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The ordinance on the books allows downtown parking for two hours free each day, not two hours each spot. New technology will enforce that ordinance more effectively. (Photo by Robert Herrington) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. V1, No. 13 Copyright 2014. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Noblesville are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
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Mayor John Ditslear and wife, Teri, officially announced he is seeking reelection to a group of supporters on Dec. 8. FOr moer photso from the announcement visit currentnoblesville.com (Photo by Robert Herrington)
Ditslear to seek fourth term By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear has announced that he will seek a fourth term as leader of the city. Ditslear made the news official to a politics group of supporters at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano on Dec. 8. “I love Noblesville. I love my job,” he said. “I think we’re pretty good at it and things are going well for the city. We have a good team put together for the city.” Ditslear, 72, is currently the longest tenured mayor in the city’s history. He said his week off for medical reasons in October showed him he isn’t ready to retire just yet. “I’m doing it because I love it,” he said. “For me, it’s more fun than work. I have great support. Retirement is not my bag.” To date, Ditslear said his proudest achievement is the extension of 146th Street east to the city’s Corporate Campus and the growth that area has seen over his tenure. “We’re recruiting and getting great companies to come in like Zevacor Molecular, SMC Corporation, Cabela’s and Lemaster Steel,” he said. While the city is moving forward, Ditslear said there are specific items he is focused on long-term. “There’s a lot we need to accomplish – trails, parks and Federal Hill,” he said. “Eastside Park has 200 acres out there. I don’t know if it will be completed
(during his fourth term) but we’ll have a good start if not finished.” Ditslear said his other goals include recruiting businesses and creating jobs. “We try to manage our growth and I think we do a good job with that,” he said. During his announcement speech, Ditslear said two numbers stood out from the city’s citizen survey earlier this year – 95 and 96. 95 percent of residents would recommend Noblesville as a place to live and 96 percent think the city has a great quality of life. “We’ve got a lot left to do. We want to make it a better place to work, live and raise a family,” he said. “If things are going good why change? We think things are good and hope you do too.” Ditslear received his first reelection vote of confidence from his wife, Teri. “I’m very excited he’s running again,” she said. “I was not sure he was going to but he’s had really great success. Things are going well and he still enjoys it. He’s such a people person and wants what’s best for the city.” Teri said her husband’s experience and connections are an advantage for the city. “He’s in a groove now,” she said. “He knows the people to talk to to get things done.” Candidates may not file until January for the primary election and Ditslear said he plans to be the first in line when it does open.
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Santa hours – The remaining Santa Claus hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18; 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21; and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 23 and 24. Families may bring their camera and take photos free of charge as children tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas at Santa’s House in downtown Noblesville (across from Visitor’s Center). For more information, call 776-6367 or visit www.cityofnoblesville.org. Revitalization plan – The City of Noblesville hosted a series of three neighborhood meetings this fall with residents of the Southwest Quad to develop a revitalization plan for the area. Some parts of the plan will need to be completed by the city while some parts will need to be spearheaded by residents. Because of this, the next step in the revitalization process will be an Action Team meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Noblesville Township Trustee’s Office, 372 S. Eighth St. At the meeting, neighbors and partner organizations who would like to be involved in implementing parts of the plan will be asked to sign up for the portion(s) that most interest them. For more information, contact Cindy Benedict at cbenedict@noblesville.in.us or 770-2007. Fore a discount – The Noblesville Parks Dept. is offering pre-sale rounds with a golf cart are now available for purchase at a discounted rate now through Dec. 23. Nine holes with a cart at Forest Park is $12. Fox Prairie, 8465 E. 196th St., offers 18 holes with a cart for $35 and 18 holes of foot golf for $12. For more information, call 776-6350. Achievement – On Dec. 5 the Noblesville Parks Dept. celebrated 28 years of service by Pat Reed, who was instrumental during his service on the park board. Reed also served on City Council and the planning commission. Dec. 5 was Reed’s last park board meeting.
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The most popular baby names for 2014 have been tabulated, and columnist Mike Redmond noticed that Michael has fallen from favor. For years, he watched as Michael survived the ebb and flow of popular opinion to remain one of the more popular boys’ names. This made him inordinately proud until he remembered that all these little Michaels weren’t being named after him. Which, come to think of it, is probably a good thing. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com
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Former student lends a hand By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com It always nice for Noblesville High School teacher Joe Toms to visit with his former architecture students. Education It’s especially nice to see Evan Smith, who comes in to help with Toms’ class a few times during winter break since graduating in 2010. “It’s his Christmas break and he’s bored,” said Toms, with a chuckle. “He’s giving back. He talks with kids about what he did in college and what he did when he was here in Noblesville.” Toms said Smith is helping students from Tom’s civil engineering and architecture class make a design for a house for Habitat for Humanity as part of its Project Lead the Way Smith program. One of the students’ floor plans will be picked and it will actually be built this summer, Toms said. Smith is working on his one-year postgraduate degree at the Savannah (Ga.) College of Art & Design. He has his bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minor in furniture design. “It’s kind of nice my school has a lot of international students so we have a long winter break because of that,” Smith said. “It allows me to come in here while they are still in school and help out. I enjoy sitting down with them and sketching on their drawings and trying to help them with their layouts.” The 23-year-old Smith said it’s also good because when he comes home he doesn’t have any other exposure to architecture. “Being able to help with architecture is really my passion,” Smith said. “It gives me a lot of background on programs that they use and residential design.” Smith said he didn’t know any way of going in to architecture when he was at Noblesville. “So the only exposure I got was when I went on college visits,” Smith said. “I always wish I had somebody who told me what it was going to be like or stuff like that.” Smith visited the same class he took from Toms as a senior. “We worked on a train station for Noblesville as part of the Indy Connect project that is still
Evan Smith works with Josh Warning in architecture class. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
going on I think,” Smith said. “Once we finished that, a group of us went to Indy and presented it to the urban designer of Indy and the metropolitan planning commissioner. It was a big project and it was really fun. That’s what I’ve always enjoyed about this class is it’s real world projects. To do that in high school, it’s crazy. If I had this house in my portfolio going into college, I would have gotten a ton more scholarship (money). Even in college, we don’t get to do real world projects unless you do internships and stuff.” Smith said the Noblesville students also benefit from using a 3-D modeling software, which is an industry program. Noblesville sophomore Josh Warning, a member of the class, made sure to take advantage of Smith’s experience. “It’s a ton of help because he’s able to do a lot with the program that I couldn’t do earlier,” Warning said. “It allowed me to make my house look better.” Smith said this year donating his time to class also helped him this break. “I’m writing my thesis on redesigning secondary education so focusing on facility needs and stuff,” Smith said. “It gives me a lot of background research.” Noblesville’s Project Lead the Way coordinator Andrew Wilkins was glad to have Smith’s visit. “One of the things we love to have is more students like Evan who can come back and show off what they are doing at a higher level of school,” Wilkins said. “One of the best parts of this course and these sets of courses is we set the students off to schools and they feel a direct connection back to our school. They can say here’s where I was and here is what I’m now doing.”
