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Westfield Playhouse’s ‘Nuncrackers’ shares the spirit of the holidays, gifts and joy of being alive / P12

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Money raised from the Chicken Noodle Dinner is used by Westfield Friends Church for special projects and missions trips. (Photos by Anna Skiner)

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Father Virgil (Kevin Shadle) fills in for Sister Julia and tries to explain how to make a rum cake in “Nuncrackers,” which opens Nov. 29 at Westfield Playhouse. (Photo by Robert Herrington) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. VI, No. 45 Copyright 2013. 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 Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Guests of the annual Westfield Friends Church Chicken Noodle Dinner knew exactly where to go as a man dressed in a chicken suit diversions stood on Union Street directing them to the correct entrance of the church. Once inside, attendees purchased their tickets and collected a hearty meal of homemade food. “We’ve been doing this Chicken Noodle Dinner since the ’70s,” said JoAnn Edwards, member of the Friends Church since 1961. “We use it to raise money for special projects, and part of it always goes to missions.” Earlier this year the Westfield Friends Church went on a mission trip to Kenya. They also helped people in southern Indiana after the destructive tornados this spring. Organizers said some of the money also goes to help raise funds for building projects for the church. That portion of the money from the dinner will go toward constructing a new parking lot. There is a noodle-making day that occurs in September or October each year where members get together to make the noodles for the annual dinner. Edwards said everything is homemade by the members of the church, even the large number of desserts ranging from pumpkin pie to brownies. An auction also was held during the dinner, where attendees bid on items such as handmade quilts, paintings and afghan blankets made by a member

Talking points – Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, center, and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook listen as Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear talks during a meeting of the Central Indiana Regional Council of Elected Officials on Nov. 14. The goal of the meeting was government efficiency. The commute – Traffic was shifted on the ramp from eastbound I-465 to U.S. 31 on Nov. 15. However, the traffic on the ramp from westbound I-465 to U.S. 31 was not shifted as originally planned. INDOT will not shift the traffic pattern on the westbound ramp until early spring. Now hiring – AT&T announced on Nov. 20 that the company will hire workers for nearly 70 jobs in Indiana, including nearly 30 new jobs. The positions to be filled are technicians, retail and corporate support. Officials said 14 of the jobs are in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville. AT&T announced earlier this year that it has invested more than $325 million in its Indiana wireless and wireline networks during the first half of 2013 and more than $1.3 billion in its Indiana wireless and wired networks from 2010 through 2012.

Westfield Friends Church members Jackie Hiatt and Jessica Thompson prepare a plate of chicken and noodles.

of the church. The money collected from the auction will also go toward mission trips, special projects and building funds. “It’s more of something to connect the community and the church than anything,” Edwards said. “It’s a place for people to come and enjoy and visit. It’s an outreach.” To learn more about the church’s future events, visit the Westfield Friends Church Facebook page.

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Girl Scouts of Central Indiana raised more than $257,000 as a result of the Indiana Lt. Governor’s Leadership Luncheon on Nov. 12 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The event honored Elaine Bedel, CFP, president and owner, Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc.; Judy O’Bannon, chairman of The O’Bannon Publishing Company and former first lady of the State of Indiana; Shanel Poole, executive director and founder, GLAM Inc.; and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Rabbi Emerita, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Funds raised at the luncheon will help Girl Scouts of Central Indiana achieve its mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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The 5th Annual Fit Livin’ Thanksgiving Day Family Fun Run and Walk not only benefits you and your appetite, but supports a great organization, as proceeds will benefit; Hemophilia of Indiana, Special Olympics, Holy Trinity Food Pantry and City of Noblesville Parks. The morning run is Nov. 28 at Dillon Park in Noblesville. To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods in Indiana and local, county and state police are adding extra patrols to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Until Dec. 1, we will have saturation patrols as part of a comprehensive effort to curb impaired driving,” said Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen. “Anyone found to be driving impaired will be arrested. Also, occupants not using seat belts or who are not properly restrained will be cited and given a ticket.” To read more, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

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City offers Kokomo assistance

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The severe storms that spread through Indiana on Nov. 17 caused minimal damage to Westfield, but one tornado government caused devastation in Kokomo. “We were lucky we didn’t have major damage,” City Spokeswoman Erin Verplank said. “Westfield was very close to it, but we were lucky.” On Nov. 19, Westfield Public Works Director Ken Alexander and Mayor Andy Cook committed to provide Kokomo with two dump trucks and a front-end loader and a crew of three city employees to operate the vehicles and assist with the cleanup effort. Verplank said the city provided crews of workers for the week and one of the first tasks was to remove a tumbled home from a major roadway. In addition to the employees, Cook, Verplank and Chief of Staff Todd Burtron traveled to Kokomo to tour the devastation. “It’s pretty shocking when you’re seeing it in person and not on TV,” Verplank said. “The mayor kept saying, ‘This could have been us. One day it will be. It could have been Kokomo needing to help us.’” Cook has ties to Kokomo as his mother, sister and nephew all live in the city. “He has a sense of community. He finished high school in Kokomo,” Verplank said. Verplank said at least eight mayors reached

Mayor Andy Cook talks with a Westfield public works employee as the city offered two dump trucks and a front-end loader to assist with storm cleanup. (Submitted photo)

out to Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight and Westfield and Peru were the first to send assistance. “The support and generosity of Peru Mayor Jim Walker, Mayor Andy Cook and their communities means so much to me. Great to see mayors sticking together,” Goodnight tweeted. Verplank said the next move for the city is not yet known. “It’s wait and see what’s needed next,” she said. “This opens the door between the two cities and Mayor Goodnight is more comfortable to ask Mayor Cook if they could use more help.”

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My title is administrative assistant for the City of Westfield. However, I’m proud to say my role is much more than that. I love being city creative and this job offers me plenty of opportunities. My co-workers know this about me so they usually ask for my help. The parks department wanted to have a way to identify their 30-plus volunteers for this year’s Westfield in Lights on Dec. 7. The idea was simple. Have the volunteers wear red scarves. Yes they could have bought the scarves, but they wanted that homemade feel. Once I was asked; I was on board. Only later I thought to myself, “What was I thinking of? Knitting 30 scarves will take a chunk of time.” As I processed who I might beg - I mean ask - to help me knit these garments, I approached some friends. Between three friends of mine they knit 15 scarves. Then one day as I was driving by Sanders Glen Retirement Community it dawned on me that there should be several “grandmas” living there who had done some knitting in their day. I contacted the director of activities, who was excited to help.

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I started meeting with the Sanders Glen ladies 12 weeks ago. We meet every Thursday at 2 p.m. and we knit for an hour. Initially some of the ladies were pretty rusty with their knitting skills, but it didn’t take them long to churn out a 52inch red scarf. It’s been delightful getting to know the ladies. It’s been a win-win encounter for the City of Westfield, the Sanders Glen residents and me. Through the process the city has a nice way to thank the volunteers, the ladies are excited to give back to the community that they live in and I’ve made some friends along the way. In the end, the Sanders Glen ladies knit 16 scarves and I managed to churn out 10, so once it’s all said and done we exceeded our goal. When you’re out at Westfield in Lights this year please thank the volunteers that make the event so special. You’ll know who they are by the red scarf they’re wearing around their neck. Cindy Olson is the administrative assistant for the City of Westfield. She can be reached at colson@ westfield.in.gov.

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Dream season for players, students By Emily O’Connor • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield High School football team (11-1 entering the semistate Nov.22 ) has exceeded all expectations for this achievement season, astounding Westfield fans. This season has been one of the greatest in Westfield football history and included a conference title and a No. 1 ranking in Class 5A. Quarterback Nick Ferrer attributes this season’s success to Coach Jake Gilbert’s system. “Being in Gilbert’s third year and knowing his system has made things a lot better,” he said, adding credit also goes to his fellow teammates. “The senior leadership is good; there are a lot of guys who have been here for a long time.” Offensive lineman Zane Burtron said last season’s record of 3-7 also fired up the team. “Last year we lost a lot of close games; we won’t allow that to happen again,” he said. Both of the players agree that the team’s success will continue into the following years. “I think a lot of the extra practices will help continue the success for next year,” said Burtron. “We have a lot of great upcoming leaders that will fill our places.” Members of the WHS student body have enjoyed the winning streak almost as much as the players. “It’s been awesome,” said junior Josh Cruse. “Great atmosphere and great team. They are

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Senior quarterback Nick Ferrer directs the offense during Westfield’s 36-7 win over Snider in the Class 5A regional championship in Fort Wayne on Nov. 15. (Photo provided by Ron Herman.)

turning the program around. We all believe!” On Nov. 15, Westfield won its third regional title – the previous ones came in 1992 and 1993 when Westfield was in Class 2A. “For the seniors, it’s a year of lasts, and this is the first time we’ve made it this far. There’s a lot of Shamrock pride at our school. It’s fun to be a part of a school that’s winning,” senior Olivia Fiol said. “It’s been more fun, exciting, and uplifting since it’s our last year,” fellow senior Paige Berry said. “I’m glad I’ve experienced the winning streak of Westfield.” Now online – Westfield (11-1) hosted Concord (10-2) for the rights to play for the state title on Nov. 22. For a recap of the semistate football game, visit www.currentinwestfield.com.

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Meet your teacher, Jen Hasler-Troutman Name: Jen Hasler-Troutman at home to help their children strengthen Grade/Subject at what school: Spanish, particular skills? Right now I teach Spanish III Honors and AP Spanish Language and Culture. Westfield High School Number of years teaching: 16 I encourage those students to seek opportunities to use their Spanish in authentic Background/Schooling: Central High School (Switz City, Ind.) and North settings. It would be great for parents Daviess High School (Elnora, Ind.); bachto encourage their students to engage Spanish speaking friends, family and elor’s in elementary education, Indiana University; and master’s in education, community members in conversation. What is your favorite movie? Indiana Wesleyan University. Why did you become a teacher? I Shawshank Redemption love working with young people. Their Who is your favorite musician or Troutman energy and joy always inspires me. band? Right now I love the song “Live Like That” by Sidewalk Prophets. I also love Neil What goals do you have for your stuYoung, Sara Bareilles and The Civil Wars. dents? I would love for them to develop an enduring curiosity and passion for language and What’s something your students might cultural learning. not know about you? I grew up in a very small What do you encourage parents to do town of 200 people (Newberry, Ind.).

