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Lawrence council delays vote on bonds for Harris & Ford expansion project

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The City of Lawrence Common Council on Nov. 15 postponed voting on an ordinance that would approve DEVELOPMENT up to $1.98 million in bonds to help chemical distributor Harris & Ford expand its 9307 E. 56th St. site.

The bonds would be repaid by the company.

A public hearing on the ordinance is required before the council can vote on the proposal. During an Economic Development Committee meeting before the regular council meeting, Harris & Fort officials said the hearing is set for Nov. 27.

Committee members agreed to meet just prior to the council’s Dec. 4 meeting to review the proposal again and make a recommendation.

The $20 million project would expand Harris & Ford’s existing facilities in the former Fort Benjamin Harrison base. Plans call for a

The planned Harris & Ford expansion includes a new building, a rail spur and a tank farm. (Image courtesy of Harris & Ford)

rail spur and a new 141,000-square-foot distribution facility.

According to documents provided at the Nov. 15 meeting, the rail spur would include 3,500 linear feet of rail connected to the CSX mainline that runs through Lawrence. A tank farm also would be constructed to hold products for the food and beverage industry.

Plans call for a “beautification project” east of the existing building that would convert a pond and part of the grounds into

a retention creek. That part of the project is intended to correct stormwater drainage issues in the area, according to the documents.

Also during the Nov. 15 council meeting, the council postponed action on Ordinance 12, a measure establishing compensation for elected officials. According to the ordinance, the mayor would be paid $99,750 in 2024, the city clerk would receive $78,856, council members would be paid $16,275 each, except for the council president ($18,375) and vice president ($17,325). The ordinance has been assigned to the Finance Committee.

Another postponed measure was Resolution 10, which would establish an application form and evaluation rubric for community service grants. That resolution has been referred to the Grants Committee, which was scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 but didn’t have a quorum.

The next regular Lawrence Common Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the assembly room at Lawrence Government Center, 9001 E. 59th St.

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experience a $4,000 raise, according to the announcement.

A newly adopted teachers’ contract will Teachers with nine to 19 years of exincrease salaries for Metropolitan School perience will receive an additional raise, District of Lawrence depending on their education level and BARGAINING Township eduteaching experience. cators, bringing The agreement also provides a the base salary for new hires to $1,000 stipend for teachers who $50,000 a year. worked for the district during the The MSDLT board approved the 2022-23 school year; and if the disnew bargaining agreement during trict’s cash balance at the end of its Nov. 13 meeting, according to December is $15 million or more, all an announcement from the school teachers working for the district in Smith district.

February will receive an additional The one-year contract covers the 2023$1,000 stipend.

24 school year. In addition to increasing “I am proud to celebrate the hard work the base salary for new hires, it gives all and dedication of teachers through these qualified teachers with at least one year of well-deserved raises. Their commitment

to education is the cornerstone of our students’ success,” Superintendent Shawn Smith stated. “We are grateful to our legislators for prioritizing education and competitive wages for teachers and aim to continue this upward trajectory, ensuring that our educators feel valued and supported in their vital role within our community.”

The new contract includes some changes to benefits, as well. The district will provide $3 million toward the district’s self-funded health insurance program, and the parties will split an expected 7.1 percent increase in premiums. The district also will increase its retirement plan match and allow teachers to “sell” up to five days of banked sick leave if they have accumulated more than 100 days.

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Citizens Reservoir opened in 2020 to supplement the greater Indianapolis area’s water supply. (Photo courtesy of Citizens Energy Group)

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Geist low, but officials not concerned with water supply

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Autumn weather has been drier than usual, leading to lower lake levels at Geist and Morse reservoirs, but an UTILITIES official with Citizens Energy Group — which provides water for much of the greater Indianapolis area — said it’s not a concern at this time.

Steve Berube is director of water production for Citizens Energy Group. He said in an email exchange that the company anticipates reservoir levels will recover completely before next summer.

“Current reservoir levels are 6 inches below the spillway at Geist Reservoir and 2 inches below the spillway at Morse Reservoir,” he said. “This is notably higher than they would be without recent improvements to our water supply infrastructure.”

Those improvements include the 2020 completion of Citizens Reservoir on Olio Road next to Geist Reservoir. According to Citizens’ website, the converted limestone quarry stores more than 3 billion gallons. That’s about half the capacity of Geist Reservoir.

