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Small Business Saturday expands

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

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Historically, Small Business Saturday falls the day after Black Friday and is meant to Following the success of last year’s Small encourage residents to shop at local small Business Saturday, the Zionsville Chamber businesses ahead of the holiday season. of Commerce will “We want to emphasize the imporHOLIDAY expand the event tance of shopping locally,” Gutwein to span the entire said. “The whole idea is to incentivweekend. ize people to come to Zionsville and ZCC Executive Director Allyson get a free tote. Perennially, Small Gutwein said last year’s event was Business Saturday has been started so well received that chamber offiby American Express, but it has recials believed it was necessary to ally grown past that into something Gutwein make this year’s event even larger. that a lot of folks celebrate.”

“We handed out tote (bags) last year. We Small Business Saturday will coincide had little prizes in them and gift cards that with the start of Christmas in the Village, were donated last year from Akard’s (True the town’s annual holiday-themed event Value Hardware),” Gutwein said. “This year, in the Village, and the Christmas in the Vilwe are expanding that to three days: Friday, lage Parade, which starts at 5 p.m. Nov. 27.

Saturday and Sunday.”

During Christmas in the Village, Zionsville The chamber will celebrate Small Busishops and restaurants will be open for and ness Saturday from Nov. 26-28. Each day, a decorated for Christmas. Santa’s house will different free tote bag will be handed out. be on Main Street and will be open from Inside the bags will be flyers for local busi11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Professional photographs nesses, and some will have gift cards. The with Santa will be available for a fee on Sattotes will be given to businesses in adurdays. On Sundays, pictures with Santa are vance so shoppers can pick them up while free, Gutwein said.

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Author’s book chronicles history of Thanksgiving holiday

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com An interesting dinner conversion during Thanksgiving led Jen Tousey on a quest to learn more.

The conversation cenHOLIDAYS tered on what actually took place on the first Thanksgiving and how it became a national holiday.

“That got my wheels turning and sent me down the rabbit hole of what was to become a wonderTousey ful journey,” Tousey said.

“The result was some super interesting and forgotten history which turned into a speaking program for me.”

During the Thanksgiving conversation that sparked her interest, Tousey talked about Sarah Josepha Hale’s mission to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.

“All of this (was) happening in a time where our nation was becoming very divided, very much like the 1800s when Sarah worked so hard to unite the nation in a day of thanks,” Tousey said. “The more the country seemed to rip apart, the more it became my mission to revitalize her mission to get this story of unity out.”

As a result of the conversation, the Zionsville resident recently wrote a book about Hale’s mission, titled “Sarah had a Little Plan.”

“Sarah has been a topic of fascination of mine for several years now,” Hale said. “I’ve loved giving presentations about her many accomplishments, including her campaign regarding Thanksgiving as a national holiday, for several years. There was so much I could have written about her, but one day it just clicked. She wrote ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,’ so it suddenly made sense to put this aspect of her story to that rhythm. After that flash of clarity, it moved quickly.”

Tousey said she learned that how Thanksgiving became a national holiday had nothing to do with the story of Pilgrims and Native Americans that most have been told through the years. Hale lobbied five different U.S. presidents about making Thanksgiving a national holiday before President Abraham Lincoln listened to her and encouraged Americans to make it a national holiday in 1863. “(Hale) was this amazing woman that

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history kind of sidelined,” Tousey said. “She was quite the patriot. She did a lot for women, for children and for writers. She was the first female editor in the U.S. for a magazine.

The campaign for Thanksgiving was her passion project.”

Hale died at age 90 in 1879.

Tousey said even though her book was published as a children’s book for early readers, in her mind it’s always been meant to be a book shared with grandparents and grandchildren or parents and children.

“It’s reminiscent of the old Tasha Tudor books but with a modern appeal in look and feel,” she said. “I can’t tell you how many adults have reached out to me and told me how much they enjoyed it and that they learned something. It continues to surprise me, but it makes me happy.”

“Sarah had a Little Plan” was published through Ambassador International.

“This is my debut book, but this will not be my last,” Tousey said. “I’ve already been mapping out other ladies in U.S. history whose stories I could shine a light on. I have a second children’s book due out in the new year, and that is a book of road trip activities for kids road tripping the U.S., as well.”

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Styron outlines Zionsville’s development initiatives in State of the Town preview

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron believes there is a lot to look forward to in Zionsville.

During a Nov. 16 TOWN NEWS Zionsville Chamber of Commerce business breakfast at Zionsville Town Hall, Styron delivered a preview of her annual State of the Town address, which is scheduled for early 2022. She noted two development initiatives — one at Creekside Corporate Park and the creation of the Zionsville Gateway Area — as points of emphasis.

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Styron said when she was elected mayor, she knew Creekside Corporate Park would need to be a focus.

“Taxpayers in Zionsville have been paying for our excellent school system on the backs of a residential tax base that is insufficient, and for us to continue to grow and provide amenities and have that excellent school system, we have to grow our corporate tax base, which is why my primary focus since Day 1 has been to understand what were some of the limitations during the biggest economic boom our community, our state, our country, really, has seen,” she said. “Why didn’t we didn’t we develop more interest in Creekside?”

Within her first month as mayor, Styron said the answer became clear.

“We were overpriced. The model we were using in that area was broken,” Styron said. “We were trying to get folks to pay for the investment that the town had made in Creekside, which was a very large cash investment because of the environmental remediation that needed to get done and, frankly, because of the great infrastructure that’s in place at Creekside.”

This year, Creekside secured its first new development when Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing officials announced plans to move its headquarters to the business park. The new 100,000-square-foot facility will occupy 13.32 acres and allow RLL to consolidate its existing operations in Brownsburg and Ohio.

Styron said the headquarters will bring as many as 90 new jobs to Zionsville. The company expects to be fully operational by spring 2022.

Styron said the deal was successful because of the town’s new approach to attracting companies to Creekside.

Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron speaks to residents during her Nov. 16 State of the Town preview.

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“The investment for us as a town is planting businesses into that corporate park, not because they are going to pay you on Day 1 for the land, but because that land, once developed, will pay us into perpetuity.

That’s what we want, for the tax base to grow,” Styron said.

The town is in talks with other companies to attract them to Creekside, Styron said.

“Having a number of businesses that are going to fill Creekside will help our tax base,” Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said. “It will also get more people to interact with our charming downtown and our small businesses. Oftentimes, our small businesses and those larger corporations go hand in hand because one makes the town where people want to come and relocate because we are small and unique and different. The other helps build up that tax base so that we can have some of those amenities that other places don’t.”

Zionsville Gateway Area Styron discussed the plan for the Zionsville Gateway Area, a reimagined entryway into town at the south end of Main Street, near the intersection with Sycamore Street.

The area will have pathways, multi-modal connectivity, green space, public amenities,

businesses and housing.

