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City of Fishers hosts ceremony to honor local veterans

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A special ceremony in Fishers on Nov. 10 honored veterans of the U.S. Armed Services with music, CELEBRATION a keynote address by retired Vice Adm. Terry M. Cross of the U.S. Coast Guard and special pins for every veteran attending the celebration at the Fishers YMCA. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, which this year fell on a Saturday. Therefore, the official observed holiday was the day before.

Vocalist Tiffany Strauss and Cindy Baney, choral director for Fishers Junior High School, presented Baney’s original song, “Honor,” which she said she wrote for her late father, who served in the U.S. Air Force.

“It was my gift to him,” she said. “But my dad would never let me say it was just for him. He said I always had to say it was for all veterans.”

In his address to the crowd, Vice Admiral Cross — who was inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame in 2021 — said that he has attended many Veterans Day celebrations over the years, “and I’ve not seen anything except one visit to the White House to compare with this. You’re all to be congratulated.”

Cross jokingly compared serving as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard in Indiana to the Easter Bunny.

“Your mother told you there was one, but you never saw it,” he said.

Cross said he often speaks to school groups and enjoys educating children about the Armed Forces, about the history of Veterans Day — originally called Armistice Day — and the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. “It’s amazing to me how many people conflate those two,” he said. “Of course, Memorial Day is to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom in service of our country. On Veterans Day, we’re honoring

The City of Fishers hosted a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10 at the Fishers YMCA. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

everyone who served honorably in any one of the nation’s five armed forces.”

Cross also talked about the challenges all branches of the military are experiencing with recruiting and retention, noting that it’s more difficult for those who are serving when the numbers are down. But, he said, in Indiana about 6 percent of the population chooses to serve, which is a significant number compared to other parts of the country.

He said it seems to be part of Hoosier culture, and recalled speaking engagements at schools where the gymnasiums were packed, and patriotic songs were performed.

“My favorite thing was a slideshow,” he said. “The teachers would ask the students to bring in pictures of members of their family or veterans and then during a portion of the program, those pictures were shown in a rolling slideshow with a huge screen in back in the podium.”

Cross said that during the slideshows, he could hear individual kids saying, “That’s

my dad” or “That’s my mom.”

He also referred to the many veterans monuments in the state, and to the Indiana War Memorial Museum.

“It’s a magnificent tribute to the history of our country and the history of Hoosier veterans,” he said. “If you haven’t been there, you should go.”

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness also spoke, thanking veterans in attendance and members of the Fishers Armed Services Committee. He said that honoring those who have served is an important tradition that should be maintained.

“Every Veterans Day, every Memorial Day, we’re here and we’re glad to be here,” he said. “I’m proud today to say that I live in the community that, if you’re a veteran … we’re proud to have you here.”

Fadness and Cross presented special City of Fishers pins to all veterans who attended the event. The pins were engraved with “2023,” and Fadness said new pins will be made for Veterans Day keepsakes each year.

DISPATCHES Kroger launches Holiday Hunger Campaign — Kroger Central Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Foundation have launched the annual Holiday Hunger Campaign to provide meals to local families in need. According to Kroger, the campaign runs through Dec. 30, and customers shopping in stores and online in Indiana will be encouraged to donate $1, $5 or $10 or round up their purchase to assist Kroger’s local food-bank partners.

Fishers resident picked for management committee — Indiana law firm Barnes & Thornburg has announced members of the firm’s 2023-2024 Management Committee, including Fishers resident Joe Eaton. The 2023-24 Management Committee comprises 21 members. Eaton is one of the at-large committee members, according to the announcement.

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ new teacher contract was approved Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of HSE)

New HSE teacher contract raises base salary to $48,500

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A competitive salary scale was one of the goals for Hamilton Southeastern Schools negotiating BARGAINING teams as they discussed a teacher contract for the 2023-24 school year.

The HSE Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new contract Nov. 8, with what district Chief Finance Officer Katy Dowling said is the highest starting salary in Hamilton County.

The contract includes raises in base pay for all levels with additional compensation to recognize educational achievements. The new salary scale ranges from $48,500 to $91,801, compared to the previous range of $44,074 to $87,530.

The contract, which is retroactive to July, also revamps paid leave to provide more flexibility. Teachers still get 14 days of paid time off, but instead of four personal days and 10 sick days, they have seven days of each.

During public comment, Lantern Road Elementary School teacher Debi Majeski spoke in favor of the contract and the process that led to the bargaining agreement. She was on the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association’s bargaining team and said there was a true sense throughout the process of coming together for the good of all.

“Educators and community members are often led to believe that bargaining is an adversarial process,” Majeski said. “I wish everyone could have seen what I saw. It was a collaborative process where we didn’t feel like we were on opposing sides.

We felt like we were one cohesive team trying to do the best for HSE students and teachers.”

She thanked the board for allowing the district to move forward with inter-

est-based bargaining, a collaborative approach where those involved work together to find solutions.

Speaking before the board vote, Dowling also lauded the benefits of interest-based bargaining, adding that the community in general clearly wants a strong public school system.

“I think yesterday, with the election and the vote for the referendum, it just showed that our community really supports our schools and our teachers, and we would love for this to pass for that reason,” she said. “It’s a great recognition of the wonderful things that our teachers do for our students.”

The district’s new operating referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot passed overwhelmingly with about 70 percent of the vote. The referendum rate of up to .1995 cents per $100 assessed value takes effect in January, providing annual school funding of an estimated $24 million.

The current referendum, approved by voters in 2016, expires at the end of this year.

During board discussion of the new contract, board member Suzanne Thomas said the bargaining process seems to get better each year.

“As an advocate for always wanting to have the highest pay as teachers in our district and our support staff, this is the first step,” she said, adding that she was pleased that teachers who earn higher-level degrees will be compensated for their achievements. “We are now getting into a position where we are very competitive and really rewarding those teachers for their hard work.”

After the board’s unanimous vote, those in the audience — many of them teachers — gave a standing ovation.

The next HSE board meeting is a work session scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Dec. 5, with the next regular meeting set for 7 p.m. Dec. 13.

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HSE Foundation awards fall grants to 37 educators news@currentinfishers.com The Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation recently announced its fall grants for HSE school disFUNDING trict staff who submitted proposals for new and innovative ideas for their classrooms.

