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Christian Wheeler, a member of the Lawrence Police Dept. Explorers, delivers a 10-pound bag of food to Jasmin Ahuatl and Jesus Hernandez, 5. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

A fire at the Benjamin Court Apartments on Lee Road took two hours to control. (Submitted photo)

Fire destroys senior-living complex in Lawrence By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

determine if those residents can return to their homes. All residents were displaced, and the BenMore than 100 firefighters from the Lawjamin Harrison YMCA closed to the public to rence Fire Dept. and the Indiasafety napolis Fire Dept. battled a fire allow for the displaced residents to spend the night of Dec. 17 at the facility. at the Benjamin Court ApartYMCA of Greater Indianapolis President ments, a senior-living complex, on Lee Road and CEO Eric Ellsworth released a statein Lawrence Dec. 17. ment on the Benjamin Harrison Although 30 of the 62 apartment YMCA’s Facebook page following the units were completely destroyed, fire: there were no injuries or fatalities. “The YMCA was used as a shelter The first call came into the 911 disfor the evacuees and the gymnapatch center at 12:44 p.m., and firesium was used as a triage center,” fighters had the fire under control part of the statement read. “YMCA within two hours. staff set up the YMCA as an emerLawrence Fire Dept. Chief Dino gency shelter with the help of the Batalis said it is miraculous no one Red Cross, the fire and police dewas injured or killed. Batalis partments and even a few National “There were no injuries or fataliGuardsmen. ties, which is unbelievable with “YMCA staff also helped evacuate resithat magnitude of fire,” Batalis said. “I hate dents and get them to safety. Our YMCA to see these things happen, but the joint staff was courageous and competent as efforts with our partnerships with the they handled this difficult situation with police, the EMS and the (YMCA), it was just great grace and expertise.” a great partnership getting people out unThe Benjamin Harrison YMCA also posted scathed with no fatalities. They did a heck a thank you on its Facebook page to of a job getting those people out of those buildings because some of those people are Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza, Domino’s Pizza, Marco’s Pizza, Little Caesar’s, Starbucks and not very mobile.” Jack’s Donuts of Lawrence for food and bevBatalis said the cause of the fire is unerage donations. known but an investigation is under way. The YMCA reopened to the public the af“There were 30 units totally destroyed, ternoon of Dec. 18. and the building consists of 62,” Batalis Information on funding assistance for the said. “There’s a common area in the middle, displaced residents will be posted on the and everything east of the common area is Lawrence Fire Dept.’s social media outlets a total loss.” as soon as it is available. Batalis said an instructional engineer will inspect the west side of the complex to

Lawrence students receive scholarship – Two students in Lawrence have received a full-tuition scholarship from the Central Indiana Community Foundation Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Jassmine Dominguez-Torres of Lawrence North High School and Kaniya Hester of Lawrence Central High School received the scholarship. Fortville woman new Sharpen CFO Sharpen Technologies, an Indianapolis-based tech company, recently hired Ashley Vukovits of Fortville as its new chief financial officer. Vukovits is the former CFO for Interactive Intelligence, acquired by Genesys. She also has served as a consultant and board member for multiple technology companies. For more, visit sharpencx.com. Lawrence chamber website change - The Greater Lawrence Chamber website has changed the domain address from Lawrence Chamber to Greater Lawrence Chamber. The new domain name is GreaterLawrenceChamber.org. 2018 Farm bill passes House - H.R.2, the Agriculture Improvement Act or, “Farm Bill,” is the federal government’s primary tool for agriculture and food policy. Every five years, U.S. Congress must pass a Farm Bill to ensure critical agricultural and food programs are updated and reauthorized. The proposed 2018 Farm Bill protects crop insurance, supports investment in conservation practices, reauthorizes commodity programs, addresses foreign trading practices and more. It also includes minor changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Policy. The House passed the bill Dec. 12 with a 369-47 vote and it is headed to the desk of President Donald Trump.