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BAGI builds new Santa House The Hamilton County Builders Council, in partnership with Clay Terrace Mall, built a new Santa House for Clay Terrace Mall. Council members volunteered their time throughout the past 30 days to construct, paint and carpet the house so Santa will have a place to hold his visiting hours during the holiday season. “We were thrilled to partner with Clay Terrace to build this for the community,” stated Joe Garcia, owner of G & G Custom Homes and Hamilton County Builders Council president. “It was great to see all the volunteers assist in this process and show their support for this community.” For Santa’s house and mall hours, visit www.simon.com/mall/clay-terrace. BAGI representatives Joe Garcia, David Burtner and Heather Ryka help Santa cut the ribbon on his new house at Clay Terrace on Nov. 16.

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The Current recently sat down with U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks to talk about her first year in Congress and what she hopes to accomQ & A plish in the next. Current: So what’s been most surprising to you about your first year in D.C.? Brooks: The pace – and I have had fast-paced jobs in the past – but I will say that the pace is even faster. I know it may not look like that to the average citizens. So when your constituents come into your office and you try and meet with them, what are the main topics of conversation? Well it really depends. I would say the business interests that come in – and you know they could be anything from banking industry to realtors to manufacturers – so when the business people come in, they want to share with us what their thoughts are on tax reform, they usually come in and share with us which regulations are a challenge for them. You know, so like for the banking industry it would be Dodd Frank. Or for manufacturing it might be EPA. From constituents, what’s the main topic? When families or individuals are coming in, they’re usually coming in because we have linedup tours for them. One thing that was really fun, during the shutdown – which was not fun – but

U.S. Rep. Brooks took upon herself to lead tours of the Capitol during the recent government shutdown so that visitors that had scheduled trips wouldn’t be disappointed. (Submitted photo)

during the shutdown, for any school group to get a tour of the Capitol, I had to be on the tour. So they couldn’t get into the Capitol unless I personally was with them during the tour. So I conducted – with staff that really knew all the facts – I conducted about ten school tours during that time – which was really fun. It was mostly eighth-graders.

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Christmas celebration Westfield Playhouse’s ‘Nuncrackers’ shares the spirit of the holidays, gifts and joy of being alive

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Rachael Whitlock performed her first solo in preschool and was hooked. “From then on I was cover story singing and sang all through college (Purdue University),” she said. Whitlock performed with her daughter, Della, in “A Christmas Carol” at the Studio Theater in 2011. Westfield Playhouse’s production of “Nuncrackers” gives her a chance to share the stage with Della and her other daughter, Marlee. “I’ve been performing for 30 years now and it’s nice to see it go to my children and see them share the love for the stage,” she said. “It’s special.” Spending time with their family and friends makes this performance unique for the family. “I’m having fun with my friends and all the people that do it,” Marlee said. “The theater community is a family here in Westfield. You’re surrounded by people that love and care for you and motivate you to move forward,” Whitlock said. Each member of the Whitlock family has his or her favorite part of the show: from the rousing opening number, “Christmas Time Is Nunsense Time,” for Della to “when Della puts Baby Jesus down,” Marlee said. “It’s fun and funny with off-the-wall humor,” Whitlock said. “I got my best friend (Melissa Puckett) in it too. It’s nice to spend time with her.” Set designer John Sampson said families like the Whitlocks and Barrows (who have three members in the cast and crew) make Westfield Playhouse a “true community theater.” “We’re a family-oriented theater, when the families come to do it it’s even better,” he said. Westfield Playhouse performed the original “Nunsense” production in 2005. At that end of that show, Sister Amnesia won Publishers Clearing House. “Nuncrackers” starts with a short recap about how the nuns used the money to build a TV station in the convent basement. “There’s lots of trouble going on in and around the first Christmas special taped. Everywhere you look there is trouble,” Bobbi Van Howe said. Van Howe is the only member of the original “Nunsense” cast that reprised her role as Rev. Mother Sister Mary Regina. “A couple left town and another member is

From left: Bella Doss, Debbie Coon, Della Whitlock, Bobbi Van Howe, Marlee Whitlock, Rachael Whitlock and Melody Barrows finish the opening number, “Christmas Time Is Nunsense Time.” For more photos, visit www.currentinwestfield.com. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

Bella Doss performs a solo dance during the taped cable access TV special.

From left: Sister Mary Hubert (Melissa Puckett), Sister Mary Paul (Debbie Coon) and Sister Robert Anne (Rachael Whitlock) dance a ballet based on the “Nutcracker.”

getting married and was too busy,” she said. As part of the play selection committee, Van Howe said resurrecting the original characters was enticing. “It’s just like going home. I fit right in as Mother Superior,” she said. “It’s a fun show. I’ll always do anything connected to ‘Nunsense.’ We do so many fun things – sing, dance, make jokes and just be silly.” “Nuncrackers” stars the “Nunsense” cast plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen’s most talented students. It features all new songs including “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas,” “Santa Ain’t Comin’ To Our House,” “We Three Kings of Orient Are Us,” and “It’s Better to Give Than To Receive.” This show is filled with “Nunsense” humor, some of your favorite carols, a “Secret Santa,” and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. “It pulls together the religious and secular, but

it’s fun too,” director Kate Hinman said. “There’s lots of joy in this show. The cast is starting to have fun and you can see it.” Hinman said the show contains some serious songs about the painful things the nuns have had to overcome. “It’s a very upbeat, positive show,” she said. While “Nuncrackers” is the Christmasthemed show in the “Nunsense” series, it is a departure from traditional holiday shows. “It shows what Westfield Playhouse has done and how we try to bring unique entertainment. We’re starting to do a mixture of things,” she said. “I want the audience to feel happiness and joy because the holiday season is extremely stressful. Come in, relax, enjoy themselves, have a good time and walk out less stressed.”

The convent’s students present their version of “I’m Santa’s Little Teapot.”

Nuncrackers • Where: Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 W. • When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15. • Cast: Debbie Coon (Amnesia/Sister Mary Paul), Bella Doss (Maria, Clara), Melissa Puckett (Sister Mary Hubert), Kevin Shadle (Father Virgil), Bobbi Van Howe (Rev. Mother Sister Mary Regina), Della Whitlock (Louise, Mouse King), Rachael Whitlock (Sister Robert Anne), Marlee Whitlock (Ruth, Mouse, Fritz) and Melody Barrows (Joan, Nutcracker). • Staff: Kate Hinman, director; Bobbi Van Howe, producer; Jan Jamison, choreographer; Marissa Barrows, sound; Melody Barrows, stage manager; Misty Barrows, lights; and John Sampson, set design. • Tickets: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors • Reservations: 896-2707

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In the center of today’s edition of Current, you’ll find Gifts 2013, our annual holiday shopping guide. We’re not taking Xbox or any of the other mass-merchandised wonders, but, instead, items you only can find mostly locally in the entrepreneurial enterprises along our streets. Home Town Holidays, as the subtitle suggests, attempts to bring it all home, so to speak. This section, with its terrific homespun cover illustration by our artist, Andrea Nickas, should help direct you to Shop Small, especially on Small Business Saturday this weekend. Imagine the impact we all can make by shopping locally - if even only for one day - and supporting small business by looking for the gift items that only are available in those wonderful one-off enterprises. Home Town Holidays examines some of these establishments’ offerings in an effort to help you find something distinctive this holiday season. Our editors and reporters have scoured the communities we serve in an effort to enlighten you on what’s new and different behind the storefronts. We believe it’s a worthy effort. Small Business Saturday, by the way, was launched by American Express in 2010, and it is focused on seeing small businesses and their surrounding neighborhoods prosper. We’ll do our part. Will you? Food for thought: Small Business Saturday is a noble effort. Why couldn’t every Saturday be that way? Imagine the economic impact of 52 such days each year. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Wanna write us a letter? You can do it a couple ways. E-mailing it to info@currentinwestfield.com is the quickest and easiest. The old-fashioned way is to snail mail it to Current in Westfield, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Keep letters to 200 words max (we may make exceptions), and be sure to include your home ZIP code and a daytime number for verification.

Editor, Thank you so much for publishing the picture and the information about my mother’s (Frances Haskett) birthday family get-together. The paper was a big surprise to her. Several residents at the retirement home mentioned seeing her family in the paper and mother didn’t know what they meant. But she was so pleased! She is a special lady who had a special day and then it was capped off with her picture in the paper. Again, thank you. Kae Andry, 33872

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The spirit of giving Commentary by Terry Anker The motives that drive people to contribute to special causes are widely varied and complicated. Many of us give because we feel that we benefited from a great childhood filled with abundance, and there are just as many who share because we had the worst possible life as kids and have vowed that no one else should suffer as we did. Some speak of our generosity nonstop on nationally syndicated talk shows and others demure to even have our names appear on an annual report. The family behind Carmel Financial, Tom and Soni Sheehan, have dedicated much of their lives to create a family foundation to help children – all following the death of their young son, Tim, in 1973 of cancer. Led by example, their daughter Tracey is becoming an important philanthropist in her own right. Their gifts will help scores for generations. Alan Symons, owner of Breath of Life a provider of home healthcare gear in Westfield, found himself on a flight last month when the attendant asked passengers to consider a donation

to support breast cancer awareness as part of a special month-long program. After about 2 hours and paltry donations, Symons stepped up and organized the staff with baskets like Sunday at church. The newly motivated (and entertained) passengers dug a little deeper – and then another flier, inspired by the effort and remembering his own sister’s fight, offered to match whatever was collected. Ultimately, the flight raised the most of any during the airline’s promotion. Whatever the motivation, generosity is good. Check out YouTube videos of both these stories and be inspired. The Sheehan’s narrative was captured by the local community foundation; and with Symons, another traveler caught the act on a cellphone and posted it all. At this time of national thanksgiving, it is good to be reminded of the best in us, be it grand or humble. For it, I am grateful. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Remember that hope is not a gift given to us, hope is a gift that we give to others.” - Elie Wiesel

Editor, U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Indiana) voted for the Upton Bill which would have “allowed” insurance companies to keep offering non ACA plans. As a health insurance broker I knew that it would be impossible to recreate eliminated plans overnight just to delay massive cancellations in a year. Recently the Indiana Insurance Commissioner agreed and said Indiana would not allow the recreation of those plans. In addition, instead of fighting to permanently keep our plans like the President promised, Republicans are now fighting for just a one year extension. This extension would have led to massive cancellations at the end of 2014 conveniently for the Democrats after the 2014 elections. Republicans need to stop passing fake “fixes” to appear as if they are working on behalf of their constituents. Rep. Brooks vote was nothing more than cover and an attempt to appear to be fighting hard against Obamacare. False “fixes” and token legislation meant to pander achieves nothing. Washington games need to be replaced with leadership. David S. Stockdale , 46033

