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Council works to outline its investigatory powers By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com After initiating three investigations in the last two years, the Carmel City Council is taking CITY NEWS a look at codifying the process for conducting them. The council’s finance committee met March 18 to review an ordinance outFinkam lining the council’s investigatory powers. The committee unanimously voted to send it back to the full council for a vote with amendments. The council’s next meeting is set for April 19. Recent investigations include former Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley’s firing of one of her employees in 2019, a review in 2020 of what led to Hotel Carmichael costs being 46 percent higher than original estimates and an ongoing investigation of the city’s handling of a harassment allegation against former City Attorney Doug Haney. The results of the Hotel Carmichael investigation have not yet been released.

City council president Sue Finkam said city and state laws are vague enough that it has raised questions about the council’s authority during the investigations. “Even though we’re granted the authority, the ‘how’ wasn’t really defined,” Finkam said. “In a couple of these areas the outside counsel that was working with us on the hotel and the employee matter said, ‘There’s nothing listed in your city code Worrell or state code.’ So you can say it’s so broad we have the authority, but you can also say it’s so broad we don’t have the authority.” According to the proposed ordinance, the council may investigate departments, officers and employees of the city or any charges against them and the affairs of a person with whom the city has entered or is about to enter into a contract. The committee amended the ordinance to include elected officials and members of boards and commissions as eligible for investigation. The proposed ordinance states that the

council may compel witnesses and the production of evidence by subpoena, and that if there is no compliance they can take the matter to court. The committee amended the ordinance to state that an investigation may only be launched by a vote of the full city council rather than the council president or the full council. It also added a provision to require a report on the investigation be finalized within 60 days of the investigation’s conclusion. “When the investigation is over there should be a reasonable amount of time established to file a report so it doesn’t just drag on,” said councilor Jeff Worrell, who is president of the finance committee. Jon Oberlander, assistant corporation counsel for the City of Carmel, said the final report may or may not be accessible to the public, depending on its contents. The finance committee’s next meeting is set for April 1 when it is expected to discuss a proposed $25 million tax increment financing bond to fund various land acquisitions for redevelopment and other projects around town.

Fatal crashes doubled in county in 2020 news@currentincarmel.com The number of fatal crashes in Hamilton County in 2020 was twice what it was in 2019 despite stay-atPUBLIC SAFETY home orders and a decrease in traffic. A total of 26 people died in 24 crashes in Hamilton County in 2020. County officials said stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic could have led to the increase in fatal crashes. “People faced stressors last year like they wouldn’t normally face, (such as) job losses, food insecurity, and evictions,” stated Monica Greer, executive director of the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs. “Unfortunately, we saw that play out on

our roads in the form of drunk and drugged driving.” According to a survey released by the RAND Corp., American adults increased their consumption of alcohol during the shutdown triggered by the pandemic. The results found that the overall frequency of alcohol consumption increased by 19 percent among adults ages 30 to 59. “The stay-at-home orders caused more people to drink at home and fewer sought a sober driver,” Greer stated. “We’re also finding a lot of bars and restaurants making the false assumption that patrons are calling an Uber or Lyft. We all need to be more cognizant of those around us and help them find the support they need right now.” According to the Criminal Justice Insti-

tute, 25 percent of all drivers involved in fatal collisions in Indiana are legally impaired. Deputy Ryan McClain with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office stated that empty roads also invite faster speeds, which in turn increases the chances of a fatal crash. He said fewer traffic stops in early spring 2020, when there was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, could also be to blame. “We didn’t know what we were up against,” McClain stated. “Our deputies had to balance the safety of our citizens with the safety of their lives. As a result, law enforcement agencies made fewer traffic stops in the first few months of 2020, only pulling over drivers for egregious infractions.”

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Friends, family remember HCHD leader who died of COVID-19 By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youareacurrent.com If anyone was prepared for a pandemic to reach Hamilton County, it was Barry McNulty. IN MEMORIUM He thrived on being prepared for just about anything, a fitting trait to have as the leader of the Hamilton County Health Dept. It’s also what made his death so shocking, as, at age 59, he became one of Barry McNulty the more than 12,000 Hoosiers to fall victim to the disease he spent the last months of his life battling, first as a public health official, then as a hospital patient. “He cared so much, and he gave everything, literally everything, for the people and his job that last year after COVID became a thing,” said Al Patterson, one of Barry’s closest friends and former director of Hamilton County Parks & Recreation. “It took so much out of him. It was so hard. He could’ve retired several years ago, but he wasn’t walking away in the middle of that. He had to stick it out and see the community through this crisis.” Hamilton County honored Barry, who began working for the county in 1987 and had served as HCHD administrator since 1996, and the 399 other county residents who had died of COVID-19 at a Night of Reflection ceremony held March 13 in downtown Noblesville. ‘A horrible shock’ Standing at more than 6 feet tall with an adventurous personality that loomed even larger, those who knew Barry said he knew how to bring people together, whether in the HCHD offices or among his wide group of friends. “(He was) the nicest guy you’d ever want to meet,” Patterson said. “He had time for anybody, and everybody was special. He had a heart as big as Texas.” So, it came as a bit of a surprise to everyone that Barry, a Noblesville resident

From left, Al Patterson, former director of Hamilton County Parks & Recreation, and Barry McNulty, who served as administrator of the Hamilton County Health Dept. until his death in December 2020, pause during a fishing trip to Lake Erie. (Submitted photo)

Zach McNulty speaks March 13 during Hamilton County’s Night of Reflection ceremony about his father, Barry McNulty, who died in December 2020 after battling COVID-19. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

who had gone to great lengths to follow the pandemic safety guidelines issued by his department, tested positive for COVID-19 in early November 2020. But because he was in otherwise good health at the time of his diagnosis, most people figured he’d quarantine for a couple of weeks as he recovered before returning to work and his many hobbies. A week later, however, Barry began having trouble breathing and was admitted to Riverview Hospital, where he had many ups and downs battling the disease. His death on Dec. 17, 2020, stunned his friends and co-workers. “When I got the call from (Barry’s wife) Ann, I couldn’t have been more surprised,” Patterson said. “We really thought he was rounding the corner and getting better, so it was a horrible shock.”

HCHD presses on Jason LeMaster, who worked with Barry in the HCHD since Barry hired him 24 years ago, couldn’t believe the news, either. But with the pandemic peaking at the time of Barry’s diagnosis and death, those working in the department knew they had to press on. LeMaster said Barry had prepared them to do just that. “(After Barry tested positive) we knew his fight was on, and the same with our staff,” LeMaster said. “Because of what he’d been able to do with his mentoring leadership,

we were able to continue on with what we knew we had to do, even in his absence.” Barry had been making plans for retirement in the near future, and LeMaster had expressed interest in applying for the administrator job. So, when the county appointed LeMaster to replace Barry in February, it was a far cry from how he had hoped to assume the role. “I really wish he could’ve retired,” LeMaster said. Zach McNulty, Barry’s son, said his fun-loving father took his responsibility leading the health department very seriously, and he knows his dad would want the community to know how hard his team has been working to keep Hamilton County residents healthy and safe throughout the pandemic. “He would want us to come together to trust those public officials, because they are working around the clock to beat this virus,” Zach said. “They really are doing their best to keep people safe and keep industry moving the best they can.”

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Emergency vehicles flash their lights in the streets around the historic courthouse in Noblesville, which on March 13 was surrounded by 400 luminaries representing Hamilton County residents who have died of COVID-19. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Hamilton County held a Night of Reflection on March 13 on the steps of the historic courthouse in Noblesville to pay respects to the 400 county residents who have lost their battle with COVID-19. The event also honored health care professionals and first responders who have worked on the front lines since the pandemic began a year ago.

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Council OKs $38M for CPD HQ expansion Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council met March 15 to vote on funding a Carmel Police Dept. headquarters expansion, introduce rezoning for a new neighborhood on the city’s northwest side and hear an overview of tourism in the county in 2020. What happened: The council approved issuing a $38 million lease bond to finance an expansion of the Carmel Police Dept. headquarters and relocation of the IT department. What it means: The expansion will include relocating city court to the building at 3 Civic Square and many other upgrades. The IT department will be consolidated from the existing police station and a building in the Arts & Design District to Clay Township’s John W. Hensel Government Center on College Avenue.

What’s next: The council’s finance committee is still discussing a project to expand parking to accommodate the completed project. The committee will likely discuss the matter on April 1.

What happened: The council sent to its land use committee a proposal to rezone a 37-acre site in northwest Carmel to a planned unit development to make way for a new neighborhood. What it means: Albany Village is planned to have a total of 82 single-family dwellings and duplexes on the southeast corner of 146th Street and Shelborne Road. Several residents who live nearby expressed concerns about limited access points to Albany Village and that it doesn’t properly transition from adjacent neighborhoods.

What’s next: The land use committee will discuss the project.

What happened: Hamilton County Tourism President Brenda Myers presented an overview of tourism in the county in 2020. What it means: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decrease in tourism, with hotel occupancy down 42 percent from 2019. She said that Grand Park in Westfield “saved” the tourism industry in the county, as it brought a significant number of visitors to the area.

What’s next: Myers said several indicators point to local tourism improving in 2021.

34 homes planned south of 146th Street By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A 34-home neighborhood has been proposed south of 146th Street between Ditch and Spring Mill roads. Scott Schutz of Less Impact Development has filed a request with the City of Carmel to rezone the 16.87acre site from residential zoning to a planned unit development, which allows for various building types in one project. Schutz declined to comBedford Falls is a 34-home neighment on the proposal at borhood proposed on 16.87 acres this stage of the project. south of 146th Street between The plans propose 2 units Ditch and Spring Mill roads. (Submitted image) per acre on the site. The city’s comprehensive plan calls for 1.3 units per acre in that part of the city. The neighborhood is planned to have single-family homes with approximately 6.5 acres designated as common area.

