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Carmel tax growth capped to benefit Fishers

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com As governments of all sizes prepare for the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Carmel officials say CITY NEWS they were already expecting their budget to take a hit from a change in state law that diverts income tax revenue from Carmel to Fishers.

Carmel typically plans for at least a 5 percent increase in income tax revenue each year, but HB 1113, along with various other changes to local government finance, limits Carmel to a 2.5 percent increase in annual income tax growth with anything above that amount going to Fishers for the next three years. Based on Carmel’s 2020 LIT allocation, each percent diverted from Carmel to Fishers equals $435,314.

And Carmel officials aren’t happy about it.

“It’s nothing more than a massive wealth redistribution plan,” city councilor Sue Finkam said during a May council meeting.

Finkam The state’s local income tax distribution formula was developed in the 1970s because the Indiana Dept. of Revenue did not — and still does not — have a way to track the city of residence for those paying income taxes. The state provides income taxes in a lump sum to each county, with counties distributing it to municipalities at a percentage equal to their percentage of tax levy within the county.

The tax levy is the total amount of money a government is permitted to raise each year through property taxes.

Although not exact, the formula is believed to be close to equitable most of the time.

But cities like Fishers that have experienced rapid population growth in recent years can start receiving a smaller percentage of the income tax distribution as its population growth outpaces tax levy growth. The state sets the maximum tax levy growth each year; for 2020 it was 3.5 percent.

Before the change in law, Carmel received 42 percent of income taxes but only had 34 percent of the county’s population, while Fishers received 23 percent of the income tax but had 32 percent of the county’s population.

Carmel officials believe the new formula is unfair, however, because they say Carmel residents generate more income and therefore pay more of the taxes.

“There seems to have been a myth that

Carmel is receiving an unfair share of income tax and therefore Carmel somehow owes something to Fishers, but it all depends on how you look at it,” said Curt Coonrod, a financial consultant for the City of Carmel. “By this analysis it’s true that a reasonable person might think that the Fishers share is unfairly low, but the units that are subsidized, so to speak, isn’t Carmel but Noblesville and Westfield.”

Coonrod said he used per-capita income data from the U.S. Census Bureau to calculate total city income. His data shows that Carmel makes 42 percent of the county’s total income, which is approximately the same percentage it receives in income tax distribution.

Fishers makes 32 percent of income in the county and receives 23 percent of the taxes. Noblesville makes 14 percent of the income and receives 21 percent of the taxes, and Westfield makes 12 percent of the income and receives 14 percent of the taxes.

State Rep. Jerry Torr, who represents Carmel and voted in favor of HB 1113, said the 2.5 percent cap is a much better deal for Carmel than what was originally proposed.

“In the 2019 session, Torr there was legislation proposed that would have drastically reduced and almost eliminated the growth in Carmel’s income tax revenue over the next few years,” Torr said. “It really would’ve put a hurt on Carmel’s budget, and fortunately we were able to stave that off.”

Jeff Worrell, who was president of the Carmel City Council in 2019, said he met with representatives from other city councils in Hamilton County to try Worrell and negotiate a deal that would be less harmful to Carmel. He said the bill as proposed in 2019 would’ve resulted in a $45 million loss to Carmel, but after several meetings with Fishers officials they reached a compromise that is expected to send $18 million to Fishers instead of Carmel over five years.

“I think the whole thing was terrible, but the cards were in Fishers’ favor. Carmel did nothing wrong. We played by the rules,” Worrell said. “What we did was damage control to try and protect our citizens and residents as best we could.”

Fishers Deputy Mayor Elliott Hultgren said everyone negotiating the deal agreed that Fishers was the most negatively affected

by the existing LIT distribution formula, but they differed on how to solve it.

“The formula put in place several years ago doesn’t fit anymore,” Hultgren said. “(Fishers and Carmel) have very similar populations and similar income levels. It’s more that Fishers was adversely affected rather than Carmel being more fortunate.”

But with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to higher unemployment numbers and less income being generated overall, the new law may not end up making as much of an impact as originally thought.

“What’s ironic is because of the pandemic there probably won’t be increases of 5 or 6 percent, so Fishers will not receive as much increase as they normally would,” Coonrod said.

The cap on Carmel income tax growth will sunset after three years. By that time, the Indiana Dept. of Revenue is expected to be using new technology that identifies the city of residence for each taxpayer. At that point income taxes will be distributed directly to the city where the taxpayer lives.

If that technology doesn’t exist by then — and the legislature doesn’t extend the cap on Carmel’s income tax growth — the county will automatically revert to the previous method of distributing income tax.

PANDEMIC IMPACT Curt Coonrod, a financial consultant for the City of Carmel, said it will be a while before cities feel the impact of less income taxes being generated.

There is a two-year lag between when income tax is paid and when it is distributed to cities.

“It won’t be until 2022 that the pandemic will have an effect on income tax allocations,” Coonrod said. “At this point we really don’t have enough information to know what impact that would be.”

Municipalities are also expected to take a hit in supplemental distributions from the state, Coonrod said. Because of the two-year delay in distributing income tax, the state builds up a reserve of funds that belong to local governments, and at the end of each year the excess is distributed to them.

In recent years, Carmel has received approximately $500,000 per year this way. Coonrod expects the reserve fund to be empty by 2022 and for a year or two after that.

In the near term, the city also expects to receive less funds from hotel, excise and gasoline taxes.

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State taps brakes on reopening

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com State officials announced Indiana will move to Stage 4.5 of its reopening plan starting July 4, the PANDEMIC same date previously scheduled for the start of Stage 5.

During a July 1 press briefing, state officials cautioned that the status of some of Indiana’s guiding principles for reopening its economy are concerning.

Thus, they have decided to delay a full move to Stage 5, opting instead to move certain aspects forward while delaying others. Indiana will stay in Stage 4.5 until at least July 17. “(We are) managing our way through this,” Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “We try to control what we can control, our own action, our own behavior, our own conduct.

We know that there are things that we can do to slow the spread, especially as we await therapeutics and a vaccine. But the volatility that we see, even in some areas of our own state, but especially around the country and especially around our own borders, is of concern, and that’s what’s given us pause to push pause in some areas.

The state’s response comes after several states have reported an increase in COVID-19 cases. According to ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom, 39 states have seen an increase in positive tests per 100,000 residents in the last two weeks. Indiana is not among them.

“This virus is on the prowl,” Holcomb said.

“It is gaining momentum.”

When Holcomb unveiled the state’s reopening model, the Back on Track plan, he said Indiana would reopen while continuing to monitor and respond to four guiding principles: The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, the availability of ICU beds and ventilators, testing capacity and the ability to contact trace all positive COVID-19 cases.

Between June 26 and July 1, the state reported an uptick in the number of hospitalized patients and daily admissions. The state’s daily positivity rate increased during the same time period.

On June 26, Indiana reported 595 total COVID-19 hospitalizations. The number rose to 668 patients July 1. The state had previously peaked at more than 1,000 hospitalized patients at one time, but daily hospitalizations steadily dropped in June from 56 on June 2 to 33 June 25.

Moreover, ventilator and ICU bed availabil-

ity has held steady in recent weeks, with ventilator availability ranging from 81 to 84 percent and ICU bed capacity ranging from 36 to 40 percent. Statewide testing also has improved. Indiana was unable to consistently test more than 3,000 residents a day until mid-April, due in large part to the limited supply of testing kits and supplies. The state now regularly tests more than 9,000 residents per day.

Centralized contacting efforts Holcomb have been able to reach 75 percent of Hoosiers who have tested positive for COVID-19, 85 percent of whom were contacted within 48 hours, totaling 2,500 calls a day.

Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the number of Indiana residents with COVID-19 who were contacted is not higher because many of the state’s calls go unanswered. She urged Hoosiers to answer calls from the Indiana State Health Dept. at 1-833-670-0067 if prompted.

