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Grand Junction design – The Grand Junction Plaza Final Design Presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 at city hall, 130 Penn St. The public is welcome to attend.

On Dec. 21, the Westfield High School boys’ basketball team gathered in the gymnasium of the high school to prepare Basketball Blessing Bags. The bags contained necessities such as shaving cream, shavers, hats, gloves, snacks, soap, deodorant, peanut butter and shampoo. The boys prepared the bags to give out to homeless men in Indianapolis. (Above) The team completed their bags with necessities to give to homeless men in Indianapolis. (Left) Josh Van Dyke, Carson Maris, Timmy Howard, Sawyer Olsen and Kyle Nicole of the basketball team prepare the blessing bags. (Submitted photos)

Paws and Read – The Westfield Washington Public Library will host the next Paws and Read at 10 a.m. Jan. 9. Sign your child up at the children’s desk in the library so the child can read to a certified dog. Christmas tree disposal – Not sure what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? GreenCycle is accepting trees after Jan. 4. GreenCycle Indy Northwest is at 4227 Perry Worth Rd. in Whitestown. GreenCycle Indy North is at 2695 Cicero Rd. in Noblesville.

Youth as Resources provides grants to kids By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

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Youth as Resources, a program through United Way of Central Indiana, is beginning its grant cycle, which provides youth of Hamilton Co. with grants for community service projects. youth Joel Bruns, Westfield High School librarian and a member of the Hamilton Co. Youth as Resources Advisory Board, said the board is comprised of 30 members divided between youth and adults. “Youth are just as important contributing members of the board as the adults. We try to share responsibilities,” Bruns said. “We sit on the board to select the grants that get funded. We do all of Hamilton County.” The grant process has just begun, and Hamilton Co. youth recently had a chance to attend a grant-writing workshop to assist them with their application. Now that the workshops are over, the youth write a proposal, create a budget, and then the board will read the grants and select the ones they deem most worthy. “The grants try to focus on four areas to fund, and those four areas are education, income, health and basic needs,” Bruns said. “As long as they get it to those four areas they look to fund in, those grants get passed. We get lots of Eagle Scout projects or Girl Scout projects to help out with food pantries and stuff like that.” The grants can be funded up to $1,000. There is no budget for the advisory board to follow. Last year, the board funded $12,145.49 for 14 different projects. Selections for the grants will be done at the end of March. Bruns said

Becca Trainor, third from left, and other WHS students were awarded a grant last year for a Girl Scouts project. (Submitted photo)

that since the three workshops were just completed, he doesn’t imagine many proposals have been finished yet. Any youth interested in applying did not need to attend the workshops to qualify, although Bruns said they did help with learning how to write a grant proposal. The deadline for grant applications is Feb. 5 no later than 5 p.m. For youth to apply, visit www.ctkodm.com/uwci, and enter the username YAR and the password YAR. The applicant will then fill out information regarding his or her project and submit. Bruns said within one business day the applicant will receive access codes to allow them to submit an online application. For more, contact Bruns at brunsj@wws.k12.in.us.

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SSES to build nature preserve

Westfield boy fundraises for Eagle Scout project

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com In a unique solution to provide drainage for the apartment complex planned across from Shamrock Springs education Elementary School, Principal Robb Hedges proposed the school build a science center to aid in education. Hedges and developer Birch Dalton have worked together to create an interesting collaboration that will benefit the apartment complex, Spring Mill Station, and also be valuable for the students at SSES. Their solution? The Westfield Nature Preserve, a science center to be constructed at the school to allow kids an outdoor classroom and nature site. “This is one of those situations I feel like is a win-win not only for the developer, but also to Shamrock Springs and also everyone in the Westfield area,” Hedges said at a school board meeting. “The developer gets a pond for the drainage area, and we get a state of the art science facility to benefit the students of SS and really be used throughout Westfield. There will be learning stations placed around the nature preserve that are acceptable for each grade level.

