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Noblesville Schools could lose $5.6M in funding

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which has students switching between virtual and in-person learning every other day.

There are 368 high school students fully Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermey- online, with the remaining attending school er presented a comprehensive update on on a block schedule with a two-day rotation students’ return between virtual classes and in-perEDUCATION to school at the son classes.

Aug. 19 school As of Aug. 18, six of the district’s board meeting. schools reported positive COVID-19 Niedermeyer said the district ascases. sembled a team comprised of ad“Because of our protocols and ministrators, teachers and parents, planning and contact tracing, we which began meeting in March. It were able to minimize the number Niedermeyer conducted 22 meetings and created of students and staff impacted,” a survey for students, staff and parents.

Niedermeyer said.

In July, 94 percent of parents wanted When a positive case is identified, all their children to attend school in person. By parents and staff of that particular school the time school began in August, the numare notified. ber was down to 90 percent. Now, 87 perPreventative methods, such as no-touch cent of parents are comfortable with their scanners in the lunchroom, covered food, children attending school in person. reimagined bus routes to accommodate one “We knew it was a moving target, and student per seat and enhanced cleaning in Hamilton County, as the (COVID-19) numprocedures, have been established. bers increased, parents got nervous, even Niedermeyer said the positive cases are though in Noblesville our numbers are low,” not coming from the school but from events Niedermeyer said. outside the school.

Currently, 681 elementary students are “Contact tracing is taking it to an outside fully online. The others attend in-person event, so we try to stress that really careeach day. There are 305 middle school fully with parents,” Niedermeyer said. students fully online, with the remaining The pandemic also has significantly instudents attending on a hybrid schedule, creased costs for the district, which was re-

quired to purchase masks, hand sanitizer and dividers for tables. It also has increased costs associated with cleaning and overtime hours.

As of press time, the district had spent approximately $231,000 on personal protective equipment and approximately $715,000 on additional staffing costs.

Moreover, state law mandates that schools can only receive 85 percent of their typical funding for students who are learning online for half of their education, which Niedermeyer said applies to all the district’s middle school and high school students.

To change the law, the Indiana General Assembly would have to do so in a special session.

“If the law is not changed, we stand to lose $5.6 million (in funding),” Niedermeyer said.

“That is another pretty significant blow.”

Noblesville Schools does qualify for $429,468 from CARES Act Funding, but Niedermeyer said it costs the district $1.5 million to pay support staff for only one month.

“That puts it into perspective,” she said.

“It’s a tiny, tiny bit of money that will help a little bit.”

Noblesville Schools also has submitted applications for FEMA funds, which could cover up to 75 percent of COVID-19-related costs, but Niedermeyer said she realizes FEMA funds are limited.

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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has canceled its major community events through the end of 2020 PANDEMIC because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Park board members made the difficult

To our valued readers: We hope you are well and are enjoying the summer!

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

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decision to unanimously suspend all large park events out of a genuine concern for the health and safety of guests, volunteers, sponsors, park staff and the community,” Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Director Chris Stice stated. “Such popular park events as the Concerts in the Centerpiece at Coxhall Gardens, the Potter’s Bridge Fall

we have retained all full-time staff at the levels of compensation to which they are accustomed.

As a result, we must extend our revised circulation plan for the time being. We will continue deliver to a different 25 percent of the community, as has been the case since April 7. That means, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail.

Our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online ensues and never will change.

Festival and the Little Haunt on the Prairie at Ghoul Creek Park, will unfortunately not be held this year.”

The department still plans to offer smallscale, nature-education programs, although reservations are required. The programs will have limited capacity and precautions will be put in place.

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

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Noblesville West Middle School offers students ‘retakes’

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Noblesville West Middle School Principal Ryan Haughey and eighth-grade science teacher Miranda Pattison EDUCATION provided a school update during the Aug. 19 Noblesville School Board meeting.

The topic revolved around allowing students to retake tests.

“One of the big things we have done this year that we started last year is, we have taken a huge Haughey step as a building, along with (Noblesville) East Middle School, about the idea of redos and retakes and things like that, shifting that focus of what traditional school has always been to more meeting kids where they’re at, focused on learning and closing the learning gaps,” Haughey said. “We have really worked hard over the last year and had this mindset/philosophy in education that kids don’t learn in the same way. At West, we have taken another step in that kids don’t learn in the same way or on the same day.”

Pattison recently led a professional development event with fellow teachers, and Haughey noticed many of the teachers were more engaged than at previous professional development events.

Pattison acknowledged she wasn’t always a fan of allowing kids to retake a test.

“About 15 years ago, I would’ve thought a redo would enable kids to not try their best and that they weren’t necessary in the classroom. My perspective on that has changed a lot,” Pattison said. “Redos are a part of everyday life, so why weren’t they a part of my classroom?”

To retake a test, students are required to tell their teacher their plan on relearning what they missed on the first test, in conjunction with parent communication so parents are alerted of the retake.

Students are required to take an entirely new test.

Pattison Pattinson said the success rate on retakes has been high.