“We know that as people get out and about, we will continue to see more cases,” Box said.

During Stage 4.5, most restrictions that have been in place will stay in place. Elkhart County will remain in Stage 4 until at least July 17 because of its relatively high number of COVID-19 cases — more than 400 in the last week, Box said. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines if they want, and some counties have mandated that residents wear masks.

Holcomb said he would not mandate masks for all Hoosiers. Box said a statewide mandate may cause some to be more opposed to wearing masks.

During Stage 4.5, social gatherings, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing guidelines, will continue to be limited to 250 people.

Dining room food service may continue operations at up to 75 percent capacity as long as social distancing is observed. Bar seating in restaurants may continue operations at 50 percent capacity, and bars and nightclubs can remain open at 50 percent capacity.

Cultural, entertainment and tourism sites can continue operations at 50 percent capacity. Movie theaters, bowling centers and similar facilities may continue operations at 50 percent capacity. Amusement parks, water parks and similar facilities may continue operations at 50 percent capacity.

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CARMEL Location: Carmel Drive and Pennsylvania Street Project: New roundabout Expected completion: Early July Location: 96th Street and Haverstick Road Project: Repaving Expected completion: Completion was CONSTRUCTION Location: Keystone Parkway. Expect lane expected by July 4 restrictions but no full closures.

Project: Lowe’s Way extension, including a Expected completion: Sept. 1 new roundabout and connection to Keystone Parkway.

Project: New roundabout A full closure is planned.

Location: 116th Street and Guilford Road. East and westLocation: Range Line Road at U.S. 31 bound traffic flow will be maintained,but north and southExpected completion: July bound connectivity will be limited.

Project: Widening of 146th Street Start date: On or after July 15 Location: Near Boone County border Expected completion: Mid-November Expected completion: By end of 2020 Project: New roundabout Project: New roundabout Location: 116th Street and College Avenue. East and west-

bound traffic flow will be maintained,but north and southbound connectivity will be limited.

Start date: On or after July 15 Expected completion: Mid-November Project: New roundabout Location: Illinois Street and Zotec Drive Start date: On or after Aug. 31 Expected completion: Nov. 1 Project: Reconstruction of Range Line Road, including a new roundabout at Walnut Street and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity Location: Between Elm Street and City Center Drive Start date: After Sept. 7 Expected completion: January 2021

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Priest suspended for article after community backlash

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

believe.”

“They are the serpents in the garden, seeking only to uproot and replant a new species of human made in the likeThe pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carness of men and not in the image of God,” he stated. “Their mel has been suspended after writing an article that drew poison is more toxic than any pandemic we have endured.” backlash from the local community He also compared the movements’ leaders to RELIGION for its description of leaders of “maggots and parasites at best.” the Black Lives Matter movement, Before suspending Rothrock, Doherty had reamong other things. quested Rothrock “issue a clarification about his As of noon July 1, the Rev. Theodore Rothrock was intended message.” Doherty stated that he had not suspended from public ministry by the Diocese of known Rothrock to “depart from Church teaching in Lafayette-in-Indiana. matters of doctrine and social justice.”

“The Bishop expresses pastoral concern for Doherty said local pastors do not submit articles Rothrock the affected communities. The suspension offers or homilies to his office before they are shared, so the Bishop an opportunity for pastoral discernment for he did not see the article before it was posted. the good of the diocese and for the good of Father RoDoherty reaffirmed his public statement on race and throck,” stated Timothy Doherty, bishop of the Diocese of social justice originally posted online June 2 following the Lafayette-in-Indiana. death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis PoRothrock had previously been assigned to become pastor lice Dept., which sparked protests nationwide. of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in Carmel, but the diocese “Peaceful demonstrations in the streets are one way to stated that will not happen. elevate voices for fairness and justice. Not so the wanton “Various possibilities for his public continuation in priestdestruction of property and violence,” Doherty stated. “Each ly ministry are being considered,” Doherty stated. of us is called to be a healer and peacemaker by virtue of In a June 28 post that has since been removed from the our baptism. This same baptism calls us to link arms with SetonCarmel.org website, Rothrock wrote that Black Lives others whose work is to set wrongs right and promote reMatter, Antifa and “other nefarious acolytes of their perspect for each human being.” suasion” are “not the friends or allies we have been led to

Rothrock on July 1 sent a message to church members apologizing for the article.

“It was not my intention to offend anyone,” Rothrock stated. “I am sorry that my words have caused any hurt to anyone.”

Rothrock’s article prompted the grassroots organization Carmel Against Racial Injustice to plan a peaceful protest at the church from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 5. After the suspension was announced, the group said it will instead hold an event at the same time and place in tandem with St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church leadership called the “Gathering for Equality, Justice and Healing.” CARI stated the event is an opportunity to build a coalition for justice and reconciliation. Leaders of several faith traditions will be in attendance to pray with those who request it.

“While we recognize the bold action that Bishop Dohertey took in response to Father Rothrock’s words, our work is not done. We must remain vigilant in our stance that hate has no home at the head of a parish,” CARI stated on its Facebook page. “We have not been swayed from our calling for Bishop Doherty to completely remove Father Rothrock as a pastor, in any capacity, indefinitely. In this, we will remain keen to action steps taken, moving forward, regarding Father Rothrock’s suspension.”

Rothrock and officials from St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church did not respond to requests for comment.

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Police seek help finding suspect who vandalized Carmel statue

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel police are seeking assistance in identifying a person who vandalized a statue of a police officer.

POLICE Video cameras in the area caught the incident occurring at approximately 3:43 a.m. June 20. A male suspect wrote “it can happen here” in red paint on the officer’s back and smeared red paint on his hands and elsewhere on his uniform.

The statue is on the north side of Main Street at the Monon Greenway. The paint was removed by the Carmel Street Dept. and did not cause permanent damage.

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Several days after Carmel’s police officer statue was vandalized, the Carmel Police Dept. discovered something else unexpected attached to it in the middle of the night.

Shortly after 1 a.m. June 26, officers found an American flag draped around the statue like a cape. According to a CPD Facebook post, the department folded the flag and has kept it in the vehicles of police officers on patrol ever since.

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Corrections — In the June 30 edition of Current in Carmel, the date that a statue of a police officer was vandalized was incorrect. The incident occurred on June 20. In a story about SEP relocating, the city of relocation was incorrect. SEP is moving to Westfield.

New officers sworn in — The Carmel Police Dept. welcomed new police officers Vahn Billberry and Brayden Haines with a swearing-in ceremony June 29 at Carmel City Hall. Billberry graduated from Indiana State University in December 2019 Billberry Haines

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with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. Haines comes to CPD from St. Peters, Mo. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2014.

Young Scientist Challenge winner — Mira Nuthakki, a student at Creekside Middle School, is the state merit winner for Indiana in the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem they’re passionate about and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution to solve the problem.

Sertoman of the Year — Carmel resident Dick Surber was named Sertoman of the Year by Sertoma of Broad Ripple.

Surber has held a variety of positions in the club including president and chairman of the board. Surber retired as vice president of quality control for Inland Corporation. He is an avid hiker and has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kala Patthar in Nepal and Mt. Whitney in California, among others Midwest Academy scholarships — Midwest Academy has scholarship opportunities available for students in grades three through six. The school offers students in grades 3-12 a small, engaging educational setting for those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, high-functioning autism, receptive and/or expansive language or processing challenges resulting in school anxiety. For more information contact Assistant Head of School Katie Erdmanis at kerdmanis@mymwa.org.

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Roundabout projects announced

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Eleven more roundabouts will soon be built in Carmel, along with an extension of Range Line Road renovations and repaving of Keystone Parkway.

