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Men’s Shopping Night Out with beer tasting – On Thursday, Lesley Jane Boutique, 150 S. Main St., will be open extended hours from 6 to 10 p.m. for Men's Shopping Night Out, complete with free beer tasting. Once shopping is complete, six microbrews will be available for tasting at the Cobblestone Grill, 160 S. Main St. Lesley Jane will keep a record of "wish lists" for women who want to provide their men with a shopping list before the event. For more information, contact Lesley Jane Boutique at 873-9999 or info@lesleyjane.com Starkey Boardwalk Renovated — Zionsville Eagle Scout Nicholas Bravard renovated a boardwalk at Starkey Nature Park on Dec. 1. The new boardwalk, which Nicholas built with help from scouts, friends, and family, is composed of recycled plastic decking repurposed from a previous Zionsville Parks & Recreation Dept. project. The rebuilt boardwalk is Bravard’s capstone project for achieving an Eagle Scout ranking.

Zionsville Emerging Professionals – On Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Zionsville Emerging Professionals will meet at Cobblestone Grill. Free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

Christmas in the country – Fresh cut trees, wreaths and garland plus beautiful hand-crafted items made by local artisans are available through Sunday at Jones Greenhouse, 146th Street and Ind. 421.

Patrick’s Kitchen open Christmas Eve – Dinner will be served at Patrick’s, 175 S. Main St., on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. There will also be a New Year’s Eve dinner and party with the bar open until the ball drops.

ZVRA raises money for K-9 — Residents at the Zionsville Residents’ Association annual holiday progressive dinner held a raffle to benefit the Zionsville Police Dept.’s K-9 program. Kathy Scales-Brown presented a check to Police Chief Rob Knox on Dec. 6.

School Buys Local — Pleasant View Elementary School teacher Tina Boudreau shares new education materials provided by the PTO with her students last week.

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Village Shops & Restaurants extend hours and offer specials – Several downtown Zionsville businesses are coming together again to promote shopping and dining in the historic village district. Merchants have extended holiday hours on Thursdays and Sundays, and many are offering creative specials from now until Christmas Day. For a complete listing of participating Zionsville businesses and their extended holiday hours see our website or contact Janelle Morrison, MADD Media Solutions at info@maddmedias.com Funny bone – Dick Wolfsie has a lot of things on his mind so it’s easy to understand why he was missing the following items: garage door opener, keys, and a Christmas presents for his wife. Wolfsie’s “Lost (or losing it) in space” column can be found online at www.currentzionsville.com.

Tasty words – Humor columnist Mike Redmond writes how “Pizza reflects our heritage” in his latest column. Redmond “maintains that pizza has become an American food by virtue of being ubiquitous. It is found nearly everywhere and consumed by nearly everyone in this country.” The full delicious column is online now.

Tailgating treats – Joe Drozda continues his column on traveling to a bowl game. In his part II column, Drozda provides more tips for traveling and a nice dish for hotel suite entertaining. He also includes a recipe for a great shrimp cocktail for rental car tailgating using cooked shrimp from the local market’s frozen section.

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Jeff Tribbett named Boone County Business Person of the Year – Jeff Tribbett, vice president, commercial banker at State Bank of Lizton, was named the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year at the annual event recently at the Palomino Ballroom. Tribbett earned the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the economic vitality of Boone County, the demonstration of his ethics and integrity in business, and his community involvement.

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Jerry Miser named Vice President of State Bank of Lizton – Jerry Miser has joined the State Bank of Lizton as vice president, commercial banker. With more than 20 years of banking experience, Miser has worked in various positions including commercial credit analyst and commercial lender, predominantly in commercial and industrial markets. He is a graduate of Purdue University and serves on the finance commission of St. Simon the Apostle Church.

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Paul Shoopman Homebuilding Group receives Diamond Builder Award – The Diamond Builder Award has honored Paul Shoopman Homebuilding group for being in the top 1 percent of builders that provide customers with the superior home warranty protection of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. Only 46 builders have received the designation in the last two decades.

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That means when it starts to fall apart because of too many years of exposure to the elements, you have to build a new one right away to take its place. This is because your stuff is now sitting in the yard covered with a tarp. The problem with tarps is they leak.

The problem with building anything is that no matter how long you think it is going to take, it will take twice as long. That is, if you’re lucky. If you aren’t lucky, it will take three times as long. And cost twice as much.

I just did all of these things. And the problem with that is the normal fall things I usually do when it is still warm and balmy – like cleaning the gutters and raking the leaves – got put on hold while I tore down the old building, covered my stuff with a leaky tarp, and built a new building.

And now, of course, the weather has turned ugly, my gutters remain chock-full of leaves and gunk, my yard is a mess with the orts of construction, and my leaves sit in a thick, cozy blanket over just about everything.

It’s supposed to snow sometime this week. Trust me, I don’t rake leaves in the snow.

