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State taps brakes on reopening plan

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hospitalizations. The number rose to 668 patients July 1. The state had previously peaked at more than 1,000 total hospitalized State officials announced Indiana will patients at one time, but daily hospitalizamove to Stage 4.5 of its reopening plan tions steadily dropped in June from starting July 4, the 56 on June 2 to 33 June 25.

PANDEMIC same date previMoreover, ventilator and ICU bed ously scheduled availability has held steady in recent for the start of Stage 5. weeks, with ventilator availability During a July 1 press briefing, ranging from 81 to 84 percent and state officials cautioned that the ICU bed capacity ranging from 36 to progress of some of Indiana’s 40 percent. Statewide testing also guiding principles for reopening its has improved. Indiana was unable Holcomb economy are concerning. Thus, they to consistently test more than 3,000 have decided to delay a full move to Stage residents a day until mid April, due in large 5, opting instead to move certain aspects part to the limited supply of testing kits forward while delaying others. Indiana will and supplies. The state now regularly tests stay in Stage 4.5 until at least July 17. more than 9,000 residents per day. “(We are) managing our way through Centralized contacting efforts have been this,” Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “We able to reach 75 percent of Hoosiers who try to control what we can control, our own have tested positive for COVID-19, 85 percent action, our own behavior, our own conduct. of whom were contacted within 48 hours, We know that there are things that we can totaling 2,500 calls a day. do to slow the spread, especially as we Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. await therapeutics and a vaccine. But the Kristina Box said the number of Indiana resvolatility that we see, even in some areas idents with COVID-19 who were contacted of our own state, but especially around the is not higher because many of the state’s country and especially around our own borcalls go unanswered. She urged Hoosiers to ders, is of concern, and that’s what’s given answer calls from the Indiana State Health us pause to push pause in some areas.

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The state’s response comes after sev“We know that as people get out and eral states have reported an increase in about, we will continue to see more cases,” COVID-19 cases. According to ProPublica, a Box said. nonprofit newsroom, 39 states have seen During Stage 4.5, most restrictions that an increase in positive tests per 100,000 have been in place will stay in place. Elkhart residents in the last two weeks. Indiana is County will remain in Stage 4 until at least not among them.

July 17 due to its relatively high number of “This virus is on the prowl,” Holcomb said. COVID-19 cases — more than 400 in the last “It is gaining momentum.” week, Box said. Local governments may When Holcomb unveiled the state’s reimpose more restrictive guidelines if they opening model, the Back on Track plan, he want, and some counties have mandated said Indiana would reopen while continuing that residents wear masks. to monitor and respond to four guiding prinHolcomb said he would not mandate ciples: The number of hospitalized COVID-19 masks for all Hoosiers. Box said a statewide patients, the availability of ICU beds and mandate may cause some to be more opventilators, testing capacity and the ability posed to wearing masks. to contact trace all positive COVID-19 cases.

During Stage 4.5, social gatherings, folBetween June 26 and July 1, the state lowing the Centers for Disease Control and reported an uptick in the number of hospiPrevention’s social distancing guidelines, talized patients and daily admissions. The will continue to be limited to 250 people. state’s daily positivity rate increased during Dining room food service may continue the same time period. operations at up to 75 percent capacity as On June 26, Indiana reported 595 COVID-19 long as social distancing is observed. Bar

seating in restaurants may continue operations at 50 percent capacity, and bars and nightclubs can remain open at 50 percent capacity.

Cultural, entertainment and tourism sites can continue operations at 50 percent capacity. Movie theaters, bowling centers and similar facilities may continue operations at 50 percent capacity. Amusement parks, water parks and similar facilities may continue operations at 50 percent capacity. And raceways, such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, may continue operations at 50 percent grandstand capacity. Fairs, festivals and similar outdoor events can open. Parimutuel horse racing and county and state fair racing may begin with 50 percent spectator capacity and youth overnight camps may open.

State officials previously announced K-12 school operations may resume July 1.

Box said nations that did not close schools during the start of the pandemic did not report a marked increase in COVID-19 cases, leading health experts to believe it is safe for Indiana schools to resume in-person classes.

State officials also announced Indiana has completed a statewide effort to test all employees at long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Preliminary data is expected by mid-month, and state officials announced an interactive, online dashboard will be added to coronavirus.in.gov, where the public can track COVID-19 data by individual facilities. State officials want to open most facilities to in-person visits by midmonth after reporting a significant decline in the spread of the virus in the facilities.