“Without these improvements, we estimate that Geist Reservoir’s current level would be approximately 2 feet below the spillway and Morse Reservoir’s current level would be approximately 4 feet below the spillway,” Berube said. “We have pumped more than 800 million gallons out of Citizens Reservoir year-to-date, which previously would have had to be released from Morse and Geist reservoir storage.”

He said that in previous dry years, both Geist and Morse have been as low as 10 feet below the spillway.

A spillway is part of a dam that releases water when lakes are at flood level.

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als could help conserve water is by reducing the amount they use for their lawns. He said lawn irrigation is the primary driver of summer and autumn water consumption.

“Whereas Citizens is very confident in our water supply, it is also true that residential and commercial lawn watering can represent up to 70 percent of the volume we distribute during the warmer months,” he said. “Proactively limiting lawn irrigation can be a real help in removing stress on our infrastructure system. Wise water usage has a direct benefit to our community’s water supply.”

According to the National Weather Service, rainfall at Indianapolis International Airport — the official measurement location for the area — is below average so far this year.

Through October, total rainfall is 36.16 inches.

Normal rainfall would put the area at 37.26 through October. November totals have not yet been calculated, but a daily online measurement shows less than half an inch for the month through Nov. 19.

A typical rainfall for November is 3.45 inches. Annual rainfall for the Indianapolis area averages 43.63 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

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The City of Lawrence has clarified a social media post that stated an incorrect rate for its new trash collection serSERVICES vice with Priority Waste.

According to the city, the new monthly rates will remain the same for the coming year — $15 per residence, with a discounted rate for seniors of $9.

Seniors 65 and older must apply for the discount by calling the Department of Public Works at 317-545-8787 or emailing permits@ cityoflawrence.org.

The incorrect social media post indicated that the monthly rate would be approximately $19 per residence.

Priority will start picking up residential trash on Dec. 1, according to the city, and new trash cans are expected to be delivered to residences in early 2024.

“Collection days will remain the same and residents will continue to use the current toters until the end of the year. All house-

The new monthly trash rates in Lawrence will remain the same for the coming year — $15 per residence, with a discounted rate for seniors of $9. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

holds will automatically receive one trash and one recycle toter,” the city’s website stated. “Additional toters will be available upon request once delivery to all households has been completed. Each additional toter will be billed at $1.25 per month.”

For more about the new trash collection service, visit cityoflawrence.org/ solid-waste.

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CURRENT DECEMBER LAWRENCE/GEIST COMMUNITY CALENDAR WINTERFEST CELEBRATION Every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23, the City of Lawrence and its sponsors will host Winterfest, which includes a winter market, skating and entertainment. Santa will attend each Saturday of Winterfest.

Additional winter activities will be listed as they are announced at visitlawrenceindiana. com/events/winterfest.

ARTS FOR LAWRENCE PLANS HOLIDAY SPECIALS Arts for Lawrence will present a performance of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.”, a one-hour musical adaptation of the classic Christmas story featuring Agape Theater Co. members, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 and 2; and 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. Arts for Lawrence also will offer a shortened version of “The Nutcracker Suite,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 1 p.m.

Dec. 16 at the Theater at the Fort. The performance is directed by Oybek Tashpulatov, Cristina Pretorius and Alexandra Harrill, and supported by Andrea Hagan of A-List Dance Center, featuring dancers of various ages.

For tickets, visit artsforlawrence.org/tickets.

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INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY LAWRENCE BRANCHES PLAN HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES The Fort Ben and Lawrence branches of the Indianapolis Public Library have various holiday-themed events through December. They include: • Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris, set

for 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Fort Ben Branch, 9330 E. 56th St. Kids of all ages can meet a reindeer and learn about the Sami, Indigenous reindeer herders from the Lapland region of Scandinavia.

The Indianapolis Chamber Players will perform a holiday concert starting at 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Lawrence Branch, 7898 Hague Rd. Individuals of all ages are invited to listen to a classical music concert at the library.

Mariachi Sol Jalisciense will perform a holiday concert starting at 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 at the Fort Ben Branch. Individuals of all ages are invited for this holiday Mariachi concert.

Culinary Book Club — Holiday Feast and Treat Cookbooks is set for 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 at the Lawrence branch. This event for adults offers a discussion about cookbooks based on the topic of the month — “Feast and Treat Cookbooks.” Test a recipe or two and bring one dish or baked good created using one of the recipes for the group to sample. Register at attend.indypl.org/ events?r=days&n=60.

