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State increases testing

By Jarred Meeks • jarred@youarecurrent.com Last week, state officials announced a $17.9 million partnership with a health services provider to increase testing and contact tracing for COVID-19.

State officials said OptumServe Federal PANDEMIC Health Services will open 20 sites across Indiana within seven days to begin large-scale testing of symptomatic Hoosiers.

Testing sites were set to open in Indiana National Guard armories, and an additional 30 testing sites were scheduled to open within 14 days, totaling 50 testing sites. Each site will be open for at least eight hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Holcomb Testing will be by appointment only, and registration will open 48 hours before testing sites are operational.

In the first 30 days, state officials expect 100,000 Hoosiers will be tested, giving them what they hope will be a more accurate gauge of the spread of the new coronavirus in Indiana. An estimated 4,400 more residents will be tested every day in the partnership’s first week, and when all 50 states reopen their economies, as many as 6,600 more Indiana residents can be tested per day, according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health.

Free testing will be available for any symptomatic resident, close contacts of positive cases and residents of congregate-living settings. People with private health insurance are encouraged to bring their health care information when they are tested. Gov. Eric Holcomb said any decisions to extend additional testing will be determined on a monthly basis.

Indiana is the second state to use OptumServe testing. California was the first.

Indiana health officials now encourage any Indiana resident who has COVID-19-related symptoms to be tested. Previously, testing was reserved for essential workers and vulnerable populations because of a lack in either testing capabilities or resources.

“As much as we have done in the last couple of months, we have a lot more to do,” Holcomb said during an April 29 virtual press briefing.

On April 16, President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force proposed guidelines for states to reopen their economies, which includes three phases, each marked by 14 days of declining positive COVID-19 cases.

Holcomb said he planned to announce updates to his stay-at-home executive order on May 1, but as of press time, he hadn’t indicated whether his announcement would include loosening restrictions.

Previously, Holcomb said Indiana plans to monitor positive case numbers daily to track its progress toward meeting White House’s guidelines, partially through continued efforts to increase testing and building on its contact-tracing program with the help of county health departments. Holcomb has repeatedly said the number of cases and “facts on the ground” will guide his decision-making, as will input from businesses across the state.

As of April 29, 964 Hoosiers had died of COVID-19.

On the state’s online dashboard, coronavirus.in.gov, officials plan to list presumptive positive deaths separately and not add them to the current cumulative COVID-19 death total. As of April 29, the state had reported 101 presumptive positive COVID-19 deaths; 91,550 tests have been reported to the ISDH; and more than 17,000 Indiana residents had been diagnosed with the disease.

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Carmel home remodeler moves seminar online

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Greene said business has been steady during the pandemic, although his team has With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing most had to find creative ways to consult with cuspeople to spend more time at home, some tomers from afar. have been inspired “The old way to do it was to drive WEBINAR to upgrade a room to their home and look at their projor two. ect, so we’ve had to adapt and figure Case Design/Remodeling has out how to do that remotely using presented hundreds of home design videoconferencing,” Greene said. seminars since 2008, but it will move Remote meetings aren’t completely its next one online to promote physnew to the company, as CASE has ical distancing. The free webinar on worked on local projects for clients Greene the latest trends in kitchen and bath living out of state or even out of the design and avoiding common design mistakes U.S. during the design phase. will be offered at noon May 8 and 9 a.m. May “We got a little bit of practice from those 9. scenarios,” Greene said.

“Anybody who tackles a project where Registration for the webinars is required they’re going to spend a lot of money wants at caseindy.com/seminars or by calling 317to avoid mistakes and problems, so we hope 846-2600. After registering, participants will this is a little bit of a cheat sheet to help peobe emailed a link providing access to the live ple know the biggest mistakes you can make,” event. The presentation will be 30 minutes said Larry Greene, president of Case Design/ long and be followed by a question and anRemodeling Indianapolis. “These projects are swer session. big investments, and we want to help people

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DISPATCHES MVCSC donates supplies – Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Health Services donated 1,800 pairs of surgical gloves, and the Mt. Vernon High School Science Dept. donated 24 protective goggles to Hancock Health.

Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus.

Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration

and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.

Send us your stories – Current Publishing is now accepting photos or story ideas to run in the community section. Photos from kid events, athletic games and more are all welcome. Story ideas on new businesses, features, school news and more are accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@youarecurrent.com.

HSE becomes Green Ribbon School District – Hamilton Southeastern Schools was recently recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education as one of the 2020 U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. HSE Schools has taken significant steps to reduce its environmental impact and cost. In 2019, HSE installed 4,800 solar panels. In addition, HSE is one of the only school districts in Indiana that implemented an existing radon-testing program before recent changes in state law.

4-H Photo Challenge set – The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: May– Simplicity; June – Bold Beauty; July – Let Freedom Ring; August – Fairs. Festivals, Fun; September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

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Help flatten the curve Commentary by Doug Puckett The last few weeks have tested our IU Health team, our health care colleagues across the region and our PANDEMIC communities in ways we never imagined. Pandemics are a common topic in the disaster drills we do to prepare for the worst, but it would be hard to say that any drill could have created a reliable playbook for us to follow as we face COVID-19.

Through it all, I’ve witnessed bravery, resolve, creative problem solving and generosity in doses that can’t be measured.

Our teams feel the care and concern our communities have for them as they do the difficult work of caring for all of our patients, including those diagnosed with this virus.

We understand and share the growing restlessness of being isolated from work and friends. And we understand the legitimate fears about economic harm caused by shutting down so much of our economy to combat the spread of this new coronavirus. As frustrating as it feels, the best thing we can do for the health of our families, our communities and our economy is to persevere in keeping our distance from each other a little longer.

This is a time that calls for unity around the concept of a shared societal outcome through our collective actions. It will be well worth it.

So, what can you help do besides continuing to stay home, maintain social distancing, practice good hand washing and avoid touching your face (it’s tough, I know!)? If you do nothing but those

things, believe me, it matters to our team of front-line caregivers. Every infection prevented is a win.

For people wanting to donate supplies, or prepackaged meals or snacks, please visit iuhealth.org/donate-covid-19.

For folks wanting to send messages of support for our team, we thank you and encourage you to share that goodwill on social media and tag our hospitals. We’ll make sure we “like” and “share” so that our team members get your touch-free message.

If you want to learn more about COVID-19 and connect to great online resources from IU Health, including the virtual care team, please visit iuhealth.org/ coronavirus.

Let me leave you with one last thought: In time, as we reflect on these moments and evaluate what we learned, I hope we emerge with a greater understanding and appreciation of how connected we all are.

For better or worse, the actions I take today can impact someone I’ve never met tomorrow. Please continue to do your part to “flatten the curve.” Please continue to have first responders and health care workers — all of them, from nurses to housekeepers to physicians to respiratory therapists and everyone in between — in your prayers. And please, remember that we’re #INthistogether.

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DISPATCHES Online fitness for seniors - CarDon Conditioning is a video exercise program designed to keep seniors engaged, connected and healthy. Twice a week, CarDon & Associates, Family-first Senior Living Communities, will post videos with easy at-home workouts to benefit the entire senior population — seniors inside and outside its communities. CarDon’s Bloomington community, Bell Trace, will lead the effort.

Life Enrichment Director Julie Hill will post on Mindful Mondays, sharing mindful movement and meditation. On Fit Fridays, Fitness Center Director Alyssa Jackson will take you through a seated exercise class. To view the latest videos, visit https://cardon.us/ cardon-conditioning/.

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Quilters Guild meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. For more, visit mudsockquiltersguild.org.

Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of most months at 6:45 p.m. at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St. Meet other senior women, join an activity group and participate in various charitable activities. For more, contact fishersnewcomers@gmail.com.

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Real estate statistics – The seller’s market in Fishers continued in March 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Fishers was $350,152, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to March 2019. The average price per square foot for a Fishers home also increased – by 8.2 percent, to $135.82, compared to this time last year.

Homes in Fishers spent an average of 7 more days on the market compared to March 2019, selling 12.1 percent slower.