Weekly new cases in Indiana long-term care facilities were down 77 percent compared to the state’s peak in late April, state officials reported July 1. They also reported weekly deaths at such facilities were down 83 percent in the same time span. During the effort to test all long-term care facility staffs, upwards of 40,000 staff members were tested for the virus in more than 480 facilities. State officials hoped data from the effort will help them determine who needs tested and how often. They also said the relative decline in cases and deaths in the facilities led them to decide to open most facilities to in-person visits by mid July.

“But the volatility that we see, even in some areas of our own state, but especially around the country and especially around our own borders, is of concern, and that’s what’s given us pause to push pause in some areas.”

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County health official discusses coronavirus concerns

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Boone County Health Dept. Health Officer Dr. Herschell Servies said although Indiana has avoided a second spike PANDEMIC in COVID-19 cases, the battle to understand and overcome the disease continues.

“Overall, we have been lucky,” Servies said.

As of press time, the department reported 474 cumulative COVID-19 cases and 47 COVID-19 deaths in the county. The Indiana State Health Dept. reported 45,594 cases and 2,448 deaths statewide, 1,166 of which occurred in long-term health care facilities.

Servies said Boone County’s COVID-19 deaths have been largely limited to longterm care facilities, such as nursing homes.

Of the county’s 47 deaths, 42 occurred in long-term care facilities, indicating the disease has not reached a significant level of community spread in Boone County, Servies said.

Witham Health Services, the county’s primary hospital system, has had recent stretches without any COVID-19 patients, Servies said. Witham officials report a shrinking number of COVID-19 patients, overall.

As a whole, Indiana had seen a similar drop in cases. Although testing capacity has more than doubled since March, the state reported fewer cases leading up to June 26.

But state officials reported hospitializations increased between June 26 and July 1. News of a decline in county COVID-19 cases is juxtaposed with concern among health offi-

cials of a sharp increase in U.S. cases.

According to a tally from John Hopkins University, the U.S. has reported more than 2,636,000 COVID-19 cases and 127,000 deaths, as of press time.

ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom, reports that 39 states have reported an increase in positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents during the last two weeks. Indiana’s number of cases, by the same measure, has held steady, but health officials warn even the positive trends in some states are susceptible to the national trend of increasing cases.

“The big thing coming is school,” Servies said. “The health department has been talking with all the schools in the county about plans to start fall sports and fall band and then to start school. I think that will be another challenge for us.”

Servies said he is mindful of the possibility of a second wave of cases in the fall. Many health experts have predicted COVID-19 will have a second wave in the fall, when other coronaviruses and similar pathogens have historically had resurgences. Lead U.S. health officials, such as National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, argue the recent increase in U.S. cases is still part of an initial wave.

Fauci recently told members of congress that daily COVID-19 cases in the U.S. could rise to 100,000 a day.

“We don’t know what we don’t know,” Servies said. “It’s kind of constant change.

The thing about a second wave (is), it seems like it should happen, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to.”

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Church receives grant — Early Learning Indiana awarded a $20,000 grant to Christ Lutheran Church Preschool as part of the $15 million Come Back Stronger Fund, supported by Lilly Endowment, to reinforce Indiana’s supply of high-quality early learning opportunities, especially for the state’s most vulnerable children. Christ Lutheran Church Preschool will use the grant funds to support safety-related expenses and challenges as it continues to serve families in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Testing site closes — The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site at the Witham Pavillion at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds has closed. State officials stated the closure was due to the space being needed for other reasons. All Hoosiers can be tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether

they have symptoms, at OptumServe sites throughout the state. To schedule an appointment at the nearest site, visit coronavirus.in.gov.

last year – and the highest average sales price in central Indiana. The average price per square foot for a Zionsville home was $167.27, up 10.9 percent.

Dean’s list — Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester. Among those placed was Amelia N. Wampler, of Zionsville. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits.

Readalong — Join Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library youth services librarians each evening as they read Hugh Lofting’s “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.” A new movie version of this classic story, which won the Newbery Medal in 1923, was released earlier this year. A new chapter, read by a different librarian each night, will be available on the HMMPL Read Aloud Playlist, which can be found at zionsvillelibrary.org, at 6 p.m. After each installment, a secret code will be shared each evening that readers can enter through Beanstack for an activity point in the library’s summer reading program.