According to the foundation’s Facebook page, the grants totaled more than $95,000, and went to 37 teachers in 18 different schools.

According to the foundation’s website, the 2023 fall grant awardees are: • Sara Agee, Harrison Parkway Elementary/Sand Creek Elementary.

• Sarah Ash. Fall Creek Junior High.

• Heather Asher, Riverside Intermediate.

• Heather Blount, Fall Creek Elementary.

• Whitney Byrnes, Sand Creek Elementary.

• Dominique Carter, Fall Creek Intermediate.

• Sarah Chattin, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Pam Chemelewski, Fall Creek Intermediate.

• Alexander Chisley, Hamilton Southeast-

Mindy Rader, a teacher at Hoosier Road Elementary/ Lantern Road Elementary, was one of 37 teachers who received grants through the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation fall grant program. She’s pictured here with her class and fellow educators. (Photo courtesy of HSEF)

ern Intermediate/Junior High.

• Averie Conner, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Taylor Davis, Sand Creek Intermediate.

• Elizabeth Farr, Cumberland Road Elementary.

• Erin Gastineau, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Sue Gaudreau, Brooks School Elementary.

• Sarah Griffey, Thorpe Creek Elementary.

• Karen Gropp, Deer Creek Elementary.

• Casey Gumina, Brooks School Elementary.

• Jennifer Harmon, Geist Elementary.

• Craig Helming, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Olivia Jessup, Southeastern Elementary.

• Erika Katon, Deer Creek Elementary.

• Lisa King, Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High.

• Kimberly Kuhn, Fall Creek Intermediate.

• Marsha Lee, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Katie Luck, Hoosier Road Elementary.

• Lindsay Mahan, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Jennifer Norris, Fall Creek Junior High.

• Risa Petty, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Mindy Rader, Hoosier Road Elementary/ Lantern Road Elementary.

• Jennifer Regelski, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

• Peggy Savin, Fishers Elementary.

• Robyn Stout, Sand Creek Intermediate.

• Carrie Sturges, Deer Creek Elementary.

• Sharon Talley, Sand Creek Intermediate.

• Karen Wijesekera, Cumberland Road Elementary.

• Samantha Wilkins. Riverside Intermediate.

• Jessica Williams, Hamilton Southeastern High School.

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Winter Art Markets planned news@currentinfishers.com The Fishers Arts Council has announced its “Winter Art Markets” at Sun King at Fishers District, held in conjunction HOLIDAYS with The Yard at Fishers District’s “Holiday Open Houses” featuring Santa, hot cocoa, carolers and crafts.

The art markets will be on the second floor of Sun King in Fishers, 9713 District N. Dr., Suite 1220.

Two Winter Art Markets are planned, according to the FAC — one in November and another in December — each featuring different artists and artisans. The November market is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, and will feature: • Teresa Wesley, who offers amigurumi-style toys and animals, safe for all ages.

• Kat Jacquece (Melanin Flame), who will have handcrafted decorative soy candles as well as special wax melts.

• Kesha Stallings (Natural Blend Cosmetics), with her personal-care items such as natural soaps, body butters, scrubs and beard products.

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• Tracy Gordon (Gem Geek), who creates unique handmade gemstone jewelry, created to enhance the beauty of the individual gemstones.

• Lena Statsenko (Singing Land Fibers), with her fiber arts/crafts, knitted/fiber wearables — including popular fingerless mittens — and fiber wall decor and hand dyed/hand spun yarn.

• Ashley Kilgore (Waya Momma), who offers acrylic and polymer earrings, acrylic 1990s-inspired hair clips and beaded necklaces with crystal chips.

• Stephanie Carignan (Artist Stephanie Carignan), who will have hand-painted ornaments available along with smallto medium-sized paintings and some replica prints.

• Walt Thacker (Walt Thacker Artwork), who will have his oil paintings and some Walt Thacker holiday cards available.

• Emily Winkel (Emily Andra Illustrations), a watercolorist who will have greeting cards, fine art prints and original artworks.

December market details have not yet been announced. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.

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Hamilton East Public Library Director Edra Waterman has submitted her resignation, effective Dec. 22. (Photo courtesy of HEPL)

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Edra Waterman has resigned her position as the director/CEO of Hamilton East Public Library.

RESIGNATION HEPL Board of Trustees President Tiffanie Ditlevson made the announcement Nov. 10.

Waterman’s last day will be Dec. 22.

Waterman has served as HEPL’s CEO and director for 12 years, DItlevson stated. She was recognized as a leader in innovation among public libraries regionally.

“We wish her the best in all her future endeavors,” Ditlevson stated.

In a response to a request for comment, Waterman stated in an email that it has been her privilege to serve the people of Fishers and Noblesville for the last 12 years.

She credited the library’s staff and community partners for HEPL’s success.

“I deeply appreciate the support the community has shown me and the library over the years,” Waterman stated. “I know HEPL will continue to provide the highest quality library service to all.”

The HEPL Board of Trustees will begin a search for a new chief executive officer immediately, Ditlevson stated, and they do not anticipate changes or disruptions to the delivery of services for patrons.

DISPATCH Fishers HS Marching Band to march in Macy’s Parade — The Fishers High School Marching Band is one of six high school marching bands to perform in the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23. To watch, tune in starting at 8:30 a.m. to NBC or Peacock.

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Carmel Navy veteran joins Republican primary race

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com L.D. Powell, a U.S. Navy veteran from Carmel, has joined the Republican primary race for Congress in Indiana’s 5th POLITICS District.

His campaign priorities include a comprehensive approach to border security and prioritization of domestic concerns. He is described on his website as an “America-First Republican” who is committed to Powell reducing the national debt, supporting pro-life legislation and protecting freedom of speech.

The lifelong Hoosier has a bachelor’s degree from Huntington University, an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master’s in ministry from Bethel College. He works as a client partner for Verizon Communications, according to his LinkedIn page.

Powell grew up in Fort Wayne, where he was a founding member of The Chapel church.

The seat is being vacated by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican from Noblesville who announced in February that she is not seeking reelection. The primary election is May 7.

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Local road projects receive state funding — Significant state funding has been approved for local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to an anouncement from Hamilton County GOP legislators. Area grant recipients include Arcadia, $446,295; Hamilton County, $248,350; Sheridan, $776,618; and Westfield, $1 million. State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.

