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Fishers council approves Grantham PUD Compiled by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Fishers City Council met Dec. 21. Its next meeting is Jan. 18.

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What happened: The council approved a rezone request for 118.75 acres at 113th Street and Southeastern Parkway.

What it means: The rezone will allow for the Grantham planned unit development to build single-family homes on the site. There will be one to two dwellings per acre, and the developer pledged to preserve some of the trees along 113th Street. There will be 35 percent open space.

The council approved the rezone with a 6-3 vote.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s salary ordinance.

What it means: The amendment doesn’t add a new position but adds job titles for the director of business solutions group and the director of employee and customer success to better align with the current roles.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an additional appropriation of sewer and stormwater funds.

What it means: City Controller Lisa Bradford said there were some unexpected expenses for the sewer and stormwater funds during the year related to certain projects, software conversion and some print/mail issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I think when it is all said and done, we will have enough money in the sewer fund. But just in case, we wanted to advertise and have a public hearing,” she said.

The appropriation for the sewer fund is $50,000, and the appropriation for the stormwater fund is for $30,000.

The site for the Grantham planned unit development is at 113th Street and Southeastern Parkway. (Submitted image)

What happened: The council heard an introduction for a rezone request of 1.82 acres at 13995 Cumberland Rd. What it means: If approved, the rezone will allow for construction of Cumberland Cottages, a new project by HAND, Inc. Cumberland Cottages is proposing 11 affordable detached units rent-geared toward single parents. The units will surround a central green, and there will be a community garden. Since the proposal was only an introduction, there was no vote, but council member Selina Stoller voiced some thoughts on the proposal.

“I like the fact that we are targeting some low-income individuals, but I would like to see it to offer them home ownership rather than just rentals. I would like to see some of these people be able to own a home within our community as well,” Stoller said. “The other thing I would like to see is it opened up to more than just single parents.

Why can’t we open up to those with disabilities or seniors or those with other situations rather than just single parents?”

HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis said because the homes are 1 1/2 stories, they have stairs, which are typically not what seniors and those with disabilities want. She did clarify that the units will be open to anyone meeting the income qualifications.

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What happened: The council unanimously approved an appropriation for the 2020C and 2020D bond proceeds.

What it means: The vote was a procedural step. At a previous meeting, the council approved the issuance of the two bonds, and the new vote allows the council to spend the bond proceeds.

What happened: The council approved a request for a pre-annexation agreement for a property at 11110 E. 106th St. What it means: The property owners are building on a 5-acre lot and want to annex the property into the city. The annexation requires the property to comply with the Unified Development Ordinance standards, and also allows part of the property to be dedicated to the city.

“The property dedication is significant,” city attorney Chris Greisl said. “When the City of Fishers goes out to do future road infrastructure projects, road widening or other capital projects, we must acquire additional right of way by acquisition or condemnation. Land prices are going up, so to be able to have property dedicated to the city is a great savings.”

The city approved an annexation abatement over three years for the property owners.

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Outside payment kiosk now open — The City of Lawrence’s outside payment kiosk, located on the south side of the Lawrence Government Center in the drive-up lane, is up and running. Those wanting to use the kiosk will enter the drive-thru lane at the southwest corner of the Government Center parking lot, 9001 East 59th St., Lawrence.

The secure-payment kiosk is available 24/7 and takes cash, credit card and check payments. The instructions for use are on the screen. Bring the preferred payment and a copy of the bill. Checks, if used, are scanned and returned when the transaction is done. Cash is inserted in the slot provided and will only accept whole dollar amounts. Your account will be credited if you pay over the amount on the bill. The payment kiosk availability does not change the cut-off time for making payment to avoid non-payment

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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.

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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.

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The Fishers City Council has approved an economic development agreement with Strongbox Commercial for the former Marsh site at 96th Street and DEVELOPMENT Lantern Road.

Originally, Strongbox Commercial presented an agreement to redevelop the site, build an outlot and place a fitness user in the former Marsh building.

For that project, the Fishers City Council waived impact and permitting fees, and in exchange, Strongbox Commercial agreed to purchase license plate readers for areas of 96th Street in partnership with the Fishers Police Dept. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the fitness user considering the site lost interest and no longer wanted to pursue new projects.

“We started working with Strongbox on what could be the right fit for that space,” said Megan Baumgartner, economic development director for the City of Fishers. “It’s such an important corner for our city with all the work happening along 96th Street and the road work being done.”

