December 8, 2020 — Noblesville

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Noblesville resident offers live music for bands at guitar shop / P15

Officials concerned about post holiday COVID-19 spike / P3

Council approves police, fire ordinance / P5

County acquires trailer for COVID-19 testing / P14

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State health officials fear COVID-19 surge

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“That’s almost 6,000 Hoosiers that aren’t here this year because of this virus,” Box said during the briefing. “Each of these indiAlthough COVID-19 cases in Indiana have viduals has a name, a face and a family that steadied since the start of new gathering loves them that is grieving. Many of them restrictions that are Hoosiers over the age of 60, but PANDEMIC went into effect no age group is immune.”

Nov. 13, they conBox said the increase in deaths tinue to hover near record highs, and record-high cases and hosand health officials have warned pitalizations underscore the imof an expected surge following the portance of vaccines. Pfizer Inc., Thanksgiving holiday. in partnership with BioNTech, and During a Dec. 2 virtual press Moderna announced a Food and Box briefing, state health officials reDrugs Administration panel would vealed the state’s updated color-coded map, review emergency use authorization for showing 16 counties in red, one in yellow their COVID-19 vaccines on Dec. 10 and Dec. and the rest in orange. No county was blue, 17, respectively. If authorized, shipments in which signifies the lowest level of spread the United States could be sent out as soon Yellow, orange and red signify higher levels, as mid-month. respectively.

Front-line health care workers and longBoone and Hamilton County are orange, term care facility residents and staff will meaning social gatherings are limited to 50 likely be the first to be vaccinated, health people. Social gatherings in red counties are officials said. limited to 25 people.

Slower test results Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. As cases rise, labs have limited supplies, Kristina Box said the expected Thanksgiving which create longer wait times for test surge, which officials predict will start to results, Box said, adding that the state is show roughly two weeks after the Nov. searching for untapped laboratories that 26 holiday, could further burden Indiana’s have additional capacity to “spread out the already strained hospitals. A state hospital work load.” census shows record hospitalizations in Moreover, the rise in cases has placed Indiana in recent weeks. pressure on the state’s contact tracing sysOn Dec. 1, 3,441 Hoosiers were hospitaltem, Box said. To help ease the bottleneck, ized with COVID-19. Hospitalizations peaked she said the state health department has in the spring at 1,799. Box said more hospiimplemented a number of changes to its tals have sent patients to other hospitals contact tracing system, which went into because of a shortage of space or staff. effect Dec. 1.

The state also has seen an uptick in Contact tracers will now work with a COVID-19 deaths. The Indiana State Dept. of shorter script when interviewing people Health reported 142 new COVID-19 deaths who test positive. Interviewers will focus Dec. 1 and 92 additional deaths the followon notifying the case of the positive result, ing day. In total, the state has reported share guidance about quarantine protocols, 5,688 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the share information about social services and pandemic, and another 285 probable deaths list medical signs to watch for. have been reported.

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To our valued readers: It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Noblesville, but it was actually only the end of March. Time flies when you’re battling the fallout from the pandemic, we suppose.

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age the positive individual to notify all of their close contacts,” Box said.

A close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is any person who has been within 6 feet of a person with the disease for a total of 15 or more minutes.

Updated quarantine guidance The CDC also has updated its guidance on quarantine lengths for people with the disease. Quarantine periods can remain at 14 days but can end in 10 if the person has not had a COVID-19 test and has not developed symptoms.

Quarantine also can end in seven days if the person tests negative for COVID-19 on Day 5, 6 or 7 and no symptoms have developed. Both alternative options require the person to adhere to strict practices of face masking, social distancing, hand washing and watching for any symptoms through 14 days of their quarantine.

The CDC, in its updated guidance posted at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine. html, acknowledged shorter quarantines risk being less effective than 14-day quarantines. But shorter quarantines, according to the CDC, have other benefits.

“A 14-day quarantine can impose personal burdens that may affect physical and mental health as well as cause economic hardship that may reduce compliance,” according to the CDC. “Implementing quarantines can also pose additional burdens on public health systems and communities, especially during periods when new infections, and consequently the number of contacts needing to quarantine, are rapidly rising. Lastly, the prospect of quarantine may dissuade recently diagnosed persons from naming contacts and may dissuade contacts from responding to contact tracer outreach if they perceive the length of quarantine as onerous.”

As of this writing, we can’t predict when “normal” will return, but we’re aching for it to happen much sooner than later.

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DISPATCHES 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/.

TCC donates to veterans’ organization – Shelbyville-based Verizon retailer TCC donated $2,500 to Wish For Our Heroes Foundation Inc. – Wounded Heroes Hunt at Camp Atterbury in Noblesville as a part of the company’s fourth annual Veterans Rock program to celebrate service men and women for Veterans Day. TCC donated $60,000 across 24 veterans organizations nationwide.

Noblesville resident earns Dean’s Award – Colgate University student Sophia Carmosino has earned the spring 2020 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Carmosino is a political science major from Noblesville and is a graduate of Noblesville High School.

Hamilton County 4-H to put on Holiday Gifts Spark Club – Hamilton County 4-H will offer the Holiday Gifts Spark Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 for grades three through six. Previous 4-H enrollment is not required. Register at http://bit.ly/HolidayGiftsSparkRegistration by Dec. 3 to hold your in-person spot or ensure availability of a virtual kit. Participants will create a complete gift set ready to give to a special recipient all while learning the arts of homemade gifting, iris folding, gift wrapping and the joy of giving. There are in-person and virtual options. Facilitator instruction will be offered through Zoom calls that will be scheduled throughout the day for those choosing the virtual option. Cost is $60 per participant ($35 for current 4-H’ers) and includes program fees and supplies. Payment may be dropped off or mailed to Purdue Extension Hamilton County, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060. For more, email allen563@purdue.edu, call 317-776-0854 or visit extension.purdue.edu/hamilton.