“Seeing this grassroots effort grow, and as time went on, we start getting into more and more classrooms and start to see these (redo) signs pop-up. Talking about redos and what kids needed to do to improve learning and redo the assignment or assessment wasn’t just individual teachers, but an entire team policy,” Haughey said. “We got to a point by (the) end of the year where we reached this tipping point where this had grown so much. I’ve never seen something grassroots grow this much.

“It’s rewarding to watch it grow and be embraced, and I’m proud of the leadership Miranda and (eighth-grade science teacher) Lindsay (Clark) showed.”

For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org.

DISPATCHES Grammar Guy’s book now available — Curtis Honeycutt, the writer of the Grammar Guy column, recently published a book called “Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life.” The paperback is $13.99 and the Kindle is $3.99.

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Darlington Bed Race postponed — The 10th annual Darlington Bed Race was originally slated to be held the first Friday in June but has been postponed to fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

4-H Photo Challenge set — The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit en-

tries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers its Adopt-A-Street program.

Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-7766348 or nsd@noblesville.in.us.

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DISPATCHES Labor Day delivery — Current’s issue of Sept. 8 will be delivered Sept. 9 since the U.S. Postal Service is closed Sept. 7, Labor Day and a Monday which is Current’s usual sorting day at the post office. The edition will be available in its entirety, however, on Sept. 8 at youarecurrent.com/read-online.

Jackson Township building lost to fire, two firefighters injured — Jackson Township firefighters responded to the Jackson Township Administration building Aug. 22.

As firefighters returned from a training exercise around 1:45 p.m., they noticed smoke coming from the building, which houses the township trustee, deputy trustee and the fire administration. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control.

No one was in the building at the time of the fire. Two firefighters were treated and transported to Riverview Health with heat-related injuries. The trustee and fire administration will operate remotely until temporary offices can be secured. Fire departments from Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, Cicero, Sheridan, White River and Cicero Township-Tipton County assisted Jackson Township in getting the fire under control.

Native tree sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling 35 species of native trees for $28 each. Trees will be approximately three to five feet tall at delivery. Pre-orders are required and due

by Sept. 28. Trees may be picked up Oct. 23 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

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Hearing loss group meeting — The Hearing Loss Association of America Indianapolis Chapter will hold a virtual meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 5. Audiologist Tina Childress will share communication strategies to use during the pandemic. Learn more at hlaa-indianapolis.org.

Prevent property theft, fraud — The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has rolled out a new program to protect residents from property theft and fraud. The new system, Doxpop Property Watch, notifies property owners with an email to alert them to changes or filings that affect them. Doxpop is a free service that provides residents access to all their recorded documents online.

Multiple parcels can be registered for those who own several properties throughout the county. To access and enroll in the system, visit doxpop.com under “Other Services” and “Doxpop Property Watch.”

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Differences between absentee and in-person voting

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams said the county already has more than 16,000 absentee ballot ELECTIONS applications as of Aug. 25.

Last year, the county had 11,000 total applications. Voters have until Oct. 22 to register for absentee voting.

Absentee voting: To vote absentee is to mail-in or drop off

your ballot to the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office. Williams encourages voters to apply prior to the deadline.

“If you wait until Oct. 22, it’s hard for (the U.S. Post Office) to guarantee mail both ways and be back here by Nov. 3,” Williams said.

Voters can apply now for absentee voting. Ballots will be mailed beginning Sept.

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“There are 11 reasons, and you have to fall into one of those categories to vote absentee,” Williams said. “In the primary, the governor ordered us to ignore those choices (and allow anyone to vote absentee), but now we are back to regular Indiana statute.”

For a full list of categories or to apply for absentee voting, visit in.gov/sos/elections/2402.htm.

In order to prevent fraud, Hamilton County’s system will not accept more than one application from the same person.

In-person voting: Williams said many people prefer to vote in person because as soon as their vote is tallied on Election Day, it counts.

The county will offer early voting at the judicial center and the county fairgrounds beginning 29 days prior to Nov. 3. Eight satellite locations will open for early voting two weeks prior to Nov. 3.

There are 124 precincts in Hamilton County, and voters are expected to vote in their regular precinct on Nov. 3.

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Noblesville Parks’ movie series continues despite restrictions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Parks and Recreation wants to keep providing entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic.

EVENT “The Movies in the Park Series has been an ongoing tradition in Noblesville for over a decade, and along with our other annual events, we wanted to continue them as much as possible this year, even if it looks a little different to keep Portman our residents healthy and safe,” Recreation Program Coordinator Erin Portman said of the 13th annual series.

“We’ve received positive feedback from residents, and overall, they are glad to see the events take place and enjoy the outdoors.”

The first two events in the 13th annual series were Flick ’N Foam events at Forest Park Aquatic Center.

“With all of our events so far this year, attendance has been lighter than last year, but steady from week to week,” Portman said. “We saw about 100 at the (Aug. 21)

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movie, and last year the movies had an average of 225 attendees.”

The final three movie nights are Sept. 4: “Frozen 2” (PG), Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane; Sept. 11: “Dolittle” (PG), Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St.; and Sept. 18: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG), Southside Park, 396 Washington St. “Instead of one location for the movie series, this year we are bringing the movies to various parks across the city in order to give residents an opportunity to enjoy them closer to home,” Portman said. “With our newest park, Finch Creek Park (Aug. 28

movie site) now open, it gives us opportunities to bring events to residents on the east side of town.”

