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CCS secondary students could return full time, in person

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in classrooms rather than the 6 feet previously recommended as factors in considering the change.

COVID-19 numbers are heading in the For the week ending March 5, 11 right direction for Carmel Clay Schools COVID-19 cases were reported among to begin conCCS students and employees, PANDEMIC sidering a full down from 17 the previous return to the week. The peak occurred the classroom for middle and high week ending Nov. 20, 2020, school students. when 78 students and employCCS Supt. Michael Beresees reported positive cases. ford told the school board District officials don’t have at the March 8 meeting that a start date targeted for the Beresford administrators are developing return of full-time in-person a plan to allow secondary students instruction. CCS will continue to offer to return to the classroom full time if a fully virtual option for students who they choose. choose not to return to the school buildCurrently, secondary students have ing. It has not been decided whether the the option to take all classes virtually hybrid option will continue. or attend in person every other day Although COVID-19 cases are falling, and learn online the other days. EleBeresford said it’s important for the mentary students can choose between community to continue practicing fully virtual or fully in-person options. measures to prevent its spread, espe“We’re going to go to the health procially during spring break, set for April fessionals and make sure we’re going 2 to 9. to do this the right way and do it safe“We’ve always had a surge of cases ly,” Beresford said. two weeks after a break,” Beresford Beresford noted the decreasing said. “With spring break coming up, it’ll number of COVID-19 cases among CCS be important as folks make those decistudents and employees in recent sions for spring break and where they weeks and recent recommendago that they still maintain those safety tions from the Indiana State Dept. of guidelines and keep pushing those Health to keep students 3 feet apart numbers down.”

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DISPATCHES Talk of the Town webinars — The City of Carmel is holding “Talk of the Town” virtual interactive discussions as part of an effort to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Remaining discussions are noon March 26 (Unlock community growth) and noon April 9 (Shape the growth). Registered participants may submit questions during the webinar.

Register at ow.ly/UE6p50DXsum. The sessions will be recorded and posted on the city’s YouTube channel and project website.

USSYP representative — Katherine LaReau of Carmel has been selected to represent Indiana during the 59th annual United States Senate Youth Program to be held virtually March 14 to 17. LaReau will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study.

Pop-up shop fundraiser — Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W. Main St., will host a pop-up shop with items such as jewelry, masks, purses, market bags and kikoy available for purchase to benefit the women and children of Western Kenya. The event, called Jubilee Spree, will be held in the side room at the restaurant from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on March 24 and 25. The items for sale are created by women and girls in Kager, Kenya, and the sales will benefit their community in a variety of ways.

Learn more at jubileespree.com or email linnasbury@aol.com.

Young to run for second term — U.S. Sen. Todd Young has announced that he will seek a second term. The 1990 Carmel High School graduate announced his re-election campaign on March 2.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Clay Schools could soon expand its Educational Services Center, which houses the district’s adminisEDUCATION trative offices and is the location for school board meetings.

The school board is considering a $2 million project that would add approximately 3,000 square feet to the northeast side of the building at 5201 E. Main St. The improvements would also include upgrading the finishes in the existing part of the ESC to provide a seamless transition to the addition.

The expansion would add 13 offices and reconfigure others to move employees

proceeds from recently approved general working in the same department closer to each other. It would provide more privacy obligation bonds to fund the project. He said the bonds could be sold at a premifor some employees currently working in cubicles. um, meaning the buyer will pay more than “This will enable us to cluster (departface value to receive a better interest rate.

Interest rates are expected to be ments) together,” CCS Supt. Michael low enough that the premium can Beresford said. “We’ll be able to do be generated while still keeping some things, where right now we’re a little bit spread out, which I think interest costs and annual payments will help with collaboration.” below the boundaries set when the school board approved the bonds.

Officials said the expansion is needed to provide adequate space McMichael said CCS could also consider issuing another bond but for several positions created in McMichael that overhead costs would be more recent years, including the director of student services, human resources expensive.

CCS officials hope to complete the project coordinator, mental health coordinator and

by July 2022. diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

CCS Assistant Supt. for Business Affairs The school board is expected to vote on the expansion plan at its March 22 meeting.

Roger McMichael said the district could use

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Clay Terrace owner Washington Prime plans to move forward with redevelopment of the Carmel shopping PANDEMIC center despite reports that the company is preparing a potential bankruptcy filing.

On March 4, Bloomberg reported that Columbus, Ohio-based Washington Prime, which owns approximately 100 shopping centers in the U.S., is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after skipping an interest payment on its debt and not yet reaching a resolution during negotiations with lenders.

Officials from Washington Prime declined to comment, and an official from Clay

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Terrace did not respond to a request for comment.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard confirmed March 9 that a Washington Prime official has indicated to the city that the company remains committed to the Clay Terrace re-

development project and is finalizing deals with residential and hotel developers.

Washington Prime filed plans to redevelop a portion of Clay Terrace to include residential units, a hotel, parking garage and other improvements just as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020. The pandemic initially delayed those plans, but several months later, a representative for Washington Prime stated in documents filed with the city that the pandemic brought more urgency to transform the shopping center to include a greater variety of uses.

The Carmel City Council approved plans to redevelop Clay Terrace at its final regular meeting of 2020. Washington Prime has not revealed a timeline for redevelopment of Clay Terrace, and it’s not clear if or how a bankruptcy filing would alter it.

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Brainard said a Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a company like Washington Prime is not surprising amid a pandemic that has dealt a heavy blow to the retail industry.

“It’s a good, sound company,” Brainard said. “Once those retail stores reopen and start paying rent again, I imagine Washington Prime will be just fine.”

Clay Terrace, like most shopping centers, sat nearly empty last spring when Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered a statewide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As restrictions lifted, retailers began reopening, but some closed for good.

Bloomberg reported that Washington Prime’s rent collection rate dropped to 52 percent during the second quarter of 2020 but that collections improved to 87 percent for the third quarter.

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CDC issues new guidance for fully vaccinated people

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidance for people who are fully vaccinated PANDEMIC against COVID-19.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance, fully vaccinated people can gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask. They can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household — such as when visiting relatives who live together — without masks, unless any of those people, or anyone they live with, has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Fully vaccinated people who have been around someone who has COVID-19 do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless they have symptoms, according to the guidance. However, if they live in a group setting, such as a correctional or detention facility or group home, and are around some-

one who has COVID-19, they are advised to quarantine for 14 days and get tested, even if they don’t have symptoms of the disease.

The CDC still recommends fully vaccinated people to practice proper mitigation efforts in most situations, including in public, when gathering with unvaccinated people from more than one household or when visiting an unvaccinated person who is at an increased risk of death or severe illness from COVID-19.

According to the guidance, fully vaccinated people should still avoid medium and large gatherings and consider delaying domestic and international travel.

The CDC has not issued additional guidance for those who have already had COVID-19 and recovered. She advises those people to continue social distancing, wear masks, avoid indoor spaces and wash their hands regularly.

As of March 8, 44,624 Hamilton County residents had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health.

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By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com State health officials announced last week that Indiana has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all teachers and other school staff, regardless of PANDEMIC age.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eligible recipients include teachers and staff in pre-K through high school, child care centers, Head Start and Early Start programs staff, licensed child care providers, classroom aides, bus drivers, janitors, counselors, administrative staff, cafeteria workers and substitute teachers. Teachers and school staff were previously able to register for a vaccine through multiple pharmacies, such as Kroger, Meijer and Walmart, but were not granted eligibility through the state.

The federal program’s goal is to inoculate every teacher and school staff member in the U.S. with at least one vaccine dose by the end of this month by utilizing companies with pharmacies in nearly all states,

allowing them to vaccinate teacher and school staff that had not previously been granted eligibility in some states. Vaccine doses allotted to the pharmacies are separate from doses given to state and local health departments.

To register or schedule an appointment at Kroger, Meijer and Walmart, those eligible must visit those retailers’ websites.

Appointments at other sites can be booked through ourshot.in.gov.

State health officials also announced they have expanded eligibility to more Hoosiers with comorbidities.

“We have been working to ensure that Hoosiers that have specific conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID are able to get vaccinated,” Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the Indiana State Dept. of Health’s chief medical officer, said during a March 10 virtual press briefing.

The expanded list of Hoosiers with comorbidities who are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can be viewed at ourshot. in.gov. Those eligible will be contacted and given a link with which to register.

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I’M ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY! HEALING AND PAIN-FREE! The former Rich Furniture building at 1030 S. Range Line Rd. will soon become a business and arts center. (Submitted photo)

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when it was built in the ‘70s and that is our future plan, to create a new office option for Carmel businesses.”

The former majority owner of the Stutz Work on the building is under way, with Business and Arts Center near downtown improvements set to be complete this sumIndianapolis is bringmer. Woodard will become one of NEW BIZ ing a similar concept the building’s first tenants when he to Carmel. moves his real estate investment Turner Woodard purchased the offices to Carmel from the Stutz former Rich Furniture building at Business and Arts Center.