The Brown Grass Band will perform a holiday concert starting at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 at the Lawrence Branch. The family band will play Christmas tunes in bluegrass and old-timey styles, offering musical fun for all ages. Register at attend.indypl.org/events?r=days&n=60.

Toy Drive – Compass is partnering with Foster Fairies to collect new unwrapped toys for local children in the foster care system. Toys will be collected through Dec. 3. They can be dropped off at the Compass office in Broad Ripple, 5420 College Ave., Suite 100, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For convenience, donors can have Amazon packages shipped directly to the Broad Ripple office. Toys can also be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week at Loudoun Place — Lennar Home Welcome Center, 11614 Hartwell St., Indianapolis.

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Senior standout was key to HSE’s two state volleyball titles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior volleyball player Breonna Goss received no break after Hamilton Southeastern High School won its second consecutive IHSAA Class 4A state title.

“The next day was tryouts, and we went right into club season,” said Goss, who plays for the Goss Munciana Volleyball Club. “I would have liked a little break, but it does help to not get off your game.”

The 6-foot middle blocker helped the No. 1 Class 4A Royals complete a 33-0 season by beating No. 5 Castle in four sets Nov. 4 at Muncie in the state championship match.

The Royals dropped only five sets all season. The team has a 67-match unbeaten streak as it won 34 straight after losing its 2022 season opener.

“It was amazing,” Goss said. “The beginning of my senior season it was our goal (as a team) to get back to the state championship match and win, so it was really

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The Duke University-bound Goss broke the school’s single-season hitting percentage record with a 0.476, breaking Hayden Huybers’ 2015 record of 0.470.

Goss, who didn’t start playing volleyball until seventh grade, became a starter during her sophomore year. She played basketball and competed in track and field.

Breonna Goss helped lead Hamilton Southeastern to two consecutive state titles.

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She competed in those three sports until her freshman year, when she chose to concentrate on volleyball.

“Her development has been exponential,” HSE coach Jason Young said.

After playing on the freshman team, Goss started out on the junior varsity team.

“But we ended up using her (on varsity) periodically throughout the year,” Young said. “It was her junior year where she made her biggest gains. She became a dominant force for us, and during our postseason run she was one of our best players. I believe it is on the big stage where Breonna shines the brightest. Her state final matches were spectacular both this year and in 2022.”

Young said Goss is a naturally gifted athlete.

“She is one of, if not the best, athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” Young said. “She is so fast and elevates so quickly it is hard to stop her. Breonna’s blocking has also been something we have been able to count on. Breonna is a quiet leader, but when she speaks, others listen.”

Goss said she made the most improvement in her transition scoring.

Goss chose Duke because of its combination of athletics and academics. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine, perhaps becoming a doctor, anesthesiologist or nurse.

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Lawrence Mayor-elect Deb Whitfield discusses path to political office

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Deb Whitfield didn’t really want to run for mayor — not initially. She was finishing her first term on the Lawrence Common Council and enjoyed working as part of a team to oversee the city’s fiscal health, economic development and opportunities for the city’s increasingly diverse population.

She said when a group of supporters approached her to run as the Democratic candidate for mayor, “I told them no three times.”

What finally convinced her, she said, was a vision of sorts. Whitfield joined members of her church who were fasting and prayed about the question of running for mayor.

She said one day, she decided to take a walk and listen to gospel music.

“I always walk a certain way, but this day, I was led to walk a different route,” she said.

That route took her just past the city’s boundary into McCordsville. When she returned to Lawrence, she said she saw a sign that said, “Welcome to Lawrence — Mayor Deb Whitfield.’

“I was like, ‘Are you serious?’” she said, But when she looked again, it was still there.

“So, I said, ‘OK, I got it,’” she said. “That was my sign.”

And she hasn’t slowed down since.

Whitfield is not a career politician, but said she comes from a culture of public service. She was born and raised in Waterbury, Conn., and many family members worked in the health care industry. That led to her longtime career as a respiratory therapist.

Other family members were members of the Armed Services; still others worked in factories and were active in their unions.

Whitfield said the church was always a big part of her life.

“I remember watching my grandparents, always at the church, fundraising or feeding people — just working in the community,” she said. “My dad always had us participate in those events. That was the foundation that was given to us as we were growing up.”