Real estate market — The residential real estate market in Zionsville remained steady in May 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average price for a home in Zionsville increased 11 percent, to $491,153, compared to this time

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ZIONSVILLE Start date: On or after July 15 Expected completion: Project: Sycamore Street Mid-November bridge reconstruction Project: New roundabout Location: Sycamore Street CONSTRUCTION Location: 116th Street and Bridge in Zionsville will be College Avenue. East and closed as the road bridge westbound traffic flow will be maindeck and bridge railing systems are tained,but north and southbound connecreconstructed and new decorative lighting tivity will be limited. is installed.

Start date: On or after July 15 Expected completion: Aug. 28 Expected completion: Mid-November Detour: Utilize U.S. 421/Michigan Road, Project: New roundabout 106th Street and Main Street.

Location: Illinois Street and Zotec Drive Project: Road resurfacing Start date: On or after Aug. 31 Location: Colony Court has begun and will Expected completion: Nov. 1 end July 13, Valley Meadow Drive has begun and will end July 13, Mayfield Lane will Project: Reconstruction of Range Line end July 13, Mulberry Street has begun and Road, including a new roundabout at Walnut Street and pedestrian and bicycle will end July 14. Ash Street will end July connectivity 13. Irongate Drive will end July 13 and the Location: Between Elm Street and City Raintree subdivision will end June 24.

Center Drive CARMEL Start date: After Sept. 7 Project: New roundabout Expected completion: January 2021 Location: 96th Street and Haverstick Road WESTFIELD Expected completion: Completion was Project: 2020 road resurfacing expected by July 4 Location: The 2020 road resurfacing projProject: Lowe’s Way extension, including ects include 169th Street from Oak Ridge a new roundabout and connection to KeyRoad to Union Street, Casey Road from stone Parkway. A full closure is planned.

Ditch Road to 186th Street, the Crestview Location: Range Line Road at U.S. 31 subdivision, Redhill Road and Burgess Hill Expected completion: July Pass in the Maple Knoll subdivision and Project: Widening of 146th the Woodshire subdivision.

Location: Near Boone County border Expected completion: Resurfacing comExpected completion: By end of 2020 pletion dates will be announced the Travel Project: New roundabout Westfield newsletter.

Location: Carmel Drive and Pennsylvania Project: Jersey Street Street Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Expected completion: Early July Expected completion: Jersey Street will Project: Repaving be closed for the remainder of the Grand Location: Keystone Parkway. Expect lane Junction Plaza construction. restrictions but no full closures.

Project: North Street reconstruction Expected completion: Sept. 1 Location: North Street will be fully reconProject: New roundabout structed with the addition of curbs and a Location: 116th Street and Guilford Road. sidewalk on the north side of the street.

East and westbound traffic flow will be Expected completion: North Street closed maintained,but north and southbound May 26 for 45 days, and only residents connectivity will be limited.

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Matt Norris, the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County emergency food program coordinator, delivers meals to a resident. The club’s free food program ended July 3. The program started in March to help county residents in need of food assistance. As of June 30, the program had served 18,120 meals. The club, however, has seen demand dwindle in recent weeks, shrinking to almost half of what it was months ago. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

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Lions Club cancels 2020 Zionsville Fall Festival

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Lions Club has canceled this year’s Zionsville Fall Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PANDEMIC first time the event has been canceled for reasons other than weather in its more than 70-year history, the event’s chairman said.

Club officials said the health and safety of guests, exhibitors and volunteers are a

priority, and the club could not formulate a plan to continue the event ensuring that.

The 2020 Zionsville Fall Festival Committee and its board of directors unanimously supported canceling the event.

The club released a statement that reads, “It became apparent that the right decision for the safety of our community, vendors and volunteers was to cancel the event.”

The committee discussed options to continue the festival but determined several

aspects, such as effective social distancing in the parade lineup and along the parade route and keeping guests and children safe in the carnival area, would be problematic.

The club also had issues securing volunteers for its Fourth of July event, which is only 20 shifts compared to the more than 250 shifts that are required for Zionsville Fall Festival. The small number of Fourth of July volunteers convinced the club that recruiting enough volunteers in September would be difficult.

“Our volunteer base, a lot of them are in the high-risk category,” Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival Chairman Tim Reinhart said.

