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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard’s final State of the City address took place between several surprises planned in his honor as he prepares to retire after 28 CITY NEWS years in office.

The Dec. 4 event at the Palladium opened with former Gov. Mitch Daniels presenting Brainard with the Sagamore of the Wabash award, the highest honor bestowed by the state’s top official.

Daniels, who served as governor from 2005 to 2013, presented the honor on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb, who was unable to attend.

The event ended with the unveiling of a portrait of Brainard by artist Deborah Lyons, whose portraits of all Carmel mayors are displayed in city hall. The portrait of Brainard will soon be added to the collection.

Brainard also became the first recipient of the One Impact Award presented by the One Impact Foundation. An initiative of the OneZone chamber of commerce, which presented the State of the City event, the award is given to someone who has shown continued investment in moving the community forward.

Brainard thanked Carmel residents for allowing him to serve for nearly three decades and offered words of wisdom for his successor, Sue Finkam, as she “carries on the mission” of building the city.

“It won’t be easy. There will be hurdles, opponents, elections and politics as usual, but the important thing is to keep your eyes on the prize that will come not five years from now, not 10, but 50 and beyond,” Brainard said. “We’re building our city for our children and grandchildren and people we don’t know, leaving them a gift that will sustain them as they grow and prosper.”

To conclude his remarks, Brainard announced that the Great American Songbook Foundation has entered a preliminary agreement to open a museum at the northeast corner of City Center Drive and 3rd Avenue SW north of the Palladium.

Chris Lewis, executive director of the

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Advertise your business From left, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard watches as OneZone President Jack Russell and Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell unveil a portrait of Brainard by artist Deborah Lyons to be displayed at Carmel City Hall. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Great American Songbook Museum, said design, fundraising and other major hurdles need to be cleared before construction can begin, but he thanked Brainard and other city officials for making it possible.

“The dream of building our own interactive music museum and research center is a major step closer to reality,” Lewis said.

The 3.7-acre site is home to Salon 01 and a

building that houses Laser Flash, two businesses planning to relocate in the coming years.

Much of the event was presented in a Q&A format, with five key city partners interviewing Brainard about various topics.

Topics and Interviewers were: • The arts — Frank Basile, a philanthropist and supporter of the arts who served as interim director of the Center for the Performing Arts • Transportation and infrastructure — Michael McBride, partner at American Structurepoint and former Carmel city engineer • Development — Bruce Cordingley, president and CEO of Pedcor • Sustainability — Rob Bush, founder of Orchard Software • Responsive government — Jeff Worrell, Carmel City Council president Brainard’s term runs through the end of the year.

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capital campaign within 18 months, obtain final design approval from the CRC, begin construction within five years, complete Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard concluded construction within three years and mainhis remarks during his final State of the tain liability insurance on the land and all City address Dec. improvements.

CITY NEWS 4 by announcing Chris Lewis, executive director of that the Great the foundation, said the nonprofit American Songbook Foundation has has “years of work” to complete reached a preliminary agreement before breaking ground on the with the city to open a museum museum. celebrating the genre just north of “Selecting a site is a key early the Palladium. step in the process of realizing our Lewis The 3.7-acre site on the northeast long-term vision, which is to create corner of City Center Drive and 3rd Ave. a freestanding facility dedicated to the SW is home to Salon 01 and a building that history and the future of American popular houses Laser Flash and Magnetic Concepts. music,” Lewis said. “With a specific location The three businesses plan to relocate. The in mind, we now can proceed with prelimiparcels are owned by the Carmel Midtown nary designs, feasibility studies and other Community Development Corp., an arm of elements needed to establish a case for a the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. national capital campaign.”

The pre-lease agreement sets the final The museum is expected to provide interagreement commencing no later than May active exhibits and include a research cen1, 2027. It outlines a 50-year lease at $1 per ter. It would house the Songbook Library & year, according to the foundation, and is Archives, which includes more than 500,000 contingent on removal of existing strucitems related to the development of popular tures on-site, completion of a feasibility music since the early 20th century. The study demonstrating the site is suitable for foundation is headquartered at the Palladia museum, and completion of a feasibility um, and its collection is housed at a nearby study indicating the foundation can exefacility. cute a capital campaign and support the Bringing the museum to Carmel has long museum. been a goal for Brainard, who will leave ofAccording to the agreement, once the fice at the end of the year. lease begins, the foundation must launch a Learn more at TheSongbook.org.

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BPW OKs sending more than $12M in park impact funds to CRC

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Board of Public Works unanimously approved 11 resolutions Dec. 6 that will send more than $12.2 CITY NEWS million in park impact fees to Carmel Redevelopment Commission projects instead of to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.

The total amount of funds diverted to the CRC will likely be much higher, as the total number of dwelling units has not been determined for six of the projects. A park impact fee of $4,882 is charged for every new dwelling unit in the city.

The BPW approvals came without discussion shortly after a Hamilton County judge declined to grant a temporary restraining order sought by the CCPR board to delay a BPW vote on the resolutions.

“Because this was a monetary issue, based on some case law, (the judge) felt it did not qualify for irreparable harm standards necessary to issue a temporary restraining order,” CCPR Director Michael Klitzing said. This does not mean the parks board is without standing, and legal actions Klitzing could still be pursued, we just were not eligible for a temporary restraining order.”

Klitzing said CCPR will “continue to explore all options and seek an accounting of all impact fees diverted to the CRC.” He expects the matter won’t be resolved until after the first of the year.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said CCPR officials have repeatedly told him they do not want to be responsible for building urban parks in the city’s redeveloped downtown, so development of spaces like Midtown Plaza — which was partially funded through diverted park impact fees — have become the responsibility of the city.

“It is regrettable that the independent parks board has chosen to discriminate against this area of the city,” Brainard said.

“The public has repeatedly requested more parks and green space in this area and the parks board has not appropriately included residents of their downtown in their surveying and master planning process.”

He described the parks board, whose

PROJECTS WITH PARK IMPACT FEES DIVERTED DEC. 6 The redevelopment projects (and corresponding dollar amounts) approved Dec. 6 by the Carmel Board of Public Works to send park impact fee funds to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission are: • Penn One Eleven, $4,706,248 • Hamilton Crossing, $4,882 per unit • Gramercy Carmel Marketplace, $4,084,508 • Midtown Blocks 4 and 5, $4,882 per unit • Old Meridian Apartments, $1,391,370 • Magnolia II, $704,364 • Valentina, $4,882 per unit • ICON on Main, $1,406,016 • Monon Square South, $4,882 per unit • Civic Square Condos, $4,882 per unit • South Rangeline, $4,882 per unit members are unelected, as a “holdover from when the city was very small.” “(The parks board) should be disbanded and the parks consolidated with other city departments that are managed by an elected mayor and city council that is directly elected by voters as has been done in most other Indiana cities,” Brainard said.

In the last decade, the BPW has agreed to waive more than $25 million in park impact fees charged to developers that would have helped the city expand its park system in underserved areas to accommodate population growth. Instead, those funds have supported urban parks or related amenities primarily within or near redevelopment projects. “(The Dec. 6 approval by the BPW) simply continues to illustrate the growing capital funding challenge the parks board has to sustain and grow the park system in all areas of the community based on the extensive community input we have received,” Klitzing said. “It will be paramount to work collaboratively with parks to finally resolve this issue for which we have long waived the flag was coming.”