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Carmel library’s west branch expected to reopen in April By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com With the opening of the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Joyce Winner West Branch on Jan. 6, 2020, the new PANDEMIC year looked to be one of growth and expanded opportunities. That turned out to be true in a sense, but not in a way anyone expected at the time. CCPL closed both of its campuses two months later after the governor ordered a lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leading library officials to scramble to figure out what it would look like to serve patrons amid a pandemic. CCPL Director Bob Swanay on March 15 — exactly one year after the library closed its doors — gave his annual report to the Carmel City Council. Not surprisingly, the year in review was a bit different than most. Swanay said patrons checked out more than 1.4 million items in 2020, which is down 36 percent from the previous year. However, with the library having a 42 percent reduction in operating days in 2020, the average daily circulation was the highest it’s ever been at 6,822 checkouts per day. The pandemic provided a boost to CCPL’s digital offerings, with e-book circulation jumping 56 percent from the previous year and audiobook downloads rising 23 percent. Media streaming services Hoopla saw a 45 percent increase in use with Kanopy usage rising 107 percent. The main branch reopened for in-person visits in June 2020, but the west branch has remained closed — except for pickup service — since the lockdown began. However, that

is expected to soon change. “Our decision to keep the west branch at curbside-only service for as long as it has been, is because of the branch’s small size. It is extremely difficult to allow for physical distancing there, particularly since we have been quarantining returned materials in the branch’s conservatory,” CCPL Communications Manager Christy Walker stated in an email. “We’re excited that improvements in the county’s COVID numbers and the increased vaccination rate mean that we can make plans for reopening that location to in-person visits in April.” CCPL was set to reopen its Digital Media Lab at 23 E. Main St. on March 22 with limited capacity and services. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It had also been closed since the start of the pandemic. Swanay also provided the council an update on the $40 million renovation of the library’s main campus on Main Street, which broke ground in October 2020. The two-year project will include upgraded children and teen areas, a parking garage, a lawn for outdoor events and greatly expanded program space that can be divided in two. “This is exciting. It gives us the ability to have a lot larger capacity for events and to have two sizable events happening simultaneously in both sides of the space,” Swanay said. To expedite construction, the library made a temporary move to a former grocery store building in Merchants’ Square near Keystone Parkway and 116th Street. That location opened in October 2020 and is expected to house the library until 2022, when it plans to move back into its renovated building.

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State health officials predict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will be open to all Indiana adults in the coming weeks PANDEMIC after the federal government signaled it would require all states to grant eligibility to all adults by May 1. Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said, based on communications from the federal government, Indiana would likely receive “large shipments of vaccine by the last week of March and into April.” “The government has given us the indication that this is hopefully going to Box be a short-lived process,” Box said. “So hopefully the vaccine is going to open to (all adults) at that time.” Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to Hoosiers 45 and older March 16, but residents in their 40s and 50s have been slow to register for appointments, state health officials said. As of March 17, 72 percent of Hoosiers 80 and older had received a vaccine or had scheduled an appointment to receive a vaccine; 75 percent of residents 70-79, 63 percent 60-69 and 43 percent ages 50-59 had done the same. In the first two days of being granted eligibility, 23 percent of Hoosiers 45-49 had been vaccinated or had scheduled an appointment. Box said it is critical eligible Hoosiers get vaccines, calling the state’s situation a race between the vaccines and variants of the coronavirus, many of which have been found to be more contagious. Box said immunizations are the best way to establish herd immunity — when approximately 70-80 percent of a population is immune to the virus — and that without sufficient vaccine uptake, variants could continue to cause case spikes and prolong the pandemic. “Herd immunity is important because that is how we protect individuals who can’t get vaccinated,” Box said during a March 17 virtual press briefing.

COMMUNITY bypass pumping for improvements to the Hague Road Lift Project: New roundabout Station. Location: Range Line Road Expected completion: at Walnut Street CONSTRUCTION Mid-May Expected completion: Project: 96th Street resurWork is expected to begin facing and median island project on or after April 5 and last for 60 days. Location: Periodic, short-term closures Project: New roundabout will occur along 96th Street as signal Location: 111th Street at Westfield work continues east of I-69. Drivers Boulevard are encouraged to use caution driving Expected completion: Work is expected through the area. to begin on or after May 3 Project: Burial of overhead lines NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Location: Guilford Road between Grand Project: Olio Road and 146th Street Boulevard and Main Street Intersection Expected completion: The city has not Location: 146th Street at the intersecreleased a project timeline. tion of Olio Road, and Olio Road between Project: Sanitary sewer and water line 146th and 141st streets closed March 15 upgrades for 108 days. The Olio Road and 146th Location: Smoky Row Road Street Improvement project is widenExpected completion: Work is expected ing Olio Road from 141st Street to 146th to begin on or after May 3 and last for 30 Street to four lanes and 146th Street days. from Bergen Boulevard to Olio Road to Project: Culvert reconstruction three lanes as well as constructing a Location: Westfield Boulevard south two-lane roundabout at the intersection of 116th Street. A full road closure is of those two streets. In addition, signifiplanned. cant drainage improvements in the area, Expected completion: Work is expected including relocation of a legal drain, as to begin July 4 and last for 35 days. well as a sanitary sewer extension will Project: Median and multi-use path occur. installation Detour: Motorists should use Prairie BapLocation: Range Line Road between Cartist Road, 156th Street, Boden Road and mel Drive and 116th Street Campus Parkway to avoid the closure. Expected completion: Work is expected Project: Greenfield Avenue over Lehr to begin in the fall and last 100 days. Ditch for a culvert replacement FISHERS Location: Greenfield Avenue between Project: 146th Street at Ind. 37 Follow Drive and Marilyn Road will close Location: All left-turn lanes are currently March 22 for 21 days to replace a culrestricted on Ind. 37 and on 146th Street vert that is in poor shape and needs with traffic moved to the interior lanes. replacement. Through traffic and right turns on Ind. Detour: Motorists should use Union 37 and 146th Street will remain open. Chapel Road/Promise Road, 146th Street Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate and Boden Road to avoid the closure. routes for all left turn access. For more Project: Waterway closure about the State Road 37 Improvement Location: The Morse Reservoir channel Project and to receive text updates, visat the Carrigan Road bridge is closed to it 37Thrives.com. under-bridge traffic. The waterway is Expected completion: This phase of the scheduled to be closed to thru traffic and State Road 37 Improvement Project will will tentatively reopen to traffic on or becontinue into 2021. The overall State Road fore April 17. The closure is required due 37 Improvement Project will be complete to overhead construction activities that in 2022. pose a safety hazard below the bridge. Project: Hague Road Lift Station Project: Road rehabilitation improvements Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street Location: There are lane restrictions in will be closed for two separate phases place for east and west bound traffic for road rehabilitation. The first phase is on 106th Street at Hague Road. Through from west of Devaney Road to east of lanes will be restricted and traffic will Tollgate Road. This phase has reopened. use the left turn lanes as through lanes. The second phase is from west of DemLeft turn access onto Hague Road will ing Road to west of Devaney Road. remain open. Advanced warning signs Expected completion: The second phase will be in place. These restrictions are for is expected to begin in spring 2021. CARMEL

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Senior selected for All-Star team — Bridget Dunn of Carmel High School is one of 14 players selected for the 2021 IndyStar Indiana Girls All-Stars. Dunn, who is injured and not expected to play in the game, is a 6’3” forward who has committed to Kent State University. The team will play an exhibition game against the Indiana Junior All-Stars in and two games against the Kentucky AllStars in June. Talk of the Town webinars — The City of Carmel is holding “Talk of the Town” virtual interactive discussions as part of an effort to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Remaining discussions are noon March 26 (Unlock community growth) and noon April 9 (Shape the growth). Registered participants may submit questions during the webinar. Register at ow.ly/UE6p50DXsum. The sessions will be recorded and posted on the city’s YouTube channel and project website. Weed Wranglers — The Hamilton County Invasive Species Partnership will debut Weed Wranglers events this year to remove invasive species at various locations. Volunteers will learn how to manage a targeted invasive species and work as part of a collaborative effort to improve a natural area. Learn more at hcinvasives.org/weedwrangle. Registration is required. Diversity and racial equity grants — The Hamilton County Community Foundation announced a one-time grantmaking round exclusively for grassroots organizations promoting and leading diversity and racial equity work in Hamilton County. Funding is provided by the Community Leadership Innovation Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and administered in partnership with HCCF. The deadline to request support is April 2. Learn more and apply at hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org/racial-equity-app-2021/. Kelly Trent to share story at breakfast — Carmel resident Kelly Trent, mother of late Purdue super fan and cancer activist Tyler Trent, will share a message of faith, challenge, pain and hope at the YMCA’s 52nd annual Good Friday Breakfast, which will be held virtually at 8 a.m. April 2. After Tyler lost his battle with cancer in January 2019, Kelly began traveling the United States sharing her family’s story. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Register at indymca.org/events/52nd-annual-ymcagood-friday-breakfast-apr-2-2021.

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A statue of Pirate Cat is planned near the Monon Greenway on property owned by the USTA/Midwest Tennis and Education Foundation at 1310 E. 96th St. (Submitted photo)

Site selected for Pirate Cat statue By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Pirate Cat bronze statue memorial is becoming closer to reality, thanks to a fundraising campaign. IN MEMORIAM Pirate Cat owner Amanda Cancilla has sought to have a public display of a lifesized statue of her cat, who died in April 2020, near the Monon Greenway. She lives just south of the Carmel border in Indianapolis, and her orange and white cat, who loved the outdoors and was known as the “Mayor of the Monon,” would frequently wander around the Monon Trail in Carmel, greeting visitors. Cancilla’s appeal to Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation to have a statue placed along the Monon was rejected in September 2020. “I was pretty sad about that,” Cancilla said. “When I asked the USTA/Midwest Tennis and Education Foundation (which is near the Monon at 1310 E. 96th St. in Carmel)

if they would be interested in allowing the memorial to be placed on their property, they were happy to comply. It took quite a while for the legalities to get worked out.” Cancilla started fundraising through a GoFundMe campaign to have a bronze statue of Pirate Cat made that will sit atop a granite pedestal. As of March 19, more than half ($5,823) of the $10,000 goal was raised in the first four days of the campaign. “The donations so far will go toward down payments to Baer Bronze Foundry in Utah and to Thomas monuments in Indianapolis,” Cancilla said. “I’m extremely encouraged that this is all going to finally happen. It will probably be in six months or so, as the granite for the base has to be shipped in.” Cancilla said there will be a celebration of life for Pirate Cat after the memorial is finished and installed. To donate, visit gf.me/v/c/gfm/ pirate-cats-memorial-statue.

