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COVID-19 cases increase in children

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Box said an increase in testing is partially the reason for the age-group increases. She said many cases have originated at gatherState officials have reported a decline in ings of young people, such as sleepovers, overall positive COVID-19 rates, yet cases in parties and other social events. However, residents 29 and younger she said the state continues to see few PANDEMIC now make up nearly half children and young adults hospitalized for of all new cases several the virus. Among children, 17 cases of a conweeks after the start of in-person classes dition stemming from the virus called mulat schools and universities across the state. tisystem inflammatory disease have been Since March, the percentage of reported in Indiana. All of those cases attributed to Indiana resipatients have been discharged from dents less than 30 years old has hospitals, Box said. steadily increased each month.

“Our kindergarten through grade “We’ve seen sharp increases in 12 levels have remained relatively this age group as universities have stable since late July,” Box said. required testing and students have “But we do also see almost 19 returned to campus,” Indiana State percent of our cases among high Box Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina school students. As more schools Box said during a Sept. 16 online press brief- return in person, we need to pay attention ing. “We’re also seeing a steady increase in to this data and recognize that peer-to-peer the percentage of total cases among chiltransmission is occurring more frequently dren throughout this pandemic. So far this in teenagers and young adults. This is likely month, the 0 to 19 and 20 to 29 age (groups) because these age groups are less likely to represent nearly half of all new COVID-19 observe social distancing, don’t wear masks cases.” regularly and have larger social bubbles.

Of all student cases, 62.5 percent are “We hope to gain a better understanding college students. State officials also reof where these cases are occurring with ported the percent of COVID-19 cases in the new school dashboard and reporting students are higher mostly by grade level. A system that we’re preparing to launch.” case distribution by grade level conducted State officials have sent a survey to all between July 27 and Sept. 9 shows no grade schools on the Indiana Dept. of Education’s level between preschool and 12th grade has contact list, asking them to designate a percentage share of cases higher than 6 two representatives who will access the percent. new portal and enter the school’s COVID-19

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cases. Box previously said all individual schools would be “strongly recommended” to submit its number of cumulative COVID-19 cases, unless a school has less than five cumulative cases, to be reported on an online dashboard available to the public on coronavirus.in.gov. Box estimated 60 percent of the schools listed in the survey have responded to the data request.

Each school was asked to report its historical COVID-19 data dating to the start of its academic year by Sept. 20. Schools that fail to submit data will be listed as not reporting. Box said that she might consider requiring all schools to report their data if a significant number do not do it willingly.

Pilot testing of the portal was set for last week, and Box said she hoped to have a snapshot of the data this week. She said the state planned to present preliminary data by Sept. 30.

The trend of an increased percent of child and young adult COVID-19 cases happens as community spread in the state might be slowing, according to state officials. On Sept. 16, the state’s seven-day positivity rate they reported at 4.7 percent. A 6.2 percent cumulative rate also was reported. On Sept. 2, state officials reported a seven-day positivity rate of 7.2 percent and a cumulative positivity rate of 8.8 percent, marking a 2.5 and 2.6 percent reduction, respectively.

According to an Indiana hospital census, 809 Indiana residents were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Sept. 14.

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Ivy Tech Hamilton County to become a full campus

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com On Sept. 15, Ivy Tech Community College announced it will transform its Hamilton County site in Noblesville EDUCATION into a full campus. It will open July 1, 2021, as Ivy Tech Hamilton County.

Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said becoming a campus will allow the community college to conduct a national search for a chancellor. The new campus also will offer expanded programs to fit the workforce in Hamilton County.

“Now recognizing that Hamilton County is the fourth-largest county in the state of Indiana, and the fastest growing and, oh, by the way, the only of the top five counties in the state that does not have a dedicated, true campus for Ivy Tech, we thought with the great progress that has been made, the more than 1,200 students that are here today and the great partnerships that have begun, it’s actually time for it now to spin out and become its very own campus,” Ellspermann said.

Transfer degrees in business administration, liberal arts and general studies are offered at the Noblesville site, along with a building construction certificate and other certificates.

“Those are most of the programs here, and you can start programs here but probably you would finish many of them in Indianapolis today,” Ellspermann said. “We think at the size, the scale we have achieved already, you should be able to have more programs of your own that align to the needs of industry here.”

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“That’s the true opportunity that’s going to happen here is, at a much more granular level we will be able to stand up what you need,” Ellspermann said.