During her campaign, Styron said the town needed to reinvent what she called a “blighted” entryway. Her goal began taking shape last year when the town demolished Zionsville Locksmith & Safe, a vacant building at 390 S. Main St. Another vacant building on the same lot, formerly owned by PNC Bank, also was demolished.

“The Zionsville gateway project includes a rerouting of the road system to make it flow more seamlessly and also open up more land that is further away from the residential area for commercial investment,” Styron said. “It creates a little bit bigger swath of land. Now, you all know government can’t all of the sudden start a development project. That’s not what we do.

In that area, we set the table for it, if you will. And that’s what the Zionsville gateway project is, an attempt to tell developers we’ve gone through a lot of iterations, and we are ready, and our community is ready, for development that looks like this in these particular places.”

Part of the town’s plans for the gateway include the extension of the Main Street area into a plaza space “that will be really beneficial for the chamber and all kinds of organizations that want to do events,” Styron said.

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New nonprofit launched to conserve green space in town news@currentinzionsville.com The Zionsville Parks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving, enhancing and growing the town’s TOWN NEWS parks system, launched the week of Nov. 15.

The launch coincides with the master planning for the foundation’s first major conservation and restoration project --the transformation of the former 216-acre Wolf Run Golf Club, now named the Carpenter Nature Preserve, into a new nature center and the county’s largest conservation park.

“As the Town of Zionsville continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, it is more important than ever that our community prioritizes the protection and development of green space,” said Zionsville Parks Foundation founder and Board of Directors President Nancy Carpenter, who also owns Carpenter Nature Preserve, with her husband, Bill.

The foundation champions the preservation of and access to parks and green spaces in Zionsville. It will collaborate with

the Zionsville’s parks department, the park board and the town council on various projects, including scholarships for summer programs, park and land acquisitions and future projects, according to a press release.

The town supported the foundation with a $3,900 Community Enrichment Grant in September, and the nonprofit welcomes donations by the community.

“Together, we want to build upon Zionsville’s parks system by adding more places to hike, recharge and stay connected with the outdoor world,” Carpenter said.

The foundation will have a presence at Zionsville’s inaugural Winterfest and will sponsor a photobooth and a live reindeer exhibit Dec. 11.

To learn more about the Zionsville Parks Foundation, visit ZParksFoundation.org.

Residents can browse articles, learn about the nonprofit’s volunteer board members, sign up for e-news and donate to support ongoing and future projects.

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CHS linebacker Heldt was huge presence on defense

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com A significant growth spurt turned Carmel High School junior outside linebacker Will Heldt into a major force this season.

Heldt went from 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds at the end of the 2020 football season to 6-5 and 225 pounds.

“It was a long offseason of growth and weight gain,” Heldt said.

In his first varsity season, Heldt led the Greyhounds in total tackles with 108, including 61 solos and 11 tackles for loss.

Heldt, who was named all-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference, also had four sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

“He played so well all season but especially the last three weeks,” CHS coach John Hebert said. “He is a very tough guy that has a passion for the game. He studies the opponent very thoroughly. His technique at outside linebacker was very good.”

Heldt played inside linebacker for the junior varsity team but switched to outside this year.

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Heldt said his tackling has always been strong.

“I think I got better at block shedding and overall knowledge of what to do and when,” he said.

Heldt said the defense improved as well.

“We were giving up a good amount of points,” Heldt said. “We started tightening up. We were improving. We have a lot of guys coming back next year. We lost some key players and some great players.”

Heldt said the team had great camaraderie.

“I don’t think I’ve been a part of a team I was so emotionally invested in,” Heldt said.

“Spending time with the guys was the best part of the season.”

The Greyhounds, who were ranked No. 4 in the final Class 6A rankings, finished 9-2, losing to No. 5 Brownsburg in a 6A sectional championship game. Their only other loss was to 6A No. 1 Center Grove.

Heldt suffered a boxer’s fracture in his hand during the game against Lawrence Central in the regular-season finale.

“I had a splint on it, and I just wrapped it up with tape,” he said. “I just played through it.”

Heldt said he is in the college recruiting process now.

“I want to get bigger, stronger and faster,” he said. “I just want to work on technique and everything that involves my position.”

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Location: The southern portion of the Rail Estimated completion: While there is Trail closed Sept. 24 for the installation of one known bridge replacement project a new bridge over Starkey Avenue, to pave planned within the next four years, there and widen the southern portion of the are no identified intersection or road trail and for the installation of a bridge projects at this time. The information connecting to the future Overley-Worman learned from this study will initially guide Park. bridge design as these structures are Expected completion: The trail is maintained and replaced as needed. anticipated to open later this year.

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Lakesider Heritage Mid Boot The annual Boone County Toy Drive is under way. Donations are accepted at Zionsville Fire Dept. stations and at Zionsville Town Hall. Items accepted are new and gently used toys and electronics for children, clothing for all ages and food donations. Monetary donations can be sent to: Boone County Toy Drive, 407 E. Fordice St., Lebanon, IN 46052. Town officials ask donations intended to be Christmas gifts be delivered at least a week before Christmas. All donations support children in need in Boone County. Above, from left, Zionsville Deputy Mayor Julie Johns-Cole, Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron and Boone County Toy Drive organizer Janet Smith pause outside. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Zionsville)

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES LEAD Boone County to discuss workforce burnout — The Boone County Chamber of Commerce’s LEAD Boone County initiative will host its fourth quarter event, “Workforce Burnout,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at Zionsville Town Hall in the St. Vincent Community Room, 1100 West Oak St. LEAD Boone County is a quarterly initiative dedicated to empowering leadership throughout the Boone County community. Cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonchamber members. The event will feature speaker Deidra T. Rausch, executive director of The Cabin Counseling and Resource Center located in Zionsville. She will provide insight on recognizing the symptoms of burnout and tools to address fatigue and improve workforce engagement, productivity and company culture. To register, visit boonechamber.org.

Keto-friendly food company to locate in Boone County — Catalina Snacks, a keto-friendly cereal and snack food company, has announced plans to bring its manufacturing facility to Lebanon, Indiana.

Catalina Snacks will lease a 100,000-squarefoot facility in the Lebanon Business Park.

Having produced its snacks in Frankfort for two years, Catalina Crunch made the decision to move the plant to Lebanon to broaden its manufacturing capabilities and add more employees, according to a press release. Catalina Crunch officials selected Lebanon because of highway access and central location. The facility is expected to be operating by Dec. 30. The City of Lebanon is considering a tax abatement, which is pending approval.

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In a ‘dill-licious’ pickle Commentary by Ward Degler Let’s talk about pickles. No single food item has come close to the advertising exposure that pickles have PLAIN TALK gotten.

Few foods have as much history as pickles. Folks were making pickles more than 4,000 years ago. Christopher Columbus fed his crew pickles in 1492 to keep them from getting scurvy.

On average, 26 billion cucumbers are grown in the U.S. every year, and half of them become pickles.

Redwood Falls, Minn., was once considered the cucumber capital of the nation. I used to drive through there and watch migrant workers shouldering bushel baskets filled with cukes.