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Noblesville council approves police and fire agreements

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Compiled by Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Common Council met Nov. 24. Its next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

What happened: Council member Greg O’Connor gave an update on the finance committee.

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What it means: O’Connor detailed several items that were discussed at a recent finance committee meeting, including a tax increment financing update by Andrew Murray, the city’s economic development director. Murray and the economic development team are putting together a summary of all TIF initiatives through the city’s 14 allocation areas. O’Connor said the finance committee wants to see an overall presentation at the end of the first or second quarter in 2021, and then the city will have a better idea of what revenue streams are available for future projects.

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What happened: The common council unanimously approved a change in zoning for a residence at 239 S. Eighth St. What it means: The house was previously zoned R5 residential and the approval changed it to downtown zoning. The area the house is in has a mix of residential and downtown zoning. The zoning change adheres to the comprehensive plan. The R5 zoning allowed the house to be used as apartments, and the downtown zoning still allows that use.

What happened: The council unanimously approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

What it means: Three definitions were either modified or added to the ordinance, including items about accessibility ramps, loading berths and a modified map of the downtown mixed-use district, which expanded the area west of the White River.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 198.

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What it means: The agreement approves benefits and compensation for Noblesville Police Dept. employees. Items include clarifying that extra duty special event assignments outside of normal shift assignments will be paid at an overtime rate; adjusting field officer training pay to increase the hourly rate from $1.50/hour addition to $2.50/hour addition for the time FTOs spend leading training exercises and programs; a new $250 annual stipend for FTOS and increasing the annual clothing allowance from $800 per officer to $1,000 per officer.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 4416.

What it means: The agreement approves benefits and compensation for Noblesville Fire Dept. employees. Items include changing minimum shift staffing numbers from 33 to 34 to reflect the addition of the Noble Act Community Resource Paramedic position; adding the CRP compensation to the pay scale; adding CRPs to the Acting in Capacity Pay program that provides premium compensation for situations where a firefighter is assigned to fill in for a shift at a higher level of responsibility; increasing the annual clothing allowance from $700 annually to $800 annually; and changing vacation accrual rules to allow newer employees to accrue vacation time sooner.

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HORSESHOE PRAIRIE CHAPTER COMMEMORATES, DEDICATES PLAQUES

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Horseshoe Prairie Chapter recently celebrated the commemoration and dedication of plaques honoring two of Hamilton County’s Revolutionary War patriots, Levi Holloway and John Hair. The Navy Club USA Hamilton County Ship 29 presented colors, “Taps” and a gun salute. (Submitted photos)

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DISPATCHES Email scam — MetroNet is alerting customers of a scam email claiming to be from MetroNet asking for payment information to be updated in MetroNet Customer Portal accounts. The email contains a link to click to update information, but it may distribute malware of viruses. All emails from MetroNet will come from the @metronetinc.com domain. Learn more at metronetinc.com or by calling 877-407-3224.

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As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, the Hamilton County Health Dept. has issued a public health order outlinPANDEMIC ing new restrictions in addition to those put in place Nov. 13 by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

The restrictions are based on the state’s color-coded map indicating COVID-19 positivity rates by county that went into effect Nov. 25.

As of Dec. 3, Hamilton County is orange, meaning moderate to high levels of COVID-19 transmission are occurring.

The health order states if the county is listed as orange: • The HCHD will not approve any safety plans for social gatherings of more than 250 people.

• Attendance at community recreational sports leagues and tournaments will be restricted to 250 people (including participants, personnel, and spectators).

If the county is listed as red (very high transmission level): • The HCHD will not approve any safety plans for social gatherings of more than 100 people.

• Attendance at community recreational sports leagues and tournaments will be restricted to 100 people (including participants, personnel and spectators).

• Restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs and other establishments providing in-person food and drink service must limit capacity to 50 percent of indoor capacity.

• Restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs

and other establishments providing in-person food and drink service must be closed and cleared of customers between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. to perform enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

• Restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs and other establishments providing in-person food and drink service will only be allowed to seat customers at tables. Bar seating will be closed.

• Table seating must be limited to six people per table and tables must be spaced at least 6 feet away from one another. Also, self-service food stations will be banned unless a staff member serves patrons. Outdoor tent seating will only be permitted if the tent has at least two open-air sides for ventilation.

• Gyms, exercise and fitness centers must limit capacity to 50 percent.

• Cultural, entertainment and tourism sites must limit capacity to 50 percent.

• All other nonessential entertainment businesses must limit capacity to 50 percent.

• Personal service businesses (including salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas, microblading and tattoo parlors) may remain by appointment.

Schools will be allowed to manage and implement their own plans for maintaining education services, so long as they utilize effective and appropriate measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

The HCHD is strongly encouraging residents to quarantine for 14 days after traveling to or from another county, state or nation. All residents are asked to wear a mask outside of the home and maintain at least 6 feet of social distance while out in public.

DISPATCHES Bulk item pickup fee increase — Republic Services has increased its fee for bulk item pickup from $10 to $20 and raised the fee for bulky landscape waste from $10 to $45 per pickup. This does not affect the free weekly pickup of up to 20 bags or bundles of landscape waste offered from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15 and in April and May. Schedule bulk item or bulky landscape pickups by calling 317-917-7300.

Free math, science homework help — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose homework helpline is available to help middle and high school students get a head start on understanding their math and science homework problems through a simple phone call, email or chat session. Rose-Hulman students are available Sunday through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. during the school year to help youth in grades 6 through 12 review math and science concepts. Connections can be made at 877-275-7673 or AskRose.org.

