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Closures continue as local emergency declared By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
said police have tools to limit traffic on the roads, but he doesn’t expect them to be needed. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard declared Brainard updated the council March 16 a local disaster emergency March 18 on steps his administration has taken in and called for an end to recent days to prevent the disease from PANDEMIC unnecessary travel and spreading. Some city services have come the closure of public to a halt, such as community events playgrounds, among other measures, all planned for the coming weeks, while in an effort to slow the new coronavirus others, such as public safety, could be pandemic. expanded. The order followed several other Carmel leaders, like those closures throughout Carmel in the throughout the nation, are scramlast week, including schools, the bling to adjust to a constantly library and the Monon Community evolving environment. For exCenter. The mayor announced on ample, on the day of the council March 19 the closure of Brookshire meeting Gov. Eric Holcomb directGolf Club and the city’s household ed public gatherings to not exceed Brainard hazardous waste disposal site. 50 people, but later the same day “We fear it’s going to get worse before President Donald Trump advised gatherit gets better,” Brainard said. “We’re confi- ings of no more than 10 people. The March dent if we do the right things now we can 16 Carmel City Council meeting exceeded avoid longer closures and greater probthe 10 participant limit - barely. lems in a few days and a few weeks.” “We don’t want the economy to entirely Five COVID-19 cases had been confirmed stop, yet we want to protect our employin Hamilton County as of March 20, with ees and people living in Carmel from the 79 reported in Indiana. Two Hoosiers had virus as well,” he said. died. At least two City of Carmel employThe following describes how some city ees have self-quarantined because of pos- departments and services have been afsible exposure to the virus. fected by the pandemic: The order is in effect for one week. Carmel Utilities It could be extended through a vote of Many Carmel Utilities employees are the Carmel city council. Brainard said working from home, but the city plans to the situation will be reviewed on a daily keep enough workers on site to ensure basis to determine if the order should be water and sewer service continues to be extended. provided safely. “We’re trying to avoid the sudden spike Brainard said the city has halted water in COVID-19 cases that other countries and disconnections for nonpayment to ease other regions of the country have experithe burden for residents who may face enced,” he said. “This is based on the best financial struggles because of the panadvice we’re getting (to prevent that).” demic. The city plans to help “until they During the emergency period, travel is get back on their feet.” only permitted for medical care; providing “It doesn’t mean we forgive the bill,” care as a primary caregiver; mandatory Brainard said after the meeting. “We’re work activities; trips for food, groceries, giving people time. We’re not going to dismedication, essential household goods connect anybody.” and hygiene products; visiting parks; doCarmel Fire Dept. nating blood; and trips where occupants Carmel firefighters, who work at stado not leave the vehicle. tions in 24-hour shifts, are practicing Brainard said he expects the “vast masocial distancing and taking extra protecjority” of people to follow the order. He tive equipment on emergency runs. City
The playground at Meadlowlark Park - and all others in Carmel - are empty after the mayor ordered their closure March 19. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
officials considered changing the shift schedule to reduce potential exposure but decided against the idea. “Most of our stations have separate bedrooms. We looked at going to 12-hour shifts so they wouldn’t have to sleep there,” Brainard said. “We’ve chosen not to do that for the time being.” The city is also considering putting two backup ambulances it already owns into service. Brainard said it would be a “substantial financial burden” to staff the additional ambulances but expects the city would eventually be reimbursed by the federal government. Carmel Police Dept. Brainard said most civilian duties are being handled by employees working at home. Only one counter at the police station is open to the public, and paperwork is not being passed through it. Most non-essential public services, such as fingerprinting, are not being offered during the outbreak. CPD’s school resource officers have been reassigned to other duties during the closure of Carmel Clay Schools. The earliest the schools could reopen is May 1. Room rentals canceled Groups often reserve rooms at City Hall or other city facilities, but all reservations from groups not directly associated with the city have been canceled until further notice.