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A Clay Middle School student-athlete is hoping to return to his Carmel home this week after spending GIVING BACK more than a month at Riley Hospital for Children recovering from an intraparenchymal hemorrhage, which, like an aneurysm, caused a sudden leakage of blood into the brain. Garrett Auch, 14, was rushed to the hospital Feb. 10 after complaining of a headache at baseball practice that quickly developed into something much worse. Since then, he’s spent time in a coma, undergone multiple brain surgeries and surprised everyone by his quick recovery. “He’s made an unbelievable amount of progress. Every day, he’s more and more of himself,” said Andy Auch, Garrett’s father. That’s been a huge relief for the Auch family, as initially it wasn’t clear how long Garrett would be in the hospital or how long the recovery process might take. Andy will never forget the back-to-back phone calls from Garrett’s coach to let him know that something was wrong. He said Garrett had been practicing in the infield when he suddenly developed a headache. Garrett had not been struck by a baseball or anything else when the pain began. Soon, Garrett began feeling nauseous and cold, and that’s when they realized the problem was more severe than a common headache. An ambulance rushed him to IU Health North Hospital, where doctors discovered bleeding in his brain and ordered him to be flown by helicopter to Riley Hospital. At Riley doctors placed Garrett into a medically induced coma, put him on a ventilator and performed intricate surgeries. Seeing Garrett immobile in a hospital bed was difficult for many of his friends and teammates, as he has been involved in a variety of team sports from a young age. Charlotte Bischoff said her son, Brady, is close friends with Garrett and has enjoyed being his teammate for years. “(Garrett) is the nicest kid in the world,” Bischoff said. “Not only is he a fabulous player, but he is so attuned with the other kids. If something happens wrong, he’s the first to come over. We’re talking sportsmanship like I’ve never seen.” It’s still unclear if Garrett will be able to return to team sports because doctors are

Garrett Auch is recovering from an intraparenchymal hemorrhage at Riley Hospital for Children. (Submitted photo)

still trying to determine what caused the hemorrhage. Either way, Andy, who coached many of Garrett’s teams, said he expects his son to thrive. “We’re not making any plans, really. We want him to get better and have as normal a life as possible,” Andy said. “If he can go back to doing (sports), that’s great. If not, that’s great, too, because he’s a really good kid. He’s got a lot of avenues in his life that will be successful for him.” Bischoff has launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist the Auch family with medical expenses. As of March 18, it had raised more than $20,000. Andy said the family, which includes his wife, Dawn, and Garrett’s twin brother, Nate, has been amazed by the many ways the community has supported them during this time. “Everything that the Carmel community has shown us has been just what Carmel was always advertised to us when we moved here in 2012. It’s all coming true before our eyes,” Andy said. “It’s unbelievable. What people have done for us, it’s almost impossible to put into words.” Visit the GoFundMe page at gofundme. com/f/garrett-auch.

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Golf course to celebrate 50 years — The City of Carmel’s official municipal golf course, Brookshire Golf Club, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a new logo, upgrades to the 18-hole public golf course and new features to the two-year-old Brookshire Clubhouse. The city purchased this golf course in 2007 to preserve it as a public amenity rather than being replaced by private development. The new logo incorporates the golf course’s history with an updated look. Upgrades to the course include new bridges and paved cart paths all the way around the course. New golf simulators will be installed in the clubhouse. Learn more at BrookshireGolf.com.

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Elections administrator completes training — Hamilton County Elections Administrator Beth Sheller recently completed a Certificate in Election Administration, Technology and Security through Ball State University. She graduated from the program on March 5. The program, in cooperation with the Secretary of State’s office and the Indiana Election Division, serves to professionalize interest in election administration; provide instruction and

County receives AAA credit rating — Hamilton County has received the highest possible credit rating, AAA, from Standard & Poor’s. It is the only county among the 92 counties in the State of Indiana to receive such a rating. The rating agency uses four categories of criteria: economy/tax base, finances, management and debt/pensions. It affirms Hamilton County’s ability to pay its debts and weather uncertain economic times.

Congressional Art Competition — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is encouraging high school students in the 5th District to enter the Congressional Art Competition. Winning artwork will be displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol. Deadline to enter is April 23. Learn more at spartz. house.gov/services/art-competition.

Pop-up shop fundraiser — Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W. Main St., will host a pop-up shop with items such as jewelry, masks, purses, market bags and kikoy available for purchase to benefit the women and children of Western Kenya. The event, called Jubilee Spree, will be held in the side room at the restaurant from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on March 24 and March 25. The items for sale are created by women and girls in Kager, Kenya, and the sales will benefit their community in a variety of ways. Learn more at jubileespree.com or email linnasbury@aol.com. Scholarships offered — Tru Direction, Inc. will award scholarships of $500 to $2,500 per qualified applicant as determined by the scholarship committee. Scholarships may be used for any related expenses for college, university, trade school or technical school. Applicants must be attending school a minimum of nine hours, or the equivalent, per semester. However, preference will be given to those attending at least 12 hours. Applications are due by March 31. Learn more at trudirection.org.

OBITUARY Robert Lausen Montgomery, 97, passed away peacefully at his Indianapolis home on March 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughters Nancy Montgomery (Leonard Lombard) of New York City and Karen Montgomery of Silicon Valley, Calif.; grandsons Robert Kirkpatrick and Eric Rall; granddaughter Christina Boekeloo; and great grandchildren Aurelia and Cedric. Robert was pre-deceased by daughter Zonda Ann (Zonnie) and son John. Robert was born in Duluth, Minn., on April 28, 1923. His parents were Maude Lausen and Alan Grant Montgomery; and his siblings were Aileen, Margaret (Peg), Francis (Bud), and Donald. It was his Sunday school teacher, Helen Weygant, who became his lifelong mentor and instilled in him the love of language and literature. In 1941, at the age of 18, Robert joined the U.S. Army, serving with the Rangers in northern Africa and Italy, including the famous battle at Monte Casino. After sustaining serious injuries, he was sent to Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. While recuperating, he decided life was so precious that while most people live by accident, he would live his life on purpose. There he gave radio broadcasts interviewing celebrities like Bob Hope, who visited the hospital. Back in Duluth in 1946, Robert earned his GED and then studied speech and music at Duluth State Teachers College, now the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He hosted a classical radio program, “Music for Better Listening” at the university, where his original comedic play,

“Grammatical Amour,” was a smashing success. Robert then earned his master’s degree in sociology and mass communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1949, he married Zonda Miller of Duluth (They had three daughters.) Joining the speech faculty at the University of Oregon-Eugene, Robert created staging-in-the-round for Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The production also featured an early form of surround sound in his “Sound Theater.” In 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, Robert worked in sales and production in the early days of television. His next position was on the faculty of the speech and radio department at Butler University in Indianapolis, where he grew WAJC-FM from 700 watts to 50,000 watts, making it a major classical station in the city. During the 1960s and ’70s, he was active in politics, leading campaigns for governors Roger D. Branigin and Edgar D. Whitcomb, and for Sen. Vance Hartke. He also campaigned for Vice President Hubert Humphrey and for John F. Kennedy. In 1960, Robert went to Washington to interview for the under secretary of agriculture in the Kennedy administration. In 1965, he went to work with Ruben Advertising, later Ruben Montgomery, which won the accounts of Indianapolis Power & Light, American Fletcher National Bank (later Bank One), and Coca Cola’s regional bottler. Then, as MZD with Robert as chairman and CEO, the agency was the largest in the state for 15 years. Robert named the Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina and The Pointe real estate development, both of Bloomington. He also named Keystone

at the Crossing in Indianapolis, all in the early 1970s. In 1974, he sued the federal government as a stand against President Richard Nixon abandoning the gold standard in 1971, such that paper money was no longer backed by precious metals. In 1975, he helped found the Indianapolis Opera and sat on its Board of Directors. Ever the Renaissance man, Robert, with Zonda, produced the patriotic bicentennial concert (1776) at Market Square Arena performed by 5,000-student choirs, bands, and orchestras. The subsequent Statue of Liberty concert (1984) raised money for its centennial conservation-restoration. Guest speakers included “The Dukes of Hazzard” actor John Schneider and Olympic gold sprinter Wilma Rudolph. Robert also was involved in the 1985 discovery and aftermath of the treasure cargo of the lost Spanish galleon “Atocha,” which sank during a hurricane in 1622. Artifacts from the world’s most valuable shipwreck first were exhibited at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Robert was very active in Toastmasters, Rotary Club, radio broadcasting, and the Kiwanis Club, which awarded him “Man of the Year” honor. He received several honorary doctorate degrees, including those from the University of Indianapolis and Indiana Wesleyan University. As the author of many motivational and business books, Robert wrote titles such as “Get High on Yourself: Get On to Life” (1977), “Making Time Your Money Machine” (1990), “The Future Machine: Process for Projecting Your Company’s Future” (1993), “The Secret to Finding and Selling Ideas” (1997), and “Be Stra-

tegic or Die: The Art of Altering Probabilities into Possibilities” (1998). Robert enjoyed the years with his beloved wife Dolores of Indianapolis since they married in 1985. They always liked spending time with their special dogs, Angel and Jackson (Putzy). He did remain lifelong friends with Zonda. His interests included meeting and talking with people, auctions, golf, hunting for golf balls and coins, mining, rocks and gems, music, education, public speaking, teaching, philosophy, reading and writing and learning every day of his life. Robert, who was a former Current Publishing columnist, was a constant achiever and a lover of life. Finally, Robert was famous for a number of quotes, among them: “The three most important questions you will ever have to face: Why me? Why here? Why now?” “The universe can stretch your mind, but your mind is so unique that, when properly used, it can stretch the universe.” “It would have been different if God had worked on the seventh day. You would not have been necessary. Isn’t it great to know that He had enough faith in you to leave this earth, this universe in your hands and that He trusted you with His spirit?” “The question is: Do you have the courage to try?” Dolores would like to thank the medical personnel and caregivers of the Indianapolis Veteran Affairs Medical Center and of the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome for Seasons Hospice at 2629 Waterfront Parkway East Drive, Suite 375, Indianapolis, IN 46214.