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Thankful for thighs

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

During the weekend I had the chance to spend a giftcard at a local clothing store. My two daughters came along for the ride, though humor I explicitly stated that I was only buying stuff for me, damn it, and that even if they decided to try clothes on, we would not be bringing them home. “Ask Santa!” I commanded, “and for God’s sake, stop fighting!” I ditched my girls as soon as I walked in and began grabbing items from the racks. A pair of jeans, two pencil skirts, a workout ensemble. I even found several possible replacements for my favorite cardigan; MIA since summer. Ignoring the still-arguing sisters, I continued to forage for interesting pieces. After another 20 minutes, I finally hauled everything into a dressing room and began stripping down. As I bent over to free a foot snagged in a legging, I caught a glimpse of my thighs in the mirror, illuminated in all their glory by sub-standard fluorescent lighting. I almost fell over. What the truck is that? For a brief moment I thought someone else was in the room with me, for surely those could not be my legs! I forced myself to do some deep breathing and to look again. My ultra-pale skin showed hundreds of lumps and pock marks and generallyunsightly fatty deposits from my knees to my rear. How can this be? How can I look so good in clothes but so hideous in the buff? Had I sported

these hams in a bathing suit? I’m not going to lie; the next word that came to mind was lipo. But who’s got the money or recovery time for that? Not this gal. The thrill of shopping dampened, I pulled on the way-too-tight jeans and the weirdly-cut workout pants anyway. Nothing below the belt looked even decent in my now self-conscious view. Or maybe some did, but I’d been so traumatized by my horrid Fatty McFat legs that I couldn’t tell. Even the sweaters now appeared dowdy and old-fashioned. Wallowing in self pity, I began packing up, and soon became aware of my girls a few doors down. They were laughing hysterically over each other’s clothing selections and thrilled to be playing dress-up in clothes they knew they couldn’t own. As I listened to their hilarious banter, it hit me. Who cares if I have Oompa Loompa thighs? I’ve somehow managed to raise a pair of extraordinary daughters who really love each other. So this Thanksgiving, instead of focusing on my aging, repugnant body or my lack of new clothing to camouflage it, I’m going to appreciate my children. My silly, annoying, wonderful children. Here’s hoping you find something to be thankful for too. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

Divorce What To Expect: Child-Related Expenses In any family law matter involving child custody and parenting time, the Court will issue orders concerning not only the payment of child support but payment of additional child-related expenses not covered in support. While the child support is often the most common child-related expense that comes to mind for parties when discussing family law matters, additional child-related expenses not included in support must be addressed and these expenses, in many cases, can be substantial. Typically, uninsured medical expenses and work-related child care expenses are incorporated into the child support figures and divided by formula, but not always. The most common child-related expenses outside of that calculation include: extracurricular activity expenses, private school expenses, and college expenses. These expenses are shared between parents, but how those costs are divided is not based on a strict rule. Uninsured Medical Expenses. Out-of-pocket medical expenses for the child(ren) are shared between parties pursuant to the “6% Rule,” a derivative of the child support calculation wherein the child support recipient is responsible for paying a portion of all uninsured medical expenses for the child(ren) each year. Once that parent’s annual obligation is met, the parties then share such expenses pro rata based upon their respective income shares. The child support payor’s contribution to that 6% amount is built into the child support computation and is part of each weekly payment throughout the year, effectively building up a “deductable” before owing anything additional. Work-Related Child Care. Most often, the party paying for any work-related child care receives a credit on the child support obligation worksheet for payment of such expenses. When a parent is credited with payment of such expenses on the worksheet, the same will be accounted for when determining the child support obligation; thus the support receiver pays for all work-related child care and the payor’s support payments include their contribution to this cost. In certain instances, however, it makes sense for the parties to remove child care expenses from the child support and agree to divide the same pro rata or by some other equitable means. If each parent, for example, uses a

separate daycare provider and divide the time with the children equally, it may make more sense to have each pay their respective provider and remove that cost from the child support calculation. Extracurricular Expenses. With all of the activities and the substantial costs involved, defining what the children are and will be involved in and how the costs will be apportioned is critical to avoid yet another disruption for the children in a divorce situation. Parties often share agreed-upon extracurricular expenses for the child(ren) pro rata based upon their incomes shares, but other factors can alter that approach. On top of dividing this expense, the parties also need to consider transportation, travel activities (and those costs) and the balance against their time with the children when formulating a plan to not only pay for these activities but make certain that these remain of benefit to the children involved and not another “bone to pick” between the parents, financially or otherwise. Private School Expenses. Finally, parties can agree to share private school expenses in any manner. Courts are very sensitive to the disruption of a child’s education, especially if a child has traditionally been on a private school track or is close to graduating from a private school. Indiana Courts have discretion in ordering parties to be responsible for payment of private school tuition and expenses, including ordering that the party proposing the same be 100% responsible for payment of such expenses if other party objects. Similarly, the Court may order the parties to find a way to pay for a portion of such expenses over his or her objection in an effort to keep the child in a private school if that is in their best interests. The court must consider the basis of the request and the parties’ incomes when determining what order to fashion, nonetheless. At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, mediation, collaborative law or any other family law concerns, please contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.

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Round figures

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

The call was from Sara at the bank. She sounded concerned. “Mr. Wolfsie, I wanted to let you humor know as quickly as I could. It’s about your checking account.” “I think I know why you’re calling,” I said, dreading the worst. “How much are we talking about here? “$3.32,” she said. “You added your mail deposit incorrectly and we had to issue you a credit. I am sorry to bring you the bad news.” I hung up and accessed my account online. Sara was correct. I looked in disbelief, but there it was: my correct balance was now $1,003.32. How could this happen? I quickly hit the “Pay Bills” button and sent $3.32 to my Shell Oil credit card. It barely paid for a gallon of gas, but that was not the point of the transaction. My account now had an even $1,000. I could feel my blood pressure returning to normal. This preoccupation with round numbers is really the only compulsion I suffer from as long as you don’t count making sure that all my hangers in the closet point in the same direction and that the shirts themselves are completely buttoned while awaiting their turn to be worn. When I get an electric bill for $87.45, I send them $100. Why? First, because I require even numbers in my checkbook, and second, because the next month my bill will be about $13.00 less.

If I keep doing this for about nine months, all of a sudden I get a month free from IPL. I bet they have no idea I’m pulling something over on them. This fixation goes way back. When I first started driving in the ’60s, I always put exactly $5 worth of gas in the tank. In the ’70s it was $10. Then $20, $30, $40 … now $50. Never $40.92 or $50.13. Even if getting to $50 results in some spillage, I think that’s worth a good night’s sleep, don’t you? OK, I know what’s happening now. Half of the people reading this are saying things like: “Hey, Gladys, you have to hear this: Dick Wolfsie does exactly what I do. I wonder if he also re-ties his shoes before he puts them away in his closet? (Note to those readers: I do.) Others are saying: “Herb, Dick Wolfsie is nuttier than a pecan pie. He gives the electric company extra money. He must have an IQ of about 85.” (Note to those readers: I like to round that up to 100.) Mary Ellen hates this trait in me and watches me closely to be sure that this preoccupation does not cost us extra money. By the way, in case you’re interested, I’m 60 years old. I also like rounding down.

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Holiday pop quiz

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We are just about to enter, well, you can call it the holidays if you like, but I prefer to use a more truthful description: Eating Season. humor I still have a great deal of eating expertise to offer, so I offer you this short quiz to help guide you through the next few weeks of gluttony. 1. A proper serving of Mexican wedding cakes is: a) Three, b) A multiple of three. Nine, for instance. Or 27, c) As many as you can glom onto with your hot little hands, using the front of your shirt as a basket or d) How many do you have? That many. 2. We eat turkey at Thanksgiving because: a) It’s traditional, b) It goes well with mashed potatoes, c) We don’t eat it the other 364 days of the year or d) Our ovens aren’t big enough to roast ostriches. 3. Stuffing is: a) A salmonella factory, b) A delicious salmonella factory, c) Something we do as well as something we eat or d) Gooey stale bread, which makes it kind of nasty when you think about it. 4. Pumpkin pie is: a) Necessary, b) Mandatory, c) Required or d) An important part of a good breakfast. 5. When preparing a holiday meal, you should always include a salad for: a) Color balance, b) Nutrition, c) Roughage or d) Comic relief.

6. Green bean casserole with the cream of mushroom soup and the little French fried onions on top is: a) Necessary, b) Mandatory, cc) Required or d) The official side dish of several Midwestern states and a couple of Canadian provinces too. 7. People who serve noodles along with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing are: a) Piling on, b) Fortunate, c) Hoosiers, particularly Hoosiers from the “Noodle Belt,” the area north of Indianapolis where an Amish-Mennonite influence begins to assert itself on the menus and the waistlines or d) In for quite a melodious evening once all that starch starts moving through their digestive systems. 8. The best adult beverage to serve with a festive holiday meal is: a) Egg Nog, heavy on the Nog, b) Boone’s Farm, c) Cider and vodka or d) Wild Turkey, of course. 9. Although turkey is the traditional holiday roast, one might consider serving such alternatives as: a) Tofurkey, b) Tohicken, c) Torime rib or d) Something else made of soybeans that sort of resembles Play-Doh with gravy. No offense to our vegetarian friends. Or to Play-Doh. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline. com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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THIS WEEK Upland Brewing Company Leftover Turkey Run – If you’re looking for a way to burn off all the excess Thanksgiving stuffing, CARMEL head out to Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, on Nov. 30 to run with some like-minded individuals. The runs begin at 3 p.m. and participants can choose from a 5k, 10k or a relay, and then continue the Thanksgiving celebration at the open bar included in the registration price. Post-run food and live music will turn this quiet, wooded park into a party. Registration costs $35. For more information, call (812) 336-2337 or e-mail andrea@ uplandbeer.com. Ride the Polar Bear Express Train – The enchanting 75-minute train ride through Noblesville to the “North Pole,” home of FISHERS Santa Claus, begins with a warm greeting from Snowflake, the polar bear, at the Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr. Passengers will receive hot chocolate, cookies and a candy cane, and kids will get their first gift of the season from Santa himself. Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead this unforgettable experience to the North Pole. Train departures are 2:15 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. Tickets are $30 (kids under 2 are not charged). To purchase tickets or for more information, call 773-6000 or visit www.item.org/PBX. php. From left: Evan Elliot (Smudge), James Mitchell (Sparky), Mark Tumey (Frankie) and John Whitaker (Jinx) sing “Amor/Hallelujah” during a rehearsal of the Belfry Theatre’s production of “Plaid Tidings.” (Photo by Robert Herrington)