Although the committee discussed holding a significantly smaller event, it felt it would not be fair to ask vendors and volunteers to work under such circumstances.

The club plans to hold the festival next year, which is scheduled for Sept. 10-12, 2021.

For more about the club or to become a member, visit zionsvillelions.com.

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ZCS plans to hold inperson classes in the fall

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community Schools Supt. Scott Robison announced students will return for in-person classes Aug. 4, the original start date for the academic year. He also said plans are subject to change because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online classes will be offered for parents who do not want their children to return for in-person classes. Virtual schooling will follow the same curriculum, ensuring students advance at the same schedule as their peers, although lesson plans will differ between online and in-person classes.

ZCS conducted a survey of parents and staff for input on reopening schools. The survey was sent to more than 9,000 families. Robison said more than 5,000 families and 900 employees responded. At the time of distribution, of the parents who responded, nearly 6 percent said they would not have their child return for in-person classes in the fall, Robison said.

Full results of the study were scheduled to be presented to the school system’s board of directors July 6. The district’s central office was set to open the same date to prepare for the school year. Detailed information regarding the school system’s plans to ensure the health and safety of students and employees, called the “Eagles Start Guide,” will be released to the public July 10.

In recent weeks, Robison and the su-

From left, Alec Pannunzio, Hayden Corbin, Jiayi Zhou and Amanda Pfeiffer of Team 7701R of the Zionsville Robotics Club, pause in front of their robot last semester. The club had eight teams place in the Vex Robotics State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Teams qualified by winning tournament championships, judged awards or by having one of the top individual skills scores in the state during the regular season. (Submitted photos)

ZCS Teacher Bill Malle is duct taped by students who paid to put him there when school was in session to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their Pennies for Patients campaign.

perintendents of the other Boone County school systems — Lebanon Community School Corp., Western Boone Community Schools and Traders Point Christian Schools — met with Boone County Health Dept. officials to determine best practices for reopening.

“Given that each three of us is a massively different size than the other, some things will be different,” Robison said. “We just have different needs and capabilities.

But in the main, I’ve heard from my other colleagues that they also plan to open in

person and that they will also do their best with an online opportunity for folks who need that.”

Among the salient subjects discussed were face masks and whether to require students wear them. Robison described ZCS’s decision to recommend but not require students wear masks as a social contract and called it “good, common sense.”

The decision to recommend face masks also is meant to allow some children who can’t wear face masks because of health reasons to still have access to in-person

teaching, Robison said. Some may be asked to wear facial coverings only during certain times, such as in halls between classes.

Ultimately, he said the school system will approach questions on mask wearing on a case-by-case basis.

Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron said during a livestream Q&A that she failed to see wearing masks as a political matter. She said there is a consensus among health officials and researchers that they are effective, leaving little room to debate the issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends residents wear facial coverings, especially indoors, in addition to frequent hand-washing and social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In the early stages of the virus’ spread in the U.S., the CDC stopped short of recommending face masks.

“From a parent perspective, I appreciate all the work you guys have been doing. I feel fully confident sending my kids back,” Zionsville Town Council President Josh Garrett told Robison during one of the town’s recent YouTube livestream Q&As.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES In addition to recommending students and staff wear masks, Zionsville Community Schools officials will consider several additional mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“A school building wasn’t really built to have humans be 6 feet apart for much of the day,” ZCS Supt. Scott Robison said.

“And certainly, with districts that are growing, like ours, it’s difficult to have that much classroom space.”

To accommodate for tight classrooms that may not allow for ideal social distancing, Robison said other strategies, such as mask-wearing and other separations and outdoor activities, are being considered.

Robison also warned the school system may encounter scenarios that require schools to intermittently close, a possibility he said school and county health officials are problem-solving “We will employ them to our best ability across the school day to keep people safe,” Robison said. “This is hard, and I think good organizations make hard decisions. That’s still where we are at this juncture. It could ebb and flow some with the spikes we’ve seen in Florida, Texas and other places. We could still get more information between now and August 4 that could change our plans, but that’s the footing we’re in. That’s what it is right now.”

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

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

Still, shouldn’t we do something?

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

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

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

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

Here goes.

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

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

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

Peace out.