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Food pantries need donations, volunteers By Emma Uber news@currentincarmel.com As the new coronavirus shutters business and schools nationwide, Carmel food pantries remain open to PANDEMIC meet the increased needs of the community. Merciful Help Center Executive Director Jayne Slaton said food pantries have experienced a significant increase in demand because of the financial impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on many families. “We’re having people come (to the Merciful Help Center) who are not characteristically in need, with all the servers and all these people being laid off,” Slaton said. “They are not able to make their rent, so food will become substantially more important.” Slaton is determined to serve every family that relies on the Merciful Help Center. “(Coronavirus) is affecting us a great deal. We’re very busy. We’re not saying no to anybody. We’re letting everybody come through because if you need the help, we’re willing to give it,” Slaton said. To meet the unprecedented demand, food pantries are counting on monetary or food donations more than ever. “We really need food donations. We are also partners with Gleaners Food Bank, and one dollar at the grocery store is equal to 10 cents cost at Gleaner’s, meaning we can get so much more at Gleaners,” Slaton said. “Cash donations help us a lot.” Natalie Oehler, co-director of the food pantry at Carmel United Methodist Church, said although the circumstances are more demanding, the mission of the food pantry remains the same. “We are here to help our neighbors,” Oehler said. “Hunger is a scary thing, especially with this shutdown.” Just as the community depends on charitable organizations in times of crisis, charities rely on community contributions. “People have really stepped up. I am so thoroughly impressed with this community. I already knew it was a beautiful community to live in because I’ve been doing this for 31 years, but this is so far above and beyond,” Slaton said.
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COVID-19 leave time approved for city employees By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
COVID-19 policies. Employees may be eligible to use COVID-19 leave if they or a member of their The Carmel City Council approved an household have tested positive for the ordinance March 16 that provides paid disease or are showing symptoms after leave time for city employ- being in contact with someone diagnosed PANDEMIC ees directly affected by with it or have recently returned from the new coronaa foreign nation experiencing virus, which leads to the COVID-19 an outbreak and been asked to disease. self-quarantine. Employees at At least two employees have higher risk for severe complicaself-quarantined, but city offitions — such as those older than cials declined to release further 65 or with a compromised iminformation. mune system — also may request COVID-19 leave became available COVID-19 leave. Lamb March 17 for civilian city employUnless an employee has been ees who have been exposed to the diagnosed with COVID-19, he or disease, been directed to self-quarantine she must remain on call during regularly or must provide care for school-age chilscheduled work hours and be available to dren whose campuses or day care facilisupervisors by phone or email. Responsities are closed because of the outbreak. bilities that can be performed off-site are “When we started this about a week expected to be completed. and a half ago, we thought we were being The ordinance also states that those proactive,” said Barbara Lamb, Carmel who speculate and spread unsubstandirector of human resources. “But events tiated rumors as to whether a certain have moved so quickly we feel we are employee is on COVID-19 leave could be up against the wall and we have to do subject to disciplinary actions. something.” “It’s kind of hard when someone disFull-time employees would have a appears from the workplace for people COVID-19 leave bank of 75 hours, while not to draw conclusions, but we’ll keep it part-time employees receive 60 hours. confidential,” Lamb said. “If (employees on Seasonal and temporary employees are leave) choose to talk about it, it will be up not eligible. to them.” The ordinance does not apply to emCarmel Mayor Jim Brainard has discreployees of the police and fire departtion in determining how long COVID-19 ments, which are creating their own leave will be available.
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Hotel opening delayed By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com With the new coronavirus pandemic leading to a virtual halt of travel, Carmel is preparing to delay the opening PANDEMIC of Hotel Carmichael. The 122-room boutique hotel was set to open in May, but Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said that won’t happen. “People aren’t going to be traveling,” Brainard said March 16. “We’re going to delay opening so we don’t have staff expense.” Carmel Redevelopment Commission Director Henry Mestetsky said his team will follow recommendations of hotel management and consultants to determine the optimum opening time. “It won’t be in May, but we have to track this on a monthly basis and provide updates,” Mestetsky said. Ten management employees have been hired for the hotel in roles that needed to be filled before the opening. Other employees have not yet been hired, and those hirings will be put on hold for now, Brainard said. Mestetsky said hotel construction remains on schedule with completion likely in mid-May. The hotel, a public/private partnership between Carmel and developer Pedcor, came under scrutiny in February after the city issued a press release announcing the project would cost $58.5 million, approximately 46 percent more than originally estimated in 2017. The Carmel City Council set three special committee meetings to investigate the cost increase, originally scheduled for March 18, 25 and April 1. Those meetings have been postponed indefinitely. With interest rates dropping in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Mestetsky said the hotel will save approximately $573,000 per year in interest payments. He said the CRC negotiated a variable rate interest on the loans rather than a more traditional fixed rate used in most hotel deals. The global pandemic also has led to a date change for the International Making Cities Livable Conference, which was set to make its Midwest debut June 2 to 6 at the Center for the Performing Arts. Brainard said the event could be delayed until August or rescheduled for 2021. “It’s definitely coming to Carmel,” he said.