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CCS keeps hybrid schedule for secondary students By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Clay Schools will maintain its hybrid in-person model for secondary students for the remainder of EDUCATION the school year. In an email sent March 17 to the CCS community, CCS Supt. Dr. Michael Beresford said the administrative team thoroughly evaluated a possible fulltime return to the classroom but decided against it because of difficulties balancing class sizes, maintaining social distancing and creating new bus schedules. The email stated that full-time in-person

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• 4 p.m. for last names beginning with L-R • 7 p.m. for last names beginning with S-Z CHS officials have been working with the Hamilton County Health Dept. and Marion County Health Dept. to safely plan the ceremonies. Only parents and guardians of graduates will be allowed to attend the graduation ceremonies, although that could change if additional restrictions are lifted by that time. CCS is planning a senior celebration night from 8 to 11 p.m. May 28 at Murray Stadium. The free event, open only to seniors, will combine elements of prom and the annual Gradfest. Students are encouraged to dress up for a night of dancing, games and prizes.

that for myself.” Baker said Officer Candidate School provides well-rounded training to prepare canAdam Baker recently took another step didates to be leaders in the Navy. toward his career mission of becoming a “In the beginning, there is a lot more naval aviator. focus on physical training and MILITARY Baker graduated self-discipline,” Baker said. “As you with the commission move further along in the program, of ensign March 12 from the U.S. it becomes more focused on acaNavy’s 13-week Officer Candidate demics and developing leadership School in Newport, R.I. skills. The most difficult thing is The 2016 Carmel High School alum balancing all of the stressors that had graduated with a degree in are put on you, especially in the Baker aviation management from Purdue first phase when you are getting University in 2020. During his junior year at beat up all the time by the pushups and Purdue, he began the process for OCS. the long days. It’s difficult to balance the “It’s been a longtime plan for me,” he fatigue from that and all the people consaid. “I spent a lot of time around aviation. stantly around.” I’ve been around the Navy my entire life. My The major areas studied are militarizafather was a naval flight officer. I’ve wanted tion, naval history, division officer fundato fly for a long time, and then eventually mentals, warrior toughness, navigation and the desire to fly in the military came along. seamanship, leadership and ethics, cyber It’s been a desire of mine for many years. I’m warfare, engineering and weapons and apreally looking forward to what comes next, plied leadership. which is my training in Pensacola (Fla.).” Baker said one of the main takeaways Baker’s father, Frank, spent 25 years in is learning that every individual has somethe Navy. thing to offer. “He spent a lot of time around a naval “OCS is a big melting pot of personalities, base and his fellow sailors,” Baker said. “I beliefs and values,” he said. “Everybody has got a taste of the lifestyle and the people something to contribute to the program and he met along the way. I decided I wanted the United States Navy.”

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Lynette Gross has been fascinated with antique dolls for as long as she can remember. “When I watched ‘Heidi’ with Shirley Temple for the first time and the mean nanny drops the antique doll and breaks the head, that was the tragedy for me, not when she was taken away from her grandfather,” Gross said. “I still remember that from when I was about 4.” But her passion for collecting didn’t start until she married more than 42 years ago. Her husband, Don, enjoys antiques as well. He collects antique clocks. “We started looking at antiques, and I started looking at the antique dolls because I had never seen them in person,” she said. “Some of them are handmade.” Gross, a retired Carmel Clay Schools librarian and teacher at different schools, has hundreds of antique dolls at both her Carmel and Madison homes. Since retiring five years ago, she has attended more antique shows and concentrated on her shop, selling them on Ruby Lane. “It’s a full-time job. I have to take pictures and write the descriptions,” Gross said. “It’s a business.” It’s a passion as well. “One of the things I really like about antique dolls is the historical and sociological factor involved,” Gross said. “They are really interesting because of that, and you have to do studying to learn about them. I’ve been doing it for 40-plus years now.” Gross learned that In the late 1800s, Emma Adams and her sister, Marietta, from Oswego, N.Y., helped save a family farm by making and selling Columbian Dolls, which are cloth dolls with hand-painted faces. They were called Columbian Dolls because they were part of the Chicago Columbian World Exposition of 1893. “(In) a couple of years, they sold two or three thousand, which was a huge amount back then,” Gross said. Cloth dolls are a favorite of Gross. Wooden dolls were primarily made in the 1600s in England, she said. Gross said she has made a few visits to exhibits and doll shows in Germany. “Germany was one of the first places to make toys and dolls,” she said. “(Germans) got into making dolls with china heads. France got into the doll making, too, and the two (nations) started competing against each other in the 1800s.” Trends changed in the early 1900s. “Instead of making beautiful dolls that made children look like adults, they would have dolls that look like real children,” she said. “Some were very popular dolls, and some were not. I like the character dolls, which are a little different than pretty dolls. Kids didn’t like them. Some had grinning faces and the kids were scared of them. They wanted pretty dolls. (Character dolls) are valuable because not many were produced. When they didn’t sell, German and French

What: Izannah Walker doll handmade in the U.S. east coast Date made: Circa the second half of the 19th century What makes it unique: Each is individually painted. Very difficult to find in the Midwest. Value: $15,000 to $20,000

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Doll collector Lynette Gross said she fields many calls from buyers about how much dolls are worth or determining their origin. There are several books and price guides to help, she said. “The Midwest is not the place to find the dolls, because people threw them off the covered wagons (traveling west). They didn’t care,” Gross said. “The East Coast is where I find them. The Doll Collectors of America meet in Maine or New Hampshire once a year.” Gross said many of the doll collectors, surprisingly, are men who enjoy the historical aspect of collecting. Her shop includes a bit of everything. She has some dolls, made in Japan, that were called doctors’ dolls. “In the 1800s, (Asian) women weren’t allowed, if they went to the doctor, to disrobe, so the doctor would have these dolls where the woman could point to where she was having a problem,” Gross said. Gross started out selling dolls from the 1940s that were more affordable. Eventually, she could afford older antique dolls. “I’m always buying. I buy collections and from individual people,” said Gross, who served a term as president of the United Federation of Doll Clubs. “I buy from auctions online. I ship all over the world.” Don, a retired Carmel High School teacher, travels with his wife.

What: Cloth Black Beecher Baby, handmade in the U.S. Date made: Circa the second half of the 19th century What makes it unique: Benefit doll made by Julia Beecher, a relative of Harriet Beecher Stowe, needlescupted, shoe button eyes. Funds received from the sale benefited both foreign and home missions. Value: $2,000 What: China shoulder head doll with cloth body Date made: Covered wagon hairstyle typical of the Civil war period What makes it unique: These dolls are usually dated by the hairstyle as they are not marked in any way Value: $1,000 What: Bisque head doll by Jumeau, manufactured in Paris Date made: Late 19th century What makes it unique: This doll has a swivel two piece head displaying two very distinct expressions. Value: $5,000 to $10,000 “Lynette’s love of dolls and subsequent Ruby Lane online shop has allowed us to do more traveling and to meet some very interesting, intelligent and avid collectors,” he said. For more, visit rubylane.com/shop/lynettesdollshop.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Last week, we celebrated International Pi Day. It recognizes the mathematical constant beginning with 3.14 and proceeding for infinity. Some use the annual acknowledgment as an excuse to show off their ability to recite the memorized calculation to the furthest decimal point. Some (most of us would prefer this category) use the occasion to eat pie. It is a tasty homonym. Is there ever a bad reason to eat pie? And some ignore the whole affair altogether. One could assume a negative experience with a pie chart left them cold. Pi and even pie, fail to interest. Yet for most, our fascination with the arithmetic symbol, Greek letter, dessert, or chart has never waned. The American Pie Council (yes, there is such a thing) even includes an amateur membership for folks who just really, really like pie. Not to be outdone, the pizza pie crew claims that every American eats about 23 pounds of the cheesy slices annually. That’s a lot of pepperoni. Pi is useful. Look it up. Pie is useful. Eat it down. Even the humble pie chart has its utility. We humans are list makers. We outline the many things that we must do, each in order and in its own time. Too often, we can conceal our desire to avoid the important by putting it so far down our list that we seldom, if ever, get to it. How would we live our lives if they were organized like a pie chart instead of a bullet-point list? Do family, career and other objectives fill our thinking and planning, or just our time? Do we address those things that will bring the most result or only those next on the list? Do we worry for the sliver and ignore the whole?

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

Give me that old (part-time) religion Commentary by Danielle Wilson Longtime readers will know that I’m Catholic. Not a good one, mind you. Even in non-pandemic years, I HUMOR attended Mass sporadically. But I did have my children go through PRE classes and receive their first sacraments, a major accomplishment given my husband, Doo, is not Catholic. And full disclosure, our younger son isn’t Catholic, either, having decided on his confirmation retreat that the church just wasn’t for him (what an awkward celebration party that was! Relatives scrambled to alter cards to read, “Congratulations on becoming atheist!” Bless their hearts, they showered him with cash, anyway). Anyhoo, despite a 25 percent failure rate in spreading the creed and not always remembering the words to said creed, every spring I tackle Lent with gusto. I give something up and pledge to do something. This year, I’m nixing candy and calling each of my four sisters every weekend. The candy

bit hasn’t been too bad, though a particular bag of Jolly Ranchers haunts my dreams nightly. The sister chats, however, have become a real challenge. I know that sounds terrible, but I’m a natural phone conversationalist in the same way that I’m a model Catholic, which of course is to say that I’m not. I don’t like the pressure of having to respond in real-time, and lengthy pauses make me uncomfortable. I also never know quite how to graciously end a call and inevitably revert to some silly untruth like, “The cat’s on fire. Gotta go!” I love my sisters, but actually talking to them? That’s hard! Hence, the whole point of Lent, right? Being a good Catholic, even a seasonal one, isn’t easy. Peace out.

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

Being a good Catholic, even a seasonal one, isn’t easy. – DANIELLE WILSON

Editor, In challenging the so-called COVID-19 relief bill, Republicans were trying to stop irresponsible spending, not delay help. Only about 10 percent of the $1.9 trillion (about $200 billion) package unilaterally approved by Democrats will go specifically for COVID-19 relief, and some of that money will not be expended until 2022. When this legislation was proposed, 10 Republicans met with President Biden and offered a $650 billion COVID-19 focused program which would have directed resources to people and places where it was needed the most. The Republican offer provided more than three times more COVID-19 specific relief than Democrats included in their package. Under the previous administration, Congress passed multiple bipartisan COVID-19 relief programs. Once again, Democrats have demonstrated they have no interest in negotiating with Republicans. Indeed, as we prepare for the 2022 election, it behooves us to consider what we want from our elected officials. I know I want representatives who are fiscally responsible and who act in the best interests of American citizens. Hans Collins, Carmel

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Reynolds Farm Equipment is a leading equipment dealer serving farmers, homeowners, landscapers and commercial contractors in Indiana. Founded by farming husband and wife A.W. “Mac” and Arline Reynolds in 1955, the company began as a small John Deere agricultural equipment dealer serving Fishers, Indiana. Even in a small farming town of 350, it would be the biggest challenge the two had ever experienced while

balancing work, church and most importantly, family. Their three children, Larry, Gary and Mary, tended to chores and grew up serving in various roles within the business as the company and demand for its growing line of products expanded. Today, Gary Reynolds leads the company, and his daughters, granddaughter and a number of family members serve throughout the organization.

