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State officials hold Indiana at Stage 4.5

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced July 15 the pausing of Indiana’s five-stage reopening PANDEMIC plan. The state will remain at Stage 4.5 for at least the next two weeks.

All prior guidelines and restrictions implemented in the previous two weeks Holcomb will continue, with the addition of new measures.

As of July 23, people organizing gatherings and events with more than 250 attendees must submit a written plan to local health departments outlining mitigation efforts they will use to ensure the health and safety of participants. The new guidelines also apply to seasonal and special events such as fairs, festivals, parades, graduations, outdoor concerts, outdoor movies other than drive-ins, family reunions, conferences and weddings.

The written plans must address capacity limits, guest information, staff and volunteer screening plans, social distancing measures, plans for increased sanitation, face coverings and compliance with guidelines outlined by the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For the second consecutive week, Indiana reported an increase in COVID-19 cases.

More than 4,300 new cases were reported in the past week, contributing to the state’s cumulative tally of 53,370 cases, as of press time. In the same seven-day period one month ago, the state reported just more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases, Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said.

Consequently, the state has increased statewide testing capabilities and sending COVID-19 strike teams to the most affected areas.

The state’s seven-day average positivity rate also increased to 7.1 percent July 11, compared to 4.1 percent on June 19 and 6.3 percent on July 4. But the average falls short of the record 20.2 percent, seven-day average recorded April 24.

A hospitalization census found 881 Hoosiers were hospitalized with COVID-19 as of July 14, compared to the 595 who were hospitalized June 26. The state’s previous record was 990 on June 2.

State hospital data analyzed by Regenstrief Institute, an Indianapolis-based research organization, found 51,434 distinct COVID-19 Hoosiers have tested positive for the disease since March 1.

Box It also found that 12,449 (24 percent) of the positive patients visited an emergency department, and 7,633 (15 percent) of positive cases had been hospitalized. Of the hospitalized patients, 1,620 (21 percent) were admitted to an intensive care unit, representing 3 percent of all patients analyzed.

To date, Regenstrief estimates that 5,642 (74 percent) of the 7,633 patients who have been hospitalized have been discharged; seven percent are likely still hospitalized; and 19 percent are known to have died.

Box said the age group that has contributed most to the spike in cases has been people in their 20s and 30s. She said that while they are less likely to suffer severe health consequences from contracting the disease, they may also be spreading the virus to older residents, leading to the uptick in hospitalizations. Box also said travel could be another contributor to the increase in hospitalizations.

“That is going to add more burden to our hospital systems,” Box said during a virtual press briefing. “As we look at it, and the percent positivity ticks up, that is what is really most concerning to me as I look at it, and I do feel it is a time for Hoosiers to decide that they are going to go back to more careful social distancing and to wear their masks and to wash their hands more carefully.”

Testing supply shortages In addition to an increase in cases and hospitalizations, Box said the state has suffered from a shortage of COVID-19 testing supplies.

“While we continue to increase our testing capacity, we’re having to adapt to the

supply-and-demand issues that have been created by the significant spikes that we’ve seen in other states across the country,” Box said. “This is similar to what we saw back in the spring and has impacted our ability to get some (testing) supplies.”

Box said the delay in testing supply shipments has slowed testing results. She said test results are expected to take three to five days to be delivered; however, she said state strike teams often are able to get test results within 48 hours, thereby speeding up relief efforts in high-impact areas. Health officials have said contacting residents who are COVID-19 positive within 48 hours is key to tracing potential contacts and slowing the spread by determining who they may have infected.

Despite the strain placed on the state’s testing capabilities, Box said 11 new, free testing sites will be launched statewide.

“We’ll still expect to see another surge of COVID cases this fall in tandem with flu season,” Box said. “This will increase the need for testing and supplies in all states, not just Indiana, so the work that we do now to keep our communities safe and ensure that our health care system has ample capacity will put us in a better position for the expected surge.”

Rental Assistance Program The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program portal opened July 13. In the first 48 hours, more than 11,000 Hoosiers applied to the program.

The program offers approved applicants a maximum of $2,000 per household to help for any combination of past-due rent, late payments or regular rent payments, up to $500 per month. First payments from the program are expected to be sent to landlords by the first week of August, according to state officials.

Assistance is available to residents in 91 of Indiana’s 92 counties through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority by way of $25 million in funds from the CARES Act. Applicants must have their landlord approve the assistance before being approved as a recipient.

Indiana residents can apply to the program at indianahousingnow.org.

“We’ll still expect to see another surge of COVID cases this fall in tandem with flu season.

This will increase the need for testing and supplies in all states, not just Indiana, so the work that we do now to keep our communities safe and ensure that our health care system has ample capacity will put us in a better position for the expected surge.”

— Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box

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DISPATCHES 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.

Nelson named to Dean’s List — Westfield native Jack Nelson, a full-time student at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, was named to the university Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.

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

IMCU announces new staff member — The Indiana Members Credit Union recently announced Abbi Voegel has joined the organization as a business development officer.

Voegel, a Westfield resident, will assist IMCU by overseeing and servicing new and existing member relationships as well as actively promote and involve IMCU with the local community.

F.C. Tucker stats — Westfield saw a dynamic residential real estate market in June 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Westfield in June 2020 decreased 2.9 percent to $387,617, compared to this time last year.

Westfield homes also left the market much more quickly than in June 2019 — selling 20 days faster on average. The average price per square foot for a home in Westfield increased 3.4 percent, to $151.97, compared to this time last year.

