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Ditslear receives Sagamore of the Wabash

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear was pleasantly surprised Nov. 9, the evening of his annual AWARD Mayor’s Charity Jubilee that raises thousands of dollars for local nonprofits each year.

Following a video commemorating Ditslear for his service as mayor, mayor-elect Chris Jensen presented Ditslear with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb, who was unable to attend.

The Sagamore of the Wabash is the highest honor bestowed on a citizen

by Indiana’s governor. It is a tribute to those who have rendered a distinguished service to the state.

Jensen said Ditslear has raised more than $1.08 million from the jubilee during the past 16 years. He then presented Ditsler the award.

“I have to bring a message from a good friend of both of ours,” Jensen said. “There is a gentleman who wanted to be here tonight but couldn’t be,

Mayor John Ditslear, left, receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from mayor-elect Chris Jensen. (Submitted photo)

and it’s someone we both know very well, Gov. Eric Holcomb. He couldn’t be here tonight, but you know him well and he knows you well, and your service to the state did not go unnoticed by him, and he wanted to make sure you were awarded something that honored your service.”

The crowd erupted in applause, and Ditslear was visibly caught off guard.

“I was surprised, humbled and honored that Gov. Holcomb thought of me for this distinction,” Ditslear

said. “I’m proud of the work we have done, the progress we have made and the outstanding reputation that Noblesville has earned. I truly love this city and the people who make up our community, and I thank the citizens for entrusting me with this honor for 16 years as their mayor.”

During Ditslear’s 16 years as mayor, Noblesville’s population grew by 57 percent to more than 61,000 residents. Before becoming mayor, Ditslear was elected to three terms on the Noblesville School Board and served as a board member for several organizations, including the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club, the Riverview Hospital Foundation, the Hamilton East Public Library and United Way of Hamilton County.

The benefitting charities from this year’s jubilee are: Good Samaritan Network, Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, Trinity Free Clinic, Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, Fueled for School and Firefighters Christmas Food & Toy Drive.

Street staff to shovel snow downtown

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Downtown Noblesville businesses don’t have to worry about shoveling snow from the sideWINTER walks outside of their storefronts this year.

With a new city budget item, two street department employees are solely focused on downtown.

“One of the big things they’ll be doing is providing sidewalk snow removal for downtown businesses,” Communications Manager Robert Herrington said. “Before now, all the businesses had to do it themselves. Part

of what we are trying to do is help downtown business owners and also the downtown in general. Now, when business owners go in (in the morning), it’s safe and it’s also safe for customers.”

In the past, some downtown business proprietors shoveled their sidewalks and Gilliam others didn’t, so the service wasn’t consistent.

The two new employees, who began in April, are Thad Gilliam and Jedidiah Henson. Besides shoveling sidewalks, Gilliam and Henson are

responsible for emptying trash cans and wiping down lids, sweeping sidewalks, collecting cigarette butts off the ground, ensuring light bulbs in all downtown fixtures are illuminated, placing flower pots and banners and landscaping in parking lots, among other Henson tasks.

Herrington said when snow is forecast, staff members work 24 hours applying brine to streets and removing snow. He expects the downtown street staff to operate similarly.

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HEPL to keep late fines despite national trend

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keep the library accessible and convenient for folks.”

Earlier this year, HEPL implemented “Fine-free” may be a new trend for an automatic renewal service, which libraries across the U.S., but Hamilton automatically renews an item on East Public someone’s library card on the LIBRARY Library isn’t on due date up to five times. The board. service doesn’t apply to new HEPL Deputy Director of Exitems or if an item is on hold. perience Katie Lorton said the The daily fine for past-due library, which has branches items is 25 cents. in Noblesville and Fishers, is “It’s a quarter per item per following the trend, though. day across the board. It doesn’t Lorton “In what I’ve read about it, matter if it’s a book, CD or movthe primary driver for libraries that ie,” Lorton said. “That’s easy to rememare doing this is it’s a way to reduce ber, but those fines can rack up pretty barriers to access,” Lorton said. “Not quickly. We allow people to check out only is the overdue fine sometimes a up to 60 items on their card.” barrier for folks, but there’s also this The maximum fine for individual shame factor libraries are noticing. items is $10.

