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HUNGRY HOOSIERS Carmel couple’s Million Meal Movement more than lives up to its name / P16

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From left, Alex, Vanessa, Nancy and Dan Hintz of Carmel pause before the Million Meal Marathon begins Nov. 13 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh) Founded October 24, 2006, at Carmel, IN Vol. XII, No. 5 Copyright 2018. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Carmel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

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Ford: Fighting spirit resonated with voters By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

lost the overall vote in Hamilton County, but he won 10 precincts in Carmel after losing all of them in 2014. He recalls people telling him four years ago that he’d never have a chance to J.D. Ford’s 36th birthday was one he’ll never win in a district that included Hamilton County, forget. and he’s spent a lot of time explaining why he That’s the day he made hisdidn’t believe that to be true. POLITICS tory, becoming the The 2018 race proved him right. first openly gay person “I believe we have one of the most elected to the Indiana General Aseducated districts in Indiana, so sembly and — almost as rare a feat — a people will take a look strongly at the Democrat elected to a statewide office candidates and do their research. In to represent a portion of Hamilton this case, that’s exactly what hapCounty. pened here,” he said. “We spent a lot of Ford defeated incumbent conservaFord time up there, going door-to-door and tive Republican Mike Delph Nov. 6 to making the case to voters.” win the state Senate District 29 seat. The outAnd as for those who didn’t vote for him, come was unexpected to many — even Ford — Ford hopes to earn their support. and one of the few bright spots for Democrats “I hope that they call my office or reach out in the Hoosier state, although they did close if I can ever be of any assistance,” he said. the gap in many races in traditionally Republi“To me, it’s about serving everybody in our can Hamilton County. district, including the people with whom I may Ford, an Indianapolis resident, said he disagree.” walked more than 400 miles in the district A multi-faceted approach to knock on more than 30,000 doors during Ford campaigned on the Five E’s: education his campaign. And now that he’s elected, he (he supports expanding Pre-K and all-day kindoesn’t expect to slow down. dergarten and limiting vouchers and private “I plan to work equally hard on the adminschool tax credits); the economy (improving istrative and Senate side of things,” he said. “I mass transit and raising the minimum wage); don’t just stop because I got elected. I’m going election reform (stopping gerrymandering and to continue to go full steam ahead.” reforming campaign finance); equality (creating Trying again basic protections for the LGBTQ+ community This year wasn’t the first time Ford and Delph ran against each other for the District 29 and immigration reform); and the environment (investing in energy sources other than coal). seat. Delph, who took office in 2005, defeated He said he plans to continue advocating for Ford in 2014 by approximately 2,400 votes. change in those areas because that’s the job Ford was devastated by the loss, but it gave his constituents elected him to do. him four years to learn from his mistakes and He’s honored to be the first openly gay perrefine his message. Plus, his determination to son elected to a statewide office in Indiana, try again resonated with voters, he said. but that’s not his focus as he prepares to take “(Losing in 2014 was like) falling off the office. proverbial bike and getting back up, dusting “We definitely made history, and I don’t yourself off and getting back out there,” he want to take away from that, but there is so said. “So many Hoosiers face that same story much more to me than just that,” he said. “I day in and day out, and I think a lot of people really hope to get into the general assembly connected and really appreciated that I was and start to really talk policy and get these working hard to show this was never about different ideas going so people don’t see me in me, it was about them.” one label or that one box.” Ford, whose district includes parts of Hamilton, Boone and Marion counties, narrowly

DISPATCHES Correction – In the Nov. 13 edition of Current in Carmel, a story about Hamilton County election results incorrectly identified the Libertarian candidate for sheriff. Duane “Dorn” Brenton was the Libertarian candidate. Marathon winner – Stacy Morozov of Carmel took first place Nov. 9 in the women’s 21-24 age group at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours and 55 minutes.

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New board members – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana held its annual meeting on Nov. 8 and elected five new board members, including Dave Urbanek of Carmel. Urbanek is executive vice president of Elanco Manufacturing & Quality. Art grant applications due — The City of Carmel is seeking applications for 2019 City Arts Grants, a program designed to support local arts organizations whose work keeps Carmel vibrant and appealing to residents and visitors. Funding for the grants is based on 1 percent of the city budget. Mayor Jim Brainard reviews each application and recommends the arts grants. The deadline for the initial round of applications is Nov. 30. Learn more at carmel.in.gov/ArtsGrants. Tyler Trent bobblehead – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Tyler Trent, the 20-year old Carmel resident and Purdue University graduate who is fighting cancer. The hall of fame will donate $5 from each bobblehead sold to two charities of Trent’s choice, the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment. The bobbleheads cost $30 plus $8 for shipping. Learn more at store.bobbleheadhall.com/products/tylerstrong.

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A drug-related death has devastated the family of Carmel City Councilor Ron Carter once again. CITY COUNCIL Carter, whose granddaughter died during a drug deal gone wrong in early 2017, missed the Nov. 5 city council meeting to attend a visitation service in Louisville for the grandson of his wife’s cousin. During the meeting, council Carter President Kevin “Woody” Rider read a letter from Carter explaining his absence. “Drugs have caused another unspeakable tragedy,” the letter states. The 18-year-old relative committed suicide soon after his drug-addicted girlfriend overdosed and died in their apartment, the letter states. The man, who also suffered from drug addiction, had parents who had both been addicted to drugs, it states, and his father was unable to attend his son’s funeral because he was in critical condition in the hospital after contracting a bacterial infection from using dirty needles. “I am appalled that we have not been able to stem the tide of this tragedy, heartache and grief that has visited so many families within our nation,” Carter wrote. “I am distressed that as we conclude this campaign season I have heard no candidate for federal or state office put anything forward for what they would support to stem the tide.” He also spoke out about the dangers of marijuana. “I know that the father, the mother, (the son in Louisville) and my own granddaughter here in Indianapolis all began on this deadly path by using marijuana. It was their first drug encounter,” the letter states. “That is something to contemplate as we listen to more and more people tell us that the legalization of marijuana will not be harmful to our world as we know it today.” Carter also stated in the letter that he prides himself on rarely missing meetings and that he was prepared to vote in favor of the council’s redistricting plan, which the council later approved by a 5-1 vote.