Grand Park Sports Campus recognized as top soccer facility — Recently, the Grand Park Sports Campus was recognized as one of the top soccer facilities in the nation. Connect Sports, a national media outlet, conducted a nationwide poll of sports industry professionals to choose their preferred facilities. Grand Park finished as a front-runner in the “Best Soccer Facility” category. For the full study, visitconnectmeetings.com/sports/features/ best-sports-facilities-2020-edition

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Westfield youth wins history bee — Ten kids won in the Who Was History Bee initiative, including Annalisa Schuth from Westfield. More than 25,000 students from 49 states participated in the free contest, hosted by Penguin Young Readers, and based on the “Who Was?” history and biography children’s book series. The 10 finalists were initially slated to compete at the history bee championship hosted by Jeff Kinney and Patrick Kinney in New York City May 4, but due to CDC guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Penguin Young Readers canceled the live championship.

WHS has eight National Merit Scholarship winners — Westfield High School seniors Erin Clark, Samantha England, Lydia Hermann, James Kranich, Natalie Penry,

Olivia Schwartz, Ethan SeRine and Gryphon Weintraut recently were named National Merit Scholarship winners.

This is the record number of National Merit Scholarship winners for WHS. On June 3 and July 13, the National Merit Scholarship Corportion will name additional winners.

Send us your stories — Please email story suggestions on new businesses, interesting residents, upcoming events and more to Current in Westfield Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to

images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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

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Noblesville resident creates winning team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com T.J. Dailey figured he had concocted the secret recipe for success.

The Noblesville resident’s RUNNING Meshingomesia Track Club, which he started in 2016, used its consistency to win the inaugural Great American 5000 (kilometers) virtual race, from San Francisco to New York. The team of 24 runners won by more than 550 miles, or three days. The race, which is 3,105 miles, began June 14, featuring more than 250 teams and more than 4,000 runners.

“They gave you a cumulative 24 hours to run each day,” Dailey said. “We crossed the line virtually in New York in a little shy of 16 days. We divided it up that each person runs an hour a day. We covered about 198 miles a day.”

Some teams included Olympians and professional runners.

“We were lucky to have a complete team from top to bottom,” he said. “Most of the professional athletes had four or five on the team and the rest were filled in with your average noncompetitive runner. We were lucky

to have 24 people that took it real seriously.”

That commitment was huge since Dailey said it was a grueling schedule, unlike preparing for a one-weekend marathon or road race.

“This is going out and racing for 16 straight days,” he said. “We communicated on strategy. If you wake up and feel bad, you don’t have to run an hour at once, (you can) break it up into 15- minute or 30-minute runs.”

Dailey’s younger brothers, Trent, 39, and Todd, 35, competed, too. Trent lives in Marion while Todd is from Westfield. Most of the runners are originally from Marion.

Meshingomesia is the name of a country club in Marion.

Todd, 35, said most of the runners range in age from 35 to 40.

Anthony Bruns, who grew up in Marion but now lives in Denver, was the No. 1 runner. He led the team with 172 miles.

“He was our rock star,” Dailey said.

The youngest runner was Corey Stewart at 26 and the oldest was Matt Byerley at 54.

Both are Noblesville residents.

“We had a good range of ages and experience across the board,” Dailey said.

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TCC conducts School Rocks Backpack Giveaway — More than 800 participating TCC and Wireless Zones will donate 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children in need from 1 to 4 p.m. July 26. Backpacks will be filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and more. Each participating store location will follow the CDC’s social distancing and state guidelines to ensure the safety of employees and event attendees. For a list of participating locations in Indiana, visit locations.tccrocks. com/search.html. Each TCC store is donating up to 180 backpacks, and backpacks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Volunteers needed — Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is seeking volunteers as requests for the service continue to rise.

The meal delivery service has seen a 48 percent increase for service between March and May. There is no contact between clients and volunteer drivers. Meals are left in coolers on the front porch. Volunteers pick up deliveries from either Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital or Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville. For more information on donating or volunteering, visit mealsonwheelshc.org or call 317-776-7159.

Current newsletter to launch — Current Publishing will launch a newsletter July 27. The newsletter will collect the most important story from all Current communities and deliver them to email inboxes every weekday at 7 a.m. Included will be recipes, best bets for fun activities in each community and more. Subscribers will also receive breaking news directly in their inbox. To subscribe, visit youarecurrent.com/ morning-briefing/.

Westfield Washington Schools reopening plan — Westfield Washington Schools has released its reopening plan for students returning to the district this fall. The plan details social distancing and mask guidelines, screening procedures, cafeteria and water fountain guidelines, cleaning procedures, health clinic changes and more. To view the plan, visit wws.k12.in.us.

Westfield conducts a business community roundtable — The City of Westfield will conduct a business community roundtable at 9:30 a.m. July 22 to allow businesses to discuss how they are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, their biggest concerns and what the city can do to help. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

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Ginder said the health department tries to offer the program quarterly. It teaches The Hamilton County Health Dept. will about opiates, signs and symptoms of conduct a free Narcan education class July overdose, how to dispose of old medication, 29 in which it what opiates do to the body and EDUCATION also will disperse how to administer Narcan. It also Narcan to those shows how to provide hands-only who request it to have available for CPR. a family emergency. The class is “Attendees get a pretty extenavailable through a grant from the sive packet of other resources, like Indiana State Dept. of Health. The treatment and mental health reHamilton County Health Dept. has sources,” Ginder said. “I think it’s a Ginder offered the program for three years. great program because with COVID, “The grant lets us provide free Narcan a lot of people are staying at home and to individuals who feel they need Narcan,” maybe not getting the mental heath supHamilton County Health Dept. health eduport they need, or if they have a substance cation specialist Jim Ginder said. “We have abuse disorder, they are not able to connect a lot of families come to the training who with their support system. We are starting have family members with substance abuse to see more people relapsing because of disorders, and we also have a lot of people COVID.” from the community who want to come to Depending on the number of registrants, learn about Narcan and opiates and habeach attendee will receive one or two dosits just in case they’re ever in a situation es of Narcan to administer when needed. where they can help save somebody’s life.”

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Riverview Health Foundation announces fundraising results — The Riverview Health Foundation announced it has awarded nearly $40,000 to areas and programs at Riverview Health that support the health and wellness of women and children throughout the community, including: breast cancer programs, maternity programs, cardiovascular programs, rehab and fitness programs, Women’s Boutique products and more.

