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School board approves school library material removal policy By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its Nov. 21 meeting to approve a school library EDUCATION material removal request procedure, in accordance with Indiana Code. The policy states that a parent or guardian of a student enrolled in Noblesville Schools or a community member who resides within the geographic boundaries of Noblesville Schools can submit a request to remove material from a school library, on the grounds of the material being obscene or harmful to minors defined by Indiana Code. The new policy states that the requester should discuss the item of concern with the school librarian. If nothing changes, the requester can submit a Removal Request Form to the assistant superintendent of learning. Marnie Cook, executive director of marketing and communications at Noblesville Schools, said the form is also sent to a few other district leaders. She also said the board is involved throughout the process. The superintendent or a designee will convene a review committee to look at the request. At a minimum, the committee will include a district-level administrator, a school librarian, a teacher, a building-level administrator and a school employee who lives within the geographic boundaries of the corporation — if one of the other committee members doesn’t already fulfill that requirement. The committee should review the material in its entirety, the policy states, then issue a written recommendation to the requester and the school board. The requester can make an appeal within

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10 school days to the superintendent who delivers it to the board. School board member Laura Alerding recommended laying out a specific number of people for the committee in the policy. She also said committee meetings should be public.

Noblesville Schools Superintendent Daniel Hile said after the committee decides on a removal request, it will be presented to the board to discuss in public. The next regular school board meeting is 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Educational Services Center Board Room, 18025 River Rd.

INDIANA CODE According to Indiana Code, a matter or performance is obscene if: • Taken as a whole, the average person, applying contemporary standards, finds the dominant theme appeals to the prurient interest in sex • It depicts or describes in a patently offensive way sexual conduct • Taken as a whole, it lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value. A matter or performance is harmful to minors if:

• It describes or represents in any form nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement or sado-masochistic abuse • Considered as a whole, it appeals to the prurient interest in sex of minors • Considered as a whole, it is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community (respecting what is suitable for or performance before minors) • Considered as a whole, it lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value for minors

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Pickleball Tournaments — Grand National Racquet Center will host pickleball tournaments at Grand Park Event Center in Westfield through at least 2028. It begins with a Holiday Pickleball Festival this month. For more, visit holidaypickleballfestival. com. It will be followed by the APP National Collegiate Pickleball tournament from Jan. 2-7, 2024. For more, email John Moorin at jmorrin@gmail.com. Grand National

Racquet Center is nearing completion on the infrastructure on 191st Street directly north of the Grand Park Event Center. The facility will house indoor pickleball, tennis, squash, and other racquet sports, expected to open in late 2024 to early 2025. Live music at guitar shop — Center Stage Vintage Guitars has live music every Saturday at 3 p.m. Admission is free. The per-

formances are also streamed on the shop’s Facebook page. Comedic theater show set — Carmel Community Players will be presenting “Moon Over Buffalo” at Ivy Tech in Noblesville, 300 N. 17th St. The shows are Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 14-17. Matinees are at 2:30 p.m. and evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13.