In addition to receiving less funding in park impact fees than previously expected, soon after the Central Park bond is paid off in 2025 CCPR will lose millions in dollars of annual funds it has received through local income tax dollars.

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Water, sewer rates may rise

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Water and sewer rates could soon be rising in Carmel.

The Carmel City Council CITY NEWS introduced ordinances Dec. 6 that would bump the residential base water rate by $5 per month (and charge $1.14 more per 1,000 gallons used) and increase the base sewer rate by $2.02 per month (and charge $1.01 more per 1,000 gallons sent through the system).

Scott Miller, partner with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors and consultant for Carmel Utilities, said the increase is needed to keep up with rising energy and personnel costs and because payments will soon begin on debt acquired nearly 20 years ago to fund system improvements.

In 2005, Carmel Utilities gained more than 8,300 customers when it began providing water for an area previously served by an Indianapolis utility. The city has not made interest or principal payments on the debt and is not set to begin doing so until 2029. The city structured the bond this

way so that a larger customer base (as a result of population growth) would be in place to spread out the costs.

Carmel Utilities had approximately 16,000 customers at the end of 2005, Miller said, and now has nearly 33,000. Miller said he would not recommend this type of financing structure in a city that wasn’t poised for growth.

“It’s not common (to finance this way), but we didn’t want to pass on the increase that would be necessary for the $150 million improvements when people who weren’t even in the community yet weren’t here to pay those bills,” Miller said. “It was a way to match up as best as possible the repayment of the cost of the improvements with the people who were going to be there benefitting from those improvements.”

Miller said if the rate increases are approved, Carmel Utilities plans to refinance its debt to pay it off over a longer period of time.

The council’s finance committee will review the ordinances before sending them back to the full council.

‘Construction issue’ leads to demolition of elevator towers

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com In late November, two elevator towers marked the first major signs of vertical construction REDEVELOPMENT at the LOR/1933 Lounge project at 111 S. Range Line Rd. in Carmel. But now, the towers are gone.

Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, said a “construction issue” led to the demolition of the elevator towers and that the project remains on track for completion in the fall of 2024. He said the issue has been resolved.

A construction contractor is responsible for the cost of rebuilding the towers, Mestetsky said.

“It has no effect on taxpayers or the project costs,” he said. “We should see new elevator towers being built soon enough.”

The $30 million redevelopment is a public-private partnership between the

Construction work continues Nov. 30 at the LOR/1933 Lounge project site at 111 S. Range Line Rd. after demolition of two elevator towers earlier in the week. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

CRC and LOR Corp., an Indianapolis-based commercial real estate company and developer. Huse Culinary is planning to open 1933 Lounge, a lounge and restaurant concept, as the anchor on the first floor of the 43,000-square-foot building. The top two floors will include office and mixeduse space. Townhomes will be built on the eastern portion of the site.

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Mayoral transition team announced

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A nonprofit has been formed to oversee the transition into office for Carmel Mayor-elect Sue Finkam and POLITICS manage inaugural activities.

Elevate Carmel, Inc. will be led by Laura Campbell, an outgoing Carmel City Council member and Sue Finkam for Mayor campaign co-chair, and Kory Wood, partner at Ascent Strategic and general consultant to Finkam’s mayoral campaign.

Lisa Brandt has been named the nonprofit’s executive director. Craig Dunn will serve on the board of directors for the non-profit.

“Our goal with the transition is to find opportunities for service enhancement, process improvement, cost reduction and increased transparency to better serve our amazing community,” Finkam stated.

Brad Rateike of BAR Communications will handle communications for the nonprofit, Marilee Springer from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath will provide legal counsel, and Marty Obst of MO Strategies is an advisor and fundraising consultant.

Two committees have been formed:

Transition Committee • Co-chairs: Katie Lucas, Bill Stephan • Economic development: Larry Gigerich • Legal: Marilee Springer • Redevelopment: Adam Collins • Finance: Chuck Schalliol • Information technology: Jason Sondhi • Fire/EMS: Dr. Michael Kaufmann • Police: Doug Carter • Marketing and community relations: Rebecca Carl • Utilities: Kevin Hetrick • Engineering: Steve Fleming • Planning and zoning: Jamie Ford-Bowers and Chris Hamm • Administration: Jennifer Pavlik • Infrastructure: Michael Rowe • Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council: Liam Hansen • Bond bank: Loren Matthes • Talent acquisition: Kent Burns Inaugural Committee • Co-chairs: Carrie Holle, Jeff McDermott • Committee members: Johnica Bibeau, Carmel City Councilor Dr. Tim Hannon, Craig Dunn, Lou Gerig, Magdelan Bergeron, Marsha Millikan, Stephanie Carson, Jill Stafford Zaniker

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The Flower District is planned to include roundabout sculptures and several floral features. (Rendering courtesy of Studio M Architecture and Planning)

Flower District plans unveiled news@currentincarmel.com The City of Carmel unveiled plans Dec. 6 for the Flower District, an area already home to a large rose CITY NEWS sculpture and soon to include other floral features.

The district is in a triangular area between Pennsylvania, Old Meridian and Main streets. It will also include areas to the east to Guilford Road. Gateways into the district are planned in the roundabouts at Old Meridian and Pennsylvania streets (already home to the rose sculpture), Main and Pennsylvania streets and Main and Old Meridian streets. Eventually, all three roundabouts are set to include sculptures and district-branded stone walls.

The city is working with Studio M Architecture and Planning to add floral landscaping in the gateways, medians and elsewhere.

During Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard’s first term, he established a committee co-chaired by local businessmen Paul Reis and John

Schuler to study what could be done in this area. Over the years, their work resulted in improvements to Old Meridian Street, the construction of a new Grand Boulevard and a land-use plan that called for future hotels, townhomes, condominiums, apartments, shops and restaurants.

As improvements were made and the area experienced rapid growth, new discussions were held to determine how to identify the area and give it a name.

“When we first put this plan into place in the late 1990s, we referred to this as the Old Meridian district, but I felt that that name was overused and we could come up with a better name,” Brainard stated. “Then, with the addition of sculptor Arlon Bayliss’ ‘Grace, Love and Joy’ in 2019, a 35-foot, pink flower sculpture, the term Flower District became the appropriate choice.”

The plan calls for future improvements and the potential activation of special events to gradually come within the next few years.

Project: Improvements to 3rd Ave. SW Location: 3rd Ave. SW is closed between Autumn Drive and 2nd Street SW. Access to businesses will be maintained.

Expected completion: Early 2025 Project: Reconstruction of 3rd Avenue SW Location: 3rd Avenue SW between Au-

tumn and Industrial drives Expected completion: Winter 2024 Project: Reconstruction of N. College Avenue Location: N. College Avenue between 96th and 106th streets. Utility work is under way with construction beginning in the fall Expected completion: Spring 2025

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Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission Coordinator Jessica Layman, left, and Hamilton County Historian David Heighway. (Photo by Edward Redd)

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Restaurateur dies in plane crash — Nathan Finney, president and owner of Finney Hospitality Group, and flight instructor Warren Bruhl died in a plane crash at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 22 in a field near Shelbyville. Bloomington-based Finney Hospitality Group owns several restaurant brands, including Social Cantina. No one else was aboard the plane.