New inclusive playground — Conner Prairie has debuted Ag Adventures at the Estridge Family Park, a newly constructed playground that will provide access to all visitors. This fully inclusive play area was designed with guests of all abilities in mind. The playscape is accessible

for visitors with physical or developmental disabilities who may have been unable to fully engage with Conner Prairie’s previous playground. The playground was made possible through the support of the Estridge Family Foundation — a fund of the Hamilton County Community Foundation — and the Conner Prairie Alliance. Learn more at connerprairie.org.

Dept. of Labor announces available grants — The U.S. Dept. of Labor has announced $4.1 million in grants available to community organizations to recruit, mentor, train and retain more women in quality apprenticeship programs, and to help those women pursue successful careers in manufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecurity,

healthcare and other industries. Apprenticeships offer workers new opportunities and help companies recruit, develop and retain a highly-skilled workforce. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Aug 3. For more, visit grants.gov/web/ grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=327984.

Current job openings — During the pandemic, Hamilton County Economic Development, Hamilton County Tourism, and the Noblesville, One Zone and Westfield chambers have partnered to provide current job openings and immediate hiring needs to support Hamilton County Workforce Recovery Efforts. The job board will be updated daily. To include current openings, email csergi@investhmailtocounty.com.

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Even now, timing is everything in treating a heart attack

The emergency room is still the right place for immediate care for heart attacks, with precautions in place for your safety Heather Imel woke one morning to tightness in her chest and numbness in her arm. She didn’t ignore the pain. Instead, she went to the emergency room at an Ascension hospital.

Her emergency room care teams immediately ran a series of tests that revealed she’d had a minor heart attack.

“I was scared to death,” recalled Heather, “but my doctors reassured me that it was going to be OK.” She was quickly transported to a dedicated heart care center, where a minimally invasive heart catheterization revealed she had four blockages and would need openheart surgery.

“Once you recognize the symptoms of a heart attack, taking immediate action is the most important thing you can do to prevent permanent damage to your heart,” said Edward Fry, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Chair of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Services at Ascension St. Vincent.

“Patients can trust that our emergency rooms are prepared to deliver urgent heart care with full safety precautions in place.”

Don’t delay emergency care for heart attack symptoms “Our research shows some patients are delaying or even avoiding trips to the ER, even when they have heart attack symptoms,” said Jonathan Nalli, Senior Vice President, Ascension, and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension St. Vincent. “Not getting the urgent heart care they need can have a serious and lasting impact on their health. If you have these symptoms, don’t wait – not even a few minutes.”

During a heart attack, timing is critical. Every minute that goes by can lead to lost heart muscle and potentially permanent damage. The faster that the flow of blood can be restored to a blocked artery, the better the outcome for patients.

ERs at Ascension St Vincent hospitals are always open 24/7, with labs and imaging services on-site. Emergency care teams are able to connect patients to experienced cardiologists, vascular specialists and heart surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, so they can get personalized follow-up care for their heart conditions, including cardiac rehabilitation.

Heart care teams at Ascension St. Vincent have expertise in leaky heart valves, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), heart catheterization, structural heart damage, and minimally invasive heart procedures for blocked arteries that do not require open-heart surgery.

Ascension St. Vincent also has the largest chronic total occlusion (CTO) program in the Indiana region.

Know the symptoms of a heart attack People who recognize the warning signs of a heart attack – whether in themselves, friends or loved ones – shouldn’t wait to get emergency care. And it’s important to realize that women may experience heart attacks differently than men. Watch for these symptoms and talk about them with loved ones: • Chest pain or discomfort.

• Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder.

These symptoms may also be present frequently in men but are more common in women: • Lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting.

• Jaw, neck or back pain.

• Shortness of breath.

Taking strong precautions to protect patients and caregivers Visits to medical facilities decreased when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began because many people have been concerned about exposure to the virus.

But Ascension St. Vincent facilities are fully prepared for the safety of patients in our care. And, seeking ER care

quickly for serious conditions like heart attacks can help save lives and improve recovery.

Ascension St. Vincent has implemented strict precautions throughout all its hospitals, emergency rooms and clinics, for the safety of patients and caregivers.

Precautions include: • Providing masks to all who enter Ascension St. Vincent hospitals and ERs. • Maintaining proper social distancing in waiting rooms.

• Designating separate emergency triage and care areas for patients with symptoms of COVID-19.

• Continuing to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Screening patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and care teams before they enter the facility.

• Extensively cleaning and disinfecting all areas more often.

Compassionate, personalized care – even when the need is urgent Heather’s heart health improved considerably following her surgery and rehabilitation. Her family is thankful for the immediate, comprehensive and compassionate care she received from the moment she arrived at the ER to her follow-up appointments, which were made for her by the ER concierge program at Ascension St. Vincent.

“They really care. They want to make things better,” she said. “They want to make sure you’re given 100 percent of their care.”

If you or a loved one is experiencing heart attack symptoms such as pain or discomfort in the chest or arm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Find an Ascension St. Vincent hospital ER at GetStVincentCare.com. © Ascension 2020. All rights reserved.

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Laird Memorial Golf Outing raises funds

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jake Laird grew up watching “Adam-12,” “Emergency!” and other police-related television shows.

Laird always envisioned himself being a poEVENT lice officer.

“He never lost his passion for that dream and realized that goal after serving 10 years in the Marines,” his mother Debbie Laird said.

An Indianapolis Police Dept. officer for four years, Laird was killed Aug. 18, 2004, when he and other officers responded to 911 reports of gunfire on the southside of Indianapolis. Laird, 31, was fatally wounded when a bullet hit him high in the chest above his protective vest.

Noblesville residents Debbie and Mike Laird started the Jake Laird Memorial Fund in 2004 to honor their son’s memory. The 17th Annual Jake Laird Memorial Golf Outing is set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville.