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The new store would be distinct from the 86th Street location, featuring upscale items, “more organic, more premium items, locally There were a range of emotions in the room grown, more tailored, geared to Zionsville clienwhen members of the Westons Homeowners tele,” Reitnauer said.

Association sat down to meet with Walmart Representatives also discussed the representatives on Dec. 11. remaining hurdles, future meetings Most attendees expressed concern in Carmel and two more meetings in with the proposed store, which would Zionsville, Jan. 8th with the Zionsville be on Michigan Road, north of 106th Board of Zoning Appeals and Jan. 22 Street. One local condominium owner with the Zionsville Plan Commission. stormed out after learning the proIf approved, construction of the new posed store would be open 24 hours.

Walmart could begin in 2013.

She exclaimed before departing, “The The biggest obstacle is the approval quality of life you’re creating is horReitnauer of a variance to the “big box” ordirible. The noise, deliveries, garbage nance which restricts retail establishments in trucks ... you people don’t live here.”

Zionsville to 125,000 square feet. The proposed David Reitnauer, Walmart regional general manager, vice president, along with Joseph Calde- Walmart, originally designed at 300,000 square feet, now is 156,621 square feet. When asked ron, Walmart’s real estate zoning attorney, kicked by a homeowner what would happen if the varioff a lively discussion that lasted more than an ance was not approved, Reitnauer, a 20-year hour and touched on topics such as aesthetics of Walmart employee and three-year Zionsville the building, traffic, tax revenue, and neighborresident, responded, “We’re committed to the hood/community impact, to name a few. site and the store. We’ve held onto the land for A repeated topic of discussion regarded the six years. We feel we’ve met the requirements.” proximity to the 86th Street store, just two However, it appears that Walmart has a backup miles away, along with the distinction of the plan. “We have a 120,000-square-foot-store plan store’s proposed products. but it would be disappointing to the customer, “(I-)465 creates a traffic barrier. There is a difwith fewer selections,” he said. ferent customer base and different merchandise,” The decision on the size and future of ZionsReitnauer said. “There are no plans to close that ville’s Walmart will be made in January. store. We just completed a $4-million remodel.”

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The Giving Tree is giving a special gift to active-duty service members and veterans this year. In the CCA Gallery, 47 S. Main St., the Giving Tree is adorned with handcrafted ornaments donated by local artists. This year, CCA will give 100 percent of the proceeds of the sale of these exclusive ornaments to Horses for Heroes, a program sponsored by Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Center in Greenfield, Ind. The program offers the use of hands-on rehabilitation with horses for veterans who have suffered from wartime injuries and challenges including post-traumatic stress disorder. The goal of the program is to improve the lives of servicemen and women who have suffered injuries in the line of duty, helping them adjust physically and emotionally to their post-war lives.

Horse therapy has proven effective with PTSD to help soldiers adjust to life back home. Shirley Mascoe, executive director of Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Center , saw the facility as a good fit for the Horses for Heroes program.

“We felt like we were in a good position to

start the program since we are equipped for adults. Most therapy facilities serve children.

But we have large horses, adult size saddles and special lifts to help move riders out of their Mascoe wheelchairs and on to a horse.

We have served all ages, even a rider who was 79 years old,” Mascoe said.

What’s unique about the program is that, despite it costing about $250 for the equipment and trainer time, there is no cost for veterans.

“Soldiers ride for free,” Mascoe said.

The Horses for Heroes program became connected to the CCA Gallery through one of its contributing artists, Carol Bell, who creates Pet Hair Pottery, which uses horse and other animal hair to remember beloved pets.

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An organ on Main Street?

Commentary by Julie Osborne Wandering the streets of Zionsville, I discovered something I have never seen before - a “Parfumer’s Organ”. At the Village Parfumerie, 112 N. Main St., I was amazed as I entered this quaint shop filled with bottles of the most interesting perfume that I have ever put my nose to. But, it was the process that was fascinating.

Who would have known you could create your own custom fine fragrance right in downtown Zionsville?

OK, at first glance the organ has alot more keys than the Wurlitzer I remember growing up, and it’s all about scents, not sounds. With 160 essences to choose from I didn’t know where to begin, but owner, Jon Hussey did. He gently guided me through the process with an overview beginning at the bottom with the blue keys which provide the foundation, the second level of red which defines the fragrance, and the top level of green which introduces the peak. Whew, too many choices! It’s a good thing Hopwood Winery is around the corner (Cobblestone is alittle too far).

Seriously, this is the coolest thing I have yet to see locally and probably because it comes all the way from France, based on Jacques Maurel’s

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system of creating fragrances.

The essences used for creating the fragrances come from Galimard, the first luxury parfumeur in France, established in 1747. Once you have created your fine fragrance, the formula can be sent to Galimard to make lotions and also will be kept on file so refills will be available.

For the most creative Christmas gift you are likely to find this year, stop in and see Jon at the Village Parfumerie.

He will bottle and label your new creation on site. Who says you have to be a Hollywood star to have your name on your own perfume!

I can’t wait to see what unique find I will discover next week. And my wandering continues....