In total, more than 180 Indiana towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.

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Senior was a kicking/punting threat for Eagles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Trevor Henkle started playing soccer before football for a good reason.

Henkle lived in England for two years from age 7 to 9 because of his father’s job at Rolls-Royce. His family eventually moved back to Zionsville, where they had lived Henkle previously.

“That made it easy to transition to kicking footballs,” Henkle said of soccer. “I started kicking in fourth grade, and I started playing middle school football in seventh grade. I played soccer through freshman year, (when) I was on the JV team. Sophomore year, I decided to put all my energy into football. I’ve always known since fourth grade that football was my passion, but I wanted to keep up with soccer because it was fun.”

The Zionsville Community High School senior had two successful seasons as a kicker and punter for the Eagles.

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Favorite athlete: Justin Tucker Favorite movie: “The Sandlot” Favorite subject: Math College major plans: Finance Henkle led all Class 6A schools with a 43.5 yards per-punt average, nearly 3 yards more than the next 6A punter. He was third overall in average in Indiana. A total of 41 percent of his punts were inside the 20yard line.

Henkle averaged 58.2 kickoff yards per game, with 74 percent of deep kickoffs being touchbacks. He was 27 for 27 on extra-point attempts as a senior and 21 of 22 on PATs as a junior. He made 18 of 25 field

Zionsville Community High School senior Trevor Henkle is being recruited by colleges as a kicker and punter. (Photo courtesy of Tom Marron Photography)

goals in the two seasons, including a long of 37 yards.

“In both phases, he had a great career

and contributed a lot to the team,” Eagles coach Scott Turnquist said. “We asked that he do a lot, not just kicking as far as he can, but directional kicking. He is a guy that is constantly working. He is the equivalent to a gym rat on the football field. He’s always out kicking on his own. He’s constantly trying to get better in a lot of different ways.

We had confidence in him whenever we put him out there.”

Several colleges are recruiting Henkle for kicking and punting.

“It helps that I can do both kicking and punting because with limited travel roster size, they value having a specialist who can be a starter for one skill and be a backup for another,” he said. “I really enjoy both kicking and punting, but there’s nothing better than putting points on the board with kicking.”

Henkle said his biggest improvement has been with his punting in the last year.

He credits his private kicking coach, Mark Hagee, for helping with that aspect.

Henkle has taken several visits to Big Ten, Mid-American Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Ivy League schools.

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Health department offers ways to combat SAD news@currentinfishers.com The Fishers Health Department focused on seasonal affective disorder in its monthly Mental Health Matters RESOURCES newsletter, noting that SAD, also known as seasonal depression, typically occurs during fall and winter and is caused by reduced sunlight and exposure to the outdoors.

“The most obvious sign of SAD is it typically goes away once spring arrives, but there are resources available to help with the upcoming seasons and holiday celebrations,” the newsletter stated.

The City of Fishers has a website, stigmafreefishers.com, with free online resources for a variety of mental and physical health concerns. According to the website, there are ways to cope with SAD. One of the links on the website takes readers to a Mayo Clinic article about SAD. The article recommends a checkup with a physician first, because some of the symptoms of SAD can be similar to other types

of mental health conditions. An evaluation can include a physical exam, lab tests and a psychological evaluation.

Some treatment options for SAD include light therapy, psychotherapy and medication. Light therapy involves sitting close to a special light box, preferably in the morning. The light mimics natural light and can boost brain chemicals linked to mood.

Psychotherapy is talk therapy, which can help people learn coping mechanisms when they are feeling the winter blues.

Medication can include antidepressants and can be helpful for those with severe symptoms.

Other ways to boost mood during the colder months is to make the indoor environment as bright as possible, taking advantage of the sun by opening blinds and curtains. The online article also recommends getting outside, even if it’s not sunny, especially within a couple hours of waking up in the morning. Exercise can help, too, as well as maintaining a regular sleep schedule.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield residents Jennifer and Cole McCulloch saw a need to assist young people who might need help deterSERVICE mining the best direction for them following high school.

“We are parents of three teenaged and young adult men, and we noticed that a lot of their friends, as well as their classmates, have struggled to understand, ‘What do I want to do after high school and what path takes me to that goal?’” Jennifer said. “So, goal-setting and figuring out a path toward a successful career that may or may not include college is a challenge for a lot of kids.

We (think) we’ve run a successful business.

Our kids have faced these challenges as well. We think that we can be a help to the community and young people.”

Jennifer and Cole, a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, are starting Champion’s Path in Westfield. Cole is the owner and Jennifer is the director of operations. The program is dedicated to helping high school students and young adults find a career in the trades, U.S. military or as an entrepreneur. The pro-

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Classes are scheduled to begin Jan. 2, 2024.

All courses are led by successful business owners who have also served in the U.S. Marines, U.S. Special Forces and other military branches.

“We’ve talked to other business owners who were struggling to find employees,” Jennifer said. “We said, ‘You are struggling to find employees and young adults are struggling to find jobs. Why don’t we find a way to work together to bring you possible employees and young adults who are ready to do an internship, or maybe want to start a business, to go into the trades or into the military? Or maybe they go to college, but they’ve been through a preparatory program that has you looking internally at what you want to do, the skills you might have and let’s figure out a way to put them to good use.”

The five-week program is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with each student attending only one of the days each week.

The classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours per night.

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Director Danyele Easterhaus is convinced the program is a good fit.

“Teens and young adults have muddled through the last few years without a sense of direction like never before,” Easterhaus said. “Everything they knew in school, at home and in the community was changing and fluid. Consistency is a key factor in helping students to reach their goals in all areas of life. Champion’s Path has a relationship-based approach that fosters individuals in group settings, paired with successful

business-minded people in the community.

The collaboration of CP with the workforce takes a step forward for these students that they don’t have to do alone. They have partners who can assist them with their desires, direction and questions to make their own best path forward for their career choices.”

Easterhaus said Champion’s Path is a natural continuation for many of the students at Student Impact.

“The impact of allowing students to have a framework in place to assist them with making lifelong career decisions is key to making them successful adults who contribute well to the community with love and acceptance,” Easterhaus said.

Jennifer said the program is designed to get young people to think about what they want to do.