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An example of what the underground water viewing area may look like. (Submitted image)

“One of the things we want to do for our students is develop an area similar to our native land before the agriculture and development,” Hedges said. One aspect of the Westfield Nature Preserve Hedges said will make the facility state of the art is the proposed underground viewing facility. “There is a glass area underneath the pond where students can see all the different activity taking place underneath the pond, such as plants, fish and different habitats,” he said, mentioning the underground view will be similar to that of the Indianapolis Zoo’s polar bear exhibit. The project is currently finishing up final plans and engineering processes.

pense, I am raising a total of $4,200. The benches are very expensive, but will last lifetime,” he said. For his Eagle Scout project, Westfield He started raising funds last month and resident Raymond Musholt will build a rest plans to reach his goal by late Janudepot at the interservice section of the Midary, when he will order the benches. He will break ground at the site land Trace Trail and whenever the frost melts, which he Carey Road. The depot includes two expects to be a little after Easter. benches. Currently, Musholt is in “The community will have this the fundraising stage of his project, spot as a nice place to gather, talk and the 17-year-old has high hopes. and enjoy life on the trail. It adds “I wanted to build something that Musholt value to our quality of life,” he said. would last a long time and conMusholt is raising funds at https://fundly. tinue to provide a service to my community com/rest-on-midland-trace, and the site for many years,” Musholt said. “I live near also explains about Boy Scouts, the trail, Midland Trace Trail and noticed that many the Westfield community and the parks nearby residents could use a resting place, department. especially some of our elderly neighbors.” “When I started, I didn’t really know Mulshot has been in Boy Scouts since what the Boy Scouts were all about,” he he was in first grade. His troop, Troop 152, said. “But I really liked all of the outdoor is through St. Maria Goretti Church. He is a adventures and challenges like fire-buildjunior at Westfield High School. ing, wilderness survival skills, hiking, canoeMusholt is using the popular concept of ing and life-saving. Plus, I’ve met some really crowd-funding to help achieve his goal for great friends through scouting.” the project. “For all materials and some freight ex-

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(Above) Jim Brickman surprised the audience when he invited special guests The Carmel Ambassadors Show Choir to sing live with him on stage at The Palladium. (Below, left) Jim Brickman told “Where’s Amy?” he loved performing at The Palladium and always looks forward to returning to beautiful Carmel. (Below, right) From left, Larry and Debbie McClay, of Westfield, loved spending an evening out with friends Erin and Kellen Heavin, of Carmel, while relaxing to the soulful tunes of Jim Brickman at his holiday concert. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2015. All Rights Reserved.)

WWES launches social media team By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com With forms of technology lingering at young students’ fingertips, Washington Woods Elementary School online safety wanted to step up and make a difference. Stacy Green teaches digital citizenship at the school, teaching the youngsters about proper ways to use social media. However, teaching the class isn’t her only duty. She has also developed a social media team made up of herself and four fourth grade students: Noah Sanchez, MacKenzie Whitesell, Haiden Cole and Emersyn Graham. With the students’ help, Green operates Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. “They don’t post directly to the site. They take pictures, and we come up with captions together, and I post it,” Green said. “We try to keep them safe.” The students take pictures of activities around the school with iPads. They launched the program at the Leadership Day event the first week of November. The students focus on five factors to learn good social media manners. “Before we post something, we think and make sure it’s true,

From left: MacKenzie Whitesell, Haiden Cole, Noah Sanchez and Stacy Green are four of the five members of the social media team at WWES. Not pictured: Emersyn Graham. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

helpful, inspiring, necessary and kind,” Cole said. In addition to Leadership Day, Whitesell took pictures of first graders when firefighters came into the school to teach fire safety. “We want to tell (the community) what we are doing and show how we are making our kids into leaders and bringing them into social media safely,” Green said. To keep up with WWES and the social media team, follow them on Facebook at From the Woods to Greatness. Their Twitter and Instagram handle is @wwesleaders.