Ellspermann said she expects the new programs to have a STEM focus.

“We struggle sometimes with the trades and different educational things that just are tied up right now. They are at their wit’s limits,” county commissioner Steve Dillinger said. “I think the things this will afford Hamilton County will help the entire county, and we couldn’t be happier. To me, Ivy Tech is a dream come true for Hamilton County.”

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Auditor seeks fourth term

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com A lifelong county resident, Hamilton County Auditor Robin Mills has always wanted to serve her community.

ELECTION “My passion for serving those who call Hamilton County home was the reason I originally ran,” said Mills, a 1980 Noblesville High School graduate who lives in Cicero. “That passion has only gotten stronger over the years, Mills and I want to continue to build upon the legacy of excellence that is the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office.”

Mills, a Republican, is seeking her fourth term in the Nov. 3 election, competing against Democrat Michael Roberts. Mills was first elected auditor in 2000, serving two terms. She began her career in the auditor’s office as a transfer and mapping deputy. She was promoted to accounts payable/receivable deputy. She was then given the opportunity to serve as chief deputy auditor for Jon Ogle.

After eight years as chief deputy, Mills served her first two terms. She then became the chief deputy auditor under Dawn Coverdale before being reelected in 2016.

“I have had the honor and privilege of serving the people of Hamilton County for almost 40 years, 31 years of which have been in the auditor’s office,” she said. “My entire 31-year career in the auditor’s office has been founded on the ideals of transparency and providing everyone with the information they want and need.”

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Hamilton County by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report for 20 consecutive years.

“The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” Mills said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Michael Roberts has a clear motivation for running for public office for the first time.

ELECTION “I am running for Hamilton County auditor to bring true transparency and accountability to the office,” Roberts said. “I have worked in both the private and public sectors throughout my career with my most recent position of Roberts the last nine years involving risk management, insurance and regulatory compliance ranging through multiple venues.”

Roberts, a Democrat from Fishers, is running against Republican incumbent Robin Mills for Hamilton County auditor in the Nov. 3 election. The Hamilton County Democratic Party announced June 22 that it had submitted paperwork to place Roberts on the ballot.

Roberts, who is married with four children, moved to Fishers from Chicago a little more than a year ago.

“I strongly believe a candidate’s personal beliefs reflect how they will utilize their elected office, especially with national events informing local decisions,” he said. “I will make certain that everyone’s interests will be fairly represented through the office of Hamilton County auditor.”

Roberts received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of South Florida.

“I graduated from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Program, adding to my experience of managing projects and making sure they were handled appropriately,” he said. “In regards to changes for the position, I would implement a process for citizens and government employees (to have) the ability to securely and anonymously report instances of mismanagement of funds as well as any concerns of fraud so they could be investigated appropriately.”

Voters may email Roberts with questions at robertsforcountyauditor@gmail.com.

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City cuts ribbon to North Alley news@currentnoblesville.com On Sept. 4, the City of Noblesville and Nickel Plate Arts held a ribbon cutting for the newly activated North Alley. The ART North Alley activation includes an archway entrance, sun sail shades, tables and chairs and gobo theater lights, which project images onto a brick wall and new planter boxes.

“Our goal for downtown Noblesville is to create an improved space for citizens to enjoy while still preserving the histor-

ical downtown aspect,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “We are pleased with how the North Alley activation turned out and we are eager to continue to utilize more alley spaces on the square. Be on the lookout for continued activation of our downtown alleys.”

Improvements also include a mural featuring the state of Indiana. Nickel Plate Arts and the city selected artist Andrea Haydon for the mural and received a National Endowment for the Arts grant, which funded it.

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Noblesville resident attends six-week Hindi program

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com University High School senior and Noblesville resident Caine Ardayfio recently finished a six-week course studying Hindi through the National Security Language CULTURE Initiative for Youth Virtual Summer Intensive Program.

Ardayfio received a scholarship to travel to India and study Hindi, but the travel portion of the program was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was then

moved to a virtual platform.

“Between June 15 and early August, we had classes for two hours and then we had a teacher,” Ardayfio said. “It was pretty interactive, and then we would have a culture class and learn about the different cultures of India.”

In addition to the Hindi language, Ardayfio also learned about Indian art and dancArdayfio ing. He chose Hindi because it is one of the most-commonly spoken languages in the world.