Attendees are asked to maintain a distance of 6 feet from others.

“All movie locations have large, open, grassy areas that allow guests to spread out comfortably and will easily allow visitors to practice social distancing,” Portman said. “For example, Federal Hill Commons and Dillon Park event lawns can hold up to 4,000 people. Based on previous attendance, we are confident there will be enough room in each park. However,

attendees are reminded in accordance with Gov. (Eric) Holcomb’s statewide mask mandate, that masks are required at all outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible.”

Portman said other protocols include all staff and volunteers will have their temperatures taken and have a symptom check administered before each shift. Staff will sanitize touch points in the restroom facilities for each movie, including an additional sanitizing clean after each movie. Hand sanitizer will be available at the Parks Information Tent.

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COMEBACK PATIENT OF THE MONTH This is one in a series of case studies of triumph over injury.

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BACKGROUND: Sean Ferbrache is a retired firefighter after working 26 year with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. and after 11 years as a Safety Team Member with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A lifetime of strenuous work and spending long hours standing on his feet, Sean sought relief at Methodist Sports Medicine where he first met Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer, Sara Myers. Sara worked with Sean for only a short time when she knew he needed to be seen by an MSM Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. David Porter. Sean knew he had a challenge ahead of him when he was told that he had chronic ankle instability and impingement of his ankle joint, severe bone spurs and a bone defect. In other words, he needed some new wheels. Dr. Porter performed arthroscopic surgery in December 2018.

Now, Sean is loving retired life and enjoying hiking with his wife, hunting, playing tennis and enjoying being a new grandparent.

Sean Ferbrache, retired firefighter & retired IMS safety team member

WHY MSM: “They have the best physicians and rehab facilities,” Sean said. “I liked the fact I could see Dr. Porter and Sara in the same building. Communication was excellent. Sara knew exactly what I was going through before I could even explain it. I felt comfortable with the MSM team. They took the time to listen to my concerns.”

THE JOURNEY: “I had the opportunity to guide Sean through his rehabilitation, during the recovery process, following his ankle surgery. We always want to see our patients get back to whatever it is they love,” Myers said. “We set a goal of getting back to working on the racetrack that involved rapid response times and some crazy inclines! He also worked hard to get Sara Myers back to hiking with his wife, tennis and hunting. When he reached every goal, it was a testament to his hard work, and I love knowing that he just finished a 12-mile hike with his wife!” – Sara Myers, Certified Athletic Trainer at Methodist Sports Medicine

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“Sean is a testimony to the hard work and determination necessary to return to the quality of life enabling him to fulfill his passion.” – Dr. Porter THE MSM EXPERIENCE: “The team at MSM can get you back to what you love doing, regardless of your activity,” Sean said.” Those who read this and who are experiencing pain and discomfort, you don’t have to take the journey alone.

(MSM) truly understands what you are going through and will take the journey with you each step of the way.”

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Hoosier Hospitality Promise — In Hamilton County, 56 businesses have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise, meaning federal, state and local health and safety guidelines were put in place and are being fully executed by key organizations and attractions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 500 businesses statewide have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise. Learn more at HoosierHospitalityPromise.com.

Peterson Architecture hires Dagny Zupin — Peterson Architecture, a Noblesville architecture firm, recently announced the hiring of Dagny Zupin as Community Engagement Liaison. Peterson Architecture is a full service architectural and planning firm in downtown Noblesville. They are licensed in 48 states, Guam and Puerto Rico, serving the commercial, healthcare, restaurant, retail and religious sectors.

Senior Citizens Organization to hold bake sale — The Senior Citizens Organization of Noblesville will conduct a bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at the Noblesville Main Street Farmers Market at Federal Hills Commons. Members will provide cakes, pies, breads, cookies, candy and other items, all homemade. For more, visit seniorcitizensorg.org.

Barbour retires from Peterson Architecture — Eileen Barbour recently retired from Noblesville architecture firm Peterson Architecture. Barbour worked for 20 years as the company’s office manager.

F.C. Tucker stats — The Noblesville residential real estate market continued its upward trend in July. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a home in Noblesville was $322,586, a 13.6 percent increase compared to July 2019. Homes in Noblesville also sold in 22 days – 26.7 percent faster than this time last year. The average price per square foot of a Noblesville home was $136.11, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to July 2019.

Altrusa of Indianapolis seeks new members — Altrusa of Indianapolis is looking for new members. Currently, Altrusa of Indianapolis supports several local programs in the greater Indianapolis area. Many of their efforts are hands on. For those interested, email altrusaindy@gmail.com and visit our Facebook page facebook.com/altrusaindy.

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DISPATCHES Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills offers new programs — The Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills is now offering a program where it facilitates eLearning for first through sixth graders for parents who choose the eLearning alternative but are unable to facilitate the training themselves.

The Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills also will offer private kindergarten. The academy is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both programs will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last to 3 p.m. daily. Children will be provided with an a.m. and p.m. snack as well as lunch. If children are dropped off before 8 a.m., they will have breakfast. For more, visit kiddieacademy.com/academies/ chatham-hills-westfield/.