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A Chrysler Cirrus crashed into a vacant retail space at 1418 S. Range Line Rd. (Photo courtesy Carmel Fire Dept.)

Car crashes into vacant retail space

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A vehicle crashed into a vacant retail space on Range Line Road Nov. 13, with the driver walking away uninjured. No one was inside the building when the Chrysler Cirrus plowed ACCIDENT into the building at 1418 S. Range Line Rd. Carmel Police Dept. Lt. Joe Bickel said the driver was a 91-year-old woman who was leaving the nearby Walgreens. “When she turned to drive to the strip mall area, her intention was to turn left or right, and somehow the vehicle accelerated and went into an empty office,” he said. The driver waited in the vehicle until firefighters arrived and helped her get out. The retail center is home to other businesses, including Morellis Cleaners, Foot Finesse and The Joint Chiropractic.

Single-vehicle wreck on Ditch Road kills 2

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Two people died last week after suffering injuries in a singlevehicle wreck Nov. 12. William J. Feasel, 76, who was driving the PUBLIC SAFETY car, died Nov. 14 at Eskenazi Hospital, according to the Carmel Police Dept. The passenger, Jeanne Feasel, 75, died the same day as the accident. The 2017 Ford Fusion, which was traveling northbound on Ditch Road near Queens Way, struck a tree and burst into flames after coming to a stop on its side, trapping the two occupants inside. Four police officers and two firefighters suffered minor injuries while trying to rescue the victims. “The police officers were the first on the scene,” CPD Lt. Joe Bickel said. “They were trying to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, and they were trying to extricate the victims from inside, which is difficult in itself when the vehicle is on its side.” Carmel firefighters put out the fire and used the Jaws of Life to extract the victims. Both victims were rushed to hospitals, where Jeanne Feasel was later pronounced dead. Investigators are working to determine what caused the accident. They are interviewing neighbors to determine if anyone witnessed the accident or caught it on a video system. “We still don’t know the reason for the crash, although speed is definitely going to be a factor,” Bickel said.

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The Carmel City Council sent to committee a rezoning request to make way for a new office building DEVELOPMENT at Illinois and 106th streets, but not before weighing in on a dispute among the family that has long owned the land. Developer Steve Pittman of PL Properties LLC is proposing a three-story office building on 5.8 acres at 10580 N. Illinois St., the site of his childhood home. He is requesting the site be rezoned from residential to business to accommodate the project. Since the death of their father, John Pittman, in 2014, the five siblings have disputed what to do with the family’s land. Steve Pittman purchased the Illinois Street property through an auction in February 2017. During the Nov. 5 city council meeting, attorney Tom Perkins of Paganelli Law Group spoke against the rezoning on behalf of Mark Pittman and Anne Kelton, two of Steve Pittman’s siblings who live in California but still own property in Carmel, including a 40 percent stake in The Bridges development. Council President Kevin Rider, who de-

A three-story office building is proposed on the southwest corner of 106th and Illinois streets. (Submitted photo)

scribed the late John Pittman as a dear friend, told Perkins that John Pittman would have been ashamed of Mark Pittman and Kelton’s attempts to thwart their siblings’ development of family property. “They’re living 2,000 miles away, and they’re using this to escalate a family argument,” Rider said during the meeting. “I don’t want to hear from them again. I’m only speaking for myself and not the council, but I don’t care what they have to say.” Mark Pittman denied Nov. 7 that his father and Rider were friends and that he and Kelton’s remonstrance is based on a dispute. “Steve Pittman has had several projects up for rezone in the past 3 1/2 years, including another current project, and we haven’t

taken any position on these projects,” Pittman stated in an email. “If our opposition were related to family disputes, we would have opposed those projects as well.” Mark Pittman said several people who live near the proposed project contacted him about their opposition to the rezoning and that it was always his father’s intention that the land remain residential. “We are confident that our father would have been disgusted by Steve’s bulldozing of his home and commercialization of this property,” Mark Pittman stated. Other remonstrators at the meeting said they do not believe a business zoning is the best use for the land, which is surrounded by residential areas to the west and south. But not all nearby residents oppose the project. Murray Clark, an attorney with Faegre Baker Daniels, spoke on behalf of families in the adjacent three-home Rosado Hill development who support the rezoning. “We recognize it’s a transitional piece (of property), and we recognize that singlefamily residential is very unlikely at that parcel,” Murray said. The council was set to discuss the matter again at its Nov. 19 meeting. Visit youarecurrent.com for coverage.

