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At first, It looked like 2020 was going to be a record-setting year for Hamilton County’s tourism industry. In January and February, hotel room demand ECONOMY was 20 percent higher than average, and tourism officials were optimistic the trend could continue throughout the year. But in March, the COVID-19 pandemic reached Indiana, sending hotel room demand and occupancy rates plummeting. Demand bottomed out in April, when it was only 78 percent below what’s normally seen, and hotel room occupancy was 83 percent lower than normal. Those numbers have climbed and stabilized, reaching a peak of only 8 percent below average demand in July. But with COVID-19 cases climbing as the industry prepares to enter its slowest time of the year, it’s unclear what that will mean for local hotels. Hamilton County Tourism President/CEO Brenda Myers said she’s hearing from hoteliers that another lockdown would be ‘horrible.’ Without a shutdown, she expects most local hotels will be able to stay in operation long enough to weather the storm. “I think they can make it through the winter,” she said. “I think everybody wants to get to the Myers end of March.” That’s when, she’s hoping, a COVID-19 vaccine will become available to the general public and mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. “That news alone, along with if Grand Park — which opened during the pandemic and has been able to work with the health department and the state to stay open — can (host youth sports

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Hamilton County hotel demand was 20 percent above average in early 2020 and hit its lowest point in April. Hotel occupancy hit a low in April and peaked in July. (Source: Hamilton County Tourism)

events) at the end of March, that is going to be huge,” Myers said. Westfield’s Grand Park has been instrumental in boosting business at Hamilton County hotels during the pandemic. Myers said she believes more Grand Park visitors stayed in Hamilton County this year than previous years. But with youth sports events winding down for the year, local hoteliers are hoping other types of travelers will soon be in town. Myers said as of mid-November, data from the short-term rental site Airbnb shows that bookings doubled for Thanksgiving and Christmas from 2019 to 2020.

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SPOTLIGHT Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville. New nonprofit established Healthy&Dwell is a new nonprofit that was established this year in Noblesville. It is It was created after founder Ronda Owens-Dehmer, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, became aware of the lack of supportive housing in the area. She started Healthy&Dwell in hopes to alleviate some of that for people with a serious mental illness. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide safe, secure housing for people who need it and help with other basic necessities that they struggle with. The nonprofit has closed on a property and is in need of beds, a washer/dryer, a security system and a variety of other household items.

It also is looking for attorneys in the area who are interested in providing some pro bono services. For more, visit healthyanddwell.org. Indiana Parkinson Foundation offers programs, services The Indiana Parkinson Foundation is a local nonprofit that has programs and services for those with Parkinson’s and their families. Programs include The CLIMB exercise program, support groups, educational events and resources. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org. Financial Literacy and Intelligence Center of Knowledge hopes to end poverty cycle FLiCK’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and create economic mobility in Indiana. It works to accomplish that mission by providing financial education to students, and financial counseling to adults struggling with their budgets. Especially with COVID-19 worsening and the holidays coming up, many people are struggling to make the money they have work for them. FLiCK focuses on the client’s unique emotional perspective about money. Most people have a tough time changing their financial behaviors, and FLiCK’s goal to get to the root cause of financial problems and help families thrive. FLiCK is located in Carmel near Clay Terrace, but it wants to focus on

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CarSnoop announces new board members — Fortville-based tech company CarSnoop is an inventory-independent marketplace that provides an anonymous, dealership-free car buying and leasing experience. CarSnoop recently announced Scott Jones as a board of directors member and Shawn Schwegman as an advisory member. Jones and Schwegman are both entrepreneurs with careers in the technology and startup sector and will bring their expertise and experience to the CarSnoop business model. Democrat Club seeks members — The Lawrence Township Democrat Club is looking for new members to join the ongoing work of supporting local, state and national Democratic candidate campaigns. The club meets the last Wednesday of every month (currently via ZOOM) to hear from speakers and discuss ways to help the community. For more, send an email to ltdemclub@ gmail.com and or visit the Facebook page Lawrence Township Democrat Club. MVHS ranked as one of top high schools — The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings. MVHS was ranked No. 17 in the central region and #64 in Indiana. Schools are ranked based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17.790 high schools in the nation. MVCSC offers 65+ club — The Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. is offering any resident living in our district who is at least 65 years old an opportunity to receive an “Mt. Vernon 65+ Club” event pass. This 65+ Club card will provide free admission to most Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon High School events. There are a few event exclusions. For more, visit mvcsc.k12.in.us/ 65Club. Due to the pandemic, no event passes, including the 65+ Club Event Passes, are being accepted this school year. MVCSC is still currently issuing 65+ Club Event Passes to be used in subsequent school years. Schools recertified with STEM designation — The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Townships had several schools recertified with an Indiana Dept. of Education STEM designation. The schools are Skiles Test Elementary, Belzer Middle School and McKenzie Center of Innovation & Technology.