Skate with Santa — The Ice Skating Club of Indianapolis will host Skate with Santa from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Carmel Ice Skadium, 1040 3rd Ave. SW. Attendees can ice skate, visit with Santa, meet his elves and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. ISCI club members will be on hand to assist firsttime skaters and demonstrate their skating

skills. Cost is $12 per person or $30 for a family of four and includes admission, skate rental, cookies and hot chocolate.

Book signing — Pastor Paul Swartz, a Carmel resident and author of “Twin Populist Reform Warriors 500 Years Apart: Martin Luther & Donald Trump,” will sign copies of his book from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Barnes & Noble, 14790 Greyhound Plaza in Westfield.

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Award-winning app — Jasper Zhu, a student at Carmel High School, is the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.

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Fatal accident — A single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred the afternoon of Dec. 5 on the U.S. 31 entrance ramp to I-465 is under investigation. According to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, Galindo Clemente, 34, of Indianapolis, who was driving a red Ford F150, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of death are pending autopsy and toxicology results.

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The Bicentennial Bash included a raffle, 16 local vendors, free food, an art show and an end-of-the-year celebration video.

Layman declared the yearlong celebration a success.

“That was the goal, people who are from all different parts of the county exploring places they haven’t been in the county,” Layman said. “That’s always exciting.”

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Hamilton County, with a population of approximately 357,000, is 200 years old this year. As part of a yearlong celebration, events organized by the HCBC have been conducted throughout the county’s townships. On Dec. 3 at Ivy Tech Noblesville, 300 N. 17th St, the yearlong festivities concluded with the Bicentennial Bash, which celebrated the county as a whole.

Jessica Layman, HCBC coordinator, said planning began in 2020. Events included traveling exhibits, historical open houses and community anniversary celebrations.

Layman said approximately 50 events were organized. Each featured at least one theme: art; diversity and inclusion; education; historic preservation; and parks/ environment.

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County awards grants to local nonprofits

By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council awarded 23 nonprofits more than $864,000 FUNDING in grant money for 2024.

The funds are intended for services that further county goals. The grants were awarded in addition to contract services already provided.

“While we could not fund all organizations or always fund to the amount requested, we do believe we used the taxpayers’ money to make the greatest impact,” Hamilton County Councilor Sue Maki stated.

The largest grant was $180,000, awarded to Prevail, Inc. in Noblesville. Prevail assists victims of crime and abuse.

Grant applications for 2025 are due June 3, 2024. For more, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov/1682/Non-profit-Grant-Application.

Other grant recipients include: • PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc ($100,000) • Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County ($100,000) • Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County ($99,000) • Trinity Free Clinic ($53,230) • Family Promise of Hamilton County ($47,250) • The Cooper House ($45,000) • Heart & Soul Clinic ($36,000) • Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide ($30,000) • IGNITE.TRANSFORM ($25,000) • HOPE Family Care Center ($20,000) • Teter Organic Farm ($15,499) • Meals on Wheels Hamilton County ($15,000) • Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic ($15,000) • Same As U ($14,000) • Carmel Education Foundation (Mental Health Initiative) ($10,000) • Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation (Mental Health Initiative) ($10,000) • Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (Mental Health) ($10,000) • Sheridan Education Foundation, Inc. (Mental Health Initiative) ($10,000) • Westfield Education Foundation (Mental Health Initiative) ($10,000) • Conner Prairie ($7,500) • A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care ($2,450)

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Dad loved building homes, friendship Commentary by Dave Dugan Jim Dugan’s life began in Indianapolis on Aug. 14, 1934, a day that hit over 100 degrees.

Dad said it was the IN MEMORIAM hottest day of that summer (well, he didn’t say it right then, he was a baby).

Dad was born to be a builder and built his first home when he was 19, about the time he married Mom, Martha Price, kicking Jim Dugan off 59 years of being happy together.

In 1961, Jim bought a lot in a brand-new neighborhood in Carmel, Harrowgate. While building a home there, he bought a small house for us on Main Street.

In these pre-roundabout years, the Jim Dugan family loved everything that was Carmel. The hole-in-the-wall movie theater, Toots drive-in, Carmel basketball. Soon, Dad — who had already built many homes on Indianapolis’ northside — decided to focus on helping the Carmel community grow. He not only built houses all over town, but he also developed neighborhoods like Valleybrook, Brookshire Village and Buckhorn and built one of Carmel’s very first apartment complexes — Park Lane.

Dad took incredible care of my mom, my sister, Debbie, and me. But building was his life and his favorite topic for conversation.

His contractors, suppliers and crews were not only part of his team, but they were also his friends. Dad was a rare breed, not about profit but more about building a great quality home at a fair price. Many he built homes for ended up being among Mom and Dad’s best friends. My family also had the added blessing of living in “a Jim Dugan home” right next door to my folks.

Despite his impressive talent, Dad was humble. And he was smart, very funny — a perfectionist. He was the most generous man I ever knew and was always there for all his family and friends.

We take solace in him being reunited with Mom as they had such a special thing here on earth. Dad may have passed away Nov. 15 but got to share his God-given talent with so many families in a community he loved, as his many Carmel homes and neighborhoods live on.

Dave Dugan, a Carmel resident and comedian, is the son of Jim Dugan.

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Hamilton County has a new way to embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season.

CLAY TERRACE Clay Terrace is temporarily home to a Giving Machine, a vending machine-like device that allows users to donate to a variety of local and global charitable causes. Placed

by Light the World Indy, it will be available through Jan. 7, 2024.

Brenna Donnelly Ford, media director with Giving Machine Indy, said Light the World started through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which sponsored the Giving Machine initiative. The first Giving Machine was introduced in 2017 in Salt Lake City. Now, there are 61 worldwide, including another in Central Indiana at Newfields in Indianapolis.

“Since the Giving Machines opened in 2017, there have been 1.5 million visitors, totaling $21 million in donations,” Ford said.

Instead of snacks and sodas, Giving Machines are filled with cards representing items for people in need. Users can select

The Giving Machine at Clay Terrace will be in place through Jan. 7, 2024.

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from water, vaccines, farm animals and more, with prices starting at $3.

Ford said that in 2019, Mentors International, one of the nonprofits represented in the machine this year, delivered chickens to women in a village in Tanzania. After several years, the village built a farm.

“Suddenly, they had 1,000 chickens, then 2,000 chickens,” Ford said. “They were supporting their families and village. It changed the structure of the economy of their village.”

Donations to Giving Machine causes can also be made online at bit.ly/3RGy31v.

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Open Wednesday-Sunday through December 24 On Dec. 2, Clay Terrace presented the Santa Soiree, an event for all ages that included live music, a giant slow globe, Santa’s arrival and more. (Photos by Edward Redd)

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Couple receives top city award

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jay and Jan Brill recently received a rare honor.

The Carmel couple ACHIEVEMENT received the Range Line Pioneer Award.

Jay said they were told very few, if any, couples receive the community service award at the same time.

The award, which was established in 1992, was presented to the couple Nov. 30 during a private ceremony at Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard’s office.