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CHS band wins national title By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School Marching Band Director Chris Kreke, the school’s third consecutive Bands ACHIEVEMENT of America Grand National Championships title was the culmination of hard work and dedication. “We had outstanding performances in all three rounds that were fueled by the students’ incredibly hard work all season long,” Kreke said. “Every group in the finals is outstanding, and to be considered at the top of that group is an absolute honor.” Carmel’s score of 97.350 edged secondplace Avon with 96.175 Nov. 10 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. CHS’s theme of “Voyage to Valhalla” captured honors for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. “It’s a huge advantage to have several great groups right here in central Indiana,” Kreke said. “We have all been pushing each other for a couple of decades now, and I believe that it makes all of us better.” CHS also won Grand Nationals crowns in 2005 and 2012. “I’m thrilled to have won for a fifth time, but the really special thing about this championship was the performance that it was

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Bolt for the Heart 5k growing By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Bolt for the Heart is racing way ahead of schedule. Founder and board President Pierre Twer said the Thanksgiving GIVING BACK morning race is up 30 percent in registrations. “Last year was a record, so it’s phenomenal,” said Twer, a Carmel resident and vice president for Heart Reach Medical. The seventh annual Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk is set for 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Center Green at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Twer said there were approximately 3,000 runners in the 2017 race. He said that total allowed the nonprofit to buy approximately 100 AEDs, or portable automated external defibrillators, which are used to restart someone’s heart in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. “The growth has been phenomenal, and the community support has been breathtaking,” Twer said. “Everyone has bought into our mission. Because of our sponsor base, 100 percent of registration fees go to buying AEDs.” The goal for the race is to buy 134 AEDs,

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Eighth-grader ices victory By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Zionsvlle Middle School eighth-grader Louise MacKay, it was love at first skate. “My husband FIGURE SKATING and I have only recreationally public skated,” said Karen MacKay, Louise’s mother. “We took Louise to Carmel Ice Skadium when she was 4 to skate and she’s not stopped since.” MacKay, 13, won the Intermediate Ladies Excel Division last month at the U.S. Figure Skating’s Eastern Great Lakes Regional, covering several states, in Ann Arbor, Mich. “I’ve won other smaller competitions, but regionals is the first big competition I’ve won,” MacKay said. “The highest I placed in regionals (previously) was fourth place two years ago.” MacKay, who was to compete in the Nov. 15-17 state championships in South Bend, said her training made the difference in her free-skate performance. “I’ve been training harder for this,” MacKay said. “I put in more hours at my rink in Carmel, so that made it easier to complete all my elements. It was a new routine and I had a lot of new elements in it. They were harder

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Legacy Fund changes its name By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com At the 10th annual Celebration of Philanthropy dinner Nov. 8 at Ritz Charles in Carmel, Tom Kilian Jr. announced Legacy Fund has changed its name GIVING BACK to the Hamilton County Community Foundation. Kilian, the executive director of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, announced a new strategic plan to accompany the name change. Kilian said the name change signals a “bold new direction” the foundation will take, which includes a focus on mental health, inclusive economic growth and family and youth development. “Our new name helps better express the foundation’s goal to build a community where opportunity meets growth for everyone, and philanthropic efforts support notfor-profit organizations doing vital work,” Kilian said. The foundation was established in 1991 to address specific needs within the county and provide residents with the opportunity to create a living legacy to make a lasting impact. Kilian described the foundation’s new mission, shared with regional affiliates

From left, Ann O’Hara, Freedom Kolb, Brenda Myers, Judge Steven R. Nation and Tom Kilian Jr. at the annual Nov. 8 Celebration of Philanthropy. (Submitted photo)

such as Central Indiana Community Foundation and The Indianapolis Foundation, as mobilizing people, ideas and investments to make the county a community where every individual has equitable opportunity to reach their full potential. “Every person has power, and that power is multiplied when we work together,” Kilian said. The new strategic plan for the Hamilton County Community Foundation will be finalized early next year. In addition to the name change, the Community Pillar Award recipients Judge Steve Nation, Freedom Kolb and Brenda Myers were honored at the event. Each received a $5,000 grant to donate to a charity of their choosing.

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For the third consecutive year, Girl Scout Troop 1898 will sell Christmas trees to support its proFUNDRAISER grams. It is the only Girl Scout Troop in the state to fundraise by selling Christmas trees. The Scouts receive the trees from Frasier Tree Farm in North Carolina. They will sell them from Nov. 23 to Dec. 9 at the Carmel Lions Club, 141 E. Main St. Most trees cost between $55 and $90. Last year, proceeds from the sales allowed the troop to travel 2,000 miles and visit five national parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. This year, the Scouts are hoping to use the funds for a summer expedition to Savannah, Ga., which is known as the “birthplace of Girl Scouts.” They hope to use any remaining funds for a trip to Europe the following summer. “Most likely we’re trying to get on a bigger scale each year, trying to sell more and raise our profits,” said Caroline Desormiers, a member of Troop 189. “This

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summer, we’re going to Savannah, and the following year we’re thinking about going to either Switzerland or London because they have the Girl Scout world centers.” The Scouts also are hoping to use their Christmas tree sales to further their journeys toward the Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive. Troop leader Denisse Jensen said to earn the award, each Scout must complete her own service project during the course of high school. Learn more at carmelgs.org.

OBITUARY Rosemary Audritsh, 100, a resident of Carmel for 68 years, died peacefully in her sleep, with her family at her side, on Nov. 10. She was born February 10, 1918, in her grandfather’s farmhouse in New Alsace, Ind. A mother of seven Audritsh children, Rosemary was dedicated to her family. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, made bandages and rosaries for the Medical Missions at OLMC and chaired the Hot Dog Committee, which provided hot meals to OLMC students once weekly. Rosemary was proceeded in death by her husband Zellon Audritsh; her parents, Mary and John Hoff; and three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her youngest brother, David (Carolyn) Hoff; children: Nancy Terando, John (Linda) Audritsh, Susie (Denny) White, Steve (Brenda) Audritsh, Janice (John) Hoffman, Becky (David) Henderson, and Dan Audritsh; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor/St. Augustine Home, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

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HUNGRY HOOSIERS Carmel couple’s Million Meal Movement more than lives up to its name By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Million Meal Movement took great strides toward living up to its name Nov. 13 as more than 3,000 COVER STORY volunteers prepared 630,000 meals at Lucas Oil Stadium to feed Hoosiers in need. The annual Million Meal Marathon takes months of planning and thousands of volunteers to coordinate, a sophisticated effort that dwarfs the one or two tables set up for packing events in the Million Meal Movement’s first days. Yet, the nonprofit’s founders, Dan and Nancy Hintz of Carmel, knew early on that they might be on to something special. “We kind of stumbled into this and it worked and got big,” Dan Hintz said.