Instead of a fitness user, Memory Ventures, a company offering services for users to digitalize out-of-date media, will occupy the space. “(Memory Ventures CEO Anderson Schoenrock) has been leasing space throughout Fishers for the last few years, so we started to talk to him about the site, and he was

definitely interested,” Baumgartner said.

As part of the new economic development agreement for Memory Ventures to occupy the Marsh site, the city council unanimously approved a 10-year vacant building tax abatement. Schoenrock plans to invest $1 million in renovations inside and outside of the building, redo the parking lot and add public art to the east or west side of the building. Memory Venture’s nearly 100 employees will move to the space when renovations are complete. Schoenrock said there’s potential to add up to 250 employees at the new space.

“We are excited as a business to be looking at this opportunity,” Schoenrock said.

“I have driven by this building almost every day thinking something neat can happen.

We are looking forward to renovating the building and returning it to a usable space.

As most of you are aware, not only has there been vandalism on the property, but even prior to that, with Marsh trying to sustain their business, a lot of corners were cut. The building has been long overdue for a renovation and a rehabilitation.”

Several council members commended Schoenrock on the project.

“This is the best use (for this space) because this will have daytime employees and those employees will use existing restaurants and retail, so I think of all the options we have had, this is heading in a great direction,” council member David George said.

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NCL opens scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior in Boone or Hamilton counties who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. The winner will be notified in March. NCL was formed to encourage mothers and daughters to build relationship and leadership skills, while serving together in their community. The scholarship allows the chapter to recognize others outside of NCL that hold the same values of community service, leadership and cultural experiences. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague.org/ chapter/crossroads/.

NCL seeks new members — The Crossroads Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc has announced its Annual Membership Drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth through ninth grade. The Crossroads Chapter is composed of 230 members who reside in Hamilton and Boone Counties. The drive runs through Jan. 15. For more, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/crossroads.

Real estate statistics — Fueled by a slight decrease in home sale prices, the Fishers residential real estate market remained active in November 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, November saw the average sale price for a Fishers home decrease 0.8 percent, to $353,880,

compared to this time last year. Homes in Fishers sold quickly – in just 19 days, or 50 percent faster than November 2019. The average price per square foot for a Fishers home also increased to $144.39, up 5.2 percent from this time last year.

North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club canceled its December meeting. The next meeting will be Jan. 20. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming a beekeeper are welcome. There are no dues.

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Make space in the New Year The five-story grain silo used to be the tallest structure in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

The Fishers grain silo history Commentary by Robert Bowling For many years, one of the tallest structures in Fishers was a five-story grain silo that towered over BACK IN THE DAY downtown. It was a relic to the days when Fishers was a rural farm community.

As the city was transformed into a bustling suburb, the grain silo remained until it was finally dismantled in 2019 in the name of progress. But why did the silo remain there all these years and what was the history behind it?

Grain elevators utilize a conveyor or an elevator to scoop up grains and deposit them into storage silos. Most farming communities have at least one elevator.

Farmers bring their crops to the elevator by vehicle and they receive the market rate for that particular crop. The Fishers grain elevator can be traced back to 1909. It was constructed by Wilson & Wiles and was known as the Fishers Grain Co. The Fishers Grain Co. was sold to John McComas in July of 1915. Ownership would remain within the family for the next 25 years. After owning it for four years, John sold it to his brother, Frank. When Frank decided to move to Los Angeles in 1925, he sold it back to his brother, who by that time, his son, Paul, had joined the business.

John had a heart attack while driving his car in Indianapolis in 1930. His son, Paul, now found himself in sole ownership of the Fishers Grain Co. The morning of March 25th, 1936, a massive fire destroyed the complex and threatened half the town. The fire started in a room that burns corn cobs, and it was attributed to a defective cob burner. The fire spread rapidly through the elevator. A strong wind spread burning embers almost a quarter of a mile.

Fire departments from Noblesville and Carmel responded and battled the blaze for hours. Firefighters were assisted by high school students. The students could see the flames from Fishers High School (present day Fishers Elementary) on Lantern Road.

They ran toward the blaze helping to douse the flames with water. They also got on top of roofs and put out small fires as six houses were on fire at one time. The farmers even responded to the distress call and were needed when 25 tons of coal stored nearby was set ablaze.