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

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

Editor, The fact that you published Thomas Hubert’s letter (published June 23) suggesting Lincoln Park be renamed is one thing. Now, for some reason, he decides to claim he was joking and you once again publish his letter (June 30). This is mind-boggling. I’m assuming this person believes he can write whatever he wants and then, after possibly sobering up, simply write a retraction and everything is fine. Your small town tabloid, with its weekly cartoons, reflects a far left opinion that makes me think you are trying to mimic the big timers like the New York Times or the Washington Post.

Lou Vitale, Zionsville

Your small town tabloid, with its weekly cartoons, reflects a far left opinion that makes me think you are trying to mimic the big timers like the New York Times or the Washington Post.

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

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

I look at my watch every 20 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Tuesday, I was gone for three hours.

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

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

Later, I apologized.

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

“So, you are walking back that remark?”

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

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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PANDEMIC Witham officials deem the restrictions necessary to protect and provide a safe environment for immune-compromised patients and staff.

The following restrictions will remain in effect until further notice: • Everyone must be screened upon entry using a questionnaire recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Everyone will still be required to wear a face covering or risk not being allowed entry.

• Patients can only enter through the main entrances, North Pavilion A entrance and North Pavilion B entrance, during regular business hours Monday through Friday, and the emergency room entrance 24/7. All other entrances will be closed until further notice.

There will be staff available to help transport and direct patients to other areas of the hospital and building for their appointments.

• Inpatient units will allow visitors from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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• COVID-19-designated rooms will not

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• No visitors will be admitted to the extended care unit with the exception of end-of-life care, special circumstances, outdoor visits and in the labor, delivery and post-partum unit. One predetermined support person will be allowed.

• For patients in the extended care unit, Witham is allowing 30-minute outdoor visits on the North Pavilion A patio on Wednesday and Saturdays between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Visits must be scheduled in advance by calling the unit at 765-485-8300. Two visitors are allowed per resident. Visitors must be 18 or older, will be screened and must wear appropriate face coverings at all times.

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If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317-776-7236 or mnash@ riverview.org.

OrthoIndy physician accepting patients — OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Stephen Kollias, is accepting sports medicine, knee and shoulder patients in Westfield. OrthoIndy Westfield is at 17471 Wheeler Rd. Dr. Kollias is a team physician for Butler University, Marian University and the Indiana Fever. He has provided sports medicine

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Indiana lags in improved health during pandemic — The website WalletHub recently release rankings for the “States with the Biggest Health Improvements During COVID-19.” To determine where Americans’ health is recovering or worsening the most from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and Washington, D.C., across 13 metrics, including death rate, hospitalization rate and the rate at which people test positive. Indiana ranked the 6th-least improved among the states. For more, visit WalletHub. com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Indy Shorts set for hybrid format

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Usually, prizes go to hard-hitting dramas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I also tried the Insalata di Casa ($5.99), with harvest greens, carrot, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini, moz-

zarella and a house-made, creamy Italian dressing. Another appetizer is Jesseppers ($8.99), fresh banana peppers stuffed with house-made Italian sausage, then roasted and served on a bed of marinara and fresh basil. The spaghetti and meatballs ($18.99), has meatballs made of beef, veal and pork.

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

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

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

DISPATCH Fishers Arts Council holds reception — The Fishers Arts Council celebrates its first live exhibit since March at The Art Gallery at City Hall for a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. July 10 The exhibit will feature the art of 23 artists who are part of the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. The artists exhibiting are Joe Bartz, Margot Bogue, Simona Buna, Linda Cantwell, Thea Clark, Kathern Fehn, Michael Jack, Mary Jane Keys, Antonio Menendez, Leslie Ober, Steven Patterson, Sue Payne, Kay Richards, Joanne Roeder, Mark Rouse, Mansoureh Sameni, Sheldon Shalley, Brenda Smith, Tresa (Tesby) Steenberg, Walt Thacker, Nancy Waltz and Marie Williams. The artwork will be on display through July 29. It will also be accessible at fishersartscouncil.org/art-gallery-exhibit as part of the virtual gallery.

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

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

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

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

Saladin’s mausoleum in Damascus, Syria. (Photo

by Don Knebel)

Authorities placed Wilhelm’s sarcophagus inside the mausoleum but left the remains of Saladin in peace. Visitors enter Saladin’s mausoleum under the English words “Tomb of Conqueror.” Only ruins remain of the Islamic school (madrassa) that once stood beside it.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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