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Since the inception of the annual Run to Crush Hunger race in 2012, Red Gold, a family owned producer of tomato products sold across the United States, has partnered with 7,300 participants to raise more than $412,000 to fight hunger, providing more than 1.6 million meals to Hoosier communities. The ninth running of the race took place virtually throughout October. Traditionally, participants would gather in downtown Elwood to run, jog, walk and socialize. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was conducted virtually. (Above) From left, Red Gold Senior Vice President Tim Ingle, Red Gold owner Colt Reichart, Race Director Kelsi Fullenkamp, Pastor Ron Becker and Pastor Scott Blaylock display a replica check from the event. (Right) From left, Corby McKean, Landon McKean and Casey McKean of Fishers proudly display their results from the ninth annual Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger. (Submitted photo)

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officials may take action if cases continue to rise. The Hamilton County Commissioners “With the way the numbers are rising, we and mayors of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville may have to make some tough choices,” he and Westfield met stated. PANDEMIC Nov. 9 to discuss Holcomb’s new restrictions went ways to combat into effect Nov. 15. They are based the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting on the state’s color-coded map occurred even before Gov. Eric Holshowing viral spread. Hamilton comb announced new restrictions County’s color is orange, which during a Nov. 12 news conference. means it is experiencing moderate Commissioners Christine Altman, to high spread. Under the new Heirbrandt Mark Heirbrandt and Steve Dillinger orders, counties in orange must supported Holcomb’s mandate, but they limit social gatherings to no more than 50 also warned that additional restrictions people; limit attendance at winter indoor may be needed. K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular events “Things have gotten serious. We’re conto 25 percent capacity; reduce capacity in cerned,” Heirbrandt stated. “People have recommon areas and break rooms; limit atally let their guards down in recent months. tendance to community recreational sports We need everyone to take more personal leagues and tournaments to participants, responsibility for their actions and follow required personnel and parents/guardians the course set by our county and state and; require a safety plan be submitted to health departments.” the local health department for special, seaHeirbrandt said although it isn’t the coun- sonal or commercial events for more than ty’s intention to “shut things down again,” 50 people.

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Fishers completes several construction projects this month news@geistcurrent.com Several City of Fishers construction projects will be completed this month, including the first paved portion CONNECTIVITY of the Nickel Plate Trail, two projects along 96th Street and a new interchange at 126th Street and Ind. 37. “Many of these projects have been in the works for years, so I’m incredibly excited to see the culmination of our work,” City of Fishers’ Director of Engineering Jason Taylor Taylor stated. “These improvements will enhance both the motorist and pedestrian experience around our community, in a time where it’s more important than ever that we help our residents get to where they’re going quickly and efficiently, and give them new opportunities to explore our community by foot.” Nickel Plate Trail The first paved portion of the Nickel Plate Trail will be complete by the end of the month. Paving has been completed between 106th and 126th streets, and grading, paving and crossing improvements are planned between 126th and 131st streets. The paved trail between 106th Street and 131st Street was expected to open before Thanksgiving. Other trail projects, such as paving between

96th Street and 106th Street and 131st Street and 146th Street, will be completed when funding becomes available. 96th Street Fishers opened two projects along 96th Street on Nov. 9. The first was completed in partnership with Hamilton County and the City of Indianapolis. It consists of additional travel lanes, a walking path and a widened bridge over Mud Creek east of Sargent Road to Cumberland Road. The second project consists of resurfacing and grass medians on 96th Street east of Interstate 69. Ind. 37 The interchange at 126th Street and Ind. 37 has opened. Construction is under way at Ind. 37 and 146th Street and drivers are unable to make left turns in all directions at that interchange. Construction at 146th Street will be complete in fall 2021. Additional projects: Other projects are a new roundabout at 126th Street and Ford Drive, which is now open. Road resurfacing in the Burberry neighborhood will be complete before Thanksgiving and downtown improvements, such as the South Street project, have been completed and the road has reopened to traffic. The Lantern Road drainage improvement and resurfacing project is almost complete, and pavement work along Frances Street was expected to be complete before Thanksgiving.