Julie Osborne is the managing editor of Current in Zionsville. You may e-mail her at julie@youarecurrent. com.

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There is life after dark on the brick streets and beyond

By Julie Osborne • julie@youarecurrent.com Nightlife in Zionsville? Does it even exist? Inquiring minds want to know and so do Zionsville residents who could benefit from a night out close to home.

Ron Hopwood, owner of Hopwood Cellars Winery, responded to that inquiry with a smile, “Zionsville wants a nightlife. We’re starting to get one. I don’t think it’s Hopwood here, ,but we’re on the right path.”

Hopwood would know. His new winery appears to be on that path, especially on Friday nights. Some would say his place is “hoppin'” and happening with energetic crowds, live music, free wine tastings, and his unique wine shake. But, Hopwood is thinking ahead.

“We need more of a variety of things to do,” He said. “I’m thinking about doing a grape stomp this summer, comedy acts, or a magician. I want to think of alternatives and keep things fresh.”

Jazzin’ it up at Plum’s

Keeping things fresh in a small town is a challenge, especially when restaurants and bars appear to be doing similar things – drink specials, live music, dinner specials. However, Plum’s Upper Room has brought something unique to town – jazz every Wednesday night. Chris Murray and Josh Weirich, both Zionsville Middle School band directors, have formed the Murray-Weirich Jazz Quintet, which plays at Plum’s every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. They encourage their middle and high school students to participate, and on Dec. 12 the house was packed.

“It’s a great way to promote live music and give our kids a chance to see live jazz and participate,” Weirich said.

They both are passionate about kids and jazz and feel they have found a winning combination as Murray enthusiastically exclaims, “It’s a win-winwin-win-win! It’s good for the restaurant, links the school to the community, provides a safe environment for kids to hear and play jazz, creates more Carolina Grill & Tap Room 769-3743 7629 W. Stonegate Ln. mycarolinagrill.com

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For a complete listing of live music see page 20 venues for Indy’s jazz musicians, and helps propel the genre forward.”

Live music is played at several locations, mostly on weekends during the winter but expanding to weeknights when outside patios open. Along with Plum’s, The Loft at Trader’s Point Creamery, Cobblestone Grill, and Hopwood’s winery, among others, provide live music each week.

Taps all over town

A night on the town usually involves a drink at the bar or with dinner, and there are many options in town. Cobblestone Grill, with its slogan “Home of the Honest Pour,” has a wide range of drink specials and an extensive wine list. But, the excitement is around new taps arriving soon.

“We’re going to have 28 taps featuring microbrews and local Indy brews,” co-owner Liz Esra said.

“Something new we will be starting is the Cobblestone BierMeister who will be chosen monthly from our beer-loving guests who will have the Esra honor of chosing two featured beers.”

Taps also are the specialty across the street at Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks. With 10 craft beers that are constantly changing with varieties not found elsewhere, the restaurant, which refers to its offerings as “comfort food with a twist,” also has Hopwood Cellars Winery 873-4099 12 E. Cedar St. hopwoodcellars.com

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some “twists” at the bar. Full time bartender, Karen Irwin whips up creative concoctions like the lavendar martini or Nutcracker Sweet, rimmed with toasted almond and brown sugar using Indiana vodka Irwin and local ingredients.

Taps can also be found outside of downtown in the Stonegate development at the Carolina Grill’s Tap Room. The bar hosts free pool and karaoke on Friday nights from 9:30 until close.

“You can be in your own little Reimer nook of Zionsville down here.

There are no windows so time just slips away,” bar manager Tyler Reimer said.

Closes early, a few closed on Mondays

Despite the many options of libations and live music, the village shuts down early, with most establishments closed by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends. Another issue is the varying hours and days restaurants are open, with some closed on Sundays and even on Mondays. Irwin, of Patrick’s, would like to change that.

“I think Zionsville needs to build business between 9 and midnight. I personally have been staying late,” Irwin said. “If you come in, I’m not going to kick you out. I live across the street so I’m here.”

Events throughout the Year

Events sponsored by businesses throughout the year also provide a fun night on the town. The Friendly Tavern is known for its St. Patrick’s Day

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party with a tent in the parking lot, complete with a live Irish band and bagpipers. Other events include Art after Five First Fridays sponsored by village art galleries each month from 5 to 8 p.m. as well as Ladies Night Out organized by merchants periodically. A special Men’s Shopping Night Out, complete with beer tasting, will be held Thursday night from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lesley Jane Boutique and Cobblestone Grill.

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A hole in the parachute It is our position that the elimination of tax deductions by those who itemize charitable donations as a solution to avoiding the fiscal cliff would be devastating to philanthropic organizations and to the millions who benefit. Charitable giving plays an important role in our society and enriches the lives of Americans in countless ways.

According to Giving USA, 30 percent of Americans who itemized their deductions provided $170 billion, 79 percent of the money that individuals donated to nonprofit organizations.