Some patrons, they just feel really Lorton said the library’s fees for bad when they have an overdue book past-due items are standard. HEPL and that shame actually keeps them also offers an occasional program from coming back to the library at all. where fines are reduced in exchange That’s not something libraries want. for a donation of a nonperishable food We want to keep books in the hands item. of readers, and we want people to “It helps donate to pantries and keep coming back to the library.” eliminate fines,” said Lorton, noting Although HEPL doesn’t implement the program will be offered again in fine-free policies and has no plans to May 2020. do so, Lorton said the library is “keep“Almost everyone has been late ing an eye on things.” returning a book at one point or an“We would need to consider a lot other,” Lorton said. “We just like (that) of factors before considering if it’s a you liked your book and brought it good fit for us,” she said. “That idea back to us when you were done.” of reducing barriers to access is very Money collected through fines goes important to us, and a lot of our serinto the library’s operating fund. vices and practices are designed to

DISPATCHES Best holiday lights — Current is planning to feature some of the best residential holiday light displays in Noblesville. Send suggestions to anna@youarecurrent.com.

Day trip to Chicago — Noblesville Parks Dept. will offer a day trip to explore the shops and holiday lights in Chicago with a Chicago Christmas Shopping bus trip Dec. 7. The bus will leave Noblesville City Hall, 16 South 10th St., at 7 a.m. and will return at approximately 10:30 p.m. The cost is

$50 per person and the deadline to register is 4 p.m. Nov. 29 or when the bus is filled. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call the parks office at 317776-6350 or visit noblesvilleparks.org.

Jensen announces personnel appointments — On Nov. 12, mayor-elect Chris Jensen announced Emily Gaylord as the City of Noblesville’s communications director and Kevin Sears as the City of Noblesville’s operations coordinator.

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Commentary by Beth Niedermeyer Every year I present a State of the Schools update in conjunction with the Noblesville EDUCATION Chamber of Commerce. I wanted to share some highlights from this year’s update, which celebrated our 150th anniversary.

We’re serious about managing your money carefully, and the district is in good financial standing thanks to the recent referendum. However, it’s also important to share that we’ve lost $49.4 million in state funding and property revenue since 2009, which is why Indiana schools must rely on referendum dollars.

We’re doing what we said we would do with referendum dollars by taking care of teachers and enhancing safety and mental health. Our new teacher contract addresses pay gaps with the largest pay increase in almost 40 years, positioning teachers more competitively.

Additionally, we’ve recently implemented 40 safety and 20 mental health measures. This includes a full-time safety director, a tripled team of school officers, gun-sniffing dogs, school social workers, additional counselors and a Community Health partnership. You can find a

comprehensive list of updates on our website.

We’re busy with several diversity initiatives, including curriculum reviews, student discussion groups and changes to our recruiting practices, aimed at fostering a climate that celebrates and respects all.

I’m also happy to report that we’re seeing students with more energy and engagement, thanks to this year’s new start times.

Several construction projects are coming soon, all of which are funded through bonds and will not use referendum dollars or raise the tax rate. These include a Noblesville Schools Community Center, expansion of North Elementary, a soccer shelter and a maintenance storage facility. We’re also evaluating potential expansions at Hazel Dell and Noble Crossing as well as a possible multi-purpose stadium.

You can watch the State of the Schools video on our website. Here’s wishing you happy holidays as we wrap up 2019!

Beth Niedermeyer is the superintendent at Noblesville Schools.

She may be reached at beth_niedermeyer@nobl. k12.in.us.

DISPATCHES Fire department accepting donations — The Noblesville Fire Dept. is accepting donations for its annual food and toy drive to benefit 110 less-fortunate families in Noblesville.

NFD has plenty of stuffed animals but is most in need of toys and gifts for ages 10-12. Monetary donations also are needed. For more, contact the Noblesville Fire Department at 317-7766336. Drop-off locations include Station 1 at 135 South 9th St., Station 2 at 400 South Harbour Dr., Station 3 at 2101 Greenfield Ave., Station 4 at 20777 Hague Rd., Station 5 at 10170 E. 191st St., Station 6 at 16800 Hazel Dell Rd.,

Station 7 at 15251 Olio Rd. and Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. Candlelight service — The public is invited to Noblesville Friends Church, 1055 Division St., for a Christmas candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Organ and piano music will begin at 6:15 p.m. The hour-long program will consist of scripture readings telling the Christmas story and music including the clarinet, trumpet, violin, guitar and organ and vocalists accompanied by piano. There will be a lighted Christmas nativity in front of the church.

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Festival of Trees returns

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that month or could become homeless. The need is really great in Hamilton County, and I don’t think people Good Samaritan Network of Hamrealize that.” ilton County will hold its sixth annuThe Festival of Trees includes a al Hamilton County dinner, keynote speaker and silent GIVING BACK Festival of Trees auction featuring custom-designed 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at Christmas trees, wreaths and table the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st centerpieces.

St. The event will fund A pre-event silent GSN’s Holiday Assisauction will feature tance program, which custom-decorated provides unserved and Christmas trees underserved Hamilton through Nov. 23 at the County families with Hamilton County Govfood, toys and clothing ernment and Judicial for the holidays.