By the time the fire was put out, the structural damage was estimated at $30,000 and the amount of lost wheat, soybeans, corn, etc., was unknown. The future of the grain company was in doubt at the time. but within a few months, construction started on a new elevator.

Ownership changed hands a few more times before it was bought in 1956 by the Hamilton County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association. Instead of single owners, it would now be governed by a board of farmers. The co-op ran it until 1989 when urban sprawl contributed to its closure. There were originally four silos and the town bought the land for the site for its new municipal complex. The one silo remained because the fire department had installed a warning siren at the top, which last sounded in the 1970s.

The silo may be gone but it isn’t forgotten, and it is a reminder of how Fishers has changed.

Robert Bowling is a retired Fishers Police Dept. officer. He has a love of history and enjoys sharing it with others. He recently wrote the script and performed in the “Battle of Mudsock” re-enactment.

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Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch renovated a building in Fortville to create a tap room.

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For the love of beer Couple talks Taxman Brewing adventure

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Working in the tax industry led Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch to Belgium, and ultimately to starting their own brewery.

“I was an accountant and did tax work, and tax work took us abroad and we lived in Belgium for three years,” said Nathan, former international tax director for Cummins.

Sharing a love for craft beers, Nathan and Leah began visiting Belgium breweries. Prior to that, they had experimented with homebrewing. After moving to Belgium, they visited the breweries, learned about different styles of beer and began homebrewing in a friend’s basement. The main difference in Belgium beer and domestic beer is yeast.

“There are four key ingredients for beer — barley, yeast, hops and water,” Nathan said. “The yeast is different in the Belgium beer. American beer features more hops and grains and the yeast is for fermenting and converts the sugar to alcohol. Belgian beer has this concept called esters, or flavors created during fermentation, and it has more of a flavor drive from the yeast.”

Upon returning to America in March 2011, the Huelsebusches began tweaking their recipes. They opened Taxman Brewing Company in Bargersville in 2014.

“That’s why all the beers are Belgium-themed,” Nathan said. “Taxman is inspired by tax work, and just to have fun we play off the death and taxes theme. The skull with the top hat and bow tie is Uncle Sam meets the Grim Reaper.”

After launching the brewery in Bargersville, Nathan and Leah opened a tap room in Fortville in 2016 and one in

downtown Indianapolis in November 2019.

“Fortville was an interesting one,” Nathan said. “A long time ago, we did a Bastille Day Festival, and the only time we came to Fortville was for that festival. It turned out a friend owned this building and they reached out (and) said it was going to be empty. He wanted to bring something to the Fortville community that would bring residents to want to live here.”

The Bastille Day Festival celebrated French culture, and the Huelsebusches served beer at the festival.

The building at 29 S. Main St., Fortville, previously housed a print shop. The Huelsebuchses began the process of buying the building when the building next door went up for sale, so they bought both and combined them, leading to a massive, 12,000-square-foot taproom with two event spaces upstairs.

Each of the three restaurants can seat more than 200 people, which has become a blessing during the COVID-19 gathering restrictions.

“COVID has restricted us, but we are still at a 100-plus people capacity,” Nathan said. “We can space everybody out is the most important thing, but also to not have to reduce the restaurant size to the point where it’s not a viable business anymore (is important).”

Taxman brews 50 to 60 different beers each year. Many have won awards. The staff consists of two full-time brewers and a head brewer. Nathan is the CEO. “We still love beer,” Nathan said. “I like it more as a consumer product now, though.”

Although he’s not involved in brewing, Nathan does weigh in on the beer recipes.

“Commercial brewing is much easier than homebrewing

with all the equipment. You have hot water on demand, and it’s a much easier process,” Nathan said. “I weigh in on recipes and the water profile. A big portion of beer and the way beer feels in your mouth is what goes into water composition.”

Belgian beers are higher in alcohol. An alcohol ban similar to prohibition was enacted in Belgium in the early 1900s.

During that time, Belgian beers began having higher alcohol content.

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THE JOURNEY FOR REMARKABLE FOOD The Huelsebusches’ original plan was to offer a brewery and then work with food trucks to provide food ser vice, but the idea changed when that wasn’t an option in Bargersville.

So, they decided to open a restaurant along with the brewery. Nathan and Leah said they failed to estimate the demand for food.