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Project: East Street Project: Water main instalextension lation on River Road Location: East Street is Location: River Road will CONSTRUCTION being extended north from be closed between 146th 196th Street to Ind. 38. UtiliStreet and 160th Street. Loty relocations are ongoing. cal residents will have access to their Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail homes, but through traffic should seek an Location: On Union Street between Mill alternate route. and Jersey streets.

Expected completion: Dec. 11.

Expected completion: Closed during Project: Road rehabilitation construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street estimated completion in 2021. will be closed for two separate phases for road rehabilitation. The first phase is from west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Road. This phase has reopened. The second phase is from west of Deming Road to west of Devaney Road.

Expected completion: The second phase is expected to begin in spring 2021.

WESTFIELD Project: Winter weather Location: Check the City of Westfield’s Facebook page and its @TravelWestfield Twitter page for last minute winter weather updates regarding Westfield roads.

Project: 2020 crack sealing Location: Contractors will continue crack sealing on various Westfield roads.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution in work zones and follow the directions of flaggers.

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

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Project: 146th Street at Ind. 37 Location: All left-turn lanes are currently restricted on Ind. 37 and on 146th Street with traffic moved to the interior lanes.

Through traffic and right turns on Ind. 37 and 146th Street will remain open. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes for all left turn access. For more about the State Road 37 Improvement Project and to receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.

Expected completion: This phase of the State Road 37 Improvement Project was anticipated to be completed by the end of November but is still under construction as of press time.

CARMEL Project: Reconstruction of Range Line Road, including a new roundabout at Walnut Street and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity Location: Between Elm Street and City Center Drive Expected completion: January 2021

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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.

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DISPATCHES Donut 5K race moves — The Donut 5K will relocate from Carmel to downtown Indianapolis for its 14th running. The event is set for 9 a.m. Dec. 19 in Military Park, 601 W. New York St. A post- race party will take place at Metazoa Brewing. A virtual race option is also available, with participants receiving a race hat, shirt and medal. Learn more at Donut5KRun.com.

Bank offers educational series online — Centier Bank has launched the bank’s online

financial educational series, “Centier To You,” online. Centier has hosted in-person community events about financial wellness and education in the past—at branches, local libraries and other locations in communities across the state. But now, Centier is offering the series online, so visitors can access them on their own time, from anywhere. The site contains financial tips, exercises and information on identity theft, homebuying, credit and more. Learn more at centier.com/financial-education.

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Vibromatic Company inducted into IMA Hall of Fame — Vibromatic Company, Inc. a global leader in parts handling and feeding equipment, based in Noblesville, was inducted into the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s (IMA) Hall of Fame at the annual Hall of Fame Inductions and Manufacturing Excellence Awards event held virtually Nov. 18.

Riley Hospital for Children in need of toys — Riley Hospital for Children is in need of toy donations, but it is asking donors to donate online this year instead of visiting the hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If someone has in-person donations, they must be scheduled in advance and will not be accepted in the lobby. Call 317-944-8705 for assistance. Purchasing directly from the Riley Cheer Guild Amazon Wish List at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XN9AQ13HNHDN will have the toys delivered to the Riley Hospital toy room. Toys are used every day to help kids get through their procedures, treatments and long stays at Riley Hospital for Children.

NFD seeking donations — The Noblesville Fire Dept. is seeking assistance from the community to ensure local families have a joyous holiday season. The fire department is currently accepting donations for its annual food and toy drive to benefit more than 100 less-fortunate families in Noblesville.

This year is the 43rd anniversary since the program started. Donations may be dropped off at any of the Noblesville Fire Stations or at Noblesville City Hall, 16 South 10th St. Deliveries to the families will take place Dec. 12.

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Ward elected to AIC board — Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward was elected First Vice President of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Board of Directors. He began his term on Nov. 1. Board elections were held during the AIC’s Virtual Annual Conference in September.

Spartz announces transition team — U.S. District 5 Rep. Congresswoman-Elect Victoria Spartz announced her transition team as well as opportunities for parties to express interest in serving on her Congressional staff. Transition team members are Hon. Susan W. Brooks, Judy Buck, Murray Clark, Nate Feltman, Karen Glaser, Hon. Chuck Goodrich, Jeff Papa and Megan Savage. To be considered for a position in both the district and the DC offices, email a cover letter and resume to resumes@spartzforcongress. com over the next several weeks.

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Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) became the state senator for Indiana Senate District 20 after taking the oath of office Nov. 17. He was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush. Constituents can contact Baldwin by phone at 317-232-9400, by email at Senator.Baldwin@iga.in.gov or by mail at 200 W. Washington, St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. His virtual office can be found online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Baldwin. (Submitted photo)

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Recorder honored — The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden received the 2020 Outstanding Recorder Award.

The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service.

Hayden has served in the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office since 1984. She is active in the Indiana Recorders Association, where she has served on the legislative, technology and directory committees as well as the East Central District vice president.

CVS expands testing sites -- CVS Pharmacy has doubled its COVID-19 testing sites and recently added three in Hamilton County. The test is now available at the CVS Pharmacy at 367 W. 116th St. in Carmel, 8295 E. 116th St. in

Fishers and 5865 Promenade Shops Blvd. in Noblesville.

The test is also offered at the store at 13090 Pettigru Dr. in Carmel.

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.

Hamilton County Invasives Partnership receives award — The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership was

awarded the 2020 Weed Wrangler Award at the annual Indiana Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Conference, which was held virtually on Aug. 20. Weed Wrangle is a national program that highlights the importance of managing invasive species, celebrates native plant communities and provides action through hands-on invasive species management in green spaces.