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Project: Sargent Road Project: Reconstruction of roundabout, Mud Creek Range Line Road, including bridge replacement and CONSTRUCTION a new roundabout at Waladditional travel lanes nut Street and pedestrian Location: 96th Street beand bicycle connectivity tween Sargent Road and Cumberland Location: Between Elm Street and City Road. Center Drive Expected completion: The Sargent Road Expected completion: January 2021 roundabout reopened in mid-June. 96th Project: Shelborne Road and 146th Street Street east of Sargent Road to Cumberroad shift land Road will remain closed and is anticLocation: 146th Street will be under a ipated to reopen in early November. The traffic shift for each direction of travel official detour route will direct drivers to for approximately 60 calendar days to use Lantern Road or Cumberland Road to allow crews to work on a roundabout. 106th Street. Once motorists reach Shelborne Road heading eastbound, they will stop at ShelNOBLESVILLE AND NORTH borne Road and be directed south onto Project: Road rehabilitation Shelborne Road via signage onto the Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street roundabout that will connect back to will be closed for two separate phases for the existing 146th Street. Once motorists road rehabilitation. The first phase is from reach Shelborne Road heading westbound, west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate they will be directed north onto Shelborne Road. This phase is scheduled to be closed Road via signage and must turn left onto through Dec. 1. The second phase is from the new frontage road that will connect west of Deming Road to west of Devaney back to the existing 146th Street. Road. Expected completion: Dec. 1. Expected completion: The first phase is expected to be closed through Dec. 1, and the second phase is expected to begin in spring 2021.

WESTFIELD Project: Jersey Street Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Expected completion: Jersey Street will be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction. Project: Grand Junction Plaza Location: The parking lot west of Union Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The gravel parking lot on the east end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the construction phase. Parking is available on the west end of Park Street. Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Location: On Union Street between Mill and Jersey streets. Expected completion: Closed during construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, estimated completion in 2021. ZIONSVILLE Project: Hamilton Boone County Road and Little Eagle Creek reconstruction Location: Little Creek Avenue south of 146th Street will be closed for approximately 120 calendar days. The closure began Aug. 10. Expected completion: End of December

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Women share leadership journey in virtual forum By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com A hospital administrator and nursing executive at Community Health, Donetta Gee-Weiler knows that female leaders are often viewed differently than male colleagues. “Being a woman in leadership brings a lot of its own challenges in how you present yourself,” she said. “How you assert yourself can sometimes Gee-Weiler be criticized a little differently than if you were a male. If you raise your voice, if you seem intense instead of viewing that as passion about the position, it can be viewed as not being able to handle the position. What I’ve found is we, as women, are harder on our own. “Women do not support each other the way that we need to continue to advance.” Gee-Weiler said she has heard other people say there are situations where it might not seem appropriate to speak up. “A male can sit next to me and get a little more intense and raise his voice and be more vocal,” she said. “If I can do it in a way that is respectful and gets the point across, many times I will connect better with the males in the room. So, trying to get women to see that we’ve got to be willing to come together and ask for those resources is important.” Gee-Weiler shared her leadership journey Nov. 17 at Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Virtual Forum. Gee-Weiler said it’s tough when you first become a leader, but sometimes leaders have to learn to ask for help. “You gain more respect when you are able to say, ‘I don’t know,’” Gee-Weiler said. “‘I’m going to find out and we’ll work at this together.’ In reality, we know someone doesn’t know everything.” The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a new set of challenges in the health care field. “This process has just been eye-opening in that this brings a whole new level of fear across society as a whole, but then into

