it there.”

The totem is made out of weathering steel with a natural patina to make it appear rustic. According to Duncan Gardner, the material will look the same in 10 years with no upkeep.

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WWS seeks Wi-Fi partners — Westfield Washington Schools is looking for new community businesses and organizations to become WWS Wi-Fi Partners. As WWS moves to eLearning, the district recognizes not all students have Wi-Fi at home, so community organizations like Chick-fil-a, Westfield Washington Public Library and NSPIRE Church are opening their doors to allow students to use their Wi-Fi to complete school work. To become a WWS WiFi Partner, email comms@wws.k12.in.us.

Westfield resident teaches science fundamentals — Ball State University junior Tiler Langston of Westfield spent the past semester teaching elementary students in Muncie about the fundamentals of science.

Langston is majoring in elementary education and along with her team, created and implemented lesson plans which provided students with science education they might not have received otherwise.

FFA convention to stay in Indianapolis — On Dec. 11, the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture announced the National FFA Convention & Expo will remain in Indianapolis through 2031. The annual convention and expo utilizes downtown venues, including Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and various hotels. It has been held in Indianapolis since 2016, plays host to more than 67,000 attendees from across the nation and has an estimated $39.8 million economic impact. For more, visit FFA.org National Charity League offers $500 scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. The application is open to female high school seniors who reside in Boone or Hamilton counties and plan to pursue a post-secondary school education. The deadline to apply is March 1. The winner will be notified in April and will receive a one-time, non-renewable scholarship. For more, visit crossroads.nationalcharityleague.org/scholarship.

Young announces service academy nominations — U.S. Sen. Todd Young announced his nominations for U.S. service academy appointments Dec. 6. A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy but is required to be considered. Arieanna Sendmeyer, Benjamin Vorisek and Chad Welch, all of Westfield, were among the nominees.

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More than 50 kids took part in the 10th annual Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Shop for Kids event Dec. 8 at Target in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

Shop for Kids celebrates 10 years

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com In its 10th year, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office took more than 50 kids GIVING BACK on a Dec. 8 shopping spree at Target for its annual Shop for Kids event, which benefits lessfortunate youth in Hamilton County communities.

The morning started with donuts and juice as the kids, their families and employees of the HCSO got to know each other. After breakfast, a large caravan of police vehicles transported the kids, with lights and sirens in full operation, down Ind. 37 from the sheriff’s office in Noblesville to Target in Fishers.

Deputy Todd Green, president of the Shop for Kids program, said this year’s event was the largest in the program’s 10-year history.

Each child was given $200 to spend on holiday presents. Many chose necessities such as coats, shoes, clothes and supplies, in addition to toys and games. Many even decided to spend part of their funds on gifts for others.

Funds for Shop for Kids are raised through donations and charity events throughout the year, including an intra-agency softball tournament and a golf outing. Members of the agency volunteer their time and no tax dollars are used for the program. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Shop for Kids, 18100 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060.

Target and sheriff’s office employees, along with Bullseye, the Target mascot, welcome the caravan of officers and kids. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

From left, Kyla Babineaux, Paul Quakenbush, Capt. Dennis Quakenbush (Hamilton County sheriff-elect) and William Babineaux shop in the toy department. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

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Robert E. Moore, 77, Cicero, died Dec. 1. He was born in Noblesville Sept. 28, 1941, son of Robert L. and Martha G. Smeltzer Moore.

Bob was raised on a farm in Westfield where he enjoyed working with animals and livestock. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam.

Bob enjoyed bowling as a Unified Partner with his son, Jerry, and traveled to many Special Olympics games.

Survivors include his wife, Denise Moore; daughter, Janna (Ed) Bugliosi; sons, Jerry L. Moore, Woodford G. Moore, Graham G. (Tami) Moore Moore and Brandon G. (Amy) Moore; grandchildren, Jaed and Bruno Bugliosi, Wesley and Haley Moore, Jordan, Hannah and Brandie Moore.

Bob was a simple man and requested no funeral service.

In memory of Bob, donations may be given to another great family: Special Olympics Hamilton County, 1229 Dahlgren Lane, Cicero, IN 46061.

Visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Bob’s complete obituary.

Erika Sue Pickett, 51, Westfield, died Dec. 10 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.

She was born Nov. 20, 1967 to Terry and Marold (Jackson) Farber in Whitley County.

Erika graduated from Columbia City High School in 1986 and earned her bachelor of science from IUPUI in 1990. She was a compliance officer and manager at Northwest Radiology in Zionsville. Erika enjoyed sports and being on the beach. She deeply loved animals and music.

Erika was confirmed at Eberhard Lutheran Church. Most of all, Erika loved her family and friends.

Pickett She is survived by her husband, Dustin H Pickett; mother, Marold Farber; daughter, Delaney Kay Pickett; son, Ellis H Pickett; brother, Jeffrey E (Stacie) Farber; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dan and Marilyn Pickett; and brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Jason (Melanie) Pickett.

Erika was preceded in death by her father, Terry Farber.

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KONING RAISES $3,500 FOR INDIANA CHILDREN’S WISH FUND

DISPATCHES LEO Club 12 Days of Giving — The Westfield High School Leo Club has created a project called 12 Days of Giving. Each day features a separate item as a donation. If donations don’t arrive on the exact day specified, still drop the donations off at the school, 18250 N. Union St. Upcoming days include: Jell-O and pudding Dec. 18, baby diapers Dec. 19 and blankets Dec. 20.

(Left) Kyler Koning organizes a fundraiser Dec. 9 at Grand Junction Brewing Co. Taproom to raise money for the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Koning hoped to raise $6,000 and currently is at $3,500.

To donate, visit gofundme.com/indianachildrens-wish-fund-bday. (Above) Brian Koning performs at the event. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Westfield Intermediate School now hiring — Westfield Intermediate School now has support staff openings. Job details include flexible hours and working with students.