Building, 1 N. Eighth St. “I just love what Winning bids will be Good Samaritan does determined at close of for our community, bidding Nov. 23. helping those in need,” Admission to the Event Coordinator Kim Festival of Trees is $75 Harden said. “There are per person. To register The Festival of Trees’ prefamilies who may miss or become a sponevent silent auction will one week of work and sor, visit gsnlive.org/ feature several custom-decwon’t be able to pay festival-of-trees. orated Christmas trees for their utility bills for bid. (Submitted photo)

Tinsel and Tails honors pets

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens said the 13th FUNDRAISER annual Tinsel and Tails fundraiser at Ritz Charles usually sells out. Last year, Stevens said approximately 700 guests attended. This year, the event is scheduled for 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

Guests can enjoy a silent and live auction, dinner and a video montage featuring animal success stories of the year.

“It features about seven to 10 of the year’s most remarkable stories of rescue and redemption, and these are stories of survivor pets. They survived something unthinkable,” Stevens said.

“We tell the stories about rescue, not just because an animal was rescued, but because of how some of these animals rescued people.”

Wesley Bolin, a veteran who spent eight years in the Marine Corps, meets Taz, a rescue dog, at a past Tinsel and Tails event. (File photo)

After the video, the featured families and their pets walk on a runway that passes through Ritz Charles.

“Everyone has a chance to see them and meet them,” Stevens said.

Tickets are $125.

Stevens encourages anyone in interested in attending to purchase tickets soon because they will sell out. Tickets are available at hamiltonhumane.com/ programs/events/tinsel-tails.

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From left, Parks Director Brandon Bennett, City Engineer Alison Krupski, Assistant Planning Director Caleb Gutshall, Project Manager Spencer Cooper, Mayor John Ditslear, Doug Denney of Midwest Paving, Planning Director Sarah Reed and Noblesville Common Councilor Chris Jensen cut the ribbon on the third phase of the Midland Trace Trail.

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32 and Logan Street. Westbound Expected completion: End of 2020 lane of Logan Street closed between Project: Monon Trail bridge Ind. 19 and Eighth Street. Riverwalk Location: Monon Trail closed near path closed.

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Expected completion: May 2020 Expected completion: Early Detour: Ind. 32, Ind. 38 and Eighth, December Conner, Nixon and Logan streets Project: 276th Street Extension Project Location: 281st Street closed between Gwinn and Whetston roads Expected completion: Nov. 22 Detour: 286th Street to Ind. 19 Project: Ditch bridge replacement Location: Joyce Avenue closed between Strawtown Avenue and 241st Street Expected completion: Nov. 29 WESTFIELD Project: Westfield Boulevard connector Location: Extension will connect the roundabout at Ind. 32 and Sham-

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CITY CELEBRATES FOURTH PHASE OF RIVERWALK

From left, Noblesville Common Councilor Chris Jensen, Assistant Planning Director Caleb Gutshall, Planning Director Sarah Reed, Mayor John Ditslear, Doug Denney of Midwest Paving, Project Manager Spencer Cooper, City Engineer Alison Krupski and Parks Director Brandon Bennett cut the ribbon on the most recent phase of the Riverwalk, a trail that travels along the edge of the White River downtown and extends south.

Phase 4 adds 1,530 feet of 8-foot-wide paved trail from Division Street to Southside Park. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Janus, Kristo to work together for Giving Tuesday

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com For the past three years, a generous donation by one individual has inspired generPHILANTHROPY ous donations by many.

For the fourth consecutive year, Noblesville resident George Kristo has vowed to match donations given to Janus Developmental Services during its Giving Tuesday campaign.

Janus, a Noblesville-based nonprofit, Kristo provides resources for those with developmental disabilities and their families. For the past several years, it has participated in Giving Tuesday, a worldwide initiative that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and encourages people to donate to a cause.

“George Kristo is a kind, humble man with a big heart for serving others. He loves our clients and enjoys supporting the programs that enable them to succeed,” said Debbie Laird, senior vice president of development at Janus.

Laird said Giving Tuesday donations help to fund a variety of services and programs, one of which involves Community Integration Experiences for Janus clients.

Last year, with Kristo’s match, Janus collected $43,955 on Giving Tuesday. Laird said this year’s Laird goal is $25,000 in donations for a total of $50,000 after Kristo’s match.

To donate to Janus, visit janus-inc. org and click the Donate button, or mail donations to Janus Developmental Services, 1555 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062.

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A Noblesville teacher from Options Charter School has received recognition for making RECOGNITION a difference in students’ lives.

On Nov. 4, Charter School Capital, an organization that helps support charter schools, named social studies teacher Joshua Curry a recipient of one of three annual Dewey Awards.