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Westfield resident Shari Wagner nominated as Indiana State Poet Laureate through 2017 By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Shari Wagner is no novice when it comes to receiving recognition for her poetry. Yet January rings in not only a new cover story year, but also Wagner’s term as Indiana State Poet Laureate, a two-year tenure where the Westfield resident will serve the state as an ambassador of poetry. During her time as laureate, Wagner will make various presentations at schools and libraries to promote poetry across Indiana. Since the role allows for the laureate to determine certain areas of emphasis, Wagner said she will focus on history and nature. “In celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial and the centennial of its State Parks, I plan to emphasize poetry’s connection to history and nature. I’d like to do this in a variety of settings: parks, historic sites, schools, libraries and senior centers,” Wagner said. Much of Wagner’s inspiration comes from nature and local parks such as Cool Creek Park. Wagner said history inspires her also. To become the Indiana State Poet Laureate, those familiar with Wagner’s work nominated her through the Indiana Arts Commission. Out of the three finalists chosen, Wagner provided written responses to a variety of questions and was also interviewed by the committee. “I’m looking forward to traveling throughout the state as an ambassador for what I love so much,” she said. “I want to help people who think they don’t like poetry discover that they do. In fact, I want them to discover that they even enjoy writing it.” In addition to being recognized as the Indiana State Laureate, Wagner has written two poetry books “The Harmonist at Nightfall: Poems of Indiana” in 2013 and “Evening Chore” in 2005. She is currently working on a third in the voice of a Men-

nonite farm wife near Shipshewana, Ind. Wagner has been awarded 10 grants from Indiana Arts Commission and three fellowships from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. She’s also placed first in multiple poetry contests and received three Pushcart Prize nominations among various other recognitions and awards. She enjoys teaching her craft, too, and teaches poetry and memoir writing classes at the Indiana Writers Center. Barb Shoup, director of the IWC, said she was thrilled when Wagner was nominated as the next Indiana Poet Laureate. “I’m a longtime admirer of her work, always amazed by how she creates beauty and mystery from what we think of as the most ordinary things,” Shoup said. “She’s such a gifted teacher, too, insightful and generous, with a knack for conveying her expertise in poetry in a way that both challenges and nurtures aspiring poets of all ages … I love imagining the effect Shari will have over the next two years, traveling throughout Indiana, sharing her poetry and warmth of spirit everywhere she goes.” Wagner encourages aspiring writers to read skilled writers from the past and present. “I also can’t stress enough how important it is to write every day and, if possible, at the same time and place. If you start doing that, then you will make writing a habit,” she said. “Even if you can only write for an hour a day, you will be amazed by how much you eventually accomplish. Finally, I strongly encourage writers to see writing as exploration.” Alongside her poetry, Wagner has written two memoirs with her father and various essays. To learn more or to request Wagner to present at a program, visit www.shariwagnerpoet.com.

Shari Wagner pulls inspiration from nature and oftentimes writes at Cool Creek Park in Westfield. (Photo by Feel Good Now)

Meet Shari Wagner • Favorite poem you have written: “My favorite poem is usually the last one that I have written. So right now my favorite is, ‘The farm wife explains why she doesn’t mow her ditch.’” • Favorite poem by another writer: “Monet Refuses the Operation” by Lisel Mueller. • Education: Undergraduate at Goshen College, M.F.A at Indiana University Bloomington. • Works: Teaches poetry and memoir writing at Indiana Writers Center. To attend her classes, visit shariwagnerpoet.com/classes.html.