“Then we introduce them to possible employers or schools or where they want to go,” Jennifer said.

In addition, Jennifer said college has become increasingly unaffordable for many people.

“You can rack up a lot of debt and have no real reason except someone said you needed to (go to college) and then you have no idea how to be a good employee,” Jennifer said.

The first course is the Compass Course, where young adults have to give a PowerPoint presentation to the course and parents to show their path.

For more, visit championspath.net.

DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS Jennifer and Cole McCulloch moved to Westfield 2 1/2 years ago so their middle son, Ryan, who has high-functioning autism, could attend Midwest Academy in Carmel.

“All three of our children have gone to high school and all three have taken completely different paths to life,” Jennifer said.

Ryan, 20, received a scholarship to attend Marian University and is attending the first year of its autism program, Spectrum of Knights.

Jennifer said Ryan retook his junior and senior years at Midwest to prepare himself for college.

The couple’s youngest son Holden, 17, is an elite soccer player who attended University High School through his junior year.

He attends Italy’s top soccer academy called Rome City Institute this school year.

Holden also has received a scholarship offer to participate in the academy’s college program if he chooses to stay in Italy.

“He wanted to see how far he could go in soccer,” Jennifer said. “He’s an excellent soccer player but he also wants to be a good student. We researched where else you could be looking to get great coaching and a great education.”

Oldest son Connor, 23, started college but wasn’t sure what he wanted to do.

“Right now, he’s working at Whole Foods in Carmel and is considering some sort of career in the trades,” Jennifer said.

Prior to moving to Westfield, the couple had owned one of the largest privately owned shooting ranges in the nation in West Virginia. Jennifer, who ran the facility, continued working in the business for two years after moving while transferring it to the new owners.

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Annual holiday festival kicks off Nov. 24 at Conner Prairie

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Twinkling lights to brighten the darkest months of the year are a big part of the winter holiday season, and Conner Prairie’s light display is no exception.

All those lights take a lot of energy, but the Fishers-based outdoor museum will use about 90 percent less energy this season after volunteers changed the bulbs from incandescent to LED. It wasn’t a quick or easy task, said Conner Prairie Communications Manager Holly Pasquinelli. The process took about four years.

“A group of 10 volunteers have spent more than 2,000 hours converting them to LED,” she said. “It’s really a great step forward for us from a sustainability standpoint. That’s an exciting thing that guests will get to see these bright new beautiful lights that will light up the grounds of Merry Prairie.”

This is the first year that all of the lights, donated by Reynolds Farm Equipment in 2019, will have LED bulbs, she said. And because LED lights use so much less electricity, the daily maintenance needs are lower, too.

“Just from a facility standpoint and getting them all set up and turning them on and off every night, it’s going to be a much smoother process for us,” she said. “(That’s) on top of all of these energy savings and just better for the environment, which is what we are trying to do.”

Holiday lights are a big part of the annual festival, which runs Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17, and then two days — Dec. 21 and 22 — before Christmas weekend.

But there’s so much more than lights.

Pasquinelli said 3D projectors at the William Conner House will offer a special presentation of “The Night Before Christmas” accompanied by music. There also will be a carousel, a new lights and music show and Selfies with Santa, which Pasquinelli said she appreciates because her son is terrified of Santa.

“But (with) Selfies with Santa, you’re not sitting on Santa’s lap,” she said. “You’re in front of him and it’s great because the whole family can get in the photo.”

Volunteers Bruce Whitehead, left, and Dave Stelsel were among those who replaced incandescent lights with LED bulbs for the holiday light display at Conner Prairie. (Photo courtesy of Conner Prairie)

The barn is decorated as Santa’s workshop, she said, complete with elves; and Prairie Town’s “residents” are home, celebrating the holidays like it’s 1836.

“I love it because it’s dark outside (and) it’s lit by candlelight,” she said. “All the houses are decorated and … the residents of Prairie Town are getting ready for the big Christmas celebration. So, their homes are decorated, the meals are on the table and guests can learn about Christmas traditions in the 1830s.”

Other activities include a “Polar Bear Plunge,” which is not a quick dip in cold water, but instead is a water-free tube that visitors use to slide town Conner Prairie’s big hill. There’s also a skateless skating rink — participants slide around on their socks — and a crankie show.

“It’s a way that stories were told back in the 1800s, and this one is about holidays from around the world and it’s just such a fun little thing that happens in Prairie Town,” she said. “The historic interpreters will take you on this journey and show you how this historic crankie works and tell you

The residents of Prairie Town, Conner Prairie’s living history museum, will celebrate Christmas like it’s 1836 during the Merry Prairie festival. (Photo courtesy of Conner Prairie)

about different holiday traditions, which is a really fun way to include everyone in the celebration.”

The crankie involved two spindles holding a spool of fabric with scenes painted on it. Storytellers turn a crank to change the scenes, providing a visual backdrop as the story unfolds.

Pasquinelli said Merry Prairie is a popular event at Conner Prairie and suggests

reserving tickets ahead of time. She added that special tours with American Sign Language translators are scheduled for Dec. 9 and 16 for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

For more visit connerprairie.org.

ON THE COVER: A Merry Prairie holiday festival kicks off Nov. 24 at Conner Prairie. (Photo courtesy of Conner Prairie)

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Besides Merry Prairie starting Nov. 24, Conner Prairie has other holiday events planned through the Christmas season.

Pasquinelli said Breakfast with Santa is a popular event for families and includes brunch, Santa telling stories and an opportunity for kids to have individual visits with St. Nick.

Breakfast with Santa is set for Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 17 with different time options.

A sensory-friendly visit with Santa is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9, according to the Conner Prairie website.

“Santa welcomes people to visit with him and tell him their holiday wishes, but at your own pace and comfort level,” according to the website. ”We will have fidget toys on the table as well as cookies to decorate and enjoy.”

For more and to make reservations, visit connerprairie.org.

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According to an announcement from Community Health Network, Indiana State Sen. Jean Breaux presented a plaque of special recognition to the Center of Hope. She was among the caregivers, law enforcement and community members who gathered at Community Hospital East to commemorate the work of the Center of Hope.

The celebration included a tour of the space at the hospital dedicated to caring for victims of sexual assault from Community Health Network facilities throughout the greater Indianapolis area, including Lawrence and Fishers.

