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On the coverGeist resident and Italian Heritage Society of Indiana President Ralph Tambasco proudly displays the plaques he’s received from his work with the organization in his Indianapolis office. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)
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Lawrence council elects new leaders, looks to 2016By Sam Elliott • [email protected]
The Lawrence Common Council — with six new members — met for its first 2016 meeting
Jan. 4, electing a new pres-ident and vice president, approv-
ing a new council attorney and hearing from new mayor Steve Collier as everyone looked forward to a new year in Lawrence.
Joe Williams, a Democrat representing District 4, will serve as the new council president. Williams was nomi-nated by Sherron Freeman (D-District 3) and was elected by a 5-3 vote over former president Tom Shevlot (R-District 5), nominated by Bob Jones (R-At-large).
Williams has been a Lawrence resident for 18 years and retired from the city’s police de-
partment in 2008. He is also a retired master sergeant after more than 27 years of U.S. Army service.
“I want to give thanks to God our heavenly father for this opportunity to serve the people in the City of Lawrence and to my peers who have
confidence and trust in me to lead the council,” Williams said.
Lisa Chavis (D-At-large) will serve as vice president of the council. She was nominated by Elizabeth Wheeler (D-District 6) and elected by a 5-3 vote over Shevlot, nominated by Jones.
Jonathan Hughes, a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans, will
be the new council attorney. Hughes has previ-ously worked with the Town of Mooresville, City of Fort Wayne and Madison Co. Council, among other experience. He was nominated for his new role by councilor Tyrell Giles (D-District 1) and approved by a 6-2 vote.
Collier addressed the council for the first time as mayor and welcomed the new councilors to their roles.
“I can remember very clearly about four years ago taking my first seat on the council and prob-ably not realizing at the time until about that very evening what an awesome responsibility that we have here,” Collier said. “I've always be-lieved and will believe until the day I die that the most effective form of government, that which touches us every day, is municipal government.”
The mayor spoke on a number of issues he says he wants his administration and the city to at least begin addressing as soon into his term as possible, including a new no-kill animal shel-ter in Lawrence, a contractual deal with India-napolis for storm water projects, a plan to better utilize and revitalize the Sterrett Center, a new ladder and engine for the fire department and better plans for handling ordinance violations to bring revenue into the public safety department.
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ing to relinquish the road, Ind. 37 from 126th through 146th Street, to the City of Fishers.
“That will occur sometime after we get done with the environmental study right before we bid the project,” Fadness added, saying there will still be a two-year design phase before construction. “That road will become just like any other road in the City of Fishers. We will maintain it, we will manage the timing of the lights, we will be responsible for everything you would normally think of for a city road.”
Ind. 37 will go back under state control after the project is complete, but local control during construction will allow residents and business owners to work directly with local elected offi-cials to solve any issues they may face related to the construction process.
“I don't want anyone to leave here thinking that we're not sensitive to the fact that this is a significant construction project and it could cause pain, will cause pain to the residents and business owners along [Ind.] 37 and that's why we fought so hard for local control, so that they know who to call,” Fadness said. “They know they can call the mayor, they can call one of the council members here, they can call our local engineering department and we're not going to refer them to the state of Indiana. Were going to say this is our issue, we're going to deal with it … We have the op-portunity to mitigate the impact on our resi-dents and our business owners and that was taken very seriously and we're going to be very aggressive about it.”
Fishers council unanimously supports Ind. 37 planBy Sam Elliott • [email protected]
The Fishers City Council unanimously supported the proposed road transfer and interlocal agree-
ments between the City of Fishers, the City of Nobles-ville, Hamilton Co. and the Indiana Dept. of Transporta-
tion following a presentation on the plan for Ind. 37 improve-ments by Mayor Scott Fadness at the Dec. 21 council meeting.
The plan, announced Dec. 10, will see Fishers and Hamilton Co. each pay $12 million and the state pay $100 million to convert
several intersections into roundabout overpasses above Ind. 37 between 126th Street and 146th Street.
“I think one of the attractive parts of this for the governor's office was local participation,” Fadness said. “The City of Fishers and the county and the City of Noblesville are going to participate in this project on a unified front.”
The approved agreements between the enti-ties will see control of the proposed stretch of Ind. 37 given from the state to Fishers during construction.
“We know we have a lot of valuable businesses and a lot of great neighborhoods along this corri-dor and we understand construction can be a dif-ficult time for anyone,” Fadness said. “Within this document, what is unique and really collaborative is… basically the state of Indiana, the department of transportation and the governor's office is go-
A proposed rendering of a roundabout overlay at the intersection of 141st and Ind. 37. (Submitted rendering)
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Fishers’ Wickens named national anthem singer of Indy Fuel
For Fishers resident and computer pro-grammer Eric Wickens, singing has always been a passion.