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Start good eating habits early Commentary by Andy Dillingham, DO Helping your children establish (and hopefully maintain) good eating habits means starting early, introFamily ducing nutritious foods, modeling good eating behavior and maintaining a home environment that reinforces a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to healthy eating, it is important to recognize there are a wide range of parenting styles and many acceptable ways to help kids get the nutrition they need and provide motivation to make good choices. The key is to find what works for your family and to foster an environment where your children have access to healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. It is critical that mealtime not be a struggle for the parent or the child. It is a parent’s job to provide a healthy (and hopefully delicious) meal. It is a child’s choice whether to eat it. The most important thing is to continue offering healthy alternatives, encouragement and reasons why eating a variety of healthy foods will

help him or her grow up to be healthy and strong. When parents start introducing healthy foods early, children are more likely to accept them. Other strategies include eating meals together as a family and serving as a good role model when snacking at home and when ordering at restaurants. If your child sees you making good choices, he or she is likely to follow your lead. Children that embrace healthy habits at a young age are more likely to continue them into adulthood. Given the wealth of information on raising children (both good and bad) at our fingertips, it is important to use reliable resources. One way to obtain good information is to ask your primary care physician. I often refer my patients to the websites choosemyplate.gov and healthychildren.org to provide additional guidance. Andy Dillingham, DO, specializes in family medicine and is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care – IU Health North Hospital. He can be reached by calling the office at 688.5626. For more health information, subscribe to Strength In You at iuhealth.org/StrengthInYou.

Countywide program to help moms-to-be stop smoking

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Health, pregnant smokers are more than twice as likely to deliver a low birth weight baby and up to 50 percent more likely to have a miscarA new anti-smoking program is aiming to riage. Approximately 17.1 percent of women in help new mothers kick the habit or avoid it Indiana smoked while pregnant in 2010. altogether. Hamilton parenting County WIC, Part“The average person (makes) at least seven attempts to quit smoking, so havnership for Healthy ing these cessation programs is really Hamilton County and Healthy Communiimportant,” said Holly Wheeler, assistant ties of Clinton County are partnering to director of Partnership for Healthy provide the recently-launched Baby & Hamilton County. “We’re really hoping to Me Tobacco Free program. incentivize moms to participate while Program goals are divided into mulWheeler they’re pregnant and to keep it up aftiple components, including a committerwards so that that becomes a behavior they ment to become a non-smoker while pregnant continue for the rest of their lives.” and after delivery, attendance at four prenatal The BMTF program is also available to other smoking cessation classes, which includes residents and caregivers to whom the mother information on Indiana’s Tobacco Quitline and baby will be exposed to before and after (1-800-QuitNow), and passing a breathing test delivery, including spouses, caregivers or grandfor up to 12 months after the baby is born. Proparents. Classes will be held the first Tuesday gram participants will receive monthly installof the month at 10:30 a.m. and the third Tuesday ments of $25 in diaper vouchers redeemable at of the month at 1 p.m. at the WIC office in the CVS Pharmacy or Walmart. Women who deliver Hamilton Co. Service Center, 942 N. 10th Street, twins or multiples are eligible for vouchers in Noblesville. Individuals with questions or lookthe same amount for each child. ing to register can call 765-659-6063. According to the Indiana State Dept. of

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Hand & Stone Massage now open

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Commentary by Jim Litten

It seemed natural for Heather and Richard Sanchez to have a business related to the health care industry. After all, Heather is a new biz physical therapist at Riverview Health and Richard is a radiologist in Marion. The Noblesville residents are the owners of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, which has opened at 14405 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel. The Hand & Stone spa, which will have 15 full and part-time employees, is the first one in Indiana. “Bringing this concept to Carmel was important to us,” Heather said. There are about 270 Hand & Stone Massage stores in the U.S. and Canada. “I think massage in general is very therapeutic,” Heather said. “It’s becoming more of a mainstream way to treat ailments that people aren’t finding benefit from in their mainstream medicine, such as their doctor or different medical treatment. Massages are both healing and just something people are doing for relaxation. Now it’s just a part of their lifestyle. We have a signature hot stone