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The seed that blossomed into the Million Meal Movement was planted in 2006 when Nancy Hintz saw a feature on a similar program in another state on a national nightly news show. She and Dan assumed Indiana already had a nonprofit following the model and were surprised to learn that it didn’t. So, after some research, the Hintzes decided to launch their own. They found an early partner in the Red Cross, which let the new nonprofit use its facility in Noblesville to pack meals. At first, Million Meal Movement sent boxes of food around the globe, and international events helped spark interest locally. “(The 2010 earthquake in Haiti) caused the churches here to want to help,” said Nancy Hintz, who works full-time as an executive recruiter. “They heard about us and quickly got involved.” But around the same time, the Hintzes realized the scope of food insecurity in Indiana as the nation struggled out of the Great Recession. Since then, Million Meal Movement has focused its efforts on feeding Hoosiers. This year, all meals packed at the marathon were picked up by Gleaners and Midwest food banks and will be distributed to food banks throughout the state. According to FeedingAmerica.org, more

than 900,000 Indiana residents are food insecure, with nearly 9 percent of Hamilton County residents in this category. “It really doesn’t matter where we are, because we’re all within 5 miles of people who are food insecure,” Dan Hintz said. “It’s all around us, sometimes just a little more hidden.” The Hintz family moved to Carmel in 2003, a place where the effects of hunger may not be easily seen. They’ve enjoyed participating in packing events with their kids — now 18, 17 and 12 — to help broaden their worldview. “(Nancy and I) both grew up in more humble households and saw our kids growing up in Carmel in a bubble without seeing a lot of distress and other things we saw,” said Dan Hintz, a financial advisor with UBS. “When you experience things as a kid, it sticks with you a bit more, so we knew there was a need out there.”

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Although the Million Meal Marathon is by far the nonprofit’s largest event of the year, it holds packing events year-round. This year, it aims to pack 1.8 million meals, and next year its goal is 2.5 million. Remaining events in 2018 include a Thanksgiving Day Community Meal Pack from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 22 and a monthly

From left, Vanessa, Nancy, Dan and Alex Hintz of Carmel pause near 50 pound bags of rice before the Million Meal Marathon begins Nov. 13 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dan and Nancy Hintz founded the Million Meal Movement in 2007, which has since provided nearly 30 million meals. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

packing event Dec. 15. Participation costs are $25 for children younger than 18, $35 per adult and $60 per family of four. Visit millionmealmovement.org for more information and a complete schedule. Many of the packs are sponsored by corporations who also provide employees to donate their time. Dan Hintz said some corporations participate in volunteer events instead of hosting a holiday party. Less than half of Million Meal Movement’s meals are packed at the marathon, but Nancy Hintz said the annual event is always a highlight.

“There’s a lot of energy when you get that many people in a room,” she said. “You have people from all walks of life. You have senior citizens, the little tiny toddler, executives and young students. They set aside their differences and focus on helping other people in need. It doesn’t get any more beautiful than that.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker We’ve all done it. Probably, it is even more common among those of us who innocently claim that we never have. We blunder, misspeak, drop the ball, provoke and otherwise err in countless ways, countless times. So often, in fact, that our collective literature is rife with quotation reinforcing our flawed nature. “To err is human” begins the aphorism; and rightly concludes, “to forgive divine.” One imagines the intent of the tidy quote is to remind us of celestial authority over our humble existence, namely grace. But for too many, it is used to excuse our own responsibility to try to forgive. Routinely missing personal performance standards, we cling in judgment to the failings of others. Perhaps, it is understandable. Our own egos preserve us. And, our critique of others is crucial in selecting mates, partners and cohorts. Still, can we find our own failings as quickly as we find them in others? And if we do, can we reconcile our mistakes and forgive ourselves? The internet delivers more than 9 million results for the question: How to get salt out of stew? One can safely assume that each entry provides roughly the same answer: Add more stew! While our personal journey of faith can provide us with a map to divine forgiveness, the human sort of mercy may require a bit more stew. Once we have been labeled by our actions, or misperceptions of them, we are left with a stew that may be too salty for the palate of those around us. Our children find us condescending. Our boss finds us lazy. Our spouse finds us disinterested. Are we trapped by it – or can we find a way to add more stew? We can demand they eat the salty stew, but should we? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

In the midnight hour Commentary by Danielle Wilson I recently stayed up past midnight. On purpose. Why? Because I’m a good mom. Here’s the skinny. HUMOR My oldest daughter has been in marching band for four years as part of color guard. They’re the kiddos with the flags and rifles and sabers-not-swords who perform alongside the instrument people (not withstanding my tremendous karaoke skills, I’ve never been a “musically literate” person, so forgive me if I butcher the lingo). Her team (squad? group? Or do I just keep saying “band?”) has earned many accolades, including a particularly timely national championship in 2016 after one of the longest weeks of my life that included, but was not limited to, facilitating a son’s broken-nose surgery and witnessing Trump elected, both while solo-parenting. Ugh. Truly horrible. But I digress. This weekend was my fakegun tosser’s last competition ever, as she

is not continuing with winter guard (yes, there’s a whole separate season for this! Five more months of bodysuits and broken appendages). And I have never actually been to any of her finals. She thinks I went to the aforementioned nationals from my six days of hell on Earth, but I lied to her pretty little face because I just couldn’t muscle the energy to hang with thousands of super-pumped parents in Lucas Oil. Bottom line, I had to attend this one to have any shot at Mother of the Century, even if it meant sacrificing precious sleep. There’d literally be no “next time.” I arrived at 8:45 p.m., she went on at 10:30 p.m. and they were announced champions at 12:30 a.m. I saw it all, even if it was through bleary eyes. Occasionally, I am a good mom. Congratulations, my darling! Peace out.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. –Henry David Thoreau