The awards are given in honor of Richard Dewey, the third-grade teacher Stuart Ellis. Ellis, the CEO of Charter School Capital, named the award after Dewey, citing him as his most inspirational teacher.

Connor Reiff, a sophomore at Options, nominated Curry through an essay submission, telling the story of how Curry helped him during Reiff’s health issues that significantly affected his attendance.

“In his essay, (Connor) spoke frankly about a number of medical issues he has and will have for the rest of his life, pending a cure, and the threats that they have presented to his education and overall well-being,” Curry said. “This being something that takes confidence and bravery itself, he was articulate in describing care taken to help him feel at place in school, give room for him to do his best work and grow academically despite the challenges that he faces, and to give him the best possible chance at a normal high school education that our school can provide.”

“As a parent, it is important that each child has at least one other adult in their life that mentors, guides, protects and challenges them,” said Sarah Reiff, Connor’s mother. “Teachers play a critical role in shaping our children, and they are fortunate to have many excellent teachers at Noblesville Options Charter school. Josh came into Connor’s life at a pivotal point. Connor has had great support along the way, but he had not yet connected in the classroom setting. In Josh’s classroom,

Connor Reiff, left, pauses in a classroom with teacher Joshua Curry. (Submitted photo)

Connor felt understood, appreciated for his academic abilities, challenged and engaged, and recognition was given to successfully overcoming his limitations. It was because Josh went the extra mile removing the pressure that a child with sleep disorders experience that Connor was able to connect and succeed.”

Curry has taught at Options since August 2017. The Dewey Award also grants $1,000 to the school, which is directed to the classroom of teachers who have been recognized.

“The money will be put to use towards long-term investments in the departmental curriculum, presentation materials, visual aids and materials such as maps and documentaries to better flesh out topics covered. I also plan to purchase more classroom decorations that will help bring the material more to life,” Curry said. “An example that stands out, in particular, is that I have a fairly large collection of newspapers dating from before World War II and moving through 9/11 that was gifted by a neighbor in my hometown several years ago. I intend to frame these and have available for the students to see and utilize as we get into those topics later in the year.”

Two other teachers were granted Dewey Awards: Betty Williams, a second-grade teacher from Florida, and Chantall Haskell, a drama and music teacher from South Carolina.

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Building a Brighter Future Humane Society for Hamilton County asks public for help reaching donation goal

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Humane Society for Hamilton County is targeting a March 2020 groundbreaking COVER STORY for its new facility, the culmination of a yearlong fundraising campaign called Building a Brighter Future. HSHC recently concluded a capital campaign targeting private donors to net 80 percent of the costs for the new building, and now it’s asking the public to help collect the remaining 20 percent.

HSHC Executive Director Rebecca Stevens, a Fishers resident, said the goal is for the Humane Society to move into the new facility at 106th Stevens Street and Hague Road in Fishers by the first quarter of 2021. HSHC is currently at 1721 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

The HSHC’s new building will be called the Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center. Cage, a Fishers entrepreneur, made Cage the largest donation during the organization’s capital campaign. The amount is confidential.

“The Humane Society for Hamilton County is an extraordinary group of people,” Cage said. “I’m honored to work with them to make this facility come to life. Animals bring out the best in us, and I’m sure Rebecca and her team will provide happiness and health to as many animals as possible.”

An image of Cage’s black cat, Stanley, will be on the building’s exterior.

The HSHC plans to hand out small, black cat stuffed animals at the point

The Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center. (Submitted rendering)

of adoption to raise awareness about adopting black cats.

“I love how much (Cage) loves his cat,” Stevens said.

HSHC’s goals are to raise $12 million for construction and budget another $2 million for an operating endowment for a total of $14 million.

“We don’t currently have an endowment, so we are trying to raise money to build this and have that money in

place for our future,” Stevens said.

Although the new facility will have more kennels, Stevens said the new facility isn’t about just increasing space for adoptable pets.

“We are not only an adoption center. Yes, we re-home dogs and cats and save a lot of animal lives, but we are unique and different in the fact we believe animals pose the ability to hear the heart and mind, connecting

FACILITY SERVES THE ENTIRE COUNTY Humane Society for Hamilton County Executive Director Rebecca Stevens can’t count the number of times she’s been at an HSHC fundraising event and a Carmel or Westfield resident has approached her and asked if she worked at “the Humane Society on Michigan Road (in Indianapolis).”

“Having been in Noblesville since 1984 when we were founded, I’ve found that many people who live in Carmel or on the west side of

Westfield are often unaware that we exist, or that we serve the entire Hamilton County community,” Stevens said. “We are the only Humane Society that serves our county’s residents, such as taking in lost pets and ensuring they get lifesaving care if they’re injured until they can be reunited with their family. Reinforcing that, it includes the entire county. It’s all of Hamilton County.