F.C. Tucker Company reports central Indiana home sales are up 6.9 percent year to date, compared to the real estate same time period last year. On a monthly basis, November’s pended home sales in the ninecounty region declined 9.6 percent overall. This dip was most noticeable in counties to the north than counties to the south; however, available inventory in the region was also down 6.2 percent compared to last year. Hamilton County saw an 11.3 percent decline in inventory while the average yearto-date sale price for the county climbed 3.4 percent to $277,124. • In Westfield, the average year-to-date home sale price rose 12.8 percent compared to this time last year, increasing to $304,901. • Inventory moved at a slightly faster pace in Westfield in November 2015 compared to November 2014. Overall, homes sold in 68 days – a day faster than this time last year. • Buyers in Westfield had more options

Heather Sanchez, left, and manager Paige Wieting. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

massage, which is one of the big sellers.” The spa had a soft opening Dec. 19. There will be limited services with messages through the next few weeks. Their holiday discounted gift card sales running through the season. The grand opening will be Jan. 9 and 10. Heather said the spa will provide a variety of relaxing massages, including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, hot stone and trigger point massages.

available to them. Last month, 234 homes were available for sale – 35 more homes compared to November 2014. • Pended home sales decreased in Westfield. In November 2015, 48 homes sold – seven fewer homes compared to November 2014. • Of the pended home sales in Westfield last month, six were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 12 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 20 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; and 10 were priced $100,000 to $199,999. Five years ago at this time, central Indiana’s pended home sales were down more than 10 percent for the year, and the average home sale price was $150,130. Now, we’re closing in on 30,000 homes sold year to date, instead of the approximately 20,000 homes in 2010, and prices are nearly $35,000 higher. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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Westfield Welcome a successful effort Now that the hustle-and-bustle nature of the holidays is in our wake – and we hope your holidays were fulfilling - we have some catching up to do. Top of the list: A salute to the City of Westfield, which last month feted its seemingly endless parade of volunteers with a yearend appreciation party. The initiative is Westfield Welcome, and its focal point last year was Grand Park. According to the city, “Volunteers provided a friendly welcome and hospitality to more than 600,000 unique visitors from all 50 states (more than 1.5 million total visits).” The effort was a massive success, by any measure, and it shows how important volunteerism is in tourism in addition to many of the city’s other initiatives. Please view opportunities at www. westfieldwelcome.com/volunteer. ••• We don’t “get” a lot of things, and this certainly is among them: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was spending time last week ripping Donald Trump (R-Billions) and trying to filch as many of Trump’s working middle-class supporters as he could. We don’t get it. Last we checked, this liberalism-intoxicated candidate should be going after Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) if he wants to gain the Democratic Party’s nomination for the November general election. There clearly is a load of fodder there, were he to avail himself of it. ••• Prevail, which serves victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton and surrounding counties, is partnering with the Indy Fuel for the Jan. 16 game against Orlando. If you buy your tickets at prevailinc.com, 100 percent of the proceeds go to the organization. Please consider that. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Safe passage Commentary by Terry Anker So, Old Man Time has surrendered. Baby New Year has ascended to the throne. Another year has come; and, yes, still one more has gone. In medieval Europe, a crier would announce the end of reign for one king by declaring his death with the proclamation of the emergence of the following: “The King is dead. Long live the King!” As a youngster fascinated with stories of Arthur and the chivalrous knights of the round table, the concept flummoxed me. How could we celebrate the end of one leader with the inauguration of another? Perhaps it is the wisdom of advancing age, but it makes a bit more sense now. They were not “rejoicing” in the demise but instead in the peaceful transition from one leader to the next. The crier was reassuring the people of kingdom that, in spite of the loss, we could expect safe and steady passage. We knew what we had. It may not have been perfect, but we understood and found

comfort there. The future, whether we are optimists or pessimists, is always a bit less clear. What can we expect in this new and unknown year to come? Will it improve our lives and be remembered as the rule of a tremendous and benevolent time? Or, will it challenge us with heartbreak and hardship, only to bring our disdain and ache for its quick passage? Who knows? But, the proclamation has come. The year is gone. Long live the New Year. In it we invest our hopes, loyalty and good wishes. In it, we pray for joy over sadness, health over infirmity and prosperity over poverty. All that can be affirmatively claimed is that we have been securely conveyed into the New Year. And, as it presents its opportunities and challenges, they are ours to confront. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Q UOTE OF THE  W EE K If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.