It would appear this golden parachutelike solution to easing the national debt has some major holes. If people who itemize deductions reduce their giving by just 20 percent, it would mean a $34 billion drop in charitable giving - by far the largest decrease since the Great Depression. Ironically, 100 years ago, the federal government devised the charitable deduction to incentivize the wealthy to give at home while national funds were diverted to pay for World War I. Now, the government has taken on the responsibility of funding both; however, can and should it? Not to mention the collateral damage in the form of jobs lost in the nonprofit sector creating a rise in already high national unemployment. Contact your congressperson to preserve the itemized charitable deduction.

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Speaking of the signs

Commentary by Terry Anker

Many years ago, our youngest reached his third birthday without speaking a word. Experts weighed in and medical assessments were done. The prognoses ranged from the concerning to the breathtakingly frightening. After much failed effort to help him find his voice, a young, creative speech pathologist suggested that we attempt to teach him sign language.

Almost immediately, our other son, who is four-and-a-half years older than his brother and who deeply desired to “speak” with him, went to the family computer. In the huntand-peck style that is a hallmark of a 7-yearold, he prodded the device into displaying a modicum of simple gestures that we could, in a sincere if amateurish way, attempt to share with the fledgling communicator.

To our great delight, the toddler took to signing, well, like a duck takes to water. He immediately learned word and symbol after word and symbol. Also immediately he found that humor and goodwill lived in his tiny fingers and that his Dad generated delight with

mistaken gestures, often urging him to “play with his food and eat all of his toys.” Each day brought new understanding of the power of language to communicate, entertain and connect. With his brother at his side, they would roll with laughter over an intentionally misdirected sign. As parents, we were overjoyed that our little boy’s limitation proved mechanical and not cognitive; and we committed to live our lives exactly the same only slightly differently.

With continued work and the passage of time, the youngster eventually started forming simple sounds to pair with his signs. Ultimately, his brain forged a path to his mouth and the spoken words came. No one knows why, and now I’m not sure I care. But I did learn to listen to my kids. What they say matters. It connects us. And, I cherish it.

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

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This is the second edition of Current that new managing editor Julie Osborne has produced. We waited to announce her appointment to make sure we didn’t scare her off with the first edition. She replaces Derek Fisher, who has moved on to pursue writing, his passion, full time. Julie’s story is an amazing one. She literally presented herself to our sales colleague, Dennis O’Malia in late summer, announcing something to the effect of, “I want to volunteer here, or become an intern.” A 40-something mother of two with an extensive background in project management for Eli Lilly & Co? Here?

Well, yes, absolutely! She was broken in with general-assignment reporting efforts, one of which focused a laser beam on Indiana’s Lifeline Law. She is adept, it turns out, at writing about people, business, government, development and other topics, but what really struck us is her passion for connecting. Connecting with people. Connecting Current more to the town.

Connecting the town more to Current. In short, she has jumped in with veracity and really has immersed herself in Zionsville. She is learning as she goes, and that’s a shot we’re more than willing to give her, owing mostly to her outgoing, upbeat nature and extensive project background. And so we ask you to please welcome her and interact with her. If you have a news tip, story idea or comment about Current, please tell her at julie@youarecurrent.com. You’ll find her to be open, engaging and keen on reporting about what moves our town.

••• With back-to-back Tuesdays holidays coming – those would be Christmas and New Year’s Day - next week’s Current (the Dec. 25 edition) will be delivered this Saturday, and the following week’s Current (the Jan. 1, 2013) will be delivered Dec. 29. Normal Tuesday delivery resumes Jan. 8, 2013.

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New knees, please Commentary by Danielle Wilson

All I want for Christmas is two new knees.

I’m not kidding. I recently participated in a holiday basketball game for charity (which, for those of you who still think of me as an antiPTO mom who never volunteers, does count as using my free time for good instead of evil!) and two days later, I can barely move without hearing the pops and crackling of bone-on-bone action from my aforementioned leg joints. I may be 40, but I’m way too young to go bionic (“We can rebuild her!”)

The funniest part of my pain is that, heading into the big game, I harbored some crazy notion that I was still pretty good. Like I ever was! When I played in high school (many, many years ago) the only positive comment the coach could come up with was “she’s strong defensively.” I never controlled the ball particularly well, and preferred to pass rather than shoot, even when given a wide-open opportunity. On the rare occasion that I did find myself under the basket with nary an opponent in sight, I’d become so excited about my impending goal that I’d end up chucking the ball up over the backboard. I could play all positions though, and even started at center a few times. The point is, in my mind, I was confident I would impress a few coworkers. I was also fairly

certain that despite my advanced age, I could easily run up and down the court.

Fast-forward to the second quarter. I subbed in, the only female in the game, and quickly swapped out my goal of “high-scorer” for “sole survivor.” In just five minutes, I quite literally considered vomiting, having a heart attack, and stroking out. I couldn’t catch my breath, my stomach felt like I’d been punched, and my leg muscles seized up as soon as I took the bench at the half. And yet, come fourth quarter, I headed back in to the fray! God help me, I don’t know how I managed to stay upright. With Doo and the kids looking on though, I hobbled off that court with dignity and headed straight for the nearest bottle of Advil.