“According to the mayor, only about 100 citizens have received this honor, which he said is Carmel’s equivalent of the Sagamore of the Wabash,” Jay said.

Jay, 72, met Brainard in his first year in office when Jay was chair of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

“We started talking about a performing arts center for the Carmel Symphony and the community,” Jay said. “He’s always been supportive of the arts. We’re very grateful.

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Noblesville senior guard gets boost from basketball family

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior basketball player Reagan Wilson’s competitive nature comes naturally.

Her father, Dean Wilson, played basketball at the University of Alabama, and her brother, Evan, is a junior on the University of Akron men’s basketball team., Wilson “We hate losing. We always played in the driveway together and they would always beat me,” Reagan Wilson said. “They’ve always been my biggest supporters but also my biggest critics, which I love so much. They’ve definitely helped me get to where I am today.”

The 5-foot-8 point guard, who has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Iowa State University, was averaging 15.6 points and 2.7 assists in the first nine games.

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dent Craig Dobbs, managing director with Graystone Consulting, to the board of trustees of Ball State University.

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Icehounds reunion set — The 50th anniversary of Carmel Icehounds will be celebrated Dec. 16 at the Carmel Ice Skadium. Members of the first few teams, including the 1976 state championship team, will be honored before the 8:15 p.m. varsity game with Westfield. The junior varsity game will be at 10:15 p.m.

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Former CHS coach to join HOF

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The honor of being inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame was not anything Pete Smith BASKETBALL expected.

“I was so gratefully shocked when I got the call,” Smith said. “I look around at all the great coaches who don’t get an honor like this. You never anticipate something like this happening. ” Smith Smith, 63, captured IHSAA Class 3A state championships in 2012 and 2015 at Guerin Catholic. He had 389 victories with an overall winning percentage of 61 percent. He and the other members of the class of 2024 will be inducted March 20 at Primo Banquet Hall in Indianapolis.

The 1979 Rochester High School graduate was a basketball team captain as a senior.

He played one year at Bethel University before being injured. He helped Bethel coach Homer Drew after that.

“He talked me into getting into coaching instead of sitting at the end of the bench,” Smith said.

Smith was an assistant at Warsaw for four years, which included a state championship in 1984.

Smith served as head coach at Manchester (1987-91), Noblesville (1991-94), Penn (199498) and Carmel (1998-2002) before becoming Guerin Catholic’s first coach.

Smith spent 33 years as a teacher, concluding his career at Carmel High School.

Smith, a Westfield resident, serves as director of Community First Bank in Noblesville and is a color commentator on the Champions Network and ISC Sports Network.

“I keep my fingers in basketball,” he said. “I have had 17 of my coaches go on to become head coaches in high school or college. I’ve been pleasantly overwhelmed with messages and calls (from people) that I haven’t heard from for a long time or surprised that they have time to reach out.”

One of those who reached out by text was his Carmel assistant coach, Boston Celtics executive Brad Stevens, who went on to coach Butler University and the Celtics.

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Abby’s Garden Parties aim to delight, educate through terrariums

By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com Carmel resident Abby Perry spreads her love for gardening through terrarium parties. After a rapid growth in popularity of the events, she gave up her 20-year pharmaceutical sales career (most recently with Eli Lilly) to start Abby’s Garden Parties in June 2021.

The seeds of the idea took root a year earlier.

“My teenage daughter came to me over COVID and wanted a terrarium for her room,” Perry said. “We connected and really relaxed.”

Perry started to wonder how she could share the experience with others. She had taken a terrarium class while in college at the University of Michigan and enjoys her distinction as a Hamilton County Master Gardener.

A week later, she hosted a party for her neighbor and more parties came after that.

Now, she hosts parties in homes, at local businesses and enjoys “making Carmel greener one terrarium at a time,” Perry said.

Averaging 300 terrariums per month, Abby’s Garden Parties provides a hands-on, unique experience for bridge clubs, book clubs, Bible studies, bachelorette parties and office events.

“I went from seeing people on their worst days to their best days,” Perry said. “What keeps me going is seeing people unplug and doing things they’ve never done before.”

The mom of four understands how stressful party planning can be.

“Kids have fun with friends without mom worrying about entertainment. They take home something they created themselves, not a favor,” Perry said. “After their kids’ parties, a lot of moms book their own. We can’t let the kids have all the fun.”

Abby’s Garden Parties provides participants with terrarium kits consisting of soil, a container, succulents, tiny tools and their choice of accessories. The process takes about an hour. Kit themes include ferries and gnomes for kids, crystals, seashells and stones for adults. Perry said the most popular accessories are tiny ducks.

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A terrarium by Abby’s Garden Parties. (Photo courtesy of Abby Perry)

Kits range in price from $35 for a kid’s plastic hanging terrarium to $65 for a jumbo container and more plants. The middle tier option is a glass terrarium for $45. There is a five-person minimum and six to eight weeks booking window for events.

Perry has a passion for teaching others about gardening and would like to grow her business through online classes and franchising. She is a certified Girl Scouts partner for badges in gardening, math and nature.

For upcoming public events, to order a kit or to schedule a party, visit abbysgardenparties.com.

Abby Perry displays a boxed terrarium kit. (Photo courtesy of Abby Perry)

the light in their space. Succulents thrive on neglect, as long as you get the roots covered, you can’t go wrong, but we provide specific instructions for their care,” Perry said.

Most of her customers have minimal experience with plants.

“This is something anyone can do. We’ve had kids as young as 5 and seniors over 80,” Perry said. She particularly enjoys facilitating family events with different generations.

Ann Boldt hosted a girls night out in June at her Carmel home.

“She makes everything so easy. You just send out the invitations and Abby even provides the invitation for you and she brings everything to set up,” Boldt said. “I just

provided the space and drink/dessert. She did the rest.”

Although Abby’s Garden Parties has hosted events across the Indianapolis area, including a booth at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show, local companies that have showcased her work or hosted events include Sugar Creek Vineyard & Winery, Peace Water Winery, Amanda’s Exchange and American House Network.

Perry has adjusted her process over the years, such as adding zip closures to the dirt pouches and using recyclable materials.

The plants are sourced from a wholesaler in California, but Perry propagates the soil herself to ensure proper nutrients. She assembles the kits in her home with the help of her family.

ON THE COVER: Abby Perry’s business offers terrarium kits for individuals or groups. (Photo courtesy of Abby Perry)

HOLIDAY KITS DELIVERED Abby’s Garden Parties offers all-inclusive kits delivered in time for Christmas. Order up to one week before the holiday and receive everything to create a unique terrarium or gift a kit to someone else. Theme options are mushroom cottage core and alien glow in the dark.

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Tips for healthy winter feet Commentary Dr. Ken Stumpf Winter can be a tough season for our feet. The cold, dry air and harsh weather conditions can cause all PODIATRY sorts of problems — from cracked heels to fungal infections. But don’t worry; with these podiatrist-approved tips, you can keep your feet healthy and happy all winter.

MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE! The cold winter air can cause our skin to become dry and cracked, especially on our feet. Apply a moisturizing cream daily that contains lactic acid or urea. If your feet are deeply cracked or bleeding, it’s best to come see us to prevent infection.