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Five years ago, he began lending his voice to the national anthem in an addi-tional effort to get out there
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Indianapolis Ice, the Indians, the Indiana Ice and I had an opportunity to sing for the Pac-ers a few years ago,” Wickens said. “I saw the Indy Fuel were coming to the coliseum, so I reached out to them and talked about trying to create a relationship with them.”
Wickens sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before approximately 10 games during the team’s inaugural 2014-15 season and in De-cember the Fuel announced he would be the team’s official national anthem singer for the remainder of this season’s games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
“Eric has quickly become a fan favorite,” Gabe Amick, the Fuel’s director of event pre-sentation, said. “His interpretation of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is moving and has been a great addition to our game day experience for the fans.”
Wickens’ approach to the national anthem
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“I’ve found from a lot of folks that end up coming up to me afterwards appreciate it being sung traditionally,” he said. “What I’ll do is try to start off with a little quieter tone and then build it up as the song gets toward the end and really build it at the end. People seem to appreciate that.”
Wickens released an album in 2013 titled “Comfort,” a collection of sacred-classical pieces recorded at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
He’s also the managing director of VOCE, a professional ensemble performing next on March 25 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis.
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Fishers resident Eric Wickens sings the national anthem prior to an Indy Fuel game earlier this season at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. (Submitted photo)
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COMMUNITYMeet your leaders: erin albertAs the Hamilton Co. Leadership Academy
approaches its 25th anniversary, Current is highlighting local leaders who have helped build and sustain the program, which fo-cuses on strengthening our community by developing informed leaders. In June, an-other class of engaged citizens will join the 600-plus graduates already working to make a difference.
Erin Albert, HCLA Class of 2013Hometown: South BendLives: FishersWorks: Indianapolis and FishersCareer: Albert is an entrepreneur, author,
pharmacist, attorney and associate professor. She founded and runs two companies (Pharm, LLC and Yuspie, LLC) and works at Butler Uni-versity’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sci-ences as director of Continuing Education and director of the Ribordy Center for Community Practice Pharmacy. Albert also does clinical work as a health outcomes pharmacist at My-ers and Stauffer, LC. A co-founder of the Social Media Dames Unconference series, Albert has written several books on pharmacy practice, entrepreneurship, law and regional community
development and contrib-uted to a number of publi-cations nationwide.
Nice to know: Albert is working on a series of children’s books about engaging in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Most valuable lesson learned through HCLA: “Candidly, some of the biggest lessons I learned … were what the county lacks. One group did its project on domestic violence resources available in the county, and I still cannot believe we don’t have a housing facil-ity for victims of domestic violence. I also learned that we have a long way to go when it comes to leadership diversity. We also could use more diversity when it comes to housing. While we live in an outstanding county, there is always room for improvement. Diversity demonstrates better outcomes and even higher profits in for-profit businesses, so we need to focus on more diversity in our county to (reach) the next level.
Favorite Hamilton Co. restaurant: Matteo’s
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Ralph Tambasco spends countless hours devoted to the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana.
Tambasco, the president of the society, has been a member of the
organization since shortly after it was formed in 1993. The Geist resident is currently serving his fourth different stint as president.
“It’s a passion, but I’m also doing this for my grandchil-dren,” Tambasco said. “I want them to be proud because this heritage has done a lot to build America. They also suffered for it. They came in at a time when im-migration, especially from southern Europe, was not looked at favorably. They were also not looked at favorably because (as Catholics) they came into a predominantly Protestant country. In spite of those difficulties, they prospered because they knew what their goal was and knew why they were here. They made successes of themselves, and they made a new life here, and they did so for their families and descendants. They con-tributed a lot to this country.”
Tambasco, 63, said time manage-ment is the key to juggling his work with the IHSI and his Tambasco & Associates law practice.
“I was often asked by a former board member, ‘When do you practice law?’” Tambasco said. “When that time opens up, what am I going to do with it? I could sit back and take a coffee break, but I know I have to do something for the Society, so let me fit that in now and address that issue. That’s basically how I live my life.”
Matthew Iaria, a member of the board of directors, praised Tambasco’s vision for the future of the IHSI.
“He’s good-hearted, smart, honest and hard-working,” Iaria, a co-owner of Iaria’s Italian Restaurant in Indianapolis, said. “He’s extremely passionate in his speeches and con-versation. We’re lucky to have him in the IHSI.”