Editor, I’ve heard that many people took the opportunity to vote early at the Carmel Clay Public Library, resulting in long lines. I also heard that many people were complaining and blaming the library for those long lines and difficulty in parking. May I remind people that librarians are not responsible to run elections. They are not responsible to set up a queue or help manage the parking lot. The election board should have been better prepared and seen to the details for managing early voting. Thank you to the library employees who went above and beyond their own work in order to facilitate the election. Next year, I hope the government entities responsible for elections will step up and do their job so the librarians don’t have to. Kim Yurek, Carmel

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Bakery honored by ASK By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Shelly Henley, the honor her business received from About Special Kids is truly meaningful. ACHIEVEMENT Carmel-based No Label at The Table, which employs people with autism at its Carmel bakery, received the About Special Kids Founders Award Nov. 1 at the Woodstock Club in Indianapolis. “ASK runs a hotline, and if you are the parent of a special needs child and you don’t know what to do, you call that hotline and they will put you in touch with resources,” Henley said. “It was an organization created by parents, so to be honored by them is especially sweet because I’m a parent just trying to figure things out. And here’s a group of parents who put together this organization to figure things out. It was incredibly kind and I wasn’t looking to get any kind of acknowledgement, but it’s proof that what we are doing is making a positive impact in this community and everywhere just bringing awareness.” No Label at The Table started selling baked goods at the Carmel Farmers Market

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two years ago. It opened its store on 1111 Main St. in the Arts & Design District in mid-March. The store started with three employees and now has 15 employees with autism, including Henley’s son, Jacob Wittman, 22. Henley and her son are Carmel residents. The idea for No Label at the Table developed because Wittman wanted to be a chef. He learned by preparing gluten-free and dairyfree items. “I’m the only volunteer,” Henley said. “Everyone here earns a wage. It’s a scalable, social enterprise. It’s not a nonprofit. It’s a business that they run and they lead.”

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Men have customarily had to choose between getting their hair cut at salons that cater to a mostly female NOW OPEN clientele or at a walk-in salon. But now, Black Orchid Barbers is offering men traditional barbering with elevated technical agility. The shop opened in October at 820 E. 116th St. in Carmel. It is the second location for owner Travis Moore. “We launched the brand in June 2017 in downtown Indianapolis and it just exploded,” he said. “We saw immediate success with it. Almost immediately, we thought, ‘We need to do this in Carmel.’” Moore’s parents, Joe and Sue, opened MDG (formerly Meridian Design Group) in 1985. Travis moved back to Indiana in 2008 to work for a hair care manufacturer but also was working with his parents on business development until he came on staff full-time in 2010. “I never had any intention of working with my parents, but it became pretty clear upon moving back that the industry had changed,” Travis said. “I more or less convinced them we had to change, so we took

From left, Travis Moore, Lora Moore, Jason Kraus, Dani Lafayette, Joe Moore, Bruce Hill, Sue Moore and Cindy Stout cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Black Orchid Barbers. (Submitted photo)

a big gamble and re-branded in 2011.” Younger stylists were having a difficult time growing their color business two to three years into their careers because of a growing demand for men’s styling and cutting. “The idea with the barbershop was to redirect inbound men guests to a different setting,” Travis said. “We put our stylists through our own barbering education as well as cosmetology education.” For more, visit blackorchidbarbers.com.

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CHS grad Boldt, ‘Elf’ make Beef & Boards debut By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Amanda Boldt grew up attending shows at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Now, the 2013 Carmel High School graduate and Noblesville resident is excited to make her Beef & Boards debut in “Elf The Musical,” which runs MUSICAL from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31 at the north Indianapolis theater. Boldt has performed throughout central Indiana with Booth Tarkington Civic, Nettle Creek Players, Bobdirex, The Cabaret and, most recently, with Indy Bardfest in “Merchant of Venice.” “My favorite roles have been Grace in ‘Annie’ (Civic) and Cinderella in ‘Into the Woods’ (Nettle Creek),” Boldt said. “Elf The Musical” is based on the 2003 movie. It follows the journey of Buddy, an orphan who lands in a toy bag and ends up Boldt being raised as one of Santa’s elves. This is Boldt’s first time appearing in “Elf.” She plays a variety of roles and is in the ensemble. “This is my first time spreading Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear,” Boldt said. “I’ll be honest, we’re more of a ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Christmas movie tradition kind of family, but I’ve always enjoyed ‘Elf,’ the movie. (I) saw the musical for the first time last year and thought it was just so full of fun and joy.” Boldt will be able to show her versatility in her roles. “Ensembles are honestly sometimes the most fun in a show,” Boldt said. “Especially something like ‘Elf,’ where I’m literally getting to play a Christmas elf, an office worker, a Macy’s employee and a TV reporter all in one show. It’s challenging having to develop dynamic and interesting choices for each character, but that’s what makes it so fun, unique and exciting.” The 2017 Ball State graduate is a patron services representative for the Center for the Performing Arts and is a co-director of education with Actors Theatre of Indiana. Beef & Boards owner Doug Stark is directing the show. “We have had an amazing early interest in this show,” said Stark, a Zionsville resident. “In hindsight, I should have opened it earlier. I’ve been choosing shows for the ‘Beef’ since 1980 — I’m still learning. The theater gods have been very good to us in 2018, and we are very fortunate that we have had two attention-getting shows this season. The first was ‘Mamma Mia.’ Here’s hoping that ‘Grease’ and ‘A Christmas Story’ in 2019 generate the same enthusiasm.” Dan Higgins is portraying Buddy. Emily Tucker is playing Jovie and Mark Epperson is cast as Walter Hobbs. All three are New York City residents. “There are so many talented people in this show, I couldn’t be happier,” Stark said. Ron Morgan, a Carmel resident, is choreographing the show. “‘A Beef & Boards Christmas’ revue is one of my favorite productions to stage, but I’m so excited that we are doing a book show this year,” Morgan said. “My favorite part about staging a play is ‘telling the story,’ and ‘Elf’ is the perfect musical to celebrate the holidays. I know our audiences will enjoy the change. The story of ‘Elf’ follows the plot of the movie, but the music makes the musical even more special.” For more or show schedule, visit beefandboards.com.