Some projects are CONSTRUCTION already underway, while others won’t begin construction until 2021. New roundabouts are in the works at: • Carmel Drive and Pennsylvania Street (set for completion in early July) • 96th Street and Haverstick Road (set for completion by July 4) • 116th Street and Guilford Road (125-day partial closure beginning after July 15) • 116th Street and College Avenue (125day partial closure beginning after July 15) • 111th Street and Westfield Boulevard (45-day closure, date TBD) • 111th Street and Lexington Drive (60-day closure beginning on or after Labor Day) • Illinois Street and Zotec Drive (60-day closure beginning on or after Aug. 31) • Walnut Street and Range Line Road (beginning after Labor Day) • 116th Street and Range Line Road (partial closure planned in 2021) • Medical Drive and Range Line Road (partial closure planned in 2021)

• 111th Street and College Avenue (project planned in 2021) Range Line Road will be renovated between City Center Drive and Elm Street to reduce lanes and add medians, bike lanes and raised pedestrian crosswalks.

Keystone Parkway will have lane restrictions for approximately 60 days beginning on or after July 1 for repaving.

Clay Township is funding three of the roundabout projects, while the others will be funded through previously issued bonds, the engineering budget and federal highway sources.

“Carmel continues to grow with new residents and corporate employers, which means the number of vehicles using our road network is also growing,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard stated in a press release.

“It is important that we keep ahead of the growth and keep our roadways safe and efficient for all of our residents, visitors and workers.”

According to the City of Carmel, the city’s five-year average fatality accident rate in 2019 was 2.136 per 100,000, compared to 11.585 in Indianapolis, 16.756 in Anderson, 11.358 in Ft. Wayne, 20.379 in Kokomo and 30.058 in Columbus.

Construction timelines are approximate and may change because of weather and other factors. Learn more at carmellink.com.

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Golf fundraiser — The Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation will hold its second golf outing on July 25 at Pebble Brook Golf Course in Noblesville. The foundation was established to carry out philanthropic activities in memory of 2015 Guerin Catholic graduate Evan Hansen. Visit erh32.org to purchase tickets or sponsorship for the golf outing.

Summer Reading Program — The Carmel Clay Public Library Summer Reading Program began June 1. For the first time, the entire program will be held online.

Participants will be eligible to have overdue fines erased from their accounts and reading prizes will result in food donations. Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.org/ event/4283330.

Library reopens — The Carmel Clay Public Library has reopened its building after being closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The library is open from 1 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Face masks are required. The library will provide masks for those who don’t have them. Curbside

Educator Honor Roll — Nominations are open for Carmel Education Foundation’s Educator Honor Roll, which recognizes Carmel educators for their positive impact.

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Local doctors explain how the fight against COVID-19 has changed since March N95 masks hang in an IU Health medical facility before being disinfected. (Submitted photos)

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Dr. Tracey Ikerd has spent the last several months helping patients at Riverview Health battle a disease no one had heard of a year ago.

With COVID-19 not likely to end its worldwide rampage soon, doctors and researchers have scrambled to understand the new coronavirus and find a treatment or vaccine.

Progress has been made, but for Ikerd, who specializes in infectious diseases, the biggest lesson learned so far is to be prepared for almost anything.

“I’m impressed with the severity of some of the patients contrasted with the extremely mild presentation of the others,” he said. “Some are minimally symptomatic, others come and have an inexorable disastrous decline and fall off the end of the earth and there’s very little you can do about it. There’s times I’ve felt helpless watching people deteriorate and pull every trick out of my pocket to keep them going, but other times people turn around almost on a dime.”

As the pandemic rages on, there’s still much to learn, but medical professionals have made great strides in understanding COVID-19 and developing treatment strategies since the disease arrived in Hamilton County in March.

It’s not like the flu

When COVID-19 first began making headlines in the U.S., it was often compared to the flu. Although both illnesses have similar symptoms, doctors have learned they aren’t as alike as once thought.

“We started off treating it a lot like a flu pneumonia, but

it’s very different,” said Paul Calkins, chief medical officer at IU Health North hospital in Carmel. “Our first move was to put people on a ventilator, but it turns out you don’t necessarily have to do that. If you give people highflow oxygen therapy and put them on their stomachs, you can oftentimes avoid ventilation, which is not something we knew early on.”

Calkins Doctors said they are grateful COVID-19 didn’t begin spreading rapidly in the U.S. until the flu season was nearing its end, because treating surges of both diseases at the same time would have put hospital beds and personal protective equipment in even shorter supply than they were when the pandemic began.

And that’s exactly why they’re stressing the importance of getting a flu vaccination this fall.

“We need you to not get influenza, because (concurrent surges of the flu and COVID-19) will potentially overwhelm hospitals and health systems,” said Michele Saysana Saysana, chief quality and safety officer at IU Health.

Slowing a supply shortage

It didn’t take long for health care systems locally and across the globe to learn that they were not well-prepared to handle a sudden, drastic increase in need for certain supplies, such as N95 face masks and gowns.

Eric Marcotte, chief medical officer at Riverview Health,

said before the pandemic hit, Riverview typically kept three to four days’ worth of medical supplies in stock, which had never been a problem before. But suddenly, hospitals across the world needed large quantities of the same equipment at the same time, leading to global shortages and panic-filled moments.

Marcotte remembers testing swabs being nearly impossible to obtain early in Marcotte the pandemic, which limited who could be tested for COVID-19 as it continued to spread.

“Who would’ve thought specialized Q-tips were the thing keeping me awake at night?” Marcotte said.

Doctors from various hospitals in Hamilton County said they are no longer experiencing shortages. Learning who needed specialized equipment — such as those performing an intubation on a COVID-19 patient — helped ease the rush to secure personal protective equipment.

“We don’t have to have everyone in the entire building in the N95 respirator, which is helpful,” Marcotte said.

‘It’s important we’re allies’

Hospitals in Hamilton County and the region have been working together to manage through the pandemic. Even before COVID-19 hit, the six health systems in the Indianapolis area shared ideas and feedback through the Indianapolis Patient Safety Coalition.

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Continued from Page 10 “We don’t want to compete on safety,” Saysana said.

Early in the pandemic, the chief medical officers from each system met daily. Now, they do so approximately once a week. Saysana said that level of cooperation and open communication are key in battling COVID-19.

“That doesn’t happen in other places,” Saysana said. “It’s important we’re allies in this.”

Medical professionals have been stepping up to help colleagues within health care systems, too. At IU Health, doctors and nurses who saw their workload drop with the cancellation of elective procedures and appointments helped increase the care for patients in intensive care units and elsewhere.

Medical professionals also are providing support for each other as the pandemic drags on and takes a toll on their mental health.

“We’re making do,” Marcotte said. “Medical people are trained to deal with pretty terrible stuff, and most of us are pretty darn tough.”

What’s working

Although there’s still no cure or vaccine for COVID-19, doctors have begun using treatments that appear to help some of the sickest patients.

Marcotte said convalescent plasma, which is taken from the blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19, seems to make the most difference, but it’s in short supply.

“That’s more valuable than gold right now,” he said. “Having the liquid part of the blood from someone that’s immune (to COVID-19) and having their antibodies to give someone that’s dying from it is miraculous.”

Those who have recovered from COVID-19 can learn more about plasma donation at versiti.org or redcrossblood.org.

Doctors also said they have seen positive results in some patients given remdesivir, an antiviral drug developed by Gilead Sciences to treat Ebola, although it wasn’t effective against that disease. The drug is in short supply, so it’s only given to the sickest patients.

Doctors have also learned that the new coronavirus can lead to blood clots in some patients, so they’ve started prescribing blood-thinning medications to COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital.

“We think that’s gone a long way to improve people’s chances of survival,” Marcotte said.

Virtual appointments likely to stay

The pandemic-induced lockdowns led to several changes in doctor/patient interactions. Marcotte said he had done one telemedicine appointment before April. Now, it’s become part of his daily routine.