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Women arrested after stealing during kids’ event news@geistcurrent.com A Greenfield woman was arrested following a Dec. 8 theft that crime occurred during the annual Fortville Police Dept. Shop with Public Safety event. The Shop with Public Safety event is funded by community donations and allows FPD officers to take children shopping for Christmas gifts. The kids participating in the program may not have the opportunity to purchase gifts otherwise due to family financial hardship. On Dec. 10, Fortville Clerk-Treasurer Melissa Glazier conducted an audit on the items purchased and came across an unauthorized transaction. FPD approved 30 children to shop, but there were 31 transactions completed at the Walmart in Greenfield, where the children were taken. FPD detectives began to investigate the incident as a possible theft. Detectives identified Evelyn Turner from Greenfield as the person who completed the unauthorized transaction.

Turner’s children participated in the program and were authorized to purchase items, but Turner purchased additional, unauthorized items during the event. Detectives interviewed Turner and then arrested her for theft, a level 6 felony. A search warrant was executed on her residence, where the stolen items were found. Marijuana and paraphernalia also were discovered. The FPD has given the stolen items to the Hancock Hope House hoping it will aid another family that might be having financial hardship. Turner entered a guilty plea Dec. 13. She has been sentenced to 60 days in the Hancock County Jail.

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After a graduation ceremony for the Lawrence Police Explorer Post 160, there are now 35 cadettes in the program, making it one of the largest in the state. (Submitted photo)

news@geistcurrent.com On Dec. 5, the Lawrence Police Explorer Post 160 held a graduation cerpolice emony for its newest group of Explorers. This is the 33rd year for the Lawrence Police Explorer Post 160, the longest-tenured post in the state. Eight cadettes graduated Dec. 5, making the post one of the largest in the state

with 35 cadettes. In 2018, cadettes contributed more than 2,000 community service hours. Prior to the Dec. 5 ceremony, the post released its new wrapped van, valued at $25,000. It was donated by Capitol City Ford. For more, visit the Lawrence Police Explorers on Facebook.

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place.” Parker begins his new position Jan. 7. He plans to spend that morning riding buses to school with students. Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. has Parker began his teaching career in 1989 named Jack Parker as its as a band teacher at Center Grove Middle education new superintendent. School Central. Parker previously “I spent my days at the middle worked at Center Grove Schools, school and my evenings and weekwhere he served as the assistant ends at the high school with the superintendent of teaching and learnmarching band. Those were great ing. He signed the superintendent times,” he said. contract at the Dec. 17 MVCSC Board Parker said he saw the need for of Trustees meeting. strong leadership and that led him to “I am very excited to develop a plan seek out a superintendent’s position. to have a community conversation Parker “I enjoy working at the big-system about the impending growth in Mt. level and serving as many people as I can,” Vernon Community Schools and what we he said. “I was put on this earth to help can do together to plan for the continued people grow, and I am able to continue that success of the corporation,” Parker said. mission on a broader scale by serving as a The MVCSC Board of Trustees recently superintendent.” commissioned a demographic study. Parker Parker has received numerous accolades said he is anxious to see the results. “The district is building in many ways, and throughout his career, such as being named the 2009 and 2013 District 9 Middle School the biggest way, really, is student growth,” Principal of the Year. He led Center Grove Parker said. “The biggest challenge is deSchools’ strategic planning and involved veloping a collaborative plan to manage more than 400 community stakeholders growth. The school corporation is a solid throughout the process. He also led Center school corporation with many great people Grove’s ISTEP score growth, which rose from doing the right things for kids. I’ve already 40th in the state in 2014 to 11th in 2017. learned enough to know it’s a pretty special

dispatches David Weekley Homes gives back – David Weekley Homes recently held its fourth annual Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive. The drive was from Nov. 1 to 15, and David Weekley Homes collected more than 184,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 311,500 meals to local families. In Indianapolis, more than 1,100 pounds of nonperishable items were collected. Engineering opportunities for students – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is offering scholarships and paid employment to civil engineering students during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 31. Lawrence Utilities unveils online bill pay – Lawrence Utilities customers are now able

to pay their bill online. Payments can be made by visiting ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/ LWIN. FFA convention to stay in Indianapolis - On Dec. 11, the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture announced the National FFA Convention & Expo will remain in Indianapolis through 2031. The annual convention and expo utilizes downtown venues, including Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and various hotels. It has been held in Indianapolis since 2016, hosts more than 67,000 attendees from across the country and has an estimated $39.8 million economic impact. For more, visit FFA.org Spark!Fishers accepting vendor applications – On Nov. 1, Spark!Fishers opened applications vendor, artisan, entertainment, parade participants, volunteers and sponsors. The 2019 Spark!Fishers festival is scheduled for the evening of June 28 and all day June 29. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2019. To apply, visit sparkfishers.com.