‘Star-Cross’d Lovers’ set for Dec. 1 editorial@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Opera announces a new American opera, “Star-Cross’d Lovers,” by renowned Indiana composer Don Freund. The story has been re-told in various genres and languages through the centuries, capturing the emotions and imaginations of audiences around the world. In “Star-Cross’d Lovers,” Freund has written the first staged opera of Shakespearean’s English “Romeo and Juliet.” The performance is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Basile Opera Center 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. The performance is free. Donations at the door will support the education programs of Indianapolis Opera. Opera audiences are familiar with popular interpretations of the story in French Grand Opera, Italian bel canto and Bernstein’s transformed story in an American jazzinfluenced style. Now, “Star-Cross’d Lovers” lands where the story began, presenting the archetypal tale of “Romeo and Juliet.” with a revolutionary modern musical score.

Carmel — Harry Connick Jr. will perform at the Palladium at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, thecenterprsesents.org. Carmel — “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will have five performances Nov. 23 to 25. For more, visit atistage.org. Dan Higgins portrays Buddy in “Elf The Musical.” (Submitted photo)

Westfield — Steve Fulton will appear at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Fishers — Carmel Community Players will present “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9 at Ji-Eun Music Academy. For more, visit carmelplayers.org. Whitestown — Danksgiving: Max Allen Band will play at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Moontown Brewing Company, 345 S. Bowers St.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Juddson Updike, playing Bert in “Mary Poppins” was a dream role. “It was one of those roles THEATER I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid because of the movie,” Updike said. “Dick Van Dyke (who played Bert) is my personal acting hero. He’s the perfect performer, in my eyes.” Although it’s not how he wanted to get the role, the Carmel resident did play Bert at Grace Church’s recent production at its Noblesville campus. On the opening Oct. 26 show, Troy Johnson, who was playing Bert, broke his leg near the end of the performance. “He was coming back on stage, missed his footing and got a spiral fracture in his legs,” show producer Amy Christie said. “One of the actors about to go on stage pulled him back so he wouldn’t get trampled on.” At that same time, Updike, 28, was performing in his second-to-last performance of Civic Theatre’s “Anything Goes” at The Tarkington in Carmel. His parents, Jim and Melinda Updike, were both performing in the “Mary Poppins”

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production and informed him Johnson was injured. Late that night, Updike got a call from the musical organizers. Updike had previously auditioned for the role of Bert at Grace. “They wanted to know if I could learn the role in 12 hours,” Updike said. “It was fortunate that that closing night of ‘Anything Goes’ was at 5 o’clock instead of 7, because if it was 7 o’clock, there would have been no way.” For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.

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It’s been more than 49 years since Canned Heat played Woodstock, but drummer Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra CONCERT said the band is incredibly busy. “The older we get the more people want us to play,” said de la Parra, now 72. Canned Heat will perform at The Vogue in Broad Ripple at 8 p.m. Dec. 2. The band was formed by blues historians and record collectors Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite in 1966. Larry Taylor and de la Parra joined in 1967 and are still with the band. Canned Heat is best known for hits “On the Road Again,” “Let’s Work Together” and “Going Up the Country.” The band will celebrate the 50-year anniversary of its Woodstock performance in the summer of 2019. “Going Up the Country” has been used in Geico commercials. “We’re still fighting for our royalties,” de la Parra said. “We were young and wild and didn’t know many of the things we were signing. Bands from my era got ripped off back and forth by record companies, agents. It was a tough era to be musicians.”

Canned Heat members Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra, drums; John Paulus, guitar; Dale Spalding, harp/ vocals; and Larry Taylor, bass, will perform at the Vogue Dec. 2. (Photo by Susie Highley)

Wilson, a songwriter and vocalist, died Sept. 3, 1970 at age 27 in what was either a suicide or accidental barbiturate overdose. Hite died of an overdose between sets at 38 in 1981. Another founder, guitarist Henry Vestine, died of a heart attack at 52 in 1997. Several other members have died through the years. “Larry and I were the trained musicians, and we’re the ones still here,” de la Parra said. “Part of it is luck and part of it is we didn’t abuse ourselves the way the rest of the guys did.” For more, visit cannedheatmusic.com. For, tickets, visit thevogue.com.