FIGHT OFF FUNGAL INFECTIONS Fungal infections thrive in warm, moist environments — making our feet the perfect breeding ground during winter. To prevent these pesky infections, keep your feet clean and dry. Wearing moisture-wicking socks can help with keeping fungal infections at bay. Change your socks regularly and avoid wearing wet shoes or boots for extended periods of time.

SKIP THE NAIL POLISH As much as you might love a pop of color on your toes, winter is a great time to skip the nail polish. Nail polish can trap moisture and lead to fungal infections or discoloration of the nails. If you can’t resist a little color, give your nails a break every few weeks and use a breathable nail polish.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT FROSTBITE Frostbite is a serious concern during winter, especially for our toes. Protect your feet with warm socks and waterproof shoes or boots. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any signs of frostbite, such as numbness or discoloration.

If the cold weather has already taken a toll on your feet, don’t despair. Contact our office for an appointment, and we’ll get your feet back in tip-top shape for the new year.

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Heart health over the holidays Commentary by Dr. Hugo Rios Meza When the temperature drops and the holidays near, it’s common to ease up on efforts to maintain good CARDIOLOGY health. But even through the holiday season, it’s important not to let your heart health take a back seat.

NUTRITION IS KEY Eating well is one of the best things you can do for your heart. With the holidays come delicious treats and an abundance of comfort foods. Enjoy these foods in moderation and remember to include plenty of green, leafy vegetables. Keep an eye on your salt and sugar intake, as well as the amount of alcohol you are consuming.

START OR MAINTAIN AN EXERCISE ROUTINE Getting proper exercise is valuable yearround. Exercise improves your circulation, strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure. The holiday season is the perfect time to start building healthy habits as a family, such as taking a walk together for 30 minutes every day. Build your exercise routine gradually and be careful not to

over-exert doing things such as hanging lights, shoveling snow or moving packages.

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Le Petit Gateau now open

By Jennifer A. Haire news@currentincarmel.com After winning dozens of first- and second-place ribbons in baking competitions at the Indiana State Fair, Chris BAKERY Holland decided it might be time for a career change.

Previously, Holland, 44, worked in science labs and for a corporate attorney, baking only as a hobby. But, he opened his first brick-and-mortar shop Nov. 28 when Le Petit Gateau Bakery debuted in the new North End development.

“It was after my third year at the Indiana State Fair I just thought to myself, maybe this is what I should be doing for my career,” said Holland, a native of California.

While working as a pastry chef instructor, his boss got a call from Indie Coffee Roasters, a local shop looking to make a change in its offering of baked goods. Holland met with ICR, and a taste test sealed the deal. His pastries have been part of their menu since 2019.

“I’d just gone through culinary school,” Holland said. “I knew they were taking a chance on me, and I can’t be more thankful for that.”

When Indie Coffee Roasters opened its second Carmel shop at North End, they suggested Holland explore opening his own shop there. The developer was interested in adding a bakery to the lineup to allow residents the convenience of grabbing a coffee and pastry before work.

Le Petit Gateau is a French-inspired,

Chris Holland, owner of Le Petit Gateau, makes pastries. (Photo by Josh Clements)

full-service bakery, and Holland eventually wants to add breakfast sandwiches and hot and cold lunch items to the menu. For now, it offers pastries, croissants, muffins, scones, cookies, breads and cakes.

Holland has sold his baked goods at the Fishers farmers market for the past four seasons. He loves being outdoors with the community, and as a dog owner himself, said he appreciates that it is one of the few markets where dogs are allowed.

Le Petit Gateau is at 525 North End Dr. in Carmel. It is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday.

Learn more at lepetitgateaubakery.com.

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Doctor joins Westfield Foot and Ankle — Dr. Ken Stumpf is joining the team of specialists at Westfield Foot and Ankle. Stumpf’s areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, plantar fasciitis and bunions.

He also performs reconstructive surgery. Stumpf Stumpf received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Before joining Westfield Foot and Ankle, he was a podiatrist with Community Health Network. For more, visit westfieldfoot.com Telamon Logistics launches – Carmel-based Telamon Corporation has launched Telamon Logistics, a venture dedicated to

providing specialized logistics services tailored for the burgeoning Internet of Things market. Telamon Logistics will offer a comprehensive suite of services that include bundling and kitting of IoT devices, quality control checks, customized assembly and configuration, professional packaging solutions, scalable operations for growing demand, inventory management and end-toend fulfillment and distribution. Learn more at telamon.com/logistics.

The Plaid Agency earns award — The Plaid Agency, a Carmel-based full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm, has received the national Gold Davey Award for integrated cause marketing for the Believe in You campaign. Learn more about the agency and campaign at believeinu.today.

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Studio E helps clients add personal flair to new home

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com An Estridge Homes design studio is now open for those looking to add a touch of style to their new NOW OPEN dwelling.

The homebuilding company at 645 W. Carmel Dr. celebrated the opening of Studio E with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 14. Guests browsed a selection of interior and exterior options and learned how they could add detail to their design.

Estridge Homes COO Rob McGraw said Studio E is a destination for customers to personalize their home.

“It is a place for you to envision the lifestyle and the way you want to live,” McGraw said. “Building a home can be challenging.

Our intent is to take their vision and our experience and merge them together to create a space.”

At Studio E, homeowners review and plan

Studio E is designed to help clients personalize new homes. (Photo courtesy of Estridge Homes)

details one room at a time. Designers help with everything from determining the appropriate style to choosing products that fit within a budget. Clients can present examples of styles they like from websites like Pinterest to the Studio E design team.

McGraw said he looks forward to Studio E helping clients explore their creative side to personalize their homes.

Learn more at estridgehomes.com/ studio-e.

Two Ten Midtown venue debuts

By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com Two Ten Midtown, a luxury event venue occupying the top two floors of the new Carmel Fire Department NOW OPEN Headquarters building, 210 Veterans Way in Carmel, opened last month.

“The space is modern with so much natural light from the floor to ceiling windows.

The real showstopper is the rooftop offering both covered and uncovered spaces, so clients don’t have to worry about weather,” said Bethany Magley, Two Ten Midtown event director. “The location is incredible.”

The space can accommodate up to 150 guests and includes a third-floor banquet hall and fourth-floor rooftop. Bookings are being accepted for weddings, corporate and private events.

Magley describes the style as “clean modern and neutral to work with any décor.”

Each event has a dedicated coordinator from Magley’s team of five. The venue works exclusively with Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering and a list of six DJs to streamline the vendor process. Two Ten Midtown holds its own liquor license and event security is

From left, Mark and Mary Lou Haggerty (set up and tear down managers), Logan Maudlin (setup and teardown), Aubrey Maudlin (event coordinator), Bethany Magley (event director), Teresa and Mark Skipper (owners), Emma Carmichael (event coordinator) and Tristen Pettigrew (event coordinator) on the rooftop at Two Ten Midtown event venue. (Photo by Holly Lea Photography)

provided by off duty Carmel police officers.

Two Ten Midtown is the third location managed by MTS Collective, which also manages Iron and Ember at the Brookshire Country Club in Carmel and owns Mustard Seed Gardens in Westfield.

For more or to schedule a tour, visit twotenmidtown.com.