Homework help – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is extending hours for the AskRose math and science tutoring helpline this spring to help middle and high school students better understand math and science homework problems. Free homework help is available from noon to 3 p.m.

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Hotel jobs shrinking – According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Indiana is projected to lose 10,991 hotel-related jobs and a total of 44,855 jobs supporting the hotel industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. in expected to lose more than 1 million hotel-related jobs and nearly 3.4 million jobs supporting the hotel industry because of the pandemic.

FBI urges vigilance during COVID-19 pandemic – The FBI is urging the general public to be aware of scams associated with the federal government’s stimulus checks.

Any phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get the $1,200 federal payment are not legitimate. Fraud can be reported to ic3.gov.

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Grandmaster reflects on year

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Garth Cooley had been searching for gold for some time.

The longtime Carmel TAEKWONDO resident and taekwondo grandmaster said he has reached the top eight in the World Poomsae Championships several times but never got a medal. Poomsae is judged on technique.

“I’ve participated in the U.S. national tournament several times,” said Cooley, who owns Korea Taekwondo Academy in Lawrence. “You have to win or be in the top echelon to go to the Worlds. They only take one person per category.”

In August 2019 in Wuxi, China, Cooley, 52, competed in the World Cup for poomsae.

“I made the team as an alternate and the first-place guy didn’t go,” Cooley said. “I went and did well, took a gold medal in the under 60 category. Going to the World Cup, having the chance to represent the country and coming back with a gold is a great accomplishment.”

Cooley said the inaugural World Poomsae Cup, hosted by World Taekwondo, is similar

Garth Cooley celebrates winning a gold medal at the World Cup in 2019. (Submitted photo)

to the World Championships.

The accomplishment earned the attention of the Carmel City Council, which recognized Cooley as an outstanding citizen in January.

In January, Cooley finished second in the Grand Slam (Team Trial) in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was an alternate for the World Poomsae Championships, which was scheduled to be held in Denmark in May but has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cooley’s academy moved to its site at 9340 Castlegate Dr. in 2012. The school was started by C.K. Yoon, who was Cooley’s grandmaster, in 1974.

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City announces recovery plan news@currentinfishers.com

mayor, it is my job to make sure we protect the public safety, economy and inOn April 23, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness frastructure of our city. The launch of the announced a $2.5 million Fishers Recovery Fishers Health Dept. goes beyond a localPlan for the city’s health and economic ized approach to COVID-19 but extends into recovery. the future where we can better support PANDEMIC The plan will launch our community.”

COVID-19 testing for FishPart of the plan includes supporting ers residents along with a comprethe business community with the hensive tracing program and busiannouncement of several new ness recovery support program. programs, including the Start-Up During an April 24 meeting, the and Recovery Loan program to Fishers City Council approved the assist businesses with reopening plan and the establishment of the operations; the Fishers Health Fishers Health Dept. and funding Dept.’s Safe Practice Verification for the program. program to consult businesses on Fadness The plan has six parts, which are safe health protocols; the Business to establish a Fishers Health Dept.; Recovery Center to provide virtual provide free COVID-19 testing for residents; assistance to small businesses navigating provide testing access for businesses; acfederal and local loan opportunities; the cess real-time data analytics and contact Launch Fishers Entrepreneurship Program tracing capabilities; deploy Rapid Response to provide a free six-month membership to Teams to assist businesses in safety and Launch Fishers for new members; continuhealth protocols; and provide extensive ing temporary signage restrictions; and resources and training to the business delaying the quarterly commercial stormcommunity. water payments through July 20.

“We are being tested daily by the For more, visit fishersrecovery.com.

COVID-19 disease,” Fadness stated. “As

Online at youarecurrent.com/vote To our readers: In the face of changing conditions and practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the date of Indiana’s primary election has been moved to June 2.

There exists the possibility that date may be moved again.

Since many residents are opting for absentee voting for reasons of date uncertainty and social distancing, Current Publishing will provide its usual voting content online beginning May 5 and running through June 2. You may find it at youarecurrent.com/vote.