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11 a.m. (followed “Luminaries: Hamilton County in the by lunch at Golden Age of Hollywood,” Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel noon) Nov. 27 Hamilton County historian David Heighway presents a program about contributions made by music stars, stunt drivers, costumers, writers and acting coaches from Hamilton County in the golden age of Hollywood.  Cost: $15

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Sara Evans, a versatile vocalist in country and pop music, will perform a mix of seasonal classics and her own material.

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New Orleans musician Harry Connick Jr. and his band will celebrate their city’s 300th birthday, along with the influences that have shaped Connick’s career. Cost: Sold out

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“Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” set for Nov. 30 — Wally Jones and Casa Mañana Theatre presents “Junie B In Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!,” a play by Allison Gregory will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $19 and can be purchased at zvilleperformingarts.org. Center for the Performing Arts adds staff — Two development professionals recently joined the staff of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. Braden Hurley has served since August as Director of Corporate Development. Kendra Latta began work in October as Director of Individual Development.

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Now in our 12th year, Current has published a holiday and gift guide since its inception. Each year, there’s a theme. In 2015, we went artsy with “An Artful Holiday.” In 2016, we focused on the state’s 200th birthday. Last year, we went around the world in our own cities and towns, celebrating the cultures and traditions that make us vibrant. This year’s theme, as you’ll see through the pages of this guide, focuses on food. This is the time of the year when some of our best memories can be had around the dinner table, but we’re also catering (see what we did there?) to our readers with this theme, too. Based on independent research, we know you want to read about food, drinks and dining. Much of our daily online and weekly print coverage can be tied back to food in some way, whether it’s a new restaurant opening or a recipe submitted by a reader. Not all items in this guide are about food, though. We pride ourselves on putting out the most comprehensive guide of holiday activities in our coverage areas. From a holiday-themed story time at the library to a citywide celebration of the season that draws thousands, we hope to see you there. It’s also that time of year for us to reflect on what we’re thankful for –you, the reader, of course, along with a hardworking staff and advertisers who believe in us. We wish you a spectacular holiday season and a Merry Christmas.

New this year, Current Publishing is asking you, our readers, to send your most beautiful and best-tasting pastry recipes our way. If you’re reading this, the competition has begun. From now to Dec. 7, we are accepting recipes. Finalists will be chosen and will have their recipes judged by a professional chef. For this portion of the contest, finalists must bring a small portion of their pastry to the Current Publishing offices, 30 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel, for the chef to sample. The chef will make his or her final choice, and the winner, in addition to having their recipe featured in an upcoming edition of Current, will receive a gift card. Here’s what we need from you: • Your name • An email address or phone number where you can reached • Your city of residence • The full recipe for the item in which you choose to enter (ingredients and measurements, directions, etc.) How to enter: Send your information and recipe to Sadie Hunter at sadie@youarecurrent.com before Dec. 7.

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Preservation Alliance, City of Noblesville, Noblesville Main Street and Nickel Plate Arts have partnered to present Lights Over Seminary, an interactive holiday light display using displays from decades ago that have been in storage. On Dec. 7, these organizations will host a special lighting ceremony in conjunction with Main Street’s First Friday event at 6 p.m.

CARMEL Carmel kicked off its holiday season Nov. 17 with its Holiday at Center Green event, but on Dec. 1, the city will host Holiday in the Arts District from 2 to 5 p.m. Elves, reindeer, carolers, trolley rides, a visit from Santa and more will round out this free event. The following week, from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8, the district will host Holiday PorchFest, with live music played from the front porches of homes in the arts district.

LAWRENCE The City of Lawrence’s annual “A Lawrence Christmas” event, which includes a tree lighting and holiday parade, is set for Nov. 24. Children can visit Santa Claus and the kids’ zone beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the competition between the city’s departments for the best float will begin with the parade at 5:30 p.m.

FISHERS Fishers’ Winter Wonderland returns from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Pavilion at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. At this event, the city will host its annual tree lighting (6 p.m.), ice carving, a petting zoo, music from Fishers Music Works and more. A sensory-friendly area also will be available. FORTVILLE Fortville Action, Inc.’s Winterfest will be held on Main Street in downtown Fortville from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1. The Main Street parade will begin at 2 p.m. MCCORDSVILLE The Town of McCordsville will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec 5. The McCordsville Elementary School Choir, Middle School Band, and folk group Sugar Cream Pie will perform.. There also will

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Are you hosting a holiday dinner this year and want to be sure everything is in its correct place? We’re referencing the professionals for this one, none other than The Emily Post Institute. Emily says though many have reservations about setting a table or even using a proper place setting, it’s not as difficult as it seems. The basic rule is that utensils are placed in the order of use from the outside in, proving Kathy Bates was right in that scene in “Titanic” where Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t sure which spoon to use, never having been to a formal dinner. A second rule, with only a few exceptions, is that forks go to the left of the plate, and knives (blade toward the dinner plate) and spoons go to the right. Third, bread and butter always go the the top left of the dinner plate, and drinks always to the top right.

Village of West Clay tree lighting — The Village of WestClay Owners Association will host the largest tree lighting ceremony in Hamilton County at 6 p.m. Nov. 24. More than 30,000 lights will be displayed. The evening’s festivities will include a performance by the Carmel Holiday Singers, prior to the lighting, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy rides in a horse-drawn carriage or walk to the village restaurants. Owners Association President Greg Maiers, original village resident and World War II veteran Steve Terry and B.J. Nichols of ReisNichols Jewelers officially will light the tree at 6 p.m. As many as 1,000 people are expected to join in the festivities at the village’s meeting house, 2000 N. New Market St., Carmel. Noblesville Holiday Market —The Noblesville Main Street Holiday Market will return from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. This event is free. Vendors will have original art, quality crafts, holiday decorations, vintage collectables, homemade food favorites, gifts and more. Learn more at noblesvillemainstreet.org. Community band holiday concert — Noblesville High School Performing Arts will celebrate the season by hosting the Hamilton County Community Band Holiday Concert Dec. 16. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the auditorium at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. This event is free to the public.