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St. Peter’s congregation thankful for continued community support during holiday season

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Senior Pastor Lori Bievenour’s 20th Christmas season at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Carmel isn’t turning out to be quite what she expected.

The church building at Keystone Parkway and Carmel Drive has been closed since late July when a lightning strike ignited a fire in a storage closet. Firefighters contained the blaze near where it started, but smoke and firefighting efforts caused extensive damage throughout the church, Bievenour said, leaving the 119-year-old congregation without access to its permanent home through the holiday season and beyond.

So, this year, while the church has continued its efforts to help those in need through its Giving Tree program and diaper drive, it has found itself as a recipient of an outpouring of aid and support.

“This season is not just about giving but receiving, and that’s what we’ve had to do as a church community,” Bievenour said.

“We’ve had to receive gifts from other communities and from neighbors and from our city officials. And that, while humbling, is really important and reflects really well on the Carmel community.”

Since the fire, several other Carmel religious communities, organizations and businesses have offered assistance. Orchard Park Presbyterian Church has offered its chapel for weekly gatherings and expanded

Paul Radford and Carrie Cooley decorate trees at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ for the holiday season. The building has been closed since July when a fire caused extensive damage. (Photo courtesy of Lori Bievenour)

its preschool to add some of the students displaced from the program at St. Peter’s.

502 East Event Centre provided space for worship services in the weeks after the fire, and St. Peter’s has partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to relocate its services to Clay Middle School for the foreseeable future.

For the holiday season, another partner stepped up. St. Mark’s United Methodist

Church at Gray Road and 126th Street is providing its sanctuary for St. Peter’s to hold a Candles and Carols Christmas Celebration at 6 p.m. (organ prelude at 5:45 p.m.) Dec. 17.

“We recognized that we were longing to be in a space that was more traditionally sacred,” Bievenour said. “The (school) cafeteria and auditorium have become home, but we miss being in a sanctuary, and we

miss having an organ and some other sacred music.”

The free event, which is open to the community, will feature brass and woodwind ensembles and soloists. The candles will be battery powered, Bievenour said.

“We’re not going to risk the flame in our borrowed space as a result of being a little bit burned by fire,” she said. “We will create some ambiance and share some cookies and just celebrate being together, and that’s what matters.”

St. Peter’s will celebrate Christmas Eve with a service at 10 a.m. Dec. 24 at Clay Middle School and will return to its own property for an outdoor Christmas Eve sunset service at 5:30 p.m. A tent will be onsite in case of inclement weather.

As for the inside of the building, Bievenour said she is hopeful that work to clear out, restore and reconstruct St. Peter’s building will begin in early 2024. At this point, it’s too early to know whether the congregation will be able to celebrate the next Christmas season in its own space.

For now, Bievenour is thankful to be part of a community that continues to demonstrate the spirit of giving.

“There are community members that are holding us in the lights of the season, and they’re praying for us, and they’re encouraging us to build anew,” she said. “That gives us strength.”

Learn more about St. Peter’s at stpeterscarmel.org.

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Families celebrate ‘Christmaskah’

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com

For some local families, like the Goldsteins, the Richards and the Stones, celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas offers the best of both worlds.

Monica Richard’s family likes to call it “Christmaskah” when the two holidays overlap. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration commemorating victory and provision for the Jewish people. Unlike Christmas, the dates of Hanukkah, which are based on the Jewish lunar calendar, fluctuate from year to year. This year, Hanukkah began at sundown Dec. 7 and lasts through sundown Dec. 15.

“I admit, I like it when it’s Christmaskah,” Richard said.

This year, Richard’s son and daughter are at college during Hanukkah, but she said she sent them back to school after Thanksgiving break with her grandparents’ menorah.

Susan Corona-Stone prefers it when the holidays don’t overlap, although she decorates for both equally. Corona-Stone is Cath-

Terry Stone and his wife Susan Corona-Stone have embraced both their faiths through celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas.

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olic, and her husband, Terry, is Jewish. Both coming from families of strong faith, neither ever had a desire to convert, and neither pressured the other to do so.

“We’ve always had a Christmas tree, though,” Corona-Stone said. “My husband, never growing up with a Christmas tree, always had to have the biggest one we could find.”

A movement on social media, #projectmenorah, aims to invite those of other faiths to celebrate Hanukkah. To learn more about Hanukkah, go to myjewishlearning.com/ article/hanukkah-2023.

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Expressions of truth?

Commentary by Terry Anker The countless aphorisms and “old sayings” that bring color and texture to our language are a nod to the ESSAY nature of shared experience.

Popular contemporary singer Beyoncé tapped into it when she brought “her ladies” to the dancefloor to admonish their significant others to do a bit of jewelry shopping. She urged them to know if they wanted to dance with them again that “they’d better put a ring on it.” One can presume that the songster was extoling the virtue to be found in marriage and monogamous relationships. Or maybe she was simply retelling the story of an earlier pop icon who crooned that “diamonds,” and not relationships, “are a girl’s best friend.”

Whatever the intended message, the catchy quips stick with us, often moving us to action and committed belief.

These adages demand countless virtues and some vices. We are expected to be quiet because “loose lips sink ships” and be noisy because “silence is violence.” Is either

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one entirely truthful? Loyalty is demanded of us when we are told to “sleep in the bed that we made” or “dance with the one what brung us.” At some point, don’t we have to ask ourselves what it all hopes to accomplish? What exactly do we owe to those who, well, brung us? Is there a debt incurred for a dinner and a movie? Do we owe more to our alma mater than the tuition we paid for the product it delivered? Can we escape an obligation to England for the uncompensated use — some might argue, the misuse — of the language?

Only if we consider the objectives behind the expressions we hold dear can we decide if Beyonce’s message rings true. Is she digging for gold or extolling traditional values?

Are these clichés keys to understanding or hooks of deception?

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

A conference survivor’s tale Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I am so proud of myself. I survived (and thrived?) at a three-day social studies conference in Nashville HUMOR with two colleagues who feasibly could be my children. It was touch and go at times, but ultimately it was a good experience. Let’s explore.

Day One was horrible. It started with the hotel emailing to say it would cancel my reservation unless I provided the credit card number I had booked with back in April. I could not, because four months earlier, that particular Visa had expired. I eventually resolved it, but in the process discovered that neither I nor my teacher friends had actually registered for the conference! We are very smart women, but somehow this one not-so-small detail had escaped all of us.

Good lord. By the time we had sorted the mess and got on the road, I was particularly frazzled, knowing full well these things come in threes — or in this case, fours.

Five hours and one sketchy Taco Bell run later, I realized that I had Google mapped us to the wrong hotel, but only after we had lugged our suitcases, winter coats and my 20-pound weighted blanket through a questionable parking garage and up a flight

“Five hours and one sketchy Taco Bell run later, I realized that I had Google mapped us to the wrong hotel.”

– DANIELLE WILSON of stairs. And when we finally arrived at the correct Residence Inn, our grant money debit cards were unceremoniously declined.

Luckily, the trip improved significantly after that, and I was able to enjoy the conference, downtown Nashville and some beautiful, pee-my-pants giggle fests with my millennial compatriots.

I mean, I still had to be in bed by 9 p.m. every night, but I survived. Even thrived!