Tambasco, who grew up in the New York City, handles criminal defense work along with some family law and per-
sonal injury cases in his downtown Indianapolis practice. He moved to Indianapolis from San Diego, Calif., where he attended law school, in 1984.
Both sets of Tambasco’s grandparents came from Pi-sciotta, Italy, which is located in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, south of Naples. His father was born in the U.S., and his mother was a baby when she came over from Italy.
“A lot of the customs we learned are antiquated,” Tam-basco said. “Italy hasn’t remained in a vacuum. It’s pro-gressed. What we try to do is not only preserve those great old customs, but try to incorporate the new habits and cus-
toms of Italy. We try to be as inclusive as we can.“The Italian Heritage Society has an interest-ing mix of people from all over Italy, from the
northern part to all the way down to Sicily,” he added. “It’s also open to anyone who has an interest in Italian culture. All we say is this: If you like all things Italian, then we want you as part of the group with us.”
There are approximately 250 members in the IHSI, which is based out of the old
Latin school near Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. Each year in early June, Stevens Street in front of the parish hosts the Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival.
“It’s really a parish event, but we support it wholeheartedly because it reflects the old Italian culture,” Tambasco said.
The annual holiday La Pasquetta falls on the day following Easter in Italy. The IHSI celebrates it the Sunday following Easter in Lacy Park near Holy Rosary.
“We can’t do that (the day after) here because Monday is a workday, so we hold it the following Sunday,” Tambasco said. “It’s a laid-back, very social and relaxed environment. We also have four bocce courts. We have tournaments and we have leagues that go on year-round. We open it up to the public because it is a public park. It’s a great relation-ship we have with the parks department.”
The IHSI also hosts Serata Italiana to celebrate Italian Heritage Month in October and will bring in speakers and in-structional events such as cooking classes during the year.
Attorney Ralph Tambasco embraces ancestry with Italian Heritage Society of Indiana
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An Italian coin from between the years 290 and 310 highlights Ralph Tambasco’s Italian coin collection. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)
Personal: Given name is Raffaele; turned 63 Dec. 6; has lived in Geist for about 15 years; son Michael, 37, is a chef and part of management staff of The Mug in Greenfield; has three grandchildren, Hudson Angelo, 6, Beau Michael, 3, and Gianna, still younger than 1; earned his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York; graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego; has won the IHSI’s Sol Petruzzi honor three times.
Favorite place to visit: “Campania, that’s where some of the most ancient events in the history of the world have taken place,” Tambasco said. “Naples is there, which is older than Rome.”
Favorite Italian dish: Carne pizzaiola
Favorite area Italian restaurants: “There are some you have an emotional attachment to and one of those is Iaria’s,” Tambasco said. Two others are Capri Ristorante in Indianapolis and Matteo’s in Noblesville. “I can’t say one is a favorite over the others. I love them all.”
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Geist resident and Italian Heritage Society of Indiana President Ralph Tambasco proudly displays the plaques he’s received from his work with the organization in his Indianapolis office.
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Our fuzzles, our tinglers
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at [email protected].
So much forthe big rally
The mere fact of being able to call your job your passion is success in my eyes.
– Alicia Vikander
b e l I e v e I T !Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Rhode Island, one must make a loud noise before passing a car on the left.
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Commentary by Terry Anker
Now, to paraphrase the great Dr. Seuss, that we’ve packed up “our presents, our ribbons, our wrappings, our snoof and our fuzzles, our tinglers and trappings,” we turn ourselves back to the more normal opera-tions. During the dark, cold days of winter, the sparkle and good cheer help raise our spirits. In fact, the spirits help raise our spirits, too. Americans drink more alcoholic beverages from December through March – average blood alcohol content per person increases by nearly 50 percent. But we can take comfort that the long nights and lazy days have passed as the sun rises a bit earlier and stays a tad longer. Likewise, holi-day vacations and year-end bonuses have come and most likely gone. We now look to the coming warmer weather to indicate the emergence of spring and a new season.
So for today we pass the time obsessed with political candidates and fleeting prima-ry battles. The partisan parties triangulate and reposition with the emergence of rising
and falling poll numbers. The contenders work furiously in a clumsy ballet of words and half-truths to distinguish themselves from each other and from their expected op-ponents would they advance to the general election in November.
If framed as mutual warriors working to improve the lives of we many Americans, they are friends. If framed as political an-tagonists (or worse) of the various idiots and scallywags deemed to be scraping for national attention, then, they are enemies. Are we served better by a process of con-flict or one of cooperation? Is our nation better attended by a high contrast of ideas or explicit attempts at reconciliation? Maybe the shorter days during the darker months aren’t the only reason for raising a frosty beer; we’re just tired of the conflict!