Gal’s Guide Library reopens — The Gal’s Guide Library, Noblesville’s women’s history lending library, has reopened by appointment only. It was open for only 11 days before the COVID-19 quarantine. Patrons can make an appointment to browse and check out the nearly 2,000 books written by women or about women. Library cards are free. Gal’s Guide Library is in the Nickel Plate Art Campus. To make an appointment, visit galsguide.org.

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

Offender Watch website —The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website can be accessed at www.sheriffalerts.com.

Magazine recycling — Want to recycle your magazines? Instead, donate them to IU Health North Hospital to provide reading material for their patients and guests.

Magazines should be no older than three months and can be dropped off to the hospital’s first floor Welcome Desk at 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

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SPOTLIGHT FRIENDS OF HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS The On Par for Parks golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 21 at Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, Carmel. The fee is $2,500 for a fourperson scramble, and it includes practice time, lunch, snacks and beverages along the course, 19th hole party and a silent auction. For more information, visit friendsofhamiltoncountyparks.org.

GOOD SAMARITAN NETWORK If you would like to volunteer for the holidays, please go to gsnlive.org to view opportunities or to register. The Holiday Assistance Program will undergo assessment and development because of the pandemic. During the coming weeks and months, the program may look different this year as a result of COVID-19. Participants voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to not hold Good Samaritan Network or the venue liable should they become ill. Expect long lines, possible changes and new participation guidelines. These and other changes may be announced at any time.

BOONE COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY The You’re Not Alone Program is for Boone County cancer patients starting treatment at the Cancer Center. Care packages are given to first-time cancer patients seeking treatment. Bags also may be picked up at the BCCS office. To donate to the program, you may send or bring a check to the BCCS office with You’re Not Alone in the memo or visit

www.boonecountycancersociety.org/ donate. For more information, call board member Diane Beltran at 317.518.3906.

THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY Seniors need to know that SCHC is ready to help them during isolation.

Any senior in Hamilton County is eligible for assistance. Consider sharing SCHC’s Facebook page with seniors you know and please have them 317.674.8777, ext. 5, for assistance. You also may make a donation at shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org or mail a tax-deductible gift to SCHC, 347 S. 8th St., Suite B, Noblesville 46060.

For more information, email lauren@ shepherdscenterofhamitloncounty.org.

SAHM’S MARKETPLACE HEALTH CARE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Sahm’s Catering has a menu for individual meals to help feed the brave men and women who are doing lifesaving and critical work during the pandemic. These meals can be delivered ready-to-eat hot, cold, or ready to microwave when they are ready to eat. If you would like to provide a meal for a health care provider, learn more at feed-to-flatten.square.site.

MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteers are needed to deliver a route a day each week. Call 317.776.7159 for details or visit mealsonwheelshc.org.

SECOND HELPINGS The organization urges sign-ups for its emergency volunteer wait list at www.

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866.459.5360 A X I A T P. C O M secondhelpings.org/volunteer/emergencyvolunteer-waitlist. Volunteers assist in the kitchen with making sandwiches and meals to serve the community due to increased demand.

PHONE-A-FRIEND This is a network of college students designed to create community with the elderly and immuno-compromised.

Volunteers and seniors can sign up on at phoneafriendindy.com. Seniors write phoneafriendindy@gmail.com or call 317.847.8411.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOONE COUNTY The foundation is accepting applications for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to Indiana residents who graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2021 and receive their diploma no later than June 30. Details related to conditions of the award, eligibility and selection criteria are available at communityfoundationbc.org/ scholarships/lilly-endowment-communityscholarships/. The application deadline Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.

PREVAIL Volunteers are needed for this Noblesvillebased nonprofit that advocates for victims of crime and abuse. Two of the open positions are weekly support group co-facilitator and for weekly support group assistant. Interested parties may gain more information from Beth Dunlop at 317.773.6942 or bdunlop@prevailinc.org.

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NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Project: Pennington Road structure replacmenet CONSTRUCTION Location: Pennington Road is closed to through traffic between Ind. 32 and 186th Street for the replacement of a small structure.

Expected completion: Oct. 16 Project: Road rehabilitation Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street will be closed for two separate phases for road rehabilitation. The first phase is from west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Road. This phase is scheduled to be closed through Dec. 1.

The second phase is from west of Deming Road to west of

Devaney Road.

Expected completion: The first phase is expected to be closed through Dec. 1, and the second phase is expected to begin in spring 2021.

Project: Safety improvements Location: Strawtown Avenue and Prairie Baptist Road Expected completion: The intersection of Strawtown Avenue and Prairie Baptist Road closed June 9 to through traffic while safety improvements are made. Construction is expected to last for 75 days, tentatively opening up to all traffic by Aug. 24. Strawtown Avenue will be closed between Craig Avenue and Cyntheanne Road, and Prairie Baptist Road will be closed between Strawtown Avenue and 226th Street. Residents will continue to have access to their properties throughout construction.

FISHERS Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project Location: 126th Street closure switched to the east side and is anticipated to reopen in November. During this time, cross access will be restricted, with only right in and right out. Northbound Ind. 37 traffic will not have access to 126th Street. Traffic on northbound Ind. 37 will shift to southbound lanes and two lanes will remain in each direction. Local access to businesses will remain open.