1030 S. Range Line Rd. in February In addition to 20,000 to 25,000 and plans to transform it into a bousquare feet of office and retail tique office and retail space, similar space available for lease, the buildWoodard to its original use. ing will have an art and auto gallery “I’ve always loved the building since the on the first floor facing the gazebo near City very first time I walked into it to buy furniHall. ture for my Indianapolis office decades ago.

“The gallery will feature some of my art, It might be the massive atrium, the glass art of local artists and six to seven of my elevator, or the floor to ceiling windows, very special cars,” Woodard stated. “We will but the building has always had a unique also be bringing up the old bar from the character and a wow factor,” Woodard Canterbury Hotel.” stated in a press release. “During our due Carmel resident Brian Bondus, ALO Propdiligence, we learned the property was orig- erty Group vice president, represented Turninally designed as a multi-tenant building er during the purchase.

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Rent assistance now available

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Township Association opened applications March 15 for renters who qualify to PANDEMIC receive assistance for rent or utility payments of up to $5,000.

Westfield Washington Township Trustee and Hamilton County Township Association President Danielle Carey Tolan said she’s expecting 6,000 applicants.

Carey Tolan She estimates the more than $10 million in funds will help 3,000 renters in the county. The funds were awarded to Hamilton County by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance. The township association is overseeing distributing the funds.

To qualify for up to $5,000 in assistance with rent or utility payments, applicants must rent property in Hamilton County, have had their income affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and earn up to 80 percent of the median-area income. Funds are scaled as incomes rise. However, if someone needs more assistance than what the federal funds provide, they can receive help through the individual townships.

Tolan said there are more than 26,000 renters in Hamilton County, and 39 percent are house burdened, meaning most of their income goes toward rent, so they have trouble covering other bills.

For more or to apply for assistance, visit hctaindiana.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com There has been much speculation through the years about the origin date of Carmel’s Flowing Well on E. 116th Street.

CCHS Carmel Clay Historical Society historian Andrew Wright seems to have solved the mystery, just in time for the landmark’s 117th anniversary, while researching the natural gas boom in Carmel.

“The well was struck when a gas company drilled a natural gas well on Charles Williamson’s farm, but instead of gas, they struck an artesian well,” Wright said. “The pressure was so strong that the drill rig tilted. The well was right off the road, so Williamson built a boardwalk to make it more accessible and invited the public to use it.

This is the kind of event that would have normally made the Noblesville newspapers, but there didn’t seem to be any mention of the well’s discovery.”

Wright said Carmel resident William Kinzer kept a daily journal from 1857 to 1912, but he did not record the origin of the well, either. Several dates for the origin have been tossed around throughout the years, including 1890, 1902, 1904, 1906 and 1907.

“The most compelling claim came from Charles Williamson’s son, Howard,” Wright said. “In 1987, he said the well was struck on his seventh birthday. The date was recorded as March 15, 1906. However, that seemed to be wrong. There was no drilling in Mattsville that year. When we looked

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A concrete monument was built around the well in 1926. The photo was taken in 1983. (Photo courtesy CCHS)

into it, we found that his seventh birthday was actually March 15, 1904. A short announcement in the Hamilton County Ledger confirmed that a gas company was drilling on the Williamson property in the winter of 1904. We were excited to have figured out the date in time to recognize the anniversary of the well’s discovery this year.”

Wright said the story of the Flowing Well’s origin will be in a book available later this spring. Wright is writing an article about how the CCHS came by the discovery for its newsletter, which can be found on its website and Facebook page. For more, visit carmelclayhistory.org.

Flowing Well Park, 5100 E. 116th St., is closed for improvements but is expected to reopen in the spring.

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Democratic party reorganizes — The Hamilton County Democratic Party has elected new leadership. Dayna Colbert will serve as chair, Ronnie Saunders is vice chair, Sarah Russell Goddard is secretary, and Al Moore is treasurer.

Republican party reorganizes — The Hamilton County Republican Party held a reorganization caucus and elected officers to serve through 2025. They are: Laura Campbell, president; Will Riley, vice chairman; Raju Chinthala, treasurer; and Suzanne Heinzmann, secretary.

500 Festival Princesses named — Three Carmel residents have been selected by the 500 Festival as 2021 500 Festival Princesses. They are: Grace Good, a Carmel High School graduate and junior at DePauw University majoring in computer science; Rebecca Townsend, a CHS graduate and senior at Indiana University majoring in economic consulting; and Gloria Xue, a CHS graduate and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis graduate student studying cellular and integrative physiology.

Martin University chair selected — Carmel resident Joseph M. Perkins, Jr. has been elected chairman of the Martin University Board of Trustees. Perkins is corporate counsel for regulatory and global business operations at Allison Transmission. He has more than 20 years of experience with global manufacturing companies.

Fish fry — The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 26 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Rd. Carry-out and curbside pick-up is available. Cost is $11, which includes a choice of baked salmon, crabby cakes or fried pollock. Each meal includes sides and a cookie. Kids meals are available.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hanna Rose’s graduate student capstone project is designed to benefit Noblesville United Methodist SPECIAL NEEDS Church and Hamilton County caregivers of people with special needs.

A graduate student at the University of Indianapolis, Rose said she wanted to develop a respite program for caregivers of children with disabilities Rose ages 5 to 18. The program is open to children with mild to moderate disabilities, such as behavioral or medical issues, autism or Down syndrome.

“The overall goal is to reduce the caregiver’s stress and burden,” said Rose, a Fishers resident. “There are two nights planned with the pilot program. Caregivers drop their child off and they would have three hours of designated respite time to go on a date night or have time to themselves at home without the caregiver responsibilities.”

The first respite night was March 6. The second is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. April 3.

Siblings can attend. The program is open to families throughout Hamilton County.

Rose said she conducted a needs assessment that showed more than 80 percent of caregivers of people with disabilities experienced moderate to severe stress. The assessment also showed there was not a respite program in the Noblesville area.

“I identified that some larger churches have had a respite program and that there wasn’t a church in the immediate surrounding area that had a respite program,” Rose said.

During respite nights, children with disabilities spend time with trained volunteers playing games and doing other fun activities for three hours.

“There are a lot of stations during the respite night targeting fine motor skills, gross motor skills and social skills. I wanted to incorporate aspects of occupational therapy in the stations we set up,” said Rose, who is studying to be an occupational therapist.

NUMC Pastor Jerry Rairdon said the goal is to continue offering respite nights even after Rose completes her capstone project.

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that there’s a definite need for it and hopefully establish enough volunteers that it can be carried on,” Rairdon said. “It falls in line very much with our vision. Sometimes, children and adults with special needs get holed away and are not seen as part of the community, and our goal is to try to get to the point where they’re embraced by the community and seen as a benefit to the community.”

Rairdon said NUMC has had a program for more than 30 years that meets once a month for adults with special needs. Also, NUMC has conducted a Sunday school class for adults or children with special needs for the past five years.

“It’s a small group, five to six people at a time, but it’s been very valuable to those in the church, and it’s been a way to draw others,” Rairdon said of the Sunday school program. “It’s something we’ve experienced with church members that have kids with special needs, just knowing the challenge they have. It’s a constant stress all the time, and this is a real opportunity to give them a break once a month. It fits very much with what we’re doing.”

When she graduates, Rose wants to work in outpatient pediatrics or in a skilled nursing facility as an occupational therapist.

Caregivers wanting to register their child with special needs for the April 3 respite night must do so by March 18. The program is free. To register, email Rose at hrose017@ gmail.com.

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Motorists asked to use zipper merges in construction zones

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com INDOT will use signage to direct motorists to use zipper merging in several construction zones this year in an effort ROADS to promote safety and ease congestion.

A zipper merge occurs at the point of a road closure, with drivers taking turns entering the construction zone. Signs will alert drivers to use all lanes until the merge point, then direct them to take turns merging at that point.

Mallory Duncan, INDOT communications director for the Greenfield District, said that many people move out of a lane to be closed as soon as they see a sign about the closure, which can often be well before the closure point. Such early merges can lead to drastic changes in speed, unexpected lane switches, serious crashes and road rage.

“A zipper merge is a lot safer for people, and it’s a lot faster,” Duncan said. “We don’t get that queueing in the work zone, whether it’s up a ramp or actually on the interstate.”

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According to INDOT, zipper merges are beneficial because they reduce speed differences between two lanes, reduce queue length by up to 40 percent, reduce congestion, create a sense of fairness and equity that all lanes are moving at the same rate and bring order to the merging process.

Duncan said INDOT is trying to educate the public about zipper merges before construction season begins because many drivers don’t fully understand how they work and can become offended by others who try to use them.

“A lot of people think (zipper merging) is rude, but it’s actually a thing that can really help in construction zones,” she said.

Zipper merges are the “preferred” method for entering construction zones, Duncan said, but they aren’t always feasible, such as when backups are not present. Signage near the construction zone will alert drivers how to best navigate through the site.