“I really like science and math and a lot of great mathematicians are from India, so I liked learning about that culture,” he said.

Ardayfio is applying for colleges. He wants to study physics and become a researcher. He plans to continue to learn Hindi throughout his education.

“I think learning Hindi will have a good impact because a lot of scientists live in India, and having a good grasp of the language and the Indian culture will be a good way to improve my networking with other professionals in my career,” he said.

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DISPATCHES Noblesville firefighter retires — After more than 23 years of service, firefighter/paramedic Mike McVey has retired. McVey was raised in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School and Ball State University.

He was hired as a firefighter for the City of Noblesville July 1, 1997. In addition to firefighting, McVey also served as a paramedic for 15 years.

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Early education rankings — Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Indiana as having the worst early education system in the nation. Among metrics WalletHub considered are shares of school districts that offer a state pre-K program to the number of pre-K quality benchmarks met and total reported spending per child enrolled in pre-K. Learn more and see the rankings at wallethub.com/edu/e/stateswith-the-best-and-worst-early-educationsystems/62668/.

Real estate statistics — The August 2020 residential real estate market in Noblesville saw increased prices and swiftly-moving inventory. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a Noblesville home increased 8.3 percent compared to this time last year - to $307,383. Homes in Noblesville also sold 25.7 percent more quickly than in August 2019, spending an average of 26 days on the market. The average price per square foot of a home in Noblesville was $136.48, an increase of 9.6 percent compared to August 2019.

Save to Win Sweepstakes — To celebrate September as National College Savings Month, CollegeChoice 529 will award one Hoosier family with a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account contribution with the Save to Win Sweepstakes. To enter the Save to Win Sweepstakes, an individual must make a contribution to their new or existing CollegeChoice 529 Direct or Advisor account during the month of September. One individual will be randomly selected. For contest rules, visit collegechoicedirect.com/ savetowin.

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Hale ready to reach across aisle in 5th District race

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com To win Indiana’s 5th District Congressional seat, Democrat Christina Hale knows she’s going to have to reach ELECTION across the political aisle.

The district has been represented by a Republican since its boundaries were formed in 2000, but this year it’s been labeled a “toss up” by nonpartisan The Cook Political Report and is expected to be

one of the most competitive federal races in Hale said her track record in the Indiana the state.

House of Representatives shows that she Hale’s opponents in the Nov. 3 knows how to work with people general election are Republican outside her party.

Victoria Spartz, a state senator from “It’s pretty easy if you are sinNoblesville, and Ken Tucker, a Libcere, if you take the time to develop ertarian from Westfield. Hale receipersonal and professional trust eved 40.8 percent of the vote in the with everybody,” she said. “Most May primary to beat out four other issues are human issues, they’re Democrats for the nomination. The not Republican issues or Democrat Hale congressional seat is being vacated issues. I’ve done a lot of work to by retiring Republican Susan Brooks. protect vulnerable populations, such as chil-

dren, from sexual violence, and everybody cares about that.”

Hale said among her top priorities is ensuring that affordable health care is available to all, whether through private or public plans. She became a single mom while a student at Purdue University and remembers the struggle to ensure her young son had health insurance, even when she couldn’t afford it for herself.

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Spartz: Tight Congressional race benefits district

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Victoria Spartz believes competition is a good thing.

After decisively winning ELECTION a crowded Republican primary, she’s running for the 5th Congressional District in what could be the tightest federal race in the state. A longtime Republican stronghold, the district is now considered a “toss up” by nonpartisan

The Cook Political Report. tiring State Sen. Luke Kenley’s term. In her And that benefits constituents, Spartz first general election, her main challenger is said.

Democrat Christina Hale in the race “Having a district with good comfor a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. petition between two parties and Susan Brooks, a Republican who is ideas makes us work harder and deretiring from office. liver more results,” she said. “When Spartz, 41, emigrated to the U.S. one party dominates, sometimes it in 2000 after meeting the man who can actually make it a little bit lazy.” would become her husband on a Spartz took her first public office train in Europe. She grew up in Spartz in 2017 when a Republican caucus the Ukraine during Soviet rule, an selected her to finish the remainder of reexperience that led to her strong belief in

limiting government and strengthening the free market.