Expected completion: 2022 Detour: Drivers will be directed to use 141st Street to Allisonville Road or 131st Street to Cumberland Road.

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Chamber resources — The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is providing business resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. To view the list of resources, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

Farmers market — The Noblesville Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Federal Hill Commons.

Noblesville Parks announce concerts — The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. has announced its 2020 Concert at the Commons schedule. In addition to the previously announced Thursday night Summer Concert Series taking place at Dillon Park, shows at Federal Hill Commons will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday nights through September. Federal Hill Commons will conduct

concerts through Sept. 26, where attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a concert in the park. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.

Fraud reports — The Noblesville Police Dept. recently started receiving several reports of fraud. The victims advised they were contacted by phone. The person claimed to be a police officer with the Noblesville Police Dept. The caller ID showed the Noblesville Non-Emergency Dispatch number 317-773-1300 as the caller. If you are contacted by phone from an officer from the Noblesville Police Dept. and believe it is a scam, end the call and use the non-emergency number 317-773-1300 to call the Dispatch Center.

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North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield.

Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming a beekeeper are welcome. There are no dues.

NFD promotes firefighter — The Noblesville Fire Dept. recently promoted firefighter/paramedic Luke Turner to the rank of lieutenant. Turner is a 15-year veteran of NFD with more than 17 years of firefighting experience. Turner is a graduate of Elwood Community High School. Turner has assumed the role of lieutenant at Station 76 on B-Crew.

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JOINING FORCES Noblesville Diversity Coalition, police department partner to engage the community

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Diversity Coalition members and Noblesville Police Dept. staff realize that being proactive is the best way to form relationships.

And though the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn., in late May sparked protests around the world, NDC member Norman Williams said the organization had been actively involved in community outreach long before then.

“A lot of it has been more organic than, ‘Hey, we need to do this,’” said Williams, who’s been an NDC member for approximately 6 months. “There’s a need.”

The NDC and NPD recently began working together to strengthen partnerships and relationships in the community.

“One of the great things about this connection is, it hasn’t been, ‘We need to do this because this is happening,’” Williams said. “It’s people who want to do something and then decided, what can I do to be pro-

active? It’s very proactive and not reactive.”

NPD Deputy Chief Shannon Trump said although the police department receives excellent community support, she realizes negative events can happen close to home.

“I’m not so naïve to think that something couldn’t happen here from a police perspective,” she said. “You can’t just let things ride. It’s important to take steps to build things, make things better, and we are always striving to be better and build that mission together.”

Although the partnership is relatively new, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented the groups from meeting much.

“We had a city panel with the leaders of the diversity coalition and leaders from the city, like the chief of police and mayor,” Trump said. “We are moving forward with Zoom calls and collaborating on where we want to go in the future.”

Trump’s primary goals are building public trust and continuing to improve as a department.

“It’s important for us to be transparent, but you can say that and then you can actually mean it and show what you’re doing and how you do things and what you can do better as an agency,” she said. “We can always be better as a police department, and a lot of times it takes community in-

Deputy Chief Shannon Trump, right, and Noblesville Diversity Coalition member Norman Williams discuss the NDC partnership.

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volvement to realize the areas where we need to be better.”

Trump said the NPD wants to hear from the public about how it can better serve the community. She said the NPD plans to educate and engage community members.

“From a police perspective, as far as partnerships, we want to encourage community members, especially minority community members, to get involved in the police department and consider it as a profession,” Trump said.

Williams said the NDC is working to identify community members who may not normally attend NDC or NPD functions.

“We are reaching out to business owners and HOAs and reaching different parts of the community that don’t normally interact with each other and figure out who are these people,” he said. “A lot of it is just going to be dialogue and getting people from different parts of the community together to have these conversations. We are trying to attract a lot more people who don’t normally participate in this type of endeavor and bring in people who don’t attend rallies or who won’t reach out but do have ideas and opinions. We want as much input as we can get.

“It’s something for the whole community.

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WORKING AROUND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Per branching out, Noblesville Diversity Coalition member Norman Williams said the group is looking at what it can offer online.

“A challenge is that the (COVID-19) guidelines keep changing,” he said.

“Especially with the schools back in session, we have to figure out how to get everyone together, how to reach out to these people.”

Noblesville Police Dept. Deputy Chief Shannon Trump said HOA meetings and community engagement events have gone virtual, making it more difficult for the NPD to make connections with the community.

“Our next steps are trying to find the perfect mix of people to build the initial group we have for our meetings and identify those individuals to be a part of that process moving forward,” Trump said. with the community and law enforcement and understanding how everyone acts together.”

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Terrible tomorrows

Shame on ISTA

Commentary by Terry Anker Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t, or so goes the proverb.

But what if we really, really don’t like the devil we know? Sending the subspecialty vegetable market into a tailspin, then-President George Herbert Walker Bush proclaimed offhandedly that broccoli was off the menu for his White House and its many affiliated functions.

It was that the stalky member of the cabbage family had long been in disfavor; and now that Bush had become master of the realm, it would be summarily banished.