We are the ones serving you.”

with people in ways that inspire hope and purpose,” Stevens said. “We not only do pet adoptions, but we offer programs that connect people and pets to offer that healing power they provide in our lives.”

Some of the programs HSHC offers — and will expand — with the new facility include connecting pets with veterans, community outreach in local schools and more. The new facility also will include 40,000 square feet of space. The current facility has only 8,000 square feet. The increased space will house a medical room, a separate intake area for cats and space for educational outreach programs.

Once HSHC moves, Hamilton County will repurpose the Noblesville space, and the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic next door will expand.

There are other naming opportunities available for donors. For more or to donate, visit hamiltonhumane.com/ new-facility-building-brighter-future.

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Will call you back later-maybe

Refresh on civics

Commentary by Terry Anker

“Your message is important to me … however … ” We all get them, these polite rebuffs. Our friend, business associate, or support desk operator is not available when we reach out. Understandable. Nature calls, travel happens and sometimes we just need a break. But the art of rejection is not as simple as some would believe it to be. And in the current torrent of communication mechanisms and chirping apps, we have greater reason to hide out than ever.

Studies report that humans are reaching an interchange apex. We send and receive scores of emails, texts, calls and posts each day.

Please pardon the reference, but it is now common to be listening to someone taking a phone call in the bathroom stall next door. Why? Is it really that imperative?

Could it be that we don’t know how to graciously take a breather?

Or, is it that those who demand our attention won’t tolerate even one?

So, we blithely post that “out-ofthe-office” form letter promising false love to whoever may reach out. Could we more honestly say, “You may be important to me. If so, I’m sad to miss you and will reach out promptly – but you may not be and you’ll soon know.”

It would be great to talk about it more, but it’s time for a break, and as the great Joe Walsh sings, “Just leave a message, maybe I’ll call.”

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

Running away from PF Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’ve finally accepted the fact that I have feet problems. There, I said it. My name is Danielle, and I HUMOR have planter fasciitis.

PF is an inflammation of the tissue that connects your toes to your heel and manifests in pain and soreness on the bottom of your foot. I’ve been a runner most of my life but have been relatively lucky in that I’ve avoided PF. Me being me, I usually attributed “other peoples,’” PF to “their own fault,” insinuating that I, of course, was better than them.

Not to their faces, mind you. I may be judgey, but I keep that shtick to myself.

Anyhoo, about a year ago I bought a weighted blanket and started training for Spartan obstacle course races, both of which put added strain on my feet. Yes, I am attributing part of my PF to my glorious 20-pound duvet that forces my feet into a pointed position for eight to 10 hours each

night. Combine that with lots of running and jumping on hard surfaces in less-than-supportive shoes and little to no stretching, and voila, PF! At least, that’s my “I’m-a-mom-so-I’mbasically-a-doctor” diagnosis.

But I haven’t done one thing to help my feet get better, even though I know exactly what to do. I still don’t stretch, I don’t wear a splint when I sleep, I don’t ice and I haven’t bought better shoes. I’ve basically been living in denial and limp-inducing pain for months.

A physical therapist called me out over the weekend, though, forcing me to admit that I have a problem. My name is Danielle, and I have PF. The road to recovery begins today!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, Vince Catanese apparently needs a refresher course in Civics, because he claims that President Trump’s constitutional rights are being trampled on in the impeachment hearings. Due process is indeed afforded citizens in criminal court, but impeachment of a president is a different process.

The House of Representatives is following its constitutional mandate of oversight, holding hearings based on what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors.” If they vote to indict, the Senate will conduct the trial, presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States, not the Senate Majority Leader.

I am old enough to remember both the Nixon and Clinton impeachment hearings, and like Trump, neither president liked that he was being investigated. However, they both understood the constitutional process. Nixon chose to resign before he was removed by the Senate, and Clinton was acquitted in the Senate.

I agree we must hold everyone accountable, but we must do so in the way our forefathers intended.

Pamela Jackson, Noblesville

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SPENCER FARMS CUTS RIBBON ON NEW WINERY

Spencer Farm Winery officially opened last month, and the family owners cut the ribbon on the new venture Nov. 8 with Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and other city staff in attendance. Spencer Farm has operated for several years at 7015 E. 161st St. in an 1800s farmhouse. Founded by Kyle and Lori Spencer as a you-pick berry farm, the winery is the brainchild of their son, Mark Spencer. From left, Carrie Stephens holding Emily Stephens, Darren Peterson, Mark Spencer, Mayor John Ditslear, Daniel Sheposh, Beverly West, Lori and Kyle Spencer, Tim Six holding Isabel Six and Jack Six, Nicki Six with Griffin Six. Learn more at spencerfarmwinery.com. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

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F.C. Tucker real estate stats — Home buyers in Noblesville saw average home sale prices increase as homes continue to spend more time on the market. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for Noblesville homes in October 2019 was $271,620, a 4.9 percent increase from October 2018. The price per square foot increased 5.7 percent to $123.59.