“We didn’t have enough equipment and the design wasn’t for the right volume,” Nathan said. “We went on a two-hour wait and had 2,500 people the opening day in Bargersville.”

“We learned a lot with trial by fire,” Leah said. “Running a restaurant is so much more different than running a brewery. It’s a completely bigger operation and more people.”

Now, each of the three tap rooms offers a slightly different menu with quarterly updates. Taxman partners with local farmers to acquire the produce.

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Keep the memories

Thank you, Terry Anker Editor, I thank your columnist, Terry Anker, for all of his comments and writings in Current in Carmel. It seems that there’s an otherwise increasing amount of negativity, or at least that what gets the most attention. I find his columns to be refreshing and appreciate his willingness to incorporate a thread of faith in his messages.

Jeff Hess, Carmel

Commentary by Terry Anker With the new year, most of us pack away the trappings of the season. The sparkling lights, ribbons, bells and bows are secreted back into attics, basements and storage garages, leaving our homes looking a bit like some postGrinch apocalypse. Bereft of the colorful lighted swags, the tiny nails that held them remind us of their absence. Still, even as the coming of the holiday season brings with it a certain joy, so, too, does the passing of its parade.

Don’t misunderstand, there is no bah humbug here. It is good to celebrate with those we hold most dear through our gloomiest days. The gleaming candlelight, to borrow a phrase, still shining bright helps remind us of the hopeful light yet to come. Perhaps this year, as much as ever, we can use the marker that the dark days are limited, and with each, we move closer to the warming hours of spring.

But as we vacuum the final stubborn pine needles from under the sofa, have we really managed to take away all of the stories of the season? Can we? Do we even want to erase them? With each year comes a set of memories, some good and others maybe more difficult, but each, through the rose-colored filter of nostalgia, will bring us back to this time. It may have been the last year in the old house, or with that terrific dog, Duke, or, sigh, the last time that Grandma was able to be with us. Canasta was played and terrible, terrible cranberry sauce was made.

But just as the fruit was cold, the memories are warm. The laughter, the tears and the togetherness seem to matter. Even if we pack the accoutrements, why would we pack away the memories? Does anyone decorate for Groundhog Day?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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Can always blame COVID Commentary by Danielle Wilson Dare I make resolutions for 2021? Though I’ve shied away from these in recent years, I believe this might be the perHUMOR fect moment to try again. Coming off 2020, there shouldn’t be any real expectations of achievement, right? And like we’ve done now for several months, we can always blame COVID-19 for our failures. All things considered, then, dare I shall!

My first resolution is to be nicer to my husband, Doo. This is often challenging because, as an introvert, I desperately crave alone time amid quiet surroundings. Doo, on the other hand, is a fast-and-furious extrovert who loves to engage 24/7. Not surprisingly, I occasionally shut him down with eye rolls, snarky comments and just plain rudeness. I’m not mean on purpose; it’s an instinctual, genetic, automatic response: “Must protect sanity!” So, that’s No. 1, “Be kinder to Doo.” For my second resolution, I will attempt

to be a better daughter. I’ve never been great with phoning home, but now that my father is gone, it’s been even harder to check in with my mother. I much prefer living in my own little world where Dad is still alive to being confronted with the pain of his absence whenever I talk to Mom. But that’s not healthy, and it’s extraordinarily selfish, so No. 2 is, “Call Mom every Sunday.”

I won’t promise to cuss less or eat healthier or, god forbid, hug more freely (there’s a pandemic raging, people!), but I will dare to meet the aforementioned New Year’s resolutions. Good luck with your own in 2021. And if you fail, remember to blame COVID. I know I will.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

I won’t promise to cuss less or eat healthier or, god forbid, hug more freely (there’s a pandemic raging, people!),

Editor, For those of you who haven’t availed yourself of the many normal hardware items and services provided by Kirk Hardware (in downtown Noblesville), you might want to consider it.

They probably have the best stock of small fasteners of anyone in the area.

But the real bonus at Kirk are the many services the owner, Bill, a Vietnam veteran, developed, such as screen and window as well as lamp repair.

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Buying groceries for no rhyme or reason Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I’ve missed doing a number of things this year. I used to love going to the movies with my wife, going out to HUMOR dinner with my wife and going food shopping without my wife. She’s meticulous about what she buys and spends more time squeezing a melon than I spend choosing a new car. When I did grocery shopping with her, she judged my choices. Whatever I snuck into the cart, she’d notice at the checkout, and I’d hear one of three things: • You’ll never eat that. We threw away the last two bags. Return that to the shelf, please.