Aside from wondering why one couldn’t simply eat around the offending plant matter, an inquiring mind would naturally consider what replaced it.

If there was no edict on substitution, could the eventual choice have been even worse? Or in the entire universe of emerald-colored side dishes, were all others preferred?

In the days when parents routinely made, at home, one family meal and we all ate it, substitutions were not generally looked upon with favor. “Your Mother took the time to make those carrots, now eat them.” It is unclear how the social contract required reciprocation but we did not question. Likewise, “Clean your plate because other children are starving” makes sense only if a 7-year-old is philosophical. Regardless, kids have declared, “I’d rather eat anything than that.”

Is it possible that we really meant it?

When faced with a discomfort, how do we moderate the inconvenience against a world of unknowns? Can we hope to predict the future, or are we justified in relying on the notion that a terrible, even worse, tomorrow must be better than what we believe to be terrible today?

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

Yes, there are good people Commentary by Danielle Wilson Things are looking up for the Wilson clan! My youngest has fully recovered from COVID-19 (without infecting any HUMOR of us, praise be), our collegians have safely returned to their respective campuses (at least for now), Doo’s midlife crisis seems to be abating (i.e., he has not purchased a Belizean catamaran) and my classroom banishment order is nearing an end. Most important, I’m feeling hopeful about life and the rest of 2020.

And I think the main reason for my newfound positivity, despite still dealing with some difficult stuff like my father’s terminal cancer, is realizing that most people, when it counts, are good. Here are a few individuals who helped change my attitude.

• The random health department worker who conducted the 45-minute COVID-19 interview used to collect data on Indiana’s outbreak. Toward the end of our call, she asked, “But how are you doing? Do you need anything? Food?

Transportation? Medicine?” Cue tears.

• A hardened Vietnam vet who dropped

off food as part of a meal train my sister organized. He brought homemade spaghetti, fresh bread, salad and dessert, but also shrimp cocktail, wine, vodka, coffee, flowers, candles and linen napkins. He wanted my parents to enjoy the perfect romantic dinner!

How thoughtful was that?

• And finally, the amazing faculty and staff at my school. I’ve had everyone from my hallway neighbors to the superintendent email or text to check on my daughter, offer to run errands or simply to give words of support.

They made me feel loved, even though they have much bigger things to worry about. Gulp.

So have faith, friends! There are good people in this world.

Peace out.

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

Editor, For those of you unaware, I’m the Libertarian candidate for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. Part of my campaign is general curiosity of how this whole election process works. It’s all about money on all ends. Except for mine.

I’ve been largely ignored by most organizations and individuals of whom I have actively courted their endorsement. I never received an opportunity for a the Win the Era endorsement, and anyone associated with that organization has ignored my repeated attempts to answer why I was left out.

After the Indiana State Teachers Association cited my lack of financial wealth as the main rationale for them not endorsing my candidacy, I just thought everyone should know the hypocrisy of endorsements. If anyone in this state can be the voice of public education, it’s a teacher, like me.

I’ve recruited new members to the ISTA. I’ve been a member of the ISTA’s Representative Assemblies, and on and on. How do they repay my loyalty? By telling me you don’t have enough money. No doubt, I’m a teacher. Ridiculous.

That being said, my individual fight for public education continues. Shame on you, ISTA. No wonder we are where we are as a profession.

Ken Tucker For the full letter, visit youarecurrent.com.

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And that’s a wrap Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

no do-overs.

Fowl behavior Barney, my beagle buddy, accompanied For about the zillionth time, Barney scurme on 2,700 remote shoots for WISH-TV from ried out a door during a live TV segment. He 1991 until 2003. I have no video evidence was on the loose in Greenwood. I called the of these adventures, but who police and asked them to keep an eye out HUMOR could forget them? for the little miscreant. Forty minutes later, Dirty dog a cruiser (with lights and siren on) arrived In his first few segments on TV, Barney’s at my remote location. There, sitting next chewing, howling and digging amused my to the officer, was Barney ,,, in two sets of audience but not my wife. handcuffs. According to the officer, Barney “Does he have to be got into a Kroger and There, sitting next to the was caught with a bad at home, too?” she asked me. chicken in his officer, was Barney ,,, in barbeque A local vet specialmouth. He got arrested! two sets of handcuffs. For stealing a chicken. izing in bad behaviors offered to take Barney They kill ants, don’t According to the officer, for a day or so, to try to they? curb these destructive Barney would eat Barney got into a Kroger habits. I agreed to this It’s a beagle and was caught with a anything. if Dr. Sampson would trait. One night, I heard do a follow-up session barbeque chicken in his rustling in the kitchen on my show from my and discovered Barney mouth. He got arrested! chomping on an ant front porch. While the good doctor explained For stealing a chicken. trap. Barney extricated Barney’s training, the two traps from under naughty hound dug up an entire rose bush the fridge and was enjoying their sweet flain our landscape bed, splattering the vet vor, the poison dripping out of his mouth. I with mud. This episode is on YouTube. rushed him to the animal emergency hospiSearch and rescue tal. The veterinarian led us inside.