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Riverview Health will host a Women’s Health and Wellness Event from 8 a.m. to noon Jan 24. It will be a morning filled wellness with health information, screenings and assessments designed to educate and inspire women. This event also will include a variety of breakout sessions, health and wellness presentations and light refreshments. Participants will have a chance to win a free two-month membership to
Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness. Presentations and discussions include: Dr. Adrienne Rasbach, Are your periods running your life?; Dr. Polly Trainor, Midlife transitions and hormones: Yes or No?; and Dr. Amy Banter, The secrets to healthy aging. The Women’s Health & Wellness Event will take place at Riverview Health Women’s Pavilion, Entrance 11, 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville. For more information, visit riverview.org or call 776-7999.
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Pam Kelshaw, president of the local Mothers Against Drunk Drivers chapter, recognized Hamilton County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Crask for his efforts in getting drunken drivers off roadways. This year, Crask has made 96 arrests for operating while intoxicated. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
Sheriff deputy recognized by MADD By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Crask has made 96 arrests this year for drivers operating while intoxicated. For public safety his efforts in keeping the streets of the county safe and getting drunken drivers behind bars, Crask was recently honored by the local Mothers Against Drunk Drivers chapter. “He is just outstanding at spotting people who are possibly under the influence,” said Pam Kelshaw, local MADD chapter president. Kelshaw, who lost a daughter and a nephew in separate crashes caused by impaired drivers, expressed her gratitude for all law enforcement officers who work to keep drunk and impaired drivers off the streets but was especially impressed by Crask’s commitment after riding with him for a shift earlier this year. “My family and MADD Indiana would like to
recognize the outstanding work of Deputy Crask and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for all their efforts on getting impaired drivers off the road,” Kelshaw said. Crask said that one reason he pursues impaired drivers is so that other families do not have to experience the tragic loss that Kelshaw has had to undergo. Sheriff Bowen said Crask came to the HCSO two years ago from the Cicero Police Dept. and he is a late shift officer. “He is very aggressive in enforcement of traffic and drinking and driving offenses,” Bowen said. “We applaud his efforts in diligently getting out and apprehending drinking and driving offenders in Hamilton County and protecting our citizens and keeping our roadways safe.” As of Dec. 3, Hamilton County Sheriff deputies have nearly doubled the number of drunken driving arrests from 2013. Kelshaw said there have been 286 arrests to date this year compared to 151 last year.
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not only represented what we should all aspire to be, but he lived it. His loss is a great blow and he will be missed and mourned by this unit. Our foThe Department of Defense has announced that an Army staff sergeant from Noblesville was cus will be supporting his family in any way possible and ensuring that they are taken killed Dec. 3 while fightmilitary ing in Afghanistan while care of during this difficult process.” Ammerman, a 2003 graduate of Ben supporting Operation Davis High School, joined the U.S. Army Enduring Freedom. in July 2004 and attended advanced According to the DOD’s website, Staff training at the U.S. Army Airborne School Sgt. Matthew R. Ammerman, 29, died in Fort Benning, Ga. He is survived by in Zabul Province, Afghanistan from his wife, Emily, of Crestview, Fla. and his “wounds suffered from small arms fire Ammerman brother, Anthony. while conducting a clearing operation.” Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear said the Ammerman was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, city is “trying to find out more about Staff Sgt. 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ammerman.” “Staff Sgt. Matthew Ammerman was an excep“We’ve got our feelers out,” he said. “We want tional soldier in all regards. He showed himself to pay our respects when time is due.” to be a standout shortly after arrival in the unit Ron Wilson and Wayne Long, who work with and his efforts have made an impact on his unit Hamilton County Veterans Organization, also are and our mission. We, as a nation, are fortunate to working to learn more about Ammerman and if have men like Matt,” said Lt. Col. Tommy Stoner, he has family in the area. commander of the 7th SFG(A)’s 3rd Battalion. “He news@currentnoblesville.com
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Stony Creek Elementary third grader Peyton Butts joins the Noblesville Common Council as “President for a Night” during the Dec. 9 meeting. From left, front: Roy Johnson, Peyton Butts and Mark Boice; back: Jeff Zeckel, Rick Taylor, Greg O’Connor and Brian Ayer. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
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Despite Steve Wood being absent, the Noblesville Common Council still had seven members at its Dec. 9 meeting as government special guest Peyton Butts joined the elected officials. Butts, a third-grade student at Stony Creek Elementary School, served as “President for a Night.” Peyton sat beside Common Council President Mark Boice and assisted him in conducting meeting. “It was really exciting,” Peyton said. If he had been asked to create a new ordinance or law, Peyton said more recess would be
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Man charged in Ponzi scheme millions of dollars from 16 investors. Minkler said Marcum represented himself and GRT to be worth millions of dollars with celebrity A 1982 Noblesville High School graduate clients and traded very conservatively. He and Fishers resident has been charged allegedly promised to earn high rates of reby the grand jury with wire Crime fraud, securities fraud and turn with no risk to the investors’ principle. Minkler said in reality Marcum failed to inmoney laundering. John K. vest the money as promised and converted Marcum, 50, was arrested at his home it for personal gain by commingling on Dec. 4 according to acting U.S. the funds to finance a personal line Attorney Josh J. Minkler. of credit, highly speculative start“Defrauding people of their up ventures, cars, vacations and hard-earned retirement savings other gifts. is criminal behavior,” stated Marcum’s arrest was a joint Minkler. “The indictment demoninvestigation with the Federal strates that Marcum used invesBureau of Investigations and the tor’s retirement accounts as his Minkler Internal Revenue Service Criminal own personal piggy bank to fund Investigations. his lavish lifestyle. Anyone who does that “IRS Criminal Investigation stands will face the full force of federal criminal united with the FBI and the United States prosecution.” Attorney’s Office to bring justice to those In 2010, Marcum founded the investwho commit crimes against our society,” ment firm Guaranty Reserves Trust, LLC IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in operating in the Indianapolis area. He alCharge James C. Lee stated. “We are comlegedly promised investors that he would mitted to protecting the American taxpayuse their money to achieve significant ers by following the money and holding returns by trading securities, stocks and bonds with no fees being charged. Minkler individuals who violate the public’s trust accountable for their actions.” said Marcum arranged for investors to According to Winfield D. Ong, who is deposit money into various accounts and prosecuting the case, Marcum faces up to self-directed IRA’s which allowed him to 50 years in prison and fines of more than control the investors’ money. $5 million if convicted. From 2010 through 2013 Marcum solicited news@currentnoblesville.com
First Friday Noblesville Main Street volunteers serve complimentary hot chocolate near the Santa House on the courthouse grounds with help from Harbour Manor & The Lodge along with the Noblesville Athletic Club. (Submitted photos)
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Downtown Noblesville in December is lit and full of joy and opportunities to shop and dine during the holidays. Noblesville Main Street’s First Friday event on Dec. 5 encouraged the “Shop Local” holiday promotion and offered a night of family-friendly fun. Many merchants had extended hours and carolers performed on the square. Entertainment was provided by the Noblesville High School brass quartet and the North Elementary hand chime choir.