COVID-19 complaint line — The Hamilton County Health Dept. has established a COVID-19 complaint line at 317-7768237. Callers are asked to limit complaints to employees and staff at restaurants, bars and food stores not complying with the mask mandate. Complaints related to patrons of these establishments should be directed to the business owner.

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“Lights Over Seminary is a walkable, holiday lights display in Seminary Park that focuses on history,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “Restored vintage decorations used by the city in the past are on display and will help brighten the night once again along with the signature light up Noblesville sign.”

The lights were turned on for the first time at 6 p.m. Nov. 23.

“Seminary Park is a cherished asset in Noblesville, and it is wonderful to shine a spotlight on it this time each year. The event gives our community a chance to get outside and create memories together this holiday season. It’s also an ideal nearby addition to the Holidays at the Hill activities we have at Federal Hill Commons,” Jensen

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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.

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CYAP adds board members The Carmel Youth Assistance Program recently added five new board members. They are Adam Bray, Brian Henson, Jeff Nolan, David Schnase and Stephanie Whiteside.

Cherish Child Advocacy Center postpones 10K Cherish CAC, based in Noblesville, recently announced it will postpone its virtual 10K to next spring. For those who have already registered for the 10K, someone from Cherish will reach out soon.

Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County seeks donations Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County serves a huge population of homebound seniors, those with disabilities and also those who are recovering post-surgery. With COVID-19 cases spiking, the group has seen increased need. However, due to COVID-19, the nonprofit had to cancel Dancing With Our Stars, which is its biggest fundraiser of the year. It now is seeking for donations from the community. For more or to donate, visit mealsonwheelshc.org.

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The Hamilton County Health Dept. recently purchased an $85,000 trailer to provide more COVID-19 testing, among other services. (Submitted photo)

County acquires trailer for COVID-19 testing and more news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Health Dept. has purchased a health incident trailer to respond to the rise in PANDEMIC COVID-19 cases. The trailer is equipped with solar charging and UV disinfectant lights, is ADA accessible and is able to provide testing, PPE distribution, incident command and vaccinations when available.

“This trailer gives us the ability to be anywhere in the county we are needed,” stated Christian Walker, emergency preparedness coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “As a self-contained unit we can provide COVID-19 testing in Midtown Carmel and vaccinations in downtown Sheridan within just a few hours’ notice.”

The trailer was designed by JHB Group, Inc., a firefighter-owned and operated small business in the suburbs of Chicago. JHB is in the process of making at least 30 more trailers for health departments across the nation. The cost of the $85,000 trailer was largely covered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. “We purchased the trailer to respond to the pandemic, but it will be a great resource for our community many years from now,” Walker stated. “We have already talked with the Noblesville Fire Dept. about using it as a first-aid station for the 4-H Fair and the Westfield Fire Dept. has expressed interest in using it during Colts Training Camp at Grand Park.”

The Hamilton County Health Dept. began using the trailer as a fourth COVID-19 testing facility Nov. 30. It will be at the health department’s north parking lot at 18030A Foundation Dr, Noblesville. To make an appointment, visit scheduling.coronavirus. in.gov/Home/LocationSelection.

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Noblesville resident offers live music for bands at guitar shop

Kevin Heffernan buys, sells and repairs vintage guitars at his Noblesville shop. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Center Stage Vintage Guitars continues to add music to peoples’ lives, even amid a pandemic.

In February 2021, the vintage guitar store and repair shop will celebrate seven years at its Noblesville location, 998 S. 10th St., but owner/luthier Kevin Heffernan has been imHeffernan mersed in music for much longer than that.

“I grew up around instruments,” the 65-year-old said. “Every day since I was old enough to know what a guitar was, I have fallen in love with them. I have a lot of relatives and family members that played.

It was always a normal thing at our family reunions to have someone sitting around playing a guitar and singing something.”

Heffernan started Center Stage Vintage Guitars in his Noblesville home, but when the business grew, he sought out a storefront.

“I drove by here one February and saw the for-lease sign in front of the building and have been here for six years now,” he said. “That was 2014.”

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, business at Center Stage Vintage Guitars has been steady, but Heffernan said a larger percentage of sales are through his online platform, centerstagevintageguitars.com.

“When times are hard, music is always a nice surrogate,” he said. “It takes the brain away from focusing on the drama, and a lot

Kevin Heffernan works on a complete restoration of a guitar.

other tasks. Ninety percent of the performances are by local bands, but acts from Nashville, Tenn., and Cleveland have performed at the shop. All genres are welcome.

Heffernan said bands play everything from rap to bluegrass.

When he’s not selling or repairing guitars, Heffernan teaches luthier skills. A luthier is a craftsperson who builds and repairs stringed instruments.

The next performance is Doug Henthorn Dec. 12. For more, visit centerstagevintageguitars.com or follow Center Stage Vintage Guitars on Facebook and Instagram.

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of people have picked up playing because they can’t do anything else but sit at home and do something productive like learn an instrument.”

Besides selling vintage guitars, buying and trading guitars and repairing and restoring guitars, Center Stage Vintage Guitars has been hosting live concerts.

Band performances are streamed live on Facebook and Instagram. Band musicians have the option to use Heffernan’s vintage drums, vintage amplifiers or any vintage guitar they want to play in the store, or they can use their own equipment. Typically, they use Heffernan’s.

“They prefer the vintage, most of them,”

Heffernan said. “I get some pieces in here around $10,000 that they won’t get to play ordinarily. I (recently) had a band in, and (the musicians) used three or four different guitars from the store during the performance.”

Heffernan also supplies a PA system.

“It’s all done pro bono,” he said. “We just do it for the bands so people can see them.

I feel sorry for musicians because there’s no place to play, and this offers them an option to reach out to their fans.”