Commentary by Danielle Wilson
Well, it finally happened. That stress-induced meltdown I knew was lurking be-
hind the twinkle lights, cheese plates and vacuumed-up tinsel emerged this morning. Read
on, my friends, for a tale of going postal.The Saturday started off fine. At 10:30
a.m. I dropped my youngest at dance and then drove straight to Kinko’s with my old-est for a passport photo. After waiting in line for-ev-er, we got his picture and headed over to the Carmel post office.
Unfortunately, their passport counter was closed, with no signs indicating hours of operation. So we stood in line. Again. Seven minutes later, I learn it’s by appoint-ment only, made by phone only. Fine. On the way home, I call the exact same post office in which I’d just been standing. Passports are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Not exactly convenient for people who have jobs. The nice man did suggest I try a different post office, which I did.
As I am pulling in to my driveway, I dis-cover that if we can be in line at the Fishers PO by 12:30 p.m., we can get the application processed today. Woohoo! Back across town we go. We arrive at noon, but soon realize that we are missing a key compo-nent: a paper copy of his driver’s license. There are still three people in front of us, so I dash back to the van and head to an-other Kinko’s. I make two wrong turns and get stuck behind an accident clean-up, but eventually get the damn copy and return to PO No. 2.
At precisely 12:35 p.m., we are called. We hand over his application, photo, driver’s license and copy, social security card and expired passport, as well as my driver’s license. “Birth certificate?” the lady asks. Huh? “Ma’am, we need proof of his citizen-ship.” “But we have his old passport,” I say. “Doesn’t count. Good day. Next!” And just like that, we are dismissed. No passport, no nothin’. I was in full sob mode even before we exited the building, and I cried the entire way home.
Stupid holidays. And stupid post offices. Peace out.
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Danielle Wilson is a contribut-ing columnist. You may e-mail her at [email protected].
Things have been pretty darned good in our communities for most of us since the reces-sion withered away. Still, we’ve believed all along that the market would “correct” itself in the not-too-distant future, although do not look to us for financial advice. Now comes the news that Richard Fisher, the former head of the Fed in Dallas, spilled his guts on CNBC recently. In a follow-up report by zerohedge.com, we learn market volatility and comments about China driving such wasn’t the case. “It is not China. … What The Fed did, and I was part of it, was front-load an enormous rally market rally in order to create a wealth effect ... and an uncomfortable digestive period is likely now.” Simply incredible.
• • •We’ve waxed here more than once about
how out of touch the youth/young adults of America are. While not ours, this observation of young liberal America seems right on point. “America’s colleges have always been teeming with Marxist professors and 18-year-olds who don’t know how to do their own laundry, but do know how the world should be run, but they’ve now become havens for the world’s most easily offended people,” according to townhall.com. In 2015, they brought us new terms, including micro-aggression, cultural appropriation and safe spaces, among others. Commentator Mark Steyn might have had the best response of all: “The shrill, little twerps shrieking, ‘You can’t say that!,’ are a far bigger problem than the stuff they object to.”
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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
My wife told me the other day that my New Year’s resolution for 2016 should be to stop
being so negative and grouchy. But my humor columns are de-pendent on those very qualities.
I’ve made a career out of people mistaking my crankiness for wittiness.
I once protested to a couple of Girl Scouts that their cookies were too high in fat and that eating Samoas would shoot my lipids through the roof. Their mothers called and thanked me, saying this was a good health lesson for 9-year-olds. They must not have known I bought six boxes.
I complained about my neighbors’ unkempt lawns and their putting garbage out at the curb two days before trash pick-up. I whined about kids making a ruckus shooting hoops in their driveways on Sunday mornings. Instead of being annoyed, they made me president of the homeowners association.
I’m optimistic about 2016. I’ve already put together my top 10 list of stuff that makes me grumpy
1. I don’t want the clerk to keep asking me if I have a Speedy Rewards Card. I don’t.
2. I don’t want to buy something in a bag that says tear here. It doesn’t.
3. I don’t want tech guys telling me it’s as easy as plugging it in. It’s not.
4. I don’t my wife telling me I can learn to load the dishwasher correctly. I can’t.
5. I don’t want people asking me if I’m the guy who does the weather. I’m not.
6. I don’t want people asking me if my dog, Barney, is still alive. He’s not.
7. I don’t want telemarketers calling to ask if I would like to try a generic Lipitor made overseas. I wouldn’t.
8. I don’t want my wife asking me when I’m driving if I know where I’m going. I don’t.
9. And finally, number 10, just to show you that I don’t end everything on a negative note…
10. I don’t want someone on the phone ask-ing if I mind holding. I DO!
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Deer Creek Brewery, NoblesvilleDeer Creek Brewery is Hamilton County’s newest brewery and sister brewery of Barley Island Brewery, Hamilton County’s oldest brewery.