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A two-vehicle accident on Dec. 8 claimed the life of a 57-year-old Cicero man. The crash happened at 8:50 a.m. tragedy at 276th Street and Devaney Road in northern Hamilton County. When Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies arrived they found a semi-truck with a grain hauler trailer and a black pickup were involved in a crash, each of the vehicles were off the road and the semi-truck was on its side. Officials said Jeffrey L. Vanhorn, 57, of Cicero was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Hamilton County Crash Investigation Team report, the semi-truck, driven by Michael L. Landrum of Lebanon, was eastbound on 276th Street when it collided with the northbound truck driven by Vanhorn. The grain hauler was fully loaded with soybeans and lost its load during the crash. Per Indiana State law, Landrum was taken to the hospital for a blood draw but otherwise had only minor injuries. Julie L. Vanhorn, 56, of Cicero, also was in the truck at the time of the crash and was taken to the hospital for complaints of pain. As of publication time, officials said the crash was still under investigation.
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Navy Club remembers 1941 attack By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Sailors, soldiers, students and the community came together to remember and learn more about the 1941 attack on Hawaii history during the annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day program on Dec. 6 at Noblesville City Hall. The program, which was conducted by Navy Club Hamilton County Ship No. 29, featured World War II Pacific Theatre historian Dr. John Shively. During his presentation, Shively talked about the 24 hours after the attack and other events in lesser-known areas of the Pacific Rim. “The ultimate outcome of the attack on Pearl Harbor is Japan loses the war,” Shively said. Three locations Shively focused on were Midway and Wake islands and Shanghai, China. “The object of the Japan attack, which was the Eastern Island airfield (of Midway), was never hit,” he said. Shively said the 4th Marines Battalion was ordered to evacuate Shanghai and relocate to the Philippines following the attack.. “All Marines taken to the Philippines surrendered at Corregidor Island,” he said, adding that the river boats SS Harrison and USS Wake remained to guard the coast. “The skeleton crew of the USS Wake was overwhelmed by the Japanese. It was the only ship in the U.S. Navy that strikes her colors.” On Dec. 7 1941, The SS Harrison was ordered
Dr. John Shively, a World War II Pacific Theatre historian, talks about the first 24 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
back to Chinwangtao, North China from Manila to evacuate 144 Marines at the U.S. Embassy in Peking. Shively said the ship tried to navigate out of the Yangtse River below Shanghai when it was trapped by a Japanese cruiser. The captain ordered the ship run aground at full speed and tore its bottom plates out. “The Marines onboard are among the first POWs taken in the war,” said Shively. “The Japanese repaired the Harrison and put a flag on it. They carried POWs in prison camps back to Japan as slave labor. Shively said the Harrison was torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Pampanito in the South China Sea on Sept. 12, 1944. “Four hundred British POWs died on board,” he said. “The submarine turned around and picked up 70 of them.”
Dispatch Patriotic posters – Three Noblesville West Middle School students received awards from Navy Club Ship 29 for participating in the history department’s extracurricular Pearl Harbor Poster Contest, sponsored by teacher Doug Brown. From left: winners were Katie Rel, first place; Emily Furgason, second place; and Ellie Jaensson, third place. Brown said 40 students participated in this year’s poster project. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
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Police brighten holiday spirit at ‘Shop with a Cop’ By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com As temperatures continue to drop, the importance of the “Shop with a Cop” program continues to rise. The philanthropy need for the program was never more evident than on Dec. 6 when 65 children participated in the program at Noblesville’s Meijer store, 17000 Mercantile Blvd. “We spend at least $150 on winter coats, boots, hats, things that keep them warm during the winter and then they get to pick out a toy,” said Noblesville Police Officer Jon Williams, who has coordinated the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 198’s “Shop with a Cop” program all of its 16-year history. “It’s one of the events we look forward to every year as a lodge.” With the recent national news shining a spotlight on cops, officials said this was a chance to show a different side of Noblesville officers. “It gives the families an opportunity to work with us when it’s not a negative situation. They come and meet us and we get to know each other on a more personel level,” said F.O.P. Lodge President Mike Sadler. “With so much bad news about law enforcement, this shows our law enforcement is able to work with the community. We don’t have the problems other jurisdictions have.” Williams said the “Shop with a Cop” participants – infants to 16-year-olds – come from a
1st Class Patrolman Evan McClain assists a “Shop with a Cop” child pick out a toy. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
holiday assistance list given to the Noblesville F.O.P. by Nancy Chance of Good Samaritan Network. “A significant segment of the middle class is struggling right now,” Williams said. “It just seems like every year there are more and more people in need. There is a greater and greater
need in Hamilton County.” Williams said the worst he feels is letting Chance know about those he cannot help. “I had to turn back 65 families because we filled all of our slots,” he said. The guilt Williams feels is replaced with happiness when he meets and interacts with the families at the event. “Since I communicate with the families, I get a sense of how really grateful they are,” he said. “One family went around and hugged every single officer. You just knew it made his month.” The event is not just for officers as most bring their spouses and children to assist with shopping. “I’m grateful we have the opportunity to teach our children the importance of helping their community,” Kelly Williams said. Sylvia Williams, 17, has been accompanying her father since she was 4 or 5 and has assisted shoppers for the past five years. “I get to see how other people live,” she said. “It definitely makes me more grateful for what I have. I like helping people get what they need. They are always so grateful and smiling.” Williams said those interested in making a donation can contact him at jwilliams@noblesville.in.us or mail the donation to: Noblesville F.O.P. Lodge No. 198, P.O. Box 1303, Noblesville, 46061. “We are grateful we have some very generous donors who continue to allow us to do this,” Williams said.