Performances are booked until March 2021. The bands perform at 3 p.m. each Saturday. Matt Newell works at the shop and hires the bands, helps with set up and does IT work for the online performances, among

Noblesville resident and luthier Kevin Heffernan has welcomed his share of famous musicians in his Center Stage Vintage Guitar shop on 10th Street in Noblesville.

Heffernan sold a 1954 Fender Telecaster to blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa for $22,000. He also has sold guitars to Brad Paisley, Jim Irsay and has jammed with members of The Who and Santana.

“They come here before a show (at Ruoff Music Center) just to hang out,” Heffernan said. “They pull up vintage guitars on the internet and see that the biggest vintage guitar store in Indiana is in Noblesville and they’re playing in Noblesville.

There’s been a lot of famous people in here for it being a little store in the Midwest, but it’s the vintage guitars that bring them in, for sure. They love vintage.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker To a few, it has become a quaint, old-fashioned way of expressing a simple truism of polite society: “Love thy neighbor, as thyself.” One can imagine that it has hung on walls in homes for centuries, either since Jesus said it or Matthew reported it. The verse has been painted, needlepointed, cross-stitched, tattooed and engraved into statues. But what of it? And why did Grandma so cherish the lovely lithograph of it hanging in her kitchen?

To some, it serves as a reminder that we are all human, that we all must remember our shortcomings in excusing those that we see in others. Many might hold the belief that a heart filled with love is impossible to fill with hate. Yet, a quick survey of the national news or throbbing beat of raging social media suggests that to others, no doubt, it represents an oppression of the present hierarchy urging the dissatisfied and disaffected to “know their place.”

Hmm. “I’m absolutely right and you are entirely wrong.” Likely? “If you don’t agree, you are stupid, dangerous and a threat to common decency.” Really? “We know how deadly people like you can be.” What?

For reasons too many to count, we find ourselves bursting at the seams.

Our relationships strain to process the endless stream of facts and counters pumped into our collective bloodstreams 24 hours per day. How can we love our neighbor? Aren’t they terrible?

Aren’t they the problem? Then, are we the answer? Are we worthy? Or, do they see us the same as we see them?

Maybe we don’t really like ourselves too much. To love another, do we have to love ourselves first? Or maybe, we like ourselves entirely too much. In a loop of circular logic, is there room for the love of others?

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

Home for the holiday Commentary by Danielle Wilson Well, that was interesting. I’m speaking, of course, of the most unusual Thanksgiving I can recall. And in retrospect, I HUMOR liked it. Blasphemy!

Normally, we would have hauled whichever kids were not a member of Seal Team “Carmel Color Guard” down to Kentucky or over to Ohio for my-sideof-the-family festivities, such as Scrabble tournaments, forced nature walks and Black Friday “Hunger Games” at the mall cinemas to watch the newest stupid holiday movie.

We’d cram our six-pack into a single Embassy Suites hotel room, sleep terribly and gorge ourselves on all things fattening and delicious. My husband Doo and I would take the rest of the weekend to recover and guilt trip each other into putting up Christmas decorations. We’d be lucky if we disposed of the rotting pumpkins on our porch.

Not this year! COVID-19 meant we were staying put, and because our eldest daughter learned that she’d been exposed to a

germy McGerm cousin right before Turkey Day, we initiated DEFCON 5 for the entire household, excluding, of course, Meijer, which I frequented thrice daily.

Keeping with tradition, I did channel Martha Stewart and create an hour-by-hour agenda that I strong-armed everyone into following. Football and a cheeseboard, competitive Jeopardy that almost came to blows when the shade being thrown started to resemble a Pollock painting, Zoom calls and an early feast, followed by a neighborhood walk. And for the finale, a communal viewing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” I was in my own bed by 9 p.m.

Did I miss seeing family? Absolutely. But did I miss the craziness of a typical Thanksgiving?

I did not. Blasphemy, I know! Peace out.

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

Did I miss seeing family? Absolutely.

But did I miss the craziness of a typical Thanksgiving? I did not. Blasphemy, I know!

Editor, In the recent election season in Hamilton County, more than 75 percent of registered voters exercised their civic privilege, with more than half of those voters choosing absentee or early voting.

The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County appreciates these community partners whose flexibility and practicality assisted voters in not only getting to the polls, but also provided important information.

First, we thank all the employees at the Hamilton County Election Office, who shared information that the league passed on to voters through its social media and other outlets. The office assisted with data for the league’s Vote411. org website, which features election data, poll location information and candidate platforms.

Many of the candidates themselves generously provided information and shared their views for the league’s Vote411.org website and the forums. We appreciate their willingness to work with the league on these projects.

For more, visit lwvhcin.org.

Lisa Dick, president, League of Women Voters of Hamilton County For the full letter, visit youarecurrent.com

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Vote ‘no’ on gravel pit Editor, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed Beaver Materials gravel pit project on the land adjacent to Potters Bridge Park. I respectfully ask you to vote “no” to the proposed Beaver Materials excavation project Dec. 8.

Why? There is only one winner in this project, and it is Beaver Materials.

To vote in favor of this project is to vote in opposition to the interests of your constituents.

Win: Beaver Materials — millions of dollars in revenue and profit realized from excavation of land (years 1-10).

Win: Beaver Materials — evasion of long-term liability and maintenance of excavated land (after Year 10).

Win: Beaver Materials — Tax benefits associated with “donation” of land to the parks department (after Year 10).

Lose: Noblesville residents and park visitors — noise pollution, air pollution, water pollution, traffic; decreased property values, ruined experience of peace and natural beauty on the Potter’s Bridge Trail (Years 1-10 and beyond).

Draw? Parks department: Win — “Free” land for park expansion; lose — maintenance and liability of a water hazard (“beautiful lake”) and surrounding land; lose — must find means to pay for park expansion (after Year 10).