Quartet musical test actors’ vocally

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Director Ron Richards is challenging his veteran cast in the Belfry Theatre’s holiday production of “Plaid Tidings.” The cast has been working on the show since September, being especially focused on Theater the music. “It’s tough vocally; there are a lot of high notes for all four of them,” Richards said. “Plaid Tidings” is the holiday sequel to “Forever Plaid” and features a heavenly boy group. Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge return to Earth where they once wove the magic of the ’50s and ’60s into the hearts of everyone. Rosemary Clooney has encouraged the boys to return this year to make things right in the world. “They don’t know what the goal is or what they are supposed to do,” Richardson said. The Plaids are four high school-age boys who formed a semiprofessional harmony singing group in the 1960s. Frankie is the leader and the most outspoken member of the group, but also has asthma. Jinx is prone to chronic nosebleeds and Smudge is the worrier with chronic nervous stomach and is reluctant to perform. Sparky is the clown of the group, wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. The show features a mix of holiday and period music. “I want the whole thing to feel like a variety show. I really feel the audience will have fun and enjoy the music and characters,” Richards said. “There’s such a variety of music. It should appeal to most people,” Mark Tumey, who plays Frankie, said. Unlike many musicals with big numbers and productions, “Plaid Tidings”

is rather modest. “It’s unusual, different and difficult because there are four people involved in this musical,” Tumey said. “In all but five minutes we are all on stage. There’s a lot of music and you can’t count on anyone else for your part. You are the part and you have to carry that.” Four-part harmony is Jimmy Mitchell’s favorite kind of music. “When it’s tight it sounds really cool,” he said. Mitchell, who plays Sparky, said his favorite song in the show is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” “It reminds me of me of my mom and it’s really pretty,” he said. For his role as Jinx, John Whitaker learned to play the accordion. “It’s a work in progress,” he said. “We cut the particularly hard stuff.” While the accordion is one task, another for Whitaker, who is in his fourth Belfry production, was testing his vocal range. “I’ve always been a first tenor. These songs have three octaves of range for me – some are stupid high,” he said. I like the harmonies. It’s fun to do some really excellent music.”

Plaid Tidings • Where: The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • When: 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15. • Starring: Mark Tumey (Frankie), John Whitaker (Jinx), James Mitchell (Sparky) and Evan Elliot (Smudge). Directed by Ron Richards. • Tickets: $17 for adults, $12 for children 12 and younger • Reservations: 773-1085 or http://thebelfrytheatre.com/tickets

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – This popular program, sponsored by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, is 7 p.m. NOBLESVILLE Nov. 29 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square. It is a hit with families and includes special holiday music, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and is capped off with the lighting of the beautiful downtown tree and lights. For more information, visit www.noblesvillechamber.com. Nuncrackers – Nuncrackers is “about” the Christmas spirit – sharing a good laugh, enjoying friends and family, and WESTFIELD taking a respite from worry. It’s an evening celebrating the love of fun, the gift of sharing, and the joy of being alive. Performances at the Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 West, are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15. Cost: $13-$15. For more information, call 896-2707 or visit www.westfieldplayhouse.org. Christmas in the Village – Enjoy a full day of holiday festivities in downtown Zionsville on Nov. 30 with free horsezionsVILLE drawn carriage rides, an hour-long Christmas parade, Radio Disney, live music, reindeer, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the Village Christmas tree. For more information, e-mail info@zionsvillechamber. org.

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Reynolds Farm Equipment 21st Annual Lights Display • Pack up the hot chocolate, hop in the car and head to Reynolds Farm Equipment near 126th Street and Ind. 37. Drive through winding paths and marvel at the holiday scenes lit up in glorious Christmas lights. • Reynolds Farm Equipment • 12501 Reynolds Dr., Fishers • Nov. 26 through Jan. 1. • Free • 8490810 • www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2013 • A dazzling array of music and dance performances makes this annual holiday show especially entertaining. Start a holiday tradition and watch Beef & Boards celebrate the holidays in style.• 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. • 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1. • Tickets start at $47.50 on Nov. 29 and 30 and $42.50 for Dec. 1. Members save 10 percent. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

‘Wicked The Musical’ at the Old National Centre • Don’t miss the smash hit musical about the witches from ‘Wizard of Oz.’• Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and various days and times through Dec. 1.• Tickets start at $52.50. • 231-0000 • www. oldnationalcentre.com

Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. 30 vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more. • 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel. • 9 a.m. to noon. • Free • For more information, call Ron Carter at 710-0162.

Gobblers Jog • Plan to start thursday Thanksgiving Day with a healthy 5K race. The course winds its way around the beautiful streets in the Saxony residential and commercial areas. All proceeds benefit the Come to Me Food Bank. • Saxony, 131st and Olio Road, Fishers. • 8 a.m. Nov. 28. • $28 pre-registration through Nov. 24 with T-shirt included, $28 preregistration with no T-shirt Nov. 25 and 26; family package also available. • www.indyrunners.org

Christmas in the Village • Zionsville officially kicks off the holiday season with an hour-long parade starting at 3:45 p.m. that winds its way through the Village and Main Street. From 5 to 6 p.m. enjoy entertainment and vendors on Main Street and Radio Disney will provide games and goodie bags for kids. Santa will help light the Village Christmas tree at 6 p.m. • Downtown Zionsville. • 3:45 to 6:30 p.m. • Free • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org

Wishbone 5K • Fishers YMCA is hosting a healthy way to start Thanksgiving Day with its Wishbone 5K run followed by a kids’ fun run. Packet pickup is the night before in conjunction with the YMCA’s Family Fun Night. Members and non-members welcome to participate in the races. • 9012 E. 126th St., Fishers. • 8 a.m. Nov. 28. • Race day registration is $30 for the 5K and all proceeds benefit Fishers YMCA Y for All Annual Campaign. • Youth Fun Run is free. • Contact Terri Apple, 558-3229. • www.runnersforum.com/wishbone5k/

The Belfry Theatre Presents: ‘Plaid Tidings’ • Forever Plaid is a “heavenly” boy band that once performed the magical songs of the 50s and 60s. The boys have been encouraged to return to Earth to bring “Plaid Tidings” to everyone this holiday season. Be prepared to be swept away by songs from a bygone era and enjoy holiday favorites like “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”• 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. • 8 p.m. Nov. 30; 2 p.m. Dec. 1; and Dec. 6, 7, 8 and Dec. 13, 14, and 15.• Adults $15; 12 and under $12. • Call 773-1085 for reservations or order tickets online at www.thebelfrytheater.com.

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The Polar Bear Express Train • Fishers Train Station is the place to be to see Snowflake, the polar bear mascot who greets passengers of the Polar Bear Express train. Choose either the Deluxe ride or the North Pole trip; kids will be treated to an interactive experience that includes refreshments and a small “first gift of Christmas.” Visit the Museum Store at the train station and shop for holiday gifts and stocking suffers.• 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers. • Dec. 1 through 22; times and some dates will vary. • $25 per person over age 2 for the Deluxe ride and $30 per person over age 2 for the North Pole trip. Tickets are sold at Will Call 45 minutes prior to departure. • Call 773-6000 for specific times on Sunday. Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display. Kids can also stop by the indoor play area and the Craft Corner whey they can create their own masterpieces. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30 through Jan. 5. Closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. • Free with general admission. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org Country Christmas 2013 at Stonycreek Farm • ‘Tis the season to think about Christmas trees. Why not take a hayride to pick out your own at Stonycreek Farm? Start a new tradition and find the perfect tree. Shop the gift shop and greenhouse for fresh wreaths, garland and pre-cut trees. • 11366 Ind. 38 E., Noblesville. • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 22. Closed Thanksgiving Day. • 7733344 •www.stonycreekfarm.net

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cessful film and television careers. “I didn’t know what we were doing until it was over,” he said. “I didn’t know how great it “In Living Color” cast member, star of the was. It was a total out-of-body experience.” movie, “Black Dynamite” and Showtime’s “ChocoAfter 30 years in show business, late Sundaes,” actor, comedy stand-up comedian, muTommy is still humbled by the fact that he has had an influence on the lives of sician and singer Tommy those he admires. For instance, after MiDavidson will be appearing at Crackers chael Jordan’s father died, the basketball Comedy Club Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. icon invited Davidson to perform at his Davidson characterizes his act as annual gala, and he said he was honored very improvisational, yet organized and to be asked to provide comedic relief dursays, “Gotta see it to believe it.” Davidson ing a difficult period in Jordan’s life. Actually, Davidson did not aspire to be Tommy also gets most excited when discussa comedian - he wanted to be a musician, which ing his dream project that he’s been working on may explain his incredibly spot-on impersonfor the last 18 years - writing and producing a ations of Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Jackson. screen adaptation of the novel, “Deconstructing But once he started doing comedy, he started Sammy,” about the life of his idol Sammy Davis Jr. paying more attention to comedians. Davidson never got to meet Sammy, but Sam“I loved watching comedians like Richard my’s wife, Altovise, hand-picked Tommy for the part. Pryor, Red Foxx and Moms Mabley,” he said. When Tommy was only 20 years old, he joined Tommy Davidson • 8 p.m. Nov. 29 • Crackers the cast of one of the most adventurous comedy Comedy Club – Broadripple • 6281 N. College Ave. shows on television, “In Living Color,” also starin Indianapolis • Tickets are $23 • For more inring Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans and formation visit www.crackerscomedy.com David Alan Grier. All have broken out and had suc-