For more, contact Carmen Carnes or Mike McKinney at 317-867-6502.

Newcomers Club meetings — Newcomers Club of Carmel, a nonprofit social club, connects its members with friends, engages in fun activities and explores the community.

Monthly activities include a Welcome Coffee, a special luncheon at an event venue and 32 interest group meetings. Membership represents Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville and Indianapolis. For more, visit carmelnewcomers.com, or call the Newcomers Hotline at 317-564-8349.

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“The 5 Greatest Disappointments in Heaven” is Westfield resident Lynn DePeal’s first book.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Lynn DePeal published his first book, “The 5 Greatest Disappointments in Heaven,” in October.

AUTHOR It is less than 100 pages and took about a month to write.

He recommends prospective readers have a sense of humor.

“People say it’s kind of fun to read, and most of the people say they enjoy it. I thought about it for 20 years with things coming into my head,” he said. “It’s not a theological book at all, although it might get some people rattled up if they think heaven should be perfect.”

DePeal said each of the book’s five chapters take humorous and unexpected turns.

“I take the things in my life and go through them in each chapter. There’s five of them that try to surprise people at the end,” he said. “There’s some historical things. I talk about sports, and I talk a little bit about my upbringing and things I learned from my parents.”

DePeal originally planned to include the top 10 disappointments, but when he reached the top five, he decided that was enough. For now, he isn’t sure if he will write another book.

“I kind of have an idea for one, but right now, I want it to be a little less serious,” he said. “I want to figure out how to get a little humor into it and tell some stories about things that are important to me. I’ve been working on some things like that.”

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Student earns Eagle Scout rank

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com Logan Dellinger has strived to make a difference since he joined the Boy Scouts of America more than ACHIEVEMENT nine years ago.

The Westfield High School sophomore recently earned his Eagle Scout rank, which less than 5 percent of Scouts achieve.

Dellinger’s service project was helping homeless veterans in central Indiana.

“The reason for helping veterans in particular is a lot of veterans that come back from deployment have trouble getting jobs and end up becoming homeless,” Dellinger said.

Dellinger provided 25 backpacks with self-care items to Indianapolis-based Wheeler Mission Ministries. He also raised and donated approximately $300 and dozens of boxes full of hundreds of items needed by the mission, such as shampoo, toothbrushes and bars of soap.

Dellinger said all the items came from community donations. Westfield’s Christ United Methodist Church was among the donors.

From left, Jennifer, Logan and Neil Dellinger display Logan’s Eagle Scout award. (Submitted photo)

Dellinger said he also placed a donation box in his neighborhood and used public forums, such as the Nextdoor app, to collect donations.

“I hope the community will see this and that it raises awareness for homeless veterans and what they go through and how we can help them,” Dellinger said. “I also want to inspire Scouts to do more hands-on projects by helping more people in need.”

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tween Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace WESTFIELD for installation of a stormwater collection The City of Westfield recently announced system and pedestrian connectivity. The a Winter Weather Awareness Campaign. northbound lane is open. The project is exTo learn how the city prepares for winter CONSTRUCTION pected to reopen to two-way traffic by the weather, visit the City of Westfield’s social end of the year. media channels.

Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Three box culverts will be replaced and new Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout inditches will be cut to facilitate better roadside drainage terchange will be built. Construction is expected to last on Towne Road. Lanes also will be widened. Towne Road through 2019. is now open from 156th Street to 166th Street, but drivers West 96th Street is closed west of Ditch Road for a should expect minor delays. stormwater culvert project. This project will last through Lane and ramp closures soon will occur on U.S. 31 near 146th Street. Closures will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., the end of the year.

NOBLESVILLE but dates have not been announced.

The transformation of the intersection of 19th and As part of a federally funded project to improve safety, Pleasant streets to a roundabout is complete. However, lighting will be added to 20 intersections throughout the construction activity is still occurring to finish landscaping, city. The project will be complete in February, and so far, no sidewalks, lighting and more. Drivers should continue to road closures have been announced. use caution for workers in the area.

Citizens Energy Group is constructing a new sanitary Work is ongoing on the Logan Street Project in downtown lift station south of Mill Street to accommodate for the Noblesville. The northbound lane of Ind. 19 between Ind. 32 sanitary needs of future downtown Westfield development. and Logan Street will be closed the duration of the project, Damaged parts of the trail also will be repaired during this through August 2019. The detour consists of taking Ind. 32 project. A section of Midland Trail between Union Street westward, turning northbound onto Ind. 38, then eastbound and Cherry Street is closed. Temporary lane restrictions will on Logan Street and northbound on Ind. 19 to avoid the clobe in place. sure. On Logan Street, the designated westbound right turn Phase 5 of the Monon Trail will be a pedestrian bridge lane on the bridge will become a combined straight and rightcrossing Ind. 32. Utility relocation efforts are ongoing, and turn lane. The eastbound straight lane will be shifted north, temporary lane closures may occur along Ind. 32. Trail cloand the south side of the bridge will be under construction. sures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Ind. 32.

The Riverwalk near this area also is closed.

CARMEL Range Line Road is closed to southbound traffic be-

FISHERS Construction work has begun on Ind. 37. Construction vehicles will use the construction entrance on Lantern Road between 126th and 131st streets, which may cause short delays. There are no scheduled lane restrictions.

131st Street at Allisonville Road is closed to all traffic for utility and reconstruction work. Traffic has switched onto new pavement to the west of Allisonville Road from Fawnsbrook Drive to 131st Street. Work is being done on the east side of the road. There is one lane open in each direction.

106th Street is now open from Hague Road to Eller Road.

The road had been closed for an infrastructure project.

GEIST The Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is currently on Phase II of the 82nd Street Widening and Improvement Project. Phase II stretches from Lantern Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The project includes resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Phase II construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019.

ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN MetroNet is working in areas near downtown Zionsville, installing fiber optic cables. The crews should cause little traffic disruption. Residents will see a series of messages before construction activity begins in their neighborhood, including a letter, postcard and yard marker. Next, they will see crews identifying underground utilities and marking their locations with temporary paint. In the following days, MetroNet contractor teams will begin building the fiber optic network.

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TCC Gives is seeking community partners to help sustain the program When Julie Moorehead was looking for a Susan Ferguson, executive director of cause for Carmel-based charitable organizaNoblesville-based Prevail, said it has tion DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TCC been a great partnership with TCC. “None of us can even do our jobs Gives or communicate without phones to support, she turned to employees anymore,” Ferguson said. “The fact at a TCC sales rally for suggestions. they are donating those for people Moorehead, executive director in need has been huge for us. When of TCC Gives and wife of TCC CEO we have victims of domestic vioScott Moorehead, said an East Coast Moorehead lence who are experiencing some employee had a mother working in kind of cyber abuse, so either their assaila homeless shelter who said there was a ant is tracking that phone or it’s a shared need for cellphones. account where the person has access to “When you’re in a position like that, you who they are calling, being able to give don’t have a direct number people can call you at, and you are playing phone tag at the them a phone that their assailant or abuser doesn’t know about is really helpful. Then shelter,” Moorehead said. “It’s just not easy. there are those that just don’t have a phone We loved that idea, but we wanted to narand they’re looking for a job or we need to row the focus a little more.” remind them about an appointment with us.”

Moorehead said Verizon, the brand TCC Prevail distributed the first donation of sells in its stores, has always been commit50 smartphones, and TCC Gives recently ted to helping domestic violence victims. delivered 50 more.

TCC Gives started the More Than a Phone More than 500 phones have already been program in 2017, working with Coburn Place, donated to several shelters.

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Communications director details shooting response

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Hundreds of law enforcement and government officials played a part in the response to the May DISPATCH CENTER 25 shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, where former NWMS student David Moore shot student Ella Whistler and teacher Jason Seaman in Seaman’s science class Now, more than six months later, Hamilton County leaders have shared more details of the behind-the-scenes work done by the Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Dept.

In a session during the Nov. 27 retreat of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel, Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen, Executive Director of Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Mike Snowden and Executive Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management Shane Booker took part in a panel aimed at helping commissioners from across the state prepare for emergencies.

Mark Heirbrandt, president of the Hamilton County Commissioners, moderated the “Shaping a Safe and Secure Community Together”

The partial crew of dispatchers who took emergency calls during the May 25 shooting at Noblesville West Middle School. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

panel, where Snowden shed light on Hamilton County dispatchers’ response to the shooting. The dispatchers had received training on how to handle calls about an active assailant only one day before the shooting.

Before Much of the discussion focused on preparation and the work county agencies had done before May 25 to make law enforcement and communications responses run as smoothly as possible.

“We created our own training standards because Indiana does not have any training standards for public safety telecommuni-

cators,” Snowden said. “We’ve been doing active assailant training for two or three years now.”

During On the day of the shooting at NWMS, there were 761 calls between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The first 911 call came at 9:06:47 a.m., and law enforcement was notified within 37 seconds. Within 61 seconds, the shooter, student David Moore, had been identified.

Only 11 dispatchers were working less than 5 miles from the school at the time of the shooting, but Snowden said within three minutes, five staff members arrived at

the call center to assist. Within 15 minutes, three more off-duty staff came to work, filling all of the call center’s consoles.

Snowden also spoke about how typical 911 calls during this time did not stop.

“There were 363 additional calls for service: two suicides, 27 traffic crashes, 18 suspicious circumstances, 11 traffic hazards and eight thefts, among others,” Snowden said.

“In other words, life in Hamilton County did not stop because we had an active assailant incident. Everything was still going on for our 315,000-plus citizens, and we had to be able to handle their problems just as much as Noblesville West Middle School’s.”

After In November, dispatchers were able to meet with Seaman, who was shot three times by Moore.

“It was important for our folks to have a chance to meet with the victim,” Snowden said. “We’ve all seen his face many times, but to be in the room with him and hear from him and that he had appreciated their hard work was absolutely crucial.”

Snowden said the department also is working on a peer support team, along with additional active assailant training, for the 911 center’s staff.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Jesse Johnson originally began researching Palmyra Atoll a decade ago for a novel he planned to write. Although he didn’t write a book from the research, he did create an archive.

COVER STORY “I started independently studying this place called Palmyra and formalized that into an online archive and repository to deposit all the materials,” Johnson said. “Nobody else had done it, and I kept waiting for someone else to do.”

The U.S. Navy occupied Palmyra during World War II and used it for a refueling base. Originally, the atoll consisted of 52 islands.

Now, it only has 25.

“It’s nearly impossible to describe how much work they did to it,” Johnson said.

Johnson Because Johnson was the first citizen to request information on the atoll, much of the information he requested had to first be declassified.

“I reached out to a crew member in the naval archive in San Francisco and requested information on Palmyra. He said they had a couple dozen boxes but none had been declassified because nobody asked for it,” Johnson said. “It was all material on (Palmyra’s) uses as a World War II naval base. They let you make photocopies.”

Johnson spent several days in San Francisco in 2006. That’s when he began his research.

“That’s what kicked it off,” he said. “I started seeing all the different things and connections and there was a lot. The Navy essentially stole Palmyra from private owners because they didn’t like the owners.”

In 1947, the owners successfully sued the federal government for the return of Palmyra. They then sold it to the Nature Conservancy in 2000. The Nature Conservancy houses the Palmyra Program under the Hawaii Nature Conservancy because, at 1,000 miles away, it is the closest conservancy to Palmyra.

The Hawaii Nature Conservancy has requested to use Johnson’s archives and will fly him to Palmyra Jan. 21 to continue research of the atoll. It will be Johnson’s first time visiting Palmyra.