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AAA HOOSIER MOTOR CLUB NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO National search identifies internal candidate with proven track record INDIANAPOLIS - The Board of Directors of AAA Hoosier Motor Club has selected insurance industry expert Matt Goins to serve as President and CEO. Goins is the club's seventh president following the retirement of his predecessor, Kirk Hendrix, in March. Goins celebrates a distinguished 20+ year career in the insurance business, rising through the ranks at American Family Insurance until he was tapped to run the insurance business of AAA Hoosier Motor Club in 2017. Since arriving, Goins implemented a complete overhaul and transformation of the motor club's insurance business. He continues to grow the critical metrics of the club - policies, premiums, and people. A critical factor in the selection of Goins to lead the more than 100 year-old motor club is his ability to bring innovative ideas and solutions to serve members and policyholders. Among these recent innovations is a new agency digital app designed to support self-service, align strategically with partners to provide better products and pricing for our valued members, and offer a groundbreaking partnership to bring embedded insurance to Hoosier Motor Club. "While the process was long and deliberate, the final decision to hire Matt was arrived at with full Board consensus," said AAA Hoosier Motor Club board chair Steven Walker. "His knowledge of the business, particularly as it relates to our key stakeholders, associates, and members, will help us develop long-term partnerships that will aid in the growth of our club. His drive for success, rooted in metric-based criteria, will ensure we constantly measure our outcomes and adjust as needed. Also, his transparency and desire to collaborate with the Board will help elevate efforts to serve our members and strengthen communication statewide." A lifelong learner passionate about creating a solid work environment, Goins' priorities will include growing the club's core products, membership, travel, and insurance, providing exemplary service and bringing awareness to various ancillary products. "At AAA Hoosier, I want to create an organization that the employees can thrive in, where the buy-in is high, but they control their environment," said Goins. "I want to build a culture around our member experience by hiring people that always want to do their best - when I set a goal, it becomes more than a goal. It becomes a passion."

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By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com A new Costco in Noblesville opened Nov. 21 at 14775 N. Pointe Blvd. Lisa Pittman, Costco’s BUSINESS regional membership manager of the Midwest, said the store is the fifth Costco in the Indianapolis area. “Noblesville’s been great when it comes to embracing us,” Pittman said. “It’s really a warm community. They’re very excited, so even though this is our fifth location in the Indianapolis area, they are very happy because they have a closer place to go than Castleton, and we’re also getting some new members that may not have wanted to take the drive before.” Pittman said Costco is a “big box store with a small-town heart.” Costco sells a variety of products and services, including wine and spirits, groceries, gift cards and clothes. It also has a deli, an optical department, meat department and bakery, among other goods and sevices. “We like to say we’re a one-stop shop,” Pittman said. “The goal for us is just making

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sure that we offer high-quality products at great prices. We are all about our members.” Pittman also said the business gives back to the community. Costco holds a member fundraising drive each May for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, among other community initiatives. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, visit costco.com/new-opening-noblesville.html.

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CURRENT MONTH PUB COMMUNITY CALENDAR GIFT MARKET HOLIDAY EXHIBIT SET At Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. 8th St., attendees can shop for holiday cards, ornaments, gifts and more at the “GIFTED” holiday exhibit. It runs until Dec. 31. The exhibit is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Call 317-452-3690 for more information. SANTA EVENT SET From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Dec. 24, people can visit Cabela’s and take a photo with Santa. The event is free. The location is 13725 Cabela Pkwy., in Noblesville. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit cabelas.com/santa to make a reservation. REINDEER EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE SET At 701 Cicero Rd. in Noblesville, the Noblesville Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a holiday wreath design class. It is from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Forest Park Inn. Cost is $65 for residents and $75 for nonresidents. Participants will learn how to design a wreath using fresh greenery and decorations. It is designed for all skill levels. For more, visit noblesvilleparks. org/388/Flower-Design-Classes.

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Nonprofit, HVAC company provide furnace for family By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com Serve Noblesville, a nonprofit, and Temperature Service, a company providing heating, cooling and GIVING BACK refrigeration needs, recently donated and installed a furnace and air conditioner for a family in need in Sheridan. Serve Noblesville is an asset-based nonprofit that takes donated assets and puts them to use in its network of partnerships between neighbors, business partners, nonbusiness partners and municipalities, acccording to Patrick Propst, executive director of Serve Noblesville. “It can be their financial assets, it can be their physical assets in the way of supplies or materials or in kind donations,” Propst said. “It can be their skills or services. It can be their networks of connections to resources as well.” Propst said Temperature Service approached Serve Noblesville about donating

a furnace to a family in need. Serve Noblesville reached out to the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program because Propst felt Serve Noblesville wasn’t the best agency to assess families. The furnace was installed for Carrie Sutton, a 57-year-old Sheridan resident, and her family. Sutton said her furnace was about 30 years old and worked sporadically. Sutton said getting a new furnace was “a blessing from God or this would have never transpired.” She said she was impressed by all the people who worked on installing the unit. “It was just amazing,” Sutton said. Serve Noblesville also recently assisted a family in Westfield that needed siding installed and home repair completed. The Westfield family does not have a working furnace and is without heat. Serve Noblesville wants to raise $10,000 for the initial estimated costs for replacement for the furnace and to correct previous work. For more, visit servenoblesville.com.