Homes in Noblesville also spent more time on the market – an average of 41 days, 9 days more than in October 2018.

Safe Exchange zone created — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a Safe Exchange Zone in the main parking lot located at 18100 Cumberland Rd. Residents who need to complete internet transactions or parents who need to do child custody exchanges can use this area. A Safe Exchange Zone also is available inside the main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and is open around the clock.

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RIVERVIEW FUNDRAISES FOR NEW INFUSION CENTER

On Nov. 2, Riverview Health Foundation held the inaugural masquerade ball fundraiser to benefit the new Courtney Cox Cole Infusion Center at Riverview Hospital. From left, Laura Getch, Jon Getch, Kris Hare, Meredith Engerski and Kevin Engerski don masks for the fundraiser. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Grab a friend and join us to sip, sample, shop, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday experience.

From left, Kristina Meyer, Lori Cornell, Sarah Nickell, Molly Osborn and Tricia Goodrich attend the event.

Bobbi K. Samples creates a painting during the event.

DISPATCHES Dehydration in seniors — Dehydration can present differently in the elderly than it can in younger people.

And because seniors tend to lose their awareness of thirst, they may forget to drink enough fluids. Symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can range from confusion and dizziness to uncoordinated move-

ments and altered mental states.

Source: The Gift of Caring Blood drive — From 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Nov. 22, Riverview Health will conduct a blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center at the Noblesville hospital, 395 Westfield Rd., in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room (entrance 3).

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From left, Caitlin Skinner, Addie Taylor, Judy McGroarty (on couch) and Kelli Conkin rehearse a scene. (Photo by Erin Keller)

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Tom Haas, returns to the Indiana Repertory Theatre this holiday season. The traditional holiday show, which began Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 26, will feature additional carols and new costumes for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Victorian London costumes have been reimagined, redesigned and rebuilt by costume designer Linda Pisano and the IRT Costume Shop.

Returning for his 10th year as Ebenezer Scrooge is Ryan Artzberger.

He will be joined by returning cast members Ashley Dillard, Jennifer Johansen, Rob Johansen, Aaron Kirby, Stephenie Soohyun Park and Milicent Wright, along with “A Christmas Carol” newcomers Elyakeem Avraham, Jesse Bhamrah, Ivy Moody, Emma Rosenthal and Scott Van Wye.

as their assistants,” Moore said. “I assisted directed then, and I think I assisted directed the second show she did, but that was just because we enjoyed being together.”

The play is about a group of people in a small trailer park who are trying to incorporate into a town called Doublewide. The people in the bigger town don’t want to share county funds to have them.

“The silliness of the show is they are trying to win the countywide battle of the mangers competition,” Moore said. “They also found a yam that looks like Lady Bird Johnson, so they are creating a festival around seeing the Lady Bird Johnson yam.”

Conkin, a Noblesville resident, was in the previous four Mud Creek shows by the writing team of Jones, Hope and Wooten.

“They are crazy, silly comedies,” Conkin said. “It’s like Carol Burnett did on her old show, there are all these crazy characters.”

Lawrence resident Judy McGroarty, who has been a member of Mud

Noblesville — The Young Songwriters Series is for 7 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St. Tickets are $5.

Westfield — Main Street Productions will present “Over the River and Through the Woods” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Westfield Playhouse.

Carmel — Ross David performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165.

Carmel — Peanut Butter & Jam series presents Ruditoonz (aka Scott Rudicel) at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23. Ruditoonz will perform a special selection of family-tested-and-approved hits, news songs and second set of holiday classics with his own twist. Designed for ages 1-7. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelli Conkin summed up the sentiment of her fellow cast members.

“This one is for THEATER Linda,” Conkin said.

“A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” was supposed to be directed by Linda Eberharter.

“She directed many shows, including every show Eberharter we’ve ever done by this writing team,” Moore said.

“She got lung cancer, and I told her I would assist her so she had a backup if things got rough. Unfortunately, the disease advanced rapidly and she passed away in October.”

“A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” has eight performances Nov. 22 to Dec. 14 at Mud Creek Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. The preview night performance is Nov. 21, where attendees can pay what they want in cash ($1 or more).