• If you buy that horrible snack, you’ll just eat the whole thing and hate yourself. Let’s put that back in the candy section.

• There’s been a jar of that in the fridge for a year. Please, take it back.

I would have to go around the store, trying to find where things belong. The employees busted me.

“Hi, Mr. Wolfsie. Doing a little reverse shopping again today?” one of them said.

“Not to be critical, but last week, we saw you cram some Pop-Tarts on top of the energy bars. We found a dozen glazed doughnuts stuck in between the everything-bagels and the 7-grain bread. Please don’t confuse the other husbands who are lucky enough to be shopping alone.”

This has drastically cut down on my intake of frozen pizza, Ben & Jerry’s and barbeque potato chips.

Mary Ellen is now doing all her food buying online due to the pandemic, and I’ve been forbidden to enter stores. This has drastically cut down on my intake of frozen pizza, Ben & Jerry’s and barbeque potato chips. I watch “Sesame Street” just to see someone eating a cookie.

I asked Mary Ellen if I could do the grocery ordering yesterday so I could be of some help in this weekly chore.

“OK, but please order exactly what I tell you,” she said. “We’ve been eating much healthier lately because you’re not tempted with impulse buying.”

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you’re contacted for contact tracing, then you should wait about five days to get tested if you’re asymptomatic,” he said. “If you Dr. Richard Keller acknowledges that are tested too soon, it can be a false negaCOVID-19 symptoms in children and teentive. So, what I tell my patients is, if you get agers may be contacted by the school and you PANDEMIC milder than those have to quarantine for 14 days, no in adults, but that matter what, wait at least five days doesn’t mean those younger than 18 in before you get tested. Then, if shouldn’t be tested. it’s negative, you still have to finish “Symptoms, especially with kids quarantine.” and teenagers, can be pretty mild, Keller said most school districts and if they have known allergies or claim that the COVID-19 spread isn’t Keller a little sniffle, they don’t necessarhappening within the school but at ily need to be tested for COVID,” Keller said. outside events.

“But COVID symptoms are not that different “Unfortunately, the older kids, especially, than a regular cold: runny nose, cough, sore are still having gatherings of a lot of people throat. So, it’s a judgement call on some and the spread that we’ve seen,” Keller kids. said. “I think it’s hard to pinpoint for sure, “If it’s any more than a runny nose, I but studies are showing that schools arwould recommend getting tested.” en’t necessarily transmitting the virus, but Keller said if a child has a fever, body friends outside of school are. The numbers aches or loss of taste or smell, they should are going up and it’s not looking great right be tested immediately. now. Teenagers, especially, need to start He also addressed the topic of false neglimiting interactions outside of school with ative tests. parties and sleepovers.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Jeff Kelly, performing in the “Live at the Center” series will be special.

“It’s a very cool PERFORMANCE opportunity,” he said. “I’ve seen the presentation quality of the other events.

I’m very happy to be doing that.”

Jeff Kelly and the Graveyard Shift will perform a free livestream concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 from the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The “Live at the Center” features Indianapolis-area and regional artists in genres from jazz to classical to soul and indie rock.

Kelly, a singer/songwriter, has been playing with the Graveyard Shift since 2018.

“Of course, 2020 is kind of an off year (with the pandemic),” he said.

The Indianapolis resident said the group’s music is difficult to describe but said the genre of Americana suits a lot of their songs.

“There is a mix of heavier rock songs and also a lot of acoustic songs,” Kelly said. “The Graveyard Shift is somewhat of a rotating cast of musicians, a lot of them being some of the premier jazz players in town.”

Participating in the “Live at the Center” 45-minute concert will be Mina Keohane, vocals and piano, and Charlie Ballantine, an electric guitarist. Kelly will play acoustic guitar.

“They are two really great jazz players here in Indianapolis,” Kelly said of Keohane and Ballantine. “But sometimes I have a band of eight people. It really depends on the show and kind of what the intent of the show is. If I know it’s going to be more of a big stage that needs some loud noise, we’ll go with a rock ‘n’ roll band. If I can do something in a smaller setting, I might do a trio or more of an acoustic set. It’s a really fun project for me where I can kind of evolve and play for the show.”