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Employees honored for 40 years — Hamilton County recently recognized its employees for their years of service, with Hamilton County Auditor Robin Mills and Lynette Duvall, a caseworker in the prosecutor’s office, each Duvall Mills honored for 40 years. In addition, six employees celebrated 35 years of service, 11 marked 30 years, and 18 observed 25 years.

Flower sale — Carmel Elementary kicked off its annual flower sale March 5 to support the school’s PTO. The sale

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Graduate school scholarships — The Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship will offer a $3,000 first place and $2,000 second place scholarship to graduating seniors at Indiana University who will attend graduate school in the fall. Learn more and apply at ow.ly/E3A450DXsrD. New state troopers — Hamilton County residents Benjamin Beyler and Erin Fillenwarth are among 36 probationary troopers who recently graduated from the 80th Indiana State Police Academy. Beyler and Fillenwarth are assigned to the Indiana State Police Post in Indianapolis.

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Kaiden Miller knew how beneficial an “This is a massive load off me and my Evans Scholarship could be since he began mother’s shoulders,” said Miller, who cadcaddying in dies at Prairie View Golf Club in Car ACHIEVEMENT the seventh mel. “The last four years I’ve taken grade. nearly all my money from caddying “My mother, Rachel Miller, grew and put it toward my high school up in Waterville (Ohio) and her tuition.” friend, Matthew Rhoades, also The four selection criteria are known as Rodeo, he suggested I try a strong caddie record, excellent it out,” the Fishers resident said. “I academics, demonstrated financial Miller was aware of the Evans Scholars need and outstanding character. from the start. Matt Rhoades wasn’t an EvMiller said on school breaks and sumans Scholar but his sister was. So, getting mers, he either works as golf cart staff at the scholarship was a goal of mine from the the course or caddies. start.”

The main expense Miller’s dedicaMiller will have is “This is a massive load off me tion was rewarded, food at the Evans and my mother’s shoulders.” Scholars house. as the Cathedral High School senior “You either pay –KAIDEN MILLER recently found out for the food plan he was one of 16 Indiana student caddies to which will pay for all your meals, or you earn the Western Golf Association’s Chick work, which is what a lot of them do, waitEvans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing ing tables,” he said. “The first year I might and tuition scholarship at either Indiana pay for the meals, then probably work University or Purdue University. The scholar- around campus for it after that.”

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Synergize to benefit Make-A-Wish

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be the beneficiary of the next Synergize 4:30 Meetup, set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

March 23 at 3UP Rooftop GIVING BACK Lounge, 201 W Main St. Make-A-Wish has helped make thousands of dreams come true since 1980 for children battling critical illnesses, and before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 80 percent of wishes granted involved travel. During the pandemic, travel has been limited, so some children have chosen to delay their wish while others have selected wishes closer to home.

“We try to re-create a travel wish as

closely as we can. For example, if a child has a beach wish, we’ll do a house on Lake Michigan,” stated Amy Nelson, Indiana Director of Advancement at Make-A-Wish. “We still want to keep the true heart of each child’s wish at the forefront.”

Make-A-Wish is seeking financial contributions as it prepares to grant wishes at an unprecedented level when travel is deemed safe. The organization also seeks volunteers to provide support for local wishes, such as room remodels or building a playset.

Each month, Synergize selects a nonprofit to benefit through its 4:30 Meetup event.

The networking group has raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofits.

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Sponsored by STARTALK, Ball State University will offer a unique opportunity for high school students with little or no formal learning of Chinese to immerse themselves in a culturally rich and academically intensive program.

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OBITUARY Jeannine E. (Usher) Koon, 83, of Northampton, PA, formerly of Carmel, IN, passed away March 1, 2021 in Allentown, PA. She was born March 12, 1937 in Marion, IN, daughter of Denver Daniel and Ethel Evelyn (Jones) Usher.

Jeannine was a 1955 graduate of Marion High School and 1959 graduate of Ball State University.

In addition to her parents, Jeannine was preceded in death by her husband, H.D. “Duane” Koon; daughter, Tamara “Tammi” Koon; and sister, Pat Hoober.

Survivors include her daughters, Juane

“Kiki” (Jay) O’Rourke and Kenitra “Nikki” (Mark) Trausch; grandchildren, Donovan (Fie), Hailey (Dustin), Jonathan, Nick, Chris, Evey; and first great-grandchild, Rowan.

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By Ashleigh Swan news@currentincarmel.com A Carmel Market District chef has been selected as a NCAA Final Four Frontline Hero for his dedication to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GIVING BACK Mark Tunnell, 68, was nominated for the award by his wife, Charlotte Fisher, who submitted a letter about Tunnell’s experiences at work. In her letter of recommendation to the NCAA, Fisher wrote that Tunnell is “a 68-year-old, multi-racial man who is considered ‘high-risk’ for COVID-19 due to his age and ethnicities.”

“She felt like I was going above and beyond,” Tunnell said.

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Prevail fundraiser — Prevail, Inc. announced that Hare Chevrolet will present the nonprofit’s 35th Anniversary of Hope Aug. 21 At the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel. Proceeds from the event support victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. The event will include a formal evening with dancing, dinner, networking and a survivor’s story. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more, visit prevailinc.org or contact Natasha Robinson at natasha@ prevailinc.org or 317-773-6942.

Native plant kits, rain barrels for sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plant kits and rain barrels. Each native plant kit

contains 50 native plant plugs for $125. Rain barrels are available for pre-order for $75.

Pre-orders can be placed online at hamiltonswcd.org. Orders for plants are due April 14 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 26.

Orders will be available for pick up June 4 in Noblesville.

Shepherd’s Center accredited by United Way of Central Indiana — United Way of Central Indiana recently announced that Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County has been approved for accreditation and can apply for United Way grants in basic needs, family opportunity and social innovation as well as access training, technical assistance and capacity building programs.

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Pastors discuss immigration

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The event included more than 65 meetings, some through Zoom and others on conference calls. Matthew Soerens, national The topic of immigration can bring out coordinator of Evangelical Immigration strong opinions on both sides of the politTable, said the goal was to encourage senaical aisle, but a recent event was tors to reach bipartisan consensus designed to connect on immigration issues.

FAITH religious leaders with “We’re looking for some sort of lawmakers for a civil legalization process that would not discussion of the matter. be an amnesty but would be a way Evangelical Immigration Table, for people to earn a permanent legal a national coalition of evangelical status,” Soerens said.

Christian groups, denominations Soerens said the priority is to Schultz and ministries, held a “Virtual Hill find a solution for “Dreamers,” imDay” on Feb. 25 to engage more than 300 migrants who were brought to the U.S. as people nationally on the issues, including children. local pastor Jeff Schultz.

Soerens said there is more common “It was helpful and encouraging to hear ground on immigration issues than most how God is working in other congregations people realize. in reaching out and serving immigrant “As heated as immigration policy debates neighbors,” said Schultz, a Carmel resident get on cable news, I wish more Americans and pastor of preaching and community at could hear the kind of conversations that Faith Church. happen in a Congressional meeting like “It’s one thing to know there are others this where you have strong opinions, to be out there doing good work; it’s another sure,” Soerens said. “But these are pastors thing to actually hear them share what who believe in civil dialogue.” they’ve been doing and hear their hearts for For more, visit evangelicalimmigraimmigrants and refugees.” tiontable.com.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com It didn’t take long for Van Betulius and Brayden Krueger to hit it off.

Both ardent Purdue fans, Betulius, a bus driver for students with special needs for Carmel Clay Schools, and Brayden, his only elementary school passenger during a school year radically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, typically spend the trips between Brayden’s home and Woodbrook Elementary telling jokes and giving each other a hard time.

“Every time when he takes a while talking to one of my (instructional assistants), I’m like, ‘Get up here, or you’re going to get fired,’” Brayden, 11, said with a smile.

Liz Krueger, Brayden’s mother, said Betulius helps start the day off right.

“A few months ago, Brayden was saying one of the highlights of his day is riding the school bus,” Liz said.

“If he doesn’t get to see Van, it’s just not the same, that the day isn’t as much fun without his time with Van.” The bus routes are a daily highlight for Betulius, too, who said connecting with the students is the best part of his job.

“What gets me with some of these kids, you look at their situation (and wonder) how they can be so happy, so loving and so positive,” Betulius said. “If you can make their day better in any way, shape or form, to me, you’ve done something to help out.”

A perfect fit Betulius, primarily a Carmel resident since the mid1980s, began driving a school bus for CCS in 2017 after retiring from a job in sales.

He grew up on a farm near Evansville and became loyal to Purdue long before college, as his father was a Boilermaker alum who helped recruit future NFL player Bob Griese and local basketball legend Dave Schellhase to the school. Betulius and all four of his siblings, not surprisingly, ended up at Purdue.