“They’re flying me out there, and I’m going to build a virtual tour of the atoll based on what it was used for during World War II, which was a Navy refueling base,” Johnson said. “I will take the images I have from that time and compare them to current images I’ll take and use some aerial photographs and maps to build this archive. Today, it’s a research station for scientists.”

Gina Lobaco, senior associate director of philanthropy for the Palmyra Program, said Johnson’s work is important.

“His work documenting the naval presence there is important to us because the Navy completely disrupted the ecosystem on Palmyra when they were there,” Lobaco said. “They basically rearranged the entire place. The conservancy saw it as an important resource for scientists to understand how things work in an interrupted ecosystem.”

Lobaco said the Nature Conservancy will study Palmyra to learn how a dead ecosystem recovers from human contamination.

“It created a fantastic opportunity for conservation science community members like the Nature Conservancy to understand how recovery works when there’s no longer a continuing human influence or human disruption in place,” Lobaco said.

“Palmyra is an important baseline for scientific study because it’s now protected and the work Jesse has done to create a meticulous record sheds a lot of light.”

To view Johnson’s archive, visit palmyraarchive.org.

(Above) The U.S. Navy occupied Palmyra during World War II. (Right) Gina Lobaco, senior associate director of philanthropy for the Palmyra Program, said the U.S. Navy disrupted the Palmyra ecosystem while it occupied the atoll. (Submitted photos)

Palmyra Atoll is almost due south of the Hawaiian Islands, roughly one-third of the way between Hawaii and American Samoa. The nearest continent is nearly 5,400 kilometers to the northeast. The atoll is 4.6 sq mi, and it is located in the equatorial Northern Pacific Ocean. (Map data: Google 2018)

PALMYRA IN THE NEWS Other than Westfield resident Jesse Johnson’s archive on Palmyra, there hasn’t been much information on the atoll available to the public. However, some attention was brought to the atoll in 1974 after a San Diego couple was murdered there.

“A grisly murder happened there in the ’70s and a lawyer wrote a book about it,

and there was a movie about it, so it got some press in the ’70s, but otherwise there wasn’t really much information,” Johnson said. “I’ve come across hundreds of items and instances that connect Palmyra to history and just a lot of fun and cool stuff people haven’t found because people haven’t been looking.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker With the end of another excessive meal, we retired to the hotel’s quiet lobby bar to relax with a nightcap before ending the day.

This having been our evening ritual for the several evenings of our visit, the amiable server knew well our preferred libation and even our names. But on this, our last night in town, we asked the young man to tell us a bit about himself. Surprised by our genuine interest, he responded in earnest, “I miss my family.” It seems that this kid was reared in the northern-most part of India while his interest in finding decent work brought him here, to the tip of the subcontinent of India.

He wasn’t complaining, really.

He worked long hours, but the job was pleasant enough and the firm, an international hospitality group, compensated him far above the local level for his academic achievement. As the more cheerful countenance we’d come to know returned to his face, he shared that his employer is still hoping to expand in a way that would take him back north. While they’d been discussing it since his start more than five years earlier, he believed that this would be the year. Home was five hours by airplane, but such transport is financially out-of-reach.

A train, in coach, is 40 hours and affordable – if all goes well – but he hasn’t been able to get the time from work to make the roundtrip.

A few days later, while sitting in an airport lounge awaiting our own connection home, we lamented the inconvenience of it all. Why couldn’t we get a direct flight? Why is airplane food so terrible? Why couldn’t we just be home already? With wealth (and power), we come to believe that the world should treat us differently. Don’t we forget too quickly that it already does?

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

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Planning for spontaneity Commentary by Danielle Wilson I am not a spontaneous person. I’m a planner, a list-maker, a masterful orchestrator of to-do lists. So, when a HUMOR friend texted that he had tickets to the IU-Louisville game, I politely but immediately turned him down.

I had a mountain of tasks on my Saturday plate and I couldn’t possibly take four to six hours to attend a sporting event that could be playing on the TV while I graded papers/ put up a Christmas tree/started holiday shopping/cleaned the house/did laundry/ dominated in six games of Words.

I am also a penny-pincher who can’t pass up a good deal and am married to Mr. Impulsive, so when the next two lines of text came through – Free! and Parking pass! – Doo was easily able to convince me to smash that chore plate against our stillunstockinged hearth. Road trip!

Eight hours of fun later, we returned, with me in a snit. I was exhausted, my team

had lost (go Cards!) and, most concerning, very few things were crossed off that list.

Before I gave Doo reason to call a marriage counselor, I went straight to bed. My anxiety levels had beautifully crafted “It’s your fault” comments brewing way too close to the surface.

Feeling more positive the next morning, I decided to take my own advice. Students could wait on their essays, the floors could remain covered in a snow-ice-salt layer of filth, and the 12-foot mother of a Frasier fir could be erected later.

Life happens when it happens, and I don’t want to miss it because of a stupid, irrational idea that I can control the universe.

Note to self: Add “Be Spontaneous” to list.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Editor, A recent letter to the editor expressed concern regarding the proposed bond to secure park lands and the remonstrance process, and I’d like to provide additional information.

Westfield Washington Township received certification from the Voter Registration Office that the remonstrance against the proposed Park Bond Series issuance received the qualified number of valid signatures. In response, the township board approved moving forward with a petition drive to continue its efforts to secure park lands for the future and health of our community. As part of our township duty to notify the public of upcoming actions and next steps, a public notice was published on Monday (Dec. 17). Jan. 16 will begin the period in which a petition in favor of or against the proposed park bond may be signed by registered voters or taxpayers in Westfield Washington Township.

The township office will continue to keep the community up-to-date on this process, and I urge you to get involved, no matter what side of the issue you believe to be the best pathway forward.