“All of the nurses have specialized training to understand domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and the trauma involved,” stated RN Jennifer Conley, Center of Hope nursing manager.

The Center of Hope team works closely with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, law enforcement, victim’s assistance, mental health and social service agencies to help victims access the services they need.

“We want to give hope to patients,” Conley stated. “They may walk in not knowing what to do, where to turn, what is next. Many of them are depressed and sad and question whether life is worth living after something like this happens and we give them that hope that it is.”

Depending on a victim’s needs, the Center of Hope may provide: • Medical care • Forensic nursing exam

From left, Rainey Martin, Community Hospital East Women and Children Nursing director; Pam Jahnke, Center of Hope Founder; State Sen. Jean Breaux, District 34; Jennifer Conley, Center of Hope nursing manager; and Casandra Cashman, Center of Hope medical director. (Photo courtesy of Community Health Network)

• Prophylactic medications for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy (as appropriate) • Injury identification and documentation • Assistance with emergency shelter placement • Forensic specimen collection (as appropriate) • Crisis intervention services • Safety planning • Referrals for community-based resources such as counseling and support groups Services at the Center of Hope are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays by calling 317-355-4673 or through the emergency departments and inpatient units at Community Hospitals East, North and South.

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Today, it covers any discussion or process whose complexity outweighs its productive value.

If we recognize this as a good general truth, can we take it too far? Is there a danger of spending too few words to make a point just as there is risk with too many? Sure, uncomplicated engineering, as originally envisioned by the Navy, still had to work. The device or plan required sufficient detail so that it could manage to accomplish the task it was assigned to address. Is proper communication that

much different?

Is the simple yes or no answer enough with any more words becoming a distraction? Or is the binary response overly simplistic and unable to fully address an interrogatory? No matter how many times someone says a single word, it doesn’t make a sentence, or sense. The “Guardians of the Galaxy” team member, a personified and charming tree, is only able to say, “I am Groot.” He is a clever comic book character but not a nuanced orator. Context and pantomime matter, but are they able to carry the full message by themselves?

The first duty of communication falls to the communicator, and the second to the listener. So, as that communicator is finding the right words leading the charge and the right number of words following up right behind?

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Let me ‘spa’ it out for you Commentary by Danielle Wilson What am I thankful for this holiday season? Spa’La Christina. It’s the name my husband gives to my sister’s HUMOR Architectural Digest-worthy house in Ohio because of the pampered experience I receive every time I stay with her.

Normally, I visit for Thanksgiving, but this year, our mom decided to host and my highly anticipated annual trip to SLC was cancelled. To heck with that.

I called the manager (on her personal line!) and reserved an early November overnight.

Although it’s a three-hour drive, being at SLC was worth every gallon of gas and frustrating zipper merge (for the love of all that is holy, people, stop blocking the lane 2 miles out!).

For starters, the proprietors have spent years remodeling and now have a circa-1920s abode that embraces its old-world charm with a nod to modern features and furnishings.

The wood floors creak and the arched doorways are low, but the dimmer lights

and surround-sound classical piano tunes create a magical ambiance whether at the 11-foot marble kitchen island or in the seagrass-wallpapered den.

Even better, the SLC manager/co-owner is the consummate host.

She greeted me with freshly made pumpkin bread and a latté from her built-in coffee bar, while showing me to one of her daughter’s bedrooms, where she’d placed clean towels and a heavily laden snack tray. I was then escorted to the cozy living room where a puzzle, sparkling water and hummus invited me to enjoy the roaring fire. I partook in a posh steak dinner and then woke the next morning to more soothing background music and espressos.

I felt rich. I felt cherished. I felt rejuvenated. Thank you, Spa’La Christina!

Peace out.

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

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A 5-gallon bucket list Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

greatest thing since the wheel or sliced bread.” Not sure about that wheel thing, I have great respect for DIYers (Do it but we all know the neat handyman projYourselfers). Personally, I prefer the HSE ects you can do with bread. approach (Hire Someone Else), His list of ideas includes a shoe rack, an HUMOR but I must admit that when egg incubator, a cat litter box, a mouseI see all these books and trap, a trash compactor, a wine rack and magazines at the hardware stores offering an air conditioner, which is just a 5-gallon tips on various handyman projects, I wish bucket of ice with a fan on the top. You I were more adept in my workshop (but I can’t make this stuff up. Wait, that is exdon’t have one). actly what he did.

I peruse the rack, Each project begins knowing full well with the materials you that the images I see will need. The first “I peruse the rack, on the cover are not item listed is always knowing full well something attainable a 5-gallon container, by an average guy like a reminder for people that the images I see me, something I also who forgot the title on the cover are not I realized about Playof the book. Then, boy magazine by the something attainable by underneath, it usually time I was 11.

“Lid not needed.” an average guy like me, says, One title did catch If you made everything my eye: “5-Gallon something I also I realized in the book, you’d Bucket Book.” have about 62 lids left about Playboy magazine over. Not to worry. The I took the first one off the shelf. On the writer is working on a by the time I was 11.” cover was a bright red new book of stuff you - DICK WOLFSIE can make with just 5-gallon bucket with a sexy yellow lid. To the tops. “Keep a Lid a real DIYer, this is the equivalent of Miss Off It” is destined to be another big seller.

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Fishers offers traditional holiday activities for families

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers has numerous holiday activities planned, starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through the New Year.

Starting Nov. 24, children and the young-at-heart can drop off their letters to Santa in special mailboxes in two locations. One mailbox will be set up on the Nickel Plate Trail near the 116th Street intersection near the swings, according to Fishers Parks Department. The other location will be the historic Ambassador House at Heritage Park, 10598 Eller Rd. “Santa’s elves and the Fishers Parks team will make sure your letter gets to Santa, and you’ll receive a letter in return from the big man himself,” according to a Fishers Parks Facebook post.

A return address is required to get a response from Santa, and letters must be dropped off by Dec. 15. Those who miss that deadline or simply prefer email can send a message through Dec. 22 to santa@fishers.in.us.

Throughout December, the City of Fishers’ downtown portion of the Nickel Plate Trail will be a winter wonderland, providing a holiday light display for visitors to enjoy in the evenings.

According to the city, a kickoff celebration is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3 with food, music, photo opportunities and other activities.