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Firefighters assist 200 families at Christmastime

On Dec. 14, the Lawrence Fire Dept. hosted the 30th annual Family Holiday Assistance Program Packing Event, where dozens of volunteers, firefighters, police officers, city employees and others packaged food and organized toys for in-need families to receive during the Christmas season. The Firefighter Family Assistance program serves more than 600 families year-round, and this specific event aided 200 families. LFD Chief Dino Batalis, left, has organized the event since 1988. Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, right, issues a proclamation to honor Batalis for his service through the program. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Jamie Dean organizes toys for families to pick up.

From left, firefighter Chris Ulrich, engineer Jason Mooney, Capt. Steve Lizon and firefighter Andy Bowersox make Irish stew to feed attendees.

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GEIST • The Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is currently on Phase II of the 82nd Street Widening and Improvement Project. Phase II stretches from Lantern Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The project includes resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Phase II construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019. CARMEL • Range Line Road has reopened to two-way traffic. It had been limited to one-way traffic between Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace for installation of a stormwater collection system and pedestrian connectivity. The city expects to finish the project in spring 2019. • Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange will be built. Construction is expected to last through 2019. • Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing through 2019. • West 96th Street is closed west of Ditch Road for a stormwater culvert project. This project will last through the end of the year.

FISHERS • Construction work has begun on Ind. 37. Construction vehicles will use the construction entrance on Lantern Road between 126th and 131st streets, which may cause short delays. There are no scheduled lane restrictions. • 131st Street at Allisonville Road is closed to all traffic for utility and reconstruction work. Traffic has switched onto new pavement to the west of Allisonville Road from Fawnsbrook Drive to 131st Street. Work is being done on the east side of the road. There is one lane open in each direction. NOBLESVILLE Work is ongoing on the Logan Street Project in downtown Noblesville. The northbound lane of Ind. 19 between Ind. 32 and Logan Street will be closed the duration of the project, through August 2019. The detour consists of taking Ind. 32 westward, turning northbound onto Ind. 38, then eastbound on Logan Street and northbound on Ind. 19 to avoid the closure. On Logan Street, the designated

westbound right turn lane on the bridge will become a combined straight and right-turn lane. The eastbound straight lane will be shifted north, and the south side of the bridge will be under construction. The Riverwalk near this area also is closed. WESTFIELD • The City of Westfield recently announced a Winter Weather Awareness Campaign. To learn how the city prepares for winter weather, visit the City of Westfield’s social media channels. • Lane and ramp closures soon will occur on U.S. 31 near 146th Street. Closures will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., but dates have not been announced. • As part of a federally funded project to improve safety, lighting will be added to 20 intersections throughout the city. The project will be complete in February, and so far, no road closures have been announced. • Citizens Energy Group is constructing a new sanitary lift station south of Mill Street to accommodate for the sanitary needs of future downtown Westfield

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development. Damaged parts of the trail also will be repaired during this project. A section of Midland Trail between Union Street and Cherry Street is closed. Temporary lane restrictions will be in place. • Phase 5 of the Monon Trail will be a pedestrian bridge crossing Ind. 32. Utility relocation efforts are ongoing, and temporary lane closures may occur along Ind. 32. Trail closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Ind. 32. ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN • MetroNet is working in areas near downtown Zionsville, installing fiber optic cables. The crews should cause little traffic disruption. Residents will see a series of messages before construction activity begins in their neighborhood, including a letter, postcard and yard marker. Next, they will see crews identifying underground utilities and marking their locations with temporary paint. In the following days, MetroNet contractor teams will begin building the fiber optic network. • Traffic may be slowed at the Zionsville Road Bridge, north of 106th Street on Zionsville Road. The project, which includes the addition of two 10-foot pedestrian pathways, should be complete by the end of this month.