Author/comedian Dave Schwensen will present a program called “The Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beginning of Stadium Rock” as part of the “Performing Arts Connect” series at 7 p.m. Jan. 7.

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Jeff Kelly and the Graveyard Shift will perform a free livestream concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 from the Studio Theater. (Submitted photo)

Kelly said the show is his first livestream with any other members of the band.

“I do a lot of livestream stuff solo,” he said. “Oftentimes, that’s for fundraising efforts for people that need it right now.

I’ve been able to keep relatively busy with that through 2020. This will be the first time I’m playing with some friends (since the pandemic began).”

In the summer, Kelly said he kept busy with in-person performances at outdoor venues.

Kelly said he primarily performs original songs.

“I might throw a couple of covers in there. It depends on the crowd and the show,” he said.

Kelly has released two albums, “Jeff

Kelly and the Graveyard Shift” in 2018, and “The Worst Thing for You” in 2019.

Kelly said he eventually wants to perform a “Live at the Center” show when audiences can attend.

Kelly, who is originally from Stow, Mass., moved from Rochester, N.Y., to Indianapolis in 2009 for a civil engineering job. He learned to play guitar shortly after moving.

“I do have a lot of friends who are fulltime musicians, and right now it’s very hard to monetize,” he said. “It’s always hard to just monetize just live performances. You always have to have some other coals in the fire.”

To register for the free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more about Kelly, visit jeffkellylovesdogs.com.

The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel’s “Performing Arts Connect” series on Zoom videoconferencing will feature “The Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beginning of Stadium Rock” at 7 p.m. Jan. 7.

Author/comedian Dave Schwensen is the presenter. Celebrating a half-century of The Beatles in America, the program focuses on the chart-topping band’s historic August 1965 concert at New York’s Shea Stadium, where John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed in front of 55,600 fans and were filmed for a network television special in what is considered the first outdoor stadium rock show.

The program includes film clips, rare audio of the performance and discussion by Schwensen, author of “The Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Story Behind Their Greatest Concert.” Schwensen will share little-known details about promoter Sid Bernstein’s dealings with the band, how the technology and security capabilities differed from modern stadium shows, how The Beatles secretly re-recorded some songs before the ABC broadcast and how the event drew a capacity crowd with no paid advertising, only word of mouth.

Schwensen is the author of six books and teaches courses in communications and presentation skills at Cleveland State University and Youngstown State University.

Cost for the program link is $12. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Palladium Players to read ‘Blithe Spirit’ online

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youararecurrent.com Table readings of scenes from classic and contemporary plays seemed a good way for the Center for the Performing Arts to engage with the public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

THEATER “Palladium Players was among the early ideas we developed last spring as we began providing more programming online or for small groups that can be safely distanced,” said Scott Hall, director of communications for the Carmel-based Center for the Performing Arts.

The program will feature a reading from Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” at 7 p.m. Jan. 11. Some sessions have included participants on-site, but Palladium Players is presented online only via Zoom video conference. The program is coordinated by Krista Layfield, the Center’s educational and community engagement assistant.

For each gathering, people can read a summary of the story in advance on the Center’s website and request the character they want to read. Upon registering, participants will receive a character assignment. No acting experience is necessary.

“It’s a casual and fun opportunity to enjoy great liter-

ature written for the stage and really just connect with other people at a time when that’s not always easy to do,” Hall said. “And if someone develops a greater appreciation for theater, that’s a wonderful result, too.”

Hall said the program was first conducted in May with William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and the staff got positive feedback from participants. Productions have included Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” in September and Ian McWethy’s “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors” in November. The next reading after Jan. 11 will be in March.

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Don’t forget to pack your diphthong Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I promised myself that I wouldn’t mention Sisqo’s 1999 hit “Thong Song” in this article, but I’ve already done it. Avid Grammar Guy reader and GRAMMAR GUY fellow word nerd Dan sent me the following message: “Please help me clarify if a diphthong is a part of grammar, or something worn to take a dip in the pool.”

Today, I’m happy to tackle Dan’s scantly covered topic.

Whether you rock a Speedo, tankini or three-piece suit to the beach, it’s important to know about the diphthong. It is not, in fact, a cheeky piece of swimwear or underwear; in reality, a diphthong is a grammatical term.