The fund has raised approximately $1 million for police departments in Indiana.

“He would be so happy to know Mike and I have been able to help his brothers and sisters in blue,” Debbie said. “For us, this golf outing and the money we raise has enabled us to keep his memory alive. The mission of the fund is to provide financial contributions to law and fire department agencies for the purchase of new equipment, the institution of new instructional programs or financial assistance

Debbie and Mike Laird at the 2018 Jake Laird Memorial Golf Outing.

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to officers and firefighters injured in the line of duty or incurring hardships.”

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. BMO Harris Bank will provide lunch and Jugs Catering will provide dinner. A large auction and raffle, known for its one-of-a-kind items, will be held during dinner. For more, visit thejakelairdmemorialtourney.org.

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end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the conProject: 2020 road resurfacing struction phase. Parking is available on the Location: The 2020 road resurfacing projects west end of Park Street. include 169th Street from Oak Ridge Road to Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Union Street, Casey Road from Ditch Road Location: On Union Street between Mill to 186th Street, the Crestview subdivision, CONSTRUCTION and Jersey streets.

Redhill Road and Burgess Hill Pass in the Expected completion: Closed during Maple Knoll subdivision and the Woodshire construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, subdivision. estimated completion in 2021.

Expected completion: Resurfacing completion dates will be announced the Travel Westfield newsletter.

Project: Jersey Street Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Expected completion: Jersey Street will be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction.

Project: North Street reconstruction Location: North Street will be fully reconstructed with the addition of curbs and a sidewalk on the north side of the street.

Expected completion: North Street closed May 26 for 45 days, and only residents who live on the street have access.

Project: Westfield Boulevard connector Location: The extension will connect the roundabout at Ind. 32 and Shamrock Boulevard with David Brown Drive.

Construction has moved to the south side of Park Street.

Expected completion: End of 2020 Project: Grand Junction Plaza Location: The parking lot west of Union Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The gravel parking lot on the east

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Start date: On or after July 15 Expected completion: Mid-November Project: New roundabout Location: 116th Street and College Avenue. East and westbound traffic flow will be maintained,but north and southbound connectivity will be limited.

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Sarah Kolczak was always fascinated with the 500 Festival Princesses.

“I grew up 500 FESTIVAL attending the Indy 500 with my parents, and I would always beg my parents to get to the track early enough to see the Princesses do Kolczak their lap around the track,” she said. “I was in awe of these women, and I knew in the back of my head that it was always something I wanted to do. My first big exposure to the Princess Program was in fifth grade.

“My teacher’s daughter was a 500 Festival Princess and came to our classroom for outreach, and that was the first time I realized that the Princess Program meant so much more than a lap around the track on race day.”

Fast-forward to 2020, and Kolczak has achieved her goal of becomeing a 500 Festival Princess. The 2017 Westfield High School graduate, who will be a senior at Purdue in August, said she met a few girls in college who pushed her to apply.

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how the 500 Festival invested not only in the Indianapolis community but also in raising up and developing future female leaders, I knew the program was something I wanted to invest my heart and soul in,” she said.

“I was so nervous for my interviews, but I entered the entire process with passion and authenticity, which carried me to where I’m at today in a group of 33 incredible women.”

The Indy 500 and surrounding events were postponed in May due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race has been rescheduled for Aug. 23, and the IPL 500 Festival Parade is scheduled for Aug. 22. Other 500 Festival events include Kids Day and Rookie Run (Aug. 8), Volunteer Appreciation Day (Aug. 15) and Off the Grid (Aug. 21).

“I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the other 32 Princesses,” Kolczak said.

“We’ve supported each other so much, personally ,and through our virtual outreaches during this time, so I know we will have an even bigger impact when we are all together again. During this time, everyone has craved community, so I’m excited that I get to be a small part in facilitating and celebrating that community through 500 Festival events in August.”

Kolczak said the women have been resilient in giving back to their communities during the pandemic.

“I’ve written pen pal letters to nursing homes, recorded videos for Wish Kids and so much more for my fellow Princesses’ outreaches, personally,” Kolczak said. “I worked with a kid’s gym in Lafayette to create a race-themed fitness class, and I’m planning on working with my local hot yoga studio to offer a donation class benefitting our local ACLU chapter.”

Kolczak is studying public relations and strategic communication.

“In the future, I’d love to apply this knowledge in an organizational or consultant setting in the health and wellness sphere, hopefully surrounding fitness, body image and mental health,” she said. “I have many different passions, but my dream job would be a motivational speaker, life coach or author. I am a very ambitious person, so I think I’ll start with public relations and see what happens from there.”

“After researching the program more and seeing how the 500 Festival invested not only in the Indianapolis community but also in raising up and developing future female leaders, I knew the program was something I wanted to invest my heart and soul in.”

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Health department ‘strongly recommends’ masks

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com After a quarterly meeting of the Hamilton County Health Dept. in July, the board decided to strongly recommend EDUCATION residents to wear face masks in public.

“Even though we are a separate county, our fate is intertwined with Marion County,” Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Chris Walker said. “We think the science backs the need to wear a mask, so we are trying to push it and be good educational partners with the community.”

Walker said the county won’t require masks because of its inability to enforce such a would-be law.

“Our goal is to educate first and foremost.

We would hope our citizens and residents listen to that educational component and freely do it for themselves, their families and their neighbors,” Walker said. “The hard thing is, we all want to be social creatures, and I understand being outside is better, but unfortunately, it’s not one or the other.

You really should be wearing your masks and be social distancing.

“Outside helps because there’s better airflow and things like that, but certainly indoors, we hope everybody is wearing their mask.”

Walker said the county’s hospitalization numbers for COVID-19 patients are down.

As of press time, only one of 97 ICU beds available was used by a COVID-19 patient.

Only 11 of 56 available ventilators were in use, and only one was for a COVID-19 patient.