Before joining the Indiana Legislature, Spartz worked as a CPA and finance executive. She served as president of the Hamilton County Republican Women and vice-chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party and has helped with a variety of political campaigns, including for President Donald Trump.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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Young conservatives back climate Commentary By Roger Harvey At the turn of the 21st century, the Republican Party’s proud legacy of environmental leadership ENVIRONMENT took a backseat to the boisterous voices of the liberal, activist class in climate-policy debates. In recent years, however, coalitions of young conservatives in Indiana and across the nation have cultivated grassroots support to reclaim that legacy and address the climate crisis with a plan that works for the environment, the economy and the American people.

That idea is the Baker-Shultz Carbon Dividends Plan, which proposes a unique solution that would roll back regulations and put money where it belongs — in the pockets of every American reading this. Critical to this is a fee on the carbon emissions of fossil fuel companies that would be rebated directly to Americans in the form of a quarterly carbon dividend. The vast majority of Hoosiers would receive more from their rebate than they would spend in increased annual household expenses. This plan, utilizing fundamental principles of capitalism, also would put the United States in a global position of environmental leadership without crippling us with bureaucratic red tape and unending debt on future generations.

It also would reduce the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs by assessing a fee on imports from countries that are not doing their part to reduce carbon emissions.

American innovation has allowed our nation to flourish, but it also has required of us leadership. A free market-driven carbon dividend plan would unleash further innovation and lead to a cleaner and more robust economy by eliminating the need for overbearing regulatory schemes.

Learn more about this approach on Sept.

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For more, visit yccdaction.org.

Roger Harvey, a guest columnist, is a Westfield resident. He can be contacted at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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From left, Noblesville football coach Dave Sharpe, NHS Athletic Director Leah Woolridge, NHS Principal Craig McCaffrey, school board member Lisa Sobek, Associate Supt. David Mundy, Supt. Beth Niedermeyer, school board president Carl Johnson, supervisor of building and grounds Roy Wallace, NHS girls track coach Jim Pearce, NHS band director Eric Thornbury and head grounds supervisor Josh Weigel break ground on Noblesville Schools’ new stadium. (Submitted photo)

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CARING FOR KIDS Paramedic named NFD’s first pediatric care coordinator

In addition to serving as NFD’s pediatric care coordinator, Nate Young also is one of NFD’s community resource paramedics. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Nate Young’s son spent a month at Riley Hospital for Children, it stirred a passion for caring for children.

Several years later, Young is now Noblesville Fire Dept.’s first pediatric care coordinator.

“I always liked treating pediatrics. I’ve always liked taking care of kids in the back of the ambulance, and I thought I was good at it,” Young said. “Once I had a kid and he spent a month at Riley. That set the spark and solidified my interest in medical care in kids.”

Young was hired at NFD in 2012, and he recently became one of three of the department’s community resource paramedics.

“The three of us do all of the community outreach stuff, fall prevention, mental health, and we respond with the police for mental/emotional call-outs to rule out the medical component,” he said. “We do an in-home fall assessment for older people, and we do referrals to Aspire and Community North and the Shepherd’s Center here in town.”

Young’s recent appointment to the pediatric care coordinator role takes his involvement with the fire department one step further.

“There is an initiative with emergency medical care for

children. EMS Care for Children is a national organization that advocates for proper medical care of kids in the pre-hospital environment,” Young said. “Kids are traditionally a low-frequency but high-acuity run. When we interact with kids during a 911 call, it’s typically for a fairly serious thing.”

Young said there is a concern about specialized care for children across the nation, such as lack of proper restraint systems and appropriate-size treatment tools.

“So, one of the things (the organization) recommends through that is every (department) identifies a pediatric emergency care coordinator, so that’s what we do,” Young said.

Young said he isn’t aware of a similar position in nearby departments. The position was created in April.

When Young heard about the position, he immediately applied for it. In the role, he is responsible for educating the department and the community, making sure the department stocks adequate equipment for pediatric patients, working on protocols and ensuring quality control.

Young helped NFD purchase restraints for babies. Prior to the acquisition, Young said the mother and child had to be secured together to transport the baby to the hospital.

Typically, the mother would hold the baby and they would be secured together on a cot, but that was not the safest technique.

Young also is focused on community outreach.

“If a family comes home from Riley or Peyton Manning (children’s hospitals) or somewhere with a brand new diagnosis, we are able to meet them and learn all about what their kid’s needs are and prepare all the ambulance and medics so if that 911 call comes, we know the address and the kid’s needs,” Young said. “That’s where we’re headed.”