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Obituaries Donald M. Lackey, 90, of Noblesville, died Dec. 6, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born Sept. 23, 1924 in Hamilton County, he was the son of LeRoy and Gertrude (Brown) Lackey. He was the owner of Lackey TV Repair in Noblesville for 45 years. He was a member of Cicero United Methodist Church, and proudly served his country Lackey with the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. He was an avid outdoor sportsman, who enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and gardening. He was a former member of Ducks Unlimited and Ale & Quail. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Addie M. Lackey; son, Anthony (Catherine) Lackey; and nephews, Larry, Darryl and Jeff Beals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Lackey and Joe Lackey; and sisters, Martha Lackey Beals and Mary Lackey. Funeral services were held Dec. 12 at Cicero United Methodist Church, 100 E. Jackson St., Cicero, with the Rev. Byron Fritz officiating. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cicero United Methodist Church, 100 E. Jackson St., Cicero, 46034. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
Betty Lou Widner, 77, Noblesville, died Dec. 8, 2014. Born Jan. 16, 1937, in Wabash, she was the youngest of five children of Elmer and Susie (Sharpe) Suddarth. She graduated from Lagro High School and attended Ball State. She was married to James Widner, who died Oct. 13, 2000. One of her passions throughout her adult life was mentoring children. She had a unique ability Widner to connect with kids, whether patiently tutoring students, shooting pool with them or hosting tea parties. Her natural enthusiasm always made kids look forward to coming back. She had a number of diverse interests, including politics, philosophy and playing the piano. She loved France and took the trip of a lifetime to Paris and Provence. She loved animals and supported a number of organizations that promote animal welfare. She adored her cats and shared a special bond with her favorite girl, Susie. Survivors include her daughter Chris Widner Felix (Dan); sons, Bill Widner and TJ (Ruth) Widner (Ruth); and granddaughters, Stella and Sofie Widner. A gathering of family and friends is 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at Shirley & Stout, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd., Kokomo. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, Dept.: Memorial Donations, 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037.
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How to deal with coyotes By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Nearly every winter, Hamilton County residents start talking about dangerous coyotes roaming the suburbs. nature To deal with this topic headon, Hamilton County Parks and the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife gave a presentation on these wild canines to a packed room of more than 100 people on Dec. 2. COYOTE BASICS Shawn Rossler, fur bearer biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, spoke about all of the different animals that can be found in the area, many of which could be mistaken for coyotes. Red foxes and gray foxes are smaller than coyotes and do live in the area. Gray wolves are not found in Indiana, but Rossler said they often get calls. “There can be confusion about the general size of an animal,” he said. “When you actually compare a wolf and a coyote it’s pretty amazing.” Coyotes generally weigh 20 to 35 pounds with a length of four to five feet with a tail that’s a foot and a half. They have 42 teeth and their fur is tawny gray with black-tipped hairs. They might resemble certain domestic dog breeds, but coyotes will have more pointed features, such as their ears and muzzle. Breeding season is in January and February and that’s when authorities receive the most reports of coyote attacks. Rossler said the existence of a coyote shouldn’t itself be a concern. “Just because you see a coyote, doesn’t mean there is a conflict,” he said. “I understand it’s a concern, but we’ve had coyotes in Indiana for a long time. It might have already have been living near you with no problem.” HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM If you want to rid your neighborhood of coyotes, the best method might be to hire a licensed Indiana nuisance wildlife control officer, such as Tim Julien, who works in that field. Julien said the only coyotes he really deals with are those that have “lost that fear of humans” because they’ve been fed by people. In Indiana, it is legal to hunt coyotes, but it’s
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Noblesville police to use new technology to handle downtown parking situation By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Downtown Noblesville offers free parking on the weekend, but from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday it is just two hours – if you cover story can find a spot. Now rumors of a new parking ordinance have merchants concerned how it will affect their business. “Absolutely nothing has changed in the parking ordinance in the City of Noblesville,” Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt said. “The ordinance is just two hours per day, not two hours per Jowitt spot. It has always been like that … All we are doing is enforcing provisions that have existed for years.” Jowitt said the ordinance tries to enforce turnover, which should help businesses. “We want to make more open spaces available in the areas designated as two-hour parking,” he said. “People can’t move their car every two hours. It increases the availability for stores and attracts people coming into downtown to use their services like dining or shopping.” Jowitt said the department finds that the primary offenders are employees working downtown. “They are moving spots every two hours and take up spots for eight hours,” he said. “It prevents shopping since there are fewer spots for potential customers. One way the police department is prepared to increase enforcement is through a smart car equipped with license plate recognition technology. Lt. Shannon Trump said LPR is more accurate because the current system of chalking tires depends on routine and memory. “It’s an efficient, economical, accurate way of enforcement,” she said. “We are fully getting over to being completely electronic (including ticketing).” Jowitt said the smart car is safer to the officer doing the parking enforcement because they do not have to reach out or leave the vehicle unless writing a ticket. He said the camera system scans the license plates and can tell how
long they have been in the same location electronically. Jowitt said the vehicle will cost in a year the same amount of money that the current enforcement scooter costs for a month because of the maintenance and gasoline use. Peggy Clark, who owns The Wild Bookstore at 884 Logan St., said she has looked into purchasing a permit for the lot behind her store but isn’t sold that the tag will be worth the cash. “If the lot is full my parking tag is no good,” she said. Since purchasing The Wild in March, Clark said she has accumulated 10 parking tickets. “It’s my own fault. I’ll just forget,” she said. “There has to be a better way than moving cars every two hours or running out to the meter.” Clark Clark said she parks in metered spots north of her store on Clinton Street. “I refrain from parking out front. It’s a no-brainer. You leave the good spots for your customers,” she said. “As a business owner they could do something for us. It’s a pain to round up quarters every day of your life though.” Downtown businesses hearing about the parking situation is not an uncommon occurrence. “We have a lot of our customers that don’t like it,” said Kim Wuethrich, an employee at the Noblesville Antique Mall at 20 N. Ninth St. “We have five customers a day that complain,” fellow downtown employee Susie Smalley said. Wuethrich said the parking limit causes shoppers to spend less time looking at merchandise and more time checking their watches. “I understand why it’s done that way so people aren’t parking here for an eight-hour work day,” she said, “but two hours a day, I think, prevents our customers from shopping on the square.” Smalley agrees, “People come eat here and go shopping. If it takes one hour to eat they can’t get around to all the stores in an hour.” Wuethrich said she directs customers to metered parking spots, but the distance is an issue for some. “It’s hard for elderly customers to park and walk very far,” she said. “We want them to save the energy for the store – going up and down the stairs. They have physical needs. Even for them to walk a block and a half is a long way to walk.” Wuethrich said when the weather is nice she parks along the streets for free two blocks away from downtown. “In the wintertime it’s not quite as appealing,” she said. Smalley said one suggestion she has is to make parking three hours instead of two. “Nobody wants a parking garage on the square. Maybe a block off if a lot of trees blocked its view,” she said. “I don’t think people are opposed to paying.” Jowitt said there are conversations about changing time limits or creating metered spots around the square. “There are such a variety of different uses for people parking downtown. We’ll enforce whatever the council enacts,” he said. “In my personal opinion, (two hours) certainly meets the needs across the broad spectrum,” Trump said the metered parking lots are $2 a day and the department offers tags in permitted lots. “There are a very small number per year for lots that are nearby (downtown),” she said, adding that permits range from $200 to $300 per year. “It’s a pretty good compromise to address the needs of individuals and businesses.”