Walker said any type of face covering is better than nothing.

“Bill Nye had a good example (on his Instagram page) that showed you couldn’t blow out a candle, even with a cloth-based shield,” Walker said.

“You shouldn’t be able to feel your breath through it on the other side.”

Much of the county’s focus will be centered on teenagers and those in their early 20s as cases are rising in the younger population.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The future of the Westfield Washington Public Library will largely be determined by a short survey, which is open through July 31.

The survey began July 1. By the second day, it had generated 302 responses.

Library Director Sheryl Sollars said she wants as many responses as possible.

“If we could get the whole community to respond, that would be awesome,” Sollars said. “Our patron base is about 16,000, but we are also looking for people who don’t use the library and why they don’t use the library. We want total participation.”

The survey gauges what WWPL is doing right and how it can improve. Responses could lead to a renovated or new library.

A sampling of the 13 survey questions are: How often do you visit the library? Why do you come to the library? What is your favorite thing about the library?

The survey also seeks to learn if Westfield patrons visit other libraries in the county.

“We are pretty sure we are losing some of our patrons to the other, bigger libraries, and we want to know if that’s true or just an assumption on our part and why we’re losing those,” Sollars said. “That’s really an important question, what they like about that library that we don’t offer.”

Survey responses could lead to the creation of a new library for Westfield.

“We have (explored new buildings in the past), and we started really working on this a year ago from May,” Sollars said. “The library board convened and decided to do a feasibility study on this building, but when COVID-19 hit, that was stalled.”

WWPL conducted community-input meetings in February.

“It’s still a work in progress, and we are using these survey results as well,” Sollars said.

The WWPL building at 333 W. Hoover St. is

The library receives .03 percent of the city’s tax dollars. (Submitted photo)

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outdated, Sollars said. It was built in 1984, and the most recent addition was in 2014 when the teen and community rooms were added and study rooms were renovated.

A new building would address more than interior space, though.

“One of our major things we found out is that we obviously don’t have enough parking,” Sollars said. “There are 63 spots, and that includes employee parking as well, so public spaces are around 55.”

Parking spaces quickly fill up during Story Time and other popular events. Even if the library doesn’t relocate, extensive renovations are needed, Sollars said, because most of the HVAC units are 30 years old.

“If we would stay here, it would be a total renovation of the building,” Sollars said. “We looked at options of staying here and of moving to a new place, and cost-wise, it’s no different.”

The survey also asks patrons if they would support a tax increase for a new or renovated library. The library only receives .03 percent of the city’s tax revenue.

“Our tax rate is so low in comparison to everyone else,” Sollars said.

A referendum would not be needed for a new building since the cost would remain below $16 million.

“We are hoping to have a pretty good idea around September of what we are going to be doing,” Sollars said.

How the library moves forward depends on community feedback and what is fiscally responsible.

The Westfield Washington Public Library was originally in the Cave Printing building on Main Street. It was built in 1901 and moved to its current building in 1984.

For more or take the survey, visit wwpl. lib.in.us.

The Westfield Washington Public Library has reopened to the public, but there are precautions in place to protect against COVID-19.

The library is open during regular hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays.

“We decided to be closed on Sundays to give us a chance to catch up with some things,” Library Director Sheryl Sollars said. “ The library uses Sunday to quarantine books. Since it cannot use disinfectants because chemicals can damage the materials, the books must be quarantined for 24 to 48 hours following their return to the library.

Patrons are asked to wear a face mask, and some are available for free.

There is a dedicated entrance and exit as well. For patrons concerned about COVID-19, curbside service is available. All programs are virtual, and the library is offering carryout crafts for all ages.

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‘White Fragility’ worth reading

Commentary by Terry Anker These past few months have been remarkable in a panoply of ways. Among them has been the decided destruction of millions of life-sustaining and hope-providing jobs. Not so remarkable is that it has produced unprecedented growth in wealth and power for others. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, brags of record earnings facilitated by vast lockdowns of the American economy, while, not surprisingly, aggressively supporting elected officials and policies that will restrict lockdown dissent. And to many of those even well-intentioned bureaucrats, the ability to literally control by force the thinking of their fellow Americans is too tempting to overlook. These opportunities don’t come along very often.

One is reminded of the prevailing scientific fact of previous generations, and the use of privilege and power to prevent legitimate challenge to those facts. It was certain and observable that Pluto was a planet, that blood-letting kept balance in the humors, and that the world is, in fact, unequivocally flat. OK. Still, there were some who dared to question: “How do we know for certain? Can’t we just consider alternatives under risk of inquisition?” Study continued and our collective knowledge creaked forward.

For many, a challenge to the accepted and dominant academy is a required part of the scientific process. To others, it is to spread dangerous misinformation, heresy and subversive thought. First, we shame and discredit the offenders. Then, we cause their family harm. Ultimately, if persisting that the earth might be round, they will force us to elimination through detention or worse.

Power abhors dissent, and we like power. When in authority, we work to silence opposition. And when not, we demand that our dissenting voice is heard while marching the streets and crying foul. Even as we talk of a “new” normal, the “old” normal seems abundantly still around.

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

A writer’s block breakthrough Commentary by Danielle Wilson As I sit pondering possible topics for this week’s column, my children keep cycling through the room, pausing to HUMOR engage in bits of conversation with me. On the one hand, I want to yell at them to leave me alone: Momma is working! But on the other, I love that they still want to chat, even after we’ve spent the last five months basically on top of each other. So, I pause my writing, listen and marvel at the fantastic creatures my husband Doo and I have raised.

First, my 19-year-old twins “stop by.” A boy and a girl, they’ve always been good friends despite their very different personalities. My daughter asks me for help with her summer math class, but in a funny, baby-nerd voice. Her brother is feeding into the bit, asking her science-type questions laced with Minecraft lingo. I have no idea what they’re saying, but I am giggling, nonetheless.