Young is 32 and lives with his wife and child in Southport.

ADVICE FOR PARENTS Noblesville Fire Dept. Pediatric Care Coordinator Nate Young recommends that all parents learn CPR. “Just a general thing for all kids is for mom and dad to know CPR and all the classes that American Heart Association has around that, (such as) choking and first aid and all that,” Young said. “Drowning is a big one, so make sure the pools are safe and kids wear the right stuff like life jackets and all that. Then, outside of that, if somebody comes home with a significant diagnosis (it) is (important) to know we are here and it’s a priority and they can call us and we can sit down and know about their kid and know the best way to take care of them and plan ahead of time so we are not playing catch up when 911 happens.”

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Wimpy promises

Voice your concerns

Commentary by Terry Anker Trust me, “I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today,” or so said Mr. J. Wellington Wimpy, the erstwhile intellectual, well-educated romantic who had a prominent role in E.C. Segar’s 1931 comic strip “Popeye.” Many of us grew up with the common-man, spinach-eating namesake of the comic strip sailor and learned countless lessons.

Including — stand-up for what is right.

Treat your partner well — even if Olive Oyl didn’t always seem it, she is worthy.

We are what we are — don’t be anything but ourselves. Eat right and be strong and ready for whatever life presents.

And in the case of the profligate Wimpy, beware of the charming influence of well-intentioned elites.

In the heights of Depression-era politics, one can only imagine Segar’s boldness in standing against the increasing debt and public works that had been promised by Washington to be paid on “Tuesday.” By the time Fleischer Studios began producing cartoons of the strips, Wimpy had been minimized from a major to a minor character. The production company found him too cerebral for the common viewer. Still, the portly Wimpy, with his penchant for grand promises and an overwhelming need to feed his addiction, cautioned against the prevailing winds of the time. Remember, someone eventually pays.

Fleischer Studios collapsed by 1941 because of a series of cost overruns and mismanagement but had capitalized on a license for the Superman cartoons.

Supported by truth, justice and the American way, the sibling-owned business had left its mark on our collective memory. By the 1980 theatrical live-action movie release of “Popeye,” Wimpy was back. A different president was in the White House and the caricature of the bloated bureaucrat had returned. In a “Popeye” today, would Wimpy make the cut?

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

Funny thing about sadness Commentary by Danielle Wilson Grief is a funny thing. And I mean that quite literally. This summer was my first real experience with grief, HUMOR as my father passed away a few weeks ago from cancer. I expected the deep sadness. I expected the intermittent bouts of anger. But what I did not anticipate, and what I am so thankful for, was the laughter.

In the last hours of his life, with both his mind and body shutting down, and in the first few days afterward, I was truly taken aback by the number of moments I shared with my mom and sisters that included side-splitting bouts of laughter. Whether from recalling a memory from our childhood — the time Dad caught me sneaking in from a date past curfew and pulled the perfect guilt-trip move of uttering only, “I hope you enjoyed yourself,” or lightening the emotional mood with medical hijinks (plotting to save the narcotics before the hospice nurse

confiscated them), happy tears flowed right alongside the sad ones.

I am not comfortable crying in front of others, even family, and my usual MO is to suppress all feelings until I can reach the safety of my minivan or bedroom. I know it’s not healthy, as evidenced by the number of binge-eating sessions where I scarfed down lasagna and banana crème pie straight from the pans. But cracking inappropriate jokes and reenacting comical Depends-changing scenes I can do. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that being able to express the pain of losing someone close through laughter has probably saved me 10 pounds and an ulcer.

Grief, thank goodness, is a funny thing.

Peace out.

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

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Editor, George Rose’s letter that was published Sept. 8 was astonishing in its naivete. I agree that violent protests will not accomplish the intended goals of police reform, but Rose’s suggestion is to stop all peaceful protests and write letters to the president or our congresspersons. Imagine what would have happened if someone had said to Dr. Martin Luther King, “Time to stop the marches and peaceful protests. Just write a letter to the president and I’m sure he will grant you equal rights.”

The only way anything has ever been accomplished in this country is if enough people get fed up and take to the streets, peacefully, to voice their concerns. It’s a fact that our fellow citizens of color are being disproportionately killed and incarcerated by over-zealous police and court systems. I admire those people of all backgrounds who are fighting for change.

By the way, I am a white baby boomer.

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I admire those people of all backgrounds who are fighting for change.