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editorial@youarecurrent.com Make-A-Wish recipient Willie plays in his new playhouse, which was his Make-A-Wish wish. Make-A-Wish doesn’t provide the last names of the children for privacy reasons. (Submitted photos)

Make-A-Wish recipient Mateo watches as contractors finish the last touches to his new treehouse. Make-A-Wish doesn’t provide the last names of the children for privacy reasons.

Prior to the pandemic, 80 percent of kids made a travel-related wish, but now only 20 percent make travel-related wishes. For those who want help Make-A-Wish with project-based wishes, email anelson@oki.wish.org.

People are cleaning their homes and businesses more efficiently and regularly because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some may find that the REME-HALO device makes that process easier. The REME-HALO is an in-duct air purifier that kills 99 percent of most germs, bacteria and viruses on surfaces and in the air. Besides preventing illness due to germs, it also reduces allergens, dust, dander and smoke. The product is commonly used in government buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools and homes. REME HALO is designed, engineered and manufactured by RGF. It uses a reflective electro-magnetic energy cell to create ionized hydroperoxides. The technology is tested and validated by third-party independent labs and universities, which found that the product proactively reduces bacteria, mold and viruses in the air and on surfaces. It also decreases odors and smoke. REME HALO purifies every cubic inch of air that the central air conditioning system reaches. A press release from RGF states, “It is effective against all three categories of indoor air pollutants: particulates, microbial and gases. You can now reduce common allergy triggers from particulates such as pollen, mold spores, dander and dust. Thoroughly tested to reduce airborne and surface bacteria and viruses, such as MRSA, e-coli and Norwalk, to name a few. And, say goodbye to odors from cooking, pets, dirty socks, diaper pails and musty rooms. The REME HALO is like bringing fresh outdoor air inside without ever having to open your windows.” The REME HALO costs approximately $1,100 for installation. RGF manufactures more than 500 environmental products and has a 35-plus year history of providing the world with the safest air, water and food without the use of chemicals. For more, visit rgf.com.

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Cosmetology school relocating By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com As soon as Patrick Thompson’s company purchased the Aveda Fredric’s Institute Indianapolis MERCHANTS’ SQUARE in December 2018, he had plans to move the cosmetology school from its spot in Castleton Square Mall. He quickly determined Carmel would be an ideal fit. The Aveda Fredric’s Institute Indianapolis will complete its move in April from 6020 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, to 2208 East 116th St. in Merchants’ Square. “The Carmel location is easily accessible from highways and interstates and allows our students to practice and perfect their craft in a market similar to where they may work upon graduation,” Thompson said. Thompson’s company, Nurtur Aveda, purchased the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Institutes at the same time. The company is investing $2 million in the new facility. He said the Merchants’ Square lease was signed in January 2020 with construction of the space starting in October. “We are going from 14,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet,” Thompson said. “Having built three new schools over the last five years, we were able to incorporate that learning to create an amazing new space. Our Carmel institute was designed to be in

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City Center lineup to grow By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Three new businesses will join Carmel City Center this summer: Magic Hat Barber Shop, 317Home and COMING SOON Manelé Café. Magic Hat Barber Shop will offer haircuts and shaves as guests enjoy complimentary beverages at 885 Monon Green Blvd. Suite 101. It also will offer grooming products, fragrances and gifts. “Barber shops are important for communities and Carmel City Center has areas built-in that bring communities together,” stated Justin Virgil Gramelspacher, owner of Magic Hat Barber Shop. “I felt (Carmel City Center) embodies the thoughtful growth that is occurring in Carmel, Hamilton County, and Indy at large. I love that it’s right off the Monon Trail, which I think is a gem.” Barber shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Furniture restoration and workshop stu-

dio 317Home will open at 715 Hanover Place, Suite 140. It features the exclusive Annie Sloan brand and will offer its products in addition to selling restored furniture using them. 317Home will provide classes for guests to learn decoupage, molding, transfer and other furniture restoration techniques. “The furniture will be painted in front of everyone, and it’s always fun to see a painted project coming together,” 317Home owner Rebecca Null stated. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Manelé Café will serve Hawaiian-inspired fare in its 75-seat dining room and covered patio at 703 Veterans Way. It will feature salads and customizable bowls served warm or cold. It also will have a counter to order coffee, smoothies and snacks. The cafe is owned by Craig Barnum, who also owns Carmel City Center restaurants Matt the Miller’s Tavern and Tucci’s Italian restaurant, which is set to open this spring. The cafe will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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Viva Tia Maria’s makes debut Adam Gonzalez’s family has been in the food service business since he was 8 years old. But like so many others in the FOOD past year, their business became a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the pandemic hit in March, it took the food service business down to 75 percent,” Gonzelez said. As a result, Gonzalez, a Westfield resident, pivoted to selling retail products, a goal he’d already been pursuing. “We are fortunate that we had something we were already doing,” he said. “(COVID-19) just forced us to do it faster.” With a finalized product, Gonzalez knew the next step was to let supermarkets try samples. One supermarket he went into was the Carmel Market District, where, without an appointment, he asked Rick Hopkins, food and beverage director, to try his product, Viva Tia Maria’s. “I got a good reception from (Hopkins), but I didn’t hear from him in over a week, so I went back in to see him,” Gonzalez said. Despite Gonzalez’s apprehensions, Hop-

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OneZone Chamber of Commerce and Current Publishing have partnered to produce an annual magazine-style CHAMBER publication for consumers and members in Fishers and Carmel. The first edition will be delivered by Current to 63,289 households in Fishers and Carmel on June 22. “I see this as an incredible partnership to connect our business community to the residents of Carmel and Fishers,” stated Jack Russell, president and CEO of OneZone. “In this magazine, the readers will learn more about our initiatives, program, advocacy work and, of course, our members.” “We’re thrilled to be working with Jack and OneZone on this special publication,”

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received: By: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 For: Murray Soccer Stadium Improvements and Hartman Complex Baseball Stadium Improvements 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 At: Carmel Educational Services Center 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 Until: 2:00 PM (local time), April 7, 2021 Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM (local time), in the Carmel Educational Services Center, 5201 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 and via Microsoft Teams Call In #: 317-762-3960 Conference ID: 936 215 202# All work for the complete construction of the Project will be under one or more prime contracts with the Owner based on bids received and on combinations awarded. The Construction Manager will manage the construction of the Project. Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents which are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Office of the Construction Manager The Skillman Plan Room The Skillman Corporation 3834 S. Emerson Avenue, Building A www.skillmanplanroom.com Indianapolis, IN 46203 Prime and Non-Prime Contract Bidders must place an order on www.skillmanplanroom.com to be able to download documents electronically or request printed documents. There is no cost for downloading the bidding documents. Bidders desiring printed documents shall pay for the cost of printing, shipping and handling. Reprographic Services are provided by: Eastern Engineering 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, Phone 317-598-0661. WAGE SCALE: Wage Scale does not apply to this project. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM, local time, via Microsoft Teams. Call In #: 1-317-762-3960 Phone Conference ID: 793 182 616# Attendance by bidders is optional, but recommended, in order to clarify or answer questions concerning the Drawings and Project Manual for the Project. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts. Contractors submitting bids for the performance of any Work as specified in this building Project should make such Bids to Carmel Clay Schools. Contractors are advised that the Contract as finally entered into with any successful Bidder may be entered into with either the School Corporation or the Building Corporation or certain portions of the Contract may be entered into by both the School Corporation and the Building Corporation. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (or combination of Bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All Bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before awarding contracts. Carmel Clay Schools By: RON FARRAND

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Chick-fil-A to close for 2 months By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Chick-fil-A restaurant near the Westfield and Carmel border will close for at least two months beginRESTAURANT ning in April for major renovations. Patrick Tate, who owns and operates the Chick-fil-A restaurant at 14647 Thatcher Ln. in Village Park Plaza, announced the news March 11 on a video posted to the store’s YouTube page. Outdoor upgrades include expanding the drive-thru to a double-lane drive-thru and adding awnings, heaters and coolers. The kitchen will be expanded, and the dining area will be improved with new furniture and flooring. When the store reopens in June, the din-

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ing room also is expected to reopen. It has been closed since March 2020 when Gov. Eric Holcomb placed a ban on indoor dining to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The governor allowed indoor dining to resume in May 2020, but Chick-fil-A has chosen not to reopen its dining room.

KAR prepares for transition By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel-based KAR Global’s Jim Hallett is convinced this is the perfect time for a transition at the digital LEADERSHIP marketplace for wholesale used vehicles. Peter Kelly will replace Hallett as the KAR Global chief executive officer effective April 1. Hallett, who has led the company as CEO since 2009 and became chairman in 2014, will become executive Hallett chairman. Kelly, who joined the company in 2011 through the company’s acquisition of OPENLANE, has served as president since 2019. “Peter and I have worked very closely over the past several years to develop and advance the company’s strategy for the future,” Hallett said. “And last year, we made tremendous progress in the digital transformation of our operations, shifting our sales to 100 percent digital. So as we continue to accelerate into this digital future, it felt like the right time to hand over the CEO responsibilities to the right person, Peter Kelly. Peter has a bold, progressive vision for the future, a deep understanding of technology and strong relationships with our customers and employees alike.”

Hallett, a Carmel resident, said Kelly’s business acumen is only one of his strong traits. “What I admire and appreciate most about him is his humanity,” Hallett said. “Peter cares deeply for KAR, and his passion for our people and our customers is contagious. He is a selfless leader who understands that no matter how large or technologically advanced we become, the foundation of our success is built on relationships, integrity and trust. Hallett said his focus Kelly is working with Kelly to ensure a seamless transition of management responsibilities while continuing to advance the company’s strategic priorities. Kelly said working with Hallett has been a privilege and he has learned a great deal. “I am very fortunate to begin my tenure as CEO from a position of strength reinforced by Jim’s love for this industry and company, as well as his commitment to safety and innovation,” he said. Kelly, an Indianapolis resident, said he will continue to focus heavily on KAR’s digital transformation and extending the leadership position in digital used vehicle marketplaces.