If anyone suggested an idea for a seg“He ate ant traps,” I stammered. “Will it ment involving dogs, I was all ears (and kill him?” nose). In l996, a hunter wanted to demon“Oh, Mr. Wolfsie,” said the doctor, “they strate how his coonhounds could track a don’t even kill ants.” raccoon scent. Here’s what I did. After he And now, my television stories have come spread a scent on the ground, I followed be- to an end. Thanks to everyone for watching hind with some pepperoni. The two aromas through the years. separated after 50 yards, one going toward a tree and the other ending at a picnic table where I had deposited the tasty treat. When Dick Wolfsie is an author, we released all the dogs, the coonhounds columnist and speaker. Contact followed the coon scent and Barney parted him at wolfsie@aol.com. company with them, ending up with a nice, meaty breakfast. That was live TV, one take,

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Face coverings have literally become the must-have fall accessory as students return to in-person classes, but PANDEMIC schools differ on which types to allow.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against face shields in classrooms, but state and some county health officials allow them. As a result, policies regarding face coverings vary between districts. In Zionsville and Westfield, face masks must be worn with face shields.

In Noblesville, face shields may be worn in certain situations as long as social distancing is possible. In Carmel, students and teachers may choose between face masks and face shields.

Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said face shields can be “a good alternative for schools.” He said the CDC is primarily concerned with source control, or preventing spread from an infected person, which is why they advise against them.

Adalja said there are many benefits to face shields. He said they are much more likely to be worn correctly than face masks,

which can slip below the nose and are removed more often. Face shields also provide eye protection that masks cannot.

“Outside of a health care setting, a face shield is equivalent to how people effectively wear masks,” Adalja said.

Dr. Rocky Singh, chief medical officer of IU Health’s Indianapolis Suburban Region, said face masks are preferred in schools because many people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic.

“The best option is to cover the source of infection, and the source of infection doesn’t come from the eyes, it only comes out from the nose with sneezing or the mouth with coughing,” Singh said.

Christian Walker, Hamilton County Health Dept. emergency preparedness coordinator, acknowledged that face shields are “not as effective” as cloth masks in preventing the spread of COVID-19, but he said they are permitted because they are the best option in some classroom situations, such as with young students learning to read.

“We need to be able to make some reasonable accommodations for people,” Walker said. “That’s where social distancing also helps.”

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From left, Bret Richardson (landlord) Maggie Penski (employee), Sarah Sterrett (employee), Jill Janusiewicz (owner) and Sherry Scott (employee) at Noblesville Antiques on the Square grand opening. (Submitted photo)

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Noblesville Antiques on the Square opens

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Antiques on the Square features a bit of everything.

“It’s pretty eclectic,” owner NEW BIZ Jill Janusiewicz said. “We sell linens, postcards, military items, vintage jewelry, vintage clothing, albums and comic books. You can pretty much find everything in here if you looked hard enough.”

Noblesville Antiques on the Square opened Aug. 1 and had a grand opening Aug. 15 at 20 N. Ninth St. It is in the former Noblesville Antique Mall. Janusiewicz, a Noblesville resident, was the manager for three years of the Noblesville Antique Mall, which closed in mid-March. The Antique Mall’s lease was due to expire at the end of June and was set to close before the pandemic began.

There are three floors in the 10,000-square-foot space. Janusiewicz is

joined by three other employees.

Janusiewicz said nearly all the dealers from the Noblesville Antique Mall returned, along with some new dealers. There are approximately 50 dealers.

“The dealers rent an area from me,” she said. “Each area is basically like their only little store. They can set it up as they want and name it if they want. They come in whenever they can to restock their booths.

With the software system I use, they can check their sales from home, so they know what to bring in and bring it in as necessary. Some of the older dealers come in, sit around and talk. It’s nice.

Janusiewicz and her staff processes the sales for the dealers.

The space was remodeled prior to opening.

“With the building empty, we were able to repaint every floor, clean everything,” Janusiewicz said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana cofounders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins have been brainstormEVENTS ing ways to perform in 2020.

ATI has canceled its 202021 season, which was scheduled to begin Sept. 4, due to the restrictions with the coronavirus pandemic.

In lieu of the regular season, ATI will hold a Drive-In Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m.

Sept. 18, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 at the Monon Square Shopping Center in Carmel.

“We’re partnering with the city and they’re lending us their fancy stage,” Farrell said.

The sponsors are United Fidelity Bank, City of Carmel and Surroundings by Natureworks+.

“It’s going to be all social distance,” Farrell said. “Everyone will be in their cars and they will be spaced out. It’s going to be like a checkerboard.”

There is a limit of six people per car.

The first performance will include the cofounders. Terry Woods will be the music director. Tim Hunt (vocals), Greg Wolff (percussion) and Greg Gegogeine (bass) also will provide support.

“Terry was our musical director all the way back when we started in 2005, so he’ll be rejoining us on keyboards,” Farrell said. “The first performance will be songs that were in soundtracks from different movies, kind of keeping with the theme of drive-in movie theaters. We’re really excited about it being a time when the community can come together but social distancing. Everyone is in the safety of their own vehicle or they can bring their chairs. They have to be in the vicinity of their vehicles.”

Masks are required outside the car.

“We’re talking about frequency through radio as well,” Farrell said.

Farrell said the stage overhang should cover the performance area if there is a light rain.