Lights on the trail turn on at dusk every night through the end of December.

Cookies with Characters is a unique holiday character experience Dec. 16 and 17 offering games, crafts, cookie decorating and photo opportunities at the historic Ambassador House at Heritage Park, 10598 Eller Rd. Registration is required, according to Fishers Parks, and a variety of time slots are available starting at 11 a.m.

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The downtown Fishers portion of the Nickel Plate Trail will present a holiday light display nightly through the month of December. (Photos courtesy of the City of Fishers)

each day of the event. Registered guests will make custom cookies and can take photos with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, characters from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” a beloved Dr. Seuss tale from 1957.

To register for Cookies with Characters, visit playfishers.

In addition to City of Fishers events, the local library has various programs planned to celebrate the holiday season.

Festivities kick off Nov. 24 at the Hamilton East Public Library’s Fishers branch with a Gingerbread Man Disguise contest.

“Help the Gingerbread Man hide by dressing them in a disguise to look like your favorite book character,” the library’s website stated.

Kids can pick up a packet on or after Nov. 24 and decorate their Gingerbread Man using materials at home. Kids’ creations that are returned before Dec. 31 will be on display at the Youth Services Department.

Starting Dec. 1, the library will host a Season of Giving letter-writing campaign. According to the website, participants can come to either the Fishers or Noblesville library to write letters of kindness, encouragement and cheer for community members in assisted living facilities.

“If you don’t have time to write a letter in the library, you can also drop off unsealed letters and cards at the Season of Giving letter station,” the website stated. “Your compassion and encouragement can be a source of light and warmth in these cold winter months.”

A (Cookie) Bar Crawl is set for Dec. 9 at the Fishers Library, and members of the public can sign up to be a baker or a judge.

“Join HEPL and local bakers as we share favorite recipes for all things bars — cookie bars, brownies, rice krispies and other bite-size delectable treats,” the website stated.

“Bakers will submit their baked good to the competition and judges will do a (cookie) bar crawl to sample each delight and crown a baking winner.”

For more and to register for HEPL events, visit hepl.libnet. info/events.

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The Midtown Men will perform Dec. 1 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Dec. 1 — The Midtown Men, which reunited stars from Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” will feature iconic Christmas songs with their “Holiday Hits” show at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

Nov. 30 — Pianist Jim Brickman will be joined by Chrissy Metz, from “This is Us” fame, in “A Joyful Christmas at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 9 —Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas performance is set for 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

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Dec. 2 — “Girl Named Tom: One More Christmas Tour” is set for 8 p.m. at the Palladium

Dec. 10 — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops, featuring vocalists Ben Davis and Amelia Wray, will be presented at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Palladium.

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Dec. 3 — Sarah Scharbrough will perform two holiday concerts with special guest Ryan Ahlwardt at 4:30 and 7 p.m. at the Studio Theater.

Dec. 13 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swinging’ Holiday Party’s unique take on American swing and jazz music is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 3 —Indiana Wind Symphony’s “A Christmas Festival” will feature soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Palladium. The family-friendly afternoon show will feature a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Dec. 13-17 — Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Celebrate the Holidays” features Wayne Powers and his All-Star Trio at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13-14, and Katy Gentry and pianist Eric Baker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Studio Theater.

Dec. 5 — David Koz & Friends return for their annual Christmas Tour at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 16-17 —The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Festival of Carols, featuring vocalist Anthony Nunziata and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, will be presented at 3 p.m. each day at Palladium.

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Dec. 8 — Indiana-born singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin & Friends is “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 21 — Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Handel’s Messiah” is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

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MUSICALS/PLAYS TO BRIGHTEN A HOLIDAY MOOD Nov. 30-Dec. 10 — Main Street Productions of “Inspecting Carol,” a comedy about a wannabe actor who gets a role in “A Christmas Carol,” will be held at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

Dec. 1-24 — Civic Theatre’s “Elf the Musical” returns after successful runs in 2019 and 2021.

White Christmas at Beef and Boards. (FIle photo)

Nov. 24-Dec. 31 — “White Christmas” is set for Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.

Dec. 8-17 — Carmel Community Players will present “Moon over Buffalo,” a screwball comedy, at The Cat in Carmel.

A VARIETY OF ‘NUTCRACKER’ AND MORE Nov. 25-26 — Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s version is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Palladium.

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble presents “The Nutcracker” for the 24th straight year.

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Dec. 1-10 — Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s student production of “The Nutcracker” at The Florence in Carmel is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 3; 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9; and 2 p.m. Dec. 10.

Dec. 15-17 — Ballet Theatre of Carmel’s production of “The Nutcracker” is slated for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2 p.m.

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Dec. 16-17 — En Pointe will present “An En Pointe Christmas,” featuring special guest Fox 59’s Sherman Burdette, is set for 2 p.m. each day at Noblesville High School’s auditorium.

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Winter evergreen wreath workshop — Decorate a holiday wreath at 6 p.m. Nov. 30, at Wasson Nursery, 13279 E. 126th St., Fishers.

Participants will receive a 22-inch pine wreath and will be instructed on how to add a variety of decorative picks, bows and natural elements to embellish their wreath for the holiday season. The workshop includes care instructions.

Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Only 30 spots available.

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Actor gets dream role as Buddy in Civic Theatre’s production of ‘Elf’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Brett Edwards has long been a fan of “Elf.” “We hosted Thanksgiving and we had 20 to 30 people, and at the MUSICAL end of the day, for about 10 years, we would watch ‘Elf,’” Edwards said. “So, that was always our thing.”

So, it seems fitting that the Broad Ripple resident is playing the lead role of Buddy in Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Elf,” which runs Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Edwards performed in the ensemble of “Elf” in Altoona (Pa.) Community Theatre.

At the time, Edwards was an AccuWeather meteorologist in State College, Pa. “To be able to perform in the show and Jack Tanselle, left, and Brett Edwards will perform in “Elf” at Civic Theatre. (Photo courtesy of have the role of Buddy is really exciting,” Joshua Hasty Photography) he said. “Being able to play the role means not just a lot to me, but I know my family much of the musical. in the ensemble. has a lot of connection to the show and “He turns around and finds the ChristThis is Carman’s fourth show at Civic but the character itself. It’s definitely a mas spirit by the end of first on the main stage. She has dream role.” the show, thanks to his been in Junior Civic for three years Matt Bays played Buddy in the long-lost son,” Tanselle and appeared in Actors Theatre of 2019 and 2021 productions of “Elf” said.