Danielle Carey Tolan, trustee For the full letter, visit currentinwestfield.com

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During 2018, I had my share of experiences — both good and bad — that led to this year’s 50-plus columns. Some HUMOR thanks are in order: Thanks to my surgeon, who taught me how to do Kegels. Good manners prevent me from explaining exactly what this involves (guys, ask your wives), but Mary Ellen called me the King of Kegels because I exceeded the required number of repetitions each day. “I do feel like The King,” I said as I headed off to work, “and right now my Pelvis is leaving the building.”

Thanks to Mary Ellen for pointing out to me that the flies I kept swatting at were actually an eye disorder called floaters. One website recommended a dietary fix — the consumption of large amounts of citrus fruit like lemons, limes and oranges. I tried that for almost two weeks. The bad news is: It didn’t get rid of my floaters. The good news is: I had no signs of scurvy.

Thanks to our real estate broker, Brad, who made a few suggestions on how to improve the appeal of the home we were selling after 30 years. He gazed out the bay

window toward the wooded area and noticed a family of deer grazing. Brad snapped a picture, knowing this would be a great selling point for wildlife lovers. Mary Ellen grinned as Brad commented about the idyllic scene. Could my wife possibly have arranged that? I knew she was good, but who knew she was that good?

Thanks to the people at Amazon for making a gizmo called Echo. You can ask it important questions like: What time is it? How many days are there in January? Who won the popular vote in 2016 (I just like to hear the answer)? To interact with the gadget, you must address it by her exact name: “Alexa, will it rain today?” A few times, by mistake, I called her Alexi. She paid no attention to me and ignored all my questions.

Like when I talk to Mary Ellen … and call her Shirley.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good laugh!

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In a 2015 study, researchers found that increases in cigarette taxes and prices are associated with lower infant mortality rates, especially for African-American infants. For every $1 increase in the per-pack price of cigarettes, overall infant deaths in Indiana would decrease by 0.19 per 1,000 – or 16 babies. The authors concluded that “policymakers may consider increases in cigarette taxes as a primary prevention strategy for infant mortality.”

Indiana has not raised its tobacco tax in more than 11 years. Our tax rate is lower than in all our neighboring states and among the lowest in the nation — 36th out of 50 states.

The negative health effects of smoking are crystal clear and the cost of smoking to employer and government health programs is well documented. The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation recently reported that tobacco claims seven times more lives than the opioid epidemic, causing 12,500 Hoosier deaths a year. If this data does not persuade Indiana policymakers to raise the cigarette tax to curb tobacco use, will the promise of saving the lives of unborn and newborn children?

Too many Hoosier babies die before their first birthday.

The toll is tragic. Indiana’s infant mortality rate of 7.5 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births equated to the deaths of 623 babies in 2016. And AfricanPOLICY American infants face worse odds, dying at a rate twice that of white infants. Only five states have higher rates of infant mortality than Indiana.

Although the past two state administrations have declared infant mortality a priority to fight, the death rate remains grimly high.

As the state’s largest comprehensive health care provider and a leader in medical education, Indiana University Health finds this infant death rate unacceptable — particularly when we know how to blunt a main cause.

One of the most effective and fastest ways to combat infant mortality is to use public policy to discourage smoking.

While we typically link smoking with heart disease, cancer and other health ills, smoking also is a significant contributor to premature birth, birth defects and infant death.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that pregnant women who smoke are more likely to miscarry, have problems with their placenta and give birth to premature or low-weight babies that face higher risks for sickness and death, including sudden infant death syndrome.

Yet, despite the dangers, 14.3 percent of pregnant Indiana women still smoked in 2015. That’s nearly double the

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Palladium’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza includes Martinie’s Boogie Trio

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ross Martinie Eiler loves that old, oldtime rock and roll.

He’ll share that love with New Year’s Eve partygoers at the CELEBRATION Palladium.

“Folks hanging out with us will be bopping along with the high-energy dance music of the 1950s,” Martinie Eiler said of his band, Martinie’s Boogie Trio. “We do originals as well, but we love doing our own takes on the acoustic roots of rock and roll and soul music. We do a lot of early rhythm and blues. We do jump blues from people like Louis Jordan. We do music from soul folks like Ray Charles. We do a lot of great rock and rollers like Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and anything that’s got a piano and makes people jump up and down, we take a stab at. That’s kind of our mojo.”

The New Year’s Eve Extravaganza begins at 9 p.m., and lasts until 1 a.m.

Martinie’s Boogie Three will appear in the Founders Room. Living Proof will perform on the Palladium stage.

Other entertainment includes Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio, Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge; DJ Futon John, Robert Adam Room; and A Touch of Grass, South Lobby.

“It sounds like a super-fun party and we’re glad to be a part of it,” Martinie Eiler said.

Piano player Martinie Eiler and his fellow bandmates, Joe Donnelly, saxophone, and John Valdez, drums, have been playing together for three years.

“We enjoy spending time together,” Martinie Eiler said. “It’s been a wonderful experience in that way.”

The band released its first album in August.

“We played a Peanut Butter and Jam program for kids at the Palladium and I think people thought what is good for the kids is good for the grown-ups,” Martinie Eiler said. “We’re delighted to come up to Hamilton County. We mostly stay in southern Indiana, Bloomington or Brown

Ross Martinie Eiler plays the piano, Joe Donnelly plays saxophone and John Valdez plays drums for Martinie’s Boogie Trio. (Submitted photo)

County.”

On average, Martinie Eiler said the trio plays twice a month.

“Just enough to keep our chops up and keep it rolling,” he said.

Top cover band Living Proof has a reputation of being one of the top cover bands in central Indiana. Julianne Hess is one of Living Proof’s eight band members. The band has a horn section and six lead vocalists.

“We have played every New Year’s Eve for more than 15 years, including events such as NYE weddings to downtown Indy countdowns,” Hess said. “We look forward to playing at the Palladium, the most breathtaking venue in central Indiana.”

Hess, who lives in Pendleton, said the members all live in central Indiana.