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Sending you a Little Christmas is flattering and an honor,” Brickman said. “You get to certain points in your career where you feel kind of like there is The sounds of the season will fill the Pallaa vetting of quality of what you are doing when dium Nov. 29 as Jim Brickman kicks off the holipeople you admire want to work with you. He is days with The Magic of Christmas tour. just a wonderful, charming kind person “There’s a timeless quality music to Christmas music yet a lot and that is rare in the music business.” It’s been almost 20 years since Brickof the time it is contempoman’s debut album, No Words - time rized to the point there is no nostalgic that has seen him conquer the chalfeel,” Brickman said. “It’s the music we lenge of being a piano player and getknow and love like Jingle Bells but if it ting airplay. is has a pop feel it loses the nostalgia. “Down the road in the career people We’re used to hearing the beautiful rendiBrickman tend to take it for granted because I’ve tions of the classics the way they were had a lot of success on radio singles but in the recorded by Nat King Cole or Rosemary Clooney – very beginning it was extremely challenging. But, when you hear them it takes you back.” like anything in life you have to have advocates The album features collaborations with artand people who believe in you and see your pasists such as Sandi Patty, who sings “Christmas sion for it,” Brickman said. “I would drive around Time is Here,” Megan Hilty, who performs “Merry in my rental car and come to the old WTPI in Indy Christmas Darling,” and Johnny Mathis, on a reand say, ‘I’ll play at the Arts Garden with you for make of Brickman’s 2003 classic, “Sending You A a free Christmas show,’ just whatever it took.” Little Christmas.” “Certainly the experience was one of the highlights of my career because he is so iconic, Jim Brickman – “The Magic of Christmas” • 8 and he was singing a song I wrote as opposed p.m. Nov. 29 • The Palladium in Carmel • Tickets start at $48 • For more information call 843to something like Silent Night. And, to have him 3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperforminnot only sing and love it so much that he put it garts.org. on his Christmas album and then titled his album Open auditions – Main Street Productions of Westfield will be hosting auditions for its production of “Art of Murder” by Joe DiPietro at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at the Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 W. Director Jan Jamison will be casting two females – one stage age 45-60 and one college age – and two males – both stage age 45-65. Auditioners will read from the script. The show will be cast in December and rehearsals will begin in January for production dates Feb. 28 through March 17. In a remote estate in the countryside of Connecticut, famous artist Jack Brooks awaits the imminent arrival of his art dealer. But the visit is not a standard one, for he is intending to kill the man. As Jack lays out his intentions for the evening, his wife, Annie, calmly paints. She is reluctant to go along with the plan until Jack’s threat of violence convinces her otherwise. Vincent, Jack’s flamboyant art dealer, arrives. Will Jack carry out his plan? Will Annie help him? Or is something else going on? For more information, contact Jamison at 918-2249.

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If you’re looking for something to get you in the Christmas spirit, the Town of Zionsville is ushering in the season with its festival annual Christmas in the Village. While events will take place on weekends throughout December, the big celebration, complete with parade and tree lighting, will be held Nov. 30. A parade will take place starting at 3:45 p.m. from Eagle Elementary, winding its way through town to end near Old National Way in downtown Zionsville. Parade highlights include the Gordon Pipers, Dickens Carolers, the Trader’s Point Hunt Club, Radio Disney, live reindeer and, of course, Santa Claus. After the parade, Radio Disney will provide games and goodie bags for kids. Live music begins at 5 p.m., live reindeer will be available for pictures and Santa will help light the Village Christmas tree at approximately 6 p.m. During this time, all of the businesses in downtown Zionsville will also be open for people to do some Christmas shopping. “One reason Christmas in the Village was created was the merchant’s way of saying thank you to customers. Even today, it’s our way to show our gratitude to customers who we value so much,” stated Sandy Rogers, owner of the Butler’s Pantry on Main Street in Zionsville. During Christmas in the Village, several businesses also will be participating in the

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Social Security income will undoubtedly play a major role in your retirement planning. And if you divorced and never remarried, finance it is imperative to learn about specific claiming strategies that can potentially have a huge effect on your retirement. Let me share an example with you: Brian and Jane were married for 23 years, but unfortunately the marriage ended in a divorce three years ago. Brian remarried, but Jane did not. Jane is 65 years old and is starting to plan her retirement from a successful nursing career. Her full retirement age is 66 and her projected monthly Social Security benefit is $1,896 per month based on her income history. Her ex-husband, Brian, is 66 and his projected benefit at full retirement age is $2,516 per month. Most people in Jane’s shoes would claim their own benefit at age 66 without considering the divorced spousal benefits that are available. Because Jane was married to Brian for more than 10 years and never remarried, she is eligible to claim half of Brian’s social security benefit at her full retirement age. Why would Jane think about taking half of Brian’s benefit, an amount that is about $1,258 per month, when her own benefit is $1,896 per month? When she elects to take half of Brian’s benefit, her own monthly benefit will increase 8 percent

per year until age 70 under the delayed retirement credits provision. That being said, her $1,896 benefit will increase to approximately $2,503 per month by age 70. At age 70, she can switch from half of Brian’s benefit - $1,258 - to her own benefit, which has grown to $2,503 per month. In this example, Jane will break even at the age of 74 years and 11 months. If she lives to be the age of 90, Jane will collect approximately $661,032 in benefits by utilizing the ex-spouse claiming strategy versus collecting $546,048 from her own benefits record. That is more than $115,000 in additional benefits that she could potentially lose out on if she didn’t research the facts before claiming her Social Security benefits. In the above-mentioned example, I did not factor in annual cost of living adjustments because they are unknown at this time. Please keep in mind this is a hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Please consult with a competent financial professional for advice regarding your particular situation.

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of 45 homes compared to October 2012. • Inventory continues to tighten in Westfield. Last month, 209 homes were on the market, down 34 homes from October of last year. • Homes in Westfield are staying on the market for shorter periods of time – an average of 29 fewer days – compared to October 2012. • For the first 10 months of the year, the average sales price of homes in Westfield increased 11.4 percent from last year to $253,593. Despite a dip in sales, we expect prices to continue rising due to the smaller supply of homes across central Indiana – an encouraging sign of market stabilization. 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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• “Now that she’s 70, she’s got lots of aches and pains.” • “She’s gotten more and more aches and A few weeks ago I found myself in a discuspains as she aged.” sion with a British transplant about the word In the first example, we understand that Tom “gotten.” She noted that grammar guy the word has almost en- owns 50 movies, whereas in the second we understand that he had just acquired a new one. tirely fallen out of usage in British English, and that it sounds awkward to Likewise, in sentence No. 3, our subject already has the aches and pains, the ear. but in sentence No. 4 she Not being the biggest Not being the biggest fan of is in the midst of acquirfan of “gotten” myself, I “gotten” myself, I was inclined ing them as she ages. was inclined to agree. It’s What I’ve found while one of the many cases of to agree. It’s one of the many writing this column is divergence in American cases of divergence in American that, though native Ameriand British English after and British English after the can English speakers tend the separation of the colseparation of the colonies, and not to intuitively understand onies, and not one I think is entirely necessary. one I think is entirely necessary. the difference in usage between “got” and “gotNevertheless, “gotten” ten,” it’s not so easy to seems here to stay, so explain the subtleties. So, here is the rule to keep let’s have a look at it. you using them safely: When you mean someone “Got” and “gotten” are both past participles of owns, or “has,” something, use “got.” For all other the word “get,” and are paired with either “have,” “had” or “has.” Where a British speaker would say uses, you probably want “gotten.” Unless you’re British, in which case stick with “got” and enjoy “has got” and be done with it, Americans difthe simplicity it brings. ferentiate between the two words. We use “got” to indicate possession, and we use “gotten” to mean “to have obtained” or “to have become.” Jordan Fischer is a contributing This is a bit of a nuanced distinction, so let’s columnist for Current Publishing. look at some examples. To ask Jordan a grammar question, • “Tom has got 50 movies we could watch.” write him at rjfische@gmail.com. • “Tom had gotten a movie on his way home.”

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Famous 1sts in Deutsches Museum Commentary by Don Knebel Munich’s Deutsches Museum, on an island in the Isor River just beyond the medieval Isartor Gate, is the largest and finest Travel museum of its kind in the world. The collection of more than 28,000 examples of human ingenuity from the Stone Age to the present includes one of the Wright Brothers’ first airplanes and the first roller skates, invented in Belgium. American visitors are often surprised by what is missing from the museum’s vast assemblage of firsts from around the world. For example, the communications area houses the world’s first telephone, demonstrated by German Phillip Reis in 1862, fourteen years before Alexander Graham Bell summoned his assistant with “Watson come here.” The first successful telephonic message was the German equivalent of “the horse won’t eat cucumber salad.” Protected behind glass in the transport section is the world’s first gasoline powered automobile, a three-wheeler built by German Karl Benz in 1885 and patented in Germany in 1886. The first American patent for a gasoline powered automobile was issued in 1895 to George Selden, a patent attorney who never actually built one. A replica of the first programmable digital com-

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Santa Claus House Noblesville • 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1; 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20; and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 24. • Families may bring their camera and take photos free of charge as children tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas. From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 and 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, stop by the tent next to Santa’s house and enjoy a free cup of cocoa, thanks to Noblesville Main Street. • Downtown Noblesville (across from Visitor’s Center) • 776-6367 • www. cityofnoblesville.org Clay Terrace • Santa House is just east of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Santa will be available at the following times throughout the holiday season: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Santa House will be closed on Thanksgiving. • 818-0725 • www.simon. com/mall/clay-terrace Zionsville • The Santa House will be in the garden at Serenity, 135 S. Main St. Santa will arrive on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also be in his house on Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Until Dec. 22, Santa will continue to be at his house on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. each weekend. • 873-5590

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own the shops and restaurants in each community should be just as much a part of the holiday as our family visiting from out of town. We’ve also done extensive work to make sure to highlight the best events taking place locally to keep you and your family entertained during the holidays. There are many options in the coming weeks for “kids from 1 to 92” and beyond. Tips for shopping, gift wrapping, party hosting and delicious recipes from the Hamilton County Extension Homemakers will help make Santa’s big visit a little bit easier – and a little bit more creative. We hope saving you time on your shopping and planning will help you make this the best holiday season yet. Spend this time with friends and family, and enjoy what makes the holiday truly special. We wish you and your family a delightful holiday season filled with love, joy and peace.

Pictures with Santa Dec. 11 and 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Your children can have their pictures taken free with Santa Claus while they share their Christmas list for this year. Sponsored by Fishers Parks & Recreation. • Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us/parks Santa’s Mailbox Fishers • Now to Dec. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Santa has dropped off a very special mailbox that will send your letters directly to his workshop. All letters should include a self addressed stamped envelope because Santa takes pride in responding to every letter that he gets. This is free for everyone. All letters must be received by 4 p.m. Dec. 16. • Fishers Parks & Recreation, 11565 Brooks School Rd., and Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. • 595-3157 • www.fishers.in.us/parks Carmel • Dec. 9-20, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday. • Send a letter to Santa this holiday season at Santa’s special mailbox sponsored by ArtSplash Gallery in Carmel. Each child who posts a letter to Santa will receive a personalized, hand-written response from Santa. • ArtSplash Gallery, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140 • 564-4834 • www.carmelartsplash.com Sales Executive – Dennis O’Malia dennis@youarecurrent.com / 370.0749 Sales Executive – Robert Schaefer rds@youarecurrent.com / 677.5244 Sales Executive – Bill Lucas rds@youarecurrent.com / 501.0467 Sales Executive – Meghan Cruz rds@youarecurrent.com / 972.839.7864 Sales Executive – Cathy Pimley rds@youarecurrent.com / 840.6550 Ad Designer – Andrea Nickas andrea@youarecurrent.com Ad Coordinator – Lara Acton lara@youarecurrent.com Art Director – Zach Ross zach@youarecurrent.com Photographer – Anya Albonetti anya@anyaalbonetti.com

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What makes your city/town special during the holidays? Carrie Cason, Westfield “Westfield is special during the holidays for many reasons. The tree-lighting celebration downtown truly brings the community together and radiates holiday spirit. With its small-town feel, it brings out the Christmas excitement in all of us. I also love the beautiful and heartfelt holiday displays we see throughout the community. I feel the joys of the season each day when I leave my home and see the beautiful lights lining the entrance of Centennial during the holidays. I love to call Westfield home.”