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This is the first Civic Theatre Artistic Director Michael “I really like being in a show show for Edwards, an energy Lasley directed the show with kids and adults,” Carman said. meteorologist analyst for Midcontiin 2021. John Goodson is Carman especially enjoys the McNally Carman nent Independent System Operator directing this year. song “Happy All the Time.” in Carmel.

“They each have their “I love the movie,” she said.

“Primarily for the last year or so, I’ve own interpretation of the show, and both Jack McNally, a Creekside Middle School been at Footlite Musicals,” said the have worked really well,” Tanselle said. eighth-grader from Carmel, plays Michael 28-year-old Edwards, who is originally from “But they are different. It worked so well Hobbs. the Chicago area. “I’m a big fan of comedic the last time and I think it’s a little dif“I saw the musical when Civic did it two timing. I like making people laugh.” ferent view and angle and it’s going to years ago and I’ve seen the movie a couWestfield resident Jack Tanselle returns work again. To see two different people ple of times,” he said. “I like that I get to in the role of Walter Hobbs, who he played can have two different takes on the same be a child, which means I get to be super in the 2021 production. show and each of them work equally well energetic.”

“I was in it with my daughter two years is pretty cool. The cast is quite different.

McNally played Kurt in “The Sound of ago,” Tanselle said. “She was the prompt We have a new Buddy who brings incredMusic” at Civic earlier this year. for me to get back on stage. I had so much ible energy to the show and incredible “My favorite part of any show is the peofun. Even though she is up at Northwesttalent.” ple. The people make or break how good a ern now, I thought I would do it again.”

Quincy Carman, a College Wood Elemenproduction is,” McNally said.

Tanselle said Hobbs is off-putting for tary School fifth-grader in Carmel, performs For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA’ Vienna Boys Choir’s “Christmas in Vienna” is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends will perform at Feinstein’s cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. ESC4P3: The Journey Tribute Band’s performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25. For more, visit feinsteinhc.com.

INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “The Nutcracker” is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25, and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

CHRISTMAS WITH LORIE LINE Lorie Line will perform her 34th annual Christmas show at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘HOLIDAY AND MORE’ Ashley Nicole Soprano’s “Holiday and More” concert is set for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

DISPATCH ICC receives a Legacy Grant — The Christel DeHaan Family Foundation awarded a Legacy Grant of nearly $700,000 to the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. With the grant gift, the ICC will be able to establish additional scholarship opportunities for singers and have guaranteed funding for facility operating costs, ensuring that the ICC can continue to serve the community through song for years to come. The new ICC scholarship fund will be called the Christel DeHaan Scholarship Fund for Financial Assistance.

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in his division during the war — well-liked, funny and welcoming to everyone.”

Branic said the biggest challenge is deEven though Matt Branic is appearing in picting Ralph’s pacing. his first “White Christmas,” he is certainly “He’s a busy network executive, conwell-versed in it. stantly multitasking and checking MUSICAL “But it’s not my items off his to-do list,” Branic said. first white Christ“I tend to operate much more slowmas. I am, after all, a Midwesternly, and I cannot multitask to save er,” Branic said. “It is definitely my life. My brain can handle one my favorite among the holiday thing and one thing only.” musicals. It’s hard not to love Irving With a wife and three daughters Berlin’s music — classic, timeless, and a busy work schedule, Branic Branic and perfect for the season. only has time for one full show per Branic, an Indianapolis resident year. and a 1997 Carmel High School graduate, “I try to perform in a number of shortplays Corporal Ronald Sheldrake Nov. 24 to er-run projects as well, just to stay in it as Dec. 31 in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s much as I can,” Branic said. production of “White Christmas.”

A lawyer, Branic has several other inter“There’s plenty to like about Corporal ests, such as triathlons, swimming, golf and Ronald Sheldrake,” Branic said. “Sure, he’s tennis. a brash, somewhat cocky TV producer who “It helps that I get bored with any one goes a mile-a-minute. But underneath that, thing pretty quickly, so I find I naturally he’s a loyal friend who’ll do just about anyswitch gears and fill my day with a fair thing to help his Army buddies in the 151st amount of variety,” he said. “Exercise is my Division. And he’s a veteran, which is worNo. 1 way of de-stressing and clearing my thy of recognition this time of year. In my head.” view, Sheldrake probably was a ‘glue guy’ For more, visit beefandboards.com.

Another kind of Christmas show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Keller was presented with a challenge.

Main Street Productions COMEDY officials asked the Fishers resident to submit a Christmas show he wanted to direct.

“They didn’t want something that was done over and over,” Keller said. “They were looking for something different. I found this and submitted it. It’s a farce but it’s got comedic elements to it as well.”

Main Street Productions will present “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

“I had not seen it but read it and then watched it online,” Keller said.

The play has been described as “A Christmas Carol” meets “The Government Inspector” meets “Noises Off” in the fanfare.

Indianapolis resident Jeff Haber is acting at the Basile Westfield Playhouse for the third time. He was part of the 2022 Christmas anthology show directed by Keller.

Haber, 28, plays Wayne, who is trying to look for an acting gig.

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“Everyone thinks he’s an inspector (for the National Endowment for the Arts) and is going to be make or break for the theater whether they get their grant or not,” Haber said. “They are all trying to make him happy.

It’s mistaken identity and it takes a while for everybody to realize what is going on.”

Haber said every play he has done since starting in 2021 has been a comedy.

“It’s just a lot easier to go for laughs than to get real heavy things going,” Haber said.”It’s lighthearted. It’s a fun part. I’ve worked with almost all the cast before and they are all incredible people.”

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Noblesville singer juggles hectic holiday schedule

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Sarah Scharbrough, the holiday season becomes a juggling act.

“December is by far and CONCERTS away our busiest time of year,” she said. “I have over 25 concerts and events booked. I’m so thankful for the work and it’s also crazy putting the puzzle together of live performing, often being on the road and prioritizing family commitments. ‘Tis the season.”