Peace out.

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

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They do what with bacon?

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Christmas morning 2023 will be a big disappointment for me. Not one of my presents will be bacon relatHUMOR ed. I just know it. I used to belong to a bacon club that sent you a different type of bacon each month. My wife kept trashing the package, maybe because the name of the company was The Strip Club.

Everyone loves bacon. We wrap a $50 filet in a strip of bacon to make it even better, and “No one has ever gone to see a Kevin Hot Dog movie,” comic Jim Gaffigan says. Nor would we even know what a water chestnut is if it weren’t for bacon.

To get a taste of its newest gift ideas, I went to one manufacturer’s website.

Its premier item is bacon shaving cream. The company suggested ordering early to be sure customers have a festive pork-scented holiday. The ad claims the shaving cream delivers “maximum bacon scent when you need it most.” When that is, I have no idea, but they had me worked into a lather just thinking about it. By the way, the company lightheartedly warns that while using this product, “You can be eaten by bears,” making some of the side effects of my Lipitor pale in comparison.

Overall, I was very impressed with the company’s selection of pork-related products and its customer-friendly approach in follow-up correspondence It even asked if I’d prefer to not receive frequent email solicitations, because in the company’s words, “No one likes spam.” It had a point.

I’ll try its Bacon-Flavored Popcorn, but the

idea of Spam Lip Balm makes me a little nauseous.

How about a container of Bacon Infant Formula? The company claims that fat in pork is very important in the development of a newborn’s brain. The promotion was nothing but an April Fool’s joke. Yes, everyone was laughing except the 112 people who fell for this and waited by the mailbox every day, hoping the product was delivered before the baby was delivered.

My favorite is the Bacon-Scented Oxygen Inhaler. You’ve had a long day at the office; you’re at the mid-point in a marathon; or suffer from COPD (chronic overt pork deficiency). Pick up your mini inhaler, hold the device up to your snout and breathe in. You’ll never be out of breath again, but you will – DICK WOLFSIE experience periodic grunting.

And, so, Christmas morning will come and go. There will be no bacon salt, no bacon candles and no bacon-flavored envelopes. Not even a package of bacon-scented stickers to slap on friends who might enjoy sniffing themselves at work for a quick bacon high. I will sit at the breakfast table somewhat consoled when my wife serves a bacon quiche. I will savor several pieces. I figure she might get some gift ideas for next year if I make a pig of myself.

“The ad claims the shaving cream delivers “maximum bacon scent when you need it most.” When that is, I have no idea.”

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Indianapolis Children’s Choir concerts feature European Holiday theme

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Children’s Choir concerts will have more than a touch of Europe.

“This year’s PERFORMANCES concerts will bring back memories of walking around the many holiday and Christkindlmarkts throughout Europe,” said ICC Artistic Director Jose Pedde, a Carmel resident. “All of the music has its origins from a European country from Germany and England to Spain and Ukraine.”

The ICC will present four performances from Dec. 15-17 at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis.

The European holiday-inspired performances will feature children as young as age 5, and as old as founding members of the ICC from 1986.

“All the concerts have a slightly different flavor due to the age of our singers,” Pedde said.

The 7 p.m. concerts Dec. 15-16 are titled “Angels Sing: A European Holiday” and feature the Indy Voice and Master Chorale.

The Dec 16 evening concert is a candlelight performance.

“Celebrate the Season: A European Holiday” concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 features Neighborhood Choir Academy, Foundations Choir, Preparatory Choirs, Jubilate Choir, Beginning Level Choirs and Master Chorale.

The “Sounds of the Season: A European Holiday” is at 4 p.m. Dec. 17 and features the Lyric, Indy Voice and the Alumni Choir.

“The 7 p.m. concerts are our most advanced singers and the pieces they are singing are more challenging in nature,” Pedde said.

Pedde said the Dec. 16 afternoon concert features the youngest singers from the program, along with the high school division. The Dec. 17 concert includes a special set by the annual holiday alumni choir.

“We had a special commission of ‘Silent Night’ and the ‘Sussex Carol’ arranged for the choir this year as well as some clas-

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘ELF THE MUSICAL’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf The Musical” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’ Carmel Community Players’ production of “Moon Over Buffalo” runs through Dec. 17 at The Cat in Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

BALLET THEATRE OF CARMEL ACADEMY The Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 15-17 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org.

‘WILD & SWINGING’ HOLIDAY PARTY’ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild & Swingin’ Party” is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Joshua Pedde leads the Indianapolis Children’s Choir holiday concerts. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

sics like ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’ and ‘The First Noel,’” Pedde said.

This is a busy but enjoyable time for the choirs, Pedde said.

“The singers always seem to love this time, not just because of the music, but because of all the special events we do during the season that bring so much joy to so many people,” Pedde said. “Although it is busy, these singers love spreading cheer throughout central Indiana. They love being together and hanging out while they wait to perform. And they get to do some really fun things from performing at the (Indianapolis) Zoo, to ‘Nutcrackers’ to tree lightings. It really is a lot of fun.”

Pedde said Second Presbyterian Church is a perfect setting for this type of concert.

“It is a beautiful gothic church that looks like it was picked up from Europe and dropped in Indianapolis,” Pedde said.

“We do, however, add some special touches with lighting.”

Westfield High School freshman Whitney

Bontrager is a member of the Indy Voice Choir.

“I love the candlelight holiday concert because it reminds me of an ‘Angels Sing’ from a couple of years ago when the power went out unexpectedly,” Bontrager said.

“We had to perform in the dark, but it was so much fun, and we really embraced the chaos. It brought everyone so much unexpected joy.

“I love that we’re shining a spotlight on other cultures for this concert, because there are so many different ways to celebrate Christmas and they’re all unique and incredible in their own ways.”

About 500 singers are slated to participate in the four concerts.

“Now is a great time for interested singers to join the ICC for the second semester,” Pedde said.

Pedde said those interested should see a concert and then contact the office to schedule a visit.

For more, icchoir.org.

‘CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Celebrate the Holidays” shows feature Wayne Powers and the All-Star Jazz Trio Dec. 13-14 and vocalist Katy Gentry and pianist Eric Baker Dec. 15-17 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

‘FESTIVAL OF CAROLS’ The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and vocalist Anthony Nunizata will perform concerts at 3 p.m. Dec. 16-17 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Sedaris appearance set — WFYI Presents “An Evening with David Sedaris,” author of several bestsellers and regular National Public Radio contributor. He will appear at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, following the release of his newest books “Happy-Go-Lucky “and “A Carnival of Snackery. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at thecenterpresents.org.

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cer records and chose some of those very arrangements for this holiday show with ATI. We have Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘Sleigh Ride,’ Katy Gentry’s list of personal-favorite Harry Connick Jr.’s ‘I Pray on Christmas,’ Christmas songs continues to grow. and, of course, ‘Merry Christmas, Darling’ “Some of my from The Carpenters. I also will be CONCERTS sweetest childsinging Mark Lowery’s ‘Mary, Did You hood memories Know?’ — just a gorgeous song.” are of singing carols and hymns Gentry said the most-requested for the Advent season and on song she receives is “Have Yourself Christmas Eve in my church growa Merry Little Christmas,” which ing up,” Gentry said.