Heinz Foods, of 57 variety fame, has long been big in the pickle business. The company had a booth at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 and gave away charm bracelet charms that looked like tiny pickles. Another Heinz promotion was a sign the company erected in New York City — a 40-foot-tall pickle.

The Vlasic Pickle Co. created a cartoon stork that talked like Groucho Marx: His tag line was, “Take two baby dills and call me in the morning.”

In another Vlasic ad, a little girl exclaims to her dumbfounded father, “The stork is here!” The father looks wide-eyed at his wife and says, “But we already have three children.”

Vlasic became known as the company with “pickle power.” Another pickle company decided to double down on pickle promo-

tion and hired a spokesman who declared, “A pickle has no food value. A pickle is just for fun.” To prove the fun part, the company developed a series of promotional items, including a squeezable stress reliever in the shape of a pickle, lapel pins, ballpoint pens and a key chain.

To keep us on track, pickle-wise, we are reminded that Nov. 14 is National Pickle Day. I celebrated by having pickles with every meal. I had some homemade dills in the fridge and an unopened jar of bread and butter pickles in the pantry.

Of course, we can’t talk about pickles without talking about being in a – WARD DEGLER pickle. When I’d get in trouble as a kid, my mother would shake her head and say, “Well, you’re in a pickle again.”

That saying was created by William Shakespeare in his play “The Tempest,” where two of the characters refer to their drunken condition as being in a pickle.

These days we just say the guy is pickled. For my money, I think no home should be without a jar of pickles. It’s right up there with the American flag and popcorn.

Think about it. If Columbus had not taken a barrel of pickles on his voyage, his crew might have succumbed to scurvy, and he might not have ever discovered the Americas.

On average, 26 billion cucumbers are grown in the U.S. every year, and half of them become pickles.

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COMMUNITY Zionsville homes selling fast — The Zionsville residential real estate seller’s market continued into October, with homes leaving the market at a rapid pace. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes in Zionsville sold in just 14 days, leaving the market 72 percent faster compared to this time last year. The average sale price of a Zionsville home increased 0.5 percent to $531,923 compared to October 2020 — the highest average sale price in central Indiana. The average price per square foot for a home in Zionsville also increased, up 13.6 percent, to $191.84.

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Duke Energy rebuilding parts of Zionsville electric grid — Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in Zionsville to improve reliability and reduce power outages. The company is rebuilding and improving a section of power transmission line that runs from Duke Energy’s Turkeyfoot Substation south toward Ash Street. Crews will replace six wood utility poles with steel poles. The new steel poles will be stronger, more reliable and about

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5 to 10 feet taller than the existing wood poles. Trained tree personnel will also clear vegetation along the lines.

Work is currently underway and is expected to conclude by late December 2021.

Zionsville 2021 leaf schedule announced — The Town of Zionsville has announced its 2021 leaf collection schedule. This fall, the Zionsville Dept. of Public Works will provide curbside leaf collection for residents in the urban service district. Leaf collection runs through Dec. 3, weather permitting. This could be extended to mid-December if necessary and weather permits. There is no set schedule or particular day for leaf collection as the volume of leaves placed for collection cannot be controlled or predicted, and therefore the service varies each week.

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Shop local to avoid shipping delays this year

As we all inch back to normal (however that’s defined these days), we’re hopeful you and yours will have an opportunity to return to family traditions that, perhaps, were sidelined as a result of the pandemic last year. We’re all for discretion when it comes to health and wellness, but this seems to be the season when everything gets back on the rails.

That is our anticipation, anyway.

Considering that, those traditions that might have had a year off, in many cases, are back at center stage. In Current’s annual holiday section, Gifts 2021, we take a closer look at a variety of family customs, any or many of which may prove an inspiration to you to launch one or more new rituals of your own.

In addition, Santa’s back, and we highlight some of his customary appearances. We also have a rundown on unique gifts one can find across the communities Current serves, a loaded listing of all the season’s events (lots to do outdoors and lots more to do indoors, courtesy of arts and entertainment venues and acts) and some recipes and other goodies to make your ramp up to the season a little brighter.

More than anything, we send you our sincere and best wishes for a fun and fulfilling holiday season, on any scale, as well as a healthful end of the year and new year.

An array of factors has led to disruptions in global supply chains, affecting many companies’ ability to deliver gifts in time for Christmas. However, officials in Boone and Hamilton counties believe shopping locally can be a solution for residents and families this holiday season.

The disruption of global supply chains has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors that were in motion before the pandemic started, Boone County Economic Whitehead Development Corp. Executive Director Molly Whitehead said.

“I think the pandemic played a role in it, but even if we look pre-pandemic, we were having some pretty big workforce shortages prior to 2020, anyway,” Whitehead said. “I think the pandemic just kind of sped things along.”

Overseas, where many goods are manufactured, some nations have dealt with continued lockdowns and other measures that have hindered the ability to operate at pre-pandemic levels. Workforce shortages also have plagued companies around the globe, Whitehead said.

“Cargo ships are just waiting outside of the Los Angeles port because they can’t get unloaded fast enough or because there aren’t either enough workers to unload them or trucks to take them,” Whitehead said. “And you have even locally a

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shortage of truck drivers able to deliver the product. Companies that have seen massive increases in their business, some may be weeks behind in delivering their product and just cannot produce it fast enough.”

To avoid shipping delays and the accompanying stress, Allyson Gutwein, executive director of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, said shopping local is a sure way of ensuring gifts will be wrapped in time this holiday season.

“If you are buying things locally, you are buying things that are in stock,” she said.

According to a 2018 small business economic impact study conducted by American Express, 67 cents of every dollar spent at small businesses stay in the local community.

“There is likely going to be more availability for different sorts of products and unique items that people can purchase,” Whitehead said.

Visit Hamilton County President/CEO Brenda Myers said supporting small businesses after more than a year of financial uncertainty is crucial for their survival.

“The No. 1 reason to shop local if you are vaccinated and can shop local is you get much better service, and it’s not just a supMyers ply chain issue to me,” Myers said. “First of all, you can go and see the product and find a product that is available. You can meet the seller face to face and have that customer service that I think is so important today. You keep those dollars close to home.”

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Do you put up your tree as soon as possible after Halloween, or do you wait until after Thanksgiving? “I do it after Thanksgiving.”

What is the best gift you have ever received? “The best present I ever got was a trip from my kids.”

What is the best gift you have ever given? “The gift of love and time.”

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What is the best gift you have ever received? “The best gift I’ve ever gotten was a vacation to The Bahamas.”

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What is the best gift you have ever given? “The best gift I’ve ever given was also travel. We bought a package for my parents so that they could get away for about three days to Nashville, Tenn. We had all the entertainment set up and everything, and they loved it.”

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When: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and noon to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 20 to Dec. 24.

Special hours of operation are noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 24, noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 20 to 23 and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 24. The market is closed Nov. 25.