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FR O M T H E BACKSHOP Let’s make it local every single day In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday. The company says it did so to help businesses with their most pressing need: getting more customers. The day happens every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages people to shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America. Nov. 29th’s event brought mixed reviews from shopkeepers locally. As we close in on Christmas, and there remains shopping to be done, we asked ourselves, “Why only Small Business Saturday? Why not Small Business Every Day?” Despite whatever rhetoric you may hear coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., small businesses comprise the backbone of enterprise in this great nation. For every national baked-goods chain, there are thousands of mom-and-pop storefronts waiting to serve you, almost all with homecooked, made-from-scratch servings. And for every major muffler outlet, there are scores of corner garages everywhere ready, willing and able to fix what ails your vehicle. And for every Fashion Earring and Doodad Shop International, there exist many one-off gift shops with unique offerings designed, crafted and packaged – GASP! – in the United States. So, it should be Small Business Every Day. Consider that as make your list and check it twice. Go ahead and make the pilgrimage to the mall or the big-box retailer, but add to your itinerary one or more of the locally owned businesses, where you actually can find gifts not available in Walla Walla, Wash., and where you truly can make a difference for those who receive as much as those who sell. And when you hand over your cash for the items you’ve chosen, give yourself credit for helping the economy at a very local-local level. The merchants will thank you sincerely, and you’ll have done a very good deed. And you don’t need to wait until the Saturday after next Thanksgiving to do it. Now, if we could only find someone to wrap these gifts we’ve bought. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Fargo, N.D., one may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.
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We, each of us humans, look at the world through our own eyes. Naturally, how could we do it any other way? But as such, all stimuli is received and perceived from our own unique perspective. We assume that what we see is what is actually there. Our senses collect data and deliver it to our brains. Which in turn, assesses the information and produces a concept of the matter. Based upon experience, comparison and extrapolation, we move forward confident that our perception is reality. Moreover we assume that if given similar data, other reasonable people would come to similar, if not identical, outcomes. But in practice, we all bring our own unique mechanical and cognitive ability to the assessment. In short, we do not agree. While enjoying a good book on a Sunday afternoon, my lovely bride is routinely covering me with a blanket. “Why,” say I, “are you doing this?” She has determined the room to be cold and assumes that I
must perceive it the same way. Ordinarily, I do not. In fact, I find the room almost too warm – certainly too much for a lap throw. How could we both, healthy and long-married adults, be confronted with the same data and yet arrive at such vastly different outcomes? Is one of us wrong? Is there an empirical device that could unequivocally settle our dispute? If the thermostat read 70 degrees is this hot or cold? Ferguson is now, and will forever be, marred by the tragedy that occurred there. Perhaps we can agree on this assessment. But who is to blame and who is the victim? What does our own bias bring us to believe? Are we witnessing protests, riots or terrorists activity? Can we ever hope to avoid our biased bias? Can anyone?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.
Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
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Zebra-stripe curtains, canary-yellow walls and a purple shag rug? Sounds cool, but what else? How about an anole terrarium, an oak trophy case and a multi-colored hydra lamp? Okay, I’m listening. And for the finishing touches, let’s throw in a nail polish stained used-tobe-white carpet, plaster the place with posters of various “Dance Moms” stars and adorable kittens, and since its December, hang twinkle lights and fake garland from corner to corner. Sold! The perfect bedroom for a 10-year-old girl. It’s also the absolute worst nightmare for a working mom who can’t tolerate clutter, crazy or catastrophic levels of cuteness. And yet every night I’m forced to enter said bedroom to tuck my youngest in to bed. Psychedelic sights, sounds and vaguely-recognizable smells assault my every sense as I cautiously make my way to her, careful not to step on stray pins, discarded Skittles, lip gloss and an everlasting assortment of cowgirl boots, tap shoes and plastic flip-flops. Frankly it’s a miracle I haven’t seriously injured myself or come down with a nasty bug. And don’t even get me started about the number of clothes she’s purchased/collected/ hoarded. If she’s not spending her chore money at Ulta Beauty Supply, you can be sure she’s buying yet another graphic tee at Delia’s. Plus she has all her big sister’s handme-downs and several self-made ensembles. Did I mention there’s a sewing machine and mannequin squeezed into the space between the bathroom door and dresser? Both are hard to see as they are usually covered with bolts of lime-green polka dot fleece and burgundy corduroy. My daughter goes through a “fashion designer” phase about every six months! Compounding the insanity, the room is only 10x10. I may be poking fun at my little drama queen, but I can’t argue against her extraordinary gift for maximizing space. Supposedly a desk and chair reside in there too, though I haven’t seen either in about three months. Supposedly she also houses vast collections of Moshi monster toys, make-up and hair accessories amidst the décor, but again, I couldn’t say exactly where. No matter. My only goals are to ensure she doesn’t set the place on fire and that no dairy products are left to congeal. I’m actually quite proud of my tolerance level concerning her room, which of course is based entirely on the requirement that her door remain closed. And when I must enter, I just make sure to kill the lights first to minimize any adverse physiological reactions on my part. This is, after all, not my place of refuge, but that of a 10-year-old girl. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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The Wizard of Oz – The holiday show celebrates the 75th anniversary of MGM’s classic movie, bringing it to life in CARMEL song and dance now through Jan. 3 at Tarkington, 3 Center Green. Follow Dorothy and her friends as they stroll down the Yellow Brick Road, avoiding the Wicked Witch and seeking out the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $24 to $46.50. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Holiday Card Making Workshop – Share the Christmas spirit by creating greeting cards that will be distributed to loFISHERS cal senior communities from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr. All supplies are provided. The program is for all ages and is a parent participation program. For more information, call 595-3150 or visit www.fishers.in.us.
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s exhibition “Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwest Still Life” is now open, and Carmel resident Harriet art Warkel couldn’t be more excited. “I was thrilled when they asked me back,” Warkel said during a recent walk through the exhibit. Warkel was formerly the curator of American Art for the IMA for 26 years. Then, this year she was asked to return as guest curator for the “Southwest” exhibit. Although the exhibit, which will go on tour nationally after its run in Indianapolis, focuses on many of O’Keeffe’s famous pieces that were crafted in New Mexico, Warkel said that if anyone only comes to see O’Keeffe’s works they would be “missing the whole point.” “[O’Keeffe] loved the Southwest,” Warkel said. “The east was becoming industrialized and artists were looking for something unique to paint.”
Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Jimson Weed” painting is owned by the IMA, and is also on display in the new exhibit. (Submitted photo)
The time period that Warkel speaks of is the md-1900s when a flood of New York City artists, well established in their fields, broke free from the sky rises and landed in New Mexico, many
who helped to start the Taos Society of Artists. O’Keeffe herself once said: “Once I saw New Mexico, that was mine.” Not all artists stayed in New Mexico, but for O’Keeffe she loved it enough to eventually build two homes there. By the time her husband died in the 1940s, New Mexico was her permanent residence. While in the Southwest, O’Keeffe focused mainly on painting her well-known flowers, however she did dabble in architectural pieces and striking images of bones. Other artists, whose works are also on display at the IMA, painted Hispanic and Native American images. The exhibit is available for public viewing until Feb. 15. Warkel, who is a member of Carmel’s art council and is an artistic jewelry maker herself, said she hopes Carmel residents come out to see the exhibit. “We are an art city,” she said of Carmel. “And the IMA has so much to offer, not far from Carmel.”
Christmas in the Park – Noblesville Parks Dept. is inviting children along with a parent or guardian to attend NOBLESVILLE a free outdoor celebration at Shelter No. 4 in Forest Park from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Dec. 18. Activities will include crafts, games, holiday stories, a snack, hot chocolate and a hay wagon ride around the park. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. For more information, call 770-5750. School Age Scene – Once a month, Misti, Westfield Washington Public Library’s newest children’s librarian, WESTFIELD is teaching school-aged children about a new, exciting subject. This month she will be helping children build gingerbread houses at 4 p.m. Dec. 17. Registration is required for this event. For more information, call 896-9391 or visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us. America’s Favorite Dancers – Ballroom professionals from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and Fox’s “So You Think zionsVILLE You Can Dance” will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St. Tickets are $35 to $40. For more information, visit www.zvilleperformingarts.org.
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NIGHT & DAY A Beef & Boards Christmas 2014 • It’s the most wonderful time of year at Beef & Boards! Celebrate the season with their annual Christmas show and enjoy a dazzling variety of music and dance numbers. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 1 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 20 at 1:30 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50. • 872-9664 • http://beefandboards.com
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Santa in the Santa House in Downtown Zionsville • Christmas in the Village in Downtown Zionsville continues and Santa will be in the Santa house! Visit the shops and make time for little ones to tell Santa what they wish to find on Christmas morning. • Patio at Serenity, Downtown Zionsville • Today from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org Dinner with Santa at Conner Prarie • Enjoy a delicious dinner with Santa and participate in fun holiday activities. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 6 p.m. • $21.95 per adult, $18.95/adult member. $11.95 per youth ages 2 -12, $9.95 per youth member. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org
The Loft Restaurant – Tad Robinson Duo • Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant and live music on a Friday night? Dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy freshly made meals with seasonal ingredients and a rotating schedule of performances from local musicians on Friday nights. • 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville • Tonight from 6 - 9 p.m. • Restaurant open 5– 9:30 p.m. • 733-1700 • www.tpforganics.com
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3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Tour is from Dec. 5 – Dec. 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free. • 426-1672 • www. nickelplatearts.org Beef & Boards Presents: “A Christmas Carol” • Experience the timeless yuletide tale of Dickens’s Scrooge presented as a Christmas musical complete with classic carols. This one-hour show without an intermission is perfect for an office lunch party. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1:00 p.m.; Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. • Tickets start at $24.50. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. (No market on Dec. 27). • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org
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Santa’s House on the Noblesville Square • Kids are welcome to visit Santa’s house on the courthouse square and tell him what they want for Christmas. Parents are allowed to take pictures. • One Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Today from 1 – 4 p.m. • Free. • 776-6367 • www.cityofnoblesville.org
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Gifted 2014 at Nickel Plate Arts • thursday Visit the fine arts and hand-made goods exhibition at Nickel Plate Arts and consider purchasing some of the unique, locally made pieces for gift giving. • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 19 from noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free admission • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Holiday Cheers at Conner Prairie • This adultsonly event features hors d’oeuvres, wine, craft beer while strolling through a candlelit Prairetown. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6:30 – 10 p.m. • $35 per person, must be 21 and over. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org
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Actors Theatre of Indiana Presents: “A Year with Frog and Toad” • This enchanting family musical enjoys a holiday production and tells the story of a friendship that endures the four seasons. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Today at 1 and 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. • Tickets start at $17.50 • 8433800 • www.actorstheatreofindiana.org
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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Wizard of Oz” • This holiday show celebrates the classic Wizard of Oz tale with dazzling song and dance. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. • Adult tickets $46.50 and $24 for kids. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Mass on Main Holiday Pop Up Shop in Carmel • A group of Indy’s Mass Ave. retailers are creating shopping opportunities in Carmel. Stop by to see displays by Silver in the City, Crimson Tate, Nurture Baby and Handmade Promenade; these special shops will be open through Dec. 31. • 110 W. Main St., Suite 130, Carmel • Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Wed. – Sat. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Free • facebook.com/massonmain
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Reynolds Farm Equipment Annual Lights Display • Pack up the hot chocolate, hop in the car and head to Reynolds Farm Equipment near 126th St. and Hwy 37. Drive through winding paths and marvel at the holiday scenes lit up in glorious Christmas lights. • Reynolds Farm Equipment • 12501 Reynolds Drive, Fishers • Tonight through Jan. 1. • Free • 8490810 • www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie • Stroll
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Make a toast at the Prairie By Dawn Pearson news@currentnoblesville.com In need of a Hot Toddy due to holiday stress? If so grab some christmas friends and party back in time at Connor Prairie during the annual adults-only “Holiday Cheers” festive event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 18. Inside, guests can tour the Gingerbread Village, featuring works of arts by professionals and amateurs. Outside, guests will experience Indiana as it was back in 1836 as residents of Prairietown get ready for the holidays. “This part of the program allows guests to step back in time and witness what is was like during the holidays in 1836,” Duane Brodt, director of public relations for Conner Prairie, stated. Guests will enjoy an evening of hors d’ouevres, wine and local craft beer before heading out for a candlelight stroll through 1836 Prairietown to experience how various holidays were celebrated in the past. “We have added many adult-oriented programming recently, primarily events that focus on unique, farm-to-
table dining experiences offered by local gourmet food artisans, craft beer and wine events and other opportunities for adults to get together and socialize at Conner Prairie,” Brodt stated. “The ‘Holiday Cheers’ crowd is a young professionals group while others draw adults of all ages, some of whom have never been to Conner Prairie and others who haven’t been here in a while since raising their children.” Vendors for the evening include Matt the Millers, Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Indiana Whisky Co., Scarlet Lane, Union Brewing Co., Sun King Brewery and Smoking Goose Meatery. “’Holiday Cheers’ is a chance for young professionals and other adults to enjoy great food, drinks and socializing before taking in the scenes of Conner Prairie during the holidays,” Brodt stated. “Holiday Cheers” is supported by the Conner Prairie Horizon Council, the organization’s young professionals group. Advance sale tickets are $35 a person and can be purchased at connerprairie.org. Tickets will also be available at the door but space is limited. For more information, call 776-6000.