“We play a variety of dance music, covering hits from yesterday and today,” Hess said. “Some of our greatest musical influences are Earth, Wind & Fire, Justin Timberlake, The Jackson 5 and Bruno Mars.

We always provide a non-stop party experience to keep guests dancing all night long.”

Living Proof formed in 2002. Hess said it has grown in popularity every year since.

“Although most members have changed since the band first began, the spirit of the group remains unchanged with the same musical influences and collective vision to provide a positive musical experience for audiences of all ages,” Hess said.

“With so many vocalists on stage, it allows us to sing a wide variety of music that plays to each of our vocal strengths. We also have some of the tightest harmony and group vocal arrangements around.”

NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31.

Where: Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

What: There will be food and desserts included with the ticket and a cash bar.

In addition to the musical performances, at midnight the Palladium balconies will offer a view of the annual New Year’s fireworks display presented by the City of Carmel.

Tickets: Tickets are $95. For tickets and more information, contact the Center Box Office at 317-843-3800 or visit TheCenterPresents.org/NYE.

Moore to perform at Palladium editorial@youarecurrent.com Contemporary country star Kip Moore, who sings the big hit “Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck,” will bring his “Room to Spare Acoustic Tour” to the Palladium in Carmel at 8 p.m. March 8. Nashvillebased duo Muscadine Bloodline will be the opening act.

Tickets starting at $35 Moore recently went on sale to the general public. They are available online at TheCenterPresents.org, by phone at 317843-3800 or at the Palladium Box Office, 1 Center Green, Carmel.

Moore was described by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of country music’s most tireless and powerful live draws.” Moore became an instant star when his platinumselling debut album, “Up All Night,” spawned three No. 1 hits: “Beer Money,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and “Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck.”

Westfield — Uncorked with Steven Fulton is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Urban Vines Winery and Brewery, 303 E. 161st.

Fishers — The Fishers Art Council’s Winter Wonderland exhibit will run through Dec. 27 at Fishers City Hall’s second floor. The exhibit is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, except Christmas Day. Indianapolis — Beef & Boards will present “A Christmas Carol” at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 and 21 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

Noblesville — Resonate 150, featuring married couple Doug and Sarah Haag, will hold a concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. Music will feature the marimba, hammered dulcimer and percussion.

Carmel — Actors Theatre of Indiana will present the final six performances of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” from Dec. 20 to 23. For more, visit atistage.org.

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Sadie Hunter Current in Noblesville editor I’m sharing this recipe knowing full well that the cooking bug must have died with my grandmothers. In fact, the recipes my family members have enjoyed most through the years aren’t written on a recipe card anywhere, they’re just made from memory and only a few have survived.

I’m no cook. I have one cookbook – Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1.” I got it at a garage sale for $2, and it has never been opened. So, when I knew each of the editors of Current were to submit a family recipe, I went scrambling to my mother.

This is one my mom was given by my second-grade, and arguably favorite, teacher, Karen Thomas. At my family’s holiday gettogethers, there often isn’t a traditional, sitdown meal. Especially at Christmas, everyone just brings an appetizer or dessert, and we pop in and out of the kitchen between board games and presents. I do not recommend for those with blood glucose issues because every single ingredient has sugar.

Karen Thomas’ Slush Punch Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar • 1 can pineapple juice • 2 small packs of gelatin (apricot, peach or lime is recommended, but you can use any flavor. Mrs. Thomas’ type-written recipe says not to mix flavors) • 2 bottles of ginger ale (quart or liter size) Directions: Dissolve sugar and gelatin in hot water until everything is dissolved.

Put the mixture in a plastic container and freeze. Remove from the freezer 4-5 hours before serving, breaking the ice block into “slush” consistency. Add the two bottles of ginger ale. Stir and serve.

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Ann Marie Shambaugh Current in Carmel editor Buckeyes have been a necessity at Christmastime in my family for as long as I can remember. I look forward to enjoying the perfect pairing of creamy peanut butter and chilled chocolate almost as much as spending time together as a family opening gifts Christmas morning. Also a family tradition: My mom hiding or disguising the buckeyes so that my dad won’t get into them before Dec. 25.

Buckeyes Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar • 1 tablespoon butter, softened • 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Mix peanut butter, confectioners sugar and butter. Let chill in refrigerator, then form into 1-inch balls. Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler. Dip peanut butter balls in the chocolate, remove with a toothpick and place on foil to cool.

They can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer to speed up the process.

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By Mark Johnson editorial@youarecurrent.com Ask Eric Stark what he enjoys most about the holiday season, and he does not hesitate with his response.

“One of the best things about CHOIR this time of year is getting to work with 200 singers, a group of wonderful people who care about the community,” Stark said. “It is a joy to make music with them.”

For Stark, the artistic director and conductor of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the holiday season is a time when music plays a key role.

“At this time of year, there is literally wallto-wall music,” Stark said. “It’s the sound of a chorus, the sound of a choir, it’s what helps to make this time of year special.”

Stark and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will celebrate the Yuletide season with the presentation of “Festival of Carols” for four shows at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The performances are 8 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 and 7 p.m.

Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23.

In addition to a 17-year leadership role

with the ISC, Stark also is an associate professor of music at the Butler University Jordan College of Fine Arts. Throughout his tenure as conductor, he has come to appreciate the power of music, particularly during the Christmas season.

“It is an immense privilege when I get to experience the music from both sides, from the audience and from our singers,” he said.

“It’s very exciting to feel that energy from the audience during the uptempo numbers and the quiet that falls over the audience during the slower songs. It’s an experience that cuts across all generations, especially this time of year. It’s a very special connection for all of us.”

Stark said he hopes audiences will connect through the common appreciation and joy of music.

“Even though we have differences, it’s what we share in common that is important. In our choir, we have the entire spectrum of people. But when we join together with our voices, we forget our differences,” he said. “We make beautiful things happen when we focus on the things that unite us.”