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I made it! I survived the Christmas madness in one piece, and there was only one moment when I thought I might go Cherhumor nobyl on the fam. Low expectations, my friends. I planned for the worst and was pleasantly surprised by the results. With that thought in mind, here are my 2016 resolutions. 1. Write an article about New Year’s resolutions. I bailed on this last year because of the pressure such a list creates. But look at me now! One NYR done! 2. I’ve mentioned a few times that I’d like to attempt a Half Ironman, but that’s just crazy talk. So my underachieving goal for this year will be to beat my brother-in-law in any race, preferably a 2K walk. I’m gunning for you, Scotty J.! 3. I’d like to be less insane about my bedtime. Santa was nice enough to bring me sleeper headphones, a cotton band with embedded soft speakers. I should be able to plug directly into a “Sounds of Nature” meditation playlist and never again hear my children or husband as they annoyingly stomp around downstairs pressing microwave buttons and slamming cabinet doors. I’m not expecting a miracle, so I’ll back everything up with a mask, sound machine and my patented pillow-burrowing maneuver. God rest ye merry mother. 4. I’ve fallen in to a bad habit of waiting until the last minute to write this column. Somehow the weekly missive continues to tank on the priority list, especially when pit against dance competitions and bathroom breaks. Therefore, in 2016, I pledge to at least begin writing two days prior to my deadline. Seeing as this particular piece is being composed 24-hours post, I’m going to lower my goal to one day. Wish me luck. 5. And finally, for this upcoming New Year, I hope to get on board with a family budget. Maybe it’s my recent holiday spending spree, but my financial anxiety has skyrocketed over the past month. No. More. Wire. Transfers. EVER! Happy New Year! I’d encourage you to lower all expectations to make 2016 one big pleasant surprise. Peace out!

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Cruisin’: Mass hysteria Commentary by Dick Wolfsie The Wolfsies have returned from a Christmas cruise where high seas and bad weather made our journey less than enhumor joyable. So, in the spirit of Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem spiced with a little Dr. Seuss, I hope you enjoy my memory of the trip. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat People were restless so here’s what I wrote We had decided this Christmas to forego a gift And instead spend the money to all go adrift The Wolfsies were nestled all snug in our beds While visions of port calls danced in our heads Mary Ellen in her nightgown and I in my tee Were ready for bed and looked out at sea When out on the deck there arose such a racquet I ran to our closet and grabbed a life jacket

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Rob Johansen and Marcus Truschinski say they are ready for “The Mystery of Irma Vep.” Is the audience at Indiana Repertory Theatre ready for Johansen and Truschinski? The two veteran actors will play seven theater different characters, including a lovable werewolf and an Egyptian mummy, in Charles Ludham’s campy play Jan. 12 through Feb. 14 on the IRT’s Upperstage The duo will complete more than 30 quickchange costume transformations, designed by IRT Costume Shop Manager Guy Clark. “It’s a simple matter of mathematics,” explained IRT playwright-in-residence James Still, who is directing the play. “When you go back stage and they put you in that particular costume, you know who you are supposed to be.” Truschinski says the actor’s mind is constantly switching back and forth, character to character to character. “It’s like the high-wire act that we all want to do as actors,” said Truschinski, who jumped at the chance to reprise a role he had not done since college. “You are going without a net, and when you fall, you fall off badly.” Is there the occasional misstep in lines? Of course, Johansen said. “Part of the fun for an audience is recognizing that mistake and saying, ‘I think they screwed up there,’” he said. “But if something goes wrong, you can go ‘Oh, no!’ or you can go ‘This could be fun.’ Often, if there is a hiccup, that can be an opportunity for something wonderful.” Part satire, part comedy, part horror, the two-hour play is set in Mandacrest, England, the home of Lord Edgar, an Egyptologist, and Lady Enid, his second wife. Lord Edgar has not recovered from the passing of his first wife, Irma Vep. He blames a werewolf for the death of Irma, who is later discovered by Enid (also attacked by a vampire) locked away in a cell. What follows is an expedition to Egypt in search of the secrets of immortality and a series of hysterical revelations. In addition to playing Lady Enid, Johanson plays a groundskeeper/werewolf named Nicodemus Underwood, Lord Edgar’s Egyptian guide Alcazar and Egyptian princess Pev Amri,