Nancy Chance, Noblesville “It is how the merchants, businesses, churches and community rally around their neighbors who maybe experiencing a rough time financially, by assisting Good Samaritan Network with donations to ensure that these families receive holiday support. The generosity and kindness towards their fellow man is so uplifting and encouraging, it also makes their holiday better just knowing they have indirectly or directly supports those who an extra measure of support during the holiday.”

Diane Eaton, Fishers “The Fishers/Hamilton Southeastern High Schools Choirs’ Christmas show at the Chamber of Commerce December luncheon. I also like the Christmas decorations around Town Hall and the lights on the trees on 116th Street. Then there’s the Christmas Open Houses at various merchants – Allisonville Nursery, Fishers Do-It Center, Twiggs, MacNamara and Gallery 116.”

Doreen Squire Ficara, Carmel “The Arts & Design District in full Christmas glory, every merchant showing eye-catching merchandise, beautifully decorated windows, the anticipation of special events and the feeling of goodwill as people are passing and nodding to each other with happy faces. The area comes alive.”

Mike Hendricks, Noblesville “While this may sound cliché, I believe it is the sense of community our historic downtown provides. It is a gathering place for everyone – from the Michael Treinen Foundation run on Thanksgiving morning, to children lining up for the opportunity to meet with Santa, to wandering the streets while looking at the holiday window displays. It is simply a time when you cannot help but feel good about yourself and your community.”

Ellen Rosenthal, Fishers “Fishers offers a wide variety of great holiday events and displays. The holiday light display at Reynolds Farm Equipment is an important family tradition that makes Fishers unique and special. We should all be grateful to Reynolds for their community spirit. A favorite at Conner Prairie is Candlelight, an evening program that has become a yearly tradition for many families. The 90-minute tour of Prairietown takes place on the night before Christmas in 1836. Many of our guests are surprised to see how differently people observed Christmas and Hanukkah.”

Kellar Mahaney, Zionsville “During the holiday season in Zionsville, we look forward to sipping cider, strolling Main Street and visiting with friends and neighbors – what a delicious way to shop.”

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What is your favorite holiday tradition/production in your city/town? Ray Cortopassi, Zionsville “My favorite tradition is picking a Christmas tree with my family. We often visited Watts Tree Farm and loved walking among the trees, looking for the right size and shape. Then when we’d get it home, we put on Christmas music while putting the ornaments on the tree, most of them passed down from our family, or made by the kids in school. When I can manage to stay awake, we treasure going to midnight Mass.”

David Clark, Fishers “My family and I love the Christmas light display at Reynolds. We drive through literally every time we are out and about during the holidays. This year, we are also looking forward to the Town of Fishers Tree Lighting Ceremony and the new Fishers Winter Wonderland display.”

Wendy Phillips, Carmel “We love going to the Palladium for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular holiday concert.” Wendy Phillips, Carmel

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John Sampson, Westfield “The best Christmas holiday tradition has only been around for a few years but gets better each year – ‘The Westfield in Lights’ celebration. The business lighting contest, the opening of the season with the downtown event on Dec. 7, and the general smiles of the people. Westfield Playhouse has been a part of this event since it started and with a new format this year, the Playhouse will perform as well as many other local groups on an outdoor stage and an indoor venue. The Westfield Parks Dept. is great to work with in making things ‘Christmas Delightful.’”

Jim Wafford, Noblesville “It would have to be the lighting of the Square. I have been in Noblesville for 22 holiday seasons, and enjoy the decorations and lights that just bring a warm, calm feeling of the past as you stroll or drive around the square. When I was on Logan Street many years ago, I was involved (a number of years) with Dan Yancey of Yancey’s Apparel in decorating the square. Now, I get to enjoy the work of others decorating the square, which has improved every year!”

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Commentary by Vicky Earley I just realized how late Thanksgiving is this year! Whew! The days that lead up to the big feast can be frenetic. A few extra days are a welcome sight on the calendar. With a never-ending to-do list, table setting quickly becomes secondary to the meal. There is nothing that says “I have been up since 4 a.m. and I am exhausted,” like a great meal served on a table thrown together at the last minute with a bouquet of generic flowers from the grocery store and paper plates. Although I must confess I have personally been seduced by some of the gorgeous patterns available now. Seasonal fruits and vegetables like apples, red and green pears, miniature pumpkins and gourds are key to a bountiful table. They are nature’s gift to decorating. Even if you are ready to drop from marathon potato mashing, you can pull off a beautiful table just by planning a few days ahead. Invest in a basket or wire cornucopia. When it’s time to decorate the table, lift the cornucopia a bit off the surface of the table with a solid book or two. Cover the book with a cloth and fill the cornucopia until it spills out and down onto the table. Embellish it with clusters of pine-

cone, nuts and even greenery from the yard. Add some crystal candle holders and taper candles to your abundant arrangement, and it will truly look like Thanksgiving has arrived. The truly industrious can consider carving out a pumpkin and using it as a vase for autumnal colored flowers. Don’t forget about your fruits and greenery. Simply wrap twine several times around a folded cloth napkin and finish with tucks of real berries and herbs. OK, use the fake stuff here. I can just imagine the herbs wilting by the time dinner is served. If you are serving your family, the in-laws and the neighbors, your feast is most likely being

offered buffet style. Even though Norman Rockwell won’t be capturing your line of guests going through the serving line, there is no need to give up a gorgeous presentation. Something as simple as tying a knife, fork and spoon together with a ribbon and placing in a bed of legumes in a basket is far more interesting that simply just heaping the tableware in a stack. Not everything on your table has to cost a king’s ransom. For a simple, beautiful way to display place cards, simply “shop” your dining room cupboard and seek out small, clear glass bud vases, shot glasses, and votive candleholders. An assortment of shapes and sizes will add visual appeal to the table. Fill the gathered vessels halfway with dried legumes for a base. Small cuttings from a seasonal branch or blossom will add height and detail to these miniature arrangements. The actual place cards don’t have to be a formal white card...it could be as simple as brown Kraft paper torn into a shape and tucked into the branches. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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Tips for decorating the interior By Anna Skinner • editorial@youarecurrent.com As temperatures start to drop and the holiday decorations start to come out, homeowners frantically dig through closets looking for those Christmas lights and Santa figurines. Bobi Clark, of Noblesville’s Decorating Den Interiors, gives some helpful tips on decorating for the holidays. • Remove simple things like Clark table coverings and accessories to make dining tables look more formal and classy. • Rearrange furniture to create conversation areas for when family and friends come over. • Put place settings on tables. • Change center pieces to poinsettias or holiday décor. • Add holiday colors such as maroon and hunter green or candy apple and bright green around the house. This can be done in forms of afghans and pillow cases. It is acceptable for this to not match the other

furniture since it’s in holiday colors. • You always have the option of putting out your typical holiday decorations such as Christmas trees, Christmas lights, etc. By doing these few, simple acts your home will have a festive look that will please both family and friends. To learn more about Decorating Den Interiors and see their photo gallery, visit www.decoratingden.com.

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The perfect (wrapped) present By Anna Skinner • editorial@youarecurrent.com Preparation for what goes under the tree is just as important as what goes on the dinner table. A well-wrapped gift can be as enticing to dive into a perfectly cooked turkey – especially for the young (and young at heart) on Christmas morning. Shelby Hobbs, this year’s Hamilton County 4-H Fair gift-wrapping grand champion, likes to paint her own gift wrapping paper and incorporate things onto the gift wrap that aren’t commonly used, such as adding toys to the bows. The Fishers High School senior also provided some helpful tips to those who may not have those grand champion-level skills – yet: • Buy wrapping paper with the grid on the back. This makes it easier to make the square of wrapping paper even on all sides and you don’t have to measure it out with a ruler. • Make sure the ends are short, so they don’t warp when you fold the paper. This will make the edges of the gift look precise and sharp. • In case you don’t cut a perfectly straight line and your paper comes off crooked or jagged, you can fold the rough edges down underneath so it appears sharp and straight. This also makes it easier to open. • Instead of taping the paper together in the

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Local chambers of commerce also are encouraging citizens to go out as Small Business Saturday becomes a permanent fixture on the holiday shopping calendar. “I think it’s important because the small businesses many times are the real identity of your downtown area,” Fishers Chamber President Dan Canan said. “There are many longtime businesses here and they become what create the difference between your community and other communities out there.” “Small, locally owned businesses are an integral part of our community as they provide employment opportunities, support our community organizations, and provide needed goods and services,” said Julie Johns-Cole, Zionsville Chamber of Commerce executive director. Another incentive to shop local is to keep the town’s money local as well, according to Noblesville Economic Development Director Judi Johnson. “We want people to support locally owned small businesses and shop in businesses that employ Noblesville citizens,” she said, adding that a majority of Noblesville retail is small businesses, especially in the downtown area. Large national retailers have Black Friday and online retailers have Cyber Monday. While both are about the thrill of the hunt, Small Business Saturday is about the thrill of discovery and gives small businesses a day of their own.