Saysana said she also believes virtual appointments are here to stay.

IU Health team members suit up in personal protective equipment before seeing patients for drive-up COVID-19 testing.

“This showed us our patients like this, and our providers could feel out how to do it,” Saysana said. “We needed a little bit of that. It was a necessity for us to provide care that way, and now people are like, ‘I can do this.’”

It’s not as deadly as first thought

As doctors continue learning more about COVID-19, the odds of surviving it continue to rise.

“The chances of dying and the chances of having significant complications and problems in the hospital have been dropping pretty much every week,” Marcotte said. “It’s still worse than the flu, but it’s not 100 times worse than the flu that it looked like originally.”

In June, 6.2 percent of the COVID-19 cases reported in Indiana were fatal. That number dropped to 5.6 percent in May and 4.3 percent in June. Hamilton County saw 68 COVID-19 deaths in April, 21 in May and seven in June.

Although that may provide comfort for many people, doctors say it’s important to continue social distancing, wearing masks and making other efforts to keep the disease from spreading to those most vulnerable to COVID-19, including the elderly and those with a compromised immune system.

“They’re always at a risk for bad things happening to them,” Marcotte said. “Coronavirus is particularly good at

“The chances of dying and the chances of having significant complications and problems in the hospital have been dropping pretty much every week.It’s still worse than the flu, but it’s not 100 times worse than the flu that it looked like originally.”

Eric Marcotte, chief medical officer at Riverview Health

A doctor and patient wear face masks during a visit at Riverview Health.

finding those folks.”

Taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is especially important because of the often imperceptible nature of the disease.

“For every person out there that is symptomatic, there are five to six or nine or 10 who are minimally symptomatic,” Ikerd said. “That’s where the problem is. We cannot gauge a person looking at them and saying whether or not they have coronavirus with any certainty at all.”

At the same time, Ikerd is optimistic about the future.

“I’m feeling more confident we will get through this,” Ikerd said. “I’m confident we’re making progress with therapy and hopefully a vaccine. I feel like we will survive this, and we will come out the other side a little smarter.”

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BASEBALL The tree, approximately 40 feet tall, was shedding leaves and pollen into the pond at their Carmel home.

“It didn’t bother us when it was young and small, but as it grew, it became more problematic,” Jim Siccardi said. “We decided to cut it down. I told the landscapers to cut it down to about 10 feet and leave it so we could get a wood sculpture.”

Jim had learned of chainsaw artist Chris Trotter of Nashville, Ind., who did wood sculptures at Ironwood Golf Club in Fishers.

“He said he would enjoy it because he had never done a baseball player or an action figure, other than a golfer,” Jim said.

“Originally, I thought bears, but everybody does bears. Then I thought baseball, and Babe Ruth is the best player in baseball, so I had to do Ruth.”

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Jim is originally from Plainfield, N.J. He met Anita in Indianapolis and they have lived in Carmel for 30 years. Siccardi, now retired, was in sales for library furniture and shelving. Anita is retired as the dean of the school of nursing at Marian University.

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White Americans must recognize double standard

Commentary by Terry Anker The sitcom “Dad” demanded the kids’ telephones and tablets. “On Thanksgiving, we are going to talk as a family,” he proclaimed, “real conversation, no electronics.” Per the TV stereotype, the teenagers refused — so, Dad convinced the children to acquiesce with the warning that he’d join Facebook. One can assume from the fear the threat advanced that, one, Facebook was still relevant to young people and, two, that they judged anything that included parents as a bad, even uncool, idea. Sure, we need to separate ourselves from our folks. We feel compelled to have our own secrets, even our own culture.

From rock ‘n’ roll to the cat’s meow, we have pushed to separate ourselves from the unenlightened generation that predated us. We rebel against those institutions and hierarchies that restrict our access to power. Along the way, we often improve our lives and the lives of those around us. But for each enlightenment, there is a Dark Age. For each great leader, there is a despot. But in the short course of a human lifespan, we lack the scope of understanding, or the patience to know that our generation may not be the pivotal one, to adequately evaluate the downside effect of our actions.

Still, shouldn’t we do something?

Shouldn’t we tear down those statues of Stalin? Didn’t he kill 60 million humans? Some think so. Then, do we fill the empty pedestals with Putin? Even before, where are the bronze sculptures of the Czars? Were they melted to make the ones of Stalin? Isn’t it all a bit circular? What is Russian history?

Cossacks, then Czars, then Marxists, then oligarchs? Should we melt them all down and make something new? When is history set in stone? Can a foundry determine its form?

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

Sobering search for tequila Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I’m disappointed to report that very little Appalachian drama emerged at my daughter’s dance nationals HUMOR in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Due to COVID-19, there weren’t many teams competing, and each studio had its own dressing room, which significantly cut down on the backstage theatrics and costume mishaps. Furthermore, audience members had to sit individually, 6 feet apart, making it difficult to eavesdrop on mothers living vicariously through their besparkled children. In fact, only one story emerged as column-worthy, but it does involve booze.

Here goes.

Our hotel room came with a margarita machine, and after 12 hours in a freezing conference center, its promise of warmth and dulled senses definitely held appeal. I had a small window to find tequila in preparation for the aforementioned deliciousness, but as I headed out onto the Vegas-like strip, I realized that my phone had no sig-

nal. Never mind. I had a rough layout of the land and figured I’d drive a loop until I saw a 21st Amendment, or its equivalent. Imagine my disbelief when, after 25 minutes of harrowing traffic and endless stoplights, I still had no hard alcohol in hand. I could literally have luxuriated in leather, fudge and moonshine factories; ridden go-karts, Ferris wheels and SlingShots; bought a goat; or attended a Hatfield/McCoy, pirate or Civil War dinner show (do you think the Union still wins?) but could not locate a stupid liquor store. Not one! Now, what’s a strungout dance mom supposed to do?

She drives to Publix for cheap champagne and creatively turns her marg maker into a bellini mixer. And life is good in Appalachia, albeit boring.

Peace out.

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

After 25 minutes of harrowing traffic and endless stoplights, I still had no hard alcohol in hand.

Editor, Matt Rowe says (in a June 30 column) he wants “anyone proven guilty held accountable,” then uses the same tired statistics to imply that it’s mostly blacks who are guilty of just about everything. As someone once said, “There are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.”

While statistics often show Black America in an unfavorable light, the real question is, why do the stats seem so unbalanced? The answer is racism. The Black America of today was built by white America, law by segregationist law, lynching by lynching, through the course of 400 years. Do Blacks abuse drugs? Yes. So do white teenagers in Carmel, but I don’t hear anyone suggesting that heroin addiction is only what you’d expect from white upper-class teens. Are Blacks dependent on welfare?

How many white Carmelites collected COVID stimulus checks or unemployment benefits this year? How many went to college on cheap government loans?

How many are absentee fathers? Until white Americans wake up to the double standard we have created here, our society will not move forward.

Jim Kraft, Carmel

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Unequal progress in Carmel Editor, When Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard threatened to sue the city of Minneapolis, he said that “Carmel has worked tirelessly over the last two decades to ensure that … regardless of where one is from or what race one is, they are welcome to live, work and raise their families safely in Carmel.” Mayor Brainard’s perception of equality in Carmel stands in contrast with the lived experience of its Black community members.

On June 14, Carmel residents gathered at Civic Square to peacefully protest racial injustice in our community. Black community members shared their experiences being stopped for “Driving While Black.” Data compiled by WISH-TV supports the stories shared by Black speakers.