while Truschinski portrays Lord Edgar, the saucy housemaid Jane Twisden and an intruder. In order to ensure cross-dressing, licenses to perform this play include a stipulation that the actors must be of the same sex. The show requires a large number of sound cues, props, special effects and quick costume changes. With the help of costumes held together with Velcro and magnets, two dressers will make the magic happen backstage. “Some of the changes will happen in less than 15 seconds,” Trushchinski said. “You go off stage through one door as one character, come to a station where they rip everything off to a costume underneath, or they put something else on you and then you walk back through another door as another character.” Truschinski is a full-time actor at the American Players Theatre near his home town of Spring Green, Wis. IRT visitors may recall his role as Sherlock Holmes in last season’s “The Hound of Baskervilles.” Indianapolis resident Johansen teaches acting in the Dept. of Theater and Drama at IUPUI and has appeared in 42 roles at the IRT over the past 20 years. Truschinski actually has done “Irma Vep” as an undergrad student studying theater 15 years ago at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Although Johansen has never done “Irma Vep,” he has played multiple characters as one of the Clowns in “39 Steps” at the IRT in 2011. “There are about 60 characters in that one, with only four people in the cast,” Johansen said. “One man plays the leading man, a woman plays three or four roles, then the two clowns play everybody else. I feel like this (“Irma Vep”) is of a similar ilk; it’s like ‘39 Steps’ without the two leading people – just two idiot clowns like us running around.” “The most fun part about the play for me is that it is live,” Truschinski said. “It is happening. Now.”

The Mystery of Irma Vep Where: Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, 140 W. Washington St. When: Jan. 12 through Feb. 14. (Previews Jan. 12-14). Tickets: $15-59 adults, $20 students, www.irtlive.com or 635-5252.

Dispatches HCAA exhibits – The Hamilton Co. Artists’ Association is hosting its exhibit displaying 14 local artists. The exhibit is at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers and runs until Jan. 10. Also on display now is the Holiday Miniatures Show, in partnership with the Museum of Miniature Houses, at The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville. The show includes a diverse collection of small artwork and items for holiday gifting and a display of miniature worlds.

Legends in Concert – Feb. 19-21, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will present The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show: Legends in Concert, featuring tributes to Steven Tyler, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Bette Midler. With international acclaim and its storied history, Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the industry. Each legendary performer not only looks like the star they portray, but uses their own natural voices to pay homage to their iconic music counterpart. Legends in Concert live tribute shows are known for their elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes and full array of incredible special effects, including 3D multimedia and multimillion dollar, stateof-the-art lighting, laser and sound systems. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented singers and dancers and a live orchestra, comprised of some of the top musicians in the industry, support each Legends in Concert production. For more, visit hoosierpark.com.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – From 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Jan. 18, Conner Prairie is hosting a day of storytelling, singing songs and role-playing that illustrate King’s vision of what could be achieved through non-violent protests. In collaboration with Conner Prairie, Asante Children’s Theatre will explore the theme of non-violence through a participatory program called “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, The Power of Freedom Songs!” Learn about the history of freedom songs and how music can continue to play a role in present-day protests.