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The Carmel Winter Farmers Market was open March 14, one of the few events not canceled St. Patrick’s Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. Market officials encouraged shoppers to avoid handshakes and stay home if they felt sick. Laura Campbell and Rick Campbell browse market booths.
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Local podcast club launches By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The club’s name doesn’t exactly fit. The Indianapolis Podcast Brunch Club typically PROFILE meets the last Thursday of every month from 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m., although the March meeting has been canceled because of the new coronavirus outbreak. Ealy “(The name) predates me,” said Susan Miller, the chapter leader who started the Indianapolis club in January. “I would have called it the Cocktail Hour Club. It was started by a woman in Chicago five years ago and is akin to a book club for podcasts.” Miller, who lives near Anderson, is the public relations director for 5MetaCom, a Carmel business-to-business marketing company for technical and scientific products. There are two to five hours of listening lists for the theme of the month. The January topic was fake news while February’s was nuclear energy and the coro-
navirus. There are more than 70 chapters worldwide. Carmel resident Jeff Ealy, a 2006 Carmel High School graduate who is 5MetaCom vice president of marketing services, began listening to more podcasts in the past year. “I was getting bored listening to the same couple of tunes on the radio and was looking for something more entertaining,” Ealy said. Ealy said he often listens Miller to a 10- to 12-minute story. Podcasts are a part of what 5MetaCom helps produces for its clients for approximately 18 months. “It’s not exactly the sexy serial story but it’s going deep on a tightly niche subject,” Miller said. Ealy said the company works behind the scenes to produce the podcasts. “We produce the conversation guide for the program we are going to put together,” he said. “Our customers are the authorities on the subject.” For more, visit podcastbrunchclub.com/ indianapolis/.
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Families scramble to find child care, start eLearning amid coronavirus pandemic By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Life as a single mother living apart from family already had its challenges for Rachel Mould. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit. COVER STORY Now, Mould, a nurse at IU Health, is among many other parents scrambling to find child care and figure out how to keep up with virtual learning for her two children. “I’m not the typical Carmel parent. I don’t have family around. I don’t have anyone else to rely on except for new relationships that I’ve created in my community,” said Mould, whose two children are in third and fifth grade at Prairie Trace Elementary. Already, the community has stepped up in a big way. Mould said she can’t afford to hire a babysitter for the duration of the pandemic, but she’s had offers from neighbors to help watch her children or provide snacks and lunches during the day. “It’s stressful,” Mould said. “I’m very grateful I’ve had some people step up who have helped me who aren’t going to charge me an arm and a leg.” Other working parents have found relief in another group From left, Katie, Allie, Mark and Owen Koenig. (Submitted photo) experiencing major upheaval from the pandemic: college students. Mallory Harrington thought she’d be spending the spring Owen out of day care. semester of her junior year at Indiana State University in “It’s very difficult to do work at home without distractions classrooms - both her own and others as she studies elemenwhen you’re relying on video conferencing and you have a tary education. 3-year-old running around who doesn’t understand, ‘Leave me Instead, the Carmel High School graduate is spendalone, I’ve got to work,’” Koenig said. ing at least the next couple of months helping 6-yearThe Koenigs have enlisted the help of the children’s old Allie Koenig complete kindergarten eLearning grandmothers — both educators — to watch Owen, but lessons. even that wasn’t a straightforward decision. “It’s been really stressful because I’m a substitute “Grandparents are certainly at that age where you teacher in Terre Haute, and with the schools being start to get a little nervous because they’re older,” closed, I’m out of a job,” she said. “On top of that, I Katie Koenig said. “There isn’t a playbook that tells you can’t go to classes anymore. It’s really weird.” how to react to this.” Moore Allie’s mother, Katie Koenig, said Harrington’s availWhitney Moore — a mother of four children ages 4 ability has been a huge relief, as she and her husband to 12 — is managing the effects of campus closures work full time. and virtual learning herself. The Westfield resident said it’s a “Not that there’s a great time for a virus to hit, but it’s defislow time of year for her photography business, and her partnitely not a great time. Our company is swirling in integration time job as an instructional assistant is on hold while schools efforts because (it was recently acquired). There’s a lot of work are closed. going on, and not working is not an option,” Katie Koenig said. Moore is relying on a daily schedule and encouragement “Both of us had to figure out what we’re going to do.” from other parents to make it through the pandemic. Typically, Allie attends Smoky Row Elementary, and her “Mostly finding a network of other moms that you can vent 3-year-old brother, Owen, goes to day care. Smoky Row and all to has been crucial to me so far,” she said. “A lot of us have other Indiana schools are closed until at least May 1 by order of communicated with each other and said, ‘If you need to vent Gov. Eric Holcomb, and the Koenigs proactively decided to pull to me, I’m here for you.’”