Judy Garland sang in “Meet Me in St. As part of Actors Theatre of Louis.”

Gentry Indiana’s “Celebrate the Holidays,” “I have been portraying and celGentry will perform with pianist ebrating the voice of Judy Garland Eric Baker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. for the last 15 years,” Gentry said. “Actors Dec. 17 at the Studio Theater at the Center Theatre of Indiana cast me as Young Judy for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Vocalist/ in their original ‘Beyond the Rainbow’ proactor Wayne Powers will perform at 7:30 duction in 2007, and that opportunity has p.m. Dec. 13-14 at the Studio Theater as part led me to portraying her in that same show of the ATI holiday shows. almost a decade later and then creating my ATI Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald conown cabaret with the most recent perfortacted Gentry, a Fishers resident, about mance at Feinstein’s.” putting her own holiday show together.

Gentry has worked professionally with “I began envisioning what that would Baker for more than 10 years. look like,” she said. “I went back (mentally) “Eric is an exceptional musician that has to my living room in 1988 with my Firestone an ear for jazz,” Gentry said.

Christmas, Nat King Cole, and Johnny MerFor more, visit atistage.org.

Holidays are great for appetizers Commentary by Mark LaFay I love Christmas. One thing I particularly love about the season is the continuous snacking.

We celebrate Christmas Eve FOOD with a shepherd’s dinner, which is a simple meal that the shepherds in the field likely would have eaten. We eat it early, read the Nativity story, and then we get out the snacks for an evening of movies, games and hors d’oeuvres. The snacking continues on through Christmas Day, leading up to dinner. Whatever your tradition is for Christmas, or Hanukkah and New Year’s Day, below is a list of appetizers that are easy to make.

Hot crab dip: Cheesy, creamy, yummy crab dip, usually made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, lemon and a mountain of lump crab. Look online for a great recipe.

Shrimp cocktail: Cook jumbo shrimp or get pre-cooked. Take the easy route with St. Elmo’s cocktail sauce or make your own with ketchup and freshly grated

horseradish.

Buffalo chicken dip: Spicy, tangy, cheesy. This is a winner year-round. Cream cheese, ranch dressing or blue cheese, Frank’s Hot Sauce, shredded chicken. Make it in advance and keep it in the fridge. Bake it just before the party. Oysters on the half shell: I love fresh oysters. Shuck them, slurp and go!

Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts: I love this appetizer. Wrap whole water chestnuts with bacon, roast it off, finish it with sweet Thai chili sauce and bake until it is tacky. Serve in a pan or dish, and cover with the pan drippings.

The nice thing about most of the appetizers that require heating before serving is that they can be prepped well in advance. Happy celebrations!

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Carmel actress returns in ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Vickie Cornelius Phipps, the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past in “A Christmas Carol” is a fitting one.

MUSICAL This is the seventh time the Carmel resident has played the role in the Beef & Boards’ annual musical adapted from the Charles Dickens book “A Christmas Carol.” There is an evening show Dec. 18 and matinee shows Dec. 12, 15, 19 and 22.

“It’s always a new show with a different director and actors,” Phipps said. “It simply amazes me how much this show touches people’s hearts, and it always gets me in the Christmas mood. I have played this role for other theaters, but Beef & Boards is my favorite.”

Phipps said her role is usually played by a female.

“The Ghost of Christmas Past tries to help Scrooge remember how his heart was once open by showing him memories of his past revisiting the people he once loved,” Phipps said. “She nurtures his frozen heart to melt and rethink his way of life. I suppose this

what better storytelling than one of the greatest stories of all times, the beautiful tale of redemption, forgiveness, gratitude, and joy,” Farrell said. “Something I believe that is usually missed when translating his iconic story for the stage is (Dickens’) original narrative voice, which I always found full of wit, observation, poetry and social outrage, but I believe Beef & Boards did a marvelous job of capturing that with this production. I’m honored to be that conduit, helping to set the stage, story and scene for what the audience is about to experience with the adaptation Beef & Boards has Mark Goetzinger and Vickie Cornelius Phipps appear in “A crafted. The talents of my fellow Christmas Carol.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards) actors on stage then launches the role is appropriate because I’m a nurturing audience on a ride to fully realize the story soul. Next to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ this is of humility, redemption and forgiveness my favorite. I believe in redemption.” with the beautiful characters that come to Indianapolis resident Mark Goetzinger life in such a vivid and colorful way.” portrays Ebenezer Scrooge.

Between the performances, Farrell is apWestfield resident Don Farrell plays the pearing in “A Sinatra Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. narrator.

Dec. 13 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.

“As actors, we are all storytellers, and For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘Nutcracker with a Twist’ returns

By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote “The Nutcracker,” but imagine if jazz great Duke Ellington had done PERFORMANCES it instead? Or even Run DMC? Christina Voreis, executive director and co-founder of Ballet INitiative, can imagine it.

Voreis and her colleague Lauren Nasci, both of Carmel, will direct “Nutcracker with a Twist.”

Three public shows of Ballet INitiative’s “Nutcracker with a Twist” will be presented Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at the Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. The Dec. 15-16 performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The Dec. 17 show is a 2 p.m. matinee.

It will be the fourth consecutive season that Ballet INitiative will present the show.

“We do it to jazz music,” Voreis said. “We have different scenes like with the party.

We have flappers and we also have tap dancing, contemporary, hip-hop and also the dances of the period, the Charleston and foxtrots, while sticking to the story closely.”

From left, Ballet INitiative members Lexie Carlson, Ola Tarnowski and Shannon Stone. (Photo courtesy of Christina Voreis)

Set to both the original Tchaikovsky score and Duke Ellington’s big band jazz, Ballet INitiative’s “Nutcracker with a Twist” updates the classic story setting the scene during the Roaring 20s. This story is about the friendship between Clara and a living doll, the Nutcracker.

The performance includes local choreographers and features youth dance students from dance academies in Indiana and a few dancers from out of state.

Voreis and her partners at the Ballet INitiative wanted an updated, more modern story, while at the same time not wanting to lose the premise of Tchaikovsky’s original.

For tickets, visit athenaeumindy.org/events.

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Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award-winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy sees ‘Elf The Musical’ Where’s Amy attended Civic Theatre’s Dec. 1 opening night of “Elf The Musical.” This charming, family-friendly musical will fill your heart with joy and laughter. It runs until Dec. 24. Above, from left, Addie Giesting (Indianapolis), Luke Boyce (Carmel), Teddy Epstein (Westfield), Jalen Baldwin (Geist), Lyra Montalvo (Fishers), Izzy Ellis (Fishers) and Thomas Murray (Zionsville). For more, visit civictheatre.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attended New Age solo pianist Jim Brickman’s “A Joyful Christmas” concert Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz, above right, joined Brickman as a special guest. The show included Yuletide carols, classics and all of Brickman’s biggest hits.

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$500 off valid on the Cummins 20kW Series only. Not to be combined with any other offers, discounts, or previous purchase. Restrictions may apply. Expires: 01/12/2024

Generator Installation

Free

Electrical Panel Replacement

E stimate

$59 Whole Home

317-747- 0 588

Electrical Safety

In sp e ction

Any Repair of $500 or more