For tickets, visit indychoir.org or call 317-940-9057.

Gift bottles for red drinkers Commentary by Elizabeth Morse December brings with it a host of special holiday events. From neighborhood open houses and office parWINEderlust ties to New Year’s Eve, it’s best to have a little something in hand for your host. The three red wines I’m recommending are all bottles I’d be happy to receive. Starting at well under $20, there is an appropriate selection for any occasion.

A fun little Italian wine, Olianas 2017 Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, comes in at $13ish and isn’t one you’ll find everywhere. I always enjoy a wine that’s a bit obscure because it implies that the giver has put a bit more effort into selecting it. This one isn’t going to be in the 15-case display inside your wine shop. It will impress with rich, bold flavors like chocolate, fragrant tobacco and hints of myrtle berries (menthol). A big mouthful of silky red wine.

For a fancy affair, seek out 2015 Franky Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. With 86 percent Cab juice and

about 10 percent Merlot, this beauty smells like black currants and strong coffee. It’s got a solid tannic structure but the tannins themselves are subtle and feminine. In the mouth, you’ll get flavors of bramble fruit, ripe black cherries and cocoa with a gorgeous spicy finish that won’t quit ($55).

My most recent wine crush (pardon the pun) is another California wine from St. Helena in Napa Valley. 2015 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc makes a statement. What it says is, “I’m a very structured and concentrated wine, with firm tannins.” Each sip grips you with dark berries, tarragon, chervil and scads of chocolate and leather.

This lovely is a big mouthful that stands up nicely to heavier holiday fare ($65). Worth. Every. Penny.

Elizabeth Morse owned the Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of IU, is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener who believes in supporting all things local. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.

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BENNY GOODMAN: THE JULIAN BLISS SEPTET Sat Feb 23 at 8pm // The Palladium

SONGS OF IRELAND: A CELTIC CELEBRATION

Thurs Feb 28 at 7:30pm // The Palladium

KODO DRUMMERS ONE EARTH TOUR 2019: EVOLUTION Fri March 1 at 8pm // The Palladium

TheCenterPresents.org 317.843.3800 These activities made possible in part with support from Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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The second-place honor went to Carmel reader Tiffany Borne, who submitted her recipe for Apple Cranberry Pie. A simple spin Last month, Current announced its inauon a classic, Hamman complimented the gural holiday pastry contest, to be judged crust and overall flavor. See those by a local chef or recipes at youarecurrent.com.

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Our clear winner, however, was Six finalists Carmel couple Erin and Stephen dropped off the goods last week, Thais with their recipe for – this and Jeremiah Hamman, owner of one’s a mouthful – The Pecan ChalPrime 47 and Prodigy Burger & Bar lah Holly Jolly Bread Wreath with in Carmel, was our judge.

Merry Cringle Jingle Frosting. The In third place was the recipe for Hamman couple was in it to win it, and our “Christmas Crack.” Zionsville reader office staff agreed with Hamman’s choice.

Taina Lance submitted this one, a candied, This treat had a cinnamon-roll quality, but chocolate-covered matzoh cracker topped was so much better. with toasted sliced almonds and sea salt.

THE PECAN CHALLAH HOLLY JOLLY MERRY KRINGLE JINGLE WREATH Challah bread begins by starting in your bread maker or stand mixer the following Dough ingredients: • 1 1/3 cups warm water with 1 tablespoon yeast • 3 eggs, room temperature • 6 tablespoons sugar • 3 tablespoons canola oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 5 to 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Start bread machine for the first-rise-only function and mix a few times with spatula to combine thoroughly during the first 10-minute mixing process by your machine (if using a stand mixer, bring together the dough slowly with your mixer’s dough hook with the above ingredients until a ball forms). Make sure your dough ball is not sticky to the touch. If it is, add a teaspoon of flour at a time until it is not sticky. For the bread machine, let it rise inside until doubled. For the stand mixer, leave the dough ball in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and move to a warm area to rise for two hours, or until doubled in size.

Filling ingredients: • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed • 1 cup of toasted pecans • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 8 tablespoons of room temperature butter (1 stick of happiness) • Chop the pecans up finely your cutting board. In a mixing bowl add pecans, cinnamon, sugar and salt. Stir together until blended.

When the dough has risen, lay it on a lightly floured pastry mat. Roll out thin in a rectangle shape, about a half-inch thick, approximately 8 by 12 inches. Spread butter on the surface of the dough with

Pecan challah bread earned Erin and Stephen Thais the top prize in Current’s holiday pastry contest. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

a spoon. Spread filling evenly on the surface. Next, working horizontally, roll the dough into a log with the seam down.

Place the rolled log onto a backing sheet lined with parchment paper. To make your wreath, you can slice into the dough, three-quarters of the way through seven times, and then splay the dough pieces and bring the two ends together into an oval. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again until doubled. When doubled, remove plastic wrap and place in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before adding the Merry Kringle Jingle Frosting on top.

Merry Kringle Jingle Frosting • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature • 8 tablespoons softened butter • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 to 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar In a stand mixer, or with a hand beater, combine cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Slowly add sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Dress your wreath with slathers of frosting and top with your choice of decorative sugars. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from our family to yours.

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“Festival of Carols,” the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Cost: $15 to $54

7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, 20 21; 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 23; and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 24

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7 p.m. Dec. 20, 21; “Mary Poppins,” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22; 2 p.m. Dec. 23 the Performing Arts, Carmel

Cost: $30 to $85

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7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 21; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 23

“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Actors Theatre of Indiana brings the iconic holiday film to the stage in the form of a 1940s-style radio broadcast.

Cost: $20 (student) to $45

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8 p.m. Dec. 18; 21; 1 p.m. Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 20; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 22; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23.

Beef & Boards presents “Elf The Musical,” based on the movie. It follows the tale of Buddy, an orphan who is raised as an elf.