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NIGHT & DAY Dance Discovery: Ballet Mime • In celebration of the Center for the Performing Art’s 5th Anniversary season, the Dance Discovery Series presents Ballet Mime - the silent, universal language of mime in relation to dance and story. Award-winning Alyona Yakovleva-Randall and some of her dancers, will depict the stories of Giselle and Cinderella through dance and story. Participants wearing comfortable clothing will get to try some of the mime moves. No experience required. • Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Center Green #200, Carmel • $18 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org

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The Healing Power of Art • Enjoy the opening reception for the Healing Power of Art as a celebration for the first Friday of the month. The reception features a cash bar, with proceeds supporting Nickel Plate Arts’ programs. Celebrate art’s therapeutic qualities as seen through the eyes of local Indiana artists within the exhibition, and experience art’s healing power as an opportunity for self-reflection and therapy. Art therapist Gina Baird will provide interactive art assemblage and participants are encouraged to bring in small, symbolic items for the assemblage. • Jan. 8 from 6-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts. org/event/first-friday-2

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PB&J: Traveler’s Dream • Take a musical journey through American history with kidfriendly folk songs. Children are encouraged to interact and sing along as Traveler’s Dream creates traditional yet creative songs with rich harmony and a wide variety of instruments. Don’t miss it! • Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts, at the Palladium: 3 Center Green #200, Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org

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Adult Winter Reading Program: Bicentennial Edition! • In honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial in the year 2016, the Carmel Clay Library is organizing a year-long series of programs highlighting notable Hoosiers and historic events. Among these programs is the Adult Winter Reading Program, beginning today and featuring more than 200 Indiana-related books. You’re sure to find a new favorite book to curl up with! • Jan. 11-Mar. 6 • Carmel Clay Public Library: 55 Fourth Ave. SE, Carmel • 814-3900 • www.carmel.lib.in.us/wrp

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Drawing class • Learn to improve your artistic skills in this art class for all skill levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will provide subject matter and provide tips. Nickel Plate Arts will be responsible for providing graphite sticks, newsprint and drawing boards, although participants may bring their own materials. Must be 15 or older. • Jan. 11-Mar. 7 recurring every Monday, from 7-9 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • $100/10 weeks • 452-3690 • www.mkt.com/ nickel-plate-arts/drawing-class-session Why Does My Back Still Hurt? • Join Physical Therapist Bill Hartman as he debunks myths and lies regarding back pain. As well as learning this information, you will also be taught tips on breathing and posture, among other techniques, to decrease and eliminate back pain. No one should have to suffer with back pain every day; this program will help ease those pains away. • Jan. 12 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park: 1 Park Dr., Fishers • Free • 595-3150

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Dispatch The BrewsLine – In celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial, ride The BrewsLine to sample local craft brews and hear the stories of their historic ties. Brewery stops include Deer Creek Brewery, Deviate Brewing, Grand Junction Brewing Company, Heady Hollow Brewing Company and Sun King Fishers Tap Room. Visit brewsline.checkfront.com/reserve to make reservations. Tag your bicentennial beer photos with #HCbrews16! This brew tour will be on Sundays, Jan. 10- May 22.

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Drain pipes along the perimeter of the floor collected rainwater falling through the oculus. Niches along the curved walls held statues of Roman gods and emperors. Brunelleschi, who designed the famous dome of the Florence Cathedral in the 15th century, was inspired by the Pantheon, which had become a church in 609. But the secrets of the Pantheon’s design had long been forgotten, so Brunelleschi was forced to use reinforcing chains in his similarly-sized dome. When Michelangelo saw the Pantheon in about 1500, its unreinforced dome still intact, he declared its design the work of angels. Michelangelo and Brunelleschi were not alone in admiring Rome’s Pantheon. Thomas Jefferson mimicked its design for the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. The Pantheon also inspired the domed center section of Jefferson’s home at Monticello, which has been on the reverse of all nickels since 1938.

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19. Biblical tower site 20. “Hey...over here!” 22. Racing’s Penske and the Pacers’ Brown 24. Butler sorority letter 26. Indiana ___ Memorial 27. John Gregg mustache site 30. Kind of collar at the Noblesville Veterinary Clinic 31. TruGreen concerns

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