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WHS offensive tackle helped pave way for Shamrocks’ success By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior offensive tackle Ryan Barker made his presence felt throughout his two years as a starter. “He has protected two different styles of (quarterbacks) the last two years as we have a 19-6 record with Ryan as our left tackle,” Shamrocks Barker football coach Jake Gilbert said. “He is great in pass protection and is a very good athlete. Ryan is physical and plays with a chip on his shoulder.” Barker protected senior quarterback Jackson Gilbert, Gilbert’s son, this past season. In 2022, Cole Ballard, now a University of Kansas freshman quarterback, was the Shamrocks’ starter. “They were fairly similar in how they played, but Cole was a little more of a runner,” Barker said. “Both were great leaders and great players.” The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Barker, who has a grade point average above 4.0, has offers

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Favorite athlete: Quenton Nelson Favorite subject: Math Favorite movie: “Untold: Swamp Kings,” docuseries on the University of Florida football team Favorite musician: Tory Lanez from NCAA Division 1-A Football Championship Subdivision schools Butler University and University of Dayton. Those schools don’t offer athletic scholarships, but Barker wants to keep playing. Run blocking is Barker’s favorite part of his position. “That’s where you get to truly dominate the person across from you,” he said. “Pass protection is more of a dance. But I enjoy

Westfield senior offensive lineman Ryan Barker lifts receiver Gabe Aramboles after a touchdown. (Courtesy of Marci Yochum Photography)

doing both.” Barker said he worked on his footwork because he is lighter than many of his opponents. He said Hamilton Southeastern’s outside linebacker Evan Sherrill was the toughest opponent to block.

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Barker said his biggest improvement this season was in developing his leadership skills. “I have always been a guy that led by example,” he said. “I challenged myself to lead more. I think it helped out the team.” The Shamrocks finished 11-2, losing 38-31 in double overtime to Crown Point Nov. 17 in the Class 6A semistate. Crown Point (13-1) lost to Ben Davis in the state championship. Westfield’s other loss was against Brownsburg (9-1), which lost to Ben Davis in the sectional opener. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get over the disappointment that we could have gone back to the state (final),” Barker said. “It took a couple days to sink in that we actually lost and weren’t practicing on Monday.” On the freshman team, Barker played on the offensive and defensive lines before being switched full-time to the offensive line after that season. Barker played on the junior varsity his sophomore season, which was cut short by a concussion. Mostly healthy the past two seasons, Barker said he wants to add weight to play in college. He plans to major in business.

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County awards grants to local nonprofits By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council have awarded 23 nonprofits more than FUNDING $864,000 in grant money for 2024, county officials announced Nov. 15. The funds are intended for services that further county goals. Without the nonprofits, the county would have to develop programming, according to the county. The grants were awarded in addition to contract services already provided to the county by organizations. “The county is proud to be able to support many of our not-for-profit organizations,” Hamilton County Councilor Sue Maki stated. “While we could not fund all organizations or always fund to the amount requested, we do believe we used the taxpayers’ money to make the greatest impact on Hamilton County residents.” The largest grant was $180,000, awarded to Prevail, Inc. in Noblesville. Prevail assists victims of crime and abuse. “We’re incredibly appreciative of the

county just recognizing the services and the thoughtful programming that we offer on behalf of victims of crime and abuse and that they recognize us, recognize that our funding from the county is pretty much invaluable to our operations, and it really does allow us to meet the needs of victims and survivors of crime and abuse,” said Tami Wanninger, Prevail’s executive director. The Noblesville Schools Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the county that will go toward mental health services. Other area school foundations were also awarded money for mental health. “We’re thankful to Hamilton County for this grant and plan to use the funding in support of student and staff mental health needs,” Executive Director of the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation Adriann Young stated. Grant applications for 2025 are due June 3, 2024. For more, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov/1682/Non-profit-Grant-Application. Other grant recipients include: • PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc ($100,000) • Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County ($100,000) • Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton

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

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U.S. Sen. Todd Young, left, and Todd Clevenger. (Photo courtesy of the Committee to Elect Todd Clevenger)

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Todd Clevenger, Hamilton County grant administrator, has entered the race for Hamilton County auditor, ELECTION he stated Nov. 21 in a press release. “Public service at the local level is extremely fulfilling because I get to see the impact daily,” Clevenger stated. “It is inherently meaningful because it is directly related to building and improving our communities, as well as improving the lives of our family, friends, neighbors and community members. Public service is my passion. I take the responsibility — and the honor of serving — very seriously.” Clevenger has worked for the county since March 2018. His previous roles included serving as legislative chief of staff for Alaska State Rep. Cheri Davis, being a nonprofit administrator and being a partner in a marketing and communications consulting firm. Clevenger has an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and graduated from the National Associations of Counties High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12week online leadership program for county government professionals. He and his wife have lived in Hamilton County for almost 30 years, residing in Carmel and Cicero. “The position of county auditor can’t rely upon on-the-job training. The position is too important and too complex,” Clevenger stated. “Based on my six years of experience working with the auditor’s office, I am the only candidate ready to do the work on day one.” For more, visit Clevenger4Auditor.com.

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THE HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE The Holiday Lighting of the Square event was presented Nov. 25 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center. It included performances and a tree-lighting ceremony.

Experience the magic of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt! Dancers at EnPointe Indiana Ballet perform “Carol of the Bells “and “What Christmas Means to Me” at the event. (Photos courtesy of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce)

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Two Noblesville High School students selected for elite orchestra

By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com Two Noblesville High School students were chosen for the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra. Olivia Smith and Connor Williams are two of 12 viola players chosen for the elite orchestra, along with two alternates. Sponsored by the Indiana Music Association and the Indiana chapter of the American String Teachers Association, the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra will perform in Fort Wayne Jan. 11-13, 2024. This is Smith’s first time in the orchestra and Williams’ fourth time. Smith, a 16-year-old junior, started playing viola in middle school. She said she “was drawn to the viola because it was like the violin but less popular.” She takes private lessons, played in last month’s high school musical and is in the advanced orchestra at NHS. She also has played with the University of Indianapolis orchestra. Her private viola instructor is a UIndy professor who invited her to play with the orchestra. Smith learned about the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra from her private viola instructor. She said being a part of the orchestra was a goal. She auditioned last year for the first time but didn’t make it. “I felt more confident in my audition this time because I feel like I’ve improved a lot over the year,” Smith said. “But also, not getting in the first year made me realize how exclusive this orchestra is and that it’s really only the best players who are able to attend.” Auditions were due in mid-September and the roster was posted in early November. “I think (the process of getting ready to audition is) really hard because I’m practicing so much. I could practice two hours a day. It’s hard on your body even. I have this mark on my neck from playing viola so much,” Smith said. “So, it’s very, very busy. Always doing something. And then you really want these recordings to be your best playing because you spent so much time on this. You’ve worked so hard. And if you don’t get in, it’s like, what’s the point?” Smith said she was elated when she made the orchestra. “I was on Cloud 9 for the rest of the