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SCHOOL CLOSURES EXTENDED By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced March 19 that all Indiana schools will be closed until at least May 1 and that all student assessments for the academic year have been canceled. Holcomb said during a press conference that the state is looking at 30-, 60- and 90-day increments to assess school closures and will reassess whether schools should reopen closer to May 1. However, he said the idea of students returning to schools this academic year would be “a miracle.” Holcomb also announced state student assessments, including the ISTEP10 and ILEARN assessments, would be canceled. Some schools will continue to provide education services through eLearning, but not all schools have the capability, and not all students have home access to take advantage of it if it’s offered.
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Commentary by Terry Anker “It is not like we’re not trying to make sure that bad stuff doesn’t happen by not doing things that we used to do.” Hmm. We’re not sure what is not meant to happen ... or to happen ... or to not, not happen. It is all so confusing. In a time where clarity of communication is most important, why are so many continuing to cloud the air with doublespeak, jargon and insider lingo? The negative, especially the double negative, is, well, doubly troubling in doubly troubling conditions. What do we need to do? What is the standard? When do we need to do it? The truth of the matter, whatever the “truth” may be – and whatever the “matter” may be, for that matter – is too often intentionally construed to prevent good-intentioned folks from understanding what the heck is going on. Not intended to attack him, as many others will likely follow, but if the mayor of New York City is calling for “required shelter in place,” what is he saying? Would it be better to say martial law? Would we understand that expression any better or worse? Are they the same? How are they different? Could they mean the Marshall Law? Noted 19th-century British economist Alfred Marshall said, “There are no economic tendencies which act as steadily and can be measured as exactly as gravitation can, and consequently, there are no laws of economics which can be compared for precision with the law of gravitation.” What? It is probably not this one. A speaker’s desire to manipulate an audience with a convolution of language risks considerable misunderstanding by the listener. Perhaps, that it is the intention. Anyone attempting to sell anything to anybody is prone to play the word game. Should we accept it as unavoidable or demand clarity?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Addressing viral elephant in the room Commentary by Danielle Wilson Hmm. What to talk about this week? The aftermath of the convergence of Friday the 13th with my hormonal fluctuHUMOR ations three days after a full moon? The return of two-thirds of my college kids for spring break that has already necessitated multiple Meijer runs and ear plugs? Bore-ing! But if not the mundane, upon what else could I possibly pontificate? Should I just acknowledge the morbidly obese elephant in the room and be done? Coronavirus. There, I said it. But part of my self-care plan is to limit exposure to conversations surrounding the pandemic, which in my humble-yet-superior opinion is fueling unnecessary anxiety. I understand and completely support the closing of schools and cancellation of events (though I am suffering from acute March Sadness), but I cannot wrap my head around the ensuing mass hysteria. And I can’t avoid it, either. To wit, I was at the grocery stocking up
on milk and toilet paper – for the aforementioned invasion of my coed-locusts, not for the mandated lockdown of society – when I happened to pass a store employee carrying an empty Charmin box. I’d heard rumors of a TP shortage, so I turned down the aisle to grab a few rolls. Coming from the other direction was a guy also seemingly intent on scoring an eight-pack. There was one left. Ah, hell, no. I sprinted down that aisle like I was in the last few moments of the Olympic 100-meter dash. I actually hurdled a discarded Bounty paper towel bundle. And for what? Some toilet paper? CV doesn’t even cause diarrhea! No thanks. I’m sticking with the boring hormones and parenting woes. Peace out.