My stats totaled one rebound and one turnover. I’m still downing Motrin like candy. I’ve had to wear flats all this week because I can’t safely walk in heels and forget about taking the stairs. So, Santa, since I already received the gift of humility, could I please just have some new knees? Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Editor, The owners of Current are wrong about Warren Buffett (From the Backshop, Current, Dec. 11.) He’s 82 years old. So, let’s say he started in business at age 22, right out of college. This means he began his business career in 1952.

Back then, the top marginal individual tax rate was 90 percent. Lyndon Johnson dropped that rate to just 70 percent in 1964. Ronald Reagan lowered the top marginal tax rate to 50 percent in 1982 and eventually to 28 percent in 1988.

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the last time the U.S. had a balanced budget). George W. Bush reduced it to 35 percent for the period 2003 through 2012 (ironically, while waging two wars). Now, President Barack Obama (and Warren Buffett) advocates raising this rate back to the 39.6 percent of the late Clinton years. So don’t tell me Buffett built his fortune when taxes on the rich were low, and now that he’s made his billions, he wants to raise them. He wants to raise them to help balance the budget, but he made his money when tax rates were much higher.

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Community leaders come together to brighten holidays Editor, In the spirit of Thanksgiving, several dedicated members of the Hamilton County community gathered recently to raise money and help victims of crime and abuse. On behalf of Prevail, I would like to express our thanks for the recent fundraiser held at 3Ds’ Pub & Café in Carmel. U.S. Foods donated the provisions, Barometer Soup performed, Glazer’s, Pearl Vodka and Triton Brewing donated libations, numerous individuals and businesses donated goods and services, and bringing it all together was Erin Heller of 3Ds’ Pub & Café and Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg, owners of Current Publishing. What fantastic assets Erin, Brian and Steve are to our communities. www.currentzionsville.com

Most special to me was, on the eve of the day we gathered with families as thankful and grateful Americans, patrons of 3Ds’ joined invited guests and gave generously by buying items at the auction and graciously donated to help victims of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Please visit www.Prevailinc.com or call Prevail to learn how Prevail helps break the cycle of abuse. Be prepared to be shocked at how often violence toward children and women happens right here in Hamilton County. Please consider this 25year, local not-for-profit in your year-end giving.

May you and your family peacefully enjoy the holidays and remember those who won’t.

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Take in a show – With the variety of theaters and music venues around us, why not buy tickets to an upcoming show (or a gift certificate if nothing strikes your fancy.) Most venues provide online ticket purchase, so pick out some seats and then wrap up a copy of the show’s CD with a print out of the tickets. If you can’t find the show’s CD, most are available from iTunes.

Movie night – Instead of battling the crowds and packed malls, create a fun night in with a huge bucket of microwave-ready popcorn, soda bottles, large boxes of candy and a movie. If you aren’t sure of what DVD or Blu Ray they might like, give them a subscription to Netflix or another online movie subscription. A bottle of wine can also replace the soda for adult recipients.

Coffee bar – Have a friend addicted to java? Help them out by giving them a coffee bar at home. Start by picking up some different flavors of coffee beans at any of the local stores.

Then pick up some different flavors of sugars.

Top it off by picking up some flavored syrups from a coffee shop or grocery store. Let your friends have their own coffee shop in their own kitchens.

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• Looking for a few local gift ideas for your community? The Current staff has some suggestions to save you from driving to the mall.

• We’ll help you find where the nearest post office is located and the holiday hours through New Year’s Day. menus. With so many options in Hamilton County and Indianapolis (and more opening all the time), pick a week in January and map out seven restaurants neither you nor your recipient have ever tried. Look for a variety and ones that are close to home so you can easily go back. If your schedule is too busy, pick a day and then go weekly for two months.

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‘Joseph’ set to light up Civic Theatre stage

By Mark Johnson • mark@youarecurrent.com This holiday season, bright colors, music, songs, and entertainment will be on full display in malls, groceries, offices, and homes. Yet, the most dazzling and dynamic of all holiday spectacles may well take place at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts. It is there that the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will introduce its production of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice musical which is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, his family, and, of course, his striking “coat of many colors.”

The musical extravaganza will run now through Jan. 5, 2013, with both evening and afternoon performances. The production has generated a great deal of buzz and excitement throughout the local arts community as this will be the first ever presentation of the musical at the Center for the Performing Arts.

“Joseph” is a high-energy, electrifying feast for the eyes and ears, and a modern family classic. Last Wednesday’s spirited and enthusiastic dress rehearsal itself proved worthy of praise and anticipation. Shortly before the rehearsal, Civic Producing Director Michael Lasley and “Joseph” star Patrick Clements sat down for a conversation regarding the production and their involvement.