Viola player Connor Williams with his mom, Laurie Williams, who is his private instructor. (Photos by Elissa Maudlin)

week,” Smith said. “It was just the best feeling because all my hard work did pay off and I get to perform in this orchestra with all the best players and I love being able to do that.” Smith said she looks forward to meeting people and making new connections. Williams, an 18-year-old senior, started playing the violin in third grade but started playing the viola in fourth grade. Like Smith, he played in the high school musical and is in the advanced orchestra at NHS. He performs with the UIndy orchestra and was in the Indiana Youth Orchestra, among other orchestras. Williams auditioned for the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra after hearing some of its music. “It just sounded amazing, and I wanted to be a part of it and play that music,” he said. Williams’ mother, Laurie Williams, is his private viola instructor and encouraged him to audition. She also is Smith’s private instructor. Williams sent in an audio recording for

From left, Olivia Smith, her dad Kyle Smith, her mom Erika Smith and her sisters Victoria Smith and Sophia Smith.

his audition. “When you start recording, it’s really hard not to be self-conscious about what you do and restart it several times,” Williams said. The first time he made the orchestra, he was playing a baseball game and was in the dugout when the results were announced. Williams’ favorite part of the process is finding out if he made it and what chair he is in the orchestra each year. He is delighted to be joined by someone else from NHS in the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra.

“It’s really good just to have the experience in learning how to play an instrument because it teaches you how to have that determination and how to have those problem-solving skills that you would need later in life,” he said. In January, Williams and Smith will travel to Fort Wayne to rehearse and perform with the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra. ON THE COVER: Olivia Smith and Connor Williams were chosen for the Indiana High School All-State Orchestra. (Photos by Elissa Maudlin)

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA The Indiana High School All-State Orchestra is sponsored by Indiana Music Education Association and the Indiana chapter of American String Teachers Association, according to its website. The elite orchestra will perform at the IMEA Professional Development

Conference Jan. 11-13, 2024, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne. The orchestra has 58 students and 11 alternates on its roster. String, woodwind, brass and percussion students were invited to audition.

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Season’s greetings in a bite news@currentincarmel.com Elevate your holiday table with a delectable blend of sharp cheddar and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish in this festive mac & cheese. WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1 cup half & half • 3/4 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • 3/4 box of your favorite mac & cheese pasta (we used elbow mac) • 4-6 tablespoons St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for top)

• 1 tbsp. kosher salt • 1 tbsp. St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish • Breadcrumbs (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk. Let roux simmer while stirring for 4-5 minutes. Do not brown. Prepare noodles by following cooking instructions on package. Cook noodles al dente. While stirring the roux, incorporate milk and half-and-half. Simmer on low heat until sauce begins to thicken, approximately 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Add sharp white cheddar, cheddar, salt and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish to roux. Add noodles to sauce and mix until noodles are completely coated. Pour mac & cheese mixture in casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. If using breadcrumbs, top cheese with breadcrumbs. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish.

Address: 8710 E 116th St., Fishers What to Get: Pistachio Macaron Mark’s Take: I’m not much of a sweets guy, but that didn’t stop me from sampling a smattering of items from Le Macaron in Fishers. Proprietor Christi Parker, a former theatrical costume designer, retired her fabric and threaded needles to open this delightful French café and patisserie in December 2022. “I love the authenticity of what we do,” Parker said. “All of our pastries are made with imported French Ingredients by French chefs.” Le Macaron is a national chain founded and owned by a French couple that now lives in Florida. While the local ownership may not necessarily be French, they have bought into the French culture that is foundational to Le Macaron. You might be wondering what to try when you visit Le Macaron. Call me “Capt. Obvious,” but the macarons ($3) are very delicious. I sampled the Pistachio, Gran Marnier and Belgian Chocolate Macarons. All were winners but would have only been better had I enjoyed them with a hot cup of coffee and a newspaper. Le Macaron also carries a nice selection of Ghyslain chocolates. I enjoyed the Hot Chili Truffle ($2.75). It wasn’t all that spicy, but it was very luxurious! Sit and enjoy some coffee or tea with your selections, bring