Deviate Brewing, CarmelBrew masters here have crafted a special beer: Bicentennial Beer Hop Supremacy, an India Pale Ale made with Indiana grown hops.
Grand Junction Brewing Company, WestfieldGrand Junction’s building was
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Heady Hollow Brewing Company, FishersHeady Hollow, the area where 126th Street and Allisonville Road meet, was known to Fishers settlers in the 1850s as “Devil’s Land.” They offer beers with fun historical namesakes.
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Deviate Brewing
Deer creek BreweryGrand Junction
Brewing Company
Heady HollowBrewing Company
Sun KingFishers Tap Room
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Culinary ExperiencesThe BrewsLineThroughout Hamilton County, Indiana317.661.1334The BrewsLine is a great way to sit back and enjoy the wonderful craft breweries
of the Hamilton County area. BrewsLine helps people gain an understanding of
the breweries; sample many of their fine beers; share the love and knowledge of
beer with others; and most importantly, it is done in a fun and safe way.
History on Tap13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers317.776.6006ConnerPrairie.orgLearn about craft brewing through demonstrations and meet with craft beer
experts. Explore Conner Prairie’s 1836 Prairietown and taste a historical beer
brewed on site. Additional food centric programs include Hearthside Suppers
and Prairie Plates.
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Chocolate for the SpiritChocolateForTheSpirit.comNationally acclaimed, award-winning artisan chocolatier offering chocolate classes.
Indie Indy Foodie ToursSmallPotatoesIndy.comTour in a luxury motor coach to local restaurants in one night for a guided tasting.
Hamilton County’s First BreweryBy Hamilton County
Historian, David Heighway
Beer took some time to establish itself
as a part of the diet of Hamilton
County residents. Corn whiskey and
hard cider were the traditional drinks
and these were usually manufactured
at home, although there was a
distillery at Strawtown as early as the
1820s. The first known brewery
appeared around 1865 and lasted for
at least five years.
The brewery was built by Xavier
Joseph (1824-1901), who emigrated in
1852 from Germany. He first traveled
to Cincinnati and then settled in
Louisville, where he married his wife in
1856. He had established a brewery in
Louisville by 1859. Allegedly, Xavier
objected to slavery and moved to
Noblesville, opening the brewery soon
after his arrival. It can be seen on the
1866 map of the town. An 1869
newspaper article mentions the
brewery, but the temperance
movement was growing at that time.
Brewing was not a viable business in
Noblesville at this point in time.
Even when the brewing business was
finished, the family continued to make
its mark in a variety of ways. One of
Xavier’s sons, Julius X. Joseph,
became mayor of Noblesville in the
1920s. Xavier’s daughter Emma
married Julius Worley, the Cicero
telegraph operator. Their daughter
Helen didn’t like small town life, so she
moved to Chicago in the 1920s, where
she became one of Al Capone’s “girls”
and apparently was quite successful.
Eventually, she opened her own
speakeasy in Wisconsin called the
Sunflower Inn. She acquired the
nickname of “Dirty Helen” because
she used strong language. Copies of
her autobiography are at the Hamilton
East Public Library and have some
information about her grandfather’s
brewing business.
It would take over a century for
professional brewing to return to
Hamilton County. The first to open was
Barley Island Brewing Company, which
has shown more staying power that its
predecessor. However, they recognize
their heritage by producing a beer
with the brand name of “Dirty Helen.”
So, the next time you visit the
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Deviate Brewing
Deer creek BreweryGrand Junction
Brewing Company
Heady HollowBrewing Company
Sun KingFishers Tap Room
For more information on all things Bicentennial and the Bicentennial Brew Tour go to VisitHamiltonCounty.com/2016
Pour, sip, Share! #HCbrews16
Culinary ExperiencesThe BrewsLineThroughout Hamilton County, Indiana317.661.1334The BrewsLine is a great way to sit back and enjoy the wonderful craft breweries
of the Hamilton County area. BrewsLine helps people gain an understanding of
the breweries; sample many of their fine beers; share the love and knowledge of
beer with others; and most importantly, it is done in a fun and safe way.
History on Tap13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers317.776.6006ConnerPrairie.orgLearn about craft brewing through demonstrations and meet with craft beer
experts. Explore Conner Prairie’s 1836 Prairietown and taste a historical beer
brewed on site. Additional food centric programs include Hearthside Suppers
and Prairie Plates.
A Cut Above CateringACutAboveCatering.comA hands-on approach to making cooking fun, set in a relaxed environment.