Where: Carter Green, 10 Carter Green Cost: Free admission More info: CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com THE ICE AT CARTER GREEN Reserve a spot to skate at the outdoor ice rink by booking a time slot in advance at TheIceatCarterGreen.com. In addition to skating, The Ice at Carter Green will feature several special events, including ice carving competitions in January and The Carmel Winter Games in February.

When: Visit website for details about daily skating times and events.

Where: Carter Green, 10 Carter Green Cost: Skate sessions are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and younger. Skate rentals are $4.

More info: TheIceatCarterGreen.com HOLIDAY WALKING PATH Enjoy beautifully lit holiday décor throughout Clay Terrace, including several large ornaments on the lawn and ornamental seating along Clay Terrace Boulevard.

When: The best time to view the display is between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 26 to Dec. 24.

Where: Throughout Clay Terrace Cost: Free More info: ClayTerrace.com CARMEL HOLIDAY TROLLEY The Carmel Holiday Trolley transports shoppers and diners through the Arts & Design District, Midtown and Carmel City Center.

When: Fridays 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays 2 to 9 p.m. Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 Where: Trolley stops are at the west side of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green; Carmel City Center across from Manelé Cafe, 703 Veterans Way; Elm Street and Monon Bouelvard; the surface parking lot at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd.; Main Street near Agave Bar & Grill, 31 E. Main St.; and Main Street near Bub’s Burgers, 210 W. Main St. Cost: Free More info: HolidaysinCarmel.com

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Support locally owned small businesses, many of which will operate with extended hours and offer specials throughout the day.

When: Nov. 27 Where: Throughout the city SANTA SATURDAYS Visit with Santa in the Santa House. A photographer will be on site Dec. 4 When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 27 through Dec. 18. Pet days with Santa will be on Dec. 15 and 17.

Where: Indiana Design Center parking lot, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Cost: Free admission More info: HolidaysinCarmel.com SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE Cherry Hill Programs will capture photos as guests visit with Santa.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve from Dec. 3 to 24 Where: Clay Terrace, 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd.

Cost: Various photo packages are available.

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VISIT WITH SANTA Santa Claus will stop by Carmel City Center to visit with children and families.

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 Where: Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys, 723 Hanover Pl. Cost: Free More info: CarmelCityCenter.com SLEIGH RIDES Complimentary sleigh rides will travel through Clay Terrace.

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Where: Clay Terrace Village Green, near Meridian Music, 14300 Clay Terrace Blvd.

Cost: Free More info: ClayTerrace.com SANTA’S ARRIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING Guests can decorate a holiday flag and cheer Santa as he parades along Clay Terrace Boulevard to arrive at Clay Terrace. A Christmas tree sponsored by L&M Garden will be lit for the first time this year.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Clay Terrace Village Green, along Clay Terrace Boulevard Cost: Free More info: ClayTerrace.com

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REINDEER MEET AND GREET Stop by Clay Terrace to meet Santa’s reindeer.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 Where: Clay Terrace Village Green near Hoosier Sister, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd.

Cost: Free More info: ClayTerrace.com HOLIDAY SIP + SHOP Visitors can enjoy holiday shopping with the locally owned merchants at Carmel City Center while enjoying special sales and promotions and sipping on complimentary white wine and cocktails.

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Carmel City Center, 720 S. Range Line Rd. Complimentary wine tastings and cocktails will be available at Forever Gallery Tattoo, Linden Tree Gifts, The Imperial Spa and Fishman Fine Jewelers.

More info: CarmelCityCenter.com HOLIDAY IN THE ARTS DISTRICt The event includes visits from elves and reindeer, carolers, trolley rides, a visit from Santa, special activities and more.

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Carmel Arts & Design District Cost: Free to attend More info: CarmelArtsandDesign.com PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Bring your furry friends to get their holiday photo with Santa at Clay Terrace.

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 Where: Clay Terrace Santa photo set, 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd.

Cost: Various photo packages available More info: Reserve a spot at reservations. cherryhillprograms.com. ClayTerrace.com VISIT WITH SANTA Santa Claus will stop by Carmel City Center to visit with children and families.

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 Where: Hey Little Diddle, 730 S. Range Line Rd. Cost: Free More info: CarmelCityCenter.com COOKIES WITH CLAUS Visit Santa’s workshop to make cookies with Santa. The event will have cookies to decorate, holiday crafts and story time with Santa.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 Where: Clay Terrace Santa photo set, 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd.

Cost: Free More info: ClayTerrace.com MEET ME ON MAIN In December, the Second Saturday Gallery Walk will include shopping and entertain-

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When: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 Where: Carmel Arts & Design District More info: CarmelArtsandDesign.com MOVIES AT MIDTOWN Seasonal movies will be shown on the big screen.

When: Various times on Saturdays through Dec. 25 Where: Midtown Plaza, 365 Monon Trail Cost: Free More info: MidtownPlazaCarmel.com FISHERS/GEIST WINTERFEST Winterfest will include an outdoor ice-skating rink, various events throughout the season and more.

When: Various times Nov. 20 to Jan. 1 Where: Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy., Lawrence Price: Ice skate rental is $10 per adult, $5 per child For more: visitlawrenceindiana.com/ events/winterfest/skate-rink/ A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY Conner Prairie will offer activities for the whole family, such as the Kringle’s Carousel, Selfies with Santa and Historic Holidays.

When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 26 to Dec. 19, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers Cost: $11 members, $22 non-members For more: connerprairie.org/explore/ things-to-do/merry-prairie-holiday/ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast as Santa visits with children individually.

When: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Dec. 4, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 18, Dec. 19 Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers Price: Adult members are $21.95, youth members are $11.95, adult non-members are $24.95 and youth non-members are $14.95 For more: connerprairie.org/explore/ things-to-do/breakfast-dinner-with-santa/ A LAWRENCE CHRISTMAS A Lawrence Christmas will include a holiday parade, tree lighting and more.

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When: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 Cost: Free Where: McCordsville Town Hall, 6280 W. County Rd. 800 N., McCordsville For more: mccordsville.org BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS Members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will cook and serve breakfast. St. Nicholas will make an appearance.

When: 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 4 Where: Holy Family Episcopal Church, 11445 Fishers Pointe Blvd., Fishers Cost: Free For more: bit.ly/3owHXmm HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Experience a winter open house art exhibition at High Frequency Arts in Hub and Spoke.

When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Hub and Spoke, 8100 E. 106th St., Fishers Price: Free For more: bit.ly/3Dsxoa6 NOBLESVILLE MAGIC OF LIGHTS Enjoy a family friendly drive-thru holiday lights festival with twinkling and magical light displays.