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Prepare for annual enrollment Commentary by Bob Adams There are 60 million people in Medicare with 10,000 people turning 65 every day. In Hamilton County, 12.8 perINSURANCE cent of the population is age 65 or older, meaning 43,520 people are in Medicare, not including our friends who are in Medicare due to a disability. So, when Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins Oct. 15, it’s a big deal for a lot of people. Even for the experienced Medicare beneficiary, there’s a lot of confusion.

Medicare began in July of 1965 and was set up to help senior adults age 65 and older with health insurance. Part A is designed to help with inpatient hospital costs, while Part B covers outpatient medical costs. In 1972, people on disability income were added to the Medicare roster.

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Rhonda King has always enjoyed decorating her home and gardens.

“The hunt for the perfect NEW BIZ piece is as much fun as is finding it,” she said. “My search would lead me to multiple sources, and when combined, I usually found exactly what I was looking for. About eight years ago, my sister and I decided to open a booth in an antique store, and that was the beginning of my love for retail. I wanted to offer a combined style, one that would interest a variety of customers. I wanted to be the store where a customer would always look to find that special piece to add to or complete their space.

“I opened spots in other locations and continued to learn what customers wanted, and oftentimes it is having a variety of products to choose from. It is rewarding to source items that my customers love and want to have in their homes.”

The Noblesville resident opened Thistle & Thyme Home Store, 29 S. Ninth St., in early July.

Thistle & Thyme Home Store owner Rhonda King pauses in her Noblesville shop. (Submitted photo)

“Thistle & Thyme is a home and garden store offering something for most everyone,” King said. “We are a multi-styled store carrying a blend of antiques, primitives, vintage, farmhouse and new.”

King’s daughter, Blakeleigh King, owns The Brow Studio, 23 S. 9th St., and encouraged her mother to open her store next door when the space became available.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel’s new luxury Hotel Carmichael’s Vivante restaurant is bringing a taste of France to the area.

DINING The French eatery offers breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Dinner is only offered Tuesday through Sunday.

“We’ve been pretty busy. Breakfast and lunch have not been as busy during the week,” said Christen Angermeier, Hotel Carmichael’s restaurant manager. “It’s overlooking the gardens Angermeier at the Palladium, so it’s a really nice spot for dining out at the patio.”

Angermeier said when making reservations, she suggests including if your preference is outdoor dining.

Avocado toast and croque madame have been brisk breakfast sellers.

“An omelet where you can choose your own fillings has been popular as well,” Angermeier said.

For lunch, the turkey BLT and steak sandwich are requested often.

“As far as salads go, we have a delicious tuna Nicoise salad and roasted beet salad as well,” Angermeier said.

Angermeier said popular appetizers are gratinee Carmichael, French onion soup and Brussels sprouts and scallops provencal.

Popular entrees include Wagyu beef medallion and roast duck chasseur.

“I don’t think it’s unapproachable,” Angermeier said of the price range of entrees from $28 to $36.

Joseph Hsu, who moved to Pennsylvania from Taiwan when he was 12 years old, serves Hsu as Vivante’s chef. He has 25 years of experience, including nine

Southern Accents Southern Accents, a Tom Petty tribute band, with opening act Alan Kaye and the Toons, Federal Hill Commons Concerts, 7 p.m. Sept.

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‘Panoramic Fantasy’ Indiana Wind Symphony concert, 3 p.m.

Sept. 27, the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

‘Hedda Gabler’ “Hedda Gabler,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St., Westfield. Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Vivante staff pauses in front of sign at the Hotel Carmichael. (Submitted photos)

years at Landry’s Restaurants, first as executive chef and then as regional chef.

Hsu, a Noblesville resident, became executive chef at the Indianapolis Zoo in 2013. In 2017, he launched 5280 Bistro Hospitality.

Angermeier attended Le Cordon Bleu, earning a degree in culinary arts and an undergraduate degree from Indiana University. She previously was the general manager at Cake Bake and the Cunningham Restaurant Group.

Angermeier said the dining capacity was supposed to be 100 inside and 25 outside. With the social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she said the average is 50 to 60 inside and outside.

“We decided to move some tables outside, and there are a few tables we are not

seating inside,” she said.

Feinstein’s Cabaret will offer food when it opens.

“We’re hoping to open by the beginning of next year. That is the goal right now,” Angermeier said. “It’s still under construction. The main theme is dinner cabaret theater.”