The final rule is to only set the table with utensils you will use. No soup? No soup spoon. To see additional details on more advanced place settings, visit emilypost.com

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HOLIDAY CHEERS What: Guests can sample craft beers and wines. After sampling, attendees will go through 1836 Prairietown to explore multicultural, 19th century holiday traditions. When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 13. Cost: $40

CONNER PAIRIE BY CANDLELIGHT What: This is a self-led tour of Conner Prairie’s 1836 Prairietown, and attendees can meet a variety of characters in their homes as if it’s the night before Christmas. Purchase tickets at connerprairie.org. When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 Cost: $14/adult non-members, $16/adult members

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA What: Guests of this breakfast will enjoy a Christmas buffet with Santa Claus. Santa will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and after the meal, kids can decorate their own cookie and sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they want for Christmas. To see a full menu and purchase tickets, visit connerprairie.org. When: 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22; 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Cost: $18.95/adult members, $21.95/adult non-members, $9.95/youth members, $12.95/youth non-members

METAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS What: Metalworking techniques with copper, tin and brass are displayed and practiced at this event, where guests can make their own keepsake or gifts for friends and family. Each person will make two to three ornaments. This program is for ages 12 and older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and reservations are required. Purchase tickets at connerprairie.org. When: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 8. Cost: $50/members, $60/non-members GINGERBREAD VILLAGE What: This year’s theme “Conner Prairie in Gingerbread,” which will showcase the grounds and buildings of the park. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free with entry to Conner Prairie.

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• 8 ounces pitted dates • 4 ounces brie cheese round • 6 ounces slivered almonds • 1 1/2 pounds bacon • 2 teaspoons black pepper Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut dates in half, lengthwise. Cut brie into bite-size pieces, about the size of peanuts. Place one piece of Brie and four almond pieces on each open date half. Place other half on top. Quarter bacon slices, wrap tightly around stuffed dates and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with pepper. Line baking sheet with foil and place wrapped

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• 1 pork tenderloin • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 can (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust dough • 3/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives, drained • 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary Cut pork tenderloin into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Stir fry pork 8-10 minutes, or until well browned. Unroll pizza dough and press onto greased sheet pan, about 18-by-13 inches; cut into six rectangles. Drain tomatoes, reserving oil. Brush tops of flatbreads with sun-dried tomato oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon. Top with pork, drained tomatoes, olives and rosemary, pressing into dough lightly with fingertips. Bake 18-21 minutes until edges oil evenly over flatbreads; let stand on 2 minutes before serving. are golden brown. RemoveYOU from oven. THE CAR WANT. baking THE sheet WAY YOU WANT. Drizzle remaining sun-dried tomato olive Serves 6 *All recipes courtesy of Family Features

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• 1 package (3.4 ounces) vanilla pudding • 1 3/4 cups eggnog • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 7 ounces gingerbread, crumbled and divided • 1 1/4 cups whipped topping • 1 cup apple butter • 2 cinnamon Whisk vanilla pudding mix and eggnog. Add pumpkin pie spice and beat 2 minutes. Chill in refrigerator 10 minutes. In large glass bowl, layer one-third of gingerbread cookies, one-third of pudding, one-third of whipped topping and 1/2 cup apple butter; repeat two more times. The third layer will end with whipped topping. Garnish with cinnamon. Chill in refrigerator 2 hours. Serves 12

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Have you started planning meals for holiday celebrations and are confused about which wine to serve? Read on. Turkey is the star of the show, even when there are so many flavors and spices on a Thanksgiving table. You can’t go wrong with a rosé. Don’t’ worry, just because it’s pink doesn’t equate to sweet wine. Try this beauty with a crisp, berry finish: Les Trois Couronnes Côtes- du-Rhône Rosé, about $12 at Market District. Another delicious choice is Clean Slate Riesling. It’s easy to find, only $10 and is a spicy, earthy, German wine from the famed Mosel region (my fave). Latkes are a must when celebrating Hanukkah. These potato pancakes are a perfect match with Italian Prosecco. An easy-to-find, delicious option comes from Mionetto, Prosecco di Treviso Brut Gold Label. The golden apple flavors complement the applesauce generally served with these little yummies. A bottle is around $13. Fish patties are included in most Kwanzaa festivities and a crisp, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc would be best. I’m digging Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc from

Costco, and it’s only $12. Huge citrus flavors and enough acid to cut through the fried cakes. Ham is great with a fresh, fruity red and Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau is a tasty and cost-effective option at $10. You’re having prime rib for Christmas dinner? Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon is $30, easy to find, and offers dark fruit, toasted oak with great depth of flavor. Duck instead? Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Baron Phillipe Sauternes is the way to go. It’s $38 for fantastic citrus and honey flavors and is especially perfect if you are preparing duck a l’orange. You’re going vegetarian with tofurkey? Try a cabernet franc. With fresh cranberry flavors, Happy Canyon Vineyard 2017 Chukker at $26 wins. Elizabeth Morse owned the Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of IU, is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener who believes in supporting all things local. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.

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Santa’s mailbox — The City of Fishers will again host Santa Claus’ mailboxes at city hall, 1 Municipal Dr., and the Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept., 11565 Brooks School Rd. Now a tradition of the city, children in fourth grade and younger can drop their letters to Santa in the special mailboxes to be sure they arrive safely at the North Pole. All letters must be dropped off by 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Office hours for city hall and the parks department are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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