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From left, Actors Theatre of Indiana cofounders Judy Fitzgerald, Cynthia Collins and Don Farrell will perform three Drive-In Theatre shows, starting Sept. 18. (Submitted photo)

Farrell said ATI is working on content for the Oct. 23 performance. The Nov. 27 performance will include holiday music.

Congregating around the parking lot and stage is not permitted. VIP tickets are $120, which includes priority parking, two ATI face masks and an appetizer coupon from Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel. Tickets in the pavilion area are $100 and $60 in the lawn area. For more, visit atistage.org. ’Alabama Story’ returns virtually ATI’s production of “Alabama Story” was the first for the play in Indiana, debuting in October 2019. A virtual stream of the production will be available from Sept. 27 to Oct. 10.

The show will start on the day of Banned Books Week, which celebrates the freedom to read.

“Alabama Story” tells the true story of an Alabama state senator trying to ban a children’s book about a black rabbit and white rabbit called “The Rabbits’ Wedding” because he believes it promotes integration and interracial marriage in 1959 in

Montgomery, Ala. A no-nonsense librarian, Emily Wheelock Reed, who was an Indiana University graduate, fights the censorship.

Farrell said there will be a virtual event Sept. 27 with the cast members, playwright Kenneth Jones and director Jane Unger. Farrell played the state senator and Collins played the librarian.

“We can answer people’s questions and talk about the play,” Farrell said. “People can watch that before we launch the stream of the archive (play). It’s going to be a wonderful night celebrating a great play. We’ll have a closing Oct. 10 where we’ll bring everyone back in again virtually.”

The play was filmed by Zach Rosing and Philip Paluso of Fishers-based Medium Cool Pictures. They shot some B-roll, extra footage to enhance the production, which will be spliced in.

The cost of the stream has not yet been set. It will be uploaded to a secure server, which can be shared all around the world.

“It’s kind of like a pay per view,” Farrell said.

For more, visit atistage.org.

Civic Theatre has announced it has canceled its season opener, Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical,” due to concerns related to COVID-19.

“The increase of positive cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks and the absence of rapidly available testing, or contact tracing, make it impossible for us to reasonably ensure the safety of Lasley our performers, volunteers, staff and our dedicated patrons,” Executive Artistic Director Michael J. Lasley said in a video statement.

“Matilda The Musical” was scheduled to run Oct. 2-17. It had originally been scheduled to start April 24 before being postponed due to the pandemic.

Civic plans to present the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, starting with “Elf The Musical,” in December. Lasley said he hopes that it will be an in-person production, with proper safety protocols in place. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

“Your continued support makes the future of this 105-year old institution possible,” Lasley stated.

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Arts group names award nominees editorial@yoaurecurrent.com Nickel Plate Arts will hold its eighth anniversary gala Sept. 23 with the fifth edition of the Nickel Plate ARTISTS Arts Awards at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville and feature dinner by Jacquie’s Catering, wine from Noble Wine & Spirits, live music and a live auction during Nickel Plate Arts’ premiere fundraiser of the year.

There is a virtual option for McGill the gala as well.

Aili McGill, executive director for Nickel Plate Arts, emphasizes the importance of the anniversary gala to Nickel Plate Arts’ ongoing success.

“During this time of economic and social uncertainty, our only fundraising event of the year is a vital component to our sustainability, allowing us to continue our programs and services into the new year,” she said. “The funds we raise at this event will not only allow us to continue fun projects like Welcome to Fairyville and our First Friday events, it will also allow us to continue

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Commentary by Don Knebel Most visitors to Egypt tour the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Far fewer even know about the TRAVEL Valley of the Nobles, which provides information about the world’s first monotheistic religion.

The Valley of the Nobles lies on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, the location of the New Kingdom capital known as Thebes. It includes 415 hillside tombs built to hold the mummies of important officials of New Kingdom pharaohs. Paintings on the tomb walls illustrate the lives and times of their occupants. For example, the tomb of Userhet, a scribe for Pharaoh Amenhotep II, shows a barber cutting hair beneath a tree.

Paintings on the walls of Ramose’s large colonnaded tomb reflect the short period of Egyptian monotheism. Ramose began his career as a governor under Pharaoh Amenhotep III, whose name reflected his worship of Amun, then the most important Egyptian god. After Amenhotep III died in about 1350 B.C., Ramose continued working for his son, Pharaoh Amenhotep IV. Ramose’s tomb in

the Valley of the Nobles was begun during the early years of Amenhotep’s reign, showing Ramose and his pharaoh among the traditional Egyptian gods. A few years into his reign, Amenhotep IV decreed that Aton, the sun disk, was the only god and changed his name to Akhenaten, reflecting his new devotion to Aton. As work continued on Ramose’s tomb, the paintings now showed only Aton. Akhenaten then moved his capital from Thebes to a new city named Akhetaton, 200 miles to the north. As a result, Ramose’s tomb in the Valley of the Nobles was never finished and he was interred in Akhetaton. Akhenaten’s son was originally named Tutankhaten but changed his name to Tutankhamun when, as pharaoh, he rejected his father’s reforms and returned to the worship of Amun and other traditional gods.

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