“Several of her former cast members are in this, so it’s a labor of love we are doing this,” Moore said.

To memorialize Eberharter, they will not tear the set down when the show closes Dec. 14. Eberharter’s family, Mud Creek Players and Indiana Renaissance Fair plan to do a Celebration of Life on the set at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Eberharter was the Renaissance Fair Queen Elizabeth for a number of years.

Eberharter, who was Mud Creek Players’ president when she died, directed the first play from the writing team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten at Mud Creek several years ago.

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Creek for 22 years, also has been in all four productions.

“Linda directed three of them and acted in another one,” McGroarty said. “It’s bittersweet to not have her with us. It’s really sad.”

McGroarty is reprising a character, Patsy Price, that went to a mental institution in another play.

McGroarty said Mud Creek audiences love the plays.

“There is a lot of physical comedy,” McGroarty said.

Caitlin Skinner, a Geist resident and Warren Township special education teacher, is performing in her first play.

“At church, I lead vacation Bible school, so I do fun skits to get them engaged before they go into Sunday school,” Skinner said. “I just felt a passion when I was doing it this summer. I thought if I’m getting this much joy out of it, I shouldn’t have to wait until the summer to do it.”

For more, visit mudcreekplayers. org.

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Howell concert Nov. 23

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“This concert is strictly about having a fun night singing our favorite songs with two singers that have Adam Howell has long desired to been such a significant part of gosperform a hits concert with Doug pel music,” he said. “Stories will be Anderson and shared and attendees will get GOSPEL Woody Wright. to be a part of enjoying songs Howell, a Mcthat defined who we are as Cordsville resident, will join singers. We all have sung Anderson and Wright for “Hits at this church a few times & Hymns Night” at 6 p.m. Nov. over the years. Anderson is 23 at Main Street Church of a hotbed for gospel music in God in Anderson.

Indiana, so this was a perHowell “Doug and Woody are both fect setting for this type of legends in gospel music and both concert. from central Indiana,” Howell said.

“Given that we are in Bill and Gloria “They both are incredible singers, Gaither country (from nearby Alexanbut also really love the great songs dria), we always love to sing a few of of gospel music. To be able to share their huge hits like ‘Because He Lives’ the stage with these two singing the and ‘He Touched Me.’ These songs are great songs is something I am excited probably some of the biggest hymns to share with the audience.” ever recorded, and they were written Howell said he has performed with

by Hoosiers.”

Wright a few times.

Josh Ranke and Leigh Murray, a Howell said most gospel concerts piano player from Fortville, will join feature artists who are sharing their the concert. latest releases and new projects or A $10 donation is suggested for trying to gain new fans. admission.

Palladium shows ‘Nutcracker’

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anapolis Museum of Art “I think it will be really cool,” Casavan said of being at the Palladium.

Katie Casavan has had a variety of “I’m looking forward to partnering parts in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s with our guest artist we have coming production of “The Nutcrackin, Thomas Curran. He’s really er” the past few nice, and it’s been cool to BALLET years. work with him. I love ‘Nut“My first year cracker.’ It’s been a fun tradihere I was a party girl, a soltion every year.” dier and a Russian,” Casavan Curran is from the Cincinsaid. nati Ballet 2. Lasha KhozashThis year, the homesvili, from the Boston Ballet, Casavan chooled junior from Westfield has been the guest artist for gets the spotlight, sharing the role the past several years. of the Sugar Plum Fairy with Amelia Abigail Kimball, 14, a homeschooled Happel, a homeschooled junior from freshman from Fishers, shares the Fishers. waltz solo with Cadence Burke. She Even better, IBC is staging two also shares Columbine Doll, Spanish performances of “The Nutcracker” for and snow soloist with Burke, a homethe first time at the Palladium at the schooled sophomore from Carmel.

Center for the Performing Arts in CarThe Palladium shows will include mel. The performances are at 2 and 7 guest performances by the Indianapop.m. Nov. 24. IBC will take a break and lis Children’s Choir. then hold performances at the Tobias For more, visit indianaballetconserTheater Dec. 14-15 at Newfields at Indi- vatory.org.

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Join us for the 13th Annual Hoagies & Hops

As an Indiana native, Mike always enjoys a meal at a local restaurant and showing people what the Indy area has to offer.

You may find him drinking at local coffee shops, eating brunch in Fishers, shopping and having dinner in Carmel or at the latest concerts. For more, visit @wheresmikeg on Instagram.

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“The movie is a holiday favorite, for sure. I haven’t seen the musical, but I’ve watched about every YouTube clip there is out there,” Ben Kistner said.

“I especially like the Tony Awards performance.”

Kistner, a Zionsville West Middle School seventh-grader, plays the lead character of Ralphie in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 21 to Dec. 31.