This trend has persisted during the past two decades. In 1997, the NAACP filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that the Carmel Police Dept. maintained a policy of stopping vehicles without cause. The parties settled, and CPD promised that future stops would not be based on race. Yet, in

2016, CPD settled another lawsuit after a Black driver alleged that officers drew their weapons, handcuffed him and placed him in the backseat of a police car during a traffic stop. The driver was stopped because an officer ran the driver’s license plate number, and a system error reported that the driver’s car was stolen. It remains unclear why the officer ran the driver’s license plate number absent a traffic violation, let alone why guns were drawn without provocation.

In his statement to Minneapolis officials, Mayor Brainard said, “Those in power need to understand the far-reaching consequences of their actions.” Mayor Brainard and Carmel City Council members must also understand the consequences of inaction. Failing to remediate the racial disparity in policing creates two versions of Carmel. One version is nationally recognized as one of the safest cities to raise a family. The other is a city where people of color experience unequal treatment by a police force meant to impartially enforce the law.

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Walking the walk and walking back the talk Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Last year, for my birthday, my son gave me one of those watches that keeps track of daily steps. It isn’t a fancy HUMOR Fitbit, with all the bells and whistles, although it does monitor my blood pressure. It isn’t very accurate. Yesterday, I got several different readings: 190/100, 60/40 and 120/70. I’ve decided to go with the last one because it keeps me alive the longest.

I read somewhere that the average American gained 5 pounds during this spring’s home quarantine. I think of myself as an above-average person, so I figured I was good for at least 10 added pounds. And now, I have become obsessed with walking.

I look at my watch every 20 seconds.

How many steps can I get in while inside the house? I know exactly how many steps it takes to walk around the kitchen island (27), and if I do that 75 times, I have walked a mile, and not only that, I become too dizzy and nauseous to eat. The pounds are dropping away.

The recommended 10,000 steps a day is just an arbitrary goal, so I started shooting for other benchmarks: 15,000, then 20,000 and 25,000, all of which I have achieved. I

Googled people who walk up to 60,000 steps a day, but it’s mostly fugitives escaping the law on foot. One guy claimed he did 70,000 a day. His wife finally left him, but he got in a few more steps searching for her.

The recommended 10,000 steps a day is just an arbitrary goal, so I started shooting for other benchmarks: 15,000, then 20,000 and 25,000, all of which I have achieved.

I Googled people who walk up to 60,000 steps a day, but it’s mostly fugitives escaping the law on foot.

I want to have some steps already on my watch when I awaken each morning. The device doesn’t reset to zero until midnight, so I go downstairs at 12:01 a.m., turn on the TV and get on the treadmill. Not only do I

begin the day with 2,000 steps, but I’ve now seen every episode of “Hot in Cleveland.”

On Tuesday, I was gone for three hours.

“Where have you been?” my worried wife asked as I sauntered up to the front door.

“I just kept walking and walking, Mary Ellen. Why not? I have nothing else to come home for … ” Wow, that came out waaaay wrong. What I meant to say was, “I have no hobbies, I don’t play an instrument, I can’t cook, I don’t have a workshop, I hate gardening and I don’t follow the stock market.” I didn’t have time to say all that before the door was slammed in my face.

Later, I apologized.

“Mary Ellen, that was a terrible thing I said. I’m sorry.”

“So, you are walking back that remark?”

“Yes, I am. And I think that counts as 1,000 steps.”

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Last summer, Purvis and his son, Cooper, started a shaved ice pop-up stand in their Carmel neighborhood.

It was a big hit, so this year father and son decided to continue the endeavor in a bigger way.

Purvis Purvis came across Salt Lake City-based Tropical Sno in the fall of 2019 after doing some research on the idea.

Tropical Sno is not a franchise but a company that provides equipment, syrups, cups and materials for those interested in starting a shaved ice shop in their community.

After working on their idea for more than a year, Purvis and his son recently set up their stand in a parking lot at the intersection of Carmel Drive and AAA Way. After receiving approval from the Hamilton County Health Dept., Purvis and his son opened their stand June 12 with operating hours of noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Purvis said he expects to operate the business annually from the beginning of May through Labor Day. This is Purvis’ first time to run a business, and he said the 7-by-10-foot shop has done well in its first few weeks of

Sophie McCarthy sells shaved ice from the Tropical Sno stand on Carmel Drive. (Submitted photo)

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Purvis has four kids ranging in age from 6 to 12, and he and his wife wanted to start putting money away for college. “(Tropical Sno) is going to be a neat little summer business that we could involve the kids in when they’re older, and then at the same time help pay for the college,” Purvis said.

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“We started with the employees, where did they live, how do each of our employees work and how do you utilize a building to Round Room Holdings, Inc. needenhance our corporate culture — ultimately ed room to grow, and a former Roche all our decisions are made for that reason,” building fit its plans said Wiley, a Westfield resident. “We GROWTH nicely. looked at what communities would Round Room will work really well with us in enhancmove from its Carmel headquaring the employees’ experience in ters to Fishers in the first quarter and around the office. We have a of 2021. Round Room acquired cool opportunity to design an ofthe two-story, 190,000-squarefice space that enhances how our foot property at 10300 Kincaid teams work together.”

Wiley Dr. Round Room, which is renoWiley said the space allows all vating the building, plans to use 120,000 Round Room portfolio companies to operate square feet and lease the remainder to under one roof while still maintaining the tenants. Round Room’s flagship company, Connecticut office.

TCC, the nation’s largest Verizon autho“As a family-owned business that has rized retailer, operates nearly 900 Verizon grown up in Indiana, we’re excited to conlocations in 39 states, including 79 in Intinue to invest in local resources to support diana. Round Room also operates Wireless our home state,” stated Round Room CEO Zone stores, so the combined total is 1,241 Scott Moorehead, a Carmel resident. “The TCC and Wireless Zone stores in 42 states.

City of Fishers has been a great partner in Katie Wiley, chief legal officer and chief our decision to relocate, and we’re excited strategy officer of Round Room, said the to be a part of such a vibrant and entrepremove will allow Round Room to consolidate neurial-minded business environment.” more than 200 employees. The Carmel headRound Room’s new headquarters will quarters is approximately 53,000 square include a state-of-the-art training center for feet. Wiley said the company looked at up to 450 employees in its 40,000-squaremany sites in Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsfoot common area as well as a full cafe, ville and Fishers. fitness center and social amenities.

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John Wooden was the head coach for the UCLA men’s basketball team. During his tenure, the UCLA Bruins won 10 national

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Something so simple has a major impact.

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“I’ve been able to play a few rounds of golf with my parents (Ken and Joni Kelly),” said Kelly, whose father is a retired Carmel Brittany Kelly was just completing her High School boys and girls golf coach. “With best year as a professional golfer when she COVID-19, it’s hard to practice with a bunch got thrown way off of people around. I’ve been social PROFILE course. distancing and playing a few casual The 2019 Indiana rounds, which has been nice.”

PGA Women’s Player of the Year, Kelly plans to play the PGA Prowho serves as an assistant pro at fessional Championship set for July Woodland Country Club in Carmel, 19-22 In Austin, Texas. was diagnosed with ovarian cancer “My strength is getting back and in December 2019.

I’m getting healthier every day,” Kelly Kelly, a Fishers resident and Kelly said.

2007 Hamilton Southeastern High School In 2019, Kelly qualified for her first LPGA graduate, was suffering fatigue, bloating, major championship, the KPMG Women’s frequent urination and abdominal pain in PGA Championship in June, won the Indiana November 2019. Those are the typical sympWomen’s Open in July and helped Team toms of ovarian cancer, but she didn’t know USA win the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup in it at the time.

October. In addition, she became the first “It was going on for a couple of weeks, woman to win the Indiana PGA Assistant and I decided to go into the doctor because Professional Championship in July. It was I thought I had kidney stones or someat the National Car Rental PGA Assistant thing,” she said. “I wasn’t too familiar with Professional Championship in November in the pain I was experiencing.”

Florida where she began feeling fatigued.