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Broadway performer set for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops shows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Broadway performer Ben Davis is eager for his debut with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. CONCERTS Davis, a 1993 Lawrence North High School graduate, last performed in the Indianapolis area in a tour with “The Sound of Music” in 2017. Davis will appear in the Holiday Pops concerts at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Davis at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concerts feature Amelia Wray, who grew up in Carmel, as a guest vocalist. The Indiana Ballet Conservatory and Second Presbyterian Church Choir will join the performances. Davis will have several family and friends at the performances. “My little brother, Jeff, lives in Carmel, right down the street from the Palladium,” Davis said. “My mom, Jeanne, lives in Fishers, so it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’ve been to the Palladium but never sang in it.” Davis has appeared in several TV shows as well, including three episodes of “Law and Order: SVU” in 2019-20. Davis, who is based in New York City, performed in a Broadway show “New York, New York,” which closed in August. He recently concluded a stint in a George Bernard Shaw play, “Arms and the Man,” at an off-Broadway theater. He has been performing with a lot of symphonies, including in Milan, Italy, in September “I do another New York show in January, then back to Italy in February,” Davis said. “Hopefully, I’ll do more TV now that the writers and actors strikes are over.” Davis competed in football, basketball and track and field at Lawrence North. He quit basketball his junior year, and his mother suggested he audition for the school musical, “West Side Story.”

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Main Street Productions presents “Inspecting Carol” through Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. ‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’ Carmel Community Players’ production of “Moon Over Buffalo” is set for Dec. 8-17 at The Cat in Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Vocalist Amelia Wray will join Ben Davis for a duet at Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert. (Photo courtesy of Wray family)

“I did choir my senior year and it all snowballed from there,” said Davis, who was an all-state high jumper. Davis’ first voice teacher was late-Carmel resident Jo Read Trakimas, and then his Butler University voice teacher was Steven Stolen. “I had these people come at the right time and make some magic with me,” he said. “Twenty-six years later in this business, it’s amazing to see what’s happened.” Davis enjoys all facets of performing. “There’s nothing like standing on a stage with an orchestra behind you,” Davis said. “It’s like a big wave of sound. They kind of lift you up and carry you forward. There’s nothing like walking in a Broadway stage door and having the audience stand and applaud at the end, and there’s nothing like seeing a final product of a TV show or a film. To see it edited is magic in itself. That’s what I wanted was to have my hand in every area of business that I can because of a little help, a lot of work, it’s all starting to come to fruition.” His break came when he auditioned and earned a role in “Les Misérables” on a na-

tional tour in 1997. Davis will sing a medley of Christmas songs and a duet with Wray. Wray, a Belmont University freshman and University High School graduate, had a regular role on Disney’s “Sydney to the Max” from 2019 to 2021. Wray also will sing two solo songs, “Mary, Did you Know?” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” along with the duet song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” “I feel honored to be performing with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra,” Wray said. “I’ve always looked up to them. They’re so incredibly talented, so the fact I get to be singing in front of them is crazy. I’m excited to get in the holiday spirit and see everyone’s faces in the crowd. I’m just excited to be on the stage again. Any chance I get to perform in my hometown of Carmel is always so special.” Paul Langford, a Chicago-based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor, will serve as the guest conductor. At the 7 p.m. performance, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will join the orchestra, playing the French horn on select pieces. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ Jon McLaughlin & Friends present “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘CREOLE CHRISTMAS’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas” concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Merry Movie Nights set — Heartland Film Festival’s Merry Movie Nights, presented by Edward Jones, is set for Dec. 7-10 at the Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort. Tickets for adults are $7 and $5 for children and students. The four-day series will feature six films. Each screening includes a merry activation like wine and chocolate before “The Holiday” and Twinkies with “Die Hard.” For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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‘Moon Over Buffalo’ set By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Following an 18-year hiatus from the stage, Jason Creighton has the acting bug again. COMEDY In his first production for Carmel Community Players, the Carmel resident plays George Hay in Carmel Community Players’ production of Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo” Dec. 8-17 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Hay and his wife, Charlotte, are former Broadway stars who have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo. “The physicality of the comedy and quick pace are what drew me to the role,” said Creighton, who is in his fifth production since performing again. “I spend most of the second act drunk, which is, perhaps, more challenging than one might expect. It’s great fun, though, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity.” Tonya Rave said she enjoys portraying Charlotte Hay because the character is dynamic in many ways. “Although she initially appears to be a typical actress, she also offers a glimpse into the more human and vulnerable aspects