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Brad Klopfenstein has been the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce President since February. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Brad Klopfenstein encourages residents to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Submitted photo)

LOCAL SUPPORT

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Brad Klopfenstein had served in his new role as presiCOVER STORY dent of the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for about a month when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But he is moving full-speed ahead in helping businesses in need during the stay-at-home order.

When the governor’s order was issued in mid-March, Klopfenstein said the chamber began to offer a weekly series of community meetings via Zoom.

“Ever since they went to the stay-athome order, just as a chamber to try to give people an opportunity to talk about what’s going on, we’ve tried to do weekly series of community meetings with elected officials or experts on topics and have them share expertise with our members and really anybody who wants to tune in,” Klopfenstein said.

Past guests have included Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, State Sen. Jim Merritt and members of an accounting firm dis-

cussing a payroll replacement program.

“It’s just an opportunity to keep the community updated and share thoughts or pearls of wisdom, whatever is going on,” Klopfenstein said. “This is new for all of us, so the more we can communicate and share ideas and, if nothing else, let everybody know we are in this with them, the better off we are going to be.”

The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Facebook page posts updated information about the meetings and provides a link for anyone who wants to join in. An email is sent to all chamber members announcing who the speaker is and provides log-in information.

“It’s pretty open,” Klopfenstein said.

“It’s our plan to keep it open until we have a reason not to do so.”

Usually, 20 to 30 people join the meetings.

“It’s been a pretty good mix of business leaders and other stakeholders in the community, and a lot of good questions that have gone with it,” Klopfenstein said.

“The public can ask questions. We’ve given the speaker 15 or 20 minutes to share

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what’s on their mind, things they’re working on or are aware of and then open it up to questions from anybody in the group. It has flowed nicely.”

Klopfenstein views the chamber’s role as a tireleless promoter and advocate of local businesses. The organization frequently reaches out to members to see what information is needed and what it can share that business owners may not be aware of regarding loan and grant programs.

“I think our role is going to be more as a cheerleader and to try to bring as much

focus as we can into Lawrence and all the businesses we still have here,” Klopfenstein said. “It sounds like (as of April 15) Lawrence hasn’t lost any (businesses) yet, and most communities can’t say that. We are hoping most of our businesses come back intact. They might be a little wounded, but as long as they’re intact, we have a good core of retail and restaurants that hopefully people will be able to come back and spend a lot of money with them once they are able to get outside.”

For more, visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.

WHEN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE REOPENS Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce President Brad Klopfenstein said he expects the City of Lawrence to have a slow rollout when the state’s economoy reopens.

“Certainly, with restaurants, there will be a little more distancing in the dining rooms with a lot more room between tables,” Klopfenstein said. “They will

encourage people to do more seating outside. I know they are taking a hard look at Fourth of July right now and probably will know in the next couple of weeks if the Fourth of July celebration will go on.

Even if (the state) opens back up in May, it’s going to be different from what it was before.”

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Control reset

Elect Nation to council

Commentary by Terry Anker Working remotely brings with it a number of tangible and intangible benefits. The boss can’t walk by and see the fantasy football planner on our computer screen. We get to take coffee breaks with people that we, not HR, picked.

And, nobody steals our lunch from the company refrigerator. Yet, like all things, with the apparent benefits come some measurable downsides. We have to buy our own K-cups. We have to clean our own bathrooms. Even more painful, we are dependent on the gods of the internet, and IT support is us.

Folks are all too eager to control our choices. With each “upgrade” to many software applications, programmers “helpfully” reset our devices to the “preferred” defaults. Sure, we’d like them to send us as much junk mail as possible.

It is already difficult to get through a telephone call with an essential client saying they’ve decided to wait on their order “until this is all over – maybe spring of 2021” while our 4 year-old is asking us to replace the batteries in her favorite toy. Now, we are getting “important” text updates from the retailer where we bought novelty Fourth of July socks in 2018. It is good that they are washing their hands before packing their discounted Baby Yoda hosiery, but is it really an urgent update?

Who gets to set, or reset, our settings? By using the phone, computer, internet provider or social media platform, did we really agree to surrender all freedom? Is it a natural consequence of humanity that our desire to regulate others increases even as we are feeling more powerless ourselves? Plus, the various application authorities are often in conflict, each demanding priority command over us, causing the whole system to lock-up. Do they have resetting control, or can we reasonably demand our own independent license?