“If we didn’t go to Purdue, we couldn’t live at home,” Betulius recalled with a laugh.

After graduating in 1976 with a degree in agriculture, Betulius worked for his father’s spray equipment company for 10 years before switching to a career in sales. During the following decades, he worked in various industries, including industrial, medical, pharmaceutical and engineering software.

But after retiring, he wasn’t ready to stop working. So, he became a bus driver, which gave him the opportunity to give back to his community and work with people with special needs. He said it’s been a perfect fit.

“I just fell in love with it,” he said.

‘The kids are having fun’ For Betulius, being a bus driver goes far beyond the morning pickup and afternoon drop off.

When he finds out who will be riding his bus, Betulius calls their parents to introduce himself and learn how he can make the trip to and from school a positive experience. When the school year begins, he makes an effort to get to know every student on the bus, even though it takes a bit more work for those that are nonverbal.

“I’ve gotten so close to a lot of the families, and that makes it great,” Betulius said. “They trust me, and they know the kids are having fun.”

Betulius tries to build relationships beyond the school bus. It’s been harder during the pandemic, but during his time at CCS, he’s been to birthday parties, visited former passengers at work and on Christmas morning 2020 delivered treats from an Evansville shop to the Kruegers.

With Brayden, Betulius found a nearly instant bond in their shared love of Purdue. Brayden’s father, Todd Krueger, graduated from there, and Brayden has grown up watching the Boilermakers.

Brayden, who has cerebral palsy, said he’s been blessed with several great bus drivers through the years, but Betulius stands out.

“He’s the best driver I have ever had,” Brayden said.

PURDUE PETE Van Betulius represented Purdue as the Purdue Pete mascot from 197576. This photo from the Purdue archives is from that period and is likely Betulius. (Photo courtesy of Purdue University)

During his time at Purdue, Van Betulius became the face of the university, literally.

After an injury ended his wrestling career, some fraternity brothers encouraged Betulius to try out to be Purdue Pete, the school’s mascot. Betulius ended up with the role from 1975-76.

“Back then the head was 35 pounds. It had chicken wire inside papier-mache,” Betulius said. “It was heavy. It was hot.”

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Information or sensationalism?

Commentary by Terry Anker “I do not like green eggs and ham.”

OK, the declaration seems reasonable enough. Still, Sam marches on, relentlessly pressuring the beleaguered Guy to conform. “Eat them. Eat them. There they are.” Cars, boats carnivorous members of the canine family. Could not entice the stubborn Guy. To be sure, Sam really, really wants Guy to eat the likely tainted ovoid.

Why won’t Guy relent? Is he stupid?

Eat them. Eat them now. Can’t he see that the pressure will continue until he conforms to the tireless demands of the valiant Sam? Although it is never entirely clear if Sam likes green eggs and ham or if he has, one time, tasted them, Sam is, one could surmise, alive with the notion of the unlikely variation on the breakfast classic. He is anointed, by his own importance or by that of the verdant foul and swine cabal, to be the green eggs and ham evangelist.

Proselytize, Sam! How dare Guy resist! Sam must save Guy from his ignorance. Well, bring him into the light or mark him an outsider. Shun him. Punish him. Take away his stuff. Erase him from history. In the tidy wrap to the parable, author Theodor Seuss Geisel tips Guy into relenting to Sam’s onslaught. In tasting the forbidden, Guy is transformed and enlightened. Sam is heartily ingratiated by the repentant Guy. Imagine that Guy is allergic, or vegan, or full. What right does Sam possess to lift Guy’s ignorance to the fine points of pork products? Is it possible that Sam is wrongly judging Guy’s legitimate intention as slack-jawed idiocy? Is Guy closed-minded or Sam abusive? Do the ends justify the means? Or is the real point that we all must agree with the domineering Sam?

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

Fear of phoning it in Commentary by Danielle Wilson In the heyday of my youth — the totally tubular ’80s — receiving a personal phone call was cause for great joy. I’d run HUMOR that cordless up to my room, close its unlockable door and flop myself down to discover what magical conversations awaited, be it a dissection of Billy Ocean’s latest release or a strategy session on the upcoming Aerosmith/Cheap Trick concert. Alas, like my truly magnificent bangs, those times are long gone.

Most banal communication now is handled through text messages, meaning if my phone actually rings, it’s for one of three reasons: Mom wants to recount her day in detail, possibly for the third time; a sneaky telemarketer has gotten around the do-notcall list; or, bless their hearts, one of my precious little angels has bad news to deliver. Every call has a thorn!

Such was the case last Sunday. Our older daughter, a collegiate mad scientist in-the-

making (she accidentally grew anthrax in her microbiology lab), rang to announce that she had lost her car: “I parked it in front of my apartment (in a tow zone) to unload groceries, and when I came back (five hours later), it was gone.” Oh, dear. Or a few weeks back when her sister called me: “Hey, Mother, I think I just hit another car.” You think? And when our heir apparent fled a party being crashed by police, did he have the decency to utilize text? No, he phoned. From his hiding spot. In the woods. Sweet child of mine!

My ringtone literally triggers a Pavlovian response of acute anxiety. Because whoever is calling certainly isn’t wanting to applaud the “My Prerogative” MTV premier.

Peace out.

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

My ringtone literally triggers a Pavlovian response of acute anxiety. Because whoever is calling certainly isn’t wanting to applaud the “My Prerogative” MTV premier.

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Editor, With all due respect, I object to the publication of a photo depicting a resident in extreme duress during the last seconds of his life. The reporting of the police action on Jan. 31 is relevant journalism. We want the facts when something highly unusual and frightening happens in our neighborhoods. However, by including a photo of the man who ultimately lost his life, you crossed the line from journalism to tabloid journalism. The photo did not enhance my understanding of the event and most likely caused more pain to the family of an unstable man.

To be clear, I in no way question the judgement of the fine officers who risked their lives to keep more people from being injured.

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Silencing conservatives concerning Editor, On Feb. 24, I noticed in the comics section of the Indianapolis Star that they discontinued the Mallard Fillmore strip. The conservative Mallard strip was just across from the liberal Doonesbury strip. I thought these two created a balance between the liberal view and the conservative view. Now, with the elimination of the Mallard strip, this balance has been altered and who knows what will replace the Mallard strip.

But in thinking about this, one can view this action by the Indianapolis Star as just another step in the silencing of an extensive list of conservatives and conservative ideals.

Could this one small action just be one of many used to eliminate the conservative narrative from reaching the people? Others already eliminated include Bill O’Reilly, Lou Dobbs, a local priest, and many, many others.

These actions, in my opinion, point to the slow but inevitable decline in the conservative American way of life. This growing liberal cancer will continue until it is too late or until the American people finally wake up to what is happening and start putting conservatives back in political office and change the direction in which this soon-tobe Marxist nation is headed.

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CCS welcomes destructive ideology Editor, By appointing its first diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, Carmel Clay Schools has introduced a destructive ideology into its schools. At the heart of DEI is identity politics, which defines each person primarily by membership in arbitrarily defined groups (some of which are favored over others) rather than by one’s thoughts, opinions and behavior. In doing so it debases Martin Luther King’s counsel that people be judged by the content of their character rather than more superficial characteristics.

DEI pushes for the decidedly un-American value of equal outcomes rather than equal opportunity. It indoctrinates certain minorities into a cult of victimization (i.e. systemic racism) rather than promoting strength and resiliency when facing life’s challenges. The DEI appointee strongly hinted at such intent

when she said her role is to teach students about “structures and systemic matters.”

By discouraging open debate on a variety of sensitive topics DEI has led to the increasing balkanization of American society.

Let’s not forget that DEI is also a multi-billion dollar industry. We should expect to soon pay millions of extra tax dollars to support the inevitable bureaucratic thicket of DEI officers that will arise in Carmel schools. I don’t know what prompted CCS to make this very irresponsible decision. Perhaps they thought that by giving in to the relentless demands of the DEI movement they would be spared its wrath. Or perhaps they truly believe in DEI. Regardless, CCS parents will now need to figure out how to protect their children from this terrible mess.​ Allon Friedman, Carmel

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Republicans delay help for those suffering Editor, America needs Congress to legislate.

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While $1.9 trillion is a lot of money, it is a

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COVID battle, despair ‘the worst feeling in the world’ before recovery

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Dan McFeely spent Thanksgiving 2020 isolated in a hospital, but it was among the times he’s felt the most PANDEMIC grateful in his entire life.

The 56-year-old Carmel resident had been battling COVID-19 for a couple of weeks at that point, and only days before had languished in despair as he struggled to breathe, his lungs seeming not to respond to the oxygen being forced into them by machines and the limited medicinal treatments available.

“I definitely thought that there was a good chance I was not going to be able to come home,” McFeely said. “That was probably the worst feeling in the world.”

Doctors told McFeely they’d continue their course of treatment for one more day before moving him to the intensive care unit for intubation, which to McFeely felt like a death sentence. But shortly before he was to be moved, his oxygen levels began to reverse.