Price: $25 per carload on weekdays, $35 per carload on weekends When: 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 2 Where: Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville For more: magicoflights.com/events/ ruoff-music-center/ HOLIDAYS AT THE HILL: Enjoy carriage rides, participate in a free

walking light tour and write a letter to Santa When: Ice rink times vary through Jan. 9 Where: Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville Price: Varies depending on activity For more: noblesvilleparks.org/235/ Holidays-at-the-Hill DECK THE DOWNTOWN Shop downtown Noblesville for Main Street’s First Friday event When: 5 p.m. to midnight Dec. 3 Where: Downtown Noblesville Price: Admission is free For more: noblesvillemainstreet.org/ new-events WESTFIELD CHRISTMAS AT STUCKEY FARM Guests can select their own living Christmas tree.

Time: Varies When: Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12 Where: Stuckey Farm, 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd., Sheridan Price: Varies per tree For more: stuckeyfarm.com/ christmas-with-santa/ WESTFIELD IN LIGHTS: Enjoy a tree lighting, vendors and more.

When: 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Downtown Westfield Cost: Free For more: westfieldwelcome.com/ calendar/westfield-in-lights/ ZIONSVILLE SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce will hand out free tote bags Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Small Business Weekend, as residents are encouraged to shop locally.

Nov. 26-28 When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Local business throughout Zionsville Cost: Free More info: zionsvillechamber.org CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE - SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND Zionsville shops and restaurants will be open. The event also includes a Santa House.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 Where: The Village in Zionsville Cost: Free More info: zionsvillechamber.org CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE PARADE The family friendly parade features the arrival of Santa in Zionsville.

When: 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 27 Where: The Village in Zionsville Cost: Free More info: zionsvillechamber.org TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce will lead the town in the lighting of the Zionsville Town Christmas Tree When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 Where: South Main Street in Zionsville Cost: Free More info: zionsvillechamber.org GIFT WRAP WEEKEND Free gift wrapping of locally purchased goods by Zionsville Chamber of Commerce staff is available at Sotheby’s on Main Street.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 Where: 76 S. Main Street in Zionsville Cost: Free if goods are purchased from local businesses More info: zionsvillechamber.org

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The holiday season has looked a little different for Linda Pike since welcoming her daughter-in-law to the family four years ago.

Pike’s daughter-in-law, Peiyan Shao, grew up in China, and at Christmastime they celebrate by combining aspects of their cultural traditions. This year, for example, Pike and her 3-year-old grandson plan to make gingerbread cookies seasoned with homemade Chinese five-spice powder.

“As I learn more and more about Chinese culture, definitely things will change in my home,” Pike said. “As (my grandson) gets older, I’m able to introduce more and more of my family traditions.”

Pike said many commercialized aspects of Christmas are popular in China, such as Santa Claus and gift exchanges. Through the years she’s been struck more by the similarities than differences between the two cultures, she said.

One Chinese tradition she enjoys is gifting cash in an ornate red envelope.

“It sure makes Christmas shopping, birthday shopping and New Year’s gifts so much easier,” Pike said.

A longtime resident of the Home Place area in Carmel, Pike has long been inter-

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The multicultural celebration will continue into the New Year, which in China is celebrated at the end of January or beginning of February. The family plans to embrace several Chinese traditions, such as illuminating lanterns to symbolize good fortune.

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Local teen starts nonprofit to help those with disabilities

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Trevor King, 17, of Zionsville has been interested in flying for as long as he can remember. His parents don’t know where his passion originated, but he recently channeled it into a nonprofit he hopes will give people with disabilities the opportunity to fly.

“Ever since I was probKing ably 10, that’s all I ever wanted to do,” Trevor said of his aviation pursuits.

His parents, however, were surprised by his newfound passion.

“We have no idea where (his interest in flying) came from,” said Jill King, Trevor’s mother. “No one in our family, no one we know are pilots, so it kind of came out of the blue.”

When Trevor was 12, the family planned a trip to Florida for spring break. Trevor kept saying he wanted the family to fly there, and his parents couldn’t figure out why.

They suggested a road trip, but Trevor persisted. Eventually, he said he didn’t care if they flew, but he wanted to visit the airport.

“That’s when he really articulated to us (that) he loves being at the airport. He loves being in the presence of planes,” Jill said.

“Any shape, form or fashion that he could be around, that was what he was after. So, we kind of encouraged whatever his love was at that point.”

Trevor’s parents gifted him a discovery flight at 16 for his birthday, enabling to fly for the first time in a small aircraft. He started flight lessons soon after. By 17, he was piloting his own flights in small airplanes. He now has a private pilot’s license.

During a spring break trip to Juniper, Fla., in 2020, the King family stayed with friends from Carmel. Their friends, the Clodgos, have a son named Josh, 30, who has cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Trevor showed Josh a video of him landing a plane during their vacation, and Josh rewatched the video “hundreds of times” because he was so excited by it, Jill said.

Trevor King, left, takes Josh Clodgos on a Flight of Faith flight. (Photos courtesy of Trevor King)

“That’s what gave me the idea to do it,” Trevor said. “Basically, to fly (as a pilot) you have to meet certain physical standards.

And, unfortunately, a lot of people will never get the chance to do that because of physical or mental restraints, because it is very selective.”

Trevor noted Josh’s excitement when watching the video and promised Josh he would take him on a flight when Trevor turned 17 — which Trevor did.

“Just seeing (Josh’s) joy is unlike anything else,” Trevor said. “It was cool to have the opportunity to fly at a young age and be able to share that with other people who don’t have the opportunity to do so.”

Now, Trevor wants to bring the joy of flying to people with disablities through Flight of Faith Inc., a nonprofit he and his father, Jimmy King, recently created. They want to give children with disabilities a once-in-aliftetime opportunity to see the world from a different vantage point by flying them in a four-seat, single-engine airplane he rents and flies at the Indianapolis Executive Airport near U.S. 32. “(Trevor) is very ambitious when it comes

Josh Clodgos buskles in for the flight.

to things like (Flight of Faith),” Jill said. “He is all about starting businesses. I think it’s something he will do more of as an adult. He is not afraid. He has business owners helping him build a plan. They are putting together a plan so that he can get in front of investors, and it just amazes me because at 17 I know I never would have done that.”

As of Nov. 12, Trevor had piloted just one Flight of Faith flight, with Josh, but he said another was scheduled within the week and more were scheduled soon after, weather permitting.

The King family has contacted organizations that work with special needs children to try to arrange more flights. They encourage anyone with disabilities who is interested in flying with Flight of Faith to contact them at flightoffaith. org or by emailing them at info@flightoffaith.org.

Trevor said his goal is “to reach as many people as possible.”

Trevor is a senior in high school and takes online classes through Logos Online Academy. He plans to continue pursuing his aviation dreams in college at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.

ON THE COVER: Trevor King, left, pauses with Josh Clodgos the day of their Flight of Faith flight. (Photo courtesy of Trevor King)

AN ACT OF FAITH An important aspect of Trevor King’s life is his Christian faith, and he incorporated it into Flight of Faith Inc. “I grew up my whole life Lutheran and very strong in that belief,” Trevor said. “It’s all about treating others how you’d like to be treated.”