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Capt. Tracey Cantrell meets Jesus Hernandez, who dressed up as a police officer for Halloween. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Christian Wheeler, left, and Elia James Sanchez knock on a door in the Oakridge Manor mobile home park.

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hosting a luncheon to educate attendees on the impact of international business in Lawrence. The City of Lawrence has a growing popuMarco Dominguez is a Latino businesslation, but there’s one demographic that man in the Lawrence community. He is the seems to be growing cover story faster than the rest. director of community relations for Financial Center First Credit Union in Lawrence. The Latino business “Something that has changed I will say in community in Lawrence is on the rise, but the last 10 years, for a benefit to the city in the Latino population seems to be rising as my point of view, working with the Latino well. community specifically, you see they want to “Yes, there is a significant international invest,” Dominguez said. “They really community here in Lawrence Townwant to invest in the city. I believe it ship, with Latino being the largest is important for the city itself because segment of that international populait’s creating opportunities and the tion, no question about it,” said Trace city is recognizing the value in being a Yates, executive director for the Greatmulticultural community. As a member er Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. of the international community, I want “They are a huge portion of our poputo thank the City of Lawrence for belation, just in the community. These Dominguez ing a welcoming city to everyone. It’s folks are entrepreneurs and own a lot not only Latinos, it’s to everyone.” of businesses. They have a massive Dominguez applauded the recent hiring of economic impact and they’re contributing Elia James Sanchez, the city’s crime watch members of our communities.” director. Yates said he doesn’t think the community “Finally, the city noticed the importance of understands the effect of Latino business on having a Latino person in that position that the community. Latino business generates can go out and talk to businesses and the $1.1 billion dollars annually in Marion County. city to make (the Latino population) grow,” Because Lawrence is in Marion County, Dominguez said. Yates said he isn’t aware of the Latino busiJames Sanchez doesn’t only communicate ness impact on Lawrence directly, but one of with Latino businesses. She also provides the chamber’s goals is to find out. assistance to the Latino members in the “I don’t know what the numbers (for LawLawrence community who may need a bit rence) are, but I’d like to discover what those more help. are,” he said. “It’s one of our objectives in ’19.” Recently, James Sanchez and the LawNext year, the chamber is planning on

rence Police Dept. distributed winter coats and 10-pound bags of food in the Oakridge Manor mobile home park on Pendleton Pike. Some of the recipients noted how James Sanchez has helped bridge the gap between the Latino community and the city. With the help of a translator, recipient Lidia Rocha said she and her family appreciate the city’s assistance. “I’m very happy and content that the police department is able to have somebody here to speak and help us feel safe and secure,” she said. James Sanchez said Latinos represent about 10 or 11 percent of Lawrence’s population, which is higher, percentage-wise, than Indianapolis’ Latino population, which is 7 percent. “Here in the City of Lawrence, absolutely the Latino population has been increasing, and we have a higher concentration of Latinos living in the City of Lawrence than in Indianapolis,” she said. “I think one of the big reasons why people want to move here or why Latinos have moved here (is), one, we have the homes here that are a lot less expensive than other areas, and not only that, I think they understand the City of Lawrence is welcoming, and that includes the police department.” James Sanchez’ said since her hiring, she’s already noticed more Latinos voluntarily filing police reports or coming in for fingerprinting services. She said she hopes Latinos sees another side of the police department

through her involvement. “(Police) are always helping people at not a good time in their life, and so we want to show our police department is a caring department, that we care about everyone, and just for us to show another side of the police department, the human side,” she said.

Next steps in connecting the Latino community and the city Elia James Sanchez doesn’t want the City of Lawrence’s outreach to the Latino population to be a once-a-year occurrence. “One of my goals for the next year is to choose four other communities (within the City of Lawrence) we can do outreach to and have an outreach event at,” she said. “It was very important to me that when we visit these places, I don’t want us to just go and take pictures just one time and then leave. That was something I noticed the Latinos would criticize politicians for doing, to come there one time a year and then they’re gone.” James Sanchez has visited Oakridge Manor mobile homes four times already. “I’m so blessed to be here and be able to help out,” she said. “Hopefully, I can be that voice or that ear for the community.”