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Nov. 29 – Circle of Lights Tree Lighting • Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis • 6 to 8 p.m. • The 51th annual event features festive acts from around the state. Santa, will of course be on hand to usher in the holiday season and flip on the 242-foot centerpiece with 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands. The magic continues with toy soldiers and peppermint sticks. • 237-2222 • www.qc-indy.com

Dec. 6 – Fishers Tree Lighting • Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. • 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Fishers High School Choirs and the Dickens Carolers will sing all night long. Once Santa arrives, children are invited to visit with him in the gazebo. Fishers Rotary will provide complimentary refreshments during the event. In addition to the traditional Fishers Tree Lighting Ceremony, families are invited to stop by the Fishers Winter Wonderland’s 25 sparkling light displays that will feature an animated Santa Claus, sleigh, reindeer and snowmen. • www.fisherschamber.com

Nov. 30 – Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Village Tree • Main Street, Zionsville • Parade begins at 4 p.m. • Festivities include live music, entertainment, family activities and samplings from area restaurants and bakeries. After the conclusion of the parade and festivities, watch the lighting of the Christmas tree on the corner of Main and Pine streets. • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillemerchants. com/events.html Dec. 1 – Noblesville Holiday Parade • 2 p.m. • The “Winter Wonderland”-themed parade starts at 16th and Harrison streets and will travel south to Logan

Dec. 7 – Westfield in Lights • North Union Street in downtown Westfield • 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. • The annual program at the Westfield Farmers Market will include the city tree lighting, Santa House, live nativity scene, horse drawn carriage rides, gingerbread house display, live music and entertainment, a live reindeer and marketplace with food and boutique vendors. • 804-3000 • www.westfield.in.gov

Theater Now to Dec. 1 – Wicked • Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis • Shows are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30; and 1 p.m. Dec. 1. • “Wicked” is based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire and is the untold story of the Witches of Oz. • www.livenation.com • Cost: $40-$153 Nov. 29 and 30 to Dec. 6-8 and 13-15 – Plaid Tidings • The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays • Frankie, Spark, Jinx and Smudge return to the Walnut where they once wove the magic of the 50’s and 60’s into the hearts of everyone. Rosemary Clooney has encouraged the boys to return to Earth this year, to make things right in the world. • 773-1085 • www.thebelfrytheatre.com • Cost: $12-$17 Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 6-8 and 13-15 – Nuncrackers • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 West • 7:30 p.m. Friday and to Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday • Nuncrackers is “about” the Christmas spirit -sharing a good laugh, enjoying friends and family, and taking a respite from worry. It’s an evening celebrating the love of fun, the gift of sharing, and the joy of being alive. • 896-2707 • www.westfieldplayhouse.org • Cost: $13-$15 Nov. 29 to Dec. 21 – Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge • 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 5 p.m. Sunday • Theatre on the Square Main Stage, 627 Mass Ave., Indianapolis • A hilarious re-telling of A Christmas Carol from the viewpoint of a drunken and disgruntled Gladys Cratchit who is determined to throw herself off London Bridge. • 685-8687 • www.tots.org • Cost: $20-$25 Dec. 5-8 – Butler Ballet’s The Nutcracker • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 • Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave. • Twirl with the snowflakes and waltz with the flowers while waiting for the dance

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Community Events Now to Dec. 22 – Country Christmas • Stonycreek Farm, 11366 Ind. 38 East, Noblesville • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Continue a family tradition and take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas Tree. You will also find a wide selection of freshly cut trees, fresh wreaths and garland, hot cider and custom made wreaths and other unique items. • 773-3344 • www.stonycreekfarm.net Now to Jan. 1 – Reynolds Farm Equipment Annual Lights Display • 12501 Reynolds Drive, Fishers • 5 to 8 p.m. • This is the 21st year the store will host its annual gift for the community. The display is a drive-through event at night. • 849-0810 • www. reynoldsfarmequipment.com Nov. 29 to Jan. 5 – Gingerbread Village • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tempt your taste buds and unleash your imagination as you stroll through this yummy gingerbread village created by both amateurs and professionals. • 776-6006 • Included with paid general admission Nov. 30 to Dec. 21 – Christmas in the Village • Downtown Zionsville • Santa House , horse-drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., antique trolley car from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. • Also taking place throughout the village is the Wintergreen Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where downtown vendors will be selling decorated evergreen wreaths, mistletoe, garlands, holly, evergreen and fresh blooming arrangements. • 873-3836 Nov. 30 and Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 – Polar Bear

Express Train • Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr. • It just wouldn’t be the holidays without a train ride with refreshments, a visit with Santa and a special gift for each child. There are multiple departures each day and reservations are required • 773-6000 • www.itm.org • Cost: $25-$30 Dec. 1 – Holiday Open House for kids • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 2 to 5 p.m. • Nickel Plate Arts will have a wide array of creative projects and fun activities – make a memory that will last for years to come. • Cost: $3 • http://nickelplatearts.org Dec. 5-27 – “Marvelous Minis” exhibit • Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Be among the first to view the show during the open house from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and start or add to your collection of local art. • 776-2278 • www.hcaa-in.org Dec. 6 – Christmas on the Square • Downtown Noblesville Square • 5 to 8 p.m. • Santa Claus will be in his house listening to holiday wishes and other fun events will be taking place. The downtown shops and restaurants will be featuring special sales. • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Dec. 6 – VIP Christmas Celebration • Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • This holiday celebration is for people with special needs and their families and caregivers and includes photos with Santa, games, storytelling, sleigh rides, cookies and more. • 445-4417 • http://zionsvillemerchants.com/events. html

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Community Events Dec. 6 and 7 – 17th Annual Holiday Home Tour • Tours will depart from Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main St. • 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 1 • Browse through four beautifully decorated homes in Carmel on the annual holiday home tour, sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. • 587-1017 • www.carmelclayhistory.org/programs/holiday-home-tour • Cost: $20-$40 Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 – Conner Prairie by Candlelight • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 6 to 9 p.m. • This family-friendly, 90-minute guided tour takes you back more than 175 years ago to Prairietown where it’s the night before Christmas. Meet a variety of characters in their homes and help them with holiday preparation. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org • Cost: $11-$15 Dec. 6-31 – Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s “The 12 Homes of Christmas” • 6 to 9 p.m. • The holiday driving tour will focus on the exterior of 12 showcase homes, each from one of Noblesville’s historic neighborhoods. • 426-1672 • www.noblesvillepreservation.com Dec. 7 – Holiday Farmers Market • Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Come enjoy a festive Holiday Farmers Market with all the craft and food vendors from the Noblesville Farmers Market just in time for Christmas • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Dec. 7 – Friends of the Library Holiday Boutique • Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth St. • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Gently used holiday items at discount prices and lovely handcrafted

items and books for purchase as gifts for friends and relatives. • 873-3149 • www.zionsville.lib.in.us Dec. 7 – Victorian Christmas • Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens, 10595 Eller Rd., Fishers • 10 a.m. • The children’s Christmas program features traditional Victorian costumed carolers, stories read by Santa and hand crafts. • 845-4265 • www. ambassadorhouse.org Dec. 7 – Carol of Homes Holiday Home Tour • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Come enjoy six beautifully decorated homes while enjoying Christmas carols performed by the Zionsville High School Show Choir. • 408-0203 • Cost: $20 per person with all proceeds benefiting Zionsville Show Choir • www.zchoirs.com Dec. 7, 14 and 21 – Nickel Plate Arts Saturday Showcases • Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • 1 to 5 p.m. • On Dec. 7, local jewelry makers will gather on our campus to show off their wares. Kate Chaplin will sign copies of her book Shoki’s Bag on Dec. 14. On Dec. 21, a wide array of talented potters and ceramicists will come together for the show. • 340-0351 • http://nickelplatearts.org Dec. 14 – Holiday in the Arts District • Carmel Arts & Design District, Main Street and Rangeline Road • 3 to 10 p.m. • Experience the wonder of the holidays in the Arts & Design District with elves and reindeer, carolers, carriage rides, a visit from Santa Claus, special activities and more from 3 to 6 p.m. The district will also host the Second Saturday Gallery Walk from 5 to 10 p.m. • 571-2787 • http://carmelartsanddesign.com/FEATURES/holiday/

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Community Events Dec. 14 – Christmas on the Farm • Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Enjoy pictures with Santa, sleigh and hayrides, music, crafts, live elk, Holiday Green Market and more. • Free • 733-1700 • www.traderspointcreamery.com Dec. 14 – Luminary Walk • Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Dr. East, Carmel • 6 to 9 p.m. • Spend a relaxing evening taking a walk through the winter wonderland at Central Park. • 573-5243 • www.carmelclayparks.com Dec. 14-23 – Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt • Carmel Arts & Design District, 111 W. Main St. • Merchants in the arts district will decorate the houses which can be seen in each of their windows. Begin the hunt at Teabuds (111. W Main St., Suite 115) and follow the clues that will lead you to discover handdecorated gingerbread houses. • 571-2787 • http:// carmelartsanddesign.com/FEATURES/holiday/ Dec. 15 – Jingle Bell Run • Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. • 9 a.m. • The 25th Annual Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis presented locally by OrthoIndy featuring a 10K run, 5K run/walk and kids’ Reindeer Run. • 7736000 • www.indyjinglebellrun.com • Cost: $23-$35 Dec. 15 – Holly Jolly Jamboree • Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St., Westfield • 2 to 4 p.m. • The Claus’s will be available for pictures throughout the program. Jingle John of Silly Safaris will be presenting his animals of the North Pole program which will include several animals that like the cold weather, including a reindeer. • 774-2500 • www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Dec. 18 – Holiday Card Making Workshop • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr., Fishers • 6 to 9 p.m. • Share the Christmas spirit by creating greeting cards that will be distributed to local senior communities. All supplies are provided. • 595-3150 • www.fishers.in.us Dec. 20 – White Christmas • 7:30 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • The Michael Feinstein Initiative and Heartland Truly Moving Pictures present the 1954 classic starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org • Cost: $7.50 Dec. 27 to Jan. 5 – Winter Fun Days! • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Play modern or historic games and step onto the “Anything Can Happen” stage, where you can participate in a show. • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org • Cost: $9-$12 Dec. 28 – Race to the New Year • Cool Creek Park, 2000-1 151st St., Westfield • Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9:30 a.m. • The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. is partnering with Washington Township and Westfield for this 9th Annual 5K walk and run. • 574-1074 • www.washingtontownship-hc.us • Cost: $15-$25 Dec. 28 and 29 – Santa’s Train Home • Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr. • 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. • Ride Santa’s Train Home from the Fishers train station to the North Pole at ITM in Noblesville’s Forest Park. Say goodbye to Santa and then return on the scenic trip to Fishers. • 773-6000 • www.itm.org • Cost: $15

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Concerts Nov. 29 – The Magic of Christmas • 8 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 • www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org • Cost: $38-$113

Dec. 14 – A Symphony Christmas • Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Plaza, Anderson • 7:30 p.m. • 765644-2111 • www.andersonsymphony.org • Cost: $5-$42

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Dec. 14 – The Pointer Sisters • 8 p.m. • Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson • www.ticketmaster.com • Cost: $30-$100

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Dec. 15 –Trace Adkins, The Christmas Show • 7 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Dec. 15 – X103 Xmas • 7 p.m. • Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis • www.ticketmaster.com • Cost: $27.50

Dec. 12 – Trans-Siberian Orchestra • 7:30 p.m. • Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis • www.livenation.com • Cost: $30-$66.50

Dec. 19 – Celtic Woman, Home for Christmas • 7:30 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org • Cost: $78-$153

Dec. 13 – Dave Koz & Friends • 8 p.m. • Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org • Cost: $23-$123

Dec. 21 – Handel’s Messiah • 8 p.m. • Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave. • www.ticketmaster.com • Cost: $23-$56

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial on Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps. – The Newseum ••• DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon, 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street ••• VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the

whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there

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On the table Appetizer

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Baked Potato Soup

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Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage, 8 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes), 2 (8-count) cans refrigerator crescent rolls, 1 egg white and Poppy seeds (optional). Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the sausage in a skillet, stirring until crumbly. Add cream cheese. Cook until melted, stirring constantly. Roll out each can of biscuit dough to form a rectangle, pressing the perforations to seal. Cut the dough into 2 inch squares using a floured pizza cutter. Spoon sausage mixture into the center of each square. Gather the corners of each square and crimp to seal to form a purse. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with the egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. By Joan Nickander, Hamilton County Extension Homemakers “Holiday Ideas” book.