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of her character,” Rave said. “Because this show is a farce, it involves a great deal of physical comedy — much of which has required extensive work on its corresponding choreography. Rave has viewed snippets of the Broadway production in which Carol Burnett portrayed Charlotte. “I have deliberately not seen this play performed in its entirety, as I wanted to bring my own unique interpretation of Charlotte to this production,” said Rave, a Lawrence Township resident and dramatics director for Lawrence North High School, her alma mater. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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pick the right songs. I want to do some of the Sinatra Christmas songs. Sinatra and Christmas are not synonymous. If Veteran singer/actor/comedian Wayne you think of Christmas, you don’t think of Powers was given a green light by Actors Frank Sinatra. If you think of a singer, you Theatre of Indiana to crethink of Bing Crosby or that sort of thing. CONCERTS ate his own concert. But Sinatra recorded some wonderful “I want to incorChristmas tunes, about maybe 20 porate the holidays, Christmas and of them in his career.” the Great American Songbook in Powers said he will incorporate the shows,” he said. some of those songs and some of In addition, Powers plans to celSinatra’s most familiar songs, the ebrate what would be Frank Sinasaloon songs and swing tunes. tra’s 108th birthday Dec. 12. “I’m excited about that because “That’s a special day, especially it’s the music I grew up with and Powers for my kind of music,” Powers said. the music that pulsates in my “It’s pretty much a potpourri or, in Brookbody,” he said. “I come alive with that mulyn terms, a hodgepodge of an evening sic. It’s going to have my thumbprint all with Wayne Powers.” over it.” Powers and his All-Star Jazz Trio will Powers said he is still narrowing the perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14 as part of setlist. ATI’s “Celebrate the Holidays” at the Studio “There are so many songs I want to do,” Theater at the Center for the Performing he said. “Another time I’m going to do a Arts in Carmel. Katy Gentry will perform complete Sinatra concert.” Dec. 15-17. The trio includes pianist Ken Fary, bass “Frank Sinatra recorded over 1,200 songs player Fred Withrow and drummer Chelsea in his career,” Powers said. “It’s a lot of Hughey music. The toughest thing for me is to For more, visit atistage.org.

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In our continuing visits to sites within driving distance of Indianapolis, we stop in Greenfield, at the boyhood TRAVEL home of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. Reuben Riley. a Greenfield lawyer, was elected to the Indiana legislature in 1848. At the time, he and his wife Elizabeth lived with their two children in a Greenfield cabin along the National Road, now U.S. Highway 40. On Oct. 7, 1849, a third child was born, named in honor of Indiana Gov. James Whitcomb. Rueben, a skilled craftsman, soon began building a much larger house next door to accommodate his growing family. The two-story frame house, completed in three years, included a winding stairway, made from materials taken from the cabin. The front porch originally had two doors, one leading to the parlor and one to Reuben’s law office, where he and his partner shared a large desk separated by bookshelves. During the Civil War, Reuben organized a Greenfield militia. While he was away, Elizabeth received help from 12-year-old Mary

Alice Smith, an orphan who inspired “Little Orphan Annie,” one of James Whitcomb Riley’s best-known poems. Other visitors inspired other poems. Reuben Riley returned from the war paralyzed and not able to resume his law practice. Unable to pay expenses, the family sold the house in 1870, a year after 20-year-old James Whitcomb Riley, an indifferent student, had finally completed eighth grade. James Whitcomb Riley’s poems eventually made him rich and famous. In 1893, earning about $1,000 a week, he bought his boyhood home and allowed his brother John and his wife to live in it while he continued living in Indianapolis. The City of Greenfield purchased the house in 1936 and created the Riley Old Home Society to restore and operate it. Today, the Riley Birthplace and Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is open from April through November.