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ESSA Y Choose merry

LE T T ER Citizens, mayor not a team

Commentary by Terry Anker The delivery driver, obviously frustrated with the person who’d failed to allow him to merge into traffic, gestured wildly at the passing motorist. In an overlooked twist, his anger with the poor driving decisions of another caused him to inflict the same on others. Well, it is the season of high pressure. We all have somewhere to be, on deadline, scurrying to complete our shopping or other checklists, somehow imagining that if we work frantically now we will have time to slow down and enjoy later. Then, the elderly woman careens into the bank parking lot, singleminded in her desire to be first in the door to confront the teller. “My credit card didn’t work,” she barked. “How can I finish my shopping?” Her issue promptly resolved, she departs precipitously, presumably back to finish her chores. The beleaguered young male employee apologizes to those of us next in line and sighs that “it has been like this all day.” With each season, the flora and fauna around us finds its own watermark. Leaves fall, then grow back again with the turning pages of the calendar. Likewise, each animal of the garden prepares for the long nights of winter only to rejoice with the long days of summer. If all adapt as our planet takes its annual spin around the sun, it would seem that we humans must accommodate it all, too. And if so, what does this season bring to us? Are we settled in our homes, loved and embraced by family; or, too often, unable to manage the expectations of others, or ourselves? Do we have dominion over our own attitudes or are we driven to them by the phases of the moon? And, if we have choice, why wouldn’t we choose merry? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Catching up with friends Commentary by Danielle Wilson I had dinner with old friends last night. Not old old, like World War II vets (though I’d offer up my firstborn to sit down even humor for a few minutes with the likes of my great-grandfathers), but rather a couple of ladies I’ve known since college. We don’t see each other often, but when we do, it feels like just yesterday we were getting married and having babies. Our conversations have changed somewhat. We discuss the absurd cost of in-state tuition for those babies (as well as mammograms and career changes and the best way to remove tannins from red wine), and we use a little more under-eye concealer and hair dye than we once did (not me, thank goodness, because gingers stay red forever!). But for the most part, we are still those starry-eyed girls who met through our goofy, and now graybearded, husbands. Devoted readers will know that the last thing I want to do on any night is go out,

especially when my perfect 9 p.m. bedtime is at risk (the struggle is real!). So, there was a moment yesterday when I thought, “Nope. I’m too tired. I’m not going.” How stupid that would have been! We laughed, we cried (I tell a hysterical tale about my male OB-GYN trying to teach me how to use an incontinence device), we shared the ups and downs of motherhood and marriage. Most importantly, we cherished each other’s company and celebrated almost 30 years of friendship. I apologize for the sentimentally, but the holidays have me in a reflective kind of mood. And the alternative was my morning spent dry-heaving while sopping up cat vomit. Peace out.

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

Q U O T E  O F  T HE  W EE K “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”

— Edna Ferber

Editor, I am deeply concerned about the latest effort by Mayor (Scott) Fadness to transform 116th Street into the Fishers version of Manhattan with his latest $157 million development project. He stated, “We have to adapt and evolve for us to be sustainable in the long term,” yet all that has seemed to evolve are tax increases, such as a wheel tax on every car owned by Fishers residents, and a proposed tax increase to pay for removing the rail line and building a trail. What tax increase is coming next for this newest project? All of the mayor’s proposals appear to be a done deal without much input from citizens. If, in fact, these projects are so beneficial to us, why is the city giving tax breaks, waiving fees and building a parking garage at taxpayer expense? All of this development also is short-sighted from an infrastructure perspective. Concerning 116th Street, Fadness has claimed that, “Nothing in our traffic counts shows more lanes are needed.” Of course, anyone driving on 116th Street at 5 p.m. would beg to differ – and the city’s counts are not including further expansion. Is the Fishers community truly on board with the mayor’s vision? I doubt it. Joe Weingarten, Fishers