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

Misery loves (family) company Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’ve been doing a ton of self-reflecting lately, mostly to figure out why I can’t embrace the misery and love my HUMOR family. Other people seem to be doing it. Why can’t I? This introspection has prompted several trips down memory lane, the longest of which was to another godforsaken time in my life when I was a stay-at-home mom with four children under 5. Talk about being miserable. Minimal adult interaction, debilitating boredom (“No. More. Polly Pockets!”) broken only by short bursts of crisis management (“Whose blood is this?”) and pure jealousy that my husband, Doo, got to leave the house each morning to do important, grown-up things.

Then it hit me. I’ve been writing this column for 13 years. Thirteen! I started as a way to cope with my “domestic role,” to vent my fears and frustrations about parenting and marriage. Also because some really funny shtick happens in a house full

of rugrats that simply had to be shared.

Ever witness a toddler poo fight? Classic.

Though I’m now a working mom of mostly adult kids, this column has remained a weekly ritual that allows me to analyze and purge the emotions I bottle up (because big girls don’t cry!). Rage, bitterness, the overwhelming desire to judge other women -- I have an outlet to express myself and hopefully connect with like-minded people (I know you’re there!) This column is therapy -- so much so that I still look forward to sitting down and writing. It gives me perspective on “the misery” and reminds me that I do, in fact, love my family, even though I constantly want to off them.

Peace out.

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

It gives me perspective on “the misery” and reminds me that I do, in fact, love my family, even though I constantly want to off them.

Editor, There are few people more well-suited to the Hamilton County Council than Steve Nation. I feel lucky to consider him a friend, and have thoroughly enjoyed working with him on projects like the Career Center. Thanks to Steve Nation’s tremendous commitment to Hamilton County, many residents are safer and have the resources they need to meet their highest potential.

Steve also was the driving force behind establishing our county’s Youth Assistance Programs and victim assistance in cases like domestic violence and child abuse. His efforts in this arena have been recognized internationally, and he was even awarded Person of the Year by the International Association of Truancy and Dropout Prevention and was awarded the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award, presented by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Especially in times like these, it is critical to have leadership that is prepared for any scenario. I know Steve Nation has the skills necessary to tackle diverse problems like budget discrepancies, reviewing conflicts and county resource funding. We would be well-positioned with him on the county council.

Ken Alexander, Westfield

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Do your part Editor, A month or two past, one of your readers wrote in about global warming, and I think it warrants a response. Saying global warming is a natural cycle that humans shouldn’t do anything about is akin to saying that fires happen naturally and we shouldn’t actively do what we can to put them out or prevent them. Yes, the earth has undergone

cycles of warming and cooling since its formation, but it is undeniable that human activity (driving cars, flying airplanes and raising livestock, to name some of the most significant contributors from our day-to-day lives) has exacerbated and accelerated the current rate of warming.

While no single person can save the world, if everyone does a little bit to reduce their individual impacts, be it walking to the store instead of driving, eating a diet with more plant-based meals instead of having

burgers and steaks every night, or turning the lights off when you leave a room, we can leave the world a better place for the next generation.

Climate change is a real issue that is harming human life; just look at the wildfires that decimated California and Australia or the increase in frequency and severity of hurricanes as ocean temperatures warmed the past few years. Saying it’s not an issue because you heard some talking heads on the TV say it has happened before and you

don’t want to change your lifestyle just a little bit to try and leave the world a better place is an ignorant and selfish cop-out.

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Saying global warming is a natural cycle that humans shouldn’t do anything about is akin to saying that fires happen naturally and we shouldn’t actively do what we can to put them out or prevent them.

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Commentary by Carol Applegate We have all been at home for so long that it is difficult to think life, as we knew it, will ever return. I was feeling a HOSPITAL little hopeless as I awoke this morning, looking for encouragement and a positive perspective on my daily routine. That hope came later when I was privileged to hear Dr. Ryan Nagy, IU Health Methodist president, give an update on COVID-19 to the members of the IU Health Foundation.