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Amazingly Good Eggnog Ingredients: 4 cups milk, 5 whole cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 12 egg yolks, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 1/2 cups light rum, 4 cups light cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Directions: Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves; cool for about an hour. Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving. www.allrecipes.com

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Smoked Standing Rib Roast Ingredients: 15 pounds charcoal briquettes, 2 pounds hickory wood chips, 1 cup bourbon whiskey, 1 4-pound standing rib roast (bone in) and 1/2 cup steak seasoning. Directions: Start at least 10 pounds of charcoal in a torpedo-style smoker. You need a fairly hot fire. Fill the secondary pan with cold water and wait for the coals to turn white. Soak hickory chips in bourbon with enough water to cover. Rub the roast liberally with steak seasoning, being sure to coat all

surfaces. When the coals are ready, place the roast on the top grate. Throw a few handfuls of soaked hickory chips onto the fire, and close the lid. Check the fire every 45 minutes or so, adding more charcoal as needed to keep the fire hot. Every time you check the fire, add more wood chips. Cook for 8 to 10 hours, or to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the roast. The meat tastes best when rare (145 degrees), but cook to your liking. www.allrecipes.com

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, 3 tablespoons margarine, 2 cups chopped white onion, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 cups chicken stock, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups instant mashed potato flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 8 ounces bacon (cooked and crumbled) and 2 green onions, chopped. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes for 1 hour or until done. Set aside to cool. Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender and golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 5 minutes to make a roux. Pour in chicken stock and water. Add cornstarch and mashed potato flakes. Season with salt, pepper, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the skin from the cooled potatoes and discard. Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and stir into soup. Add half-and-half. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thick. Spoon into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, bacon and chopped green onion. www.allrecipes.com

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Peppermint Taffy Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups light corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons peppermint extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 6 drops red food coloring. Directions: Grease a 15 x 10-inch pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy small saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add remaining butter and stir until melted. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees (hard-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in the extract, salt and food coloring, if desired. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Divide into four portions. With well-buttered fingers, quickly pull one portion of candy until firm but pliable (color will become light pink). Pull into a 1/2-inch wide

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rope. Repeat with remaining candy. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper. By Emily Kuhn in Hamilton County Extension Homemakers “Holiday Ideas” book.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, 1 cup white sugar, 4 eggs, 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple (drained) and 5 slices white bread, cubed Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch baking pan. In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the pineapple and bread cubes. Bake for one hour. Let stand a few minutes to firm up before serving. www.allrecipes.com

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Where to buy • 21st Amendment, 220 E. Main St., Westfield, 867-3070 • 4 Kids Books & Toys, 4450 Weston Pointe Dr., Zionsville, 733-8710 • A Corner Cottage, 895 Conner St., Noblesville, 770-7577 • A Formal Affair, 736 Hanover Place, Carmel, 805-1883 • Accent Shop Inc., 1480 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 844-4150 • Akard True Value Hardware, 25 Boone Village, Zionsville, 873-5255 • Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 849-4490 • Artichoke Designs, 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 587-7411 • At Home with Valerie, 982 Logan St., Noblesville, 776-4100 • Authentic Sports Collectibles, Carmel City Center, Carmel, 554-9906 • Avalon Jewelers/Gallery, 275 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-0470 • Ballare Ballroom, 111 Medical Dr., Carmel, 417-2003 • Bare Arms, 2370 Conner St., Noblesville, 770-6626 • Barley Island Brewing Co., 639 Conner St, Noblesville, 770-5280 • Barnes & Noble, 14709 U.S. 31 North, Carmel, 844-2501 • Bath Junkie, 741 Hanover Place, Carmel, 805-1850 • Blue Mile, 8965 E. 116th St., Fishers, 579-0909 • Butler’s Pantry, 213 S. Main St., Zionsville, 733-8003 • Chateau Bijou, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville, 770-0007 • Chateau Thomas Winery, 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers, 849-9463 • Cloud 9 Spa and Hair Design, 14753 Hazel Dell Crossing, Noblesville, 569-9620 • Conner Prairie Gift Shop, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 776-6000 • CV Art and Frame, 110 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-2976 • Delaney’s Studio & Gifts, 8989 E. 116th St., Fishers, 845-8700 • Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W. Main St., Carmel, 564-4790 • Fanfare Tickets, 890 E. 116th St., Carmel, 876-3338 • Fivethirty resale, 20 N. Main St., Zionsville, 567-7781 • Flair Hair Design, 230 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 846-4247 • Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 820 E. 116th St., Carmel, 846-3237 • Gallery 116, 8597 E. 116th St., Fishers, 577-9730 • Grosser Jewelers, 154 Medical Dr., Carmel, 663-7000 • Hopwood Cellars Winery, 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville, 873-4099 • House of Martial Arts, 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, 575-9333

• Imperial Foot Spa, 890 E. 116th St., Carmel, 900-3688 • Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, 232-1882 • Indy Eleven, 47 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, 685-1100 • Innovative Cabinets & Closets, 17401 Tiller Ct., Westfield, 846-2018 • J. Benzal Menswear, 739 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 222-1216 • Karisma Boutique, 859 Conner St, Noblesville, 774-8665 • Sophia Square, 110 W Main St., Carmel, 815-0110 • Kiln Creations, 60 N. Ninth St., Noblesville, 774-8982 • Kits and Kaboodle, 2442 E. 146th St., Carmel, 566-8101 • Le Dolce Vita Patisserie, 55 E. Oak St., Zionsville, 344-2008 • Lesley Janes, 150 S. Main St., Zionsville, 873-9999 • Linden Tree, Clay Terrace, Carmel, 844-4559 and 856 Logan St., Noblesville, 773-3238 • Little Rainbows Tie-Dyes, 11050 Long Lake Lane, Fishers, 579-9777 • Luxe Home Interiors, 14179 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, 663-3588 • The Maids, 15501 Stony Creek Way, Noblesville, 770-1320 • Main Street Shoppes, 800 E. Main St., Westfield, 867-3327 • Mary and Martha’s Exceedingly Chic Boutique, 111 W. Main St. Suite 120, Carmel, 848-2624 • Massage Envy, Massage Envy, 17247 Mercantile Blvd. and 14139 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville; 11680 Commercial Dr., Fishers; 1950 Greyhound Pass and 4000 W. 106th St., Carmel; www.massageenvy.com • Mercantile On Main, 800 E. Main St., Westfield, 804-7900 • Midwest Estate Buyers, 190 S. Main St., Zionsville, 733-0099 • My Toy Garden, 301 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 571-1234 • New Balance, 9893 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, 876-4615 • NJS Studio, 70 E. Pine St., Zionsville, 873-6785 • Noble Coffee and Tea, 933 Logan St., Noblesville, 773-0339 • Noblesville Antique Mall, 20 N. Ninth St., Noblesville, 773-5095 • Noblesville Golf, 2315 Conner St., Noblesville, 774-8933 • Old Town Antique Mall, 38 W. Main St., Carmel, 566-1908 • The Olive Mill, 10 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 574-9200 • Oliver Winery, 8024 Ind. 37, Bloomington, (812) 876-5800

• The Painted Cottage, 120 E. Mains St., Westfield, 292-1318 • Pearson Ford, 10650 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 873-3333 • Piney Acres, 1115 E. 1000 N., Fortville, 326-1700 • Piper Children’s Boutique, 8235 E. 116th St., Fishers, 578-7002 • Play It Again Sports, 11681 Olio Rd., Fishers, 288-4632 • Quilt Quarters, 9840 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, 757-8340 • Reis-Nichols, 3535 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 255-4467 • Rejuve Salon Spa, 9873 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, 870-1700 • Relatively Collectible, 38 W. Main St., Old Town Antique mall, Carmel • Renaissance Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 816-0777 • Rose Pet Memorial Center, 9595 Valparaiso Ct., Indianapolis, 872-4500 • RoundTripper Sports Academy, 16708 Southpark Dr., Westfield, 896-2900 • Simply Sweet Shoppe, 30 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 818-9866 • Siro’s Chic Boutique, 65 E. Cedar St., Zionsville, 344-0316 • Sur la Table, 1440 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, 575-0953 • The Sweet Life, 11009 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 579-3387 • Tasteful Times, 11677 Olio Rd., Fishers, 436-8226 • Tim’s Shooting Range, 17777 Commerce Drive, Westfield, 732-8960 • Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 733-1700 • Upland Brewing Company, 820 E. 116th St., Carmel, 564-3400 • Vine & Table, 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 817-9473 • The Wandering Peacock, 141 S. Union St., Westfield, 385-0994 • Union Street Baking Co., 100 N. Union St., Westfield, 804-8200 • Union Street Flowers and Gifts, 101 S. Union St., Westfield, 867-2525 • Watts Christmas Trees & Train Shop, 125 W. Sycamore St., Zionsville, 873-2365 • Westfield Pharmacy, 103 S. Union St., Westfield, 896-9378 • Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Ind. 32 West, Westfield, 896-2707 • The Wild Bookstore, 884 Logan St., Noblesville, 773-0920 • Wittmann 20/20 Family Eye Center, Inc., 2792 E. 146th St., Carmel, 843-2020 • Woodhouse Day Spa, 2182 E. 116th St., Indianapolis, 706-1300 • Zacky’s Hot Dogs & BBQ, 1315 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 848-5088

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