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Serious turkey talk Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Like most guys, when I walk past a magazine rack, I can’t help but stare. Last month, I saw one cover that made me humor drool. There she was: Perfectly proportioned, with golden skin and a great pair of legs — the best-looking turkey I had ever seen. It was Whole Foods’ 2018 Thanksgiving publication. Inside the front cover is an introductory letter from … I don’t know who it’s from. It’s not signed but there are two hashtags at the bottom. One says #Thanksgiving and the other is #MakesMeWhole. I accessed both on Twitter, where there were lots of holiday recipes but none for turkey hash, which seems like a wasted pun opportunity. The description of the Whole Foods turkey includes: “Bronzed, glistening show piece,” which piqued my interest. They went on to say the bird was “dry brined and organic,” which made me lose my appetite. They also claim their turkeys were “raised the right way,” which is more than you can say about the next-door neighbor’s children. Your own kids are perfect, of course. The Whole Foods folks tell you to “expect

applause” when the meal reaches the table. But they are selling the turkey fully cooked with all the sides already prepared, so what are your guests applauding — an accidentfree trip to the store? Your awesome defrosting and reheating? Then comes the real stunner. Whole Foods says, “Or maybe there is no turkey, at all. Maybe the turkey is a stunning Romanesco cauliflower roast.” Well, so much for the applause. After listing their gluten-free, Paleo and keto options, they say, “You’re doing it right, however you Thanksgiving.” You can make cauliflower the main course to please the vegetarians, but when you make “Thanksgiving” a verb, you’ve displeased the grammarians. By the way, last year’s magazine had a special tip for carnivores: Throw leftover legs and wings into the food processor with some stuffing. Doesn’t a dark meat smoothie sound delish? Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Carmel High School graduate Bublick makes mark on Billboard dance charts By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Eva Bublick is already hitting the Billboard charts and she hasn’t yet finished college. music The 2015 Carmel High School graduate’s song “America” with All Day Willis, whose real name is William MacKenna, peaked at No. 45 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart for the week of Nov. 24. “It’s really cool,” Bublick said. “I’ve had people say, ‘Oh, I’ve heard your song,’ and I thought, that’s crazy, it really happened. All of sudden DJs were remixing my song since it was on dance label.” Bublick is a senior acting major at Marymount Manhattan College. “I’ve been going to open mics and clubs and singing since I’ve been in New York,” she said. Bublick went to Premier Studios to record a demo for her mother. There, she met All Day Willis. “He’s really good at the guitar and we had similar taste in music. We started talking and started making music,” Bublick said. “He’s very talented and a great producer and I was super lucky to work with him.” Bublick said she and All Day Willis have made several songs in the last several months. Bublick said a large group from the studio went to Woodstock, N.Y. during the summer. “We went to a performance at Woodstock’s Lodge and we heard Joey Eppard play his song ‘In America’ with P-Funk,” Bublick said. “It was the night before Mountain Jam, which is a huge festival. George Clinton was playing with P-Funk the next night at Mountain Jam.” Bublick said a friend from P-Funk introduced her to Eppard. “He actually wrote the song after 9/11 and I heard it and really, really liked it,” Bublick said. “The song says in America we need a miracle and I was like, ‘Wow, that’s so relevant today.’ It’s transcended many, many years.”

Carmel High School graduate Eva Bublick, right, hits Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart with her single “America” with All Day Willis. (Submitted photo)

Bublick said it was cool to make a song about America in such a politically charged time that isn’t really political at all. “I really loved the message of the song,” Bublick said. Eppard helped with the recording by playing guitar. “It was fun collaborating with these really fun and seasoned artists,” she said. Bublick is working on a new project with guitarist Binky Griptite, an original manager of The Dap-Kings, who left in 2018. Griptite also was Amy Winehouse’s guitarist. “With the 50th anniversary of Woodstock coming, we are talking about getting a band together and playing for that,” Bublick said. “It’s like working with a living legend.” Bublick describes her musical taste as 1960s soul with a modern twist. “Music like Janis Joplin, the Doors and Cher from Sonny,” she said. She also has some modern influences like Cigarettes After Sex, Daughter, Demi

Lovato and Portugal. The Man. “The music industry is crazy. You never know what is coming next, but you just have to do what is in your heart and in your soul,” she said. CHS theater teacher Jim Peterson said he remembers Bublick from her four years of theater classes. “One memory that stands out was the year after she was in a Summer Stock Stage production of the musical “Hair,’” Peterson said. “She really embraced that production and would often sing or talk about that show. Her wardrobe even took on a certain hippie vibe. I’m not surprised that she’s being successful in a recording career. She’s always had a great singing voice. She was determined to follow her acting and singing career in New York.” Bublick has appeared in small independent films, including “Hell Night: The Summoning.”