His family has noticed the way Trevor’s faith has shaped his character.

“Trevor has always had a heart for special needs people,” said Jill King, Trevor’s mother.

“He’s always been a caretaker.

That’s just always been a natural thing for him. His faith is a huge part of his life. He’s gone to a Christian school his whole life, and that has definitely played into it, as well.”

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Nobody likes to be mocked. In fact, it might be at the bottom of the list of things that we adore. Since we all universally dislike it so much, one might think that we’d stop doing it to each other. The problem is that taunting remains a near surefire way to get a reaction, even to knock someone off their center. Through these many years of human civilization, we’ve learned a lot about how to get others to do as we please. To make fun, as the insidious little couplet goes, may be enjoyable for the provoker but is most assuredly not for the target. And it appears that being laughed at is very different than laughing.

Why do we care so much? To mock is simply to ridicule our attire, attributes, ideas, or preciously held possessions.

Does it really matter what someone else thinks? Mocking the truth doesn’t make it any less the truth. Mocking us doesn’t make us any less us. But if we are mocked, the weak in our social group may shun us, afraid to confront that the mocking might then be directed at them.

Shame and humiliation are powerful, if not overused, tools to control behavior. Perhaps they should be. Still, what is their proper limitation? When does mocking become bullying? When are we not allowed to imagine a different, at least different from the prevailing opinion, truth without risking real harm at the hands of a powerful government, or academy, or business? Is it our moral obligation to resist the bully or to protect our families, and ourselves, from the harm of ridicule, or worse? Is greatness borne from resisting the mob or from acquiescence to it? Is there virtue in contrarianism? Is there virtue in subjecting one’s beliefs to the scrutiny of the majority?

Ah, to be a hunting widow. There was a time when I dreaded weekends in November, and December, and occasionally January, and it had nothing to do with the bleak wintry weather or the prospect of holiday-induced anxiety. My husband Doo would selfishly disappear, literally into the woods for days on end while I was left to manage four little kids, the house, and my increasingly questionable sanity. But now, with basically an empty nest, I look forward to this most precious of seasons and relish my role as the wife of a deer hunter.

Doo and I have both discovered that mini breaks from each other are not only healthy for our relationship, but often necessary. The very reason we’ve been together for so long is that we complement one another. His spontaneity and enthusiasm for people balances my anal-retentiveness and penchant for quiet moments alone. He’s the yin to my yang, the alpha to my omega, the Chandler to my Monica. But those very differences also drive us bat-poo crazy, and we’ve found that short separations help our marriage re-center.

So while he’s off gleefully telling flatulence jokes, drinking beer and plotting Bambi’s demise with his bro friends, I’m able to do my own thing, which may or may not include closet purging, dinner and a show with our youngest, and falling to sleep before eight while reading my latest smut novel. We each are able to recharge our batteries and remember why we still like “us.” Absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder, at least in the Wilson home.

Hello, my name is Danielle. And I love being a hunting widow.

Peace out.

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

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Food for (scientific) thought Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

dish behind her back as she nervously slid out the door.

With COVID-19 restrictions waning, people If the dish was completely consumed, the are planning get-togethers for a turkey casserole wiped clean, it would have meant dinner this Thanksgiving — but with rising my mother did not bring enough and that food prices, more cooks may be chickening this miscalculation would stain the reputaout, instead. Restaurant prices are up, also. tion of the entire Wolfsie clan. That’s when The Mafia is even economizing by eating at my mother adopted Mama Einstein’s theory Olive Garden. Pitch-in dinners will be more of quantum food. popular than ever, which has the potential This made a huge impression on me as a of saving the hosts money. Well, maybe. kid. So, when my wife offered to contribute Read on. her barbeque string How much food beans to the upcomFor argument’s sake, let’s say they’re should you bring to a ing Haverstick party, having 12 people for dinner. We should I tried to determine Thanksgiving gathermake enough mashed potatoes for 24 ing? This must have how much to bring in stumped even Albert people because, if the spuds are good, a scientific manner.

Einstein, who came For argument’s sake, everyone will want seconds. from a nice Jewish – DICK WOLFSIE let’s say they’re havfamily where food, of ing 12 people for dincourse, played a very ner. We should make important role. Some biographers think the enough mashed potatoes for 24 people beequation E = mc2 really meant the amount cause, if the spuds are good, everyone will of food you can eat (that’s E) is equal to the want seconds. But other people also will size of the average mouth (that’s M) times be bringing dishes, and they, no doubt, are the number of cousins (C) who were invited. also familiar with this culinary formula. If all Then, Einstein’s mother just squared every12 people bring enough food for 24 people, thing, which became a holiday tradition … there will be enough on the table that night and is why most people gain 11 pounds beto feed 288 people. tween Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

Which should be plenty.

Einstein got a lot of credit for his theories The Wolfsies will probably have Christmas on atomic energy, but very little recognition dinner alone, at home. Mary Ellen usually has been given to Mother Einstein’s classic likes to talk about family trips and fun exformula for how much potato salad to lug to periences we’ve had together, although this the family reunion picnic. year I suspect she’s going to obsess over This Thanksgiving we are invited to our why we are eating two pans of string beans friends’ home. My wife will be bringing left over from Thanksgiving. something to contribute to the sumptuous feast. Whenever my mother brought something to someone’s house, she would watch it like a hawk, concerned that her candied Dick Wolfsie is an author, yams would go unacknowledged, requiring columnist and speaker. Contact her to either chuck the remains at the end him at wolfsie@aol.com. of the party or hide the half-full casserole

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Boone County Health Officer Dr. Herschell Servies said there has been a rise in COVID-19 cases across the PANDEMIC nation, and Boone County is no exception.

During a Nov. 15 Boone County Commissioners meeting, Servies said the Boone County Health Dept. reported 158 positive COVID-19 cases for the reporting week that ended Nov 12. Another 77 cases were reported the following weekend, leading Servies to believe more cases would be reported during the department’s next reporting period.

“Two or three weeks ago, we were in the low hundreds and looking really good,” Servies said. “The thing that’s interesting, of those 158 positives, 20 of those were younger than 11. This younger-than-11 age group is where we are seeing it (spread).”

In addition to the rising cases in children is a limited supply of pediatric doses of Pfiz-

er’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the pediatric vaccine Oct. 29 for children 5 to 11, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon after recommended children in the age group get it.

But local health officials are reporting supply shortages just days after the first doses of the pediatric vaccine arrived. The BCHD initially received 300 doses of the pediatric vaccine and ran out by the end of the first week.

“Now, the state tells us they have no idea when we are going to get more,” said Servies, adding that some counties still have doses.

Hamilton County Health Dept. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Christian Walker said supply is a limiting factor for his department, too. He said the department is coordinating with the Indiana State Dept. of Health to determine how it can receive more pediatric doses.

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Affordable Medical Waste was purchased for $2.2 million, according to a press release.

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McLaughlin eager to join Carmel Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Pops concerts

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin will experience a couple of firsts on his final holiday concert show in 2021.