So, as he continued his recovery all alone at Ascension St. Vincent hospital in Carmel on Thanksgiving, he felt immensely grateful for his new lease on life and the medical team and advances that helped make it possible. “(COVID-19) is something to fear because it’s very serious, but it isn’t something that can’t be overcome,” McFeely said. “It’s not a death sentence right away because our doctors know what they’re doing now. That doesn’t mean everyone is successful at beating it, but I think the odds are better today than they were a year ago.”

‘A little bit of crying, a little bit of anger’ McFeely can’t know for sure when or where he contracted COVID-19, but he suspects it happened on Nov. 3, 2020, which was Election Day. As a precinct committeeman, he spent all day at his polling site, assisting voters, who were mostly masked.

A few days later, he started developing symptoms of a cold, but as they worsened, he began to think he might have the flu. So, on Nov. 15 he went to Ascension St. Vincent, where doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia and administered a rapid COVID-19 test, which came back positive.

At that point, doctors thought McFeely had made it through the worst of the disease, so they sent him home to rest and

Dan McFeely posted this photo to Facebook on Thanksgiving 2020 to let his friends know that he was battling COVID-19 but on the road to recovery. (Submitted photo)

recover. However, his breathing continued to worsen, and two days later, he was told to head straight back to the emergency room.

That began an 11-day stay at the hospital, with doctors trying everything they could to boost McFeely’s oxygen levels. It wasn’t working, and it appeared more drastic measures would be necessary.

“That made me not respond too well.

There was a little bit of crying, a little bit of anger,” he said. “There was a lot of silence because I didn’t call my wife right away. I was afraid I couldn’t even get the words out of my mouth.”

But about a week later, McFeely was much improved and heading home.

A long recovery Four months after the ordeal began, one thing McFeely knows for sure is that he is still dealing with the effects of COVID-19. He still feels weaker than he used to, and he runs out of breath doing simple tasks, such as shopping for groceries and carrying them inside. When heavy snow fell last month, he didn’t even want to attempt to get out his snowblower and clear his driveway.

McFeely, a communications and economic development consultant for the City of Carmel and other companies, is considering ways to set up a program for those facing a long road to recovery to reach out to neighbors when they have needs, but in the meantime he wants to encourage the community to keep taking COVID-19 precautions seriously and to not lose hope.

“COVID is definitely something you can survive, but I wouldn’t mess around with it,” he said. “The minute you feel you’ve got some symptoms, get yourself to the ER and let them check you out.”

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Co-workers create platform to connect clients with providers

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com In his role as CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions director of strategy and innovation, Jonathan Haag sees his job SENIORS as building the creative confidence of the staff.

“What I do each day is walk alongside my co-workers and try to excite their imagination and then help to develop the avenues to develop those sparks of inspiration, then ultimately launch whatever that expression is,” the Fishers resident said.

Helping one co-worker solve a problem led to the creation of another business.

Haag said CICOA care managers are tasked with identifying and creating care plans for older adults and those with any disability in central Indiana.

“These care plans identify the needs of the individual,” Haag said. “The individual may need things like meals or transportation or home health care, such as a health aide might be needed for a certain number of hours to come into a home. Part of our responsibility is to help find providers for those who can do home health care or nursing or provide meals or provide transportation.”

Haag said Chad Bales, assistant director of care management, told Haag care managers were having trouble finding providers for the care plan set-up.

“On the other side, he had providers who say they have staffing available and feel free to send people (their) way,” Haag said.

“This issue is felt across the country in home health care.”

Haag said having to phone through a list of the organizations to find available staffing for a patient’s needs was inefficient. It resulted in delayed care, which produces negative health outcomes.

That’s where Haag and Indianapolis resident Bales worked to create Duett, a for-profit online platform (duett.io) that launched Feb. 2. A care coordinator posts their patient’s needs, so there is a detailed plan outlined for providers. On the other side of the platform, care providers are registering and detailing the area they serve, the services they provide and the funding sources they accept. Haag said Duett matches that need with availability.

“So now, instead of a list of 400 providers for a care coordinator to choose from, we

Jonathan Haag, left, and Chad Bales developed an online platform to help connect providers with clients’ home health care needs. (Submitted photo)

take the list down to a handful of providers who have raised their hand and said ‘we have people available and ready to serve,’” Haag said.

Haag said there has been increased efficiency of care coordinators and providers.

“We say Duett is the fastest way for care coordinators to identify providers for care plans and the quickest and most efficient way for providers to grow their business,” Haag said. “We can alleviate this as a problem for everyone else who is experiencing it.”

Haag said some providers keep the platform open and refresh it to see updated lists in which they would be eligible to serve.

“We’ve also built into the platform a notification feature, so if a provider is out in the field caring for people, they are going to get the email notification there is a patient in their area they could serve,” Haag said.

CICOA was Duett’s first client. Haag said they are in talks with all the area agencies in Indiana. The goal eventually is to expand to other states.

“The care coordination agency pays to use the platform because of the time savings it produces,” Haag said. “The provider network pays a small fee to access the referrals. We have 25 signed on.”

Haag said Duett is in the process of transitioning the other estimated 400 registered providers from the testing prototype that was originally set up.

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Commentary by Drs. Magdalena Lewandowska and Sweta Gupta March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and there is a long-standing myth that bleeding disorders AWARENESS affect only boys and men. However, many girls and women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding don’t realize their experiences aren’t typical and could mean they have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder.

The general lack of knowledge of what a normal amount of menstrual bleeding is can negatively affect quality of life, and if left untreated, there can be serious risks in the event of an accident, surgery, pregnancy or drug interaction.

Heavy menstrual bleeding symptoms include: • Period lasting longer than seven days • Soaking through a pad or tampon in 1-2 hours • Passing clots larger than the size of a quarter • Iron deficiency, anemia, or need for blood transfusion • Missing days of school or work due to bleeding The Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center at 8326 Naab Road in Indianapolis offers a Girls & Women Only Clinic to screen those with heavy menstrual bleeding for bleeding disorders. A hematologist and either adolescent medicine physician and/or gynecologist offer coordinated care to girls and women with heavy menstrual bleeding or increased risk of developing blood clots (thrombosis).

If a bleeding disorder is diagnosed, comprehensive care and regular follow up is provided at IHTC. Clinic physicians are also actively involved in multi-institutional collaborative research studies to better understand and further the care of women with bleeding disorders.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christina Schneider has found her new business a perfect fit for her creative niche.

The Carmel resNEW BUSINESS ident started Yard Card Queen-Carmel business in August 2020 and is enjoying every minute.

“Everybody’s signs are a little different,” Schneider said. “Mine are like an explosion of personality. I go above and beyond with the personalization. I love to meet the people and talk to them.”

Schneider’s Yard Card Queen serves Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville, parts of Fishers and parts of north Indianapolis, but she usually keeps within a 15-mile radius of her Carmel home. She said 90 percent of her business is in Carmel.

Schneider receives and sends referrals to Sign Gypsies, a female-owned business in Zionsville.

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Christina Schneider, holding one of her signs, started Yard Card Queen in August 2020. (Submitted photo)

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic convinced Travis Moore to consolidate his two MDG salons.

SALON Moore, a Carmel resident, closed his MDG Salon in downtown Indianapolis in February, consolidating it with his MDG salon in Carmel at 820 E. 116th St., Suite 100.

Moore said after reopening in June 2020 after closing down because of pandemic restrictions for two-plus months, the atmosphere was different.

“When we came back, downtown Indianapolis seemed to change overnight,” he said. “We relied on business from clients from Salesforce, Eli Lilly, IUPUI and OneAmerica, and now all those people are working from home. The decision to consolidate in Carmel was an easy one. The Carmel market is and has always been a lot more stable.”

MDG has a staff of approximately 30.

MDG was rebranded from Meridian Design Group in 2011. Meridian Design Group was started by Moore’s parents, Carmel residents Joe and Sue Moore, in 1984 in Carmel.

In 1987, his parents opened a salon in Pan Am Plaza in Indianapolis. It moved in 2011 to 355 Indiana Ave.

MDG Salon stylist Mallory Mosley works with a client. (Submitted photo)

In 2011, Moore said the Carmel salon was relocated to its present site.

Moore owns Black Orchid Barbers, which opened in 2017 in Indianapolis and has a Carmel spot inside MDG salon that opened in 2018.

Black Orchid Barbers is moving into a new location on Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Indianapolis later this month. An additional Black Orchid Barbers is planned for the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis this spring.

“Our main clientele didn’t change a whole lot,” Moore said. “We saw a dip but nothing like we saw on the MDG side. It’s sad to see how downtown Indianapolis took a beating.”

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Monterey Coastal Cuisine is set to debut a selection of sushi, seafood and steaks when it opens April 3 NEW BUSINESS in downtown Carmel.