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“It’s actually Russel, a Geist resident MUSICAL even more fun who was elected to Lawthan I thought rence City Council Nov. 5, has it would be,” Russel said. two children: Owen, 3, and “Cinderella actually has a Landon, 2. backbone. The prince has a Russel’s sister-in-law, character. He’s not just, ‘I’m Shannon Rehmel, is in musia handsome prince and I get cal’s ensemble.

Russel what I want.’ Cinderella chalFishers resident Jill O’Malia lenges him at points that if he wants is cast as the Stepmother, a stark to be king, he better start paying contrast to her role as the Fairy Godattention to his people. She’s not just mother several years ago with the a damsel in distress.”

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Russel will appear in the title “She’s a complex character to porrole of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s tray. She’s a villain of sorts but with a “Cinderella” Nov. 22 to Dec. 15 at comedic side,” O’Malia said. “Playing a Footlite Musicals, 1847 N. Alabama St., character like the Stepmother can be Indianapolis. very rewarding as an actor, as long as The 2009 Lawrence North High the audience doesn’t mistake you for School graduate is married to Carmel the character you’re playing.”

Fire Dept. firefighter Grant Russel, For more, visit footlite.org. who appeared in “Singin’ in the Rain”

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THE CHALLENGE This 1972 home is in Indianapolis’ Pickwick Commons neighborhood.

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A brief history of Rome’s Circus Maximus Commentary by Don Knebel Rome’s Colosseum is famous as the place where gladiators often fought to their deaths. It was proceeded by the much larger Circus TRAVEL Maximus a few thousand feet to the southwest.

Perhaps as early as the sixth century B.C., Roman authorities created a track for chariot races in the flood-prone Murcia Valley between Rome’s Aventine and Palatine Hills. The oblong track was about 2,000 feet long and 400 feet wide. Twelve staggered starting gates at one end allowed the simultaneous release of 12 chariot teams onto the sand-covered track. As time went by, wild beast hunts, gladiator fights and public executions drew more and more spectators to the Circus Maximus, or Greatest Circus, some of whom watched from wooden seats along sections of the perimeter. Roman senators watched from stone seats along one turn. Early in the first century B.C., Emperor Pompey staged a wildly popular fight between captured gladiators and 20 elephants. In about 50 B.C., to accommodate the growing crowds, Julius Caesar added seats to accommodate an estimated 150,000 people. The seats were damaged by the great fire of Rome in 64 A.D., leading Emperor Trajan to rebuild the area sur-

Site of the Circus Maximus in Rome. (Photo by Don Knebel)

rounding the track in stone in about 100 A.D. Competition from the Colosseum and the Stadium of Domitian, both built in the first century A.D., led to the abandonment of Circus Maximus, which held its last chariot race in 549 A.D. The entire site was eventually buried under accumulating sand and debris and partially excavated beginning in the 16th century. Today, the site of Circus Maximus, much of it still buried, is a public park, used for concerts and other public events and again drawing huge

crowds. During the Rolling Stones’ 2014 world tour, they played before more than 70,000 fans at the place where Romans once cheered as gladiators died.

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Get in the next-to-last word Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt If a potato can become vodka, then you can become a bonafide word nerd. The tools GRAMMAR GUY and tips I give you are meant to be used for good. Please don’t gloat your grammar greatness over anyone; rather, use it to lift everyone up. I’m about to share a word with you that will make everyone at the white tie-optional gala assume you’re the king or queen of some distant, exotic land. Use this word, and upper-crusters will begin consulting with you before they order their newest monocle.

I’m talking about the word “penultimate.” Although this sounds like a million-dollar word, it simply means “next-to-last” or “second-to-last.” So, if you ate the “penultimate Oreo,” that would mean you ate the next-to-last Oreo in the package. If you are reading the 19th chapter in a 20-chapter book, you are reading the book’s penultimate chapter. If you use the penultimate square of toilet paper, it’s time to install a new roll so the next person isn’t stuck with one lonely square.

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Certainly, I’m not going to up the ante and share an even nerdier-yet-related word, am I? Yes, I am: antepenultimate. Antepenultimate refers to the third-to-last item in a series, or the next-to-nextto-last thing. Going back to our 20-chapter book: If Chapter 19 is the penultimate chapter, that means Chapter 18 is the antepenultimate chapter. If we break down the Latin meanings for each part of the word, we’d get “before” (ante) “almost” (pen) and “last” (ultimate). Antepenultimate is the thing that comes before the almost last thing.

Yes, my friends, if the humble potato can become vodka, then you, too, can achieve the high status of grammar guru. I believe in you. It’s time to go out there and dominate the English language.

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