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Editor, A recently published letter stated climate change is real. Of course, climate change is real. No, it’s not a myth that an extreme majority of climatologists believe climate change is real and caused solely by humans. We owe many improvements to our lives to scientists. The questioning of these experts is absurd. Imagine if other professionals were treated like this such as denying the diagnosis of your doctor, even multiple doctors or distrusting computer technicians on their assessment of the problems with your computer. Even today, during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming the epidemiologists and virologists do not know what they are talking about would be ridiculous and extremely dangerous. Climatologists are not out here to make money or trick you. They are here to objectively study climate change. And they say it is objectively real, dangerous and urgent. And we must trust them. Ethan Stoehr, Carmel High School student
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Student to represent Cedarville — Luke Mennen of Carmel was selected to represent Cedarville University in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores RxImpact Day. Mennen and 59 other pharmacy students were selected to spend two days learning and advocating for national health care issues. Hospice volunteers needed — Anew Hospice is recruiting volunteers to visit patients in facilities in Carmel, Noblesville and elsewhere in the Indianapolis area. Volunteers provide assistance by listening and reminiscing, comforting, reading and playing music. For more information, call 317-3002292 or visit AnewCare.com. Yoga training scholarship — Owners of The Hot Room, a hot yoga and hot Pilates studio, have created The Hot Room Leadership Institute Scholarship for People of Color. The full-tuition scholarship is open to any self-identified person of color who would like to deepen his or her yoga practice and gain skills to lead yoga classes. The scholarship will be available for each training hosted by The Hot Room Leadership Institute,
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Restaurant owners ‘disappointed’ by governor’s decision By Ann Marie Shambaugh and Mark Ambrogi AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered restaurants to stop offering dine-in service March 17 through at least the end of the month to help prevent the spread of the PANDEMIC new coronavirus, leaving Carmel restaurant owners scrambling to figure out how to adapt. Jeremiah Hamman, owner of Prodigy Burger Bar and Prime 47 steakhouse, doesn’t agree with the governor’s decision. He said he believes social distancing can be safely practiced at restaurants with a few modifications. Hamman “Allow the restaurants to space out tables, use their best judgment, operate at 50 percent capacity instead of 100 percent. Allow them to stay open and serve, providing they are meeting certain requirements,” said Hamman, who plans to institute carry-out and delivery service at his restaurants. “How can (the governor) decide all bars and restaurants must shut down, but grocery stores are open and you are going to have thousands of people in your store at the same time? I think it’s a terrible decision.” His biggest concern, however, is for his employees. He plans to pay them during the restrictions but knows not
every restaurant owner will be able to do that. “I wish (Holcomb) would consider what he has done to the service industry employees,” Hamman said. “We’re blessed and fortunate and in a situation where we are going to figure out a way to pay ours. There are a lot of places that aren’t. I’m really concerned for the economy and what is going to happen to them.” Kevin “Woody” Rider, owner of divvy and Woody’s Library Restaurant, has not implemented carry-out or delivery service. He said it would end up costing him more than temporarily shutting his restaurants’ doors. He also said he is disappointed in the governor’s decision. “Why just the restaurant business?” said Rider, whose restaurants employ 95 people. “I think being at a grocery store Rider or being at (a home improvement store) is more dangerous to the spread of this thing than sitting at a table in a restaurant.” Rider, who is a member of the Carmel City Council, has been in touch with legislators asking them to remove a state-mandated waiting period for receiving unemployment benefits. “They should be allowed to file and get it, because this (restriction) could be two weeks or this could be two months,” Rider said during the March 16 council meeting. “They’re not telling us how long it’s going to be.”
Don Main, owner of Puccini’s Pizza & Pasta, already offered delivery through DoorDash and is planning to add inhouse delivery drivers. He also plans to add curbside pickup service. “Of course, normal carry-out is welcome, and while we will still be maintaining enhanced disinfectant procedures, we sure do like to see our customers,” he said.