A lobby bar called Adagio offers small bites and is open daily from 2 to 11 p.m.

“The most popular item is the charcuterie board, which makes sense because it’s a sharable item,” Angermeier said. “We’re making a decided amount of changes to the Adagio food menu.”

For more, visit hotelcarmichael.com.

Wagyu beef medallion is one of the most popular dinners entrees at Vivante.

IWS to open season at Palladium editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indiana Wind Symphony will open its 2020-21 season with a “Panoramic Fantasy” concert at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Flutist Carl Butler of Carmel will be featured as soloist in Lowell Lieberman’s dazzling “Flute Concerto.” Other works include “Barber of Seville Overture,” Sam Hazo’s “In Heaven’s Air” and Julius Fucik’s march “Florentiner.” The latter piece will be paired with the premiere performance of a march written by Texas composer Kelly Bennette, “Quarantiner.”

The two resident companies at the Palladium, the Indiana Wind Symphony and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, will play the only concerts at the concert hall for the remainder of 2020. The audience will be distanced and masked. A maximum of 400 audience members will be admitted, There will be no intermission for the one-hour concert.

IWS Music Director Charles Conrad said IWS performed at the last event, a naturalization ceremony, at the Palladium before the pandemic forced a shutdown. The performance was March 10.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Performing Arts Connect uses Zoom teleconferencing to host virtual field trips led by artists, authors and educators from project partners, including the Manhattan School of Music, Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Participants can join from home or any convenient location using a desktop or mobile device.

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“Songwriting 101 Kacey Musgraves Style,” 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville.

Jim Henson Trivia Night, set for Dec. 1, is one of the live presentations offered through the Center for the Performing Arts. (Submitted photo)

“Jim Henson Trivia Night,” 7 p.m., Dec. 1, Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta.

“The Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beginning of Stadium Rock,” 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2021.

“Story of a Composer: George Gershwin,” 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 2021 Manhattan School of Music, New York City.

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THE CHALLENGE The owners of this 1995 Zionsville home had listed it for sale last year. Potential buyers kept giving the same feedback: The first floor layout was disjointed. The homeowners realized they felt the same way, so they took it off the market and made some big changes to make the space work better for their family.

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Confusing history of Chapel, Church and Dome of the Ascension Commentary by Don Knebel Both Christians and Muslims believe that God took Jesus bodily to heaven, TRAVEL from which he will return. Visitors to Jerusalem can visit two structures commemorating that “Ascension,” one that mimics a structure commemorating Muhammed’s own ascension to heaven.

The New Testament suggests that Jesus was carried into heaven at Bethany, a village on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. However, beginning in the fourth century, the Ascension became associated with a rock on the western slope of the Mount of Olives, said to contain the right footprint of Jesus.

A series of small churches was built over the rock, the last one by the Crusaders. When Muslim forces under Saladin recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, they added

a dome to the octagonal Crusader church and made it part of a mosque, allowing Christians to join Muslims in the building to celebrate Jesus’ Ascension. Today, that structure is usually called the Chapel of the Ascension. In the 1870s, the Russian Orthodox Church, not content that Muslims controlled the site of Jesus’ Ascension, constructed the Church of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives about 200 yards east of the Chapel of the Ascension. To enable pilgrims to view the Jordan River, they erected a 210-foot tower adjacent to the church. They also erected a Chapel of St. John the Baptist on the site where they believed the head of John the Baptist had been buried.

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Ascension of Jesus are not sufficiently confusing, a domed octagonal structure on the Temple Mount, across the Kidron Valley from the Mount of Olives, memorializes a trip to heaven that Muslims believe Muhammad took from that spot. Called the Dome of the Ascension, it looks very much like the Chapel of the Ascension, which is confusingly also sometimes called the Dome of the Ascension.

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.

NOTICE OF DECISION The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) issued a decision regarding a modification to the existing closure/post-closure plan for the Duke Noblesville Generating Station Ash Management Areas ash piles closure (SW Program ID 29-UP-01) at 21225 Riverwood Avenue, Noblesville.