“We’re definitely ready for an audience. We have been through eight-and-a-half weeks of rehearsal and it looks good, ready to go,” Lasley said laughing. “We have a cast of 26 performers, three different children’s choirs, plus a 10-piece orchestra. It’s a bit of a monster, but it’s gone very well. There’s been a lot of planning this time around. We have a wonderful choreographer, Nicole Beck, who has choreo18 | December 18, 2012

Patrick Clements stars as Joseph. graphed the show.”

Lasley also has high praise for the Arts Center in Carmel, noting the perks of the change in venue.

“This gives us an opportunity to put a fresh spin on it for a new audience,” he said. “We now have a much bigger stage, intelligent lighting. We’re absolutely thrilled to have at our disposal this state of the art facility. It also gives us an opportunity to freshen it up for our repeat audience.”

For Clements, a 2012 graduate of Butler University, “keeping it fresh for the audience” is a crucial element of his work.

“You can find something new in each performance,” he explained. “In this role, I have so many opportunities to react to things in the show, for on the spot reactions. Once the audience sees it, and you can hear them pick up on it that brings an energy. It creates an ebb and flow that keeps it fresh each night. That audience en-

ergy is what makes a live performance special.”

When asked what they would like for the audience to take away from each performance, both Clements and Lasley offered their expectations.

“I like for the audience to take away an experience that they would like to repeat, to see more of it,” Clements said.

“When the audience walks out that door,” Lasley explained, gesturing toward the exit, “I want them to be happy! This is a show that has so much energy and that is so upbeat, I want to make sure that when they leave they feel entertained.”

Brent Marty, director of music and education, is confident in the production.

“This is Civic’s 12th production of the show, my seventh time, and it’s as good as it’s ever been. We have maestro Trevor Fanning conducting the orchestra, as well as some new cast members. The show is so appealing to adults and children. It has so many different styles of music, there really is something for everyone.”

Marty also acknowledged the dedication of the cast.

“It takes a lot of hard work to get to this point,” he said. “The music does not stop, so the cast gets a huge workout!”

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat When: 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, now through Jan. 5, 2013 Tickets: $44 ($34; under 18 years old) Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org

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Carmel: Festival of Carols • This Saturday at the Palladium (1 Center Green, Carmel), the 150 member Indianapolis Symphonic Choir welcomes the holiday season with their annual holiday show featuring arrangements of “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger” and more. The choir will be joined by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Butler University’s men’s a cappella group Out of the Dawg House, Circle City Rings handbell choir and the Greenfield Central High School Madrigal Singers.

Tickets range in price from $20 to $38. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Fishers: End of World Party • Head to Pinheads for the End of World Party. If the Mayans are right and the world ends this month, don’t you want to spend your final moments with friends and live music (Travis Feaster Duo)? The specific venue is Louie’s Bar & Restaurant (13825 Britton Park Rd.).

The party kicks off at 9 p.m. For more information, call 773.9988.

Noblesville: The 12 Homes of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s inaugural The 12 Homes of Christmas runs from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly. This holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. Cost is free, but online voting for best decoration is $1 and is a tax-deductible donation to NPA. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www.noblesvillepreservation.com.

Westfield: Be a Watercolor Artist! • Artist Jan Roland teaches a class in Watercolor Painting and Techniques at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St., at 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

No previous art experience is necessary, and the class fee of $12 includes all materials. Call 8969391 to register Zionsville: Men’s Shopping Night Out with Beer Tasting • On Thursday Lesley Jane Boutique, 150 S. Main St., will be open extended hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Men’s Shopping Night Out, complete with beer tasting. Shop for the women in your life and then head next door to Cobblestone Grill for tastings of six of their 28 new microbrews. Lesley Jane will keep a record of “wish lists” for women who want to provide their men with a shopping list prior to the event. For more information, contact Lesley Jane Boutique at 8739999 or info@lesleyjane.com. www.currentzionsville.com

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MCC Table Tennis Club • The weather’s turning cold and dreary; get your athletic activity in at Monon Community Center and & Central Park. Every Tuesday and Saturday the MCC Table Tennis Club meets and plays on 12 professional tables. Those wishing to play are encouraged to bring their own racquets and balls.

• 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays • 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel • $5 per visit or $30 for the month • 573-5248

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Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt • Merchants in the arts district will decorate the houses which can be seen in each of their windows. Pick up a clue sheet at Tea Buds Brewing Co., 111 W. Main St., Carmel, and find the answers to each clue on the festive houses. When you are finished, you will be entered into a drawing for baskets filled with gingerbread treats. The Simply Sweet Shoppe will treat each child who participates with a goody bag. • Each day through Saturday • 30 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • 571-2787 • http://carmelartsanddesign.com/ FEATURES/holiday/ “A Christmas Carol” • Visit Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre for a musical adaptation of the Christmas classic. The cost of the ticket includes a lunch or dinner buffet. • 1 p.m. • Starting at $22, $3 discount for children ages 3 to 15 • 9301 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis • 872-9664 The 12 Homes of Christmas • Noblesville Preservation Alliance presents a holiday driving tour, showcasing the exterior of twelve homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. • 6 to 9 p.m. daily. • Cost: Free, but online voting for best decoration is $1 and is a tax-deductible donation to NPA • Maps are $1 at various local stores • 426-1672 • www.noblesvillepreservation.com