MUSIC McLaughlin will make his first appearance with Carmel Symphony Orchestra. The performances will be at Westfield High School, which will mark the first McLaughlin has performed there as well.

McLaughlin will headline two Holiday Pops performances with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Dec. 18 at Westfield High School’s auditorium, 18250 N. Union St. The concerts, sponsored by IU Health North, will be at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

McLaughlin, a pianist, has previously played with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Anderson Symphony Orchestra. McLaughlin’s brother Jeffrey has taught music at WHS since 2008.

Jeffrey will join his brother on drums for the concert.

“That’s going to be super fun,” Jon McLaughlin said. “When I first started playing in gigs, my brother was on drums. We played this summer with Anderson Symphony, and he was on drums. Typically, we play together now once a year.”

McLaughlin has lived in Nashville, Tenn., for seven years. Growing up in Anderson, McLaughlin lived five years in Broad Ripple and two years in Carmel.

“We’ll do a couple songs with just me and the band, but for 90 percent of the show the orchestra will be there,” he said.

“I love playing with a full orchestra. I’m going to have them on every chart possible. I wrote two more charts for orchestra for two of my new songs. I could play with just the band, but it would be a tragedy to have the Carmel Symphony out there patiently sitting there when I’m doing music.

I want them on every song.”

McLaughlin plays holiday original songs along with some cover songs. He said he usually ends with the song “Hallelujah This Christmas,” which he recorded with

BEEF & BOARDS “A Beef & Boards Christmas” is set for Nov. 26 to Dec. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S Jazz musician Lonnie McFadden, a singer, tap dancer and trumpeter, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-27 at Feinstein’s in the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

MUD CREEK PLAYERS Mud Creek Players will present “A Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” through Dec. 11, including a Nov. 28 show, at Mud Creek Theater, 9750 E. 86th St., Indianapolis.

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Singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin will perform two Holiday Pops concerts with Carmel Symphony Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Jon McLaughlin)

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“It’s an all a cappella song,” he said.

McLaughlin said he has an arrangement of “Jingle Bells,” which was on his first Christmas record in 2014.

“It’s the most challenging song for me to play, which makes it the most fun,” he said. “It’s super fast. We’re going 1,000 miles an hour. It’s very jazzy. There’s a solo. It’s fun.”

CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes expects two fun-filled shows.

“Our musicians can’t wait to perform with this Indiana legend,” Hymes stated.

“Jon embodies everything that is ‘Hoosier’ in the very best sense, and his passion for music is evident in each note he plays.”

McLaughlin’s newest album, “All The Things I Say To Myself,” was set to be released Nov. 19. He has performed a few of the songs on the tour. The video from the album’s first single, “Why it Hurts?”, was shot in Indianapolis.

The concert with CSO will be the final

one on his return.

“It’s going to be a return to not being busy for a while,” McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin began making up all the postponed 2020 dates in September 2021.

Then he started a holiday concert tour in Minneapolis.

His first holiday album had four songs.

“I thought we had either to have more songs or we have a 20-minute concert,” McLaughlin said. “Now, I have three holiday albums. The third one came out in 2020, which made no sense because I couldn’t tour on it.”

Instead, he did several livestreams.

“I got very used to being in a room alone with a camera,” he said. “The first time I was back out and finished a song and got some applause, I thought, ‘This feels good.’”

Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children. For tickets, visit carmelsymphony.org. For more on McLaughlin, visit jonmcl.com.

The Indiana Ballet Conservatory will have four performances of “The Nutcracker” Nov. 27-28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

Bonham, Deer set to perform editorial@youarecurrent.com Guitarists/vocalists Gordon Bonham and Gene Deer will perform in the Live at Center series at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Bonham and Deer have been pillars of the regional blues scene for decades, touring widely and performing regularly at festivals, public events and venues like the Slippery Noodle Inn in Indianapolis. For this performance, they will trade off songs and accompany each other in an acoustic format.

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Christmas show returns

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After “A Beef & Boards Christmas” celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017, the longtime show was BEEF & BOARDS put on hiatus so Beef & Boards could present other holiday musicals.

Now, after a four-year absence, it will return Nov. 26 to Dec. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.

“I’m so excited to bring back ‘A Beef and Boards Christmas’ because I love staging a fun musical revue,” said Carmel resident Ron Morgan, who handles the musical staging and choreography. “It gives us the opportunity to have a good time with all styles of music and dance. I feel like everyone in our audience will find something special for them in our show. It will be good to get together and have some good holiday cheer.

“We are bringing back our favorite cast members that help strengthen our show from year to year, including Kenny Shepard and Deb Wims. We also have some very talented new faces that will bring a fun energy to the show as well.”

Jalynn Steele, who made her Beef & Boards debut as Tanya in “Mamma Mia!”

“A Beef & Boards Christmas” co-hosts Kenny Shepard and Deb Wims share a dance. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

in 2017, will be the featured singer. Other performers include Pete Scharbrough, Bobbi Bates, Michael Ray Fisher and Bridgette Ludlow.

“The show features our great singers and dancers, but I think our audience loves to see our special characters such as the Grinch, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Rudolph and the star of our show, Santa,” Morgan said.

Morgan said some of the new songs include “Never Fall In Love with an Elf” from the musical “Elf” and “In the Mood Nutcracker.”

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my own children to come see it because they are obsessed with this Charlie Brown special on television.”

Mikayla Koharchik is quite familiar with Fishers resident Max McCreary, who the role of Charlie Brown’s tormenter, Lucy. teaches at Roots’ School of Theatre in FishKoharchik has played ers, shaved off his beard for his role PLAY Lucy twice in “You’re A of Charlie Brown.

Good Man, Charlie Brown.’

“It’s a great cast. We just get to Now, the Zionsville resident will sit and play together when in the play Lucy in Civic Theatre’s producroom rehearsing,” McCreary said. tion of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” “To come in the room and be a bald Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at The Tarkington little sad clown for a few hours a at the Center for the Performing few days a week (is fun).”

Koharchik Arts in Carmel.

McCreary, a 2014 Zionsville Com“I love the role because she is munity High School graduate, said so over the top and bossy,” Koharchik said. he wasn’t a big fan of Charlie Brown spe“She is just a lot of fun to play. My son said, cials as a child.

‘Mommy, you are too old (to play Lucy).’”

“As an adult, I empathize with Charlie She informed her son that all the characBrown,” he said. ters are played by adults.

Emily Chrzanowski, a 2021 Carmel High “To have a bunch of adults playing chilSchool graduate and Ball State University dren is so much fun,” said Koharchik, a freshman, plays Violet.

Zionsville Middle School instructional coach.

Broad Ripple resident Evan Wallace plays “I like channeling a 6-year-old girl who has Snoopy. trouble managing her emotions. It’s a great For more, visit civic theatre.org. show for families and kids. I can’t wait for

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‘Nutcracker With A Twist’ set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ballet INitiative was the only company to present PERFORMANCE a live version of “The Nutcracker” in the Indianapolis area.