The report reassured us that the hospital was stable with the number of COVID-19 patients remaining steady. There were zero employees lost to the virus, and the few that had tested positive were recovering. The staff was able to work in a controlled and manageable environment. This is not the story that was heard from other hospitals in New York and Chicago.

So, why the difference? In my opinion, we are very fortunate to have strong health care leadership and top-notch facilities. With three major hospital systems in Indianapolis, not only do we have a higher capacity for sick patients and staff to care for those patients,

but we also have had adequate supplies. Our hospitals are financially stable, which has allowed us to respond to the crisis in a timely manner.

However, one of the major issues that we have faced is testing. IU Health is now able to do its own testing within its facility, which means it also is able to process 3,500 tests a day. This is huge progress! Because of this, IU Health also is reaching out to provide testing supplies to a nearby long-term care facility.

This will allow all facility residents to receive testing and get their results in a shortened amount of time. Hopefully, this testing can be expanded throughout Indiana when supplies are adequate to do so.

From one who worries about the most vulnerable population, our elderly, and who has witnessed the agony that patients and families have had to endure when they are unable to see their loved ones in a facility, this was great news to me.

Carol Applegate is an attorney at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law. The firm specializes in elder law and Life Care Planning, a holistic approach to deal with legal, financial, medical and emotional issues involved in growing older.

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DISPATCHES Free mental health resources - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has launched a new website, BeWellIndiana. org, provides Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to address the increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues caused by the pandemic, including both first-time issues as well as preexisting mental health concerns.

Initially, BeWellIndiana.org will focus on the various mental health challenges due to COVID-19, but will be updated regularly and will continue to evolve as a resource beyond the current crisis. Hoosiers can visit BeWellIndiana.org to find trusted resources curated by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction, including information ranging from coping mechanisms, crisis counseling, how to self-monitor for signs of stress, domestic violence resources, substance use disorder and recovery, and tips for helping children, youth and teens. Videos featuring medical experts, persons in recovery and other practicing Indiana clinicians addressing specific mental health topics are also available on the site.

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Hamilton County tops purchasing power study news@currentnoblesville.com SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently completed a study DATA on where in Indiana people get the most out of their money.

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County Hamilton Boone Hendricks Warrick Porter Johnson Dearborn Hancock Lagrange Ohio, Ind.

Cost of Living $46,672 $43,681 $43,580 $39,129 $39,070 $39,262 $38,194 $43,354 $36,375 $36,560

cost-of-living data nationwide to find the counties where people hold the most purchasing power. Hamilton County was No. 1 in Indiana.

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• The support columns dividing the kitchen from the family room were removed. In their place, an arched walkway was constructed.

• All new maple cabinetry was installed along the perimeter and the island. The space now has a wealth of storage and organization solutions, including heavy duty roll-out trays, an appliance garage, built-in wine rack and a spice rack insert next to the cooktop.

• The Carrara marble backsplash is laid in a herringbone pattern; the countertop is white dolomite.

THE CHALLENGE This 2008 home is in Carmel’s Shelbourne Estates neighborhood. The original kitchen was finished in dark tones and featured support columns that closed the kitchen off to the adjoining living room. The new homeowners wanted to create a more open, airy space for their growing family.

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NOTICE OF APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 021720B AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED that on April 20, 2020, the Common Council for the City of Fishers, Hamilton, Indiana (“City”), meeting in a duly noticed public meeting, and in accordance with Ind. Code §36-4-3-5.1, passed Ordinance No. 021720B, annexing approximately 9.73 acres located outside of but contiguous to the City, generally known as the Atkins Property (the “Annexed Territory”), located 6110 E. 106th Street, Fishers, IN. This Annexation Ordinance is available for review at the City of Fishers, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46037 c/o Andrew Magee, Planner I, Department of Planning and Zoning, and available online at www.fishers.in.us.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION The City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana (“City”), pursuant to Ind. Code §6-1.1-18-5, hereby provides NOTICE that the City’s Common Council (“Council”) will conduct a public hearing during its May 18, 2020, regularly scheduled Council meeting for considering the following additional appropriation(s) in excess of the budget for the current year.