Chocolate for the SpiritChocolateForTheSpirit.comNationally acclaimed, award-winning artisan chocolatier offering chocolate classes.
Indie Indy Foodie ToursSmallPotatoesIndy.comTour in a luxury motor coach to local restaurants in one night for a guided tasting.
Hamilton County’s First BreweryBy Hamilton County
Historian, David Heighway
Beer took some time to establish itself
as a part of the diet of Hamilton
County residents. Corn whiskey and
hard cider were the traditional drinks
and these were usually manufactured
at home, although there was a
distillery at Strawtown as early as the
1820s. The first known brewery
appeared around 1865 and lasted for
at least five years.
The brewery was built by Xavier
Joseph (1824-1901), who emigrated in
1852 from Germany. He first traveled
to Cincinnati and then settled in
Louisville, where he married his wife in
1856. He had established a brewery in
Louisville by 1859. Allegedly, Xavier
objected to slavery and moved to
Noblesville, opening the brewery soon
after his arrival. It can be seen on the
1866 map of the town. An 1869
newspaper article mentions the
brewery, but the temperance
movement was growing at that time.
Brewing was not a viable business in
Noblesville at this point in time.
Even when the brewing business was
finished, the family continued to make
its mark in a variety of ways. One of
Xavier’s sons, Julius X. Joseph,
became mayor of Noblesville in the
1920s. Xavier’s daughter Emma
married Julius Worley, the Cicero
telegraph operator. Their daughter
Helen didn’t like small town life, so she
moved to Chicago in the 1920s, where
she became one of Al Capone’s “girls”
and apparently was quite successful.
Eventually, she opened her own
speakeasy in Wisconsin called the
Sunflower Inn. She acquired the
nickname of “Dirty Helen” because
she used strong language. Copies of
her autobiography are at the Hamilton
East Public Library and have some
information about her grandfather’s
brewing business.
It would take over a century for
professional brewing to return to
Hamilton County. The first to open was
Barley Island Brewing Company, which
has shown more staying power that its
predecessor. However, they recognize
their heritage by producing a beer
with the brand name of “Dirty Helen.”
So, the next time you visit the
LOCAL BREWERIESBarley Island Brewing Company 639 Conner Street, Noblesville BarleyIsland.com
Danny Boy Beer Works12702 Meeting House Road, CarmelDannyBoyBeerWorks.com
Deer Creek Brewery17661 Cumberland Road, Noblesville
Deviate Brewing4004 West 96th St., CarmelDeviateBrewing.com
Grand Junction Brewery110 South Union Street, Westfi eld GrandJunctionBrewing.com
Mitchell Wray likes being busy, but this schedule was hectic for even the 10-year-old
Carmel resident.Fresh from completing his
run as Michael Banks in the Civic Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins” on Jan. 2, Mitchell began rehearsals for his role as Dill in the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” a few days later. The performances will begin Jan. 29 and run through Feb. 28 on the OneAmerica Mainstage.
“It gets tiring,” Mitchell said. “Sometimes I wish I had a break, but it’s fun.”
It’s Mitchell’s choice to keep busy.“We kept asking him if he was sure he
wanted to do back-to-back shows,” his moth-er, Chauncie Wray, said.
His mother said her son plans take a break after “To Kill a Mockingbird.” There might be some auditions, but it will be for shows later in the year.
“I also like rock climbing, so I’ll do some of that afterwards,” Mitchell said.
For now, Mitchell is concentrating on what he describes as a challenging role.
“He’s a troublemaker,” Mitchell said of Dill. “He does a lot of things he shouldn’t be do-ing. He’s like Scout’s sidekick. They do a lot of trouble-making stuff together. They’re very ad-venturous. They’re very curious about things.”
Mitchell said there are some similarities between this role and Michael Banks.
“I loved that, just like Dill, Michael is a troublemaker,” Mitchell said. “In the beginning, they are spoiled rotten, and they turn into the
Young Carmel actor Wray takes on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
• Atticus Finch: Ryan Artzberger• Jean Louise Finch: Lauren Briggeman• Walter Cunningham/Mr. Gilmer: Charles
Goad• Heck Tate: Tim Grim• Maudie Atkinson: Jan Lucas• Dill: Mitchell Wray• Jem Finch: Grayson Molin• Mayella Ewell: Katherine Shelton• Rev. Sykes: James Solomon Benn• Helen Robinson: Shawnte Gaston• Mrs. Dubose/Stephanie Crawford: Laurel
Goetzinger• Scout Finch: Paula Hopkins• Tom Robinson: Daniel A. Martin• Bob Ewell: Robert Neal• Boo Radley/Judge Taylor: Christopher Walz• Calpurnia: Milicent Wright
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best kids ever.”Chauncie said he enjoys singing and dancing.“He never had a dance lesson in his life,”
she said.Mitchell also was thrilled he got to fly on
stage.“That was on top of my bucket list, so
check,” said Mitchell, who wore a harness under his jacket and shirt.