“Last year, we performed with masks and to a very small audience,” said Lauren Nasci, a Carmel resident and one of the organization’s five co-founders.

Ballet INitiative will present “Nutcracker With A Twist” at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 11 and 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, in Carmel.

The company’s version includes classical and jazzy sections.

“Our mice are 6- to 10-year-olds who do hip-hop, and our soldiers are all tappers,” Nasci said. “It’s fun to mix around the types of dancing you do within a show.”

The young dancers are from Indy Dance Academy, 9401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.

Ballet INitiative rehearses at the Indy Dance Academy, and one of the co-founders, Casie Nicole, is an instructor there.

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Play spoofs holiday movies

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Susan Hill fell in love with the script of “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” when she read it THEATER for the first time a couple of years ago.

“I was excited when Mud Creek scheduled it,” Hill said.

“One of the most fun aspects about this production is the quick pace and the gentle fun it pokes at holiday movies. It is a very funny take on formula holiday movies, and, yes, there is a happy ending.”

Mud Creek Players’ production of the holiday movie parody started Nov. 19 and concludes Dec. 11 at Mud Creek Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis.

“As one of two narrators who play different characters and keep up the quick pace, it is a bit of a challenge to remember who I am, where I am and what I’m supposed to say,” Hill said.

Geist resident Alysa Craige plays Holly, a Vermont innkeeper whose inn the evil developers are trying to destroy.

Craige said the biggest challenge is to

Alysa Craige (Holly) and Austin Stodgehill (Brett) rehearse a scene. (Photo by Erin Keller).

keep a straight face,” “I’ve been working on my poker face, but we’ll see how good I can sell it when there’s an audience responding,” she said.

“The whole experience has been fun so far.

It’s not hard to love working with this cast and script. Last year, I dove deep into the Hallmark movie scene, and this play hits all the tropes — small towns, secret princes, business people coming to destroy a local establishment, we make fun of it all.”

Fishers resident Tonya Keller plays Joy, a romance novelist staying at the inn.

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Formal gardens at Oldfields. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A Visit to Oldfields Commentary by Don Knebel Shortly before 1909, Hugh Landon and Linnaes Boyd, Indianapolis Water Co. executives, acquired 52 acres of TRAVEL rolling farmland just west of Michigan Road and north of Maple (38th) Street to develop an exclusive neighborhood they named “Woodstock.”

Boyd divided his half into residential lots.

On his 26 acres, which he called “Oldfields,” Landon built a 22-room concrete and stucco Châteauesque house, designed by his architect brother-in-law. When completed in 1913, Landon’s house, overlooking the White River, featured a music room, library, living room and dining room on the first floor, sleeping rooms and servant quarters on the second floor and an elegant ballroom on the third floor. In 1920, Jessie Spaulding, Landon’s second wife, engaged the Olmsted Brothers, nationally renowned landscape architects, to expand the estate’s gardens.

The five-year project added a ravine garden, a formal allée flanked by Dutch elm trees, a fountain and a rendition of the “Three Graces” sculpture. When Jessie died in 1930, Landon sold Oldfields to J. K. Lilly Jr., the grandson of Eli Lilly, and himself a noted philanthropist. Landon donated the proceeds to Riley Hospital.

The Lilly family made a number of improvements to the property, including adding a larger library to the house and a new vestibule aligned with the allée. Murals inside the house reflected the gardens outside. After J. K. Lilly Jr.’s death in 1967, his children donated Oldfields to the Art Association of Indianapolis. Oldfields is now a part of Newfields, which includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The Landon/

There’s an ad out right now for Google’s Chromebook laptop with a slogan that says, “Switch to a new way to laptop.”

While I’m hesitant to GRAMMAR GUY disparage any of our digital overlords for fear of being stricken from search results, I feel obligated to take a stand. You can’t “laptop” something; “laptop” isn’t a verb.

While I try my hardest to keep things positive here at Grammar Guy H.Q., certain things grate my grammar gears. While I’ve touched on the “verbification” of nouns before, I haven’t explored how marketers and company names have verbified nouns ad nauseam.

I know I’ve seen other versions of brazen verbification in the oversaturated commercial environment in which we live, but the Google example really made me want to laptop someone in the face.

Of course, it’s every modern company’s goal to become a verb themselves. While Bing (Microsoft’s search engine) tried hard to make “Bing” a verb, people still “Google” queries into search engines (usually Goo-

gle). This made me wonder: What other company names have become verbs due to their overwhelming popularity?

When you owe a friend money these days, you don’t write them a check. You probably don’t even have cash. Instead, you “Venmo” or “PayPal.” This brings up another confusing point: Do you keep the verbified company name capitalized? According to the AP and Chicago stylebooks, the answer is “yes,” although you’ll find the word “Google” as a verb lowercase (“google”) in many online dictionaries.

The capitalization situation is in flux; stand by as this phenomenon evolves.

The official word nerd term for converting a noun into a verb is “denominalization.” While I don’t mind this word, I prefer “verbification” or even “verbing.” I like the irony of taking the noun “verb” and verbing it.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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There is the possibility of some remote work, if desired.

A degree in accounting or related field OR individual tax preparation experience required. Prior knowledge of Lacerte tax software would be a plus but is not required.

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TIRED OF CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS? CALL JIM WEGHORST AT 317-450-1333 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON THE #1 RATED GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEM

to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration

GROUNDHOG STUMP REMOVAL

Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690 or 317-341-4905.

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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

WILL DO BOBCAT WORK, MOW LAWNS & DO FALL & STORM CLEAN UP

Trim Shrub, remove or trim trees.

Clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint.

Do odd jobs, demo small buildings Provide personal services Fully Insured Text or call Jay. 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com

GUITAR LESSONS

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OPERATIONS MANAGER Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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OPEN HOUSE

NOW HIRING

CARMEL CONDO

Are you compassionate? Are you service-and detail-oriented? Do you have a heart of service?

HELP WANTED:

Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce.

Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Mid-morning, approximately 15 hours per week. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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Noon to 2 PM

Who are Clarity Care Givers?

We are the premier Personal Services Agency serving elders across Central Indiana.

And, we are an amazing place to work!

NOW HIRING

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

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WORK HERE. BE HAPPY.

OPEN HOUSE 2PM – 5 PM Sunday , Nov 28 12559 Timber Creek Dr. #3 Carmel 46032 2-BDM, 2BA NEW appliances NEW HVAC NEW FLOOR COVERING MAIN LEVEL $180,000 317-844-8579

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If you have these qualities, and caring for elders is your passion or could be your passion-please send your resume’ to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call Amber and Suzanne at 317.774.0074, Option 3.

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Clarity Care Givers offers our Caregivers a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on strong connections, exceptional pay, flexible scheduling, an IRA, and caregiver recognition, to name a few.

Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC Trusted, Requested - Preferred Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

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