Dance Discovery series centers on rock and roll editorial@youarecurrent.com The Dance Discovery class on rock and roll is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The instructor will be Doug King. An experienced choreographer, director and actor, King performs at several regional theaters. He also teaches tap and jazz at Anderson University. King was active in starting the dance program at Anderson University in 2000. The Ball State University graduate has danced locally with Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet and Dance Kaleidoscope in its annual Yule Tide Celebration. King was on the first national tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as Levi with Donny Osmond and in the Canadian national tour as Dan. The session is held before Neil Berg’s “50 Years of Rock and Roll,” set for 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Palladium. Berg’s program begins with the roots of rock and roll, starting in 1931 and stretching to 1981. Comfortable attire and dance shoes or non-rubber soled shoes are recommended. Tickets are $18. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org

Westfield — Uncorked with Morgan Taylor is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 27 at Urban Vines Winery and Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Whitestown — The Why Store performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 4 at the 1915 Room at Moontown Brewing Co. Carmel — Civic Theatre will hold its final performances of the musical “Mary Poppins” Dec 22 to Dec. 29 at The Tarkington. For more, visit More: civictheatre.org. Noblesville — The Fourth Friday Young Musicians Series is set from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 28 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. Fishers — The Fishers Art Council’s “Winter Wonderland” exhibit will run through Dec. 27 on Fishers City Hall’s second floor. The exhibit is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, except Christmas Day.

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Anna Skinner Current in Westfield, Current in Fishers and Current in Geist editor I know this will come as a shock to most of you, but I am no baker or cook (gasp). I absolutely do not excel at anything more complicated than minute rice and frozen, pre-cooked veggies. My mom is a different being, entirely, so I sought her wealth of knowledge after the Current Publishing editors decided to share some of our favorite Christmas recipes this season. Mom always sends me home with a bounty of cookies or fresh-baked goods whenever I visit. She bakes dozens of these cookies every holiday season and they are heavenly. White Chip Orange Dream Cookies Ingredients: • 2 1/4 cups flour • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup butter or margarine • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 cup light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel • 2 cups Nestle’s White Morsels • Optional: 2/3 cup of roughly chopped macadamia nuts (these should be optional if you have a nut allergy, because my mom added these nuts for the first time this year, and they took the cookies to the next level.) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a separate mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and orange peel. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in the white morsels and macadamia nuts. Drop the dough in rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are a golden brown. Let stand 2 minutes, then place on wire racks to cool. Once cool, devour them all in one sitting. No, I’m kidding, don’t do that. Of course, I’ve never done that. Sara Baldwin Schatz Current in Zionsville editor Every Christmas morning for as long as I can remember, my mom wakes up before the rest of the family to make monkey bread. It’s a gooey concoction comprised of biscuits, sugar and butter and baked in a bundt pan. The bundt pan she uses is shaped like snow-capped mountains, which adds a festive touch. Monkey bread pairs well with coffee and the pull-apart

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Dispatch Child and adult music class set for Palladium — The Home on the Range: Child & Adult Music Class will be on Fridays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Jan. 11 to Feb. 22 at the Robert Adam Room of the Palladium. The session will have songs about about food, puppies, ponies, mice, moose and other homey things. Michelle Marti of ShooBeeLoo Music and Movement will introduce children to a rustic world of song accompanied by her guitar, rhythm instruments and toys to help engage your young musician. Home On the Range is a class for adult caregivers and their child on children to be active in learning music together. The program is for ages 10 months to 5 years, but it is recommended for 18 months to 4 years. Class is limited to 10 children with a minimum of five to hold the class. The cost is $70 and includes all seven class sessions. Siblings under 10 months may attend free. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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