His mother said he sings while he is up in the air.
Mitchell appeared in his first movie “Cross-
roads of America,” which is now in post pro-duction. He also appeared in a short documen-tary about the Reynolds Farm Light Display.
Mitchell is joined in the “To Kill a Mock-ingbird” cast by another Carmel youngster. Grayson Molin, 13, will play Jem Finch. Grayson began acting when he was 5 years old.
“It’s one of my new favorites,” Grayson said of the play. “I hadn’t read the book before. But when I got asked to do the role, I watched the old movie version of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ and I really liked it.”
Grayson performed as Henry Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol” and Jonas in “The Giver” in IRT productions last season. This season he performed as Ghost of Christmas Past and Peter Cratchit.
“We’re delighted to have Mitchell and Gray-son with us in ‘Mockingbird.’ They’ve both played lead roles on IRT stages, so they are old pros,” said Janet Allen, IRT artistic direc-tor. “But the opportunity for them to take on the literary classic roles of Dill and Jem in ‘Mockingbird’ will hopefully be as much of a delight for them as it will be for our audiences.”
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day – From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 18, Conner Prairie is hosting a day of storytelling, singing songs and role playing that illustrate King’s vision of what could be achieved through non-violent protests. In col-laboration with Conner Prairie, Asante Children’s Theatre will explore the theme of non-violence through a partic-ipatory program called “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, The Power of Freedom Songs!” Learn about the his-tory of freedom songs and how music can continue to play a role in present-day protests.
Legends in Concert – Feb. 19-21, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will pres-ent “The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show: Legends in Concert” featuring tributes to Steven Tyler, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Bette Midler. With international acclaim and its storied history, “Legends in Concert” is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the industry. Each legend-ary performer not only looks like the star they portray, but uses their own natural voices to pay homage to their iconic music counterpart. “Legends in Concert” live tribute shows are known for their elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes and full array of incredible special effects, includ-ing 3D multimedia and multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art lighting, laser and sound systems. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented singers and dancers and a live orchestra comprised of some of the top musicians in the industry support each “Legends in Concert” produc-tion. For more, visit hoosierpark.com.
Winnie the Pooh Day – Cumber-land Park in Fishers is transform-ing into the Hundred Acre Wood to celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day Jan. 17. This program is hosted in an open-house format, which means you can drop by any time and stay as long as you’d like, from 1-4 p.m. During Winnie the Pooh Day, enjoy indoor and outdoor games, and parents, bring your camera. Winnie the Pooh will be available for photos! For more, visit fishers.in.us. This event is free.
The BrewsLine – In celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial, ride The BrewsLine to sample local craft brews and hear the stories of their historic ties. Brewery stops include Deer Creek Brewery, Deviate Brew-ing, Grand Junction Brewing Compa-ny, Heady Hollow Brewing Company and Sun King Fishers Tap Room and Small Batch Brewery. Visit brewsline.checkfront.com/reserve to make reservations. Tag your bicentennial beer photos with #HCbrews16! This brew tour will be on Sundays until May 22.