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health care,” Gee-Weiler said. “As a leader, you carry your team’s pain with you.” Gee-Weiler said there is a fear of what they are taking home to their families, noting that many have had to isolate from their families to continue doing their jobs. As the pandemic continues, health care workers have found that, with the safety measures in place, contracting COVID-19 is low. “But at the beginning, you felt you could be taking a death sentence home,” she said. Gee-Weiler, a McCordsville resident, started at Community Health as an intern going into her senior year at Lawrence Central High School. “I knew I wanted to go into medicine, and I didn’t know what path,” she said. “I was told if I was willing to come home two weekends a month while in college, I would have a position. I worked as a clinical tech through school. I was originally pre-med, but after working with so many amazing nurses, I made the decision to change my major and go into nursing.” After graduating from Indiana University and IUPUI, she started as a labor and delivery nurse at Community North. “I then transitioned into leadership and different management roles,” she said. VANESSA COLES, FORTUNE ACADEMY Vanessa Coles is Fortune Academy’s head of school. Fortune Academy serves students

in grades first through 12th with diagnosed language-based learning difficulties. “Education and serving other people have always been a part of my life,” said Coles, who previously taught 20 years in Warren Township Schools in Indianapolis before taking a job at Fortune. “Warren is the district that grew me and built me into the teacher that I am today, which has allowed me to further my career and be in this position I am in as head of school.” After leaving Warren Township, Coles taught at Fortune and then became Lower School Division head for 2 1/2 years before become becoming head of school in June 2019. Coles, a Fishers resident, said she always had special education teaching capabilities at Warren Township. “It was my passion of seeing kids for who they were and not for their disabilities,” Coles said. “I wanted to inspire them, to help them gain the skills they need to be successful. That prepared me for the kids that I serve today.” TAMELA JONES, OWNER CAFE AUDREY, BILLY O’NEAL’S PUB & EATERY Tamela Jones spent 30 years in the senior housing industry and as a health care professor before deciding to become a restaurant owner. After her company was bought out in

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2013, she received severance pay when her executive job was eliminated. “I was 56 years old. I spent the first six months saying, ‘Who am I now?’” she said. “Like it or not, you are in a new season of your life.” So, she thought about the fact that she has always been a foodie. In addition, Jones said Jones there was a food operation component to her work in senior housing. “So, it wasn’t completely foreign to me how to run a food and beverage operation,” she said. “I looked around at Cafe Audrey. (It) was for sale and I decided to take the plunge. The biggest difference to going to an entrepreneurial situation is, it’s a tightrope. There is no net underneath. There is no guarantee of a paycheck on a week-toweek basis.” She purchased Cafe Audrey, a breakfast and lunch restaurant at Fort Harrison, in 2014, and Billy O’Neal Pub on the west side of Indianapolis in 2019.

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Commentary by Terry Anker We all have our opinions. And in most cases, we are fully, entirely, completely, incontrovertibly and undeniably committed to them. Still, we have friends, neighbors, family members and every manner and sort of human with which we interact, even in times of quarantine. So, how can we hope to navigate a world filled with so very many opinions? And so very many of them likely don’t conform with our own. No doubt, employers and customers can cause us to bend our wills a bit. But also, one can find conflict with those who work for us — tailors, contractors, mechanics and repair specialists come to mind. Sure, they might form an opinion based upon experience. But shouldn’t we challenge them occasionally with our own view, if for no other reason than to consider diversity of thought? Plus, if we are paying, why can’t we have it our way? Any among us who have remodeled a house or altered a garment knows the peril of the encroaching expert opinion. One enters with a desired outcome: “I’d like the hem to fall here,” or, “I’d like the fixture to be mounted this low.” The service provider retorts, “Oh, you don’t want it like that — no one does.” Hmm. Well, at least one person did. They may be right. It may not be to local code. It may cause one to trip over the fabric. Alternatively, it may be personal preference. When does someone’s “professional” opinion simply become “their” opinion? Taste is predilection but not dispositive. Views are perspectives but not all inclusive. Frustrated, one might demand that others do what is asked, not what is preferred. But is forcing the hand of another, especially against their own opinion, ever a strategy of likely success? Can we accommodate for others and still get our way? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Reveling in cancel culture Commentary by Danielle Wilson Recently, I reread my 2019 column on surviving the holidays. Basically, it was the gold standard of sage HUMOR advice: “Just say no,” “Expect the worst” and, alcoholically speaking, “Pace yourself.” But it occurred to me that this year, as we enter our 10th month of a pandemic, many of the chaos and stress-inducing factors of typical December madness will be, if not nonexistent, then at least substantially lessened. Which means, you’re already fully prepared! Think about it. All the time-sucking, gift-giving, insipid social gatherings that drive us introverts to drink are canceled! No three-hour, off-key choir concerts, no awkward office parties and certainly no embarrassingly obnoxious family reunions. And even if a stupidhead decides to throw a subversive get-together, you’ve got a fool-proof declination excuse: “Test results pending.” Basically, the need for the first of the three aforementioned guidelines is null and void. As for the second, puh-lease. If you