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Commentary by Hannah Wilson Between virtual learning, Zoom calls and countless hours spent on devices while working from home, this past VISION year has exposed all of us to more screen time than ever before. Aside from developmental and behavioral implications, prolonged screen use can have a profound impact on the visual system. Digital devices force our eyes to work harder, making us susceptible to eye fatigue. Symptoms of screen-related vision issues include eye strain, blurred vision and headaches. A multitude of factors, such as viewing angle, poor lighting, glare and uncorrected refractive error all contribute to our discomfort. Fortunately, simple steps can be taken to prevent visual symptoms before they appear. Perhaps the easiest change to implement is to take routine breaks. Our eyes tire with extended periods of near viewing. Affording the visual system brief periods to relax and refocus can work wonders for minimizing ocular discomfort. Consider adhering to the 20/20/20 Rule. For every 20 minutes of screen use, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Tweaks to your workspace can further decrease your risk for eye strain. For most comfortable viewing, the height of your screen should be at or slightly below eye level, and your screen should be positioned to avoid glare from overhead lights or windows. If you wear glasses, they should be made with an anti-reflective coating that offers blue light protection. Moreover, illumination of the screen should match that of the room. Last but certainly not least, make sure to visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam annually. Uncorrected conditions like farsightedness, astigmatism, inadequate eye teaming and aging changes within the eyes can all contribute to the development of visual symptoms when using a digital device. Hannah Wilson is an optometrist at RevolutionEYES and Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care in Carmel. She is happy to answer any questions regarding family vision needs and can be reached at DrWilson@ Revolution-EYES.com.

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Grey Matters retrains the brain By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Courtney Boyer was seeking assistance for her son, Grey, who was born with a neurological condition THERAPY called apraxia. “He was non-verbal at 4 1/2 in 2017,” Boyer said. “Doctors had no idea if he would ever talk, and if he did would likely have a large impediment.” So, it was good fortune in 2017 that her web and digital marketing agency, Charley Grey, was referred to Brian Forest Centers in Fishers, a neurofeedback clinic. She learned how it worked. “Being medically trained as a registered nurse and with master’s level classes in neuroscience psychology, I had never heard of it,” said Boyer, who founded her own neurofeedback center earlier this year. Although the Fishers center had not helped anyone with apraxia, Boyer learned there were articles that showed neurofeedback to be effective. Neurofeedback, also known as electroencephalogram feedback, is a therapeutic intervention that provides immediate feedback from a computer-based program that assesses a client’s brain activity. The program uses sounds or visual signals to retrain or reorganize brain signals. “Fast forward, we trained my son at 4 1/2 years old, and he started speaking,” Boyer said. “Then he started to read and write, which is something we didn’t think he would be able to do.” Now 8 years old, Boyer said people cannot tell Grey apart from other children. The success led the Carmel resident to start Grey Matters, which opened at 13250 Hazel Dell Pkwy. in Carmel in February. Boyer had her daughter, Charley,

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mapped as well when she was 11 1/2 years old. At first, Boyer thought her daughter showed symptoms of pre-teenager issues like aggression, argumentativeness, opposition and self-image issues. The clinic proposed those behaviors might be post-concussion symptoms from an injury suffered when she was 6 and not anything else. “We did concussion mitigation on her and cleared every one of them out,” Boyer said. Boyer said the mapping process looks at brain waves. “Unlike the hospitals, we’ll break all the waves apart and look at each one individually,” she said. “Each one has certain frequencies it should be firing at, and when it’s not, then there is dysfunction, whether it’s firing too fast or too slow. What neurofeedback aims to do is reward the brain through sound and create new patterns of firing optimally.” For more, visit greymattersofcarmel. com. Read the full story at youarecurrent. com.

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Carmel filmmaker’s documentary features life in Appalachian town By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel filmmaker Ashton Gleckman’s imagination was captured when he saw an article about Beattyville, Ky. “The article basically said it’s FILM one of America’s poorest towns, swallowed by drugs and abandoned by coal,” Gleckman said. “The article was remarkably pessimistic. As a documentary filmmaker, I’m always very curious about things, places and different people.” Gleckman, 20, realized he needed to visit to determine if making a documentary was possible. He was looking for a new project after completing his 2019 documentary based on interviews with more than 25 Holocaust survivors, “We Shall Not Die Now.” Gleckman and his father, Ari, drove to the Appalachian town on the Kentucky River. By the end of their visit to the town and meeting with Beattyville Mayor Scott Jackson, the premise for “The Hills I Call Home” was set. The documentary will be released March 23 on Video on Demand via Gravitas Ventures. It will be available on iTunes, Google Play and other platforms. “The mayor had this great quote, ‘All you people out there in the city, if the power went out, how well do you think you would do?’’ Gleckman said. “I said, ‘I don’t think I’d do too well. I’m used to living in a concrete jungle. He said, ‘We all would know exactly what to do. We spent our lives out here with very little resources. We have to make do with things. Sometimes we have to burn our own wood. Sometimes we get floods and our whole city is under water.’” That happened in February after the documentary was completed when Beattyville was hit hard by flooding. Gleckman said he learned the town’s citizens are very self-reliant and come together during tough times. “I wanted the film to be a simple, intimate exploration into a few people that

Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions will present “Squabbles” at 7:30 p.m. March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m. March 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St., Westfield. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. Fifty percent capacity is allowed for the performances. KAR Front Seat KAR Front Seat with Adam Ollendorff: “Country Music Musician and Composer,” a virtual discussion, is set for 7 p.m. March. 29. Ollendorff is a Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has toured with Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge and John Oates and appeared on recordings by J.D. McPherson and Carrie Underwood. Register for the free Zoom presentation before March 29.

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live in the town, their stories and their aspirations for the future,” Gleckman said. “The drug epidemic is a reality. We don’t try to hide that. So many of the drug issues started 20 to 30 years ago.” Some of the issues started when coal workers suffered back injuries. “They would have horrifying back pain and be broken down,” Gleckman said. “If their insurance couldn’t afford good medication, their doctors would prescribe oxycontin. If they couldn’t afford oxycontin, they went to other alternatives. That created the spiral to the drug epidemic we now see throughout the central Appalachian region. At the same time, they are trying to deal with it. They aren’t sitting around letting it happen. They are trying to create rehab centers. They are trying to

get young people out of the streets and involved in everyday things. The article seems to indicate they are waiting for things to get worse. That’s completely wrong. They are trying their best. “Our responsibility is, believe in them and support communities like that.” Gleckman said it’s wrong to put blame on Appalachia. “Many of the problems they face are also ones we face,” he said. Gleckman spent two weeks filming in Beattyville in June 2020 and other days interviewing historians elsewhere. “The whole shoot was 21 days, which for a documentary is pretty modest,” he said. “This film is an hour. I wanted it to be a ‘60 Minutes’-type of thing that brings you into this place and you are able to see the story through many different people.” Gleckman was joined by producer Trey Brown and executive producer Peter Mosby. Brown focused on audio and Gleckman did all the camera work. Gleckman wrote the musical score along with Austrian composer Michael Frankenberger. Gleckman is beginning production on “Kennedy,” a six-hour documentary project about the life of JFK, produced alongside former White House official Larry Haas and Julian Zelizer from CNN. For more, visit thehillsicallhomemovie. com and ashtongleckman.com.

Civic’s ACT ONE presents livestream of showcase editorial@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre’s ACT ONE Showcase: “When I Grow Up,” will be presented as a free livestream at 7 p.m. March 26. The showcase features an evening of songs and scenes from Broadway. ACT ONE was formed in 2006 to serve as a “premier performing troupe” made up of Jr. Civic students, ages 9 to 14, who serve as ambassadors for Civic Theatre’s education programs. The students will perform roles that they may one day be considered for: a young Billy Flynn from “Chicago,” a trio of sisters from “Fiddler on the Roof,” or a burgeoning Eliza Doolittle from “My Fair Lady.” Zionsville resident Austin Lizama, 14, said Billy Flynn has been his favorite character that he has portrayed in a while simply because of his sheer amount of confidence. “Throughout the song, Billy shows off his charisma as he is a calm but manipulative lawyer,” Lizama said. “This combination of characteristics results in a personality that I have never performed as on stage before.” Donations will be accepted during the performance. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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Warrior Kings set for Tarkington By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Benjamin Williams is the rare performer who handles lead vocals and drums in a rock band — a bit of a departure from MUSIC traditional roles. Then again, the power trio he performs with — The Warrior Kings — has a bit of a non-traditional approach to playing rock music. “(We’re) a hard rock band with a dark blues soul,” Williams said. “Our goal at every live show is for the three of us to connect, make the pocket big, listen, respond and not be afraid to take chances, particularly in jamming sequences. “We tell ourselves, if we can make the stage sound good, then the rest will take care of itself.” Champions of the 2015 Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands competition, The Warrior Kings will perform a free livestream concert at 7:30 p.m. March 24 at The Tarkington in the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. The show is the latest in the Center’s “Live at the Center” free livestream concert series. Founded in 2010 in Indianapolis, The War-

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‘Live at the Center’ adds dates news@currentnoblesville.com Pop, country, funk, classical, jazz and indie rock are on deck as the Center for the Performing Arts PERFORMANCE has announced six more dates in its livestream concert series featuring Indiana-based artists. Free to view on YouTube, Facebook and the Center’s website, “Live at the Center,” sponsored by Allied Solutions, delivers a front-row perspective on the best in local original music, with multi-camera HD video and rich stereo sound. More information on registration and viewing options is available at thecenterpresents. org/LATC. “‘Live at the Center’ has been a success story in this challenging arts season,” stated Jeffrey C. McDermott, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. “The support of our donors and sponsors has enabled us in turn to help support local artists, and our production team has worked hard to create an exceptional experience for both