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St. Pius X is looking for a full-time to joincourtesy, the St. Pius X is looking Administrative for a full-timeAssistant Adminisspeed, accuracyand and patience. Some speed, accuracy patience. Some parish Asstaff. the point of “firstother tasks include: NOW HIRING trative Assistant to join the staff. parish As the other tasks include: contact,” this position is vital point of “first contact,” this position is vital to to •the Work independently with minimal su• Work independently and withaminimal integrity & professionalism the integrity & professionalism of the Parish of the pervision. Self-motivated, sense of supervision. Self-motivated, and a It is critical Offices. It is criticalParish that Offices. this position sup-that this discretion. sense of discretion. positionefficient supportsoperation the goal of ensuring ports the goal of ensuring • Computer proficiency (MS Office • Excel Computer proficiency (MS Office of the Parish of the Parish Offices. efficient It is alsooperation important that Word, and Outlook). Long Term Substitute Word, Exceland andwritten Outlook). Offices. and It is also important employee understands supports the that•this Excellent verbal communiA long term substitutethis teacher at • skills. Excellent verbal and written understands and supports cation Mission and purposeemployee of the Roman Catholic Midwest Academy will collaborate with communication skills. the Mission and purpose of the Roman Church and St. Pius X Parish and be able to • Maintains office record filing system. the counseling team and teachers to record and filingprofesCatholic Church St. Pius X Parish participate fully in the practice of theand Roman • Able• toMaintains maintainoffice a friendly support the needs of all students. The system. in person, on telephone, and be able to participate fully in the Catholic Faith. sional presence Long Term Substitute Teacher will Ablewritten to maintain a friendly and practice of the Roman Catholic Faith. email• and correspondence. professional in person, perform a variety of support The services basic job functions opening This position will presence need to be flexible as Theinclude basic jobdaily functions include • on telephone, and written including substitute teaching, lunch of parish administration and closing office. Renew tasks come up.email Perform auxiliary daily opening and closing of parish correspondence. duty/recess duty, potential before ceiving and placing telephone calls.office. Greeting administration Receiving and duties for the parish as requested. • This position will need to be flexible care responsibilities andguests one toand oneparishioners to thetelephone parish office. placing calls.This Greeting guests as new tasks come up. Perform people and remediation teachingperson in Mathshould have excellent and parishioners to theorgaparish office. auxiliary duties for the parish as the ability to multi-task: and English.nizational skills with This person should have excellentFor immediate consideration email: requested. Handle awill high volumepeople of telephone calls withskills with parish@spxparish.org QUALIFICATIONS: A candidate and organizational the ability to multi-task: Handle a high For immediate consideration preferability have a minimum of a volume of telephone calls with courtesy, Bachelor’s degree in a field related to email: parish@spxparish.org education, psychology or social work, along with experience with children with learning differences. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to be flexible and attend to a variety of needs. Please submit your resume to careers@mymwa.org.

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Celebrating ﬁve years of caring for the Westﬁeld community!

Riverview Health Westﬁeld Hospital:

Committed to providing care to the individuals, families and businesses in the city of Westfield and across Hamilton County for over five years—and we will continue to expand our services and offerings to respond to the needs of all we serve. We are proud to provide the only combined ER and Urgent Care facility in the area which offers a single access point where you’ll be guided to the quality care you need and at a cost which is appropriate. Our Westfield Hospital also houses an inpatient unit, surgery suites, imaging services, a bone and breast center, physician offices, a pharmacy, orthopedic and sports medicine services, and an employer-based health center.

To learn more, visit riverview.org/westﬁeldhospital.

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