Please support the interests of your constituents with a “no” vote on Dec. 8.

Ann M. Youngman, Noblesville

Lose: Noblesville residents and park visitors — noise pollution, air pollution, water pollution, traffic; decreased property values, ruined experience of peace and natural beauty on the Potter’s Bridge Trail (Years 1-10 and beyond).

Protect our environment Editor, “Carmel/Fishers gets ecology center — Noblesville gets gravel pit.” This could be a future Current headline if a request to dig a 50-acre gravel pit is approved.

In the Nov. 24 issue of Current, several articles outlined recent investments for improving community quality of life. Carmel and Fishers touted plans for an ecology and education center along the south end of the White River. Carmel (announced) its intention to upgrade its 40-acre Heritage Park, and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jenson (accepted) a $25,000 gift from Duke Energy to make White River more visually and physically accessible.

All reflect the importance we citizens place on protecting our environment and the city we proudly call home. It also was astounding to learn that five members of the 10-member Noblesville Plan Commission voted to recommend Beaver Materials be allowed to dig a 50-acre gravel pit next to our beloved Potter’s Bridge Park. These so-called representatives do not speak for me, nor do I suspect the majority of Noblesville residents!

Alicia Chadwick, Noblesville

Leave delusions online Editor, I wanted to raise attention to the Current’s own published policy on letters to the editor: “Letters must be properly vetted prior to submission. Current retains the right to reject or return any letter it deems to carry unsubstantiated content.”

Mari Briggs’ submission in the Dec. 1 Current reads like a wild, cable news conspiracy fever dream, and is essentially three paragraphs of unsubstantiated content utterly void of vetting. I won’t bother to try and express how or why, as I believe reality is doing a fine enough job of that. However, I encourage the editors to please leave these kinds of paranoid and delusional rants online where they belong.

Eli Chastain, Fishers

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A laser focus on inattention Commentary by Dick Wolfsie My wife and I have been getting along so well during the pandemic, I don’t think we realize how unhappy we are. I HUMOR don’t mean unhappy with each other; I mean antsy from being home all the time. Mary Ellen has decided that with COVID-19 cases increasing during the holidays, I should not be going anywhere. I’ll follow this advice, because of my underlying condition: I’m scared to death of her.

I’ve tried hard to make sure Mary Ellen knows I am staying involved with whatever she’s doing. For example, if she is looking at something on the computer and says, “Awww,” I’ll ask, “What’s so cute?” At that point, she asks me to scoot my chair over and look at the YouTube video. Of a kitten.

And I watch it. For. Six. Endless. Minutes.

If she’s downstairs on the treadmill watching a show on her iPad and I hear her laughing, I trudge down to the lower level and ask, “What’s so funny?”

Let’s say it’s a “Grace and Frankie” episode. She’ll patiently describe to me the entire set-up — which is something no

person can really ever successfully accomplish. But I giggle anyway. That’s what good husbands do.

She seldom asks about my own audible reaction to videos or something I am reading.

For example, recently we were sitting next to each other on the couch while I read an amazing story. At one point, I belted out, “Wow, that is really weird.” There was no reaction, no apparent curiosity to see what had triggered that response from me. She just continued with whatever she was reading.

Mary Ellen has decided that with COVID-19 cases increasing during the holidays, I should not be going anywhere. I’ll follow this advice, because of my underlying condition: I’m scared to death of her.

Minutes later, as a little experiment, I tried a different tack.

“Oh dear!” I said, looking directly at her.

“This is just terrible news.”

No response. Her eyes remained focused on her own material. I tried again. This time I burst out laughing, “Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!”

One final try. While watching a video

posted on social media, I pretended to cry. Mary Ellen was sitting right next to me, still concentrating on something. When I got no response, I said, “Mary Ellen, I’ve been sobbing for two minutes. Don’t you want to ask me something?”

“I’m sorry. Do you want a tissue?”

I explained to her why her lack of interest and curiosity bothered me.

“Dick, unlike you, I am always very focused when I’m working on something,” she said. “I block out everything else. Remember, I’m the one who does our taxes, oversees our health care coverage and carefully analyzes our investments.”

I was embarrassed for being self-centered and needy.

“I’m sorry, Mary Ellen, you do handle the important household responsibilities. So, what were you doing when I was weeping for two minutes?”

“Sudoku.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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IU Health restricts visitors news@currentnoblesville.com IU Health has taken steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection in its facilities.

The hospital has again put PANDEMIC guidelines in place restricting visitors to IU Health hospitals and facilities.

There are some exceptions to the guidelines, such as one visitor allowed for pediatrics, OB/delivery, the emergency department on a case-by-case basis, outpatient and inpatient surgery, patient caretaker in-person education and at the time of admission for a patient being admitted to the hospital.

Approved visitors must screen negative for COVID-19 and will be provided a mask, which must be worn at all times. Two visitors will be allowed for the neonatal intensive care unit and in end-of-life situations.

Outpatient and clinic patients are encouraged to come to their appointment by themselves, and they will be screened for COVID-19. If the patient doesn’t pass the screening, they may be asked to reschedule their appointment.

For more about the visitor guidelines and screening process, visit iuhealth.org. Visitor guidelines for Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health can be found at rileychildrens.org.

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Christmas Remembrance — Franciscan Health and Franciscan Hospice Bereavement are hosting a virtual online “Christmas Remembrance” at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. The event includes Christmas music performed by a guest soloist, the singing of Christmas car-

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com With cold weather setting in, Jesse Hughes figures business is about to heat up.

CLAY TERRACE Hughes is director of instruction at X Golf Carmel, 14511 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 200, the company’s only location in Indiana and one of 26 in the U.S. “When the weather gets cold, it’s (busy) from open to close,” Hughes said.