The word “diphthong” comes from the Greek word “diphthongos,” which means “having two sounds.” You’ll recognize the Greek prefix “di-,” which means “two,” and the word “phthongos,” which translates to “voice” or “sound.” “Phthongos” is where we ultimately get the word “tongue.”

Diphthongs deal specifically with two vowel sounds that appear back-to-back in the same syllable of a word to create two distinct vowel sounds. Examples include “oil,” “town” and “light.” Sometimes diphthongs can be subtle, but the moving vowel sounds are there if you speak the words aloud. If a word, conversely, has a static vowel sound, that sound is called a “monophthong.”

Some experts opine there are 10 diphthong sounds in the English language, but most agree that there are eight. The first makes an “eye-ee” sound, as in “lime” and “bike.” Secondly, we have an “ay-ee” sound, as in “great” and “rain.” As I said, some diphthongs are subtle (like the “b” in “subtle”). Next, we have an “uh-oh” sound, as in “boat” and “though.” Fourth is the “a-oh” sound, as we hear when we say “brown” and “cow.” The fifth English diphthong is “ay-uh,” as in “air” and “bear.”

The “ee-uh” diphthong sound appears in words including “beer” and “pier.” The penultimate diphthong is “oh-ee,” as in “boy” and “oil.” Finally, we have “oo-uh,” as in “sure” and “lure.”

While I’m not a linguist, diphthongs are often written in linguistic marks, as you find in the dictionary after each word’s entry. While it may seem like Greek to you or me, knowing your way around English diphthongs beats having a piece of thin material wedged uncomfortably up your posterior, so to speak. So, if we do get the chance to travel to the beach in 2021, make sure to pack all eight of your diphthongs, one for each day of the week (plus a spare in case you’re feeling bare).

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Docket No. AN-20-2 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 19th day of January, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), to consider a Petition for voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of four (4) Lots known as the US Foods Expansion properties, located at 10047, 10049, and 10097 E 126TH St., east of Cumberland Rd on the south side of 126th Street, also known as parcels 13-11-32-00-00-003.003.000, 13-11-32-00-00-003.003.000, 13-11-32-00-00-003.003.000 and 13-11-32-00-00-003.003.000, and consisting of approximately 20.14 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 Megan Schaefer, Assistant Director with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-588-1431 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.

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Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, India (Photo by Don Knebel)

Exploring Udaipur’s Lake Palace Commentary by Don Knebel Udaipur, in the state of Rajasthan, is widely regarded as India’s most romantic city. The Lake Palace Hotel is TRAVEL one of the main reasons why.

In A.D. 1559, Maharana (or Maharaja) Udai Singh II, ruler of the Mewar region of northwest India, moved his capital to what is now Udaipur and built a palace on a ridge above Lake Pichola. His successors added to what is now the magnificent Udaipur City Palace. In 1743, Maharana Jagat Singh II, the ninth successor of Udai Singh II, began building a summer palace on an island in the center of Lake Pichola directly west of City Palace. The rectangular building faced east so occupants could worship the Hindu sun god as the sun appeared over City Palace. When completed in 1746, the white marble palace, named Jag Niwas in honor of Jagat Singh, contained colonnaded courtyards featuring picturesque fountains, terraces and ponds. Because the palace occupies the entire island, from a distance, Jag Niwas appears to float on Lake Pichola.

After India gained independence in 1947, the Mewar Maharana and his family gave up governing authority but retained ownership of City Palace and Jag Niwas. By the late 1950s, Jag Niwas had begun to deteriorate and Bhagwat Singh, then the head of the family, decided to turn it into a luxury hotel. The hotel conversion was completed in 1969 and the Lake Palace Hotel obtained a five-star rating in 1971. Guests arrive on small boats leaving from City Palace and are showered with rose petals as they enter the hotel, sheltered from the sun by velvet umbrellas held by descendants of royal butlers.

Sixty-five guest rooms and 18 palatially furnished suites offer spectacular night views of City Palace. The hotel gained international fame in 1983 as a setting in “Octopussy,” a James Bond movie starring Roger Moore.

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NOW HIRING: OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion, and day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision.

APPLY AT Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive Carmel IN 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100; www.clevernest.com

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for more than an Office Manager, we are looking for someone who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to office operations; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of an incoming project and day to day office functions.

Apply at Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive Carmel IN 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100; www.clevernest.com

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply.

For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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