Appropriation Reduction Bridge Impact Fees – Capital Expenses $125,000 0 Total $125,000 0 The Council meeting will take place at 7:00pm at the City Hall Auditorium, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038. Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriation within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2020 CITY OF FISHERS Lisa Bradford City Controller Hamilton County, Indiana

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19 — 010020-FD IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF JOHN P. STEPHENS, Petitioner/Husband, and LORRIANE STEPHENS, Respondent/Wife. L NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: Lorraine Stephens 856 Egret Lane 14022 Northcoat Pl Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Fishers, IN 46038 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you.

You are required to serve written defenses to Husband’s Petition for Dissolution of Marriage to Husband’s counsel, ROBERTA E. BLUSH, ESQUIRE, The Law Office of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A., 3531 Alternate 19, Palm Harbor, Florida 34683, attornevs@kantaraslaw.com.

A copy of such written defenses must be served on the aforementioned counsel on or before 28 days after 1st publication date and the original must be filed With the Pinellas County Clerk of Court at 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756 before service on Husband’s counsel or immediately thereafter. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Pinellas County Clerk of Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Pinellas County Clerk of Court notified of your current address. You may file a Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915. Future-papers in this lawsuit Will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office. WARNING: Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person With a disability Who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Action, please contact the Human Rights Office, 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Suite 300, Clearwater, Florida 33756, (727) 464-4062 (V/TDD). The court does not provide transportation and cannot accommodate for this service. Persons with disabilities needing transportation to court should contact their local public transportation providers for information regarding disabled transportation services.

Dated: April 24, 2020 By: /s/ Thomas Smith Pinellas County Deputy Clerk of Court

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Mother’s Day is typically a holiday celebrated with a brunch or dinner at a local restaurant, a tradition DINING interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants, however, are still offering plenty of carryout offerings. Many local spots are accepting pre-orders for carryout to celebrate Mother’s Day at home.

Rail 211 Park St. Westfield Offerings: Rail is accepting Mother’s Day pre-orders for brunch. The menu includes muffins ($15 for a half dozen, $30 for a dozen), ratatouille quiche ($16), sausage strata ($18), French toast casserole ($16), chicken salad and croissants ($24), strawberry spinach salad ($20), Rail cobb salad ($20) and desserts such as zucchini bars, Park Street citrus pie, strawberry rhubarb pie, cakes and pints of ice cream. “Mom’osa” kits are available and include one 750 milliliter bottle of Jean Louis Cuvee, orange juice and strawberries for $29 or a blood orange kit including one 750 milliliter bottle of Jean Louis Cuvee, blood orange juice mix and strawberries for $30.

How to pre-order: Pre-orders are due May 6 for May 9 pick-up. Email orders with phone number to railepicureanmarket@ gmail.com or call 317-804-8555.

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant 9 West Main St., Carmel Offerings: Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day menu in which all food is ready to reheat or cook for easy preparation. Offerings include garlic bread (a loaf for $8), a pan of zucchini ($7), pan of broccoli ($7), a pan of roasted red potatoes ($8), a pan of four stuffed chickens with mozzarella, prosciutto and basil ($40), a quart of tomato vodka sauce ($10), a pan of 12 meatballs ($22), a tray of four chicken parmesan ($40), a box of uncooked pasta ($3), a slice of cheesecake ($5.50), a cannoli ($5.50), a slice of tiramisu ($6), a double scoop of chocolate gelato ($4.50), a bottle of Alpataco Malbec ($30) and a bottle of Dipinti Pinot Grigio ($24).

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Rail will offer quiche for Mother’s Day brunch. (Submitted photos)

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant’s Mother’s Day menu includes cannolis.

sell other menu items and will sell cake by the slice.

How to pre-order: Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. May 8 and there are no cancellations. Order by calling 317-556-4790 and paying over the phone or visit fs26. formsite.com/kd4yMM/4yk0da7eyv/index. html, fill out an order and pay through PayPal.