The Carmel facility opened in November 2019.

“It’s a family friendly entertainment venue,” said Hughes, a PGA member. “The simulators are state of the art. They are as good as there is in the business. There are four sensors on the floor, high-speed cameras coming down from the ceiling that pick up all the characteristics of the ball flight and club swinging. That allows it to track it out.”

There are 46 golf courses from around the world that customers can play in a single day. A large portion are South Korean and Japanese courses because the company was founded in South Korea.

“We have the best technology as far as indoor simulators go from hitting tee shots to chipping and putting,” Hughes said.

The emphasis is to enjoy the game in a fun, climate-controlled atmosphere, Hughes said. There is music, food and a full bar.

“The really good golfers are going to geek out a little bit on the technology,” Hughes said. “So, if I can find out my club head speed, my ball speed, my launches, my spin rates, that’s something that can help me improve as a golfer.”

Hughes said non-golfers enjoy the non-intimidating atmosphere.

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“It’s not a country club,” Hughes said.

“It’s not a golf course where I have to dress properly. Pace of play is going to be strictly up to yourselves, so you don’t have to worry about people in front or behind you as you do on a golf course. So, it’s a nice, relaxed atmosphere for non-golfers.”

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Civic Theatre gets in the Christmas spirit with ‘Holiday Lights’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre is doing its part to provide some holiday cheer amid trying pandemic times with a Christmas variety MUSIC show.

“It’s holiday music and dance, one song after the other, with short interview pieces.” said Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley, who is directing the show. “We’ll have a bigger production with people moving around a little more to begin with, then there will be a solo, followed by a duet and a trio of dancers.”

“Holiday Lights” is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 on a livestream from The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The show, which will run between 75 and 90 minutes, will then be available for on demand from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1, 2021.

The performance is a fundraiser for Civic Theatre, whose productions were shut down in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“For us, it’s a lot about keeping contact with our audience,” Lasley said. “We’re in this situation where we can really perform for people and bring them in. You want to do your best to maintain that connection with your audience, so when this is over, it feels like we were never really gone.”

Anne Beck is the choreography director and Brent Marty is the musical director.

Lasley said the presentation in some respects is a bit like the “Ghost Light Cabaret,” an October fundraising performance, but is a little different in others.

“There will be more songs, more music, less of transitional stuff in between,” Lasley said. “There is a little pre-recorded video.”

Lasley said there will be some different treatments of holiday favorites.

“There are some jazzy treatments, but we don’t get too far away from the standard music people are used to. When it comes to holiday music, people like what they like,” Lasley said. “If you mess with

Civic Theatre “Elf The Musical,” a recording of the 2019 performance of the Civic Theatre’s production from The Tarkington in Carmel with added features, will be streamed at select times through Dec. 26. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

JazzTalk: Trailblazers JazzTalk: Trailblazers, 7 p.m., Dec. 8. Free to register. For more, visit thecenterpresents. org.

‘Live at the Center’ The “Live at the Center” series presents Bashiri Asad in livestream from the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16. Free to register.

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Civic Theatre performers rehearse for the livestream of “Holiday Lights.” (Submitted photo)

things too much, it doesn’t go over well.

We’re best served to be that stable experience for them, the things that warm their hearts and the things they look forward to during the holidays and are real touchstones for them.”

There will be additional musicians for the performance.

“Before, we only had piano, bass and drums,” Lasley said. “We’re going have a guitar and a woodwind player. We’re going to have more choreography. It was originally conceived as both streaming and live with an audience. If we did it live with an audience, there wouldn’t have been any of the pre-recorded stuff. The pre-recorded pieces allow us to do some extra things we wouldn’t be able to do if it was live.”

“Ghost Light” was a virtual live performance, but Lasley said it was a smaller group of performers.

“We still have to live with the safety measures in place,” Lasley said. “We can only have a small number of people in the dressing rooms getting ready. There will still be plenty of people wearing masks, especially those doing backing vocals. For

singers doing a duet, they will be able to be spaced apart without a mask. Dancers will be masked. With the increase in the virus, we have to be careful about even people who are used to being together being safe as possible.

“We’re doing our best to keep everyone involved with the show safe and healthy.”

Lasley said cloth masks with a body microphone work better than shields with the sound.

“If they are a soloist or a duet socially distanced, they will not have masks on for those, so people will still get to see plenty of expressions,” Lasley said. “We’ll have a stable of performers that people are used to seeing on the stage and a couple of new ones.”

The cast includes Beck, Marty, Robyne Ault, Matt Bays, Nya Beck, Ian Black, Ben Boyce, Jacob Butler, Emily Chrzanowski, Marni Lemons, Bridgette Ludlow, Alex Smith, Tobin Strader, Jonathan Studdard and Parrish Williams.

Tickets are $27 for the livestream. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Jon Vance will present the “Depth of Field” photography exhibit at Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Range Line Rd., at Carmel Arts & Design District’s “Meet Me on Main” event, 5 to 9 p.m., Dec. 12.

Fishers Arts Council exhibit set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council is celebrating the “Art of the Emerging Artist” throughout the month at The Art Gallery at City Hall featuring 11 local artists. The exhibit runs through Dec. 28 at One Municipal Dr., Fishers.

Featured artists are Liv Ash, Aparna Bhave, Ingrid Blount, Laura Crawford, Tony Elliott, Amy Johnson, Judy Mintze, Kenya Ferrand-Ott, Megan Rosta, Bob Shimer and Taylor Walker.

Visitors also can view the Fishers Arts Council virtual art gallery at fishersartscouncil.org/art-gallery-exhibit.