Whitfield came to Indiana in 1995 when her late husband Ashland Whitfield, an elite track and field coach, accepted a manager position with USA Track and Field in India-

Lawrence Mayor-elect Deb Whitfield hugs a constituent during the Fourth of July parade in Lawrence. (Photo courtesy of Deb Whitfield’s campaign Facebook account)

napolis. With help from a relocation specialist, the couple visited different parts of the city, and Whitfield said Lawrence appealed to them the most.

Her husband was originally from the West Coast, she said, and Whitfield was a solid East Coaster at the time, so they had no close family when they arrived.

“What became our family was my neighbors — getting the kids in the school system and meeting friends and neighbors and developing relationship, working at Community Health Network — all of those became my family,” she said.

Whitfield’s first foray into active politics was when she worked on the state senate campaign for Democrat Derek Camp. That’s when she first started knocking on doors.

“People would open their door and start talking to me and I loved it,” she said. “The story was if you walk with (Deb), don’t think you’re going get your work done because she stands there talking to everybody. And I figured why not? They open their door, and they want to talk, give them their three minutes or five minutes. Sometimes, it’s 20 to 30.”

From there, Whitfield was recruited to run for a precinct committee position and she beat the incumbent for that job. Then she was encouraged to run for Lawrence Common Council and she won that, too.

“We did a coordinated campaign, where we all worked together,” she said. “We just

built a really strong, coordinated campaign with all the candidates that were running out here. It was just really fun.”

And it worked. So well, in fact, that Whitfield and her mayoral campaign repeated the winning strategy of knocking on doors, connecting with constituents directly and coordinating efforts with a team of like-minded candidates.

The Whitfield team knocked on about 19,000 doors between Jan. 1 and Nov. 7 — including neighborhoods that had never seen

a candidate before. Her campaign manager, Zachary Brown, said they added 4,000 homes to the tally during the final week of the campaign.

Whitfield said building a diverse team of candidates and volunteers was important to her — she’s been the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging director at Community Health for about 15 years.

“If anything, I want to make sure as things have changed out here, that we acknowledge that and build upon that,” she said. “We were excited to find the team members that we did — not only diversity of racial and ethnic and gender makeup, but diversity of ideas.”

Whitfield said a lot has been said about her as the first Black female mayor of Lawrence, and the first Black mayor in Marion County, but that wasn’t on her radar when she was campaigning. She noted that her father was the first African American constable in Waterbury.

“And so I guess my family is one that breaks barriers,” she said. “I am very humbled and thankful and grateful for that, but the vision that I have for the city is uniting the city.”

ON THE COVER: Deb Whitfield is the mayor-elect of the City of Lawrence following the Nov. 7 election. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Brown)

MOVING FORWARD FROM THE ELECTION Winning the election doesn’t mean Lawrence Mayor-elect Deb Whitfield gets to slow down. She said she’s actually busier than ever, with less than two months to prepare to take office.

She had a transition team in place about a week after the election and said it will help establish what her first 100 days in office will look like. She said one task they need to accomplish is visiting with department heads to talk about goals, and what they need to accomplish those goals in the coming year.

“I’m not a micromanager,” she said. “I want to make sure that we have people around in my administration that have skill sets, talents and perspectives that

can help us move forward.”

Whitfield said she doesn’t know yet whether she’ll make staffing changes.

One rumor she laid to rest was about the Lawrence Police Department. She said she has no intention of merging it with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

“We’re Lawrence. I love Lawrence. I believe in Lawrence,” she said, “We’re 52,000 strong, and we need to have our police force on our streets protecting all of our residents.”

Whitfield said she hopes to organize a citizens action group to gather input from residents, and she looks forward to working with the new all-Democrat Common Council.

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Have a gout-friendly season Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan

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SHE BELIEVES: “Working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), I’ve seen a lot. For me, it’s all about the children. Eskenazi Health is doing just the right thing by integrating mental health care into the neighborhood health centers.” eskenazihealthfoundation.org

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and indulgence. However, for individuals living with gout, PODIATRY this festive period can bring about concerns and challenges. Gout is a type of arthritis that triggers intense foot pain. Usually, that pain begins in your big toe. In addition to pain in your big toe, gout symptoms include redness, inflammation and tenderness to touch.

Gout isn’t a progressive condition that attacks your joints. Instead, gout comes in flares triggered by a buildup of uric acid in your bones. When that acid builds up, urate crystals form in the blood, causing painful symptoms wherever they settle. And these crystals frequently settle in the big toe joint.