After an ultrasound and MRI, the former “More than anything, I want to get back Ball State golfer learned she had a mass on to playing the game that I love,” she said. her ovary. She was eventually diagnosed “My expectations are always as high as poswith Stage 1 clear cell ovarian cancer. sible. As much as I want to be back playing “It’s an aggressive form of cancer, so I again, I want to get back to winning again.” underwent chemotherapy,” she said. “The Kelly said she hopes sharing her story will symptoms are so subtle not a lot of people help raise awareness about ovarian cancer. know about them, and they try to brush “I wouldn’t wish this on anyone, but it’s them off or work through the pain. It’s been good for my personal growth,” she something I had never experienced before. I said. “I’ve had plenty of time to evaluate my was lucky to catch it early.” life and my goals in life. It makes you reevalKelly, 31, had surgery in January, followed uate everything and how do you do better by her first round of chemotherapy at the and help the next person. My goal is spreadend of February. She completed her final ing awareness for this awful, awful disease. round of chemotherapy June 12 and was The best I can do is let people know the able to return to work July 1. subtle symptoms.”

DISPATCHES Cancer Awareness Debit Card — Indiana Members Credit Union has selected Little Red Door Cancer Agency as the new beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card.

The card provides members an opportunity to support a different cancer-related organization each year. A portion of each signature transaction made with this card through Feb. 28, 2021, up to $10,000, will be donated to Little Red Door Cancer Agency.

Visitor restrictions eased — Indiana University Health has begun relaxing some of the temporary visitor restrictions put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The revised guidelines allow for one visitor

per patient, per day in inpatient areas. Each visitor will be screened and given a mask, which must be worn at all times. No visitors will be allowed for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more at iuhealth.org.

Medical scholarship — David Tulkop of Carmel High School is among seven Hamilton County students to receive the Dr. and Mrs. Malcom Bray Medical Scholarship from the Riverview Health Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from each of the public high schools in Hamilton County wishing to pursue a career in the medical field.

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Stilabower gets dream role in CCP musical

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Nina Stilabower has been a longtime admirer of “The Last Five Years.”

“This has been my dream THEATER role since I was 19 years old,” she said. “The first time I heard this music I fell in love with the entire score, the character and the premise.”

Stilabower, a Lawrence Township resident, plays Cathy in Carmel Community Players’ production of the two-person show, which will be held July 17 to Aug. 2 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

The modern musical’s premise is a fiveyear relationship from the beginning to divorce. For the male character, Jamie, the story starts just after he meets Cathy. For Cathy, it begins with the divorce and goes back in time. The couple only interacts once on stage when they get married.

“I thought it was so intriguing and was so revolutionary at the time,” said Stilabower, who saw the show while a student at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. Stilabower, 34, heard the cast recording first and then saw the show.

“I’m a very empathetic person,” she said.

“I feel things deeply, so the first note I heard of ‘Still Hurting,’ I was just awash with emotion, thinking of my own previous experiences with relationships, even at 19, when you think you’ve been through so much. You start to feel things from the very beginning. The violin starts to play, and you are engulfed in emotion.

“The composer, Jason Robert Brown, is brilliant. The way the music is challenging, it’s all with a purpose.”

Stilabower and director Bradley Lowe met at Millikin, but this is the first time they have staged a show together.

Stilabower, a North Central High School graduate, said she auditioned for the musical once before and wasn’t cast in the Footlite Musicals presentation.

“You start to wonder if you are ever going to get the opportunity,” she said.

“Luckily, I feel this is a prime time in my voice and I feel I’ve really hit my stride with the songs and music.”

Indy Shorts set for hybrid format

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Daniel Draves and Nina Stilabower star in “The Last Five Years.” (Submitted photo)

Like Stilabower, Daniel Draves, who plays Jamie, is in his first CCP production.

The McCordsville resident has previously worked with Lowe and vocal director and co-music director Ginger Stoltz “The music is challenging and fun,” Draves said. “I think there will be people who can relate to it. I know I’ve been through divorce, as a lot of people in this world nowadays. I think people will see bits and pieces they’ve gone through in relationships. There are some fun musical numbers, some sad numbers.

“I think people will go through the whole gamut of emotions on it.”

Lowe, a Lawrence resident, said he’s known the show since his sophomore year at Warren Central High School.

“It’s a beautiful story and gorgeous music,” Lowe said. “It’s a relevant tale of

a modern relationship. The storytelling of bouncing in between times is really challenging.”

This is the first time Lowe has directed at CCP but he has acted in several CCP productions.

The show was originally scheduled for April 24. There were three rehearsals before the production was shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. The capacity will be limited to 50 percent, or 60 seats per show, for the nine performances. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. There will be temperature checks at the doors and masks are required for everyone not on stage.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Heartland Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig wasn’t optimistic about conducting a film festival when FILM events began to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“If you asked me back in March if you are going to be doing any festivals this year, let alone on the dates we have advertised, I would have been very doubtful,” Sorvig said.

“We’ve persevered and I think the industry has really bounced back.”

The Carmel resident said the third Indy Shorts International Festival, run by Heartland Festival, will be held in a hybrid format July 21-26. A virtual format will allow film fans to watch all 18 programs featuring 128 selected short films at home.

There will be screenings at the Tibbs Drive-in Theatre, 480 S Tibbs Ave., in Indianapolis, July 23-26.

The four Tibbs screening nights, which start at 9:25 p.m., will feature two nights of Indiana Spotlight award winners.

“We want the hometown filmmakers to still get their moment so those films will play on the big screen at Tibbs,” he said.

The July 23 program at Tibbs is Indiana Spotlight 1. On July 24, there will be an Indiana Spotlight 2 program. A second program that night will feature Heartland Horror, a new category. Most of the award winners will be shown July 25. A comedy program will be held July 26.

“So, we’ll be going out with a laugh,” Sorvig said.

There are new $1,000 prizes for comedy and horror.

“Usually, prizes go to hard-hitting dramas.

I love comedy, so we wanted to throw them a bone, too,” Sorvig said.

Films are competing for more than $30,000 in cash prizes.

One of the four high school firms competing for the grand prize is “Whipped Cream Cake” by directors Raymond Mo and Minju Hong from Carmel High School.

For more, visit IndyShorts.org. The Heartland Film Festival is set for Oct. 8-18.

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Franklin have always been an inspiration to me. I am so excited to sing songs that inspired me throughout my life and share that Terica Anthony fully embraces the 1960s love with others. This is going to be such a era of music of powerful female voices. fun show and I can’t wait to take everyone “This era of music back to the ’60s.”

MUSICAL speaks to generaWhile at Ball State, she won origitions of people from nal composition in a talent competithen to now,” she said. “I love the tion two consecutive years. story element that this era estab“I take songwriting very seriouslishes in their music. This era ally, and to have been recognized for lowed music to be a tool of change, something that I am passionate and I find that inspirational.” (about) was amazing,” she said.

Anthony The 2020 Ball State University “I continue to write songs today. graduate will play Gina in “Beehive: The I currently have a song on all music plat60s Musical” from July 8 to Aug. 9 at Beef forms titled ‘Mary Jane’ by Terica Marie. & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.

Songwriting has been a major part of my Beef & Boards is reopening with a reduced life and will continue to be.” capacity after being closed since mid-March This is Anthony’s second appearance with due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Beef & Boards, previously playing one of The Anthony, a North Central High School Dynamites and the role of Lorraine in “Hairgraduate, loves that her character is spray” in 2019. easygoing.

The Indianapolis resident said she wants “She loves to have a good time and has to move to New York City when she can no problem with being honest,” she said. “I safely travel. really enjoy the song track that this charFor more, visit beefandboards.com. acter has as well. Tina Turner and Aretha

DISPATCHES Clay Terrace concerts set — Clay Terrace’s 10th Annual Summer Concert Series, presented by Metronet Fiber Optic, is set for 7 p.m. each Thursday from July 9 to Aug. 27 at the Carmel shopping center. Music lovers will enjoy the rotating lineup of musical acts performing everything from 1970s covers to today’s hottest hits on The Lawn at Clay Terrace, behind Kona Grill, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppers are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages.