The locally owned and operated restaurant is co-owned by Chris Thomas, who has spent his career in the restaurant industry, and Paul Estridge Jr., founder of Estridge Homes. It will open at 110 W. Main St. just east of the Monon Greenway. “(The owners) want people to walk away with not only having a great dining experience but a great time,” said Chris Shute of Ogle Design, who is handling marketing for the restaurant.

The menu will feature sushi, seafood and steaks with bars serving guests indoors and on the outdoor patio.

Monterey Coastal Cuisine will serve sushi, seafood and steaks when it opens April 3 on Main Street in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

“The flavor is going to be fresh in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere,” Shute said. “People can dress up or dress down.

They can come in off the Monon.”

Originally planned to open in the fall of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic slowed renovation of the site.

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BUSINESS LOCAL Construction scholarship — Old Town Design Group has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton, Boone or Johnson County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. Applications are being accepted through March 19. For more information or to request an application, email casey@oldtowncompanies.com.

Centier measures community impact — Centier Bank engaged Blackbird Philanthropic Advisors based in South Bend to conduct a study of the bank’s community impact across Indiana communities from

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2016-2020 and found it resulted in a total value of more than $11 million. The study examined several areas including corporate philanthropy, volunteerism and associate philanthropy to quantify Centier Bank’s impact on local organizations and communities at large. Over the five-year timespan, Centier has contributed financially to more than 1,350 organizations and volunteered 71,856 hours across 2,821 organizations, among many more initiatives.

Real estate stats — The February residential real estate market in Carmel saw continued price increases and homes leaving

the market quickly. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes in Carmel left the market in 36 days on average, 43.8 percent faster than February 2020. The average sale price of a home in Carmel also increased, up 1.7 percent to $482,356, compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for a Carmel home also increased, up 6.5 percent to $169.99.

State Bank honored — State Bank is Indiana’s Small-Business Lender of the Year for 2020. The award was made by Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation and is for loans made by State Bank to

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Free personal savings e-course — Centier Bank has rolled out a free personal savings e-course through its free online Financial Educational series, Centier To You, available on the bank’s website. The e-course includes worksheets and Top 5 Tips on establishing savings goals and creating a savings action plan which will serve as an aid to help users reach their short-term and long-term savings goals. Learn more at centier.com/ centier-to-you-savings.

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Nagy to perform Irish music for children’s series at The Tarkington

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It is certainly fitting that Katherine Nagy will make her debut at the Center for the Performing Arts shortly CONCERT after St. Patrick’s Day. Nagy moved to the United States from Ireland when she was 7.

After moving, she still spent every summer in Ireland visiting relatives. Her original music reflects a definite Celtic influence.

“It’s a huge part of me,” she said.

Nagy, an Indianapolis resident, and her band will perform at 10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Peanut Butter & Jam series at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It will be her first appearance in the series, designed for ages 1 to 7.

“I’m a mother of three, so I do a lot with children on an everyday basis,” Nagy said.

Nagy said she has performed Irish music with her band at her children’s schools on St. Patrick’s Day. They would talk about the Irish culture, make Irish tea and have Irish soda bread.

“So, I’ve done this type of a show before but never for a formal thing (like the) PB & J (series),” Nagy said. “I don’t consider myself a children’s entertainer. The show will be music that adults will enjoy, too.

The show is intended for children, and I will be talking to the audience like they are children. But the music is going to be traditional Irish music. It’s not going to be children’s music.

“We’ll do a blend of blend of familiar Irish ballads and pub songs and then my original music that is Irish.”

Nagy’s band includes guitarist Austin Johnson, violinist Jane Rupert and Dmitri Alano, who plays the Irish flute, bagpipes and Irish tin whistle.

Alano is the director of the Irish Arts Academy.

In addition, Nagy will be perform Irish music during xZOOberance at noon March 25 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Nagy said singer/songwriter, plus folk,

Center for the Performing Arts The “Live at the Center” series will present Huckleberry Funk at 7:30 p.m. March 16 in a free livestream. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions will present “Squabbles” March 18 to 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 18-20 and March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m, March 21 and March 28. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. Fifty percent capacity is allowed for the performances. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Actors Theatre of Indiana The ATI Trio will perform a live show celebrating Indiana music legends Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael at 7:30 p.m.

March 19. The show is sold out but $20 tickets for livestream viewing are available at atistage.org.

Katherine Nagy will perform Irish music with her band at 10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Peanut Butter & Jam series at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

is her main genre.

“There’s a little bit of Americana in there, too,” she said. “I’ll do Dolly Parton, Lady Antebellum, Patsy Cline covers. Then I do some Norah Jones, those are the covers I do. The original songs I do are folk and a little bit of that bluesy and Americana stuff.”

Nagy said she was able to perform outdoors in the summer of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I played with the Indy Parks concert series at Eagle Creek Park,” Nagy said.

“My band was able to play at the Midtown Plaza in Carmel. I played at the Carmel Farmers Market and I’ll be doing that again. I was really happy to be able to play outside.”

The Peanut Butter & Jam performance will be her first indoor show of the year.

“I don’t play a ton of gigs, anyway,” she said. “I was focusing more on writing this

winter. I’m working on a new album I can’t wait to start recording, hopefully in studio this summer.”

Nagy released three songs in 2020, one in October, one in November and one for Christmas.

“I was able to work with my band members and record my vocals at home,” Nagy said. “The silver lining of the past year is learning how to create new music using all the wonders of technology that they have.”

Tickets for The Tarkington show are $10 per child with free tickets for two adults with each child ticket purchase. Masks are required for those 8 and older and are encouraged for ages 3-7. With capacity limitations, the performance will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube for those who can’t attend in person.

For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Caregiver workshop explores benefits of music for seniors editorial@youarecurrent.com Caregivers, health care professionals and others who work with older adults can learn the benefits of music-based activities through an online workshop presented by the Great American Songbook Foundation and its Perfect Harmony program.

The two-day 2021 Perfect Harmony Virtual Workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon March 25 and March 26. Titled “An Intro to Music for Care Partners,” the event offers an opportunity to learn about the benefits of music for older adults, connect with others in the elder-care community and master simple techniques and musical exercises that can create positive, shared experiences with loved ones or community residents.

The featured speaker is Meredith Hamons, an MT-BC, board-certified music therapist and founder of North Austin Music Therapy in Texas. Registration and more information are available at TheSongbook.org/PHvirtual.

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Discovering Broadway hosts writers’ retreat

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk’s mission is to bring the Broadway process to central Indiana.

THEATER With Broadway shut down since March 12, 2020, and not set to reopen until at least this summer, the focus has shifted to the writing and development process.

Kirk, a Carmel High School graduate and New York theKirk ater director and producer, and Discovering Broadway hosted a writers’ retreat for the six-person creative team for “The Devil Wears Prada” musical in February at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. At the end, the writers held a question-and-answer session with central Indiana artists and Discovering Broadway board members.

Kirk said the focus of the weeklong retreat was fixing the second act. They worked on new songs during the process.

Kirk said each writer had their own room and digital piano keyboard. However, most of the work was done through collaboration in the Presidential Suite. The writers were able connect through Zoom with pop star Elton John, who is writing the score. “(The creative team) said the secret sauce for doing it in Indiana and Hamilton County is that there is a supportive community here,” Kirk said. “They said you’ve got a community that honors research and development. When you bring musicals to life, you realize what does work and what doesn’t work. From the hotel staff that are Broadway fans to the board to the Carmel Mayor (Jim Brainard), the city screams artistic support.”

Kirk said staying in Carmel takes away the distraction of everyday life that would impede the process if the group stayed in New York.

The musical is set to open in Chicago in July 2022.

Discovering Broadway is next hosting Samantha Pauly, star of the Broadway musical “Six,” who will teach two master classes in Carmel April 17. She will lead 12 students through a pop rock vocal course.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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Leatherman, Hill have fun with ‘Squabbles’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Duane Leatherman sees himself in his character in the play “Squabbles.”

“The character is kind THEATER of me, maybe a little more grumpy than I am,” said Leatherman, an associate math professor at Butler University.

Leatherman, a Westfield resident, will appear as Abe in Main Street Productions’ “Squabbles” March 18 to 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St. Capacity will be limited to 50 percent for adequate social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The challenge is there (are) a lot of lines,” Leatherman said. “It’s a very large role and I’m on the stage about 90 percent of the time.”

Leatherman, 74, said he has been performing since he was in junior high school.

The role of Abe is his biggest since performing in the “The Sunshine Boys” in 2017 at Westfield Playhouse. He has performed several plays for Belfry Theatre in Noblesville and for Carmel Community Players. His

Duane Leatherman and Susan Hill appear as the in-laws in “Squabbles.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

favorite role has been Benjamin Franklin in “1776,” which he has done three times.

Noblesville resident Susan Hill plays Mildred, the mother of the young man.