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Coronavirus pandemic forces theater groups to face difficulties By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com If there has been a constant theme in the announcements of cancellations and postponements of theater productions and concerts due to POSTPONEMENTS the coronavirus pandemic, it is that it will create hardship for the arts world. Local theater groups are offering refunds for shows that have been postponed or canceled, although they would appreciate it if refunds could be a donation to the organization. Center for the Performing Arts The Center for Performing Arts suspended performances for a month when Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb first announced COVID-19 guidelines of restricting gatherings to no more than 250 people March 13. When Holcomb amended that to no more than 50 people March 16, the Center extended the suspension of all performances and other events at its venues through May 11. President Donald Trump announced March 16 a federal guideline that limits gatherings to no more than 10 people. The affected venues include the Palladium, The Tarkington and the Studio Theater. The cancellations include performances by Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and the Indiana Wind Symphony as well as education events, rental events and Center Presents performances. That includes Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s performance of “Exodus” set for April 3-5 and Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s March 14 and April 18 concerts. “We regret the circumstances that brought us to this point, but clearly there is no other responsible decision to make for the welfare of our patrons, employees and the community,” stated Jeff C. McDermott, president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. All ticket holders will be contacted and provided refunds or the option to donate the purchase amount to the presenting organization to help defray costs associated
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with the cancellations. The Center will work to reschedule the canceled events as feasible, according to a press release. The Center will continue to follow the guidance of public safety officials and will reassess the suspension as needed. Offices will remain in operation during standard business hours. The box office and the Great American Songbook Exhibit Gallery at the Palladium will be closed to the public through May 11, but ticket sales for events not affected by the suspension will continue online at thecenterpresents.org or by phone at 317-843-3800. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre officials have announced the remaining performances of “Saturday Night Fever” and the upcoming scheduled production of “An American in Paris” have been canceled. “Saturday Night Fever” was scheduled to run through March 29 and “An American in Paris” was scheduled to start April 2. Ticket holders for those shows will be contacted by Beef & Boards box office staff with op-
tions available to them. At this time, Beef & Boards plans to reopen with the opening of “The Sound of Music” as scheduled May 14. For more, beefandboards.com Civic Theatre Civic Theatre had to postpone “A Few Good Men” March 13, the day the show was supposed to open at the Studio Theater. The restrictions also forced Civic to shut down “Matilda The Musical,” which was set to open April 24. It is uncertain when or if the shows will be rescheduled. In the meantime, all ticket holders will be contacted and provided refunds or the option to donate the purchase amount to Civic Theatre to help defray costs associated with the cancellations. “The magic of live theatre is fundamental to our patrons, volunteers and staff. We are heartbroken at the postponement of ‘A Few Good Men’ and ‘Matilda the Musical,’’ Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley stated. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
Actors Theatre of Indiana ATI has postponed “Damn Yankees,” which was scheduled to open April 24, and the May 5 ATI Theatre Lab reading of “Provenance.” ATI co-founder Don Farrell said the plan is to move both into the 2020-2021 season. “The decision to delay programming places an incredible financial strain on ATI,” Farrell said in a note to supporters. “Please consider making a donation today so that when this crisis ends - and it will - Actors Theatre of Indiana will still be right here waiting for you with open arms, ready to reflect all the best parts of our shared humanity.” For more, visit atistage.org. Indiana Repertory Theatre Indiana Repertory Theatre officials said they have made the tough decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 season. “This is devastating news for our staff and artists, and we do not make this decision lightly. We thank our loyal patrons for your patience as we move forward in these unprecedented times,” Artistic Director Janet Allen and Managing Director Suzanne Sweeney said in a statement. “Our ticket office will be in touch with patrons who purchased ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ tickets to best accommodate the closing of this production as well as the closing of the season. As you can imagine, our customer service staff is experiencing high volumes of requests at this time, and we ask that you await their contact.” For “Murder on the Orient Express” ticket holders, the IRT, in partnership with WFYI, is offering ticket holders a taped performance of “Murder on the Orient Express.” Details on accessing the show online will be offered soon. For more, visit irtlive.com/support. Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions has postponed “A Raisin in the Sun,” set to run March 20 to April 5 at the Westfield Playhouse. Director Nancy Lafferty said she hopes the performances will be held later in May or another later date. Meanwhile, Main Street Productions’ staging of “Rumors,” which was supposed to open May 8, has been postponed until the 2022-23 season. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
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Korave Korean BBQ Go-Chu Pork is a Korean spicy pork rice bowl. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 9713 District North Dr. Suite 1210, Fishers What to get: Go-Chu Pork (Korean spicy pork rice bowl) Price: $11 Anna’s take: Korave Korean BBQ is one of three startups housed in Fishers Test Kitchen. Rice bowl can be ordered with pork, beef ($12), chicken ($10) or seared tofu ($11). It’s a hefty serving of meat with white or purple rice or noodles for an extra $1.50. The meat and a colorful array of carrots, cabbage and
lettuce overflow in a large bowl. It’s a great serving size with a wonderful taste I haven’t experienced before. Another popular item is Bul-Go-Ki Poutine (Korean BBQ beef and fries, $11). Korave is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but keep up to date on its social media platforms for a reopen date. What better way to spice up your return to society than with Korean BBQ? Suggested pairings: Pair with a Sun King Brewery Pachangarita, an icy mix of Pachanga beer and tequila.