Uric acid forms when our body breaks down a chemical known as purine. This chemical is found in many animal proteins.

So, a holiday meal full of protein significantly contributes to a gout attack. Alcohol can also increase uric acid buildup and raise the gout flare risk. Research has shown that drinking more than one alcoholic beverage

in 24 hours can increase the risk of a gout attack by 36 percent.

WHAT TO AVOID • Foods and drinks high in purines, such as shellfish, organ meats, red meat, distilled spirits and beer • Saturated fats in red meat, beef, lamb and pork and high-fat dairy products • Foods and drinks high in fructose such as candy, pastries, high-fructose fruits, juice and soda. Fructose can trigger your body to produce more uric acid.

But certain fruits, like cherries, can reduce acid concentrations.

TREATING GOUT Besides watching your diet and lifestyle changes, gout treatments include medications, increasing consumption of the appropriate fluids and elevating and immobilizing the foot.

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What is the greater value of an object branded with some logo or another? State governments spend countless ESSAY tax dollars urging us to “Wander Indiana” or “Say Yes to Michigan.”

Energy drink companies slap logos on stunt planes, racecars and speedboats to associate the product with “go-fast” activities. Handbag manufacturers are entitled to significantly jack up the price (and demand) for a conspicuously labeled purse. There are good reasons that many of us weigh branding heavily in our decision-making and some not so good.

Status, assumption of quality, nostalgia or celebrity association are often cited. Likewise, communities, social groups, universities and other distinctly human organizations rely upon branding to create cohesion and group identity.

We are Italian American, practitioners of faith, proud Cornhuskers and many others. We wear the jerseys, donate money and advocate for the well-being of the order. Mostly, we benefit from adhesion to the affiliation. Is it possible that we could be harmed by it, too?

If we attend, for example, an institution of

higher education that has made choices to drift from core teaching principles into other perhaps worthy but not directly related to the training-required topics, does that mean a certain percentage, no matter how small, of our meager instructional hours are devoted to imparting persuasive advocacy rather than technical knowledge? Would our education quality be reduced by a corresponding percentage?

If the professor spends any class time discussing the alphabet soup of common causes, UAW, NRA, ESG, what is not being covered? Is it possible that we have instructional opportunity to waste? Regardless, how would a recent graduate even criticize the gap? Once one has spent the $300,000 for the Ivy League degree, can they wisely say that they are undereducated? Are they trapped in a paradox wherein complaining about the product is akin to complaining about oneself?

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Many of you know that my dreams of empty nesting have been put on hold indefinitely to accommodate a daughter who is taking a gap year and a son who needed a few months to find his post-college graduation path. The boy child has now moved to New York, but the girl one is on a traveling hiatus making money to fund her next adventure. She generally sets up camp in the living room amid the debris of her young life. And then there’s my husband, Doo, who always seems to be around. If he’s not on a conference call in his home office (right off the kitchen) with the door open, then he’s demo-ing bathrooms or shop-vacuuming the garage, seemingly oblivious to anyone seeking solace in Netflix or a Sarah J. Maas novel. The point is the planets have to align

“It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.”

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during a full solar eclipse for me to have a single moment to myself.

And for once, they actually have! Doo is away hunting (presumably to ensure we have meat for the winter), and our youngadult roommate has picked up an extra a.m. shift. It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.

For I am home alone. And unlike Kevin, I couldn’t be more thrilled. “Finally!”

Peace out.

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A sorrowful nod to my big Greek friend Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

One night at a Greek restaurant downtown, we had a few too many Corfu Lagers, Hanging from a rack in my office is a and while our cheese was flaming, we collection of neckties, each one emblazoned stood up in the middle of a packed room with a picture of comedy and performed “Who’s on First?” The paHUMOR greats: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel trons gave us a standing ovation, as well as and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, another round of Greek beer. and my favorites, Abbott and Costello. In Before Peter moved here in 2015, I did recent months, that tie has acquired a new a one-man show at Fringe, a festival of significance. multi-talented people Peter Spellos was who perform during a my student in the early “One night at a Greek restaurant three-week period along ‘70s when I taught high Mass Ave in Indy. My downtown, we had a few too school English. He didn’t topic was Jewish humany Corfu Lagers, and while our mor, a subject I knew share my disdain for cheese was flaming, we stood up well, but the hour-long dangling participles or in the middle of a packed room misplaced modifiers, but act was way out of my we did share a love of and performed “Who’s on First?” comfort zone. The first comedy. You name it, we evening of the show I The patrons gave us a standing laughed at it and anapeeked around the curovation, as well as another lyzed it. tain to see if anyone had round of Greek beer.”