haven’t learned by now that each month of 2020 can and will remain a complete disaster, then contact me immediately with the name of your dealer. “Expect the worst” has been my mantra since March, but I’m certainly open to some good, old-fashioned, opioid-induced naiveté. Finally, I would bet my firstborn that many a liver have hardened substantially over the last year. Between teepee shortages, government-mandated quarantines and presidential shenanigans, most folks have been over-imbibing for quite awhile. I predict the next few weeks will be amateur hour, frankly, with nary a slurred “Merry Christmas” to be found. Pace yourself? More like, “Carry on.” So, godspeed, friends, and remember to trust your training. I’ll see you on the other side. Peace out.

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“‘Expect the worst’ has been my mantra since March, but I’m certainly open to some good, old-fashioned, opioid-induced naiveté.”

Editor, Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election. It was handed to him on a platter made of criminal collusion, lies, cheating election workers and supervisors, machines that flipped the candidates voted for and mail-in ballot fraud. How could he have won when he rarely came out of his hideout, the basement? At the very few rallies he had, only a handful of people came compared to thousands that attended the Trump rallies. Lady Gaga was hired to try and inspire the ones who did come while boat and vehicle parades supporting Trump in many states were happening around the country. Our president had a red wave flowing across our country on election night and then in the wee hours, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona Georgia started flipping from red to blue. What happened here? The someones were flipping or throwing out Trump votes for Biden. And Biden accepted this deception. This shows you what kind of character he has. And this deception is how he would run our country with no support for middle class working Americans, supporting the Green New Deal and allowing anyone into our country with open borders just for starters. Mari Briggs, Sheridan

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My son Brett brings his lunch to work every day, avoiding dining in restaurants during the pandemic. I asked HUMOR him what he was eating, and his response was: Frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (you defrost them before the meal). I bought a box out of curiosity, and now I’m hooked on the stupid things. I have to hide them in the downstairs freezer behind the Healthy Choice dinners. If my wife finds out what I have been paying for this ripoff, she may never microwave anything good for me again. I also discovered another peanut butter innovation that has apparently been around for several years. It’s called a Candwich, a product name that was market-tested and produced the fewest number of people sticking their forefinger in their mouth and pretending to gag. Instead of buying a ready-made peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a vending machine or purchasing the separate items in a supermarket to create your own masterpieces, all the stuff comes in a portable kit for four times as much money. Consumers are unhappy that, like their new IKEA deck chair, some assembly is required. But there are no instructions included. Inside the container is a hot dog-like bun in a cellophane wrapper, and one squeezable packet each of jelly and peanut butter. Dispensing ketchup and mustard this way has always been a hassle, so why not try it again with the world’s two slowest-moving foods?