“The father, Abe, has come to live with the couple because he’s had a heart attack,” Hill said. “Then my character’s house burns down, and I have no place to go. My son invites me to stay with them but it’s a small apartment and the in-laws hate each other. My character tried to kill him at the

wedding reception. The father loves to argue. He will argue about anything.”

Hill appreciates that the play focuses on the older couple’s relationship.

“So many plays are about young people and their problems,” said Hill, who is in her fourth production at Westfield Playhouse.

“I have a lot of fun yelling at Abe. It’s a fun role because it’s a very comedic role and there are a lot of fun lines. The way they react to each other is pretty funny.”

Sabrina Long, Whitestown, portrays Abe’s daughter, Alice.

“It’s very challenging because my biggest fear is pregnancy, followed by failure and death,” Long said. “It’s interesting I get to play a pregnant woman. It’s very scary. I don’t like it all. I really didn’t know that before accepting the role.”

Matt McKee plays Mildred’s son, Jerry.

Director Doug Davis said Westfield Playhouse is proud to bring back live theater.

He said people on both sides of the curtain have missed it.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 1820 and March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m. March 21 and March 28. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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A ‘sneak peek’ of a remodeled bathroom in a home that was built in 1929. (Submitted photo)

‘Sneak peek’ at dazzling bathroom redesign Commentary by Randy Sorrell and Bill Bernard Earlier this year, we were offered the privilege of participating in the 60th annual St. Margaret’s Hospital REMODELING Guild Decorators’ Show House. We, along with nearly two dozen other design firms, have been busy transforming a stately home on Meridian Street in Indianapolis. The home was built in 1929 and still retains much of its original detailing.

We were tasked with redesigning an existing small guest bathroom that had access from a bedroom and an adjacent hallway. The bathroom had been previously remodeled in a way that limited its potential. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a “sneak peek” of our soonto-be-revealed design.

One of the challenges of transforming this relatively modern-era bathroom into a serene en suite was the existence of a door that led directly to the front hallway.

By removing the extra door, we were able to enlarge the shower as well as relocate the vanity. The incorporation of an exquisite lattice-pattern decorative wall tile, modern

subway tile and stained wood accents add a touch of sophistication while providing a relatively neutral background for personalizing the space to suit the vibrant personality of the homeowners.

We hope you will find time to visit the Decorators’ Show House (April 24 through May 9). For ticket information, contact the Guild by visiting showhouseindy.org.

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Notice to Bidders CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA The City of Carmel, Board of Public Works and Safety, will receive sealed bids for the installation of asphalt golf cart paths at Brookshire Golf Course, at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, until 10:00am, local time, on April 7,2021. The Bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Public Works and Safety at 10:00 , in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Bid should be clearly marked “BID ENCLOSED Golf Cart Paths - Brookshire” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. No late bids will be accepted.

Scope of Work; Work to begin before May 1, 2021 1. New Cart path and Extension of existing 8 feet wide a. Remove existing sod and dirt to a depth of 8” below finished elevation and haul excess off site. b. Place, grade and compact 6” of #53 stone c. Lay H.M.A. 12.5 mm surface, roll to a 3” compaction. d. Approximately 190,000 sq. ft e. Price per linear foot of additions or subtractions 2. Resurface existing Cart Paths 8 feet wide a. Mill existing asphalt where necessary to a depth of 1” and haul soil of site at transition points b. Trim grass and vegetation away from existing edges. c. Clean and prepare existing asphalt surface for new surface installation. d. Apply liquid tack to existing surface for adherence of new asphalt surface. e. Lay H.M.A. 9.5mm surface, roll to 1” compaction. f. Approximately 60,584 sq. ft.

3. Alternate a. An alternate bid of 7 foot wide paths with all other specs the same. b. Price per linear foot of additions or subtractions A one-year warranty and or guarantee on all labor and materials will be included.

Maps of the proposed site and routing may be examined at Brookshire Golf Course, 12120 Brookshire Parkway, Carmel, Indiana 46032, or by contacting Bob Higgins at office 317-249 -2716 Bids must be submitted on the forms found in the Bid package. It must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the Bid, subject to Revised Form 96 conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Bid. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 36-1-12-4. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

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Unearthing the ‘Jesus Boat’ mosaic in Capernaum

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According to the Christian New Testament, Jesus spent a lot of time on a boat. Visitors to Israel can now see how that boat looked.

TRAVEL At the time of Jesus, a number of fishing villages lay along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene, was along the west side. Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, was on the northwest corner. Bethsaida, where Jesus fed the 5,000, was on the north side. Jesus and his disciples traveled between these and other waterfront villages by boat.

Although some of Jesus’ most famous miracles, including walking on water, calming the waves and helping his disciples catch fish, occurred in connection with these boats, the New Testament does not describe them and, until recently, there was no physical evidence about their size or appearance. That changed in the 1970s, when excavations at Magdala uncovered a mosaic in a first-century house. The mosaic, now on display at the excavated ruins of Capernaum, illustrates

a fishing boat having a sailing mast, two sets of oars for propulsion and an oar near the rear for steering.

In 1986, two brothers living along the Sea of Galilee discovered the long-buried remains of the hull of just such a boat, visible in the mud during a severe drought. Archaeologists carefully removed and preserved the hull, which testing showed had been in use around the first century A.D. The hull, composed primarily of cedar planks, is 27 feet long and 7 1/2 feet wide, with a preserved height of 4.3 feet. The flat hull allowed the boat to get very close to shore. The so-called “Jesus Boat” is now on display in the climatized Yigal Alon Museum in Ginosar, a kibbutz along the western shore of the Sea of Galilee that is home to the men who found it.

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.

First-century mosaic in Capernaum, Israel. (Photo by Don Knebel)

CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: Clay Township of Hamilton County, of new Chinese Pavilion, construction of percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. Indiana Wooden Timber Gateway from W Carmel Drive, The Bid Bond or certified check shall be 10701 North College Avenue construction of five PermaTrak boardwalks, evidence of good faith that the successful Carmel, Indiana 46280-1089 construction of two PermaTrak overlooks, Bidder will execute within ten (10) Project: Sister Cities Cultural Gardens handrail, concrete sidewalks, decomposed granite calendar days from the acceptance of Project No. 219-0038 walks, benches, tables, bike racks, landscape the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of boulders from 18 in. to 48 in. diameter, sealcoating Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified Hamilton County Indiana (the “Owner”), for and on Monon Greenway, landscaping, lighting, electrical, check shall be made payable to Clay behalf of the The City of Carmel (the “Department”), and four Add Alternatives, all as set forth in the Township of Hamilton County, Indiana; and will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Contract Documents for the Project which, except (3) A Non-Collusion Affidavit complying with Project at the Administrative Offices of the Owner for those items not included due to timing, size or the requirements of Ind. Code §36-1-2-4. located at 10701 North College Avenue, Carmel other factors, have been assembled into a Project Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids Indiana 46280 (the “Administrative Offices”) on Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 am local time, and Manual and any and all full-size drawings may be date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, examined at and obtained from, the office of Repro (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in Graphix Inc. 437 N Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices.

The plan charge will be listed on the online plan scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – SISTER or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of CITIES CULTURAL GARDENS” and as otherwise payable to Repro Graphix Inc. An online option may unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after also be available. All payments and costs of Contract upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution the designated time will be returned to the Bidder Documents and related supplemental materials of the Agreement, and provision of the required unopened. are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or In the event that the total amount of the contract discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 and other important matters will be held on shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00 am local time Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets. under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23in the Conference Room of the Clay Township Bids must be submitted on the forms in the 10 before doing any work on the Project.

Administrative Offices and, weather permitting, shall Project Manual, must contain the names of every Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner conclude with a visit to the location where the Work person or company interested therein, and shall be reserves the right to specify in the contract with the is to be performed. A Microsoft Teams option will also accompanied by: successful bidder one or both of the following: be provided for the pre-bid conference. Prospective (1) Properly and completely executed 1. Early performance of the contract will result in bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by increased compensation; the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations the Indiana State Board of Accounts 2. Completion of the contract after the needed by individuals with disabilities planning to which includes a financial statement, a termination or designated completion attend the pre- bid conference or public bid opening statement of experience, a proposed plan date(s) will result in a deduction from the meeting, please notify Jocelyn Hinshaw at (317) 222or plans for performing the Work and the compensation.

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settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq.

All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana.

Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

The Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18- 2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana laws including but not limited to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4, that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders.

Except as specifically otherwise provided herein and as allowed by applicable Indiana law, a contract for the Project shall be awarded in accordance with this Notice to Bidders, Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bids alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bids and Alternates accepted.

Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Jocelyn Hinshaw by email only at jhinshaw@lochgroup.com Douglas Callahan, Trustee, Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana

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Smize and the world smizes with you Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Remember faces? We used to be able to see people’s noses, mouths, chins and — sometimes — glorious mustaches.

In order to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we wear face coverings in everyday places including GRAMMAR GUY grocery stores, schools and post offices. All we can see of each other’s faces is our eyes. That’s where Tyra Banks comes in.