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Wine Wednesday • Looking for a little pick me up at the midweek point? Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub offers up Wine Wednesday. The venue that often hosts music and dishes out coffee and craft beer puts its House Red and House White wines on sale at $4 per glass. • Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub • 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers • 436-7049 Gingerbread Village • Oh, do you know the Gingerbread Man? Look for him while you stroll through this yummy gingerbread village created by both amateurs and professionals at Conner Prairie. Your whole family will be counting all the gumdrops, peppermints and colorful candies used to make these icing-covered masterpieces every Thursday to Sunday (Closed Dec. 24 and 25) • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $6 (event is free with price of general admission for ages 2 and up) • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Scrooge: The Musical” • The stage musical created in 1992 closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Leslie Bricusse, who wrote the music and lyrics, was nominated for an Academy Award for the song score he wrote for the 1970 musical film Scrooge; many were carried over for the musical. • 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and www.currentzionsville.com

2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • The Studio Theater, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • Cost: $22-$25 • 8433800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” • Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale returns for the holidays! The trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son are told entirely in song, blending 50’s Rock-n-Roll, Country Western, Calypso, Pop and French Chanson. • 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday • Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $34-$44 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Conner Prairie by Candlelight • Celebrate Christmas as it was more than 175 years ago: Meet new friends in Prairietown on a guided, hour-long tour of their homes by candlelight. Join the Ullman’s Hanukkah celebration, head to a bonfire at the center of the town and visit the Campbell’s holiday party. • Staggered start times between 6 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $11-$15 • 776-6006 or 800-966-1936 • www.connerprairie.org Festival of Carols • Featuring the 150-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Circle City Ringers, “Festival of Carols” is the Hoosier concert annually creating new holiday traditions for kids from 1 to 92. • 3 and 8 p.m. (8 p.m. sold out) • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $15-$38 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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A Beef & Boards Christmas at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • The theatre’s annual holiday show presents a singing and dancing tradition in a variety show format. • 1:30 and 7 p.m. • 8 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday • 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday • 1:30 p.m. on Saturday • Starting at $37 • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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New Year’s Eve Celebration 2012 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre • Ring in the New Year with a dinner buffet and a performance of Arsenic & Old Lace; enjoy a glass of champagne, balloons dropping from the ceiling at midnight and live music by Blue Bus band; dance the evening away, but don’t forget to stay for the breakfast buffet. • Contact Beef & Boards for more information • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $75 per person • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com/

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Trouble with the Curve • PG-13, 111 minutes Commentary by Chris Lloyd Fair warning: I’m much higher on “Trouble with the Curve” than most film critics, and apparently hold a loftier opinion of it than audiences did.

This drama starring Clint Eastwood as an aging baseball scout losing his eyesight only garnered modest interest at the box office, and only scored 52 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ aggregation of critic opinions. But I found it one of the most emotionally satisfying journeys I experienced in 2012, even if the screenplay is a little shaky on the details.

It’s perhaps Eastwood’s most sensitive performance, in which he shows real vulnerability and weakness. Gus Lobel may be ornery, but he loves the game like gospel and has the ability to

see things others can’t - at least he could before macular degeneration set in.

His daughter Mickey (Amy Adams) agrees to follow him on a big scouting trip to act as his eyes, and they struggle to reconnect after years of estrangement. Meanwhile, a former pitching prospect named Johnny (Justin Timberlake) who blew his arm out and became a scout, tags along as a rival and a love interest.

Despite some occasionally shaky storytelling, this film throws heat.

Movie: B+ Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.

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Eddie’s Corner Café The Scoop: Welcome to Eddie’s Corner Café, a staple of downtown Noblesville since 1996. Eddie’s Corner Café has so much to offer but soups and specials are the order of the day at Eddie’s.

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The filling should be totally enclosed. Continue assembling phyllo layers and folding the filling until all of the filling is used. Place on a sheet pan, seam sides down. Brush the tops with melted butter, sprinkle with flaked salt (I used kosher) and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the phyllo is browned and crisp. Serve hot. - annie-eats.com

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Carotenoids and breast cancer – Researchers at the Harvard Medical School gathered data on carotenoids, a nutrient common in veggies and fruits, flowing through women’s blood. They linked high levels of said nutrient with a lower risk of breast cancer. – www.webmd.com

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Adding teens to insurance policies Duke Energy donates $20,000 to Good Samaritan Network Commentary by Jamie Ianigro Question from Michael M. from West Clay: My son will be getting his license in less than a month. How do I add him to my policy, and what can I do to make sure I don’t have to get a second job to afford it?