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner).

Ballet Theatre of Indiana presents ‘The Nutcracker’ — Ballet Theatre of Indiana will present seven performances of “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 20 to 23 at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan St. BTI has added a few twists to the storyline for a more cohesive plot and kept its favorite parts, including believable stage combat between The Nutcracker and Rat Queen, according to a theatre news release. The shows are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 21, 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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Beef & Boards presents the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. The one-hour show is presented without intermission.

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Civic Theatre returns the timeless musical “Mary Poppins” to the stage.

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

Eli Lilly and Co. present Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge for the 28th year at IRT. Cost: $30 to $86

8 p.m. Dec. 21; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22; and 3 p.m. Dec. 23

“The Festival of Carols,” sponsored by Stock Yards Bank and Pathfinder CPA Group, features the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Basement finish in west Carmel Commentary by Larry Greene

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After

Before

The goal was to take this newly purchased home and finish it in order to create the homeowners’ dream home.

1. The largest portion of the project was finishing the basement, which included adding a bedroom, full bathroom, fireplace, wet bar, entertainment area and home gym to the space.

2. The basement bar became the focal point of the new basement with a mosaic tile backsplash that extended to the ceiling, new cabinetry and countertops, with an island for seating.

3. Another focal point of the basement was the fieldstone fireplace that was added to the entertainment area.

4. Additionally, a large gas fireplace was added to the first floor of the home and was finished from floor to ceiling with a white quartzite wall tile and a live-edge wood mantel.

Background Info: This home, built in 2015, is in the Woods of Lion Creek neighborhood in Carmel. The homeowners had just purchased it with the intent to make a few updates in order to make it their forever home.

BEFORE PROBLEMS The main level did not have a fireplace, so one of the homeowners’ top priorities was to add one to their living room. Also, the original basement was large, but it was unfinished, so another priority was to finish the basement to add more functional living space to the home.

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About 25 years after finishing his famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, 61-year-old Michelangelo began creating “The Last Judgment” on the wall above the TRAVEL chapel’s altar. Contemporary critics demanded that the dramatic fresco be destroyed. Some of it was.

Completed in 1541 after four years of effort, “The Last Judgment” depicted a nearly nude Jesus at the end of time, condemning the living and resurrected dead on his left to hell and welcoming those on his right into heaven. Nearly all the other 300 or so swirling bodies, including that of Peter, were originally nude, reflecting Michelangelo’s admiration of the human form and his virtuosity in depicting it. When Biagio da Cesena, the pope’s master of ceremonies, saw the nearly completed work, he complained that it was more appropriate for a public bath than a chapel. Michelangelo responded by painting da Cesena’s donkey-eared head atop the body of Minos, the guardian of hell, with a snake coiled around his body and biting him where it would hurt. In 1549, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese commissioned Marcello Venusti to paint a copy of “The Last Judgment” on wood for his private art collection.

In 1563, the Council of Trent decreed that claimed obscenity in “The Last Judgment” be eliminated. Soon after Michelangelo’s death, artist Daniele da Volterra — told the original would otherwise be destroyed — covered most of the exposed genitals and female breasts with loincloths and scarves, earning him the epithet “Il Braghettone” (“the breeches maker”). In one case he

At some point in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” the Grinch is scheming aloud to his dog, Max, GRAMMAR GUY when he asks, “Are you having a holly, jolly Christmas?”

Even for a guy whose heart’s an empty hole, the Grinch’s question has been bothering me this holiday season. Can you have a “holly, jolly” Christmas?

I understand “jolly.” Jolly is an adjective that means happy and jovial. When I hear the word “jolly,” I picture Santa laughing and his belly bouncing like a bowlful of jelly. I think because of the famous line in “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” the word jolly, when used to describe a person, can come along with overweight connotations. Whether we think about it or not, the words used in our holiday songs, poems and movies build their own unique associations related to the Christmas season.

Holly is always a noun. Holly is either a proper name (Holly Golightly, Holly Hobbie, et. al.) or a shrub. The holly plant’s red

Section of Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel. (Photo by Don Knebel)

recreated an entire scene, believing the original was sexually explicit. During recent restorations of “The Last Judgment,” some over-paintings were removed, but de Volterra’s coverings were retained because of fears he had destroyed the underlying fresco. Anyone curious about the uncensored version can see Venusti’s copy in Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy, also available online.

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

DISPATCHES No more tears onion tips — Throw out your onionchopping goggles and quit holding your breath.

Here’s a supereasy way to keep your eyes dry during food prep: Just stick that pungent onion in the microwave. Cut off the tips of the onion and microwave it for around 30 seconds. Once it’s been heated, you don’t have to worry about tears. You can also use your microwave to sauté or caramelize your onions.

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The mid-afternoon slump — That fatigue you feel in the mid-afternoon is a real thing. Studies have shown that people do worse on tests and other tasks between 2 and 4 p.m. Fatigue related traffic accidents also peak during those hours. So, when scheduling your day, consider this - morning is usually best for tasks that require attention to detail, while late afternoon and early evening seem to be better times to work on creative ideas.

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berries can make your belly particularly un-jolly if ingested in high enough doses.

But “holly” isn’t an adjective. A wreath is often made from holly, but holly is still a noun. You can’t have a “holly” Christmas.

It’s almost as if song lyrics don’t pass through a grammar editor before they’re allowed to be recorded.

But that’s the strange thing that happens with language when it’s part of a culture — it evolves. It moves. Meanings shift and words that just happen to rhyme end up next to each other in a Christmas song sung by Burl Ives. But, at the end of the day, even though it’s technically not a grammatically correct phrase, we all know what it means to have a “holly, jolly” Christmas. It means to celebrate with people you love, share warmth and happiness, and maybe even kick back a few glasses of eggnog with Uncle Rick. What even is “nog”? That’s a question for another day.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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