One evening, Peter bought a ticket. There, – DICK WOLFSIE and I watched the Mel in the front row, was Brooks classic, “The Peter. He was working Producers.” We talked about the brilliant in New York and made the trip here for that performances by Zero Mostel and Gene Wild- one night only. er. Peter’s persona reminded me of Mostel.

Peter passed away quietly in hospice Both were bigger than life, in more ways Nov. 19 surrounded by his students who rethan one. vered him. He taught them all how to enjoy Peter enjoyed a career doing roles in the sound of laughter, to think creatively, films and voiceovers in several well-known and to make the world a brighter place. On a anime movies. He had a booth at Gen Con recent Sunday, I wore my Abbott and Costelin Indy where fans of his work lined up for lo tie to our Unitarian church, where I lit a autographs. Peter ultimately moved to Indy candle for Peter. I don a comedy tie to most and began teaching acting, comedy and occasions, but sometimes it’s difficult to deimprov to eager students who came to love cide which comedian to wear. For the near him and learn from him. future, it’s pretty obvious who’s on first.

So, what does this all have to do with Abbott and Costello? The legendary team is best known for what is considered the Dick Wolfsie is an author, greatest comedy sketch of all time, “Who’s columnist and speaker. Contact on First?” Peter and I had tried to learn the him at wolfsie@aol.com. routine in the past, but it wasn’t easy. It’s all about mastering the timing.

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Fishers twins portray key roles in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s ’Nutcracker’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock put a unique twist in casting for “The Nutcracker.”

Twins Vincent and Violet DANCE Kitchen are cast in key roles.

“The twins portray the homeless orphans not only separately, but also together in selected performances,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.

“This unique casting may never happen again, with twins who are the correct age and skill level to accomplish the title role.

The role is usually reserved for a young female dancer, so it is wonderful to see a young male dancer in the (main) role and then adorable to see the twins perform the roles of Klara and Klarence together.”

The twins, who are Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders, perform in The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-10 at The Florence, 335 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

“Getting to dance alone and with Vincent is very exciting and fun,” Violet said.

“When Vincent and I dance together on stage, I can always count on him to calm my nerves. When we are on stage together, I feel I can connect to the emotions of the story because Vincent is not only my twin brother in the show, but in real life, too. Dancing alone, I know I have to push myself to own the stage and to portray the emotion of the hardship of homelessness. I love getting to dance with Vincent, and I also love having the chance to dance the lead alone.”

Vincent said he also enjoys having the opportunity to dance the lead solo and perform a duet with his sister.

“Dancing as the lead as a solo has been incredible, and I’m very honored to be the first male Klarence in Mr. Hancock’s production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Vincent said.

“I have been working very hard and I hope my performance does not disappoint.”

Vincent said he and his sister work

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‘HOLIDAY AND MORE’ Ashley Nicole Soprano’s “Holiday and More” concerts are set for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

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Fishers twins Vincent and Violet Kitchen perform in “The Nutcracker.”

From left, Hillary Riley, Audrey Springer and Audrey Holloway will share the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. (Photos courtesy of Lydia Moody)

well as a team.

“I’ve always loved dancing in Mr. Hancock’s productions, but this year will be special, sharing the lead with my sister,” Vincent said.

Hancock said his company’s contemporary production of “The Nutcracker” has always been a unique production in that it follows a similar storyline as the classic production but with an updated and contemporary twist, where Klara is an orphan child who is homeless and receives a broken nutcracker doll from a homeless person.

“Due to acts of kindness, her world is magically changed,” Hancock said.

Hancock said another unique feature of GHDT’s production is the inclusion of international music from Spain, Russia, Africa, China, Afghanistan and France in variations from Act II. Hancock said three graduating seniors, Audrey Holloway, Heritage Christian School; Hillary Riley, Carmel High School; and Audrey Springer, Noblesville High School, who are all students at The Academy of GHDT, share the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and a soloist in one of the international variations of Act II Afghanistan.