Next up is our youngest. She’s in crisis

mode, trying to decide her career path.

She’s 16. Currently, she’s analyzing the pros and cons of becoming a surgeon versus an ER doctor. With her people skills and years in competitive dance, I’m recommending trauma. It suits everything about her.

Finally, our oldest makes an appearance.

He launches into a passionate tirade on the latest political debacle, this time involving our travesty of a secretary of education. I nod in agreement, feeling the rage burn in my stomach. I shoo him away as soon as he comes up for air. I can’t write while seeing red!

Once again, my amazing offspring have come through. Thanks for the article fodder, kids!

Peace out.

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

Currently, she’s analyzing the pros and cons of becoming a surgeon versus an ER doctor. With her people skills and years in competitive dance, I’m recommending trauma. It suits everything about her.

Editor, I highly recommend the book “White Fragility.” It explores the reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. For example, white people often compare their immigration story to that of Black people. “My grandparents came here with barely an education and no money, but with hard work they achieved the American Dream.” We wish to believe in the potential of America for all, but such a belief system glosses over the systemic racism of today that began with slavery at our nation’s foundation.

Some people say that the police do not target Black people. We have all seen on video how black men, women and children are treated differently by police.

American values of equity, inclusion and the American Dream are ideals that systemic racism corrupts. At its least, systemic racism removes the ideal of equal opportunities in education, place of residence, career, health care and in the judicial system. At its worst, it is a tear that rips us apart as a people and keeps us separate, defensive and distrustful.

Beth Kurlander, Carmel

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in New Rochelle, he owned a liquor store a mile from my house. My mom was a fan Here’s Part 2 of my column about famous of having a few cocktails before dinner, as people from my hometown, New Rochelle, was Bob, or so the rumor went. When I acN.Y. companied my mother on a trip to the store HUMOR Richard Roundtree graduto buy whiskey, they both denied he was ated from New Rochelle High Buffalo Bob, and insisted I must have been School three years ahead of me. Richard confused. I was pretty sure I was correct, created the iconic role of Shaft in the movbecause of the three of us, I was the only ies. While I was on hall duty one day in the one not drinking in the middle of the day. early ’70s, he wandered into the school, I Don McLean was born in New Rochelle. assume to say hello We both went to When I was a paperboy in to a former teacher.

Iona College. Don New Rochelle, I used to deliver wrote the classic My job was to check that everyone had a song “American Pie” the news to a house around hall pass or escort in 1971. By the time I the block. While Mrs. Menken left teaching in 1978, them out of the building. Of course, I gave McLean had written was paying me each week, him a pass. three international 10-year-old Alan Menken was Top Ten hits. I had Yankees slugger Lou Gehrig bought a in the living room banging out written two letters house in New Rochelle to the editor. Oh, something on the piano. in 1927, the year of the Jay Leno was from greatest Yankee team ever. What’s the name New Rochelle. We both wanted to host “The of that street? Now, it’s called Lou Gehrig Tonight Show.” That’s the only thing we had Way. The house was recently sold for about in common. $400,000, which in New York is a steal, to I don’t think there is any question who use a little baseball talk. the most famous and influential resident When I was a paperboy in New Rochelle, I of New Rochelle was. Thomas Paine was used to deliver the news to a house around a Revolutionary War activist whose pamthe block. While Mrs. Menken was paying phlets changed the course of the American me each week, 10-year-old Alan Menken was Revolution. But anyone with Common Sense in the living room banging out something would know that. on the piano. Years later, he was banging For more examples, go to my Facebook page. out songs for such Disney hits as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and “The Little Mermaid.” I ran into him once while back Dick Wolfsie is an author, home many years ago. He said I was a great columnist and speaker. Contact paperboy. Wow, thanks! him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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At each bee colony, two to three individuals will be hired to manage the hives. The entire operation can create up to 90 jobs.

Pollinate is a new company. Its plan is to install bee colonies in 14 locations. The firm will then explore installing more high-tech hives.

“Out of all Land Betterment’s business lines, Pollinate is the least labor intensive,” Jensen said.

Originally, Land betterment officials planned to make Pollinate a charitable concept, but they knew they had to make money to influence and impact communities.

“There’s so much opportunity for this type of sustainable impact,” Land Betterment President Kirk Taylor said. “Right now, we have five commercialized businesses.”

Taylor, a Westfield resident, said Land Betterment is seeking supporters through crowdfunding.

As an environmental remediation agency, Fishers-based Land Betterment works to improve distressed rural areas.

Its most recent business GROWTH venture, Pollinate, provides transitionary occupations in abandoned coal mines by creating beehives in those areas.

“Basically, we all came together from a company perspective and we wanted to make a change and we wanted to help Jensen some of these areas that are overlooked and underserved,” Land Betterment Executive Chairman Mark Jensen said. “They ultimately needed a lot of help, so we created Land Betterment a few years back to do environmental remediation and sustainable FARM-TO-BOTTLE CONCEPT development on top of those impacted properties.”