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DISPATCHES Walk Off The Earth reschedules date - Canadian indie-pop band Walk Off The Earth has set a new date for its debut at the Center for the Performing Arts: Aug. 9. The band’s previously scheduled April 17 date was among the performances canceled in response to new public health guidelines on COVID-19. Tickets purchased for the previous date will be honored, and ticket sales have resumed at thecenterpresents.org.
ATI to share songs on Facebook Live - With so many stuck at home with the coronavirus pandemic, Actors Theatre of Indiana wants to bring a little enjoyment by holding Facebook Live music at 7:30 p.m. March 27, April 3 and 10. ATI co-founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins will provide the vocals. ATI begin the series with a sing-a-long featuring Irish tunes March 20. For more, visit ATI’s FaceBook page.
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Test kitchen: Meet the chefs By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Jung Gyu Kim, known as Chef John, and his brother Jung Min Kim, known as Chef Kim, recently opened RESTAURANTS Korave Korean BBQ, their Korean barbeque concept, in Fishers Test Kitchen. Korave Korean BBQ is one of three restaurants in Fishers Test Kitchen, 9713 District North Dr., Suite 1210, which is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kims are from South Korea. Upon moving to the United States, they first settled in Utah and attended culinary school at Salt Lake Community College. They operated a sushi franchise, Union Sushi, then launched a food truck in Utah in 2017 and moved to Fishers last year. “When we bought a house, the Realtor told us about the Fishers Test Kitchen, so I’m like, ‘Oh, really? I’ll just apply for it,’” Jung Gyu Kim said. “We got interviewed and did a tasting and that’s how we got into here.” The Kims’ goal is to launch a franchise of fast-casual Korean restaurants. Main menu items are rice bowls with Korean
Jung Gyu Kim, left, and Jung Min Kim own Korave Korean BBQ. (Submitted photo)
BBQ and tacos. Because Korean BBQ can be pricey, the Kims’ objective is to offer quality Korean BBQ at reasonable prices. “We want to offer people something they can enjoy – good Korean food with cheaper pricing,” Jung Gyu Kim said. “We want to keep the authentic flavor but lower the cost. Why are there no Korean fast-casual restaurants? Most Korean restaurant owners are elderly people and they are stubborn and keep the traditional way (of operating restaurants).”
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1. The closet was eliminated in exchange for open shelves and cubbies for each member of the family. The incorporated bench provides more seating than the previous version. 2. Each top cubby has an integrated USB charging port so family members can charge their devices as soon as they get home. 3. Cabinetry above the cubbies and a built-in dresser with granite countertop provides ample concealed storage for a variety of household items that need to be quickly accessible. 4. Slate tile laid in a herringbone pattern connects the new mudroom with the adjoining laundry room.
THE CHALLENGE This Westfield home was built in 2010 in the Long Ridge Estates neighborhood. Previously, the mudroom entry through the garage offered a small bench and a coat closet, with the laundry room just beyond. It wasn’t an efficient use of space for this family of four, who wanted a more open and accessible place to store coats, backpacks and other essentials.