During season 13 of “America’s Next Top Model,” supermodel-turned-reality show host Tyra Banks coined the term “smize,” which means to smile with your eyes. Back in 2009, this term was limited to the circles of reality television buffs who lived for the weekly drama of this new and unpredictable genre. Now in 2021, the “smize” is one of the only ways we can show warmth to the folks with whom we rub socially-distant shoulders in our communities.

What kind of word is “smize”? It’s a verbal mashup of the words “smile” and “eyes.” First of all, “smize” is a neologism, which is a term for a newly-coined word. I love new words; they keep our language fresh and vibrant.

The citizens of the Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), are hereby notified that the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation (the “Board”), proposes to enter into negotiations with the Carmel Clay School Building Corporation, which is a non-profit school building corporation controlled by, and operating on behalf of, the School Corporation (the “Building Corporation”), for funding all or a portion of (i) certain renovations and miscellaneous facility improvements at Carmel High School including but not limited to facility improvements consisting of all or any portion of surface parking additions and reconfigurations, replace translucent panels in the field house and main gym, culinary arts classroom remodeling, replace parking lot lights with LED fixtures, replace chillers and boilers (2 & 3), storage addition at the loading dock, space remodel for restroom in the field house, restoration of the roof in Unit C, Area 7, and planetarium improvements; (ii) certain improvements to the football stadium facility including but not limited to replacement of the running track surface, general facility improvements including ADA upgrades, renovation of restrooms, press box, locker rooms, field event reconfiguration, new restroom, concession and locker room building, pavement repair and resurfacing, boiler and water heater replacement, upgrade stadium lighting to LED fixtures, erection of a maintenance equipment storage building, expansion of band tower storage; (iii) improvements to Murray Soccer Stadium Facility including upgrading lighting to LED fixtures, erection of permanent bleachers at the southern end of the facility and extension of end zone net for lacrosse; (iv) improvements to the Hartman Field Baseball Complex facility including the installation of field turf at the varsity field, upgrade stadium lighting to LED fixtures, renovation of varsity field press box and dugouts, regrading of the junior varsity field, the addition of dugouts, installation of permanent bleachers and press box, and reconfiguration of the complex entrance and addition of parking; (v) improvements to the Performing Arts facility including band and orchestra space additions and reconfiguration and renovation of the existing auditorium and renovation of main office area; (vi) expansion of the existing natatorium to provide for the construction and equipping of a new 50 meter competition pool and diving well; (vii) renovation of the existing natato-

“Smize” is also considered a word blend, portmanteau, or — I love this term — a “frankenword.” I’ve written about portmanteaus before, but word blends, portmanteaus and frankenwords are all the same thing. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

I love new words; they keep our language fresh and vibrant.

– CURTIS HONEYCUTT Like smizes, word blends are everywhere. Whether someone advises you to “chillax” (chill + relax) or you find someone “mansplaining” (man + explaining) something to you, that’s a word blend. I would never go glamping (glamorous + camping) without my favorite spork (spoon + fork), lest I get hangry (hungry + angry).

Here are some lesser-known word blends. You’ve probably experienced the anticipation of a friend returning a text

message to you. That’s called “textpectation.” When you play too many video games, you may contract a bad case of “Nintendinitis.” A “grolar bear” is a real animal discovered in 2006 which was half grizzly bear and half polar bear. Do you have a high schooler who is constantly on his/her digital device?

That’s a screenager.

Have you seen the 2010 SyFy channel movie “Sharktopus”?

It actually predated the movie series “Sharknado” that started in 2013. Let’s just say those movies were not “romcoms,” as any “skort”-wearing “momtrepreneur” could tell you.

What are your thoughts on “jorts”? Are they a fashion faux pas, or are they just another “nontreversy”? I’ll be waiting impatiently for your emails with great “anticipointment.”

NOTICE OF CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA rium including replacement of filtration equipment, Existing Facility is located and the land upon replacement of heating/cooling and humidity control which the expansion of the Existing Facility is equipment and replacement of translucent panels; to be located (collectively, the “Premises”); (viii) facility improvements at Carmel Middle School 2. undertake all or any portion of any of the including north parking lot reconfiguration and renova2021-2023 Facility Project, as directed by the tion of the running track surface; (ix) facility improveSchool Corporation; and ments at Clay Middle School including renovation of 3. lease all or any portion of the Premises the running track surface; (x) facility improvements at for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) years Forest Dale Elementary School including replacement beginning on the date all or any portion of the of the main lobby skylight; (xi) facility improvements at Premises is acquired by the Building CorpoTowne Meadow Elementary School including installaration, payable in semiannual installments tion of rubber safety surface playgrounds; (xii) facility commencing no earlier than June 30 in the improvements at Carmel Life and Learning Center year immediately following the year in which including replacement of heating, cooling and ventilathe lease is recorded, and thereafter on June tion systems; (xiii) facility improvements at the West 30 and December 31 of each year during Side Transportation garage including replacement of the term of the Lease, with an annual lease finishes and update of Siemens temperature controls rental not to exceed Five Million Five Hundred management system; and (xiv) all projects related Forty-Three Thousand Dollars ($5,543,000), to any of the projects described in any of clauses (i) which will be used to pay the principal and through and including (xiii) (clauses (i) through and interest on the Bonds. including (xiv) collectively, the “2021-2023 Facility As additional rental, the School Corporation will Project”). maintain insurance on that portion of the Premises The estimated cost of the 2021-2023 Facility which is subject to the Lease as required in the Lease Project will be in excess of One Million Dollars and will pay all taxes and assessments against such ($1,000,000), all or a portion of which will be financed property, as well as the cost of alterations and repairs, by entering into a proposed lease and related adden- all rebate costs associated with the obligations issued da (collectively, the “Lease”) with the Building Corpoby the Building Corporation, and all utility costs ration, which in turn will allow the Building Corporation incurred in connection with such property. Simultato issue one or more series of first mortgage bonds neous with the issuance of each series of the Bonds, (collectively, the “Bonds”) in an original aggregate the annual lease rental will be reduced to an amount principal amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Million equal to an amount sufficient to pay the principal and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($25,100,000), for the interest due on all of the Bonds outstanding after the purpose of procuring funds to pay for all or a portion issuance of such Bonds in each twelve-month period of the costs of the 2021-2023 Facility Project and the together with annual incidental costs as determined by costs associated therewith, including, but not limited the Building Corporation at the time of the issuance of to, the expenses in connection with or on account each such series of the Bonds, payable in semiannual of the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds will have installments. The Lease gives an option to the School a term of no longer than fifteen (15) years from the Corporation to purchase that portion of the Premises date they are issued, and will bear interest at a rate or which is subject to the Lease. rates not exceeding 4.0% per annum, the exact rate As described above, a portion of the proceeds or rates to be determined by bidding or negotiation. of one or more series of the Bonds will be paid to Pursuant to the Lease, the Building Corporation the School Corporation as the acquisition price of will do all or any portion of the following: all of the Premises which are subject to the Lease.

1. acquire from the School Corporation all or any The School Corporation intends to use the money it portion of any of the (a) existing Performing receives from the Building Corporation from the proArts portion of the Carmel High School (the ceeds of the Bonds to pay for a portion of the costs of “Existing Facility”), (b) the land upon which the the 2021-2023 Facility Project not paid by the Building

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Corporation.

The drawings, plans and specifications, including cost estimates, for the 2021-2023 Facility Project as well as a copy of the Lease, are currently available for inspection by the public on all business days during business hours, at the School Corporation’s Educational Services Center, located at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that the Board will, on March 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (local time), at the School Corporation’s Educational Services Center, located at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana, conduct a public hearing (1) regarding the matter of appropriating the proceeds of the Bonds and investment earnings thereon in an aggregate amount not to exceed 25,600,000, (2) upon the necessity for the execution of the Lease, and upon whether the lease rental provided for therein to be paid by School Corporation to the Building Corporation is a fair and reasonable rental for that portion of the Premises which is subject to the Lease, and (3) to explain the potential value of the renovation and expansion of the Educational Services Center, which is a part of the 2021-2023 Facility Project, to the School Corporation and the community. All interested parties are entitled and encouraged to attend to present their testimony and ask any questions relative to all or any of the 2021-2023 Facility Project, the Lease or the Bonds.

Such hearing may be adjourned to a later date or dates, and subsequent to such hearing the Board may (1) either authorize the execution of such Lease as originally agreed upon, rescind the proposed Lease, or make modifications therein as may be agreed upon with the Building Corporation, but in no event may the rental exceed the amounts set forth in this notice, (2) consider adoption of a resolution regarding the issue of appropriating the proceeds of the Bonds and the investment earnings thereon for the purposes described herein, and (3) consider adoption of a resolution regarding the nature of the renovation and expansion of the Educational Services Center.

Dated the 9th day of March, 2021.

CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA By: Secretary, Board of School Trustees

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