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“Was playing the role of Buddy fun? Um, yes. A total blast,” Bays said. “It was a lot of work keeping that level of energy throughout Matt Bays loves that the Civic Theatre December, but I think our entire cast made production of “Elf The Musical” is getting it work. With people coming to see a musical new life this holiversion of this iconic movie, we THEATER day season. knew the expectations were Originally, Civic high. This didn’t worry us, it inTheatre planned to stage it live spired us. And seeing audiences again in front of audiences this laughing with family and friends month, but that is not possible each performance made it all because of the COVID-19 panworth it.” demic. So, a recorded 2019 perBays said he would love nothformance will be presented in a ing more than to play the role streaming or on-demand version again in the future. through Dec. 26.

Bays said he might tweak his “Numerous churches and public Buddy role if he plays it again. venues are using Zoom, videocon“I’m sure I’d throw in some ferencing and online alternatives new things to keep it fresh, but I Matt Bays performs as worked real hard on this part,” he to connect with their people,” Buddy in “Elf The Musi- said. “So, I left those performancBays said. “I was happy to see Civic making this available during cal.” (Submitted photo) es knowing I gave my very best.” the pandemic and continuing to spread the Streamed shows will be at 7 p.m. Thursholiday cheer through this production of ‘Elf.’ day, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.

I mean, we need it this year more than ever, Saturdays and Sundays. There will be and I’m honored to be a part of it in this way.” pre-recorded interview segments with The Westfield resident played Buddy in performers from the 2019 shows. For more, the musical. visit civictheatre.org.

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‘Holiday Pops’ set for livestream

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com There will be a different format for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holiday Pops” conCONCERT cert, but some things won’t change.

The concert, presented

by IU Health, is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 as a livestream from the Palladium at the Hymes Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“There is going to be ‘Winter Wonderland,’ “O Holy Night,’ tunes that people will know,” CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes said. “But when you have a more intimate setting and it’s being streamed and you are watching it on (a TV or computer screen), it’s definitely going to have a different feel.

It’s going to be upbeat and exciting. It will be entertaining for all ages. We want to make sure people tune in and enjoy the holiday favorites. It’s going to be music that is familiar with maybe some different type of arrangements.”

Hymes said a matinee performance set for the same day was canceled when CSO learned it would not be able to have an audience because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.

“This is one of our biggest and most popular concerts of the year, so we’re pretty disappointed but, of course, we understand that we need to take safety measures,” Hymes said.

CSO was allowed an audience of approximateBays ly 350 people at its two 2020-21 concerts, one each in October and November.

Heather Bays will be the soloist for the holiday concert.

“Heather is a great singer,” Hymes said.

“She sings a variety of styles going from classical to pops. We are still going forward with the same program. It will be a smaller orchestra with string players from the CSO, and we have a jazz combo. It’s going to have an intimate feel. We’re excited about it.”

Tickets are $30. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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2020 word of the year nominees Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt During this unprecedented year, we’ve been introduced to a number of words, phrases and terms, many of which we’re eager to erase from GRAMMAR GUY our memories. The year 2020 has seen social unrest, political animosity and — of course — the coronavirus. With this bleak backdrop for context, here are Grammar Guy’s nominees for the 2020 word of the year: Social distancing: I’m not sure who coined this phrase, but it’s not even accurate. The idea is that if we stay physically distant from each other, we will be less likely to spread COVID-19. “Social distancing” is a misnomer because, technically, we can still interact socially, although it has been tremendously harder to do so.

Zoom: I know there are other virtual meeting platforms but Zoom seems to be the most ubiquitous. The videoconferencing service has been around since 2011, but it caught on this year because it’s free (as long as you keep your meeting to 40 minutes or fewer).

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Flatten the curve: The idea was that, if we mostly stayed home and severely limited contact with people other than the people living in our homes, the upward trajectory of the coronavirus surge would flatten out. It kind of worked for a few weeks, and then it didn’t. Americans thumbed their collective noses at stay-athome orders and suggested mask-wearing in the name of personal liberty. Now, new cases are surging. So much for “flattening the curve.”

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Secrets of a Naples Museum Commentary by Don Knebel The National Museum of Archaeology in Naples, Italy, contains the world’s finest collection of art from nearby TRAVEL Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Throughout much of the museum’s history, access to some of its most famous pieces was severely limited.

In 1734, Spanish forces led by 18-year-old Charles of Bourbon captured Naples from the Austrians and Charles became king of Naples. He brought to Naples an extraordinary collection of ancient Roman sculptures he inherited from his mother, a member of the House of Farnese, an influential Italian family whose members included Pope Paul III. The collection contained the “Farnese Bull,” the largest ancient sculpture ever recovered; the “Farnese Atlas,” the oldest known statue of Atlas holding up the celestial sphere; and the “Farnese Hercules,” a copy of a Greek work that gave rise to the familiar image of Hercules. Charles supported excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii and ordered that the finest frescoes, mosaics and bronzes from those sites be brought to Naples. When Charles became King of Spain in 1759, his son, King Ferdinand, assembled his father’s collections in what had once been a Naples cavalry barracks.

What was originally known as the Royal Bourbon Museum included erotic frescoes and statues recovered from brothels and private homes in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

These items were sequestered in the museum’s Secret Cabinet (Gabinetto Segreto), where they could be viewed only with permission from the king. After the short-lived Revolution of 1848, the Bourbons, fearing that knowledge of their collection of erotica would suggest their depravity, stopped allowing outside access to the Secret Cab-

“Farnese Bull” in National Museum of Archaeology in Naples, Italy (Photo by Don Knebel)

inet. Later regimes occasionally opened the doors for select visitors. In April 2000, the museum, now under national control, opened the Secret Cabinet to the general public, with children under 14 allowed only if accompanied by an adult.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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