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Raynaud’s disease causes fingers and toes to feel icy or numb when you’re stressed or exposed PREVENTION to cold temperatures. Symptoms occur when the small arteries that supply blood to your skin become narrow, reducing blood flow. Anyone can develop Raynaud’s, but women are more likely to be affected. Your risk may increase if you live in a colder climate, like Indiana’s, or if you are a smoker. Having

a first-degree relative — a parent, sibling or child — having the disease may increase your risk. With Raynaud’s syndrome, you may develop cold fingers or toes and changes in skin color when cold or stressed. After warming up, you may experience numbness, prickly or stinging pain in your fingers or toes. Raynaud’s attacks in stages. First, your toes usually turn white. Next, they often become blue and cold or numb. Finally, as you relax or warm up and your circulation

improves, your toes may turn red. Tingling, throbbing or even swelling may also set in. Symptoms should improve with warming, but it can take as long as 15 minutes for your blood flow to return to normal after an attack. Tissue damage or ulcers (open wounds) may develop if your blood flow is compromised for too long. In rare cases, untreated Raynaud’s can lead to foot or toe amputations. You should always get your feet checked after an attack. To prevent Raynaud’s attacks always lay-

er up in cold weather. Wear hats, scarves, socks, boots and two pairs of gloves. Chemical warmers may help keep your fingers and toes warm, but avoid direct contact with your skin.

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Civic Theatre presents video performance of 2019 ‘Elf The Musical’ production By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Recalling her role as Jovie in “Elf The Musical” brings a smile to Emily Schaab’s face. PERFORMANCE The Noblesville resident performed in Civic Theatre’s 2019 production. “Playing Jovie was a dream,” Schaab said. “I felt connected to her, and the role was so fun. And honestly, the best part of playing Jovie was being able to do so alongside the rest of the amazing cast.” The successful run was slated to be repeated this month, but a live production is not possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The show will be available Dec. 4 through Dec. 26. After the Dec. 4 opening, there will be streamed shows at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The production, which was video recorded in December 2019, will be available as a streaming and on-demand experience. The show is based on the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell as Buddy. This was Schaab’s first lead role in a Civic Theatre production. Schaab previously performed in “Newsies” and “Mamma Mia!” “I can’t say enough good things about my experience,” she said. “Every single person in the cast, staff, crew and orchestra worked seamlessly together, and I think we created something really special. During rehearsals, I felt challenged and supported by my castmates. Throughout the run of the show, I was able to form relationships that I am so grateful for. “It really was the most positive experience from top to bottom.” Originally, the cast was supposed to perform “Elf” again live this winter. “I would love nothing more than to step back into the crazy, hilarious and jingly world of Jovie and Buddy,” Schaab said. “It would be an honor to play the role again.” Like most performers, Schaab has found it difficult not being able to perform since

Civic Theatre “Elf The Musical,” video stream of the 2019 performance of Civic Theatre show from The Tarkington in Carmel with added features; streamed at select times from Dec. 4 to 26. For more, visit civictheatre.org. Live at the Center Live at the Center: Jenn Cristy, a livestreamed free concert by the singer/songwriter at 8 p.m., Dec. 4, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Performing Arts Connect Performing Arts Connect: Jim Henson Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, $12 per household for virtual event. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. KAR Front Series KAR Front Series with David Lober: production stage manager for Broadway and national tours, 7 p.m., Dec. 7. Free to register. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Emily Schaab, left, and Matt Bays perform in the 2019 production. (Submitted photo)

the pandemic hit in mid-March and shows have been shut down. “Honestly, it feels like being homesick,” she said. “Something that was such a big part of my life was suddenly taken away. I have truly grieved alongside my friends and loved ones who have been unable to perform and create, especially those whose livelihoods depend on the theater. It is really heartbreaking.” Westfield resident Matt Bays portrayed Buddy, and Indianapolis resident Parrish Williams played Santa in the 2019 production. There will be pre-recorded interview segments with performers from the 2019 shows.