Vendors also will be on-site providing a number of food and beverage options. The warm-up act on the Community Side Stage, sponsored by Centier Bank, is set from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The lineup is: July 9: The Doo!; July 16: Dave & Rae; July 23: Groove Smash; July 30: Toy Factory; Aug. 6: Big Rosco & The Hammers; Aug. 13: Endless Summer Band; Aug. 20: Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars; and Aug. 27: My Yellow Rickshaw.

Center cancels ‘Prom at the Palladium’ — With the global pandemic continuing to spread, the Center for the Performing Arts has canceled the “Prom at the Palladium”

scheduled for Aug. 7 and 8. The two-night event was intended as a celebration for central Indiana high school seniors whose school proms were canceled this spring because of the governor’s stay-at-home orders. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale July 6 as statewide restrictions eased, but concerns arose that the continued need for physical distancing, face coverings and other safety measures would make the event unworkable, said Jeffrey C. McDermott, president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts.

Carmel cancels Art of Wine — The city of Carmel and event coordinators have canceled the Art of Wine event scheduled for July 18 in the Carmel Arts & Design District due to the coronavirus pandemic. Given the large number of guests who attend the annual event, coordinators developed and reviewed plans to host with thorough protocols in place but ultimately determined the health, safety and enjoyment of the guests is the top priority, according to a news release.

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Amore Italian Kitchen

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 9757 Fall Creek Rd., Indianapolis What to get: Chicken piccata Price: $19.99 Anna’s take: I love a good chicken piccata, and Amore hit it out of the park. It comes with thinly pounded chicken or veal ($24.99) and is sautéed in a lemon butter white wine sauce and adorned with capers, then layered atop a bed of delicate pasta. Crisp and lemony, the dish is a great choice for piccata lovers.

I also tried the Insalata di Casa ($5.99), with harvest greens, carrot, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini, mozzarella and a house-made, creamy Italian dressing. Another appetizer is Jesseppers ($8.99), fresh banana peppers stuffed with house-made Italian sausage, then roasted

Amore Italian Kitchen’s chicken piccata has a delicious lemon flavor. (Submitted photo)

and served on a bed of marinara and fresh basil. The spaghetti and meatballs ($18.99), has meatballs made of beef, veal and pork.

I also tried the braised beef cannelloni ($21.99), a decadent dish with slow-roasted short ribs, herbs and tomatoes in a white wine reduction, rolled in pasta sheets with herbed ricotta, then baked and topped with mushroom sauce.

Suggested pairings: Try the espresso martini. It’s the perfect dessert drink.

Behind bars: Baileys Espresso Martini Get it at Amore Italian Kitchen, Lawrence Ingredients: 1 oz. North Shore Vodka, 1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream liqueur, 1 oz. Kahlua, splash of Godiva Liqueur, 1 shot of espresso, 1 oz. cream, 3 coffee beans Directions: Pour ingredients in shaker with ice, then shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.

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A modern musical that chronicles the 5-year life of a marriage.

Our goal is to continue to provide our patrons with exciting and excellent productions, while keeping the environment safe and comfortable for everyone.

For full details: www.carmelplayers.org July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1 and 2, 2020.

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel IN 46032 90 minutes – no intermission Adults - $20; Students and Seniors - $18

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LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers will be trimming and/or removing trees and brush to clear the lines of vegetation in order to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near Carmel & Westfield on or near streets identified below: Beginning at the substation located near the corner of Oak Ridge Rd & E 169th St, to include areas around & near: N of W 136th St, S of E 169th St, E of Spring Mill Rd, W of N Meridian St The date this notice is published initiates the two (2) week period for calculating implied consent by an affected property owner under 170 IAC 4-9. If you have any questions you may contact the Duke Energy Vegetation Management toll free number, 866-385-3675.

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A two-post pergola helps create a luxurious outdoor-room feel. (Submitted photo)

Experiencing the finest in outdoor living spaces Commentary by Randy Sorrell and Bill Bernard Here is another Incredible outdoor living space in the elegant, leafy Indianapolis neighborhood of REMODELING Williams Creek. The featured photo is a small glimpse of the large project now stretching several months in construction that includes a secluded spa pavilion and a wandering stream that cascades from the massive lanais with a stone fireplace. And there’s plenty more.

Private patio Let’s focus on the private lower patio that’s hugged by a two-post pergola and heavily planted for both privacy and to assist in creating an outdoor-room feel. The dramatic hemlock hedge is framed by the pergola posts and a climbing hydrangea.

Hemlocks have returned to our plant pallet after recent successes. Indianapolis and the surrounding areas have migrated to a Zone 5-plus which seems to be allowing hemlocks to be more acclimated to the area.

We love that!

Underfoot is the luxurious silver travertine that we source from Turkey (shockingly not as expensive as it sounds) and framed in blue stone for emphasis and to echo the blue stone patios elsewhere in the estate.

It’s one of the most durable patio materials and a member of the limestone family.

Note the tasteful teak furniture that is appropriately scaled, which certainly adds to the elegance of the project.

There are so many things that attribute to an amazing project, regardless of size.

Material selection, scale, plant pallet and furniture are the leading contributors.

We hope that your space is getting plenty of use during our “stay-at-home” time, and we would be thrilled to assist in any thoughts you may have.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel homeimprovement firm.

He may be reached at 317-679-2565, randy@choosesurroundings.com or choosesurroundings.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DOCKET NO. PZ-2020-00089A Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on July 27th, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Section 5.66.D of the Unified Development Ordinance states that “Food Stands shall be removed from the premises when not in operation.”

I am seeking a variance from this section so that I can leave the Food Stand on-site overnight during the season.

With the property being known as 452 E Carmel Dr, Carmel IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00089A The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 16-10-3100-00-023.000.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Mark E. Purvis - PETITIONER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA 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”) is considering the undertaking all or any 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 natatorium including replacement of filtration equipment, replacement of heating/ cooling and humidity control equipment and replacement of translucent panels, (viii) facility improvements at Carmel Middle School including north parking lot reconfiguration and renovation of the running track surface; (ix) facility improvements at Clay Middle School including renovation of the running track surface; (x) facility improvements at Forest Dale Elementary School including replacement of the main lobby skylight; (xi) facility improvements at Towne Meadow Elementary School including installation of rubber safety surface playgrounds; (xii) facility improvements at Carmel Life and Learning Center including replacement of heating, cooling and ventilation systems; (xiii) facility improvements at the West Side Transportation garage including replacement of finishes and update of Siemens temperature controls management system; and (xiv) all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (i) through and including (xiii) (clauses (i) through and including (xiv) collectively, the “Project”).

The estimated cost of the Project will be in excess of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), all or a portion of which will be financed by issuing one or more series of general obligation bonds and/or entering into one or more leases or amendments to an existing lease or leases with one or more Indiana nonprofit school building corporations or other funds as they may become available. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that the Board will, on July 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. (local time), and again on August 24, 2020, 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) to explain the potential value of the Project to the School Corporation and the community, and (2) regarding a preliminary determination to issue one or more series of general obligation bonds and/or enter into a proposed lease or leases or amendments to an existing lease or leases between one or more Indiana nonprofit school building corporations, each as lessor, and the School Corporation, as lessee, to finance all or any portion of the costs of all or any portion of the Project. The proposed lease or leases or amendments to an existing lease or leases will relate to all or any portion of facilities currently operated or to be operated by the School Corporation. At each of the hearings the Board will also hear objections to, and support for, all or any portion of the Project from the general public.