Response from Jamie Ianigro: Adding a teen to your insurance policy is not the thing to do if you’re looking to keep your insurance costs down. A couple of things can be done to make sure you are getting the best price. First, make sure your teen keeps his grades up. A good majority of carriers offer discounts for teens that maintain a “B” average or higher. Next, make sure your teen completes a Driver’s Ed class. Finally, make sure you pay attention to our claim prevention ideas and follow all of the current laws and regulations.

Adding a new driver to your policy is as easy as giving your independent the new driver’s license number, name and the vehicle that they will be driving. If you’re adding a new vehicle, we will also need the VIN (vehicle identification number) for the new auto.

The type of vehicle your teen drives is a major driver of the cost of coverage. It’s a pretty simple concept. The car you want them to drive (a four-door sedan) is going to cost a lot less to insure when compared to the car they want to drive (a sports car.)

The leading cause of death for U.S. teens is motor vehicle crashes. Teens are at risk because they are more likely to drive aggressively, to not wear seatbelts and to underestimate the dangers associated with hazardous driving situations. When we talk about claim prevention, we’re talking about minimizing the risk of those three things.

The most straight forward approach to prevention is to just put it all down on paper and create a Teen-Parent Driving Contract. The contract will spell out your expectations on anything you feel like addressing along with the punishment for breaking the contract. The contract should address: • Make sure every person in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt.

• Never use a cell phone while driving.

• Limit the number of passengers in the vehicle.

• Make sure you are familiar with our current Graduated Drivers License laws (current laws and regulations can be viewed at www.iihs.org).

Duke Energy donated $20,000 to Hamilton County’s Good Samaritan Network to help county residents in need.

“Good Samaritan provides lifechanging help in our community,” Duke Energy District Manager Mark LaBarr said. “It’s a strong, supportive network that assisted nearly 19,000 Hamilton County families last year.”

Good Samaritan is a far-reaching network of 32 Hamilton County food pantries and 64 social service agencies that work with township trustees to coordinate and deliver help to families and individuals. The network offers aid such as food donations, help with buying medication, emergency car repairs, and assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments. Good Sa-

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“During a troubled economy, private and corporate donors make it possible for us to help people during difficult periods of their lives,” Nancy Chance, executive director of Good Samaritan, said. “We thank Duke Energy for answering our call when funds were needed.”

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Stock tip – Officesupply retailer Staples is struggling to grow sales right now. Tough competition against Office Depot and OfficeMax, as well as online sites such as Amazon is crimping financial results, and a past acquisition in Europe also isn’t helping. However, Staples. com is one of the most popular retail websites, and the company could see better prospects when the economy turns around. The P/E ratio of below 9 reflects this is a turnaround play, and the dividend yield of 3.8% can be collected until sales recover. – Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, via finance.yahoo. com. Contact him at yan@fuhrmanncapital. com. Fuhrmann did not own shares at the time of writing. www.currentzionsville.com

Auctioning talent – A company called DeveloperAuction now auctions off coders and engineers to tech companies in an effort to quench their thirst for workers. A group of 88 engineers was given a total of $30 million in job offers last month. – forbes. com Politics and pizza – According to a marketing survey concerning “brand perception in the marketplace,” the brand identity of Papa John’s took a major hit after Election Day. CEO John Schnatter was a critic of Obamacare that received media attention concerning cutting – or later, speculating on cutting – employee hours because of it. Schnatter went back and forth on the issue, going as far as publishing an editorial in “The Huffington Post” stating the company would honor the Affordable Care Act. – www. forbes.com Retail space – As many as 17 years ago, commercial buildings took up 58.8 billion square feet of “floor space” in the United States. That’s bigger than the State of Delaware. – www.forbes.com

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Design trends are increasingly leaning toward “thinking big.” From overstuffed furnishings, to wide floorings and expansive wall art, oversized pieces have experienced a boom in popularity.

So what’s the secret behind this craze? To put it simply, large pieces create an immediate impact in a room. They instantly draw attention and create a focal point.

Contrary to what you might think, largescale pieces give the illusion of spaciousness and increased size. It’s true; large pieces can make rooms look bigger. Best of all, this design strategy can work in any type of space. Here are a few suggestions for items that can be supersized for maximum design impact.

First, consider buying a piece of oversized furniture. A large ottoman or chair can create intimacy in a large room that has high ceilings or windows. These pieces can also look great in a room with limited space. Instead of buying multiple pieces of small furniture, consider arranging the room around one or two large pieces. It will make the limited space look more open and less cluttered.

One large lighting fixture can light up an entire room and make an exciting design statement.

Instead of small pendant lights, place an oversized chandelier in the dining area or the kitchen to create a sophisticated, yet contemporary look.

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In terms of flooring, many homeowners are choosing hardwood flooring and tile designed with wider or larger pieces. Larger flooring pieces look more modern and sleek, while giving the illusion that the room is bigger. You could also choose an oversized area rug. If your style tastes change, simply swapping out a rug can change the entire look of a room.

Oversized pieces will create a dramatic and spacious look. Be pragmatic and install only a limited number of pieces for maximum impact.

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