CHS grad records saxophone duet videos By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Tommy Icarus will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 14 in a livestream from the Studio Theater. (Submitted photo)

the artists and the audiences.” The newly announced performances from April through June are: Tommy Icarus, alternative, 7:30 p.m. April 14, from the Studio Theater; Pavel & Direct Contact, Latin jazz, 8 p.m. April 30, Palladium; Starlite Lounge (formerly known as Carmichael), indie rock, 7:30 p.m. May 6, Palladium; Meghan Cristeen Martin & the 1900, Americana, 8 p.m. May 21, Palladium; Joshua Thompson, classical piano, 7:30 p.m. June 2, Palladium; and Audiodacity, funk/pop/rock, 8 p.m. June 19, Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Cecily Terhune found a cool video site for her saxophone duet. “This collaboration was born MUSIC when Bill Nicholson put out a call for musicians to livestream from his beautiful Airbnb, the Victorian-era Charles Davis Mansion,” said Terhune, a Carmel resident. “He proposed a quid pro quo, whereby he would host us to film in the mansion and we would, in turn, share our experience in his magnificent Airbnb/ event center.” So, she and saxophone partner Carly Hood filmed three videos March 7 in the mansion in Shelbyville. “Carly and I already had three pieces prepared for various projects, including the Saxiana international saxophone competition and the North American Saxophone Alliance 2021 regional conference,” Terhune said. “After checking out the mansion’s website, I conceptualized a project where

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Carly and I would shoot music videos there featuring the pieces we had prepared and, especially, Bill and Jessica Nicholson’s ravishing mansion.” The first video, “Zippy!” by Gregory Wanamaker, was set to be released March 19 on Terhune’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/ channel/UC2a2yHQ5XKufsYGXlDZAm1w. The other two videos set to be released are “La Dernière Nuit” by David Salleras March 26 and “Ars” by Christian Lauba April 2. Terhune, a 2011 Carmel High School graduate, moved back to Carmel after graduating with a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati in May of 2018. For more, visit cecilyterhune.com.

DISPATCHES Feinstein’s to hold show April 16 — Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel will open April 16 for the first public performance on the Feinstein’s stage. There will be another weekend of shows April 23 before the grand-opening celebration in mid-May. The entertainment schedule is not yet set. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com. Tickets on sale for ‘Madame Butterfly’ at Indy Zoo — Tickets are on sale for “Madame Butterfly” May 14-16 in the first Indianapolis Opera concert event at the Indianapolis Zoo under the covering of the Bicentennial Pavilion, celebrating the 200th birthday. Performances are at 7 p.m. To ensure proper social distancing guidelines established by the Marion County Health Dept. and the state of Indiana, seats are only available to purchase in sets of two. For more, visit indyopera.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Basement built for entertaining Commentary by Larry Greene The unfinished basement in this 2019 home in Noblesville’s Conner Crossing neighborhood was a blank canvas, ready to become a masterpiece.

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Notice to Bidders CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA The City of Carmel, Board of Public Works and Safety, will receive sealed bids for the installation of asphalt golf cart paths at Brookshire Golf Course, at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, until 10:00am, local time, on April 7,2021. The Bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Public Works and Safety at 10:00 , in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Bid should be clearly marked “BID ENCLOSED Golf Cart Paths - Brookshire” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. No late bids will be accepted. Scope of Work; Work to begin before May 1, 2021 1. New Cart path and Extension of existing 8 feet wide a. Remove existing sod and dirt to a depth of 8” below finished elevation and haul excess off site. b. Place, grade and compact 6” of #53 stone c. Lay H.M.A. 12.5 mm surface, roll to a 3” compaction. d. Approximately 190,000 sq. ft e. Price per linear foot of additions or subtractions 2. Resurface existing Cart Paths 8 feet wide a. Mill existing asphalt where necessary to a depth of 1” and haul soil of site at transition points b. Trim grass and vegetation away from existing edges. c. Clean and prepare existing asphalt surface for new surface installation. d. Apply liquid tack to existing surface for adherence of new asphalt surface. e. Lay H.M.A. 9.5mm surface, roll to 1” compaction. f. Approximately 60,584 sq. ft. 3. Alternate a. An alternate bid of 7 foot wide paths with all other specs the same. b. Price per linear foot of additions or subtractions A one-year warranty and or guarantee on all labor and materials will be included. Maps of the proposed site and routing may be examined at Brookshire Golf Course, 12120 Brookshire Parkway, Carmel, Indiana 46032, or by contacting Bob Higgins at office 317-249 -2716 Bids must be submitted on the forms found in the Bid package. It must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the Bid, subject to Revised Form 96 conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Bid. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 36-1-12-4. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

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Hyper hyphen anxiety Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you don’t know something, so you just avoid it altogether? For instance, because I don’t know how to swim, I avoid parties on GRAMMAR GUY megayachts. How many of us avoid writing words that may or may not need hyphens because we don’t know the rules? I know it’s not just me. Today, I’m going to focus on when to hyphenate those tricky adverb phrases known as compound modifiers. The main reason we know about the existence of adverbs is because we played Mad Libs on family road trips growing up. A compound modifier is what we get when a hyphen connects an adjective with an adverb: a well-known salsa dancer. In this case, “well” is the adverb that modifies the adjective “known.” When it comes to the compound modifier “newly elected,” as in the example “newly elected president,” we don’t need a hyphen. Why is this? Look, I didn’t come up with the rules, but compound modifiers containing

“-ly” adverbs do not need hyphens. I suppose this is because it seems redundant to add a hyphen to a compound modifier with an adverb ending in “ly.” We already know that the adverb is modifying the word next to it. Because we’re not sure about this rule, we tend to add the hyphen anyway. Adding the hyphen just because you don’t want your friends to think you’re dumb is a classic example of hypercorrection. We want to appear smart, so we overcorrect our speech or writing. Here’s the way to think about compound modifiers with “-ly” adverbs: Treat the adverb like you would the word “very.” Although the word “very” is usually a lazy word to drop into your syntax, you would never be tempted to add a hyphen between it and the adjective it modifies: a very tired toll booth worker.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY At the April 7, 2021 meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 127.82 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 25 “Board”), the Board will hold a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 174.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 20 One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, in order to: (i) receive public input on the sale of a portion of certain MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 188.92 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 real property currently owned by the City of Carmel and consisting of four remnant parcels from the 96th MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 199.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 23 and Keystone Roundabout Project, as more particularly described below; (ii) allow interested persons an MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 169.18 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. opportunity to be heard regarding this matter; (iii) allow the Board to gather the information it deems necessary CONTAINING 1.777 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. in order to be able to issue a recommendation to the Mayor of Carmel regarding the sale of said property; and The legal description of Parcel C, which is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of (iv) conduct any other lawful business connected or related to the above. th The legal description of Parcel A, which is generally located on the southwest corner of the intersection of 96 Street and Keystone Parkway, is: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, 96th Street and Haverstick Road, is: TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, PART OF LOT 32 IN WOODLAND HEIGHTS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BOOK 29, PAGE 123 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE SOUTH DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 18 A DISTANCE OF 237.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 32 A DISTANCE OF 106.87 A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 130.78 A DISTANCE OF 249.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 128.29 A DISTANCE OF 14.88 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 21.83 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 205.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 32; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 15 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 233.83 FEET TO THE PLACE OF 06 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 84.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH BEGINNING. 37 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 107.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH CONTAINING 20,136 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. 71 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 110.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH The legal description of Parcel B, which is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 9th Street and Haver Way, is: 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.38 FEET TO THE PLACE OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, BEGINNING. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONTAINING 0.982 ACRES, MORE OR LESS The legal description of Parcel D, which is a small remnant parcel generally located south of Haver Way COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE near the intersection of 96th Street and Haver Way, is: SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 1072.91 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 23 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 275.75 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONCOMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE TANGENT CURVE AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 119.81 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALONG AN ARC TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET AND SUBTENDED BY A LONG NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 885.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST AND A MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 94.74 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONLENGTH OF 118.46 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A REVERSE CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING TANGENT CURVE AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 127.20 FEET NORTHWESTERLY 115.33 FEET ALONG AN ARC TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 170.00 ALONG AN ARC TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET AND SUBTENDED BY A LONG AND SUBTENDED BY A LONG CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 30 DEGREES 59 CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 27 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST AND A MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST AND A LENGTH OF 113.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES LENGTH OF 125.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A 06 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 32.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42 DISTANCE OF 58.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST A MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 44.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 DISTANCE OF 111.26 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 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Murky history of island’s clear water Commentary by Don Knebel Pharaoh’s Island, located in the transparent turquoise waters of the Red Sea, features one of the best diving TRAVEL locations in the Middle East. Much less clear than the water is its history. Pharaoh’s Island lies in the northwest corner of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 650 feet east of the Sinai Peninsula and 4 miles south of Egypt’s border with Israel. The tiny island, occupying about 10 acres, is formed from granite outcroppings rising up to 60 feet above sea level. Because the island protects the waters between it and the Sinai coast from storms, it has long served as an anchorage. Some scholars claim that the island is Ezion-Geber, a port mentioned six times in the Hebrew Scriptures, with little to support the claim except that no other port meets the biblical description. With only slightly more evidence, some

1116 by the Crusaders, but there is scant, if any, evidence that the Crusaders were ever on the island. Some visitors to Pharaoh’s Island come to see Saladin’s citadel, from the top of which they can see Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. One such visitor was Lawrence of Arabia, who rafted to the island in 1914 while on an intelligence mission in the Sinai. Most modern visitors come to dive among the adjacent coral reefs, where they can swim with such colorful fish as the Picasso triggerfish, named for the artist. Because of these table reefs, Israelis, presumably seeking to avoid honoring Egypt’s pharaohs, call it “Coral Island.” Pharaoh’s Island from Sinai, Egypt. (Photo by Don Knebel)

claim that the island gets its name from its occupation by Pharaoh Ramses III. The northern section of Pharaoh’s Island includes the reconstructed remains of a for-

tress believed to have been erected in 1170 by Saladin, the Muslim leader who retook Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. Some claim that Saladin enlarged a citadel built in

CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: Clay Township of Hamilton County, of new Chinese Pavilion, construction of percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. Indiana Wooden Timber Gateway from W Carmel Drive, The Bid Bond or certified check shall be 10701 North College Avenue construction of five PermaTrak boardwalks, evidence of good faith that the successful Carmel, Indiana 46280-1089 construction of two PermaTrak overlooks, Bidder will execute within ten (10) Project: Sister Cities Cultural Gardens handrail, concrete sidewalks, decomposed granite calendar days from the acceptance of Project No. 219-0038 walks, benches, tables, bike racks, landscape the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of boulders from 18 in. to 48 in. diameter, sealcoating Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified Hamilton County Indiana (the “Owner”), for and on Monon Greenway, landscaping, lighting, electrical, check shall be made payable to Clay behalf of the The City of Carmel (the “Department”), and four Add Alternatives, all as set forth in the Township of Hamilton County, Indiana; and will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Contract Documents for the Project which, except (3) A Non-Collusion Affidavit complying with Project at the Administrative Offices of the Owner for those items not included due to timing, size or the requirements of Ind. Code §36-1-2-4. located at 10701 North College Avenue, Carmel other factors, have been assembled into a Project Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids Indiana 46280 (the “Administrative Offices”) on Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 am local time, and Manual and any and all full-size drawings may be date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, examined at and obtained from, the office of Repro (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in Graphix Inc. 437 N Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. The plan charge will be listed on the online plan scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – SISTER or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of CITIES CULTURAL GARDENS” and as otherwise payable to Repro Graphix Inc. An online option may unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after also be available. All payments and costs of Contract upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution the designated time will be returned to the Bidder Documents and related supplemental materials of the Agreement, and provision of the required unopened. are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they Performance Bond and Payment Bond. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or In the event that the total amount of the contract discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 and other important matters will be held on shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00 am local time Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets. under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23in the Conference Room of the Clay Township Bids must be submitted on the forms in the 10 before doing any work on the Project. Administrative Offices and, weather permitting, shall Project Manual, must contain the names of every Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner conclude with a visit to the location where the Work person or company interested therein, and shall be reserves the right to specify in the contract with the is to be performed. A Microsoft Teams option will also accompanied by: successful bidder one or both of the following: be provided for the pre-bid conference. Prospective (1) Properly and completely executed 1. Early performance of the contract will result in bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by increased compensation; the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations the Indiana State Board of Accounts 2. Completion of the contract after the needed by individuals with disabilities planning to which includes a financial statement, a termination or designated completion attend the pre- bid conference or public bid opening statement of experience, a proposed plan date(s) will result in a deduction from the meeting, please notify Jocelyn Hinshaw at (317) 222or plans for performing the Work and the compensation. 3880 or jhinshaw@lochgroup.com at least forty-eight equipment the Bidder has available for the A Performance Bond and Payment Bond with (48) hours prior thereto. performance of the Work; good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner In general, the Work for the Project consists of (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount Site improvements including demolition, clearing, (10%) of the total Bid amount, including equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract grading, concrete footers, concrete substructures, any alternates, with a satisfactory Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of helical piers, construction of new Gateway corporate surety or by a certified check the Agreement. The surety of the Bonds may not be Structure from Monon Greenway, construction on a solvent bank in the amount of ten released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final

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settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq. All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18- 2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana laws including but not limited to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4, that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. Except as specifically otherwise provided herein and as allowed by applicable Indiana law, a contract for the Project shall be awarded in accordance with this Notice to Bidders, Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bids alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bids and Alternates accepted. Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Jocelyn Hinshaw by email only at jhinshaw@lochgroup.com Douglas Callahan, Trustee, Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana

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www.currentincarmel.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. PZ-2021-00036 PUD Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Flr., 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a PUD Rezone application for: approval to allow a new subdivision consisting of 34 single-family detached residential homes. The property address is: 947 W. 146th Street and 0 W. 146th Street. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2021-00036 PUD. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID Parcel Nos: 17-09-22-00-00005.001, 17-09-22-00-00-006.001, 17-09-22-00-00-007.000, and 17-09-22-00-00-008.000. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. This will be a virtual meeting based at Carmel City Hall. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. Petitioner name: Steven Hardin of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, on behalf of Less Impact Development LLC NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received: By: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 For: Carmel Middle School Site Improvements 300 S. Guilford Road Carmel, IN 46032 At: Carmel Middle School 300 S. Guilford Road Carmel, IN 46032 Until: 2:00 PM (local time), April 7, 2021 Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM (local time), at the Educational Services Center, 5201 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46033 or via Microsoft Teams. Or call in (audio only) +1 317-762-3960,,936215202# Phone Conference ID: 936 215 202# All work for the complete construction of the Project will be under one or more prime contracts with the Owner based on bids received and on combinations awarded. The Construction Manager will manage the construction of the Project. Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents which are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Office of the Construction Manager Office of the Construction Manager The Skillman Plan Room The Skillman Corporation 3834 S. Emerson Avenue, Building A www.skillmanplanroom.com Indianapolis, IN 46203 Prime and Non-Prime Contract Bidders must place an order on www.skillmanplanroom.com to be able to download documents electronically or request printed documents. There is no cost for downloading the bidding documents. Bidders desiring printed documents shall pay for the cost of printing, shipping and handling. Reprographic Services are provided by: Eastern Engineering 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, Phone 317-598-0661. WAGE SCALE: Wage Scale does not apply to this project. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM, local time, at Carmel Middle School, 300 S. Guildford Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 or via Microsoft Teams. Attendance by bidders is optional, but recommended, in order to clarify or answer questions concerning the Drawings and Project Manual for the Project. Microsoft Teams Meeting Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 317-762-3960,,990898446# Phone Conference ID: 990 898 446# Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts. Contractors submitting bids for the performance of any Work as specified in this building Project should make such Bids to Carmel Clay Schools. Contractors are advised that the Contract as finally entered into with any successful Bidder may be entered into with either the School Corporation or the Building Corporation or certain portions of the Contract may be entered into by both the School Corporation and the Building Corporation. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (or combination of Bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All Bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before awarding contracts. Carmel Clay Schools By: RON FARRAND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER Docket Number: PZ-2020-00074 DP/ADLS Magnolia Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission Hearing Officer meeting on April 15th, 2021 at 1:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a DP/ADLS application in order to: Construct a mixed use development consisting of one (1) apartment building, six (6) four-story condominium buildings, along with the necessary associated infrastructure. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00074 DP/ADLS Magnolia For property being known as (address): The SE corner of Rangeline Road and City Center Drive, Carmel, IN The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID’s 16-10-31-01-12-015.000, 16-10-31-01-12-002.000,16-10-31-01-12-005.000, 16-10-31-01-12-006.000, 16-10-31-01-12-007.000 and 16-10-31-01-13-001.000. The petition may be examined on the City’s website through public documents - Laserfiche This meeting will be a virtual meeting based at Carmel City Hall. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 10:00am the day of the meeting, via e-mail to Joe Shestak, administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. Petitioner: Old Town Companies NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received: By: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 E. Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 For: Carmel High School Performing Arts Center, Main Office, Auditorium and Planetarium Additions & Renovations 520 E. Main Street Carmel, IN 46032 At: Carmel Educational Services Center 5201 E. Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 Until: 2:00 PM(local time), April 7, 2021 Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM (local time), in the Carmel Educational Services Center, 5201 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 and via Microsoft Teams Call In #: 317-762-3960 Conference ID: 936 215 202# All work for the complete construction of the Project will be under one or more prime contracts with the Owner based on bids received and on combinations awarded. The Construction Manager will manage the construction of the Project. Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents which are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Office of the Construction Manager The Skillman Plan Room The Skillman Corporation 3834 S. Emerson Avenue, Building A www.skillmanplanroom.com Indianapolis, IN 46203 Prime and Non-Prime Contract Bidders must place an order on www.skillmanplanroom.com to be able to download documents electronically or request printed documents. There is no cost for downloading the bidding documents. Bidders desiring printed documents shall pay for the cost of printing, shipping and handling. Reprographic Services are provided by: Eastern Engineering 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, Phone 317-598-0661. WAGE SCALE: Wage Scale does not apply to this project. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM, local time, via Microsoft Teams. Call In #: 1-317-762-3960 Conference ID: 572 730 511# Attendance by bidders is optional, but recommended, in order to clarify or answer questions concerning the Drawings and Project Manual for the Project. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts. Contractors submitting bids for the performance of any Work as specified in this building Project should make such Bids to Carmel Clay Schools. Contractors are advised that the Contract as finally entered into with any successful Bidder may be entered into with either the School Corporation or the Building Corporation or certain portions of the Contract may be entered into by both the School Corporation and the Building Corporation. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (or combination of Bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All Bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before awarding contracts. Carmel Clay Schools By: Ron Farrand

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You are invited to submit a formal proposal for Chromebooks to the Westfield Washington School district in accordance to the attached general conditions and specifications. Proposals (bids) from bidders will be received through email addressed to Dan Brita at britad@wws.k12.in.us. Email proposals will only be deemed accepted for consideration upon delivery of a confirmation of receipt from britad@wws.k12. in.us. If the vendor does not receive confirmation of receipt, please contact Dan Brita at 317-867-8030. Westfield Washington Schools reserves the right to delay the opening of bids to later the same day of the deadline in the event of technical difficulties or email delays. Once any delays have been resolved and the first proposal has been opened, all proposals received after that time will be rejected. Westfield Washington Schools reserves the right to reject all bids. All bids must be received by TBD Any questions may be emailed to britad@wws.k12.in.us. YOU CAN FIND THE FULL RFP AT https://bit.ly/30Rq8Tz .

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST The behavior intervention specialist will collaborate with the counseling team to support the needs of all students. Our students are intelligent young people who have found it difficult to thrive in a traditional schooling environment. Many of our students struggle with learning challenges stemming from or resulting in processing differences. The behavior intervention specialist will support students through de-escalation strategies, processing strong emotions, and aid in the development of tools that will help them be proactive. Some post secondary education preferably a bachelor’s degree in behavior management, counseling, psychology, teaching, social work or similar field with experience working with students with a variety of learning style differences such as ASD, ADD/ ADHD, ODD, receptive and expressive language disorders, anxiety, etc. Strong communication skills and the ability to be flexible and attend to a variety of needs. Please submit your resume to careers@mymwa.org.

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for the upcoming season! We are looking for Full Time Pool Service Technicians and Helpers. Rate based on experience. We are also looking to ﬁll an immediate Part-Time seasonal retail position for our store. Training provided. Saturdays required Drivers license and background check required. Call, email or stop by our store to apply. 904 W. Main St. - Carmel 317-846-5576 scottpools2@gmail.com www.scottpoolsinc.com COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certiﬁcation strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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