All interested parties are entitled and encouraged to attend to present their testimony and ask any questions relative to the Project at either or both of the hearings.

Subsequent to the public hearing held on August 24, 2020, the Board expects to consider adoption of a resolution regarding the nature of the Project and making a preliminary determination to issue one or more series of general obligation bonds and/or enter into the proposed lease or leases or amendments to an existing lease or leases for the purposes and pursuant to the terms described in this notice.

Dated the 6th day of July, 2020.

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

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DISPATCHES How to tell if avocado is ripe — Since avocados are so expensive, it’s frustrating to cut into one and find out it’s not ripe yet or is overripe. Here are a few pointers for determining ripeness: 1. Color – A dark, matte, hunter green is just about right.

2. Softness – A ripe avocado will give slightly when gently squeezed. If it feels hard, it is underripe.

3. Stem – Under the stem should be green. If it’s black, the fruit is overripe.

If the stem won’t easily come off, the fruit is not ripe yet.

Source: ExtraCrispy.com Clean with a drill — Got a big scrubbing job on your list? Chuck a brush into your drill and save the elbow grease. You’ll find drill-ready brushes for all kinds of scrubbing from Drillbrush.com. For example, they offer a shower, tub and tile brush, or a carpet brush for those stubborn spots.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com Brighten wood furniture — If the finish on your furniture or woodwork is dull, it may need refinishing. Or, try to clean it with mineral spirits. Mineral spirits — sometimes labeled paint thinner — is a gentle solvent that dissolves years of grime and residue without harming wood finishes. Get it at a home center or paint store. Just soak a soft cloth and keep rubbing until the cloth no longer picks up grime. Work in a well-ven-

tilated area and remember the fumes are flammable. Hang the cloth outdoors to dry before throwing it in the trash.

Source: FamilyHandyman.com Baking soda as a beauty aid — Baking soda has numerous household uses, but did you know it also has many uses as a beauty aid?

1. Mix baking soda with water to make a paste and then use as a body scrub to exfoliate.

2. Sprinkle a bit on your toothpaste when brushing. With regular use, you will have whiter teeth.

3. Mix baking soda with water and a bit of hydrogen peroxide. Soak yellowed nails in it once a week to remove the stains.

Source: naturalon.com Herb inhibits sugar cravings — A woody climbing shrub that comes from the forests of India and Southeast Asia called gymnema — dubbed the “destroyer of sugar” for its abilities to stop sugar cravings in seconds — is making its way to the U.S. New York City-based startup Sweet Defeat is the first company to develop and market the herb to American consumers. The plant has a long history of use in India’s Ayurvedic medicine practices to help patients with diabetes and weight loss. The mint could potentially help the more than 30 million adults that have diabetes in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ORDINANCE No. Z-653-20 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, meeting on the 20th day of July, 2020 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at their regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for Rezone to PUD/Planned Unit Development approval for Jackson’s Grant Village in order to develop a mixed-use project with single family, townhomes, and neighborhood commercial space.

The subject real estate consists of approximately 20.77 acres and is generally located at the northwest corner of 116th Street and Springmill Road, just south of the existing Silvara PUD (Z-553-11)/Jackson’s Grant development. The property address is 520 W. 116th Street and 0 Spring Mill Road, Carmel, Indiana and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-09-34-0000-021.000 and 17-09-34-00-00-019.000. (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

Jacksons Grant Real Estate Company, LLC/Republic Development LLC, is the Petitioner and the subject Real Estate is currently zoned S-2/Residential within the West 116th Street Overlay. Ordinance Number Z-653-20 seeks approval to rezone 20.77 acres to PUD/Planned Unit Development in order to develop a mixed-use project with single family, townhomes, and neighborhood commercial space.

The proposal details are on file at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417, under Docket No. 19120002 PUD: Jackson’s Grant Village PUD Rezone and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed request are also on file for examination at the Office of the City Clerk, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2440.

Interested persons appearing at the hearing for this matter shall have the right to be heard or may file written comments prior to the hearing. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the City Council as it may find necessary.

CITY OF CARMEL, CLERK OF THE CITY Sue Wolfgang This notice prepared by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, 600 E. 96th Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Phone: 317/569-9600 on behalf of Jacksons Grant Real Estate Company, LLC/Republic Development LLC.

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Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS must be obtained at the office of GRW Engineers Inc. (the “Issuing Office”), through their Digital Plan Room at http://www.grwinc.com/plan-room upon payment of $150.00 per set. Said cost includes one (1) full-size paper copy set and one (1) digital (.pdf) copy set.

Payment is not refundable. Bidding Documents shall be shipped via UPS Ground service (digital files will be shipped with paper copy). Overnight delivery via UPS or FedEx of the Bidding Documents shall only be made using recipient’s billing account number. Bids from anyone not on the Issuing Office’s Plan Holders List will be returned unopened.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid to insure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made. In case the Bid is not accepted, the bid bond will be returned to the Bidder, but if the Bid is accepted and the Bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the Owner within ten (10) days after the time s/he has been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, the said bid bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages for the failure to do so.

Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance on the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Successful Bidder at the time s/he executes the contract. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the respective date of substantial completion. Also, upon Substantial Completion, a 3 year 10% Maintenance Bond of the overall contract shall be provided.

A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder as determined in the sole discretion of the Owner.

Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Specifications.

Proposals shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (latest revision) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder, fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after closing time scheduled for the receipt of bids.

The Bidding Documents do provide for a liquidated damages clause to insure timely completion of the Project.

The Owner reserves the right to accept any Bid, to reject any or all bids, to reject bids that do not meet the qualifications outlined in the Bidding Documents and/or to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding process or bids received where such acceptance, rejection or waiver is considered to be in the best interest of the Owner as determined by it in its sole discretion. The Owner further reserves the right to reject any Bid where evidence or information submitted by the Bidder does not satisfy the Owner that the Bidder is qualified to carry out the details of the Bidding Documents. The Owner further reserves the right to reject all bids should the Owner determine in its opinion, based on bids received, that the contemplated construction costs is not economically feasible.

All requirements as indicated in the Bidding Documents shall be met by successful bidders.

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Muslims regard Saladin as one of the greatest military leaders of all time. His mausoleum in Damascus, Syria, TRAVEL contains two sarcophagi but only one body.

Saladin, whose full Arabic name was An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, was born to Kurdish parents in 1137. After helping resist a Crusader attack on Egypt, he became the vizier of Egypt. He then gained control of Syria, becoming the first sultan of Egypt and Syria. In 1187, Muslim forces under Saladin annihilated a Crusader army near the Sea of Galilee during the Battle of Hattin, gaining control of most of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, including the City of Jerusalem. The defeat precipitated the Third Crusade, financed by the so-called “Saladin tithe” and led by Richard the Lionheart of England. King Richard was successful in recapturing lands along the Mediterranean coast but was unable to retake Jerusalem.

In 1192, Richard and Saladin, who was considered honorable even by his enemies, entered into a truce agreement that allowed Christian pilgrims to visit Jerusalem.

Saladin died in Damascus in 1193, after having reportedly given away so much of his wealth to his subjects that there was nothing left to pay for a funeral. His son constructed a modest mausoleum for Saladin at the northwest corner of the Great Mosque of Damascus. Saladin’s body was buried beneath a wooden sarcophagus covered in green cloth. In 1898, Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was seeking a better relationship with the Ottoman Empire that controlled Syria, visited Damascus and sent a carved marble sarcophagus that he thought better suited so important a leader as Saladin.

Authorities placed Wilhelm’s sarcophagus inside the mausoleum but left the remains

Saladin’s mausoleum in Damascus, Syria. (Photo

by Don Knebel)

of Saladin in peace. Visitors enter Saladin’s mausoleum under the English words “Tomb of Conqueror.” Only ruins remain of the Islamic school (madrassa) that once stood beside 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.

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