Scharbrough, a Noblesville singer and pianist, will appear with Ryan Ahlwardt at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“The Dec. 3 (show) is special because it’s the first time we’ve done our big holiday show in an all-ages venue,” Scharbrough said. “In addition to having Ryan Ahlwardt, I’m really bringing all of the youthfulness because my five kids will make their debut performance together and the varsity show choir. The Noblesville Singers will also be making guest appearances.”

Her husband, Jeff McLaughlin, the Westfield High School music teacher, plays drums/percussion.

“Jeff is such an amazing musician and all-around human and brings so much talent and skill to every group with which he plays,” Scharbrough said. “My brother Stephen Scharbrough is my guitarist — we’ve literally been making music together our whole lives. My sister Suzanne Cogswell sings with us at holiday time every year.

And, of course, Bethany Robinson is amazing on bass/vocals.”

Robinson, the Noblesville High School jazz band program director, frequently performs with Scharbrough.

“Collaboration is the name of the game for me,” Scharbrough said. “The only way to keep growing and learning is to constantly get outside of yourself, your ears, your confirmation bias on what’s working — this goes for music and everything else, in my opinion — and remain open to new sounds, vibes, thought patterns. Scharbrough and Ahlwardt will appear as special guests in vocalist Jon McLaughlin’s holiday show Dec. 8 at the Palladium.

“Jon and I perform a lot together and I’m always impressed with his skill and stage presence,” Scharbrough said of her brother-

Sarah Scharbrough will perform with her brother-in-law, Jon McLaughlin, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

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in-law. “He’s just a delightful artist to work with time and time again. I’m especially eager to work with the other artists on the roster.”

Scharbrough and Ahlwardt will appear together Dec. 15-17 for seven shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.

Scharbrough said she sticks with a holiday theme.

“We typically incorporate a few other originals or standards, but we like the nostalgia of the classics,” Scharbrough said.

“I have two new Christmas singles I’m releasing this year, so there will definitely be some new holiday tunes in this year’s heavy rotation.”

Ahlwardt, a Fishers resident and former member of Straight No Chaser, was introduced to Scharbrough’s music several years ago.

“It felt like we’d known each other for years the first time we met,” Ahlwardt said.

“I love Sarah’s voice, musicianship on the piano and accordion and sense of humor.

There’s a fun sibling dynamic to our friendship, which always leads to a lot of laughter anytime we’re onstage together. We absolutely would’ve been friends in high school if we’d gone to the same school.”

A Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, Ahlwardt said this is favorite time of year to perform.

“I love the nostalgia of the holiday season and the opportunity that live music creates to bring people together this time of year,” Ahlwardt said. “I love performing the title song of my holiday album ‘Indiana Christmas,’ which was written by my friend and the founder of Straight No Chaser, Dan Ponce. I also perform a medley of Leonard Cohen’s nonholiday, though spiritual, song ‘Hallelujah’ and my favorite Christmas song, “O Holy Night.”

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Holiday concert returns to The Cat

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ashley Nicole Soprano is full of holiday spirit once again.

Soprano returns with her HolMUSIC iday & More concert at 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat in Carmel.

“This year’s performance will be different from last year’s in several ways,” the Fishers resident said. “Basically, the show is still a celebration of the holidays Soprano and all the traditions and joy that they represent. This year, however, instead of presenting three sets of different holiday songs and styles, we are introducing Ashton Wolf and his energy and style to the mix. Ashton will be performing with me on several songs as well as on his piano as a soloist. He will also be — spoiler alert—performing as the Grinch in both song and story. I will be performing some new selections as well as some from last year’s show.”

Soprano said last year’s show had many unexpected and delightful moments.

“The snowball toss during ‘Marshmallow World’ was magical as well as my many costume changes,” Soprano said. “Some of our favorite plans include not only Ashton and his contagious personality, but ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ audience participation, ‘The Grinch” and maybe even the infamous snowball toss. It’s going to be fun for sure with Ashton in the mix.”

Soprano said she first met Wolf, a Geist-area resident, in 2015.

“Along the way, Ashton has served as both mentor, friend and now colleague as we finally have an opportunity to work side-by-side in my now traditional Holiday & More concert,” she said.

Soprano said the afternoon shows were designed and earmarked specifically for older fans who prefer afternoon to late night entertainment, especially this time of year.

Soprano said her performances in the Indianapolis area are designed with a different theme and genre each month.

Her songs include classical crossover, the Great American Songbook, ABBA, a Patsy Cline tribute and more. She also includes music from her first love -- opera.

Her “Holiday” CD was released in 2022 during her Holiday & More concert.

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A visit to Fort Wayne Commentary by Don Knebel In our continuing visits to places within driving distance of Indianapolis, we come to Fort Wayne, Indiana’s secTRAVEL ond-largest city, where Electric Works and Promenade Park show how even a large city can reinvent itself.

In 2015, General Electric abandoned a 40-acre complex of 18 buildings on the southwest corner of downtown Fort Wayne that had once engaged an estimated 40 percent of the city’s entire work force. By that time, Fort Wayne’s historic waterfront a mile north, with three rivers converging near downtown, had also been largely abandoned. Enter determined leadership.

In 2019, the city opened Promenade Park on both banks of the St. Mary’s River. Costing $20 million, the 4.2-acre park includes a plaza, an amphitheater, an elevated nature trail and all sorts of activities. It has already spurred nearby developments. In 2017, RTM Ventures, LLC, an affiliate of developer Ancora, acquired the abandoned GE property, with the goal of redeveloping it as the Electric Works.

In 2021, after RTM Ventures had obtained $286 million from private sources, Allen County, the City of Fort Wayne and the state of Indiana, it began work on the West Campus. The West Campus opened in 2022, including commercial spaces, a medical clinic, a STEM school, a colorful food hall and market and the headquarters of Do it Best, Indiana’s largest private company. Construction on the East Campus, scheduled to begin in 2024, will create Elex, a residential community including 297 modern units.

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Fort Wayne’s Coney Island hot dog stand.

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employees created in Fort Wayne in 1916, Elex will also include a 1,143-space parking garage, a fitness/wellness center and an early childhood learning center.

When you visit Promenade Park and Electric Works, be sure not to miss Fort Wayne’s iconic Coney Island wiener stand. Opened in 1914, it now serves an average of 2,000 hot dogs each day.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

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