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The Scoop: A place for breakfast, lunch and delicious homemade baked goods, Rosie’s Place is Noblesville’s spot for Midwesterninspired fare made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Everything, including the bread, is made from scratch and meals are made to-order. The menu changes with the seasons to incorporate the best timely ingredients and keep diners coming back for more. Average price: $10 Food recommendation: (Breakfast) Caprese Eggs Benedict made with homemade, in-house mozzarella and tomatoes from the Noblesville farmer’s market. (Lunch) Southwest Beef Brisket
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Lemon chicken Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for pan; juice of 1 1/2 large lemons, plus 5-6 slices of lemon; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; kosher salt and pepper; and chopped Italian parsley for garnish. Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly drizzle olive oil in a glass baking dish or enamel pan. Add chicken thighs and set aside. In a large bowl mix together olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, thyme and oregano until well combined. Pour onion mixture over chicken thighs and toss to coat. Nestle lemon slices around the chicken and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Place chicken into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken), until chicken is thoroughly cooked and the juice is bubbling. Cover the pan and let chicken sit for 5 minutes and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve on top of rice, making sure to spoon the juices on top. Serves 4. shutterbean.com
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Holiday Recipes Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped prunes. 1/4 cup currants. 2 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. 1 (4 pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied. 1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted almonds. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint. 3 cloves garlic, cut into thirds. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. 5 tablespoons butter. 3 tablespoons honey. 1/3 cup thinly sliced, stemmed Calimyrna figs. 5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil. 6 leaves mint. 6 leaves basil. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside. Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work surface. Trim off excess fat, and cut any thick parts open so that it is evenly thick and somewhat rectangular in shape. Sprinkle half of the herb mixture over the lamb. Mix the almonds and chopped mint into the prune mixture; spread evenly over the lamb. Roll up starting at one of the short sides, and tie with kitchen twine in 1-inch intervals. Cut 9 slits about 1-inch deep into the top of the lamb, and insert a slice of garlic in each. Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture. Place lamb seam-side up on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven to desired doneness. For medium-rare, a thermometer inserted into the center will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove lamb from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes while proceeding with the recipe. While the lamb is resting, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the vinegar has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the butter, honey, and sliced figs. Stir until the butter has melted, then remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and set aside. To serve, remove the twine from the lamb and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter and drizzle with the fig sauce, garnish with mint and basil leaves. - allrecipes.com
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Ingredients: 3 eggs, lightly beaten. 1/3 cup white sugar. Salt to taste. 2 1/2 cups milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup heavy cream. 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup rum (optional.) 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional.) 1 pinch ground nutmeg. Directions: In a heavy saucepan, combine eggs, white sugar, and salt; gradually stir in milk. Stirring constantly, cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, until mixture just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Place saucepan over ice water until custard cools, and then refrigerate until chilled. In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in rum and yellow food coloring. Fold whipped cream mixture into the cooled custard. Pour into serving bowl, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately. Makes 10 (4 ounce) servings. - allrecipes.com
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Ingredients: 1 cup milk. 1/2 cup sugar. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/3 cup molasses. 2 tablespoons butter, softened. 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 6 large eggs, separated. 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar. Sweetened whipped cream, crushed gingersnaps. Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and whisk in molasses and next 4 ingredients. Cool 15 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks. Butter 10 (7-oz.) ramekins; sprinkle with sugar to coat, and shake out excess. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of egg white mixture into milk mixture until well blended. Repeat twice with remaining egg white mixture. Spoon batter into prepared ramekins, leaving 3/4-inch space at top of each. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until puffy and set. Serve immediately with whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps. - myrecipes.com
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A DELIGHT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! AN IRRESISTIBLE HOLIDAY TREAT. Get your tickets now! Visit CivicTheatre.org or call the box office at 317/843-3800! Nickel Plate Arts’ Comic Book in a Day event had 10 challenge artists working on their own stories. (Photos by Robert Herrington)
Comic Book Day Nickel Plate Arts’ Comic Book in a Day event showcased three featured artists and 10 challenge artists. Featured artists included Stuart Sayger, Gavin Smith and Jackie Crofts. Guests were able to meet each artist, watch them as they work on our Comic Book In a Day Challenge, and browse their selection of prints, comic books and original art. Nickel Plate Arts also offered attendees to participate in its Day in the Life of Noblesville collaborative comic book, which will be produced into a book and online media. To view more photos, visit www. currentnoblesville.com.
Ryan Walsh was one of the 10 challenge artists at Nickel Plate Arts’ Comic Book in a Day event.
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HCAA gallery open all month By Steven Aldrich • news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Artist’s Association is hosting an art gallery for the entire month of December at the Hamilton County Arts Art Center. The Art Center is at 195 S. Fifth St. in Noblesville. More than 20 members of the association are displaying their works of art this month. All of the wonderful pieces are on sale anywhere from $25 to $300 dollars. The art show will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Center building was donated by Ken Bloomhorst in memory of his wife, Roberta “Birdie” Bloomhorst. Birdie had a love for the natural
world, and her husband wanted her memory to live on through the Art Center. If you are an artist, an aspiring artist, or a collector of art, make sure to stop by the gallery this month to check out all of these great pieces, and even chat with some of the artist’s themselves. “I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember,” longtime artisit Larry Kasey said. Kasey has been a member of the association for eight years and is one of many artists that the public can meet at the gallery. To contact the HCAA, call 776-2278
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Planning for the future
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One of the most frequent questions I get in my practice is, “how much of my pre-retirement spending should I plan on budgeting in finance retirement?” The answer will vary widely based on the countless articles available online and in financial magazines. In my experience as a Financial Advisor, 9 retirees out of 10 will spend 100 percent of what they were spending in retirement. I find this especially true in the first 7-10 years of retirement because most people pick up new hobbies, travel, eat out more often and spend money on their grandchildren. Here are a few other reasons why most retirees will end up spending 100 percent of their pre-retirement expenses in retirement. Inflation - Inflation is the silent killer of money. Most people start getting really serious about their retirement planning in their mid 50s. One of the most commonly misunderstood risks in retirement planning is inflation. Most Americans think in terms of the value of a dollar “today” versus the value of a dollar “tomorrow.” Take Jim and Jane for example. They’re annual expenses run around $90,000 per year, which includes mortgage payments of approximately $18,000 per year. Their goal is to pay off their home and retire in 10 years. When you subtract the mortgage out of their annual expenses, you get $72,000. Will their expenses be $72,000 when they retire in 10 years? More than likely not because those expenses will balloon to approximately $96,700 if inflation averages 3 percent per year. Every Day is a Saturday - I heard this phrase from a very astute mentor during my early years in the business. I used to listen to him speak about estate and financial planning, and the most impor-
tant question he asked the audience was, “what day of the week do you spend the most money?” After the audience got done laughing for a few seconds, it dawned on them that they spend the most money on Saturday. Well folks - every day in retirement is a Saturday. Most retirees will have a lot of free time on their hands. Guess what happens when you have more time on your hands? You tend to spend more money. I’ve seen it time and time again, so plan accordingly. Underestimating Healthcare Expenses - In a 2014 study conducted by Fidelity, a 65-year-old couple will spend an average of $220,000 to cover medical expenses during retirement. Healthcare costs are one of the most under estimated expenses retirees calculate in their retirement planning. What’s more alarming is healthcare and long-term care costs continue to increase an average of 5-6 percent per year. Obviously everyone’s situation is different. Some might downsize their home and use the proceeds to help fund retirement; while others might move to a more affordable part of the country to help minimize expenses. There is no “one size fits all” answer in retirement planning. This article is simply written to make you aware of some of the spending pitfalls I’ve seen first hand when people transition to retirement. Most importantly, don’t underestimate the power of inflation when you plan for your golden years. Think in terms of “tomorrow’s dollars” vs. “today’s dollars.” Joel Harris, AAMS, is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors. He can be reached at 573-2252 or via email at joelharris@ tfamail.com.