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Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana 10701 North College Avenue Carmel, Indiana 46280-1089 Project: CAREY GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of Hamilton County Indiana (the “Owner”), for and on behalf of the Carmel/Clay Department of Parks and Recreation (the “Department”), will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at the Administrative Offices of the Department located at 1411 E. 116th Street, Carmel Indiana 46032 (the “Administrative Offices”) on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm local time, and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – CAREY GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS”, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm local time in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a visit to the location where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Michael Krosschell at (317) 826-7189 or mkrosschell@ schneidergeomatics.com at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto. In general, the Work for the Project consists of Site improvements including demolition and clearing, grading and underdrains, playground installation, playground surface installation, concrete footers, masonry restroom building construction, concrete flatwork, and site furnishings, all as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project Manual and any and all full size drawings may be examined at and obtained from, the office of Eastern Engineering Supply Company, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Number: PZ-2020-00006 OA: Clay Terrace PUD Amendment Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a PUD Amendment in order to: modify the existing Clay Terrace PUD in order to foster redevelopment of a portion of the site. The common address of the property is: 214 Walter Street; 14159, 14300, 14400, 14490, and 14599 Clay Terrace Blvd.; 291 W 146th Street. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2020-00006 OA: Clay Terrace PUD Amendment. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-24-02-07-012.000, 16-09-24-02-07-005.000, 16-09-24-00-00-015.000, 16-09-24-00-00-014.000, 16-09-24-00-00-010.001, 16-09-24-00-00-012.000, 16-09-24-00-00-010.000. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Petitioner name: Steven D. Hardin of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on behalf of Clay Terrace Partners, LLC
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In the event that they have obtained complete sets, whether hard that the total amount of the contract awarded to copy or electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions successful Contractor must be qualified under either in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets. Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23-10 before Bids must be submitted on the forms in the doing any work on the Project. Project Manual, must contain the names of every Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner person or company interested therein, and shall be reserves the right to specify in the contract with the accompanied by: successful bidder one or both of the following: (1) Properly and completely executed Form 96 1. Early performance of the contract with result in (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State increased compensation; Board of Accounts which includes a financial 2. Completion of the contract after the statement, a statement of experience, a termination or designated completion proposed plan or plans for performing the date(s) will result in a deduction from the Work and the equipment the Bidder has compensation. available for the performance of the Work; A Performance Bond with good and sufficient (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any shall be required of the Contractor in an amount equal alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the conditioned upon the faithful performance of the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s be evidence of good faith that the successful final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq. days from the acceptance of the Bid, the The Contractor shall execute a Payment Bond Agreement as included in the Project Manual. to the Owner, approved by Owner and Architect/ The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made Engineer and for the benefit of the Owner, in an payable to Clay Township of Hamilton County, amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Indiana. Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids Contractor, the subcontractors, and their successors for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty a person for labor and services performed, material (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force furnished, or services rendered. The Payment and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day those performing services. The surety of the Payment period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of the Agreement, and provision of the required of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Application forms may be obtained by contacting Ind. Code §5-16-13 et seq.” or “Chapter 13”, the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, applies to this Project in addition to the provisions of Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Contractor must comply the public works statute found at Ind. Code § 36-1-12 with all applicable legal requirements in Title 5 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Numbers: PZ-2020-00008 OA and PZ-2020-00009 CA Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a PUD Amendment and a Commitment Amendment in order to: amend the Silvara PUD standards and commitments for Exmoor at Jackson’s Grant to offer unique European village design and architecture and to offer carriage garages within the Exmoor at Jackson’s Grant common area. The common address of the property is: 12430 Spring Mill Road, 0 Devon Lane, 0 Spring Mill Road. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00008 OA: Silvara PUD Amendment, Exmoor Standards and Docket No. PZ-2020-00009 CA: Silvara Commitment Amendment, Exmoor Standards. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-09-34-00-00-003.000, 17-09-3400-00-005.000, 17-09-34-00-00-005.001, 17-09-34-00-00-005.002, 17-09-34-00-00-005.101, 17-09-34-0000-006.000, 17-09-34-00-00-013.000, 17-09-34-00-00-016.000, 17-09-34-00-00-016.001. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Petitioner name: Steven D. Hardin of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on behalf of Jacksons Grant Real Estate Company, LLC
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Title 36 including but not limited to those in Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq., Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4, the antidiscrimination provisions of Ind. Code § 5-16-6 et seq. pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-15, the E-Verify provisions of Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7 et seq., the Iran certification provisions of Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5 et seq. pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-1223, certification provisions of Ind. Code § 5-22-3-7 regarding deceptive acts and telephone privacy, and the employee drug testing requirements pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-24 and Ind. Code § 4-13-18. 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 Bid 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 Bid and Alternates accepted. Except for requests for special accommodation to attend the pre-bid conference or the public bid opening meeting, questions regarding this Project should be directed to Michael Krosschell by email only at mkrosschell@schneidergeomatics.com. Doug Callahan, Trustee, Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana Publication: Carmel Current on March 24 and March 31, 2020 Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation, is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with Christian Brothers Automotive Service Center located at 10860 N Michigan Rd., Zionsville, IN 46077. Run-off from the project site will ultimately discharge to Eagle Creek after being treated and detained. Questions should be directed to Joshua Manion, PE at (616) 4473455 or manionj@progressiveae.com.
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