Land Betterment’s company Coal Craft Spirits has a full Taylor While repairing the land in those areas, distillery in Jacksonville, Ind. The firm is in negotiations Land Betterment staff saw a need to do it more efficiently. for a micro-tasting room and micro-distillery in Nobles“We saw these impacted properties and the people needed ville. Once negotiations are finalized and the micro-distillpurpose and they needed jobs, so Pollinate was born under ery is built, Restored and Coal Craft Spirits products will the concept that when you go out there to remediate a propbe offered at the Noblesville location. The tasting room erty, we wanted to do that faster, better and more naturally will open under the Restored brand. than what was done by the predecessors,” said Jensen, a Fishers resident. “What we are doing is building out bee PUBLIC NOTICE colonies with the idea that Keeler-Webb Associates, 486 Gradle Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 is submitting a NOI letter to notify the they are helping pollinate a City of Westfield Department of Public Works and/or Stormwater Department and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of the City of Carmel Stormwater lot of growth around these Management Ordinance, as well as the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 and 327 IAC 15-13, to discharge reclaimed properties. The stormwater from the construction activities for the following project. beautiful thing about it is it This is Public Notice in compliance with 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5), notice is hereby given that construction of a 9,600 sq.ft. Office/Warehouse building for JJK Investments, LLC, located at 16800 Southpark Drive, creates jobs in the commuWestfield, Indiana, in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, is scheduled to begin immediately nities that need them the and construction should be completed by year end 2024. More specifically, the project is located 40º 01’ most, and it helps environ50.29” North latitude, 86º 08’ 17.83” West longitude, also the 1.03± acres is part of the Southeast quarter of mental remediation by rethe Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 18 North, Range 3 East. Additionally, all stormwater which leaves this site will discharge via private and city storm sewers to Cool Creek. turning the earth to a more Any questions should be directed to JJK Investments, LLC., P.O. Box 930, Westfield, IN 46074 or by SINCE 1993 natural state.” phone (317) 710-4325.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Valeri Lohrman has embraced her new home in Carmel so much that her album is full of song titles MUSIC paying tribute to the city and surroundings.

Lohrman, who performs under the name Louvena the Scout, released her album “Roundabouts” July 17. The album cover features Carmel resident Oran Sands, who has made world records for time spent driving around Carmel roundabouts. The album also will be available as a CD. The title track is one of the album’s 11 songs.

There is one song called “Sun-Blinded on 146th Street.” There is a song paying tribute to the nearby Pyramids in College Park in northwest Indianapolis called “Hieroglyphics in the Pyramids at College Park.”

“A lot of the things are inspired by Carmel,” she said. “There is a song about ‘Organic,’ which I work at Whole Foods, so it was inspired by that.”

Lohrman, 24, works at the Whole Foods at Clay Terrace in Carmel. She moved to Carmel from south New Jersey in July 2019.

“I had more friends here than I had in New Jersey where I’m from,” she said. “I had a friend that went to Indiana Wesleyan University and she introduced me to her friends that became my friends. It just kind of stuck.”

Her performance name Louvena the Scout was derived from the iPhone game center that randomly assigned her that name.

“I thought that sounds pretty cool, so I made it my name,” she said.

Her style is singer/songwriter with pop and indie rock elements. She plays piano and guitar. Dave Macey plays guitar on two of the songs.

In addition to songs inspired by Carmel and the surroundings, the songs are about heartbreak and growth. Lohrman wrote and recorded all the songs in her Carmel apartment.

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Valeri Lohrman, who goes by Louvena the Scout, moved to Carmel a year ago. (Submitted photos)

Roundabout record-holder Oran Sands is on the cover of the album.

tially bookend this moment of growth, ‘Hieroglyphics’ signifying the end of this ‘lower’ part of my life, and ‘Roundabouts’ signifying a beginning to a better me.

‘Hieroglyphics’ still gives me chills when I listen to it. It’s likely one of my best songs, lyrically. It contains so much emotion and self-realization throughout. One particular musical interlude within the song was compared to something The Beatles would

do. Some who have listened have told me it’s their favorite song of mine. “‘Roundabouts’ makes me happy. When I play it in my car, especially going around a roundabout, of course, I feel this euphoria, this intense joy of knowing that I wrote this song, I wrote this album, I got through what I went through. I can’t help but dance and smile.”

One title is “Learning to Love the Girl in My Rearview Mirror, As Well as the View Out Her Windshield.”

“That long-titled track is certainly one of the main ones with that theme,” she said. “Here’s the kicker — that song is completely instrumental. It acts as a sort of interlude, a transition. You can feel this life-change happening within its music. It’s my sister’s favorite track.”

Lohrman graduated from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., majoring in creative writing.

Carmel singer Kiriana Condon, a co-worker, is featured as a singer on the track,“Not Lola.”

The album will be available on iTunes and Spotify. The songs will be available on CD at louvenathescout.com.

Indy Shorts set for virtual, drive-in screenings editorial@youarecurrent.com COVID-19 has hit the arts industry hard, but it’s not stopping the third annual Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented

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The entire lineup of short films is available for streaming during the festival week of July 21-26. To provide the true cinematic experience, there also will be four screenings at Tibbs Drive-In Theatre, 480 S. Tibbs Ave. in Indianapolis, in the categories of Indiana Spotlight, Comedy, Award Winners and a new category, Heartland Horror. Tickets and passes for the virtual festival and drive-in screenings can be purchased at IndyShorts.org.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center was part of a grand experiment.

PERFORMANCE Ruoff was one of three venues used for three nights of drive-in concerts July 10-12.

“Live From The Drive In was the first major return to live music here in the U.S., with artists performing live, in-person, giving fans those amazing summer concert experiences they’ve been missing,” Live Nation Venues President Tom See stated. “Thank you to the artists, fans, crews and Live Nation teams for reminding the world that nothing replaces the energy and excitement of live music. We look forward to doing this again soon.”

The other sites were St. Louis and Nashville, Tenn.

The concert stage was set up in Ruoff’s parking lot. Fans drove to their own private tailgate space and enjoyed the performances from outside of their cars.

At Noblesville, Yacht Rock Revue appeared July 10, Jon Pardi July 11 and Brad Paisley July 12.

Geist residents and frequent concert-goers Bill Benner and wife Sherry attended Yacht Rock Revue.

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other than to get out of the house and have an open-air experience,” Benner said. “We left highly impressed with the organization, the staffing, the music and the overall experience. From our arrival at Gate 1 to being parked took no more than five minutes. Departure required even less.”

Benner said although the foursome was a bit far from the stage, the sound was good, and the video screens were excellent.

“Staff did an outstanding job with the portable restrooms and politely enforced the social distancing. We all agreed it was a fun evening, worth the price and something we’d do again,” he said.

Art teacher Feeney displays oil paintings

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are a mixture of finger and brush.