When viewers purchase access to “Elf,” they will be provided with their own unique code to access either the scheduled stream or the on-demand experience. On Dec. 12, Civic Theatre will present a live virtual performance of its holiday variety show, “Holiday Lights,” a celebration of the holiday season. “Holiday Lights” will feature many familiar local performers bringing holiday cheer through song and dance. Customers can purchase a link for either the livestream at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 or can get a link for an on-demand version that will be available from Dec. 13 until Jan. 1, 2021. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Actors Theatre of Indiana, Hamilton County’s only professional Actors’ Equity Association theater company, will partner in a groundbreaking theatrical production of “A Christmas Carol” this holiday season. In conjunction with TBD Pictures and Broadway Producer Hunter Arnold, ATI will present a pay-per-view airing of the Charles Dickens classic. “We are the exclusive central Indiana partner helping to distribute ‘A Christmas Carol’ to our patrons and the Indiana audiences,” ATI co-founder Don Farrell said. “We gain approximately $20 of every ticket sold. It’s a great way to see an amazing production while also supporting Actors Theatre of Indiana during this difficult pandemic.” The production will be available for on-demand streaming through Jan. 3, 2021. Tickets are $50 per household and will be available at ATIstage.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Docket No. ANX-20-5 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 21st day of December, 2020 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), to consider a Petition for voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of one (1) Lot, located at 13485 Howe Road, Fishers, IN 46038, north of 131st Street on the west side of Howe Road, also known as parcel 13-11-29-00-00-009.001, and consisting of approximately 2 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department. The Fishers City Council meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE MEETING. The public may stream the meeting online at http://tinyurl.com/FishersCityHall. A copy of the Petition is on file for examination at the Planning & Zoning Department, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038. Interested persons may file written suggestions or objections relative to the request with the Planning and Zoning Department at or before said meeting, and/or they may contact Trevor Preddy, Planner II with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-595-3137 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. FISHERS CITY COUNCIL PETITIONER: City of Fishers City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Docket No. ANX-20-4 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 21st day of December, 2020 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), to consider a Petition for voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of two (2) Lots, located at 10765 E 121st Street, Fishers, IN 46037, west of Hoosier Road on the south side of 121st Street, also known as parcels 13-11-33-00-00-020.000 and 13-1133-00-00-019.101, and consisting of approximately 1.65 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department. The Fishers City Council meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE MEETING. The public may stream the meeting online at http://tinyurl. com/FishersCityHall. A copy of the Petition is on file for examination at the Planning & Zoning Department, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038. Interested persons may file written suggestions or objections relative to the request with the Planning and Zoning Department at or before said meeting, and/or they may contact Trevor Preddy, Planner II with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-595-3137 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. FISHERS CITY COUNCIL PETITIONER: City of Fishers City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VA - 2 0 - 3 7 For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020. The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE MEETING. The meeting agenda, with information on how to access this meeting, will be available online the Friday prior to the meeting date at: https://www.fishers.in.us/AgendaCenter REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from Section 3.2.3.5b to exceed the allowed impervious surface on lots zoned R2. LOCATION: The Proposal is generally located at 10208 Springstone Rd. in the Springs of Cambridge Subdivision. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3155 www.fishers.in.us

Ortaköy Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Istanbul’s Riverfront Mosque Commentary by Don Knebel Istanbul, Turkey, is home to more than 3,000 mosques, some of which, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia TRAVEL Sophia, are internationally famous. The little known Ortaköy Mosque is among the most photographed. Istanbul lies on both sides of the Bosporus River that divides Europe from Asia. Ortaköy, now an Istanbul neighborhood, was originally a small village along the European bank of the Bosporus. ating from the Byzantine era, the village was predominately Christian until the 16th century, when Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent encouraged Muslim Turks to settle there. Ortaköy’s Muslim residents built a small mosque on the riverbank in 1720, only to see it destroyed 11 years later during an insurgency. In 1839, Abdulmejid I became sultan and ordered construction of a new mosque near the site of the original one. To design the mosque, he hired Armenian architects who had designed many buildings for Ottoman rulers. Construction of the mosque began in 1854 and was completed two years

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CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed online at www.fishers.in.us during the meeting time. We recommend that residents follow the recently released guidelines to avoid gatherings and meeting due to the risk of COVID-19. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Text Amendment (TA-20-2) to the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) as a cleanup ordinance. The cleanup ordinance is necessary to address the following items: 1. Uses permitted in the C1 zone, and telecommunication towers in AG zones. 2. Addition of alcohol sales to permitted retail uses. 3. Conformity with other regulations. 4. Height of accessory structures in residential zones. 5. Content changes to Sign Standards. 6. Removal of sewer standards to comply with City’s new Health Department Ordinances. 7. Definition of Lot Coverage. These changes are due changes made during the 2018 UDO rewrite and/or updated ordinances in other City codes. LOCATION: City Wide The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Tony Bagato Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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