Jan’s Village Pizza 108 S. Union St., Westfield Offerings: Jan’s Village Pizza offers several menu items for Mother’s Day, all of which feed four to six people. Selections include spaghetti, salad, breadsticks, tiramisu or iced lemon bread for $42.99 or $47.99 with meatballs. Another option is fettuccine Alfredo, salad, tiramisu or iced lemon bread for $43.99 or $47.99 with chicken.

How to pre-order: Pre-orders can be made at jansvillagepizza.com or by calling 317-896-5050. Pre-orders must be made by noon May 9. Orders can be picked up or delivered starting at noon on Mother’s Day. Gallery Pastry Shop 1101 E. 54th St., Suite G., Indianapolis Offerings: Gallery Pastry Shop has a wide variety of Mother’s Day menu items, mostly desserts with some breakfast items such as quiche and croissants. Prices vary. Visit us.orderspoon.com/4GVJXWWRRPCK1 for the full menu.

How to pre-order: Items must be ordered by May 6 and are available for pickup May 10.

The timing seemed right to Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeffrey McDermott, STAGE McDermott announced April 24 that the Carmel center will be closed for programming through June 30. That includes three venues: The Tarkington, the Palladium McDermott and the Studio Theater.

Initially, the venues were closed until May 11 due to gathering restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Among the events affected are Jr. Civic’s production of “Frozen Jr.,” set for June 19-24.

McDermott said Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home extensions tend to be between one- and three-week increments.

“For performing arts, that’s difficult because you have to deal with rehearsals and travel and things like that, so you have to take a bit of a longer view,” McDermott said.

“We felt we had to add some certainty to things beyond what the executive orders were able to provide.”

McDermott said the situation has made completing the 2020-21 season difficult.

“It’s a fluid situation unlike any of us has to deal with before,” he said. “We had a lot of the season scheduled, but we didn’t have it ready to go and ready to announce yet.

Normally, we’d be announcing the entire season in the mid-May time frame. We are still taking a wait-and-see approach. There are too many moving pieces and too many unknowns.”

McDermott said the Great American Songbook Foundation will hold its annual Songbook Academy featuring approximately 40 high school students. However, it is possible the July 11-18 event will be held as a virtual program rather than at the Palladium.

“We are coming up with three or four different scenarios, but I can say with a lot of confidence it’s going to be great program this summer, one way or another,” McDermott said.

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CARRYOUT EDITION A Crunch Bismark doughnut and a plain glazed doughnut from Rise’n Roll. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 9705 Fishers District Dr. What to get: Crunch Bismark Price: $1.79 Anna’s take: Let me preface by saying I despise people who take to social media to complain about a restaurant without consulting management first, and I’ve never had to write a negative review, whether restaurants knew I was coming or not, and I have been excited to try Rise’n Roll Bakery, a bakery started by an Amish couple in

Middlebury famous for its cinnamon caramel doughnut. A location recently opened in Fishers District, and I thought I’d give it a go.

I ordered one cinnamon caramel doughnut, one Crunch Bismark doughnut and a pack of three cowboy cookies. I arrived, paid and ate one cookie in the car. It was amazing. Upon arriving home, I realized I had been given a plain glazed doughnut instead of a cinnamon caramel crunch. I ate it, and it was good, but I remind everyone to check their bags before rushing home to stuff their face with doughnuts. I did not call the bakery, but I’m sure if I had, they would have remedied the situation. That said, I definitely would return to Rise’n Roll because I still haven’t tried that famous cinnamon caramel doughnut.

Behind bars: Spring Spritz Get the cocktail kit at Field Brewing, Westfield Ingredients: • 1 bottle Tito’s Vodka • Half of a seedless cucumber • Four bottles of ginger beer • A few mint sprigs • 6 oz. fresh lime juice • 1 lime for garnish Directions: Muddle and shake 2 to 3 slices of cucumber, 2 to 3 leaves of mint, 2 oz. vodka and 1 to 2 oz. of lime juice with ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a new glass with fresh ice and top with 2 to 4 oz. ginger beer. Garnish with cucumber slice and lime wheel. Makes 8 to 10 oz. servings.

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