This solid waste land disposal facility permit, allows the permittee, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC to modify their existing permit in Hamilton County. The final decision is available online via IDEM’s Virtual File Cabinet (VFC). Please go to: http://vfc.idem.in.gov/. You can search there for approval documents using a variety of criteria. A copy of the permit decision has also been mailed to the following library: Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Placy, Noblesville, 46060 However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library may be closed or have limited access. If you need assistance accessing the permit, please contact the Solid Waste Permits Section at (317) 234-9536 or toll free within Indiana at (800) 451-6027, or send an e-mail to OLQ@idem.IN.gov with the permit information in the subject line.

APPEAL PROCEDURES If you wish to challenge this decision, IC 13-15-6-1 and IC 4-21.5-3-7 require that you file a Petition for Administrative Review. If you seek to have the effectiveness of the permit stayed during the Administrative Review, you must also file a Petition for Stay. The Petition(s) must be submitted to the Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) at the following address within 15 days of the date of newspaper publication of this Notice: Office of Environmental Adjudication Indiana Government Center North, Room N103 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 The Petition(s) must include facts demonstrating that you are either the applicant, a person aggrieved or adversely affected by the decision, or otherwise entitled to review by law. Identifying the permit, decision, or other order for which you seek review by permit number, name of the applicant, location, or date of this notice will expedite review of the petition. Additionally, IC 13-15-6-2 and 315 IAC 1-3-2 require that your Petition include: 1. the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request; 2. the interest of the person making the request; 3. identification of any persons represented by the person making the request; 4. the reasons, with particularity, for the request; 5. the issues, with particularity, for the request; 6. identification of the terms and conditions which, in the judgment of the person making the request, would be appropriate in the case in question to satisfy the requirements of the law governing documents of the type granted or denied by the Commissioner’s action; and 7. a copy of the pertinent portions of the permit, decision, or other order for which you seek review, at a minimum, the portion of the Commissioner’s action that identifies the person to whom the action is directed and the identification number of the action.

Pursuant to IC 4-21.5-3-1(f), any document serving as a petition for review or review and stay must be filed with the OEA. Filing of such a document is complete on the earliest of the following dates: 1. the date on which the petition is delivered to the OEA; 2. the date of the postmark on the envelope containing the petition, if the petition is mailed to the OEA

by United States mail; or 3. the date on which the petition is deposited with a private carrier, as shown by a receipt issued by the carrier, if the petition is sent to the OEA by private carrier.

In order to assist permit staff in tracking any appeals of the decision, please provide a copy of your petition to Anna Mishel, IDEM, Solid Waste Permits, IGCN 1154, 100 North Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204-2251.

The OEA will provide you with notice of any pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, hearings, stays, or orders regarding this decision if you submit a written request to the OEA. If you do not provide a written request to the OEA, you will no longer be notified of any proceedings pertaining to this decision.

More information on the review process is available at the website for the Office of Environmental Adjudication at http://www.in.gov/oea.

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• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

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Locally owned and operated in Hamilton County Licensed-Bonded-Insured/Residential-Commercial

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NEED NEW GUTTERS?

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Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons I teach improvisation for all instruments.

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WILL DO BOBCAT WORK, MOW LAWNS & DO FALL & STORM CLEAN UP

C&H TREE SERVICE

Trim Shrub, remove or trim some trees Clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint.

Do odd jobs, demo small buildings.

Provide personal services Fully Insured Text or call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com

REAL ESTATE

STATE OF INDIANA OWNED EXCESS REAL ESTATE AUCTION

COMMERCIAL / DEVELOPMENT / RESIDENTIAL / RECREATIONAL

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Dependable, insured, licensed and professional.

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We only mow when your lawn needs it.

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• House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining • Paver Cleaning and Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing

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LONG RIDGE ESTATES COMMUNITY SALE 3655 Long Ridge Blvd Carmel IN 46074 Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th 9am-2pm

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

in The Bristols 126th Street & Brooks School Road in Fishers (46037) Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26.

8AM - 1PM each day

FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

GROUNDHOG STUMP REMOVAL

Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690 or 317-341-4905.

NOW HIRING VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Locally owned and operated small animal veterinary clinic is accepting applications for an experienced veterinary assistant.

Must be available to work days, our clinic hours are 7-6 M-F and 7-12 Saturdays.

If interested please email resume to: virginia@westfieldvetcare.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply.

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Daytime positions available!

Full Time and Part Time positions available. - Guard House/Gate Attendant at new residential golf community in Zionsville. Day, evening, night and weekend positions available. Will be responsible for controlling access to the community with extensive public contact.

If interested send resume to kent@chathamhills.com

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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