DISPATCHES Banks merge – Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. has closed its acquisition of Noblesville-based Community Bancshares in a deal valued at $49 million. The move gives First Merchants, the holding company for First Merchants Bank, about $5.9 billion in assets and makes it the second-largest Indiana-based bank by assets “Our clients will now have access to a broader network and expanded products and services, while still enjoying community banking service delivered by people they know and trust,” Community’s CEO Charles L. Crow stated. “Our bankers look forward to taking advantage of new product capabilities and continuing to build momentum with our clients as First Merchants.” Crow said changes will take place
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Vision problem has wide impact Commentary by Tammy Wittmann, O.D. Is your child achieving in everything except school? If this sounds like your child, he or she may be struggling with a vision problem eyesight that is not detected by reading a vision chart. It impacts learning and is known as convergence insufficiency. CI affects vision, reading and comprehension. When someone has C, he or she is not able to easily focus on near tasks for very long. There is an attempt to focus on the near task (for example, reading, math homework, timed tests), but quickly find they cannot concentrate and/ or physically focus on that task. Does this sound like your child? Most people with CI don’t know they have it, and CI doesn’t go away with age. It is not detected in a standard eye exam or eye screening by reading a standard eye chart. Most of kids, in fact, have 20/20 vision. If you ask them if they can see, they say they can. But the most common symptoms of CI are: • Difficulty concentrating. • Difficulty reading.
• Sleepiness. • Tired eyes. • Overlapping words. • Headaches. Most will have perhaps only a few of these symptoms because the child has learned to adapt. And please be forewarned: ADHD is the most common misdiagnosis. Too, many children with CI have lower self-esteem, and they tend to believe headaches are just part of life. There is a cure for CI. The first step is having your child evaluated by an eye doctor who tests for the condition. Not all do. It is not part of a standard eye examination. Secondly, once the diagnosis is made, there are corrective therapies available. If you believe your child may be suffering from CI, call your vision specialist and ask to have him or her evaluated for CI. The specialist will be able to recommend proper therapy if needed. Tammy Wittmann, O.D., is the owner of Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Care. For more information, call 843-2020 or e-mail twittmann@ wittmann2020.com.
The right way for conditioning Commentary by Bill Hartman, PT We all want our kids to be happy, fit and compete successfully in sports. Unfortunately, youth athletics is trending toward two dangerous outcomes – early specialization and fitness professionalism. Use these guidelines to put your young athlete on the ideal path of development. Less than 8 years old Encourage daily free play. Playground activities where kids can be creative and make up their own rules without the input of adults are ideal. Let them run, jump, climb and simply be kids. Begin to include group-structured activities like martial arts and gymnastics to teach movement awareness, balance and develop total body strength. 8 to 14 years old Play a variety of sports and pick one sport per
season. Polls show that most of the best athletes played two to four different sports growing up before finding their niche. Begin a supervised, structured but generalized sports conditioning and strength training program to support their on-field performance and protect against injury. 15 to 18 years old Young athletes should be encouraged to have at least one full off-season away from their sports. Off-season emphasis on total body strength development and sport-specific conditioning provide athletes with a competitive advantage over year-round athletes. Bill Hartman is co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (www.IFASTonline.com) and IFAST Physical Therapy with more than 25 years of experience in rehabilitation and sports training.
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Shower designs have undergone major changes over the past couple of years. Standard construction plans have fallen indoors by the wayside as homeowners look for ways to make showers both practical and luxurious. If you are looking for a way to update your showering space, a zero-threshold shower can add a contemporary and sleek touch to your bathroom design. A threshold refers to the ledge or sill that generally encases the shower. The threshold is intended to keep water spills inside the shower, so that flooding doesn’t occur. Zero-threshold showers were rarely constructed in homes, because they were considered a convenience for people with limited mobility. The lack of a curb makes the shower more accessible and easy to use. Today, aging-in-place designs have gained popularity, and open spaces are being seen as more modern. Without a ledge or threshold, the shower has a look of continuous tile. Both of these consumer preference shifts have set the stage for zerothreshold showers to grow in popularity. Adding a zero-threshold shower requires some preplanning, especially when it comes to the shower pan or base so that no flooding occurs. The length and depth of the shower are also important factors that will control the water flow. If the depth of the shower is not sufficient,
your shower could spill. It will also be difficult for homeowners in wheelchairs to access, which limits the accessibility of the shower. Five-byfive-feet is the smallest shower area recommended for wheelchair use. In terms of the flooring, you will likely want to tile the entire bathroom to create that seamless design that has become synonymous with modern design. Shower doors are optional depending on the size of the shower. Shower areas must slope to the drain. This can require significant construction on the floor, but it will definitely keep your bathroom from developing a standing water problem. The walls of a zero-threshold shower will need to be made from tile or another water-proof material. Anything else could be damaged from the moisture. As for the door, showers with zero-threshold sit directly on the floor. This means that the door may need to be specially ordered or designed. Keep that in mind as you budget out your project. A zero-threshold shower can improve the look of your bathroom, in addition to improving accessibility that’s integral to aging in place. David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www.the-affordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@the-affordablecompanies.com.
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