“I still do a lot of florals, landscapes and nature scenes,” Feeney said. “That’s my main subject matter. I like how I Fishers Arts Council featured artist Shelley Feeney is no can manipulate the paint and try the different textures and stranger to the city’s arts scene. color. I’m really inspired by Vincent The Fishers resident van Gogh. He’s my favorite artist.”

ARTIST will soon begin her 15th Feeney said she has worked with year as an eighthFishers Arts Gallery President Tom grade art teacher and Rich to display her students’ artwork art department chair for Black History Month for three at Fall Creek Junior years. Rich asked if Feeney wanted to High in Fishers. Feedisplay her own work. She had previney’s paintings will ously done a couple of events through be displayed through the Fishers Arts Council.

Sept. 30 at the The “When I see Shelley’s paintings, I Feeney Alcove at The Art Galget drawn into her art,” Rich said. “In lery at City Hall. A reception was held one, I am the bee gathering nectar for Feeney July 10, and she sold two of (‘Morning Bloom’). In another (‘Irises in her pieces. Some of the remaining 20Bloom’), I feel the breeze as it blows plus paintings are oil on canvas and across your face. In still another (‘Colsome are on wood. ors of the West’), I feel the heat as I Feeney started producing paintings am climbing. This is what she does. after graduating from Indiana UniverShe pulls you in.”

Shelley Feeney painted this portrait of sity in 2006. She then received her During class, she painted a portrait police K-9 Harlej. (Submitted photo) Master of Arts at Anderson University. by brush of Harlej, a Fishers Police “Then with teaching full-time, I put it a little to the side, Dept. K-9 that was shot and killed on duty in November but recently I’ve picked it back up again,” she said. “I’ve 2019. been doing a lot with texture and using my finger for oil “My students like watching the progression of oil paintpaintings instead of a paint brush.” ing on canvas come to life,” said Feeney, who is married She started using her finger more to paint approximately with three daughters. “The students enjoyed seeing it start 18 months ago. The paintings on display at The Art Gallery and the textures you can create.”

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Commentary by Don Knebel Agra, a city in northern India, is home to the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife. Agra also is home to a Roman TRAVEL Catholic church named for Shah Jahan’s Sunni Muslim grandfather, Akbar the Great.

In about 1556, 14-year-old Akbar became the third Mughal Emperor. His empire eventually included much of northern and central India, with its capital initially in Agra. When Armenian Christians established a trading colony in Agra, Akbar, known for religious tolerance, asked Jesuits from Goa, a Portuguese colony in southwest India, to teach him about Christianity. Three priests reportedly made the 1,000-mile trip to Akbar’s court in early 1580 and met with Akbar repeatedly during the next three years. Seeing Akbar’s openness to Christianity, more European Christians began settling in Agra. In 1598, Akbar built a church for Agra’s Christian community on land he owned near the Armenian colony. Akbar, one of whose wives was Christian, occasionally attended services in what became known as “Akbar’s Church.”

Jahangir, Akbar’s successor, expanded his father’s church, and three of his nephews were baptized there.

Shah Jahan, Jahangir’s son, became Mughal Emperor in 1628. During a war with the Portuguese, he captured some Jesuit priests and agreed to release them only after they had destroyed Akbar’s Church. A year later, he reconsidered, pardoned the priests and rebuilt the church on its

Akbar’s Church in Agra, India. (Photo by Don Knebel)

original site. Subsequent renovations and reconstructions resulted in the current church, which features French, Portuguese and Mughal architectural elements. Akbar’s Church remained the seat of the Agra’s bishop until 1848, when it could no longer accommodate Agra’s Christians. The imposing Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which is adjacent to Akbar’s Church, replaced it. However, Akbar’s Church, also known as the “Church of the Pieta,” remains active and open to the public.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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HAVE JIM WEGHORST, WITH THE CALL #1 RATED CLOG FREE GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEM, GIVE TODAY YOU A FREE ESTIMATE 317-450-1333

Friedenson Design

WE FOLLOW COVID-19 HEALTH GUIDELINES

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WOOD FLOORS • 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

Give us a call at 317-490-2922 to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration omaliashsr.com

STONE & CEMENT FLOORS

Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties .com

SALE 1996 Red corvette - very good shape 62,500 miles Asking $ 10200.

Call me at 317 844 6587 & please, leave message

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE!

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

NEEDED: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

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.

For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Join our School Family!

BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL

is hiring part and full time teachers for the 20-21 school year. We are a small, family centered program serving our community.

Must be at least 18, responsible, dependable, and willing to learn. Contact Jessie at jpike@fbcindy.org for details.

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

for part-time legal assistant/paralegal position preparing documents for business transaction / litigation attorney.

20-30 hours a week.

Work from home. $30/hour.

Send resume and cover letter to penkamp33@gmail.com

STUDENT SERVICES/ FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT

Castleton area college seeking a fulltime candidate experienced in A/R, billing and other office related duties to perform specialized clerical duties in the processing and tracking of financial aid applications, loans, and other forms.

Assist students in the completion of forms and explain procedures. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, detail oriented, keep accurate records, collect tuition payments and handle money, maintain accounting records, interact with students/parents, is energetic, and a team player. Previous relevant work experience required. Good communication and organizational skills necessary. Must be able to work with a variety of people and meet deadlines.

Qualified candidates may reply to slawson@ibcindianapolis.edu or fax resume to 317-841-6419

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Current in Westfield

www.currentinwestfield.com

“PROTECT OUR BUSINESS” We have trusted Shepherd Insurance and the Johnson family to protect our business for over 25 years. Their business experience helps us know that we have an insurance package tailored for the needs of our bakeries. Because of the trust we have in Shepherd Insurance, we have more time to focus on our customers.

Matt & Drew Allen Co-Owners Taylor’s Bakery

shepherdins.com 317.846.5554

A trusted Shepherd community partner