“Dancing as all three characters is a lot

of fun and an exciting challenge,” Springer said. “Sugar Plum and Prince are roles that I have watched since I was a young fairy in my first performance of GHDT’S ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s hard to believe that I am now the ‘older girl’ inspiring the younger kids in these soloist roles.”

Holloway said it has been her dream to perform the lead roles in “The Nutcracker.”

“It is hard to believe that 14 years ago I performed in this show for the very first time. I started as a tiny unicorn and now have the unbelievable opportunity to dance as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Afghanistan soloist,” Holloway said. “It is interesting to see how each of us portrays the characters differently and are able to give the audience a unique experience at every show. It is a blessing to be able to share the roles with two strong dancers and get to know them on a deeper level.”

Riley said the opportunity has tested her skills and ability to adapt quickly.

“Through the process, I have discovered multiple sides of myself as a performer,” she said. “The best thing about triple casting is the ability to relate to your peers and help each other out.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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‘HOLIDAY HITS’ The Midtown Men’s “Holiday Hits” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR Girl Named Tom’s One More Christmas Tour concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” from Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

SARAH SCHARBROUGH Sarah Scharbrough and special guest Ryan Ahlwardt will perform holiday concerts at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform two Dec. 3 concerts, the first featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 p.m. and ‘A Christmas Festival’ at 7 p.m., at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The first show is shorter and designed for a younger audience with Santa These will be Charles Conrad’s final and Mrs. Claus. The evening performance is Christmas concerts as Indiana Wind Symcalled “A Christmas Festival.” phony’s music “I feel like I’ve grown up proCONCERT director. fessionally with this ensemble,” Conrad, who is reAnderson said. “I’ve been on quite tiring at the end of this 2023-24 seaa windy road with music, but the son, hasn’t given it much thought IWS has been a consistent part of because he has been so busy. my story, and I’ve loved getting to However, guest soprano soloist know so many of the musicians Jessamyn Anderson is feeling nosthroughout different seasons of my Anderson talgic. A 2011 Carmel High School life. I truly treasure my time with graduate, Anderson was a student of Conthe IWS.” rad’s wife, former CHS choir teacher Ann Anderson will sing “Let it Go” from the Conrad. movie “Frozen” during the matinee.

“This will absolutely be a special perforPer tradition, she will sing “O Holy Night” mance,” Anderson said. “Charlie was the in the evening performance. first conductor to offer me a professional “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in the magnificent gig when I was just 18. When he called and Palladium is truly one of my favorite moasked if I’d like to sing at the Palladium, I ments of the entire holiday season,” she honestly thought he was joking. And now said. “I get to proclaim words I wholehearthere we are, 12 years later. I am so grateful edly believe, sing soaring high notes and to Charlie for giving me this opportunity.” invite others to experience the hope and joy Anderson, who is based in Nashville, that Christmas offers us.

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“He’s 16 years old and is a complete prodigy on piano and guitar,” Koz said. “He’s an internet sensation, hugely popular.”

Saxophonist Dave Koz figured the 25th Saxophonist/flutist Marcus Robinson also year would be the last for his annual Christ- is making his debut with the tour. mas concert tour.

“He is one of the most up-andCONCERT He was wrong. coming names in the world of “I guess people contemporary jazz these days,” Koz would like us to come back, so said. we’re keeping it going,” he said.

Vocalist Rebecca Jade is returnThe 26th Dave Koz & Friends ing for the third year.

Christmas Tour will stop at 7:30 “Since the last year she was with p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the us, her own star has risen promiKoz Center for the Performing Arts in nently in the world of contemporary Carmel. jazz,” Koz said.

“We love coming to the Palladium. It’s one Robinson and Schultz also sing. of our favorite tour stops,” Koz said. “It’s “I’m really the only one who doesn’t sing, such an incredibly beautiful venue. The idea but that doesn’t stop me,” Koz said. of taking this forward beyond the quarter of Koz and Schultz will perform “When You a century mark was really to feature a lot of Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” An aninew artists. There are so many new artists mated version featuring Koz and his rescue that are deserving of attention.” dog, Buddy Boy, was recently released.

Koz will be joined on the jazz-based “We are going to use that opportunity Christmas tour by longtime musical partner to talk about Disney and how much Disney Jonathan Butler, a guitarist/singer. shaped us,” he said. “That song is so much Justin Lee Schultz, who was born in part of our life since it’s been around since South Africa but lives in the U.S., is making 1940.” his first appearance with the tour.

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