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Comedy with a Cause • Enjoy a night of laughs and comedy and support individuals in Indiana at
the same time. Comedians John Sherrill, former Indiana Pacer Scot Pollard, Robert Hay-Smith and Jeff Bodart come together in this show to share their humor while giving 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit the Ralph Braun Foundation, which provides vehicle modification grants to individuals with disabilities. A bar opens one hour before the show. • Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. • The Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • Tickets up to $37.50 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org
Moscow Festival Ballet • Artistic Director and legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko directs leading dancers from Russia to the stage for two exciting productions. On Friday, enjoy the ballet Giselle, a romantic tale of a peasant girl and the strength of true love. Then, for the rest of the weekend, see the magic of Cinderella come to life with stunning costumes and beautiful interpretive dancing. • Jan. 15 at 8 p.m., Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. • The Center for the Performing Arts, at the Tarkington: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • 843-3800 • www.thecenterpresents.org
MLK Jr. Day and free Admission to Conner Prairie • In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy
storytelling, singing and roleplaying that high-lights King’s dreams and activism for peaceful protests. In collaboration with Conner Prairie, Asante Children’s Theatre will explore the theme of non-violence through a participatory program called “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, The Power of Freedom Songs!” Learn about his-torical music and the influence it had during this era. • Jan. 18 • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Free admis-sion • 776-6000 • www.connerprairie.org
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Grown-up coloring • En-joy a relaxing evening of channeling your inner cre-
ativity through drawing a page of intricate and colorful designs with other adults. All necessary materials provided. With soothing music playing, participants are encouraged to use the markers, colored pencils and multiple designs to help al-leviate stress and foster community. Participants must be ages 16 and older. Each participant must register separately. • Jan. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. • Noblesville Public Library: 1 Library Plaza, Nobles-ville • Registration required • 770-3209 • www.hepl.lib.in.us
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Let it snow • As a part of the Prairie Tots events hosted by Conner Prairie, kids age 2 are
welcome to join in fun activities including singing songs about snowmen and playing in pretend snow. Make a cute snow craft to take home and put on display! Adult supervision required. • Jan. 14 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 776-6000 • www.connerprairie.org Excel spreadsheet class at Fishers Library (Part I) • Kick off the New Year with a new skill! In Excel Part I, participants will learn how to create and format a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2013. The only requirement is that partakers must be somewhat familiar with computers and know how to use a mouse. Each participant must register. • Jan. 14 from 2-4:30 p.m. • Fishers Public Library: 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Registration required • 579-0300 • www.help.lib.in.us
Coffee and Donuts: 19th Cen-tury-Style at Conner Prairie • Beat the winter blues with
the smell of coffee and fresh, warm bread by the fire. This class will allow participants hands-on experience in roasting green coffee beans at the hearth and processing your own fresh java. Then, bake perfect complimentary breads and donuts, reminiscent of 19th century traditions. • Jan. 16 from 9-11 a.m. • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $40 per mem-ber or $45 per non-member • 776-6000 • www.connerprairie.org
Carmel Winter Farmers Market • Missing the Farmers Market this winter season? Check out the Carmel Winter Indoor Farmers Market featur-ing local grown and produced foods. The market offers a chance for consumers to purchase local produce at reasonable prices. • Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Recurs every Saturday. • Founders Park All-Purpose building: 11675 Hazel Parkway, Carmel • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com
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Leslie Swathwood and her husband Jason have long wanted to hold a food show.
“We’ve been producing consumer shows for over 20 years,” Leslie Swathwood said. “We’ve produced
hundreds of consumer events. We just haven’t done this specific show. It’s something we’ve been researching and planning on it for at least three years.”
The Fantastic Food Fest will be held over 75,000 square feet of indoor space at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 17. The Swathwoods, who have lived in Carmel since 1998, are the own-ers of Circle City Expos.
“The food scene in greater Indianapolis has changed a lot,” Leslie said. “We finally feel it’s a place where not only the city in the greater area is ready, but the consumers are ready. Food is very much in demand... We’re looking for people who have a great appreciation for trying different things. They want to cook at home. They want to entertain. They want to try new restaurants. They’re really looking to expand their knowledge.”
Carmel couple plans Food Fest
Fantastic Food Fest planners and Carmel residents, Leslie and Jason Swathwood. (Submitted photo)
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There will be 20 live demonstrations at the show.
Among the guests will be Ted Allen, a 1984 Carmel High School graduate who is the host of Food Network’s “Chopped.”
Hugh Atcheson, a judge on Top Chef, and Loreal Gavin, known as “The Butcher Babe,” will also be in attendance. Gavin, who works at Kincaid’s Meat Market in Indianapolis, has been a contestant on Food Network shows.
Indiana Grown serves as a presenting sponsor. Leslie said there will be more than 100 Indiana Grown members who will have exhibits and booths.
For more, visit fantasticfoodfest.com.
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Colorful cabinets are back in style and one of the most popular design trends. Don’t get
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something clients frequently request. How-ever, colorful hues in the kitchen are popping up more and more. Bright cabinets can really brighten up the space of your kitchen and can transform otherwise dated cabinetry. Even just a painted island can liven up a space and add a new look to your kitchen.
Black cabinets are a color option that adds a serious look of sophistication. We’ve seen black gain popularity recently, especially in modern homes. These cabinets usually bring a glossy, formal finish to the room and compli-ment almost any other accent color.
Another popular interior color, gray, is also becoming more common on cabinets. Less traditional than white but also a neutral op-tion, gray still allows for easy decorating and is available in a large variety of shades.
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No More Late Nights! Join Carmel’s Future Breakfast of Choice.Wild Eggs restaurant, a breakfast experience with an upscale twist, is hiring all
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Floral Designer needed for local shop opening soon. Experience desired, love of flowers and creativity required. Competitive pay and flexible hours. Email resume to [email protected].
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